HS Compact
Handheld Transmitter
Data Guide
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products to control machinery or devices remotely, including machinery
or devices that can cause death, bodily injuries, and/or property
damage if improperly or inadvertently triggered, particularly in industrial
settings or other applications implicating life-safety concerns (“Life and
Property Safety Situations”).
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NO OEM LINX REMOTE CONTROL OR FUNCTION MODULE
SHOULD EVER BE USED IN LIFE AND PROPERTY SAFETY
SITUATIONS. No OEM Linx Remote Control or Function Module
should be modified for Life and Property Safety Situations. Such
modification cannot provide sufficient safety and will void the product’s
regulatory certification and warranty.
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Customers may use our (non-Function) Modules, Antenna and
Connectors as part of other systems in Life Safety Situations, but
only with necessary and industry appropriate redundancies and
in compliance with applicable safety standards, including without
limitation, ANSI and NFPA standards. It is solely the responsibility
of any Linx customer who uses one or more of these products to
incorporate appropriate redundancies and safety standards for the Life
and Property Safety Situation application.
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Do not use this or any Linx product to trigger an action directly
from the data line or RSSI lines without a protocol or encoder/
decoder to validate the data. Without validation, any signal from
another unrelated transmitter in the environment received by the module
could inadvertently trigger the action.
All RF products are susceptible to RF interference that can prevent
communication. RF products without frequency agility or hopping
implemented are more subject to interference. This module does have
a frequency hopping protocol built in, but the developer should still be
aware of the risk of interference.
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Excessive voltage or extended operation at the maximum voltage could
cause product failure. Exceeding the reflow temperature profile could
cause product failure which is not immediately evident.
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Description
Features
Applications
Ordering Information
Electrical Specifications
Theory of Operation
Security Overview
Typical System Setup
Using the Optional Keypad Pin
Contention Considerations
Battery Replacement
OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Button Assignments
Assembly Diagram
Typical Applications
Labeling / Instruction Requirements
Master Development System
Resources
HS Compact Handheld Transmitter
Data Guide
Description
The Linx OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Compact
R 0.2"
Handheld Transmitter is ideal for generalpurpose remote control and command
2.00"
applications which require high security.
2.81"
This unit has been pre-certified for FCC
1.35"
Part 15, Industry Canada, and European
CE (433MHz only) compliance, reducing
costs and time to market. Available in
315, 418 (standard), or 433.92MHz, this
1.62"
0.20"
0.60"
small remote has a transmission range
of up to 750 feet (230m) when combined
Figure 1: Package Dimensions
with an LR or LT Series module. It can be
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configured with 1 to 8 buttons and the
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keypad and labeling can be customized.
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Security is dramatically enhanced by the
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on-board HS Series encoder, which uses
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FASCO
Cipherlinx™ technology, a high-security
encryption algorithm and wireless protocol.
When paired with an HS Series decoder,
Figure 2: With a one-time NRE and minimum
transmitter identity can be determined and order, Linx can configure the keypad and label
areas to meet your specific requirements.
button permissions established. The unit
uses a single 3V CR2032 lithium button cell.
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Features
• FCC, Canada and CE
pre-certified
• High security
• 1 to 8 buttons
• Small package
• Customizable keypad
Applications
• General remote control
• Keyless entry
• Garage / gate openers
• Lighting control
• Call systems
• Home / industrial automation
• Wire elimination
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Revised 9/8/14
Ordering Information
Theory of Operation
Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS-xxx
HS Compact Handheld Transmitter
MDEV-***-HH-CP8-HS
HS Compact Transmitter Master Development System
*** = 315, 418 (Standard) or 433.92MHz
xxx = Custom color, leave blank for black
Figure 3: Ordering Information
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Designation
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Operating Voltage
VCC
2.1
3.0
3.6
VDC
Supply Current
lCC
3.4
mA
Power-Down Current
lPDN
5.0
nA
OTX-315-HH-LR8-HS
315
MHz
OTX-418-HH-LR8-HS
418
MHz
OTX-433-HH-LR8-HS
433.92
MHz
Notes
Power Supply
1
Transmitter Section
Transmit Frequency Range
FC
Center Frequency Accuracy
–50
+50
kHz
–40
+85
°C
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range
1. Characterized, but not tested
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The OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Compact Handheld Transmitter combines
an LR Series transmitter and an antenna with an on-board HS Series
encoder to form a highly reliable and secure RF remote-control transmitter.
The LR Series transmitter is a low-cost, high-performance synthesized
OOK transmitter. Its synthesized architecture delivers outstanding
stability and frequency accuracy, while minimizing the effects of antenna
port loading and mismatching. This reduces or eliminates frequency
pulling, bit contraction, and other negative effects that are common to
SAW-based transmitter architectures, providing a significantly higher level
of performance and reliability.
When a button is pressed on the transmitter, power is applied to the
internal circuitry and the encoder is enabled. The encoder then detects
the logic states of the button data lines. These states are formatted into
an encrypted message that is output to the transmitter module. This
cycle continues until the button is released. The encoder data is used to
modulate the transmitter, which conveys the data into free space through
the antenna. Once data is received, a decoder IC is used to decrypt the
transmitter’s commands. If decryption is successful, the decoder’s outputs
are set to replicate the transmitter’s button states. These outputs can then
be used to activate external circuitry required by the application.
The transmitter is compatible with the LT and LR product families. For
applications where range is critical, the LR Series receiver is the best
choice due to its outstanding sensitivity. When the transmitter is combined
with an LR Series receiver and an HS Series decoder, ranges of up to 750
feet (230m) are possible. Applications operating over shorter distances
also benefit from the increased link reliability and superior noise immunity
provided by the LR Series receiver.
Figure 4: Electrical Specifications
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Security Overview
The HS Compact Handheld transmitter uses the HS Series encoder,
which is based on Cipherlinx™ technology. CipherLinx™ is a high-security
encryption algorithm and wireless protocol designed for remote control
and remote keyless entry applications. It provides a much greater level
of security and many more features than older technologies on the
market, such as fixed address or “rolling code” systems. Additionally, the
CipherLinx™ protocol is much more advanced than the simple PWM
method employed by many systems. By utilizing an advanced serial
protocol, CipherLinx™ is able to offer superior noise immunity, greater
range, and greater link reliability, all of which are key factors in a wireless
system.
CipherLinx™ never sends or accepts the same data twice, never loses
sync, and changes codes with every packet, not just every button press.
The encryption that is used in CipherLinx™ is based on the Skipjack cipher
developed by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), and is widely
considered one of the most secure ciphers available. The CipherLinx™
algorithm has been evaluated by Independent Security Evaluators (ISE),
a company that has testified before Congress as experts on electronic
security. They concluded that “In short, the CipherLinx™ protocol in the HS
Series is well-designed and is an excellent choice for applications requiring
a secure unidirectional link.”
The HS Series uses a 40-bit counter to change the appearance of each
message. This large counter value and the timing associated with the
protocol ensure that the same message is never sent twice and prevents
the encoder from ever losing sync with the decoder.
The user generates the key with the decoder through multiple button
presses. This ensures that the key is random and chosen from among all
280 possible keys. Since all of the keys are created by the user and are
internal to the part, there is no list of numbers or seed values anywhere that
could be accessed to compromise the system.
The user or manufacturer may also set “button level” Control Permissions.
Control Permissions determine how the decoder responds to the reception
of a valid command, either allowing the activation of an individual data line
or not. The decoder is programmed with the permission settings during
set-up, and those permissions are retained in the decoder’s non-volatile
memory.
In addition to this high level of security, CipherLinx™ also offers a number
of features that are unique among remote control products. These include
a large number of data lines, internal key generation, “button level” control
permissions, an optional encoder PIN, as well as the ability for the decoder
to identify the originating encoder.
CipherLinx™ is based on the NSA-designed cipher Skipjack. Skipjack is
a block cipher that has 80-bit keys and 64-bit data blocks. Since each
packet is longer than 64 bits, Skipjack must be employed in an encryption
mode. The particular encryption mode chosen for CipherLinx™ is based
on the CMC encryption mode, so that the resulting cipher is a special kind
of function known as a “strong PRP” (sPRP). The encryption mode uses
several invocations of Skipjack to encrypt the 128 bits in each message.
The definition of these terms is quite involved, but more details can be
found in ISE’s evaluation report at www.linxtechnologies.com.
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Typical System Setup
The HS Series Compact Handheld Transmitter is intended to make user
setup straightforward while ensuring the highest possible security. This
inherent ease of use can be illustrated by a typical user setup. The Typical
Applications section of the HS Series Decoder Data Guide shows the
circuit schematics on which the receiver examples are based.
1. Create an exchange a key from
GET_KEY Button
a decoder to the transmitter.
The handheld transmitter includes
MODE_IND
an on-board infrared receiver
Window
designed to optically receive
the decoder’s key transmission.
Sending the key in this manner
CREATE_PIN
preserves security while
Button
avoiding the need for a hardwire
connection.
Figure 5: Button Access Holes
The high security key is created and exchanged by placing the decoder
in the Create Key Mode. The decoder’s MODE_IND LED lights to
indicate that the decoder has entered Create Key Mode. The decoder’s
CREATE_KEY button is then pressed ten times to create the key. After
the tenth press, the MODE_IND LED turns off and the decoder outputs
the key via a 900nm infrared diode on the KEY_OUT line. A paper clip
is used to press the GET_KEY button on the back of the transmitter.
Hold the back of the transmitter near the decoder’s infrared diode
within twenty seconds. Once the key has been transferred, the MODE_
IND LEDs on both the transmitter and decoder illuminate to indicate
success.
2. Establish Control Permissions
Next, the user defines which buttons on the transmitter should be
acknowledged by the decoder. The HS Series Control Permissions
allow each transmitter in a system to activate different data lines.
This is especially useful in applications where differing user access or
activation capabilities are desired.
Consider this example: a three-door garage houses Dad’s Corvette,
Mom’s Mercedes, and Son’s Yugo. With most competitive products,
any keyfob could open any garage door as long as the addresses
match. In an HS-based system, the keyfobs could easily be configured
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to open only certain doors (guess which one Son gets to open!).
Setting the control permissions is intuitive. The user presses the
decoder’s LEARN button. The decoder’s MODE_IND LED starts
flashing and the user simply presses the handheld transmitter buttons
that should be recognized. Control Permissions are stored when
the LEARN button is pressed again or automatically after seventeen
seconds.
There are other powerful options, such as programming a user PIN or
copying a decoder, but these two steps are all that is required for a
typical setup.
Using the Optional Keypad Pin
For higher security applications, the HS Series encoder has the option to
set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to control access to the encoder.
This PIN is a four-button combination of the eight buttons which must be
entered before the transmitter will send any commands. It needs to be
re-entered after fifteen minutes of inactivity. If no PIN is created, then the
transmitter activates as soon as a button is pressed.
Creation of a Keypad PIN
1. Use a paper clip to press the CREATE_PIN button on the back of the
transmitter. The MODE_IND LED begins flashing until either a PIN is
successfully entered or fifteen seconds has passed.
2. To enter the PIN, press a sequence of any four buttons. The MODE_
IND stops flashing and the PIN is created.
3. To cancel Create PIN Mode prior to the fourth entry, either wait for the
fifteen second timeout to pass or press the CREATE_PIN button. The
MODE_IND LED stops flashing and no PIN is created.
4. If a new KEY is created, the PIN is automatically erased.
Using the PIN
1. The PIN is entered by pressing each button until all four entries have
been made. There is a maximum two-second time limit between
entries, after which the PIN must be re-entered in its entirety.
2. Once the PIN is successfully entered, the transmitter is operational
unless it is inactive for fifteen minutes, in which case the PIN must be
re-entered.
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Contention Considerations
Assembly Diagram
It is important to understand that only one transmitter at a time can be
activated within a reception area. While the transmitted signal consists
of encoded digital data, only one carrier of any particular frequency can
occupy airspace without contention at any given time. If two transmitters
are activated in the same area at the same time, then the signals will
interfere with each other and the decoder will not see a valid transmission,
so it will not take any action.
418MHz
FCC ID: OJM-OTX-XXX-CPMSA
IC: 5840A-CPMSXXXA
Battery Replacement
The remote unit utilizes a standard CR2032 lithium
button cell. In normal use, it provides 1 to 2 years of
operation. To replace the battery, remove the access
cover by pressing firmly on the label area and sliding
it off. Once the unit is open, remove the battery by
sliding it from beneath the holder. Replace it with
the same type of battery while observing the polarity
shown in Figure 6.
Figure 8: OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Assembly
+
There may be the risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by the wrong type.
Battery access
Figure 6: Battery Access
OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Button Assignments
Figure 7 illustrates the relationship between the button locations and
encoder data lines.
D6
D7
D4
D5
D2
D3
D0
D1
Figure 7: OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Button Assignments
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Typical Applications
The signal sent by the HS Compact Handheld
Transmitter can be received by the LR Series
receiver module or the LT Series transceiver
module. The outstanding sensitivity of the LR Series
receiver offers the best range when used with a
Linx OEM transmitter. The receiver module is then
connected directly to an HS Series decoder, which
decrypts the transmitted signal.
When a button is pressed on the transmitter, a
corresponding line on the decoder goes high. This
is then connected to external circuitry to perform
whatever function is required by the application.
VCC
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NC
NC
NC
GND
VCC
PDN
RSSI
DATA
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
GND
RXM-***-LR
VCC
Figure 9: Receiver and Decoder
The transmitter and decoder must be synchronized before they can work
together. This is done by creating a new encryption key in the decoder,
then transferring it to the transmitter as previously described.
GND
VCC
100k
From Copy Input Port
100k
Figure 10 shows a schematic for a typical receiver application. The
handheld transmitter is set to 4,800bps, so the decoder’s SEL_BAUD line
needs to be tied low.
The decoder has several unique features, such as Send Copy, and TX_ID.
220
GND
GND
220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
D6
D7
SEL_BAUD
SEND_COPY
GND
GND
COPY_IN
CREATE_KEY
KEY_OUT
MODE_IND
D5
D4
D3
D2
VCC
VCC
D1
D0
DATA_IN
LEARN
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
VCC
100k
LICAL-DEC-HS001
GND
Figure 10: LR Receiver and HS Decoder Schematic
As the name suggests, “Send Copy” allows the users and associated
Control Permissions of one HS Series decoder to be transferred to another.
This is useful if the same users and permissions are desired at multiple
locations, such as the front door and back door of a building. Please see
the HS Series Decoder Data Guide for more information on this feature.
The TX_ID line outputs a number associated with the originating transmitter
/ encoder. Linx Application Note AN-00156 shows how to use this feature.
Data guides for the LR Series receiver, the HS encoder, and the HS
decoder can be found on the Linx Technologies website at
www.linxtechnologies.com.
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ANT
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
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Labeling / Instruction Requirements
Master Development System
The transmitter has been pre-certified for FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards for an intentional radiator. The 433.92MHz
version has also been tested for CE compliance for use in the European
Union. The 315MHz and 418MHz versions are not legal for use in Europe.
It has already been labeled in accordance with FCC, Industry Canada
and CE regulations. No further labeling of the unit is needed; however,
it is necessary to include the following statement in the end product’s
instruction manual or insert card. EU does not require a statement.
The Master Development System gives a designer all the tools necessary
to incorporate the HS Compact Handheld transmitter, LR Series receiver,
and HS Series decoder into a product. The Master Development System
serves several important functions. It allows the performance and features
of the transmitter, LR Series and HS Series to be quickly evaluated. It
shows how to design with the receiver and decoder and how to interface
with other components. It also demonstrates the overall system function,
making it easy to develop the initial system design. It allows for additional
circuitry to be placed directly on the board so that it can act as the first
prototype of the product. All of the signals are available on a wire-wrap
header for easy connection to external circuitry.
INSTRUCTION TO THE USER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation of this device is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Figure 11: OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Master Development System
When the decoder board is plugged into a USB port on a PC, the kit can
be used to activate the features in the included software. When a data
line goes high on the decoder, a microcontroller sends a command to
the computer via a Linx USB interface module to control functions in the
software. Please see the documentation included with the Development
System for details.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without
the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Figure 12: The HS Series Master Development System
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Resources
100k
100k
100k
R10
R9
R8
100k
100k
R7
R5
100k
R4
100k
100k
3
R2
R6
GND
R1
100k
S1
VCC
VCC
VCC
D6
D7
SEL_BAUD
SEL_TIMER
GND
GND
KEY_IN
TX_CNTL
DATA_OUT
MODE_IND
GND
DPAK-X2
2
U5
GND
GND
R18
9.1M
R20
51k
R21
100k
VCC
GND
B1
BAT-LINX2032
GND
GND
VCC
C1
4.7uF
TLV2302
GND
R16
9.1M
GND
C4
4.7uF
R14
5.1M
GND
S2
VCC
9.1M
GND
1
2
3
4
U6
AOUT
AINAIN+
GND
VCC
COUT
CINCIN+
8
7
6
5
VCC
R19
10k
IR1
PS1102
100k
GND
R17
R15
9.1M
Antenna Factor Antennas
Linx’s Antenna Factor division has the
industry’s broadest selection of antennas
for a wide variety of applications. For
customers with specialized needs, custom
antennas and design services are available along with simulations of
antenna performance to speed development. Learn more at
www.linxtechnologies.com.
C5
0.01uF
R3
200
GND
GND
GND
D1
LED
U1
LICAL-ENC-HS
D5
D4
D3
D2
VCC
VCC
D1
D0
SEND
CREATE_PIN
TXM-***-LR
R22
VCC
1
DPAK-X2
2
U4
1
DPAK-X2
1
2
U3
DPAK-X2
2
U2
1
GND
R13
Set For FCC
Compliance
6
5
RF OUT
LADJ/VCC
4
7
VCC
GND
GND
DATA IN
2
GND
3
8
PDN
GND
TX1
1
GND
4.7uF
GND
C3
10pF
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
GND
ANT1
SPLATCH ANTENNA
RFIN
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
C2
RF Design Services
For customers who need help implementing Linx modules, Linx offers
design services including board layout assistance, programming,
certification advice and packaging design. For more complex RF solutions,
Apex Wireless, a division of Linx Technologies, creates optimized designs
with RF components and firmware selected for the customer’s application.
Call +1 800 736 6677 (+1 541 471 6256 if outside the United States) for
more information.
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VCC
R11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SM1
COM
SW8
SW7
SW6
SW5
SW4
SW3
SW2
SW1
Support
For technical support, product documentation, application notes, regulatory
guidelines and software updates, visit www.linxtechnologies.com
Figure 13: OTX-***-HH-CP8-HS Schematic Diagram
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