Green Badge d b a UgMO Technologies PH100WR Wireless Repeater User Manual Users manaul

Green Badge LLC d/b/a UgMO Technologies Wireless Repeater Users manaul

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Installation ManualWIRELESS REPEATER PH100WRUgMO Technoogies • 840 First, Suite 300 • King of Prussia, PA 19406 • www.UgMO.com
The UgMo ProHome Wireless Soil-Sensor-System has been designed to deliver wireless range up to 600 feet from the base station to its sensors. However, there will be situations when a base station cannot establish a connection with a sensor within that distance. This can be caused by many factors that may not be within the control of the installer.There may be other times when additional range is required due to the size of a property.The UgMO ProHome PH100WR Repeater has been developed to provide both improved and extended range between UgMO PH100WS Soil Sensors and UgMO PH100BS Base Stations. .The PH100WR Repeater is compatible with all generations of UgMO Sensors and Base Stations. No pairing, programing or other set-up is required. Just posi-tion the Repeater and simply plug in the provided 12V AC/DC transformer. The Repeater will automatically forward any sensor packets it is able to receive.Install a Repeater mid-way between Sensors and Base Stations to enhance range. Repeaters are suitable for mounted both inside or outside provided the AC outlet provides proper protection for the AC/DC transformer from the elements.The AC adaptor can be placed up to 300’ away from the Repeater by splicing suitable wire.For long distances, multiple repeaters may be used to “hop” the signal from the sensors to the base station.Wireless Repeater Installation ManualINTRODUCTION EASY INSTALLATION
1 Power indicator2 Receive (Blinks when a sensor packet is received)3 Offline (Repeater will not transmit when lit)4 Transmit (Blinks when a sensor packet is transmitted)5 Select Button (Pressing the Select button for 3 seconds stops the repeater from transmitting)6 DC Terminals (Terminals for attaching wires from AC/DC TransformerComponentsFROMCLOCKZONES ZONES TOVALVESUgMO Confidential The Network Controller User Interface. On power-up, you’ll see the following screen. This times out after 10 seconds, or press the Select Button to move on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The major sections: This catch-all view of the top screen shows the variety of information you may see. There are 6 columns representing the 6 Zones controlled by the Network Controller. At the top of each column is a description of the zone control: . At the very top, left corner, the Network controller indicates whether it is in ‘Automatic’ mode – where Sensors control watering, or ‘Bypass’ mode, where watering is always allowed. At the top right is a calculation of average water savings: 436521SELECTPOWERRECEIVEOFFLINETRANSMITWireless RepeaterDC
Placement of a RepeaterThe optimal location of a repeater is half-way between the base station and the hard-to-see sensor (Sensor 2) at least 5 feet above the ground.The repeater may be placed inside the building if a suitable location can be found. It is OK to locate it within a closet provided AC power is available. (Option 1)Alternatively, the repeater may be positioned outside in a location with few obstructions between it and the sensor and base station. (Option 2) Up to 300 ft of low voltage buriable wire may be spliced onto the transformer wire to extend placement if the AC outlet is not conveniently located at this position.Should Option 1 or 2 not be available, a location on the outside of the building near an AC outlet may be used. (Option 3)Placement may require some trial and error until a reliable signal is established between the sensor and the base station.Sensor 1Base StationWallOption 1Option 2Option 3Placement of a RepeaterThe optimal location of a repeater is half-waybetween the base station and the hard-to-seesensor (Sensor 2) at least 5 feet above the ground. The repeater may be placed inside the buildingif a suitable location can be found. It is OK to locate it within a closet provided AC power isavailable. (Option 1)Alternatively, the repeater may be positioned outside in a location with few obstructions betweenit and the sensor and base station. (Option 2) Up to300 ft of low voltage buriable wire may be splicedonto the transformer wire to extend placement if an AC outlet is not conveniently located at this position.Should Option 1 or 2 not be available, a location on the outside of the building near an AC outlet may be used. (Option 3)Placement may require some trial and error untila reliable signal is established between the sensorand the base station. Hard-to-see sensorSensor 2Sensor 3
Checking signal strengthThe top screen to the right is accessible on the ProHome Base Station. (See page 27 -28 of the user manual)Q-Value: This number represents the percent of the expected transmissions received from a sensor over the past four days or since the Base Station was last restarted - whichever is shorter. This value is “0” until the first 90 minute interval has passed. If the Q-Value, is below 40%, a Repeater may be advisable. In this example, the Q-Value is 23%.Short-Term Signal Quality Indicator: At the bottom of the screen, a series of dashes and/or boxes will appear when a sensor has been paired to the Base Station. This indicator displays the number of transmissions it has received from the sensor over the past 60 minutes. The indicator draws a box on the right while waiting for a transmission. Each time an expected transmission is received a solid box is drawn to the left. If a transmission is not received with the expected time period, an empty box is drawn.Repeater Properly Installed: The same view sensor screen for the hard-to-see sensor should look similar to the bottom screen to the right when the repeater is properly installed. The short-term indicator shows solid boxes and the Q-Value should be above 60%. (Remember that the Q-Value takes 90 minutes to populate)Menu 5 / 6 View SensorsR10000042XZ:_______C 2A01Q089 T: +076.2F; W:+27.0% R099Menu 5 / 6 View SensorsR10000042XZ:_______2A01Q023 T: +076.2F; W:+27.0% R015Q ValueShort-term Signal Strength IndicatorView Sensor Screen on Base StationQ ValueShort-term Signal Strength IndicatorPOOR RECEPTION FROM SENSORGOOD RECEPTION FROM SENSOR THROUGH REPEATER
840 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 300KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 www.UgMO.comCustomer Service:Please visit UgMO.com or call 877-500-UgMO for customer service.This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document. This product should only be serviced by trained and autho-rized personnel.FCC Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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 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 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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