Inovonics Wireless 3B6SSRLA Intelligent Repeater User Manual 02775

Inovonics Wireless Corporation Intelligent Repeater 02775

Users Manual

L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 1 02775.fm 11/01/2001L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 1 02775.fm 11/01/2001WIRELESS SUBMETERINGAC PO W ERBACKUP POW ERDECODINGNOT ACTIVERE PEATIN GBy INOVONICSAC PO W ERBACKUP POW ERWIRELESS SUBMETERINGDECODINGNOT ACTIVEREPEATINGProduct DescriptionThe FA5570 is a sophisticated repeater that receives, decodes, and re-transmits signals from TapWatch submetering transmit-ters. It acts as a "range extender" for any decodable TapWatch transmission. The FA5570 is intended for quick and easy indoor installation by professional technicians. (Kits are available for outdoor installation.) © 2001 Inovonics Wireless CorporationSpecificationsHousing dimensions: 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"Weig ht: 6.9 o z.Power requirement: 14 VA(Optional) Backup battery: 12VDLow voltage threshold: 10.5-11.5VDCReceiver type: frequency-hopping spread spectrumOperating frequency: 902-928 MHzOperating Environment: -20° to 145°F (-29 to 63°C),up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 2 02775.fm 11/01/2001L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 2 02775.fm 11/01/2001Repeater Registration into the TapWatch®2 Software and DCCFA5570 repeaters should be registered to report status to the TapWatch system. The system will then be able to monitor the repeater. Detailed instructions are in the TapWatch2 Users Manual, part number 03253. Following is a brief description of the registration procedure.Registering a Repeater in TapWatch2:1. From the Edit Repeater screen, click on "Add" button. "Add a Repeater" screen opens.2. Enter the description of repeater location. Enter the description of the repeater location.3. Register repeater. It is recommended that repeaters are registered to provide diagnostic information.4. New repeater will appear under Repeaters tab. “OK” saves and exits screen. “Cancel” exits screen without saving.OperationPower supply: A 14VAC transformer is provided with the FA5570. Backup battery: An optional 1.2AH 12VDC battery (not included) can be mounted outside the FA5570 hous-ing. This is typically not used in submetering applications.Low voltage detection: The repeater will report low voltage if the supply voltage (either primary or backup) drops into a preset range.• AC power failure will not be reported directly—the TapWatch system will detect inactivity if repeater power is off for the duration of the supervision period. Supervision: Once every 5 minutes, the repeater sends a check-in transmission to the receiver. The repeater will be declared inactive if no check-ins are received before the expiration of the supervision period. Test mode: Pressing the Test button will cause the repeater to transmit its current status until the button is released. Note: Repeaters do not show a "Test" state. Status will be displayed as "OK", "Low Battery" or "Inactive".
L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 3 02775.fm 11/01/2001L I T- FA 5 5 7 0 - I N ST A L L 3 02775.fm 11/01/2001InstallationMounting repeaters: • Unless directed by the system designer, do not mount repeaters on metal sur-faces or inside metal enclosures, or where sheet metal ductwork, wire mesh screens, etc., might block transmissions.• Outdoor installations require a weatherproof enclosure. (Available separately.) • The FA5570 housing has an inside knockout to permit wires from power sources to be brought into the housing from behind the unit.• The FA5570 also has a removable shutter to permit wires to enter the housing from the side of the unit.Power Supply: • The FA5570 transformer requires an unswitched 120VA C po w e r o u t l e t . • The transformer case should be secured to the electrical outlet to prevent acci-dental unplugging. • AC power requirement of repeater: 14VAC transformer (included).• Backup power requirement (optional): 12VDC. • Recommended wire requirements: 2-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded tinned copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts @ 80°. (Belden #8205, for example.) Maximum recommended wire length between transformer and repeater: 100 meters (328 feet). Measure voltage at repeater on long wire runs.(Source: Tech Note #1053.)• Wire runs should be hidden, stapled or protected by conduit. • Recommended power supply is 200mA, or 20VA at 14VAC.Wiring knockoutWiring shutterMounting holes(4 places)ACBATTERYTESTDECODETRANSMITNOT ACTIVEACACB+B-OUTRESETGNDRESETAC TransformerBackup battery(optional)Not usedTest Button Reset ButtonNOTE: These components are not usein Version 1.41 (and earlier)TapWatch software. Functionalityreserved for future versions.
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