Inovonics Wireless 3B6SSRLA Intelligent Repeater User Manual 02775
Inovonics Wireless Corporation Intelligent Repeater 02775
Users Manual
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WIRELESS SUBMETERING
AC PO W ER
BACKUP POW ER
DECODING
NOT ACTIVE
RE PEATIN G
By INOVONICS
AC PO W ER
BACKUP POW ER
WIRELESS SUBMETERING
DECODING
NOT ACTIVE
REPEATING
Product Description
The 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 Corporation
Specifications
Housing dimensions: 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"
Weig ht: 6.9 o z.
Power requirement: 14 VA
(Optional) Backup battery: 12VD
Low voltage threshold: 10.5-11.5VDC
Receiver type: frequency-hopping spread spectrum
Operating frequency: 902-928 MHz
Operating Environment: -20° to 145°F (-29 to 63°C),
up to 95% relative humidity
(non-condensing)
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Repeater Registration into the TapWatch®2 Software and DCC
FA5570 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.
Operation
Power 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".
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Installation
Mounting 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 knockout
Wiring shutter
Mounting holes
(4 places)
AC
BATTERY
TEST
DECODE
TRANSMIT
NOT ACTIVE
AC
AC
B+
B-
OUT
RESET
GND
RESET
AC Transformer
Backup battery
(optional)
Not used
Test Button Reset Button
NOTE: These components are not use
in Version 1.41 (and earlier)
TapWatch software. Functionality
reserved for future versions.
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