CEStronics RF-NET Repeater Manual

RF-NET Repeater
Fitting and Operating
Instructions
Translated Fitting and
Operating Instructions
Version 1.2, 09/2012

Preface
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Preface
These Fitting and Operating Instructions will help you fit and
use the RF-NET Repeater (Repeater)
as intended,
safely, and
advantageously.
Any person who
fits,
operates, or
disposes of
this Repeater must have read and understood the entire
contents of these Fitting and Operating Instructions.
These Fitting and Operating Instructions should be kept near
the Repeater at all times.
Notes on the layout
In these Fitting and Operating Instructions, various elements
are highlighted with defined layout features so you can identify
at a glance whether a passage contains
standard text,
a list, or
individual steps in a sequence of actions.
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Notes highlighted with this symbol contain additional
information on the efficient use of the Repeater.

Contents
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................... 2
Notes on the layout ....................................................... 2
For your safety .............................................................. 4
Basic safety instructions ......................................... 4
Explanation of the safety notes ...................................... 6
Intended use ............................................................... 7
Versions ...................................................................... 7
Manufacturer ............................................................... 7
Service........................................................................ 7
Introduction .................................................................. 8
Description .................................................................. 8
Components of a wireless system with Repeater............... 9
Scope of delivery.........................................................10
Unpacking the Repeater ...............................................11
Connections ................................................................11
RF ranges ...................................................................12
Fitting the Repeater .................................................... 14
Trouble shooting ......................................................... 21
Maintenance ................................................................ 24
Spare Parts.................................................................. 24
Disposal....................................................................... 24
Technical data ............................................................. 25
Glossary ...................................................................... 26
Notes on the manufacturer's warranty ........................ 27

For your safety
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
Observe all warnings and notes in these Fitting and Operating
Instructions when fitting, programming and using theRepeater.
Always keep these Fitting and Operating Instructions near the
Repeater.
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Make sure you are using the latest version of this
manual. The manual is available free of charge at
www.ces.eu.
Danger of explosion
Live parts of the Repeater may cause an explosion. Do not
use the Repeater in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Danger of suffocation
Never allow children to play with packaging material and/or
plastic bags. There is a risk that children pull them over
their head and suffocate.
Danger of poisoning
Always keep the Repeater out of reach of children. There is
a risk that children swallow small parts such as batteries or
screws.
Danger of property damage
Always have repairs performed by properly qualified
personnel.
Only use accessories and spare parts recommended by
CEStronics.

For your safety
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Do not drop the Repeater on the floor, on hard surfaces or
on hard objects.
Use surge arresters to avoid damage to your Repeater
through overvoltage, for example by lightning.
Protect the electronic components of the Repeater against
water and other liquids.
The Repeater contains highly sensitive electronic parts that
may be damaged or destroyed through static charges. Do
not disassemble the Repeater in rooms with built up static
charge. Ensure potential equalization when working on the
Repeater to remove any static charge.
Do not use the Repeater in corrosive atmospheres (chlorine,
ammonia, lime water).
Only use the Repeater in rooms in which the humidity does
not exceed 95 %.
Do not use the Repeater in rooms with a high level of dust
formation.
Do not use the Repeater near sources of heat.
Do not expose the Repeater to temperatures below 0 °C or
above +40 °C.
Danger of malfunctions
Do not cover the housing of the Repeater with any metallic
material.
Satisfy yourself when installing the Repeater that the
Repeater and all other system components are in perfect
working order. Malfunctions of the Repeater and other
system components may compromise the functioning of the
entire system.
If necessary, use uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems
to ensure an uninterrupted operation of your locking
system.

For your safety
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Explanation of the safety notes
These Fitting and Operating Instructions include safety notes of
the following types:
CAUTION
CAUTION notes warn against hazards that
may result in slight or medium injuries.
Notes
NOTICE
Notes warn against possible property or
environmental damage.

For your safety
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Intended use
The Repeater serves to extend the range of the data
transmission between locking devices and Access Points within
the CEStronics RF-NET radio network. Data are transmitted
between the Repeater and the locking devices and Access
Points via 868 MHz radio signals. The Repeater does not work
without an Access Point. The Repeater is exclusively intended
and may only be used for that purpose.
Any other use is considered to be improper and may result in
property damage or even personal injury.
CEStronics GmbH does not accept any liability for any damage
resulting from improper use.
Versions
These Fitting and Operating Instructions are only valid for:
CEStronics RF-NET Repeater
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the RF-NET Repeater is:
CEStronicsGmbH
Friedrichstr. 243
42551 Velbert, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ces.eu
Service
For service support please contact your professional CEStronics
partner.

Introduction
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Introduction
Description
The Repeater part of the OMEGA system. It extends existing
radio links between installed Access Points and locking devices
by up to 25 metres.
For the operation of the Repeater no configuration is required;
all necessary settings are made by the Repeater itself.
To put the Repeater into service, you only have to select a
suitable place of installation and fasten the Repeater.
Once powered on, the Repeater will automatically establish the
connection with the Access Points.
Other features of the Repeaters:
Integrated 868 MHz RF transceiver.
Range increase of up to 25 metres.
One Repeater can be used for each Access Point.
The Repeater is supplied with electric power by the power
pack delivered together with the Repeater. The use of any
other power packs is not permitted.
Two colour LEDs for visual signalization of data traffic.
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The stated maximum range increase of 25 metres
cannot be guaranteed as it depends on the local
building conditions. CEStronics recommends to have
your building situation checked by your professional
CEStronics partner.

Introduction
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Components of a wireless system with
Repeater
Repeaters extend the radio link between your Access Points
and locking devices by up to 25 metres.
The following components are required for the system:
Standard PC (1) with installed OMEGA software
OMEGA Access Points (2)
Locking devices (3)
Repeater (4)

Introduction
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Scope of delivery
Before proceeding with fitting and commissioning, please
check the contents of the package and the scope of delivery.
Check new devices for transport damage and inform your
CEStronics partner promptly if any damage is found.
Device overview
1
Repeater
2
Plug-in power pack with connecting cable
Housing parts
1
Housing top
2
Housing bottom
3
Wall mount