Inovonics EchoStream EE5000 User manual

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EE5000 EchoStream® Wireless Repeater
Installation and Operation Manual
1 Overview
EE5000 repeaters receive, decode and retransmit signals from Inovonics
nodes. They act as range expanders for any valid Inovonics Wireless
transmission, including signals from other repeaters. Repeaters can be
layered as necessary, allowing Inovonics Wireless systems to scale from
small commercial sites to complete campuses consisting of several
buildings.
For applications that require a weatherproof enclosure, the EE5000 may be
placed in the Inovonics weatherproof plastic housing, part number
ACC650.
Note: The ACC650 waterproof housing has not been investigated to
European Environmental Standards.
1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics Wireless
technical services:
• E-mail: [email protected].
• Phone: [phone].
1.2 High Power Repeater Internal Components
Figure 1 EE5000 Components
1.3 What’s in the Carton
• Two drywall mounting anchors.
• Two wall mount screws.
• One EchoStream Select selection jumper.
• Two pieces of mounting tape.
• Three housing screws.
2 Installation and Startup
2.1 Installation Notes
• These products are designed to be maintained by professional
security technicians.
• Products are tested for indoor use.
• All products should be manually tested weekly.
2.2 Connect Power Cabling
Before beginning startup, power must be connected to the repeater. To
connect power to the repeater:
1. Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top of
the repeater (Fig. 1).
2. Connect power cabling to the power connections (Fig. 1).
• Wire should be two-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned
copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). Wire
length should not exceed 30 meters (98 feet).
2.3 Connect Battery Power
The repeater is shipped with a backup battery. You will need to connect the
battery:
3. Plug the connector cable from the backup battery into the battery
connector (Fig. 1).
2.4 Connect the Tamper Terminal Block
Note: The external tamper input has not been tested to the EN50131-1
standard.
An external tamper switch can be wired to the tamper terminal block if
desired. When activated, an external tamper switch will send an alarm
message similar to that sent by the housing tamper button.
2.5 Enable EchoStream Select
To meet ETSI requirements, Inovonics has developed a new line of EE
868MHz-only products. These new 868MHz-only products are compatible
with older systems that include EchoStream select products. If you are
using any ES products in your current system, you will need to enable
EchoStream select compatibility on this new 868MHz-only product; if you
are not using any EchoStream select products, skip to section 2.6,
“Register the Repeater”.
To enable compatibility with ES products:
4. Place a selection jumper on the enable EchoStream selection pins (Fig.
1).
5. Press the reset button.
2.6 Register the Repeater
Although the repeater is functional upon startup, Inovonics Wireless
strongly recommends you register it using your receiver, network
coordinator or control panel. Inovonics recommends all repeaters be
supervised. Each Inovonics device has a unique factory-programmed
identification number. Refer to the receiver installation instructions for
details on registering a transmitter.
6. When prompted by the receiver to reset transmitter, press the reset
button.
2.7 Mount the Repeater
Caution: Mount the repeater in a location removed from metal. Metal
objects (duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
7. Use the provided 6 x 1/4 mounting screws, drywall anchors and/or tape
to mount the repeater in a location accessible for future maintenance.
• In large installations, repeaters should be mounted so that every
transmitter has multiple transmission paths to the serial receiver or
network coordinator. This kind of redundancy preserves system
integrity in the event of temporary interruptions of any transmission
path in the system.
• For maximum efficiency, repeaters should be mounted with as few
obstacles as possible between it and the receiver, network coordinator
or control panel.
8. Close the housing.
9. Perform a walk test, activating each transmitter assigned to the
repeater and ensuring an appropriate response.
3 Specifications
Housing: 165 mm x 89 mm x 25 mm.
Weight: 204 g (7.14 oz).
Operating environment: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F), 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing.
AHousing release tab BPower CPower
DHousing tamper
button
ETamper terminal
block
FReset button
GBackup battery HBattery connector IEnable EchoStream
selection pins
JHousing screw tab
A
B
F
H
E
I
CD
D
D
D
GJ
JJ

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Power requirement: Type A; 50-60 Hz, 12 to 16.5 VAC or VDC; 400 mA
maximum current consumption; power fail message sent upon failure of
external power supply.
Back-up battery: Lithium ion rechargeable; 2900 mAh maximum capacity;
1800 mAh @ 3.7 typical; 90 mA nominal; 72 hours to recharge to 80%; low
battery message sent when battery reaches 3.50 VDC.
Operating frequency: 868-869 MHz.
Tamper: Type B, fixed device.
Battery charger operating environment: -10° to 40°C (14° to 104°F).
Accessories: ACC650: weatherproof plastic enclosure for outdoor
installations; BAT850: replacement lithium-ion battery assembly.
Output power: 25mW.
Firmware revision: 90528, v3.21.
Countries in which Inovonics European products can be distributed:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Note: Specifications and data are subject to change without notice.
Note: Inovonics supports recycling and reuse whenever possible. Please
recycle these parts using a certified electronics recycler.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
Inovonics may void the installer's authority to operate the equipment as
well as the product warranty.
4 Simplified Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Inovonics declares that the radio equipment type EE5000 is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address: www.inovonics.com.