Next Century RE-201 Specification sheet

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RE-201 REPEATER
Operation and Installation Manual
1| Product Review
The NextCentury RE-201 (Repeater) is an easy to use, full-feature
device that receives signals from the TR-201 Transceivers and routes
the data to the GW-201 Gateway. The Repeater increases coverage
by amplifying and repeating signals in the network. The RE-201
Repeater has the longest range in its class with easy to understand
LED light indicators. Indicators allow for immediate verification of
signal delivery during setup/maintenance.
1.1 - RE-201 Hardware
Figure 1 RE-201 Hardware
A Power Indicator BRF Signal Indicator CTest Button
D Mounting Plate E 12 Volt Power
1.2 - Packaging Contents
1x NextCentury RE-201 Repeater
1x NextCentury 12V 1A power supply
1x NextCentury mounting plate with 3M tape
1x Package of fasteners
2| Specifications
2.1 - Dimensions
102.7mm x 65.75mm x 22.7mm
4in x 2.6in x .9in
2.2 - Operating Environment
-28C - 60C.
-20F - 140F
Up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
2.3 - Certifications
FCC: 2A B8I-RE-40-214
IC: 20949-RE40214
2.4 - Power Requirements
120/240 VAC wall transformer (included)
Note: If the Repeater is installed outside where it is directly exposed to the
elements, the recommendation is to house it in an appropriate NEMA class
plastic enclosure. (See NextCentury NEMA Enclosures sheet.)
3| Installation and Setup
In order to get the greatest RF coverage, it is highly recommended
that the RE-201 Repeater be placed as high up on a property as
possible.
1. Choose the location where the Repeater will be installed:
a. Ensure the power supply will reach an appropriate
outlet.
b. Ensure the included fasteners will be sufficient for
the area.
2. Remove the Repeater and power supply from packaging.
3. Slide the mounting plate (Figure 1-D) off the back of the
Repeater.
4. Secure the mounting plate to the wall. Two options are
available:
a. Use the supplied screws and drywall anchors (Figure 2).
b. Peel off the backing of the 3M tape attached to the
mounting plate and attach plate on a clean wall
(Figure 2).
5. Slide the Repeater onto the mounting plate.
6. Plug the power supply into the Repeater.
Figure 2 Mounting the Repeater
A Double-Sided 3M Tape BMounting Screws and Anchors
4| Repeater LED Operation/Test Button
The RE-201 Repeater comes equipped with two LED lights and one
test button on the front panel. The following tables (Figures 3 and
4) show what the different LED patterns indicate.
Power Indicator
LED Pattern
Description
Solid Red
Loss of Power.
Solid Green
Power is supplied/Not Synced.
Solid Blue
Power is supplied/Synced with its GW-
201 Gateway.
Figure 3 Power Status LED Table

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RF Indicator
LED Pattern
Description
8x Fast Red Blinks
Sending a message searching for the GW-201
Gateway it should Sync with.
8x Fast Blue
Blinks
Sending a message to the GW-201 Gateway that
the device is Synced with.
2x Green Blinks
Message has been received successfully by its
assigned GW-201 Gateway.
1x Fast Green
Blink
Routing a message.
Figure 4 RF Indicator LED Table
4.1 - Power Indicator
When the Repeater is plugged in, the Power Indicator
(Figure 1-A) will be solid green indicating the device is
powered on but not Synced with a GW-201 Gateway. A
solid blue Power Indicator (Figure 1-A) signifies the device
is powered on and has Synced with its GW-201 Gateway.
The Power Indicator will turn Red if a loss of power occurs.
4.2 - RF Signal Indicator
When the Repeater is powered on it will automatically
send a message to the GW-201 Gateway. If the Repeater
has not yet Synced with a GW-201 Gateway, the RF Signal
Indicator (Figure 1-B) will blink red when sending
messages. When the Repeater has successfully Synced
with its GW-201 Gateway, the indicator light will blink blue
when sending messages. If this does not happen
automatically, press the Test button (Figure 1-C). This will
manually send out a Sync broadcast.
4.3 - Test Button
The Test button (Figure 1-C) is pressed to see if the
Repeater transmission is being received by the Gateway.
If the signal is being received, the RF Signal indicator
(Figure 1-B) will blink green twice.
Note: When the RE-201 Repeater loses power, the Power Indicator light will
turn red. The Repeater will automatically switch to power back-up. Power
backup lasts long enough for the Repeater to initiate a message to its GW-
201 Gateway stating a power loss.
5 | Television and Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a 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, uses, 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 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.
6 | FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada
Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCC’s and
IC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. Users are advised to maintain a separation distance of
20cm (this will be generated from our MPE report) to comply with
FCC and IC RF exposure limits.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet équipement portable avec son antenne se conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux radiations RF du FCC et du IC, énoncées pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Les utilisateurs sont conseillé de
maintenir une distance de séparation de 20 cm (ceci sera généré
depuis notre rapport de MPE) pour se conformer aux limites
d'exposition RF du FCC et du IC.
7| Warranty/Disclaimer
Scope of Warranty
NextCentury warrants that all communication equipment
manufactured by NextCentury will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and in accordance with
NextCentury’s documented installation and operating procedures
for a period of three (3) years from the date of manufacture.
Products not manufactured by NextCentury, including without
limitation accessories, attachments or batteries used in conjunction
with NextCentury equipment are warranted, if at all, only by the
original manufacturer. NextCentury’s warranties do not include
replacement of batteries used to power NextCentury products.

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Limits of Liability
This warranty only applies to Read Management System
components produced by NextCentury, and does not cover any
products which have been damaged by misconduct, negligence,
vandalism, acts of God, excessive operating conditions, or
unauthorized attachments or modifications. This warranty will be
nullified and voided if products are placed in non-recommended
installation application/fashion, or are converted, altered, or treated
by other than NextCentury recommended procedures and
instructions, or are read by equipment not approved by
NextCentury.
NextCentury’s liability and customer’s exclusive remedy under this
warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product
at NextCentury’s option, and is conditioned upon the customer
returning the product(s) to the location designated by NextCentury
within the warranty periods or limits stated herein and pre-paying
the freight costs both to and from specified location. In no event
shall NextCentury be liable for costs or expenses associated with the
removal or installation of products under this warranty.
NextCentury shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser
or any third party for any loss, cost, expense, damage, or liability,
whether direct or indirect, or for special, incidental, indirect, or
consequential damages of any kind, regardless of whether such
liability is based on breach of contract, tort, strict liability, breach of
warranties, or otherwise, and even if advised of the likelihood of
such damages. Incidental and consequential damages include, but
are not limited to, lost revenue, loss of profits, data, business, or
goodwill. In addition, damages resulting from negligence on the part
of the customer including, but not limited to, the care and
maintenance of NextCentury products, or damages resulting from
negligence regarding periodic testing of the product’s performance,
are not covered under this guarantee. If the RE-201 Repeater’s
outer casing is opened for any reason, the warranty is voided.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
NEXTCENTURY MAY VOID THIS WARRANTY AND THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REMEDIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR
ORAL, EXPRESSED, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH NEXTCENTURY HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS.
8|NextCentury Submetering System
Contact Information
If there are any questions or concerns related to these guidelines,
please contact NextCentury Submetering Systems Product Support:
Phone: [phone] opt. 2
Email: [email protected]