Resolution RE120 User manual

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RE120 Repeater Translator™, GE
®
-Compatible
Features
• Listens to distant GE-protocol wireless devices, and re-transmits them to
control panel.
• Extends range of system.
• No sensor enrollment re uired.
• Received IDs are passed on unchanged to panel. All alarm, supervisory
and trouble signals are passed through.
• Main device has its own uni ue ID for supervisories, complete reporting
of main device tamper, external power supply fault and low battery.
• Dual antennas for both Receive and Transmit diversity for increased
range.
• Back-up battery protects during loss of external power.
Key Instructions
• External supply: 12V DC at least 50 mA.
• 3 AAA Alkaline batteries give 72 hours backup if external supply fails.
INSTALL BATTERIES ONLY WHEN EXTERNAL SUPPLY IS READY TO CONNECT.
• Enrolling:
 Main device enrolled by tamper switch on the board.
Suggest enrolling in Group 10 in panel (to monitor low
battery, tamper and supervisories). Main device does not
need to be enrolled in the panel for the repeating function
to work.
 Distant sensors may be enrolled into GE system as normal.
Operation
• Translator hears distant GE protocol sensors and repeats information to
control panel. Generally, sensors send 8 identical “packets” of
information. The Translator ensures that a complete set of 8 packets
are repeated to the control panel.
• Translator Module Zone wireless transmission ( uni ue ID):
Tamper, when cover opened. Also sends restore.
Low battery, when low battery. Also sends restore.
Supervisory every hour. Supervisory stopped if 12V DC power absent.
Translator Module does not send any alarm signals about itself.
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• LED Operation
 Green LED
• On if AC power present.
• Blinks on receipt of GE-compatible packets.
 Red LED
• On if device low battery (unless there’s no 12V DC
power).
• Blinks on transmit of GE-compatible packets.
• Application Diagram
 Because the Translator has two antennas, for both receive
and transmit diversity, it will generally have better range
than all sensors, and many panels (particularly those with
internal antennas). Because of this, it tends to more than
double the distance the remote sensor can be from the
panel.
 Place the Repeater generally half-way between distant
sensor and panel.
 Translator may also hear and repeat sensors that are close
to panel… panel will simply hear the close sensor signals
again. It is extremely rare that this will cause any
problem.
Standard sensor transmit
range
GE Wirele
Panel
Translator’s increased
transmit range
Translator’s increased
receive range

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Specifications
Backup batteries: Three AAA Alkaline.
External supply: 8.5 to 13 VDC or 6-9 VAC
Standard: Resolution RE012: 12VDC, 50mA.
Wire connection polarity DOESN’T matter!
Current draw with supply: 4mA, normal operation.
Power Fail Conditions: 12V DC gone. Translator device ID
supervisories (including low battery reports)
are stopped during 12V DC loss.
Back-up Battery Life on 12V DC Fail: 72 hours (cumulative).
Device Low Battery: When approximately 48 hours remain in back-up.
Housing dimensions: 4x6x1 inches
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Internal Picture
Power Terminals
Tamper Switch & spring
Unused:
Device Type Indicator LEDs
and Enrollment button
Battery bucket for 3 AAA alkalines
Indicator LEDs & buzzer
2 Antennas for:
Dual Diversity Receive and
Dual Diversity Transmit
Note: Antennas mounted
on outer terminals
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Notices
“GE”, “Honeywell”, and “DSC” are trademarks owned by General Electric Company, Honeywell International
Inc., and Tyco Safety roducts Canada LTD, respectively.
Resolution roducts, Inc. products will function with one of either GE, DSC or Honeywell systems. However,
no Resolution product is produced by, endorsed by, nor is officially associated with GE, Honeywell or DSC.
Resolution recommends verifying proper enrollment and operation, per control panel installation
instructions, at installation.
Do not use Translator for life safety evices, such as smoke or CO sensors.
Patent Pen ing
Warranty
Resolution Pro ucts, Inc. will replace pro ucts that are efective in their first five (5) years.
FCC Notice
This evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two con itions:
(1)This evice may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This evice must accept any interference that may be receive , inclu ing
interference that may cause un esire operation.
Changes or mo ifications not expressly approve by the Resolution Pro ucts, Inc. coul
voi the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: U5X-RE124
IC Notice
This evice complies with In ustry Cana a license-exempt RSS stan ar (s). Operation is
subject to the following two con itions:
(1)This evice may not cause interference, an
(2)This evice must accept any interference, inclu ing interference that may cause
un esire operation of the evice.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 'In ustrie Cana a applicables aux appareils
ra io exempts e licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux eux con itions suivantes:
(1)l'appareil ne oit pas pro uire e brouillage, et
(2)l'utilisateur e l'appareil oit accepter tout brouillage ra ioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible 'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC: 8310A-RE124
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated po er
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de
réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne
et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been
approved by Industry Canada to operate ith the antenna types listed belo ith the maximum permissible gain
and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a
gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use ith this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s'il fait
partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne
énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les
types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement
interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
- Resolution-supplie 8.5" monopole antenna