UGMO PROHOME PH100WR User manual

Installation Manual
WIRELESS REPEATER
PH100WR
UgMO Technologies • 840 First, Suite 300 • King of Prussia, PA 19406 • www.UgMO.com

The UgMo ProHome Wireless Soil-Sensor-System has been
designed to deliver wireless range up to 600 feet from the base
station to its sensors.
However, there will be situations when a base station cannot
establish a connection with a sensor within that distance. This
can be caused by many factors that may not be within the control
of the installer.
There may be other times when additional range is required due
to the size of a property.
The UgMO ProHome PH100WR Repeater has been developed
to provide both improved signal strength and extended range
between UgMO PH100WS Soil Sensors and UgMO PH100BS
Base Stations.
The PH100WR Repeater is compatible with all generations of
UgMO ProHome Sensors and Base Stations.
Just position the Repeater and simply plug in the provided 12V
AC/DC transformer. The Repeater will automatically forward any
sensor packets it is able to receive.
Install a Repeater mid-way between Sensors and Base Stations
to enhance range.
Repeaters are suitable for mounting both inside or outside
provided the AC outlet provides proper protection for the AC/DC
transformer from the elements.
The AC adaptor can be placed up to 300’ away from the Repeater
by splicing suitable wire.
For long distances, multiple repeaters may be used to “hop” the
signal from the sensors to the base station.
Wireless Repeater Installation Manual
INTRODUCTION EASY INSTALLATION

1 Power indicator
2
Receive
(Light toggles on or off each time a sensor
packet is received)
3
Offline
(Repeater will not transmit when lit)
4
Transmit
(Blinks when a sensor packet is transmitted)
5 On/Off Button
(Press to change operational mode.)
When button light is illuminated - Repeater is
in normal mode.
When button light is off - the “Offline” light
illuminates and Repeater is offline.
When button light is blinking - Repeater NWA will
be transmitted 3 times to support range testing.
6
DC Terminals
(Terminals for attaching wires from the supplied
AC/DC Transformer. Terminals are not polarity
dependent.)
Components

Placement of a Repeater
The optimal location of a repeater is half-way
between the base station and the hard-to-see
sensor (Sensor 2) at least 5 feet above the ground.
The repeater may be placed inside the building if a
suitable location can be found. It is OK to locate it
within a closet provided AC power is available.
(Option 1)
Alternatively, the repeater may be positioned out-
side in a location with few obstructions between it
and the sensor and base station. (Option 2) Up to
300 ft of low voltage buriable wire may be spliced
onto the transformer wire to extend placement
if the AC outlet is not conveniently located at this
position.
Should Option 1 or 2 not be available, a location on
the outside of the building near an AC outlet may
be used. (Option 3)
Placement may require some trial and error until
a reliable signal is established between the sensor
and the base station.
Sensor 1
Base Station
Wall
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Placement of a Repeater
The optimal location of a repeater is half-way
between the base station and the hard-to-see
sensor (Sensor 2) at least 5 feet above the ground.
The repeater may be placed inside the building
if a suitable location can be found. It is OK to
locate it within a closet provided AC power is
available. (Option 1)
Alternatively, the repeater may be positioned
outside in a location with few obstructions between
it and the sensor and base station. (Option 2) Up to
300 ft of low voltage buriable wire may be spliced
onto the transformer wire to extend placement if
an AC outlet is not conveniently located at this
position.
Should Option 1 or 2 not be available, a location
on the outside of the building near an AC outlet
may be used. (Option 3)
Placement may require some trial and error until
a reliable signal is established between the sensor
and the base station.
Hard-to-see sensor
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
If the sensor is not received by the Base Station with one repeater, additional
repeaters may be used to “hop” the signal from one Repeater to the next and
finally to the Base Station. There is no limit to the number of Repeaters in a
location but a sensor packet can only hop a maximum of four times.

Checking signal strength
Q-Value: This number represents the per-
cent of the expected transmissions received
from a sensor over the past four days or
since the Base Station was last restarted -
whichever is shorter. This value is “0” until
the first 90 minute interval has passed. If
the Q-Value is below 40% or few or no solid
boxes are drawn by the Short-term Signal
indicator, a Repeater may be advisable. In
this example, the Q-Value is 23%.
Repeater Properly Installed: The Repeater
NWA can be found on a label inside the Re-
peater beneath the DC terminals. Each Re-
peater transmits a unique NWA that always
begins with “FA” to identify it as a Repeater
and not a sensor.
To confirm a Repeater is within range of the
Base Station:
1) Manually assign the Repeater NWA to
zone 6 of the base station as if it were a
sensor (see page 22 of the Base Station
user manual.)
2) Plug in Repeater in desired location.
3) Press “On/Off” twice or until the button
light begins blinking. The Repeater NWA
will be transmitted.
4) Return to the Base Station and navigate
to the View Sensor screen. Press
“Select” until the Repeater NWA is
displayed. Check to see that at least one
solid box has been drawn in the Short-
term Signal Strength Indicator to confirm
receipt of the NWA.
If no boxes have been drawn, reposition
Repeater and repeat steps 3-4 until NWA
is received by the Base Station.
5) Delete the Repeater NWA from zone 6.
(page 21)
Multiple Repeaters: If multiple Repeaters
are installed to “hop” a sensor signal from
a distant location, follow steps above with
all Repeaters on and confirm that the Base
Station receives the NWA from the distant
Repeater.
Menu 5 / 6
View Sensors
R
FA000042
X
Z:_______C
UN
Q089
T: +076.2F; W:+27.0% R099
Unique Repeater NWA
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Menu 5 / 6
View Sensors
R
10000042
X
Z:_______2
A01
Q023
T: +076.2F; W:+27.0% R015
Q Value
Short-term Signal
Strength Indicator
View Sensor Screen on Base Station
Q Value
Short-term Signal
Strength Indicator
The screens to the right are accessible on the ProHome Base Station.
(See page 27 -28 of the user manual)
POOR RECEPTION FROM SENSOR

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
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Customer Service:
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This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document. This product should only be serviced by trained and autho-
rized personnel.
FCC Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 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 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
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.