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Package contents

•  ZCA-ZXT30 ZigBee Extender 3
•  One North American 5VDC power supply
•  One wall mounting Velcro strip

Features

The ZigBee Extender 3 operates as a ZigBee® (IEEE 802.15.4) 

router and mesh extender. The Extender is designed to improve 

ZigBee signal latency that can occur when ZigBee devices are 

installed on the fringes of a ZigBee mesh network. The Extender 

is also used to extend the ZigBee network into distant or hard-to-

reach areas.

The ZigBee Extender 3 works with your Control4 system and 

should be located within 500 feet of another routing node. 

For optimal results, the Extender should be located in areas of 

the project where the mesh may be weak or non-existent. The 

Extender should not be placed next to a controller.

Requirements

•  Composer Pro 2.0 or higher

Important safety instructions

Warning! 

You should install this device in accordance 

with all national and local electrical codes.

Important: 

This product is not intended for direct 

connections to AC mains (120V/220V). Refer to 

specifications for more details.

Important: 

Improper use or installation of this device 

can result in LOSS OF/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Important: 

Using this product in any manner other than 

outlined in this document voids your warranty. Also, 

Control4 is NOT responsible or otherwise liable in any 

way for any damage resulting from the misuse of this 

product. See the warranty for details.

Specifications

•  Power source: 5VDC power supply
•  Power usage: 65mA at 5V
•  Device temperature range

•  Operational -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)
•  Storage -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)

•  Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
•  Dimensions: 2.80 × 1.75 × 0.57” (77.1 × 44.5 × 14.4 mm)
•  The ZigBee Extender 3 is 

not

 waterproof and must be kept 

out of direct contact with water. The product must 

not

 be 

immersed.

•  Communications: ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) 2.4 GHz, 

15-channel, spread spectrum radio

Installation

Place the Extender in a location that ensures:

•  Easy access to an outlet
•  ZigBee mesh networking efficiency

Note: 

Make sure the Extender gets good ZigBee wireless 

reception by:

•  Ensuring it is within 500 feet of another ZigBee device.
•  Ensuring the device is not installed by other electrical 

equipment that may cause interference with the ZigBee 

signal (such as some cordless telephones or other 

devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency).

•  Avoiding exposure to extreme environmental 

conditions.

Add the driver to your project.

Power up the Extender using the supplied 5V power supply.

In Composer, choose 

Connections

 and click the 

Network

 tab. 

Click the unidentified “ZigBee Extender 3” device, then press 

the clear identification button on the top of the Extender 

four times to identify it to the system. The LED should start 

flashing yellow. Once the Extender is identified in the system, 

the LED will turn solid blue. If identification fails, the LED will 

blink green several times, then revert to solid green.

Afteer the Extender’s MAC ID address appears in the 

Identify

 

dialog box, click 

Close

. The dialog box closes.

After a few seconds, the Extender’s LED should change 

to a solid blue, indicating it is successfully identified in the 

Control4 project.

ZigBee Extender 3

Installation Guide

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