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Model CA5500R & CA5500B

Hand-Held Remote Control & Charger Base Station

Specifications:

Ratings:

RF Information:

Network Information:

Wireless RF Control

Wall-pack Transformer:
Input:120VAC, 50/60Hz;
Output 9VDC 500ma (CATRFM) 

Minimum Range: 
50ft indoor; 100ft outdoor
Frequency: 908.42 MHz

Mesh Network - Each line powered 
node acts as a repeater to route 
distant signals.
Data Rate: 9600 bits/second
Size: 232 Z-Wave™ Nodes

Operating Temperature Range: 
32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride

 

Caution: To avoid fire or serious 
damage to the remote control, use 

only Intermatic CA5500BAT 

replacement battery.

INSTALLATION:

1. Plug included wall pack transformer into standard 120VAC receptacle.
2. Attach plug-end of cord to CA5500B base station.

4. Firmly seat CA5500R hand-held remote in base station.  Indicator on base station will begin to pulse to 

indicate charging.  Back lights on hand-held unit will light and remain lit while in base station.

5. Charge remote for a minimum of 12 hours initially.  Indicator on base station will stop pulsing when remote 

is fully charged. 

6. If indicator on base station turns red, a battery or communications failure is indicated.  Reseat the remote in 

the base, if the condition persists contact technical services.

7. Remote may be used in or out of the base station.  When used as a hand-held back lights will go to sleep 
20 seconds after last button press.  To re-awaken, press any button on the remote.

8. 

9. For programming instructions refer to the

Operation:

 Press scene number button(s) to focus control activities;  Press “Enter” to toggle selected 

scene(s);  Press 

 

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InTouch Installer & Users Guide

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 /   to raise or lower selected scene(s) level;  Press the home key to clear selected 

scene(s)

The CA5500 Remote and Base Station are

  Each line powered node in a 

Z-wave network is designed to act as a repeater forming a mesh network eliminating 
radio “dead spots” and providing the highest level of reliability.

- Multiple location On/Off & Raise/Lower control when used with Z-wave enabled 
devices.
- Allows control of up to 9 individual pre-set scenes containing any number of Z-wave 
enabled devices.
- Features individual scene status feedback for enhanced control.
- Separate focus and control buttons allows the user to custom mix scene selections 
and device levels.
- Home key provides for quick de-selection of scenes.

 enhanced radio frequency controllers 

compatible with Z-wave™ enabled networks and devices.

Features
- The CA5500B provides InTouch  server function for enhanced Z-wave 

capabilities including; extended signal hopping, full status of InTouch and legacy 
Z-wave devices, system messaging, in-field firmware upgrades, advanced scene 

control, and much, much, more.

CA5500B

CA5500R

3. Open battery cover on Hand-Held Remote and plug in battery connector.  

Reinstall battery cover.

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