RLE Technologies WiNG-MGR v2, User Manual

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5.1. Add A WiNG-RXT Range Extender To Your
System
WiNG sensor and manager systems have an unprecedented transmission range: up to 100 feet
through multiple walls, up to 270 feet through one wall, and up to 600 feet indoor, direct line
of sight. While this range is more than ample for most situations, sometimes applications
require signals to be pushed through more complex physical or noisy RF environments. The
WiNG range extender is designed to provide the extra signal strength the WiNG system needs
to thrive in these environments.
To add a WiNG-RXT to your application, connect the antennas (magnetic base antennas into
ports A and B, and swivel antenna into port C) and apply power to the device. Ensure the most
effective antenna placement - antennas A and B can be close together, but to avoid signal
interference they need to be as far away from antenna C as your installation will allow. Extend
the leader cables on the antennas to their fullest lengths and secure the antennas as far away
from the WiNG-MGR - and has high off the ground - as possible. Access the WiNG-MGR’s
web interface and navigate to the Admin > Radio Configuration page. Radio C needs to be on
in order for the WiNG-MGR to communicate with the WiNG-RXT.
The WiNG-RXT can communicate on alternate channel pairs in order to maximize the
efficiency of the system. If you’d like to use an alternate channel configuration, refer to
Appendix C, “Alternate Channel Pair Communications” on page 83.
5.2. Safety Precautions
The WiNG-RXT is not a grounded device. External circuits (USB port and power supply) are
required to be double or reinforced insulated (Class II circuits).
The power to the WiNG-RXT must be supplied from a limited energy circuit: 5VDC with a
maximum available current of 10A or a Class 2 circuit.