Gauge
Maximum Wire Length
22 gauge
40 feet (12.2 meters)
18 gauge
90 feet (27.4 meters)
Module installation
Tools and supplies needed
The following tools and supplies are needed:
• Small blade and Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and bits for screws and/or anchors
• Wirecutter/stripper
• Four-conductor, 22-gauge or larger stranded wire
• #6 panhead screws (4 included)
• Wall anchors (4 included)
• 2 KΩ EOL resistor (included)
Module location guidelines
Prior to beginning installation, use the following guidelines to choose a location for the module:
• Check the signal strength before choosing a location. Perform a walking signal strength test by powering the
module off the battery directly (connect the GND and +12V terminals). After two minutes, LTE status LED L4 will
flash between one and five times to indicate the LTE signal strength level (where five is the strongest signal).
Note
: Alarm.com recommends a signal level of two or higher for proper operation of the LTE Module.
• Avoid mounting the module in areas with excessive metal or electrical wiring, such as furnace or utility rooms.
• Locate the module near an outside wall, preferably on an upper level.
• Do not mount the module gateway inside of the panel’s metal box. Doing so will negatively impact Z-Wave
performance.
• For homes or businesses located in canyons or with hills nearby, it is necessary to place the antenna higher in the
building.
Updated: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:12:44 GMT
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