Mounting the Repeater
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Once the repeater is receiving and re-transmitting reliably, check your con-
sole’s reception. In test mode, the console/receiver should beep approxi-
mately every 2.5 seconds to indicate that a data packet has been received. If
the console is not beeping or is beeping infrequently, reposition the repeater
for better reception.
Note:
If necessary to overcome difficult terrain or excessive obstructions, you can add additional
repeaters to boost the signal through—or carry it around—various obstacles.
4. When you find a location that works, switch all three units out of test mode.
To switch the transmitter and receiver out of test mode, flip dip switch #4 on
both. Similarly, to switch the repeater out of test mode, flip the Repeater ID
dip switch #4 from the TEST position to the off position as shown below.
R
EPEATER
D
IP
S
WITCH
S
ET
TO
TEST MODE OFF
Note:
Leaving the repeater in test mode will cause the LEDs to flash unnecessarily and thus drain
additional power from your power supply. You should use the test mode only when necessary.
5. Remove power from the repeater.
M
OUNTING
THE
R
EPEATER
Once you determine that your chosen locations will transmit and receive the
signal, continue with the installation by mounting the repeater. Mounting
hardware has been included for the most common installations (see figures on
pages 8 and 9 for instructions).
CAUTION: Any metal object can and may attract a lightning strike,
including any outside-mounted repeater. If lightning strikes your unit
or strikes somewhere nearby, the unit’s internal electronics may suffer any-
where between little to extensive damage. The unit itself has been designed
with considerable surge protection, but to safeguard nearby equipment and
structures, we recommend following local recommendations on properly
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ON
REPEATER ID
234
Repeater ID Code
Dip Switches
TEST