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EE5000 EchoStream
®
High-Power Repeater
Installation and Operation Manual - 03907E
1 Overview
EE5000 high-power repeaters receive, decode and retransmit signals at enhanced power from
Inovonics Wireless nodes. They act as range expanders for any valid Inovonics Wireless
transmission, including signals from other high-power repeaters. Repeaters can be layered as
necessary, allowing Inovonics Wireless systems to scale from small commercial sites to
complete campuses consisting of several buildings.
For applications that require a weatherproof enclosure, the EE5000 may be placed in the
Inovonics weatherproof plastic housing, part number ACC640.
1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics Wireless technical services:
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: (800) 782-2709; (303) 939-9336
1.2 EE5000 LEDs
Decode LED:
Flashes when any recognizable RF transmission is received. (Fig. 1).
Transmit LED:
Lit when transmitting an RF transmission (Fig. 1).
Low Battery Fault LED:
Lit when the high-power repeaterhas a low battery (Fig. 1).
Power LED:
Lit when receiving power (Fig. 1). The LED lights green when the unit is
receiving line power; red when receiving battery power.
Note:
If mapped to an output, the high-power repeater will send the AC loss message to the
receiver or network coordinator when receiving power from the backup battery.
Figure 1
EE5000 LEDs
2 Installation and Startup
2.1 Connect Power Cabling
Before beginning startup, power must be connected to the high-power repeater. To connect
power to the high-power repeater:
1.
Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top or bottom of the high-
power repeater (Fig. 2); separate the housing.
2.
Connect power cabling to the Vs and GND connections (Fig. 2).
• Wire should be two-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned copper with PVC
insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). Wire length should not exceed 100 meters
(328 feet).
2.2 Connect Battery Power
The high-power repeater is shipped with a fully-charged backup battery. You will need to
connect the battery:
1.
Plug the connector cable from the backup battery into the battery connector (Fig. 2).
2.3 Register the High-Power Repeater
Although the high-power repeater is functional upon startup, Inovonics Wireless strongly
recommends you register it using your receiver, network coordinator or control panel.
Inovonics Wireless recommends all high-power repeaters be supervised.
Figure 2
EE5000 Components
2.4 Mount the High-Power Repeater
Caution:
Mount the high-power repeater in a location removed from metal. Metal objects
(duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
1.
Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the high-power repeater in a location
accessible for future maintenance.
• In large installations, high-power repeaters should be mounted so that every
transmitter has multiple transmission paths to the serial receiver or network coordinator.
This kind of redundancy preserves system integrity in the event of temporary interruptions
of any transmission path in the system.
• For maximum efficiency, high-power repeaters should be mounted with as few obstacles
as possible between it and the receiver, netword coordinator or control panel.
2.
Perform a walk test, activating each transmitter assigned to the high-power repeater and
ensuring an appropriate response.
3 Specifications
Housing:
165 mm x 89 mm x 25 mm
Weight:
204 g (7.14 oz)
Operating environment:
0°- 60°C (32°- 140°F), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power requirement:
14 VAC
Battery capacity:
1800 mAH @ 3.7 typical
Back-up battery life:
24 hours
Operating frequency:
868-869 MHz
Battery charger operating environment:
0°- 40°C (32°- 104°F)
Accessories:
ACC640: weatherproof plastic enclosure for outdoor installations; BAT850:
replacement lithium-ion battery assembly
4 Warranty/Disclaimer
Caution:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Inovonics Wireless
Corporation may void the installer's authority to operate the equipment as well as the
product warranty.
Inovonics Wireless Corporation ("Inovonics") warrants its products ("Product" or "Products")
to conform to its own specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of manufacture.
Within the warranty period, Inovonics will repair or replace, at its option, all or any part of
the warranted Product. Inovonics will not be responsible for dismantling and/or
reinstallation charges. To exercise the warranty, the User ("User", "Installer" or "Consumer")
must work directly through their authorized distributor who will be given a Return Material
Authorization ("RMA") number by Inovonics. Details of shipment will be arranged directly
through the authorized distributor.
This warranty is void in cases of improper installation, misuse, failure to follow installation
and operating instructions, alteration, accident or tampering, and repair by anyone other
than Inovonics.
This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, obligations or
liabilities, whether written, oral, express, or implied. There is no warranty by Inovonics that
Inovonics product will be merchantable or fit for any particular purpose, nor is there any
other warranty, expressed or implied, except as such is expressly set forth herein. In no
event shall Inovonics be liable for an incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or
exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue, or contract, loss of
use, cost of down time, or interruption of business, nor any claim made by distributor's
customers or any other person or entity.
This warranty will not be modified or extended. Inovonics does not authorize any person to
act on its behalf to modify or extend this warranty.
This warranty will apply only to Inovonics Products. Inovonics will not be liable for any
direct, incidental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, caused by the malfunction of
Product due to products, accessories, or attachments of other manufacturers, including
batteries, used in conjunction with Inovonics Products.
Note:
E-mail [email protected] for a copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity.
A.
Decode LED
B.
Transmit LED
C.
Low Battery Fault LED
D.
Power LED
A
B
D
C
A.
Housing release tabs
B.
Power
C.
GND connection
D.
Tamper button
E.
Tamper output
F.
Reset button
G.
Backup battery
H.
Battery connector
A
A
C
A
B
E
G
H
D
F
