FAQ_mwrt12_20131029
Rev 2013_10_29
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Q. Where should I mount the receiver box?
A. Near the operator’s terminal strip. Mount it where moisture will not infiltrate it. It is not
watertight. Remember the antenna must be outside any metal enclosure. If possible, place it
where no other wiring runs close to it. For example, if high voltage motor leads are off to one
side, try not to mount the receiver to that same side.
Q. There are 6 wires coming out of the receiver box. Where do they go?
A. The red (+) and black (-) wires are your power leads. They connect to your operator panel
terminals that provide the appropriate power. 12-24 V AC/DC.
The green wire is your standard antenna wire. This must be located outside of any metal
enclosure to provide for good signal reception. There is an F-Connector antenna fitting
included on the receiver in the event remote antenna placement is needed.
The white wire will go to your operator’s low voltage
common
terminal. There are 2 wires
left, you will only
use one or the
other
, not both. If your operator requires a normally open
(N.O.) connection, connect the yellow wire to the operator’s edge/safety/photocell input. If
the operators require a normally closed (N.C.) link utilize the orange wire instead of the
yellow.
Q. How do I know if the receiver is functioning?
A. A green LED lit constantly indicates the unit is receiving power. If no green LED is on, you
need to investigate why. Use your meter to measure the voltage where the red and black
wires attach to the receiver board. If you get no reading, go back to operator to find out why.
If voltage is present, most likely receiver is defective.
When the receiver picks up a signal from the transmitter, a red LED will come on briefly and
turn back off. If you do not get this indication, you first need to determine whether the
transmitter is sending a signal. Be sure your DIP switch settings are identical in the receiver
and transmitter.
Q. Why does my signal reception seem poor or intermittent?
A. Typically, the culprit is low battery strength so you’ll want to test and replace batteries.
Another possibility involves site conditions which can be more involved. For example, there
can be a higher power signal, such as a 2-way radio communication overcoming your
transmitters signal. Anything that uses power is a possible source of interference. This
problem is normally overcome by remote mounting an external antenna kit (ME P/N ANT-
K), which would allow a better signal reception by either elevating the antenna or placing it
closer to the transmitter.
Q. How can I obtain additional support?
A. We’re always willing to help so feel free to contact us at your convenience.
By phone:
Eastern US and Canada
800-220-3343
Western US and Canada
800-887-3343
Outside USA or Canada
001-610-869-4422
Website:
www.milleredge.com
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