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RE-201 REPEATER
Operation and Installation Manual
1| Product Review
The NextCentury RE-201 (Repeater) is an easy to use, full-feature
device that receives signals from the TR-201 Transceivers and routes
the data to the GW-201 Gateway. The Repeater increases coverage
by amplifying and repeating signals in the network. The RE-201
Repeater has the longest range in its class with easy to understand
LED light indicators. Indicators allow for immediate verification of
signal delivery during setup/maintenance.
1.1 - RE-201 Hardware
Figure 1
RE-201 Hardware
A
Power Indicator
B
RF Signal Indicator
C
Test Button
D
Mounting Plate
E
12 Volt Power
1.2 - Packaging Contents
1x NextCentury RE-201 Repeater
1x NextCentury 12V 1A power supply
1x NextCentury mounting plate with 3M tape
1x Package of fasteners
2| Specifications
2.1 - Dimensions
102.7mm x 65.75mm x 22.7mm
4in x 2.6in x .9in
2.2 - Operating Environment
-28C - 60C.
-20F - 140F
Up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
2.3 - Certifications
FCC: 2A B8I-RE-40-214
IC: 20949-RE40214
2.4 - Power Requirements
120/240 VAC wall transformer (included)
Note
: If the Repeater is installed outside where it is directly exposed to the
elements, the recommendation is to house it in an appropriate NEMA class
plastic enclosure. (See NextCentury NEMA Enclosures sheet.)
3| Installation and Setup
In order to get the greatest RF coverage, it is highly recommended
that the RE-201 Repeater be placed as high up on a property as
possible.
1. Choose the location where the Repeater will be installed:
a. Ensure the power supply will reach an appropriate
outlet.
b. Ensure the included fasteners will be sufficient for
the area.
2. Remove the Repeater and power supply from packaging.
3. Slide the mounting plate (Figure 1-D) off the back of the
Repeater.
4. Secure the mounting plate to the wall. Two options are
available:
a. Use the supplied screws and drywall anchors (Figure 2).
b. Peel off the backing of the 3M tape attached to the
mounting plate and attach plate on a clean wall
(Figure 2).
5. Slide the Repeater onto the mounting plate.
6. Plug the power supply into the Repeater.
Figure 2
Mounting the Repeater
A
Double-Sided 3M Tape
B
Mounting Screws and Anchors
4| Repeater LED Operation/Test Button
The RE-201 Repeater comes equipped with two LED lights and one
test button on the front panel. The following tables (Figures 3 and
4) show what the different LED patterns indicate.
Power Indicator
LED Pattern
Description
Solid Red
Loss of Power.
Solid Green
Power is supplied/Not
Synced.
Solid Blue
Power is supplied/
Synced
with its GW-
201 Gateway.
Figure 3
Power Status LED Table
