SATEL ARU-100
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4. Installation and start-up
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
The repeater should be installed indoors, in spaces with normal air humidity. Prior to
installation you should plan the arrangement of all ABAX system wireless devices, whose
signals are to be retransmitted. Location of the repeater installation should be selected so
that these devices are within the repeater operating range and, at the same time, that the
repeater is within the ACU-100 / ACU-250 / ACU-120 / ACU-270 controller operating range.
The radio communication range depends not only on the installation location, but also on the
position of repeater antenna, i.e. on how the enclosure is mounted (horizontally, vertically,
diagonally). Please note that thick walls, metal partitions, etc. will reduce the range of the
radio signal. It is recommended that the repeater be mounted high above the floor. This will
allow you to get a better range of radio communication and avoid the risk of the repeater
being accidentally covered by people moving around the premises. Mounting the repeater
near electrical installations is not advisable, as this may cause malfunction of the device.
An unswitched 230 V AC supply must be available at the repeater installation place. The
power supply circuit should be protected with a proper safety device. The owner or user of
the alarm system should be instructed on how to disconnect the device from the mains (e.g.
by indicating the circuit breaker which protects the repeater supply circuit).
1. Place the repeater at the location of intended installation.
2. Remove the cover locking screws and take off the cover.
3. Temporarily connect the repeater to 230 V AC mains (L terminal – phase wire; N terminal
– neutral wire). The power circuit must be de-energized.
4. Energize the circuit to which the repeater is connected.
5. Add the repeater to the ABAX system (see the ACU-100 / ACU-250 / ACU-120 / ACU-270
controller manual). The repeater will take up two positions on the list of devices.
6. Replace the cover back.
7. Check the level of signal received from the repeater by the ABAX system controller. If it is
lower than 40%, select another installation location. You can also try to turn the enclosure
to check the effect the change in antenna position will have on the signal level.
8. Having checked that the selected location and manner of enclosure installation will ensure
the optimum level of radio signal, de-energize the power circuit, remove the cover and
disconnect the power wires.
9. Place the enclosure base against the wall and mark the location of mounting holes.
10. Drill the holes for wall plugs (screw anchors).
11. Make an opening for power wires in the enclosure base.
12. Run the power wires through the opening made.
13. Using wall plugs (screw anchors) and screws, fasten the enclosure base to the wall.
14. Attach the power wires to the corresponding screw terminals: the phase wire to L
terminal, the neutral wire to N terminal (secure the cable using the element specially
provided for this purpose – see Fig. 2).
15. Connect the battery to the socket (the repeater will not start on connecting the battery
alone).
16. Replace the cover and lock it with screws.
17. Energize the circuit to which the repeater is connected.
18. Using the keypad connected to the alarm control panel or the D
LOAD
X program define
which wireless devices are to communicate with the controller via the repeater (for
