5 • Schlage • WRI400 user guide
Install the WRI400
PIM400 and WRI400 location
Proper mounting location of the PIM400 and WRI400 ensures reliable RF communication.
Refer to the PIM400 user guide to determine the best location for the PIM400.
• Locate the WRI400 on the secured side of the access portal.
• For optimized radio performance, orient the WRI400 vertically with the radio board at the
top of the enclosure.
• The maximum distance indoors between a PIM400 and a WRI400 is 200 feet (61 meters)
when installed on the same floor in a building that uses normal construction materials.
• If a remote antenna is used with the WRI400, the maximum distance between the
WRI400 and the antenna is 15 cable feet (4.5 meters).
• Do not locate the WRI400 and remote antenna, or the PIM400 (and it’s remote antenna,
if used) on separate floors within a building. The maximum distance for a line-of-sight
installation is 1000 feet (305 meters)
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• RF signals are diminished by walls, distance, metal objects or barriers. If metal walls or
metal mesh (stucco) walls are between the WRI400 and the PIM400, mount the PIM400
away from the UL listed access control panel. Use a Remote Antenna Module (ANT400)
with the PIM400, and choose a location that is free of obstacles which may cause a
reduction in signal power at the receiver.
The distance between the PIM400 and its antenna should not exceed 15 cable feet (4.5
meters).
1 Use of high-gain antenna (ANT400-REM I/O +6dB) will improve range.
Remote antenna
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If the installation requires a remote antenna, refer to the optional remote antenna
module (ANT400) user guide for complete instructions and information on the
following antenna models.
Antenna model
Application
ANT400-REM-CEILING
Intended for indoor applications.
ANT400-REM-HALL
ANT400-REM-I/O
Intended for indoor or outdoor applications.
ANT400-REM-I/O+6dB
Antenna location and safety
• Locate within 15 cable feet (4.5 meters) of the PIM400 or the WRI400.
• Locate for best RF line-of-sight path with the WRI400 that will be linked to the PIM400.
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Do not locate the WRI400 and antenna or the antenna and PIM400 on separate floors of
a building.
• Outside antenna systems should not be located near overhead power lines or other
electric circuits, or where the antenna can fall into such power lines or circuits. Extreme
care should be taken to keep the antenna from touching any power line or circuit.
WARNING! Antenna contact with electric power lines or close proximity to a high
voltage electrical field may cause serious or fatal injury.
