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Mount the Repeater
Caution:
Mount the Repeater in a location removed from metal. Metal objects (duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes)
will reduce RF range.
Caution:
In UL 2560 installations, the unit must be mounted with the cable opening facing downward.
7. Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the Repeater in a location accessible for future maintenance.
• In large installations, Repeaters should be mounted so that every transmitter has multiple transmission paths to
the RF gateway. This redundancy preserves system integrity in the event of temporary interruptions of any
transmission path in the system.
• For maximum efficiency, Repeaters should be mounted with as few obstacles as possible between them and the
RF gateway.
• Always perform a walk test after mounting, activating each transmitter, and ensuring an appropriate response.
Enable the Wall Tamper
The wall tamper must be enabled. If the Repeater is removed from the wall, the cutout on the back of the housing
will detach, activating a tamper alarm. To enable the wall tamper:
8. Attach one of the mounting screws to the wall through the tamper mounting hole.
Close the Housing
The housing must be closed and the tamper spring in place to ensure the security of the system.
9. Check that the tamper spring is in place and makes contact with the Repeater housing.
10. Close the housing.
Specifications
Housing:
6.5” x 3.5” x 1”
Weight:
7.14 oz
Operating Environment:
All UL installations 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing; all
other installations: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power Requirement:
14vac, 60 Hz, 250 mA
Power Supply:
120vac @ 20VA/12vac @ 1000mA
Battery Capacity:
3.6vdc nominal, 2900 mAh
Typical Backup Battery Life:
24 hours
Operating Frequency:
902-928 MHz (USA)
Battery Charger Operating Environment:
32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Note:
For UL 2560 installations, Repeaters must have 20 minute check-in times. Transmitters must have a minimum
of 60 minute check-in times.
Note:
For UL 2560 installations Repeaters may be used with completed emergency call systems for assisted living
and independent living facilities.
Note:
For UL 2560 certified system installations, the RC6080 Area Control Gateway and RC5040-20T Repeater are
approved for installation within maximum system configuration limits.
Television and Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help
