Inovonics Wireless Corporation 3B6EXFFR User Manual

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EN5000 EchoStream
®
 High-Power Repeater
Installation and Operation Manual - 04062C
1 Overview
EN5000 high-power repeaters receive, decode and retransmit signals at enhanced power from 
Inovonics Wireless nodes. They act as range expanders for any valid Inovonics Wireless 
transmission, including signals from other high-power repeaters. Repeaters can be layered as 
necessary, allowing Inovonics Wireless systems to scale from small commercial sites to 
complete campuses consisting of several buildings.
For applications that require a weatherproof enclosure, the EN5000 may be placed in the 
Inovonics weatherproof plastic housing, part number ACC640.
1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics Wireless technical services:
•  E-mail: support@inovonics.com
•  Phone: (800) 782-2709; (303) 939-9336
1.2 EN5000 LEDs
Decode LED: 
Flashes when any recognizable RF transmission is received. (Fig. 1).
Transmit LED 
Lit when transmitting an RF transmission (Fig. 1).
Low Battery Fault LED: 
Lit when the high-power repeaterhas a low battery (Fig. 1).
Power LED: 
Lit when receiving power (Fig. 1). The LED lights green when the unit is 
receiving line power; red when receiving battery power.
Note: 
If mapped to an output, the high-power repeater will send the AC loss message to the 
receiver or network coordinator when receiving power from the backup battery.
 Figure 1  
EN5000 LEDs
2 Installation and Startup
2.1 Connect Power Cabling
Before beginning startup, power must be connected to the high-power repeater. To connect 
power to the high-power repeater:
1. 
Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top or bottom of the high-
power repeater (Fig. 2); separate the housing.
2. 
Connect power cabling to the Vs and GND connections (Fig. 2).
•  Wire should be two-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned copper with PVC 
insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). Wire length should not exceed 100 meters 
(328 feet).
2.2 Connect Battery Power
The high-power repeater is shipped with a fully-charged backup battery. You will need to 
connect the battery:
1. 
Plug the connector cable from the backup battery into the battery connector (Fig 2).
2.3 Select the Frequency Band
EchoStream products are able to use a range of radio frequencies, and must be configured for 
your geographic area. To configure the high-power repeater:
1. 
Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top or bottom of the 
receiver (Fig. 2); separate the housing.
2. 
Place a selection jumper on the appropriate frequency band selection pins (Fig. 2).
•  Place the jumper on the top two pins, marked AUS, to set the frequency range to 915-
928 MHz for Australia.
•  Place the jumper on the bottom two pins, marked NZ, to set the frequency range to 921-
928 MHz for New Zealand.
•  Leave the jumper off the pins to set the frequency range to 902-928 MHz for North 
America.
Note: 
North American is also selected when the jumper is only attached to one pin. This can 
prevent the jumper from being lost when selecting North America.
3. 
Cycle power source to reset.
2.4 Register the High-Power Repeater
Although the high-power repeater is functional upon startup, Inovonics Wireless strongly 
recommends you register it using your receiver, network coordinator or control panel. 
Inovonics Wireless recommends all high-power repeaters be supervised.
 Figure 2  
EN5000 Components
 
2.5 Mount the High-Power Repeater
Caution: 
Mount the high-power repeater in a location removed from metal. Metal objects 
(duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
1. 
Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the high-power repeater in a location 
accessible for future maintenance.
•  In large installations, high-power repeaters should be mounted so that every 
transmitter has multiple transmission paths to the serial receiver or network coordinator. 
This kind of redundancy preserves system integrity in the event of temporary interruptions 
of any transmission path in the system.
•  For maximum efficiency, high-power repeaters should be mounted with as few obstacles 
as possible between it and the receiver, network coordinator or control panel.
2. 
Perform a walk test, activating each transmitter assigned to the high-power repeater and 
ensuring an appropriate response.
3 Specifications
Housing: 
165 mm x 89 mm x 25 mm (6.5" x 3.5" x 1")
Weight: 
204 g (7.14 oz)
Operating environment: 
0°- 60°C (32°- 140°F), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power requirement: 
14 VAC
Battery capacity: 
1800 mAH @ 3.7 typical
Typical back-up battery life: 
24 hours
Operating frequency: 
915-928 MHz (Australia), 921-928 MHz (New Zealand) 902-928 MHz 
(USA)
Battery charger operating environment: 
0°- 40°C (32°- 104°F) 
Accessories: 
ACC640: weatherproof plastic enclosure for outdoor installations; BAT850: 
replacement lithium-ion battery assembly
4 Warranty/Disclaimer
Caution: 
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Inovonics Wireless 
Corporation may void the installer's authority to operate the equipment as well as the product 
warranty. 
Inovonics Wireless Corporation ("Inovonics") warrants its products ("Product" or "Products") 
to conform to its own specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship 
under normal use for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of manufacture. 
Within the warranty period, Inovonics will repair or replace, at its option, all or any part of 
the warranted Product. Inovonics will not be responsible for dismantling and/or reinstallation 
charges. To exercise the warranty, the User ("User", "Installer" or "Consumer") must work 
directly through their authorized distributor who will be given a Return Material 
Authorization ("RMA") number by Inovonics. Details of shipment will be arranged directly 
through the authorized distributor.
This warranty is void in cases of improper installation, misuse, failure to follow installation 
and operating instructions, alteration, accident or tampering, and repair by anyone other 
than Inovonics.
This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, obligations or 
liabilities, whether written, oral, express, or implied. There is no warranty by Inovonics that 
Inovonics product will be merchantable or fit for any particular purpose, nor is there any 
other warranty, expressed or implied, except as such is expressly set forth herein.  In no event 
shall Inovonics be liable for an incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or exemplary 
damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue, or contract, loss of use, cost of 
down time, or interruption of business, nor any claim made by distributor's customers or any 
other person or entity. 
This warranty will not be modified or extended. Inovonics does not authorize any person to 
act on its behalf to modify or extend this warranty. 
This warranty will apply only to Inovonics Products. Inovonics will not be liable for any direct, 
incidental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, caused by the malfunction of Product 
due to products, accessories, or attachments of other manufacturers, including batteries, used 
in conjunction with Inovonics Products.
Note: 
E-mail support@inovonics.com for a copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity.
A. 
Decode LED
B. 
Transmit LED
C. 
Low Battery Fault LED
D. 
Power LED
A
B
D
C
A. 
Housing release tabs
B. 
Power
C. 
GND connection
D. 
Tamper button
E. 
Tamper output
F. 
Frequency selection pins
G. 
Reset button
H. 
Backup battery
I. 
Battery connector
A
A
C
A
B
E
F
H
I
D
G