User Manual

SMC Wireless Siren Zigbee Range Extender Guide
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7 Selecting a Location
The Range Extender lets you extend the range of
your home security system to accommodate
longer distances and broaden your security
coverage. As a result, select a location that has
average signal strength and resides between the
TouchScreen and the furthest sensor, such as a
gameroom or bedroom, to boost the wireless
signal strength for sensors located furthest from
the TouchScreen.
The number, thickness, and location of walls,
ceilings and other objects that the signals must
pass through may limit the range of the Range
Extender. Typical ranges vary, depending on the
types of materials and background radio
frequency (RF) noises in your home or business.
To maximize your range:
¾ Keep the number of walls and ceilings
between the TouchScreen and the Range
Extender to a minimum.
¾ Position a direct line between the key pad
and the Range Extender, so the signal will
travel straight through a wall or ceiling.
¾ Consider angles when placing the Range
Extender, For example, a wall that is 1.5
feet thick (.5 meters) at a 45°angle appears
to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick; however,
at a 2°angle, it looks over 42 feet (14
meters) thick.
¾ Position the Range Extender to receive the
wireless signal through drywall or open
doorways and not other materials. Building
materials such as a solid metal door or metal
studs can impede the wireless signal and may
have a negative effect on the wireless range.
When it is necessary to work with these
limitations, more SMC Wireless Siren Zigbee
Range Extenders can be used to improve
signal strength for the whole premise.
¾ Keep the Range Extender at least 3-to-6 feet
(1-to-2 meters) away from electrical devices
or appliances that generate extreme RF
noise.
¾ Keep the Range Extender at least 3-to-6 feet
(1-to-2 meters) away from devices that emit
their own radio signals, such as wireless
routers and access points.
Other locations where the Range Extender can
be placed include:
• Centrally Located Areas
• Family Rooms
• Living Rooms
• Game Rooms
• Bedrooms of children that are hard to
wake in the event of fire
8 Preparing the Siren
C. Use a Phillips #1 (PH1) screwdriver to remove
the screw securing the battery cover and
remove the cover and set the cover and
screw aside. The device battery is inside.
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