Chamberlain Elite EWC485 Installation Manual

EWC485 Range Test
1
The Elite Processor MUST have this
sticker to use the wireless communicator.
Firmware version 6.11 or later.
2 Screw antennas on TIGHT.
Loose antennas will affect the signal strength!
3
Unlock the units and open doors.
4 Set both units to TEST MODE. ONLY test 2 units at a time, turn ALL other units OFF!
5 Set one unit to LOCAL connection and the other to
connection" unit is near the telephone entry system.
6
Temporarily stick the supplied battery packs on the outside of each unit with the double stick
tape. Feed the wires through an existing hole on back of the unit. It is
battery packs produce 12VDC, weak batteries will produce undependable test results.
7
Both units must be set to the same FACILITY FREQUENCY. If they are not the same,
follow Step 5 on the manual to set the frequencies on both units.
5
8
Connect the battery wires to the removable power connector. When
units have been powered up, a CONTINUOUS tone
units indicating strong signals are being transmitted
and received.
9 Close and lock the units placing the LOCAL
its final position near the telephone entry system.
Recommend minimum 8 feet above ground.
10 Take the REMOTE unit to the desired remote access
point and place it in its final position.
A continuous tone should be heard indicating that the range is OK.
The units can now be permanently installed
positions.
Use the supplied transformer for permanent power. Discard battery pack.
11 Set the units back to OPERATING MODE.
114A2969
WIRELESS
communicator
Compatible
REMOTE connection. The "LOCAL
VERY important that BOTH
BOTH
will be heard from both
unit in
Part Number 41A6082
in their current
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Stronger Signal
Less Interference
More Interference
Weak Signal
If a continuous tone is
Make sure
the antennas are screwed on tight.
Try
moving the remote unit 15-20 feet in several directions, away from metal surfaces or any obstructions.
Try
moving the local unit 15-20 feet in several directions.
Try
raising the units up, above the rooftops if necessary to clear any obstacles. The higher the units, the
less interference they will encounter. Keep antenna clear from metal surfaces or any obstructions that can
weaken the signal strength.
Test
the battery packs with a voltmeter for 12VDC. Weak batteries will produce undependable test results.
Try
changing the
FACILITY FREQUENCY
set to the same frequency.
If
call for toll free technical support:
4
5
NOT heard during the range test:
of the units. Follow Step 55 on the manual. Both units
5
a continuous tone is not achieved after all previous suggestions have been tried,
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