Appendix Iii: Using A Wam As A Repeater; Introduction; Before You Begin - Eaton i-on series Engineering Manual

Appendix III: Using A WAM As A Repeater

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Introduction

In mode 1 the WAM acts as a repeater for i-on alarm systems. The WAM receives signals
from transmitters that are out of range of the radio expander. The WAM repeats these
signals and, because the WAM is nearer the expander, the expander can now hear the
signals and respond to them.
The WAM can learn up to eight detectors. You can also program the WAM to flash a
separate blue LED for each transmitter.
Note that you cannot chain a series of WAMs to extend the transmitter range indefinitely.
The system allows only one hop. To find out how many WAMs each control unit can
support please see "System Capacities" on page 9.
To use the WAM as a repeater, you will need to:
a) Teach the control unit the identity of all the transmitters.
b) Teach the expander the identity of the WAM (see page 145)
c) Teach the WAM the identity of those transmitters whose signals it is going to repeat
(see page 146).

Before You Begin

1. Carry Out a Radio Site Survey
Eaton's Security Business strongly recommend that you carry out a radio site
survey to find the best position for the WAM. You must choose a position for the WAM
so that a) the nearest radio expander can receive the signals from the WAM and b) the
WAM can receive the signals from those distant transmitters that you wish to repeat.
2. Prepare the WAM:
1. Make sure power to the WAM is OFF, and open the WAM lid.
2. On the bank of 8 dipswitches:
Set dipswitches:
1
2
3
8
4,5,6,7
Note: You do NOT need to adjust the jumpers next to the tamper switch.
3. Set the WAM to the Mode 1 (Repeater)
1. Apply power to the WAM.
2. Enter programming mode as follows:
a) Make sure the tamper switch has opened.
The Red Trouble LED glows.
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ON (up) Radio learning ON.
ON (up) Jamming detection ON
ON (up) Supervision ON
ON (UP) (optional) LEDs show channel status
OFF (down) Not applicable
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