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Product summary
The NX-148E-RF Touchpad with Receiver combines touchpad
and receiver capabilities into a single device for use with all
NetworX control panels except CF (commercial fire) panels.
Note:
When using this touchpad with an NX-8E, NX-8V2, NX-6V2,
or NX-4V2 and downloading via modem, make sure the
control panel version is equal to or greater than the
following versions:
• NX-8E
17.00
• NX-8V2
1.04
• NX-6V2
1.05
• NX-4V2
1.04
Make sure you are using DL900 version 2.11 or greater software.
Installation guidelines
Use the following installation guidelines:
• Mount transmitters as close as possible to the touchpad. For
best results, we recommend the distance between the trans-
mitter and the touchpad be less than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
• Mount the touchpads in an environmentally controlled area
with a temperature range from 32 to 120°F (0° to 49°C).
• When mounting the touchpad, allow at least 3 in. (7.6 cm)
below the touchpad for the swing-down door (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Side view
Touchpad
Swing-down door
Mounting-plate screw
• Use Table 1 on page 2 to determine the maximum wire
lengths allowed between the touchpad and the panel.
Tools and supplies needed
• Pencil
• Phillips screwdriver
• Drill
• 15/64 in. drill bit
• Mounting screws (provided)
• Wall anchors (optional)
• 4-conductor, 22, 18, 16, 14 or 12-gauge wire (see Table 1 on
page 2)
NX-148E-RF LCD Touchpad with Receiver
Installation Instructions
1
1
2
5
8
14
14
5 in. (12.7 cm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
Installation
To install the touchpad, do the following:
1.
Remove the mounting-plate screw (Figure 1) from the
bottom of the touchpad and lift off the mounting plate.
CAUTION:
You must be free of static electricity
before handling circuit boards. Wear a
grounding strap or touch a bare metal
surface to discharge static electricity.
2.
At the mounting location, use the mounting plate to mark
the location for the antenna and mounting holes (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Antenna and mounting holes
Antenna
hole
Mounting holes
Mounting holes
3.
Drill 15/64 in. holes at the marked antenna hole locations.
WARNING:
Make sure the mounting location is
free of electrical wires. Contact with
electrical wires while drilling the
antenna openings could result in
serious injury or death.
4.
Mount the mounting plate to the wall with the screws
provided. Use wall anchors if needed.
5.
Remove power (if applied) from the control panel.
WARNING:
To avoid possible equipment damage
or personal injury, remove power from
the control panel before making any
wiring connections to the module.
466-2198D • November 2009
Copyright © 2009, GE Security Inc.
Antenna
hole
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