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Remtron
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9M02-9028-A001-EN

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  • Page 1 ® Remtron Patriot User Manual 9M02-9028-A001-EN...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Contents 1. Warnings ................................5 2. FCC Compliance Statement ..........................6 3. Safety Rules .................................7 3.1 Installation ..............................7 3.2 Personal Safety ............................7 3.3 Care ................................7 4. Introduction................................8 4.1 Purpose ..............................8 4.2 How the System Works ..........................8 4.3 Important Safety Rules ..........................8 5.
  • Page 4 ® Remtron Patriot User Manual 6.5 Power/Control Wiring ..........................16 6.6 Installation Testing ........................... 16 7. Maintenance & Troubleshooting ........................19 7.1 Monthly Inspection ........................... 19 7.2 Installation Troubleshooting ........................19 7.3 General Troubleshooting ......................... 19 7.4 Transmitter Troubleshooting ........................19 7.4.1 Normal Operation ..........................
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Read all safety rules and warnings before installing and operating this system. WARNING The use of unapproved components or accessories in the systems sold by Cattron and its subsidiaries is strictly prohibited. Unapproved components are defined as any component not inspected and sold by Cattron.
  • Page 6: Fcc Compliance Statement

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual FCC Compliance Statement ® The CommandPro series receivers have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Safety Rules WARNING Read all Instructions. Failure to follow these rules can result in serious personal injury or death. Installation • GROUND THE RECEIVER CASE. In order to ensure safety of the system, firmly connect the receiver case to earth ground •...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Many new features have been added, but most changes are transparent to the user. If you are already familiar with Cattron transmitters, you are encouraged to read the section on operating the transmitters, where you will find information about the latest changes in operation.
  • Page 9 ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Figure 2: Cattron Patriot Receivers 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...
  • Page 10: Operations

    How the System Works 5.1.1 Frequency Cattron Patriot equipment operates in the 902 to 928 Megahertz (MHz) frequency band. A wavelength at our frequency is 12.9 inches. Like light, 900 MHz radio signals pass through glass and plastics, and will reflect off of walls, buildings, and metal structures.
  • Page 11: Command Format

    (described in the next section). 5.1.5 Safety Safety and preventing loss of control are very important issues at Cattron. We use a unique identification (ID) code for each user. There are provisions in the system for 65,535 individual codes. Each transmission includes a CRC check sum, which is a polynomial created by factoring all of the previous bits transmitted.
  • Page 12: Operation

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual IMPORTANT To stop the system in an emergency, press and hold the OFF/STOP button. Pressing and holding this button down stops all functions. Operation 1. Press and release the ON/ALARM button. Verify that the status LED starts flashing at a low rate. If equipped, the Alarm function should sound.
  • Page 13: Function Select Leds

    LED Indication Possible Cause Transmitter is off – switch transmitter ON LED is off Batteries are dead – replace batteries Transmitter failure – contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact service LED flashes at low rate Transmitter is operating in a normal mode...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Check all of the components to confirm that they are the components you ordered for your system and that they are in good condition. If any components are missing, or if any are not in good condition, contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact...
  • Page 15: Receiver Location

    A snubber is a device designed to reduce arcing (noise). To increase relay life, it is recommended that all contactors have snubbers installed directly across the coils. If more snubbers are needed, see the Receiver Spare Parts List or contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...
  • Page 16: Power/Control Wiring

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Power/Control Wiring See Figure 6 in Section 6.6 for Patriot receiver wiring diagrams. Patriot receivers are prewired according to the wiring label on the face of the receiver. Limit the load current applied to the output relay bank ‘common’ to 5 A maximum. Use the following steps to install the wiring to the receiver.
  • Page 17 ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Figure 5: Patriot Receiver (25R15A) 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...
  • Page 18 ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Figure 6: Connections and Labels for Patriot Receivers 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...
  • Page 19: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Patriot User Manual Maintenance & Troubleshooting Monthly Inspection Cattron recommends performing the following tasks once a month: • Inspect the transmitter for damage to the keypad and case • Inspect all electrical and antenna connections to ensure they are clean and tight...
  • Page 20: Normal Operation

    Problem Possible Cause Transmitter is off – switch transmitter ON LED is off Batteries are dead – replace batteries Transmitter failure – contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact service LED flashes at low rate Transmitter is operating in a normal mode LED flashes at high rate Command switch is pressed LED flashes Red/Green (‘A’...
  • Page 21: Changing The Transmitter Id Code

    User Manual 7.4.3 Changing the Transmitter ID Code Changing the ID Code requires use of a Cattron RAC16A Series Programmer. See Figure 7 in Section 7.4.4. 1. Confirm that the batteries are in good condition (refer to the Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart).
  • Page 22: Receiver Troubleshooting

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Figure 7: Handheld Transmitters – Access to Batteries and Programming Plug Receiver Troubleshooting 7.5.1 General Refer to Figure 5 in Section 6.6 for the location of the diagnostic LEDs. The Patriot receivers have diagnostic LEDs that aid in identifying a problem if one occurs. The following table describes the diagnostic LEDs. Meaning Receiver operating voltage is present when this LED is lit A signal is being received that matches the decoder’s address when this LED flashes...
  • Page 23: Receiver Repairs

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual • Check the output voltage of the respective relays and the electrical circuits • If only the bridge functions are not operating, replace fuse F1 on the receiver circuit board. (See Fuse Replacement) • Check the condition of the transmitter switches 4.
  • Page 24: Receiver Spare Parts List

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Figure 8: Fuse Locations 7.5.5 Receiver Spare Parts List Item Part # Receiver assembly (complete) Use Model No. Receiver Antenna 485026 Snubbers 115/240 AC 600052 Antenna Cable Assembly w/SMB and panel mount TNC connectors 920040-01 Antenna Mounting Kit w/angle bracket, 9’...
  • Page 25: Warranty Statement

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Warranty Statement For service and repairs, go to www.cattron.com/contact CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby Cattron declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. View the EU Declaration of Conformity document at www.cattron.com 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...
  • Page 26: Appendix I: Transmitter Specifications

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Appendix I: Transmitter Specifications Item Detail Operating frequency band 902 - 928 MHz Channel spacing 300 KHz Modulation Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code. Contains 16-bit address plus 16-bit CRC check Power, input AA cell batteries (Alkaline recommended) Output power Meets FCC Part 15 requirements for license-free operation Antenna...
  • Page 27: Appendix Ii: Receiver Specifications

    ® Remtron Patriot User Manual Appendix II: Receiver Specifications Item Detail Operating frequency band 902 - 928 MHz Channel spacing 300 KHz Modulation Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code. Contains 16-bit address plus 16 bit CRC check. Receiver Type Dual Conversion FM Sensitivity -104 dBm (typical)
  • Page 28 Due to continuous product improvement, the information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Cattron Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact Cattron North America Inc., 655 N River Rd NW, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483 9M02-9028-A001-EN Rev 12...

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