Control 4 ZigBee Extender 3 Installation Manual

ZigBee Extender 3
Installation Guide
Package contents
• ZCA-ZXT30 ZigBee Extender 3
• One North American 5VDC power supply
• One wall mounting Velcro strip
Features
The ZigBee Extender 3 operates as a ZigBee® (IEEE 802.15.4)
router and mesh extender. The Extender is designed to improve
ZigBee signal latency that can occur when ZigBee devices are
installed on the fringes of a ZigBee mesh network. The Extender
is also used to extend the ZigBee network into distant or hard-to-
reach areas.
The ZigBee Extender 3 works with your Control4 system and
should be located within 500 feet of another routing node.
For optimal results, the Extender should be located in areas of
the project where the mesh may be weak or non-existent. The
Extender should not be placed next to a controller.
Requirements
• Composer Pro 2.0 or higher
Important safety instructions
Warning! You should install this device in accordance
with all national and local electrical codes.
Important: This product is not intended for direct
connections to AC mains (120V/220V). Refer to
specifications for more details.
Important: Improper use or installation of this device
can result in LOSS OF/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Important: Using this product in any manner other than
outlined in this document voids your warranty. Also,
Control4 is NOT responsible or otherwise liable in any
way for any damage resulting from the misuse of this
product. See the warranty for details.
1 1
Specifications
• Power source: 5VDC power supply
• Power usage: 65mA at 5V
• Device temperature range
• Operational -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)
• Storage -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)
• Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Dimensions: 2.80 × 1.75 × 0.57" (77.1 × 44.5 × 14.4 mm)
• The ZigBee Extender 3 is not waterproof and must be kept
out of direct contact with water. The product must not be
immersed.
• Communications: ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) 2.4 GHz,
15-channel, spread spectrum radio
Installation
1 Place the Extender in a location that ensures:
• Easy access to an outlet
• ZigBee mesh networking efficiency
Note: Make sure the Extender gets good ZigBee wireless
reception by:
• Ensuring it is within 500 feet of another ZigBee device.
• Ensuring the device is not installed by other electrical
equipment that may cause interference with the ZigBee
signal (such as some cordless telephones or other
devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency).
• Avoiding exposure to extreme environmental
conditions.
2 Add the driver to your project.
3 Power up the Extender using the supplied 5V power supply.
4 In Composer, choose Connections and click the Network tab.
5 Click the unidentified "ZigBee Extender 3" device, then press
the clear identification button on the top of the Extender
four times to identify it to the system. The LED should start
flashing yellow. Once the Extender is identified in the system,
the LED will turn solid blue. If identification fails, the LED will
blink green several times, then revert to solid green.
6 Afteer the Extender's MAC ID address appears in the Identify
dialog box, click Close. The dialog box closes.
After a few seconds, the Extender's LED should change
to a solid blue, indicating it is successfully identified in the
Control4 project.