Verifying Repeater Id; Verifying Communication With A Transmitter - DAVIS Envoy8X User Manual

Verifying Repeater ID

The wireless repeater also contains a DIP switch used to give the repeater a unique
identification in the way each station's Transmitter DIP switch gives the station a unique
ID. To avoid confusion, repeaters use alphabetic identification A through H.
Note: For single repeater installations, the repeater should remain on the default ID A. If the repeater is given
an ID other than A, it will keep looking for a repeater with a letter previous to its ID. For example, if the
repeater is given ID C, it will look for repeater B, whether or not the installation has a repeater B.
Verify that the repeater DIP switches are all in the OFF position.
In the example on the next page, the repeater has an ID of A and communication testing
can continue as planned. If any of the three switches are on in any other combination,
switch them off. Refer to the table marked "Repeater ID DIP Switch Positions" on
page 18 for more information.
Verifying Reception from Repeater
Once the transmitter ID has been verified or changed for use with the wireless repeater, it
is time to program the wireless repeater with the station ID information. To do this:
1. Place the repeater in an area where it is likely to receive the transmitter signal.
2. Open the wireless repeater enclosure and locate the four-position Repeater DIP
switches next to the eight-position Transmitter DIP switch at the bottom of the
repeater board.
3. Set the #4 test DIP Switch of the repeater to ON. The test switch enables the TX and
"STAT" LEDs. They display light patterns based on the behavior of the wireless
repeater and how it is receiving signals from the transmitter.
Any Vantage Pro2
Station: ID #1
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Transmitter DIP
Switch with ID 1 ON
ON
1
Repeater DIP
Switch set to ID A
A
A
1
Repeater
Vantage Pro2 or
Vantage Vue
1
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