Introduction; System Design Considerations - Texecom Premier 48-W Quick Start Manual

1. Introduction

Texecom has developed a new method of wireless security signalling based on the concept of mesh networking. Mesh-networking is the process
whereby every single wireless device is capable of receiving and retransmitting any signal from any other wireless device on the network. The size,
scalability and range of the entire system are extended as wireless signalling is no longer limited by point-to point communications. The range of a
RICOCHET™ enabled wireless system is greater than previous systems, with multiple devices capable of relaying messages to and from even the
most remote locations in a building. Each RICOCHET™ enabled device provides signalling routes to and from Premier control panels. If the
wireless communication between devices weakens, the RICOCHET™ network 'self-heals' and automatically re-routes communications via
alternate RICOCHET™ enabled devices. The reliability of the wireless system increases as more RICOCHET™ devices are installed.
SignalSecurity™ further enhances network reliability with each device already aware of the number of communication paths available to it.

System Design Considerations

To ensure correct setup and operation of the Wireless Network it is important that the following procedures are used when learning and placing
devices.
Learning Devices
All devices should be learnt before they are placed in their final location. The expander should be in commission mode, (see page 14). This will
ensure that they are registered on the receiver or control panel, and that Mesh Networks and routing are established correctly. Please refer to the
relevant section in this document to Learn Devices to the system.
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Devices should be at least 30cm's away from the receiver when being learned.
Placing Devices
Once all of the devices have been learnt, they will need placing in their desired location, this should be done by installing devices closest to the
Premier 48-W first and then working outwards so that the last devices installed are those furthest away from the control panel.
Make sure to install devices with the receiver in Commission mode. (see page 14).
Devices also have a commission mode which will indicate a secure and valid path of communication to the receiver. (see page 14).
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You should wait at least 15 minutes after installing the last device to make sure routing has been correctly established between all
system devices.
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For maximum reliability and system integrity avoid long and thin set-ups.
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Devices are capable of hopping through up to two other devices, or a maximum of three hops.
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