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Section 6 - Installing a Skyroute
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6.1 Location of the Skyroute
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It is very important to determine the best location for maximum signal strength.
Verify signal strength prior to installation!
6.2 Relocating the Skyroute
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Since the Skyroute
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transceiver is a Combus accessory,
it is possible to relocate the module up to 1000 feet from
the main control panel when the panel is not located in a
good cellemetry coverage area (a control panel installed in
a vault for example). When relocating the module, follow
theses rules:
• Maximum of 1000 feet from the main control. Combus
(Red, Black, Yellow, Green) from the panel to the
Skyroute
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transceiver.
must be used for UL installations.
• The power supply (+ positive) is connected to the Skyroute
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transceiver (BELL IN) terminal and the power supply
(–negative) to the Skyroute
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transceiver (COM)
terminal.
• The cabinet must be installed in a secure location and
should have a tamper circuit connected to the Skyroute
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(TAM and COM) terminals.
6.3 Relocating the Antenna
If a suitable location is not available for proper Cellemetry
coverage, obtain an Antenna Extension Bracket Kit from your
DSC/Sur-Gard supplier. Each kit contains an extension cable,
a mounting bracket, instructions, and all required hardware.
Three lengths of extension cable are available:
Extension Kit Length of cable
LAE-3 3 feet (0.91 m)
LAE-15 15 feet (4.57 m)
LAE-25 25 feet (7.62 m)
Only use the Extension Kits to extend the mounting range of
the antenna. Do not cut or splice the extension cable. The
maximum distance between the Skyroute
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transceiver and
the antenna is 25 feet (7.62 m) as obtained by using the LAE-25
Extension Kit. Make sure the antenna is in a physically secured
location to avoid tampering.
Secure the TNC connector from the Extension Kit to the
mounting bracket, ensuring that the star washers make solid
electrical contact with the mounting bracket.
Remove the antenna from the Skyroute
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module and
connect the extension cable to the TNC connector on the
module. Secure the antenna to the TNC connector mounted
on the Extension Kit mounting bracket. Locate the mounting
bracket and antenna away from possible sources of electrical
interference. Moving the antenna just a short distance will
likely be adequate. Temporarily secure the mounting bracket
in the new location and proceed with testing. If the test is
successful, permanently secure the mounting bracket and
antenna at the new location.
LED 1: Good signal strength
LED 2: Acceptable signal strength
LED 3: Poor signal strength
LED 4: One blink = Transmit TX
Two blinks = Receive RX
LED 5: Status (number of blinks)
1: Normal (activated)
2: Radio not powered-up
3: Failed self-test
4: No cell network
5: Fail to communicate
6: Ready to activate
8: Unit not enrolled with PC4020
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12V 7Ah
Battery
