Installation Instructions

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual Overview
Components
Single Hub
The Hub forms the central device in the mesh network. All communications pass to and
from the Hub, which can be located at any physical point on the network i.e. it can be at
the edge of the network as it does not need to be at the physical centre. See Appendix 2
Specifications on page 50 for specifications.
A Hub display shows alarm messages in a similar way to a two-way Pager.
For configuration, a PC running a web browser is connected via Ethernet to the web
server running on the Hub.
Other connections on the Hub are for alarm relay contacts, external paging systems and
power input.
Internal rechargeable batteries allow the Hub to function for several hours should the AC
power fail.
For more information see 9621-8276 EkoTek Hub User Guide.
Repeater
Repeaters form the backbone of the self-organising radio mesh network. Each Repeater
automatically forms links to nearby Repeaters, to allow messages to pass across the
backbone.
Two screws hold the Repeater on a ceiling or, wall. Two
internal Alkaline `D´ size primary batteries power the
repeater. The voltage is continuously monitored and
reported to the Hub and/or Pagers, raising an alarm
should the voltage fall, requiring that the Repeater
batteries be replaced.
Repeaters also transmit location beacon signals, which
are used by the mobile devices to determine their
location, which is sent when assistance messages are
generated.
Repeaters may form the mesh network in 3 dimensions, with Repeater-Repeater radio
links able to pass via walls and ceilings if necessary.
By default, all Repeaters operate on the same radio channel as the Hub. This is the
default configuration used by most systems and it is not normally necessary to change
from this.
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