System Manual

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual

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However, where there is a need to force repeaters to make links to other specific

repeaters, (e.g. when a building-building link is required or when using Ethernet

repeaters), repeaters can be configured through the hub to operate only on specific

channels.

Battery replacement for the repeater is quickly achieved by sliding the repeater from

the backing plate and lifting out the old batteries. No tools are required for this. An

optional locking screw can be inserted where necessary to help prevent tampering

with the repeater, for example, where the repeater is installed in a public

environment, within reach of passers by.

Repeaters continually test links to adjacent repeaters, detecting link failures and

automatically searching for and establishing new links should one fail.

Network moves and/or expansion are achieved by moving or adding new repeaters

where required, making any network changes rapid and cost effective.

3. Solar repeater

The solar repeater is based on the standard

repeater, with the additional functionality of power

obtained from an integral solar panel with a

rechargeable battery acting as a power reserve in

periods of low light. It can therefore operate in full

sun or shade provided that it receives enough

solar radiation to charge the battery sufficiently for

the unit to continue to operate in periods of low

light.

The solar repeater is dust and water resistant to

IP65 and UV and corrosion proof, and can be

mounted on a wall or pole.

4. Call point and mains-powered call point

The call point allows alarms and assist calls to

be raised by a red button on the front of the

unit or an external closing contact input.

A call point can be used to connect to

equipment that has a closing contact (a

simple switch such as a ceiling mounted pull

cord) to signal an alarm.

The assist message is configurable separately

for the red button and external contact input.

The call point has an internal sounder

(configurable on/off) to indicate call state.

The red button can be configured as either: