System Manual

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual

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The synchronous aspect should not be overlooked nor misunderstood – this is

probably the most significant aspect of the SER.

When correctly configured, synchronised radio coverage is crucially important and

supports the following functionality in EkoTek installations:

1. Replaces long chains of repeaters - linking between buildings would

previously have required chains of repeaters to be set up.

2. Provides robust and reliable radio coverage – more effective in multi-floor

environments because the radio path back to the hub is via LAN.

3. Up to 8 SERs can be connected to a single hub with one SER being master

for system timing.

4. Allows the EkoTek hub to be remotely located on the customer’s LAN –

previously required to be at the centre of the network coverage but can now

be located in a Security Control Centre in a remote location.

5. Provides synchronised radio timing with other SER via the LAN.

6. Without synchronisation fixed networks could possibly interfere with each

other and mobile devices will not necessarily detect new networks.

Note: A stable and reliable customer LAN is essential when using SERs in the

System.