User's Manual

D. Locating and Installing the 2550

The 2550 is housed in a plastic enclosure and requires an additional 16.5 VAC –

40VA transformer (Recommended Transformers: Ademco 1361, MG Electronics

Model MGT1640 or equivalent) and backup 1.4 AH battery (Recommended

Battery: Powersonic PS-1212 or equivalent). The recommended battery

measures 3.8 inches long by 2.3 inches high by 1.7 inches wide. A battery wider

than 1.7 inches will not allow for proper closure of the Uplink 2550 case.

After carefully considering all issues outlined in Section B (General

Considerations), proceed as follows:

1. Separate the top and bottom of the enclosure by depressing the tab on the

bottom of the unit and tilting the bottom of the plastic top outward and up.

2. Connect the supplied antenna with the 2550. The Antenna supplied may differ

from the ones depicted in the figures in this manual.

3. Go to the red, 4-position Dipswitch as shown in Figure 1 and set the dipswitch

as appropriate for this installation. (See Section 7B.)

4. Place Dipswitch #4 (S4) in the ON position. The LEDs are now operating in

RSSI Mode. Locate a good mounting position based on a good Received

Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).

It is recommended that the

installation location demonstrate an RSSI of at least -60 dBm (3

solid green LEDs).

The minimum acceptable RSSI is -80 dBm (1 solid

green LED). If the minimum acceptable RSSI cannot be achieved with the

supplied antenna at the installation location, contact customer service.