AM-RRR

Remote

Radio

Receiver

Installation

Instructions

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2. OPEN CASE

OPEN CASE FROM

ANTENNA END

INTRODUCTION

The AM-RRR remote radio receiver is designed for use with Linear’s Model

AM/II access control system. The AM-RRR functions as a remote device that extends the radio range or supplies localized radio reception for the AM/II.

Three antenna types can be used with this receiver. The cabinet mounted type “F” connector is for connection to the antenna. The local whip antenna

(supplied) screws directly on to the receiver’s connector. The directional

(EXA-2000) and omni-directional (EXA-1000) remote antennas wire to the receiver’s antenna connector with type RG-59 cable.

An on-board RADIO RANGE knob allows adjustment of the receiver’s gain.

It can be set to limit the maximum radio range that the receiver can achieve.

Two indicators display the receivers performance and operation. The two color red/green STATUS indicator lights red when the receiver is getting DC power and turns green when access is granted to a transmitter. The RADIO indicator lights when the receiver detects a radio signal. It can be used for trouble shooting and verifying system performance. Receiver test points are provided for listening to the incoming signals.

The AM-RRR remote radio receiver connects to the AM/II control unit through a six-wire cable. A rotary switch in the AM-RRR selects the device address for the receiver. Each remote device connected to the AM/II must be set to a different device address. Power is supplied to the receiver from the AM/II.

The receiver is housed in a weather-resistant enclosure and can be mounted indoors or outdoors. Gaskets and a weather-tight wiring strain relief seal the unit from the elements.

1. TYPICAL INSTALLATION

AM-RRR MOUNTED

OUTSIDE BUILDING

HOMERUN

WIRE EACH

AM-RRR

TO AM/II

EACH AM-RRR EQUALS 4 LOAD UNITS

CABLE LENGTH FORMULA FOR EACH AM-RRR USED IN SYSTEM

CABLE RUN CABLE TYPE FORMULA

300 FEET MAXIMUM BELDEN 9931 (24 AWG) FEET x LOAD UNITS < 3,000 MAXIMUM

500 FEET MAXIMUM WEICO 9405 (20 AWG) FEET x LOAD UNITS < 10,000 MAXIMUM

3. LOCATE COMPONENTS 4. SET DEVICE ADDRESS

RADIO

RANGE

KNOB

ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

(HIDDEN)

SET DEVICE

ADDRESS

SELECTOR

SET TO POSITION 1-6

(MUST BE DIFFERENT

FROM ALL OTHER

REMOTE DEVICES)

CLOCKWISE

FOR MAXIMUM

GAIN

BOARD SLIDES OUT

FROM 3RD SLOT UP

INSIDE CASE

REMOVE FOUR

SCREWS AND WASHERS

GND

RADIO

AUDIO

TEST

POINTS

RADIO

INDICATOR

DEVICE

ADDRESS

SELECTOR

STATUS

INDICATOR

RED = POWER

GREEN = ACCESS

POWER & DATA

TERMINALS

(CONNECTS TO AM/II)

5. CONNECT AM-RRR TO AM/II

O

1 O

1

O 1

B

O

1 B

AM/II

6. CLOSE CASE AND MOUNT UNIT

SECURE CASE

WITH FOUR

SCREWS AND

WASHERS

7. INSTALL ANTENNA

CHOOSE AN ANTENNA TO FIT THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL

EXA-1000 ANTENNA

MOUNTED ON POLE

DIRECTIONAL

EXA-2000 ANTENNA

MOUNTED ON POST

INDICATOR

VIEWING

WINDOW

WIRING

STRAIN

RELIEF

READER IN

AM-RRR

AM/II

TERMINALS

TIGHTEN

AFTER

INSTALLATION

SLIDE BOARD INTO

3RD SLOT UP

LOCAL WHIP

ANTENNA

(SUPPLIED)

CONNECTED

DIRECTLY TO

RECEIVER

SCREW CONNECTOR

ONTO RECEIVER

ATTACH CASE TO

MOUNTING SURFACE

ROUTE WIRE THROUGH

STRAIN RELIEF BEFORE

WIRING TO TERMINALS

(TIGHTEN LATER)

USE CABLE FORMULA

TO DETERMINE CABLE

TYPE AND MAXIMUM

LENGTH

8. PROGRAM RECEIVER

PROGRAM THE AM/II TO CONFIGURE

THE REMOTE RECEIVER

AM-RRR

TERMINALS

REFER TO THE AM/II

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR DETAILS

USE SCREW ANCHORS

OR APPROPRIATE HARDWARE

FOR MOUNTING

9. TEST SYSTEM

TEST TRANSMITTERS FROM VARIOUS

LOCATIONS TO DETERMINE RADIO RANGE

ADJUST THE INTERNAL RADIO RANGE

KNOB TO LIMIT RADIO RECEPTION

IF REQUIRED

RECEPTION PATTERN WILL VARY

DEPENDING ON ANTENNA USED

AND SUROUNDING STRUCTURES

RADIO INDICATOR WILL

FLICKER AS SIGNAL IS

RECEIVED

STATUS INDICATOR WILL

LIGHT RED WHEN POWER

IS APPLIED AND GREEN WHEN

ACCESS IS GRANTED

FOLLOW EXA ANTENNA

INSTRUCTIONS WHEN

CONSTRUCTING ANTENNA

LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for twelve

(12) months. The Warranty Expiration Date is labeled on the product. This warranty

extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product to consumers.

Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of Linear

Corporation for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of

property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and implied warranties for fitness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the product. This Linear Corporation Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return

Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical

Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.

IMPORTANT !!!

Linear radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fill an important need in portable wireless signalling. However, there are some limitations which must be observed.

✶ For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules and Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, they have limited transmitter power and therefore limited range.

✶ A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their operating frequencies, regardless of code settings.

✶ Changes or modifications to the device may void FCC compliance.

✶ Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against undetected interference or fault.

✶ A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior to acting as a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be communicated to the ultimate users.

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