Power Loss: If a Receiver Switch loses power when the Transmitter is not broadcasting, it will disable the output of the Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter and the green LED will remain solid until 39 minutes after the hour. At that time, the LED will begin flashing and the Transmitter connected to it will begin broadcasting.
Signal Loss indicator: If a Receiver Switch has been synchronized and did not receive a signal from the Transmitter in the past hour, the green LED is solid. If the Transmitter has not received a time signal for 48 hours, its red LED flashes.
Main Transmitter with external antenna: Transmitter with an external antenna: transmits (broadcasts) its synchronized time to the system clocks and devices from the 39th to the 6th minute of the next hour and changes to a standby mode during the 7th to the 38th minute of the hour (standard broadcast schedule). During initial power-up, the Transmitter broadcasts for 8 consecutive hours. After the 8 hour power-up period, the Transmitter reverts to its timed broadcast schedule. Power cycling the Transmitter also initiates an 8 hour continuous broadcast. While using the timed broadcast schedule of a Transmitter with an external antenna, the Receiver Switch updates between 40 and 56 minutes past the hour. The actual update time varies depending on the channel number it is receiving a signal on.
While using the timed broadcast schedule of a Transmitter with an external antenna, the Receiver Switch updates between 40 and 56 minutes past the hour. The actual update time varies depending on the channel number it is receiving a signal on.
If installing a Receiver Switch after the initial Transmitter 8 hour power up transmission, there are three options.
Install the Receiver Switch between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour. It will set right away.
Install the Receiver Switch at any time of the day, it will disable the output of the Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter and the green LED will remain solid until 39 minutes after the hour. At that time, the LED will begin flashing and the Transmitter connected to it will begin broadcasting.
Power cycle the Transmitter. It will then transmit for 8 hours and the Receiver Switch will update immediately on power up.
A Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter must be in a location where it can receive a signal from the main Transmitter.
Do not adjust the channel numbers on the Transmitter. The examples below only demonstrates how a repeater switch chain works.
Example of system with horizontal installation
Example of a system with vertical installation
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Internal antenna: carefully screw the antenna onto the top panel of the Transmitter. Turn the antenna clockwise, being careful to avoid cross-threading the antenna. The antenna must be snug and flat against the case.
Note
Do not over-tighten the antenna. Hand-tighten only.
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Plug the included DB9/RJ45 GPS conversion adapter into the GPS socket located in the back of the Transmitter.
Plug the GPS cable into the GPS conversion adapter.
Plug the supplied 9 Volt 2.0 Amp DC power supply (transformer) into the Transmitter.
Plug the power supply (transformer) into a 120 VAC outlet.
The channel number must be set to the same channel number as the main Transmitter or other Repeater Transmitter broadcast channel.
To access the Receiver Switch menu preferences, press the Menu button located on the front of the unit. By pressing and holding the menu button, the receiver switch cycles through the menu options.
Cycle to the Channel Number menu. Change the channel by using the UP or DOWN button. While in the channel menu option, if there are no changes made in a minute of entering a menu section, it will time out and save the displayed value and exit the menu mode. If a value is changed while cycling through the menu, it will be saved and continue to cycle.
After entering changes, it's recommended to step through the menu options until the option donE is displayed to exit the menu mode; the menu will display donE. Changes made in the Menu are saved when the menu is exited.
Receiver switch menu mode option specifications
Display |
Menu |
Description |
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Ch |
Channel |
The Channel Number menu allows the user to change the channel by using the UP or DOWN button. The channel number must be set to the same channel number as the main Transmitter or other Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter broadcast channel. |
tESt |
Test |
The Test menu allows the user to hear audible beeps with a valid time/date reception. This occurs 5 seconds after the test menu is selected. If continued to be in this mode until the menu button is pressed again, leaving the menu mode and returning to normal mode. While in test mode it will remain in the selected mode until the menu button is pressed again to exit. |
LtU |
Last Time Update |
The Last Time Update menu allows the user to see the last time update, time and date (cycles every second). This occurs five seconds after last time update menu is selected. The unit remains in this mode for a minute, it will then time out and return to the menu mode. |
Soft |
Software Revision |
The Software Revision menu allows the user to see the software revision on the unit. This occurs five seconds after last time update menu is selected. The unit remains in this mode for a minute, it will time out and return to the menu mode. |
dst |
Daylight Saving Time Calendar |
The Daylight Saving Time Calendar menu allows the user to see the current Daylight Saving Time calendar in use. This occurs five seconds after last time update menu is selected. The unit remains in this mode for a minute, it will time out and return to the menu mode. |
donE |
Done |
The Done menu allows the user to exit the menu mode. This occurs five seconds after the done menu is selected returning to the normal mode and save all settings. |
Attach the rubber antenna to the Receiver Switch.
Power down the Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter.
Connect the serial cable of the Receiver Switch into the GPS IN Socket on the back of the Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter.
Power on the Repeater Transmitter.
Press the Menu (middle button) on the front of the unit to scroll through the Menu options to the Channel Mode (Ch displayed).
Press the up or down button to set the channel number to match the Main Transmitter transmit channel.
Scroll through the menu to the donE mode. After 5 seconds the Receiver Switch will time-out and return to the Day/Date mode saving the channel selection.
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Determine the best mounting location for the Receiver Switch.
Locate the room/area the Transmitter is to be installed in. Close all doors and windows before testing.
DO NOT hold the rubber antenna during testing, as this can affect the sensitivity of the receiver. Instead, hold the switch by the sides of the housing while locating the best mounting position.
Place the Receiver Switch in the EXACT location where it will be mounted. This is crucial as closeness to walls can degrade receiver sensitivity. If the exact location is not known, be sure to test the Receiver Switch in several locations. If any locations tested are unsuccessful, note this for future reference.
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Power cycle the Receiver Switch power at least one to two times after installation is complete and verify the green LED begins to flash. Doing this will ensure a solid signal is being received.
To cycle power the Receiver Switch, remove the switch cover by removing the two Phillip head screws, located in the upper right and lower right of the unit. Use caution when removing the cover to avoid causing the up or down menu buttons to fall off the circuit board.
Press and release the Reset button, located in the upper right corner to the left of the antenna mounting, 1 to 2 times and verify the green LED begins to flash. The flashing of the green LED indicates a solid signal is being received.
Mount the Receiver Switch in its final location and verify the switch settings.
Note
When the Receiver Switch is mounted, its antenna must be vertical. Do not use an analog clock to determine if a mounting location will be adequate for signal reception. The receiver in a clock is more sensitive than the Receiver Switch and therefore the switch may not work in areas where a clock works.
When the Receiver Switch is connected to the powered Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter, an R is displayed in the upper right corner of the Transmitter front panel display. This may take up to a minute.
The green RX LED on the receiver switch will flash when a valid signal is initially received. This LED will then flash once per second, signifying a successful time update. If the green LED is solid, the Receiver Switch missed the last update. Time updates occur once per hour.
Note
If the Repeater (Satellite) Transmitter does not receive a time update from the Receiver Switch after 48 hours, its yellow “Caution” LED begins flashing and an error is logged.
To verify the last time the Receiver Switch received and applied a valid time/date update, toggle through its menu to the Last Time Update (LTU) section.
Only for geographic areas that do not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), the Receiver Switch must be configured to bypass DST.
In the event the Receiver Switch does not receive a Transmitter signal when the DST change is scheduled to occur, the switch automatically adjusts its time received from a Transmitter. In areas that do not observe DST, this feature must be disabled on the circuit board of the Receiver Switch.
Disconnect the Receiver Switch from the Repeater Transmitter.
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From the Receiver Switch, remove its access cover and change dip switch #5 to the “ON” position.
Reconnect Receiver Switch to Transmitter.
When there are multiple Repeater Transmitters, you will need to set the channel number for each Repeater Transmitter. Prior to shipment, Primex does set the channel number to the number printed on the red label on the top its packaging box.
From the Repeater Transmitter's Receiver Switch LED menu, use the buttons to toggle to the channel number menu, and set the channel number to the strongest available signal. This signal may be from either the main Transmitter or the nearest Repeater Transmitter.
After changing the channel, power cycle the Receiver Switch. Remove its cover by removing the two Phillip head screws, located in the upper right and lower right of the unit. Use caution when removing the cover to avoid causing the up or down menu buttons to fall off the circuit board.
Press and release the Reset button, located in the upper right corner to the left of the antenna mounting, one to two times and verify the green LED begins to flash. The flashing of the green LED indicates a solid signal is being received.