Control 4 ZXT30 ZigBee Extender 3 User Manual

ZigBee Extender 3

Features

The Card Access ZigBee Extender 3 operates as a ZigBee® (IEEE 802.15.4) router and mesh extender. The Extender
is designed to improve ZigBee signal latency that can occur when ZigBee devices are installed on the fringes of a
ZigBee mesh network. The Extender is also used to extend the ZigBee network into distant or hard-to-reach areas.

The ZigBee Extender 3 works with your Control4® system and should be located within 500 feet of another routing
node. For optimal results, the Extender should be located in areas of the project where the mesh may be weak or
non-existent. The Extender should not be placed next to a Home Controller.

Supported Models and Requirements

This documentation applies to the following Card Access products:

ZXT30 ZigBee Extender 3

Requires a Control4 Home Controller with Composer 2.0 or higher.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING! You should install this device in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

IMPORTANT! This product is not intended for direct connections to AC mains (120V/220V). Refer to specifications.

IMPORTANT! Improper use or installation of this device can result in LOSS OF/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

IMPORTANT! Using this product in any manner other than outlined in this document voids your warranty. Also,
Card Access is NOT responsible or otherwise liable in any way for any damage resulting from the misuse of this
product. See the section of this document entitled WARRANTY for details.

What Is Included:

 One (1) ZigBee Extender 3 device
 One (1) North American 5V DC power supply
 One (1) wall mounting Velcro strip
 One (1) Button Press Guide/LED Color Code instruction card

Specifications

Power Source: 5VDC Power Supply

Power Usage: 65 mA at 5V

Device Temperature Range: Operational -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)

Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing

Storage -20°F to 158°F (-28°C to 70°C)

Dimensions (LxWxD): 2.80”(L) x 1.75”(W) x 0.57(D)” (77.1mm x 44.5mm x 14.4mm)

The ZigBee Extender 3 is NOT waterproof and must be kept out of direct contact with water. The product must
NOT be immersed.

Communications: ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) 2.4 GHz, 15-channel, spread spectrum radio

Installation

1. Place the Extender in a location that ensures:

•Easy access to an outlet

•ZigBee mesh networking efficiency

NOTE: Make sure the Extender gets good ZigBee wireless reception by:

•Ensuring it is within 500 feet of another ZigBee device.

•Ensuring the device is not installed by other electrical equipment that may cause interference

with the ZigBee signal (such as some cordless telephones or other devices that operate on the

2.4 GHz frequency).

•Avoiding exposure to extreme environmental conditions.

2. Add the driver to your project by searching the Composer Online Driver Database. Search Device Type

“other” Manufacturer “Card Access”

a. If you’d prefer, you can download the ZigBee Extender 3 DriverWorks Driver from the Card

Access web site: www.cardaccess-inc.com/automation/drivers. Copy the Driver to the "Control4
/ Drivers" folder on your PC. (The Control4 Drivers folder should be located under "My
Documents" on your PC.)

b. Launch Composer. If Composer is already running, shut it down and restart it.
c. Using Composer, make a connectioOnn to Director. Select the System Design Tab to add the

ZigBee Extender 3 Driver. The Driver is found by selecting the Search Tab and then the Local
Database. The device type is "other" and the manufacturer is Card Access.

3. Power up the Extender using the supplied 5V Power Supply. In Composer, choose Connections and click

the Network Tab. Next click on the unidentified "Card Access ZigBee Extender 3" device. Identify the
Extender in Composer by pressing the clear identification button on the top of the Module four (4) times.
The LED should start flashing yellow. Once the Extender is identified in the system, the LED will turn solid
blue. If identification fails the LED will blink green several times and go back to solid green.

4. Once the Extender's MAC ID address appears in the Identify dialog box, click "Close" to close the dialog

box.

5. After a few seconds, the Extender's LED should change to a solid BLUE color, indicating it is successfully

identified in the Control4 project.

Troubleshooting

Button Press Guide

4 button presses to identify and join ZigBee network.
9 button presses to reset to factory defaults.
13 button presses to remove it from the network.
15 button presses to reboot.

LED Color Codes. Button will be:
GREEN when unprovisioned.
YELLOW when scanning for a network.
RED when it can’t find a network.