Resolution RE224GT User Manual

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Wireless
Security
Solutions

RE224GT GE®-to-2GIG® Wireless Translator™

Features

• Listens to GE protocol wireless devices: DWS, PIR, Glass Break, Fob, Panic.

• Transmits 2GIG protocol wireless.

• No sensor enrollment required.

• All sensor alarm, supervisory and trouble signals are passed through.

• Main device has its own unique ID for supervisories, complete reporting

of main device tamper, external power supply fault and low battery.

• Dual antennas for both Receive and Transmit diversity for reliable range.

• Back-up battery protects during loss of external power.

Key Instructions

• External supply: 12V DC at least 50 mA.

• 3 AAA Alkaline batteries give 72 hours backup if external supply fails.

INSTALL BATTERIES ONLY WHEN EXTERNAL SUPPLY IS READY TO CONNECT.

• Enrolling:
 Power the Translator. It starts translating immediately.

Sensors are NOT enrolled in the Translator.

 GE sensors may be enrolled into 2GIG system using the

tripping enrollment mode. They are not enrolled in the
Translator.

 Enroll the Translator into a zone, because it sends check-in

supervisories, cover tamper and low battery messages.

• 24 Hour Aux Zone Type – When cover opened:

“fault” when system not armed, “alarm” when
system armed.

• Supervised RF input type

• When prompted, toggle the tamper switch to enroll

the serial number.

Operation

• Existing GE protocol sensors transmit as usual. Translator passes

information on to control panel as if they were 2GIG transmitters.

• Translator Main Zone wireless transmission ( unique ID):

Tamper, when cover opened. Also sends restore.
Low battery, when low battery. Also sends restore.
Supervisory every hour. Supervisory stopped if 12V DC power absent.

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• LED Operation
 Green LED

• On if 12V DC power present.

• Blinks on receipt of GE-compatible packets.

 Red LED

• On if device low battery (unless there’s no 12V DC

power).

• Blinks on transmit of 2GIG-compatible packets.

• Application Diagram

 Because the Translator has two antennas, for both receive

and transmit diversity, it will generally have better range
than all sensors, and many panels (particularly those with
internal antennas).

 Place the Translator generally in the center of the all the

existing sensors it needs to hear. It will have no problem
reaching the control panel.

New

2GIG

System

New

2GIG
Wireless
Sensors

Existing GE

Wireless
Sensors

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Specifications

GE Device Types: Hears and translates DWS, PIR, Glass Break,

Fob, Panic.

Receiver and Transmitter: Listens to SAW and crystal transmitters. Talks

to SAW receivers.
Backup batteries: Three AAA Alkaline.
External supply: 12V DC, at least 50mA.
Current draw with supply: 4mA, normal operation.
Power Fail Conditions: 12V DC gone. Translator device ID

supervisories (including low battery reports)

are stopped during 12V DC loss.
Back-up Battery Life on 12V DC Fail: 72 hours (cumulative).
Device Low Battery: When approximately 48 hours remain in back-up.
Housing dimensions: 4x6x1 inches

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Internal Picture

Power Terminals

Tamper

Switch

& spring

Battery bucket for 3 AAA alkalines

Indicator LEDs & buzzer

2 Antennas for:

Dual Diversity Receive and
Dual Diversity Transmit
Note: Antennas mounted
on outer terminals

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Notices

“GE”, “Honeywell”, “2GIG” and “DSC” are trademarks owned by General Electric Company,
Honeywell International Inc., 2GIG Technologies, Inc., and Tyco Safety Products Canada LTD,
respectively.

Resolution Products, Inc. products will function with one of either GE, DSC, 2GIG or Honeywell
systems. However, no Resolution product is produced by, endorsed by, nor is officially
associated with GE, Honeywell, 2GIG or DSC. Resolution recommends verifying proper
enrollment and operation, per control panel installation instructions, at installation.

Do not use Translator for life safety devices, such as smoke or CO sensors.

Warranty
Resolution Products, Inc. will replace products that are defective in their first year.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference that may be received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Resolution Products, Inc. could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC ID: U5X-RE224

IC Notice

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications/Le présent
materiel est conforme aux specifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than
2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance
is 50 ohms.

- Resolution-supplied 8.5" monopole antenna

IC: 8310A-RE224

Patents

Patent Pending.