Resolution Products RE524X
Universal Wireless to Wireless Translator
Description
The Resolution Products RE524X is a universal wireless translation device. This product is designed to convert wireless signals from one manufacturer's frequency to another manufacturer's receiver. It is powered by an included 12VDC power supply with a barrel connector for easy installation.
Each alarm manufacturer is given an RF frequency to use for their wireless sensors. The management of these frequencies is handled by the FCC. Each manufacturer's equipment complies with rules set forth by the FCC for safety, as well as for lack of interference with other electronic devices. Although the 2GIG alarm panels support Honeywell 5800 series sensors out of the box, most alarm systems are incompatible with wireless sensors manufactured by a different company. The RE524X changes that by allowing the sensors of one manufacturer to communicate to the receiver of a different manufacturer. This allows a customer with existing Interlogix or GE sensors, for example, to keep the sensors, but replace their alarm panel with one manufactured by Honeywell, DSC, 2GIG, or Qolsys without having to replace all of the wireless sensors..
Similar to other translator modules this device is not meant to convert signals for life safety devices! Any existing wireless smoke, heat or CO detectors should not be used with this device. Listening modules like the FF345 or the FF319 should also not be used with the RE524X. If you have existing wireless life safety sensors, they should be replaced with ones that are manufactured for the new alarm panel. Encrypted wireless devices are also not supported, including the DSC PowerG sensors, and 2GIG eSeries sensors. The Qolsys S-Line 319.5 sensors can work, but they will operate as non-encrypted devices. Also, Napco wireless sensors use the 319.5 MHz frequency, but the serial number they use is different from most other panels, in that it contains both letters and numbers. For this reason, the RE524X can translate Napco sensor signals to a different panel manufacturer, but cannot translate any other transmitter type to a Napco panel.
Before the release of this revolutionary product, Resolution Products sold several different modules that translated one specific RF technology to another. For example, the RE224 was able to receive 2GIG (345MHz) RF signals and transmit Honeywell (5800 series) RF back to a Honeywell LYNX Touch or other panel. This product was perfect for a situation where a user wanted to replace a 2GIG panel with a Honeywell panel, where the 2GIG sensors would otherwise not work with the new panel. However, if you wanted to replace a 2GIG panel with a Qolsys IQ Panel, then this module wouldn't work for you.
Essentially, the RE524X is the ultimate take-over and upgrade tool. Just because you have old Interlogix/GE wireless sensors does not mean you have to keep your old GE Simon panel. You can upgrade to a 2GIG GC3 panel and utilize the technologically advanced features of the GC3 with Alarm.com. Maybe you have an older Interlogix Simon XT and have been researching the new Honeywell self-contained panels and you have the Lyric Controller in your sights. Install the RE524X and upgrade to a state of the art Lyric panel while keeping your existing wireless sensors.
After you select the transmitter and receiver type using the dials inside the RE524X, each sensor must be learned into the translator. Press "configure" on the inside of the module. Then tamper or trip each sensor one at a time in order to learn them in. Once they are all enrolled press "configure" button again to exit the learning mode. Next you need to learn the translator itself into the alarm system as a zone. For Honeywell and 2GIG panels set the zone to loop 1. With the tamper cover open on the converter, each sensor can be programmed to the alarm panel. We recommend learning in the serial numbers by tripping the sensor. This confirms that the translation is occurring properly. There are specific zone configurations spelled out in the installation manual.
Specifications
- Power: Input - 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz 0.5A ; Output - 12VDC 1A
- Replacement Transformer: RE012-6
- Battery Backup: 6 VDC 800 mAh NiMH / 24 Hrs. Minimum
- Replacement Battery: RE030
- RF Frequency: 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, 433.92 MHz
- Manufacturer Compatibility: Interlogix (formerly GE), Honeywell, DSC, 2GIG, Qolsys, Napco (DSC PowerG Sensors and 2GIG eSeries sensors are NOT supported)
- Number of Sensors Supported: Up to 128
- Housing Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.0" x 1.3" (21.59cm x 12.7cm x 3.3cm)
- Weight: 16 oz. (.45kg)
- Operating Temperature: 32℉ - 120℉ (0℃ - +49℃)
- Operating Humidity: 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Brand: Resolution Products