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i MobileTouch Wireless Controller kit contents The following items are included in the MobileTouch Controller kit. If any items are missing please contact Technical Support. • MobileTouch wireless controller • AC/DC power adapter • Cradle • User’s and Installation Guide (this manual) Technical Support Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. ET) Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
1 Contents Charging the MobileTouch Wireless Controller ....................................... 2 Setting up the MobileTouch Wireless Controller ..................................... 4 MobileTouch Transceiver Antenna Location ........................................... 7 Installing the MobileTouch Transceiver .................................................. 8 Optional Serial COM Port Expansion Board ........................................
2 Charging the MobileTouch Wireless Controller When you are not using the MobileTouch controller, place it in the cradle to recharge the battery. This allows the battery to be fully charged at all times. To charge the MobileTouch controller battery • Plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet. • Insert the AC Adapter plug into the bottom of the cradle. • Place the MobileTouch controller in the cradle. Note: When the MobileTouch controller is placed in the cradle the display and backlight will be on.
3 Main Screen Check Battery Icon The check battery icon is located in the lower right corner of the main screen. If the battery icon displays one or no bars or the screen is blank, this may indicate that the battery cannot power the device and needs recharging. A complete battery charge takes about 3 to 4 hours. During battery recharge, the battery icon bars scroll from right to left.
4 Setting up the MobileTouch Wireless Controller The following describes how to assign the MobileTouch wireless controller a communication address for the first time and to add a MobileTouch controller to a system with a controller already installed. After connecting the Transceiver cable to the IntelliTouch load center (see page 8), the system is ready to setup MobileTouch controller. To manually setup the MobileTouch controller: 1.
5 Setting up the MobileTouch Wireless Controller (continued) Go to the Advanced screen. Getting There MENU SETUP ADVANCED 4. From the MobileTouch Advanced screen, press the lower buttons 2 and 4 at the same time. The Service Personnel screen is displayed. Press button 2 and 4 at the same time to access the Service Personnel screen 5. Press the button next to LOCK ON ADDRESS to access the next screen.
6 6. Press the button next to LOCK ON ADDRESS to assign a unique frequency for the MobileTouch controller to avoid interference from other wireless devices within range of the MobileTouch transceiver. 7. After selecting “Lock On Address” the MobileTouch controller is now ready to operate the IntelliTouch system. The “Service Personnel” screen will be displayed. 8.
7 MobileTouch Transceiver Antenna Location The Transceiver optimum wireless transmit and receive range may be affected by physical obstructions, (especially those containing metal), weather conditions, and geographical features. The MobileTouch controller has an operating range of up to 500 ft. (line-of-sight) from the MobileTouch Transceiver. The Transceiver kit includes a 10 ft. connection cable. If needed, using extra cable, the cable length can be lengthened to 300 ft.
8 Installing the MobileTouch Transceiver The MobileTouch controller has an operating range of up to 500 ft. (line-of-sight) from the MobileTouch Transceiver. The Transceiver kit includes a 10 ft. connection cable. If needed, using extra cable, the cable length can be lengthened to 300 ft. The recommended locations for the Transceiver are shown on page 7. To install the Transceiver: 1. Choose an installation location for the Transceiver near the IntelliTouch load center. 2.
9 Case Antenna Transceiver circuit board 1 GND B LK 2 - DT GRN 3 + DT YEL 4 15V R ED Screw terminals Upper mounting point (screw) Upper mounting point (screw) Back plate Lower mounting point (screw) Lower mounting point (screw) Left-side Transceiver circuit board support Lower exit hole (left side) Retaining screws Transceiver Module MobileTouch Wireless Controller User’s and Installation Guide
10 Connecting the Transceiver cable to the Personality board WARNING Switch OFF the main system power to the Load Center before making any connections. 1. Unlatch the two enclosure door spring latches, and open the door. 2. Remove the two retaining screws securing the high voltage cover-panel, and remove it from the enclosure. 3. Loosen the two access screws securing the control panel.
11 5. Route the transceiver cable into the lower plastic grommet, up through the low voltage raceway to the Personality board. Control panel Personality board Raceway 6. Insert the four wires into the screw terminals of the COM PORT plug located on the Personality board as shown below. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, secure the wires with the screws.
12 MobileTouch outdoor wireless transceiver located within 10 feet from IntelliTouch Load Center COM PORT screw terminal connector 1 GND B LK 2 - DT GRN 3 + DT YEL 4 15V R ED Personality board COM PORT Pin configuration 7. After the connection has been completed, close the control panel into its original position and secure it with the two access screws. 8. Close the IntelliTouch front panel and secure it with the two retaining screws. 9. Close the IntelliTouch Load Center front door.
13 Optional Serial COM Port Expansion Board (for use with IntelliTouch® control systems) If there is not an available COM port for the Transceiver cable plug on the IntelliTouch Personality board, the optional Serial COM port Expansion Board (P/N 520818) can be used for additional COM ports connections. Mounting the Expansion Board 1. Remove the inside terminal connectors (with wires attached) from the Expansion board and connect it to a COM port on the Personality board.
14 Connecting the Transceiver cable plug to the Serial Com Port Expansion Board Connect the Transceiver cable plug onto one of the available Serial COM port expansion board connector terminals.
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P/N 520886 - Rev A MobileTouch Wireless Controller User’s and Installation Guide *520886*
