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Is a Translator like a Repeater?

<p>Absolutely.  A Wireless Translator listening to existing sensors provides the same dramatic increase in range as using a Repeater.  So it is common for installing dealers to see</p>
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Locating the Translator

<p>It may be counter-intuitive, mounting the Translator too close to the panel can cause problems.  Control panels can become deaf to wireless signals if they are too loud.</p>
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Supervision of the Translator

<p>It is good practice to enroll the Translator itself into the panel in order to monitor tamper and battery status (which can also indicate loss of wall power).</p>
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EOL Resistors

<p>For the Universal RE508X Hardwire to Wireless Translator: The translator does not require resistors for normally closed zones that do not require tamper detection. If resistors already exists</p>
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Powering the Translator

<p>The Universal Translators (both RE524X and RE508X) come packaged with a 12v power supply that uses a barrel connection. If a longer connection is needed there is also</p>
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