The MCX-600 is a microprocessor controlled wireless repeater, designed to relay digital data between wireless PowerCode transmitters and a target PowerCode receiver. Repeater links are required when the target receiver is beyond the range of at least some of the wireless transmitters and is therefore incapable of receiving transmissions directly.
If the distance between the transmitters and the target receiver is too large to be covered with one repeater, several auxiliary repeaters may be added along the communication path. This way, a multi-level network is created.
Up to 16 auxiliary repeaters can be positioned between the farthest group of transmitters and the target receiver. Each repeater must be assigned a correct LEVEL TAG for the system to operate properly.
The repeater closest to the receiver is LEVEL 0. As repeaters are added, the level number increases, up to LEVEL 15 (maximum). A receiver module, a transmitter module and a controller motherboard are the building blocks of the MCX-600. All 3 units are packaged in a small-size, easy-to-install plastic housing.
Both receiver and transmitter use short, downhanging wire antennas. The MCX-600 is powered by 13 to 20 VDC supply or 11-16 VAC.A 9-Volt nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery provides backup in case of power failure. The battery is recharged by a built-in charger.
A fully charged 120 mAh battery allows emergency operation for 2 to 5 hours at 1:1 receive/transmit ratio (see Section 2 for details).
The MCX-600 is not compatible with CodeSecure. devices.