Wireless FAQs

DMP panels support up to 8 repeaters.

Wireless Trouble means the panel and wireless receiver are not transmitting data back and forth.

The on-board LEDs can be used to verify power and communication at the receiver. On XR Series panels, the X-Bus Status option in the Diagnostics Menu (2313 + CMD) will test communication with the receiver. If a software version appears on the screen, that means the panel is currently communicating with the receiver.

It is also possible that the tampers are not being depressed on the wireless receiver. The 1100X-W and 1100XH-W wireless receivers, which are compatible with any XR Series panel, are equipped with a case tamper and a wall tamper. Ensure that both of the tampers are being depressed before continuing to troubleshoot.

Note: Wireless Trouble will not show up for an issue with a wireless zone.

There are two ways to test DMP wireless communication. Refer to the two options below.

• Wireless Test: The panel directs each transmitter that is currently programmed to check in. Follow the steps below to perform a wireless test.
  1. Reset the control panel by shorting the RESET header or pressing the RESET button, depending on the panel.
  2. At a keypad, press 8-1-4-4 (W-A-L-K) (then press CMD on XR panels).
  3. Press CMD until the WLS option is displayed and select it.
  4. This will begin a wireless check-in test that will run for five minutes and check the consistency of your signals. Zones that fail either need to be relocated or a repeater should be added. The panel will show the status on the screen of how many transmitters are checking in.
  5. When the test ends, the screen will also display which transmitters failed, if any. This can also be done in Dealer Admin under System Tests -> Wireless Test.
• LED Survey: Each wireless transmitter has a built-in LED that provides visual confirmation that the transmitter is communicating with the panel while testing the location of the device. Follow the steps below to perform an LED Survey.
  1. With the cover removed, hold the transmitter in the desired location.
  2. Press the tamper switch to send data to the panel and determine if communication is confirmed or faulty.
  • Confirmed Communication: If communication is confirmed, for each press or release of the tamper switch, the LED blinks immediately on and immediately off. Repeat this test to confirm five separate consecutive LED blinks. Any indication otherwise means proper communication has not been established.
  • Faulty Communication: If communication is faulty, the LED remains on for about 8 seconds or flashes multiple times in quick succession. Relocate the transmitter or wireless receiver until the LED confirms clear communication.

Panel: XR100/150
Zones: 500-599

Panel: XR500/550
Zones: 500-999

Note: Please be aware of any existing hardwired zones or hard-wired outputs that are already programmed on the LX expansion bus.

No. Repeaters are programmed as zones in the control panel. If you have multiple repeaters going in on the same system, they must be programmed with sequential zone numbers.

Repeaters should be programmed as Auxiliary Type Zones with Disarmed Open and Disarmed Short messages set to Trouble and Armed Open and Armed Short messages set to Alarm in Advanced Zone Programming.

The XT50 wireless antenna terminal block is located at the top right corner of the circuit board. The antenna installs through a small opening in the top of the enclosure and is attached to the panel using the right terminal. The left terminal is not used.

Replace the battery and perform a sensor reset by pressing Reset on a Touchscreen keypad or by pressing and holding the 2 key on a Thinline keypad.

Panel: XT30/XT50
Compatible Receiver: 1100DH

Panel: XT75
Compatible Receiver: 1100XH

Panel: XT150/XR550
Compatible Receiver: 1100XH