RPT-E Solar Powered Wireless Hunter Repeater Installation Guide

RPT-E Solar Powered Wireless Hunter Repeater

Solar-Powered Wireless Hunter Repeater

The Repeater is designed for outdoor, solar-powered installation. It relays LoRa® Radio signals between Hunter wireless devices to extend wireless range and overcome obstacles to line-of-sight (LOS) communications.

The Repeater includes a built-in solar panel, a rechargeable LiFe PO (lithium iron phosphate) battery, and a universal mounting bracket. (Additional mounting hardware may be required; for example, stainless steel band clamps for pole mounting.) It does not require an external power supply, and there is no external wiring of any kind.

Note: There is a maximum of one Repeater allowed per controller in the Wireless Valve Link System.

Location

The Repeater should be placed in a sunny, outdoor location with the solar panel positioned to receive maximum sunlight.

‘It communicates directly between the Wireless Valve Output Module (WVOM) in the controller and the linked devices in the field.

The Repeater is most effective when it’s at the highest practical elevation, with a reasonably clear line-of-sight to the controller and the devices to be connected. Not all devices will use the Repeater; if they can hear the controller directly, they will use that. Only the more distant devices will choose to use the Repeater.

The antenna can be rotated and should be positioned as close to vertical as possible. The detent on the antenna is used to set the solar panel angle. When the antenna is positioned vertically, either up or down, the solar panel is at the optimum angle.

Installation

Open the battery compartment using a small screwdriver.

Connect the battery using the small modular connector on the wires. Do not force the connector; only one way is valid. The LED will flash green when it’s connected.

Note: The screw terminals in the compartment marked + and – are not used in this product.

Place the battery in the battery storage area. Close the battery compartment and secure with the screw.

• Note the serial number on the bottom of the antenna (write it down or take a picture).
• After the battery is installed, place the Repeater in direct sunlight. It may require 2 hours of sunlight to store enough solar power to be functional.
  

Choose the necessary mounting hardware. The swivel ball mount has screw holes for wall mounting as well as slots for using stainless steel band clamps (approximately 5/8″ or 15.8 mm wide).

Insert the ball mount in its receptacle. Position as required, then tighten the screw on the ball mount clamp to secure it.

Configuration

1. Open the Hunter WVL App. FR
2. Connect the phone to the Wireless Valve Output Module via Bluetooth®.
3. Go to Settings in the app, and select WVOM Settings.
4. Select Add Repeater. Enter the serial number for the Repeater, and Submit.

Note: The Repeater and its version number should display in the WVOM Settings tab after a few seconds.

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Factory Reset

The reset button is located in the battery compartment. If it’s necessary to reset the repeater:

1. Open the battery compartment and disconnect the battery cable.
2. Press and hold the reset button while reconnecting the battery. Release the button within 5 seconds.
3. The LED will flash green if the reset was successful. It will flash red if it was not successful.
   

FCC Compliance Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hunter Industries could void the user’s authority to operate this device. If necessary, consult a representative of Hunter Industries Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8″ (20 cm) during normal operation.
  This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Compliance Notice

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with greater than 8″ (20 cm) between the radiator and your body.

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