Max-WETX Wireless Edge 900 User Guide

Max-WETX Wireless Edge 900

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Specifications:

• Operating Range: Up to 200 ft. (line of
  sight)

• Operating Frequency: 915 MHz

• Response Time: 100ms

• Environmental Rating: UL 325 Compliant

• Power Supply: 12 VDC (From Matrix III 10K UL
  Sensor Port)

• Battery Type: AA8 Lithium batteries –
  Energizer Ultimate Lithium (3500 mAH)

• Current Draw: 70 mA

• Dimensions (L x W x H): MAX-WETX – 2.25″ x 1″
  x 7.125″, MAX-WERX – 1.625″ x 2.5″ x 4.5″

• Weight: MAX-WETX – 0.3 lbs, MAX-WERX – 0.8
  lbs

• Battery Life: Approximately 2 years

Product Usage Instructions:

Max Wireless Edge Kit Overview

The Max Wireless Edge Kit includes Wi Tx Edge transmitters and a
Wi Edge Receiver. The kit is designed for use with Max Gate
Operators.

Max Wireless Edge Receiver Installation

The Wi Edge Receiver module can communicate with two wireless
edge transmitters for opening and closing directions. Install the
Wi Edge Receiver on the Max Slider Operator by mounting it to the
back metal plate using the provided bracket.

Installing Opening 10K Edge Using Tx Edge 1

1. Mount the Wi Edge Receiver to the Max Slider Operator.

2. Connect the Wi Edge Receiver to the Module Port of Matrix
   III.

3. Plug the cable with the blue connector into the UL Sensors 10K
   port.

4. Install the Wi Tx Edge 1 on the gate so that it is in
   line-of-sight with the Wi Edge Receiver.

Installing Closing 10K Edge Using Tx Edge 2

Similar to the process for opening edges, follow the
instructions specific to Tx Edge 2 for closing edges
installation.

Note:

Ensure compatibility with Matrix III boards for proper
functioning of Max Wireless Edge 900.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Are the Max Wireless Edge components compatible with all

gate operators?

A: The Max Wireless Edge Kit works exclusively with Max Gate
Operators for optimal performance.

Q: What type of batteries should be used for the wireless edge

transmitters?

A: Use AA8 Lithium batteries, specifically Energizer Ultimate
Lithium (3500 mAH), as specified for the best results.

Q: What is the approximate battery life of the wireless edge

components?

A: The battery life is approximately 2 years under normal usage
conditions.

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
200 FT RANGE

Max Wi Tx Edge 1
Max-WETX
10K Opening Edge
(Sold Separately)

Max Wi Edge Receiver
Max-WERX

Max Wi Tx Edge 2
Max-WETX

10K Closing Edge
(Sold Separately)

MAX Wi Edge Kit Works exclusively with Max Gate Operators

Maximum Controls LLC · 949.699.0220 www.MAX.US.com

Rev_3 – 05/14/24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Max Wireless Edge

Wi Edge KIT Overview

3

Wi Edge Receiver Installation Overview

4

Installing Opening 10k Edge using Wi Tx Edge 1

5

Installing Closing 10k Edge using Wi Tx Edge 2

6

RF Channel Selection

7

RF Power Lever Selection

8

Troubleshooting

9

TECHNICAL DATA Operating range Operating frequency Response time Environmental rating Power supply
Battery Type
Current draw

MAX-WETX Up to 200 ft. (line of sight) 915 MHz 100ms UL 325 Compliant

MAX-WERX Up to 200 ft. (line of sight) 915 MHz 100ms UL 325 Compliant

12 VDC (From Matrix III 10K UL Sensor Port)

AA8 Lithium batteries Energizer “Ultimate Lithium” (3500 mAH)

NA

70 mA

Operating temperature -10°…156°F

-10°…156°F

Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.25″ d x 1″w x 7.125″ h

1.625″ d x 2.5″w x 4.5″ h

Weight

0.3 lbs

0.8 lbs

Battery life

Approximately 2 years

• Only use the specified battery type listed above. (ENERGIZER L91 Ultimate Lithium)

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MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

MAX WIRELESS EDGE KIT OVERVIEW

Max Wi Tx Edge 1
Max-WETX

Max Wi Tx Edge 2
Max-WETX

EDGE 1
RF CHANNEL
RANGE OK LED TX OFFLINE
ERROR STATUS LEDs
PAIR OK LED (EDGE 1) PAIR BUTTON WITH TX EDGE 1
LED ON WHEN TX EDGE 1 IS TRIGGERED

HOUSING
BATTERY HOLDER
200 FT RANGE
(LINE OF SIGHT)
Max Wi Edge Receiver
Max-WETX

PAIR POWER

PAIR

OK LED

BUTTON

PLUG

EDGE 2
RF POWER LEVEL (HI OR LOW) RANGE OK LED TX OFFLINE ERROR STATUS LEDs
PAIR OK LED (EDGE 2) PAIR BUTTON WITH TX EDGE 2 LED ON WHEN TX EDGE 2 IS TRIGGERED

POWER LED MAX WI EDGE RECEIVER

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

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MAX WIRELESS EDGE RECEIVER INSTALLATION
A Max Wi Edge Receiver module can communicate with two wireless edge transmitters. For instance one for OPENING direction and one for CLOSING. Wi Tx Edge 1 can be used for OPENING 10k Edge and Wi Tx Edge 2 for CLOSING 10k Edge.

WI EDGE RECEIVER
with mounting bracket (provided)

INSTALLING WI EDGE RECEIVER ON MAX SLIDER OPERATOR
1 Mount Wi Edge Receiver with bracket to the back metal plate of Max Slider Operator. Wi Edge Receiver can be installed facing right or left direction depending on gate configuration
2 Align the hole of Wi Edge Receiver bracket with the hole of the slider back bracket and secure it using screw provided

4

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

INSTALLING OPENING 10K EDGE USING TX EDGE 1
SINGLE GATE

3
Plug Wi Edge Receiver connector with adapter board to “Module Port” of Matrix III

MATRIX III
4
Plug cable with blue connector to “UL Sensors 10K” port

EDGE 1

Wi Tx Edge

EDGE 2

5
Install Wi Tx Edge on gate so it is in line-of-site with Wi Edge Rx

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

NOTE
Latest Matrix 3 boards are compatible with Max Wireless Edge 900; prior boards without the yellow sticker require factory programming.
5

10K Opening Edge sensor Wi Tx Edge 1

INSTALLING OPENING 10K EDGE USING TX EDGE 1
SINGLE GATE
INSTALLING OPENING 10K EDGE
1 Install the OPENING 10K edge sensor on the gate
2 Mount the Wi Tx Edge 1 housing next to the 10K Edge on the front side of the gate using self tapping screws
3 Loosen bottom 2 screws and pull down plug to remove it

EDGE 10K

6 Connect the 10K edge wires to the Wi Tx Edge 1 circuit board, screw terminals. (Feed 10k Edge wires through plug first) Slide circuit board back into housing.

7 Push the PAIR BUTTON on the Wi Tx Edge 1 circuit

board. Pair LED will start

PAIR

PAIR

LED

Button

blinking

8 Go to the Wi Edge Receiver and PUSH the PAIR BUTTON for Edge 1. PAIR LED for Edge 1 will become solid when pairing process is successful.

Troubleshooting: if PAIR LED keeps blinking, pairing has failed. Ensure Wi Tx Edge 1 is within range of Wi Receiver.
6

4 Remove Wi Edge Tx circuit board by sliding it out of housing (remove board by gently pulling down the jumper cable on the connector)
5 Install 2 batteries on circuit board following battery orientation on battery holder. Power LED will turn ON
9 Reattach PLUG to housing and secure it with 2 screws (provided)
Check if the RF Channels of Wi Edge Rx matches RF channels of Wi Edge Tx (see page 7). For additional info check troubleshooting page.
MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

10K CLOSING Edge sensor Wi Tx Edge 2

INSTALLING CLOSING 10K EDGE USING TX EDGE 2
SINGLE GATE
INSTALLING CLOSING 10K EDGE
1 Mount the CLOSING 10K edge sensor on the gate and secure position.
2 Mount the Wi Tx Edge 2 housing next to the 10K Edge on the front side of the gate using self tapping screws
3 Loosen bottom 2 screws and pull down plug to remove it

EDGE 10K

6 Connect the 10K edge wires to the Wi Tx Edge 2 circuit board screw terminals. (Feed 10k Edge wires through plug first) Slide circuit board back into housing.

7 Push the PAIR BUTTON on the Wi Tx Edge 2

circuit board. Pair LED

PAIR

PAIR

LED

Button

will start blinking

8 Go to the Wi Edge Receiver and PUSH the PAIR BUTTON for Edge 2. PAIR LED for Edge 2 will become solid when pairing process is successful.

Troubleshooting: if PAIR LED keeps blinking, pairing has failed. Ensure Wi Tx Edge 2 is within range of Wi Receiver.
MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

4 Remove Wi Edge Tx circuit board by sliding it out of housing (remove board by gently pulling down the jumper cable on the connector)
5 Install 2 batteries on circuit board following battery orientation on battery holder. Power LED will turn ON
9 Reattach PLUG to housing and secure it with 2 screws (provided)
Check if the RF Channels of Wi Edge Rx matches RF channels of Wi Edge Tx (see page 7). For additional info check troubleshooting page.
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Wi Tx Edge

Wi Tx Edge

INSTALLING OPENING 10K EDGE USING TX EDGE 1
ENTRY/EXIT AND DUAL GATES
ENTRY / EXIT ADJACENT GATES

ENTRY GATE
1 Set ENTRY GATE Wi Edge Rx & Tx 1 and 2 on RF CHANNEL 1 refer to next page for instruction

EXIT GATE
2 Set EXIT GATE Wi Edge Rx & Tx 1 and 2 on RF CHANNEL 2 refer to next page for instruction

PRIMARY / SECONDARY GATES

Wi Tx Edge

Wi Tx Edge
10K Opening Edge sensor

PRIMARY
1 Set PRIMARY Wi Edge Rx & Tx 1 and 2 on RF CHANNEL 1 refer to next page for instruction
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SECONDARY
2 Set SECONDARY Wi Edge Rx & Tx 1 and 2 on RF CHANNEL 2 refer to next page for instruction
MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

RF CHANNEL SELECTION
SINGLE GATE
Select a different RF Channel if you have the following conditions: 1) Entry/Exit Gates or nearby adjacent gate that also has Wi Edge 900 installed 2) Dual Gates. Secondary gate that also has Wi Edge 900 installed 3) “Tx Offline” LED turning ON intermittently 4) “Range OK” LED turning OFF intermittently
1 SELECT RF CHANNELS
On Wi EDGE Rx CH1 – 915 MHz CH2 – 920 MHz CH3 – 925 MHz

2 Power Cycle Wi Edge Rx. Unplug/Plug IN both Matrix III 10k Port and Module Port 3 SELECT MATCHING RF CHANNEL ON Wi Tx Edge 1 & 2

1 2 3 4
CHNL

1 2 3 4
CHNL

1 2 3 4
CHNL

NO JUMPER 915 MHz

920 MHz

925 MHz

1 234

1 234

1 234

JUMPER 2- 3

JUMPER 3 – 4

CH1

CH2

CH3

4

Power Cycle both Wi Edge Tx 1 & 2 by removing and reinstalling batteries

5 Pair Wi Edge Rx with Tx 1 & 2

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

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PAIRING WI EDGE RX AND WI EDGE TX 1 & 2

1 Unpair Wi Edge Rx from Wi Edge Tx 1 & 2 PRESS and HOLD the PAIR BUTTON on Wi Edge Rx until Pair OK LED turns OFF (do this for Edge 1 & 2)

2 PRESS and HOLD the PAIR BUTTON on the Wi Tx Edge 1 until PAIR LED turns OFF. Pair LED will start blinking
3 PRESS and HOLD the PAIR BUTTON on the Wi Tx Edge 2 until PAIR LED turns OFF. Pair LED will start blinking
4 Power cycle Wi Edge Tx 1 & 2 by removing and reinstalling their batteries
5 Push the PAIR BUTTON on the Wi Tx Edge 1 circuit board. Pair LED will start blinking

PAIR

PAIR

LED

Button

PAIR

PAIR

LED

Button

PAIR

PAIR

LED

Button

Go to the Wi Edge Receiver and PUSH
6 the PAIR BUTTON for Edge 1. PAIR LED
for Edge 1 will become solid when pairing process is successful.
Troubleshooting: if PAIR LED keeps blinking, pairing has failed. Ensure Wi Tx Edge 2 is within range of Wi Receiver. Check if the RF Channels of Wi Edge Rx matches RF channels of Wi Edge Tx (Refer to RF Channels Selection page). For additional info check troubleshooting page.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to PAIR Wi Tx Edge 1 to Wi Edge Rx

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

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RF POWER LEVEL SELECTION
OPTIONAL FEATURE
Lower “RF POWER” settings to reduce crosstalk between adjacent gates that have Wi Edge 900 Installed Power Output Max
1 SELECT RF POWER
OUTPUT (HI / LO) ON Wi EDGE RECEIVER
Power Output Min

2 SELECT RF POWER
OUTPUT (HI / LO) ON WI TX EDGE 1 OR 2

1 2 3 4
RF PWR

NO JUMPER Pwr HI (Max)
1 234

Pwr LO (Min)
1 234
JUMPER 3 – 4

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MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

PAIRING ISSUES

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unable to PAIR Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) to Wi Edge Rx

1. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) could be already paired. Need to unpair Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) from its original Wi Edge Rx

2. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) are too far away from Wi Edge Rx.

3. To unpair them, press PAIR button on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) for at least 5 sec. Then press corresponding PAIR button on Wi Edge Rx also for at least 5 seconds. Try pairing again by following pairing sequence. (See p 5-6) (Power cycle Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) – If necessary)

4. Move Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) closer to Wi Edge Rx. Try pairing again by following pairing sequence. (See p 5-6)

Pair LED Blinking Wi Edge Rx or Tx

Tx or Rx PAIR LED Blinking indicate pairing mode

Pair with corresponding device Rx or Tx (Refer to pairing on page 5, 6 )

“TX OFFLINE” LED is ON for Edge 1 (or 2)

1. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) is not powered ON. Battery is not installed or batteries are low

2. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) is out of range of the Wi Edge Rx

3. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) is NOT paired to Wi Edge Rx

4. Install or replace batteries on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2)

5. Move Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) closer to Wi Edge Rx
   (Refer to pairing on page 5, 6)

“EDGE NOT DETECTED” LED is ON for Edge 1 (or 2)

10K Edge is not detected on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2).

Install a 10K Edge on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2)

ERROR STATUS LED’S

“BATTERY LOW” LED is ON for Edge 1 (or 2)

Low battery condition detected on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) (Battery Voltage less than 2.7V)

Replace batteries on Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2)

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

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RANGE STATUS LED

SYMPTOM

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

“RANGE OK” LED is OFF for Edge 1 (or 2)

Poor range is detected between Wi Edge Rx and Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2)

1. Check if Batt Low LED is ON, indicating low battery if so change batteries
2. Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2) is too far away. Move or reposition Wi Tx Edge 1 (or 2)

“RANGE OK” LED is OFF intermittently for Edge 1 (or 2)

Tx or Rx PAIR LED Blinking indicate pairing mode

1. Choose different RF channel for Wi Edge Rx and Tx Edge 1 or 2 (see p 7)
2. Lower RF power on Wi Edge Rx and Tx Edge 1 or 2 (see p 8)

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MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

NOTES

MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
MAX WIRELESS EDGE 900
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

Max Wi Tx Edge 1
Max-WETX
10K Opening Edge
(Sold Separately)

Max Wi Edge Receiver
Max-WERX

Max Wi Tx Edge 2
Max-WETX

10K Closing Edge
(Sold Separately)

MAX Wi Edge Kit Works exclusively with Max Gate Operators
Maximum Controls LLC · 949.699.0220 10530 Lawson River Ave. Fountain Valley CA 92708 · www.MAX.US.com

References

• Maximum Controls MANUFACTURER OF BRUSHLESS DC SLIDE GATE OPERATORS, SWING GATE OPERATORS AND LONG-RANGE WIRELESS INTERCOMS

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