Re: Ademco 5800RP Implementation

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Christopher Glaeser wrote:
>> It probably acts like any other 2 way radio repeater which ever
>> message gets there first is rebroadcast
>
> But what if two message arrive at almost the same time? Wouldn't the
> collision cause interference?
>
>> Either way the RP works very well where I have used it.
>
> Thanks, that's good to know.
>
> I'm replacing a LYNX with a VISTA 20P/6160RF (I want to add relays). The
> LYNX works flawlessly, but the 6160RF lacks the same range. The LYNX
> works anywhere in the house, but no matter where I place the 6160RF, I
> can't get full coverage of all sensors and keypads. Do you suppose a
> 5883H would have worked better than the 6160RF?
>
> Best,
> Christopher
>

I would shut down the RF portion of the 6160RF and go with the 5883ENH
instead. I have run across several problems with the 6160RF not working
right after a while.

Jim Rojas
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