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Q: In normal operation what Radio Frequency does the Hyfire Radio System work on?
A: The Hyfire Radio System works at 868Mhz.
Q: What is the maximum number of Expanders allowed to be connected to 1 Translator Cluster?
A: You can connect 7 Expanders in total to 1 Translator.
Q: Does the Translator take a Loop Address at the panel?
A: Yes, the Translator takes a Loop Address at the panel.
Q: How many devices can be connected to 1 Translator cluster?
A: You can connect a maximum of 32 devices to 1 Translator cluster.
Q: How many OUTPUT devices can be connected to 1 Translator?
A: You can connect a maximum of 16 OUTPUT devices to 1 Translator cluster.
Q: What is the minimum dB value Sterling Safety Systems suggests you should have in the radio system?
A: Sterling Safety Systems suggests a minimum of 20dB in the radio system.
Q: What is the maximum number of Expanders allowed in a daisy chain?
A: You can connect 5 Expanders in a daisy chain from the Translator.
Q: Does an Expander take a Loop Address at the panel?
A: No, the Expander does not take a Loop Address at the panel.
Q: Can the Expander be set up to monitor mains failure?
A: Yes, the Expander can be set up to monitor the PSU mains failure via the PSU Mains Fault Relay.
Q: If the batteries are replaced in a device does it need to be re-learnt onto the Translator/Expander?
A: No, all the data is stored in Non Volatile Memory.
Q: What is the recommended minimum distance between Translator or Expanders?
A: Sterling Safety Systems recommends Translator or Expanders are no closer than 2M to each other.
Q: In normal operation what position should the programming switch be left in?
A: The programming switch should be left in the “1” position, the “ON” position is used during programming.
Q: In an installation how is the Translator powered?
A: The Translator is loop powered.
Q: In an Installation how is the Expander powered?
A: The Expander requires a 24V external PSU.