INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR XR-4 937004 LONG RANGE RECEIVER

SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death to you or others.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED IN LIFE SAFETY APPLICATIONS. FCC rules allow
unlicensed high-power transmissions at or near the operating frequency of this product which may
interfere with, or even disable, normal operation of this radio device.

SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS, USERS, AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by a
trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and will follow the
NEC Guidelines as well as local codes.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring is to
be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer. In addition, listed below are some
other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• This equipment is intended for U.S. installations only. The radios are required to comply with
FCC Rules and Regulations as Part 95 Radio Control devices. As such, they have limited
transmitter power and therefore, limited range.
• A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time and may be locked by
radio signals that occur on or near their operating frequencies, regardless of code settings.
• Changes or modifications to the device may void FCC compliance.
• Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against undetected interference
or fault.
• Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
• After testing is complete, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all operating personnel.

A. General.
The Model XR-4 is a four-channel long range FM receiver that is designed for use in various
wireless remote control applications. When the Model XR-4 receiver detects a signal from its
companion transmitter, it will verify the digital code, activate the correct output channel, and
trigger the remote device connected to the receiver.
The XR-4 receiver has full supervision capabilities. If the “status” option is selected, the
receiver expects hourly status signals from its transmitter. If these signals cease, the receiver
will indicate trouble by activating its status output after four hours. Contact supervision allows
the receiver’s outputs to follow the transmitter’s inputs, each output staying activated as long
as each transmitter input is activated. Alternately, an “auto-restore” option can be selected in
the transmitter, causing a momentary receiver output each time that any transmitter input is
activated. If the transmitter sends a low battery signal, the receiver’s low battery output will
activate.
Power for the XR-4 receiver can come from an external regulated 12VDC power supply
937112 or from a 12-volt battery. A diode protects the unit from
reverse power polarity. The XR-4 draws about 30mA standby, and about 190mA when all
outputs are active. The receiver outputs provide isolated N/O and N/C relay contacts for each
channel capable of switching a maximum of 1 Amp at 32VDC each. The low battery and
status outputs are solid state and capable of switching up to 50mA at 20VDC to ground.

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 Two antennas (sold separately) are available for the LRX-4 receiver. The Model ANT-8 is an
8-inch “rubber duck” antenna for short range applications (less than 1 mile).

Model 937099 is a 36-inch quarter wave antenna for use in long range or difficult installations
where more range from the XR-4 receiver is required. A common 9-foot quarter wave CB
whip antenna can also be used with the XR-4 receiver for maximum range.
The receiver is housed in a rugged weather-resistant metal enclosure with a sturdy SO-239
antenna connector and a water-tight wiring strain-relief bushing. During reception, the red
operation indicator (visible through a window on the case) lights. If the XR-4 receiver input
voltage is low, the indicator will blink during transmissions.

B. Specifications.
1. Physical Specifications.
Net Weight 1 lb. (0.454 Kg)
Dimensions 6.25"H x 4.25"W x 2.5"D
Operating Temperature 32° to 120° F (0 to 49° C)
2. Electrical Specifications.
Operating Voltage 12 to 15VDC
Standby Operating Current 30mA
Alarm Current Drain 190mA at 12.0 VDC
Carrier Frequency 27.2555 MHz
Receiver Type Superheterodyne
Sensitivity -118dB (minimum)
Selectivity 6 KHz
Number of Codes 65,536
Code Setting Method DIP switch programming
Code Transmissions Alarm, restore, status and low-battery
Status Exception Time Frame Four (4) hours
Outputs Alarm- form “C” relay per channel Status
Exception- one open collector output
per receiver
Low Battery- one open collector output per
receiver Audio signal strength test point
C. Installation.
1. See figure 1. Open the receiver by removing the four (4) screws located in the corners on the
top of the case. Slide the circuit board out. The end cap will stay attached to the circuit
board.
2. Mount the receiver case with the two bottom screws. Do not install the top screws until
wiring is complete. The unit should be mounted in a sheltered location with access to
antenna co-axial and power/signal wires.
3. Refer to figure 2 for component locations on the circuit board. Locate the 8-position DIP
system code switches A and B. Set the system code on these switches to match the system
code switches A and B in the transmitter. There are 65,536 different system codes possible.
4. Locate the 4-position DIP status switch. Set switches 1 through 4 to select the channels that
will require status reports from the transmitter(s). Refer to Table 1. If the status switch is
selected on the transmitter, the receiver will accept hourly signals from the transmitter. If
these signals cease, the receiver will indicate trouble by activating its status output after four
hours. If the manual restore switch is selected on the transmitter, the receiver’s outputs will
follow the transmitter input by staying activated as long as each transmitter input is

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 activated. If the “auto-restore” option is selected, a momentary receiver output is obtained
each time any transmitter input is activated.
5. Loosen the wiring strain-relief bushing on the case. Route wires through the strain-relief
bushing before connecting to terminals. Use 18-24 AWG wire to connect power and outputs.

WARNING
This unit requires 12VDC at 1/2 amp from a regulated power source. The no-load voltage of the
supply must not exceed 17.5VDC or damage to the unit will occur.

NOTE
The maximum power wire run recommended is 25 feet with 18 AWG wire.
Locate the power and input terminal block. Connect power for the XR-4 receiver to the
terminals labeled “GND” and “+12.” Refer to figure 3. Power can come from an external
regulated 12VDC power supply 937112 or from a 12-volt battery.
The terminal, labeled “LOW BAT,” is the low battery output. The terminal, labeled “STAT,”
is the status output. Both of these outputs are solid state and are capable of switching up to
50mA at 20VDC to ground when active. Each channel occupies three terminals labeled “N/
O,” “COM,” and “N/C.” The receiver outputs provide isolated N/O and N/C relay contacts
for each channel. Each of the channels is capable of switching a maximum of 1 Amp at
32VDC.
6. Mount the antenna. Refer to figure 4. Use 937388 (8-inch long) antenna for short
range applications (less than 1 mile).
Use Model 937099 (36-inch long) antenna for longer range applications or
difficult installations. Mount antennas as high as possible, at least 9 feet above ground and
on a metal mounting pole is recommended. An 9-foot RG-58 cable is supplied with ANT-
36. Up to fifty feet of RG-58 can be used. Use RG-8 for up to 100-foot cable runs. Some
other installation tips include: 1) A line-of-sight between the transmitter and receiver
antennas will provide the best range. 2) Antennas should be mounted vertically, on high
points of buildings. 3) When mounting an antenna on the side of a structure, use a minimum
of a 3-foot spacer to distance the antenna from the structure. 4) Antennas require a good
ground. Ideally, a ground plane with a radius of 9 feet minimum is desired.
WARNING
Never connect the receiver and transmitter antenna connectors directly to each other to prevent
major damage to both units.
7. Slide the circuit board back into the receiver case by aligning it with the third slot up and
pushing it back in place. Install and set up the companion transmitter unit as described in its
installation instructions. Test the system by applying power and trigger the corresponding
transmitter’s input. The transmitter’s red operation indicator should light when the
transmitter is triggered. The receiver’s signal indicator should light (visible through a
window located on the bottomside of the receiver case) and the output should activate. If the
system fails the test, check power, switch settings, and antenna connections.
8. Refer to figure 5. Complete the installation by replacing the four (4) screws in the receiver
case that were removed in step 1. Install the two remaining mounting screws. Tighten the
wiring strain-relief bushing to secure and weather-proof the wiring. Test the system again
after completing the installation.

WARNING
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED IN LIFE SAFETY APPLICATIONS. FCC rules allow
unlicensed high-power transmissions at or near the operating frequency of this product which may
interfere with, or even disable, normal operation of this radio device.

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 SET STATUS “OPTION” SWITCH
SWITCH CHANNEL
NUMBER NUMBER SELECTION
SWITCH 1 CHANNEL 1 Off = No status reports required from TX channel 1
On = Status reports are required from TX channel 1
SWITCH 2 CHANNEL 2 Off = No status reports required from TX channel 2
On = Status reports are required from TX channel 2
SWITCH 3 CHANNEL 3 Off = No status reports required from TX channel 3
On = Status reports are required from TX channel 3
SWITCH 4 CHANNEL 4 Off = No status reports required from TX channel 4
On = Status reports are required from TX channel 4
Table 1.

CONMUTADOR “OPCIÓN” DE ESTADO DE GRADUACIÓN

NÚMERO DE CANAL
CONMUTADOR NÚMERO SELECCIÓN
CONMUTADOR 1 CANAL 1 Apagado = No se requieren informes de estado del canal 1 TX
Encendido = Se requieren informes de estado del canal 1 TX
CONMUTADOR 2 CANAL 2 Apagado = No se requieren informes de estado del canal 2 TX
Encendido = Se requieren informes de estado del canal 2 TX
CONMUTADOR 3 CANAL 3 Apagado = No se requieren informes de estado del canal 3 TX
Encendido = Se requieren informes de estado del canal 3 TX
CONMUTADOR 4 CANAL 4 Apagado = No se requieren informes de estado del canal TX
Encendido = Se requieren informes de estado del canal 4 TX
Tabla 1.

REGLER LE COMMUTATEUR “OPTION” ETAT

NUMERO DE NUMERO DE
COMMUTATEUR VOIE SELECTION
COMMUTATEUR 1 VOIE 1 Arret = Pas de rapports d’etat demandes venant de la
voie 1 de transmission
Marche = Rapports d’etat demandes venant de la voie 1
de transmission
COMMUTATEUR 2 VOIE 2 Arret = Pas de rapports d’etat demandes venant de la
voie 2 de transmission
Marche = Rapports d’etat demandes venant de la voie 2
de transmission
COMMUTATEUR 3 VOIE 3 Arret = Pas de rapports d’etat demandes venant de la
voie 3 de transmission
Marche = Rapports d’etat demandes venant de la voie 3
de transmission
COMMUTATEUR 4 VOIE 4 Arret = Pas de rapports d’etat demandes venant de la
voie 4 de transmission
Marche = Rapports d’etat demandes venant de la voie 4
de transmission
Table 1.

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7004

English
A. Case screws (4)
B. End cap stays attached to the circuit board
C. Circuit board
D. Circuit board fits in third slot up

Español
A. Tornillos de la caja (4)
B. Fijaciones en los extremos fijadas a la placa del circuito
C. Placa del circuito
D. La placa del circuito se instala en la tercera ranura hacia arriba

Français
A. Vis de boîte (4)
B. Le capuchon d'extrémité reste attaché à la carte à circuits imprimés
C. Carte à circuits imprimés
D. La carte à circuits imprimés se monte dans la troisième fente à partir du bas

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English
A. System code switch A
B. System code switch B
C. Status switch
D. RF signal indicator (red)
E. Power indicator (green)
F. Power and output terminal block
G. Ground
H. Audio output
I. Signal level

Español
A. Conmutador A del código del sistema
B. Conmutador B del código del sistema
C. Conmutador de estado
D. Indicador de señal de radio frecuencia (rojo)
E. Indicador de encendido (verde)
F. Bloque de conexiones de alimentación y salida
G. Tierra
H. Salida de audio
I. Nivel de señal

Français
A. Interrupteur A de code système
B. Interrupteur B de code système
C. Interrupteur d'état
D. Indicateur de signal HF (rouge)
E. Indicateur d'alimentation (vert)
F. Bornier d'alimentation et sortie
G. Terre
H. Sortie audio
I. Niveau du signal

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COCH2
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English
A. Power and output terminal block connections
B. Low battery output
C. Status output
D. One relay output (channel 3)

Español
A. Conexiones del bloque de conexiones de alimentación y salida
B. Salida de batería
C. Salida de estado
D. Salida de un relé (canal 3)

Français
A. Raccordements au bornie d'alimentation et sortie
B. Sortie batterie faible
C. Sortie statut
D. Sortie à un relais (canal 3)

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TO UNIT

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English
A. ANT-8
B. ANT-CON
C. ANT-36
D. 18-foot RG-58 cable (supplied with ANT-36)
E. Universal mounting bracket (supplied with ANT-36)

Español
A. ANT-8
B. ANT-CON
C. ANT-36
D. Cable RG-58 de 18 pies (se entrega con ANT-36)
E. Soporte de montaje universal (se entrega con ANT-36)

Français
A. ANT-8
B. ANT-CON
C. ANT-36
D. 5,5 m de câble RG-58 (fourni avec ANT-36)
E. Support universel de montage (fourni avec ANT-36)

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7004

English
A. Wiring strain-relief bushing
B. Case screws (4)
C. Mounting screws (4)

Español
A. Aislador de protección contra tirones del cableado
B. Tornillos de la caja (4)
C. Tornillos de montaje (4)

Français
A. Bague de soulagement de traction de fil
B. Vis de boîte (4)
C. Vis de montage (4)

937004
REV. 2 2005
Printed in U.S.A.