OSI Signal Repeater for Gen 2 (New Model) | OSI Go Direct Help Center

The OSI Signal Repeater is designed to extend the communication range of your OSI Gen 2 Alarm System, ensuring strong and stable signal coverage even in challenging environments. Whether your sensors are installed in detached garages, sheds, or large multi-level homes, this repeater effectively bridges long distances and overcomes obstacles such as walls, metal frames, metal doors, and electrical interference. Supporting up to 99 wireless accessories and equipped with built-in memory and backup battery power, the OSI Signal Repeater guarantees reliable performance and uninterrupted protection—keeping every corner of your property securely connected.

*The repeater is also compatible with our Gen 1 products and accessories.

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OSI Signal Repeater Manual:

1. Brief Introduction and Features. 3

2. Operating - Learning the Gen 2 Remote Controller. 4

3. Operating - Learning the Entry Sensor and PIR MS. 5

5. How to fully reset the RF Signal Repeater. 7

6. Signal Forwarding and Indicator lights. 7

7. DIP Switch Settings. 7

8. Wired Zone Connection.. 8

9. Standard Configuration and Specifications. 8

10. Wireless Siren continues to sound when alarm is disarmed

1. Brief Introduction and Features

**Brief Introduction**

The main function of the wireless signal converter is to forward the detector signal to the alarm host, indirectly extending the range of the detector. This expands the alarm control coverage. It is especially useful when the host and detector are far apart or when obstacles interfere with signal transmission and reception.

**Features**

1. The Signal Repeater can remember up to 99 wireless sensors. Because it can store so many sensors, its memory is divided into five groups called Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Each group can hold approximately 19–20 sensors.

2. Built-in rechargeable battery: An external power supply trickle charges the battery, and the system automatically switches to battery power if the external supply fails.

3. Built-in Memory: In case of shutdown or power failure, learned codes for remote controls and detectors will not be lost, ensuring data security.

2. Operating - Learning the Gen 2 Remote Controller

How to add the Remote Controller to the RF Repeater

Long press the [SET] key for 3–5 seconds.
The five red zone LED lights will turn on simultaneously.
(will time out after 25 seconds of inactivity)
Release the [SET] key — the system is now in Remote Controller learning mode.
Press any button on the Remote Controller to trigger a signal.
If you hear a “beep” and the five LEDs flash twice, the Gen 2 Controller has been successfully learned.

If you hear a "beep" sound and the 5 LEDs flash, this indicates that the remote control has already been coded.

To learn additional remote controllers, press any button on the new remote. If you hear 3 beeps and see the 5 LEDs flashing, it means that more than 99 remote controls have already been learned, and no more can be added.

If you have not pressed the set button or any button on the controller within 25 seconds, the learning state will automatically exit. The 5 red zone LED lights will turn off.

Test: Press any button on the Gen 2 Controller, the signal light will flash green, this indicates that the signal has been received and sent.

**How to remove the Remote Controller from the RF Repeater**

Long press the [SET] key for 3–5 seconds.
The five red zone LED lights will turn on simultaneously.
(will time out after 25 seconds of inactivity)
Release the [SET] key to enter the Remote Controller learning mode.
Press and hold the [SET] key again until you hear four “beep” sounds.
The five LEDs will flash and then turn off, indicating that all remote controllers have been deleted.

3. How to Add an Entry Sensor or PIR Motion Sensor to the Signal Repeater

Before You Begin — Which Sensors Need the Repeater?

You do not need to add every sensor in your alarm system to the Signal Repeater.

Only add sensors that are having difficulty communicating reliably with the alarm panel. This can happen when:

The sensor is too far away from the alarm panel.
There are multiple walls or floors between the sensor and the alarm panel.
The sensor is located in a garage, shed, basement, or other distant area.
Metal doors, metal framing, electrical interference, or other obstacles are affecting the wireless signal.

Sensors that are already communicating reliably with the alarm panel do not need to be added to the Signal Repeater.

The purpose of the Signal Repeater is to receive the wireless signal from these sensors and forward it to the alarm panel, helping extend their communication range.

Step 1 — Enter Sensor Learning Mode

Press and hold the [SET] button on the Signal Repeater for 3–5 seconds.
All five red Zone LED lights on the repeater will turn on at the same time.
Release the [SET] button.

The Signal Repeater is now in Sensor Learning Mode and is ready for you to select a zone.

Step 2 — Select Zone 1

Press the [SET] button on the Signal Repeater once.

The Zone 1 red LED light will turn on. The repeater is now ready to learn your sensor.

Note: For most installations, Zone 1 is all you need. Zone 1 can store approximately 19–20 sensors. Additional repeater zones are only needed if you need to add more sensors than one zone can hold.

Important: Zone 1 on the Signal Repeater does not match the sensor's zone number on your Gen 2 Alarm Panel. The repeater zones are simply used to store the sensors learned by the repeater.

You now have 25 seconds to trigger the sensor. If the sensor is not triggered within 25 seconds, the repeater will automatically exit learning mode and the red Zone 1 LED light will turn off. If this happens, simply start again from Step 1.

Step 3 — Trigger the Sensor

While the Zone 1 red LED light is still on, trigger the sensor you want to add.

For an Entry Sensor:
Separate the sensor from its magnet, just as it would separate when a door or window is opened.

For a PIR Motion Sensor:
Create movement in front of the motion sensor.

When the sensor has been successfully added to the Signal Repeater:

You will hear 1 beep and the Zone 1 LED will flash twice.

This confirms that the sensor has been successfully learned by the repeater.

Step 4 — Test the Sensor

Now trigger the sensor again.

Watch the Signal Repeater.

The green signal light should flash, confirming that the repeater received the sensor's signal and forwarded it.

Then check your Gen 2 Alarm Panel to confirm that it also received the sensor's signal.

Adding Another Sensor

If you have another sensor that is experiencing signal or range issues, repeat Steps 1–4 for that sensor.

Continue using Zone 1 for additional sensors unless that repeater zone has reached its capacity.

Remember, you do not need to add sensors that are already communicating reliably with the alarm panel.

What Do the Sounds Mean?

1 beep + Zone LED flashes twice
The sensor has been successfully added to the Signal Repeater.

“Tick” sound
The sensor has already been added to the Signal Repeater.

3 beeps
The Signal Repeater has reached its maximum capacity of 99 sensors.

**How to remove the Entry Sensor or PIR Motion Sensor from the RF Repeater**

Long press the [SET] key for 3–5 seconds.
The five red zone LED lights will turn on simultaneously.
Release the [SET] key to enter the Sensor learning mode.
Press the [SET] key to select the desired zone. Each time you press the [SET] key again, the next zone number will light up.
Note: Once you reach Zone 5, you cannot return to Zone 1. To start over, you must repeat the process from the beginning.

- To Delete Zone 1: Hold the [SET] key until you hear four "beep" sounds. The Zone 1 LED flashes four times, confirming removal.

- To Delete Zone 2: Hold the [SET] key until you hear four "beep" sounds. The Zone 2 LED flashes four times, confirming removal.

- To Delete Zone 3: Hold the [SET] key until you hear four "beep" sounds. The Zone 3 LED flashes four times, confirming removal.

- To Delete Zone 4: Hold the [SET] key until you hear four "beep" sounds. The Zone 4 LED flashes four times, confirming removal.

- To Delete Zone 5: Hold the [SET] key until you hear four "beep" sounds. The Zone 5 LED flashes four times, confirming removal.

5. How to fully reset the RF Signal Repeater

Remove the power adapter from the wall socket.
Set the battery switch to OFF.
Press and hold the [SET] key.
While continuing to hold the [SET] key, plug in the power adapter.
Wait for the RF Repeater’s five red zone LED lights to flash and beep 10 times.
Release the [SET] key.
The RF Repeater has now been reset and restored to factory settings, deleting all learned remote controllers and sensors.

6. Signal Forwarding and Indicator lights

When a remote control or Zone 1–5 wireless sensor is triggered, the transmitter forwards the signal accordingly.

LED Indicator Guide:

Red signal light ON: USB power is connected.
Red signal light flashes every 5 seconds: Indicates battery power is active.
Green signal light flashes for 2 seconds: Confirms reception of a remote control signal or operation in forwarding mode.
Red/green light combinations: Indicate learning and signal forwarding status.
Cable zone indicators: Illuminate when a wired zone detector sends a signal.

7. DIP Switch Settings

DIP Switch Settings

The transmitter includes six DIP switches labeled Z4, Z5, 4.7M, 3.3M, 2.2M, and 1.5M.

Z4 / Z5: Control zones 4 and 5. Used to set NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed) operation for wired detectors.
4.7M, 3.3M, 2.2M, 1.5M: Used to select detector types based on chip resistance.

Switch Configuration Guide:

1.5M ON: 2262 chip (1.5M)
2.2M ON: 2262 (2.2M) or 1527 (150K)
3.3M ON: 2262 (3.3M) or 1527 (220K)
4.7M ON: 2262 (4.7M) or 1527 (330K)

Note: Multiple switches can be turned ON simultaneously to support and forward signals from various detector types.

8. Wired Zone Connection

Wired Zone Connection

The Z09 converter includes two cable zones (Z4 and Z5), which can be configured as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC).

Connection Steps:

Connect Z4 (or Z5) and GND to the cable detector output.
Set the corresponding DIP switch to NO if the detector is normally open, or NC if it is normally closed.

When triggered, the Z09 transmits a signal to the host panel. After successful pairing (learning), the Z09 immediately sends a wireless alarm signal upon activation.

Note: Use an external 12V or 5V power supply as required.

9. Standard Configuration and Specifications

Standard Configuration

1 RF Repeater
1 External Antenna
1 Power Adapter (5V / 1A)
1 User Manual

Additional components such as remote controllers and sensors can be added as needed (not included).

Specifications

Power Supply: DC 5V / 1A power adapter (included) or 12V DC input (not included)
Backup Battery: Ni-MH DC 4.2V
Current Consumption:
- Quiescent: <20mA (5V) / <13mA (12V)
- Operating: <500mA (5V) / <100mA (12V)
Frequency: 433 MHz (ASK) / 868 MHz (FSK)
Maximum Remotes: 99
Maximum Detectors: 99
Wireless Range: 100 m (receive) / 500 m (transmit, open area)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C

10. Wireless Siren continues to sound when alarm is disarmed

If a wireless siren is out of range from the alarm panel and a sensor is triggered, the siren will still sound. However, in some cases, if the alarm panel is later disarmed, the siren may continue sounding and not turn off because it did not receive the disarm signal.

Siren Not Turning Off When Disarmed?

Pair the Gen 2 Alarm Panel with an RF Repeater to Fix Signal Range Issues

If a wireless siren is installed far from the alarm panel, the disarm signal may not always reach it, causing the siren to continue sounding even after the system is disarmed.
This issue can be resolved by pairing the Gen 2 Alarm Panel with an RF Repeater to extend the communication range.

Instructions to Pair the Alarm Panel with the RF Repeater

Set the Repeater to Pairing Mode
Click this link to go to the section:
→ 3. Operating – Learning the Entry Sensor and PIR MS
On the Alarm Panel, select the Connections icon.
Select the Siren icon, then tap OK to initiate “Siren Pair” — this action pairs the panel with the repeater.
The pairing light on the repeater will illuminate or flash to confirm successful pairing.

RF Repeater Range Test – Siren Successfully Responded at 75 Feet

Moved approximately 75 feet away from the alarm panel (located on the second floor).
Armed the system in “Away” mode using the app.
Triggered an entry sensor that was paired with the RF repeater (also positioned about 75 feet away).
The wireless siren successfully sounded upon activation.

1. How Entry Sensors and Motion Sensors Work

These devices act as input components within the alarm system:

Detection:
- Entry sensors detect when a door or window is opened.
- Motion sensors detect movement within their coverage area.
Signal Transmission:
- When triggered, the sensor sends a one-way RF signal to the alarm panel.
Panel Response:
- The alarm panel receives the signal and responds by activating the alarm and sending notifications (e.g., to an app or monitoring system).

Note: These sensors are one-way communicators — they only transmit signals when triggered and do not receive commands or acknowledgments from the alarm panel.

2. How the Wireless Siren Works

The wireless siren functions as an output device within the alarm system.

Pairing:
The siren is first paired with the alarm panel, allowing the panel to recognize and communicate with it.
Activation:
When a sensor is triggered, the alarm panel sends an RF command to the wireless siren to start sounding.
Deactivation:
When the system is disarmed, the alarm panel sends another command instructing the siren to stop sounding.

The siren therefore receives commands from the panel — it does not send signals like sensors do.

In Summary

Sensors: Send one-way RF signals to the alarm panel when triggered.
Wireless Siren: Receives commands from the alarm panel to sound when an alarm is triggered and to stop when the system is disarmed.

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