iO-WRP WIRELESS RELAY

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Indianapolis, IN 46237 For Technical Support Call Toll Free: 866-225-5032 INSTALLATION, OPERATION MANUAL
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TEST, CHECK AND START-UP
1. Once all wiring is completed, apply 24 VAC to both transceivers.
iO-WRP WIRELESS RELAY
2. Turn the thermostat or control device off so that no signal is sent. Installation, Operation Manual
LED BEHAVIOR IN PAIRED MODE

GREEN - When 24 VAC is applied, each transceiver LED will be solid green. 915MHz
RED - Each module LED will flash red briefly when a data message is sent and
go solid red up to 10 seconds until transmission is confirmed. INTRODUCTION
The iO-WRP wireless relay system consists of 2 units; an iO-WRP-B Base Transceiver
3. If LED status indicates communications between the transceivers, send signals can now and an iO-WRP-S Satellite Transceiver. The base transceiver is equipped with 3 digital
be applied from the thermostat or control device and operation of the outputs confirmed. input channels and 1 relay output channel. The satellite transceiver has 1 digital input and
4. Once operation is confirmed, carefully slide the iO-WRP-B access cover over the 3 relay output channels. The digital inputs are compatible with 24VAC HVAC systems. The
antenna and the iO-WRP-B enclosure and re-attach using the screws provided. Carefully outputs are switched through onboard relays. When properly installed and configured, the
slide the iO-WRP-S satellite access cover over the antenna and the iO-WRP-S enclosure iO-WRP system provides reliable wireless communication between two devices. Although
making sure that the gasket is properly fitted and re-attach using the screws provided. the iO-WRP has a line-of-site transmission distance of up to 1,320 feet, unimpeded
5. Take one of the antenna gaskets provided in the kit and slide it down over the communication between the two devices can vary depending on size and composition of
iO-WRP-S satellite antenna until it is creates a tight seal. obstacles in the transmission path.
6. It is recommended that silicon caulk be used to seal the wire access hole on the The iO-WRP communicates on the 915MHz frequency band and is FCC certified and
iO-WRP-S satellite transceiver as an added protection against moisture and insects. approved for use in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Each transceiver is equipped with a bi-color LED that is used to indicate its operational
state. The transceivers also have a momentary pushbutton which is used to “pair” two units
together or “unpair” previously paired units.
LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PROBABLE CAUSES NOTE: The wireless relay transceivers are already factory paired and will begin to
Each transceiver has a built in inactivity timer to detect a loss of communications. If no data communicate once 24 volts is applied to each unit.
is received from a paired set for one minute, all outputs are turned off and the LEDs will
display solid red.
If a factory paired set of transceivers indicate a loss of communications, it is typically due to
one of the following reasons:
1. Communications being blocked by metal enclosures or other construction materials
such as plaster or stucco surfaces containing wire lath, concrete with Rebar, stone or Antenna
metal fencing. INSTALLATION
2. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from power lines, radio, TV and cellular towers or Both the base and satellite
conducted noise from electric motors can also effect communications.
3. Greater distance between the transceivers can also contribute to communications being
transceiver require continuous
intermittently or permanently lost. 24VAC.

iO-WRP-B Base
Transceiver Module
Pushbutton LED
LED 1.Mount the iO-WRP-B Base
PAIRING TRANSCEIVERS Transceiver on a non-metalic
Since the transceivers have been paired at the factory, it is highly unlikely that they will surface in a location that allows
require re-pairing. However, it may be necessary in the event one of the transceivers
requires replacement.
access to the thermostat wiring
1. After all wiring is performed, apply 24VAC to both the base and satellite transceivers. at the indoor unit.
2. The base transceiver LED will flash between red and green at a rate of 3 times per
second. When in this mode, the base will broadcast a pair request message once every 5 Do not mount inside the unit
seconds until it receives a pair response from the satellite transceiver. cabinet or inside any metal
3. The satellite LED will flash red every 3 seconds. Press and hold down the pushbutton on enclosure as this will greatly
the satellite transceiver until it starts flashing red and green every 3 seconds. Once this WRP-B BASE ACCESS COVER
TRANSCEIVER REMOVED impede transmission
pattern appears on the LED, release the pushbutton. distance.
4. Pairing is confirmed when both transceiver LEDs go solid green. Once paired, the
transceivers will poll each other every 15 seconds regardless whether any digital input 2. Once the base transceiver is mounted, take the access cover off by removing the two
signals are activated. The LEDs will flash red briefly when a data message is sent and screws. Refer to the iO-WRP wiring diagram that best suits the application. Depending on
go solid red up to 10 seconds until transmission is confirmed. the application, not all channels may be required.

Note: When using multiple iO-WRP wireless relays in the same location, only power 3. Use only 18-gauge solid (not stranded) thermostat wire. When connecting wires to the
up one base and one satellite to be paired at a time. transceiver terminals, strip approximately 1/4” of insulation and push wire into designated
terminal. Snug but do over-tighten the terminal screws.

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iO-WRP-B TERMINALS iO-WRP-S TERMINALS
LINE
Antenna STEP-DOWN
TRANSFORMER
Gasket
24VAC
LED
Pushbutton LED
HEAT PUMP UPGRADE WITH ONLY TWO WIRES TO OUTDOOR UNIT
iO-WRP-B TERMINALS iO-WRP-S TERMINALS
WRP-SATILLITE ACCESS COVER
TRANSCEIVER REMOVED
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS HEAT PUMP UPGRADE WITH NO WIRES TO OUTDOOR UNIT
iO-WRP-B TERMINALS iO-WRP-S TERMINALS
LINE
iO-WRP-B TERMINALS iO-WRP-S TERMINALS
STEP-DOWN
TRANSFORMER
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