Configure Climax repeaters
Compatible repeaters
The following repeaters are available to use on Climax panels with Alarm.com:
| Model number | Type of repeater | Installation guide |
|---|---|---|
| RMB-23 | Standard Repeater | RMB-23 Install guide |
| RMB-29 | Standard repeater that supports PIR Cams | RMB-29 Install guide |
| RP-23 | Standard repeater with dip switches | RP-23 Install guide |
| RP-29 | Repeater with dip switches that supports PIR Cams | RP-29 Install guide |
| RP-29-SF1 |
Used to repeat signals from SF - 1 PIR Cams Important: This is only compatible with Gen2 firmware V1.6 (future release) |
RP-29 (DS_SF1) Install guide |
Panel requirements
- Climax Gen1:
- All repeaters require firmware 193e+
- Climax Gen2:
- All repeaters require firmware 1.2+
- RP-29-SF1 specifically requires firmware V1.4+ and is only compatible with Gen2
Set up a device to use the repeater effectively
- Enroll the device in the panel.
- Enroll the device into the repeater, using the steps located in the installation guide.
- If necessary, enroll the first repeater into a secondary repeater if the path requires two repeaters. Pay close attention to the diagrams located in the installation guides
- Mount the device in its final location and test to make sure signals are reaching the control panel.
Feature for available repeaters
| Repeater | RMB-23 | RMB-29 | RP-23 | RP-29 | RP-29-SF1 |
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| Power type | AC | AC | DC | DC | DC |
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* In the preceding table n/a = not available feature
Additional considerations
- For repeaters that support PIR Cams, it is not recommended to enroll more than 8 PIR Cams.
- Repeaters and their sensors will occasionally report an "anti-masking" trouble instead of an AC-power failure. This is purely an aesthetic issue