1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3.

DISPLAYED CONDITIONS
XR-16
WARNING: THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE USED IN LIFE Linear’s Xtended Range FM receivers and transmitters are designed for use in various
SAFETY APPLICATIONS. wireless remote control applications. When the Model XR-16 receiver detects a signal TRANSMITTER CONDITION
from its companion transmitters, it will verify the digital code, activate the correct output EXAMPLE
FCC Rules allow
unlicensed high-power channel, and trigger the remote device connected to the receiver. TRANSMITTERS

XTENDED RANGE transmissions at or near

the operating frequency
of this product which
The XR-16 receiver has full supervision capabilities. If the “status” option for a channel
is selected, the receiver expects hourly status signals from that channel’s transmitter.
If these signals cease, the receiver will indicate trouble by activating its status output
SIXTEEN CHANNEL may interfere with, or
even disable, normal
operation of this radio
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
SUPERVISED device. activated. Alternately, an “auto-restore” option can be selected in the transmitter,
causing a momentary receiver output each time any transmitter input is activated. If
SIGNAL POWER
INDICATOR INDICATOR
STATIONARY the transmitter sends a low battery signal, the receiver’s low battery output will activate.
Power for the XR-16 receiver can come from an external 12 VDC power supply (Linear CONDITIONS FOR ALL TRANSMITTERS
Model T-1224DC) or from a 12-volt battery. A diode protects the unit from reverse ROTATE ON THE DISPLAY
RECEIVER power polarity. The XR-16 draws about 50 mA standby, and about 350 mA when all TRANSMITTER ALARM
outputs are active. The alarm, low battery and status outputs are solid state and are TRANSMITTERS WILL CAUSE THIS CONDITION WHEN THEY SEND A
capable of switching up to 100 mA @ 24 VDC to ground (programmable as N/O or VIOLATION SIGNAL. THE CONDITION WILL REMAIN UNTIL A RESTORE
N/C). The receiver’s relay can activate with all signals, or just alarm signals. It provides SIGNAL IS SENT, UNLESS THE TRANSMITTER IS SET AS "AUTO
For Use With isolated N/O and N/C relay contacts capable of switching a maximum of 1 Amp @ MODEL MODEL
RESTORE". THE TRANSMITTER'S CHANNEL OUTPUT WILL BE FAULTED
AS LONG AS THIS CONDITION IS DISPLAYED.
24 VDC.
Linear’s XR Series Two antennas (sold separately) are available for the XR-16. The Model ANT-1A is an
XT-1 XT-4
TRANSMITTER LOW BATTERY
Xtended Range 8-inch “rubber duck” antenna for short range applications (less than 1 mile). The ANT-1 AN UNLIMITED NUMBER ANY TRANSMITTER SENDING A LOW BATTERY SIGNAL WILL CAUSE THIS
CONDITION. DISPLAY WILL REMAIN UNTIL A SIGNAL OCCURS FROM THE
requires a Model CON-180A connector to mate the antenna to the receiver. The Model OF TRANSMITTERS CAN
Transmitters ANT-2 is a 3-foot whip antenna for use in long range or difficult installations where more BE USED WITH THE XR-16
SAME TRANSMITTER WITH A GOOD BATTERY.

range from the XR-16 is required. A common 9-foot 1/4 wave CB whip antenna can TRANSMITTER STATUS ALERT
also be used with the XR-16 for maximum range. EACH RECEIVER CHANNEL CAN BE SET AS SUPERVISED OR NON-
Installation Two 8-position switches set the unit’s system code. This code must be matched in the
SUPERVISED. IF THE RECEIVER DOES NOT RECEIVE STATUS SIGNALS
FROM A TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMED TO A SUPERVISED CHANNEL
XR-16’s transmitters. There are 65,536 different system codes possible. The two FOR FOUR HOURS, THIS CONDITION WILL BE DISPLAYED. DISPLAY WILL
Instructions 8-position option switches select the status supervision option for each of the CLEAR THE NEXT TIME A SIGNAL IS RECEIVED FROM THE
TRANSMITTER.
16 channels.
The receiver is housed in a metal enclosure with an SO-239 antenna connector. Three
displays are visible through a window on the case. The left two displays show the
channel number, the right display shows the condition. The display scrolls through all
MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND

16 CHANNEL
the channel numbers with a condition. The right decimal point lights when the receiver
(760) 438-7000 • FAX (760) 438-7043 has power. During reception, the center decimal point lights. Two internal test points
OUTPUT
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123 are provided for signal strength and audio monitoring. DASHES WILL MOVE ACROSS THE
Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340 XR-16 RECEIVER CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY WHILE THE RECEIVER IS IDLE
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SIZE: 8.500" X 11.000"

SIDE 1 OF 2 (FRONT)

4. COMPONENT LOCATIONS 5. MOUNT RECEIVER 6. CONNECT ANTENNA 7. TERMINAL BLOCK DETAILS

INSTR,INSTL,XR-16

XR-16 TERMINALS
7" POWER INPUT
SYSTEM CODE USE ANT-1A ANTENNA FOR ANT-1A GND
INK: BLACK

SHORT RANGE (LESS THAN FOR CONNECTION TO A REGULATED DC POWER SOURCE.

SCALE: 1-1

SWITCHES "A" & "B" ANTENNA THE POWER INPUT CAN BE FROM 11-16 VDC ONLY.
1 MILE) APPLICATIONS +12 VDC
RELAY OUTPUT
STATUS OPTION MOUNTING COM DRY CONTACTS, FORM C, 1 AMP @ 24 VDC MAXIMUM

RELAY
SWITCHES 1-16 5-1/8" PATTERN 5-1/8" N/C
RATING. JUMPER SELECTABLE TO ACTIVATE AS LONG AS
CON-180A ANY OUTPUT IS ACTIVE, OR AS LONG AS ANY CHANNEL
OUTPUT IS ACTIVE.
TRANSMITTER STRAIGHT N/O
CONNECTOR GND STATUS OUTPUT
CHANNEL
STS ALM ACTIVATES WHEN ANY CHANNEL PROGRAMMED TO
ANTENNA NUMBER EXPECT STATUS TRANSMISSIONS DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY
LOW BAT STATUS SIGNALS FOR FOUR HOURS. REMAINS ACTIVE
CONNECTOR USE SCREWS AND ANCHORS TO UNTIL SIGNALS ARE RECEIVED AND ALL STATUS
TRANSMITTER MOUNT THE RECEIVER GND INDICATIONS ("S" ON CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.
USE 3-FOOT LONG ANT-2
CONDITION CH16
ANTENNA FOR LONGER LOW BATTERY OUTPUT
RANGE APPLICATIONS OR CH15 ACTIVATES WHEN ANY TRANSMITTER SENDS A LOW
BATTERY SIGNAL. REMAINS ACTIVE UNTIL A GOOD
DIFFICULT INSTALLATIONS CH14 BATTERY SIGNAL IS RECEIVED AND ALL LOW BATTERY
CH13 INDICATIONS ("L" ON CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.

GND
RECEIVER CHANNEL OUTPUTS
CH12 EACH OUTPUT ACTIVATES WHEN ANY TRANSMITTER
TEST POINTS MOUNT ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE PROGRAMMED FOR THAT CHANNEL IS IN THE VIOLATED
CH11 (ALARM) CONDITION. REMAINS ACTIVE UNTIL ALL
(A METAL MOUNTING POLE IS
SIGNAL ATTACH CASE WITH CH10
TRANSMITTERS PROGRAMMED TO THAT CHANNEL ARE
RECOMMENDED) RESTORED AND ALL ALARM INDICATIONS ("A" ON
LEVEL TWO SCREWS IN CH9 CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.
AUDIO KEYHOLE SLOTS,
GND IF THE TRANSMITTER IS PROGRAMMED FOR AUTO-
OUTPUT THEN SECURE CASE RESTORE, THE OUTPUT WILL BE MOMENTARY,
WITH TWO BOTTOM AN 18-FOOT RG-58 CABLE IS SUPPLIED CH8 ACTIVATING FOR ONLY TWO SECONDS.
GROUND SCREWS WITH THE ANT-2 KIT. UP TO 50 FEET OF CH7
RG-58 CAN BE USED. USE RG-8 FOR UP NOTES:
CH6 1. OUTPUTS CAN CONNECT TO ZONE INPUTS ON AN
TO 100-FOOT CABLE RUNS. ALARM CONTROL PANEL OR MANY OTHER TYPES OF
TERMINAL CH5 EXTERNAL DEVICES.

BLOCK GND
2. ALL GND TERMINALS ARE COMMON GROUND AND
CH4 CONNECTED TOGETHER.
TO XR-16 CH3 3. ALL OUTPUTS CAN BE PROGRAMMED FOR NORMALLY
OUTPUT RELAY CH2
OPEN OR NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION. EACH
OUTPUT RETURNS TO ANY COM TERMINAL.
OPTION WIRING MOUNT ANTENNAS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM
OPTION KNOCKOUTS COMPUTERS TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE CH1 4. EACH SOLID STATE OUTPUT CAN SWITCH UP TO
JUMPER JUMPER GENERATED BY THE COMPUTER 100 mA @ 24 VDC MAXIMUM.
 8. TYPICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS 9. SET OPTION JUMPERS 10. SET SYSTEM CODE 11. SET STATUS OPTIONS
XR-16 RECEIVER
SET STATUS OPTION SWITCHES "ON" FOR EACH
GND RECEIVER CHANNEL THAT WILL REQUIRE STATUS
+12 VDC
SET SYSTEM CODE SWITCHES "A" & "B" IN THE REPORTS
+
RECEIVER TO MATCH SYSTEM CODE SWITCHES
COM NOISEMAKER
STATUS OPTION SWITCHES
"A" & "B" IN ALL OF THE SYSTEM'S TRANSMITTERS

RELAY
EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATED BY
N/C DRIVING A RELAY XR-16 RELAY
FROM XR-16 OUTPUT
LEFT DIPSWITCH RIGHT DIPSWITCH
N/O SWITCHES 1-8 SWITCHES 1-8
GND THE XR-16 RELAY OUTPUT CAN BE CHANNELS 1-8 CHANNELS 9-16
PROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE WITH
STS ALM ANY SIGNAL OR ONLY ALARM SIGNALS SYSTEM CODE SWITCHES
XR-16 RECEIVER
LOW BAT SWITCH "A" SWITCH "B"
GND
CH16
TYPICAL 8-ZONE XR-16 RECEIVER
CH15 ALARM CONTROL PANEL
CH14 OUTPUT RELAY
CH13 OPTION OPTION
AUXILIARY
GND POWER JUMPER (JP2) JUMPER (JP1)
CH12
CH11 ZONE 8 IS BEING USED OUTPUT OUTPUT
TO REPORT TROUBLE
CH10 ZONE 8 OPTION OPTION
RECEIVER CHANNELS 8-16
CH9 ARE UNUSED IN THIS EXAMPLE COMMON

GND ZONE 7

CH8 ZONE 6 1 2 3 1 2 3
CH7 COMMON 1 & 2 = ALL OUTPUTS 2 & 3 = ALL OUTPUTS
CH6 ZONE 5
NORMALLY OPEN NORMALLY CLOSED
CH5 ZONE 4 ANY CHANNEL WITH ITS STATUS OPTION SWITCH "ON"
RELAY RELAY WILL EXPECT HOURLY STATUS REPORTS FROM
GND COMMON
OPTION OPTION TRANSMITTERS PROGRAMMED TO THAT CHANNEL
CH4 ZONE 3

CH3 ZONE 2 AVOID SETTING SYSTEM CODE SWITCHES

MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND

CH2 COMMON ALL "ON", ALL "OFF", OR IN ALTERNATING IF STATUS REPORTS ARE NOT RECEIVED FOR THAT
"ON"/"OFF" PATTERNS CHANNEL FOR FOUR HOURS, THE STATUS ALARM
CH1 ZONE 1
1 2 3 1 2 3 OUTPUT WILL ACTIVATE (THE RELAY CAN ALSO
OUTPUTS PROGRAMMED
1 & 2 = RELAY WILL ACTIVATE 2 & 3 = RELAY WILL ACTIVATE IF SELECTED)
INSTALL END-OF-LINE RESISTORS
FOR NORMALLY OPEN IF REQUIRED BY ALARM PANEL ON ALARMS & TROUBLE ACTIVATE ON ALARMS ONLY
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SIZE: 8.500" X 11.000"

12. SET TRANSMITTER CHANNELS 13. TEST THE SYSTEM 14. EXAMPLE HOOK-UPS LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SIDE 2 OF 2 (BACK)
INSTR,INSTL,XR-16

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship

EVERY FOUR RECEIVER CHANNELS CREATE ONE XR-16 RECEIVER for twelve (12) months. The Warranty Expiration Date is labeled on the product.
RECEIVER BANK (ZONES PROGRAMMED NORMALLY OPEN)
This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or
+12
INK: BLACK

through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product
SCALE: 1-1

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 GND CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 VDC GND
SINGLE-CHANNEL TRANSMITTERS: to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature of
SET THE RECEIVER CHANNEL NUMBER (1-4) AND the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of
BANK NUMBER (1-4) ON THE OPTION SWITCHES IN 1. APPLY POWER TO THE Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use
THE TRANSMITTER RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER(S). or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of
THE RECEIVER'S POWER property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All
MULTI-CHANNEL TRANSMITTERS:
INDICATOR SHOULD LIGHT AND implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and implied
SET THE RECEIVER BANK NUMBER (1-4) ON THE 2.2K EOL
warranties for fitness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the
DASHES SHOULD MOVE ACROSS RESISTORS
OPTION SWITCHES IN THE TRANSMITTER product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
THE DISPLAY.
implied.
REFER TO THE SPECIFIC TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTIONS All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization
FOR ACTUAL SWITCH "ON"/"OFF" SETTINGS FOR ZN1 COM ZN2 ZN3 COM ZN4 ZN5 COM ZN6 ZN7 COM ZN8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28 29 Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA#
EACH MODEL OF TRANSMITTER AUX
MOOSE Z1100 ALARM PANEL POWER
and other important details.
RX TX IMPORTANT !!!
CH. # CH. # Linear radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fill an important need
THE XR-16 RECEIVER CAN BE CONNECTED TO COMMON in portable wireless signaling. However, there are some limitations which must be
16 RECEIVER 1 1 4 TRANSMITTER ALARM CONTROL PANELS OR MANY OTHER EXTERNAL DEVICES observed.
2. ACTIVATE AND MAINTAIN A
CHANNELS 2 2 CHANNELS TRANSMITTER INPUT (WITH 1 WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED IN LIFE SAFETY
BANK 1
3 3 AUTO-RESTORE OFF). DISPLAY APPLICATIONS. FCC Rules allow unlicensed high-power transmissions at
SHOULD SHOW THE CHANNEL # XR-16 RECEIVER or near the operating frequency of this product which may interfere with,
4 4
AND AN "A". (ZONES PROGRAMMED NORMALLY OPEN) +12 or even disable, normal operation of this radio device.
5 1 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 GND CH5 CH6 VDC GND
1 For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules
6 2 and Regulations as Part 95 Radio Control devices. As such, they have limited
BANK 2 MEASURE
7 3 VOLTAGE transmitter power and therefore limited range.
3. VERIFY THAT THE CHANNEL'S + 12 VDC
1 A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time and
8 4 4 RECEIVER OUTPUT ACTIVATES WHILE THE "A" IS POWER
INPUT may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their operating
9 1 BANKS ON THE DISPLAY. USE A METER OR DCV
frequencies, regardless of code settings.
10 2 CHECK THE CONNECTED DEVICE. RCVR
1 Changes or modifications to the device may void FCC compliance.
BANK 3 OUTPUT 2.2K EOL
11 3 NORMALLY OPEN
OUTPUTS WILL SWITCH CHANNEL RESISTORS
1 Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against
12 4 TO GROUND WHEN ACTIVE undetected interference or fault.
1 A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior to acting as
13 1 4. RESTORE THE TRANSMITTER'S Z1 C Z2 Z3 C Z4 Z5 C Z6 a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be communicated to the
14 2 INPUT. THE CHANNEL # AND THE "A" C AUX
ultimate users.
BANK 4 AUX
15 3 SHOULD GO AWAY. POWER

16 4 C&K 236 ALARM PANEL

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