ERA Products
Can I Use a Wired Push Button with a Wireless Chime Receiver?
Currently, there are not any wired push buttons that have built-in wireless functionality, but with that said, there are a couple of workarounds that will allow you to use a wired doorbell push button with a wireless door chime receiver. There are two methods we will outline below; the first is assuming you have a...
How to Wire a Push Button to the ERA-UTX Universal Transmitter
This FAQ article illustrates how to wire a standard (NON-LIGHTED) wired doorbell push button to the ERA-UTX Universal Transmitter. Although we are using a push button here, the same procedure may be used with a wired magnetic door/window contact There are many applications for this scenario, but a common one maybe when you want a...
Programming the ERA-DCKIT with Additional ERA-UTX
This video demonstrates the basic programming of the ERA-DCKIT, which includes the ERA-RXPG and the ERA-PBTX. Also shown is how to program a second transmitter to the ERA-RXPG with a second transmitter, the ERA-UTX Video Transcript In this video, I’m gonna demonstrate the basic programming of the ERA-RXPG to the ERA-PBTX push button and the...
Programming the ERA-DCRX to a ERA-UTX & ERA-PBTX
The video below demonstrates the basic programming of the ERA-DCRX desktop receiver, the ERA-DCRX, to the ERA-UTX and the ERA-PBTX. Although the basic programming of the ERA lines of products is similar, there are some important nuances specific to each. Please consult each product’s manual for details.
Programming the ERA-VPRX Portable Doorbell Receiver to 3 ERA Transmitters
Step-by-Step Instructions to Program the ERA-VPRX Portable Chime Receiver To change settings or modes while logs are active, unlock the screen, press the power button quickly to clear logs, and then proceed with adjustments. Programming ERA Transmitters to ERA-VPRX Portable Doorbell Receiver In this video, I’m going to demonstrate the basic programming of the ERA...
Understanding the 12V DC Outputs on Your ERA-DCRX Receiver: A Guide to Zones, Strobes, and Bells
Introduction to the ERA-DCRX Receiver The ERA-DCRX receiver is the heart of your long-range wireless doorbell system, designed for business and warehouse environments. It features four independent zones, each capable of supporting up to three sensors or transmitters (for a total of up to 12 per receiver). When a zone is triggered, the receiver plays...
WDK-ERA-STROBE Intro & Setup
The WDK-ERA-STROBE by Safeguard Supply is a best-in-class entrance alert, and doorbell system specifically designed for business use. With a range of 4,000 feet, expandability, and the ability to add accessories such as strobe lights, sirens, bells, and more, and the C-FORM relay for integration with other devices, the WDK-ERA-STROBE is a must-have for businesses...
Clearing the TTl Log on the ERA-VPRX
The ERA-VPRX will keep a log of up to 200 events per zone. Each time a transmitter paired to a zone is triggered, it will record the event. To clear the log for a zone, please follow the steps below. *Note: recent TTL (the event log) is displayed on the LCD screen (see image below)....
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ERA Products FAQ ERA Product User Manuals ERA Programming Videos How to Program the ERA-PIR Sensor to the ERA-DCRX How to Program the ERA-UTX to the ERA-DCRX How to Program the ERA-DCKIT & ERA-UTX How to Program the ERA-DCKIT & ERA-UTX How to Mount the SS-STROBE to a Wall How to Program the ERA-UTDCR (ERA-UTX...
ERA-DCKIT User Manual
Introduction The ERA-DCKIT is a long-range wireless door chime kit with two components: the ERA-RXPG plugin receiver and the ERAPBTX wireless doorbell push button. This manual outlines how to program the ERA-PBTX push button to the ERA-RXPG receiver and will serve as the product manual for the kit and its products. Helpful Notes All ERA...
ERA-PBTX Push Button User Manual
Introduction to the ERA-PBTX by Safeguard Supply The ERA-DCKIT is a long-range, wireless door chime kit. It includes the ERA-PBTX (push button/transmitter) and the ERA-RXPG plugin. This product manual outlines programming the ERA-PBTX to the ERA-RXPG. Helpful Notes about the ERA-PBTX Push Button ERA-PBTX Push Button Battery Installation: *This product contains a coin battery that...
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ERA-UTDCR ERA-UTX ERA-DCRX ERA-DCKIT ERA-RXPG ERA-PBTX ERA-PRDCR ERA-PIR ERA-DSDCR ERA-DSTX ERA-DSRXPG ERA-PIR-SPK ERA-VPRX ERA-EXKIT ERA-EXTX
ERA-RXPG Plugin Receiver User Manual
Introduction The ERA-RXPG is a long-range, wireless door chime receiver that plugs into a standard 120V outlet. It is compatible with all ERA transmitters. Helpful Notes Volume Control: The volume button is located on the side of the unit (see Figure 1). Pushing it will scroll through four (4) levels of volume control. Pushing it...
Extending ERA Product Range: Connecting ERA-UTX to ERA-DCRX C-FORM Relay
This guide explains how to connect the ERA-UTX to the C-FORM relay on the ERA-DCRX, effectively creating a relay or extender to increase the operating range of ERA products by an additional 4,000 ft. Detailed Use Case Example Consider a scenario where a customer has purchased an ERA-DCKIT, which includes: Initial setup: Solution: Introduce an...
How Many ERA Receivers Can Connect to a Transmitter/Sensor
The only real limitation with the ERA series of products is the number of zones. As mentioned in a previous FAQ article, you can pair as many transmitters to a specific zone as you want. There’s no limit to the number of receivers you can have in your system. Whether you have 1, 2, or...
How Many Transmitters Can I Connect to a ERA Receiver?
ERA System Overview The ERA system comprises an ERA Receiver and various compatible transmitters that Safeguard Supply offers. The ERA Receiver is designed to work seamlessly with different transmitters to provide a comprehensive monitoring solution. Safeguard Supply Transmitters Safeguard Supply offers a range of high-quality transmitters compatible with the ERA Receiver. These transmitters are designed...
How to Extend the Range of the ERA-DCRX by Up to 4,000 Ft. with the ERA-EXTX
**For this setup to work, you must have an ERA-DCRX within range and working correctly from an ERA transmitter/sensor. We will call this “receiver 1” in the steps below. The “out-of-range” ERA-DCRX will be called “receiver 2.” Programming the new receiver to the ERA-EXTX: Diagram of Wiring ERA-EXTX to ERA-DCRX
How to Know When the Battery in a ERA Transmitter/Sensor is Low
This applies to the following ERA transmitters (ERA-DSTX, ERA-UTX, ERA-PIR) -The ERA-DCRX (receiver) has four-zone indicator lights that blink when triggered. -When the battery is low in a transmitter paired to a corresponding zone, the zone indicator LED for that light will blink for 10 minutes when that zone is triggered. -When the battery is...
How to Mount the SS-STROBE
The SS-Strobe by Safeguard Supply is a 12C DC accessory often used with the ERA-DCRX desktop receiver and featured in the WDK-ERA-STROBE door chime for business kit. The instructions below provide a brief overview of how to mount the strobe light. The documentation in the WDK-ERA-STROBE describes how to program the strobe to the receiver....
How to Program the ERA-PIR Transmitter to the ERA-DCRX Receiver
Watch the video below to program the ERA-PIR transmitter to the ERA-DCRX receiver.If you want information on pairing the ERA-UTX transmitter to the receiver, click here. Alternatively, you can watch this video and activate the ERA-UTX by pressing the push button on the unit rather than triggering the passive infrared motion sensor (ERA-PIR). Video Transcript:...
How to Wire the DB-2000 Bell to the ERA-DCRX
The WDK-ERA-KIT-922-BELL is a doorbell kit specifically designed for warehouses, shops, garages, etc., where noise is an issue, and you need a loud doorbell or entry alert. The receiver featured in this kit, the ERA-DCRX, has a volume control knob that plays the selected melody at approximately 95 dBA at 5 feet, which is loud...
Mounting the ERA-UTX
This document does not discuss programming the ERA-UTX but rather the physical mounting of the transmitter. You do not need the smaller magnetic if using a push button only. Mounting the ERA-UTX as a Push Button You can use the transmitter as a doorbell that activates when the center button is pressed. Mounting the ERA-UTX as...
Using 12V DC Devices with the ERA-DCRX 12V Outputs
The Safeguard Supply, ERA-DCRX receivers feature 12V DC outputs (one per zone) that allow you to connect 12V DC devices for external use. Devices such as strobe lights, sirens, buzzers, and more are connected to terminal screws for each zone, allowing that external device to trigger when that zone is triggered. *NOTE: the ERA-DCRX also...
Using the C-Form Relay on the ERA-DCRX Receiver
How to Connect An External Device to the C-Form Relay on the ERA-DCRX *Please note, in most cases, using the 12V DC outputs to connect an external device to the system is sufficient. For these instructions on this process, click here. Each ERA-DCRX receiver has 1 x C-form relay for integrating and connecting external devices. Unlike...
What Are the 12V Outputs on the ERA Receiver Used For?
12V DC Outputs on the ERA-DCRX Each of the four (4) zones on the ERA-DCRX receiver has a live 12V DC output. These outputs enable you to connect an external device to the output to activate when that zone is triggered. Examples of Using the 12V DC Output For example, let’s say you operated a...
Why Use A Different Sound for Each Zone
Although the available sounds may be different on the LRA & ERA receivers, the concept of using a different sound for each zone is the same. Although not mandatory, a different sound is useful to determine which transmitter or sensor triggered the receiver. Push Button 1 is programmed to Zone 1 on Receivers A, B, C, and D...