How Far Does an SS Series Wireless Doorbell Reach?
SS Series doorbells are rated for up to 600 ft in open air. Walls, metal, masonry and interference reduce that range indoors.
October 15, 20262 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
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Wireless Doorbell FAQ
General wireless doorbell range, button, receiver, melody, and compatibility help.
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Can I Add Buttons, Door Contacts or Receivers to the WC180-SS?
Yes. The WC180-SS receiver pairs with up to 58 SS Series transmitters, and you can add as many receivers as you need.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How Many Melodies Does an SS Series Receiver Play?
SS Series receivers play 58 melodies, with four volume levels up to 90 dB plus mute. Each paired transmitter can have its own melody.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->What Are Privacy Codes on SS Series Doorbells?
Privacy codes help an SS Series receiver respond only to the transmitters paired with it. The WC180-SS lists 17,000 privacy codes.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Can I Add Buttons, Door Contacts or Receivers to an SS System?
Yes. Each SS Series receiver pairs with up to 58 transmitters, and there is no limit on the number of receivers.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->What Batteries Do SS Series Buttons and Door Contacts Use?
The SS111 push button uses a 12V 23A alkaline battery, the SS132 door contact uses a 3V CR1632, and SS receivers plug in.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How Far Will the WC180-SS Flashing Doorbell Reach?
The WC180-SS is rated for up to 600 ft in open air. Walls, metal and masonry reduce the range indoors.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Can I Mute the WC180-SS Chime and Keep the Strobe?
Yes. The SS155 strobe flashes 15 times per press at every volume setting, including mute. The flash color follows the melody.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->What Battery Does the WC180-SS Push Button Use?
The WC180-SS push button uses one 12V 23A alkaline battery, installed at the factory. The SS155 receiver plugs into a wall outlet.
October 15, 20261 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->SS155 Strobe Receiver FAQ: Brightness, 58 Flash Colors & WC180-SS Specs
Find the SS155 receiver’s estimated brightness, color names and exact RGB values for all 58 melodies, plus WC180-SS kit contents and setup specifications.
October 13, 20267 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Is the ERA-DCKIT Wireless Doorbell ADA Compliant?
Is the ERA-DCKIT Wireless Doorbell ADA Compliant? gives you the key points, common questions, and the next place to look if you need more detail.
March 3, 20267 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Understanding Wireless Range: Published Specs vs. Real-World
Why Published Range Differs from Real-World Range When shopping for wireless doorbells, entrance alerts, driveway alarms, and other long-range wireless products...
December 5, 20255 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 enviro...
November 11, 20256 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
August 12, 20243 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->LRA-D1000SA-L Product User Manual
Get a plain-language answer to lra-d1000sa-l product user manual, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help and product pages.
August 1, 20245 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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. Help...
July 12, 20244 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
July 12, 20246 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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, cl...
July 8, 20246 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 butt...
May 6, 20246 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Programming the SS130 Door Alert Kit by Safeguard Supply
Overview The SS series is expandable, allowing you to pair various transmitters to the receiver and add additional receivers. These include: Kit Includes: One d...
April 12, 20244 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
March 28, 20232 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
March 7, 20232 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->WDK-ERA-STROBE Intro & Setup
Get a plain-language answer to wdk-era-strobe intro & setup, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help and product pages.
January 10, 20232 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
December 14, 20222 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->What the Red Light on the LRA-DCRXS Indicates
In the picture above, you will notice a red LED light just under the strobe-light lens on the LRA-DCRXS plugin receiver with the strobe light. During regular op...
November 15, 20222 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Remove the Battery in the LRA-PBTX Push Button
Get a plain-language answer to how to remove the battery in the lra-pbtx push button, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help.
November 2, 20221 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Mount the SS-STROBE
Get a plain-language answer to how to mount the ss-strobe, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help and product pages.
October 19, 20223 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->LRA Help Hub
LRA Products FAQ LRA Product User Manuals LRA Programming Videos Please note. The LRA-DCRX receiver & push button shown in some videos below may look different....
October 11, 20222 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->ERA Help Hub
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 Ho...
October 5, 20221 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
October 4, 20228 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->ERA-Product Manuals
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
October 4, 20221 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
October 4, 20226 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 programmi...
October 4, 20221 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 ste...
September 23, 20222 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Programming the SS Series of Products
Programming a transmitter (push button, door sensor, motion sensor, etc.) to the plug-in receiver is necessary for the two pieces to work together.Take a moment...
November 22, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Find a Lighted Wireless Doorbell Push Button
Most Wireless buttons are NOT available lighted as they would require power 24/7 and drain the batteries too quickly. The only illuminated wireless buttons we a...
November 22, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Wire a Push Button to the ERA-UTX Universal Transmitter
Wire a non-lighted doorbell button or a wired door contact to the ERA-UTX universal transmitter: which terminals to use, how to pair and mount it, and why it he...
November 22, 20218 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
November 22, 20213 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Can Two Push Buttons Play Different Sounds on a Wireless Chime Receiver
There are ways to cover multiple entrances when using a doorbell system. Click below to read the answer to the question. When we talk about using doorbell butto...
November 22, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Program the WC180-SS Wireless Doorbell Kit
What You Should Know Before Using Quick Start The WC180 is a wireless door chime kit that features a plugin receiver and a wireless push button. When triggered,...
November 22, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How Many Push Buttons/Receivers Can I Use with the WC180
For the WC180 Sold before 2024: You can pair a maximum of 3 transmitters (Push Buttons) per WC180 receiver. For additional information regarding the WC180, plea...
November 19, 20215 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 mandat...
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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. -...
November 19, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
November 19, 20213 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
November 19, 20213 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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 dev...
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->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...
November 19, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How Many Transmitters Can I Connect to a ERA Receiver?
Get a plain-language answer to how many transmitters can i connect to a era receiver, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help.
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Programming & Tips for the LRA-C1000 (LRA-DCTX)
The LRA-C1000 is a long-range entry alert product designed for businesses, shops, warehouses, and larger homes.The kit has two components, a transmitter/sensor...
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Program a Transmitter to the LRA-DCRXS Receiver
Watch the video below that demonstrates how to program an LRA transmitter/sensor to the LRA-DCRXS Receiver. NOTE: The LRA-DCRXS has two zones. One transmitter/s...
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->When I Try to Enter Programming on the LRA-DCRXS Plugin Receiver, the red LED Does Not Flash
When I try to enter programming mode on the receiver, the red LED is not flashing, it is a solid red LED that does not flash: This signifies that the two zones...
November 19, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Trouble Programming the LRA-DCRXS Receiver?
Get a plain-language answer to trouble programming the lra-dcrxs receiver, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help and product.
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Using the Relays on the LRA-DCRX to Connect External Device
The LRA-DCRX receiver features a relay that may be used to integrate and activate an external device. For example, a strobe light, 12V DC output, or other devic...
November 19, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->There’s No Sound Coming From My LRA Receiver
Get a plain-language answer to there's no sound coming from my lra receiver, with setup notes, compatibility details, and links to related help and.
November 19, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Delete the Zone Memory for a LRA-DCRX & LRA-DCRXS Receiver
Each zone on an LRA receiver can only accommodate 1 transmitter. Oftentimes, programming problems can be corrected by first deleting the memory from the receive...
November 18, 20211 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->How to Change the Melody on the LRA-DCRXS Receiver
This video demonstrates how to change the melody on an LRA-DCRXS that is ALREADY programmed to an LRA transmitter. For example, suppose you have two wireless LR...
November 18, 20213 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->LRA Series Compatibility Notice
The LRA series of products were upgraded in 2021. To accept the necessary software changes, the control board needed to be changed as well. Although we do our b...
November 18, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
Read Article ->Program a LRA Transmitter to the LRA-DCRX Receiver
Need help on how to Program a Transmitter to an LRA-DCRX Receiver? The article below and the accompanying video walks you through this process. Please note, tha...
November 18, 20212 min readWireless Doorbell FAQ
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