Smart Shield Systems
PowerG Wireless Repeater
The DSC PowerG Wireless Repeater extends the reach of your PowerG alarm system when distance, building layout, or materials would otherwise block signals. It’s mains powered with a 48-hour rechargeable backup, features front & back tamper, and includes LED diagnostics so we can lock in an optimal install.
Why Choose This with Smart Shield Systems
- Signal you can trust: we use the repeater’s link-quality test (GOOD/STRONG) to verify placement and range before we finish.
- Pro power & backup: we wire the 9 VAC supply, confirm battery charge/backup (~48 hrs), and document AC-fail notifications.
- Clean system integration: we enroll to your panel, confirm supervision/low-battery/tamper/AC-fail service messages, and label coverage zones.
Key Features
- Extends overall wireless range for PowerG devices; relays messages back to the panel.
- LED indications for power, activity, and installation performance diagnostics.
- Front & back tamper; compact housing.
- 48-hour rechargeable backup (Ni-MH 4.8 V, 1300 mAh) keeps coverage during outages.
- On-device placement test with GOOD/STRONG signal requirement (UL/ULC: STRONG).
Product Specifications (At-a-Glance)
- Models / Bands: PG9920 (NA 912–919 MHz, UL/ULC listed) · PG8920 (868 MHz) · PG4920 (433 MHz).
- Power: AC-to-AC 9 VAC adapter (120 VAC/60 Hz or 230 VAC/50 Hz); 48 hr backup using 4.8 V, 1300 mAh Ni-MH pack.
- Supervision: heartbeat about every 128 s; battery status every 24 h.
- Service messages: AC fail, tamper, low battery, supervision, end-of-life.
- Size / Weight: 161 × 161 × 50 mm (6.44 × 6.44 × 1.75 in); ≈470 g (16.5 oz).
- Operating temp: −10° to +55 °C (14° to 131 °F); UL/ULC verified 0° to +49 °C.
- Approvals: FCC/IC, UL/ULC, CSFM (model/region dependent).
Compatibility Notes
- Works with PowerG-capable panels (DSC PowerSeries Neo/Pro, iotega, etc.).
- Qolsys IQ Panel 4 / IQ Pro: officially supports PG9920; up to 8 repeaters may be enrolled. Note: PowerG signals are single-hop (you can’t repeat a repeater).
Popular Use Cases
- Large homes & warehouses: bridge long distances or dense construction between wings/floors.
- Outbuildings & garages: bring far-edge sensors into reliable range without pulling wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
We mount it high, near an outlet and away from large metal/RC walls, then run the placement test—only GOOD/STRONG results are acceptable (UL/ULC: STRONG).
The internal Ni-MH pack provides about 48 hours of backup. The system also receives AC-fail and low-battery messages.
No. PowerG allows a single repeat hop—panel → repeater → device. You can enroll multiple repeaters, but each device can only be repeated once.
IQ Panel 4 lists a limit of 8 PG9920 repeaters (software-dependent). We size and place only what’s needed.
Additional Resources
Download ManualWant stronger, farther PowerG coverage?
Smart Shield Systems will survey your site, place and enroll the PG9920/PG8920/PG4920, verify signal and supervision, and document AC/backup behavior—so every sensor reports in, every time.