
INSTR,INSTL,XR-16
LINEAR P/N: 215157 B
MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND
SIZE: 8.500" X 11.000"
SCALE: 1-1
INK: BLACK
SIDE 1 OF 2 (FRONT)
XR-16
XTENDED RANGE
SIXTEEN CHANNEL
SUPERVISED
STATIONARY
RECEIVER
For Use With 
Linear’s XR Series
Xtended Range
Transmitters
Installation
Instructions
(760) 438-7000 • FAX (760) 438-7043
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Linear’s Xtended Range FM receivers and transmitters are designed for use in various
wireless remote control applications. When the Model XR-16 receiver detects a signal
from its companion transmitters, it will verify the digital code, activate the correct output
channel, and trigger the remote device connected to the receiver.
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
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
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
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
Model T-1224DC) or from a 12-volt battery. A diode protects the unit from reverse
power polarity. The XR-16 draws about 50 mA standby, and about 350 mA when all
outputs are active. The alarm, low battery and status outputs are solid state and are
capable of switching up to 100 mA @ 24 VDC to ground (programmable as N/O or
N/C). The receiver’s relay can activate with all signals, or just alarm signals. It provides
isolated N/O and N/C relay contacts capable of switching a maximum of 1 Amp @
24 VDC. 
Two antennas (sold separately) are available for the XR-16. The Model ANT-1A is an
8-inch “rubber duck” antenna for short range applications (less than 1 mile). The ANT-1
requires a Model CON-180A connector to mate the antenna to the receiver. The Model
ANT-2 is a 3-foot whip antenna for use in long range or difficult installations where more
range from the XR-16 is required. A common 9-foot 1/4 wave CB whip antenna can
also be used with the XR-16 for maximum range.
Two 8-position switches set the unit’s system code. This code must be matched in the
XR-16’s transmitters. There are 65,536 different system codes possible. The two
8-position option switches select the status supervision option for each of the
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
the channel numbers with a condition. The right decimal point  lights when the receiver
has power. During reception, the center decimal point lights. Two internal test points
are provided for signal strength and audio monitoring.
2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3. DISPLAYED CONDITIONS
4. COMPONENT LOCATIONS 5. MOUNT RECEIVER 6. CONNECT ANTENNA 7. TERMINAL BLOCK DETAILS
WARNING: THIS 
PRODUCT SHOULD NOT 
BE USED IN LIFE 
SAFETY APPLICATIONS.
FCC Rules allow 
unlicensed high-power 
transmissions at or near 
the operating frequency 
of this product which 
may interfere with, or 
even disable, normal 
operation of this radio 
device.
XR-16 RECEIVER CONTROL PANEL
EXAMPLE
TRANSMITTERS
MODEL
XT-1
MODEL
XT-4
AN UNLIMITED NUMBER
OF TRANSMITTERS CAN
BE USED WITH THE XR-16
16 CHANNEL
OUTPUT
CONDITIONS FOR ALL TRANSMITTERS
ROTATE ON THE DISPLAY
TRANSMITTER ALARM
TRANSMITTERS WILL CAUSE THIS CONDITION WHEN THEY SEND A 
VIOLATION SIGNAL. THE CONDITION WILL REMAIN UNTIL A RESTORE 
SIGNAL IS SENT, UNLESS THE TRANSMITTER IS SET AS "AUTO 
RESTORE". THE TRANSMITTER'S CHANNEL OUTPUT WILL BE FAULTED 
AS LONG AS THIS CONDITION IS DISPLAYED.
ANY TRANSMITTER SENDING A LOW BATTERY SIGNAL WILL CAUSE THIS 
CONDITION. DISPLAY WILL REMAIN UNTIL A SIGNAL OCCURS FROM THE 
SAME TRANSMITTER WITH A GOOD BATTERY.
TRANSMITTER LOW BATTERY
EACH RECEIVER CHANNEL CAN BE SET AS SUPERVISED OR NON-
SUPERVISED. IF THE RECEIVER DOES NOT RECEIVE STATUS SIGNALS 
FROM A TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMED TO A SUPERVISED CHANNEL 
FOR FOUR HOURS, THIS CONDITION WILL BE DISPLAYED. DISPLAY WILL 
CLEAR THE NEXT TIME A SIGNAL IS RECEIVED FROM THE 
TRANSMITTER.
TRANSMITTER STATUS ALERT
TRANSMITTER CONDITION
POWER
INDICATOR
SIGNAL
INDICATOR
DASHES WILL MOVE ACROSS THE
DISPLAY WHILE THE RECEIVER IS IDLE
WIRING
KNOCKOUTS
TEST POINTS
SIGNAL
LEVEL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
GROUND
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
SYSTEM CODE
SWITCHES "A" & "B"
STATUS OPTION
SWITCHES 1-16
TRANSMITTER
CHANNEL
NUMBER
TRANSMITTER
CONDITION
TERMINAL
BLOCK
OUTPUT
OPTION
JUMPER
RELAY
OPTION
JUMPER
ATTACH CASE WITH 
TWO SCREWS IN 
KEYHOLE SLOTS, 
THEN SECURE CASE 
WITH TWO BOTTOM 
SCREWS
7"
5-1/8" 5-1/8"
USE SCREWS AND ANCHORS TO 
MOUNT THE RECEIVER
MOUNTING
PATTERN
USE 3-FOOT LONG ANT-2 
ANTENNA FOR LONGER 
RANGE APPLICATIONS OR 
DIFFICULT INSTALLATIONS
ANT-1A
ANTENNA
USE ANT-1A ANTENNA FOR 
SHORT RANGE (LESS THAN 
1 MILE) APPLICATIONS
CON-180A
STRAIGHT
CONNECTOR
MOUNT ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
(A METAL MOUNTING POLE IS
RECOMMENDED)
AN 18-FOOT RG-58 CABLE IS SUPPLIED 
WITH THE ANT-2 KIT. UP TO 50 FEET OF 
RG-58 CAN BE USED. USE RG-8 FOR UP 
TO 100-FOOT CABLE RUNS.
TO XR-16
MOUNT ANTENNAS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM
COMPUTERS TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
GENERATED BY THE COMPUTER
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
GND
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
GND
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
GND
CH13
CH14
XR-16 TERMINALS
RECEIVER CHANNEL OUTPUTS
POWER INPUT
LOW BAT
STS ALM
GND
N/O
N/C
COM
+12 VDC
GND
CH15
CH16
GND
EACH OUTPUT ACTIVATES WHEN ANY TRANSMITTER 
PROGRAMMED FOR THAT CHANNEL IS IN THE VIOLATED 
(ALARM) CONDITION. REMAINS ACTIVE UNTIL ALL 
TRANSMITTERS PROGRAMMED TO THAT CHANNEL ARE 
RESTORED AND ALL ALARM INDICATIONS ("A" ON 
CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.
IF THE TRANSMITTER IS PROGRAMMED FOR AUTO-
RESTORE, THE OUTPUT WILL BE MOMENTARY, 
ACTIVATING FOR ONLY TWO SECONDS.
NOTES:
1. OUTPUTS CAN CONNECT TO ZONE INPUTS ON AN 
ALARM CONTROL PANEL OR MANY OTHER TYPES OF 
EXTERNAL DEVICES.
2. ALL GND TERMINALS ARE COMMON GROUND AND 
CONNECTED TOGETHER.
3. ALL OUTPUTS CAN BE PROGRAMMED FOR NORMALLY 
OPEN OR NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION. EACH 
OUTPUT RETURNS TO ANY COM TERMINAL. 
4. EACH SOLID STATE OUTPUT CAN SWITCH UP TO 
100 mA @ 24 VDC MAXIMUM.
FOR CONNECTION TO A REGULATED DC POWER SOURCE. 
THE POWER INPUT CAN BE FROM 11-16 VDC ONLY.
RELAY
DRY CONTACTS, FORM C, 1 AMP @ 24 VDC MAXIMUM 
RATING. JUMPER SELECTABLE TO ACTIVATE AS LONG AS 
ANY OUTPUT IS ACTIVE, OR AS LONG AS ANY CHANNEL 
OUTPUT IS ACTIVE.
RELAY OUTPUT
STATUS OUTPUT
LOW BATTERY OUTPUT
ACTIVATES WHEN ANY CHANNEL PROGRAMMED TO 
EXPECT STATUS TRANSMISSIONS DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY 
STATUS SIGNALS FOR FOUR HOURS. REMAINS ACTIVE 
UNTIL SIGNALS ARE RECEIVED AND ALL STATUS 
INDICATIONS ("S" ON CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.
ACTIVATES WHEN ANY TRANSMITTER SENDS A LOW 
BATTERY SIGNAL. REMAINS ACTIVE UNTIL A GOOD 
BATTERY SIGNAL IS RECEIVED AND ALL LOW BATTERY 
INDICATIONS ("L" ON CONDITION DISPLAY) ARE CLEARED.