The Masthead Receiver forms the core of a Genesis wireless system. Its purpose is to receive alarm data from Genesis wireless PIRs, beams and other sensors and pass it to a control unit (LGRU16) or compatible device via a RS232 link or USB for remote configuration using a laptop or PC.

The masthead receiver can transmit data as well as receive it and so can communicate back to the Genesis Walk Test instrument (LGMT434) to show all received information as well as the signal strength at the masthead. In addition, the Masthead can act as a repeater for systems that require a greater wireless range. Up to seven Mastheads can be used as repeaters on any one system.

The new push button and LED display makes it easier and quicker to programme units and there are several new features, including two configurable relays with volt-free contacts that can be assigned as alarm and/or tamper outputs for individual or grouped alarms or tampers.

The relays can also provide a physical contact change when the system is armed or disarmed, or they can connect to a door access system so that remote operation is possible from a keyfob (LGKF4). Additionally, the new version has two configurable transistor input/outputs that can be used in a similar way to the volt-free relays. For example, by switching the I/O to ground they act as input commands to set or unset the system from a hardwired keypad.