PL-5 Remote Controller
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1. Pa Labelling the buttons If required the installer can adhere a custom label to the controller surface We advise that this is made using a strong waterproof and dirt resistant material For reference the top to bottom dimension of the keypad area is 60mm Technical support For further information refer to the iDR System Manager software Help file the Allen amp Heath web site www allen heath com or contact technical support in your area PL 5 User Guide AP5196 issue 32. Allen amp Heath Ltd All rights reserved effectiveness of the IR signal PL 5 User Guide AP5196 issue 3 1 How it works Pressing a PL 5 button transmits a code to the PL 4 or PL 11 wall plate Each button transmits a unique code according to which of the 14 buttons is pressed All PL 5 controllers generate the same set of codes These are chosen to limit interaction with other equipment in the room The IR infra red sensor in the wall plate detects the signal and sends the code to the iDR main unit The iDR responds according to the function programmed by the user for that button detected by that particular wall plate The function associated with each button press is programmed independently for each wall plate This means that the same PL 5 controller can be used to trigger different functions in different rooms or that several operators can each have their own controller to operate the functions in any room The PL 5 controller transmits a directional beam of infra red light This is detected by a sensor in the wall plate when the controller is pointed at it and a button pressed Typical maximum operating distance is around 10 metres 33 in a normally lit room This is reduced if the sensor is subject to sunlight How it is used The PL 5 hand held controller uses the PL 4 or PL 11 wall plate as a gateway to communicate with the iDR main unit One or more rooms in an iDR installation may have a wall plate installed Each can
3. ALLEN amp H EATH PL 5 Remote Controller AP5196 User Guide Note This user guide describes setup and operation of the PL 5 with reference to the PL 4 and PL 11 wall plates and an iDR system The PL 5 may also be used with the PL 12 wall plate for remote control of a GR2 audio zone mixer Please see PL 12 user guide AP6506 for further details of this application Introduction The PL 5 is a stylish and compact battery powered hand held remote controller for use with the Allen amp Heath PL 4 and PL 11 wall plates which are equipped with an IR infra red sensor It has 14 user programmable buttons Typically these would be programmed by the installer as a combination of volume up down signal mute source preset select or MIDI messages for convenient control by the day to day operator The button layout and markings suit most typical applications If required the installer can create a custom label to adhere to the controller surface The PL 5 always sends out the same button codes The associated iDR function is independently programmed for each PL 4 or PL 11 wall plate using the iDR System Manager software This means that the same remote can trigger different functions in different rooms For example the remote could be used _ALLEN HEATH for local volume control of different zones in different rooms or select different sources in different rooms Ss Ss Ss Removing the protective film Before using the contro
4. adjust the tone equalisation through patch changes 1 to 5 or the unmarked keys for source select or system patch changes and the red key for local audio mute or standby The PL 4 wall plate in addition to the IR sensor this includes wall plate mounted switches LEDs and a rotary control which can be separately programmed For example the LEDs could be used as status indicators for functions selected using the PL 5 controller Programming the button functions The function is programmed using the iDR System Manager software For further details refer to the Help file that comes with the software Program the function for each PL 4 or PL 11 wall plate in the system Use the Wallplate Settings Infra red window A simulation window is also provided for testing the system A A Pilana CI Tarina Hiriisi fi fi 4 LEDs Saepe Rotary Imba Red biia Pied Function Corina ieusi 3 Z 5 a ELL iho eh r Select the contol number for the button you want to program The buttons are numbered 1 to 14 as shown below Available functions for each button are Level up down I P O P X P Monitor Group level up down I P O P XP Mute toggle I P O P XP Monitor Polarity toggle I P O P Monitor select I P O P Preset recall MIDI message string i GG 10 11 2 2 12 13 Hs Ce 4 4 14 Gs ALLEN amp HEATH PL 5 6 7 8 9 ea Re a ff S Pa PAAMANAMA UN
5. be independently programmed to respond to the button presses in the required way For example Room 1 may use iDR output 1 as its local audio feed and Room 2 may use iDR output 2 A PL 4 in Room 1 may be programmed so that pressing A or V on the controller increases or decreases the level of output 1 The PL 4 in Room 2 may be programmed so that the same controller buttons increase or decrease the level of output 2 rather than output 1 This provides local volume control using the same controller in different rooms Similarly buttons 1 to 5 may be programmed using preset recall to select different sources Each PL 4 may be programmed to work with different sources according to the room The operator simply uses the controller buttons 1 to 5 to select the source appropriate for each room that he she is in It is not usual to install more than one PL 4 wall plate per room However it may be useful to have two in a large room providing the convenience of control at either end In this case we advise that the programmed infra red controller functions are the same or related This avoids problems with both wall plates picking up the IR at the same time due to reflections in the room The buttons are marked A and V and 1 to 5 one with red border and a further four unmarked These should satisfy most typical requirements For example you could use A and V for volume up down and to scroll through different sources and to
6. ller peel off the plastic film that protects the top surface Replacing the battery The PL 5 uses a CR2025 3V lithium battery A battery is supplied with the unit To install or replace the battery first remove the battery compartment cover Use a pointed object to press in the cover clip Slide the cover off Insert the battery with plus side up in the direction shown to make contact with the spring terminal Slide the nnd SU oe i a cover on until it clips in place o IMPORTANT A WARNING Do not subject the PL 5 to heat or This product complies with the European moisture Do not place it near heat sources such as Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89 336 EEC amp radiators stoves heat exchangers or other 92 31 EEC appliances that produce heat NOTE Any changes or modifications to the Q equipment not approved by Allen amp Heath could void CAUTION Danger of explosion if the battery the compliance of the equipment Whilst we believe is incorrectly replaced Replace the battery with the the information in this guide to be reliable we do not same or equivalent type Do not incinerate assume responsibility for inaccuracies We also reserve Dispose of old batteries in an environmently friendly the right to make changes in the interest of further manner product development NOTE Do not install the PL 4 or PL 11 wall plate in a position subject to bright sunlight This may reduce the Copyright 2009
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