Xantech Universal Remote 590-00 User's Manual
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1. Momentar Switches foe Ground or wal L other system devices return wires Fig 2 Using a 599 Pulsed Switching Wate 4 Pare Module with the 590 Striped Side Unswitched 786 00 Power Emitter Connecting Block etc Supply e To do this the presence or absence of a constant ON and OFF DC voltage must be converted to momentary pulses to properly operate the Model 590 This can be done by using the Model 599 Pulsed Switching Module connected as shown in Fig 2 Connect to 590 in same manner as above WJ SWITCHING xantethe SYLMAR CA MADE IN U S A Fig 3 Using a SPST Sensing Switch with a 599 for special applications 0 0 es ONC Ls 5 ie By plugging the Model 781 C 00 power supply into the switched AC outlet on the back of a stereo receiver aconstant 12V DC is applied to the 599 The 599 generates a short pulse 12V 100 mSec at its ON terminal when it first sees 5 to 30V DC at its IN and IN terminals the stereo receiver is turned on e Similarly it will generate a short pulse at its OFF terminal 12V 100 mSec when the 5 to 30 volts drops to 0 volts the stereo receiver is turned off e This short pulse operation also permits momentary switches to be connected to other inputs on the 590 suchas inputs 1 and 2 as in Fig 2 This allows additional system commands other than those activated by the 599 to be execu2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 590 00 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER Infrared Sensor FRONT PANEL The front panel of the 590 is made of acrylic plastic It should be cleaned with a soft cloth as it scratches easily Behind the panel are five red LEDs and an infrared sensor RED LEDs ERROR Lights when an error occurs in the learning process or when trying to send an unprogrammed command PROGRAM Lights when the PGM program button on the rear panel is pressed CONFIRM Lights after a command has been memorized during programming DELETE Blinks on and off when the DELETE button on the rear panel is pressed OUTPUT Lights to indicate when infrared commands are being sent in response to a contact closure Contact closure is the most common form of input to the 590 If other types of inputs are used they will perform the same function as contact closures INFRARED SENSOR Receives IR commands for programming the 590 Itis located about one halfinch above the OUTPUT lamp CD RES DEL SEQ PGM Of 16 0 G 2 REAR PANEL The following connectors push buttons and controls are located on the rear panel 12VDC jack the power supply plugs in here center conductor is positive BUTTONS Recessed press with a pencil point or narrow blade screw driver RES
3. that you wish to store The 590 PROGRAM lamp will flicker while the information is being stored 5 When the information has been stored the CONFIRM lamp will turn on You can now release the key for the 590 The CONFIRM lamp will turn off NOTE If the error LED flashes you may have a longer code that requires extended memory See ERROR LAMP AND EXTENDED MEMORY section below You have now programmed one command function one input on the 590 has been programmed to send the same infrared command as the key which you have pressed on the hand held remote control Steps 2 through 5 must be repeated for each additional command you wish to store in the other 590 inputs 6 When you have finished storing commands press the PGM button again to take the 590 out of the program mode The PROGRAM lamp on the front panel will go off Sixteen 16 different commands may be stored in this manner on each of the four 4 banks Again you must provide a key or a wired contact closure as described above at every 590 input into which you wish to store commands Testing Stored Commands Press any of the keys or touch the wire on any of the 590 inputs you have programmed The OUTPUT LED will flash the CONFIRM LED will light and the command should be executed on the audio video equipment ERROR LAMP AND EXTENDED MEMORY Some remote control codes require more memory than is normally allocated by the 590 s microprocessor When you try to program o
4. Reset erases all stored commands DEL Delete allows erasure of selected commands SEQ Sequence begins and ends sequence mode programming PGM Program begins and ends learning mode BANK Bank DIP Switch Selects one of four memory banks on microprocessor es XC Ls o if SCREW TERMINALS Opto lsolator Inputs 16 pairs of positive and negative terminals isolated from ground O Infrared Output Positive terminal for the IR output signal G Ground Negative terminal for the IR output signal The O and G terminals drive IR emitters directly or the IR input of Xantech connecting blocks IR routers interface modules etc 12VDC 12 volts output positive amp negative terminals INPUTS O A decision as to the type of external input s must be 980 made Figs 1 amp 2 show some examples The LED Jee 2 save inside each opto isolator within the 590 must pass eer ee currentin order forthe unit to recognize an input This 4 oF is accomplished by applying a momentary 5 to 30 F Model 580 volts DC input to these 16 circuits While manytypes 6 o esi of switch closures to do this are possible we will 5 AARAAAAANNOORRRA eese discuss only one for simplicity the Model 598 key OTO k PSSSHDTSS DOSS ODD Ta o pad Fi
5. button on the rear panel This will clear any data stored during factory testing Do not push this button again unless you wish to erase ALL of the programming information which you have entered There is no way to restore this information except by reprogramming NOTE FOR THE SAKE OF CLARITY EXTERNAL CONTACT CLOSURES WILL BE REFERRED TO AS KEYS THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL whether made with a push button ora wire connected to the 12V DC terminal and held to the terminal of the desired input Refer to step 3 following Programming Procedure 1 Press the PGM program button on the rear panel The PROGRAM lamp on the front panel will light 2 Place the teaching hand held remote control two to four inches in front of the 590 Point it directly at the internal Infrared Sensor located just above the OUTPUT LED on the 590 s front panel E o XONC CC 590 00 3 Press and hold down the key for the 590 input into which you wish to store the command Remember the key may be a contact closure push button device such as the Xantech 598 keypad Fig 1 or a simple jumper wire one end connected to the 12VDC terminal and the other end held temporarily onto the terminal of the desired input NOTE In either case you must have previously connected ground wires from each of the terminals of the inputs you are using back to the 12VDC terminal on the 590 as shown in Fig 1 4 Press and release the button on the remote control
6. ces A Store the ON OFF command of the receiver on Bank 2 in any desired inmput 1 16 You must keep a record of thrse hidden commands B Store the VCR Source Input command of the receiver on another input on Bank 2 C Store the VCR power ON OFF command on a third input on Bank 2 We can now set up the following sequence 1 Turn receiver ON 2 Turn VCR ON 3 Select VCR Input on receiver We have purposely placed the VCR input command to follow the VCR ON OFF command This allows the AM FM receiver a second or two to stabilize before giving ita second command The sequence will be stored in a key input we will call the ON OFF key Sequence Programming Procedure 1 Press PGM program button to enter learn mode PROGRAM lamp will light 2 Move Bank 1 DIP switch to ON Be sure all the others are OFF 3 Push SEQ sequence button 4 Press the key or touch the 12V wire on Bank 1 into which you wish to store the sequence In this case we will call it the ON OFF key 5 Move Bank 1 DIP switch to OFF and Bank 2 DIP switch to ON 6 Press the key containing the ON OFF command for the AM FM receiver 7 Press the key containing the ON OFF command for the VCR 8 Press the key containing the VCR Input command for the AM FM receiver 9 Press the SEQ button to leave the sequence mode 10 Press the PGM button to leave the program mode PROGRAM lamp goes off 11 Move the Bank 1 DIP switch to ON and the Bank 2 DIP switch t
7. g 1 shows the 598 providing contact closures Moan apa RRRRREREEECEEEECAE aa to activate 8 of the 16 opto isolator inputs a OO ome a E The O and G terminals onthe rear panel will drive Himne nw 120 VAC Emitter Connecting Block etc Unswitched IR emitters direct or the SIGNAL IN of Xantech connecting blocks controllers etc If a single model 9 1 Typical connections when using a 598 Keypad with a ne K cos 590 Programmable Controller 282 283 284 or 286 Mini Emitter s is to be used cut off the plug strip the leads and connect the wire with the white stripe to O and the black wire to G For the connection of more emitters use Xantech Connecting Blocks model 789 44 or 791 44 In this case connect the O and G terminals to the INPUT and GROUND respectively on the Connecting Blocks The 590 output circuit has the same electrical characteristics as the infrared receivers and key pads in Xantech s broad line of remote control extension systems and therefore can be wired as part of a larger system TURN IT ON Plug the power supply into the 12VDC jack on the 590 then plug it into a wall outlet The five red LEDs ERROR PROGRAM CONFIRM DELETE and OUTPUT on the front of the 590 should be off If any of them are on unplug the power supply from the wall wait 10 to 15 seconds and plug it in again Repeat this process until all of the lamps are off PROGRAMMING Before programming the 590 press the RES reset
8. inputs through external switch closures e BANKS Four 16 commands per bank IR OUT 2 screw terminals marked O output and G Gnd Same electrical characteristics as Xantech IR Receivers and key pads e POWER IN 12VDC 300 mA 2 1 mm coaxial jack center positive Uses Model 786 00 Power Supply included e MEMORY 64k RAM Lithium battery backup e IR CARRIER FREQUENCY 21 74 kHz to 62 50 kHz learning bandwidth e Dimensions 6 1 4 W x 2 Hx 4 D 9 23 98 E c XONC CC 590 00
9. ne of these codes the PROGRAM lamp will blink at a slower rate and will be followed by a very short flash of the ERROR lamp The flash of the ERROR lamp is so short that you may not notice it the first time it occurs If this happens no command will be stored in memory To store these commands you must go through steps 2 through 5 twice The 590 will then allocate four times as much memory on the second pass as it did on the first If one command from a hand held remote controller requires extended memory the other commands from that controller usually will also require extended memory DELETE BUTTON The DEL delete button on the rear panel can be used to erase any individual command The PROGRAM lamp on the front panel must not be lit If itis press the PGM button The PROGRAM lamp will turn off Press the DEL button The DELETE lamp will blink continuously Press the key which has been programmed with the command you wish to erase The DELETE lamp will turn off You may now if you wish reprogram the key NOTE You may overwrite any programmed key with anew command by simply following the PROGRAM MING procedure it is not necessary to use the delete button in this case SHORT COMMANDS Some commands such as Channel Up and Channel Down may skip channels or cause other multiple actions if memorized at a long length If a key on the original hand held remote controller requires only a 0 0 es ONC Ls 3 ie short tap for its command t
10. o OFF E XONC CC A 590 00 A sequence is completed You may now test it by pressing the ON OFF key bank 1 It should now send the three commands to turn the AM FM receiver ON turn the VCR ON and select the VCR Input on the receiver in that order USING THE 590 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER WITH NON MOMENTARY INPUTS The Model 590 was designed to be used with momentary contact switches In such applications a button is pressed the 590 generates an IR command and the button is released If the button is not released the 590 will either continue to repeat the same IR command or send no signal at all after the initial burst As long as one key is pressed subsequent actions will be locked out the other keys inputs will not respond Sometimes it is desirable to have an IR command generated in response to some change or action to trigger automated functions in an audio video system For example if an AM FM receiver is turned ON manually an IR command sequence can be made to turn a TV set ON and set the channel to 4 at the same time e When the AM FM receiver is turned OFF manually an IR command can also turn the TV set OFF 120 VAC From a Switched Source Model 781C or o SWITCHING any 5 to 30 V DC N MODULE 32 Power Supply xantethe will work SYLMAR CA MADE IN U S A Model 590 rear panel 13 14 15 16 O G levDG
11. o be properly executed then only a short burst of it should be stored in the 590 Step 4 would therefore be modified as follows 4 Press the key on the remote controller that you wish to store Hold the key for a very short period of time or only as long as you usually press it when controlling the audio video equipment directly The PROGRAM lamp will flicker while the information is being stored SEQUENCE FUNCTION The 590 can also be programmed so that one or more keys can execute up to ten separate commands each that have been previously stored on other individual keys A single press of a key programmed with a sequence of commands will then activate multiple command functions on the IR controlled units in a system Individual commands must first be stored into the 590 before programming a sequence In order to explain the function of sequencing the following example of a key pad configured for a VCR will be used In this simple example an AM FM receiver will be turned ON the VCR input selected amp a VCR turned ON Begin by first storing the individual commands that you want in the sequence We recommend storing them on another bank such as Bank 2 and reserving Bank 1 for executing the sequences NOTE You can only use one bank for the final execution of commands from the 590 since the bank DIP switches are not available to the user The additional three banks are provided solely for the purpose of storing commands for use in sequen
12. ted uninhibited Fig 3 shows another example of how a DC control voltage is converted to momentary ON and OFF pulses by the 599 Pulsed Switching Module Forinstance aspecial SPST sensing switch as shown could be mounted in the springs of an over stuffed chair When someone sits down in the chair the SPST switch is closed causing the 599 to trigger a sequence of IR commands stored in the 590 The IR commands could cause the room lights to dim the drapes to close and music to emanate from the speakers When the chair is no longer occupied the SPST switch opens triggering another set of sequenced commands These in turn could cause the lights to brighten the drapes to open amp the music to turn off Many other applications are possible limited only by the imagination and needs of the installer and user IMPORTANT The 590 inputs that are to be activated by the 599 Pulsed Switching Module must first be programmed with the necessary commands before connecting the 599 Do this by using the connections and procedures as previously mentioned The 590 cannot be programmed through the 599 590 00 SPECIFICATIONS e INPUTS 16 Opto lsolators connected via 16 screw terminal pairs each in series with a 1k Ohm resistor Input voltage range 5 to 30 Volts DC All isolated no common ground connec tions Drive current for each input is 11 mA at 12V DC 12V DC is available on the 12VDC and screw terminals for driving
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