Niles Audio Niles IRP6 User's Manual
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1. Figure 7 IntelliPad Basic Configuration utilizing Status Feedback and Speaker Relay Features Loudspeaker Loudspeaker IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 18 and 100kHz As of this publication date the only known components using carrier frequen cies outside this range are Bang amp Olufsen components and 1996 model year Pioneer receivers using the ISC remote control e g VSX D704s Wirin uirements Individual home runs of 2 conduc tor shielded cable from each sen sor keypad West Penn D291 or equivalent Unit Dimensions 5 wide x 2 high x 4 1 8 deep Power Requii 12v DC 800 mA power supply included R NILESe www nilesaudio com Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S W 130 Sreet Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 1999 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Because Niles constantly strives to improve the quality of its products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles the Niles logo IntelliPad and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Company Printed in USA 11 95 DS00157A2. e Good Operation Congratulations e Poor Operation Go to Step 19 B If you have MORE THAN ONE FLASHER disconnect all of them and reconnect one flasher at a time Test for improved operation Continue testing until you have identified the defective flasher Test all of your flashers All flashers appear defective Go to Step 18 e One flasher doesn t work Retum the defective flasher to your dealer All flashers now work Congratulations 18 Test Hasher Outputs Reconnect one flasher to the second flasher output of the IRP6 Test for improved operation Repeat Step 16 adjust flasher level and position Test for improved operation e Good Operation Congratulations e Poor Operation Repeat this step with another flasher Retest e Poor Operation Continues Go to Step 19 19 Sensors in the Same Room asa Hasher If you have sensors in the same room asa flasher Go to Step 20 e If all sensors are in remote loca tions without flashers Go to Step 21 e If you have keypads only Go to Step 21 20 Optical Feedback Loop If there is an IR sensor and an IR flasher located within the same room an optical IR feedback loop can occur Replace the IRC 1 Flooding Flasher with an IRC 2 MicroFlasher on the front panel sensor window of each component Place the enclosed IR blocking cover over each of the IRC 2 flashers Retest the system e Good Operation Congratulations e Poor Operation Go to Step 16
3. adjust Flasher Level and Position Retest system e Still Poor Operation Go to Step 21 21 Replace IRP6 and Hlasher s Reconnect the system with a new IRP6 and new flasher s e Poor Operation Continues Go to Step 22 22 Interference that Does Not Light the IR Test LED Some very rare examples of interfer ence both optical and electromag netic do not light up the IR test LED but do prevent proper operation Go to steps 36 and 37 Examine your installation carefully for a source of low level optical or electromagnetic interference 23 Disconnect All Sensors and Keypads and Test One Sensor Input Disconnect all Sensors and Keypads Reconnect one of the sensor cables and retest the system Have some one watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote con trol at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Hashes Go to Step 24 e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 25 24 Test Second Sensor Input A If you DO NOT have a second sensor Keypad Go to Step 25 B If you DO have another sensor keypad connect it to the sec ond sensor input Retest the system Troubleshooting Guide continued Have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Hashes Go to Step 12 e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 25 25 Bad Connections at the IRP6 and or at the Sensor Keypad Verify that all connections are good both at the IRP
4. oza i G N D oza pare pao Remote Senso SENSOR INPUTS ecessisciscisscisss paso oza a oza Connections Figure 2 R NILES FLASHER LEVEL m Flasher Level d a Red Power s pors ga Green IR Test LED sous fade dlee Test LED Power IR Data Socket q Output Status Flasher Socket L Connections Keypad Wiring of up to 500 feet to each sensor When you are placing both a keypad and a sensor or two keypads in one room you may daisy chain using a single cable A cable is run between the keypad and the sensor and a sin gle cable is run from either the sen sor or the keypad back to the IRP6 See Figure 4 Sensor Keypad Cable The IRP6 connects to IR sensors and keypads with 2 conductor shielded cable Recommended cables are data grade cables made of two 22 gauge or larger conductors sur rounded by a foil shield and a bare Examples are West Penn D291 Belden 8761 or Carol C 2516 Any 22 to 16 gauge 2 conductor shielded cable available at a hardware store will accommodate 150 foot runs to each sensor CAUTION Do Not use un shield ed cable between any remote IR sensor or keypad and the IRP6 Hasher Cable Niles infrared flashers come supplied with a 10 foot 2 conductor 22 gauge cable Should you need to extend it use a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable zip cord
5. Shielding is not neces heaters i iti drain ground wire Data grade or air conditioners hie aon a capability rung SY fora flasher Flasher wires can be coe te eee P P extended up to 200 feet Room 1 rer ia T Room 2 RUNTE Sensor e ape e AHH llli HEN a i723 Sensor Keypad IRP6 d l HP d Nye Connector ig Connector aaa Connector Riga Figure 3 man smor Figure 4 Installation Before you begin make sure that TUNER 94 9 Te the sensor keypad cables the flasher il O inewnched Figure 5 cables and the 12v DC power supply AC outlet A Basic cable will all reach the proposed La Installation location of the IRP6 Mark the Connection cables with labels describing where mE for the cable originates rather than ine Ine which terminal on the IRP6 it should connect to For proper installation follow the steps outlined in the correct order If you discover a fault in the course of installation go on to the Trouble shooting Guide before continuing with the next installation step MS 1 MicroSensor Sos SENSOR INPUT are Bare Red N ji Black IRP6 Sensor Connection Installation continued STEP DESCRIPTION 1 Connect and tes the po
6. these keys can 1 Turn on the preamp receiver if it was off 2 Change the input of your preamp receiver to the selected source 3 Change the function of the Source Control Keys so that they operate the selected source 4 Display which source is selected by backlighting the corresponding Source Label 5 Turn on the local speakers Status LED When the preamp receiver is on the status LED is lit The color of the LED displays whether the local speakers are on or muted GREEN Local Speakers and the Preamp Receiver are on RED Local speakers are off but the system is on OFF System is off Ka Mute Ke Volume Key Controls the IntelliPad s built in speaker mute This key raises feature You can mute local speakers by press and lowers the ing the Mute key To turn the local speakers volume of your back on or unmute press either the Mute key or one of the six Source Select keys main system amplifier Power Status Installation Considerations Proper Power Supply You must connect a Niles 12v DC wall adapter Niles XF00019 into the switched AC power outlet of the preamp receiver in your system Any 12v DC power supply with a minimum of 100mA current capaci ty can be substituted Extending the Cable If you must extend the cable from the wall adapter to the IRP6 s sta tus input jack be sure to maintain correct polarity The tip of the plug should be positive a
7. 6 Sensor Inputs and at the remote sensor keypad Check that the jacket of each conductor has been properly stripped and inserted into the connector Examine the con nectors for a hair like filament of wire between any of the contacts Repair as necessary Retest the system have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Hashes Congratulations e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 26 26 Test Cable for Shorts Disconnect the cable at both ends at the sensor and at the IRP6 and test it for shorts Use an ohm meter or electrical continuity checker You should read an open Infinite Ohms between Red and Bare Red and Black or Bare and Black If you find a short replace or repair the cable as necessary Retest the system Have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Flashes Congratulations e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 27 27 Test Cable for Opens At one end of the cable twist the exposed copper ends of the Red and the bare GND conductors together At the other end of the cable use an Ohm meter or continu ity checker to check for a break in the cable You should read a short zero ohms between the exposed copper ends of the Red and the bare GND conductors Repeat this test with the Red and the Black DATA conductors If you find an op
8. BLENDING HIGH Introduction FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE IRP6 INFRARED EXTEN DER SYSTEM IRMAIN SYSTEM UNIT An infrared IR extender system enables you to control your IR remote controlled A V equipment from a remote location This enables you to place your A V com ponents out of sight behind cabi net doors in the rear of a room or in a different room and still conve niently control your equipment Remotely Located IR Sensors Figure 1 IR Remote Controllable Stereo Receiver The model IRP6 is an IR Main System Unit It is one of three elements that make up an infrared extender system 1 IR Sensors receive IR commands from hand held remote controls and relay the commands to the Main System Unit via a 2 conductor shielded cable Generally sensors n DC Power Supply IRP6 are placed so that you can easily and naturally point your remote control directly at them Niles offers an array of easily concealable sensors wall mount ceiling mount surface mount and table top IR sensors are the eyes of the system 2 The IR Main System Unit pro vides a connection hub for the IR sensors and the IR flashers and is generally located near the A V com ponents The IR Main System Unit s level controls and LED indicators enable you to calibrate and trou bleshoot an IR extender system The Main System Unit is the heart of an IR extender
9. Go to Step 8 8 Short between 12v positive and GND ground Examine the connectors for a hair like filament of wire between any of the contacts at the IRP6 and at the sensor or keypad Then retest Power LED On Go to Step 12 e Power LED Off Go to Step 9 9 Test the Cable for Shorts Disconnect the cable at both ends at the sensor and at the IRP6 and test it for shorts Use an ohm meter or electrical continuity checker You should read an open Infinite Ohms between Red and Bare Red and Black or Bare and Black Short in Cable Replace cable e Cable tests OK Go to Step 10 10 Replace the IRP6 If you have another IRP6 replace the one in the system and retest if not go to Step 11 11 Replace the Sensor or Keypad If you have another Sensor or Keypad exchange it and retest the system otherwise return the IRP6 and the sensor keypad s to your local Niles dealer for testing 12 System suddenly seems to be OKagain The connections were poor and by touching and inspecting them you have changed their condition Jiggle and tug on the wires and recheck the connections If they all seem secure retest the entire system per the Troubleshooting Guidelines 13 IR LED without any IR input Observe the green IR Test LED on the IRP6 with the power supply plugged in and all sensors and flash ers connected e IR Test LED is On or is Hidering Go to Step 32 e IR Test LED is Off Go to Step 14 14 IR LED w
10. cting 2 conductor wire to the IR Main System Unit Connect the ends of the wire to the corresponding positive and negative terminals labeled Flasher on the IRP6 BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARI TY WHEN CONNECTING OR EXTEND ING THE FLASHER WIRE IRC 1 the wire lead marked with a gray stripe is negative the unmarked lead is positive IRC 2 the silver colored wire lead is negative the copper colored wire lead is positive Use crimp caps wire nuts or solder to connect the negative of one flasher to the positive of the next flasher as shown to create a series circuit IRC 1 Hooding Hasher Allows a maximum of TWO in series IRC 2 MicroHasher Allows a maximum of FOUR in series Testing the IR Extender System Test your IR Extender system by fol lowing the three principal guidelines 1 All components can be operat ed Test all of your remote controls for all of your equipment 2 Operation is consistent A good test is to repeatedly step from Pause to Play with your VCR CD Laser Disc or Tape player remote control Operation should be identical to standing in front of the component with the remote control pointed directly at the sensor window 3 Maximum Range between the Remote Control and the Ni
11. en replace or repair the cable as necessary Retest the system have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Flashes Congratulations e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 28 28 Connect Sensor to Other Input of the IRP6 Disconnect the sensor and reconnect it to another sensor input on the IRP6 Retest the system Have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Flashes Congratulations e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 29 29 Replace the IRP6 and or the Sensor Keypad If you have another IRP6 sensor or keypad change it and retest the sys tem otherwise return the IRP6 and the sensor keypads to your local Niles dealer for testing 30 Disconnect All Sensors and Keypads Observe the IR Test LED e IR Test LED is ON or Flickering Go to Step 33 e IR Test LED is OFF Go to Step 35 31 Move the IRP6 to avoid Electromagnetic Interference It is possible that the IRP6 is receiv ing electromagnetic interference from a nearby television or other appliance Move the IRP6 to anoth er location and reconnect the power supply Observe the IR Test LED IR Test LED is ON or Flickering Go to Step 34 e IR Test LED is OFF You have EMI in your original location Relocate the IRP6 according to the guide lines found in the Installation Considerat
12. ions section 32 Replace the IRP6 If you have another IRP6 exchange it and retest the system otherwise return the IRP6 to your local Niles dealer for testing 33 Test First Sensor Input Connect one sensor keypad to the first Sensor Input Observe the IR Test LED e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 36 e IR Test LED is On or Flickering Go to Step 37 34 Test Remaining Sensor Inputs A If you DO NOT have a second sensor keypad Go to Step 12 B If you DO have another sensor key pad connect it to the second sensor input Observe the IR Test LED e IR Test LED is On or Flickering Go to Step 37 e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 12 35 Test for Shorts A Verify that all connections at the IRP6 are correct Look for a hair like filament of wire between the two contacts B Verify that the sensor keypad con nections are correct Look for a hair like filament of wire between the two contacts C Disconnect the sensor keypad cable at both ends and test the cable itself for shorts Use an ohm meter or electrical continuity checker You should read an open Infinite Ohms between Red and Bare Red and Black or Bare and Black After testing all connections and cable observe the IR test LED e IR Test LED is On or ickering Go to Step 38 e IR Test LED is Off Congratulations 36 Test for Optical Interference Reconnect the problematic sensor keypad to the IRP6 Cover up the Sensor with a piece of cardboard you
13. ith IR input Have someone watch the green IR LED on the IRP6 while you aim a remote control at a remote sensor and press a button e IR Test LED Flashes Go to Step 15 e IR Test LED Off Go to Step 23 15 Hasher Connections Verify the polarity of the flasher con nections Flashers must be connected according to Installation Steps 4 and 5 Examine the connectors for a ny hair like filaments of wire between any of the contacts Retest the sys tem per the steps outlined in the pre vious section titled Testing the IR System e Good Operation Congratulations e Poor Operation Go to Step 16 16 Hasher Output Too High Some audio video component s sensors are overloaded by too strong a command from the flasher Connect the flasher s to the variable output of the IRP6 and use a Y 8 Slotted screwdriver to reduce the output level to minimum counter clockwise Retest the sys tem per the steps outlined in the pre vious section titled Testing the IR System e Poor Operation Move the flasher so that it is farther away from the sensor window or off to the side of the sensor window Retest the system e Poor Operation Start raising the level a quarter turn clockwise each time and retesting until level is back to full e Poor Operation Continues Go to Step 17 17 Test Hashers A If you have only ONE FLASHER reconnect it to the other flasher out put Retest the system according to the guidelines on page 11
14. les IR Sensor is similar to the maximum range between the Remote Control and the A V component s IR sensor Typically a remote control with two batteries will have a 15 to 20 foot range and a remote with four batter ies will have a 20 to 30 foot range Troubleshooting Guidelines There are four basic problems which prevent proper operation of your IRP6 In the order of probability the problems are as follows Bad Connections or Wiring If the connections or wiring are wrong loose shorted or open the system will not operate properly The symptoms could include Power LED flickers or is off IR Test LED is contin uously flickering or on without any remote control use intermittent operation or no operation Steps 3 and 4 test your power supply connections Steps 13 thru 14 23 thru 25 test your Sensor connections Steps 15 thru 18 test your Flasher connections Steps 26 and 27 tests your cable for shorts and opens Hasher Level is Too High Many audio video component s sensors are overloaded by receiv ing too strong of an IR command from the flasher Symptoms can include popping and clicking sounds from the speakers when a button is pressed on the remote con trol poor IR receiving range inter mittent operation or no operation Step 15 provides detailed instruc tions on setting the proper flasher level Optical or Electromagnetic Interference Sunlight reflections neon sgn
15. nd the sleeve negative Any 16 gauge 2 conductor cable can be used to extend the power status cable up to 200 feet Checking the Power Supply It is possible to check the status power supply itself and any connec tions that were made to extend the cable by inserting the status plug into the Power jack on the IRP6 If the Power LED lights the status power supply and connections are OK If the Power LED does not light check all connections and replace the power supply if necessary For more details on incorporating the IntelliPad please refer to the IntelliPad s users manual Specifications CONVERTING A LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL OUTPUT TO 12V DC Many components particularly surround processors and digital preampli fiers provide a low voltage whenever the component is on rather than in standby For the IRP6 to correctly broadcast power status you must install an optional Niles OTI 512 Opto lsolated trigger interface The OTI 512 will convert 3 30 volts AC or DC to 12v DC IRP6 DC Power Supply Plugged into a Switched Outlet SPEAKER RELAY op EE AY NILES l Niles Audio Corporation Inc w w SM51207 DISABLE Rear Panel of the IntelliPad IRDATA D F A A a fi p 2 FLASHER v w DC Power Supply Plugged into an Unswitched AC Outlet
16. r hand will actually create elec tromagnetic interference under some conditions Observe the IR test LED IR Test LED On or Hickering Go to 37 e IR Test LED Off Go to 36 37 Optical Interference Identify the source of the interfer ence The most common sources of optical interference are listed in the order of their probability Troubleshooting Guide continued A Sunlight Reflections from win dows mirrors swimming pools shiny floors or objects B Fluorescent light fixtures C Neon signs D A malfunctioning IR Remote Control E A malfunctioning Infrared Motion Detector on your Security system Either re orient the sensor or move the source of interference Niles infrared sensors have built in filters to attenuate the effect of visible light If you add additional filtration you will reduce the effectiveness of the sys tem with remote controls as well as the interference If you are using the MS 1 or the MS 2 miniature sensors consider exchang ing them for IRR 4D TIR 1 or the CMS 3 ceiling sensor These three sensors have AGC circuits which serve as automatic filters If you choose to attempt to filter an MS 1 or MS 2 try a temporary mate rial e g a single thickness of facial tissue and test whether filtration will solve the interference and still give acceptable range 38 Electromagnetic Interference EMI Identify the source of the interfer ence The most common sources of elect
17. romagnetic interference are list ed in the order of their probability A Televisions particularly large direct view sets B Wall mounted light dimmers or variable speed controls for ceiling fans These controls emit more inter ference when turned down halfway They emit little or no interference when tumed up all the way bright est position C Fluorescent lights the electronic ballast sometimes emits EMI D Large appliances air conditioners pumps motors compressors etc E AC line noise noise brought into the system via the wall outlet con nected to the IRP6 Identify the EMI source by turning potential sources Power Status Introduction on and off or fully up and fully down and watching for any change in the IR Test LED on your IRP6 Once you have identified the source of interference 1 Move the sensor or the sensor cable away from the EMI source or move the source of the EMI away from the sensor or the cable 2 Shield the sensor with a metal J Box 3 Connect the Sensors GND temi nal to true earth ground if this isn t feasible use the IRP6 GND terminal 4 Place a ferrite ring around the cable creating the interference Ferrite rings can be purchased from an electronic supply store By adding an IntelliPad to your IRP6 Infrared Extender System you will add a remarkable level of conve nience to your system The IntelliPad is the world s first programmable wall moun
18. s and other sources of infrared light or tele vision sets light dimming controls and other sources of electromagnetic fields can induce noise and interfer ence into your IR extender system Symptoms can include flashback LED s continuously flickering or on without any remote control use poor range intermittent operation or no operation Steps 32 through 38 trou bleshoot interference problems Troubleshooting Guide Optical Feedback Loop If you have an IR sensor in the same room as a flasher and you have some low level noise or interference an optical feedback loop can occur which will interfere with proper oper ation Symptoms can include poor range intermittent operation or no operation Steps 19 through 22 provide instructions for eliminating optical feedback loops Start from Step One In your installation you may be faced with a combination of the four prob lems or symptoms that are universal to all of the problems Rather than trying to guess which problem you have use a process of elimination The Troubleshooting section is designed to eliminate the most com mon problems first If you start from Step 1 and methodically check every thing you will find the problem in much less time than the trou bleshooter who makes assumptions Troubleshooting Guide continued 1 Test Remote Control Verify that the remote control works by operating the equipment directly If the remote does not opera
19. system 3 Infrared Flashers transmit the infrared signals from the IR Main System Unit to your A V compo nents Niles manufactures flooding flashers model IRC 1 and miniature pin point flashers model IRC 2 Six remotely located IR Sensors are connected to an IRP6 One IR Flasher connected to the IRP6 is transmitting an IR command to the Receiver s IR sensor The IRP6 enables you to connect up to eight Niles IRC 1 Flooding Flashers and up to sixteen Niles IRC 2 MicroFlashers The IRP 6 is powered by plugging into an unswitched AC outlet Features and Benefits The IRP6 offers a number of improvements over other IR Extender Main System Units e Universal system compatible with virtually all brands of A V equipment and remote controls the only exceptions are those brands using carrier frequencies higher than 64kHz Exclusive Niles short circuit protec tion provides for easy installation e Accommodates six IR sensors or keypads Provides four low distortion high current variable power Mosfet IR Flasher outputs e Red Power L E D enables you to test for proper power supply oper ation and shorts between posi tive and GND ground on your sensor connections Green IR Test LED enables you to test for proper operation inter ference and for shorts between and DATA on your sensor connec tions e Built in Status generator broad casts the amplifier on off power sta
20. te your system directly replace the batteries of the remote control Replace the remote control if necessary 2 Hasher Positioning Flashers operate line of sight be sure they are unobstructed and aimed at the front panel sensor windows of your components 3 12v DC Power Supply Test that the red IRP6 power LED is on when the wall adapter is plugged into an unswitched AC outlet e Power LED On Go to Step 13 e Power LED Off Go to Step 4 4 Disconnect Sensors If the power LED does not light dis connect all sensors and retest the power supply e Power LED On Go to Step 6 e Power LED Off Go to Step 5 5 Replace Power Supply Either your power supply or your IRP6 is defective If you have anoth er 12v DC power supply first check that it has the same polarity on the tip GND on the sleeve Plug the new power supply in and observe the Power LED e Power LED On Retest System per Testing the IR System section on previous page e Power LED Off Return IRP6 to your local Niles dealer for testing 6 Test Sensor Input 1 Reconnect one of the sensor cables Retest plug the power supply back in and observe the Power LED e Power LED On Go to Step 7 e Power LED Off Go to Step 8 7 Test Sensor Input 2 A If you DO NOT havea second sensor keypad Go to Step 12 B If you DO have another sensor keypad connect it to the second sensor input and re test e Power LED On Go to Step 12 e Power LED Off
21. ted keypad system that provides a unique LED power status display and the convenience of true one touch remote control of com plex audio video systems The IntelliPad s status feedback fea ture eliminates the guesswork com mon with standard IR control sys tems The power LED on the IntelliPad indicates the On Off condi tion of the system s preamp receiver Built in intelligence tracks the On Off condition of the preamp receiver so the IntelliPad knows when it s appro priate to issue the power command even when the user doesn t The sys tem maintains perfect synchroniza tion between the amplifier and the user By combining an optional Niles 12v DC power supply with your IRP6 you can send a status signal to an IntelliPad without running any addi tional wiring Built into the IRP6 is a Niles Status Signal Generator When the IRP6 sees 12v DC at the status jack it broadcasts a Status signal over your existing IR sensor wires Any IntelliPad connected to one of your sensor wires will display power status Figure 6 The IntelliPad IMPORTANT For the IntelliPad s status feedback feature to work the pre amp receiver controlling your system should have a switched AC outlet a switched outlet is a 120v AC outlet that switches off when the preamp receiver is off and switches on when it is on Source Control Keys Source Control keys operate the selected source Source Select Keys A single press of one of
22. tus over existing IR wiring to provide power status display when used with other Niles prod ucts like the IntelliPad that feature gatus display LED s e Screw connectors simplify installa tion e Printed circuit board design assures high reliability e Two year parts and labor warranty Proudly made in the USA R NILES Niles Audio Corporation Installation Considerations Placement of the IRP6 Place the IRP6 conveniently close to the equipment it will be controlling Generally the unit is placed in a con cealed location because its controls and indicators are only used during installation IMPORTANT Do not place the IRP6 on top of or directly behind a television set Some television sets produce intense electromag netic interference which may dis able your IR extender system Wiring From every IR Sensor location you must home run a cable back to the IRP6 Home run means that an individual cable is connected between each IR Sensor and the IRP6 See Figure 3 IMPORTANT Avoid locating any of the cables Sensors Keypads or the Main System Unit near any potential sources of Hlectromag netic Interference EMI such as light dimmers speed controls for ceiling fans electrical ballasts television sets large motors r rs te V
23. wer sup ply If it tests OK unplug the con nector from the power socket and proceed 2 Connect the first Sensor Keypad cable to either one of the Sensor inputs 3 Test for shorts and interference 4 Connect the flashers to the flash er outputs If you need to extend the wire use a 2 conductor 16 gauge or larger See Tech Tip on page 6 5 Connect multiple flashers to a single output by connecting in series A Plug the supplied 12v DC power supply into an unswitched 120v AC outlet B Plug the connector into the socket marked Power on the IRP6 C If the Power LED does not light test the unswitched 120v AC outlet with another appliance If the outlet tests OK you have a defective power supply which must be replaced for you to continue A Strip 1 4 of insulation from the wire ends of the cable B Attach the exposed wire ends to the appropriate connector Be careful to prevent a filament of wire from shorting out two connectors Red 12v Bare GND Black DATA A Reconnect the power supply If the Power LED lights and the IR Test LED stays off unplug the connector from the power socket and proceed to Step 4 The following LED conditions show a fault e If Power LED is Off there is a short between 12v and GND e If IR Test LED is On or Flickers there is a short between DATA and GND or Interference is present Before you proceed to Step 4 consult the Troubleshooting Section Route the conne
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