AMX IRIS IRSERIAL DATA CAPTURE DEVICE User Manual
instruction manual
IRIS
Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
Control System Accessories
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
Installation .................................................................................................................3
Capturing HC Functions .................................................................................................... 3
Capturing HC functions in default mode .................................................................................. 3
Capturing HC functions in SP mode ........................................................................................ 4
Capturing difficult HC functions using P3-P8 modes ............................................................... 4
Display Characters and P Mode Settings.......................................................................... 4
Baud Rate Settings ........................................................................................................... 5
Cables and Adapters......................................................................................................... 6
HC IR Functions ................................................................................................................ 6
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................9
E1 or ER messages ................................................................................................................. 9
IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
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IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
Product Information
The IRIS Infrared Capture Unit is a stand-alone, self contained unit used to capture infrared (IR) or
wired-IR function signals from a hand controller. Hand controllers (HC) are used to control a wide
variety of audiovisual equipment that includes monitors, VCRs, TVs, and CD players. After you
capture IR functions with the IRIS unit (FIG. 1 on page 2), the functions are sent to a PC running
the IRLIB software program. The IRLIB software program creates HC function files that are
downloaded to the AXCESS Central Controller. For step-by-step instructions on how to use the
IRLIB software program, refer to the IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program instruction
manual.
Specifications
Specifications
Power 12 VDC @ 160 mA max.
Dimensions (HWD) 1.51" x 5.55" x 5.45" (3.84 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.84 cm)
Weight 18.2 oz (518.2 g)
Front Panel Components:
SIGNAL LED Red indicator that blinks when the IRIS unit is receiving HC functions.
IR window captures HC functions.
READY LED Green indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to receive HC functions.
VERIFY Red indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to verify HC functions.
Alphanumeric display (2-digit) Red 7-segment alphanumeric display that shows the capture mode
and operating status.
UP Increments the alphanumeric display by one and lights the red LED inside the
pushbutton.
DOWN Decrements the display by one and lights the red LED inside the pushbutton.
SEND Transmits captured HC functions to a PC running the IRLIB software program.
The red LED inside the pushbutton lights when valid HC functions are ready to
send.
Rear Panel Components:
12 VDC/12 VAC connector 2-pin (male) 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply connector.
8-pin data connector Captures wired-IR HC functions. Connect the HC to the IRE IN or WIRED IN
pins.
RS-232 connectors • DB-9 connector for data communications with a PC.
• 6-pin RJ-11 modular connector for data communications. The RJ-11
connector is only used with older SX-DCU+ products.
Control ports • IR sensor to receive IR codes; IR serial input for wired IR codes.
• DB-9 female connector for Axcess and PC communication.
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish
Includes • Large, 2-digit status LED
• Adjustable RS-232 port (300 - 9600 baud)
• 12 VAC power supply
• IRLIB software for IBM-compatible computers
Product Information
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