FSR RN-WPCS User Manual

IR Learning Tips

Cable Connections

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The RN-WPCS IR receiver is located on the back of
the unit. While you can aim the IR remote di­rectly at the receiver, this is not necessary since

 To learn an IR signal, you can have the RN-WPCS

cal box.

 Aim the IR remote at the upper left corner of the

unit (to the left of the Display On button).

 If the wallplate is installed in an electrical box, be

sure to aim the remote into the slight gap be­tween the PCB and the side of the electrical box

For Clean IR codes:

 cent lights or sunlight

in direct view of the IR receiver

 Hold the remote approximately 6-8 inches from

the RN-WPCS

 Press and hold the remote button until you hear

the three “chirps” indicating complete.

 Use the Help button found on the Learn IR

Command panel of the CU for more detailed IR
learning tips and information.

The

RN-WPCS
Both the connector on the RN-WPCS and the mating plug
are labeled to identify the signals for each pin. Con­nect the power supply, Serial Cable and IR emitter to
the RN-WPCS.

For connecting to remotely located equipment (i.e., a
projector mounted on the ceiling), use the cable
adapter. Position the cable adapter with the projector
and connect the power supply, IR emitter and Seri
cable to one side of the adapter. Make your
ble run from the RN-WPCS plug to the adapter. Be sure
to connect each signal to its corresponding signal on
each side of the adapter.

Recommended Maximum Cable Length: 50 ft

uses a 5-pin captive screw connector.

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RN-WPCS

This Quick Start Guide is intended to help you
begin using the product quickly and easily. For
more detailed instructions, please consult the
User’s Manual.

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Command Templates

with the use of FSR provided command
templates for your devices. The FSR tem­plate libraries will continue to grow and eventu­ally contain a template for
out if templates are avai lable for your devices,

visit the FSR website at www.fsrinc.com. to identify

the devices you plan to control. You may also contact
FSR at [e-mail] for more information.

Install the CU Software

Install the RN-WPCS

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244 Bergen Boulevard, West Paterson, NJ 07424
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Web: www.fsrinc.com · E-mail: [e-mail]

onto your computer
from the product CD.

Current product information, downloads, and
technical support are available via the FSR
website that can be found at: www.fsrinc.com

Caution:

The RN-WPCS has no user serviceable parts.

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Unpack and Inventory

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Before beginning, unpack and inspect your prod­uct to make sure you have everything and that all
items are free from defects. The product and the
included items are shown below:

Power

Supply

IR

Emitters

Cable

Adapter

RN-WPCS
Panel

Serial Cable

Product

CD

Connect the RN-WPCS to Your Computer

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Connect the DB9 end of the seri al cable to your computer.

RN-WPCS
Panel

IR

Emitters

Apply Power to your RN-WPCS

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Start the CU Software and

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Connect to your RN-WPCS

Launch the RN-WPCS CU application using either the
shortcut installed on your desktop or the start

cation.

Select “Detect RS-232 C onnected Devices”, leave
the default comm settings except make sure the
Port is correct for your computer and click the
“Ok” button. The CU will establish communica­tion with the connected RN-WPCS and the main

application

Create and Save

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For any missing or suspected defective item,

contact FSR Tech Support to obtain an
RMA number

[e-mail]

or call 1-800-332-3771

Cable Connections

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If not already connected, co
power supply, and IR emitter to the RN-WPCS con­nector plug. Refer to the “Cable Connections”
reference on the other side of this Quick Start
Guide.

nnect the serial cable,

Plug the transformer into facility
AC power. The RN-WPCS Display

quence for approximately 5 sec­onds before entering normal
startup. Normal startup is indi-

cate normal start and factory baud
rate setting of 9600 bps. The
RN-WPCS then illuminates in its start­ing mode as shown to the right.

Start on the Fast Setup tab and follow the instruc­tions provided on the screens as you go. .

Before starting your real
ommended you gain familiarity with the CU and
RN-WPCS features by trying things. Try anything
you want, you can’t hurt it.