Knoll IR220 Installation Guide

IR220 Infrared Receiver Specifications:

Specifications

Infrared carrier frequency: 30-60 kHz
Indoor reception range: 25-30 feet (7-9 meters)
Nominal reception angle: 50 degrees off axis
Maximum wire length: 1000’ (300m) or more with larger

gauge wire

Wire requirements: 3 or 4 conductors, minimum

24-gauge to 200’; 22-gauge

up to 500’; 20-gauge to 1000’
Power requirements: Unregulated 12VDC, 40mA
Dimensions:

Cord length 75” (2 meters)

Requires 12VDC power supply, emitter(s) and may
require IR54, or IR55 connection block.

15/16 x 3/8 x 1/2” h

(24 x 9.5 x 13 mm h)

Warranty

Knoll Systems warrants its products sold in the USA and Canada by authorized
Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty
extends for three full years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be defective by Knoll
Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems
option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of
installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights
that vary from state-to-state.

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IR220

Micro Infrared Receiver
Installation Instructions v1.0

Warning: To be installed and/or used in

accordance with appropriate electrical codes
and regulations.

Introduction: Thank you for your purchase of a Knoll IR220

infrared receiver. This receiver features the ability to pick up a
remote control infrared signal and relay it on wires to another
location up to 1000’ (or more).

Features:

• Will relay almost
all remote
control types
(except some

B & O and Elite
models).

• Can be
connected with almost any 3 conductor wire
including cat 5.

• Requires very little power. Suggest using
PS1202 12 VDC (200 mA) for up to 5 IR220’s.

• Up to 10 or IR220’s, IR230’s and other
compatible models can be connected in a
single system.

• Specify black, white or silver color case.

• CFL ready design.

Installation Tips

1. Follow all local electrical & building code requirements.

2. The IR220 is usually mounted on the surface of a panel, door,
cabinet or plate. For easy installation and to ensure reliability, it is
suggested that a PS1202 (200 mA) or PS1205 (500 mA) 12 VDC
unregulated power supply, IR31a (single) or IR34a (dual) emitters
and one of the following: IR54 (decora inwall style, 4 output) or
IR55 (tabletop style, 4 output) connection block, be used.

3. Wires can be solid or stranded, shielded or unshielded with a
minimum of 28-gauge for runs under 200’, 22-gauge for runs under
500’ and 20-gauge for runs up to 1000’. Wires can be looped from
IR220 to IR220 or home run. Home runs generally offer more
reliability and future flexibility.

4. IR220s can be mixed and matched in larger systems with up to
10 infrared receivers, such as the Knoll IR100 or IR230.

5. Mount the IR220 using the double sided sticky tape provided. It
is best to mount the IR220 where it will not get direct sunlight on
it.

PS1202

12 V DC Po wer Supply

. To wire the system together, connect the IR220 12V, GND and

5
IR SIG terminals to the corresponding IR54 or IR55 terminal.
Strictly observe polarity. The conductor with printing on it is the 12
V wire, the center wire is GND and the other conductor is the IR
signal.

, plug the single or dual emitters into the IR54 or IR55

. Next6

connection block.

. Now, plug in the7

five to ten receivers.

. The infrared sy8

unswitched outlet) as it uses very little power.

. Test the infrared system to see if it is work9
sunlight and passive infrared security systems can lower the
distance that remote controls can work with an IR220 receiver.

0. If you have any questions or concerns, please call and ask fo1
infrared technical support at 1 800 566 5579. The Help Line is ope
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Pacific time.

PS1202 (for up to five receivers) or PS1205 for

stem is usually left plugged in all the time (to an

ing properly. Bright

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n

Note: IR220’s are
wired in parallel

IR55

12V

GND

SI G

Connection
Block

Wire with
printing

Recei ver

IR31A

CD

IR34A

Di sh

IR34A

171

IR220

IR OUT Signal
GROUND

+12 VDC

Wire with
printing