Knoll VIC User Manual
VIC Infrared Receiver Specifications:
Specifications
Infrared carrier frequency: 30-60kHz
Indoor reception range: 20-25 feet (6-8 meters)
Nominal reception angle: 50 degrees off axis
Maximum wire length: 1000’ (300m) or more with larger
gauge wire
Wire requirements: 3 conductors, minimum 24-gauge
to 200’; 22-gauge up to 500’;
20-gauge to 1000’
Power requirements: Unregulated 12VDC, 40mA
Dimensions:
1-3/4" x 4" x 1"
(45mm x 102mm x 26mm)
Requires 12VDC power supply, emitter(s) and IR54, or
IR55 connection block.
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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VIC
Infrared Receiver on Knoll Stereo
Volume Controls
Installation Instructions v1.0
Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with
appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
Introduction: Thank you for your purchasing another Knoll
product! The VIC module is an infrared receiver that is mounted
on one of our volume controls. It does not directly control the
volume control. Follow the volume control installation directions
shipped with this product. This receiver features the ability to
pick up a remote control infrared signal from up to 25 feet away
and relay it on wires to another location up to 1000’ (or more).
Features:
• Inwall junction box design
available in white, ivory,
almond and black colors.
• Will relay almost all remote
control types (except some
B & O 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
IR21s.
• Up to 10 IR10’s, IR21’s
IR25’s and other
compatible models can be connected in a single system.
• Connects with a three wire connector or RJ45 via cat 5
wire.
Blue
talkback
LED
volume
knob
IR
Receiver
Installation Tips
1. Follow all local electrical & building code requirements.
2. The VIC is usually wall mounted. It does not normally require
a junction box. 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 VIC to VIC or home run. Home runs generally offer
more reliability and future flexibility.
4. VIC’s can be mixed and matched in larger systems with up to
10 infrared receivers, such as the Knoll IR10 or IR22.
5. To wire the system together, connect the VIC 12V, GND and
SIG terminals to the corresponding IR54 or IR55 terminal.
PS1202
12 V DC Power Supply
Receiver
IR31A
CD
IR34A
Dish
IR34A
171
IR OUT Signal
VIC
Infrared
Receiver
Module
VIC
Infrared
Receiver
Module
Wire with
printing
Note: IR21’s are
wired in parallel
IR55
12V
GND
SIG
Connection
Block
Wire with
printing
+12 VDC
GROUND
Prepare the wire leads to and from the VIC by stripping about
¼” of the insulation from each of the three leads. Twist the
strands tightly together so that they do not stick out of the
connector and cause a short circuit. Strictly observe polarity.
Try to make sure the wires do not touch any of the white cermet
tile resistors.
6. Next, plug the single or dual emitters into the IR54 or IR55
connection block.
7. Now, plug in the PS1202 (for up to five receivers) or PS1205
for five to ten receivers.
8. The infrared system is usually left plugged in all the time (to
an unswitched outlet) as it uses very little power.
9. Test the infrared system to see if it is working properly.
Bright sunlight and passive infrared security systems can lower
the distance that remote controls can work with an IR21
receiver. If you have any questions or concerns, please call and
ask for infrared technical support at 1 800 566 5579. The Help
Line is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday,
Pacific time.
VIC
Infrared
Blue
talkback
LED
Receiver
Module
volume
knob
IR
Receiver
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