Philips IR dongle Quick Start Manual

IR Dongle

v2.0

Quick Start Guide

December 2018

Work with IR Dongle
v2.0 in the field

This dongle is for use with compatible
phones to enable IR (infrared) for field
configuration and grouping of EasyAir,
office/industry sensor families.

Luminaires

Importance of installer’s positioning for correct commissioning
of SNH200 using IR Dongle

Tips for Use:

✓ Allow all pop-up messages in Philips Field Apps (e.g. “Allow

Philips Field Apps to record audio? Allow Philips Field Apps
to access photos, media and files on your device?”).

✓ Aim the emitter of the dongle at the target luminaire using

the IR dongle and check the light behavior according to
steps in the App to confirm the command gets executed.
(light dimmed, light blinks twice, etc.)

✓ Invert Signal in the Preferences within app when the LED

blinks 6 times.

Note: Remember to switch off the LEDs when not in use to
save battery and for longer lifetime

Working with Philips Field Apps

You must first register for Philips Field Apps to receive a
username and password, then download Philips Field Apps
from Google Play Store.

Technical specifications

Maximum mounting height Ambient temperature range

16m/50ft From -10 ºC to 50 ºC

Ordering data

Commercial product name 12NC

IR Dongle v2.0 929001678906

For compatible phones, refer to the Technical Downloads.

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Quick Start Guide - IR Dongle v2.0 December 2018

Visual Feedback

LED blinks 3 times:

OK to proceed
LED blinks 6 times:
“Invert Signal” in Preferences of Philips Field Apps.

Selection Switch

2 LEDs are available for use depending upon the application:

• An LED (on top side) for long distance communication; ideal for
highbay/industry application (upto 16m)

• An LED (on side) for short distance communication; ideal for office
applications (upto 8m)

IR Dongle v2.0

Signal LED

(red in colour)

Long
Distance
(highbay)

Short Distance
(office)

Short Distance (office)

OFF

Long Distance (highbay)