Xantech AC2 Installation Instructions Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AC2
CONTROLLED AC OUTLET
The AC2 is a controlled AC outlet device, capable of switching up to 15 Amperes of continuous current to
a component or power strip. It can be switched ON and OFF by any one of three control sources; low voltage
AC or DC, NTSC Video and IR code. It can be used, therefore, in many applications where it is desired to
have an AC outlet turned on and off in controlled or automated systems.
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AC2
CONTROLLED AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
OUTLET
STATUS
120 VAC 60 HZ
1800 WATTS MAX.
3
1
2
DELAY SWITCH
POSITION
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
DELAY
(In Seconds)
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.75
1.0
2.0
3.0
5.0
7.5
10
20
30
50
60
12
120 V AC 60 Hz
6
CONTROL
OUT
12VDC
-- + -- +
B
A
9
8
DELAY
7
6
CODE
5
4
SUB-
GROUP
3
INPUT INDICATOR
5
CONTROL
IN
5-30V
AC or DC
D
C
E
F
0
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
0
1
2
IR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
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Fig. 1 The AC2
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. SWITCHED OUTLET: 15 Amps continuous, 30 Amps peak inrush, at 120 VAC, 60 Hz.
Standby AC Line Current: < 25 mA (< 3.0 Watts).
2. AC Power Cord: 120 VAC 16 gauge 5 ft., 3-conductor.
3. AC Circuit Breaker: Opens if AC current exceeds 15 Amps. Manual Push-to-Reset button.
4. STATUS LED. Lights when the AC Outlet is switched ON.
5. CONTROL IN AC or DC: Plug-in 2-terminal connector. 5 Volts (@ 7 mA) to 30 Volts (@ 47 mA), AC
or DC, at this input switches the AC Outlet ON, lights the STATUS LED and causes a +12V high at
the CONTROL OUT connector. Works with components that provide a continuous voltage output to
represent a power ON or other condition.
NOTE: DC voltages must be connected with polarity as shown. AC doesn't matter.
CONTROL IN Turn-OFF Voltage: <1.4 Volts.
6. CONTROL OUT: Plug-in 2-terminal connector. Delivers a constant +12 VDC output (9V @ 30 mA)
when the AC Outlet is switched ON by a control voltage, video sync or IR code. This +12 VDC can be
used to drive other voltage controlled devices, such as an AC1 or a 2nd AC2.
7. VIDEO IN. RCA type jack. Circuit senses NTSC sync at baseband video. Hi-Z input provides loss-
less loop-thru to VIDEO OUT jack. Circuit is triggered when the presence of NTSC sync represents
a power ON condition.
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Remote Control Switchers
1
5
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
OFF ON TGL MMT
0
2
3
4
5
6
1
7
80 48 10 90 01
00 C0 50 D0 41
40 A0 30 B0 21
20 E0 70 F0 61
60 88 18 98 09
08 A8 38 B8 29
28 E8 78 F8 69
68 C8 58 D8 49
E1 89 C9 A9 E9
71 19 59 39 79
F1 99 D9 B9 F9
Place the
"B" Overlay
on the RC68+
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CODE
SUB-
GROUP
6
2
4
3
1
RC68+
6
B
8. VIDEO OUT. RCA type jack. Allows direct video loop-thru to a monitor, etc. Use if a 2nd video output
jack is not available on the Video source.
9. IR INPUT: 3.5mm mono mini jack accepts standard IR signals from the emitter output jacks of Xantech
Connecting Blocks, Controllers, etc. The AC2 operates with RC68+ IR commands set to code group
number 28.
10. IR INDICATOR: Flashes when any IR signal is present.
11. DELAY Switch: Provides 16 settings of delay time between the arrival of the CONTROL IN OR VIDEO
IN signal and the ON condition of the SWITCHED OUTLET. The delay times range from 0.05 second
to 60 seconds.
12. See Figs. 1 & 4 for a chart of the available DELAY times vs DELAY SWITCH POSITION. NOTE:
Delay action does not apply to the IR INPUT signal.
13. CODE SUB-GROUP Switch. Allows a choice of 8 different groups of the four RC68+ (or RC68)
commands that operate the AC2. Also, internal E2 PROM can be set to different code groups, allowing
up to 240 different IR code combinations. This prevents mutual interaction in common IR systems
when using more than one AC2 in a system.
• Mounting: Flanges, plus supplied screws, permit easy mounting to flat surfaces.
• Dimensions: 10-1/2" L x 3-1/4" W x 2-1/2" H (267mm x 83mm x 64mm)
RC68+ PROGRAMMER
The RC68+ (or RC68) Programmer (available separately) contains the commands necessary for IR
operation of the AC2.
• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC-1 learning remote, the
Xantech Smart Pads, the 590 Programmable Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that
operate the AC2.
• NOTE: The RC68+ codes operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RS41AV, CC12,
ZPR68, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the AC2 (Overlay
"B") are listed below. All others should be ignored.
CAUTION: While the RC68+ will operate as a separate remote control, it is highly recommended it not be
given to the final user for the following reasons:
• Since it includes setable code groups, the user may inadvertently alter the installer configurations.
• Also, since the user will require IR commands from other brands of
equipment to control the total system, in addition to those of the AC2, all
commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for ease of
use.
APPLICABLE RC68+ BUTTONS
1. Pair OFF Command. This button activates the IR command that turns
2. Pair ON Command. This button activates the IR command that turns
3. TGL (toggle) Command. The first press of this button turns the
4. MMT (momentary) Command. Pressing this button turns the
5. IR Emitter Lens.
the SWITCHED OUTLET OFF.
the SWITCHED OUTLET ON.
SWITCHED OUTLET ON -- the second press turns it OFF.
SWITCHED OUTLET ON but stays ON only as long as the button is
held down. When released, the SWITCHED OUTLET turns OFF.
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Fig. 2 The RC68+ Programmer
AC2
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