Xantech IR-X10 Installation Instructions Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL IR-X10
INTERFACE MODULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
Page
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 3
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................3
INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 5
IR-X10 SYSTEM COMMANDS .................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED USING DRAGON DROP-IR SOFTWARE.................. 6
CHOOSING AND LISTING X10 MODULES ............................................... 7
PLACING X10 COMMANDS ON A VIRTUAL CONTROLLER..................... 8
SCENE CONTROL.................................................................................... 9
Programming a Scene ...................................................................... 10
Scenes Setup ................................................................................... 11
Programming an X10 Scene Macro................................................... 12
Transferring Data to a Real Controller ............................................... 13
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INTRODUCTION
The IR-X10, Figure 1, serves to connect the Xantech IR bus to the X10
®
Power Line Interface (PL513, PSC05, etc). Specifically, the IR-X10 converts
unique IR control codes, generated by the Dragon Drop-IR software
program, into X10 commands. This permits the unique lighting and control
functions of the X10 system to be easily integrated into Xantech IR
controlled whole-house AV systems. Refer to the Dragon Drop-IR
Installation and Programming Instructions and the X10 User Manuals when
planning overall configuration and operational details.
X10
RJ11
Output Port
Figure 1 – The IR-X10 Interface Module
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
• Converts specific Dragon Drop-IR code into X10 control signals
• IR signal & power inputs - plug-in screw-type terminals for fourconductor connections handles wire sizes from 24 to 12 gauge
• Opto-coupled IR IN and separate IR Gnd permits IR input to be isolated
from chassis and power supply grounds, where needed
• IR IN accepts Xantech IR bus output from any of the Xantech IR
receivers, keypads, connecting blocks, controllers, etc.
• X10 output jack – RJ11 modular connector
• RJ11-to-RJ11 cable included
• Power requirements – 12 VDC ± 1.5V @ 25mA
• Mounting – flanges, plus supplied screws permit easy mounting to flat
surfaces
• Dimensions – 4-3/8” L x 1-7/8” W x 1-1/8” H (111mm x 48mm x 29mm)
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+12 VDC
IR OUT
GND
780-10
J-BOX RECEIVER
789-44
Connecting Block
Satellite Receiver
AV
Receiver
VCR
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
782-00
Power
Supply
283M
Emitter
283M
Blink IR
ROOM 2
12VDC
+12 VDC
GND
STATUS
IR IN
EMITTERS
IR
RCVR
789-44
CONNECTING BLOCK
®
283M
Emitter
Smart
Pad
GND
IR OUT
+12V
Power Line
Control Link
To Additional
Modules as Needed
X10
Power Line Interface
X10
Lamp Module
X10
Appliance Module
4-Conductor Cable
(RJ11 to RJ11, included)
Mono Mini-Plug to Stripped Ends,
2-Conductor Cable (part no. 06015900, not included)
Appliance
Module
Lamp
Module
Hand Held
Remote
GND
IR OUT
+12V
780-10
J-BoxIR Receiver
ROOM 1
White Striped
Side +
Figure 2 – Typical Multi-Room System Using the IR-X10
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INSTALLATION
Figure 2 is a typical multi-room installation where X10 control is part of the
system. A mixture of Xantech SmartPad3 keypads and IR receivers are the
source of the IR control signals for both the AV products and X10. The
systems is configured as follows:
Note: Refer to your X10 manual for proper system configuration of X10
components.
1. Using 2-conductor cable (22AWG up to 600’, 20AWG up to 2000’ and
18AWG up to 5000’), connect PWR GND, and +12VDC connections
from the IR-X10 module to the appropriate terminals on the connecting
block.
2. Using a Mono Mini-Plug to Stripped Ends 2-Conductor cable (Xantech
PN#06015900, not included), plug the Mini-Plug end into an available
Emitter out on the Connector Block and wire the ‘Stripped End' in IR IN
(White Stripe) and IR GND on the IR-X10.
Note: If using Emitter Out is not practical, in Step #1 use 3-
Conductor (22AWG up to 600’, 20AWG up to 2000’ and 18AWG
up to 5000’) to connect IR IN, PWR GND, and +12VDC
connections from the IR-X10 module to the appropriate terminals
on the connecting block. You must also connect a jumper wire
from IR GND to PWR GND on the IR-X10.
3. Connect one end of the furnished RJ11 cable to the output port of the
IR-X10 module and connect the other end into the X10 Power Line
Interface (not included).
4. Plug the X10 Power Line Interface into an un-switched AC Line outlet.
5. The Dragon Drop-IR software is used to program learning remotes
(used with the IR receivers), in addition to the SmartPads, with the IRX10 control commands.
Note: The Xantech RC68+ (or RC68) Programmer Remote cannot be
used to program IR-X10 commands! Use of Dragon Drop-IR is
explained in the next section.
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