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

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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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IR-X10 SYSTEM COMMANDS

The IR-X10 module permits the generation of unique IR commands for the
control of lighting and appliance products in X10 systems. It allows you to
place such commands on any Xantech Dragon Drop-IR friendly remote or
keypad controller (including: URC-2, SmartPad2, SmartPad3, Waterpad,
MAC1, 590-10 and RS232IR). These commands can be placed on any key
of the controller, which you later direct at a Xantech IR Receiver in an IR
controlled system. The IR signal from the IR receiver must then be passed to
the Xantech IR-X10 Interface Module, which converts the unique IR
commands to X10 power-line carrier control signals. The IR-X10 then
connects to an X10 Power Line Interface.
Note: Refer to the Xantech IR-X10 Installation Instructions and the X10
User Manuals when planning overall configuration and operational details.

To create IR-X10 control code using Dragon Drop-IR software, proceed as
follows:

GETTING STARTED USING DRAGON DROP-IR™ SOFTWARE

Note: For additional reference regarding Dragon Drop-IR software, please

refer to the Dragon Drop-IR manual.

1. Start the Dragon Drop-IR Software via the Icon on your desktop or, from
the START menu, choose Programs and select Drag[your version #]
and click on the Dragon Drop-IR icon.

2. From the File Menu, click New Project (CTL+N) to create a new project.
(To add IR-X10 commands to an existing project, click Open Project
(CTL+O) and select the project to be edited). For existing projects, go
To Step 4.

3. In the New Project window, type a file name such as joneshome1 and
click OK. The proper file extension is added automatically.

4. If the controller to be programmed (i.e. URC-2P or other) is not
displayed in the Project window, click on the Base Unit menu and select
the desired version of the controller you wish to program. If you are not
sure of the unit, connect the unit to the serial port (refer to Dragon Drop­IR manual for proper connection instructions) and click “Who Am I”. A
pop-up window will appear displaying the proper version # of controller.

Note: For clarity of instructions, we will use the URC-2P/B as a programming
example.

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CHOOSING AND LISTING X10 MODULES

Note: Each X10 module will need to be assigned a unique House / Unit

Address. Before proceeding please confirm the settings on the modules
and note the Type of module (Lamp, Appliance etc.), House Address (A-P),
and Unit Address (#1-16). This information will be required for steps 3 & 4.

1. From the X10 menu, click Create IR-X10 File. (To work with a previously
created file, click Select IR-X10 File and click on the file to be edited.
Proceed to Step 3).

2. Type a filename, such as joneshmx10 and click Save. An IR-X10
programming panel appears with the filename in the title bar. See
Figure 3).

3. Click on an X10 Module from the drop down list that matches the one(s)
in your X10 system (Lamp Module, Appliance Module, etc.).

4. Under House Add. (Address) and Unit Add. Click on the appropriate
letter/number that applies for the first module (i.e. House Add. A and
Unit Add. 1)

5. Right-Click in the empty space to the right of the Unit Add. selection
area under the Module Name List Box. A pop-up button should appear
labeled “Add Module”. Left-click on this button. This adds your first
module to the list (e.g., LAMP MODULE A 1, etc.). (See Figure 3 ­Creating X10 Modules)

Note: You can rename or delete the module from the list at any time by

Right-Clicking on a listed module.

6. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 for each X10 module you have in the system.
Be sure to select a different address for each one and be sure the
addresses set on the actual X10 modules match the ones you selected.

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Figure 3 – Creating X10 Modules

PLACING X10 COMMANDS ON A VIRTUAL CONTROLLER

1. Select the module in the Module Name List Box you would like to place
on the Remote Controller by clicking once on the Module Name. The
module should now be highlighted.

2. Select a command Function from the Function List (i.e., On, On/Off
Toggle, etc.) that you desire.

CAUTION: The On/Off Toggle and All Lights On/Off Toggle commands

will only work with the newer URC-2P/B remote and the MRC44. If you
do not know which unit you have, use the “Who Am I” function under the Base

Unit menu.

3. Click a Source button on the virtual controller (URC-2P/B shown as
example) where you want the command to be placed under (i.e. TV,
SAT, AUX etc…). A blue outline will appear around the button and the
“virtual” LED will turn red.

4. Click a button on the virtual controller where you want the command
(e.g. ‘D’). This button will now have a blue outline around it.

5. Click Place. The command will appear in the command list (e.g., A2 On
(XANTECH - IRX10).

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6. The X10 function command is now programmed under button D of the
AUX Source Bank on the virtual controller. Repeat this procedure for
each module you have in the Module Name list. Refer to Figure 4 ­Placing X10 Commands on Controller.

Figure 4 – Placing X10 Commands on Controller

In this case, the X10 command for Lamp Module A2 ‘ON’

was placed on button ‘D’ under the AUX Source Bank.

SCENE CONTROL

The X10 Scene Control feature can also be implemented using Dragon
Drop-IR software. For instance, you can create "scenes" that, with one
button press, can cause several X10 Modules to set lighting to
predetermined levels along with controlling other functions in the A/V system
if so desired. First you need to program a Scene.

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PROGRAMMING A SCENE

1. Right-Click in the empty space under Scene Module Level to the right of
the Function List Box. A pop-up window should appear with the choices
Add Light/Appliance Scene and Add Shutter Scene.

2. Select the scene for the module being controlled by left-clicking on the
appropriate choice. You should now see confirmation of this choice in
the Scene Module Window. For example, clicking on Add
Light/Appliance Scene will post (A-1) L/A Scene. (A-1) stands for House
Address A, Scene #1.

3. Click and Drag a Module from the Module Name List Box above and
‘drop it’ just below the scene line you just added. Drag and Drop as
many of the X10 modules you wish to control. Refer to Figure 5.

4. Left click on each of the modules in the Scene Module Window, one at a
time and adjust the Scene Module Level via the slide bar at the top of
the window until the desired percentage of brightness is achieved.

5. Repeat step 4 for each module in the scene

6. The Scene is now ready for placement within a macro on the URC-
2P/B.

Figure 5 – Programming a Scene

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SCENES SETUP

Before scenes can take effect when executed, a special Scene Setup set of
codes must be issued first. This instructs each X10 module (an X10
requirement) to accept the Scene Module Level settings when sent later in a
Macro. This only needs to be sent the first time being used or any time any
of the X10 modules have been disconnected from the AC source or after
Power Outages.

There are two methods of issuing these commands.

1. Place the Scene Setup command on a dedicated button on the remote.
When used for the first time or after power outages of any sort, select
this button to issue the scene command and then continue to select any
Macro containing a Scene Cmd (Scene Cmd explained in the next
section). If a dedicated button is not available (all commands on
controller used), use method #2.

2. Place the Scene Setup into a Macro following a ‘preferred’ Scene Cmd .
This will save a button from only being used in Power Outages and
place the Scene Cmd into a frequently used X10 Scene Macro. First
time used, or after power outages, select this button twice (once to issue
Scene Setup and second time will execute the desired Scene Cmd.)
Method 2 will be described in the Programming an X10 Scene Macro
section, Step #5.

Note: You can also program a Scene Setup into Tier 2 of your controller.

This way, after a Power Failure or first time use, Push & Hold the Tier 2
programmed button for more than 1 second to issue the Scene Setup.
Please see your Dragon Drop-IR manual for further information
regarding programming Tiered functions.

Creating a Scene Setup via Method One:

1. Click Scenes Setup from the Function List Box.

2. Click a button on the URC-2P/B not used for any other function in your
IR controlled system (e.g., the D button in the lower section of the URC­2P/B remote).

3. Click Place from the Function section. A special set of commands will
be placed under the selected URC-2P/B button. Option: To make this
button accessible under any Source Bank, right-click this URC-2P/B
button and then left click Punch.

CAUTION: Every time you make a change in Scene Programming, you
must perform a new Scenes Setup procedure by repeating steps 1 through

3. Be sure to delete the old command set before placing the new one on the

controller.

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PROGRAMMING AN X10 SCENE MACRO

Creating a Scene Setup is the first half in creating a scene. This enables the
X10 module to accept a Scene Command.

Placing a Scene Command on the Virtual Controller:

1. In the Scene Module window, select the Scene you would like placed on
the virtual Controller. (Scene Cmd in the Function List Box should
change to reflect the proper scene number (i.e. Scene Cmd-(A-1))

2. Click a Source button on the virtual controller (URC-2P/B shown as
example) where you want the command to be placed under (i.e. TV,
SAT, AUX etc…). A blue outline will appear around the button and the
“virtual” LED will turn red.

3. Click a button on the virtual controller where you want the command.
This button will now also have a blue outline around it.

4. Click Place. The command will appear in the command list (e.g., Scene
Cmd – (A-1) (XANTECH - IRX10)).

5. To add a Scene Setup to this Macro (Method 2 from above), select
Scene Setup in the Function List Box and then click Place. You should
now see the Scene Setup commands added to the Command List
window. (Refer to Figure 6) Now this Macro can be used as the Scene
Command to set lighting to a predetermined level and be used to reset
the X10 modules after a Power Failure.

You can now add other commands to this macro in the same manner and
cater it to your needs. For example, you can add a Play command for your
DVD player. Now any time this macro is selected, the lights will dim to a
preset level and the DVD will start. The possibilities are left to the user!

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Figure 6 – Creating a Scene Command Macro

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A REAL CONTROLLER

When you have completed all programming of the virtual keypad and tested
all commands to see that they operate the Controlled Equipment, you are
then ready to do a Project Download that will transfer all data to a "real"
controller (URC-2P/B in this example).

Note: Testing X10 commands on a Virtual URC can sometimes be
intermittent but when program is transferred to remote, all works fine. During
Test Mode, the URC-2 will only emit ONE code burst. In normal use through
a URC-2, the whole time a button is pressed, consecutive commands are
transmitted. To simulate this, version 2.00 software or higher, has a
REPEAT function. Add a REPEAT of ‘1’ or ‘2’ just before the command. This
will not affect the button function in any way and will make the Test mode
more accurate.

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Proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the URC-2P/B (or other applicable Controller) is connected to
the computer (refer to Dragon Drop-IR Software instructions for proper
connection to PC).

2. From the File menu, select Base Unit Transfer (Ctrl+B). A Project Down
Load window appears with the statement "Synching Please Wait", then
"Transmitting Please Wait".

3. A transfer status bar is shown as the transmission of data progresses.
See Figure 7. Also, the Status LED on the URC-2P/B blinks orange and
green until the transfer completes.

4. The newly programmed unit should now operate all the IR-controlled
equipment in your system.

5. Using the same procedure, you may transfer to any number of
additional Controllers.

Figure 7 – Transferring Data to a Real Controller

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