Xantech RT16-10 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ON (1)

OFF (0)

1 2 3 4 5 6

ON

Address Switches

Single/Multiple
Routing Switch
ON (1) - Multiple
OFF (0) - Single

Contoller Select Switch
ON (1) - CTR16
OFF (0) - RC68+

RT16-10

ADDRESSABLE INFRARED ROUTER

The RT16-10 is a ONE-IN/SIXTEEN-OUT IR switcher which directs an infrared control signal to any one
of 16 output ports, any combination of ports, or all 16 as a group. You can control large groups of TV
monitors (or any other A/V product) from control locations using Xantech IR Receivers or Smart Pads. Up
to 16 devices may be addressed with one RT16-10. Additional RT-10's can be connected for control of
larger numbers of devices, such as TV monitors in a sports bar, by using different IR code groups on each
unit. The "I" and "G" output ports can drive LED indicators placed at each controlled device location so that
you can see which devices are being addressed at any given time.

Factory Installed Jumper.

+12 G G

S

S

DATA IN

POWER
12 VOLTS
1 AMP D.C.

DATA OUT

IR RCVR

INPUT

ID CODE SWITCH

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6

OGGI4OGGI6OGGI8OGGI10OGGI12OGGI14OGGI16OGGI

2

RT16-10

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ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER

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IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO

I = INDICATOR, O = OUTPUT, G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL

Fig. 1 Model RT16-10 Addressable IR Router

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

•The RT16-10 requires the XANTECH RC68+ (or RC68) Hand Held Programmer codes, set to a matching
IR Code Group, to address 16 ports individually or in any combination of groups.

• GP-ON (group on) and GP-OFF (group off) codes from the RC68+ select and deselect all 16 ports together
as a group.

• The factory preset IR Code Group is 70. It can be installer changed by use of the RC68+ Programmer.

• ID CODE SWITCH. Switches 2 ~ 6 of this 6 position
DIP swtich are reserved for future enhancements.
NOTE: The unit willnot operate with RC68+ IR control
signals unless switches 2~6 are all set to the OFF
psition. Switch 1 selects between single and multiple
routing. OFF = Single Routing, ON = Multiple Routing.

Fig. 2 ID Code Switch

• The DATA IN and DATA OUT modular jacks allow
future cascading enhancements.

• One IR input on a 4-terminal plug-in connector permits connection of any Xantech IR Receiver, Keypad,
Controller, etc.

• An LED, adjacent to the IR RCVR INPUT, flashes when any IR commands are received (not just those
that are RT16-10 specific).

• 16 IR "O" and "G" emitter outputs and 16 "I" and "G" indicator outputs are located on 16 plug-in connectors.

• The "I" and "G" indicator outputs are current limited to 25 mA, allowing the direct connection of an LED
without the need for a current limiting resistor.

• Power Jack: 2.1mm. 12V DC @ 1 Amp. Requires one 782-00 Power Supply for each RT16-10.

• Universal mounting fits 19" racks.

• Dimensions: 19" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4".

• Weight: 1 lb. 3 oz.

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Remote Control Switchers

RC68 PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL

The RC68+ (or RC68) Programmer (available separately) contains all the commands necessary to operate
the RT16-10 (see Fig. 3).

• 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 RT16-10.

• 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 RT16-10 are

listed. All others should be ignored.

CAUTION: While the RC68+ can be used as a handheld remote control, it is highly recommended it not

be given to the final user for the following reasons:

• Since it includes adjustable 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 RT16-10, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for
ease of use.

APPLICABLE RC68+ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

(use "C" overlay, Fig.3)

Routing Commands (1 through 16).

The IR commands from these buttons cause the RT16-10 to route commands to any of the 16
corresponding IR outputs. For example, pressing button 5 (labeled 00 on the button face) on the RC68+
will cause the RT16-10 to route the IR signal through to the number 5 output.

GP-ON (group ON).

This button (labeled 60 on the button face) causes the RT16-10 to route IR commands to all 16 outputs
at the same time.

GP-OFF (group OFF).

This button (labeled 88 on the button face) causes the RT16-10 to shut off all (or any smaller group of one
or more) of the 16 outputs.

Code Group Numbers.

The RT16-10 is capable of being set to 30 different IR code groups. The code groups are identified by
the numbers and letters that are on the face of each button.

NOTE: When shipped from the factory, the RT16-10 is set to code group number 70.

Be sure to set the RC68+ to the same number!

It may be necessary to change the RT16-10 to a different code group if it is used in a common IR bus
controlled system with other Xantech RT16-10's, to avoid mutual interaction.

Refer to the RC68 instructions for code group setting details and procedures!

IR ROUTING MODES

The RT16-10 has the ability to direct IR control signals to any one of the 16 output ports, any combination
of ports, or all 16 as a group as follows:

1. Single Routing

An IR route to a single port (1 through 16) occurs when a corre­sponding RC68+ Hand Held Programmer code is sent. It remains
on until a different routing command is sent or when the GP-OFF
(group off) code is sent. This allows any individually selected port

ON (1)

OFF (0)

0

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6

Controller &

Address

Switches

to be driven with a control signal separate from the others.

ID CODE SWITCH

Set #1 to OFF (0)

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RT16-10

2. Multiple Routing

IR routes can be established to any desired combination of ports (1
through 16) for simultaneous operation. This is useful if you wish to
address smaller groups of units for special purposes. Simply press
any desired combination of IR routes that you want (e.g., 2, 4, 5, 8,

ON (1)

OFF (0)

1

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6

Controller &

Address

Switches

11 & 16).

ID CODE SWITCH

Set #1 to ON (1)
The chosen IR routes remain on, allowing

you to control just the selected devices until
the GP-OFF command from the RC68+ is
sent. You may make up sequences (mac­ros) in a learning device (such as the Xan­tech Smart Pads) for each routing combina­tion you desire for rapid access to the con­trolled groups. Just remember to include
the GP-OFF command at the beginning of
each sequence.

CAUTION:

Each time you adjust switch 1 to

select the desired Single or Multiple mode,
you must remove power from the RT16-10
for a few moments for the change to take

Routing
Commands

(1 through 16)

GP-ON
GP-OFF

Code Group
Numbers

(on face of
each button)

80 48 10 90 01

1234

00 C0 50 D0 41

5678

40 A0 30 B0 21

9101112

20 E0 70 F0 61

13 14 15 16

60 88 18 98 09

GP-ON GP-OFF

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

C

Place the

"C" Overlay

on the RC68+

RC68+

effect.

3. GP-ON (Group On - all 16 as a group)
In this mode all 16 routes are chosen in-

stantly with the GP-ON command. This is

Fig. 3 RC68 Programmer

useful if you wish to quickly address all
groups at the same time.

All 16 IR routes remain on until the GP-OFF command is sent.

NOTE: GP-ON and GP-OFF work in both the Single and Multiple routing modes.

Future Enahncements

The ID CODE SWITCH permits specific addressing logic for future cascading enhancements. NOTE:
Switches 2 ~ 6 must remain OFF (0) except when used with the RC68+ (or RC68) IR commands.

Remote Control Switchers

CAUTION

IR RCVR INPUT Connector (refer to Figs. 1 & 4)

This 4-terminal input has electrical connections for
+12V, G (chassis ground), GS (IR signal ground) and S
(IR signal). The GS terminal is provided so that the IR

IR Receiver
Input Connector
on RT16-10

+12 G G

IR RCVR

INPUT

S

S

signal ground can be isolated from the chassis ground.
This helps prevent ground loop problems, etc., in com-

Fig. 4

plex system configurations.
However, when powering IR receivers and keypads directly from the RT16-10, as in Fig. 5, you

the factory installed jumper

ground return for the IR signal.

and there is a need for electrical isolation

RT16-10

wired between the G and GS terminals as shown. This provides the needed

Remove the jumper only when powering IR source devices separately

.

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Factory Installed
Jumper

must leave

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INSTALLATION

Fig. 5 illustrates a typical application where an RT16-10 is used to route IR control signals to 15 TV monitors.

1. For this example, it is assumed that Single Routing with Group ON and OFF is required.

2. Since only one RT16-10 is used in the system, the factory preset Code Group 70 can be used. The
RC68+ Programmer is set to the same number.

3. The RC68+ commands 1 through 15 (see Fig. 3) will establish an IR route to each TV individually. The
Group On command will route to all 15 TV's simultaneously.

Subsequent IR commands specific to the TV's, such as channel Up/Down, then operate the functions
of the TV or TV's addressed.

4. In this system, the RC68+ codes are "taught" to a Xantech URC type Learning Remote for use with
the 780-10 J-box IR Receiver or to a Xantech Smart Pad. Other learning devices may be used provided
they are capable of learning and outputting the RC68+ codes, with carrier, to the RT16-10.

5. When programming, begin by assigning 17 keys for the RC68+ commands to a keypad or learning
device.

Commands 1 through 15 for individual routing and 16 & 17 for the Group On and Group OFF
commands. Next, assign the keys for the TV function commands, such as channel Up/Down.

6. Teach the commands into the assigned keys, following the instructions that come with the learning
device. On the URC and the Smart Pad

, all these commands could go into one bank.

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7. The "I and G" terminals on each of the output terminal jacks are provided so that LED indicators, placed
near each TV Monitor (if desired) will give a visual indication of the currently controlled Monitor. Refer
to Fig. 6. Use LED's with an operating current rating of 20 to 25 mA.

Fig. 7 shows an alternate installation method. In this example, the coaxial cables are used to carry the IR
control signals to the emitters on 15 TV monitors, along with the RF signals. This eliminates the need to
run 2-conductor wire to each TV.

1. Using the Xantech "Xtra Link™" principle, CPL10 IR/RF Couplers are used to inject the IR signals onto
the coaxial cable at the "head end" and extract them at the other end to drive the emitters at each TV
monitor.

2. Fig. 7 also illustrates the use of a Xantech 789-44 Connecting Block for control of the TV/Video sources
as well as the TV Monitors. Note that the 789-44 is powered from the RT16-10.

3. A Channel Plus DA500 RF Amp in the RF system overcomes the RF signal losses of the RF splitters
and the long cable lengths.

4. NOTE: Be sure the long cable lengths between the CPL10 Couplers are connected to the terminals
marked RF/IR as shown!

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RT16-10

#14

#15

TV

MONITOR

TV

MONITOR

283M

Smart Pad™

780-10

J-Box IR Receiver

780-10

J-BOX RECEIVER

+12V

+12 VDC

IR OUT

IR OUT

GND

GND

Smart Pad™

+12V
IR OUT
GND

Use additional

Control Devices

as needed.

White Striped Side (+)

Jumper between
the G and G
terminals (see CAUTION, pg 2).

S

To Emitters
on even
numbered
TV's

16

OGGI

14

OGGI

12

OGGI

10

OGGI

I = INDICATOR, O = OUTPUT, G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL

8

OGGI

6

OGGI

4

OGGI

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2

OGGI

RT16-10

S

S

INPUT

IR RCVR

+12 G G

POWER

12 VOLTS

1 AMP D.C.

DATA I N

IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO

1 2 3 4 5 6

ON

ID CODE SWITCH

DATA OUT

White
Striped
Side (+)

283M

#12

283M

#10

283M

#8

283M

#6

283M

#4

283M

#2

#13

TV

MONITOR

#11

TV

MONITOR

#9

TV

MONITOR

#7

MONITOR

#5

MONITOR

#3

TV

MONITOR

TV

TV

TV

MONITOR

283M

TV

MONITOR

283M

TV

MONITOR

283M

TV

MONITOR

283M

TV

MONITOR

283-00

TV

MONITOR

Remote Control Switchers

283M

RT16-10

Fig. 5 Using the RT16-10 for IR

Con trol of 15 TV Monitors

Fig. 6 Connecting LED Indicators to

the "I" and "G" Terminals

782-00

Power Supply

MODEL RT16-10

ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER

RT16-10

To Emitters

on TVs

–
+

57

–

IGGO IGGO

+

2-conductor

cable

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LED

Indicators

–

+
–

+

283M

Mouse Emitter

MONITOR

#1

283M

Blink-IR™

TV

5

EMITTERS

789-44

CONNECTING BLOCK

VDC

12VDC

+12

STATU S

IR IN

GND

+12V

GND

Smart Pad™

6015900

3.5mm mono
mini plug to

stripped ends

cable

(16 locations)

IR

RCVR

IR OUT

WhiteStriped

Side (+)

RF SIGNAL
IR SIGNAL

MODEL RT16-10

ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER

16

OGGI

14

OGGI

12

OGGI

10

OGGI

I = INDICATOR, O = OUTPUT, G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL

8

OGGI

6

OGGI

4

ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER

OGGI

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2

INPUT

IR RCVR

RT16-10

IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO IGGO

ID CODE SWITCH

OGGI

S

S

+12 G G

To CPL10
Couplers for
remaining 7
TV's

White Striped

Side (+)

1 2 3 4 5 6

ON

Source Control

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

Emitters

(if Needed)

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

RF/IR

CPL10

IR

RF

TV

Monitor

TV/Video

Source

TV/Video

Source

2512

2-way

Combiner

IN OUT

DA500

RF AMP

Coaxial
Cables

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

(5 locations)

202-00

4-way

RF Splitters

To 7 TV's
(duplicate of
splitter and
coupler
system to left)

RF

IR

CPL10

RF/IR

CPL10

Coupler

(30 locations)

Long

Coaxial

Cables

CPL10

TV

Monitor

RF/IR

RF

IR

RF/IR

CPL10

RF

TV

Monitor

RF/IR

IR

CPL10

TV

Monitor

IR

RF

POWER

12 VOLTS

1 AMP D.C.

DATA IN

Connect

Additional
Control Devices
to the 789-44 as

needed.

782-00

Power Supply

Fig. 7 Using the coaxial cables going to each

TV to carry the IR Control Signals.

6

DATA OUT

CPL10

TV

Monitor

RF/IR

RF

CPL10

TV

Monitor

RF/IR

RF

IR

RF/IR

IR

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CPL10

RF

TV

Monitor

IR

RF/IR

CPL10

RF

TV

Monitor

IR

283M

IR Emitters

(17 locations)

11-7-00

RT16-10