INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RT8
ADDRESSABLE INFRARED ROUTER
The RT8 Router is a ONE-IN/EIGHT-OUT IR switcher. It directs an infrared control signal to any one of 8
output ports or all 8 as a group. It is intended for selective control of up to 8 TV monitors (or any other
A/V product) from control locations using Xantech IR Receivers and /or SmartPads. The "I" and "G" output
ports provide the ability to drive LEDs placed at each controlled device location so that you can see which
device is being addressed at any given time. The RT8 responds to the Xantech RC68+ (or RC68)
commands and is Code Group changeable by the installer.
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POWER
12 VOLTS
200 mA D.C.
5
I = INDICATOR O = IR OUT G = GROUND
RT8
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
G G
IR RCVR
INPUT
2 3
S
IR IN+12
OGGI
24 68
13 57
IGGO
OGGI
IGGO
3
OGGI
IGGO
OGGI
4
IGGO
Fig. 1 Model RT8 Addressable IR Router
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. Input Terminals: One IR RCVR INPUT on a 4-terminal plug-in connector permits connection of any
Xantech IR Receiver, Keypad, Controller, etc. The Gs and IR IN terminals connect to the floated signal
input of the internal opto isolator. Allows ground isolation when needed.
2. IR RCVR INPUT LED: Green indicator LED blinks with the presence of any incoming IR commands.
3. Output Terminals: Eight IR "O" and "G" emitter outputs and eight "I" and "G" routing indicator outputs
are located on eight 4-terminal plug-in connectors.
The "I" and "G" routing indicator outputs are activated with the selected route. They are current limited
to 10 mA, allowing the direct connection of an LED without the need for an outboard current limiting
resistor.
4. LED Routing Indicators:
These eight red LEDs, located near each of the 4-terminal outputs, come on with the selected route.
They
do not
blink with signal.
5. Power Jack: 2.1mm coaxial type. 12V DC @ 200mA. Works with one 786-00 Power Supply (not
included) if powered separately from IR receivers and keypads. Otherwise, use a 782-00 Power
Supply.
Remote Control Switchers
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• IR Command System:
- The RT8 output ports are selectively addressed using eight commands from the RC68+ (or RC68)
handheld programmer. A 9th command turns all 8 ports ON as a group and a 10th turns them OFF.
- The factory preset IR Code Group is 58. It can be changed by the installer, when needed, using the
RC68+ Programmer.
- IR carrier frequency range: 30 kHz to 100 kHz.
• Dimensions: 9-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 1-3/8" (251mm x 73mm x 35mm)
• Weight: 0.75 lb. (0.34kg).
RC68+ PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL
The RC68+ Programmer (available separately) contains all the commands necessary to operate the RT8
(see Fig. 2).
• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC-1 learning remote, the
Xantech SmartPads, the 590 Programmable Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that
operate the RT8.
• NOTE: The RC68+ codes operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RT16-10, CC12,
ZPR68, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the RT8 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.
• Since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system, in
addition to those of the RT8, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for easy use.
APPLICABLE RC68+ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
(use "C" overlay, Fig.3)
Routing Commands (1 through 8).
The IR commands from these buttons cause the RT8 to route commands to any of the 8 corresponding
IR outputs. For example, pressing button 5 (labeled 00 on the button face) on the RC68+ will
cause the RT8 to route the IR signal through to the
number 5 output.
NOTE: The RT8 will not respond to buttons 9
through 16.
GP-ON (group ON).
This button (labeled 60 on the button face) causes
the RT8 to route IR commands to all 8 outputs at
the same time.
GP-OFF (group OFF).
This button (labeled 88 on the button face) causes
the RT8 to shut off all of the 8 outputs.
Code Group Numbers.
The RT8 is capable of being set to 55 different IR
code groups. If the RT8 is used in a common IR
Routing
Commands
(1 through 8)
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+
bus system with other Xantech RT8's, it will be
necessary to change the code group on one or
more of them to avoid mutual interaction.
Fig. 2 RC68 Programmer
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RT8
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