Xantech WL85 Users Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WL85
Wall Link™
Plasma\LCD\LED\CFL Friendly
IR Receiver
WL85
IR RECEIVER
IR
Receiver
Status LED
Talkback LED
®
+12VD
C
STATUS
GND
IR OUT
DESCRIPTION
The WL85 is designed to reject interference from Plasma, LCD, LED
Displays and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) from entering the IR signal
line. This IR Receiver mounts easily into a single gang, electrical J-Box, is
supplied with mounting screws, and comes with a Decorator-style insert,
allowing the installer to use a Decorator-style wall cover plate. This provides
an integrated look for control of A/V equipment behind closed doors or any
IR Repeater System that is in close proximity to light sources described
above.
FEATURES
• J-Box Mounting with Decorator-style insert (available in white (included),
ivory, almond, & black)
• 4-screw terminal block for interface to Xantech Connecting Blocks
• Works in normal 3-wire mode
• Improved Compact Fluorescent Light rejection
• May be used in Direct Sunlight
• RF Grid included for EMI reduction
• Talk Back LED for IR reception and full system operation indication
• Status LED for system On/Off indication (requires 12VDC Source
@10mA)
• 7 units may be powered by one 781ERGPS power supply (regulated
12VDC 200mA supply)
Note: The WL85 will not operate in 2-wire Phantom Power mode
SPECIFICATIONS
• Infrared modulation frequency bandwidth: 30 - 60 kHz
• Reception range: up to 80 feet (18M), depending on remote control
output strength and ambient conditions.
• Reception angle: 55 degrees off axis at 50% range reduction
• Cable requirements: 3-conductor. Use 24-gauge up to 200' (61M), 22
gauges up to 600' (180M), 20-gauge up to 2000' (600M), 18-gauge up to
5000' (1.5KM) -- unshielded OK.
• Maximum transmission length: One mile using 18-gauge wire (1.6KM)
• Maximum current output: 100 mA (pulse)
• Dimensions: 1-3/4” W x 4-1/8” H x 1-1/8” D
• Power requirements: 12 volts DC @ 20mA
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45°
45°
PLASMA DISPLAY
780-95 Top View
INSTALLATION
This unit is meant to be installed into a standard J-Box mounting box and
interfaced to Xantech Connecting Blocks, such as the CB12, 789-44, 79144, etc.
Figure 1 – WL series Assembly
CAUTION: THE J-BOX MUST NOT BE SHARED WITH 120/240VAC
CIRCUITS.
PLACEMENT
Placement of the IR Receiver does matter when used in the presence of a
Plasma Display. Ideally it should be placed somewhere around the Display
with the front of the receiver flush with the front of (or set back from) the
Display. If the WL85 needs to be placed in front of the display (such as on
an adjacent side wall perpendicular to the display), make sure it is placed at
a location at least 45 degrees off axis from the corners of the unit – see
Figure 2. The presence of Direct Sunlight and Fluorescent Lighting should
not affect the reception of this unit.
WL85 TOP VIEW
Figure 2 – WL series Placement
NOTE: Plasma interference can be reflected off of any item within approx. 3
feet from the front of the display. Keeping this in mind, make sure that the
WL85 is free of any obstruction that might reflect back into the receiving eye.
Note: While this unit shows strong rejection to standard 50/60Hz ‘ballasted’
fluorescent lighting, it is still prone to interference from CFL style Fluorescent
lighting.
MOUNTING
1. Pre-wire a 3-conductor cable (refer to Specifications section for
proper Wire Gauge) from the connecting block location to J-box
mounting location.
Note: If using the STATUS LED feature, use 4-conductor cable in
the appropriate gauge (see Figure 2)
2. Connect proper wires to the +12VDC, GND, STATUS (if applicable),
and IR OUT terminals on the rear of the WL85 as shown in Figure
2.
3. Secure the WL85 into the J-Box using the supplied screws.
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