Xantech WPK8, WPK6, WPK1, WPK4 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WPK1, 4, 6 and 8
THE WATERPAD™
WATERPROOF PROGRAMMABLE KEYPAD SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
THE WATERPAD™, an adaptation of the original Smart Pad
™ keypad system, is the world's first wall
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mounted, fully programmable and configurable waterproof keypad. Now, outdoor, pool side, bathroom,
sauna and other high moisture installations can be handled with confidence. With the ease of the Dragon
Drop-IR™ software system, the Waterpad is fully programmable into four basic keypad configurations. In
addition, a large selection of button icon labels permits configurations to match the IR source and function
commands of virtually any A/V system.
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FEATURES
• Operates in high moisture environments in humidities up to 100% over a temperate range of 0° F (-18°C)
to 140° F (60° C).
• Unit is submersible in pure water in depths up to 6 inches or so. (The pressure of additional depths may
close the keys, preventing proper operation). See CAUTION note below.
• To maximize flexibility, the Waterpad is available in one, four, six and eight bank versions.
• A selection of 128 icon labels are included for affixing to source and function button locations.
• The membrane pad has 20 embossed buttons to which the icons are affixed, by the installer, with no
noticeable seam. Icons are peeled off a paper backing exposing an attaching adhesive.
• Icon color is black on white. Volume and Mute are also available in blue, if it is desired to highlight these
basic functions.
• The 4, 6 and 8 memory bank versions have LED indicators on each source button.
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• Two tiers of memory per button. Applies to both source select and control function buttons.
• Sequence commands, including 1 to 30 second delays, can be programmed under any button (including
the 2nd tier) without using up button spaces anywhere else on the keypad.
• Status input permits source buttons to light with +12V representing a system power ON condition as well
as the selected source.
• Intelligent Power Management. The first command in a sequence, normally a power command, will not
be sent if the status input is high (+12V). This prevents the sending of an unintended power command
when the system or zone is already on, thus preventing unintended shutdown when switching sources.
• All Waterpad programming is done using Xantech's exclusive Dragon Drop-IR™ software system
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(available separately as Model DD4). It is a Windows
Xantech Smart Pad
derivative keypad systems. It allows the use of Xantech and/or installer prepared
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based program that permits rapid configuring of
command libraries. It also permits the installer to keep computer files of all the client's keypad
configurations.
NOTE: IR commands
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• Memorized contents are stored in an advanced E
be "learned" directly from hand held remotes into the Waterpad.
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PROM within the Waterpad learning module. No
backup batteries are used or needed!
• Memory size is 64k Bits (8k Bytes)
• Xantech IR Receivers and other keypads can be used on the same IR bus with the Waterpad.
• The Waterpad mounts into standard 2-gang wall "J" boxes, for either new or retrofit applications.
CAUTION: While the WATERPAD™ is submersible, it was primarily designed to withstand high humidity
or wet areas where water may be splashed on it frequently. If you have an application where you wish
to place it under water, be sure the water is free of any corrosive agents such as chlorine. Also, do not
submerse it deeper than 6 inches.
WATERPAD™ VERSIONS
To maximize the number of possible system applications, the Waterpad is supplied in four basic versions.
Each are defined and illustrated below with typical button icons applied. You may choose the icons and
place them in any arrangement you wish, to best fit taste and application. The only exception to this are
the source buttons. These are always in the right two columns and are identified by the small LED (source)
indicators in the upper left corner of each button. Each version includes an internal learning module, an 8terminal block, hardware, and an assortment of 128 button icons.
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This version has 20 function buttons (no source
buttons). Use this when you have only one source
to control, such as a high capacity CD changer.
This version has 16 function buttons and 4 source
buttons. Use this when you wish to control two,
three or four source components.
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This version has 14 function buttons and 6 source
buttons. Use this when you wish to control five or
six source components.
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This version has 12 function buttons and 8 source
buttons. Use this when you wish to control seven
or eight source components.
INSTALLATION
When installing the Waterpad, we suggest that you proceed with the following order of events:
1. Determine the client's system components and needs in detail.
2. Determine the number of source components and function commands needed.
3. Pick the Waterpad version that best suits these needs, e.g. WPK-1, WPK-4, WPK-6 or WPK-8.
4. Using Dragon Drop IR™, place the button Icons in the desired locations on the virtual Waterpad and
program all buttons.
5. Transfer the program to the actual Waterpad and test all button commands for proper operation
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affixing the real button Icons.
6. Affix the icons to all buttons.
7. Attach the inter-room cable to the terminal strip and test all button commands again for proper
operation.
8. Mount the keypad to the wall surface.
A Typical 4-Source Configuration
The following example will serve to illustrate this process. Suppose
a client wants to control an AM/FM stereo system with a Waterpad,
as in Fig. 3, from an outdoor location and that he has the following
equipment and system requirements:
1. An AM/FM receiver and 4 sources: TUNER (AM/FM), two CD
changers and a cassette TAPE deck.
2. When a source button is pressed, it turns on the AM/FM
receiver and the associated source.
3. The Waterpad must have the following function commands
for each source:
Fig. 1 4-Source Waterpad - Model WPK-4
TUNER: Tuner Up/Down (scroll of preset stations), AM/FM
(select).
CD 1 and CD 2: Play, Track Forward/Reverse, Pause, Stop, Disk+, Disk– (select).
TAPE: Play Forward, Play Reverse, Fast Forward/Rewind, Pause, Stop.
This is the basic client specification for this application of the Waterpad™.
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