Operation/Reference Guide IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit Control System Accessories Last Revised: 1/17/2007
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Table of Contents Table of Contents IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit ................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 1 Front and Rear Panel Components ...........................................................................
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IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit Overview The IRIS Infrared Capture Unit (FG5448) is a stand-alone, self contained unit used to capture infrared (IR) or wired-IR function signals from a hand-held remote controller. Hand controllers (HCs) are used to control a wide variety of audiovisual equipment that includes monitors, VCRs, TVs, and CD players. After you capture IR functions with the IRIS unit (FIG.
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Using the IRIS Using the IRIS Capturing HC Functions The two modes you can use to capture HC functions are default and special function. You use default mode, which is automatically set when you connect power to the IRIS unit, to capture the majority of HC functions. The table below shows the IRIS unit settings for default mode. Before capturing HC functions, make sure the baud rate in the IRIS unit is set properly, and connected to a PC running the IREdit software application.
Using the IRIS 6. Press the SEND pushbutton to send the captured HC function to the PC running the IREdit software program. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to capture all the HC functions on your list. Capturing HC functions in SP mode If you cannot capture an HC function in default mode, set the IRIS unit to special function (SP) mode. Perform these steps to capture HC functions in SP mode: 1. Press and release the UP and SEND pushbuttons at the same time.
Using the IRIS Display Characters and P Modes (Cont.) Characters Description On P mode is on. So Send OK. HC function sent without errors to a PC running IREdit. SP Special Function. Special mode to capture unusual HC functions. P1-P2 Not used. P3 Sends HC functions to a PC running IREdit automatically after the VERIFY operation. P4 Disables the VERIFY operation to capture HC functions. Default mode requires the VERIFY operation. P5 Loose-timing mode to capture JVC (PQ10956) HC functions.
Using the IRIS Cables and Adapters Depending on your IREdit programming configuration, one or more cables may be required. Connectors are shown from the wiring side. FIG. 1 shows a computer-to-Axcess Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram; FIG. 2 shows a computer-to-Axcess Central Controller (DB-9-to-DB-9) wiring diagram. 2 3 5 3 2 7 9-pin Axcess Control System or IRIS connector 25-pin PC serial-port connector FIG.
Using the IRIS HC IR Functions - Standard Order (Cont.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides product solutions to common problems. E1 or ER messages The Er/E1 message appears when there is a communication problem with the PC and not an error in capturing the IR functions. E1 or Er Messages Problem Solution: • Using NetLinx Studio: Go into the Device Manager dialog box and change the COM port settings.
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