Specifications

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. 1 on page 2), the functions are sent to a PC

running the IREdit software program. The IREdit software program creates HC function files that are

downloaded to the AXCESS Central Controller.

For step-by-step instructions on how to use the IREdit software program, refer to the IREdit instruction

manual.

Specifications

You can also the IR Capture and Management tool in AMX’s VisualArchitect

software application to capture and manage IR functions via the IRIS. Refer to the

VisualArchitect Instruction Manual and online help for details.

IRIS (FG5448) Specifications

Power: 12 VDC @ 160 mA max.

Dimensions (HWD): 1.51" x 5.55" x 5.45" (3.84 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.84 cm)

Weight: 18.2 oz (518.2 g)

Front Panel Components:

SIGNAL LED: Red indicator that blinks when the IRIS unit is receiving HC functions.

IR window: captures HC functions.

READY LED: Green indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to receive HC functions.

VERIFY; Red indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to verify HC functions.

Alphanumeric display: (2-digit) Red 7-segment alphanumeric display that shows the capture mode

and operating status.

UP: Increments the alphanumeric display by one and lights the red LED inside the

pushbutton.

DOWN: Decrements the display by one and lights the red LED inside the pushbutton.

SEND: Transmits captured HC functions to a PC running the IREdit software program.

The red LED inside the pushbutton lights when valid HC functions are ready to

send.

Rear Panel Components:

12 VDC/12 VAC connector: 2-pin (male) 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply connector.

8-pin data connector: Captures wired-IR HC functions. Connect the HC to the IRE IN or WIRED IN

pins.

RS-232 connectors: • DB-9 connector for data communications with a PC.

• 6-pin RJ-11 modular connector for data communications. The RJ-11

connector is only used with older SX-DCU+ products.

Control ports: • IR sensor to receive IR codes; IR serial input for wired IR codes.

• DB-9 female connector for Axcess and PC communication.

Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish