Specifications

Using the IRIS

IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit

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.

Refer to the IREdit instruction manual for information on to storing captured HC functions.

Capturing HC functions in default mode

To capture HC functions in default mode:

1. Make a list of the name and sequence of the HC functions you want to capture. The standard order

for HC functions is listed in theHC IR Functions section on page 6.

2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the DB-9 connector on the IRIS unit and the RS-232 port on your PC,

as shown in theCables and Adapters section on page 6. Set the baud rate in the IRIS unit to match

the PC baud rate. Refer to theBaud Rate Settings section on page 5 to set the baud rate. Then,

connect the 12

VDC or 12 VAC power supply to the 12 VDC connector on the IRIS unit. The READY

LED lights and 01 appears in the display.

3. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the IR capture window. Press and hold the

first key on the HC to capture the first function. The

SIGNAL LED will start blinking. Release the HC

key as soon as the

READY LED goes off.

4. The [ ] briefly appears in the display to indicate the HC function is captured. Then, 01 appears and

the

READY and VERIFY LEDs light. The LED will not light if P4 mode is active; refer to theDisplay

Characters and P Modes table on page 4 for further information.

5. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the IR capture window. Press and hold the

same key on the HC device again to verify the

IR function was captured correctly by the IRIS unit. If

the HC function is captured correctly, a pair of [ ] (brackets) will briefly flash in the display. The

VERIFY LED goes off, 01 appears in the display, and the SEND pushbutton's LED lights. If an Er

message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6.

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.

Default Mode Settings

Default Setting

Baud 9600

P3 off

P4 on

P5 off

P6 on

P7 on

P8 off