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IR Anywhere / Powermind
Infra Red over an IP Network, What! Why?
Keene have designed a range of products that are capable of sending and receiving IR signals across an IP
network. This can be across a LAN, say from one room or office to another or even one from one side of the
world to the other via the internet.
There are several ways to make use of this technology. In its simplest form you can use one module as a real
time IR to IP encoder and another module (or group of modules) as real time decoders to receive the IP signal
and transmit as IR wherever the control is required.
Some of the modules also have on-board memory that alows them to learn and store a number of IR codes.
Once the codes have been stored you can access the modules built in web page via any internet browser and tell
it to emit the desired code(s) as required.
There are also a number of PC programs and "apps" specifically designed to send control signals via IP connected
devices. The Keene modules are compatible with an ever growing number of these, and a list is maintained at
www.keene.co.uk/iranywhere
The modules all feature a built in standard (36 ~ 40 Khz) IR receiver, and the IR inputs and outputs are fully
compatible with all of the existing Keene IR Distribution range so many other styles of receivers and emitter
wands can easily be incorporated. The IR output can also be connected to the input of another Keene IR
Distribution amp if required.
KIRA Modules
These modules will receive an IR command, convert it to
packet data and send that data to a predetermined IP
address (usually another IR Anywhere module). The
receiving module will then decode the data and re-
transmit the IR as originally received. The IR Anywhere
modules are physically identical and can be software
configured as either a receiver, a target, or stand alone
operation. They will operate via LAN, and also via WAN
assuming firewall and routers are correctly configured.
They are supplied either singly or as a pair of modules.
Once correctly configured, one target can receive signals
from multiple receivers. The target can be either an IR
Anywhere module or the IR Commander Matrix.
• Control IR equipment via local network or anywhere in
the world via internet
• Can be combined with IR distribution system for large
installations
• One-to-one or many-to-one control
• Built in Dynamic DNS support
• DHCP plug and play for LAN
Code KIRAM single module £59.99
Code KIRA pair of modules £108.00
Code KIRA128 £ 74.99
KIRA128
The KIRA128 is capable of storing up to 128 IR codes in
local memory. These codes can then be accessed and
triggered by any device with web browser capability
from local network or internet. For example the image
opposite shows an iPhone browsing one the IRCM's
internal web pages of stored IR commands
Note, this is a web page and not an "app" and so can
be accessed by any smart phone, PDA or other device
with web browser capability.
The KIRA128 can be software configured as either a
receiver, a target or stand-alone. Once correctly
configured, one target can be used as a local IR emitter
for multiple remote receivers. The target can be another
IR Anywhere (KIRA or KIRA128) or the IR Commander
Matrix (IRCM).
The Keene IR Anywhere family of products give you easy
internet control of any Infra Red, RS232 or contact closure
products. There are many ways to use them, for example;
Use two modules with one set to act as IR receiver and one to act as an IR transmitter and connect them both to your
network. Aim your remote at the receiver and it will convert the signal to packet data, send that data to the other
module which will decode the data and retransmit the IR as originally received. You can do this whether the receiver is
in the next room or on the other side of the world!
Compatible with a variety of Apps such as Demopad, Mote, TouchSquid, TouchControl, Reymote and many more, you
can use your smartphone or tablet to control your AV equipment from anywhere you have an internet connection. Or
access the device from any browser on any internet capable device using the built-in web pages.
Use the KIRACC for smartphone control of contact closure operated blinds, curtains, garage doors
Install the IR Commander Matrix and enjoy selective, routable control of multiple devices.
The possibilities are endless! Please see www.keene-electronics.co.uk for full details
The IR inputs and outputs are fully compatible with the existing Keene IR Distribution range so other styles of receivers
and emitter wands can easily be incorporated.
• Control IR equipment via local network or anywhere in the world via internet
• Can be combined with IR distribution system for large installations
• One-to-one or many-to-one control
direct IR
control of AV
equipment
feed IR output
into other
IR distribution
systems
Other IP
devices
RS232
matrix
switchers
X10 lighting
and appliances
IP RS232infra red
local IR control internet capable devices
Product code IR over IP Browser Control Memory RS232 Routable Outputs PoE Relays
KIRA yes yes 4 no no no no
KIRA128 yes yes 128 no no no no
KIRARS232 yes yes 128 yes no no no
KIRA-CC yes yes 150 yes yes (2) yes yes (2)
IRCM yes yes 128 yes yes (4) no no
DemoControl
This free app gives you a graphical front end
with which to access the 128 stored IR codes
within the memory locations of a KIRA128,
IRCM or KIRARS232. The app is available on
iTunes for free (search “DemoControl”).
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