RTI rk2, Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Professional Infrared Code Capture System IR PRO Professional Infrared Code Capture System RK2 In Wall Universal Controller RK2 Operation Installation Guide v1 0...

Page 2: ...is equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o...

Page 3: ...the outlet when the unit is to be left unused for a long period Water and Moisture Do not use the unit near water for example near a sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool near an open window et...

Page 4: ...d in this Guide 3 Repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Remote Technologies Incorporated 4 Causes other than product defects including lack of skill competence or experience of user 5 Shipme...

Page 5: ...Technologies Incorporated The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Remote Technologies Incorporated shall not be liable for errors or omissions contained herein o...

Page 6: ...ty Note 1 Unpacking and Inspection 2 Product Contents 2 Software Requirements 2 Chapter 2 Introduction 3 Features 3 Important Notes 4 Cleaning 5 Getting Started 6 Remote Reference 7 Chapter 3 Operatio...

Page 7: ...ng Connection Options 20 RK2 Removable Terminal Block Description 22 Programming The RK2 23 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 25 Display is Dim Blank or Unreadable 25 USB Communication Problems 25 IR Code Pro...

Page 8: ...ause RTI s remote control products are sold only through professional installers programmers and never directly to consumers it is our philosophy to not incorporate programming capability directly int...

Page 9: ...Incorporated or an authorized Remote Technologies Incorporated distributor PRODUCT CONTENTS Contents within the box include the following items One 1 RK2 universal system controller One 1 Cut out temp...

Page 10: ...s Light sensor for automatic backlight level Audible Beeper Plasma friendly Infrared receiver for command pass through IR output port drives up to 1000 feet of wire Two power status input ports Comple...

Page 11: ...the RK2 directly adjacent to thermostats Heat generated by the RK2 may effect temperature measurement Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen It is designed to operate with a touch of your finger...

Page 12: ...is button should link to a page that does not contain commands or macros that could be inadvertently executed while cleaning the unit The Clean page could contain a text message or graphic of your cho...

Page 13: ...Power Supply 16VDC 1 6Amp Provides power for up to eight RK2 s Part Number 40 210285 22 CB 4 Connecting Block Includes 16VDC 4 3Amp power supply Provides power for up to twenty RK2 s Provides a conven...

Page 14: ...grated Mounting Wings Touchpanel LCD Display Ambient Light Sensor Plasma Friendly Infrared Receiver USB Programming Port Control Port Removable Terminal Block Rear View Front View Power LED Power Butt...

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Page 16: ...r pages are normally accessed from links on the Home page In addition any page can contain buttons with a link to any other page Normally the Home page is used to display the names of the A V sources...

Page 17: ...uchscreen continuously for 3 seconds You can also access the Control Panel page by assigning a Control Panel page link to a button using the TheaterTouch Designer software The Control Panel consists o...

Page 18: ...w that allows you to enable or disable the front panel IR Receiver The IR Signal graphic inverts color to indicate IR data and or noise being detected by the receiver This helps to determine if you sh...

Page 19: ...eans the beeper is disabled Press the OK button in the window to close LIGHT SENSE This button displays a window that allows you to enable or disable the front panel ambient light sensor On means the...

Page 20: ...bled the backlight brightness will always stay at the same level The backlight level can however be set differently for the unit s Idle mode If the light sensor is enabled there are two backlight leve...

Page 21: ...or disabled the backlight brightness will always stay at the same level The backlight level can however be set differently for the unit s Active mode If the light sensor is enabled there are two backl...

Page 22: ...ut setting to adjust the time Press the OK button in the window to close it CHANGE PASSCODE This button displays a window that allows you to set the passcode that is used to limit access to the Clear...

Page 23: ...w four digit passcode You will be prompted to enter the new four digit passcode again for confirmation When new code is entered successfully the Code Changed window will pop up to let you know you hav...

Page 24: ...code is entered the entire user program in the RK2 will be erased Warning This will erase the entire user program in the RK2 Once this is done there is no way to restore it except by reloading the pro...

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Page 26: ...umerous options for mounting and wiring the RK2 Note Make sure to use the included cardboard cut out template to create the correct size opening in the wall MOUNTING HEIGHT The recommended mounting he...

Page 27: ...for conveniently locating the RK2 in new construction installations WIRING CONNECTION OPTIONS The RK2 can be wired either from the Control Port or the Removable Terminal Block A minimum of 3 conductor...

Page 28: ...ard EMITTERS INPUT To IR receivers on A V equipment lighting controls etc RK2 Basic Wiring Connections RK2 Power Supply 16VDC PWR Stand Alone Operation Control System Operation Cat 5 Cable 20 AWG min...

Page 29: ...nnection This can be used to power up to 10 infrared mini emitters an IR blaster or extending IR control over a long distance 1000 ft max PWR STATUS Voltage power sensing input connection This can be...

Page 30: ...sensors light sensors etc The ON state sense voltage is 3VDC 20VDC The OFF state sense voltage is 0VDC 2VDC TRIG OUT Voltage trigger output This can be used to control speaker relays screens window co...

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Page 32: ...nature the contrast of an LCD screen changes with temperature so if the display is cold it will appear dark and will return to normal as it warms USB COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS Verify that your PC is runn...

Page 33: ...you will need to troubleshoot the IR repeater system If you are still having problems try adjusting the IR code Minimum Repeats value in the TheaterTouch Designer programming software If the IR code i...

Page 34: ...131 info rticorp com www rticorp com RTI TECHNICAL SUPPORT At RTI customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority If you are encountering any problems or have a question about your RTI product...

Page 35: ...roubleshooting you have already tried If you are calling about a software or programming question or problem please be at you computer when you place your call This will considerably speed up the trou...

Page 36: ...en never needs calibrating Display Size L x W 2 4 in x 1 3 in 61mm x 33mm Display Backlight Display white LED Keypad blue amber LED Infrared Output Port 200mA output Drives up to 1000 feet 300 meters...

Page 37: ...h impact molded ABS plastic black gray Front Plate High impact molded ABS plastic white Mounting Integrated mounting wings or screws through front bezel On Wall Plate Dimensions H x W x D 5 1 in 129 m...

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