Learning an IR Command
The IR Linc uses powerline (PLC/X10) commands for communica-
tions. A compatible transmitter will be needed before learning IR
commands. A ControLinc Duo (Smarthome #4071) or X10 Maxi-
Controller (#4020) is ideal for programming the IR Linc. Up to
seven different PLC functions can be used for each house/unit
code. The different codes are selected by the appropriate PLC
function code. The function code will determine how the IR com-
mand is transmitted. Refer to the following table for a list of the
available function codes:
#4020 Maxi-
Controller
PLC Function
Code
Operation
ALL LIGHTS
ON
*
IR command turns ON a device. The probe will be checked
first and if the device is already on, the command will ignored.
ALL UNITS
OFF
**
IR command turns OFF a device. The probe status will be
checked first and if the device is already off the IR command
will not be sent.
ON
Normal IR. Only one IR command will be sent upon receipt of
the a powerline signal.
OFF
Normal IR. Only one IR command will be sent upon receipt of
the powerline signal.
BRIGHT
IR command is for continuous control functions like volume up
or channel up. The IR command will be sent as long as the
BRIGHT command is being received.
DIM
IR command is for continuous control function such as volume
down or channel down. The IR command will be sent as long
as the DIM command is being received.
House - Unit Code
(repeated)
***
Normal IR. Only one IR command will be sent upon receipt of
the powerline signal.
*To transmit the learned IR command send house/unit code and house code +"ON" from any powerline
compatible transmitter (i.e. A1, AON).
**To transmit the learned IR command send house/unit code and house code + "OFF" from any powerline
compatible transmitter (i.e. A1, AOFF)
***To transmit the learned IR command, send house/unit code once (i.e. A1).
To learn an IR command, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect any probe connected to the IR Linc.
2. Press and hold the "Set" button for about one second and release.
3. The red "Active" indicator will begin to blink rapidly; the IR Linc is now ready to
learn an IR signal.
4. Point the remote control at the two built-in IR blasters on the front of IR Linc.
5. Press the button on the remote control that is to be learned. Once the red
indicator turns off, release the button on the remote control. The IR signal has
been successfully learned into the IR Linc.
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