Model RS232IR
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© 2002 Xantech Corporation.
INTRODUCTION
The RS232IR has the ability to send IR codes or sequences when triggered by Xantech defined ASCII Commands.
The first section of this manual will cover aspects of DRAG460 regarding setup, learning IR codes etc. The
following sections will cover the particulars of programming the RS232IR.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM)
•
486 66-MHz IBM® Compatible Computer (Pentium versions preferred)
• Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
• 5 MB Hard Drive space (you will need more as your keypad libraries expand)
• 16 MB RAM (32 MB preferred)
• Mouse
INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS
To use the DRAG460 beta program, you will need the following items included with Dragon Drop-IR™. (See
Installation instructions DD4 v 4.1.3 for use of other parts and connectors.)
1. CD ROM Disc. Contains the Dragon Drop-IR software, plus IR Code and Product files.
2. One DB9 Male-to-Female Cable. Connects to the Com ports on the RS232IR and a PC for programming.
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
1. Connect all of the hardware together using the cables provided. Refer to
Figure 1
.
To 120 VAC
(unswitched)
781RG
Power
Supply
791-44
Amplified
Connecting Block
DVD
SAT
283M
Blink-IR
283M
Blink-IR
GND
+12V
780-10
J-Box
IR Receiver
GND
IR OUT
+12V
+12V
IR OUT
GND
780-10
J-BOX RECEIVER
XANTECH
Smart
Pad3
ST
+12 VDC
GND
EMITTERS
12
VDC
HIGH
IR
OUT
STATUS
IR IN
IR
RCVR
791-
44
AMPLIFIED
CONNECTING BLOCK
®
IR OUT
RS232 From
Controlling Device
283M
Blink-IR
CD
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
781RG
Power
Supply
(not included)
Figure 2 – Typical Basic System
2. Connect the OUTPUT of the RS232IR to be programmed to the product to be controlled to test commands.
Figure 2
shows connections to a typical basic system.
