Xantech ISM4, Installation And Programming Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING MANUAL ISM4 INTELLIGENT SYSTEM MANAGER ...

Page 2: ...r 20 No Delay with additional Command Structures in the Macro 20 Delay with additional Command Structures in the Macro 21 No Delay no additional Command Structures in the Macro 21 Test Macro 21 Program Remaining Macros 21 Exit Edit Mode 21 Test ISM4 All Macros 21 PROGRAMMING RC68 ON OFF TRIGGER COMMANDS 22 RC68 Discrete ON OFF Trigger Command Programming 22 RC68 Toggle ON OFF Trigger Command Progr...

Page 3: ...nted This allows the reference device to be set to a specific input at specific volume and audio mode depending upon device capability Sources can be set to Play DVD CD Media Servers etc or tune to a specific channel Cable Satellite XM Sirius AM FM There is no special remote or keypad required to activate the ISM4 It will automatically respond to the status of the System Reference Device to sync t...

Page 4: ...but the 1 second elapsed time intervals have expired This is true for all buttons that have time dependencies Upon initiation of a press of a button with time dependencies the unit starts tracking time Upon crossing the 2 second threshold the unit will quickly flash the current active SOURCE LED If the button remains pressed beyond this point the unit continues to monitor elapsed time After 5 seco...

Page 5: ... Structures individual commands and delays within ON OFF Macros and Increase individual delay value 7 Delay Button This button is used during Source ON OFF Macro programming to allow setting a delay duration within a Command Structure 8 Sequence Button This button has multiple functions depending upon the ISM4 programming mode including Enter Source ON OFF Macro Programming Mode Enter IR Learn Mod...

Page 6: ...vice i e SMVID01 Video Sensor for a DVD Player SMVLT01 Voltage Sensor for a device with a 12V AC or DC output such as an A V Receiver or Whole House System Controller Each Sense In Jack is associated with two IR Macros ON OFF and a Source IR Output Before proceeding with this discussion it is important to note that the Programming Procedure imposes a requirement on the Source 1 System Reference De...

Page 7: ...hen Source 1 System Reference Device is turned OFF the Sensor Module for that device will show an OFF state 0V to the Source 1 Sense In The first task that the ISM4 will take is to launch the OFF Macro for Source 1 Based on the discussion above the entire macro will be executed with the exception of the IR content of Command Structure 1 The ISM4 will then look at the ON OFF state of Sources 2 4 If...

Page 8: ...ISM4 INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING MANUAL 8 Figure 4 Typical ISM4 System AV Receiver Triggered Home Theater IR Receiver Input ...

Page 9: ...ISM4 INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING MANUAL 9 Figure 5 Typical ISM4 System TV Triggered Home Theater System IR Receiver Input ...

Page 10: ...ISM4 INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING MANUAL 10 Figure 6 Typical ISM4 System Multi Zone Controller Triggered System IR Control Input ...

Page 11: ...nc source OFF vs system ON and the ISM4 will automatically issue the Power ON Macro for the device that is out of sync IR commands from the remote can be passed through the ISM4 via the IR Receiver to the emitters allowing the system components to be hidden in a cabinet or closet as long as the IR Receiver is positioned in line of sight to the system remote The system components can also be contro...

Page 12: ...for any reason the ISM4 will sense the variation from system sync source OFF vs system ON and the ISM4 will automatically issue the Power ON Macro for the device out of sync In a typical multi zone system the connected keypads and or IR Receivers will issue zone system commands directly to the system controller Zone ON OFF Volume Source Select etc The ISM4 does not play any part in controlling the...

Page 13: ... Plug the included 12VDC Power Supply 2 1mm coaxial plug into the Power Jack on the ISM4 Rear Panel 2 Plug the Power Supply into an unswitched AC Outlet Source 1 A V Receiver 1 Cut the plug off the end of an unregulated 12VDC Power Supply An unregulated power supply s decay time 12V to 0V is faster than a regulated supply netting faster system response Strip approximately 1 4 off the jacket and tw...

Page 14: ...structions for Source 1 A V Receiver for voltage sensing The switched outlet on most cable boxes must be configured in the Cable Box Setup Menu Be sure the AC Convenience Outlet is set to Switched Source 4 Video Recorder Follow the instructions for Source 2 DVD Player for video sensing IR Receiver 1 Plug a Xantech 291 Series or Dash 30 Type IR Receiver IR Receivers with an attached stereo 3 5mm mi...

Page 15: ...f it does not turn off adjust the sensitivity to the point where the Status LED turns off The Source 2 Status LED on the ISM4 Front Panel should also turn off For now disregard any other front panel LED activity NOTE Some devices have a constant signal output on the composite video output jack many cable boxes and other devices and are not compatible with video sensing If adjusting the sensitivity...

Page 16: ... Mini Plug Cable Xantech Part No 05913780 configured as shown in Figure 7 Please refer to the control device documentation for the pinout of that device s RS232 Port EXPANSION This jack connects to the Source 1 Sense In on an Expansion ISM4 for system sync of three additional devices When the Source 1 Sense In on the Primary ISM4 senses an ON state Sensor Control Voltage this jack outputs 12VDC to...

Page 17: ...pplies one to each ISM4 4 Connect the Sensors and Emitters as described the Sections Connections Home Theater System or Connections Multi Zone System NOTE 1 The Source 1 Sense In on the ISM4 Expansion units is used for System Status as referenced to the System Reference Device There is no required IR Emitter connection to the Source 1 IR Outs on the ISM4 Expansion units NOTE 2 If using the Expande...

Page 18: ...ands for additional information SOURCE ON OFF MACROS The ISM4 allows programming one ON and one OFF Macro per Source Each of these Macros can contain up to five sets of IR Commands and Delays called Command Structures Different Front Panel LED prompts indicate which Macro ON OFF for which Source 1 4 and which step or Command Structure 1 5 is being programmed COMMAND STRUCTURES A Command Structure ...

Page 19: ...ropriate for the ISM4 being programmed It might be advantageous to keep a backup copy of of the table for later use MACRO PROGRAMMING TABLE MACRO PROGRAMMING TABLE Command Structure Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Brand 1 Device 1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF IR Command Delay Sec Brand 2 Device 2 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF IR Command Delay Sec Brand 3 Device 3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Comma...

Page 20: ...o Command Structure 1 The Source 1 LED will flash for about 5 seconds This is the amount of time allowed to teach an IR Command 3 Position the IR Remote for the System Reference Device Source 1 directly in front of the IR Learn Window on the ISM4 within an inch and press and hold the ON or Power Button on the remote until the Program LED flashes green three times If the Program LED flashes red thr...

Page 21: ...irst blink of the Active Source LED to enter Edit Mode Source 1 and Program LED s green Navigate to the Macro to be tested 2 second press of Prev or Next and then press the Test Button Program Remaining Macros 17 Navigate to the next Source ON or OFF Macro to be programmed From the Source 1 ON Macro press the Next Button for 2 seconds Indicated by the first blink of the Active Source LED The ISM4 ...

Page 22: ...rn the system ON 5 Teach the RC68 Command from Button 40 to the System Remote Button that will be used to turn the system OFF Test ON 6 With all sources sensors and emitters connected to the ISM4 and with all sources turned OFF test the system by pointing the System Remote toward the ISM4 or connected IR Receiver and press the button with the RC68 ON Command The System Reference Device Source 1 an...

Page 23: ...test the system by pointing the System Remote toward the ISM4 or connected IR Receiver and press the button with the RC68 Toggle Command The System Reference Device Source 1 and Sources 2 4 should all turn OFF 7 If any functions were missed test the individual ON or OFF Macro for that Source Re learn IR Commands and adjust delays as necessary until the system powers up correctly ...

Page 24: ...ther Connections RS232 RS232 Com Port Settings Use the following Table to configure the RS232 output of the device controlling the ISM4 ISM4 RS232 COM PORT SETTINGS Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None 8 1 None RS232 Command Strings The following Table details the allowable RS232 Command Strings for control of the ISM4 Note only Source 1 can be controlled for ON OFF Automati...

Page 25: ... of another SS S field next Source or the termination character end of report The PR 0 1 field indicates the Power State of the reported Source That is it indicates the Power State of the Source identified by the SS S field that immediately precedes it The string below is an example of a string that might be sent out by the ISM4 SS1 PR1 SS2 PR1 SS3 PR0 SS4 PR0 This string indicates the following S...

Page 26: ...ini Cable Xantech Part No 06028145 DO NOT USE A STANDARD STEREO MINI CABLE FOR CLONING To clone an ISM4 1 Using a Xantech Null Stereo 3 5mm Mini Cable Xantech Part No 06028145 connect the RS232 Port on the programmed ISM4 to the RS232 Port on the unprogrammed ISM4 2 In Normal Operating Mode press the Prev Button on the Primary programmed ISM4 unit for longer than 2 seconds The Source LED s will fl...

Page 27: ...F and automatically enter System OFF Mode In this mode the first task that the ISM4 will take in response to the On to Off transition is to execute the Power OFF Macro associated with the Source 1 Sense In input Recall that in executing this macro launched by a Source 1 Sense In trigger ONLY the IR content of the first Command Structure will be bypassed Refer to the Sense In section for further in...

Page 28: ...ce 1 If it is OFF the ISM4 will enter System ON Mode as described Conversely if the ISM4 sees the RS232 Source 1 OFF Command it will look at the state of Source 1 If it is ON the ISM4 will enter System OFF Mode as described If the ISM4 sees the RS232 Toggle Power Command it will look at Source 1 determine the state ON or OFF and output the opposite state macro Please Note that unlike the case of a...

Page 29: ... the first blink of the Active Source LED to initiate the Macro Table Clone Process This will transfer the programming from one ISM4 to another Macro Table Clone requires that both units are properly connected via their RS232 Ports All Source LED s will rapid flash green during the Macro Table Clone Process SEQUENCE In Normal Operating Mode press for 2 seconds Indicated by the first blink of the A...

Page 30: ...t blink of the Active Source LED will navigate to the previous ON or OFF Macro Wait for the Source LED of the newly selected Command Structure or Macro to flash once before pressing any more buttons To exit Edit Mode and enter into Normal Mode press the PREV button for 5 seconds Indicated by the second blink of the Active Source LED or cycle power off and on NEXT In Edit Mode a quick 1 second pres...

Page 31: ...out error It will blink red otherwise This does not indicate that the IR waveform was successful in controlling the Source component It is simply an indication of the validity of the IR data The Program LED will return to its previous state after the command has been sent Emitters must be connected to the ISM4 and appropriate Sources to test IR Commands SEQUENCE In IR Learn Mode press to save a le...

Page 32: ...a press of the Next Button will set the delay to 0 seconds PREV In Delay Program Mode each press will decrease the amount of delay by one second from 0 to 60 and down to 0 second After 0 seconds a press of the Prev Button will set the delay to 60 seconds TEST After a delay duration has been selected but not saved a press of the Test Button will initiate the delay The currently selected Source LED ...

Page 33: ... coaxial jack 12V DC 0 5A IR Learning Bandwidth 30KHz 100KHz Macros ON Macros 4 OFF Macros 4 Sensor Jacks 4 Stereo 3 5mm mini jacks Emitter Jacks 4 3 5mm mini jacks IR Receiver Jack 1 Stereo 3 5mm mini jack IR Control In Jack 1 3 5mm mini jack RS232 RS232 Port 1 Stereo 3 5mm mini jack Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None ...

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Page 36: ... Programming Manual ISM4 Intelligent System Manager 2008 Xantech Corporation Document 08905136B This document is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation shall not be liable for operational technical or editorial errors omissions made in this document ...