Xantech 780-10 Installation Instructions
IR Receivers
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
780-10
J-BOX INFRARED RECEIVER
This receiver, the choice of custom installers for years, is designed to easily mount in a single gang electrical
J-box. The supplied mounting screws and a dark red lens insert allow the installer to use a Decorator-style
wall plate.
FEATURES
• Works in normal 3-wire mode or 2-wire phantom power mode.
• Phantom mode requires 792-10 power module.
• System testing red talk-back LED.
• 20 units may be powered by one 781RG power supply.
• Includes dark red lens for Decorator-style wall plate. (Replacements available. Order part #3016400).
• SUN780 Sunscreen filters available separately. Order these to help with sunlight and stray IR problems.
They fit easily over the IR window opening.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Infrared carrier frequency bandwidth: 30 - 100 kHz.
• Reception range: > 25 feet on axis.
• Nominal reception angle: 45 degrees off axis at 1/2 range.
• Cable requirements: 3-conductor. Use 24 gauge up to 200', 22 gauge up to 600', 20 gauge up to 2000',
18 gauge up to 5000' -- unshielded OK).
• Maximum transmission length: One mile using 18 gauge wire.
• Maximum current output: 100 mA.
• Power requirements: 12 volts DC @ 10 mA.
• Dimensions: 1-3/4" W x 4" H x 1" D.
INSTALLATION
The 780-10 is intended to be wired to the input terminals of Xantech Connecting Blocks or other devices.
Use 3-conductor cable, as specified above, to run between the remote room and main room locations. Make
Fig. 1 780-10 J-Box IR Receiver
Red Talk-
back LED
IR Receiver
Photo Diode
+12 VDC
IR OUT
GND
780-10
J-BOX RECEIVER
Breakaway
Plaster-Ears
6-32 Threaded
Hole for Duplex
Cover Plate
Barrier-Strip
Screw Terminals
J-Box Mounting
Hole (2)
6-32 Threaded Hole (2) for
Decorator-Style Cover Plate
Shield Cover
Front
Rear