Xantech 780-80 Installation Instructions
IR Receivers
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
780-80
CFL FRIENDLY J-BOX INFRARED RECEIVER
The 780-80 is a CFL (compact fluorescent light) friendly
version of the 780-10 J-box series IR receivers. It is
specifically designed to have great immunity to high
frequency ballasted CFL and overhead fluorescent
type infrared interference and to have exceptional IR
reception range. In addition, the 780-80 will operate in
direct sunlight!
It mounts easily into a single gang electrical J-box and
is supplied with mounting screws and a dark red lens
insert allowing the installer to use a Decorator-style
wall cover plate.
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The 780-80
Front
View
Rear
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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
• IR carrier frequency reception bandwidth: 30 to 60 kHz.
• IR Carrier Adjust: 32 to 56 kHz (allows output carrier frequency to be matched to a controlled component
for optimum performance).
• IR reception range: Up to 70 feet on axis (range depends on device being controlled and levels of IR
or EM interference).
• Nominal reception angle: 45 degrees off axis, unit vertical, 40 degrees off axis, unit horizontal with 50%
range reduction.
• Talk-back LED (red): Tests system for correct wiring as well as indicating infrared reception.
• Status LED (red): For systemON/OFF indication (requires 12 VDC source @ 10 mA).
• Connections: 4-screw terminal block on unit.
NOTE:
The 780-80 will not operate in 2-wire Phantom Power mode.
• Cable requirements for long lengths: 3 or 4-conductor/24 gauge solid or stranded wire up to 200', 22
gauge up to 600', 20 gauge up to 2000' and 18 gauge up to 5000' (unshielded OK).
• Maximum cable length: One mile with 18 gauge.
• Maximum current output: 100 mA peak.
• Use Xantech Connecting Blocks for connection to emitters.
• Power: 12 volts DC @ 20 mA. 781RG Power Supply (not included) powers up to ten 780-80's.
• Deep red lens (included): Fits decorator-style wall plate. (Replacement lens available. Order part
#3016400).
• Dimensions: 1-3/4" W x 4-1/8" H x 1-1/8" D.
FREQ
L
H
Talkback LED
Status LED
IR Carrier
Adjust
IR Receivers
+12V
STATUS
GND
IR OUT
780-80
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