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Xantech IRS232A Installation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: ADVANCED IR TO RS232 MODULE

Summary of IRS232A

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    Installation instructions model irs232a ‘advanced’ ir to rs232 module table of contents section title page introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3 features and specification ........

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    Page 2 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation figure 1 – typical system configuration with programming hardware connections.

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    Model irs232a page 3 © 2002 xantech corporation introduction the irs232a, ir to rs232 module, provides ir control of advanced components such as projectors and lighting systems that would normally be controlled via rs232 with exotic controllers or automated systems. The irs232a has advanced features...

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    Page 4 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation 2. On the welcome menu, click install dd460 software. (if upgrading from a previous version of dragon drop- ir  460, select repair from the install menu. This will add and replace all appropriate files while keeping existing projects and palette files...

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    Model irs232a page 5 © 2002 xantech corporation programming the irs232a select base unit figure 2 – irs232 base unit and rs232 command editor windows with the system operating and dragon drop-ir™ software open, proceed as follows: 1. Choose “new project” (ctl+n) from the file menu or choose “open pr...

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    Page 6 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation note: if a message is returned stating: “unable to determine base unit” this could be due to one of the following: 1. The unit is the original irs232 (non-advanced unit). This does not support the “who am i” feature. 2. There is a problem communicating...

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    Model irs232a page 7 © 2002 xantech corporation figure 4 – irs232 options window changing the code group manually with an rc68+ programmer (optional) when multiple irs232a units will be used together in the same ir zone, each unit will need to be on a separate code group to enable each unit to be ad...

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    Page 8 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation figure 5: entering command strings character conversion utility a conversion utility is included in the rs232 command editor window. Entering commands of any format in this utility will display the character in all other formats (i.E. Decimal, hex, bin...

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    Model irs232a page 9 © 2002 xantech corporation method 2: testing rs232 commands through dragon drop-ir to pc screen note: this requires either 2 pc’s or a pc with two com ports. A communication program such as hyper- terminal is also required. This is an ‘advanced’ testing method and can be used as...

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    Page 10 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation figure 6: message when programming previous ‘non-advanced’ irs232 unit note: if project does not transfer, check connections as shown in figure 1, and com port connection in ‘preferences’. Try base unit transfer again. Project should transfer. Teachin...

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    Model irs232a page 11 © 2002 xantech corporation backing-up project files it is always wise to backup all project files to another hard drive, floppy disc or other storage media. It is recommended that each project be saved to a floppy disc and kept with each client's job files. To make backup copie...

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    Page 12 model irs232a © 2002 xantech corporation 3. Problems communicating with the device after the proper rc68+ ir trigger is sent to the irs232a, the green rs232 out led does not blink and doesn’t control the device. A. The ir receiver is not transmitting the command to the irs232a unit. Check th...