Xantech MICRO LINK 490-00 Install Manual

IR Receivers & Modems

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

490 SERIES

MICRO LINK™ INFRARED RECEIVERS

These small IR receivers have been designed primarily for mounting in panels, doors, cabinets, etc. for

control of A/V equipment behind closed doors.  They may be mounted in walls, ceilings, wall speakers, etc.

- anywhere an inconspicuous appearance is desired.  Their high sensitivity allows placement behind

speaker grilles and still receive IR commands up to 20 feet away.  If longer range is necessary, a 1/2-inch

hole must be drilled in the grille to allow unobstructed entry of the IR signal.  The model versions covered

by these instructions are as follows:

490-00

Standard version, with brass bezel and 7 ft. three-conductor ribbon cable.

490W-00

Same as the 490-00 except with white bezel.

490DW-00

J-box version of the 490W-00.  Includes a Decora™ insert for single gang mounting.

DECORA IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LEVITON.

490-30

Quick connect version of the 490-00.  7-foot cable with 3.5 mm stereo mini plug for

direct plug-in to Xantech Connecting Blocks, such as the CB12, CB20, 789-44,

791-44, etc.

490W-30

Same as 490-30 except with white bezel.

Each version in the 490 series has the same features and specifications as follows:

FEATURES

• Very small size, only 2 inches deep.

• Works in normal 3-wire mode or 2-wire phantom power mode.

• Phantom mode requires 792-10 power module.

• System testing talk-back LED.

• Includes 3-terminal block for easy extension of 7 ft. ribbon cable.

• 20 units may be powered by one 781RG power supply.

• RF Grid included for EMI interference reduction.

• SUN490 Sunscreen filters available separately.  Order these to help with sunlight and stray IR problems.

They fit easily under the bezel.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Infrared modulation frequency bandwidth: 30 - 100 kHz.

• Reception range: > up to 30 feet, depending on local conditions.

• Nominal reception angle: 55 degrees off axis for 50% range reduction.

• 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.

• Dimensions: 1/2" diameter x 2" deep.

• Power requirements: 12 volts DC @ 10 mA.