Niles IRC-1 Installation & Operating Manual

infrared L.E.D.'s. The output is extraordi-
narily accurate over a wide bandwidth.
This allows the IRC-1 to control most
IRC-1 Infrared Flasher
makes and models of IR controlled
audio /video components.
I The IRC-1 is compatible with all Niles
NTRODUCTION
infrared repeaters, infrared routers, and
The IRC-1 is a Velcro ® -mount "flooding" multi-zone keypad systems.
IR flasher. It is one of three elements that
Tools Required
make up an infrared repeater system :
•1/8" Standard Slotted Screwdriver
1. Remote Sensors
IRC-1 P G
2. Main System Units ARTS UIDE
3. Infrared Flashers
When an IR remote sensor receives a
command from a hand-held remote con-
trol, it sends a corresponding electronic
signal through a wire to the Main System
High
Unit. Here, the Main System Unit cleans
Output
L.E.D.'s
and amplifies the electronic signal.
Finally, the Main System Unit outputs the
Polarity
Markings
signal to the IR flasher which relays the
infrared command to the audio/video
component you wish to control.
The IRC-1 relays the infrared command
using "flashes" of infrared light in a pow-
erful flooding pattern from its two
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EATURES ENEFITS NSTALLATION
• Two infrared L.E.D.'s give the IRC-1 The IRC-1 is typically used as a "flooding"
exceptional range and power. With flasher to control a stack of audio/video
proper placement, a single IRC-1 flasher components. For this type of application,
can control an entire stack of place the IRC-1 with its L.E.D.'s pointed
audio /video components.
straight up and at least an inch in front of
the equipment you wish to control (See
• The IRC-1 is equipped with pre- Figure 1). The effective range varies
stripped and tinned wire ends. This pro- between 8" and 30" depending on the
vides you with easy hookup. brand and/or the model of the audio/video
component. Note: If cabinet dimensions per-
• An adhesive-backed Velcro strip is mit, experimenting with the placement of the
included with the IRC-1, providing quick, IRC-1 may yield better operating results.
secure, "remove and replace" mounting.
For tall stacks of components use multiple
• The IRC-1 is supplied with an ample IRC-1 flashers. For example, place one IRC-1
Adhesive-
ten feet of connecting wire.
at the top of a stack with the L.E.D.'s point-
backed
ing down and one IRC-1 at the base of the
Velcro
strip
stack with the L.E.D.'s pointing up (See
Figure 2).
10 feet of
2-conductor
22 gauge
In some installations there are shelves
connecting
blocking a direct path between the IRC-1
wire
and the components' IR sensor window. It
is possible to bounce infrared light off of
smooth reflective surfaces (particularly
white surfaces). If a suitable surface exists
(like the back of a cabinet door, or a white
wall within a few feet) try to place the IRC-1
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C so that its reflected output reaches the sen-
ONSIDERATIONS
sor windows of the audio/video compo-
nents (See Figure 3). If some of the compo-
nents are still not getting adequate signal,
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mount a Niles IRC-2 MicroFlasher on the
sensor window of each of the problematic
components.
Sometimes, it is desirable to mount the
IRC-1 so that it directly faces the equipment
from across a room. In this type of situation
the IRC-1 has an effective operational
range of 18 to 30 feet (depending on brand
and model). Niles offers several wall mount
flashers which may improve the cosmetics
of this type of installation. See your local
Niles dealer for more information.
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FIGURE 1 Controlling a stack of FIGURE 2 Controlling a tall stack FIGURE 3 Controlling a stack of
components. of components. components by reflecting infrared
commands.
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NSTALLATION PERATION
Route the connecting two-conductor wire
to the Main System Unit. Connect the ends
of the wire to the corresponding positive
and negative terminals labeled "Flasher" on
the Main System Unit (See Figure 4).
FIGURE 4 Connecting the IRC-1 to the Main
System Unit's flasher outputs.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
WHEN CONNECTING THE IRC-1. THE
WIRE LEAD MARKED WITH A GRAY
STRIPE IS NEGATIVE (-); THE UNMARKED
LEAD IS POSITIVE (+).
Connecting Multiple Flashers
It is possible to use more than one flasher
from a single output on a Niles infrared sys-
Over Please
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