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beeLINK basic
The IR data emitted from a Bang & Olufsen remote control, is captured with a IR-receiver. If there is already
one IR-receiver in the room, this can also be used to feed the BeeLINK bus. Normally there is no need for
two IR receivers in the same room.
Data received by the IR-receiver is fed to a OneRemote Link Amplifier with built-in power supply and 5
outputs for beeLINK devices.
If there is more than 5 beeLINK devices in the setup, splitters can be added.
The BeeLINK bus distributes the IR-data, received with the attached IR-receiver from a Beolink 1000, Beo4
or Beo5 to any number of beeLINK controllers. It also supplies the attached controllers with power.
The cable used between the link amplifier and the controllers is simple CAT5 type cable with RJ45 plugs.
This type of cable is inexpensive and a standard cable that any installer are familiar with. Also it is well
suited for data transmission. Finally many modern house installations use the same connectors, making
installation even easier.
Note !
A BeeLINK bus must ONLY be connected to other beeLINK components.
If connected to LAN or other systems, there is a great risk to damage these systems.
The BeeLINK bus is a parallel bus type. Passive splitters therefore can be used, to make a network of any
shape. If many controllers or very long cables are used, it might be necessary to add more power supplies.
Using this parallel structure each beeLINK controller receives the IR-data simultaneously. Every controller
has its own microcomputer, living its own life.
Although some of the controllers can 'talk' to each other, most controllers operates fully on their own.
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