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SP Controls PixiePro PX2-MP-IR Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 PixiePro Device Control Module Installation Guide PX2-MP...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ..............I. Overview ....................II. Parts List ....................III. Assembly ....................IV. Installation ..................... V. Wiring ..................... VI. Programming ..................A. Overview ....................B. Programming Set Up ................C. Simple Programming ................D. Complex Programming ............... E. Programming the TCM Module ............VII.

  • Page 4: Overview

    IR output may be wired to multiple devices using additional IR emitters (ordered separately - SP Controls part no. PXE-EMIT). For instructions about wiring the PixiePro, go to the Wiring section on page 7.
  • Page 5 The flexible interface may be customized to your requirements. Most buttons may be replaced by blank button modules if unneeded. PixiePro can control almost any IR-controllable device. The PixiePro may be field-programmed in minutes using IR-learning technology. Configuration and pro- gramming may be quickly and easily copied to multiple units with CAT5 cable, or using wireless cloning technology.

  • Page 6: Parts List

    II. Parts List Note: Keep all button inserts and included materials, even if some modules are not currently used. They may be required in the future for changing the PixiePro configuration settings, repro- gramming the PixiePro, or changing equipment in the room. The PixiePro ships with: PixiePro main board 1 four-gang plastic surface mount box...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    III. Assembly Plastic Circuit Overlay Board Bezel Rubberized Button Pads Figure 3: The four basic components of the PixiePro 1. Preparation Note: When assembling the PixiePro, you will be working with a number of small parts. Be sure that you assemble the PixiePro in a clean, well-lighted work area. Disassemble the PixiePro (see Figure 3 for an example of a disassembled unit) and select desired button insert modules.

  • Page 8: Installation

    IV. Installation PixiePro may be mounted using the plastic surface-mounting box (included), or using a standard four-gang wall box (must be purchased separately). Warning: The PX2-MP-IR is a low-voltage device. Never install the PixiePro in an electrical back box containing high-voltage wiring. This would cause a serious electrical danger and violate United States’...
  • Page 9 PixiePro into the mud ring (not included) using the included screws. Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws. Note: SP Controls strongly recommends use of a mud ring for mounting the PixiePro in sheet rock to ensure a secure fit.

  • Page 10: Wiring

    PixiePro Wiring IR Emitter to Control a Single Device Wire the emitter block to the PixiePro using three-conductor wire (not included). SP Controls recommends using 18- or 20-gauge wire. Standard audio cable will work (e.g., Belden™ 8451 or 9451).
  • Page 11 3-conductor cable Affix emitter with Velcro™ Tape (included) Guide wire with adhesive anchors Figure 8: IR emitter affixed to a projector Position IR bud over IR window of the device to be controlled. Remove the backing to expose the adhesive and secure bud to IR receiver window. Note: The bud adhesive gradually solidifies and quickly becomes very strong, making repositioning the bud difficult.

  • Page 12: Programming

    VI. Programming A. Overview The PixiePro controls devices by learning and duplicating the IR codes of their remote controls. Each button may programmed with either a single code (see Simple Programming on page 10) or as many as 16 codes with a configurable delay between each (see Complex Programming on page 11).

  • Page 13: Simple Programming

    C. Simple Programming Simple programming assigns a single code to a button. 1. Press a Button on the PixiePro: Press the button you want to program a single time to arm it for Simple Learning. It should beep once, and the button will slowly blink to indicate that it is ready. Note: If the button beeps twice, you have accidentally armed the button for Complex Learning.

  • Page 14: Complex Programming

    D. Complex Programming Complex programming assigns multiple codes to a single button, and defines how those codes will be sent out. Each button may be programmed with up to 16 codes, which can be sent inside macros (multiple commands grouped to play back sequentially upon a single button press), in “round robin” fashion (different individual codes sent on alternating button presses), or in a combination of the two (macros sent in an alternating fashion).
  • Page 15 Stop and Delay Values Display Examples Stops Final Stop Finished learning, no more codes Final Stop Round Robin Stop Finished learning this button press, ready to enter first code for next button press Round Robin Delay Length Stop Delay 0-0 100 ms Delay 0-1 200 ms...
  • Page 16 Complex Programming: Examples Example 1: Program three individual codes to be sent in a round robin fashion (alternating codes on subsequent button presses). 1st Button 2nd Button 3rd Button 4th Button 5th Button Press Press Press Press Press Example 1: Round Robin Code A Code B Code C...
  • Page 17 To Erase a Single Button While in Learning Mode, press and hold a button that has been programmed to erase it. The button will begin blinking slowly to indicate that it is going to be erased. Blinking will gradually quicken and, after several seconds, the button will go dark and beep four times to indicate that erasure is com- plete.

  • Page 18: Programming The Tcm Module

    E. Programming the Transport Control/Menu Module (TCM) The Transport Control/Menu Module (TCM) may be configured for Single- Device or Multiple-Device mode (to enable Single-Device mode, see the Configuration section on page 19). In Multiple-Device Mode, the TCM may be programmed with as many as nine different code sets for devices you wish to control (e.g.
  • Page 19 Default is enabled. and try again. Note: A small number of remote controls use RF instead of IR. The PixiePro cannot learn or repli- cate RF codes. Please contact SP Controls if you believe you have a device that cannot be controlled.

  • Page 20: Cloning

    VII. Cloning Cloning Overview Any PixiePro may quickly copy all the programmed codes and configuration settings from any other PixiePro wirelessly, or using a standard CAT5 cable. For multiple-room installations, this will greatly speed up the process. When cloning the PixiePro, there is a Donor Unit and a Clone Unit. The Donor Unit must be pro- grammed with the appropriate codes normally prior to cloning.
  • Page 21 Cloning Procedure Using CAT5 PixiePro units may be cloned using CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cable, eliminating the need to hold the units upright for the duration of cloning. Cloning over CAT5 takes approximately two minutes. 1. Connect the two units with a straight CAT5, CAT5E, or CAT6 cable. Plug the cable into the female RJ45 receptacles on both units to make connection.

  • Page 22: Configuration

    VIII. Configuration Power buttons are Use Source 1-8 used as an Enter key to select Setting in configuration mode Volume Control and Display used to set Levels Aux Buttons 1-4 select Configuration Group Figure 15: Configuring the PixiePro Overview Configuration Mode is used to change the various settings on the PixiePro that control its behavior. To put the PixiePro into Configuration Mode, press and hold any button while inserting the paperclip into the programming aperture.
  • Page 23 Configuration Settings Group 1 - Core Functions - Setting 1 - Multiple-Device TCM Mode - Setting 2 - “Device 0” on TCM in Multiple-Device Mode - Setting 3 - Input Selection Lights on TCM Persist in Single-Device Mode - Setting 4 - Defeat In-Progress Macro on Button Press - Setting 5 - Fixed-Length Code Learning - Setting 6 - Fixed-Length Code Learning Applies to Single-Code Learning - Setting 7 - High-Frequency Carrier Default...
  • Page 24 Configuration Setting Descriptions Group 1 - Core Functions Core function settings determine behavior of PixiePro. Setting 1 - Multiple-Device TCM Mode (toggle) Enable this setting to allow the TCM to control multiple devices. Disable to always control a single device with the TCM module. See Section IX Operation for more information. Default: Enabled (Multiple-Device Mode) Setting 2 - “Device 0”...
  • Page 25 Group 2 - Timers Timer settings are used to configure a number of timer events on the PixiePro. Note: To deactivate any timer, set the timer value to 0-0. Setting 1 - Automatic Shutdown Timer (off = 0-0, level = 0-1 through 3-7) The PixiePro may be set to automatically send the power off command if the user does not make a button press after a configurable length of time.
  • Page 26 Timer Configuration Values Table Level Value Auto Shutdown Warm Up Cool Down Security Retry Timer Display Timer Display Timer Lockout Timer 16:40 minutes 4 seconds 4 seconds .5 seconds 33:20 m 50 m 12 s 12 s 1.5 s 66:40 m 16 s 16 s 83:20 m...
  • Page 27 Group 3 - Security Security settings are used to enable the secure mode on the PixiePro, and to modify the security code. Setting 1 - Enable/Disable Security (toggle) Select this configuration option to enable the security feature. Default: Disabled Setting 2 - Lock on Inactivity Shutdown (toggle) This configuration setting is used when the Automatic Shutdown Timer is enabled and Security is Enabled.
  • Page 28 Group 4 - Interface Settings Configure the “look and feel” of the PixiePro. Setting 1 - Button Click On/Off (toggle) Deselect Button Click to mute the PixiePro audio feedback that accompanies button presses during normal operation. Default: Enabled (PixiePro emits a clicking sound when buttons are pressed) Setting 2 - Button Click on Every Macro Send (toggle) When enabled, the PixiePro will emit a single click sound for every code sent from in a macro sequence.

  • Page 29: Operation

    IX. Operation Actively-programmed buttons will glow, indicating that they are ready for use. Press any button to send the programmed IR command or series of IR commands. If the TCM on the PixiePro is configured to Multiple-Device mode, the Source button LED will remain lit after being pressed to indicate which TCM code profile is active.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. SP Controls' maximum liability shall not exceed the price paid by the user.
  • Page 31 COPYRIGHT PixiePro™, and the SP Controls switch logo are trademarks of SP Controls, Inc. Belden™ is a Belden registered trademark. All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without express written permission of SP Controls, Inc.

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