AMX IRIS Installation Manual

Overview
As a stand-alone self-contained unit, the IRIS (FG5448) captures IR or wired function signals
from a hand controller and instantly captures and verifies the control functions, where they
are transmitted to a PC operating the IRLIB program. Designed with versatility in mind, the
IRIS captures IR functions from hand controllers for a wide variety of audiovisual equipment
such as monitors, VCRs, TVs, and CD players..
FIG. 1
IRIS front and rear views
After IR functions are captured with the IRIS unit, the functions are sent to a PC running the
IREdit software program. The IREdit software program creates HC function files that are
downloaded to the Central Controller. For step-by-step instructions on how to use the IREdit
software program, refer to the IREdit instruction manual.
You can also the IR Capture and Management tool in AMX's VisualArchitect software
application to capture and manage IR functions via the IRIS. Refer to the VisualArchitect
Instruction Manual and online help for details.
Specifications
IRIS (FG5448) Specifications
Power: 12 VDC @ 160 mA max.
Dimensions (HWD): • 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" (3.8 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm)
• RU: 1
Weight: 1.8 lbs (518.2 g)
Power Requirement: 12 VDC at 160 mA max
Front Panel Components
SIGNAL LED: Red indicator that blinks when the IRIS unit is receiving
HC functions.
IR window: captures HC functions.
READY LED: Green indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to
receive HC functions.
VERIFY; Red indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to
verify HC functions.
Alphanumeric display: (2-digit) Red 7-segment alphanumeric display that shows
the capture mode and operating status.
UP: Increments the alphanumeric display by one and lights the
red LED inside the pushbutton.
DOWN: Decrements the display by one and lights the red LED
inside the pushbutton.
SEND: Transmits captured HC functions to a PC running the
IREdit software program. The red LED inside the
pushbutton lights when valid HC functions are ready to
send.
Rear Panel Components
12 VDC/12 VAC connector: 2-pin (male) 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply connector.
8-pin data connector: Captures wired-IR HC functions. Connect the HC to the
IRE IN or WIRED IN pins.
RS-232 connectors: • DB-9 connector for data communications with a PC.
• 6-pin RJ-11 modular connector for data
communications.
Control ports: • IR sensor to receive IR codes; IR serial input for wired
IR codes.
• DB-9 female connector for Axcess and PC
communication.
IRIS
IR/Serial Data Capture Device
IRIS (FG5448) Specifications (Cont.)
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Includes: • Large, 2-digit status LED
• Adjustable RS-232 port (300 - 9600 baud)
• 12 VAC power supply
• IREdit software
Capturing HC Functions
The two modes you can use to capture HC functions are default and special function. You
use default mode, which is automatically set when you connect power to the IRIS unit, to
capture the majority of HC functions.
The table below shows the IRIS unit settings for default mode:
Default Mode Settings
Default Setting
Baud 9600
P3 off
P4 on
P5 off
P6 on
P7 on
P8 off
Before capturing HC functions, make sure the baud rate in the IRIS unit is set properly, and
connected to a PC running the IREdit software application.
Note: All settings are returned to their default state when power is removed from the unit.
Refer to the IREdit instruction manual for information on to storing captured HC functions.
Capturing HC functions in default mode
1. Make a list of the name and sequence of the HC functions you want to capture. The
standard order for HC functions is listed in the HC IR Functions table.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the DB-9 connector on the IRIS unit and the RS-232 port
on your PC, as shown in the Cables and Adapters section.
3. Set the baud rate in the IRIS unit to match the PC baud rate (refer to the Baud Rate
Settings table).
4. Connect the 12 or 12 power supply to the 12
VDC VAC
The lights and 01 appears in the display.
READY LED
5. Holding the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the
and hold the first key on the HC to capture the first function.
The will start blinking.
SIGNAL LED
6. Release the HC key as soon as the
The [ ] briefly appears in the display to indicate the HC function is captured. Then, 01
appears and the and
READY VERIFY LED
active; refer to the Display Characters and P Modes table for details.
7. Holding the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the
and hold the same key on the HC device again to verify the
correctly by the IRIS unit.
• If the HC function is captured correctly, a pair of [ ] (brackets) will briefly flash in the dis-
play. The goes off, 01 appears in the display, and the
VERIFY LED
lights.
LED
• If an Er message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6.
8. Press the pushbutton to send the captured HC function to the PC running the
SEND
IREdit software program.
9. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to capture all the HC functions on your list.
Capturing HC functions in SP mode
If you cannot capture an HC function in default mode, set the IRIS unit to special function
(SP) mode:
1. Press and release the and
UP SEND
briefly appears in the display and the
2. Perform the Capturing HC functions in default mode steps 3 through 6 four times, or
until the lights, to capture the HC function. Then, go to the next step.
SEND LED
3. Simultaneously press and release the
to default mode. The message nO (normal operation) briefly appears in the display to
indicate default mode is active.
Capturing difficult HC functions using P3-P8 modes
Set the IRIS unit to the P3-P8 modes if you cannot capture an HC function in default or SP
mode, The P3 and P4 modes are special settings to capture HC functions:
1. Simultaneously press and release the
P1 appears in the display. The IRIS unit is now in P mode.
2. Use the or pushbutton to select the appropriate P modes according to the
UP DOWN
descriptions in the following table.
Installation Guide
connector on the IRIS unit.
VDC
capture window, press
IR
goes off.
READY LED
s light. The will not light if P4 mode is
LED
capture window, press
IR
function was captured
IR
pushbutton's
SEND
pushbuttons at the same time. The message SP
lights. The IRIS unit is now in SP mode.
UP LED
and pushbuttons to reset the IRIS unit
UP SEND
, , and pushbuttons. The message
UP DOWN SEND