Elan IRS8EP Manual

STATUS Brightness
Fig. 3 also shows how an external resistor can be added to reduce the
brightness of the Status LEDs on ELAN IR sensors. In this example, a
PWR2 12VDC Power Supply is used as the voltage source to indicate
ON/OFF status of an A/V Receiver. Choose a resistor value that achieves
the brightness you desire (about 2.2k to 12k, 1/8W). Connect it in series
with the STATUS lead on each IR sensor, as shown.

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Introduction
The IRS8EP is designed to block the most severe Plasma, CFL, EMI, and
ESI noise sources using an exclusive intelligent circuit. In addition, the
Pick-Up Module of this 2-piece design allows mounting on flat surfaces
in very tiny spaces of furniture recesses, monitor panels, under shelves,
etc., using the adhesive strips supplied. The Main Module can either be
mounted on an exterior surface, so that the green STATUS and blue
Activity LEDs are visible, or mounted out of sight on an interior surface.
There are no IR pick-up devices in the Main Module. The IRS8EP fea-
tures bare leads to facilitate connection to terminal strips, IR distribution
blocks, etc.. The IRS7EP Extreme Plasma Surface-Mount IR Sensor
w/Plug is also available for connecting to devices requiring a Quad plug
connection such as ELAN's IRD4 Amplified Connection Block.
Note: The action of the circuit is such that an initial flicker of the blue Activity LED
will occur when CFL type lighting is first turned on. Also, occasional flickering may
occur in the presence of plasma interference during scene changes, etc. This is
normal operation and does not prevent IR commands from controlling system
components.
Placement Notes:
This IR sensor is very effective at blocking Plasma and other
types of noise from being passed through to controlled components. However,the
effective range of IR control will decrease as the intensity of such interference
increases. For best range performance, the Pick-Up Module should be oriented or
placed in such a way as to minimize the intensity of such interference. This may
mean placing the Pick-Up Module on a surface set back from the front surface of a
plasma TV panel, or keeping CFL or overhead electronically ballasted fluorescent
lights 3 feet or more distant.
IRS8EP
Status LED Activity LED
(Green)
(Blue)
1' Lead
2.5mm Quad
Mini Connector
5' Lead
Features
• The IRS8EP comes with stripped ends plus a 4-conductor terminal strip allowing
interface connections to in-wall room-to-room wiring (refer to Fig.1).
• Plasma Blocking Circuit
• STATUS Indicator: Green LED for System On/Off indication
• ACTIVITY Indicator: Blue LED indicates IR signal activity
IRS8EP
Extreme Plasma
Surface-Mount
IR Sensor
w/Bare Leads
Fig. 1
6' Lead
+12VDC
GND
STATUS
IR OUT
Striped Side
4-Conductor
Terminal Strip
Plasma-Friendly
IR Sensor
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