Summary of Contents for Keene Electronics KIRA-CC
- Page 1 KEENE IR ANYWHERE KIRA-CC IP CONTROLLABLE CONTACT CLOSURE MODULE WITH IR AND RS232 Kira CC Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview Setup Connections First Steps Browser pages - Control Options - RS232 setup - Factory Default Reset - Configuration - Password - DDNS - PC Mobile & Relay - Browser Control Java Utility Program Java Software Program Learning IR Code Basic Learning IR Code Adv Learning IR Code Tips Advanced... - Page 3 Product Code: [KIRACC] Brand: Keene Electronics The Keene KIRACC Contact Closure module provides a number of ways to control devices via local network and the internet. Commands can be issued simply by accessing the built in web pages via any device with a browser. The open API structure means it can integrate seamlessly with a number of other IP control systems and apps for tables and smart phones.
- Page 4 Setup CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS Reset Button LAN PoE compatible Pressing and holding the reset switch until the acknowledge Use a CAT5/E/6 cable to connect this port to your hub, light comes on will reboot the module whilst retaining all of switch or router.
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Page 5: Setup
Setup FIRST STEPS - FINDING THE MODULE Assuming that you have your module has power and is The Java Utility program will scan your network and report connected to your network correctly the next step is to back any compatible Keene KIRA modules that it finds. access the built-in web pages and configure it as required. -
Page 6: Browser Pages
Browser pages MODULE CONTROL OPTIONS Note that this is a password protected page - Factory default whether the acknowledge LED should pulse during normal user = “Keene” and default password = “Electronics” operation. Maybe it bothers you? if it does then turn it off! Factory default is ENABLED Enable IR code learning. - Page 7 Browser pages RS232 CONTROL OPTIONS RS232 <-> TCP Bridge Options The RS232 port can be configured as follows: These options are only available if you chose RS232 for TCP/ IP <-> RS232 bridge above. It can operate in 2 modes client and server. When the unit is a server it does not need to know the IP address of the client.
- Page 8 Browser pages RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT As it says. Any changes you have made and any IR & RS232 for two seconds then release and wait for both the “ACK” and codes stored will be erased and the module will be reset to “Activity”...
- Page 9 Browser pages BOARD CONFIGURATION Note that this is a password protected page - Factory default user = “Keene” and default password = “Electronics” • IP Address. This is where you can change it from the factory default or DHCP assigned to one that better suits your network if required.
- Page 10 Browser pages CHANGE PASSWORD Note that this is a password protected page - Factory default user = “Keene” and default password = “Electronics” As it says, change from the factory default of “Keene” and “Electronics” to anything else you might prefer.
- Page 11 Browser pages DYNAMIC DNS Note that this is a password protected page - Factory default user = “Keene” and default password = “Electronics” If you have configured a module with port forwarding for internet based control then you need to have a static IP address; one which never changes.
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Page 12: Browser Control
Browser pages BROWSER CONTROL The KIRACC gives you three browser control options on the main menu; “PC browser”, “Mobile browser” and “Relays”. Clicking on either of these opens a web page providing an easy way to instruct the module to send any of the IR or RS232 codes stored in memory. -
Page 13: Java Utility Program
Java Utility Program MAIN CONTENT The Java Utility program can be downloaded from Clicking the “discovery” button will hide this guide and show http://www.keene.co.uk/iranywhere you detailed information about the network exchanges between your PC and the module. exchanges. Unzip the downloaded file into the directory of your choice and click the “KIRA.exe”... - Page 14 Java Utility Program LEARN IR CODE The basic procedure is capture, test (optional but sensible) Now click the “stop” button. You now have the option to test and save, although as you’ll see there are plenty of options. before storage should you wish. Simply pressing the “test” button will cause the module to blast the IR code from any First of all you must check that the module IP address is set connected emitters.
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Page 15: Learning Ir Code Adv
Java Utility Program LEARNING IR CODE ADVANCED Add repeats and routing button held” string immediately after the original command has been sent. When capturing it can sometimes be difficult to The Routing box (default all unchecked) will have no effect avoid capturing the button held command rather than the on an IRAnywhere module as it has no routable outputs (this first burst of data containing the actual instruction you were... -
Page 16: Learning Ir Code Tips
Java Utility Program LEARNING IR CODE ADVANCED Infrared Code window (main program panel) 28 = decimal 40 = carrier frequency for Sony This area shows a simple ASCII text representation of the IR 0D = 13 = 12 bit data plus 1 for the lead in burst pair code. -
Page 17: Advanced
Advanced SHADOWFILE You can access the shadowfile and macro editor via the drop-down menu. The shadowfile is essentially a text based representation of the contents of all the memory locations within the module. Every time you upload an IR code to a memory location using “upload to module”... -
Page 18: Macro Commands
Advanced MACRO COMMANDS A macro command is a series of commands initiated by Continue to add commands in this fashion (up to 30 steps) a single trigger command. These are generally used for until the macro contains all that is desired. Next clip “copy “activities”, for example a “watch DVD”... -
Page 19: Udp Port
Advanced UDP PORT Accessible on the “configuration” page. The default is port When sending from outside of your local network the only number 65432. If you need to change this simply enter the IP address you can send to is the WAN address of your desired number and click “save and reboot”. -
Page 20: Port Forwarding
Advanced PORT FORWARDING To enable the modules to be accessible via the internet you http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:81 and then forward that port to port will need to set port forwarding up on your LAN to WAN 80 on the chosen module. router. The procedure for doing this varies between make and model of router so please check the manual for your The modules send an “acknowledge”... -
Page 21: Rs232 Strings
Advanced RS232 STRINGS If you know the correct command for an item that you wish to control via RS232 then you can use the RS232 string builder to convert and store the code within a memory location, in the same manner as an IR code. These stored commands can then be used with an app and as part of a macro combined with Infra Red. -
Page 22: Rs232 X10 Control
Advanced RS232 X10 CONTROL VIA CTX35 The CTX35 is an X10 to serial interface. You can use the KIRACC RS232 port to communicate with this device and X10 commands can be easily stored and sent in the same manner as any other RS232, IR or relay command. The Java application contains a utility to allow you to generate the codes in the correct format for the CTX35. - Page 23 Advanced RS232 X10 CONTROL VIA CTX35 There are a few options you can explore: code support a lamp module would require two commands to achieve the same; one to turn it on and another to dim to the required level. LM12UE example of extended code: The repeat function allows you to create multiple commands within one code string.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING I can’t get the Java utility program to run” Check that the your firewall is correctly configured and not The program runs under java and for it to work correctly blocking access to the module. on your computer you must have the latest version of java installed. -
Page 25: Other
Other OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OUTPUT COMPONENTS affix directly to the equipment fascia. The emitters actually flash red as IR signal is emitted giving visual confirmation Universal IR Wand. It can be equipment fascia or shelf that the IR signal was received and transmitted correctly. mounted. -
Page 26: Third Party Software
Other THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE Intelliphone Here we maintain a list of software from other developers that can be used with the IR Anywhere modules: Intelliremote Client for iPhone/iPod Touch is a native iPhone application that allows Demopad you to control your home theatre PC The IR Anywhere modules running Windows. -
Page 27: Software Developers
Other THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OpenRemote Windows PC directly from your iOS device. Mote OpenRemote is Mote is a very flexible application that software integration allows you to use your iPhone or iPad as a platform for fully featured remote control. Used with a residential and KIRA / IRCM you can control any IR device, commercial building... - Page 28 Keene Retail Ltd Old Hall Mills Business Park Little Eaton Derbyshire DE21 5EJ www.keene.co.uk...