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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..........1 2. Applications ........... 1 3. Package Contents ........ 1 4. System Requirements ......1 5. Features ..........1 6. Operation Controls and Functions ..2 6.1 USB Dongle........2 6.2 PC Application Control ....3 6.2.1 Install the Driver .......3 6.2.2 Use the Application ....5 7.
1. INTRODUCTION The Infrared Learner is a versatile tool for all your control system design needs. This compact yet functional unit can convert your analog IR commands into digital data and store it for many uses. With the simple software tool the user can store the commands from multiple IR remote controls in a single convenient location such as a laptop for later recall as required.
6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 USB Dongle IR TRANSMITTER: Transmits the digital IR signal sent from PC/ Laptop to confirm that learning of the received IR signal has been successful. Ensure that the IR Transmitter is in direct line-of-sight of the equipment to be controlled.
6.2 PC Application Control 6.2.1 Install the Driver Please download the ZIP file from the 'Downloads' tab on the IR Learner product page on the Cypress website and save it in a directory where you can easily find it again. Once saved, locate the file on your computer and de-compress by right clicking it and choosing the 'expand' option.
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Click on 'Browse for driver software' and navigate to the folder where the downloaded software is located. Windows Security will show a warning message, click on 'Install this driver software anyway' to continue the installation process. Click 'Close' to finish the installation. The IR Learner will be renamed to 'IRL Virtual Com Port' in the Device Manager.
6.2.2 Use the Application Now that the driver for the IR Learner has been successfully installed you may start to use the IR Learner with the IR Learning Software Tool by opening the 'IRL Tool' application. Select the Com Port as indicated in the 'IRL Virtual Com Port' in the Device Manager and click on 'Connect'.
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To start Iearning an IR command, click on 'IR Learning' and, with the remote control pointed at the IR Receiver on the top of the unit. Ensure that the remote being used is in direct line-of-sight of the IR Receiver. Press and hold the key for the IR command on the remote control that you wish to learn until 'Success' is shown in the Message box.
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To test the learned IR command, with the IR Transmitter is in direct line- of-sight the equipment to be controlled and click on 'IR Emitter' to confirm if the learning is correct. This IR code/data can then be stored in another control system or application for future use or the data may be utilized in many other forms i.e the IR code can be copied and pasted directly from IR Data box.
Click on 'IRL Version' to see the IRL Tool’s version update status. Note: The 'Send' function is designed for manufacturer use only. To clear the message in the Message box simply click on 'Clear MSG'. 7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM Connect to an spare USB port...
8. SPECIFICATIONS Input Port 1×IR Receiver Output Port 1×IR Transmitter IR Frequency 20~60 kHz IR Input Distance Up to 1 meter IR Output Distance Up to 10 meters ESD Protection Human Body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge) ± 4kV (contact discharge) Dimensions 70.5 mm (W)×25 mm (D)×11 mm (H)/Jack Excluded...
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