Xantech 291-10 Installation Instructions

The 291-10 is a small shelf-top infrared repeater assembly. It includes a 291-00 IR Receiver and a CB12
Connecting Block. The 291-00 is equipped with a 7-foot cable and 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, which is
plugged directly into the "IR RCVR" jack on the CB12. It can also be plugged into the "AUX" or "IR RCVR"
jack of other Xantech connecting blocks, such as the models 789-44, CB-60 and 791-44. The 291-10 is
primarily intended for use in installations where the connecting block is within reach of its 7-foot cable —
as when installing the 291-10 in a cabinet where the controlled equipment is behind closed doors.
A typical system is shown in Fig. 1. Refer to
this diagram when making connections:
In this system a 286M Dual Blink-IR Emitter is
shown connected to the "OUT" jack. A single
emitter could also be used, such as the model
282M or 283M. If expansion beyond two emit-
ters is required, use a Xantech 789-44, CB-60
or 791-44 Connecting Block in place of the
CB12. Do not use the CB12 in this case.
291-00 Cable Connections
291's may also be used where the 7-foot cable
is not long enough. Simply cut off the mini plug,
strip the leads and splice them to a 3-conductor
extension cable with a terminal block or other
means. Then connect the extension cable to
the 3-terminal block on the CB12 as shown in
Fig. 2.
Caution: The 291's have been built with two wire color codes, as shown in tables 1 and 2.
Be sure to identify the version you have by referring to the insulator color on the mini plug, the label on the
bottom of the unit or the yellow label attached to the cable near the mini plug.
291-00
See Tables
For Colors
WHITE
7 Foot 3-Conductor Cable
Fig. 2
with Mini Plug Removed
Fig. 3 Stereo Mini Plug

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

291-10
HIDDEN LINK™
INFRARED RECEIVER
3-Conductor
Extension
CB12
Cable
RCVR
+12V
IR
GND
IR OUT
3-Terminal Block
(not included)
Ring
Tip
Sleeve Insulators
291-00
Hand Held
Remote
781RG
Power Supply
Satellite Receiver
(not included)
VCR
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
286M
Dual Blink-IR™
Mouse Emitter
(not included)
Fig. 1 The 291-10 in a Typical IR Repeater System
Table 1 Black Insulator (older units)
PLUG CABLE LEADS CIRCUIT ITEM
RING RED
TIP WHITE
SLEEVE BLACK
Table 2 Red Insulator (new units)
PLUG CABLE LEADS CIRCUIT ITEM
RING BLACK
TIP WHITE
SLEEVE RED
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IR Receiver
Equipment
Mounted
Behind
Closed
7-Foot
3-Conductor
Cable with
Quick Connect
Mini Plug
IR
3-Conductor
RCVR
Cable to IR
Receivers in
CB12 Other Rooms
Connecting Block
(optional - see
(Included)
GROUND
SIGNAL
+ 12 V
GROUND
SIGNAL
+ 12 V
Doors
Fig. 4)
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