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Xantech IRS232A Installation Instructions Manual

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Section Title
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 3
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................................... 3
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (minimum).......................................................................................................... 3
INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS ................................................................................................. 3
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 3
STARTING DRAGON DROP-IR .......................................................................................................................... 4
SERIAL PORT SELECTION ................................................................................................................................ 4
PLANNING THE SYSTEM................................................................................................................................... 4
PROGRAMMING THE IRS232A .......................................................................................................................... 5
Select Base Unit............................................................................................................................................... 5
Configuring The IRS232A................................................................................................................................. 6
Changing The Code Group Manually With An RC68+ Programmer (Optional) .................................................. 7
Associating IR Trigger Commands With ASCII Strings...................................................................................... 7
Character Conversion Utility ............................................................................................................................. 8
Editing Command Strings................................................................................................................................. 8
Testing Commands From The IRS232A ........................................................................................................... 8
Transferring A Project To The Irs232a .............................................................................................................. 9
SAVING AND BACKING-UP FILES ................................................................................................................... 10
Automatic Save.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Save Project As.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Backing-Up Project Files ................................................................................................................................ 11
Using Backup Files......................................................................................................................................... 11
Backing-Up SmartPad and Palette Files ......................................................................................................... 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING...................................................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 1 - IRS232A CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION ............................................................................ 12
TABLE 2 - DEFAULT SETTINGS....................................................................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL IRS232A
'ADVANCED' IR TO RS232 MODULE
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Save Project As... 10 Backing-Up Project Files ... 11 Using Backup Files... 11 Backing-Up SmartPad and Palette Files ... 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING... 11 TABLE 1 - IRS232A CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION ... 12 TABLE 2 - DEFAULT SETTINGS... 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL IRS232A Page...
  • Page 2 Page 2 Model IRS232A Figure 1 – Typical System Configuration with Programming Hardware Connections © 2002 Xantech Corporation...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP 1. Insert the Dragon Drop-IR CD into your CD-ROM drive. If your drive has been set for auto run, a ‘Xantech Welcome’ menu will appear. If not, access your CD ROM drive with Windows Explorer and double click on the "autorun.exe"...

  • Page 4: Starting Dragon Drop-Ir

    Determine the brands and types of all components you expect to use. b) Acquire the HEX or ASCII text commands for the component that will be interfacing with the IRS232A. These can be found in the product’s installation manual, manufacturer’s web site or manufacturer’s tech support.

  • Page 5: Programming The Irs232A

    VERIFYING COM PORT COMMUNICATION (“WHO AM I” FIRMWARE VERSION VERIFICATION) Before continuing, it is recommended to verify proper COM PORT communication between the PC and the IRS232A. By checking the unit’s firmware version and verifying a response from the IRS232A, you will confirm proper communication and may continue.

  • Page 6: Configuring The Irs232A

    2. There is a problem communicating with the device. Please see the TROUBLE SHOOTING section CONFIGURING THE IRS232A You will need to configure the IRS232A unit for the proper IR code group setting and for proper RS232 communication. Please consult the manufactures manual for the product to be controlled for the proper RS232 settings (i.e.

  • Page 7: Changing The Code Group Manually With An Rc68+ Programmer (Optional)

    CHANGING THE CODE GROUP MANUALLY WITH AN RC68+ PROGRAMMER (OPTIONAL) When multiple IRS232A units will be used together in the same IR Zone, each unit will need to be on a separate Code Group to enable each unit to be addressed individually. The code group can either be changed via software during a BASE UNIT TRANSFER as mentioned in the previous section or manually.

  • Page 8: Character Conversion Utility

    There are three methods in which you can test the commands. Any of these methods is adequate for confirming proper operation of the IRS232A. Two of these methods can be done before the actual project is transferred to the unit utilizing TEST mode in the Dragon Drop-IR software.

  • Page 9: Transferring A Project To The Irs232A

    Hyper-terminal is also required. You will also need a remote programmed with the proper RC68+ commands. 1. Connect an IR source (IR sensor and remote or a keypad) to the IR input of the IRS232A as in Figure 1. 2. Connect the IRS232A’s RS232 OUT to the PC COM Port.

  • Page 10: Teaching Rc68+ Commands To A Hand-Held Controller Or Keypad From An Rc68

    TEACHING RC68+ COMMANDS TO A HAND-HELD CONTROLLER OR KEYPAD FROM AN RC68+ To now operate the IRS232A, you must use an IR Controller to issue the IR trigger commands. If you are not using a DRAGON DROP-IR programmable controller or keypad (URC-2, SMARTPAD3, etc…) you will need to program the device with Xantech RC68+ IR Trigger Commands.

  • Page 11: Backing-Up Project Files

    Verify proper COM Port settings under PREFERENCES (hit F2) in the Dragon Drop-IR software. 2. Problems communicating with Device After the proper RC68+ IR trigger is sent to the IRS232A, the Green RS232 Out LED blinks but does not control the device.

  • Page 12: Table 1 - Irs232A Connector Pinout Information

    Page 12 3. Problems communicating with the Device After the proper RC68+ IR trigger is sent to the IRS232A, the Green RS232 Out LED does not blink and doesn’t control the device. a. The IR receiver is not transmitting the command to the IRS232A unit. Check the IR Receiver and the emitter going from the connecting block to the IRS232A IR IN (see Figure 1).

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