Summary of Contents for Pixie PXE-DCM
- Page 1 Pixie™ Device Control Module Installation Guide (Decora™ wallplate not included) PXE-DCM PXE-DCM-AMBER PXE-DCM-BLUE PXE-DCM-GREEN Patent Pending...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
III. Wiring at Display Device IV. Pixie Installation 1. Assemble Insert Modules 2. Attach Bezel 3. Wire Controller 4. Install Controller 5. Configure Pixie Audio Feedback (optional) V. Program Pixie VI. Cloning VII. Complete Installation VIII. Operation IX. Troubleshooting X. Technical Specifications... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Electrical Warning The PXE-DCM is a low-voltage device. Never install the Pixie in an electrical back box containing high-voltage wiring. This would cause a serious electrical danger and violate United States national electrical codes. -
Page 4: Introduction
Multiple units may be quickly and easily configured using wireless cloning technolo- One Pixie can learn codes from multiple remote controls. A Pixie can control a sec- ond device using a second IR emitter (not included - SP Controls part no. PXE- EMIT). -
Page 5: Installation Overview
1 Fiber Optic IR Light Pipe (attached) 1 6VDC Regulated Wall Wart-type Power Supply Double-Sided Tape (attached to Block) - 2 Bezels (ivory and white) - 1 3-position Captive Screw Connector for power/IR out from Pixie - Instruction Manual - Quick Start Guide - Mounting Screws... -
Page 6: Wiring At Display Device
24 hours. Some devices are extremely sensitive to exact bud placement. If possible, program the Pixie and test the IR positioning before affixing the bud permanently with the adhesive. Unlike some IR emitters, the light pipe bud does not illuminate when it sends signal. -
Page 7: Pixie Installation
6 VDC power supply. IV. Pixie Installation Each unit comes with a variety of button inserts to customize the Pixie interface to match your device’s remote control. Select the combination of insert modules that matches the design of the remote control. -
Page 8: Attach Bezel
IV. Pixie Installation cont’d Volume Volume insert modules are of two types: control and blank. If you wish to control volume on your device, use the control insert module. If you do not wish to control device volume, use the blank insert mod-... -
Page 9: Wire Controller
Connect the 3-conductor cable to the captive screw connector on the back of the Pixie. Be sure that the wires agree with the connections on the cable assembly block end (page 4). For example, the wire landing at the 6V position on the cable assembly block should connect to 6V position on the Pixie, et cetera. -
Page 10: Install Controller
Optional: Mount the Pixie to a single-gang wall box (not included). The inner screw holes on the Pixie PCB should be used to affix the Pixie to the wall box. The outer screw holes will be used to affix a Decora™ wall plate over the face of the Pixie (Part VII. -
Page 11: Program Pixie
IV, Part 5 for more information). If the room is too bright, you will not be able to set the Pixie to learning mode. The LED will illuminate solid red, the buttons will beep as soon as they are pressed, and they will not arm for learning. - Page 12 IR learning eye (upper right of Pixie front). When you press a key on the remote, you should see the Pixie status LED flicker red. Notice that as you move the remote closer and farther away from the receiver window, or as you move "off axis"...
- Page 13 V. Program Pixie cont’d 5. To program a button with a single code: While the Pixie is in learning mode, press the appropriate button a single time to arm it. It should beep once and slowly blink to indicate that it is armed for learning.
- Page 14 Press the key and verify that it was learned correctly. The red status LED and the Pixie will emit the code as it was learned, and the device the Pixie controls should respond appropriately.
- Page 15 8. Repeat for Each Button: While you are still in learning mode, program and veri- fy each button. 9. To Erase All Keys: Press and hold any two buttons to erase the Pixie. The whole keypad will begin blinking slowly to indicate that it is going to be erased.
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Page 16: Cloning
The Pixie will rapid- ly chirp for as long as it remains in cloning mode. The Pixie will time out of cloning mode in about 15 seconds, so have both devices on hand. If the Pixie times out of cloning mode, simply repeat this procedure to return it to cloning mode. -
Page 17: Complete Installation
3 times and reset. You will see all of the button LEDs flicker in quick succes- sion. After the Pixie has reset it will be fully operational, and it will have learned all of the codes programmed into the donor unit. -
Page 18: Operation
Press the upward-facing volume button (right side) to raise device volume. Press Control the downward-facing volume button (left Blank side) to lower device volume. If the Pixie is not used to control volume, a blank button insert may be used. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
The Status LED continually blinks red when the Pixie is in learning mode. If the Status LED is solid red and the Pixie beeps loudly each time you try to arm a key for learning, the ambient light may be TOO BRIGHT. Shield the Pixie from the ambient light sources and attempt to program. -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
4.130” (h) x 1.745” (w) x .90” (d) Weight (PCB with bezel and 3 2.5 oz insert modules) Power Supply 6VDC, 300mA IR Fiber Optic Light Pipe Output Type Recommended Wire 18- to 22- Gauge Shielded The Pixie is UL listed and CE certified. -
Page 21: Warrany
Inc., will be responsible. COPYRIGHT Pixie™, and the SP Controls switch logo are trademarks of SP Controls, Inc. Decora™ is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co. All other trade- marks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. No...
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