Technical Information - Inncom PC501 User Manual

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Overview
The PC501 protocol converter bridges INNCOM Integrated Room Automation System (IRAS) with 3
interfaces to provide onscreen guestroom environmental control through TV, smartphone, or other digital
devices. Using a USB cable both for power and for data transfer to a set-top box, the platform-independent PC501
can translate settings from the 3
equipment. In turn, the PC501 can forward information from INNCOM-controlled environmental systems back
through the 3 -party interface for display and adjustment onscreen. The PC501 features S5bus, IR, and RF
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communications.

Technical Information

Major components (see Figure 1) of the compact (X inches by Y inches) PC501 include
S217IR logic board: provides infrared (IR5) and S5bus capabilities
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• CC2430 RF: provides RF capabilities
CC2430 radio programming header
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• Mini-USB connector and cable: connection to set-top box
Two S5bus headers
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3 LEDs: Red indicates power, middle violet indicates transmission (Rx/Tx), outer violet indicates programming
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Both the S217IR and the CC2430 must be loaded with application software that supports the FastPack Serial
Protocol (see Programming). This software allows FastPack Control commands from the 3
translated into P5 commands sent out by IR5, S5bus, or RF to the IRAS and for IRAS updates to flow back
through the USB/Serial port as FastPack Controls.
Note: The set-top box will differ according to the 3
Generally, it will be a video on demand (VoD) device with a dedicated USB port for communication with and power
for the PC501. The vendor must develop the FastPack Serial Protocol for interaction with INNCOM devices as well
as supporting FTDI Serial drivers for the USB connection.
-party interface to standard P5 commands for heating, lighting, or other room
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party collaborator (e.g., Enseo, Exceptional Innovation).
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-party interface to be
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