GENUINE Pro Control Quick Reference Manual

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Power

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Integrated
RS-232
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ProLink.z
Quick Reference Guide
71-500006-19 V1.0
IR/Sense input Routable IR output
ports (6)
Installation & Operation
Power
The included AC adapter should be connected to the POWER jack on the ProLink.z. Use only the supplied AC adapter to power the
ProLink.z. Using a different power adapter could result in damage to the unit or poor performance.

Adjusting IR Output level

The IR output level can be independently adjusted for each of the output ports. The ProLink.z is shipped with the IR gain set to the
optimum level for most equipment, and it should only need to be adjusted if the attached equipment is not responding reliably.
If adjustment is needed, rotate the IR output controls on the frontside of the unit clockwise for higher output power, or counter-
clockwise for lower output power.

USB Port

Used to program the ProLink.z and/or update its firmware.
Ethernet
This RJ-45 port allows connection to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network (LAN) for programming control, and two-way communication
with compatible devices. Network settings such as the IP address are configurable within Pro Control Studio.

Connecting IR Emitters To Output Ports

The IR emitter ports on the ProLink.z are compatible with industry standard infrared emitters and connecting blocks. Each output
port is capable of driving up to four infrared emitters directly. More than four infrared emitters per port requires an amplified
connecting block. A connecting block can be wired up to 500 feet (150 meters) away from the unit using #22 AWG (minimum) wire.

RJ-45 to DB-9 Pinout

DB-9 Connector Pin Out
RJ-45 Connector Pin Out
Pin Signal Signal
Pin Signal Signal
Name Description
IR output level 1 DCD Carrier Detect
1
2 RXD Receive Data
adjustments
2
3 TXD Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal
3
Ready
5 GND Signal Ground/
4
Common
6 DSR Data Set
5
Ready
6
7 RTS Request To
Send
7
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 NC Not Connected
8

Sense Input

RJ-45 Connector Pin Out
Pin Signal
Description
1 Sense 1
}
3-24 VDC
2 Sense 2
3 IR-in (future use)
4 +12 VDC in/out
5 +12 VDC in/out
6 IR-in (future use)
7 Ground
8 Ground

Mounting

The ProLink.z can be wall mounted (details below) or free standing.

Mounting Instructions

Name Description
To mount to a wall, shelf, or cabinet use the enclosed mounting plate.
DSR Data Set
Ready
1 For best results, install the ProLink.z at least three (3) feet away from
DCD Carrier
Detect
cable or satellite equipment, WiFi enabled devices, TV's, and/or any other
DTR Data Terminal
potential source of RF interference.
Ready
2 Level and anchor the mounting plate to desired wall, shelf, or cabinet by
GND Signal Ground/
using appropriate fasteners (four #6-32 3/4" flathead screws included) to
Common
screw through the mounting plate fastener holes.
RXD Receive Data
3 When mounting the ProLink.z, be certain to choose a safe location (e.g.
TXD Transmit
Data away from electrical junction boxes, circuit breakers, wet locations, etc.)
CTS Clear To
4 Affix the ProLink.z to the mounting plate by placing the channel locks
Send
located on the rear of the unit over the channel lock clips located on the
RTS Request To
front of the mounting plate. Slide the ProLink.z down until the channel
Send
lock clips lock into place.
Minimum RF Clearance
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2 Inches
Mounting Plate