Xantech RF2IR2W manual

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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    - 1 - RF2IR2W RF To IR/RS232 Converter-2Way Quick Start Installation Instructions[...]

  • Page 2

    - 2 - ATTENTION: Requires the XTR39 to operate.[...]

  • Page 3

    - 3 - Welcome! The RF2IR2W base station is the ultimate Xant ech accessory to the Xantech XTR39 Color LCD remote color. It’s a receiver that accepts t he Radio Frequency output of the XTR39 remote and translate it into IR and RS232 comm and signals that can control virtua lly any IR or RS232 electronic device. It can also receive Data Dictionary [...]

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    - 4 - RF2IR2W Diagram (Front) IR and RF LED behavior: IR LED RF LED RF2IR2W Action On Flash Emit IR Commands Flash Flash Output RS232 Commands Off Flash Receive RS232 Commands Quick Start Instructions Step 1. Plug the (4) 283M emitters (included) into the RF2IR2W. Next, place the 283M emitter head directly over the IR eye on the s ource component t[...]

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    - 5 - Step 3. Plug the power supply into the RF2IR2W por t labeled 12VDC. The IR and RF LED lights will illuminate for 10 seconds. This is part of the star t-up sequence. After the LE D lights turn ‘off’, the RF2IR2W is ready to be used. Step 4. Follow the XTR39 Instructions, RF2I R2W Addendum and follow the steps to setup the XTR39.[...]

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    - 6 - Locating the RF2IR2W Thanks to Xantech’s superior ant enna design, the RF2IR2W can be placed in several locations. Key Location Points: • The RF2IR2W should be placed on a flat, stable surface. • For optimal performance, the RF2IR2W should be placed at a height greater than 3 feet above the floor. The ideal height should be le vel to th[...]