Xantech ML85K User's Manual
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1. 283D Emitter A V Receiver eY2aquex 40014 ONILOANNOO 283D Emitter CABLE CONNECTIONS ML85s may also be used where the 7 foot cable is not long enough Simply cut off the mini plug strip the leads and splice them to a 3 conductor extension cable with a terminal block or other means Then connect the extension cable to the 3 or 4 terminal block on the connecting block Ring Ti Ra ANN Sleeve insulators 3 5mm mini plug _ Signal Name SIGNAL RING GROUND SLEEVE 12VDC The 3 conductor inter room cable 24 gauge up to 200 22 gauge up to 600 20 gauge up to 2000 18 gauge up to 5000 is run to the main room While it is possible to make wired connections without the connecting block it is not recommended The connecting block reduces installation time helps to eliminate errors allows easy troubleshooting and permits easy system upgrades later if needed PLACEMENT The IR receiver should be located so that it is not directly facing a light source such as lamps or displays standard LCD and Plasma When mounted near a display it should be flush to the display and away from light reflections that may occur ee MD KONCE xantech LARGE SYSTEM APPLICATION 1 The ML85 IR receiver is compatible with all Xantech Connecting Blocks li Different connecting blocks are provided for application specific situations For Micro Link ML IR Receiver Kit instance in the diagram below an optio2. Remote plugged into connecting block Signal wire between IR 3 Receiver and the Connecting Recheck wiring Block is open Verify supply is a 12VDC regulated supply Power Supply not putting out reading between 11 5 to 13VDC under load Hage Should be using Power Supply Model A ERE 781ERGPS 12VDC Regulated 200mA or 782ERGPS 12VDC Regulated 1 2A Replace batteries If you are using a passive connecting block such as a 789 44 and the system is not Output from the IR working try the amplified connecting block receiver connecting block is model 791 44 Put one of the small plastic Iconnected to a high impedance case jumpers supplied with the block on the IR input jack on a component pins next to the emitter jack This will provide the IR in jack on the component with a hotter signal 6 p Receiver is inoperable Replace Receiver XTRALINK Only RF Amplifier is being used on Need to use a Bypass Kit model BYPASS94 7 same COAX Line anywhere __ Kit to route the IR control signals around the between the Coupler CPL94 amplifier s and Injector INJ94 Symptom 2 TB LED on IR Receiver and or Emitters Dimly lit or Merering MELT T PE _ TEE and ground wires are reversed or shorted either at the Recheck your wiring poy SEST block or IR receiver 2y Detective emitte emitter Replace Emitter In this case use either a SUN filter Relatively high levels of ambient SUNKIT
3. xantecn INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VMILSSK Micro Link Peep Hole Style Plasma LCD LED CFL Friendly IR Receiver DESCRIPTION The Micro Link IR Receiver is a small peep hole style infrared repeater assembly The Micro Link IR Receiver is equipped with a 7 foot cable and a 3 5mm stereo mini plug which is plugged directly into the IR RCVR jack on the connecting block such as the models 789 44 CB60 and 791 44 The Micro Link IR Receiver is primarily intended for use in installations where the connecting block is within reach of its 7 foot cable as when installing the Micro Link IR Receiver in a cabinet where the controlled equipment is behind closed doors FEATURES e Small size mounts in 1 2 diameter hole 2 inches deep 50mm e Quick Connect 3 5mm Stereo Mini Plug on 7ft cable for direct plug in to Xantech Connecting Blocks e Works in normal 3 wire mode 12VDC IR GND e Green Talkback LED for System Verification e Includes 789 44 Connecting Block Power supply and four 283D emitters for easy system installation SPECIFICATIONS e Infrared modulation frequency bandwidth 30 60 kHz e IR reception range Up to 80 feet depending on remote control output strength and ambient conditions e Reception angle 55 degrees off axis for 50 range reduction Cable requirements 3 conductor Use 24 gauge up to 200 22 gauge up to 600 20 gauge up to 2000 18 gauge up to 5000 unshielded
4. due to light dimmer controls jor other radiating electronic devices PC s or any poorly shielded electronic device Power Supply not putting out lproper voltage Use a 85 or 95 series Plasma Friendly Receiver If already using a this unit please note the Plasma interference can be reflected off of any item it comes into contact with within approx 3ft From the front of the display Keeping this in mind make sure that the IR receiver is free from any obstruction that might reflect back into the receiving eye Recheck your wiring In this case use either a SUN filter GUNKIT or any of our Plasma CFL Friendly IR Receivers DL85 95 HL85 95 ML85 95 WL85 95 These can also be used in direct sunlight and in the presence of tube style fluorescent lighting Reposition IR Receiver and or cabling away from emitting device You can also place a 4700hm resistor in parallel with the IR Signal and GND connections on the connecting block This will also help alleviate any stray capacitance in the cable Verify supply is a 12VDC regulated supply reading between 11 5 to 13VDC under load 10 land GND wires of the IR 3 splitter with no IR Receiver Symptom 4 TB LED on IR Rec blinks but 283D or 286D Blink style Emitters do not Cause Solution O There may be a short such as a staple driven through the Signal Recheck your wiring Receiver and or the emitter Emitter may be shorted inter
5. or any of our Plasma CFL 3 noise This can be due to any of Friendly IR Receivers DL85 95 HL85 95 ithe following Sunlight florescent ML85 95 WL85 95 These can also be Lighting or Plasma Displays used in direct sunlight and in the presence of tube style fluorescent lighting Reposition IR Receiver and or cabling EMI induced noise This can be laway from emitting device You can also due to light dimmer controls or place a 470Ohm resistor in parallel with 4 other radiating electronic devices the IR Signal and GND connections on PC s or any poorly shielded the connecting block This will also help electronic device alleviate any stray capacitance in the cable Use an 85 or 95 series Plasma Friendly IR Receiver If already using a 85 or 95 unit please note the Plasma interference can be reflected off of any item it comes 5 Plasma Interference into contact with within approx 3ft From the front of the display Keeping this in mind make sure that the IR receiver is free from any obstruction that might reflect back into the receiving eye Symptom 3 TB LED on IR Receiver and or Emitters on solid Cause Solution OO O Plasma Interference Voltage and Ground wires are reversed at the connecting block or IR Receiver Relatively high levels of ambient noise This can be due to any of the following Sunlight florescent Lighting or Plasma Displays EMI induced noise This can be
6. 6D Blink Style ONLY Verify Emitter 282M jor 284M NON Blink Style Verify IR Receiver With a Multimeter measure the DC Voltage of the supply while it is connected to the Connecting Block Put the Negative lead of the meter on the terminal marked GND and the Positive Lead on the terminal marked 12VDC or V You should get a reading between 11 5VDC and 13 0VDC If not remove the supply from the Connecting block and measure again this time directly on the 2 5mm Coaxial plug If it reads between 11 5VDC and 13VDC power supply is most likely good Reconnect to the Connecting Block and proceed to step 2 NOTE In most cases this will indicate the supply is good but in some cases the supply can still be bad i e reads good when not plugged in but may not be able to handle the current load of the system Remove the power supply from the connecting block and all Emitters from the output Place a jumper wire on the connecting block between IR and 12v Reconnect the Power Supply and one emitter The Emitter should Light bright and solid Repeat for all emitters Use a diode tester to verify proper Emitter operation Remove Emitter from Connecting Block Place the Positive Lead of the tester on the TIP of the Mono Mini Plug and the Negative Lead on the Shield of the Mono Mini Plug Meter should read a voltage When the leads are reversed Positive lead on Shield and Negative lead on TIP you should not get any voltage reading at a
7. OK Max transmission length 1 mile using 18 gauge wire Maximum current output 100mA Drives IR emitters through Xantech Connecting Blocks Controllers etc Dimensions 1 2 diameter x 2 deep 18mm x 50mm Power requirements 12VDC 20mA INSTALLATION QUICK START A typical system will use an IR receiver several emitters and a power supply all connected to a connecting block 1 Connect the IR receiver to the IR RCVR port on the connecting block The red connector is installed to the red plug Note In some extended distances additional 3 conductor may be required and can be connected to the terminals on the connecting block 2 Connect the Emitters to the connecting block The yellow connector is installed to the yellow plug 3 Connect the power supply to the connecting block 4 Installation complete MOUNTING Drill a 1 2 hole in any surface such as a cabinet panel Pass the lead and the body of the ML85 through the hole and secure from the rear with the nut Supplied LOCAL SYSTEM APPLICATION In this system a 283D Blink IR Designer Emitter is shown connected to the OUT jack If expansion beyond two emitters is required use the included Xantech 789 44 Connecting Block ML Series 781 ERGPS IR Receivers IR Photodiode Satellite Receiver d To 120 VAC F 7 Talkback LED unswitched 283D Emitt mitter 189 44 ES ena Connecting Block DVD Cor O O Q OOOO
8. ape is included The YELLOW connector connects to the YELLOW receptacle IR Emitter AV Receiver IR Emitter Cable Box IR Emitter ITEM D 1 781ERGPS Power Supply cola IR Emitter DVR Player Connecting Block Display IR Receiver Power Supply STEP 1 Plug in the 2 1mm Coaxial power plug of the 781ERGPS Power Supply ITEM D into the jack labeled 12VDC on the 789 44 Connecting Block ITEM B Plug the AC end of the 781ERGPS Power Supply ITEM D into a un switched 120V AC Line outlet STEP 2 Connect the 3 5mm stereo mini plug from the 481D IR Receiver ITEM A to the IR RCVR input located on the 789 44 Connecting Block ITEM B The RED connector connects to the RED receptacle E G CSCSCSC C s E y SCSCs C s IR Troubleshooting Guide NOTE Due to the many variables in a given installation the troubleshooting countermeasures you will have to take may vary from job to job Each installation is different due to the number of IR receivers in use length of wire runs type of wire amount of ambient IR noise present etc Therefore your countermeasures for a particular job will range from nothing at all to any combination of the solutions listed below IR Receivers Model s DL HL ML and WL series Symptom 1 DIM or NO Talk Back LED during IR Reception or reduced operational range Cause Solution O Weak Batteries in Transmitting
9. ck to normal In these cases the 791 44 would be an ideal connecting block for single zone systems while the 795 20 would work best for a 2 4 zone system Symptom 6 Emitters function but some or all components do not respond Cause Solution S Emitter placement is incorrect Emitter placement is correct but the signal is overpowering the unit or there is bleed through from other emitters close by Reposition the Emitter so that it is directly over the components sensor window Consult the components owners manual of the unit for the exact location of the IR Sensor Window Reposition the Emitter to a position that is suitable for the unit Use a 283 or 286D Blink style emitter they have a lower output than non blink emitters 282 and 284M If the components do not need to be controlled directly without an IR Repeater system components are located in an equipment closet place a Mouse Emitter Shield cover over the Emitter PN MS1 The rounded non stick side of the emitter is a hi output side and can reflect off other devices and overpower some components IR Sensors If using a CB12 connecting block try a 789 44 connecting block This has a series resistor at the output which will limit current to the Emitter 12 Symptom 7 Absolutely No Functionality How to determine which component is at fault ComponenttoTest Instructions Verify Power Supply Verify Emitter 283D jor 28
10. ll Remove the power supply from the connecting block and all Emitters from the output Place a jumper wire on the connecting block between IR Signal and GND Reconnect the Power Supply With a known good hand held remote shoot a constant IR Command at the receiver and verify the TB LED on the Receiver lights Limited Warranty Xantech warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or workmanship This is a Limited Lifetime warranty from the date of purchase by the original consumer Any products returned to Xantech and found to be defective by Xantech within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Xantech s option at no charge Xantech will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product nor for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Ave Sylmar CA 91342 Xantech com Installation Instructions ML85K 2009 Xantech Corporation Document 08905314A This document is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation shall not be liable for operational technical or editorial errors omi
11. nal 791 44 connecting block is used to control several components DESCRIPTION The ML Series Kit comes with everything needed for a complete IR repeater Ne eat ere ate ee eg ee system With a Xantech IR Kit equipment can now be concealed for clean ML Series eiar room design In addition a centralized IR receiver means there is only one IR IR Receivers l Connecting Block Satellite Receiver target resulting in improved remote control interaction Featuring color coded connectors a Xantech IR Kit is now an easy to install and allows a worry free m oe e i i i oi ITEM A 1 ML Series IR Receiver B Emitter installation 5 VCR Hoga INCLUDED ITEMS Emitter p AV Receiver IR Photodiode Talkback LED LJ Hand Held Remote Emitter CD Changer O 0000 T e 781ERGPS a a aldy Emitter Cassette Deck OO m am K mm O Emitter To 120 VAC unswitched X90714 ONILOANNOO Controlled een mounted behind Fy closed cabinet doors pnw a OO EO e ITEM B 1 784 44 Connecting Block E Ene S ce 789 4 CONNECTING BLOCK xantetcho zZ x IR RCVR STEP 3 ITEM C 4 283D Designer Emitters Plug in the 283D Designer Emitters 3 5mm mono mini plug ITEM C into the jacks labeled EMITTERS on the 789 44 ITEM B and affix the opposite end to the IR Sensor Window of the controlled equipment Extra double sided adhesive t
12. nally Apea eN O UAE S E E ee XTRALINK Only TV on same place a DC Blocker Model 203 00 on installed any TV Leg without IR Receiver Symptom 5 Intermittent IR control l e buttons on remote need to be mea ee multiple times Cause o Use a 85 or 95 series Plasma Friendly Plasma Interference Receiver In this case use either a SUN filter Relatively high levels of ambient SUNKIT or any of our Plasma CFL noise This can be due to any of Friendly IR Receivers DL85 95 HL85 95 ithe following Sunlight florescent ML85 95 WL85 95 These can also be Lighting or Plasma Displays used in direct sunlight and in the presence of tube style fluorescent lighting Putting a 470 ohm resistor in parallel at the connecting block between signal and ground will effectively discharge the capacitance of the wire This will allow the signal to travel farther on shielded wire Long Wire Runs shielded wire Adding a resistor between the input and typically of 100 feet 30 meters jground of the connecting block will drop or longer causes a filter effect the IR level down somewhat Passive due to accumulated capacitance connecting blocks such as the 789 44 of the wire Intermittent or no IR may not have enough signal output for control could actually be consistent control of the equipment You because of the longer wire runs may have to upgrade to an amplified connecting block to bring the IR level ba
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