AMX Novara 1000 Series, Operation/Reference Manual

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AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software
51 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
Testing IR Functions
It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts:
1.
In the AMX IR Libraries dialog, select the function to test from the Function drop-down menu (FIG. 84).
2.
Connect an IR Transmitter to the ControlPad’s IR Port, and place the IR Emitter directly in front of the device’s IR
receiver.
3.
Click the TEST button, and verify that the device responded appropriately.
If the device does not respond correctly, click the Edit Data button (in the Edit Options window) to access the IR Data
for the selected function, to view and edit (FIG. 85):
The main reason that a device will not respond is that the transmit frequency needs adjustment.
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Try increasing or decreasing the frequency to the next value by clicking on the Fine Tune arrow buttons.
Also, try adjusting the Pulses/Bit value. Click on TEST to re-test the function (FIG. 86).
Alternatively, use the Auto Tune feature to transmit a range of frequencies one at a time: Click Auto Tune and wait to see
if the device responds. If not, click Auto Tune again. Repeat until the device responds. When the device responds, then
Save the edit:
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Click Save Edit For Whole Device to save the edit for all of the Device Functions.
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Click Save Edit Function Only to save the edit on the selected function only.
FIG. 84 AMX Library Files dialog - Selecting a Function for testing
FIG. 85 AMX Library Files dialog - Edit IR Data
FIG. 86 AMX Library Files dialog - decreasing Frequency and Pulses/Bit values