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IR250

 

 

IR250 Infrared Receiver Specifications: 

 

Postage Stamp Infrared Receiver  

Specifications

 

Installation Instructions 

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Infrared carrier frequency:   30-60kHz 

 

Indoor reception range:  

20-25 feet (6-8 meters) 

Warning

: To be installed and/or used in accordance with 

appropriate electrical codes and regulations.  

Nominal reception angle:   50 degrees off axis 
Maximum wire length:  

1000’ (300m) or even more with 

larger gauge wire 

 

Introduction:

 Thank you for your purchase of a Knoll IR250 

infrared receiver. This receiver features the ability to pick up a 
remote control infrared signal and relay it on wires to another 

location up to 1000’ (or more). 

Wire requirements:    

3 conductors, minimum 24-gauge 

      

 

 

 

to 200’; 22-gauge up to 500’;  
20-gauge to 1000’ 

Power requirements:  

Unregulated 12VDC, 40mA 

 

Dimensions:    

 

1.38” x 1.38” x 0.59"  
(35mm x 35mm x 15mm)

 

Features: 

 

  

Requires 12VDC power supply, emitter(s) and IR54, or 
IR55 connection block. 

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Very small design available in 
black and light grey colors. 

 

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Will relay almost all remote 
control types (except some  

 

 

Warranty

 

 

     B & O models). 

Knoll Systems warrants its products sold in the USA and Canada by authorized 
Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty 
extends for three full years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. 
Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be defective by Knoll 
Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems 
option, at no charge. Knoll Systems 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. 

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Requires very little power. Suggest using PS1202 

     12 VDC 200 mA for up to 5 IR250’s.  

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Up to 10 or IR10, IR21, IR22, IR230 and or IR250 can 

be connected in a single system. 

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Connects with a three wire connector or RJ45 via cat 5 
wire 

 

Installation Tips 

 

 

1. Follow all local electrical & building code requirements. 

 

 

 

2. The IR250 is usually mounted to the wall using double sided 
tape. For easy installation and to ensure reliability, it is 
suggested that a PS1202 (200 mA) or PS1205 (500 mA) 12 VDC 

unregulated power supply, IR31 (single) or IR34 (dual) emitters 
and one of the following: IR54 (decora inwall style, 4 output) or 

IR55  (tabletop style, 4 output) connection block, are used. 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

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3. Wires can be solid or stranded, shielded or unshielded with a 
minimum of 28-gauge for runs under 200’, 22-gauge for runs 

under 500’ and 20-gauge for runs up to 1000’. Wires can be 

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