1
Introduction
The RedRat-X is the latest RedRat device for automating control of TVs, STBs and other audio-visual
equipment. It combines features of both our irNetBox networked product and the USB RedRat3-II
device, plus provides additional support for Bluetooth and RF4CE remote controls through the use of the
correct RF module.
Whether you are a new RedRat user or need to replace the use of older RedRat devices with a RedRat-X,
this guide is intended to help integrate it into your software infrastructure, or to write new software
applications from scratch.
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Overview of the RedRat-X
2.1
Front
IR Blaster:
A high-powered IR blaster, positioned behind the centre of the front panel. The power output
is controllable by software in steps from 0 (off) to 100 (max).
LEDs:
Multi-coloured LEDs indicate the operational state of the unit, please see the
User Guide
for
details. The LED colour and brightness are also adjustable via software control, so applications can use
this to indicate the state or provide feedback.
2.2
Rear
USB:
The RedRat-X is powered via its USB port. This can be connected to a computer, and in which case
USB will also be used to control the unit.
Network:
Ethernet control can be used in a very similar manner to the irNetBox. The device needs to be
powered via the USB port using an external PSU. For full EMC compliance (CE and FCC), RedRat are able
to supply a PSU which has been tested with the RedRat-X.
IR Output Ports:
Three IR output ports are available for use with stick on IR emitters for individual
control of STBs. The output power for each port is separately controllable, from 0 (off) to 100 (max).
Each port can be set to operate in current drive mode (default for driving IR LEDs) or in voltage drive
mode (for interfacing with IR distribution systems).
