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6.2
Using Discrete IR
Codes
The Dimension Digital Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that
conform to the NEC protocol. Each Dimension Digital Controller remote control button
has an NEC control code associated with it.
You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal” remote control unit to
work with the Dimension Digital Controller. These third-party products usually come
with a computer software application for this purpose. For more information, consult the
documentation provided with the remote control unit.
IR Command Protocol The IR control codes have the following characteristics:
• Each code consists of the following:
• A leader pulse (a modulated pulse of 9 ms followed by a non-modulated pulse of
4.5 ms);
• 16 address bits . The default address is 82 09 (0x2011, binary
00100000 00010001). To change it, select Remote Control from the Service
menu and follow the steps given on page 91;
• 16 data bits : eight (8) bits for the command followed by the logical inverse of the
command; and
• An end pulse (a modulated pulse of 0.56 ms, similar to the modulated pulse in
the ‘0’ and ‘1’ bits).The end of the modulated pulse constitutes the end of the data
transmission.
• The carrier frequency is 38 kHz, with the modulated pulses having a 33% duty cycle.
• Commands are sent at a maximum rate of 9 Hz.
For example, here is the NEC control code for the ON button on the Dimension Digital
Controller remote control unit (assuming the default address is used):
Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command.
Figure 6-1. NEC Protocol Message Format
➤
Hex 20 11 01 FE
Binary
00100000 00010001
00000001 11111110
Function Address Byte 1 Address Byte 2 Command
Command
(Logical Inverse)
9 ms
13.5 ms 27 ms 27 ms
Address Byte 1 Leader Pulse Address Byte 2 Command Byte Command Byte (logical inverse)
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
4.5 ms
End Pulse