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PixiePlus™

Device Control Module

Installation Guide

(Decora™ wall plate not included)

PXE-DCM+
PXE-DCM-BLUE+
PXE-DCM-AMBER+
PXE-DCM-GREEN+

Patent US 7,334,067

Summary of Contents for PixiePlus PXE-DCM PLUS

Page 1: ...PixiePlus Device Control Module Installation Guide Decora wall plate not included PXE DCM PXE DCM BLUE PXE DCM AMBER PXE DCM GREEN Patent US 7 334 067 ...

Page 2: ...Overview III Wiring PixiePlus to Display Device IV PixiePlus Installation V Program PixiePlus VI Configuring Special Features VII Cloning VIII Complete Installation IX Operation X Troubleshooting XI Technical Specifications Warranty FCC Compliance Copyright 1 2 3 4 5 9 14 17 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 3: ...use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufac turer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified ...

Page 4: ...h IR The PixiePlus can control multiple units of the same device or different models The PXE DCM ships with one RS232 IR transmitter Additional units may be ordered separately part no PXE EMIT 232 IR One PixiePlus can drive as many as ten 232 IR transmitters The PixiePlus can control devices with RS232 as well as IR Use of RS232 requires the PixiePlus Programming Wand PXE PGM TOOL sold separately ...

Page 5: ...conductor Cable Required 1 Leviton Decora wall plate Required Match to bezel color 1 Single Gang Back Box Optional SP Controls recommends using a grounded back box Additional RS232 IR transmitter for control of additional display devices Optional requires PXE PGM TOOL for RS232 PixiePlus programming tool PXE PGM TOOL for configuring the PixiePlus with RS232 codes or realtime scheduling events Pixi...

Page 6: ...n for the op tional part PXE PGM TOOL required for use of RS232 2 Position IR Bud over receiver window of display device Remove the emitter backing to expose the adhesive and secure the bud to IR receiver window Some devices are extremely sensitive to precise bud placement The IR emitter bud does not illuminate when it sends signal though the IR Activity LED will illuminate on the cable assembly c...

Page 7: ...ll at once or in round robin 1 Assemble Insert Modules 4 Button Source modules are available in two options 1 COMP VID SYNC MUTE 2 Blank MUTE Ch UP Ch DN Note You must chose one and only one insert module of each type i e you cannot use two source insert modules and no volume module Included Insert Modules Customized silkscreened button modules are also available contact SP Controls for more infor...

Page 8: ...insert modules place them against the circuit board and secure them in place with the bezel Be sure the bezel is placed right side up otherwise it may block the pro gramming window and Status LED The SP Controls logo should be in the correct orientation Bezel Inserts Pixie Board 6 ...

Page 9: ... on the cable assembly block end the PixiePlus uses crossover wiring Verify the captive screw connectors are fully open before inserting the wires It is possible to physically anchor the wires without making a solid electrical connection if they are turned the wrong way BUS 6V GND BUS 6V GND Wire landing must match landing on cable assembly block at the display device side see pg 4 7 ...

Page 10: ...This would cause a seri ous electrical danger and violate United States national electrical codes 6 Toggling Source Module between 2 Button and 4 Button Mode optional By default the PixiePlus is configured to work with a one or two button source module To use a four button source module you must enable four button mode To enable four button mode Assemble the PixiePlus including a four button modul...

Page 11: ...hilips Magnavox or Koss please con sult the SP Controls PXE DCM Philips Protocol Application Note for special instruc tions Visit the support section of our web site to find that document To learn a remote control 1 Power the PixiePlus the LED backlights will be illuminated 2 Enter Learning Mode Gently insert a paper clip into the small hole labeled in sert paper clip to enter learning mode The Pi...

Page 12: ...le command or multi ple commands as many as four Multiple commands may be sent round robin or as macros Round robin buttons send one command per button press Each time the button is pressed it sends the next code in the series Macro buttons send all programmed codes each time the button is pressed Example Round Robin The SOURCE toggle button may be programmed with four round robin commands to swit...

Page 13: ...te successful learning You may press a different button for learning at any time including buttons that have already been programmed If you press a button that is already armed for learning a second time it will be disarmed If the PixiePlus learns the code the button will begin flashing rapidly in VERIFICA TION MODE Go to Step 7 Verify Learned Keys 6 To program a button with multiple codes for mac...

Page 14: ...me including keys that are already learned If the PixiePlus successfully learns the code the key will begin flashing quickly to in dicate it is in VERIFICATION MODE You cannot add a new code to a key that is already programmed You must repro gram it entirely If any code fails the learning sequence for that key is started over By default any button that has been programmed with multiple codes will ...

Page 15: ... millisecond delay between each code in the series Some devices may not be able to respond to multiple commands sent this frequently 10 Controlling Multiple Units of the Same Device One PixiePlus may send identical codes to multiple units of the same device without any additional configuration For example you may control two identical projectors with a single PixiePlus by adding an additional IR e...

Page 16: ... you wish to test A red LED labeled IR Activity will blink when the code is being sent but the emitter bud does not illuminate 15 Troubleshooting If you cannot control the device be sure that the emitter bud is positioned correctly If some buttons work but others do not try re programming the buttons that do not work Make sure that you press the button on the remote for at least one second during ...

Page 17: ...us will also lock To set the Inactivity Shutdown Timer Press and hold both volume keys while gently inserting a paper clip in the program ing aperture of the PixiePlus Be gentle with the paper clip to ensure that you do not damage switch mechanism The PixiePlus will begin beeping to communicate the current Timer setting de scribed in the table below To change the active setting Press VOLUME UP or ...

Page 18: ... is restored until the next time POWER OFF is pushed and the system locks again If the entered code is not correct the system emits a long beep and remains locked Security Keycodes may be one to six button presses long Codes can use any key on the keypad other than POWER ON By default the Security Keylock feature is off and the default Security Keycode is OFF OFF OFF To Configure the Security Keyl...

Page 19: ...display the currently configured code 3 Configure PixiePlus Audio Feedback By default the PixiePlus clicks when a button is pressed To mute press and hold any button while inserting a paper clip into the programming aperture The PixiePlus will beep quickly three times to indicate that AUDIO has been set to OFF VII Cloning Any PixiePlus may quickly and easily copy all the codes from any other Pixie...

Page 20: ...lus will rapidly chirp while in cloning mode It will time out of cloning mode in about 15 seconds so have both devices on hand If the PixiePlus times out of cloning mode repeat this procedure to return it to cloning mode 2 Position the two units face to face with both units held upright approximately one inch apart They should be directly across from each other with the bezels lined up This will p...

Page 21: ...cipient will time out of cloning mode and you will need to begin again 4 When the recipient has completed copying codes from the donor it will beep 3 times and reset After the PixiePlus has reset it will be fully operational with the same codes and configuration settings programmed into the donor unit After cloning is complete the donor unit will remain in cloning mode for 15 seconds until it time...

Page 22: ...uttons remain continually illuminated unless the Security Keylock is active Source Source button inserts control input selection on the projector or monitor Volume If the PixiePlus is not used to control volume a blank button insert may be used 20 Control Blank Toggling Discrete 4 Button Discrete 2 Button Toggling Discrete ...

Page 23: ... beeps three times as soon as the paper clip is inserted into the pro gramming aperture The PixiePlus beeps three times when it is toggled between two button and four button Source Selection modes This is done by pressing and holding any button while inserting the paperclip Is one of the buttons being activated while the paper clip is being inserted This can happen if a button is stuck check all b...

Page 24: ... The device will not switch to one of the inputs Some display devices will not switch to certain inputs if there is no signal present Control is intermittent If you are using a device manufactured by Philips Magnavox or Koss please con sult the SP Controls PXE DCM Philips Protocol Application Note for additional pro gramming instructions If you are still unable to control your device please contac...

Page 25: ... FCC Compliance This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause radio interference This equipment complies with part 15 Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device This equipment also complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regul...

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