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Technical Specifications 

Package Type

Four-Gang­Mounting

Approximate Dimensions

4.20"­(h)­x­7.10"­(w)­x­1.15"­(d)­

(including­button­modules­and­bezel)

107­mm­x­180.5­(w)­x­30­mm­(d)­

Approximate Weight

10.5­oz

(including­button­modules­and­bezel)

Included Power Supply

6­VDC,­500­mA­

Output Type

Infrared­Emitter

Recommended Wire

18-­to­20-gauge­shielded

Warranty

SP­Controls­warrants­all­PixiePro­products­and­accessories­against­defects­in­materials­and­work-
manship­for­a­period­of­three­(3)­years­from­the­date­of­purchase.

Although­SP­Controls­thoroughly­tested­and­reviewed­this­documentation,­there­is­no­warranty,
express­or­implied,­with­respect­to­quality,­merchantability,­or­fitness­for­a­particular­purpose.
Therefore,­the­PixiePro­and­accessories­are­provided­"as­is"­and­the­purchaser­assumes­the­entire
risk­as­to­quality­and­performance.

There­are­no­obligations­or­liabilities­on­the­part­of­the­SP­Controls­Corporation­for­consequential
damages­arising­out­of­or­in­conjunction­with­the­use­or­performance­of­these­products­or­other­indi-
rect­damages­with­respect­to­loss­of­profit,­revenue,­or­cost­of­removal­and/or­replacement.­Some
states­do­not­allow­the­exclusion­or­limitation­of­incidental­or­consequential­damages,­so­the­above
limitation­or­exclusion­may­not­apply­to­you.­This­warranty­gives­you­specific­legal­rights,­and­you
may­also­have­other­rights­that­vary­from­state­to­state.­SP­Controls'­maximum­liability­shall­not
exceed­the­price­paid­by­the­user.

All­implied­warranties,­including­warranties­for­merchantability­and/or­fitness,­are­limited­in­duration
to­three­(3)­years­from­the­date­of­purchase.­Proof­of­purchase­must­be­provided­with­any­claim.­

FCC Compliance

This­equipment­generates­radio­frequency­energy­and­if­not­installed­in
accordance­with­the­manufacturer's­instructions­may­cause­radio­interference.

This­equipment­complies­with­part­15,­Subpart­J­of­the­FCC­rules­for­a­Class­A­computing­device.
This­equipment­also­complies­with­the­Class­A­limits­for­radio­noise­emission­from­digital­apparatus
set­out­in­the­Radio­Interference­Regulation­of­the­Canadian­Department­of­Communications.­These
above­rules­are­designed­to­provide­reasonable­protection­against­such­interference­when­operating
the­equipment­in­a­commercial­environment.­If­operation­of­this­equipment­in­a­residential­area
causes­radio­frequency­interference,­the­user­and­not­SP­Controls,­Inc.,­will­be­responsible.

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Summary of Contents for PixiePro PX2-MP-IR

Page 1: ...PixiePro Device Control Module Installation Guide PX2 MP ...

Page 2: ...use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer 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 s...

Page 3: ...g VI Programming A Overview B Programming Set Up C Simple Programming D Complex Programming E Programming the TCM Module VII Cloning VIII Configuration IX Operation Technical Specifications Warranty FCC Compliance PX2 MP IR User s Manual Version D 14June2017 i 1 3 4 5 7 9 9 9 10 11 15 17 19 26 27 27 27 ...

Page 4: ...all of the following elements each with their own infrared remote control projector DVD player laptop computer VCR document camera cable television receiver electric screen and other devices The PixiePro ships in a plastic surface mount box It may be removed from the plastic box and mounted into a standard four gang metal switch or junction box or four gang mud ring for wall installation If used w...

Page 5: ...wn timer multiple device transport control and many others that will be described later in this manual The default configuration settings on the PixiePro will be suitable for the majority of users If you want to learn about the configuration options or change any of those go to the Configuration section on page 19 For multi room installations in which each room has an identical projector learned c...

Page 6: ...1 menu security button module 1 transport control menu button module 1 device up down button module Plastic blank button replacement inserts 1 volume module blank 1 aux up down blank 3 two button source selection blanks 1 one button source selection blank 4 aux button plastic negatives 1 menu control module blank 1 transport control menu module blank 1 device up down button module blank Plastic bu...

Page 7: ... been configured They may then be replaced with blanks You may clone configuration from another unit without including these modules The PixiePro security feature requires use of the menu button module for entering security codes Several configuration settings require use of the discrete on off power button module See the Configuration section on page 19 for more information 2 Assembly a Select th...

Page 8: ...ic mounting box line the circuit board up with the box posts and insert securely into the plastic clasps Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws 2 Tabletop Surface Mounting Secure the PixiePro plastic surface mount box to the table Thread the three conductor cable from the cable assembly to the back box and feed it through the wiring cutout Wire mold...

Page 9: ...Pro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws Mud Ring Cut a four gang hole in the wall and install a standard four gang mud ring Secure the PixiePro into the mud ring not included using the included screws Cover the PixiePro face with the included faceplate and secure with the included screws Note SP Controls strongly recommends use of a mud ring for mounting the PixieP...

Page 10: ... be ordered part no PXE DCM PS All three wires of the PixiePro output must be wired in parallel to each emitter that will control a device The cable assembly blocks may be wired in a star pattern out from the back of the PixiePro or daisy chained from one assembly block to the next use whichever method requires the least total line length For a diagram of daisy chained wiring between two IR emitte...

Page 11: ...splay device with included anchors The anchors will hold the IR bud wire in place 4 Connect power supply barrel connector to IR emitter terminal block with the included 6 VDC power supply Wiring Multiple IR Emitters Wire each additional PXE EMIT in parallel to the PixiePro They may be daisy chained or wired directly from the PixiePro in a star pattern Each position on the PixiePro captive screw te...

Page 12: ...s they are pressed and they will not arm for learn ing Should this occur shield the PixiePro from the ambient light while learning Note Be sure not to depress any buttons while inserting the paperclip or the PixiePro will enter Configuration Mode You will know it is in Configuration Mode if it begins clicking 3 Test Remote and Identify Sweet Spot Before trying to learn any buttons position your re...

Page 13: ...ately 30 seconds if no IR code is received You may select a different button for learning at any time including buttons that have already been learned If you re press a button that has been armed for learning it will be disarmed If the PixiePro believes it successfully learned the code the button will begin flashing quickly to indi cate it is in Verification Mode 4 Verify the IR Code was Learned C...

Page 14: ...nce is sending Keep this in mind before configuring long delays between codes Final Stop indicates this button is done with learning and you will program no more codes Final Stop is the first stop you will see after beaming a code while in Complex Learning Mode Press a Power button to select The PixiePro will beep four times rapidly to indicate Final Stop has been accepted and will then beep three...

Page 15: ... Delay 1 5 Delay 1 6 Delay 1 7 Delay 2 0 Delay 2 1 Delay 2 2 Delay 2 3 Delay 2 4 Delay 2 5 Delay 2 6 Delay 2 7 Delay 3 0 Delay 3 1 Delay 3 2 Delay 3 3 Delay 3 4 Delay 3 5 Delay 3 6 Delay 3 7 Length 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 650 ms 750 ms 850 ms 1 s 1 5 s 2 s 2 5 s 3 s 3 5 s 4 s 4 5 s 5 s 7 5 s 10 s 12 5 s 15 s 20 s 30 s 45 s 1 minute 1 m 30 s 2 m 2 m 30 s 3 m 5 m 7 5 m 10 m Display Exampl...

Page 16: ... robin fashion 1 Arm button for complex learning 2 Learn code A 3 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 4 Learn code B 5 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 6 Learn code C 7 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 8 Select Round Robin Stop done learning codes for first button press 9 Learn code D 10 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 11 Learn code E 12 Select Delay 0 4 500 ms 13 Learn code F 14 Select Final Stop done learning all codes 13 Code A Del...

Page 17: ...If the PixiePro is configured to use Multiple Device mode for the TCM this will erase the last select ed device only Any other code sets programmed to the TCM and codes programmed to the PixiePro will not be erased To Erase All Buttons on PixiePro including all TCM codes While in Learning Mode press and hold any two buttons to erase the entire device If the PixiePro is configured to use Multiple D...

Page 18: ...ill be associated with the last selected Source button You may completely program the TCM with a separate code set associated with each of the eight Source buttons Example 1 Configure the PixiePro to Multiple Device mode see Configuration below 2 Set the PixiePro to Learning Mode 3 Press the Source 1 button to activate the Source 1 Code Set Profile on the TCM Note that this will arm Source 1 for l...

Page 19: ...in pointed toward the device the device will not respond It will only accept code B at this point Because the Philips remote control sends alternating commands round robin codes must be used to program single keys with multiple codes To program round robin codes see Complex Programming on page 11 Troubleshooting If the cable assembly LED blinks and you cannot control the device BE ABSOLUTELY SURE ...

Page 20: ...eld upright approximately one inch apart The two units should be directly across from each other with the bezels lined up This will position the IR receiver window of the cloning PixiePro directly across from the IR transmitter in the donor PixiePro Note Be sure not to cover or obstruct the IR receiver window or transmitter with your hands Once the units are correctly lined up the donor PixiePro w...

Page 21: ... Configuration Mode while the paper clip remains in the Learning Mode aperture 3 Set the Clone Unit to cloning mode Gently insert a paper clip into the IR Learning aperture Press and hold any button on the Clone Unit and while holding the button remove the paper clip Caution Be gentle with the paper clip to ensure that you do not damage switch mechanism The PixiePro will rapidly chirp for as long ...

Page 22: ...ns are used to confirm selections The Volume Control Display module all four Aux button modules and at least seven Source buttons are required to fully configure the PixiePro Be sure to include these modules until the unit is config ured After configuration they may be replaced with blanks You may clone settings from an already configured unit without including these modules In an emergency where ...

Page 23: ...ettings Setting 1 Button Click On Off Setting 2 Click on Every Macro Send Setting 3 LED Brightness Level Setting 4 Enable Ambient Light Adjust Setting 5 Volume Animation On Off Setting 6 Press and hold Off Setting Configuration Values Settings are of two types toggling and scalar Toggling settings are either on or off Scalar settings have values within a range the lowest setting being 0 0 the high...

Page 24: ...isabled Setting 4 Defeat In Progress Macro on Button Press toggle When enabled pressing a button while the PixiePro is in the process of sending a macro will dis card the remainder of the macro being sent and send the new code When disabled buttons pressed while the PixiePro is sending a macro will have no effect Default Disabled Setting 5 Fixed Length Code Learning range of 0 0 through 3 7 0 0 is...

Page 25: ...e discrete power on off but ton module Default 0 0 off Setting 3 Cool Down Display Timer off 0 0 level 0 1 through 3 7 The Cool Down Display Timer may be configured to signal the user that the display device is warm ing up for a specified length of time see chart below The PixiePro will illuminate the hourglass sta tus LED for the duration of the Cool Down Display Timer after the Power Off button ...

Page 26: ...6 40 m 483 20 m 500 m 516 40 m Warm Up Display Timer Off 4 seconds 8 s 12 s 16 s 20 s 24 s 28 s 32 s 36 s 40 s 44 s 48 s 52 s 56 s 60 s 64 s 68 s 72 s 76 s 80 s 84 s 88 s 92 s 96 s 100 s 104 s 108 s 112 s 116 s 120 s 124 s Cool Down Display Timer Off 4 seconds 8 s 12 s 16 s 20 s 24 s 28 s 32 s 36 s 40 s 44 s 48 s 52 s 56 s 60 s 64 s 68 s 72 s 76 s 80 s 84 s 88 s 92 s 96 s 100 s 104 s 108 s 112 s 1...

Page 27: ...f a single tick At the end of the code the display will darken for one tick It will then start over Press Volume Up or Volume Down to trig ger the code learning sequence The dis play will prompt you to enter a new code Enter the key sequence The key sequence must be between one and six digits in length Press the center display button to indicate the end of the code The power button module will now...

Page 28: ...ight Default 0 7 maximum Setting 4 Enable Ambient Light Adjust toggle When enabled the PixiePro will automatically adjust display brightness to match room lighting con ditions When disabled the PixiePro dispaly runs at a constant brightness level Default Disabled Setting 5 Volume Animation toggle When enabled Volume Up Volume Down commands are indicated by a volume LED level strobing animation Def...

Page 29: ...ain If the incorrect code is entered the PixiePro will emit a single long beep and will remain locked If the PixiePro is configured to use the Security Retry Lockout Timer see page 24 above the PixiePro will not allow another attempt until the timer has expired This will discourage attempts to guess the key code sequence Note The PixiePro may be configured to automatically lock after the Automatic...

Page 30: ...l and or replacement Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state SP Controls maximum liability shall not exceed the price paid by the user All implied warranties including warranties ...

Page 31: ...itted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without express written permission of SP Controls Inc 2017 SP Controls Inc All rights reserved Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SP Controls Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment SP Controls Inc assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this docume...

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