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Model 590-10 

 

© 2002 Xantech Corporation 

 

 

Figure 14 – 590-10 Base Options Window 

 

Selecting Palettes 

a)  From the “PALETTE” menu, click “SELECT IR COMMAND PALETTE”.  (F4) 

A list of palettes file names appears to the right with Select Palette in the title bar. 

b)  Scroll the list (if necessary) and click on the filename for each palette of the components to be controlled. (e.g. 

pioneercd.pal, rcadss.pal, etc). 
As each file name is selected, the palettes will appear side-by-side, left to right, with the filename in each title 
bar. 

NOTE 1:

 The various palettes and window boxes can be moved and sized (except the virtual keypads) for 

ease of use. 

NOTE 2:

 Each palette can be edited by clicking the Edit Palette bar or closed with the X button in the title bar. 

 

PROGRAMMING IR COMMANDS AND SEQUENCES 
Associating IR Commands with Switch Terminals 

1.  Select a switch in the virtual 590-10 window. It will be highlighted in a blue outline. 
2.  In the appropriate palette, click on the command to be sent by the 590-10. 
3.  The code name (function/brand/component) for that switch will appear in the Command List. 
4.  To remove a code from the command list, right click on the code, it will disappear, showing that it has been 

erased. 

5.  Repeat steps 1-4 as needed. 
5.  Move ‘Write/Protect’ switch to ‘Write’ position. 
6.  From the File menu, select Base Unit Transfer. The project should be transferred to the 590-10. If project 

does not transfer, check connections, 

Figure 1

, and Com Port connection in ‘Preferences’. Try Base Unit 

Transfer again. Project should transfer. 

7.  Move ‘Write/Protect’ switch to ‘Protect’ position. 

 

Summary of Contents for 590-10

Page 1: ...VATED SYSTEM 7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 8 STARTING DRAGON DROP IR 8 SERIAL PORT SELECTION 8 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES Planning the System 8 Learning IR Commands 8 Creating Palettes 9 Editing and Testing IR...

Page 2: ...ug to Stripped Ends Cable not included EXT MOUSE PORT PCIR 1 12VDC 12 VDC GND STATUS IR IN EMITTERS IR RCVR 789 44 CONNECTING BLOCK 786 00 Power Supply not included C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 3: ...by Dragon Drop IR if programming IR Setup Switches 1 Write Protect Switch Up is Write Down is Protect Must be in Write position for programming Protect position prohibits programming and protects all...

Page 4: ...o 12 volts Either type of input can be used on inputs 1 through 12 When the switch is closed the IR command or macro programmed for this input will be generated only once The switch can be opened or i...

Page 5: ...ated functions in an audio video system For example if an AM FM receiver is turned ON manually an IR command sequence can be made to turn a TV set ON and set the channel to 4 at the same time When the...

Page 6: ...IN GND 12V 599 00 PULSED SWITCHING MODULE SYLMAR CA MADE IN U S A Connect to 590 10 in same manner as above SPST Sensing Switch Figure 8 DC Voltage to Momentary Pulses with at 599 00 Pulsed Switching...

Page 7: ...e controller 1N914 Emitter attach to controlled device 1 K ohm 1 4 W 12 Volt Zener 1 Fd 50 V 120 V AC 120 VAC Chime Coil Chime AC Transformer Door Chime Pushbutton Switches For Other System Devices Re...

Page 8: ...T menu choose Programs 3 Select DRAG460 from the list and click on the DRAG460 Icon 4 The program loads and opens to the Xantech Dragon Drop IR opening screen SERIAL PORT SELECTION When first launched...

Page 9: ...component remote A red asterisk will appear to the left of the selected function indicating that an IR code has been learned NOTE If you wait longer than ten seconds a NO IR RECORDED message will appe...

Page 10: ...NDS FROM THE INTERNET Xantech com There are some IR commands that can be difficult to learn in Dragon Xantech edits and posts some of these commands at xantech com under Products IR Code Libraries See...

Page 11: ...r and repeat steps 13 to 16 as necessary PROGRAMMING THE 590 10 SELECT BASE UNIT With the system operating and the Dragon Drop IR open proceed as follows 1 Choose NEW PROJECT from the File menu Choose...

Page 12: ...Palette bar or closed with the X button in the title bar PROGRAMMING IR COMMANDS AND SEQUENCES Associating IR Commands with Switch Terminals 1 Select a switch in the virtual 590 10 window It will be...

Page 13: ...he Command List and the delay time appears on the list e g Delay 2 Sec 3 Left Click and Drag the Delay 2 Sec line and drop it between any two commands you have placed on the Command List 4 From the Fi...

Page 14: ...rive and drop them into the Projects folder in the backup drive NOTE 1 Project files can be relatively large requiring up to 1 MB of space or more depending on the complexity of your project When back...

Page 15: ...Model 590 10 Page 15 2002 Xantech Corporation...

Page 16: ...XANTECH CORPORATION 12950 Bradley Avenue Sylmar CA 91342 3829 phone 818 362 0353 fax 818 362 9506 www xantech com Part No 08901650 Rev A 03 13 2002...

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