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Controllers

WPK1

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corrective action as described.  If
problems persist, contact Xantech Technical Support.

1. The Waterpad does not have RESTORE or CLEAR MEMORY buttons as does the

SmartPad

2 or 3

.  How do I perform these functions on the Waterpad, if needed?

a) To perform the RESTORE function, simply remove the 12 VDC power from the unit for 10-15

seconds, then reapply.  Programmed contents in the memory will not be disturbed.

b) To CLEAR MEMORY, remove power as above, but hold down any button on the keypad

continuously while reapplying power.  Bear in mind that this process will erase all keypad
contents
.

2. The Waterpad has problems with the transfer of data from Dragon Drop IR

TM

 or execution of IR

commands after data transfer.

A corrupted or incorrectly learned IR code has been transferred to the Waterpad or a corrupted code
preexists in the Waterpad learning module.

a) Perform the RESTORE or CLEAR MEMORY function on the Waterpad, then repeat the transfer

procedure from the Dragon Drop IR

TM

.

b) If the problem persists, test all IR commands per item 1 in the TROUBLESHOOTING section of

Dragon Drop IR

TM

, replacing any defective commands.  Then repeat step a) above.

For additional details on troubleshooting IR programming problems, refer to the TROUBLESHOOT-
ING section of Dragon Drop IR

TM

 "Installation and Programming Instructions"

3. The screws that attach the decorator style cover plate over the Waterpad do not screw in fully,

preventing the cover plate from being tightened down.

The wall surface is interfering with the ends of the screws, preventing full tightening.

Clearance holes must be drilled in the wall surface to allow full travel of these screws.  Follow the
procedure in step 2, under Mounting Procedure - Retrofit J-Box.

SPECIFICATIONS

Memory:  8 kbytes E

PROM

IR Carrier Frequency: 31.25 kHz to 71.5 kHz

Power Requirements: 12V DC - 70 mA without Status - 85 mA with Status

(Requires Xantech 781RG or 782 Power Supplies)

Conductors:  Normal 3-wire Xantech IR receiver system compatible (4th wire for status indication)

Connections: 6-foot, 7-conductor cable terminated in an 8-screw terminal block:  4-conductors for +12V,

STATUS, IR OUT& GND plus 3-conductors for COM PORT leads (RS232 signal compatible).

Cable Requirements: Four-conductor/24 gauge up to 150', 22 gauge up to 400', 20 gauge up to 1500' and

18 gauge up to 4000'  (unshielded OK)

NOTE:  The Waterpad will not operate in the 2-wire Phantom Power Mode.

STATUS Terminal Power Management Turn-on Voltage:  5 to 20 volts DC (5mA @ 12V DC)

Maximum current output: 100 mA

Depth behind mounting plate:  2-3/8"

Max. Submersible Depth in Pure Water:  6 inches

Max. Temperature Operating Range:  0

°

 F (-18

°

C) to  140

°

 F (60

°

 C)

*Fits two-gang wall boxes for both new & existing construction •Decorator-style wall cover plate included

PATENT PENDING

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®

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Summary of Contents for Waterpad WPK1

Page 1: ...ands of virtually any A V system FEATURES Operates in high moisture environments in humidities up to 100 over a temperate range of 0 F 18 C to 140 F 60 C Unit is submersible in pure water in depths up to 6 inches or so The pressure of additional depths may close the keys preventing proper operation See CAUTION note below To maximize flexibility the Waterpad is available in one four six and eight b...

Page 2: ...dule No backup batteries are used or needed Memory size is 64k Bits 8k Bytes Xantech IR Receivers and other keypads can be used on the same IR bus with the Waterpad The Waterpad mounts into standard 2 gang wall J boxes for either new or retrofit applications CAUTION While the WATERPAD is submersible it was primarily designed to withstand high humidity or wet areas where water may be splashed on it...

Page 3: ...ndtestallbuttoncommandsforproperoperation before affixing the real button Icons 6 Affix the icons to all buttons 7 Attach the inter room cable to the terminal strip and test all button commands again for proper operation 8 Mount the keypad to the wall surface A Typical 4 Source Configuration The following example will serve to illustrate this process Suppose a client wants to control an AM FM ster...

Page 4: ...t is considered an ergonomically pleasing arrangement You may however assign the buttons in any arrangement you wish to best fit taste and application The only exception to this is the 4 source buttons These are permanently assigned to the upper positions in the two right columns PROGRAMMING THE WATERPADTM The Waterpad series was designed to be programmed entirely using the Dragon Drop IRTM system...

Page 5: ...nd be sure it executes all desired commands e Be sure the membrane surfaces of the Waterpad your hands and the icon sheets are completely dry and free of any grease or dirt 1 Carefully peel off a desired icon from the sheets Try not to touch too much of the adhesive surface 2 Align it very carefully within the rectangular embossed button area on the membrane of the Waterpad and press it into place...

Page 6: ... block in a dry environment Power Management Like the Smart Pad2 or 3 the Waterpad has the ability via the STATUS terminal to prevent unintended power turnoffs when power commands are sequenced with source commands The Waterpad stops the first command in a sequence the power command when the STATUS terminal is high 12V DC ON Conversely when the system is OFF the first command power will be sent si...

Page 7: ...he cover plate to be pulled down flush to the wall in step 9 See Figs 6 8 3 Thread the 6 foot cable from the Waterpad through the Adapter Plate and through a knockout hole in the back of the J box 4 Run the 6 foot cable from the back of the J box to a dry location in an adjacent com partment or room and make connections to the 8 terminal block and the 4 conductor inter room cable Refer to Figs 3 7...

Page 8: ... or wood screws you may be able to mount the Waterpad directly to the wall surface Refer to Fig 9 and proceed as follows 1 Use the Adapter Plate as a template to mark a cutout opening for the Waterpad on the wall and to locate pilot holes for the four Adapter Plate mounting screws Also mark spots for clearance holes for the ends of the 6 32 x 1 2 cover plate screws 2 Cut the opening for the Waterp...

Page 9: ... of Dragon Drop IRTM Installation and Programming Instructions 3 The screws that attach the decorator style cover plate over the Waterpad do not screw in fully preventing the cover plate from being tightened down The wall surface is interfering with the ends of the screws preventing full tightening Clearance holes must be drilled in the wall surface to allow full travel of these screws Follow the ...

Page 10: ... 10 WPK1 1 29 01 Rev D Use these blank Waterpad panels when planning button layouts ...

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