F
EATURES
& B
ENEFITS
• Miniature and discrete, the IRC-2 mounts
directly to the IR sensor window of your
audio/video component without disfig-
uring the appearance of your equipment.
• The IRC-2 is completely transparent to
IR commands. Although the IRC-2
appears to be blocking the IR sensor
window of your audio/video component,
you can still directly operate your
equipment using a remote control.
throughout a wide bandwidth. This
allows the IRC-2 to control most makes
and models of IR controlled audio/video
components.
The IRC-2 is compatible with all Niles
infrared repeaters, infrared routing
devices, and multi-zone keypad systems
that utilize bare wire connectors.
Tools Required
• 1/8” Standard Slotted Screwdriver
• Scissors (for IR blocking cover only)
NEGATIVE (-); THE COPPER COLORED
WIRE LEAD IS POSITIVE (+).
Connecting Multiple Flashers
It's possible to connect more than one
flasher from a single output on a Niles
infrared system. Consult the operating
manual of the Niles Main System Unit or
consult your local Niles dealer for more
information.
Increasing the Wire Length
If the connecting wire is too short to
reach the Main System Unit directly, an
additional length of wire may be spliced in to
extend it. Cut the flasher wire approximately 6
I
NSTALLATION
& O
PERATION
Locate the IR remote sensor of each com-
ponent you want to control. The sensor is
usually located behind its own plastic
window on the front of the component.
On some equipment, the sensor may be
hidden behind the plastic bezel covering
the front panel displays. A bright flashlight
is helpful for locating sensors on equip-
ment with very dark plastic bezels.
Make sure the mounting surface is clean-
ed and degreased with the proper cleaner
before installing the IRC-2. Attach the
IRC-2 directly over the IR sensor of the
component using its self-adhesive tape.
The adhesive is strong enough to hold
the IRC-2 firmly in place yet it removes
easily and without residue if needed.
Route the connecting two-conductor
wire to the Main System Unit. Connect
the ends of the wire to the positive and
negative terminals labeled “Flasher” on
the Main System Unit (See Figure 2).
Coil any excess wire and tie it in place.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLAR-
ITY WHEN CONNECTING THE IRC-2.
THE SILVER COLORED WIRE LEAD IS
Because of its discrete appearance some
installers have mounted the IRC-2 to the
cabinet or wall (with its LED pointed at
the sensor window of the audio/video
component). There are two challenges
which must be overcome to successfully
use the IRC-2 in this fashion:
1. The LED of the IRC-2 faces in one
direction only, therefore you must mount
a strip of self-adhesive tape on the side of
the housing opposite the LED face. Use
the extra pieces of double-sided adhesive
tape supplied with the IRC-2.
2. Because the IRC-2 was designed pri-
marily for pin-point relaying of IR com-
mands, mounting directly to your compo-
nent's IR sensor, the effective range is lim-
ited to 4 feet. Niles also manufactures
high-output flashers, offering greater
range and flooding angle, for these types
of applications. Contact your Niles dealer
for more information.
I
NSTALLATION
C
ONSIDERATIONS
The IRC-2 is typically mounted to the
infrared sensor window of an audio/
video component using the attached self-
adhesive pad (See Figure 1). The IRC-2
directs its infrared output towards the
sensor, not out into the room.
Route the connecting wires close to the
IR sensor window. That way, a minimal
amount of wire will show. If the compo-
nent has a tray or door that opens, you
may have to route the wire from the top
or bottom of the component. Make sure
any loose connecting wire is taped
securely in place and out of the way.
IRC-2 MicroFlasher
™
I
NTRODUCTION
T h e I R C-2 i s a m i n i a t u r e p a n e l -
mount IR flasher. It is one of three
elements needed to complete a remote
control extender system:
1. Remote Sensors
2. Main System Units
3. Infrared Flashers
When an IR remote sensor receives a
command from a hand-held remote con-
trol, it sends a corresponding electronic
signal through a wire to the Main System
Unit. Here, the Main System Unit cleans
and amplifies the electronic signal.
Finally, the Main System Unit outputs
the signal to the IR flasher which transmits
the infrared command to the audio/video
component you wish to control.
The IRC-2 sends the IR commands via
flashes of infrared light in a precise pin-
point pattern from its single infrared LED.
The output is extraordinarily accurate
• The IRC-2 is equipped with pre-
stripped, tinned and labeled wire ends.
This provides you with easy wire
hookup for fast, trouble-free installations.
• The IRC-2 has a strip of self-adhesive
tape for quick and secure mounting to any
hard, clean, dry surface.
• The IRC-2 is supplied with an ample 10
feet of connecting wire.
• The IRC-2 is supplied with an infrared
blocking cover. This is useful if you
have several identical TV’s (or audio/
video components), all using the same
remote control and the same IR com-
mands. The combination of an IRC-2
with a blocking cover and a Niles
infrared routing device will allow you
to change channels on one TV without
changing another. See your Niles dealer
for more information.
FIGURE 1 The IRC-2 mounts directly over the IR
sensor window of your audio/video component.
Self-
adhesive
tape
10 feet of
2-conductor
24 gauge
connecting
wire
Positive
(+)
Label
Infrared
LED
FIGURE 2 Connecting the IRC-2 to the Main
System Unit's flasher outputs.
Infrared
Transparent
Housing
IR Blocking
Cover
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