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To program IR output:
1.
From the setup menu, turn the Menu Navigation Knob until IR1 Setup
is displayed. Push the Menu Navigation Knob to select.
2.
Turn the Menu Navigation Knob until IR1 Program is displayed.
3.
The screen will display the message “READY TO SAMPLE REMOTE”.
Press the button on the remote.
4.
If the signal was learned, then the screen will display the message
“IR1 SAMPLED” and advance to the “TEST IR” screen. Press the navi-
gation knob to test.
5.
If the signal was not learned, the screen will display the message
“IR1 SAMPLE FAIL”, then it will return to the IR1 Program screen. Re-
peat steps 3 and 4.
6.
To program another IR device, from the Setup menu, turn the Menu
Navigation Knob until IR2 Setup is displayed. Follow steps 3-5.
RS-232 Communications Protocol & Command Set
The RS-232 serial interface can be used in the following ways:
1.
Initial system setup. An installer can use a notebook computer to
set the variables within the Power Control software. Once the setup is
completed, the notebook computer can be disconnected. All settings
are stored in the MB1500.
2.
Connection to a PC or Network: Functionality is very similar to a
standard UPS with a PC. The MB1500 can provide continued power to
maintain recording capabilities of any number of devices in the event of
a black out or brown out. It is also capable of saving open documents
and shutting down the PC during extended power failures. This requires
a permanent RS-232 connection to the PC and having the Power Con-
trol software running in the background on the PC. (Windows based OS
only; Mac Energy Saver software compatible)
3.
Integration with sophisticated automation systems like AMX® and
Crestron®: The serial communications command set and protocol is
open and is published later in this manual. This information can be used
by the automation system programmer for both MB1500 control by the
automation system and reporting of power events by the MB1500 to
the automation system.
A connection to a UPS can benefit projector bulbs, server based prod-
ucts, and units with volatile electronic memories found in but not limited
to High-End Home Theater equipment. The MB1500 takes this to the
next level with a number of features designed specifically for AC Power
back up applications.
Critical Load Function
One of the user programmable settings in the MB1500 software is the
Low Battery Non-Critical Load (NCL) Shutoff threshold. This sets the
battery capacity level at the point where the NCL outlets are turned off
and all remaining battery power is reserved for equipment plugged into
the 4 critical load outlets. This value is stored internally by the UPS and
is not dependent on having the software running on a computer.
Patent-pending Learning IR Control
The learning IR function lets you program the MB1500 to send standby
or shut-down commands to components such as DLP ceiling projec-
tors. If the power fails, the projector’s lamps are turned off while the
MB1500 continues providing battery power to the projector’s cooling
fan. Proper shutdown is ensured and expensive lamps are protected
from damage.
NOTE:
This function should only be used with discrete IR codes.
Programming an On/Off toggle command could result in the
equipment being turned ON during a power failure!
IR Power Failure Operation
The MB1500 can learn two IR commands. The learned commands will
be transmitted on both output jacks so you have the ability to control
2 different pieces of equipment or use a 2-step macro for one com-
ponent.
1.
After a power failure and the selected delay, the IR codes will be
sent to both outputs. The IR LED’s will flash once per second during the
delay time and will stop flashing after the IR code is sent.
2.
If the delay settings are the same for both IR1 and IR2, the IR2 code
will be sent to both outputs 2 seconds after IR1.
3.
The IR commands will also be transmitted immediately after the bat-
tery charge falls below the critical load battery threshold. This ensures
that equipment will be shutdown properly if the MB1500’s load level is
extremely high and the backup time would be less than the selected
IR output delay.
4.
There is no IR output after the power is restored to the system.
Avanced Operation
