IR-transmitters Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16
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Technical information
The Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 IR-transmitters consists of a printed circuit board with a
keyboard. These are placed inside a moulded plastic box. Serial number is noted on the
printed circuit board, product name is engraved in the front cover. Battery is placed in the
bottom part of the box. It is rechargeable and do not need to be replaced.
8.1 Battery
Please refer to chapter 2.7 and 2.7.1.
8.2 External switch
An external switch may be connected to the transmitter with a 3,5 mm mono jack. Switching
is normally open, i.e. “N.O”. An external switch may be used in scanning mode. More
information to be found in chapter 2.6.
8.3 Recycling
Electrical products shall be disposed according to national and international rules.
When a Picomed IR-transmitter is meant to be used by another person, the following should
be done:
Visual control of the transmitter: physical damages, cracks etc. in box or keypad?
Cleaning.
Functional check.
Program an IR-receiver and the transmitter with the same IR-signals and test transmission.
Connect an external switch and check scanning function.
Execute IR-capture and check functionality.
Recharge battery.
If transmitter shall be stored for a long time, it is advised to recharge battery to 50%: there
is no indication for this so we advise to recharge it for approximately 1 hour before
product is placed in stock.
8.4 Technical data
Type
Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 IR-transmitter. Transmit built-in and
copied IR-signals from other IR-transmitters.
2 pages.
Operation
Ordinary: 4/8/18 keys on keypad.
Scanning: 3,5 mm mono jack for external switch, N.O.
Light indicators in front.
Programming: on external unit with screen via USB cable.
Programming: some functions via keypad.
Number of channels
Pico4: 6. Pico8: 14. Pico16: 33.
Battery
Rechargeable, 3,7 VDC LiPo.
Battery life
Typically 3
months when in “ordinary use”.
Battery charging
4-5 hours. «USB» charger 5 V@0,5A, USB micro B.
Current consumption
•
< 1,0 µA in standby.
•
I
RMS
~ 25 mA when IR-transmit.
Energy transmission
Infrared light,
= 940-950 nm.
Operating temperature
-25 to +40
C.
Dimensions, weight
Pico4 and Pico8: W54-L120-H21 [mm], weight 80 gram.
