DESCRIPTION
The Micro Link IR Receiver is a small peep-hole style infrared repeater
assembly. The Micro Link IR Receiver is equipped with a 7-foot cable and a
3.5mm stereo mini plug, which is plugged directly into the “IR RCVR” jack on
the connecting block, such as the models 789-44, CB60, and 791-44. The
Micro Link IR Receiver is primarily intended for use in installations where the
connecting block is within reach of its 7-foot cable – as when installing the
Micro Link IR Receiver in a cabinet where the controlled equipment is behind
closed doors.
FEATURES
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Small size; mounts in 1/2” diameter hole. 2 inches deep (50mm).
Quick-Connect 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug on 7ft. cable for direct plug-in to
Xantech Connecting Blocks.
Works in normal 3-wire mode (12VDC, IR, GND).
Green Talkback LED for System Verification.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Includes 789-44 Connecting Block, Power supply, and four 283D emitters
for easy system installation.
ML85K
SPECIFICATIONS
Micro Link™ Peep Hole Style
Plasma\LCD\LED\CFL Friendly
IR Receiver
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Infrared modulation frequency bandwidth: 30 – 60 kHz.
IR reception range: Up to 80 feet, depending on remote control output
strength and ambient conditions.
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Reception angle: 55 degrees off axis for 50% range reduction.
Cable requirements: 3-conductor. Use 24 gauge up to 200’, 22 gauge up
to 600’ 20 gauge up to 2000’, 18 gauge up to 5000’ – unshielded OK.
Max. transmission length: 1 mile using 18 gauge wire.
Maximum current output: 100mA
Drives IR emitters through Xantech Connecting Blocks, Controllers, etc.
Dimensions: 1/2” diameter x 2” deep (13mm x 50mm).
Power requirements: +12VDC, 20mA.
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LARGE SYSTEM APPLICATION
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The ML85 IR receiver is compatible with all Xantech Connecting Blocks.
Different connecting blocks are provided for application specific situations. For
instance, in the diagram below, an optional 791-44 connecting block is used
to control several components.
Micro-Link (ML) IR Receiver Kit
DESCRIPTION
The ML Series Kit comes with everything needed for a complete IR repeater
system. With a Xantech IR Kit, equipment can now be concealed for clean
room design. In addition, a centralized IR receiver means there is only one IR
target resulting in improved remote control interaction. Featuring color-coded
connectors, a Xantech IR Kit is now an easy to install, and allows a worry-free
installation.
791-44
ML Series
Amplified
Satellite Receiver
IR Receivers
Connecting Block
Emitter
VCR
INCLUDED ITEMS
Emitter
AVReceiver
ITEM A: (1) ML Series IR Receiver
IR Photodiode
Talkback LED
+12 VDC
GN D
STATUS
IR IN
Emitter
CD Changer
781ERGPS
Hand Held
Remote
Emitter
To 120 VAC
(unswitched)
Cassette Deck
Controlled Equipment
(mounted behind
closed cabinet doors)
Emitter
ITEM B: (1) 784-44 Connecting Block
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STEP 3:
Plug in the 283D Designer Emitters 3.5mm mono mini plug (ITEM C) into the
jacks labeled EMITTERS on the 789-44 (ITEM B) and affix the opposite end
to the IR Sensor Window of the controlled equipment. Extra double sided
adhesive tape is included.
ITEM C: (4) 283D Designer Emitters
The YELLOW connector connects to the YELLOW receptacle.
ITEM D: (1) 781ERGPS Power Supply
STEP 1:
Plug in the 2.1mm Coaxial power plug of the 781ERGPS Power Supply (ITEM
D) into the jack labeled 12VDC on the 789-44 Connecting Block (ITEM B).
Plug the AC end of the 781ERGPS Power Supply (ITEM D) into a ‘un-
switched’ 120V AC Line outlet.
STEP 2:
Connect the 3.5mm stereo mini plug from the 481D IR Receiver (ITEM A) to
the ‘IR RCVR’ input located on the 789-44 Connecting Block (ITEM B).
The RED connector connects to the RED receptacle.
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Symptom #2: TB LED on IR Receiver (and/or Emitters) Dimly lit or
flickering
IR Troubleshooting Guide
Cause:
Solution
NOTE: Due to the many variables in a given installation, the
Signal and ground wires are
reversed or shorted either at the
connecting block or IR receiver.
troubleshooting countermeasures you will have to take may vary from job
to job. Each installation is different due to the number of IR receivers in
use, length of wire runs, type of wire, amount of ambient IR noise present,
etc…. Therefore, your countermeasures for a particular job will range
from nothing at all, to any combination of the solutions listed below.
1.
2.
Recheck your wiring.
Replace Emitter
Defective emitter.
IR Receivers: Model #’s DL, HL, ML, and WL series
In this case use either a SUN filter
Relatively high levels of ambient
noise. This can be due to any of
the following: Sunlight, florescent ML85/95, WL85/95). These can also be
(SUNKIT), or any of our ‘Plasma/CFL
Friendly’ IR Receivers (DL85/95, HL85/95,
Symptom #1: DIM or NO Talk Back LED during IR Reception or
reduced operational range
3.
Lighting or Plasma Displays.
used in direct sunlight and in the presence
of ‘tube style’ fluorescent lighting.
Cause:
Solution
Weak Batteries in Transmitting
Remote.
1.
2.
Replace batteries.
Reposition IR Receiver and/or cabling
Bad Emitter or no emitter
plugged into connecting block.
Signal wire between IR
Test emitter and verify wiring.
EMI induced noise. This can be away from emitting device. You can also
due to light dimmer controls or
place a 470Ohm resistor in parallel with
4. other radiating electronic devices the IR Signal and GND connections on
3. Receiver and the Connecting Recheck wiring.
Block is open.
(PC’s or any poorly shielded
electronic device).
the connecting block. This will also help
alleviate any stray capacitance in the
cable.
Verify supply is a 12VDC regulated supply
Use an 85 or 95 series Plasma 'Friendly'
IR Receiver. If already using a 85 or 95
unit, please note the Plasma interference
can be reflected off of any item it comes
into contact with within approx. 3ft. From
the front of the display. Keeping this in
mind, make sure that the IR receiver is
free from any obstruction that might reflect
back into the receiving eye.
reading between 11.5 to 13VDC under load.
Should be using Power Supply Model
781ERGPS (12VDC Regulated, 200mA) or
782ERGPS (12VDC Regulated, 1.2A)
Power Supply not putting out
proper voltage.
4.
5. Plasma Interference
If you are using a passive connecting block,
such as a 789-44, and the system is not
working, try the amplified connecting block,
model 791-44. Put one of the small plastic
Output from the IR
receiver/connecting block is
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6.
connected to a high impedance case jumpers supplied with the block on the
IR input jack on a component. pins next to the emitter jack. This will provide
the IR-in jack on the component with a hotter
signal.
Replace Receiver.
IR Receiver is inoperable.
(XTRALINK Only) RF
Amplifier is being used on
7. same COAX Line anywhere
Need to use a Bypass Kit (model BYPASS94
Kit) to route the IR control signals around the
between the Coupler (CPL94) amplifier(s).
and Injector (INJ94).
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Symptom #3: TB LED on IR Receiver (and/or Emitters) on solid
Symptom #4: TB LED on IR Rec. blinks but 283D or 286D 'Blink'
style Emitters do not
Cause:
Solution
Cause:
Solution
Use a 85 or 95 series Plasma 'Friendly'
Receiver. If already using a this unit, please
note the Plasma interference can be reflected
off of any item it comes into contact with within
approx. 3ft. From the front of the display.
Keeping this in mind, make sure that the IR
receiver is free from any obstruction that might
reflect back into the receiving eye.
There may be a short, such as a
staple driven through the Signal
and GND wires of the IR
Receiver and/or the emitter.
1.
Recheck your wiring.
1. Plasma Interference
Replace Emitter or use TEST EMITTER to
check circuit.
2. Emitter may be shorted internally
(XTRALINK Only) TV on same
3 splitter with no IR Receiver
installed
Place a DC Blocker (Model 203-00) on
any TV Leg without IR Receiver
Voltage and Ground wires are
2.
Recheck your wiring.
reversed at the connecting
block or IR Receiver
Symptom #5: Intermittent IR control (I.e. buttons on remote need to
be pressed multiple times)
In this case use either a SUN filter (SUNKIT),
or any of our ‘Plasma/CFL Friendly’ IR
Receivers (DL85/95, HL85/95, ML85/95,
WL85/95). These can also be used in direct
sunlight and in the presence of ‘tube style’
fluorescent lighting.
Relatively high levels of
ambient noise. This can be
3. due to any of the following:
Sunlight, florescent Lighting or
Plasma Displays.
Cause:
Solution
Use a 85 or 95 series Plasma 'Friendly'
Receiver
1. Plasma Interference
In this case use either a SUN filter
Relatively high levels of ambient
noise. This can be due to any of
(SUNKIT), or any of our ‘Plasma/CFL
Friendly’ IR Receivers (DL85/95, HL85/95,
Reposition IR Receiver and/or cabling away
from emitting device. You can also place a
470Ohm resistor in parallel with the IR Signal
and GND connections on the connecting
block. This will also help alleviate any stray
capacitance in the cable.
2.
EMI induced noise. This can
be due to light dimmer controls
4. or other radiating electronic
devices (PC’s or any poorly
shielded electronic device).
the following: Sunlight, florescent ML85/95, WL85/95). These can also be
Lighting or Plasma Displays.
used in direct sunlight and in the presence
of ‘tube style’ fluorescent lighting.
Putting a 470-ohm resistor in parallel at
the connecting block between signal and
ground will effectively discharge the
capacitance of the wire. This will allow the
signal to travel farther on shielded wire.
Power Supply not putting out Verify supply is a 12VDC regulated supply
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proper voltage.
reading between 11.5 to 13VDC under load.
Long Wire Runs – shielded wire Adding a resistor between the input and
typically of 100 feet (30 meters) ground of the connecting block will drop
or longer causes a filter effect
the IR level down somewhat. Passive
3. due to accumulated capacitance connecting blocks, such as the 789-44,
of the wire. Intermittent, or no IR may not have enough signal output for
control, could actually be
consistent control of the equipment. You
because of the longer wire runs. may have to upgrade to an amplified
connecting block to bring the IR level back
to normal. In these cases, the 791-44
would be an ideal connecting block for
single zone systems while the 795-20
would work best for a 2-4 zone system.
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Symptom 6: Emitters function but some (or all) components do not
respond.
Symptom #7: Absolutely No Functionality (How to determine which
component is at fault)
Cause:
Solution
Component to Test Instructions
Reposition the Emitter so that it is directly
over the components sensor window.
Consult the components owners’ manual of
the unit for the exact location of the IR
Sensor Window.
With a Multimeter, measure the DC Voltage of the
supply while it is connected to the Connecting Block.
Put the Negative lead of the meter on the terminal
marked GND and the Positive Lead on the terminal
marked 12VDC (or V). You should get a reading
1. Emitter placement is incorrect.
between 11.5VDC and 13.0VDC. If not, remove the
supply from the Connecting block and measure again
1. Verify Power Supply this time directly on the 2.5mm Coaxial plug. If it
reads between 11.5VDC and 13VDC, power supply is
most likely good. Reconnect to the Connecting Block
and proceed to step 2. NOTE: In most cases this
will indicate the supply is good but in some cases
the supply can still be bad (i.e. reads good when
not plugged in but may not be able to handle the
current load of the system.)
Reposition the Emitter to a position that is
suitable for the unit. Use a 283 or 286D Blink
style emitter (they have a lower output than
non-blink emitters 282 and 284M). If the
components do not need to be controlled
directly without an IR Repeater system
(components are located in an equipment
closet), place a Mouse Emitter Shield cover
over the Emitter (PN#MS1). The rounded
(non-stick) side of the emitter is a hi-output
side and can reflect off other devices and
overpower some components IR Sensors. If
using a CB12 connecting block, try a 789-44
connecting block. This has a series resistor
at the output, which will limit current to the
Emitter.
Emitter placement is correct
but the signal is overpowering
2. the unit or there is bleed-
through from other emitters
close by.
Remove the power supply from the connecting block
and all Emitters from the output. Place a jumper wire
on the connecting block between IR and +12v.
Reconnect the Power Supply and one emitter. The
Emitter should Light bright and solid. Repeat for all
emitters.
Verify Emitter. (283D
or 286D Blink Style
ONLY)
2.
Use a diode tester to verify proper Emitter operation.
Remove Emitter from Connecting Block. Place the
Positive Lead of the tester on the TIP of the Mono
Mini Plug and the Negative Lead on the Shield of the
Mono Mini Plug. Meter should read a voltage. When
the leads are reversed (Positive lead on Shield and
Negative lead on TIP) you should not get any voltage
reading at all.
Verify Emitter. (282M
or 284M NON Blink
Style)
3.
Remove the power supply from the connecting block
and all Emitters from the output. Place a jumper wire
on the connecting block between IR Signal and GND.
Reconnect the Power Supply. With a known good
hand-held remote, shoot a constant IR Command at
the receiver and verify the TB LED on the Receiver
lights.
4. Verify IR Receiver.
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Limited Warranty
Xantech® warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. This is a
Limited Lifetime warranty from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Any products
returned to Xantech and found to be defective by Xantech within the warranty period will be
repaired or replaced, at Xantech’s option, at no charge. Xantech will not be responsible for the
actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state.
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Installation Instructions, ML85K © 2009 Xantech Corporation
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