User manual NILES IRD-8

[. . . ] Finally, the IRD-8 can control 2 devices that require a switch or relay contact closure for operation (e. g. , electric curtains and blinds or low voltage lighting). *Patents applied for. Introduction Features and Benefits 1 3 Unlike other "current-sensing" power controllers, the Niles IRD-8 uses "smart" current-sensing outlets. The IRD-8 is able to automatically sense as little as a 2 watt difference between a component's "on" and "standby" state. The IRD-8 does not require the triggering component to have a 10, 20, or 30 percent difference between its "on" and "standby" states. [. . . ] Advanced arc suppression techniques prevent power relay contact arcing, ensuring long relay life. After a power failure, the IRD-8 will wait for you to again turn on the system. It does not blindly activate whatever was happening before the power failure. The IRD-8 remembers which components you want turned on in two different situations. One situation is triggered by device "A", the other situation is triggered by device "B". You can trigger either the "A" or the "B" sequences with a 12 volt DC signal applied to the 12 volt sensing inputs. The IRD-8 can remember different delay times for each of its switched outlets and control relays. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 3 4 I NTELLIGENT P OWER C ONTROLLER I NTELLIGENT P OWER C ONTROLLER Installation Considerations IMPORTANT with a switched AC outlet on the IRD-8. Installation 1. Label the wires with both their origin (which component they power) and their destinati on (which of the switched outl ets that component wi ll use). You will need a convenient written record when you program your IRD-8. If you are using any of the low-voltage inputs or outputs, you should remove the IRD-8's connectors. It is easier to attach the wire to the connector first, before putting the IRD-8 in place. C NON OMC 12V 0. 1 AMP +C2 C NON OMC 12V 0. 1 AMP +- TRIGGER INPUTS 3-30V 3-30V AC/DC AC/DC ++- CURRENT SENSE OUTLETS SWITCHED OUTLETS 120 Volts AC 60 Hz. 1500 Watts Max. NILES RELAY DC OUT RELAY DC OUT A B A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 Niles Audio Corporation, Inc. Miami, Florida USA Some devices (television sets, stereo receivers, etc) actually have 3 power states. You can turn them on with a remote control, you can place them in "standby" with a remote control, and you can use a manual power (or "vacation") switch to turn them completely off. You want the IRD-8 to measure what happens to your device when you use the remote control. Unless you are sure there is not a third power state, use the remote control to turn the device on and off. Turn off the device(s) plugged into the "A" or "B" sensing 120 volt AC outlets. In order to enter the "PA" programming mode, press and hold down the PROGRAM button on the front panel of the IRD-8. While you are holding it down, press the "A" Trigger button, then release both buttons. Screen Blind Controller Lighting Controller Equalizer Center Amp Projector 11 Main Amp Surround Amp The front panel LED's will sequence to the left and right while the AccusenseTM circuitry measures your device's stand12 I NTELLIGENT P OWER C ONTROLLER I NTELLIGENT P OWER C ONTROLLER by current. This means that the IRD-8 is ready to measure the device's "on" state. The front panel LED's will sequence to the left and right while the AccusenseTM circuitry measures your device. The front panel LED's will sequence to the left and right while the AccusenseTM circuitry checks your device. [. . . ] The IRD-8 should now activate your other components according to the sequence you have programmed. Repeat this test with the component plugged into the "B" sensing outlet. If the IRD-8 fails to initiate the sequence you have pro15 grammed, return to the programming section of this manual and verify that the IRD-8 has been programmed correctly or simply reprogram the IRD-8. Errors - The display reads E1 The IRD-8 detected a contradictory reading. [. . . ]