PROGRAMMABLE IR 8 BUTTON PANEL

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the CB-1000 1.1 CB-1000 Overview The CB-1000 is a programmable single-gang wall-mount button controller designed to provide intuitive control over standard AV devices such as projectors, DVD players and audio amplifiers. By utilizing rubberized tactile push buttons the CB-1000 combines a familiar and flexible interface with reliability, ease of use, and style. The CB-1000 functions as a stand-alone button panel with a single IR output, which can be split to control multiple devices, or can be used in combination with Calypso Pro I/O and ION controllers to add serial, relay or network control for any number of devices. In addition, the CB-1000 includes two powerful new features: password protection and a 24 hour IR output event timer. The CB-1000 interface can be field-configured with a variety of labeled push buttons. With features including rotating IR codes, built-in IR learning, a selectable audible click, and automated cloning, the CB-1000 fits into a wide range of professional control applications. CB- 1000 Utility Software is used for setup and cloning, through an on-board 3-pin serial programming port. Push Button Label Set Page 2

1.2 Connecting to the CB-1000 Connect to the CB-1000 through its 3-pin phoenix style serial program port, used in combination with the CB-1000 Utility Software. Several steps are necessary, however, before you begin programming the unit with the Java based CB-1000 configuration utility. 1.2.1 Build a Serial Programming Cable Using the 3-pin connector (included), build a serial cable with the 3-pin connector at one end and a standard 9-pin RS-232 connector at the other end, with the following specifications: Solder wires to pins 2, 3 and 5 of a female, 9-pin RS-232 connector Connect the wire on pin 2 (Rx) to the removable connector pin 2 (Tx) Connect the wire on pin 3 (Tx) to the removable connector pin 1 (Rx) Connect the wire on pin 5 (Gnd) to the removable connector pin 3 (Gnd) Serial Power IR 3-pin Connector CB-1000 Rear View 1.2.2 Connecting Power Attach one end of + and power wires to a 2-pin removable connector. Attach the other end of the wires to pins 1 and 2 of a 4-pin removable connector. Plug the 4-pin power connector into 4-pin block A on the TB-CW. Plug the 2-pin power connector into the CB-1000 power receptacle Plug the 12vdc power supply into the TB-CW. NOTE: When launched the configuration utility tries to auto-connect to the CB-1000, and if successful the CB-1000 will beep. You can also manually select the com port from the pull down selection box. Page 3

1.2.3 Connecting IR Attach IR+ to Pin 1 and IR- to Pin 3 on a 3-pin Phoenix connector at one end and to pins 3 and 4 of the 4-pin Phoenix connector at the other end Plug the 4-pin connector into TB-CW block A Plug the 3-pin IR connector into the CB-1000 IR receptacle 1.2.4 Install and Run CB-1000 Software CB-1000 software is provided on the CD that accompanies the CB-1000 button panel and is also available for download from the Calypso web site, under the Support tab. The software is installed as any standard computer with Java installed and which supports the RXTX native serial Java library. Versions of the RXTX library are provided for Windows and MAC OS X. After installation: Insert the CD into your computers drive. Create a folder on you computer and place the CB-1000 config Zip file into this folder. Un-Zip the Zip file and copy all of the files into the newly created folder. Launch the application named CBconfig.exe. The application automatically detects active serial ports on your computer and initiates communications with the CB-1000. For this reason, the CB-1000 should be connected with power applied before launching the config application. NOTE: If you are using a USB-Serial converter be sure to install the required USB driver onto your computer. Failure to do so may result in the computer not recognizing the connection. Click on this Icon to run the CB-1000 config utility The CB-1000 will beep to acknowledge communications. Page 4

When connected, the CB Config interface shown below will appear. Com Port Selection Initial Setup Set Passwords IR Edit Window IR Learning and Button Assignments Status Window Page 5

Chapter 2: CB-1000 Setup Once serial communication is established, CB-1000 Software is used to configure and program the CB-1000. The upper section of CB Config sets CB-1000 options and facilities IR learning, while the lower section of the interface shows current CB-1000 settings and acknowledges each serial command as it is executed. Using CB Config is as easy as clicking on each button and selecting the desired option. 2.1 IR Mode The CB-1000 can transmit either pre-programmed CIRT codes, used when commands are sent to other Calypso controllers, or it can learn Universal IR codes. Use button A to toggle between Universal Learn, CIRT1 and CIRT2 modes. A 2.2 Speaker On The built-in speaker, used to play an audible click upon a button press, can be turned on or off by toggling button B. 2.3 Clone B Clone mode may be turned on or off by toggling button C. Turning Clone On places the CB- 1000 into a parent clone mode. Accordingly, when the parent unit is connected to a 2 nd child unit (in Clone Off mode) via the serial cable, all configuration and IR settings from the parent unit are copied to the child unit. Both units must be powered up and the child unit will beep in unison with the parent upon completion of cloning. C Page 6

2.4 Timer The CB-1000 includes a timer feature, which allows it to automatically send out IR commands based on a set time. For instance, you can set the CB-1000 to always turn a projector off at 10:00PM. Each button can have a separate timed event attached to it. In addition, there are 4 extra virtual buttons available for timed events only. NOTE: the CB-1000 will lose the time setting upon removal of power, but time can be reset at installation time by either the config utilty (set up to minute accuracy) or by the front panel buttons (hour selections). Setting a timed event: There are two timer modes: Daily and Repeat. Daily sets the timer to send out the buttons IR command each day at the set time (note the 24 hour clock). Repeat sends out the buttons IR command at the set interval in the format hh:mm. Selecting the Daily/Repeat button will toggle between the modes. The Enabled box needs to be checked and then Save button needs to be clicked before a timed event is stored. Setting the timer from the front panel in the event of a loss of power: If a power outage occurs and the timer function has been enabled the CB-1000 will keep the scheduled times in its memory but the current time will need to be re-entered. The CB-1000 will blink buttons (HR) and (SET) to indicate that a loss of power has occurred and the time needs to be reset. This can be accomplished easily from the front panel. Pressing button (HR) increments the time in hours from midnight until the current time is reached and button (SET) sets the time. For example, if the current time is 9:00AM then you would press button (HR) nine times and then press button (SET) to set the time. Keep in mind that from the front panel the time can only be adjusted by the hour. If up to minute accuracy is important then you would need to wait until the top of the hour to set the time or use the config utility. 2.5 Password Protection Passwords can be set for two different levels: Admin and User. The Admin password is a four digit selection + (ENT) while the user password is a two digit selection + (ENT). A time out is set that determines how long the CB-1000 operates between button presses before reverting back to requiring a password. The (ENT) button lights up to show that a password is required before operation. Password enabled is saved if power is lost but the CB-1000 will flash the first six buttons to indicate that it requires a new user password to be set. The Admin password is saved in the event of a power outage. Admin can change a User password from the front panel at any time by entering the Admin password + (ENT) followed by the new User password + (ENT). Page 7

Chapter 3: IR Learning When operating in Universal IR mode, IR codes must be learned by the CB-1000 and assigned to each button. Keeping in mind that the CB-1000 is capable of assigning up to 4 unique IR codes to each button (e.g., called actions ), one must (a) learn the IR code, typically using the original manufacturer s IR remote control, and then (b) assign that code to a combination of button and action numbers (e.g., button = 1, action = 1). Because each button can have a stack of up to 4 actions, after IR learning is complete, one can define how the stack is handled on a button by button basis. Action modes include (a) First Only where a button press transmits the first code in the stack, (b) Step where a button press transmits the current action then steps to the next one in the stack and (c) All Actions where a button press transmits all actions within that button s stack sequentially. 3.1 Learn IR Codes 3.1.1 Where to Point. While it is possible to have the CB-1000 learn IR codes by pointing the remote control through the middle of the unit, best results are achieved when the CB-1000 face plate is removed and the IR remote control being used is pointed through the slot on the right side of the unit, within 3 inches of the surface. 3.1.2 Learn IR / Multiple Codes. Remote controls often transmit consecutive IR codes in response to a single button press and devices being controlled commonly require consecutive IR codes to trigger an event. Accordingly, the CB-1000 learn IR function provides options for learning the 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd IR code received in a sequence. IR Learner Slot After using pulldown A to select which code to learn, click on button B to place the CB-1000 into learn mode. When in learn mode, the CB-1000 will beep one time and the red, center LED will light. B A Page 8

Point the remote control through the IR Learner slot and press the desired button one time. When the code is successfully learned, the CB-1000 will beep one time, the red LED will turn off and the IR string will appear in the Edit Window of the CB-1000 Software Utility. This is how a learned IR screen will appear. The data in the box represents the Calypso header information + the captured IR codes. IR Command Header: When an IR command is learned the CB-1000 inserts an IR Header into the front of the command. Each Hex byte of this header contains information pertaining to certain IR parameters and defines how the IR signal is to be transmitted. It is helpful to understand the first 6 bytes of this header when dealing with difficult IR devices. Example IR header: 40 00 03 00 00 13 BYTE 1: Carrier frequency of the IR command (30Khz, 32khz, 36khz, 38khz, 40khz and 56khz) that is informational and cannot be changed. BYTE 2: Idle time a user adjustable delay time between IR bursts when the IR command is sent more than once. Allowable timing increments are 04h 1C (must be in Hex form!), with 5ms delay for each increasing hex value. For example, a idle time value of 0A (decimal 10) would insert a delay of 50ms between the IR bursts. Default is 00h, which means that the controller will use the idle time that is part of the learned IR code. BYTE 3: Repeat - selects how many times the IR command is to be repeated. Allowable values are from 01h to FFh (must be in Hex form!). Default is 03h and 00h is invalid. BYTE 4: Repeat Mode - three selections: 00h = repeat the entire IR command, 01 = repeat the IR header only once, 02h = repeat the IR command with an offset. Default is 00h. BYTE 5: Offset - selects an offset value if a repeat command needs to drop Bytes in addition to the header. Allowable values are 00h to 78h (must be in Hex form!). BYTE 6: Data Length displays the size of the data string in Hex form including the header. Page 9

3.1.3 Assign IR to Buttons / Actions. Use pulldown C and pulldown D to select a combination of button and action numbers. Clicking the Save IR button will save the codes and set up for the selected button. C D Button order for configuration 3.1.4 IR Repeat. Turning Repeat On forces the Button s IR code to fire repeatedly as long as the button is held down (e.g., Volume Up or Volume Down). Be sure to have the desired button number selected before toggling the IR Repeat button. 3.1.5 Button Actions. For each button (1-8), use the pulldown to select between three ways of using the stored IR codes. When set to First Only, the button press fires the first action in the stack. When set to Sequential, the unit rotates to the next action on each button press. When set to All Actions, a button press fires all actions within the stack. Page 10

Chapter 4: Changing Buttons 4.1 Installing and Replacing Buttons Unscrew the Decora faceplate Remove the white plastic button holder by squeezing the 2 white tabs on the back of the circuit board. Once the white plastic holder has been removed the buttons will now be loose and can be replaced. Replace the white plastic holder over the new buttons Replace the faceplate and screws. Do not over-tighten the screws or the faceplate will crack. Page 11

Chapter 5: Installation and Wiring The CB-1000 fits into a standard, single-gang wall-mount electrical box (not provided) and comes with a 12v external power supply and two Phoenix-style, removable wiring blocks: one for power and one for IR. Also included is a terminal block that helps to simplify wiring. Terminal Block 12VDC Power Supply CAT 5 (or similar) Wire Device IR Emitter Cable Page 12

Chapter 6: Using CIRT (Calypso IR Triggers) Codes The CB-1000 emits IR codes that can control almost any IR device. Since most devices have unique codes, the CB-1000 needs to be able to learn these codes so they can be stored and emitted. Calypso devices that can be controlled via IR are no different, they also require unique IR codes. The set of IR codes for Calypso are referred to as CIRT codes. A CIRT code is basically an IR signal that is represented by a 4 digit code to simplify entering numbers into triggers. These codes are stored in the CB-1000 as CIRT1 and CIRT2. If a Calypso device is to be triggered via IR then these codes should be used, they all already in memory. The important step to remember is that the CIRT code from the CB-1000 needs to match the CIRT code in the Calypso device. Below is the set of CIRT codes that can be pre-set to the CB-1000 buttons. These codes would then match to the same codes in a Calypso controller event database. CB-1000 Set To CIRT1: CB-1000 Set To CIRT2: Button 1-01E1 02D1 Button 2-01E2 02D2 Button 3-01E3 02D3 Button 4-01E4 02D4 Button 5-01E5 02D5 Button 6-01E6 02D6 Button 7-01E7 02D7 Button 8-01E8 02D8 Virtual Buttons used for the built in scheduler only Button 9-01E9 02D9 Button 10-01EA 02DA Button 11-01EB 02DB Button 12-01EC 02DC Page 13

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