AzEP SureShot User manual

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Installation and
Operation Manual
Model SSWR1
SureShotSureShot
SureShotSureShot
SureShot™™
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Wireless Remote Controller

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Graphic 1: Key Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting the Handheld TransmitterAddress . . . . . 5
Graphic 2: Back of Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Teaching the SureShot Rack Mounted
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming the SureShot Rack Mounted
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Relay Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Port Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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INTRODUCTION
This SureShot™ Wireless Remote Controller is an RF wireless
control system based on the LINX chipset. The handheld remote
has a transmission range of up to 750 feet and can be set to any
of 16,777,216 unique addresses. It uses a single 3V CR2032
lithium button power cell.
Thehandheldremotedevicecanprovideupto8functions.
Graphic 1:
Key Placement
· Keys 1 through 4 control SPDT relays in the
SureShot™Controller. These contactsareavailablethroughthe
DB15connector on the rear panel.
· Keys5 and 6 provide user-programmable serial data
stringsvia serial port 1. Keys 7 and8provideuser-programmable
serial data strings via serial port 2. Both serial ports are
accessed via DB9 connectors on the rear of the control unit. The
pinout is standard RS232 format (DB9 … pin 2 = data-in, pin 3 =
data-out, pin 5 = common).

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SETTINGHANDHELDTRANSMITTERADDRESS
All transmitters are supplied set to the same address. To avoid
contention with other units or to create unique relationships, the
address can and should be changed, and then the rack mounted
SureShot™ Wireless Controller must be taught that new address.
Changingthe handheld transmitter’s address isaccomplishedby
using a paperclip or probe to press the CREATE button on the
board, through the hole in the back of the transmitter’s case.
Press the button and an LED will light up in theAccess
MODE_INDwindow(see Graphic 2), indicating that the address
is being created.
Graphic 2:
Back of
Transmitter
The address will be randomized for as long as the button is held
down. Release the button and the randomized address will be
saved and the LED will begin flashing to indicate that the Control
Permissions may now be set. One at time, press the keys (on
the front side of the handheld remote control) that the transmitter
will have the authority to access. Usually this will be all 8 keys.
Press the CREATE button with the paper clip again or wait 17
seconds for it to time out. The address and Control Permissions
are now set.

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TEACHINGSURESHOT RACKMOUNTED CONTROLLER
The decoder inside the rack mounted unit must learn the new
address before it will accept any transmissions. To teach the
decoder the address of the transmitter the unit needs to be put
into the “learn” mode. To the right of the power LED on the front
panel of the rack mounted unit is a small hole (see graphic).
Insert the end of a paper clip through the hole to press and
release the learn switch.
When the unit goes into learn mode the power LED will begin to
flash red. While the LED is flashing, press any key on the
handheldtransmitter and hold it down for approximatelytwo
seconds. You must then press the learn switch again or just
wait for it to time out in approximately 17 seconds. Either way,
whenthe LED stops flashing, thedecodershouldhave stored the
handheld transmitter’s new address. It can quickly be tested by
pressing any of the buttons on the handheld.
If the decoder recognizes the unit, the power LED will turn red as
long as the handheld button is depressed, then return to green
when it is released. If the decoder does not recognize the
handheld,thelight will remain green.
Thedecoder can store up to 40 differenthandheldaddresses. If
the memory is full when a new address is to be stored, the new
address will overwrite the oldest address in memory. When this
happens, the power LED will flash red 5 times to indicate that the
memory is full.
To clear all stored addresses from memory, hold the learn switch
closed for 10 seconds. The power LED will stay red for the full
ten seconds, then return to green. When you release the learn
switch, the power LED will again turn red for 2 seconds, then
return to green. This indicates the memory has been cleared.

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PROGRAMMINGSURESHOT RACKMOUNTED CONTROLLER
As delivered, the 4 relays are set for momentary operation and
the serial data strings are NULL. The SureShot™ Controller is
programmedusingtheWindowsgraphicaluserinterface(GUI)
software, which is included. Run the install program from the
enclosed CD on any Windows-based PC. The PC must have a
serialportor a USB-to-serial adapter.
After installing the software, connect the PC to Port 1 of the
SureShot™Controllerusingtheserialprogrammingcable
included with the unit. This programming cable is basically a
NULLMODEM cable with female connectorsonbothends.
Additionally, pins 9 and 5 have a jumper between pins 9 and 5,
which allows the Controller to sense that it is to go into
programming mode. The cable tells it to switch from the stored
parameters for Port 1 to 115,200 baud, 8N1, which are used for
programming.
Withthe cable connected and the SureShot™ Controller powered
up, open the programming software on the PC. The PC will query
the Controller for all stored parameters and display them on the
screen.
When the programming cable is disconnected, Port 1 will revert to
the stored data parameters for that port.

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RELAYPROGRAMMING
Each relay can be set to one of three operating modes:
momentary,latchedor pulsed.
Inmomentary mode, the relay closeswhenthecorresponding
key is pressed on the handheld transmitter and remains closed
for as long as the key is pressed.
In latched mode, the relay alternately closes and opens. The first
time the corresponding key is pressed the relay closes. The next
time the key is pressed the relay opens. Each latched relay will
remain in its last position until the next appropriate key press,
unlesspower is interrupted.
In pulsed mode, the relay will close when the corresponding key
is pressed and remain closed for a preset length of time. When
pulsed is selected in any of the relay programming windows, a
text box will appear next to the red button on the GUI. Pulse
duration, in milliseconds, is entered in that box. The maximum
pulse duration is 65,000 ms (65 seconds).

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PORTPROGRAMMING
Eachof the two serial portscanbeindependently programmed
with individual port parameters (baud rate, data bits, stop bits and
parity). The maximum baud rate is 115,200. Both ports default to
the factory settings of 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and
NO PARITY. Changing the parameters to match those of the
controlleddeviceis straightforward in the two port windows.
Parity is input as ‘NONE’, ‘ODD’ or ‘EVEN’.
On the handheld transmitter, keys 5 and 6 each send a unique
serial data string to Port 1, while buttons 7 and 8 each send a
unique string to Port 2. The desired strings are set using the text
boxesappropriatelylabeled in the port windows.
A simple text string should be typed into the text box. Each
string can be up to a maximum of 50 characters. Most serial
control codes contain some combination of simpleASCII text and
control codes. Control codes are input as integer data (base 10)
contained in brackets []. For example, to start a data string with
the STX command (integer 1), begin the string with ‘[1]’. If the
next data in the string is an integer, perhaps a switcher address,
again enter it in brackets ‘[14]’. Any data not enclosed in
brackets is taken literally. “[1]123[3]” is sent as integer 1 (STX)
followed byASCII characters ‘1’‘2’‘3’, followed by integer 3
(ETX). Thecarriagereturnand line feed characters are input as
‘[r]’and ‘[n]’ respectively. An integer larger than 255 ([255]) will
producean error since no single character value can belarger
than that. Because serial devices operate on byte-by-byte
transmission, you should never encounter the need to input a
valuelargerthan 255.
The data string associated with each key is stored in the
SureShot™ Controller exactly as it is entered in the GUI’s text

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box. When the handheld transmitter’s key is activated, that
string is parsed and the bracketed data is converted at that time,
before it is output to the controlled device.
When programming is compete, click on the SAVE button on the
upper right hand corner of the GUI. The data will be sent to the
SureShot™Controller. AftertheControllersaves the data,a
confirmation is sent back to the Windows software and a “Data
Saved” message will be displayed for 2 seconds in place of the
Savebutton.
Any of the parameters can be changed at any time by simply
editingthe values desired and then resavingthedatato the
SureShot™Controller.

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WIRELESSREMOTE CONTROLPRODUCT SUMMARY
ThisSureShot™ rackmount controller is an easy-to-use device
forfieldorstudioapplication. Itisquiteruggedandshouldprovide
yearsofworry-free use.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this product or its use, please
callArizona Engineered Products LLC. Business hours are 8am
to5pm,Mountain StandardTime. 520-891-5858.
In addition, email inquiries may be directed to:
• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]
WebAddress: www.AzEP.us

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LIMITEDWARRANTY
ArizonaEngineeredProductsLLC(AzEP)warrantsthatifyour
SureShot™Wireless Remote Controller is defectiveinmaterialsor
workmanship,AzEPwill, at its option, repair or replace defective
part(s)duringaperiodof one (1) yearfollowingyourpurchase,
subject to the following limitations and exclusions:
Important:
1. To obtain service, you must present or send the
component(s)to:
RepairService
ArizonaEngineeredProducts
6841WestThunderCanyonWay
Tucson,AZ 85745
2. The limited one-year warranty and remedy set forth above is in
lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any
warrantyofmerchantabilityandwarrantyoffitness for any
particularpurpose,andallotherremedies,obligationsorliabilities
on the part ofAzEP.
3. In addition,AzEP hereby disclaims liability for indirect, special,
orconsequentialdamagesforbreachofanyexpressorimplied
warranty, including any impliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityand
anyimpliedwarrantyoffitnessforaparticularpurpose,with
respect to this SureShot™equipment.
4. The duration of any implied warranty which might exist by
operation of law shall be limited to one (1) year from the date of
originalpurchase.

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5. This warranty does not apply to damage while in the
possession of the consumer not resulting, inAzEP’s sole opinion,
fromadefectinmaterialorworkmanship.
6. This warranty does not apply to damage caused, inAzEP’s
sole opinion, by misuse or tampering with any SureShot™
equipmentorcomponents.
7. This warranty does not cover damage as a result of water, or
other liquid, spilled on (or in) the Control Unit.
8. This warranty does not cover scratches on the equipment
caused by use.
9. All postage, insurance and shipping costs incurred in
presenting or sending this equipment toAzEP are your
responsibility.
Thiswarrantyisnottransferable.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that this unit is installed,
maintained and operated correctly. AzEPis not responsible for
physicaldamage,videointerference,failed transmissions, or
financial loss resulting from the use of this equipment.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayhave
other rights which vary from state to state.

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