CYP CDPS-IRL User manual

CDPS-IRL
Infrared Learner
Operation Manual
Operation Manual

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Version 1.1 August 2011
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE (DD/MM/YY) SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VR0 25/03/15 Preliminary Release
VS1 01/04/15 Updated Text & Diagrams

CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................ 1
2. Applications........................................... 1
3. Package Contents ................................ 1
4. System Requirements............................ 1
5. Features.................................................. 1
6. Operation Controls and Functions....... 2
6.1 USB Dongle........................................2
6.2 PC Application Control ...................3
6.2.1 Install the Driver .......................3
6.2.2 Use the Application ................5
7. Connection Diagram ............................ 8
8. Specications ........................................ 9
9. Acronyms ............................................... 9

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Infrared Learner is a versatile tool for all your control system design
needs. This compact yet functional unit can convert your analog
IR commands into digital data and store it for many uses. With the
simple software tool the user can store the commands from multiple
IR remote controls in a single convenient location such as a laptop for
later recall as required. The unit not only learns the IR command but
it can also test that the learning was successful by re-transmitting the
command to prove that it has been learned correctly. It is compatible
with a wide range of IR frequencies and source devices.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Analog IR signal learning
• IR signal transfer into digital data
• IR signal transmission
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×Infrared Learner
• 1×Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Source IR remote control and a PC/Laptop with Microsoft Windows
and an spare USB port.
5. FEATURES
• Receives and transmit an IR command to conrm successful
learning
• Converts an IR signal into digital data for control system usage
• Compatible with a wide range of IR format and IR frequencies
• Compact USB dongle design
• Simple software installation

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 USB Dongle
2 3 41
1
IR TRANSMITTER: Transmits the digital IR signal sent from PC/
Laptop to conrm that learning of the received IR signal has been
successful. Ensure that the IR Transmitter is in direct line-of-sight of
the equipment to be controlled.
2
IR RECEIVER: Receives the IR signal to be learnt. Ensure that
the remote control being used is in direct line-of-sight of the IR
Receiver.
1m1m 1m
60°
10m
60°
3
UPDATE: Manufacturer use only.
4
USB: Connect to a USB port of a PC/Laptop that has the IR
Learning software installed for converting IR signals into data
format.

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6.2 PC Application Control
6.2.1 Install the Driver
Please download the ZIP le from the 'Downloads' tab on the IR
Learner product page on the Cypress website and save it in a
directory where you can easily nd it again. Once saved, locate
the le on your computer and de-compress by right clicking it and
choosing the 'expand' option.
Connect the IR Learner to a PC/Laptop with a USB connection. It
should now appear in the Device Manager as an unknown device
with an exclamation mark. Right click on the 'USB Virtual COM' and
select 'Update Driver Software' to start the driver installation process.

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Click on 'Browse for driver software' and navigate to the folder where
the downloaded software is located. Windows Security will show
a warning message, click on 'Install this driver software anyway' to
continue the installation process. Click 'Close' to nish the installation.
The IR Learner will be renamed to 'IRL Virtual Com Port' in the Device
Manager.

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6.2.2 Use the Application
Now that the driver for the IR Learner has been successfully installed
you may start to use the IR Learner with the IR Learning Software Tool
by opening the 'IRL Tool' application.
Select the Com Port as indicated in the 'IRL Virtual Com Port' in the
Device Manager and click on 'Connect'.

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To start Iearning an IR command, click on 'IR Learning' and, with the
remote control pointed at the IR Receiver on the top of the unit.
Ensure that the remote being used is in direct line-of-sight of the IR
Receiver. Press and hold the key for the IR command on the remote
control that you wish to learn until 'Success' is shown in the Message
box.

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To test the learned IR command, with the IR Transmitter is in direct line-
of-sight the equipment to be controlled and click on 'IR Emitter' to
conrm if the learning is correct. This IR code/data can then be stored
in another control system or application for future use or the data may
be utilized in many other forms i.e the IR code can be copied and
pasted directly from IR Data box.

8
Click on 'IRL Version' to see the IRL Tool’s version update status.
Note: The 'Send' function is designed for manufacturer use only. To
clear the message in the Message box simply click on 'Clear MSG'.
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Connect to an
spare USB port

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8. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Port 1×IR Receiver
Output Port 1×IR Transmitter
IR Frequency 20~60 kHz
IR Input Distance Up to 1 meter
IR Output Distance Up to 10 meters
ESD Protection Human Body model:
± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions 70.5 mm (W)×25 mm (D)×11 mm (H)/Jack
Excluded
85.5 mm (W)×25 mm (D)×12 mm (H)/Jack
Included
Weight 14 g
Chassis Material Plastic
Color Black
Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C/32˚F~104˚F
Storage temperature −20˚C~60˚C/−4˚F~140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)
9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
IR Infrared

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