i-Vac iVAC Pro User manual
The iVAC Pro System is comprised of 4 wireless components.
These components are integrated together to form a Pro System.
Each of these 4 iVAC components is supplied with a specific handbook that pro ides
comprehensi e information to the user and installer.
This QUICK START guide supports the indi idual handbooks and aids the installer
when installing and setting up a Pro System in preparation for use.
iVAC recommend that you layout your Pro System components on a bench,
configure and test the system before installing the components to their final locations.
This ensures correct operation.
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Overview of the wireless components :
1 or more required for
each Blast Gate and / or
Extractor
1 required for each
power tool (maximum
of 8 per Pro System)
1 required for each
power tool (maximum
of 8 per Pro System)
1 required for each Pro
System / Extractor
Each of these Pro System components has 6 program switches (known as DIP switches) which need
to be set (programmed) for your Pro System components to communicate correctly and operate as
you require.
REMOTE TOOL PLUS BLAST GATE SWITCH
Select your choice of operating
mode.
3 position rocker switch on
Tool Plus, Switch & Blast Gate.
Set all to AUTO for a fully
automatic Pro System
Always set to OFF when
programming the component
(DIP switches)
Otherwise changes will not be
effective
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Access from rear
PH1 screwdriver
required
Access from rear
PH1 screwdriver
required
Access from front
behind dust cover
Access from front
behind dust cover
MODE
SWITCH
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Configuration – Pro System Programming
Once you ha e configured your Pro System components, you can apply the labels from the sheet
supplied with the Pro Switch.
Labelling your iVAC components helps you identify them for future reference.
A, , C & D for your Pro Switch(s) to identify the programmed System ID (address)
A1 - A8, 1 - 8, C1 - C8, D1 - D8, for your Transmitters and Blast Gates
CAUTION goes onto your extractor
Programming your Pro System ID :
All the components of your Pro System must be assigned to the same Pro System ID. This ensures
that the components of your Pro System can communicate wirelessly with each other.
Your Pro System ID is set with DIP switches 1 & 2 as follows:
Pro System ID Detail
A
Set all your iVAC components to the same System ID. The default
(factory) setting is A, you would not normally need to change this.
Further options for your Pro System ID are detailed below.
1 - OFF, 2 - OFF Factory setting (default)
NOTE: You can have more than 1 Pro S stem in our workshop / building.
This is t picall relevant when ou have more than one extractor and each of our extractors needs
to be controlled independentl .
See further information on page 7.
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Programming your Pro Switch - Functionality :
Your Pro Switch can be configured to your specific needs with DIP switches 3,4,5 & 6 as follows:
TIP: plan and record our Pro Switch settings in the table below, keep for future reference
DIP switch(s) Function Factory setting (all OFF) Your settings
3
Factory setting OFF (default)
'wait until
extractor stops'.
'wait until dust
collector stops' is
disabled
3 =
4 5 6
Factory setting OFF (default)
Extractor OFF
delay time.
&
'minimum run
Time'.
OFF delay time is 5
seconds.
'minimum run time' is
disabled
4 =
5 =
6 =
The factory (default) configuration (switches 3,4,5 & 6 - OFF) suits most customers.
Refer to our Pro Switch manual for further information.
Programming your Remote Tool ID :
A Remote can be used to operate a Blast Gate and a Pro Switch (extractor) - either together or
separately.
A Remote transmits the same instructions to your Pro Switch and Blast Gate as a Tool Plus.
Assign a Tool ID (address) to your Remote as follows:
Tool ID (address) Detail Note
Factory setting (default)
Unlike the Tool Plus and Blast Gate, the Remote is
assigned to a power tool with DIP switches 3, 4 & 5 –
refer to the Remote handbook for details.
(DIP) switch 6 on
the Remote is NOT
used.
NOTE: when using the Remote to operate onl a Pro Switch (extractor) DIP switches 3,4,& 5 are
not relevant
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Programming your Tool Plus and last Gate ID's :
Your Pro System can integrate with up to 8 power tools - each of your power tools will need a Pro
Tool and a Blast Gate.
Each of your Power Tools needs to be allocated a specific Tool ID (address): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.
NOTE: plan and record our Power Tool allocations in the table below, keep for future reference
Program the Tool ID (address) to the Tool Plus and Blast Gate with DIP switches 4,5 & 6 as
follows:
Tool ID (address) Power Tool description / name / location notes
1
4 - ON, 5 - OFF, 6 - OFF
E.G. Table Saw, Planer, Sander The 'Blast gate always open' feature
functions on this Tool ID only – refer
to the blast gate manual for full details.
2
4 - OFF, 5 - ON, 6 - OFF
3
4 - ON, 5 - ON, 6 - OFF
4
4 - OFF, 5 - OFF, 6 - ON
5
4 - ON, 5 - OFF, 6 - ON
6
4 - OFF, 5 - ON, 6 - ON
7
4 - ON, 5 - ON, 6 - ON
8
4 - OFF, 5 - OFF, 6 - OFF
Factory setting (default)
S3
Factory setting (default)
Program (DIP) switch 3 is used for setting the Closure
Time Delay for a Blast Gate.
OFF = 50 seconds, ON = 2 seconds. Refer to the Blast
Gate manual for full details.
Program (DIP) switch 3 is
NOT used on the Tool Plus.
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Programming your additional Pro System ID's :
You can ha e more than 1 Pro System in your workshop / building. This is typically rele ant when
you ha e more than one extractor and each of your extractors needs to be controlled independently.
Up to 4 Pro Systems (denoted as: A, , C or D ) can be used simultaneously in any workshop /
building. Pro iding each Pro System has a different ID they will not interfere with each other.
All the components of each Pro System must be assigned to the same Pro System ID. This ensures
that all the components of each Pro System can communicate wirelessly with each other.
Set your Pro System ID's with DIP switches 1 & 2 as follows (also see page 4):
Pro Switch ID (system) Pro Switch ID (system) Pro Switch ID (system) Pro Switch ID (system)
AC D
1 - OFF, 2 - OFF
Factory setting (default)
1 - ON, 2 - OFF 1 - OFF, 2 - ON 1 - ON, 2 - ON
Your ref: Your ref: Your ref: Your ref:
General Data
Wireless range is 40 feet line of sight. Walls, structure and equipment can reduce this range.
A oid placing Pro System Components close to metal objects as wireless communications can be
interrupted.
The Tool Plus is ery sensiti e and can be effected by stray magnetic fields, e.g. large motors and
electrical equipment. When positioning the Tool Plus ensure it is at least 12 inches away from such
equipment.
After pressing the ON button on the Remote, wait at least 5 seconds before pressing the OFF
button. The Remote will ignore the OFF button if you press it too soon.
System Reset, your Pro System could be confused by other wireless signals and may not operate
correctly. Reset your Pro System components by remo ing their power for about 5 seconds.
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