Philips IR dongle User manual

IR Dongle
v2.0
Quick Start Guide
December 2018
Work with IR Dongle
v2.0 in the field
This dongle is for use with compatible
phones to enable IR (infrared) for field
configuration and grouping of EasyAir,
office/industry sensor families.
Luminaires
Importance of installer’s positioning for correct commissioning
of SNH200 using IR Dongle
Tips for Use:
✓Allow all pop-up messages in Philips Field Apps (e.g. “Allow
Philips Field Apps to record audio? Allow Philips Field Apps
to access photos, media and files on your device?”).
✓Aim the emitter of the dongle at the target luminaire using
the IR dongle and check the light behavior according to
steps in the App to confirm the command gets executed.
(light dimmed, light blinks twice, etc.)
✓Invert Signal in the Preferences within app when the LED
blinks 6 times.
Note: Remember to switch off the LEDs when not in use to
save battery and for longer lifetime
Working with Philips Field Apps
You must first register for Philips Field Apps to receive a
username and password, then download Philips Field Apps
from Google Play Store.
Technical specifications
Maximum mounting height Ambient temperature range
16m/50ft From -10 ºC to 50 ºC
Ordering data
Commercial product name 12NC
IR Dongle v2.0 929001678906
For compatible phones, refer to the Technical Downloads.

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Visual Feedback
LED blinks 3 times:
OK to proceed
LED blinks 6 times:
“Invert Signal” in Preferences of Philips Field Apps.
Selection Switch
2 LEDs are available for use depending upon the application:
• An LED (on top side) for long distance communication; ideal for
highbay/industry application (upto 16m)
• An LED (on side) for short distance communication; ideal for office
applications (upto 8m)
IR Dongle v2.0
Signal LED
(red in colour)
Long
Distance
(highbay)
Short Distance
(office)
Short Distance (office)
OFF
Long Distance (highbay)

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IR Dongle v2.0
Battery Replacement
The battery can be replaced by opening the IR dongle by
2 screws. Type of battery: CR2032. Follow the steps shown
below to replace the battery.
Recommended suppliers:
• Panasonic
• Varta
• Energizer
1Disassemble the IR Dongle and replace the battery
with identical polarity as shown on Figure 1.
2Once, the battery is replaced, connect the part with
the bottom cover. Observe the orientation of (1).
Figure 1
Disassemble of IR Dongle
Figure 2
Assemble the parts
3Assemble both parts. Make sure that the sides are well
attached and fit the matching screw holes together..
4Screw up the screws in a clockwise direction.
Figure 4
Attach the screws
Figure 3
Bring together
the two parts

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