Philips Pronto RFX9600/05 Safety guide

RFX9600
Starter’s Guide
Manual de inicio
Guide de démarrage
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Starter’s Guide
Manual de inicio
Guide de démarrage
RFX9600
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Contents
Before You Start.........................................................................................................2
Unpacking the Extender..............................................................................................3
Installing the Extender................................................................................................4
Mounting the Extender in a Rack ...............................................................................4
Connecting the Extender to External Equipment ............................................................5
Attaching the Extender to Infrared Controlled AV-equipment......................................5
Using the Sensor Inputs .....................................................................................6
Connecting to Relay-controlled Equipment .............................................................7
Connecting to Serial Equipment ...........................................................................7
Connecting to a Lutron RadioRa Lighting System.....................................................8
Inserting the Escient Fireball Audio Server in the Network ........................................8
Connecting the Extender to the Network .....................................................................9
Using the Extender ............................................................................................9
Configuring the Extender ....................................................................................9
Support....................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................11
What Do the LEDs Indicate? ............................................................................. 11
Finding the Exact Location of an AV-component’s IR Receiver...................................12
Operating AV-components with the Extender ........................................................12
Resetting the Extender .....................................................................................12
Firmware Update...................................................................................................12
Specifications ..........................................................................................................14
IFU Approbation / Safety Content RFX9600 ....................................................................i
FCC Compliancy.......................................................................................................i
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Before You Start
The Pronto Serial Extender is an important element of the Pronto System and makes it possible to
control AV-equipment via RF in the entire house. In addition, it can be connected to AV-equipment
via RS232 and allows you to use power sensing for reliable power on/off switching. You can also
use it to control drapes and projector lifts, for example.
In order to use the Extender in a wireless Pronto Network:
•Install the Extender: connect it to a router and external equipment, like a TV or receiver.
•Configure the Extender: connect it to the PC and use the Configuration Tool.
The Extender is used in a network with a Wireless Access Point and/or a router, as illustrated
below.
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Unpacking the Extender
Pronto Serial Extender
Front Panel
Configuration
switch
Power input
4 IR ports
4 dipswitches for
the IR outputs
Extender ID
switch
Ethernet input (RJ45)
4 Power sense inputs
4 Relay outputs
5V DC output
Grounding
4 RS232 ports –
3 DB9 connectors and
one 3-pin connector
4 groups of 4 LEDs each for the
•IR ports;
•Serial (RS232) ports;
•Sensor inputs;
•Relay outputs.
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Busy LED
Back Panel
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Installing the Extender
Mounting the Extender in a Rack
Warning Keep the Extender away from heat sources such as amplifiers.
Mounting Kit
2 Dual IR Emitters 2 Mini-jack IR Cables Power Adapter Configuration Cable
Crossed Ethernet cable
x 2 x 6 x 4x4x4
Fit the mounting plate
on the Extender with
the screws.
Attach the Extender
to a rack, using the
screws, washers and
nuts.
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Connecting the Extender to External Equipment
The Extender can be connected to external equipment through the various outputs on the back
panel.
Warning Make sure that the equipment is always turned off before connecting it to the Extender.
Attaching the Extender to Infrared Controlled AV-equipment
To connect the Extender to infrared controlled AV-equipment, use one of the following cables
enclosed with the Extender:
•aDual IR emitter;
-or-
•amini-jack IR cable.
Insert the mini-jack in the Extender
and attach an emitter to the infrared
display of the infrared controlled
device.
Insert one mini-jack in the
Extender and the other in the
infrared controlled device.
Adjusting the Power Level of the IR Outputs
At the back of the Extender there are 4 dipswitches, one for each IR output. Use these dipswitches
to reduce the power level of the Dual IR emitters and the mini-jack cables.
This is useful when you suspect that the IR signal is too strong for the receiving AV-component, or
when you connect the IR port to an external IR-bus system.
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Using the Sensor Inputs
When the Control Panel sends out a macro to switch multiple AV-components on or off, discrete
codes are normally used to ensure the state of the component. In some cases, only toggle codes are
available: one command toggles between the on and off state, and there is no separate command
for switching the component on and switching it off. In this event, the system may get out of sync.
This problem can be solved by using power sensing:
•Apower sensor connected to an AV-component can detect whether it is switched on or off.
By connecting the power sensor to the Extender, this information is subsequently transmitted to
the Extender.
•Some AV-components, such as receivers, have mini-jack outputs specifically for this purpose.
These mini-jack outputs can be connected to the power sense inputs on the Extender.
•For video sources, video sensor modules can be used.
Make sure that you create the specific power sensing commands in the action list of
ProntoEdit Professional.
Note Sensor modules are not delivered with the Extender, but most available modules are
compatible with the Extender. The power sense inputs are triggered by a voltage input
between 5V and 30V.
Use this wiring
solution if the
sensor module’s
output provides a
voltage level.
Use this wiring
solution if the
sensor module is
powered by the
Extender (the output
is a relay).
Use standard wiring and
Phoenix connectors.
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Connecting to Relay-controlled Equipment
Use standard wiring and Phoenix
connectors.
Use standard wiring and Phoenix
connectors.
Connecting to Serial Equipment
There are two ways to connect serial equipment to the Extender:
Tip In case you experience communication problems when using the RS232 wiring solution
illustrated above, make sure that the GND pin on the Extender is grounded correctly on the side
of the AV-component.
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Connecting to a Lutron RadioRa Lighting System
1Connect the Lutron Lighting System to the Extender via the RS232 port. Refer to
chapter ‘Connecting to Serial Equipment’ on page 7.
2Open ProntoEdit Professional.
3Open the configuration file.
4 Insert the Lutron Lighting System in the configuration file.
Note If there are multiple Extenders, add these Extenders to the configuration file via the
System properties before configuring the Lutron Lighting System.
5 Open the Lutron Lighting System Properties.
6Adjust the settings of the Lutron Lighting System:
1 Select the Extender to which the Lutron Lighting System is connected.
2Select the port on the Extender to which it is connected.
Inserting the Escient Fireball Audio Server in the Network
1Connect the Escient to the router.
2Open ProntoEdit Professional.
3Open the configuration file.
4Insert the Escient Music Server in the configuration file.
5Open the Escient Music Server Properties.
6Adjust the settings of the Escient Music Server:
•If the Escient Music Server has a fixed IP-address, fill in that IP-address.
•If it has a dynamic IP-address, fill in its host name.
Use a serial cable.
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Connecting the Extender to the Network
The Extender is normally ready for use and does not need to be configured. The settings need only
be adjusted in case you wish to operate the Extender with a fixed IP-address, or if there is more
than one Extender in the Pronto Network.
Note Before you start using or configuring the Extender, check if any firmware updates are available
in the Downloads section on www.pronto.philips.com.
Refer to the chapter ‘Firmware Update’ on page 12 for further details.
Using the Extender
1Connect the Extender to the
router with a straight Ethernet
cable.
2 Set the Extender ID switch to 1 or to an ID that is not yet used by another Extender in
the Pronto Network.
3Set the Configuration switch to 1 for use:
4Plug in the Extender’s power adapter.
The Extender will start up. After startup, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green. The Busy LED
blinks green when it’s processing a code or a macro.
Configuring the Extender
You can connect the Extender directly to the PC for configuration.
If the Extender is already installed and connected to external equipment, it is also possible to
configure it through a router. For further instructions, refer to the topic ‘Configuration through a
router’ on page 10.
Tip To ensure optimal performance, use a dedicated network for all Pronto communication. This
makes the Pronto Network independent of other networks and changes in network settings.
Configuration with a direct connection to the PC
1Connect the Extender to the
PC with the configuration
cable (this is the crossed
Ethernet cable enclosed).
Extender Straight
Ethernet cable
Router
Configuration switch: 1
Extender
Crossed
Ethernet cable
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2Make sure that the PC is switched to DHCP while the Extender is in configuration
(normally, this should already be the case).
3Set the Configuration switch to 2 for configuration:
The Extender will restart. After start-up, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy
LED is red/green blinking.
4Open the browser.
5Type the IP address of the Extender in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.8.80.
(This is also printed on the back of the Extender.)
You may have to refresh the browser before the Configuration Tool appears.
6Make sure you have the IP address and netmask at hand, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
7 When the configuration is completed, disconnect the Extender from the computer and
reconnect it to the router with a straight Ethernet cable. Set the Configuration switch
to 1 for use.
Configuration through a router
1The Extender is already
connected to the router.
Connect the router to the PC
as well.
2Set the Configuration switch to 3 for configuration:
The Extender will restart. After start-up, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy
LED is red/green blinking.
3Open ProntoEdit Professional on the PC.
4In the Tools menu, select Extender Discovery.
The Extender Discovery tool appears, with a list of all the detected Extenders in the Pronto
Network.
Configuration switch: 2
Configuration switch: 3
Extender
Straight
Ethernet cable
Router
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5Select the Extender that you want to configure and click on the Configure button.
The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.
6Make sure you have the IP address and netmask at hand, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
7When the configuration is completed, disconnect the Extender from the computer and
reconnect it to the router with a straight Ethernet cable. Set the Configuration switch
to 1 for use.
Support
Troubleshooting
What Do the LEDs Indicate?
Ethernet LED Busy
The Extender’s IP address is being determined.
Green blinking The Extender is busy processing a code or short
macro from a Control Panel.
The Extender is functioning normally.
Green The Extender is busy processing a long macro
from a Control Panel.
Red/green blinking The Extender is in configuration.
Refer to the topic ‘There is an IP conflict’ on
page 11.
Red Refer to the topic ‘There are duplicate Extender
IDs’ on page 12.
Refer to the Refer to the topic ‘The IP address
cannot be determined’ on page 11.
Red blinking The Extender is starting up. Wait until startup has
finished.
There is an IP conflict
There is another AV-component in the network that is using the same fixed IP address as the
Extender. Change the IP address of the Extender in the Configuration Tool.
If the problem persists, check the router settings.
The IP address cannot be determined
•When using the Extender: make sure that the Extender is connected to the router with a straight
Ethernet cable.
•When configuring the Extender: make sure the PC is not using a fixed IP address but is using
DHCP instead.
•Make sure the router is switched on. If the router is using DHCP, the Extender’s IP address cannot
be determined. Make sure to use the correct network settings on the router.
LEDs
Colors
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Finding the Exact Location of an AV-component’s IR Receiver
1Remove the protective tape of the Dual IR emitters.
2Set the Dual IR emitters to the minimal power level, and hold the adhesive side of one
of the emitters 0.4 - 0.8 inch / 1 - 2 cm in front of the AV-component.
3Make sure the Control Panel is configured to operate correctly within the Pronto
system (e.g.: configured for WiFi, not for IR).
4Move the emitter across the front panel of the AV-component, and at the same time,
send commands with the Control Panel to the AV-component.
Take note of when the AV-component reacts to the IR signals of the emitter.
5When the AV-component reacts, position the emitter in that place.
Operating AV-components with the Extender
The AV-components do not respond to commands from the Extender
•Check if the Busy LED blinks green when you send a command with the Control Panel. If the Busy
LED does not blink, the Extender is not receiving commands from a Control Panel.
•Make sure that the Control Panel is configured correctly in ProntoEdit Professional;
•Make sure that the Extender is configured correctly in the Configuration Tool and connected
properly to the AV-components;
•Make sure that the switches on the Extender are set correctly.
There are duplicate Extender IDs
Using the Extender ID switch, assign a unique ID to each Extender in the same Pronto Network.
Make sure the Control Panel is configured accordingly in ProntoEdit Professional.
You can use up to 16 different Extenders in the same Pronto Network.
Resetting the Extender
This is only necessary when the Extender shows unusual behavior.
To perform a reset, unplug the power adapter from the Extender. Wait a few seconds, and plug it in
again.
Firmware Update
When an update of the Extender firmware is available, this will be announced on the Philips Pronto
website: www.pronto.philips.com.
Note You can always see the current version of the firmware in the Configuration Tool.
1Download the new version of the firmware on the PC and save it in the desired
location.
2Unplug the Extender. You can now update it in one of the ways described below.
Updating the Extender with the Configuration Cable
1Connect the Extender to the PC with the configuration cable (this is the crossed
Ethernet cable enclosed).
2Make sure that the PC is switched to DHCP while the Extender is in configuration
(normally, this should already be the case).
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3Set the Configuration switch to 2 for configuration:
The Extender will restart. After start-up, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy
LED is red/green blinking.
4Open the browser.
5Type the IP address of the Extender in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.8.80.
(This is also printed on the back of the Extender.)
You may have to refresh the browser before the Configuration Tool appears.
6Select Firmware Update in the left navigation pane.
The Firmware Update page opens.
7Follow the onscreen instructions.
Updating the Extender through a Router
If the Extender is already installed and connected to equipment, it may be more convenient to
update it through the router.
1The Extender is already connected to the router. Connect the router to the PC as well.
2Set the Configuration switch to 3 for configuration:
The Extender will restart. After start-up, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy
LED is red/green blinking.
3Open ProntoEdit Professional on the PC.
4In the Tools menu, select Extender Discovery.
The Extender Discovery tool appears, with a list of all the detected Extenders in the Pronto
Network.
5Select the Extender that you want to configure and click on the Configure button.
The Configuration Tool opens in the browser.
6Select Firmware Update in the left navigation pane.
The Firmware Update page opens.
7Follow the onscreen instructions.
Configuration switch: 3
Configuration switch: 2
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Royal Philips Electronics is not liable for omissions or for technical or editorial errors in this manual or for damages
directly or indirectly resulting from the use of the RFX9600 Pronto Serial Extender.
The information in this user guide may be subject to change without prior notice. All brand or product names are
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Specifications
General IP based Extender box for remote Pronto Control Panel operation
Dark grey metal housing for 19” rack mounting or free standing position
Up to 16 Extenders and 16 Control Panels in a system
Connectivity 5 VDC power input
4 addressable outputs for IR emitters
Ethernet RJ45 connection
4 RS232 ports for control
4 power sense inputs: 4-30 VDC or 4-30 VAC rms
4 Relay outputs: 48 VDC or 48 VAC rms, 2 A (max power 60 W)
Voltage output for general use: 5 VDC, 0.3 A
Settings Extender ID: 16 positions
IR power output: 2 levels (normal, low)
Configuration: Use mode, configure with cross cable or via router
LED indications 3 LEDs for Power, Ethernet and Busy
4 LEDs for IR output
4 LEDs for RS232 output
4 LEDs for power sense input
4 LEDs for relay output
Dimensions/ Weight 16.9 x 9.4 x 1.8 inch (428 x 240 x 46 mm)
61.7 oz (1.75 kg)
Operating temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Infrared (IR) IR frequency range: 25 kHz – 1 MHz (including DC/flash codes)
IR power out: 2 levels
Accessories included 2 double high frequency IR emitters: wired in series, mini-jack connector, cable length
9 ft (2.7 meters)
2 mono mini-jack to mini-jack cables: 0.13 inch (3.5 mm), cable length 5 ft (1.5 m)
Power adapter 100-240 VAC/ 50-60 Hz (5 VDC, 2 A output, UL-CE approved
Configuration cable
Brackets for 19 inch rack mounting
Mounting material for 19 inch rack mounting
Starter’s guide
Warranty card
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Contenido
Antes de empezar ......................................................................................................2
Contenido del paquete del Extensor.............................................................................3
Instalación del Extensor .............................................................................................4
Montaje del Extensor en estantes ..............................................................................4
Conexión del Extensor a equipos externos ...................................................................5
Conexión del Extensor a un equipo AV controlado mediante infrarrojos........................5
Uso de las entradas de sensores..........................................................................6
Conexión a un equipo controlado mediante relés.....................................................7
Conexión a un equipo en serie .............................................................................7
Conexión al Sistema de Iluminación Lutron RadioRa Lighting System ..........................8
Cómo insertar en la red el Servidor de Audio Escient Fireball Audio Server ..................8
Conexión del Extensor a la red...................................................................................9
Uso del Extensor ...............................................................................................9
Configuración del Extensor..................................................................................9
Soporte....................................................................................................................11
Resolución de problemas ........................................................................................11
¿Qué significan los indicadores LED?.................................................................. 11
Cómo encontrar la ubicación exacta del receptor IR de un componente AV .................12
Funcionamiento de los componentes AV con el Extensor .........................................12
Reinicialización del Extensor..............................................................................12
Actualización del Firmware .....................................................................................12
Especificaciones ......................................................................................................14
IFU Approbation / Safety Content RFX9600 ....................................................................i
FCC Compliancy.......................................................................................................i
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Antes de empezar
El Pronto Serial Extender es un elemento importante del Sistema Pronto y permite controlar equipos
AV mediante RF en toda la casa. Además, puede conectarse a equipos AV a través de RS232 y
permite usar un sistema de detección de corriente para una conmutación de alimentación segura.
También puede utilizarlo para controlar elevadores de proyectores y pantallas, por ejemplo.
Para utilizar el Extensor en una red Pronto Network inalámbrica:
•Instale el Extensor: conéctelo al router y al equipo externo, como un televisor o un receptor.
•Configure el Extensor: conéctelo al PC y utilice la herramienta de configuración Configuration
Tool.
El Extensor se utiliza en una red con un punto de acceso inalámbrico y/o un router, tal y como se
ilustra a continuación.
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Contenido del paquete del Extensor
Pronto Serial Extender
Panel frontal
Interruptor de
Configuración
Entrada de
corriente
4 puertos IR
4 conmutadores DIP
para las salidas IR
Interruptor del
ID del Extensor
Entrada Ethernet (RJ45)
4 entradas de
detección de corriente
4 salidas de relé
Salida de 5 V CC
Toma de tierra
4 puertos RS232 –
3 conectores DB9 y
un conector de 3 pines
4 grupos de 4 LED para cada
•Puerto de infrarrojos (IR);
•Puertos serie (RS232);
•Entradas de sensores;
•Salidas de relé.
Indicador LED Power (encendido)
Indicador LED Ethernet
Indicador LED Busy (ocupado)
Panel trasero
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