Xantech CB60 User manual

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Modules & Connecting Blocks
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CB60
CONNECTING BLOCK
The Model CB60 provides a means for quick connection of certain
Xantech IR Receivers, such as the 490-30, to up to six emitters and
a power supply. It can also provide a low cost means of easy emitter
expansion for existing systems or to connect multiple emitters at the
output of other Xantech devices, such as the 590 Programmable
Controller, the 710 Fone Link, 792-10 Power Module and certain
connecting blocks, such as the CB12 and the 791-44.
SPECIFICATIONS
• IR Receiver Input: 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack.
• Outputs: 6 emitter ports (3.5mm mono mini type phone jacks) in a parallel hook-up.
• Contains a 100 Ohm resistor in series with each emitter output.
• 282, 283, 284, 284-10, and 286 mini-emitters may be used.
• Power requirements: 12 volts DC. Uses 781RG or 782 Power Supplies. Note: A power supply is not
used when the CB60 is used solely as an emitter expander.
• 2.1 mm coaxial power jack.
• Dimensions: 2-15/16" W x 1-3/4" D x 13/16" H
INSTALLATION
The following diagram, Fig. 2, illustrates the primary use of the CB60; to connect a Xantech IR Receiver,
equipped with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, into an IR controlled system. In this case a 490-30 is shown
plugged into the "IR Receiver" jack on the CB60.
Note that everything is quick connect; the IR receiver, the power supply and the emitters. (Since the emitter
ports are connected in parallel within the CB60, you may plug in the 283M's in any order). The 490-30 &
CB60 are intended for use in installations where the connecting block is within reach of the 7-foot cable on
the 490-30 -- such as when installing the 490-30 in a cabinet where the controlled equipment is behind
closed doors.
The Mini-Emitters, any of the 282, 284, 283 &
286 series, may be affixed directly over the
infrared window of the controlled device, us-
ing the clear adhesive layer on the flat surface
of the emitter. In some applications, it may be
desirable to affix the flat surface of the 282M
higher output emitters to a cabinet door, side
or shelf with the rounded surface aimed at the
infrared window. Maximum output from the
282M comes from the rounded surface oppo-
site the adhesive layer.
Fig. 1 Model CB60 Connecting Block
1 2 3
EMITTERS
POWER
12VDC
RECEIVER
IR
4 5 6
EMITTERS
CB60
CONNECTING BLOCK
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Fig. 2 A Typical CB60/490-30 IR System
VCR
To 120 V AC
(Unswitched)
781RG
Power Supply
CB60
Connecting Block
283M Blink IR™
Controlled Equipment
(mounted behind
closed cabinet doors)
Cassette DecK
283M Blink IR™
283M Blink IR™
283M Blink IR™
283M Blink IR™
Mouse Emitter
7 Foot
3-Conductor
Cable with
Quick Connect
Mini Plug
490-30
Series
Micro Link
IR Receivers
(mounted on
or near
cabinet in an
inconspicuous
location).
Hand Held
Remote
1 2 3
EMITTERS
POWER
12VDC
RECEIVER
IR
4 5 6
EMITTERS
SYLMAR, CA
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CB60 CONNECTING BLOCK
AV Receiver
CD Changer
Satellite Receiver

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PLEASE NOTE: Be sure the 781RG power supply is plugged into an un-switched AC outlet. This maintains
the system in "stand-by" operation so that power-on commands can be sent to the controlled equipment.
USING THE CB60 AS AN EMITTER EXPANDER
There may be times when you wish to upgrade an existing CB12 or 791-44 Connecting Block system to
handle more emitters. This can easily be
done by adding a CB60 as shown in Fig. 3.
This will provide a total of 6 ports for emitters
using the CB12 and 15 ports if you are ex-
panding from a 791-44. Do not connect a
power supply to the CB60 when using it in this
way as an emitter expander. It is not needed
and will damage power supplies if they are
plugged in! Also, do not use a CB60 to
expand from a 789-44 or a CB20. Expand
from a CB12 and a 791-44 only.
The CB60 also provides a convenient way to
expand emitters at the output of a controller
device, such as the 590-00 Programmable
Controller. See Fig. 4.
In the same manner, you may expand emit-
ters for other Xantech products, such as the
710 Fone Link, 792-10 Power Module, IR
routers, etc. In these cases, use the appropri-
ate mono mini plug cable, such as the Xantech part #6017400 (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm) or #6015900 (3.5 mm
to stripped bare wire ends), to interface between the output port of these devices and the "IR Receiver" input
port of the CB60.
Fig. 3 Using a CB60 to Expand an Existing CB12 Block
OUT
VGS
IR
RCVR
PWR
To 120 V AC
(Unswitched)
781RG
Power Supply
CB60
Connecting Block
6017400
mono mini cable
(3.5 to 3.5 mm)
See
Text
X
To IR
Receivers
in Remote
Rooms
To IR
Receivers
in Remote
Rooms
MAIN ROOM, EQUIPMENT CABINET, ETC.
CB12
Connecting Block
1 2 3
EMITTERS
POWER
12VDC
RECEIVER
IR
4 5 6
EMITTERS
SYLMAR, CA
®
CB60 CONNECTING BLOCK
VCR
283M
Cassette DecK
283M
283M
283M
283M
Blink IR™
Mouse Emitter
AV Receiver
CD Changer
Satellite Receiver
Fig. 4
Emitter Expansion
From a Controller Device
112VDC
12VDC
1234
BANK
RES DEL SEQ PGM
+
–
234567891011 141516
OG–+12 13
ON
1234
CB60
Connecting Block
6015900
Cable
786-00
Power Supply
590-00
Programmable Controller
(back view)
White striped
side
See
Text
X
VCR
283M
Cassette DecK
283M
283M
283M
283M
Blink IR™
Mouse Emitter
AV Receiver
CD Changer
Satellite Receiver
1 2 3
EMITTERS
POWER
12VDC
RECEIVER
IR
4 5 6
EMITTERS
SYLMAR, CA
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CB60 CONNECTING BLOCK
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