Re: Inter-room IR

["Mike Huggins" <mikeh@xxxxxxx>]

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No you don't need another repeater (or "block"). The signal output from HV should easily be strong enough. The HV output and the emitter have 2 wire connection (basically + and -). Remember the emitter is a diode and will ONLY work if it is connected teh right way around.

 

There should be no problem at all using CAT5, but personally I used shield single core cable (the "50 foot extension") that I sell. I have runs of 100 FOOT and it works fine

 

Mike

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Graham Kiff

To: UK HomeAutomation ListServer

Sent: 16 September 2000 13:21

Subject: [ukha_d] Inter-room IR

I have a question regarding TX/RX IR in different rooms.

My current temporary setup (prior to extension) is as follows:

 

Spare bedroom:

    HomeVision

    4-Way IR Repeater

    Dual IR Transmitter

    VCR

 

Lounge:

    Bullet IR Receiver

    Single IR Transmitter

    TV

    Stereo

   

 

The IR Receiver if connected via Cat-5 to the 4-Way IR Repeater in the bedroom, with the Dual IR plugged into 1 of the outputs.  This controls both HomeVision and my VCR with no problems.

 

The problem comes when connecting the IR TX from HomeVision to the Single Transmitter in the Lounge, once again with Cat-5.  This is a direct connection, should I be using another IR Repeater, if so, what wires should be connected.  As far as I can tell the IR TX only has 1 wire!

 

Any suggestions?

Cheers Graham