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RE: Improving Xantech IR ?


  • Subject: RE: Improving Xantech IR ?
  • From: "Keith Doxey" <ukha@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:36:34 +0100

> Here's a question - how to best keep the integrity of the IR signals
for
> my Xantech system.
>
> I have STP cable for the IR, and I THINK I've grounded it ok, but even
> then sometimes the signals are patchy at best. I have 3 receivers
around
> the house. Even better, for example, in the bedroom when a CBUS switch
is
> on, the IR light will flash.
>
> Is there a magic trick for properly shielding/grounding the STP for
use
> with the Xantech stuff ?
>

Are you suffering electrical or optical interference ?

STP should be grounded at one end only. The other end should be insulated
so
that it cant touch anything.

Regards

Keith




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