Ramsey Electronics URC1 manual

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place of the pot presently in a circuit with this method of squelching. Also good in voltage divider networks, and current controls. Notice other versions of these opto-isolators can be used to isolate the switched outputs also.

The other method of squelch control uses the quieting phenomena during reception of a signal to open the squelch. When there is not a signal there is plenty of random noise received, especially high frequency noise. This high frequency noise is used to close the squelch when the quieting effect is not present. With this method all that is needed is the three pot connections on the URC1 in place of the pot that previously controlled the squelch. These variable pots can also replace the level detection method by tying the wiper output to the high output.

To use the variable pots:

This is the simplest way of controlling signal levels such as volumes, voltages, powers, etc. Always tie the common ground of the URC1 to the common on the unit you are trying to control. If you are worried about the common on the unit to be controlled not being isolated, run the URC1 off of an isolated power supply. Using this method should protect the URC1 from damage from grounding errors. L0 does not have to be tied to common, but must not go lower in voltage than the common of your URC1.

To use a Level Output as a Variable Power Supply or Voltage Source:

This configuration allows a user to adjust a 12VDC-18VDC unregulated power supply to a 0-10VDC regulated supply. The regulation in this case is limited to how well the URC1’s regulator is operating. Parts can be modified in value to

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Contents Universal Remote Control Ramsey Transmitter Kits Ramsey ELECTRONICS, INC Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Ramsey URC1 URC1 Remote Control FeaturesHOW the URC1 Works Tips and Notes Ramsey Learn AS YOU Build Assembly StrategyCapacitors Ramsey URC1 Parts List SemiconductorsResistors Hardware and MiscellaneousConstruction of the URC1 URC1 7805 Shiny side Topside PC Board Nut Screw URC1 Support wire Solder Fillet Main Displayboard URC1 Initial Testing Troubleshooting Tips Using Your URC1 URC1 URC1 Setting up the URC1 QH’ Charts and DiagramsCommon To set the password To access the URC1URC1 Control Codes To set an output on or offTo set a Control Pot To set a LevelTo vary the resistance up*CLevel ## or *2Level ## To set a TimerFor the master user to exclude devices from the user Special codes Resetting the entire unitOther tones Testing the URC1Done Accessing the URC1 URC # Expanding Notes Connector considerationsURC-1 Parts Layout Diagram Ramsey Kit Warranty Estimated Assembly Time URC1 Universal Remote ControlRequired Tools Additional Suggested Items