Symptom 6: Emitters function but some (or all) components do not respond.
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Reposition the Emitter so that it is directly
1.Emitter placement is incorrect. over the components sensor window. Consult the components owners’ manual of the unit for the exact location of the IR Sensor Window.
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| Reposition the Emitter to a position that is | |
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| suitable for the unit. Use a 283 or 286D Blink | |
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| components do not need to be controlled | |
| Emitter placement is correct | directly without an IR Repeater system | |
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2. | the unit or there is bleed- | closet), place a Mouse Emitter Shield cover | |
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| side and can reflect off other devices and | ||
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| overpower some components IR Sensors. If | |
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| using a CB12 connecting block, try a | |
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| connecting block. This has a series resistor | |
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| at the output, which will limit current to the | |
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Symptom #7: Absolutely No Functionality (How to determine which component is at fault)
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| Component to Test | Instructions |
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| With a Multimeter, measure the DC Voltage of the |
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| supply while it is connected to the Connecting Block. |
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| Put the Negative lead of the meter on the terminal |
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| marked GND and the Positive Lead on the terminal |
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| marked 12VDC (or V). You should get a reading |
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| between 11.5VDC and 13.0VDC. If not, remove the |
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| supply from the Connecting block and measure again |
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| 1. | Verify Power Supply | this time directly on the 2.5mm Coaxial plug. If it |
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| reads between 11.5VDC and 13VDC, power supply is |
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| most likely good. Reconnect to the Connecting Block |
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| and proceed to step 2. NOTE: In most cases this |
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| will indicate the supply is good but in some cases |
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| the supply can still be bad (i.e. reads good when |
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| not plugged in but may not be able to handle the |
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| current load of the system.) |
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| Remove the power supply from the connecting block |
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| Verify Emitter. (283D | and all Emitters from the output. Place a jumper wire |
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| 2. | or 286D Blink Style | on the connecting block between IR and +12v. |
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| Reconnect the Power Supply and one emitter. The |
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| Emitter should Light bright and solid. Repeat for all |
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| Use a diode tester to verify proper Emitter operation. |
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| Remove Emitter from Connecting Block. Place the |
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| Verify Emitter. (282M | Positive Lead of the tester on the TIP of the Mono |
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| Mono Mini Plug. Meter should read a voltage. When |
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| the leads are reversed (Positive lead on Shield and |
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| Negative lead on TIP) you should not get any voltage |
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| Remove the power supply from the connecting block |
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| and all Emitters from the output. Place a jumper wire |
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| on the connecting block between IR Signal and GND. |
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| 4. | Verify IR Receiver. | Reconnect the Power Supply. With a known good |
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| the receiver and verify the TB LED on the Receiver |
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