INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
480 SERIES
DINKY LINK™ INFRARED RECEIVERS
These small IR receivers have been designed for mounting in very small spaces. They may be mounted
under shelf edges, cabinet ledges, in wall speakers, etc. - anywhere an inconspicuous appearance is
desired. The high sensitivity of these receivers allows placement behind speakers grilles and still receive
IR commands up to 20 feet away. If longer range is necessary, a 3/8-inch hole must be drilled in the grille
to allow unobstructed entry of the IR signal. The model versions covered by these instructions are as
follows:
480B-00 Standard version, with black case. Has a 7 foot, three-conductor ribbon cable with stripped and
tinned ends.
480W-00 Same as the 480B-00 except with white case.
480B-30 Quick connect version of the 480B-00. 7-foot cable with 3.5 mm stereo mini plug for direct plug-
in to Xantech Connecting Blocks, such as the CB12, CB20, 789-44, 791-44, etc.
480W-30 Same as 480B-30 except with white case.
Each version in the 480 series has the same features and specifications as follows:
FEATURES
• Very small package, only 7/16" x 5/16" x 2-1/8".
• Works in normal 3-wire mode or 2-wire phantom power mode.
• Phantom mode requires 792-10 power module.
• System testing red talk-back LED.
• Includes 3-Terminal Block for easy extension of 7 foot ribbon cable.
• 20 units may be powered by one 781RG power supply.
• SUN480 Sunscreen filters available separately. Order these to help with sunlight and stray IR problems.
They fit easily over the photodiode opening.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Infrared carrier frequency bandwidth: 30 - 100 kHz.
• Reception range: up to 30 feet, depending on local conditions.
• Nominal reception angle: 55 degrees off axis.
• Cable requirements: see "INSTALLATION" on following page (unshielded OK).
• Maximum transmission length: One mile using 18 gauge wire.
• Maximum current output: 100 mA.
• Drives IR emitters through Xantech Connecting Blocks, Controllers, etc.
• Dimensions: 7/16" x 5/16" x 2-1/8".
• Power requirements: 12 volts DC @ 10 mA.
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PHANTOM POWER CONNECTIONS
Some existing installations may have only 2 wires (such as coax) going to a remote room. The 480, when
used with a 792-10 Power Module, may be connected for 2-wire phantom power operation as follows:
Additional 480's may be wired in parallel at the 3-terminal block, up to a maximum of three. More than this
may cause unreliable results.
C79on0n-e0c0ting Block
480-00 Series
781RG
Use wire jumper
between screws as
shown
IR Receivers
Power Supply
To 282M or
792-10
Power Module
(In Phantom
283M Emitters
on controlled
equipment
High Current mode)
Red (or white)
Stripe
HIGH IR
OUT
+12V
GND
792-10
GROUND
POWER MODULE
IN
ON
1 (ON)
GND
+12V
OUT
+12V
OUT
0 (OFF)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
XANTECH CORPORATION
7' Ribbon Cable
2-Conductor
Inter-room Cable
(usually coax)
3-Terminal Block (supplied)
REMOTE ROOM
MAIN ROOM
CAUTION: With any of these systems, be sure the 781 power supply is plugged into an un-switched AC
outlet. This maintains the 480 system in "standby" operation so that power-on commands can be sent to
the controlled equipment.
12-20-00
Rev. E
3
480 Series
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