IR Hub Kit - To control Hidden AV Equipment Over a Long Distance (23m)

Overview

Our IR system is suitable for use with all major brands of remote control including universal remote controls. It allows information gathered from IR receivers to be relayed to IR emitters to control and operate AV equipment (whether they are in an AV cupboard or another room). Up to 2 IR receivers and 4 IR emitters can be used with this hub to control up to 4 sources such as an amp, Blu-Ray player, DVD player, sky box, etc.

What's Included?

1 x IR Hub
1 x IR Receiver (3m Long)
1 x Dual IR Emitter (3m Long) - for control of 2 sources.
1 x 12V Power Supply - for IR Hub
1 x 20m 3.5mm Plug to Plug Cable - For extending IR Receiver
1 x 3.5mm Stereo Socket Connector - For soldering to the supplied 20m 3.5mm cable after it has been cut down to the desired length.
Self-adhesive tape underneath the IR receiver and IR emitters

Installation

Normally the IR hub would be located near to your AV equipment. There are two 3.5mm mono emitter sockets (as seen on the diagram above) to which up to two dual IR emitters can be connected, please search through our shop to find this product, single emitters are available too. Up to two IR receivers can be used with this hub by using a 3.5mm stereo splitter adapter in the IR receiver socket. When two IR receivers are being used we recommend only extending the IR receiver cables up to 15 metres each. When only one IR receiver is being used, we recommend not exceeding 30 metres for the total cable length. IR receivers are available in our shop too, they come in pre-set lengths of 3 metres. To extend the IR receiver cable, a 20m '3.5mm plug to plug cable' is supplied along with a 3.5mm stereo socket connector. One of the plugs can be cut off the supplied cable, the cable should be cut to the desired length and the 3.5mm socket soldered on. If you do not wish to solder the connector on and are happy with the 20m cable then a '3.5mm coupler adapter' could be purchased to avoid any soldering, please search through our shop. Many cables are suitable for extending the IR receiver cables, typically CAT5 cable is used as it is readily available and 3.5mm stereo plug and socket connectors can be soldered on easily.  

IR emitters should be positioned in front of, above, below or fixed on to the IR receiver on your source device and any signals fed to the emitter will be blasted out to enable control of your equipment.

IR receivers should be positioned in the room where you would like to control your equipment from. They will then pick up any IR commands sent from your remote control and relay them back to the hub.

Features and Specifications

IR Hub

Compact Size - this device can be placed near to AV equipment.
Dimensions - 47mm (l) x 25mm (w) x 22mm (d)
12V DC Socket with LED indicator
2 x IR emitter output connections (3.5mm mono sockets)
1 x 12V IR receiver input connection (3.5mm stereo socket). Can be used with many brands of IR receiver. Signal is tip, ground is the ring and power is the sleeve.

IR Receiver

CFL Friendly - This IR receiver works in most lighting environments, even areas with compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), e.g. energy saving bulbs.
IR Confirmation LED - This is to confirm that an IR command has been picked up from your remote control
Wide/Dual Band IR Receiver - The IR receiver picks up IR commands from many types of remote controls.
Self-adhesive tape underneath the IR receiver for quick and easy fixing to any flat surface.
Receive Frequency Range - 34 KHz to 60 KHz
Transmit Frequencies - 38 KHz & 56 KHz
Range - 40ft (12m) @ 38KHz, 25ft (8m) @ 56 KHz
Dimensions - 45mm (w) x 15mm (H) x 13mm (D)
Power - 12VDC, 30mA Max

To order more IR receivers, IR emitters, search through our shop.

Troubleshooting when installing

Sometimes IR receivers struggle receiving/distinguishing commands due to infrared interference usually caused by TVs, fireplaces or direct sunlight. If the interference is extremely high in the area where the IR receiver is placed the blue IR confirmation LED may always be on. To reduce the interference to a manageable level, placing masking tape or paper over the IR receiver can help. Newer TVs may have an 'energy saving function' which when in use the TV can emit a lot of IR interference. Turning this function off can help dramatically.