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KEENE IR COMMANDER MATRIX
[IRCM]
Brand: Keene Electronics
This is the most advanced and the most capable IR distribution system Keene Electronics have ever produced!
The IR Commander Matrix can receive IR commands from multiple external IR receivers or via an IP network and route the signals to one or many IR emitters via its multiple, routed IR outputs.
• Full Matrix Signal Routing - Each IR input can be routed to any combination of IR outputs. This means for example an equipment cabinet could house say three identical Sky receivers, and each one can be controlled independently from different rooms.
• Four IR output channels - each IR output channel can drive IR emitter wands or slave IR distribution amplifiers.
• Six local IR input channels - Four IR receivers, one onboard IR receiver and one wand input for taking the output directly from another IR distribution system or video sender.
• IP addressable - Will accept IR over IP inputs from Keene IR Anywhere modules or from PC’s or handheld devices, up to 253 different IP addresses.
• Internal IR command store - Can store up to 128 IR codes in local memory, these can then be triggered by IP command from local network or internet.
• Network inputs can be routed based on IP address -Maximum flexibility for LAN devices.
• Any number of IR Anywhere modules can be used as a routable IP network based IR input IR Anywhere
• Built in wideband IR receiver - May be disabled if required.
• Local inputs are “one way IRDA” compatible - Will route signals to control all popular set top boxes.
• Will act as Dynamic DNS update client - Built in support for non-static WAN IP addresses.
• LEDs indicate which input is active - When IR activity is detected on one input all other inputs are momentarily blanked to ensure the signal remains pure and is cleanly transmitted. (the LEDs may be disabled if required)
• Expansion module sockets for inputs and outputs - Allows an additional 4 inputs or outputs ot be connected via CAT5 cable at a distance of up to 50m.
IRC4A input module
IRC4B output module
Have a look at the data sheet here (Acrobat pdf file)
Have a look at the shortform instruction manual here (Acrobat pdf file)
You can access the help files as a web page
(note - will open in a new window) This shows an iPhone browsing one the IRCM's internal web pages of stored IR commands
Note, this is not an "app" and can be accessed by any device with web browser capability.
We are please to announce a new iphone / ipad app for the KIRA128 & IRCM, a "lite" version of the incredibly powerful Demopad software.
Demopad software (note - will open in a new window)
Please see Democontrol instructions here (Acrobat pdf file)
It can also be used with the Touch IR iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch software (note - will open in a new window)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
IR Emitter Wands than can be used:
IRUW for use in Low power outputs.
IRLPW for use in Low power outputs.
IRHPW for use in High power outputs, will operate equipment from up to 10 meters away.
IRSFW for use in low power outputs, for direct attachment to the equipment fascia.
IRDW for use in low power outputs, for direct attachment to the equipment fascia.
IR receivers that can be used:
IRSR Standard IR receiver 40kHz.
IRWBR Wide Band IR receiver, up to 100kHz for more esoteric equipment.
IRFMR Fascia Mount Semi-Wideband IR Receiver 30-60KHz.
IRSP Standard IR receiver 40kHz, built into a single gang pattress
IRSPW Wideband IR receiver, up to 100kHZ, built into a single gang pattress.
IRPMR Standard IR receiver 40 kHz, panel Mount, 16mm diameter hole. (Black)
IRPMRWStandard IR receiver 40 kHz, panel Mount, 16mm diameter hole. (White)
IRPMRB
Standard IR receiver 40 kHz, panel Mount, 16mm diameter hole. (brass)
IRPMRC
Standard IR receiver 40 kHz, panel Mount, 16mm diameter hole (chrome)
KLDE6M Cable to go from the IR ouput of a device to the wand input on the IRCM.
Also the IR Anywhere Module and KIRA128 Modulescan be used as IP based IR receivers
DOWNLOADS
The following zip file contains:
Latest firmware (v.1.81)
Latest Computer software program (release 23/03/2011)
API details
** combine with an CTX35 to give you X10 control as well as IR **
You can also view the IR receivers and Emitter connection diagrams here (Acrobat pdf file)
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Ask a Question?
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Previous Questions
1 Bryan A on 23 Sep 2011 asked :
"
I notice that the IR commander can only store 128 IR commands. If I purchase the full version of DemoPad, I'm I able to store the codes in the DemoPad software and address more than 128 codes built into the IR Commander?
Thanks"
Keene replied: Yes The full version of demo pad will allow you to send the complete IR code string from the app. You can capture the code string using our java utility, which is a free download off the matrix product page on our web site. (Its part of the zip download)
2 Callum R on 04 Jul 2011 asked :
"Is this product compatible with the DemoPad IOS application? The DemoPad website suggests another piece of your equipment that it can work with but wondered if it worked with this also."
Keene replied: You can add routing to each individual code. If you are referring to the lite version, you can't select which output it comes out of on the app. Only when the code is learnt. The full demopad app would allow you to, but it would take quite a bit of setting up.
3 Dan on 13 Jun 2011 asked :
"Could you let me know what comes is the box as standard?
Does this product come with the receivers etc or do I need to buy these separately?"
Keene replied: Included is the high powered wand (IRHPW) and a mains supply. Every else receivers, emiiters etc are additional items you need to buy.
4 Robert K on 12 Feb 2011 asked :
"
Would it be possible to add the ability to convert one IR code to a second and then output on a specific port ?
I wish to control two items of the same equipment from any input so need to send a second set of IR codes that can be mapped to another set."
Keene replied: Page two of the downloadable instruction manual explains how to do this.
5 Alfred on 13 Dec 2010 asked :
"
Does the web interface have some user management functions e. g. open acces to all programmed IR commands but limited access (e.g. Administrator) for the configuration?
Thank you"
Keene replied: Yes it does. The network settings IP routing etc are behind a password but the more general stuff is open.
6 Premal on 29 Sep 2010 asked :
"
Hello,
I am developing Software application (VB & C#.net) for my company. This application should be able to send multiple IR commands to multiple Set Top Boxes at same time though, this commands will be different. What I am looking for is at a perticular time instance I want to send command "Chan Up" on one Set Top box and same time I want to send "Guide" to another STB. That means send 2 different IR commands to 2 different STB at same time? Will this product do what I am looking for?
If Yes, I need to know how many STB at max I can control. I was looking for something to control at least 8 STB at one time getting different commands.
If I buy this do I still need IR sender and/or reciever to send IR commands over IP?
I will appreciate your feedback on this, as If this product will do what I am looking for, I will need to mass order it for our company."
Keene replied: Thanks for the enquiry, the IR commander matrix can do much of what you require, but it has four IR outputs so you would require 2 units to control 8 boxes. It might be better to look at using stand alone KIRA (Keene IR Anywhere) modules that way you could control as many different boxes as you like. You would need one module for each box you wish to control. Makes the system easily extendible. http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=kira These modules and the Matrix both work the same way and can receive an IR signal and convert it to ascii and send to a PC or such so that the string can be learnt. Once learnt you would not need the IR receiving function on the modules as you app would then be the source. Comms to the modules is via UDP and there is an API document as part of the download on our web site. There is also a small java utility app to allow you to easily learn codes, and find the modules if they have been assigned a DHCP address etc. You would need DHCP off and use static addressing if you want a lot of modules on one network. As an example here is the string for "SKY GUIDE" captured in the java utility. You would simply send this data on UDP port 65432 to the IP address of the module you want to control. K 2418 0A8A 037D 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 037D 01BB 037D 037D 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 01BB 037D 01BB 01BB 037D 01BB 01BB 037D 01BB 01BB 037D 01BB 01BB 01BB 2000 I don't have any VB or C# routine but do have the java routines and can make some those available if it is of help to you.
7 Tom S on 11 May 2010 asked :
"Would you consider making a rackmount version of IRCM or an accessory plate that could be bolted on to make it rack mount compatible?"
Keene replied: We have been asked for this before and it is now on the hit list. We have a few other bits on the drawing board as well but in due course we will have one. If you have a need for a quantity then could possibly make it happen sooner ??
8 Rob G on 02 Feb 2010 asked :
"The Commander matrix is shown as having a serial output, but the API doesn't describe how characters are sent to the output. Is this output addressable?"
Keene replied: The Matrix serial port is an RS232 to network bridge. Send to the unit via a network on the TCP-RS232 port (default is TCP port 9761) and the data will be output via RS232 at the selected baud rate - default is 9600.
9 Wim J on 30 Oct 2009 asked :
"Is it possible to use the IR Commander Matrix with the Philips Pronto Pro TSU 96000?
I would like to know if my TSU9600 can send IR commands over IP to the IR Commander Matrix.
I already have my TSU9600 remote connected to my home network.
kind regards"
Keene replied: The IRCM can access it's stored IR codes via an embedded web based virtual remote control. There are 2 virtual remote controls each with 32 buttons, these remote controls can be accessed by anything that can browse your local network. For example we used an iPod touch as a test setup. So as long as you can browse your local network with the Philis then you would be able to use the IRCM as an Ir code store / emitter.
10 Mark on 06 Sep 2009 asked :
" If using an input expansion module with this unit, is it possible to route the signal to a specific output? The DIP switches provided only seem to allow inputs 1 to 4 to be routed. In particular, I would like to prevent the signal from the input expansion module from being routed to the output expansion module. Is this possible?"
Keene replied: The four inputs on the input expansion module are in parallel with the main four inputs so the routing for those inputs applies. Hope that makes sense
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