Keene Retail Ltd

KEENE IR COMMANDER MATRIX

Brand: Keene Electronics

[IRCM] £ 169.99 (£ 144.67 ex VAT)

IR Commander Matrix IRCM
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 file as a web page here (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.

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.
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.1.74)
Latest Computer software program (release 19/03/2010)
API details

If you want your AV equipment out of sight but under control you need a Keene IR Distribution system!

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Previous Questions

1 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 ??

2 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.

3 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.

4 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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