If you are transmitting audio and video data over your home Loca Area Network (LAN) and you need to control the IR controlled source equipment,
then The Keene IR Anywhere over IP could be the answer for you.
The IR Anywhere over IP can be used in one of three ways:
- You can simply use them as a transmitter and receiver pair over a network (LAN or WAN), with one receiving the IR from a remote control handset,
encoding it and transmitting it over the network for the second target unit to receive the signal over the LAN, decode it and re-transmit it to
the IR device.
- You can configure each of the units to act as a target device accepting signals over the LAN sent by a PC configured to send the encoded IR
signal
- You can use each of the units to operate as a stand alone target receiver, without involving a PC or transmitter, for local IR relay.
An example of this would be say where the equipment is located inside a cupboard: the receiver would be on the outside with an IR emitter running
to the inside.
How the system works
The Keene IR Anywhere modules are physically identical and can be software configured to act as either a receiver, as a target or
as a stand alone.
A 'receiver' will receive an IR command, convert it to packet data and send that data to a pre-determined IP address (usually another module).
A 'target' module will decode the received data and retransmit the IR as originally received. Once correctly configured, one target can
receive data from multiple receivers.
A 'stand alone' module will operate as a target receiver without attempting to locate a compatible PC or other module on the local network.
How you configure the modules will depend largely upon how you wish to use them in operation. You can use them as a transmit/receive pair across a
local network or across the internet, or a module can be configured to respond to commands from a computer or other compatible device.
The modules will operate via LAN, and also via WAN assuming firewall and routers are correctly configured.
The modules are compatible with 36-40K IR signals which covers the majority of domestic AV equipment, and can be used to control
IR equipment via local network or anywhere in the world via the Internet. They can also be used either for one-to-one or many-to-one control.
You can access the help file as a web page here. (note - this will open in a new window)
Software Download
The following zip file contains:
- Latest firmware
- Latest Computer software program
- API details
Download it here.
Keene IR Anywhere over IP prepackaged kit includes:
- (2) IR Anywhere over IP module, dimensions: 66mm x 66mm x 28mm
- (2) Power Supply
- (1) Single IR emitter
NB: Passing IR around your house
is a critical part of distributed entertainment, but it can be quite problematic
because it is also emitted by sun light. Careful location and correct
choice of quality components can make a major difference to the success of your system.
NB. If you have problems controlling your SkyHD box, it may be because the IR emitter is not located over the IR sensor.
For the correct location click on the photo.
01603 660901
