INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RT16-10
ADDRESSABLE INFRARED ROUTER
The RT16-10 is a ONE-IN/SIXTEEN-OUT IR switcher which directs an infrared control signal to any one
of 16 output ports, any combination of ports, or all 16 as a group. You can control large groups of TV
monitors (or any other A/V product) from control locations using Xantech IR Receivers or Smart Pads. Up
to 16 devices may be addressed with one RT16-10. Additional RT-10's can be connected for control of
larger numbers of devices, such as TV monitors in a sports bar, by using different IR code groups on each
unit. The "I" and "G" output ports can drive LED indicators placed at each controlled device location so that
you can see which devices are being addressed at any given time.
Factory Installed Jumper.
+12 G GS
S
O
G
G
I
O
G
G
I
O
G
G
I
O
G
G
I
O
G
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I
DATA IN
2
4
6
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12
14
16
IR RCVR
INPUT
POWER
12 VOLTS
1 AMP D.C.
RT16-10
•
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
I = INDICATOR, O = OUTPUT, G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL
11 13 15
1
3
5
7
9
DATA OUT
ID CODE SWITCH
I
G
G
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ON
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Fig. 1 Model RT16-10 Addressable IR Router
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
•The RT16-10 requires the XANTECH RC68+ (or RC68) Hand Held Programmer codes, set to a matching
IR Code Group, to address 16 ports individually or in any combination of groups.
• GP-ON(groupon)andGP-OFF(groupoff)codesfromtheRC68+selectanddeselectall16portstogether
as a group.
• The factory preset IR Code Group is 70. It can be installer changed by use of the RC68+ Programmer.
• ID CODE SWITCH. Switches 2 ~ 6 of this 6 position
DIP swtich are reserved for future enhancements.
Address Switches
Single/Multiple
Routing Switch
ON (1) - Multiple
OFF (0) - Single
Contoller Select Switch
ON (1) - CTR16
OFF (0) - RC68+
NOTE: The unit willnot operate with RC68+ IR control
signals unless switches 2~6 are all set to the OFF
psition. Switch 1 selects between single and multiple
routing. OFF = Single Routing, ON = Multiple Routing.
ON (1)
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
OFF (0)
Fig. 2 ID Code Switch
• The DATA IN and DATA OUT modular jacks allow
future cascading enhancements.
• One IR input on a 4-terminal plug-in connector permits connection of any Xantech IR Receiver, Keypad,
Controller, etc.
• An LED, adjacent to the IR RCVR INPUT, flashes when any IR commands are received (not just those
that are RT16-10 specific).
• 16IR"O"and"G"emitteroutputsand16"I"and"G"indicatoroutputsarelocatedon16plug-inconnectors.
• The "I" and "G" indicator outputs are current limited to 25 mA, allowing the direct connection of an LED
without the need for a current limiting resistor.
• Power Jack: 2.1mm. 12V DC @ 1 Amp. Requires one 782-00 Power Supply for each RT16-10.
• Universal mounting fits 19" racks.
• Dimensions: 19" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4".
• Weight: 1 lb. 3 oz.
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2. Multiple Routing
IR routes can be established to any desired combination of ports (1
through 16) for simultaneous operation. This is useful if you wish to
address smaller groups of units for special purposes. Simply press
any desired combination of IR routes that you want (e.g., 2, 4, 5, 8,
11 & 16).
Controller &
Address
Switches
1
ON
ON (1)
1
2
3
4
5
6
OFF (0)
ID CODE SWITCH
Set #1 to ON (1)
The chosen IR routes remain on, allowing
you to control just the selected devices until
C
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48
10
90
01
41
21
61
09
29
69
49
E9
79
F9
1
2
3
4
Place the
"C" Overlay
on the RC68+
the GP-OFF command from the RC68+ is
sent. You may make up sequences (mac-
ros) in a learning device (such as the Xan-
tech Smart Pads) for each routing combina-
tion you desire for rapid access to the con-
trolled groups. Just remember to include
the GP-OFF command at the beginning of
each sequence.
Routing
Commands
(1 through 16)
00
C0
50
D0
5
6
7
8
40
A0
30
B0
9
10
11
12
20
E0
70
F0
13
14
15
16
GP-ON
60
88
18
98
B8
F8
D8
A9
39
B9
GP-ON GP-OFF
GP-OFF
08
28
68
E1
71
F1
A8
E8
C8
89
19
99
38
78
58
C9
59
D9
Code Group
Numbers
(on face of
each button)
CAUTION: Eachtimeyouadjustswitch1to
select the desired Single or Multiple mode,
you must remove power from the RT16-10
for a few moments for the change to take
effect.
RC68+
3. GP-ON (Group On - all 16 as a group)
In this mode all 16 routes are chosen in-
stantly with the GP-ON command. This is
useful if you wish to quickly address all
groups at the same time.
Fig. 3 RC68 Programmer
All 16 IR routes remain on until the GP-OFF command is sent.
NOTE: GP-ON and GP-OFF work in both the Single and Multiple routing modes.
Future Enahncements
The ID CODE SWITCH permits specific addressing logic for future cascading enhancements. NOTE:
Switches 2 ~ 6 must remain OFF (0) except when used with the RC68+ (or RC68) IR commands.
CAUTION
IR RCVR INPUT Connector (refer to Figs. 1 & 4)
IR Receiver
This 4-terminal input has electrical connections for
Jumper
Factory Installed
Input Connector
+12 G GS
S
+12V, G (chassis ground), GS (IR signal ground) and S
(IR signal). The GS terminal is provided so that the IR
signal ground can be isolated from the chassis ground.
This helps prevent ground loop problems, etc., in com-
plex system configurations.
on RT16-10
IR RCVR
INPUT
Fig. 4
However, when powering IR receivers and keypads directly from the RT16-10, as in Fig. 5, youmust leave
the factory installed jumper wired between the G and GS terminals as shown. This provides the needed
ground return for the IR signal. Remove the jumper only when powering IR source devices separately
and there is a need for electrical isolation.
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RT16-10
INSTALLATION
Fig. 5illustratesatypicalapplicationwhereanRT16-10isusedtorouteIRcontrolsignalsto15TVmonitors.
1. For this example, it is assumed that Single Routing with Group ON and OFF is required.
2. Since only one RT16-10 is used in the system, the factory preset Code Group 70 can be used. The
RC68+ Programmer is set to the same number.
3. The RC68+ commands 1 through15 (see Fig. 3) will establish an IR route to each TV individually. The
Group On command will route to all 15 TV's simultaneously.
Subsequent IR commands specific to the TV's, such as channel Up/Down, then operate the functions
of the TV or TV's addressed.
4. In this system, the RC68+ codes are "taught" to a Xantech URC type Learning Remote for use with
the780-10J-boxIRReceiverortoaXantechSmartPad. Otherlearningdevicesmaybeusedprovided
they are capable of learning and outputting the RC68+ codes, with carrier, to the RT16-10.
5. When programming, begin by assigning 17 keys for the RC68+ commands to a keypad or learning
device.
Commands 1 through 15 for individual routing and 16 & 17 for the Group On and Group OFF
commands. Next, assign the keys for the TV function commands, such as channel Up/Down.
6. Teach the commands into the assigned keys, following the instructions that come with the learning
device. On the URC and the Smart Pad3, all these commands could go into one bank.
7. The"IandG"terminalsoneachoftheoutputterminaljacksareprovidedsothatLEDindicators,placed
near each TV Monitor (if desired) will give a visual indication of the currently controlled Monitor. Refer
to Fig. 6. Use LED's with an operating current rating of 20 to 25 mA.
Fig. 7 shows an alternate installation method. In this example, the coaxial cables are used to carry the IR
control signals to the emitters on 15 TV monitors, along with the RF signals. This eliminates the need to
run 2-conductor wire to each TV.
1. UsingtheXantech"XtraLink™"principle, CPL10IR/RFCouplersareusedtoinjecttheIRsignalsonto
the coaxial cable at the "head end" and extract them at the other end to drive the emitters at each TV
monitor.
2. Fig.7alsoillustratestheuseofaXantech789-44ConnectingBlockforcontroloftheTV/Videosources
as well as the TV Monitors. Note that the 789-44 is powered from the RT16-10.
3. A Channel Plus DA500 RF Amp in the RF system overcomes the RF signal losses of the RF splitters
and the long cable lengths.
4. NOTE: Be sure the long cable lengths between the CPL10 Couplers are connected to the terminals
marked RF/IR as shown!
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RT16-10
TV
MONITOR
#15
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TV
MONITOR
#14
To Emitters
on even
numbered
TV's
283M
TV
MONITOR
#13
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TV
MONITOR
#12
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TV
MONITOR
#11
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TV
MONITOR
#10
283M
TV
MONITOR
#9
283M
Smart Pad™
TV
MONITOR
#8
White
Striped
Side (+)
Use additional
Control Devices
as needed.
283M
TV
MONITOR
#7
283M
TV
MONITOR
780-10
#6
J-Box IR Receiver
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TV
MONITOR
#5
+12V
IR OUT
+12 VDC
IR OUT
283-00
GND
GND
TV
MONITOR
White Striped Side (+)
#4
Smart Pad™
283M
TV
MONITOR
#3
Jumper between
the G and GS
terminals (see CAUTION, pg 2).
+12V
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IR OUT
GND
TV
MONITOR
#2
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782-00
TV
MONITOR
Fig. 5 Using the RT16-10 for IR
Power Supply
#1
Con trol of 15 TV Monitors
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Blink-IR™
Mouse Emitter
MODEL RT16-10
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
RT16-10
To Emitters
on TVs
LED
Indicators
–
–
+
+
–
–
+
Fig. 6 Connecting LED Indicators to
+
2-conductor
cable
the "I" and "G" Terminals
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RT16-10
RF SIGNAL
IR SIGNAL
Source Control
Emitters
(if Needed)
TV/Video
Source
TV/Video
Source
2512
2-way
Combiner
DA500
RF AMP
To CPL10
Couplers for
remaining 7
TV's
202-00
4-way
RF Splitters
(5 locations)
To 7 TV's
(duplicate of
splitter and
coupler
MODEL RT16-10
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
Coaxial
Cables
system to left)
6015900
3.5mm mono
mini plug to
stripped ends
cable
(16 locations)
CPL10
EMITTERS
White Striped
Side (+)
Coupler
789-44
CONNECTING BLOCK
(30 locations)
IR
RCVR
12VDC
Long
Coaxial
Cables
WhiteStriped
Side (+)
TV
TV
TV
TV
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Smart Pad™
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IR Emitters
(17 locations)
Connect
Additional
Control Devices
to the 789-44 as
needed.
782-00
Power Supply
TV
TV
TV
TV
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Fig. 7 Using the coaxial cables going to each
TV to carry the IR Control Signals.
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