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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 G S S
DATA IN
POWER
12 VOLTS
1 AMP D.C.
IR RCVR
INPUT
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
RT16 -10 •
DATA OUT
ID CODE SWITCH
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
I = INDICATOR,
O = OUTPUT,
G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
I G G O
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fig. 1 Model RT16-10 Addressable IR Router
• GP-ON (group on) and GP-OFF (group off) codes from the RC68+ select and deselect all 16 ports together
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.
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.
Address Switches
Single/Multiple
Routing Switch
ON (1) - Multiple
OFF (0) - Single
ON
ON (1)
Contoller Select Switch
ON (1) - CTR16
OFF (0) - RC68+
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).
• 16 IR "O" and "G" emitter outputs and 16 "I" and "G" indicator outputs are located on 16 plug-in connectors.
• 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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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.
RC68 PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL
The RC68+ (or RC68) Programmer (available separately) contains all the commands necessary to operate
the RT16-10 (see Fig. 3).
• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC-1 learning remote, the
Xantech Smart Pads, the 590 Programmable Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that
operate the RT16-10.
• NOTE: The RC68+ codes operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RS41AV, CC12,
ZPR68, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the RT16-10 are
listed. All others should be ignored.
CAUTION: While the RC68+ can be used as a handheld remote control, it is highly recommended it not
be given to the final user for the following reasons:
• Since it includes adjustable code groups, the user may inadvertently alter the installer configurations.
• Also, since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system,
in addition to those of the RT16-10, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for
ease of use.
APPLICABLE RC68+ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS (use
Routing Commands (1 through 16).
"C" overlay, Fig.3)
The IR commands from these buttons cause the RT16-10 to route commands to any of the 16
corresponding IR outputs. For example, pressing button 5 (labeled 00 on the button face) on the RC68+
will cause the RT16-10 to route the IR signal through to the number 5 output.
GP-ON (group ON).
This button (labeled 60 on the button face) causes the RT16-10 to route IR commands to all 16 outputs
at the same time.
GP-OFF (group OFF).
This button (labeled 88 on the button face) causes the RT16-10 to shut off all (or any smaller group of one
or more) of the 16 outputs.
Code Group Numbers.
The RT16-10 is capable of being set to 30 different IR code groups. The code groups are identified by
the numbers and letters that are on the face of each button.
NOTE: When shipped from the factory, the RT16-10 is set to code group number 70.
Be sure to set the RC68+ to the same number!
It may be necessary to change the RT16-10 to a different code group if it is used in a common IR bus
controlled system with other Xantech RT16-10's, to avoid mutual interaction.
Refer to the RC68 instructions for code group setting details and procedures!
IR ROUTING MODES
The RT16-10 has the ability to direct IR control signals to any one of the 16 output ports, any combination
of ports, or all 16 as a group as follows:
1. Single Routing
An IR route to a single port (1 through 16) occurs when a corresponding RC68+ Hand Held Programmer code is sent. It remains
on until a different routing command is sent or when the GP-OFF
(group off) code is sent. This allows any individually selected port
to be driven with a control signal separate from the others.
ON (1)
OFF (0)
0
ON
Controller &
Address
Switches
1 2 3 4 5 6
ID CODE SWITCH
Set #1 to OFF (0)
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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 (1)
ON
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
the GP-OFF command from the RC68+ is
sent. You may make up sequences (macros) in a learning device (such as the Xantech Smart Pads) for each routing combination you desire for rapid access to the controlled groups. Just remember to include
the GP-OFF command at the beginning of
each sequence.
CAUTION: Each time you adjust switch 1 to
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.
C
80
Routing
Commands
(1 through 16)
GP-ON
GP-OFF
48
10
90
1
2
3
4
00
C0
50
D0
5
6
7
8
40
A0
30
B0
9
10
11
12
01
Place the
"C" Overlay
on the RC68+
41
21
20
E0
70
F0
13
14
15
16
61
60
88
18
98
09
GP-ON GP-OFF
Code Group
Numbers
(on face of
each button)
08
A8
38
B8
29
28
E8
78
F8
69
68
C8
58
D8
49
E1
89
C9
A9
E9
71
19
59
39
79
F1
99
D9
B9
F9
RC68+
3. GP-ON (Group On - all 16 as a group)
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)
This 4-terminal input has electrical connections for
+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 complex system configurations.
IR Receiver
Input Connector
on RT16-10
Factory Installed
Jumper
+12 G G S S
IR RCVR
INPUT
Fig. 4
However, when powering IR receivers and keypads directly from the RT16-10, as in Fig. 5, you must 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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In this mode all 16 routes are chosen instantly with the GP-ON command. This is
useful if you wish to quickly address all
groups at the same time.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 5 illustrates a typical application where an RT16-10 is used to route IR control signals to 15 TV monitors.
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 through 15 (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
the 780-10 J-box IR Receiver or to a Xantech Smart Pad. Other learning devices may be used provided
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 "I and G" terminals on each of the output terminal jacks are provided so that LED indicators, 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. Using the Xantech "Xtra Link™" principle, CPL10 IR/RF Couplers are used to inject the IR signals onto
the coaxial cable at the "head end" and extract them at the other end to drive the emitters at each TV
monitor.
2. Fig. 7 also illustrates the use of a Xantech 789-44 Connecting Block for control of the TV/Video sources
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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#15
TV
MONITOR
283M
#14
To Emitters
on even
numbered
TV's
TV
MONITOR
283M
#13
TV
MONITOR
283M
#12
TV
MONITOR
283M
#11
TV
MONITOR
White
Striped
Side (+)
Using the RT16-10 for IR
Con trol of 15 TV Monitors
TV
MONITOR
283M
#7
TV
MONITOR
283M
#6
TV
MONITOR
283M
#5
TV
MONITOR
ID CODE SWITCH
283-00
#4
1 2 3 4 5 6
15
I G G O
13
I G G O
11
I G G O
I G G O
9
7
#8
TV
MONITOR
283M
#3
TV
MONITOR
DATA OUT
283M
#2
Fig. 5
TV
MONITOR
283M
I G G O
5
I G G O
3
1
I G G O
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
#9
I G G O
16
G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL
14
O = OUTPUT,
I = INDICATOR,
O G G I
12
DATA IN
+12V
IR OUT
GND
Jumper between
the G and G S
terminals (see CAUTION, pg 2).
POWER
12 VOLTS
1 AMP D.C.
Smart Pad™
IR RCVR
INPUT
+12 G G S S
White Striped Side (+)
TV
MONITOR
283M
ON
GND
RT16 -10 •
GND
10
8
O G G I
O G G I
6
O G G I
O G G I
+12V
IR OUT
#10
Remote Control Switchers
IR OUT
780-10
J-BOX RECEIVER
+12 VDC
O G G I
780-10
J-Box IR Receiver
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Use additional
Control Devices
as needed.
2
Smart Pad™
O G G I
O G G I
283M
TV
MONITOR
283M
782-00
Power Supply
#1
TV
MONITOR
283M
Blink-IR™
Mouse Emitter
MODEL RT16-10
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
RT16-10
7
I G G O
5
Fig. 6
I G G O
RT16-10
Connecting LED Indicators to
the "I" and "G" Terminals
To Emitters
on TVs
LED
Indicators
–
–
+
+
–
–
+
2-conductor
cable
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+
5
RF SIGNAL
IR SIGNAL
Source Control
Emitters
(if Needed)
TV/Video
Source
TV/Video
Source
2512
2-way
Combiner
IN
DA500
RF AMP
OUT
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
system to left)
MODEL RT16-10
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
Coaxial
Cables
RF/IR
CPL10
RF
IR
CPL10
IR
RF
CPL10
RF/IR
Monitor
RF/IR
IR
283M
RF
RF
IR
CPL10
RF/IR
CPL10
IR
RF
Long
Coaxial
Cables
TV
Monitor
Monitor
RF/IR
RF
IR
CPL10
RF/IR
RF/IR
RF
3
RF
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
ID CODE SWITCH
TV
TV
TV
Monitor
DATA OUT
POWER
12 VOLTS
1 AMP D.C.
IR
CPL10
RF/IR
CPL10
IR
15
I G G O
13
I G G O
11
I G G O
9
I G G O
7
I G G O
5
I G G O
Coupler
(30 locations)
I G G O
RT16-10 •
1
ADDRESSABLE IR ROUTER
8
DATA IN
CPL10
White Striped
Side (+)
I G G O
16
G = GROUND, S = SIGNAL
I = INDICATOR,
O = OUTPUT,
14
12
10
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
6
4
2
IR RCVR
INPUT
O G G I
O G G I
O G G I
+12 G G S S
STATUS
IR IN
IR OUT
RF/IR
+12 VDC
CPL10
IR
GND
RF/IR
RF
RF/IR
RF/IR
GND
CPL10
IR
CPL10
IR
CPL10
IR
RF/IR
+12V
RF
RF
RF
RF/IR
CPL10
IR
782-00
CPL10
IR
RF
RF/IR
Smart Pad™
IR Emitters
(17 locations)
Power Supply
TV
TV
Monitor
Fig. 7
CPL10
IR
White Striped
Side (+)
Connect
Additional
Control Devices
to the 789-44 as
needed.
RF
RF
RF/IR
IR
RCVR
CPL10
12VDC
IR
CONNECTING BLOCK
RF
EMITTERS
789-44
O G G I
6015900
3.5mm mono
mini plug to
stripped ends
cable
(16 locations)
Monitor
TV
Monitor
TV
Monitor
Using the coaxial cables going to each
TV to carry the IR Control Signals.
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