8050 Series
The 8050 product series forms a flexible, cost effective multi-zone Infrared Distribution System, which can be used in isolation or as part of the Clipsal StarServe Home Networking range.
Most homes have audio/visual systems that incorporate infrared control to operate source functions such as play, stop, channel up and down etc. Clipsal’s Infrared Distribution System allows the control of source functions from different rooms or the control of source equipment located in a solid cabinetry.
Additionally, Clipsal’s Infrared Distribution system provides two independently controlled IR zones for installations where multiple set-top-boxes may be installed, with matching remotes.
This allows the homeowner to only control particular source equipment in certain areas of the home. For example, Set Top Box 1 can be controlled in the Bedrooms and Lounge; Set Top Box 2 can only be controlled in the Family Room and Kitchen.
IR emitter leads (8050LD or 8050/2LD) are connected to either Zone A (1st Zone) or Zone B (2nd Zone) of the 8050EJ and are run to the desired source equipment, where the head of the lead is positioned on or near the IR receiver.
A connection from the Zone A or Zone B connection point on a 8050EJ to a 8050TJ unit is made via Cat-5e cable, which terminates in the RJ45 sockets of both units. Both the 8050EJ (Zone B only) and 8050TJ junction boxes provide a further RJ45 socket to enable multiple junction boxes to be connected into the IR Distribution Network.
Targets can then be plugged into the 8050TJ and placed at desired locations around the home.
The system can be expanded to have more IR targets and IR emitters as required.
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IR Distribution System Components
The 8050EJ has been designed to sit on top of or near the AV equipment. It is the main distribution hub of the IR Distribution Network.
The unit connects to the distribution system as follows.
IR Emitter Ports – There are five output connections for IR Emitter leads. Emitter Output 1 is dedicated for Zone A, Emitter Output 5 is dedicated to Zone B, Emitter Outputs 2,3 and 4 can be used by either zone.
RJ45 Connections – The Emitter Junction Box has three RJ45 connections, allowing Target Junction boxes to be networked via a Cat-5 connection. RJ45 Output 1 is dedicated to Zone A, while Zone B has the ability to supply two Target Junction Boxes, via RJ45 Outputs 2 and 3.
Local target connections – Both Zone A and B have the ability to power one locally placed target each directly.
| IR Distribution System Target Junction Box |
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The 8050TJ acts as a termination point between an IR Target and the 8050EJ. It has the ability to enable the installation to loop to the next 8050TJ.
The 8050TJ can be mounted onto a Clipsal Wall Switch (eg 2000, Classic, Slimline and Eclipse series), as well as inside a cabinet or wall stud. |
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hese targets contain an infrared receiver array, designed to receive and relay IR data from required locations to the centrally located Emitter Junction Box. An Infrared Target may be installed in each room of the house, allowing the user to control audio/visual equipment (such as VCRs, Cable TV Decoders, CD Players etc) from each required location.
There are three types of targets that can be used on the IR Distribution system. |
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8050ST
IR Distribution System Shelf Top Target
Suitable for use on top of TVs or inside Stereo cabinets |
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8050FT
IR Distribution System Flat Target
Suitable for use in speaker grilles and air conditioning vents |
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8050TT
IR Distribution System Tube Target
Can be mounted behind a Clipsal Slimline, Eclipse, Classic and 2000 Series grid plates. |
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