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Features

IR System Overview:  An infrared (IR) extender system enables you to control your IR remote controlled A/V equipment from a remote location. This enables you to place your A/V components out of sight (behind cabinet doors, in the rear of a room, or in a different room) and still conveniently control your equipment.

IR System Components: The WS120 Wall-mount Infrared Sensor is one of three elements that make up an infrared extender system:

• IR Sensors (such as the WS120): IR Sensors are the "eyes" of the system, receiving IR commands from hand-held remote controls and relaying the commands to the Main System Unit via a 2-conductor shielded cable. Generally, sensors are placed so that you can easily and naturally point your remote control directly at them. In addition this wall-mount unit, IR sensors are also available in ceiling-mount, surface-mount and table-top models.
• IR Main System Unit (such as MSU140, MSU250, MSU480 or MSU440Z): The IR Main System Unit provides a connection hub for IR sensors and/or keypads and IR flashers and is generally located near the A/V components. The Main System Unit, which is the "heart" of an IR extender system, has LED indicators to monitor the IR extender system.
• IR Flashers (sold separately): IR Flashers re-transmit the infrared signals from the IR Main System Unit to your A/V components. Flashers are the "voice" of an IR extender system that "speaks" to your components.

Note: An IR sensor expansion hub, Model IRH610, is available to provide additional sensor inputs to y our system.

Universal Compatibility: When used in a complete system, this IR sensor is compatible with virtually all brands of A/V equipment and remote controls between 25kHz and 90kHz, including the recently introduced Philips RCMM codes.

Universal Noise Suppression: The sensor has a patent-pending Universal Noise Suppression design that effectively eliminates IR interference from plasma and LCD TVs, CFL (fluorescent) lighting, and indirect sunlight. This two-stage technology combines an optical noise filter with a "smart" electronic circuit to provide consistent, reliable control.

Decora Style: This WS120 is a Decora-style wall mount IR sensor and includes a removable white Decora insert and a white Decora faceplate.

Mounting: The WS120 is designed to be mounted in a single-gang electrical box that is within "line of sight" from most areas of the room. The sensor has a mounting depth of 1-1/4". As with any type of IR sensor, avoid locating the WS120 where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. It should not be installed into electrical boxes with 110-Volt devices or near any potential sources of electrical or optical noise, such as light dimmers, florescent lighting fixtures, low-voltage lights, and neon lights.

Wiring: The WS120 connects to the Niles infrared main systems unit (or IRH610 sensor expansion hub) with an individual "home run" of Category 5 ("Cat 5") cable. Most states and municipalities usually require the wire to have a specific "CL" fire rating. Please consult your local building inspection department for requirements in your area.

Interference Resistance: The WS120 is resistant to CFL interference created by fluorescent lighting. This gives you more installation flexibility into areas with fluorescent lighting.

IR Receiving Range: Tests with various manufacturers' remote controls show that the operating range can vary from 20 to 35 feet (depending upon the strength of your handheld remote). The IR pickup angle is 30° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 25 feet.

LED Indicator: This IR sensor features a bi-color LED which is useful when testing or troubleshooting the IR System. The LED should light solid green when power status is detected and flashes blue to confirm the reception of an infrared remote command.