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Lloyd Davies This may seem like a stupid question but here goes anyway. What is the maximum number of devices the itach IP2IR (POE) can control? 3 ports so 3 devices right? Does that not make it pretty limited?
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Dean Olliff you could use dual emitters or a blaster
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Ron I want to use the Sensor Notify function to detect when my Audio Amp is on.
There is a Control output on my amp that delivers +12vdc when the amp in On.
Will +12vdc damage the sensor input on an iTach IP2IR.
I just got the thing and its working great and I dont want to pop the thing doing something stupid.
If I'm thinking corectley the iTach would send a UDP Broadcast Packet to an assigned port ever x seconds while the amp is on.
That would be perfect to know that the Audio amp is on or off.
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Josh Sherman On the subject of IR: the iTach IR units can control 3 individual objects by way of the IR emitters, but will also command anything in line of sight with the IR blaster. This can allow for anything in proximity to be controlled from a single connector, which allows for control of over 3 objects per unit.
On the subject of the sensor input, how would the Control output connect to the iTach sensor connector? Sadly, the current a sensor connector can handle is around 3.3v, and without limiting the voltage that passes through to the iTach, the audio amp would almost definitely fry the iTach.
The sensor notify mode sounds as though it would be perfect for your application. Just a note, the Sensor Notify mode broadcasts the UDP beacon in increments decided on the web interface whether the object at the end is on or not. The notifications will come every x seconds, as well as every time the state of the connector changes (0 being inactive, 1 being active).
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Steve Liebermensch In order to connect a GC-100 to an IR input of a device, is that a standard 3.5mm plug that you can buy at radioshack, or something in particular that varies by device?
Thanks
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Josh Sherman The pin-out as well as the voltage levels required to control a device with a direct 3.5mm jack connection will differ based on the controlled hardware's specifications. Alterations between differing voltage/amperage levels and wiring setups may be required to be able to command the hardware with the direct connection.
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John Skinner In the descriptions of the iTach devices it says that there are connectors that are either sensor inputs or emitter outputs. What sensor inputs are supported, does Global Cache make any and what examples can you give of when you would use them? -
Bill Hunter May I ask for help? I have a six zone home audio system controlled via an iPad application created with CommandFusion. The system's limitation is that it is unable to accurately determine the existing power status of each of the amplifiers, and whether the system is powered on or off. Is there a way to monitor the status of the 12 Volt DC TRIGGER Connection of my amplifiers with a Global Cache product and broadcast the status on the network? In that way, I would hope to be able to determine whether a zone was active and update the interface accordingly. Thank you for any advice you can provide.
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