Tuesday, 7th February 2012

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You would normally use these products to control devices that are out of sight (in a cupboard for instance), for hardwiring infra-red distribution around the house, or for sending commands back to a home controller, like HomeVision.

The 490 is miniature IR receiver that features surface mount technology. The 490 has its electronics housed in a brass cylinder. The "business end" of the unit is a small round lens. This small receiver is designed to be placed in very tiny spaces. One example is a small corner of an equipment cabinet. A single, 1/2-inch hole will accommodate the 490. The high sensitivity of this receiver gives you the ability to place the 490 further away from the hand held remote, increasing the placement options you have.

FEATURES

Extremely small package, only 2 inches deep
Works in normal 3-wire mode
Talkback green LED tests system for correct wiring as well as indicating infrared reception
RF Grid included for EMI interference reduction
SUN490 Sunscreen filters available separately. Order these to help with sunlight and stray IR problems. They fit easily under the bezel

The 490 is available in several versions as follows:

490-00 - Standard version, with mini 3-conductor 7 ft. ribbon cable and separate screw terminal block (supplied)

490W-00 - Same as the 490-00 except with white bezel

Except for the variations noted above, each unit in the 490 series has the same features and specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Infrared modulation frequency bandwidth: 30 - 100 kHz
Nominal reception range: > 30 feet
Nominal reception angle: 55 degrees off axis
Cable requirements for long lengths: three-conductor/24 gauge up to 200', 22 gauge up to 600', 20 gauge up to 2000' and 18 gauge up to 5000' (unshielded OK)
Maximum cable length: One mile with 18 gauge
Maximum current output: 100 milliamps
Power requirements: 12 volts DC @ 10 mA

Note. Does not include Block, emitters or 12V power supply