Is the IR Reader Necessary

Discussion in 'Infrared (NIRT, IR Reader) and CIRCA' started by abg, Sep 14, 2009.

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    abg

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    I have a Panasonic 50" plasma and DVD player, along with Foxtel and a Yahama AMP. I am looking at using a NIRT to issue IR commands (triggered from a multi-sensor using a 5088TX) to control this gear in combination with the normal C-Bus lighting, blinds etc.

    Looking in the CIRCA software, there are many devices but there is no easy way to determine if the models I have are supported by the ones in CIRCA. If they're not then it seems the only way to get those codes is to spend ~1K on a reader. This is hard to justify for my own use only.

    I've looked at the thread http://www.cbusforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=911 which explains how to convert from pronto format (excellent thread thank you Will) but it would be a fair bit of work to get all the codes for all the devices converted one code at a time (but it could be done with patience I expect.... :( ) .

    Before outlaying for the NIRT I wanted to make sure I'd be able to actually use it to it's full extent.

    Many thanks for the feedback.
     
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    If you talk very nicely to your local Clipsal sales rep, and it's a one-off job, he might be able to lend you one.
     
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    Also bear in mind you'll need the programming cable for the NIRT as well (5100HSCU).

    Nick
     
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    Hi abg I Ahave The Panasonic 42 Plasma ( Same Codes I Think ) I Am Going to Try Borrow Our Local Guys Reader here And Get The Codes. Not Sure Is I can Do That, Send You Codes For Ir Commands, But Will Try Over Weekend.:cool:
     
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    Haven't got round to borrowing one yet myself so that would be great if you can.

    Many thanks.
     
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