Infra Red Receivers

Quick Connect Version 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.FEATURESExtremely 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 490-30 - Quick connect version of the 490-00. Seven-foot cable with 3.5mm stereo mini plug permits direct plug-in to Xantech Connecting Blocks that have an "IR RCVR" or "AUX" jack, such as the CB12, CB20, CB60, 789-44, 791-44, etc SPECIFICATIONSInfrared 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