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AIB4 AIB4
Amplified IR
Connection
Block
Introduction
The ATON AIB4 is a single input, four output Amplified IR Connection
Block designed to provide a convenient way of interconnecting IR con-
trol products. This unit includes a robust, wide-bandwidth amplifier with
reverse voltage protection so that it has the ability to drive both mini-
emitters and high-output emitters reliably.
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3
4
1
2
6
7
8
5
Features
(Refer to Figure 1)
1. Connection Terminals accept wire sizes 14 to 28 AWG for
connection of:
+12VDC - Powers connected IR receivers, keypads, etc.
GND - Return for Power, IR signal and STATUS indicators
ST OUT - Connects STATUS voltage to STATUS indicators on IR
receivers, etc.
IR IN - Receives IR control signals from IR receivers, etc.
2. Mounting Holes - Attach the AIB4 to any flat surface using the two
screws provided.
3. LP IR OUT - Two 3.5mm jacks drive two emitters at low power.
Figure 1
4. LP/HP IR OUT - Two 3.5mm jacks drive two mini emitters at low
power or two high-output emitters at high power.
5. DIP Switches:
LP ON/HP ON - Switches between low power and high
power on LP/HP IR OUT connectors.
NET OFF/NET ON - allows the IR IN and IR RECEIVER inputs to be
terminated with a 500 Ohm resistor (NET ON), or un-terminated
(NET OFF). The NET ON position should be chosen when using long
lengths of wire (over 50) between the IR receiver, etc., and the
AIB4. If using two or more AIB4s in a parallel network system
(see Figure 4), be sure only ONE of the AIB4 switches is set to the
NET ON position.
CAUTION: The HP ON position causes the AIB4 to produce a high-output
signal. Be sure to return the dipswitch to LP ON position when driving
mini-emitters. Failure to do so will damage the emitters!
6. 12V DC REGULATED - Connect PS2 Power Supply.
7. STATUS IN 5-24V DC - 2.1mm jack, TIP = +, Sleeve = -
GND accepts 5V through 24VDC power supply. Provides power for
STATUS indicators on IR receivers, etc.
8. IR Receiver - Use included cable to connect IR receivers to the AIB4.
Stand-Alone System Connections
A. Basic System
Figure 2 shows a typical stand-alone IR routing application. A single IR
receiver is being routed to three IR devices.
1. Plug in the IR receiver and emitters as shown.
NOTE: Since the AIB4 employs emitter current sharing, both ATON AIE1
and ATON AIE2 emitters may be used. Other standard 12V IR emitters
can also be used.
To 120V AC
(unswitched)
PS2
Power
Supply
Digital Music Server
Satellite
DVD
AIR1
Miniature
IR Receiver

AIE2 Talk-Back Emitter
Remote Control
AIE2 Talk-Back Emitter
AIE1 IR Emitter
AIB4
Amplified IR
Connection Block
Figure 2

2. Set the DIP switches to LP ON and NET ON or NET OFF.
3. Connect the power supply.
4. The AIB4 system should now control the components.
B Multi-Room System
See Figure 3 for an example of a multi-room (not multi-zone) system.
Three remotely located IR receivers and one local IR receiver are routed
to three IR devices.
1. Pull Cat-5 wire from each room (home runs) to the AIB4 near the
controlled components.
NOTE: MAX DISTANCE of ALL Wire Runs is 2000 ft using Cat-5 cable.
When using long lengths, the DIP switch must be set to the NET ON
position and a 500 Ohm resistor must be used.
2. Connect IR receivers in each room to the wire runs as shown
.
3. Connect the wires from each of the IR receivers to the appropriate
connection terminals on the AIB4.
4. Connect the various emitters to the AIB4.
5. Set the DIP switches to LP ON (or HP ON if using high-output emitters)
and NET ON.
To 120V AC
(unswitched)
PS2
Power
Supply
A/V Receiver
Satellite
DVD
AIB4
Amplified IR
Connection Block
AIR6
In-Wall IR Receiver
AIR1
Surface-Mount
IR Receiver
AIR1
IR Receiver
AIE1 Emitter
AIE2
Talk-Back Emitter
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
PS2
STATUS
Supply
To
Switched
AC Outlet
AIE2
Talk-Back Emitter
Rear View
Add a Resistor at each IR
Receiver to reduce STATUS
brightness, if desired.
See text.
Striped
Side
STATUS
+12V
GND
IR OUT
STATUS
+12V
GND
IR OUT
Connection Terminals
Wh/Blue IR
Blue STATUS
Wh/Green +12 VDC
Brown GROUND
AIR1
Surface-Mount
IR Receiver
Connection Block
Figure 3
6. Plug the local IR receiver into the IR RECEIVER jack.
7. Plug in the power supply.
8. The AIB4 should now control the components.
STATUS Brightness
Figure 3 also shows how a resistor can be added to reduce the bright-
ness of the STATUS LEDs on ATON IR receivers. In this example, a
PWR2 12VDC Power Supply is used to indicate ON/OFF status of an AV
Receiver. Choose a resistor value that achieves the desired brightness
(about 2.2k to 12k, 1/8 W). Connect it in series with the STATUS termi-
nal on each IR receiver, as shown.
Bi-Directional IR Control
Figure 4 shows an example of a two-room system using two AIB4s for
bi-directional control on a common IR network. This type of connection
permits IR receivers located in each room to control the sources in both
rooms, whether local or remotely located.
1. Pull Cat-5 wire between each room and connect to the AIB4s
as shown.
2. Connect the local IR receivers in each room to the IR RECEIVER
jacks or in parallel with the Cat-5 runs at the AIB4 connection
terminals.
3. Plug the various emitters into both AIB4s
.
4. Set the DIP switches to LP ON (or HP ON if using high-
output emitters). Set NET ON at one of the
AIB4s and NET
OFF on the other one.
5. Plug a power supply into only ONE of the AIB4s.
6. All components should now be controllable from either room.
NOTE:
Up to ten AIB4s may be wired into other rooms on the same IR
network. In every case, be sure only ONE of the DIP switches on the
network is set to the NET ON position all the others must be set to
NET OFF!
To additional
AIB4s, if needed.
See text.
IR Network & Power Cable Bus
(Cat-5. See text.)
CAUTION: Do NOT
connect a power
supply to this or
subsequent AIB4s
on the Network.
See text.
CAUTION: Connect
this Power Supply
ONLY! See text.
X
ROOM 2
ROOM 1
To additional
AIB4s, if needed.
See text.
To 120V AC
(unswitched)
PS2
Power
Supply
Connection
Terminals
Connection
Terminals
WH/GREEN
BROWN
BLUE
WH/BLUE
Figure 4

Power Requirements
DEVICE CURRENT DRAW
AIE1


6mA
AIE2


6mA
AIR1


6mA

AIR3


6mA
AIR5


6mA
AIR6


6mA
POWER SUPPLY NOTE:
The ATON PS2 12VDC 200mA Power Supply is
adequate for most installations using only ATON IR receivers. However,
if you use one or more receivers in the system, be sure to add up all the
currents for each IR receiver, and IR emitter and determine the total
current (see specifications for the IR receivers, etc.). If the total current
exceeds 200mA, then the ATON PS3 +12VDC 1.5A power supply should
be used.
Limited Warranty
ATON* warrants to the purchaser/end user (you) that the AIB4 is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase (the Warranty Period). This warranty is transferable to
subsequent owners of the product as long as the original proof of purchase is retained. If you discover a defect in
material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, you can obtain warranty service by contacting ATON during the
Warranty Period at (859)-422-7137 or service@atonhome.com. If ATON determines that the product is in fact defective,
ATON shall, at its option, repair or replace the product free of charge to you.
This warranty shall not apply to equipment (a) not manufactured by ATON, (b) to equipment which was improperly
installed, (c) which was repaired or altered by persons other than ATON or its authorized representatives or subject
to unauthorized tampering, alteration or modification, (d) damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, acts of God
(including, but not limited to, excess moisture, insects, lightning, flood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or other
catastrophic events beyond ATONs control), or (e) subject to improper operation, maintenance or storage or unreason-
able use. The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation or
other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement. The foregoing remedies shall be
your exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty.
Further, the foregoing warranty does not extend to equipment sold, but not manufactured by, ATON (Third Party
Products). With respect to any Third Party Products, the warranty for such product shall be as provided by the
manufacturer of such product, who will also be responsible for warranty service, and ATON will pass through to you
any transferable warranty actually extended to ATON by the manufacturer.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIE