Manual RK3

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RK-3Operation & Installation Guidev1.0

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISS

This equipment has been tested and founlimits for a Class B digital device, pursuantRules. These limits are designed to provideagainst harmful interference in a residential

This equipment generates, uses, and can ra

energy and, if not installed and used ininstructions, may cause harmful intcommunications. However, there is no guarwill not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful inttelevision reception, which can be determequipment off and on, the user is encourageinterference by one or more of the following

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenn

Increase the separation between the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet from that to which the receiver is connec

Consult the dealer or an experienced rahelp.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCsubject to the following two conditions: (1

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RK-3 Universal System Controller

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

Read Instructions. Read all safety and opebefore operating the unit.

Heat. Keep the unit away from heat sourcesheat registers, stoves, etc., including amplifiers

Power Sources. Connect the unit only to an Rsupply.

Power Cord Protection. Route power supply are not likely to be walked on or pinched by

against them, paying particular attention to treceptacles and at the point at which they exit f

Nonuse Periods. Unplug the power supply frothe unit is to be left unused for a long period.

Water and Moisture. Do not use the uniexample, near a sink, in a wet basement, nearnear an open window, etc.

Object and Liquid Entry. Do not allow objectsbe spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only as reoperating guide.

Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyonh d f ll h

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Remote Technologies Incorporated warranperiod of one (1) year from the date of pTechnologies Incorporated or an authorizedIncorporated distributor.

This warranty may be enforced by the o

subsequent owners during the warranty poriginal dated sales receipt or other proof opresented when warranty service is required

Except as specified below, this warranty

material and workmanship in this product. covered by the warranty:

Damage resulting from:

1. Accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.2. Failure to follow instructions contain3. Repair or attempted repair by anyo

Technologies Incorporated.4. Causes other than product defects, i

competence or experience of user.5. Shipment of this product (claims mu6. Being altered or which the serial num

modified or removed.

Remote Technologies Incorporated is not lid b i d f i f il f i

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If your RK-3 needs service, please contact Re

Incorporated by telephone, fax or e-mail for ret

Please do not return products to Rauthorization.

DISCLAIMER

All rights are reserved. No part of this dphotocopied, reproduced, or translated withounotice of Remote Technologies Incorporated.

The information contained in this document iwithout notice. Remote Technologies Incorpoliable for errors or omissions contained herein odamages in connection with the furnishing, perthis guide.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademCorporation. Other brands and their productsregistered trademarks of their respective holder

RK-3, Its Under Control, TheaterTouch, and

trademarks of Remote Technologies Incorporat

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Contents

Federal Communications Commission No

Safety Suggestions -----------------------------

Limited Warranty ------------------------------

Disclaimer-----------------------------------------Contents----------------------------------------------

Chapter 1. Welcome------------------------------

Compatibility Note-----------------------------

Unpacking and Inspection -------------------

Product Contents-------------------------------

Software Requirements -----------------------

Chapter 2. Introduction -------------------------

Features--------------------------------------------

Important Notes --------------------------------

Cleaning ------------------------------------------

Getting Started ----------------------------------

Remote Reference ------------------------------

Chapter 3. Operation-----------------------------

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Network Information---------------------------

The Web Browser ----------------------------------

Chapter 4. Installation & Programming --------

Mounting Height-----------------------------------

Mounting Options ---------------------------------

Wiring Connection Options-----------------------

RK-3 Removable Terminal Block Description

Programming The RK-3 --------------------------

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting------------------------

Display is Dim, Blank or Unreadable----------

USB Communication Problems -----------------

IR Code Problems ----------------------------------Chapter 6. Service and Support-------------------

Updates and New Products----------------------

Contacting Remote Technologies Incorporate

RTI Technical Support ----------------------------

Specifications-------------------------------------------

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Chapter 1. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the RK-3 in-walThe RK-3 is an advanced universal system in a wall. Its design maintains the perfecustomizable touchpanel and frequently useinches the LCD is small enough to blend into

it provides a generous -VGA resolution video windows and web pages. The RKprogrammable using RTIs TheaterTouch making it easy to display custom buttonanimations.

The RK-3 can directly control almost any aulighting system, etc. up to 1000 feet away usport. In addition, the built-in Ethernet podisplay video from network security camerview and play songs stored on hard drivcontrol other devices on the network.

Programming is easy and convenient thanbased TheaterTouch Designer software. control products are sold only t

installers/programmers, and never directly philosophy to not incorporate programmiinto our products. Instead, we are commidealers with the hardware and software to

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COMPATIBILITY NOTEThe RK-3 and TheaterTouch Designersoftware ainfrared (IR) commands with carrier frequencand 460KhZ, as well as those commands that dThis covers virtually all of the remotes that exis

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

After unpacking your new RK-3 universal systall of the packing materials in case you ever hav

Thoroughly inspect the RK-3 and packing madamage. Report any damage to the carrier imany equipment malfunctions to RemIncorporated or an authorized Remote Technodistributor.

PRODUCT CONTENTS

Contents within the box include the following i

One (1) RK-3 universal system controller

One (1) Cut-out template

Two (2) Spare retrofit mounting wings

One (1) Operation & Installation guide

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Chapter 2. Introduction

FEATURES

The RK-3 provides superior quality and relispecific features:

Stylish low-profile faceplate with latches.

Integrated mounting wings for easy

Full color TFT LCD to display c

graphics, animations, and video.

Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet po

Adjustable backlight brightness.

Light sensor for automatic backlight

Mono speaker.

Plasma friendly Infrared receiver through.

IR output port drives up to 1000 feet

Two power status input ports.

Completely customizable, prupgradeable

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Please read these important notes about the RK

The RK-3 should be placed in an area

normal room temperature (between 60temperature is too hot, the display ap

temperature is too cold, the display apprespond slowly.

Avoid installing the RK-3 in a location wcontact with direct sunlight.

Do not install the RK-3 directly adjacent tgenerated by the RK-3 may effect tempera

Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreoperate with a touch of your finger.

Do not let the RK-3 get wet. It should nwet hands or placed in an area where it co

Do not subject the RK-3 to smoke, dust,

display may be damaged from excessive s

Only use the power supply that is specUsing the wrong type of power suppd

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CLEANING

Occasional cleaning may be required, deprecommended that you create a Clean butHome page of the RK-3. This button shoudoes not contain commands or macros that cexecuted while cleaning the unit.

To clean your RK-3, lightly dampen a lint-fcleaner or mild detergent, and wipe surrounding display bezel.

GETTING STARTED

The RK-3 is turned-on by simply applyprovides two power supply solutions which

Single Unit Power Supply

16VDC, 1.6Amp

Provides power for up to four R

Part Number: 40-210285-22

CB-4 Connecting Block

Includes 16VDC, 4.3Amp powe

P id f t t l

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REMOTE REFERENCE

TouchpanelLCD Display

Ambient LightSensor

Plasma FriendlyInfrared Receiver

Reset Button

Control Port

Front View Power Button

Home PageButton

Page ScrollButtons

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Chapter 3. Operation

THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

The RK-3 touchscreen display is organized Normally each page contains objects (butto

that are related in some way. For instance,information necessary for controlling a parti

By default, the RK-3 has one Home pagenormally accessed from links on the Home page can contain buttons with a link to any o

Normally the Home page is used to display sources and other devices being controlled. 200 pages including the Home page.

A representation of a programmed Home pa

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THE CONTROL PANEL PAGE

The Control Panel page can be displayed by prthe touchscreen while momentarily depressinContinue to hold the touchscreen until the Con

You can also access the Control Panel pag

Control Panel page link to a button usinDesigner software.

A representation of the Control Panel page is sh

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BACKLIGHT LEVEL

This button displays a window that allowbacklight brightness and enable/disable Sensor.

If the light sensor is disabled, there is only

adjust. Press the left arrow or right arrow bthe OK button when finished.

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If the light sensor is enabled, there are two

adjust. Press the left arrow or right arrow buttthe OK button when finished.

With the light sensor enabled, the backlig

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TIME OUT

This button displays a window that allowamount of time the unit stays awake after The time is variable from 1 second to 120 secseconds). Press the arrows to the left or rsetting to adjust the time.

If the backlight is programmed to turn offgood idea to ignore the initial press of the the backlight on. This will prevent unwanfrom occurring (since you may not see whthe touchscreen when the backlight is off). Sfirst press, or Off to accept the first press.

Press the OK button when finished.

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IR RECEIVER

This button displays a window that allowsdisable the front panel IR Receiver. The IR Sred to indicate IR data and/or noise beinreceiver. This helps to determine if you shouldin a particular environment.


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SOUND

This button displays a window that allowvolume of the audible speaker. The spefeedback that a button was pressed. Press thright to adjust the volume.


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CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN

This button runs a routine that allows yotouchscreen. Since it normally should not be nethe touchscreen, this routine is included as a pr

Warning: Do not attempt to calibrate the toyour fingertip. Proper calibration requires afine tip. Do not use metal objects such as bascrewdrivers that can damage the stouchscreen.

Press the Calibrate button to continue.

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NETWORK INFORMATION

This button displays a window that alloEthernet network information. This is mainpurposes.


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THE WEB BROWSER

The RK-3 includes Internet Explorer for weinternet. Although most website content is coRK-3, please note that plug-ins such as JAstreaming video, and persistent cookies are not

A graphical representation of a keyboard will up on the display whenever text entry is requcan be dragged around the display by using itdismissed by touching anywhere on the displathe keyboard.

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Chapter 4. Installation & Pro

The RK-3 is designed for flush-mount inscabinets. It requires an available mountin(63mm) from the front surface of the walloptions for mounting and wiring the RK-3.

Note: Make sure to use the includtemplate to create the correct size openin

MOUNTING HEIGHTThe recommended mounting height for the(1.37m) and 60 (1.52m) from the bottom of t

50

50

12"

(.305m)

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MOUNTING OPTIONS

The RK-3 has integrated mounting wings for renew or existing construction. Additionally, directly attached to certain walls (wood, etc.) u

An optional drywall rough-in bracket (RTI par

available for conveniently locating the RK-3 ininstallations.

WIRING CONNECTION OPTIONS

The RK-3 can be wired either from the CRemovable Terminal Block. A minimum of 3required for basic operation (+16VDC, GND, an

CAT5 cable can be used to power the RK-3 upif a full wire pair is used for both +16VDC an

distances use the following size of unshieldecable:

Wire Size Distan

20 AWG 1300 (

18 AWG 2000 (

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RK 3 U i l S C ll

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RK-3 REMOVABLE TERMINAL BLOCK DESC

TERMINAL NAME DESC

+16VDC

Positive p

connectionconnected to

GND

Common grouthis ground

device that is c

the other pins

IRDATA

High current (connection. Tpower up to

emitters, aextending IR cdistance (

PWRSTATUS

Voltage powconnectio

connected to aswitched outwall-mount p

A/V equipmen

I t l

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Instal

RELAYCTRL

Voltage tribe used to cscreens, w

The outp100mA and

the

AUXSTATUS

Voltage pconnec

connected switched

wall-mouA/V equiplight senso

sense voltaThe OFF s

0V

TRIGOUT

Voltage tribe used to cscreens, w

The outp

100mA andthe

RK 3 Universal System Controller

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PROGRAMMING THE RK-3

The RK-3 is programmed using RTIs Theatsoftware. RTI dealers can download the softwfrom:

www.rticorp.com/dealers

A PC running Windows 98SE or higher wrequired. The required USB cable is included wdealer kit.

In addition to using the USB port, the R

programmed via a LAN connection to its Eallows you to update multiple RK-3 units fromat the site or remotely.

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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your RKtroubleshooting tips before contacting techn

If you continue to have problems, see information on contacting RTI technical sup

DISPLAY IS DIM, BLANK OR UNREADAB

Make sure the external power supply is prRK-3, and it is functioning properly.

Try adjusting the backlight level from the(Refer to Chapter 3 for more details).

By nature, the contrast of an LCD stemperature, so if the display is cold it will

return to normal as it warms.

USB COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

Verify that your PC is running Windows 98

Verify that the RK-3 USB driver was instaRK-3 was connected to your PC.

Verify that the RK-3 is present in the DevicWi d C l P l

RK 3 Universal System Controller

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IR CODE PROBLEMS

If you are using an IR repeater system, makecorrectly with the original OEM remote. If notroubleshoot the IR repeater system.

If you are still having problems, try adju

Minimum Repeats value in the Theaprogramming software.

If the IR code is executed inside a macro that ccodes, try inserting a small time delay before ththere already is a delay, try increasing it.

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Specifications

Power 16 V

Power Management Adjbrigtim

Touchscreen Display HigTFT

1/4pix

70:1

Interesotou

Display Size 3.5 Display Backlight Wh

Infrared Output Port 200

Dri

(300

Ethernet Port 10/

Operating Temperature +32


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Total nis limi

memo

Macroevery

Communications USB p

Enclosure High-iABS p

Front Plate High-iABS p

Mounting Integrawings,front b

Installation Cut-Out (W x H) 4.74 in

(132mTotal Depth in Wall 1.6 in.

Weight 0.64 lb

Warranty One Y

Its Under Control

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