myServer 6 supports the GlobalCache line of control products and the new SmartRemote IR emitter.

Most common would be the "IP2IR" device that allows myServer 6 to send IR commands out the hardware's three IR emitter ports.

This driver supports over 200,000 IR devices!

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The driver also support the iTach Flex hardware.  This hardware is configurable to read contact closures, voltage levels, or to trigger relays.

 

If you are controlling multiple cable boxes in your system (like for a sports bar):

For each of the cable boxes, document an ip address of the IP2IR and port. Ideally, these would be in sequential order where the lowest ip address – port 1 is for cable box 1, etc. So if the ip address for the first IP2IR is 192.168.10.10 (for example) then it would be:

 

Cable 1: 192.168.10.10 – port 1

Cable 2: 192.168.10.10 – port 2

Cable 3: 192.168.10.10 – port 3

Cable 4: 192.168.10.11 – port 1

Cable 5: 192.168.10.11 – port 2

Cable 6: 192.168.10.11 – port 3

 To send any IRUSB command: Send a command like -  AV|xx~Remote~<IRUSB_CMD>.  Search the IRUSB command API to find the supported IR code for your need.

 

IP2IR Getting Started

Connect both an RJ45 (Ethernet) network cable and power supply to your iTach unit. If the iTach is PoE (Power over Eth- ernet) enabled, connecting a power supply is not necessary. In its default configuration, the iTach TCP/IP models use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address from your router.

To determine the iTach’s IP address, download the iHelp application from www.globalcache.com/docs. Run iHelp on a Windows PC connected to your network. iHelp listens for Global Caché multicast beacons and displays the iTach IP address and other details within one minute. If a DHCP server is not present, defaulted iTach units will reside at IP 192.168.1.70. For IP2IR and IP2SL units the Infrared and Serial settings should be set.

Right click on the unit and select Configure to load the configuration pages to change the iTach’s Infrared and Serial settings. Each iTach has an internal IR learner. To use it, download the iLearn application from our downloads page and go through the tutorial located at www.globalcache.com/docs. Once connected to your learner, simply point your remote at the small hole located to the right of the power connector, and input any button you want captured by iLearn.

Troubleshooting. iTach configuration can be reset to factory defaults by inserting a large metal paper clip into the small opening located to the right of the power connector. Only insert the paper clip approximately 1/8” (3mm) in. The LEDs on the front of the iTach will rapidly blink in unison, indicating a reset. Use a light touch when resetting your iTach, as force may damage your iTach hardware irreparably.

SmartRemote

The SmartRemote contains an IR emitter in the nose of the handheld remote.  It has very good transmission range (tested over 18 ft).

Simply:

1) Add the SmartRemote's IP address in the GenericIR driver and list it's Controller ID as "-1".  Assign it to a room (doesn't restrict you from using it in other rooms).

2) Add your IR devices to the IR Database.

3) In your SmartRemote UI folder, assign hard buttons commands like:

Control|{{{{activeroom_{{clientname}}}}_smartremote_id}}~SendIR~SamsungTV~POWER Toggle

4) Add your SmartRemote to your activate-room.roomname macro:

SetVariable|{{activeroom_{{clientname}}}}_smartremote_id~61!

"61" is the SmartRemote's ID in the GenericIR driver - this is to tell myServer that you will be using your SmartRemote to control your IR devices in the "Study" room.

5) When pressed, that SmartRemote hardware is telling myServer to send an IR command to your IR device you called "SamsungTV" in the IR Database.  And to issue the POWER Toggle IR command.