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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10-17-2013
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
USING TWISTED PAIR AND COAX CABLE
U-WRC-U-x
Thank you for using the Tel-Quip Wired Remote Control. This Non-Controlled
document describes the recommended procedure for installing Wired Remote Controls
using CAT5/6 and coax Cable.
This unit is designed to provide a means for a remote control to be mounted on a piece of
exercise gear.
If you have not already done so, please refer to the “Pre-Installation Checklist”
Throughout this document there are references and pictures referring to AT&T Uverse service,
however these instructions also relate to installations with other service providers that are digital,
such as Comcast Infinity, and Verizon FiOS. Please use the comparable term from the service
provider as applicable, for example a set top box may be referred to as a cable box.
Please refer to the diagram at the end of this document.
1. Overview
a. The Tel-Quip WRC-U Wired Remote Control enables an Original
Equipment remote control which has been altered to communicate with a
Set-Top Box up to 200’ away. The remote control has had the IR emitter
and batteries removed. The coax cable transports the RF signal from the
Set Top Box to the Remote Control. The Cat 5 cable transports the IR
information from the Remote Control to the Set Top Box. For more
information, consult the schematic in the Installation Instructions.
2. Recommended Tools
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Label Maker
Flat Head and Phillips Screw Driver
Telecom Snips or similar diagonal cutters.
Cable Identification Tool such as Tone and Probe.
Tools for terminating coaxial cables. (Optional, premade patch cables can
be purchased, see below)
3. Recommended Supplies
a. Multi-Outlet Power Strip(s) with ON/OFF switch. There should be
enough outlets to accommodate all the Set-Top Boxes and
Residential Gateways.
b. 12” or longer Cable Ties (2-3 per cardio machine)
c. 6” Cable Ties for dressing wire (Usually 2 -4 per cardio machine,
though you may use more)
d. 3’ RG-6 Coax Jumper for attaching Treadmills to Coax Drop. This
assumes the machine is connecting to a coax drop in a floor box
immediately beside it. Longer jumpers may be required if the
drops are in wallplates.
e. 1’ RG-6 Coax Jumper for attaching all other cardio machines to
Coax Drop. This assumes the machine is connecting to a coax
drop in a floor box immediately beside it. Longer jumpers may be
required if the drops are in wallplates.
f. Coax Jumpers may be required to connect the Set Top Boxes to the
Drop in the Telecommunications Room. Their length will need to
be determined at the time of installation.
g. Cat 5 (or Cat 6) Jumpers may be required at either end of the drop.
Normally, a 3’ jumper will be adequate. However, this will need
to be determined at the time of installation. For this application,
using 8 wire couplers (also known as “feed throughs”) is
permissible.
h. Black Electrical Tape
i. Heavy Duty Velcro – preferably color of cardio gear finish, or
black; 3” X 6” per remote.
j. Optional – instructions to perform Autoscan for detecting channels
shown on cardio equipment display; provided by installer.
4. Open the boxes of material and inspect for completeness.
a. Wired Remote Control, one per cardio equipment,
type depending upon service provider. Uverse
example shown at right.
b. Each U-WRC-U-B unit should include
i. One UTP interface box. (WRC-U) shown at right
ii. One 3.3V Power Adapter
iii. One Infrared Emitter Cable
c. Each U-WRC-U-J unit should include
iv. One UTP interface box. (WRC-U at right)
v. One Power Jumper
vi. One Infrared Emitter Cable
5. If not already done, test each Cat 5 Drop (4) and Coax Drop (3) for continuity.
Ensure that cables are in close proximity to one another or jumpers can be routed.
6. Use the Coax Drop Cable (3) to connect the Set Top Box (5) to the TV (1). Make
sure each TV is receiving signal. If not already done, mark both ends of the drop.
This test may require an Autoscan on the display of the cardio equipment if not
already performed by cardio equipment installer.
7. Set the WRC-U Box (6) in close proximity to the Set Top Boxes (5).
Alternatively, these boxes can be mounted to the wall (screws not included). The
two options of stack mounting, or wall mounting, are shown below.
8. A dedicated multi-outlet power strip should be used to provide power to all the
boxes. If you must use more than one strip, at least insure that all the Set Top
Boxes are plugged into a single strip. During trouble shooting, it is sometimes
necessary to remove the power from the boxes. Use the label maker to mark the
multi-outlet power strip with “Power for AT&T Set Top Boxes Only”.
9. Plug the 3.3V Power Supply (9) into one of WRC-U’s. There are two Power
connectors on each WRC-U. These connectors are wired in parallel. Therefore,
plug into the connector that best helps you dress the wire neatly.
10. Using the Power Jumpers (8), provide power to the rest of the WRC-U’s to be
installed. Power can be jumpered to a maximum of a total of 7 Boxes.
11. Plug the Cat 5 Drop Cables (4) into the “Remote” Jack.
12. Plug an IR Emitter Cable (7) into the IR Jack on each WRC-U. Attach each IR
Emitter in front of the IR Sensor on each Set Top Box. Use black electrician’s
tape or purpose build covers to secure the IR eyes to the set top boxes. Test to
ensure that the remote changes only the box to which it is attached. If you are
unsure as to the location of the IR Sensor, a little experimentation should help you
locate it.
13. For Uverse Set Top Boxes (shown at right),
and if Wake Up Sticks (white USB
attachments) are used, the IR Emitter
attachment should not cover the entire IR
Sensor, instead over to the side as shown in
the picture. Taping over the entire IR
Sensor negates the operation of the Wake
Up Stick.
14. Place the Wired Remote Control (2) on the Cardio Machines. Use Velcro to place
in a location easy to reach, however does not hinder operation. Make sure to use
enough Velcro that there is a secure fit. See examples below. Plug into the Cat 5
drop. Do not yet strap the Wired Remote Controls to the machines.
15. Insure that each remote is controlling the machine to which it is attached. If is
not, alter cable markings.
16. Attach the cables to the cardio machines with cable ties and straps. Make the
installation as neat as possible. REMEMBER, TREADMILLS MOVE UP AND
DOWN. ALLOW FOR A SLACK LOOP TO ACCOMMODATE THIS
MOVEMENT.
17. Disable controls on the cardio gear if possible, leaving the user the ability to only
access channel 3. If possible, the preferred method is to manually add only
channel 3 instead of conducting an autoscan, An autoscan will occasionally detect
UHF broadcast signals, received through the coax wire acting as an antenna.
These are usually weak, variable signals and will add confusion to the user.
18. Secure loose cables and leave the installation looking neater than you found it.
19. Label each machine with “USE REMOTE ONLY TO CHANGE CHANNELS”
20. Label each Set Top Box in such a way that it identifies the Cardio Machine to
which it is attached.
COMMON TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. I’m not getting a picture. This is defined as a completely black screen or
complete “snow”.
a. Check to see if the TV is set to Channel 3.
b. The Wired Remote Control is using the Category 5 Cable. The
Video Signal is using the coax cable. Use a separate monitor to
attach directly to the Set Top Box. If picture is produced on the
monitor, then either the drop isn’t working or the Set Top Box is
attached to the wrong drop. Check continuity to ensure connection
to the correct drop and that it is continuous.
c. Also try unplugging the power from the receiver causing the issue
and replug to see if the picture comes back. Also, try to unplug the
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
power from the Fitness Machine TV and replug to see if the picture
comes back.
The picture is really bad.
a. Check to see that the TV is set to Channel 3. Occasionally, the
TV’s will pick up the transmission on other channels. However,
these pictures will be far inferior to Channel 3. If on channel 3 you
will most likely need a service call to troubleshoot the issue.
b. Once again, the video link stands alone. Check that all the RG-6 F
connectors are tight. If this fails to solve the problem, then remove
and inspect connectors for proper termination. Reterminate if
necessary.
The remote is not changing the channel
a. The first reason this may be happening is that power is not
reaching the remote. Press any button on the remote. If the
buttons glow for a few seconds, then the remote is receiving
power. If the buttons don’t glow, then check the power
connections on the WRC-U box.
b. The second reason the remote doesn’t work is because IR isn’t
reaching the set top box. First, make sure the IR cable is properly
seated in the IR connector on the WRC-U box. Second, make sure
the IR emitter eye is attached to the correct Set Top Box and in the
correct location on the face of the Set Top Box.
The Remote is receiving power and the Channel UP and DOWN buttons
work, but nothing else does.
a. Occasionally, the remote will get set to control another device.
Press the “AT&T” button on the remote.
There is no sound
a. Set the volume on the fitness TV device up to approximately 75%.
The Volume UP and DOWN button on the remote should then
control the volume.
One remote changes the channel on more than 1 machine.
a. Be sure that ONLY black electrical tape was used to cover the IR
eye COMPLETELY when attached to each receiver or it will bleed
over and control nearby receivers.