3m IR Receiver Cable 3.5mm Plug 12V Infrared Wide Band Remote Control Extender

This IR receiver can be used with an IR system to relay IR commands picked up from a remote control to operate AV equipment in another room or AV cupboard.

Features

CFL Friendly - This IR receiver works in most lighting environments, even areas with compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), e.g. energy saving bulbs.

IR Confirmation LED - This is to confirm that an IR command has been picked up from your remote control

Wide/Dual Band IR Receiver - The IR receiver picks up IR commands from many types of remote controls.

Self-adhesive tape underneath the IR receiver for quick and easy fixing to any flat surface.

Specfication

Receive Frequency Range - 34 KHz to 60 KHz
Transmit Frequencies - 38 KHz & 56 KHz
Range - 40ft (12m) @ 38KHz, 25ft (8m) @ 56 KHz
Dimensions - 45mm (w) x 15mm (H) x 13mm (D)
Power - 12VDC, 30mA Max

Adding to an existing IR System

This IR receiver should be compatible with most other IR systems, usually the voltage just needs to be matched to your existing system. This IR receiver runs on 12V. The 3.5mm plug is wired in the following way;

Tip - Signal
Ring - Ground
Sleeve - +12VDC

Troubleshooting

Sometimes IR receivers struggle receiving/distinguishing commands due to infrared interference sometimes caused by TVs, fireplaces or direct sunlight. If the interference is extremely high in the area where the IR receiver is placed the blue IR confirmation LED may always be on. To reduce the interference to a manageable level, masking tape or paper over the IR receiver can help. Newer TVs may have an 'energy saving function', which when in use the TV can emit a lot of IR interference. Turning this function off can help dramatically.