Pixie PXE-DCM User manual
Pixie™ Device Control Module
Installation Guide
(Decora™ wallplate not included)
PXE-DCM
PXE-DCM-AMBER
PXE-DCM-BLUE
PXE-DCM-GREEN
Patent Pending
Contents
Important Safety Information
Electrical Warning
FCC Compliance
I. Introduction
II. Installation Overview
III. Wiring at Display Device
IV. Pixie Installation
1. Assemble Insert Modules
2. Attach Bezel
3. Wire Controller
4. Install Controller
5. Configure Pixie Audio Feedback (optional)
V. Program Pixie
VI. Cloning
VII. Complete Installation
VIII. Operation
IX. Troubleshooting
X. Technical Specifications
Warrany
Copyright
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con-
sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
WARNING - To Reduce the Risk of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This
Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Electrical Warning
The PXE-DCM is a low-voltage device. Never install the Pixie in an electrical
back box containing high-voltage wiring. This would cause a serious electrical
danger and violate United States national electrical codes.
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I. Introduction
The Pixie™ (PXE-DCM, PXE-DCM-AMBER, PXE-DCM-BLUE, PXE-DCM-GREEN)
is a single-gang AV control device. A modular interface with 6 optional button
inserts enables control of almost any projector, plasma screen, or monitor avail-
able. The Pixie is field-programmed in minutes using IR-learning technology.
Multiple units may be quickly and easily configured using wireless cloning technolo-
gy.
One Pixie can learn codes from multiple remote controls. A Pixie can control a sec-
ond device using a second IR emitter (not included - SP Controls part no. PXE-
EMIT).
The Pixie is available in a variety of plastic/LED color combinations to customize
the look of your installation. Alternative bezels (not included) are available in black
(PXE-BEZEL-BL) and gray (PXE-BEZEL-GR).
The Pixie is designed for use with a Leviton Decora™ wall plate (not included).
The Pixie may be installed in a single-gang back box (not included).
IR Learning
Window
Learning Mode
Activation Switch
Insert Modules
Pixie Board
Status LED
Mounting Screws
IR Transmitter
Captive Screw
Connector
(wire to cable
assembly)
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II. Installation Overview
The Pixie ships with:
- 1 Pixie DCM Circuit Board
- 6 White Plastic Button Inserts (model PXE-DCM)or
6 White Plastic and 6 Colored Plastic (models PXE-DCM-AMBER,
PXE-DCM-BLUE, and PXE-DCM-GREEN)
- 1 Cable Assembly consisting of:
1 Plastic Cable Assembly Block
1 Fiber Optic IR Light Pipe (attached)
1 6VDC Regulated Wall Wart-type Power Supply
Double-Sided Tape (attached to Block)
- 2 Bezels (ivory and white)
- 1 3-position Captive Screw Connector for power/IR out from Pixie
- Instruction Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Mounting Screws
- Paper Clip (for setting to program mode)
Required and Optional parts (not included):
- 1 3-conductor Shielded Cable (Required. See Section III. Prepare Wiring for
more information)
- 1 Leviton Decora™ wall plate (Required. Match to bezel color.)
- 1 Single-Gang Back Box (Optional. SP Controls recommends using a grounded
back box)
- Additional IR emitter for control of second device (Optional. SP Controls part no.
PXE-EMIT)
Bezel Inserts Circuit Board Single-Gang Wall Box
(not included)
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III. Wiring at Display Device
Attention: The IR cable out from the Pixie cable
assembly is a fiber optic light pipe, not an IR emitter.
The IR light pipe cannot be extended.
DO NOT CUT the IR light pipe without proper
fiber optic cutting tools.
Installation
Wire the cable assembly to the Pixie using a three-con-
ductor cable (not included). SP Controls recommends
using 18- or 22-gauge cable. Standard audio cable will
work (e.g. Belden™ 8451 or 9451).
1. Wire Cable Assembly Connect the three-conductor
cable to the screw down posts in the cable assembly
block. The three positions on the cable assembly
block are labeled: +6V, Gnd, and IR. Match the
conductors to the corresponding positions on the
Pixie captive screw connectors with identical
labels.
2. Position IR Bud over receiver window of display device. Remove the light
pipe backing to expose the adhesive and secure bud to IR receiver window.
NOTE: The bud adhesive gradually solidifies and quickly becomes very strong,
making repositioning the bud difficult. Be sure that the bud is correctly placed The
adhesive will solidify to maximum strength in approximately 24 hours.
Some devices are extremely sensitive to exact bud placement. If possible, program
the Pixie and test the IR positioning before affixing the bud permanently with the
adhesive.
Unlike some IR emitters, the light pipe bud does not illuminate when it sends
signal.
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3-conductor to
Pixie (see page 7)
Fiber Optic
Light Pipe to IR
Receiver Window
Connect
6V DC
Affix light pipe to device
with included anchors
Affix bud to IR Receiver
III. Wiring at Display Device cont’d
3. Anchor light pipe to display device with included anchors. The anchors will
position the light pipe in place and guide it around corners.
Use care not to bend the light pipe at a right angle. A kink in the light pipe
will damage it. Do not force the light pipe to bend at a right-angle around corners,
or you may damage the light pipe.
4. Draw the light pipe taught to place the cable assembly block. Affix the IR cable
assembly block to the AV display device using the included double-sided Velcro™
tape.
5. Connect power supply barrel connector to IR cable assembly block with the
included 6 VDC power supply.
IV. Pixie Installation
Each unit comes with a variety of button inserts to customize the Pixie interface to
match your device’s remote control. Select the combination of insert modules that
matches the design of the remote control.
1. Assemble Insert Modules
Power Insert Modules
Power insert modules are of two types: tog-
gling and discrete. If the device remote con-
trol has separate buttons for POWER ON
and POWER OFF, use the discrete power
insert module. If the device remote control
has one toggling POWER control button, use
the toggling power insert module.
Source Insert Modules
Source insert modules are of two types:
toggling and discrete. If your remote has
separate buttons for COMPUTER and
VIDEO inputs, use the discrete source
insert module. If your remote control has
one toggling SOURCE control button, use
the toggling source insert module.
Note: Each source button may send as many as four distinct commands in round
robin. See Section V. Program Pixie below for more information.
Toggling
Toggling Discrete
Discrete
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IV. Pixie Installation cont’d
Volume
Volume insert modules are of two types:
control and blank. If you wish to control
volume on your device, use the control
insert module. If you do not wish to control
device volume, use the blank insert mod-
ule.
Note: You must chose one and only one insert module of each type. For example,
you cannot use two source insert modules.
2. Attach Bezel
Once you select the three insert modules appropriate for your device remote con-
trol, place the insert modules right-side-up against the circuit board. Secure them
into place with the bezel.
Be sure the bezel is correctly placed right side up. The SP Controls logo should
be in the correct orientation. The top side of the bezel has two small circular cut-
outs designed to fit over the IR receiver window and the Status LED.
Note: It is possible to remove the bezel from the
front of the unit after installation. Insert the tip of a
flathead precision screwdriver into the four slots
adjoining the bezel mounting pegs and gently lever
them inwards to free the bezel.
Bezel Inserts Pixie
Board
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Control Blank
3. Wiring Controller IV. Pixie Installation cont’d
Connect the 3-conductor cable to the captive screw connector on the back of the
Pixie. Be sure that the wires agree with the connections on the cable assembly
block end (page 4). For example, the wire landing at the 6V position on the cable
assembly block should connect to 6V position on the Pixie, et cetera.
Note: Verify the captive screw connectors are fully open (turned counterclockwise)
before inserting the wires. If the screws are turned the wrong way to secure the
wires, they can make a physical connection without making an electrical connec-
tion.
Note: The sequence of labeling is the same on the cable assembly block and the
Pixie; e.g. the Pixie uses cross-over wiring.
Wire landing must match
landing on cable assembly
block at the display device
side (see pg. 4).
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4. Install Controller IV. Pixie Installation cont’d
Optional: Mount the Pixie to a single-gang wall box (not included). The inner
screw holes on the Pixie PCB should be used to affix the Pixie to the wall box.
The outer screw holes will be used to affix a Decora™ wall plate over the face of
the Pixie (Part VII. Complete Installation).
Plug in the 6V wall wart to power the Pixie.
Warning: The PXE-DCM is a low-voltage device. Never install the Pixie be
installed in an electrical back box containing high-voltage wiring. This would
cause a serious electrical danger and violate United States national electrical
codes.
5. Configure Pixie Audio Feedback (optional)
By default, the Pixie will respond to button presses with an electronically-generated
click sound. To deactivate this sound, press and hold any button on the Pixie while
inserting a paperclip into the Pixie programming aperture. The Pixie will beep
quickly three times to indicate that AUDIO has been set to OFF.
Caution: Be gentle with the paper clip to ensure that you do not damage switch
mechanism.
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