Product objective
The KIRAQ is part of the Keene IR Anywhere range, and is designed specifically to provide an integrated control solution for SkyHD and Sky Q systems. It allows Sky Q boxes to be controlled via the network and eliminates the need to attach IR emitters to the fascia. It also ensures that only the desired receiver will receive the control signal, ideal for larger installations with multiple receivers where IR bleed can often cause issues.
There are two main modes of operation:
Infrared
In this mode all received IR commands are converted to IP and sent to the designated IP address of the system to be controlled. The Infra red can be from a remote control aimed directly at a receiver connected to the module or as a cabled input from the output of another system such as an extender or matrix switcher. As there is no common standard for IR emitters a direct cabled connection will need to be routed via a KIRT (IR Translator) to ensure that the KIRAQ receives the IR information correctly.
RS232
In this mode RS232 commands are converted to IP and sent to the designated IP address of the system to be controlled.