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There are two different types of devices: The classic system, which uses manual address selection
and a newer system with learning function. In this work, only the manual system is considered.
Figure 2.8.: Two IT receivers: classical devices with manual address selection on the left and a
newer one with learning capability on the right. (source: www.intertechno.at)
Specifications The address range of the classic version includes four bits for the family code
and four bits for the device number; accordingly a total of 256 different devices can be addressed
individually. The family code can range from A to P (equals 0 to 15) and has the purpose to
group devices to simplify numbering and classification. These groups can be switched as a whole
by some remotes. Both codes can be set via rotary encoder or dip switches. Transmitter and
receiver can be linked by setting the same address on both units (family and device code). Units
with manual address selection have a built in IC HX2262 (transmitter) or HX2272 (receiver) as
their centerpiece. These chips were designed for remote controls, and are commonly found in a
variety of products, such as garage door openers or in infrared remote controls. They have 12
tri-state inputs which can be used as address or data lines (see figure 2.9). Self-learning devices
use a dedicated microcontroller instead.
HX2262
Data
out
Radio
A0..A3
A.. P
familycode
A4..A7
0..15
device number
familycode
keys
D0..D3
enable
HX2272
Data
in
Radio
outputs
D0..D3
A0..A3
A.. P
A4..A7
0..15
device number
Figure 2.9.: Diagram showing the structure of a HX2262/72 couple.
By using the popular HX2262 chip, Intertechno devices are often compatible to other automation
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