====== IR Blaster ======
The CommandFusion IR Blaster is a multi-function IR device, capable of both sending and receiving IR signals.\\
Using the IR receivers (on-board or via an external receiver input) you can trigger rules within the CFLink network, essentially using macros to control anything within the CFLink network.

===== Quick Reference Guide =====

The IR Blaster Quick Reference Guide provides the basic information required to get started on a printable, black and white document that can be easily taken with you to a job site. [[http://www.commandfusion.com/irblaster.html#downloads|Find the IR Blaster Quick Reference Guide here.]]

===== IR Rules =====
The IR Blaster can be used to recognize incoming IR codes, then trigger a macro of actions on the CFLink bus or on the IR Blaster itself, such as transmit another IR code from the internal blasters. We call this feature ‘IR Rules’.

[[hardware:quick-start:ir-blaster-ir-rules|See the IR Rules guide to see how to implement or to learn more about this feature.]]

===== Information Panel =====
The information panel can be found on the top of the IR Blaster.

==== LEDs ====
  * Power (Blue)
    * Off = Power off
    * Flashing = Booting or firmware missing
    * Solid = Power on and ready
  * CFLink Fault (Red)
    * Solid = Fault discovered on CFLink bus. Remain solid until reset.
    * Reset unit to clear CFLink fault flag and turn off LED.
  * CFLink Activity (Amber)
    * Flashing = CFLink activity is detected on the CFLink network.
  * Blast (Amber)
    * Flashing = IR Signal being emitted via the on board IR blaster output.
  * Out 2 (Amber)
    * Flashing = IR Signal being emitted via the external IR emitter connector.
  * Recv
    * Flashing = IR Signal being received via either the on-board receiver or the external receiver connector.

==== Pinhole Buttons ====
  * Setup
    * Only used for Factory Reset.
  * Reset
    * Press to reset the unit. See the [[hardware:device-resetting|Device Resetting]] page for more information.

===== Ports =====

==== On-Board IR Blaster Output ====
The front and sides of the IR Blaster contain high power IR emitters, capable of flooding a room with IR.

==== On-Board IR Receiver Input ====
The front of the IR Blaster contains an IR receiver.

==== OUT 2 ====
An IR emitter can be plugged in via the first 3.5mm mono jack, allowing a second channel of directional IR output.

=== Pinout ===
  - Tip = IR+
  - Sleeve = IR-

==== IN 2 ====
An external IR Receiver can be plugged in via the second 3.5mm jack.\\
You can use an IR receiver module such as the following one from Vishay:\\
TSOP4838 - http://www.vishay.com/docs/82459/tsop48.pdf\\
There is no receiver shipped with the unit.

=== Pinout ===
  - Tip = IR Receiver Output (Signal)
  - Ring = Vcc (3.3V)
  - Sleeve = Ground
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==== CFLink ====
The 5-pin CFLink connector is used to communicate with other CFLink devices on the network.

=== Pinout ===
  - Isolated Ground
  - Data +
  - Data -
  - Power (9-30V DC)
  - Ground

==== MicroSD ====
The MicroSD slot is used to expand the on-board memory via MicroSD cards.

===== Factory Reset =====
For information on how to rest your device to factory settings, see the [[hardware:device-resetting|Device Resetting Page]].