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Keene announces the IR Anywhere system enabling IR commands to be sent via local network or internet (9/10/2008)

The Keene IR anywhere modules are designed to make use of TCP/IP networks to pass remote control information. Typically they enable a PC or operator to control a remote Set Top Box or DVD. They do this by receiving the IR control signals and relaying them via the LAN to the Set Top Box where the network signal is converted back to IR. They can operate across local networks, and also across the internet assuming firewalls and routers are correctly configured.

The modules are compatible with 36-40K IR signals which covers the majority of domestic AV equipment. A wide band IR receiver can be purchased separately that will extend the range to cover 20KHz to 120KHz if required. The IR Inputs and outputs are fully compatible with the Keene IR Distribution range allowing a wide range of different receivers and emitter wands to be incorporated.

The modules can be configured as a transmit/receive pair across a local network or across the internet, or a single module can be configured to respond to commands from a computer or other hand held device. They have built-in support for a dynamic DNS client to cater for non-static IP addresses.

Typical Uses:

module to module - IR commands via LAN
module to module - IR commands via www
Computer or PDA to module - IR commands via LAN
Computer or PDA to module - IR commands via www

The IR Anywhere is available now, retail price starts from £59.99 inc VAT.

The full product overview and detailed help file is on-line at:

www.keene.co.uk/iranywhere