29'th December 2003

A happy NewYear
First we want to wish all of our customers a happy and prosperous NewYear. Appreciate your continued support and interest for our products. We hope to bring a range of exciting products and development news in 2004.

TT455-RT-238
We have found a software bug in TT455-RT-238, causing the TT455-RT-238 to convert some codes incorrectly.
This is a minor problem as the PC program to support TT455-RT-238 has not yet been relased.
Expected release date is still January 1'st 2004.

This is merely an information to all TT455-RT-238 customers, that a software update using BOOTLOADER will be needed when we launch in a couple of days. We recommend you already now, download the latest TableTop software, TT455-RT-238 from the Download section, and start playing with the BOOTLOADER.

We will support you with a Beta-release of SETUP in the next couple of days.

Customers Area
The web-site now include a new "Customers" area holding OrderTracking, Customer and NewsLetter Registration.
We will move data from the existing customer database, in a few days, however, we strongly recommend you already now enter your personal data and register your LinTronic products, for optimized service support.

23'th December 2003

Merry Christmas
First we want to wish all of our customers a merry X-mas and a prosperous NewYear. Appreciate your continued support and interest for our products. We hope to bring a range of exciting products and development news in 2004.

TT455-RT-238
The interest for this new product is very high and we are struggling to keep up. We emphasize that the PC software supporting this product is very close to being released and the TT455-RT-238 will NOT work without it. However, we had to start delivering as customer orders are piling up.

The good news, is that all customers and dealers, will be sharing a web-database. This database will hold all functions from the remote controls stored in the TT455-RT-238 by the individual user/dealer. The PC software is being created to offer the best possible use of this database. We are currently refining the last bits and pieces. It is impossible to understand the magnitude and the great functionality of this database, but you can get an idea by visiting the SupportedDevices.

The PC software will also support the writing of a customized Owners Manual, depending on the configuration of the actual  TT455-RT-238. If you want to get an idea of what this will look like, please visit the InfraRed Converter TT455-RT-238 in the Products section.

Customers having received a TT455-RT-238, experience an included 3-pin 38 KHz IR receiver. This is to be used as an external IR receiver and must be connected to the 3.5 mm Input, in the rear of the TT455-RT-238 but ONLY while reading 38 KHz remote controls. More information will follow shortly. In the mean time, please study the TableTop Technical Manual in the Download section.

OrderTracking
OrderTracking has been refined and now allows the customer to see ProformaInvoice, DeliveryNote and Package Label.
You can get a demo by tracking our test order.

16'th December 2003

New TableTop PCB
The TableTop series printed circuit board (PCB) has been relased in Version 4, which includes:
- Customer programmable digital input og output
- New RS232 signal (Ring indicator) for special signalling to computer (wake-up, etc.)
- Onboard Light Emitting Diodes (LED) for error tracking and confirmation

The new board opens up for a lot of new ideas and interfacing to various sensors, detectors and switches as well as control of external devices like relays, etc.

All outstanding/existing orders will be shipped with the new PCB at the end of this week.

DinaLight dimmers, price reduction
The price for the DinaLight UNI-1 and UNI-2 have dropped 20% from 54 to 44 EURO's.

All outstanding orders will be shipped at the new price.

New product: AnnounciCom
LinTronic has been appointed as distributor for the net-work based Annuncicom Intercom, which is a network-based intercom system, featuring fast setup, operation over existing network connections, flexible use and easy reconfiguration.

The Annuncicom IC can work with other Annuncicom IC devices in a standalone configuration, or can be seamlessly integrated with IT equipment like PCs, central management or telephony systems. A two button (Talk & Door, Talk & Emergency etc.) and relay output interface is available for talk-back and door entry solutions.

Applications include:
- Door intercom, talking over TCP/IP networks
- Alarming in public infrastructure, e.g. airports
- remote paging connectivity via networks
- residential intercom with network connectivity
- automatic announcement systems

8'th December 2003

TT0IR-RT-001 distributor box
We have finalized development of the TT0IR-RT-001 IR distributor box and we are ready to receive orders.

TT0IR-RT-001:
- is a 5-channel infrared distributor for control of multiple audio/video devices.
- is used as asseccory for our TableTop series infrared products, to distribute IR signals to 2 - 10 audio/video devices, by adding single or double IR emitters.
- has a built-in isolated opto-coupler input, amplifier and distributor.
- has an expansion output port, allowing you to cascade-connect an endless number of TT0IR-RT-001's. 
- works with all infrared emitters.

TSOP7000 455 KHz receiver for B&O signals
We have added TSOP7000 to our Accessocy product program.

27'th November 2003

Supported InfraRed audio/video products
We have created a web-based database holding audio/video products supported by the software in our InfraRed receivers, transmitters and converters. The database is easily maintained by end-users and dealers from within the SETUP program, when detecting InfraRed remote controls.

New product
We are finalizing the software for a new products called TT455-RT-238.
We strongly encourage our dealers and business partners to have a good look at this product, as we predict a high interest from the market. The initial interest has been very good. We strongly suggest you book orders now.
We handle orders first-in-first-out.

Later we introduce TT455-RX-232.

22'th November 2003

OrderTracking
An OrderTracking system is introduced.
We appreciate the many feedbacks and suggestions as to how such a system could work.

We have designed a rather user-friendly system. Simply enter the email address from your order, and the 12-digit LinTronic OrderNumber, which gives you an instant overview of your order:
Dates for OrderConfirmation, Payment received and Order shipped, as well as Danish Post Track&Trace number, covering all 13 membercountries of the EPG (European Parcel Group) cooperation, offering two days delivery time to major areas of business all over Europe.

To protect our customers, we do not advise vital information like: Email address, ordered products, amount of money involved, delivery address, etc.

Furthermore, you have the option to change the status of your orders to "Order received" which deletes all tracking information.

10'th November 2003

New LightDimmer for all 36 - 40 KHz remote controls
This week we introduce the DinaLight UNI lightdimmers, which we expect to be the christmas gift of the year.

The DinaLight UNI can be controlled by more than 90% of the remote control son the market, and allows fancy features like:
- Touch On/Off and dim Up/down
- Remote controlled by one button on your remote control for On/Off/Up/Down, or
- Remote controlled by two buttons on your remote control, one for On/Off, and one for Up/Down, or
- Remote controlled by four buttons on your remote control, one for On, one for Off, one for Up and one for Down

Priced at only 54,- EURO's + GST/VAT

9'th November 2003

New Sony codes
This week we assisted in an installation in Germany involving control of a Sony DVD player DAV-S888, Panasonic plasma screens, satellite receiver Kathrein C1, projector DLP Multimedia projekctor, Bang&Olufsen CD player and TV, lights etc.

This project was interesting to us in particular as it turned out that Sony use a new code set in the DAV-S888. The remote control (RM-SS880) sends both 15 and 20 bits codes - normally Sony is 12 bits.

We have instantly changed the detection software for TT038-RT-001 to detect all these Sony codes, which resulted in the new Command 817 (12, 15, or 20 bit Sony code detected). If we find more Sony variations they can be added to Command 817.
Command 802 is therefore obsoleted as of today.

Command 700 now additionally offers transmission of Sony 12, 15 and 20 bit codes.

The benefit if using Command 700 with a set of parameters, instead of creating a new command for sending infrared codes, is the developers can re-use the already installed LinTronic_IR.DLL and do not need to re-compile code at their respective customers.

4'th November 2003

New OnLine ordering system
We finally found the time to update our product presentation and ordering system.
It now automatically calculates the freight charges for international shipments, based on the weight of your order, regardless of where you live.
A ShoppingList specifies the cost of products, freight and VAT. This means you get a full overview before adding personal information and actually ordering the products.

Try it out by clicking 'Products'.

28'th October 2003

Both FUGA and TableTop products can now be software updated from a computer in RS232 or RS485
We have added RS485 timing control to allow computer software updates.
Read more - click.

Product software updates
Upon request from a customer, the FUGA-IT-38 and TT038-RT-001 are now capable of transmitting InfraRed codes in the 16 - 80 KHz range.

As the software offers more and more features, for example by adding TelephoneRelay support and PIR motion detector support, the chances for data-collision on the RS485 bus increase. For that reason we have introduced data-collision-check when communicating in RS485. The PRODUCT will check that the communication lines have rested for 12 ms before sending data onto the bus. This delay has no effect on the InfraRed detection and is not visible for the user.

Windows software updates
SETUP have been updated to support the latest LinTronic_IR.DLL (version 1.14).
- Setup added programmable IR frequency in the range from 16 - 80 KHz.

Command Reference List
Still undergoing improvement to give better overview of how the commands work together.

24'th October 2003

LinTronic_IR.DLL update
DLL has been updated to support all new commands. DLL is included in the updated SETUP and MACRO.
When installing, please ensure you first delete the existing LinTronic_IR.DLL from your c:\Windows\System libr.
Updated documentation holding all public functions.

Windows software updates
SETUP and MACRO have been updated to support the latest LinTronic_IR.DLL (version 1.13).
- Macro now supports all detected codes ( command 801 - 816 )
- Setup added a bunch of new commands for setup and testing

Product software updates
Conson data-bus output now included as standard in FUGA-IR-455 and FUGA-IT-455.
Furthermore a number of Conson Commands can be issued directly from the B&O remote control.
Check out command 15.

With commands InputMode and OutputMode you can now specify that the Inputs and Outputs should carry out specific tasks.
Supports special TelePhoneLine supervision and PIR motion detector features.

All devices capable of receiving B&O codes from the BEO4 remote control, now also copies the code from the bus-system and carries out the intended task ( control output 1 and/or 2, transmit B&O code, convert to ... etc.)
This includes B&O receivers for Conson, Lutron, Bose, Philips, Sony, etc.
Check out command 25, 10 - 13

Command Reference List
Still undergoing improvement to give better overview of how the commands work together

13'th October 2003

Bang&Olufsen to BOSE converter
Software has now been upgraded to include control of the BOSE system from the computer.

TableTop products can now be software updated from a computer
Read more - click

38 KHz receivers/transmitters decoding enhanced
All 38 KHz products have been upgraded to receive and transmit the most used codes. Most remote controls on the market use standard codes like for example Philips 3004 and RC5 codes, NEC codes and variations hereof. Now we have expanded the fixed decoding of our 38 KHz receivers/transmitters. With these codes we cover more than 90% of the consumer remote controls on the market. With the CodeLearn and CodeTransmit facility, we cover about 98% of all remotes. See commands 7xx and 8xx in the below command reference list.

Command reference list
In order to give a better overview of the various products functionality, a command reference list is currently being created.

30'th September 2003

Bang & Olufsen to BOSE converter
User's Guide is now available.

ApplicationNotes
The Download section has now been updated with a list of some of the Applications that our products have been used in.
We are in the process of writing the ApplicationNotes, so you can see how to get these nice features up and running.
If you have an idea to a new feature or a specific application, do not hesitate to contact us.

Converting OneForAll code set
If you have a universal transmitter, that can be coded for a large number of Televisions, VCR's, HiFi, etc. and you want to control these devices from the computer or you want to control these devices by converting for example Bang &Olufsen's BEO4 into the codes for your audio/video devices, you could try to send us the code number listed in the manual for your universal transmitter and we will check if we can reproduce these code sets here.
If yes, we can offer you just the product you need.

25'th September 2003

New product at LinTronic
High quality Bang & Olufsen remote and touch controlled light dimmer at only 54,- EURO's plus GST/VAT.

Control the light level by pushing LIGHT 1-9 which sets the light from 10 to 90% or adjust up/down as you like.
By programming multiple light dimmers to react differently on the same code, you may create light scenes - in other words: control multiple lamps - with ONE command.

March 20'th 2006

NEW PRODUCT
We are soon launching our new programmable input and relay module. A range of typenumbers will be available for specific/customized use. We are in the process of developing firmware, but we need your help. Let us know which features you would require from such products: How many relays, how many inputs, what would you use it for, etc. See the PDF document and send us an email with your wish list and suggestions. This will make it easier for us to come up with the right products/prices.

Email subject: RELAY. All incoming emails holding suggestions will be allowed a 20% discount on ANY ITEM IN THE ORDER including a relay module when we are ready to take orders. The relay module has been designed to close a project which must be installed in the beginning of April, so it will not take long.

X10 MARCH DISCOUNT TERMINATES
In 11 days the X10 discount will terminate. If you are interested in our X10 products ... order them now.