LinTronic, NewsLetter

November 21'sth 2005

SETUP PROGRAM VERSION 001.002.041
TT455-RT-238 added BeoModes: CD2, PC, P-IN-P, SYSTEM (power off all).
Added new/more Memory Map tools: Macro, move to first/last position, test marked lines, etc.
Enhanced collecting commands from CommandListFiles.
Added automatic firmware-update and re-configuration of Memory Map and Inputs/Outputs in cooperation with TT455-RT-238.
Added more CodeForm tools in CodeLearn.
Prepared for control from Apple remote control (NEC code variant).

TT455-RT-238, HW5
Added BeoModes: CD2, PC, P-IN-P, SYSTEM (power off all).
Enhanced superfast convertion time (20 ms).
Added automatic firmware-update and re-configuration of Memory Map and Inputs/Outputs in cooperation with SETUP.
Transmission of BEO codes optimized. Added transmission of BEOLINK codes.
Prepared for control from Apple remote control (NEC code variant).

WWW.BEOWORLD.CO.UK
Meet new friends and dedicated LinTronic Owners at this very good place to discuss your LinTronic solutions/requirements. Please observe that a special LinTronic sub-forum is available.
http://www.beoworld.co.uk/forums/index.php?s=c2b554f6442b6c8edf6656ef6f75e6f6&showforum=39

November 11'th 2005

LINTRONIC HOMEAUTOMATION
Ready for a really cool HomeAutomation program covering everything you need ? Allright then, we launch it in two steps. The first release is a FREE-OF-CHARGE down-graded BETA-release holding as much fetaures as we can possible defend for a no-cost product. The final version will be lauched in 8-12 weeks but it will be worth waiting for. We urge all manufacturers, installers, programmers and users to test this BETA-release and let us know which interfaces/controls you would die for. We are prepared to include virtually anything including: Lights, curtains, audio/video, garagedoors, automation systems, cameras, access control, burglar alarms, etc. etc. regardsless of which interface they work on: TCP/IP, WiFi, USB, RS232, RS485, RS422, InfraRed, RF, etc.

Read more at our web-site: Support | Download | New HomeAutomation

SETUP PROGRAM VERSION 001.002.040
Various enhancements (prepared to work with CD2 and PC modes in BEO4 in next release).

TT455-RX-232 OBSOLETED
As informed in previous NewsLetter, TT455-RX-232 has now been obsoleted.
RS232 strings are handled by the TT455-RT-238. We have started adding plasma tvs'.

NEW IR-to-RF AND RF-to-IR CONVERTER
TT-IR-RF01 has been replaced by TT-IR-RF02 which operates in a wider infrared frequency range.

CODES-DATABASE
One of the strong points about the LinTronic products, is the web located codes-database. In order to show the wide range of products controlled by for example TT455-RT-238, we kindly ask all users to please upload all TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList file, to the web database. Thank you.

TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES
We are very interested in knowing what our products are used for. Please send us a few lines and pictures of what you are controlling. Your information will be shown on the web-site but treated confidential. Personal data will not be shown.
Also we are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

October 28'th 2005

SETUP PROGRAM VERSION 001.002.039
LinTronic's new kick-butt software installer/updater has been added. You will enjoy this fancy feature next time you update the SETUP program, offering customer-triggered automatic download, closing and removal of existing program and installation/updating of latest SETUP version. Also we have added an enhanced control/layout for finding, testing and opening CommandListFiles and commands.

OWNERS MANUAL
Upon request from a dealer in Spain we have added the possibility for installers/dealers to print out a neutral editable OwnersManual with your own header/tailer-text on your own company-paper not showing the LinTronic data/logo. Create a text file (OwnersManual_Head.txt and OwnersManual_Tail.txt if you want to include your own text/data and save the file(s) in the LinTronic SETUP library.

TT455-RX-232 TO BE OBSOLETED
As the TT455-RT-238 now offers customized RS232/RS485 support, the request for TT455-RX-232 therefore has dropped significantly as most customers need a mixture of InfraRed and RS232 convertion. We are therefore concidering obsoleting the TT455-RX-232.The firmware updates for -232 will soon be removed from our download section as it will no longer be supported. If you are interested in a last time buy, then the time is now, but do not get frustrated or order in panic, as the TT455-RT-238 will support your future RS232 needs.

How we customize your RS232 needs.. You email us the RS232 commands and we make a CommandList which converts a command-number into the required text string. Customized software for your TT455-RT-238 will then do the required job. Also this will enable LinTronic to inform other customers about the RS232 systems/devices supported.

Improved plasma/LCD TV operation. We will start by adding the RS232 commands for some plasma/lcd tv's, as the RS232 commands will allow you to set a specific volume level, instead of simple IR control which only allows you to adjust up/down without knowing wherer the level is at.

Seeking for testers. If you wish to control the volume of your TV to a specific level or carry out specific Power ON/OFF control by RS232, then write Michael at lintronic@mail.dk (Subject: RS232) and let us know which plasma/lcd TV you have. Please observe we need the RS232 commands listed in the owners manual. If not listed then please contact your local supplier/importer for the commands.

PDF FILE TRANSLATION
We are looking for cooperation with anybody being able to make a proper translation of our existing PDF file into the following languages: Danish (I'll do that :o), German, Italian, Dutch, French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Finish, etc. We send you the english text in a text file and you return the translated text in a text file. If you are intested then write Michael at lintronic@mail.dk (Subject: TRANSLATION) and let us know your price for the translation. We are aiming to have the files translated before December 2005.

START-UP and RESCUE KIT
When dealers/installers start working with LinTronic, they often find that it would be nice to have ordered a couple of extra items in order to understand and support our products better. Based on this experience we are creating a 'Start-Up and Rescue Kit'.

October 14'th 2005

SETUP PROGRAM VERSION 001.002.038
EVEN IF YOU ALREADY MIGHT HAVE EMAIL RECEIVED VERSION .038 TO COVER SOME OF THE BELOW ISSUES, WE RECOMMEND YOU UNINSTALL IT AND DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION.
We have now improved and enhanced the automatic test-program included in the TableTop series. The test program is now supported by the SETUP configuration program. A special test-adaptor ... you can make it yourself ... is required to automatically test the digital inputs/outputs and the RS232 communication when the TableTop has been firmware updated by the BootLoader. See more at: http://www.lintronic.dk/TechManTest.htm.

TT455-RT-238, HARDWARE VERSION 5
Updated to support the test program mentioned above in SETUP.
Updated to support RS232 text strings. Vellemann relays and Luxom light system now added.
Please note that now TT455-RT-238 HW5 supports RS232 strings we concider to obsolete the TT455-RX-232 HW5.

TT455-RT-238, HARDWARE VERSION 4
Updated to support the test program mentioned above in SETUP.

TT455-RX-232, HARDWARE VERSION 5
Updated to support the test program mentioned above in SETUP.
Updated to work with the latest SETUP.
Please note that now TT455-RT-238 HW5 supports RS232 strings we concider to obsolete the TT455-RX-232 HW5.

TT455-RX-232, HARDWARE VERSION 4
Updated to support the test program mentioned above in SETUP.
Updated to work with the latest SETUP.

PDF BROCHURE
Finally we got the initial release of the long wanted PDF brochure done. Can be downloaded from our web-sites first page.

LUXOM LIGHT SYSTEM
We are happy to advise that, we now support www.LUXOM.be light systems controlled by RS232 commands. If you are looking for a professional rich-featured light system, try visiting www.luxom.be.

VELLEMAN 8-CHANNEL RELAY BOARD K8056 / VM129
Can now be purchased in a ready-to-use assembled version (VM129) which makes it very easy to remote control up to 8 pcs. 115/230 vac relays (max 8 X 1.000 watt) from the TT455-RT-238. Also the board can be directly controlled by the digital outputs of the TT455-RT-238. All in all, a very easy-to-handle relay solution. The relay board can be mounted in DIN rail system. See more at: http://www.velleman.be/common/product.Aspx?lan=1&id=361120 and at our web-site under
SUPPORT | TECHNICAL | RELAYS.

GIRDER PLUG-IN
Enhanced version allowing multiple commport selection now available.
Download from SUPPORT | SOFTWARE.

September 14'th 2005

LINTRONIC SHOWROOM
We are currently expanding our facilities with a new high-tech showroom. We hereby invite manufacturers to display products at our showroom and we will refer potential customers. If you wish to have your products displayed or installed and demonstrated at our showroom, allowing us to refer customers to you, then please send email to Michael at LinTronic@mail.dk (subject: ShowRoom) as soon as possible. We are ready to include projectors, lcd/plasma screens, light systems, speakers, furniture, etc. etc. Follow the project at: http://www.lintronic.dk/showroom

LINTRONIC RS232 TERMINAL BLOCK
We have designed a new add-on product: The RS232 Terminal Block offering screw-terminal access to a 9-pin RS232 connector. Perfect for your HomeAutomation solution when you want to add PIR motion detector, TelephoneRelay or connect more than one TableTop device in an RS485 network, or if you simply want easy access to all 9 pins in an RS232 connector.
Two versions available: Male and Female connector.

SETUP VERSION 001.002.036 RELEASED
Codeset 746 Thomson decoder added, Codeset 747 Funai decoder added. TT455-RT-238 BusCommands Triggers and Actions added. Upon dealer request, we added password protection of TT455-RT-238 Memory Map. Various enhancements.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.016 RELEASED
Released for Hardware Version 5. Dealer-password protection of Memory Map. One of the most powerful features has now been added: The BusCommands Triggers and Actions, allowing you to customize individual reactions in up to 32 network-based TableTop devices. Read more about BusCommands in "Triggers and Actions". Codeset 732 offering customized RS485/RS232 text strings added. If you need your TT455-RT-238 to control RS485/RS232 text strings, let me know and I will add what you need. Codeset 746 and 747 encoders added. CodeSet 760 (Codes In Flash) now offer support of:
- CIF_005030018020049 = FAN, LUCE, PLAN BLOW.
- CIF_005030018049015 = SAT, FORCE, D1199S.
- CIF_005006023014051 = RECEIVER, SONY, RM-LJ312.
- CIF_005007013020032 = SAT RECEIVER, CANAL DIGITAL, CDC-7000 ST.
- CIF_005007020015017 = STB, DREAMBOX, 7000S.
- CIF_005007021013044 = SAT RECEIVER, NOKIA, SAT 8003 S
- CIF_005008008023040 = CABLE DVR, MOTOROLA, BMC-9012
- CIF_005008009000038 = FIREPLACE, BOLEY, INFRARED
- CIF_005009010021026 = SAT, DIRECTV, D10

GIRDER PLUG-IN
Thanks to Michael for offering us a GIRDER 3.3 plug-in. Please send email to Michael at LinTronic@mail.dk (subject: Girder) if you want to receive the plug-in.

WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER
Encoder enhanced to control toggle bits correctly.

PINNACLE SHOW CENTER
Encoder enhanced to control toggle bits correctly.

LUTRON
Upon request from Lutron, we have modified the RS232 commands controlling the Lutron Light System.
See more details at TT455-RX-002.

CRESTRON
We have various enquiries from Crestron programmers/installers all over the world seeking information on how to communicate with our TableTop series. We wish to put Crestron programmers/installers in contact with each others. Please send email to Michael at LinTronic@mail.dk (subject: Crestron) if you want to be listed on the Crestron list.

June 6'th 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.035 RELEASED
If you already have this version installed, then please uninstall, download and re-install. Backup for CommandList files and Session setup has been added, automatically copying the command files used in a Session. When you click "Save Session to computer" or "Save to TT455-RT-238" the SETUP program will create a backup library with the same name as the current Session and copy all used CommandList files to this library. Furthermore, when you click "Get from TT455-RT-238" it will automatically copy commands from the backup files to ensure proper translation of the Memory Map and keep the Session's original repeatnumber for the codes etc.
The backup library is typically found under: c:\Program Files\LinTronic CommandListFiles\Session\<SessionName>\

TT455-RT-238: Support for firmware older than 001.034.010 has been removed to reduce size of the SETUP program.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.015 RELEASED
Covers both Hardware Version 4 and 5. See below.

SESSION BACKUP
Now supports backup as described under SETUP above.

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
Thanks Jordan (Canada) for helping us getting the codes for Scientific Atlanta cable box tested on 56 KHz carrier.

SLEEPTIMER
Has now been enhanced to work as full-blown Trigger when time elaps. This will for example allow you to set the SleepTimer for 30 minutes and then fall a sleep in front of the TV, letting the TT455-RT-238 take care of turning the TV off, closing curtains, turning lights off, closing garagedoor, etc.

PICTURES
We are very interested in knowing what our products are used for. Please send us a few lines and pictures of what you are controlling. Your information will be shown on the web-site but treated confidential. Personal data will not be shown.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

May 31'st 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.034 RELEASED
CodeLearn changed so that customer have full Memory Map control of all learned codes once they are implemented in flash. Operation is not fixed as earlier and online-mapping is no longer required. Codeset 750 (Whirlpool aircon) added. Codeset 760 (CodesInFlash) added. We have now stopped developing on Windows '98 platform and have changed to XP. If you experience problems when running on Windows '98 then please let us know.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.014 RELEASED
Covers both Hardware Version 4 and 5. See below.

SESSION NAME
We experience more and more devices using the same commands (for example all Sony TV regardless of typenumber). This could translate the codes from the TT455-RT-238 when requesting "GetFromTT455RT238" into a wrong device/typenumber, which caused no problems but looked strange. By reading the Session name which hold the devices/typenumbers this now translates correctly.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

C/C++ PROGRAMMERS
We are very interested in getting in contact with programmers able to make LinTronic plug-ins to HomeAutomation programs like: Girder, Meedio, MediaPortal, MisterHouse

May 24'th 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.033 RELEASED
Windows '98 commport detection corrected. Triggers and Actions added.
PLEASE OBSERVE: We plan to skip Windows '98 support. If you run Windows '98 let me know. We strongly recommend you upgrade to XP.

TT455-RX-232 VERSION 001.034.013 RELEASED
Triggers and Actions added. Number of textstrings increased from 50 to 75.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.013 RELEASED
Triggers and Actions added. Covers both Hardware Version 4 and 5. See below.

TRIGGERS AND ACTIONS
In order to better explain the numerous functions and possibilities with the TT455-RT-238, the "Triggers and Actions" have been created. You may now use TelephoneLine signals and PIR motion detector signals as triggers as well as BEO4 codes, X10 commands, etc.etc.
Read more: http://www.lintronic.dk/TT455RT238_TriggersActions.pdf

THE ULTIMATE AUTOMATED HOME
If you could design the ultimate automated home which products would you install ? Help me collect information on popular products and get inspired by others. Anything like for example HomeAutomation software, Furniture, indoor and outdoor Lamps, Vaccum cleaners, Fireplaces, Touchscreens, Light systems, Aircon, Projectors, Speakers, spa-pool, elevation beds, electrical doorlocks, electrical curtains, lawn movers, fontains, etc. etc.
Help me make a list for those not being so familar with the particular product you would recommend and let 's all share knowledge and have more fun.

Please, send me an email with the product you would like to install, to: lintronic@mail.dk
In the subject, write: home
In the body, write type of product (curtain, light, etc.) and include a link to the vendor.
I will then collect all of it and put the result back on the web-site for everybody to see.

Examples:

Furniture:
- http://www.fritzhansen.com/composite-162.htm

Computer control
- http://www.elgato.com/
- http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net
- http://www.meedio.com
- http://www.girder.nl

Lights
- http://www.lutron.com
- http://www.conson.dk
- http://www.x10.com
- http://www.bltdirect.co.uk/cat564_1.htm
- http://www.martin-architectural.com/produc...yclodirectional
- http://www.roblon.com/en/roblon_fiber_opti...hting/products/
- http://www.mood-light-shop.de/

Remote controlled fan:
http://www.surrounding.com/Products/LucePl...Ceiling_Fan.asp
http://www.fanshack.com/luceplan/blow.html

Fireplace
- http://www.boley.nl/html/index.htm

MP3
- http://www.rokulabs.com/products/soundbridge/index.php

Lawn Mower
- http://www.electrolux.co.uk/node138.asp?CategoryID=2601
- The Mowbot Robotic Lawnmower

RobotCleaner
- http://www.electrolux.co.uk/node138.asp?CategoryID=1990
- http://www.irobot.com/home.cfm
- http://www.onrobo.com/enews/0210/samsung_vacuum.shtml
- http://www.best-vacuum.com/karcher-robocleaner.html
- dyson_dc06.asp

May 11'th 2005

Dedicated LinTronic forum on BeoWorld
We are proud to announce that, due to the continuously increasing interest for our products, www.beoworld.co.uk have opened a dedicated discussion forum for LinTronic customers. We have experienced that our current MSN discussion forum works very slow and it will be terminated as off today.

LinTronic join SKYPE
We are now ready to support our customers on the free of charge SKYPE internet telephony: www.skype.com

SETUP VERSION 001.002.032 RELEASED
Due to a slow reaction on Philips plasma screens when sending several commands to it, a programmable MacroDelay in the range from 0.5 to 5.0 seconds, used when -238 sends out multiple commands on the same trigger (Macro) has been added.
TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4 and 5 has been firmware updated to allow use of this programmable delay.
Number of MacroFunctions in a TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4 and 5 has been increased from 8 to 32.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.012 RELEASED
Covers both Hardware Version 4 and 5. See below.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, X10
Now offers support of X10 IR, X10 IR-to-RF and X10 2-way PowerLineCarrier commands including Extended codes controlling X10 LightDimmers Light level from 5% to 95%.
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, X10, IR HOUSE {A-P}
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, X10, IRRF HOUSE {A-P}
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, X10, PLC HOUSE {A-P}

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, MacroDelay
Programmable MacroDelay in the range 0.5 - 5.0 seconds added. This delay is automatically inserted between each commands in a Macro.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, CodeSet 733, TT455RT238, Delay x seconds
Customer programmable delay in the range 0.25 to 60 seconds to be used as a command in the Memory Map, added.
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, LINTRONIC, TT455RT238 DELAY.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, OUTPUTS/RELAYS
CodeSet 744 controlling up to 2.040 digital outputs and heavy-duty relays has been added, by implementing the DCON protocol from www.icpdas.com working on a long-range 2-wire RS485 bus-system. We support output/relay 1-8 on all 255 addresses of the following ICP 7000-series products: 7042, 7043, 7044, 7050, 7060, 7063, 7065, 7066, 7067.
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, ICPDAS, ADR {1-16}

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, ICPDAS INPUTS TRIGGERS
Reading of digital input 1-8 on address 1-16 on any www.icpdas.com module offering digital inputs 1-8 has been added:
7041, 7044, 7050, 7052, 7053, 7058, 7060, 7063, 7065. This feature uses a lot of scanning resources and is not enabled as standard. If you have the need for multiple input reading, let me know.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4, X10
Now offers support of X10 IR and X10 IR-to-RF.
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, X10, IR HOUSE {A-P}
Commands: HOMEAUTOMATION, X10, IRRF HOUSE {A-P}

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4, MacroDelay
Programmable MacroDelay in the range 0.5 - 5.0 seconds added. This delay is automatically inserted between each commands in a Macro. Number of Functions in a TT455-RT-238 macro has been increased from 8 to 32.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4, CodeSet 733, TT455RT238, Delay x seconds
Customer programmable delay in the range 0.25 to 60 seconds to be used as a command in the Memory Map, added.
Commands HOMEAUTOMATION, LINTRONIC, TT455RT238 DELAY.

TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4 and 5, BOSE LIFESTYLE 28/35 and 38/48
We sometimes experience that a BOSE owner wants to control both a BOSE system and his TV with a BEO4. Therefore, TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4 and 5 now offer optional remote control of a BOSE LIFESTYLE 28/35 and 38/48 system.
The BOSE control is software fixed as described on the TT455-RT-003 web-site, but the TV (including PLASMA and LCD) and Light (for example X10) can be optionally programmed in the Memory Map.

April 27'th 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.030 RELEASED
CodeLearn and CommandList enhanced and can now be simultaneously opened, allowing you to create CommandListFile and see codeform at the same time. Also added indicator showing codestream being received/decoded to improve understanding of operation. Decoders can now be enabled/disabled from both CodeLearn and CommandList. CodeSet 729 decoder added. Memory Map holding more than 99 commands corrected/enhanced.

April 16'th 2005

IMPORTANT
One of the strong points about the LinTronic products, is the web located IR database. In order to show the wide range of products controlled by for example TT455-RT-238, we kindly ask all users to upload all TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList file, to the web database. Thank you.

NEW PRODUCT SENDS INFRARED SIGNALS THROUGH WALLS
Our new TT-IR-RF01 is an InfraRed-RadioWave-InfraRed converter capable of sending Infrared signals through walls/ceilings by converting IR into RF and back to IR. Range 10 - 25 meters. See TT-IR-RF01.

SETUP VERSION 001.002.029 RELEASED
All devices: Programming entry improved for new users. Automatically opens a new session when Memory Map is acessed. Support of TT705-RX-232 added. Searches Registry database for available commports. AUTO search for LinTronic product on commport enhanced. Thanks to Bo a variaty of Automatch files are now available. CodeSet 740, 741 and 742 decoder added. CodeSet 721 Sharp disabled, replaced by CodeSet 734 Denon covering both but offering better support.

TT455-RT-238 HW5 FIRMWARE UPDATE
CodeSet 740, 741 and 742 added. Memory Map mode FORMAT added. Optional BOSE LIFESTYLE control added. LUTRON IR support added.

BOSE LIFESTYLE 28/35
We sometimes experience that a BOSE owner wants to control both the BOSE system and his TV with a BEO4. Therefore, TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5 now offer optional remote control of a BOSE LIFESTYLE 28/35 system. The BOSE control is fixed as described on the TT455-RT-003 web-site, but the TV (including PLASMA and LCD) can be optionally programmed.

LUTRON IR
Lutron CodeSet 707 encoder (code transmitter) now enabled as standard in TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5.
This setting is therefore removed in the customized software solutions.
If you own a TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 4, and have the need for controlling Lutron IR, let me know.
See Command 707 in our CommandReferenceList under Support.

PICTURES.
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling.
Thanks, Sergio - for your pictures from your home.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

April 5'th 2005

GET IN CONTROL WITH A CODE SET FROM LINTRONIC
We have designed a dynamic and programmable code set which puts audio/video manufacturers and HomeAutomation installers/programmers in the drivers seat. Do not miss it. Goto SUPPORT and read LinTronicCodeSet.

TT705-RX-232 LAUNCHED
In order to support a customer using some earlier AMX controllers sending out Philips RC5 codes, which he wants to convert into RS232 text-strings, we have come out with the TT705-RX-232, configurable from the SETUP program currently being modified to comply 100% in a closer cooperation with the customer.

IR DATABASE MODIFIED
Some of our users do not upload their remote control codes to the internet database. However, we kindly ask all users to upload all TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList file.

When creating a commandlist from your remote control, please - as far as possible - use an existing device. In order to keep the existing structure and to reduce the number of different devices, we have changed:
- "PLASMA, PANASONIC, TH-42PW6 DISCRETE" to "PLASMASCREEN, PANASONIC, TH-42PW6 DISCRETE"
- "PLASMA, PHILIPS, 42PF99XX" to "PLASMASCREEN, PHILIPS, 42PF99XX"
- "LCD TV, SAMSUNG, LW-26A33W" to "TV LCD, SAMSUNG, LW-26A33W"

PICTURES.
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling.

Thanks, Thomas - for your pictures from your home.
Thanks, Sergio - for your pictures from your home.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

March 16'th 2005

WEB-DATABASE.
We kindly ask all users to web-upload whatever TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList files - yet not uploaded to web.

PICTURES.
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling.
Thanks, Peter for your pictures from your home.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

SETUP VERSION 001.002.028 RELEASED
Included and enhanced BootLoader, enhanced CodeLearn section and CodeForm handling, CodeSet 706 added (Philips RC6 and OEM customers), CodeSet 723 decoder added (Pure, Samsung, etc.), CodeSet 737 added (CAYIN), CodeSet 738 added (DGTEC), CodeSet 739 decoder added (Nokia D-BOX I/II), V.AUX mode included in TT455-RT-238, ForceModes added in TT455-RT-238 Memory Map, etc.

BOOTLOADER OBSOLETED
As the latest SETUP program now includes an enhanced BootLoader, we no longer support/use the previous BootLoader. Please uninstall. Some customers in Windows XP PRO have experienced that when trying to remove the BootLoader program they find a massive block of black and white stripes and the BootLoader programs cannot be removed. This problem is caused by Windows Installer and the BootLoader can be removed by this procedure:
RUN REGEDIT (Opens the Registry database)
Click on 'MyComputer' at the top
FIND ... BOOTLOADER
Delete all Keys/Values referring to BootLoader.

TT455RT238 UPDATE 001.034.010 RELEASED
Covers both Hardware Version 4 and 5: CodeSet 706 encoder added (Philips RC6), CodeSet 737 encoder added (CAYIN), CodeSet 738 encoder added, (DGTEC), Codeset 739 encoder added (NOKIA SAT D-BOX I/II), V.AUX mode added, ForceMode added

RC6 ENCODER
The implementation of RC6 decoder/encoder allows us to control for example MicroSoft Media Center, Pinnacle Showcenter, etc. and all Philips RC6 code based products including Harddisk Recorders, TV, etc. We have limited the RC6 decoder to known products. If you own an RC6 code based product not recognized by the decoder, you will be asked to contact LinTronic, which will allow us to verify for example toggle bits etc. are handled correctly.

NOKIA D-BOX I/II DECODER/ENCODER
We have added control of Nokia SAT D-BOX I/II but we cannot test it. If you have access to a NOKIA SAT D-BOX I/II then please contact LinTronic.

NEW IR DISTRIBUTOR
Due to the interest for this device, we continue the already started development. This will allow HomeAutomation installers to let a PC/Controller transmit IR codes to a group of cabinet hidden devices, and instruct the Distributor to send IR codes to 1 - 5 devices at the same time. The Distributor will also work together with TT455-RT-238 Hardware Version 5, allowing the user to program which of the 5 IR outputs should be active when sending IR codes into a closed cabinet. This is very nice in case you have several devices of the same type, for example CD/DVD CHANGERS. Also this new Distributor will come in a low-grade version replacing the earlier Distributor.

DISPLAY MODULE
We are considering developing a programmable display module. There has been no feedback on that, so it is postponed. If you are interested let us know.

DIGITAL INPUT/RELAY OUTPUT MODULE
We are considering developing a module holding a number of inputs and outputs/relays. There has been no feedback on that, so it is postponed. If you are interested let us know.

LINTRONIC DISCUSSION FORUM
We get more and more requests on f.ex. the Windows event controller Girder, remote control of motors, relays, doors, etc. and we think it is about time that owners start using the already established LinTronic discussion-forum.

We have in June 2004 created a discussion group on MSN. You may visit it on the address: http://groups.msn.com/LinTronic
You may add a new discussion by writing an email to: LinTronic@groups.msn.com. Your email will automatically be distributed by MSN to all registered users of this group. If you want to participate in the discussion you simply add your comments by replying to the email. Sign up already now and start communicating with other users of our products.

Please note that to get the customer discussion started we have send out an introduction mail If you got this mail then please respond. We are open for opening a forum at for example YAHOO if you believe this is better. Let us know.

March 4'th 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.028 SOON TO BE RELEASED.
In order to avoid the timing problem detected in some operating systems when BootLoading (updating firmware), we have enhanced the BootLoader and included it in the SETUP program. This gives a number of benefits. Thanks to Ronny, Peter, Raman, Tom and Thomas for participating in late-at-night and early-in-the-morning testing on different operating systems.

We often get questions about modes in the LIST selection in the BEO4. We have now added V.AUX and would like to include as many modes as possible: PC, PHONO, etc. Send us your suggestions asap, and we will include as many as possible, so we can get the new SETUP released as soon as possible covering these wishes.

TT455RT238 UPDATE
When the above LIST modes have been added, we are ready with a TT455-RT-238 update for both Hardware Version 4 and 5.
This update also include new features. We will return to that.

DISPLAY MODULE
We are concidering developing a back-ground lit Display (2 lines of 16 char's) module, which can be configured to show a larger number of customized messages/text upon detection of IR codes, activation of digital inputs, computer controlled messages, etc. Can be used to display mode of the TT455-RT-238, Garagedoor Open, Windows closed, etc. etc. etc. The unit will include both RS232 and 2-wire RS485 databus. Can be used as standalone device with a PC or together with a TT455-RT-238. We have started the design. Send us your ideas.

DIGITAL INPUT/RELAY OUTPUT MODULE
We are concidering developing a module holding a number of inputs and outputs/relays. Can be used to signal the status of different sensors, switches, etc. to the computer and or TT455-RT-238 and thus used to transmit IR or X10 signals or control relays. Furthermore it will be possible to receive IR or X10 at the TT455-RT-28, and send an instruction to a remote located i/o device to control outputs in an optional way, on/off, pulsed, etc. The unit will include both RS232 and 2-wire RS485 databus. Can be used as standalone device with a PC or together with a TT455-RT-238. We have started the design. Send us your ideas.

NEW IR DISTRIBUTOR
We are concidering developing a new programmable TT-IR-Distributor capable of sending specific IR signals to one or more (from 1 to 5) low-power IR outputs. The unit will include both RS232 and 2-wire RS485 databus. Can be used as standalone device with a PC or together with a TT455-RT-238. We have started the design. Send us your ideas.

WEB-DATABASE.
We kindly ask all users to web-upload whatever TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList files - yet not uploaded to web.

PICTURES.
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

February 17'th 2005

SETUP VERSION 001.002.027 RELEASED.
RC5 decoder enhanced. DGTEC 738 decoder added. "Convert learned codes to flash" enhanced.

CONVERT LEARNED CODES TO FLASH.
At present we have customers asking us to flash-embed (plug-in) learned codes from non-decoded remote controls. For a couple of these customers this has taken up to 2 months, as we have been searching for the best way to offer a continued service. We have enhanced the procedure allowing us to create faster and better customized solutions and allowing us to make use of the color-sub-modes. We are ready to follow up on outstanding issues.
It is recommended you read the CodeLearn OnlineHelp, section: Converting learned codes into flash. As explained here we require you to copy the codes from the remote control, test the learned codes with the device and save the learned codes into a text file.
Then visit the OnlineMappingTool which gives you a good overview, color-sub-mode control and the possibility of online printing documentation. You set up the mapping and send an email to yourself. Leave the OnLineMapping open. The email includes a nice overview of the mapping. If you are not happy with the mapping, it is easy to correct if you left the OnlineMappingTool open and send a new email. When you are happy with the mapping listed in the email, then reply the latest email to LinTronic and attach the text file holding the learned codes.
At LinTronic we open the text file in SETUP | CODELEARN and click the button "Convert learned codes to flash", which together with your email, allows us to quickly create and modify the software required to comply with your wishes. At the end you receive a firmware update supporting your device.

Please comply with this procedure and we will have the outstanding issues solved in less than a week:
Dreambox - we might have this code set under control, ongoing test.
Foxtel Digital, Pace - please follow above procedure.
SetTopBox, Motorola, DVI5000 - please follow above procedure.
CableDecoder, Motorola BMC-9012 - please follow above procedure.
SetTopBox, SkyPlus, - we will require a txt file for each mode (TV GUIDE, BOX OFFICE, SERVICES, INTERACTIVE.

WEB-DATABASE.
We kindly ask all users to web-upload whatever TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList files - yet not uploaded to web.

PICTURES.
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling.

TESTIMONIALS.
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.

February 10'th 2005

TT455RT238 SOFTWARE VERSION 001.034.009 RELEASED
New idea by customer - thanks Tom Jensen - When in mode "ANY AUDIO" and When in mode "ANY VIDEO" - introduced.
AUDIO MODE covers RADIO, CD and ATAPE. VIDEO MODE covers TV, DTV, DVD and V.MEM. The idea behind these modes is to ease the volume up/down control and reduce number of instructions required in the Memory Map. When in mode "ANY AUDIO" allows you to for example direct the volume control to a specific amplifier regardless of which of the RADIO, CD, or ATAPE modes you are working in. When in mode "ANY VIDEO" allows you to for example direct the volume control to a different amplifier regardless of which of the TV, DTV, DVD or V.MEM modes you are working in.
Cayin amplifier control added (code set 737).

SETUP VERSION 001.002.024 RELEASED
New idea by customer - thanks Benno Meldgaard: The SETUP program now allows you to download all codes into separate CommandList files. This is very nice in case you as installer bring your protable computer to a location without internet access. The procedure is automatic once started. Optional overwrite of existing files. The "OwnersManual" template is now included in the setup package, so you do not need internet access to show or print OwnersManual.
SETUP now include decoding of Pronto formatted codes starting with both "0000" and "5000".

THANKS
... to Mike Rupinski for his kind letter, which we have posted in the Testimonials section.

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February 2'nd 2005

TABLETOP HARDWARE VERSION 5 RELEASED
It is a pleasure to announce that Hardware version 5 has been released. In the design of Hardware Version 5 we have taken our customers wishes into concideration and we have added:
- Built-in 36-40 KHz IR receiver (no need to solder external IR receiver)
- Conversion functions expanded from 75 to 250.
- X10 PLC (Power Line Carrier) interface enabled as default
- X10 PLC to IR enabled as default (receive X10 signals and convert into IR or Relay control)
- X10 PLC to PC enabled as default (receive X10 signals and convert into RS232)
- X10 PC to PLC enabled as default (send X10 signals from the PC)
- 2 pcs. programmable Digital Outputs
- 2 pcs. programmable Digital Inputs
- Digital Input to IR converter enabled as default
- Remote controlled Outputs enabled as default
- Telephone relay interface enable as default
- Conson Light System databus interface enabled as default

And the best of it all: We have managed to maintain the existing price.

Furthermore, as a special upgrade offer, we have reserved 1.000 pcs. TT455-xx-xxx for our existing customers, and we grant you a 20% discount on orders placed before Monday the 14'th of February 2005. We will need your latest 12-digit LinTronic OrderNumber (shown on the invoice) or your email address as shown in th order, to verify that you are allowed this introduction discount. Please enter the OrderNumber or email-address in the comment-field being shown in your ProformaInvoice when you place order. Please observe that the offer is limited to a total 1.000 pieces and we expedite orders "first come first serve".

This introduction offer - not available to new customers and not published on the web - covers:
TT455-RT-238, TT455-RX-232 and TT455-RX-002.

If you are interested in converting Bang&Olufsen signals into X10, we recommend the IR455 from www.marmitek.nl.

January 26'th 2005

SETUP
Version 001.002.022 now released. CodeLearn buffer increased from 200 to 300 pulses/pauses to learn codes from. New feature in CodeLearn (Cltr-Up) allows you to cut/remove the first pulse and pause of learned code. Particular nice when editing/removing unwanted leading noise/signals picked up by the Pronto while attempting to learn.

TT455-RT-238 VERSION 001.034.007
Panasonic repetition pause time adjusted to become more accurate. Not important.
NoBusRx enhanced to include color sub-mode.
NoBusTx enhanced to include color sub-mode.
ForceModes added. Forces the TT455-RT-238 into LIGHT or V.MEM mode when such command is dected. We cannot force the TT455-RT-238 into TV, DVD or SAT mode as they share the same address (000) in the BEO4. We cannot force the TT455-RT-238 into RADIO, CD, or ATAPE mode as they share the same address (001) in the BEO4.
CodeLearn buffer increased from 200 to 300 pulses/pauses. Learns codes up to 150 pulse as used in some aircondition systems.
New feature: Input_to_IR - Programmed in Memory Map - When in mode: ANY INPUT. When an input is detected On or Off, it may optionally send out IR code(s).
CodeSet 733 HomeAutomation enhanced, now handling:
- Velleman Relay Card codes, RS232.
- Velleman Relay Card codes, IR-RF.
- Conson Concept 2000 Light systems (Digital Output 1). Conson must be turned on in software.
- LinTronic TableTop Digital Output: On, Off, Toggle, Pulsed (from � second to 4 minutes)

USB TO RS232 CONVERTER
As suggested by one of our customers - thank you, Paul - we now offer a USB to RS232 converter. Our converter comes with a 1.8 meter cable allowing you to connect TableTop products directly to the computer without the need for an extension cable.
We have tested the plug'n'play functionality on Windows XP and the included drivers on Windows '98.

POWER ADAPTOR
We now offer a power adaptor converting 220 vac 50 Hz into 12 volt dc 500 mA. Suitable in countries operating on 220 vac 50 Hz and accepting EURO wall plug. Mainly europe. Due to the low cost of such adaptors compared to the high weight it does not make sense to ship power adaptors overseas.

PRONTO CCF FILES / RUKO SOUNDBRIDGE M1000
By reading the learned codes from the Philips Pronto CCF file, we decoded the codes to be NEC codes, meaning that we also support the very popular RUKO SOUNDBRIDGE M1000. Learn more, visit Support | ApplicationNotes.
Yes, the ProntoEdit program will read CCF files from www.remotecentral.com database and you may convert the Pronto learned codes into LinTronic format.

January 15'th 2005

SETUP / PHILIPS PRONTO
Version 001.002.020 now released. Philips Pronto Converter enhanced allowing you to store text file - holding Pronto formatted commands - from our web-site onto your computer for verification/conversion/decoding. This allows you to easily verify whether our decoders cover your audio/video products including:
3M, ADA, ADA_AUDIODESIGNASSOC, ADCOM, ADC_AUTOMATICDEVICESCO, ADMIRAL, ADS, AETHRA, AIWA, ALPINE, AMC, AMPRO, ARCAM, ARCHER, ASK, ATT, ATV, AUDIO2000, AUDIOACCESS, AUDIOALCHEMY, AUDIOEASE, AUDIOLAB, AUDIORESEARCH, AUDIOTECH, AUDIOVOX, AUTOGRAPHIX, AUTON, AVERKY, BARCO, BARCOA, BAUTEXELERO, BELLSOUTH, BIAMP, BK, BKCOMPONENTS, BO, BOGEN, BOSE, BOXLIGHT, BROADBANDTECHNOLOGIES, BSR, BT, CALIFORNIAAUDIOLABS, CANON, CARVER, CCCGROUP, CHANNELMASTER, CHAPARRAL, CHISHOLM, CHROMATEK, CLARITYVISUALSYSTEMS, CLASSE, COMBAND, COMPRESSIONLABSCLI, CONTEC, COVID, COX, CREATIVE, CREEKAUDIOLTD, CRITERION, CTX, DAEWOO, DAKTRONICS, DALITE, DAVIS, DBX, DENON, DENONET, DENON_PROGRAMA, DENON_PROGRAMC, DIGITALMEDIALABS, DIGITALPROJECTION, DIGITALVIDEOSYSTEMS, DRAKE, DUKANE, DWIN, DXANTENNA, EAD, ECHOSTAR, EIKI, EIKI_IR, EIKI_SERIAL, ELBEX, ELECTROHOME, ELERO, ELMO, EMERSON, EPSON, ESCIENT, EXCEPTIONALAUDIO, EXTRON, FAROUDJA, FASNACHT, FISHER, FOCUS, FORTE, FOSGATE, FOSTEX, FUJITSU, FUNAI, FUNTACH, GCELECTRONICS, GE, GEFENSYSTEMS, GEMINI, GENERALINSTRUMENT, GENESIS, GENTNER, GOLDMUND, GOLDSTAR, GOODDOG, GOVIDEO, GPC_GENERALPARAMETER, GPC_GENERALPARMETER, GVC_GENERALVIDEOCORP, HARMANKARDON, HARMANVIDEO, HITACHI, HOMETHEATERMASTER, HTS, HTS_HOUSTONTRACKER, HUGHES, HUGHESJVC, HYTEK, IEEC, IEV, IKEGAMI, INFOCUS, INFOCUSSYSTEMS, INSTANTREPLAY, INSTANTTV, INTEC, INTERLINKELECTRONICS, INTERVIDEO, JBL, JCPENNEY, JENSEN, JERROLD, JVC, JVC_SERIAL, KENWOOD, KINDERMAN, KINERGETICS, KINERGETICSRESEARCH, KODAK, KONKA, KRELL, KTV, KYOCERA, LEHIGH, LEVITON, LEXICON, LEXICON_DCU, LIGHTOLIER, LIGHTWARE, LINN, LOEWE, LUTRON, LUXMAN, MADRIGAL, MAGNAVOX, MAKITA, MARANTZ, MARANTZ_USEFROM394, MCINTOSH, MEDIASTAR, MEGAPOWER, MEMOREX, MERIDIAN, MINDPATH, MITSUBISHI, MITSUBISHI_SERIAL, MITSVCRTVCONFRM, MONIVISION, MOTOROLA, MTC, MULTIMEDIA, MULTITEC, MULTIVIDEOLABS, NAD, NAD_USETHISFILEFROM193, NAKAMICHI, NATIONAL_PANASONIC, NEC, NETTV, NEXTLEVEL, NILES, NILESAUDIO, NOBLEX, NOVAPLEX, NSM, NVIEW, NYNEX, OAK, ONCOMMAND, ONEFORALL12, ONKYO, OPTIMUS, ORION, ORITRON, PACE, PACIFICBELL, PANASONIC, PANASONIC_NEWER, PANASONIC_OLDER, PANASONIC_SERIAL, PARASOUND, PASSLABS, PHILIPS, PIANODISC, PICTURETEL, PIONEER, PLUS, POLAROID, POLKAUDIO, POLYCOM, PRESENTA, PRIMESTAR, PRINCETONGRAPHICS, PROJECTAVISION, PROPRESENTER, PROSCAN, PROTON, PROTON_USEFROM1193, PROVIEW, PROVISION, PROXIMA, PSAUDIO, PULSAR, PULSARVIDEO, QFTV, QUASAR, QUICKDRAW, RADIOSHACK, RCA, REALISTIC, REGAL, REPLAY, ROCTEC, ROLLS, ROSEN, ROTEL, ROWE, RSI, RUNCO, RUNCO_IR, SAMPO, SAMSUNG, SAMSVCRS, SANSUI, SANYO, SAYETT, SCIENTIFICATLANTA, SEARSROEBUCKCO, SELECO, SHARP, SHERWOOD, SHINTOM, SHURE, SIGMA, SILENTPARTNER, SILENTRADIO, SIMA, SMINDUSTRIAL, SONY, SONY_SERIAL, SONY_USEFROM293, SONY_USEFROM693, SOUNDSTREAM, STARGATE, STARSIGHTTELECAST, STELLARTOUCH, SUNFIRE, SUPERGUIDE, SYLVANIA, SYMPHONIC, TASCAM, TASCAM_SERIAL, TCI, TEAC, TECHNICS, TEECOMMELECTRONICS, TEKNIKA, TELECAPTION, TELEX, THETADIGITAL, THOMSON, TOCOM, TOSHIBA, TOTALLYCOOLELECTRONICS, TVL, UNIDEN, UNITYMOTION, USELECTRONICS, VECTORRESEARCH, VELODYNE, VICTOR, VIDEOCIPHER, VIDEOGUIDE, VIDEOLINK, VIDEOMATE, VIDEOTELECOM, VIDIKRON, VIDTECH, VIEWSONIC, VSI, VSICONFIGA, VSICONFIGB, VSICONFIGC, VSICONFIGD, VSICONFIGE, VSICONFIGF, VSICONFIGG, VSIMULTCS3505, WADIA, WOLF, WURLITZER, X10, XANTECH, YAMAHA, YORK, YUANYUAN, ZENITH

In order to test, goto: SUPPORT | PRONTO FORMATTED CODES

PICTURES
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TESTIMONIALS
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January 13'th 2005

SETUP / PHILIPS PRONTO
Version 001.002.019 now released. Allows you to convert Philips Pronto formatted IR codes into LinTronic CodeLearn format, decode and use the code in TT455-RT-238. Philips RC6 still excluded.

PICTURES
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TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES
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January 11'th 2005

HOMEAUTOMATION
Version 001.000.014 now relased. Online help improved.
Setting of Conditions and Conditions execution of Macro's added.
Status and condition execution of TableTop TT455-RT-238 Digital Inputs, TelephoneRelay and PIR added.
Conson Light System Concept 2000 added.
RS232 control of Velleman VM129 relay card added.

WEB-DATABASE
We kindly ask all users to web-upload whatever TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList files - yet not uploaded to web.

PICTURES
We are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us a few pictures of what you are controlling for our Pictures page.

TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments for our Testimonials page.

December 29'th 2004

HOMEAUTOMATION UPGRADE
Version 001.000.0013 now relased. As a small New Years present, we have updated the HomeAutomation program to include control of Conson Concept 2000 Light Systems via the digital Output 1 of a FUGA-IR-455 or TT455-RT-238.
Furthermore we have enhanced the operation/features of the built-in Windows MediaPlayer offering for example a HomeAutomationFavorites and an extremely fast operation of updated and already played playlists.
Commport triggers from a Tabletop device are now filtered to prevent command replies to be interpreted as triggers.

CURTAINS CONTROL
At present we receive quite a few requests for curtains control.
We have several ways of controlling curtains. By InfraRed, Relays or by RS232.
We are very interested in supporting as many curtain interfaces as possible. If you have a specific curtain interface, please send us a copy of the installation drawings and we will create documentation as how we interface to it.
To learn more please visit: SUPPORT | APPLICATION NOTES | CONTROLLING RELAYS.
On the last pages you find a couple of suggestions and shown curtains interfaces.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR
We wish you and your family all the best for a fantastic 2005.

December 24'th 2004

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Today on Christmas day, it began snowing here at Tjele, Denmark, inspiring us to hope you will enjoy some piece and relaxation during Christmas.
We wish you and your family a happy Christmas and all the best for a prosperous 2005.

Rgds,
Michael Lindgaard
LinTronic, Denmark

December 13'th 2004

TT455-RT-238, CommandList, Typenumbers.
The SETUP program now allows you to easily change a device typenumber. If you have downloaded and tested IR codes for a "wrong" typenumber, then please open the CommandList file - or download the codes from the wrong typenumber - and correct the typenumber using the "Change typenumber" button in the CommandList form, and upload the codes for the new device typenumber to the web-database, in order to assist future users with the same device typenumber. Thank you.

Converting IR to RF.
We have been playing with the X10 PowerMid - IR to RF converter - and have found that we can easily support products operating on RF codes - 318 MHz USA or 433 MHz Europe. By sending the code as IR to the PowerMid the code is converted into RF. If you have any RF working devices you want us to support from the BEO4 or the PC, then we are ready: DoorBells, Light, Relays, Garagedoors, etc. We will need to borrow your RF remote control in order to decode it first. Please note that we do not support RF devices operating on rolling codes as the mathematical algorithm is concidered impossible to predict/reverse engineer.
To learn more please visit: SUPPORT | APPLICATION NOTES | CONVERTING IR TO RF, SENDING RF FROM COMPUTER

TT455-RT-238 controlling relays.
We now have a couple of solutions for controlling relays. We have created code set number 733 in order to support the various solutions. This means your TT455-RT-238 will control relays by memory mapping the approriate code for IR, IR-to-RF or RS232.
To learn more please visit: SUPPORT | APPLICATION NOTES | CONTROLLING RELAYS

New code sets.
Velleman, Keyspan, Denon and Motorola Cable Decoder now supported.

November 28'th 2004

TABLETOP SOFTWARE 001.034.005 RELEASE

To existing and new TT455-RT-238 users - even customers with TT455-RT-238 in transit not yet received:
- We recommend you Bootload update the firmware to version 001.034.005.
- Must work with SETUP version 001.002.015 and up.

New procedure for code testing remote controls
New customers find it logical to start working in the CodeLearn section. Unfortunately this used to mean that it took longer time to learn the difference between learned codes and the specific decoded codes in the CommandList. In order to make it easier for new and existing users, we have now moved the decoders from the TT455-RT-238 to the CodeLearn section and the CommandList section as well. When you start playing with this, you will very soon appreciate the new procedures.

SETUP handles remote control decoding
In this and future TableTop software, the Remote Control Decoders (code set receivers/interpreters) are moved from the TableTop to the Setup program. This offers a lot of benefits:
- Decoding is no longer real-time but code is sampled/copied in the TT and then decoded in the PC
- The PC based Setup software can hold an unlimited number of decoders
- All encoders (code transmitters) in the TT455-RT-238 are active - removes the need for customized software on updates
- Makes room in the LinTronic product for more features and encoders
- Development time-saving when adding more decoders
- Easier to recognize and verify decoding of users remote controls in CodeLearning and draw picture at the same time
- Learned codes stored in text files can be decoded later when new appropriate decoders are added

Decoding conflicts
Normally an audio/video device is designed to decode one code set only. Our Setup program must be able to decode as many remote controls as possible. We have experienced that some remote control codes on the market - very close or identical in timing - causes two or more decoders to present a suggested result. The Setup program allows you to disable unwanted decoders.

Number of TT455-RT-238 converter-functions increased from 70 to 75
By introducing the above we can make room for additional 5 converter-functions in the TT455-RT-238.

Controls 5 different devices/function-groups in each mode: TV, LIGHT, RADIO, SAT, DVD, CD, VTAPE and ATAPE
This release allows you to enter color mode (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green) in each of the above mentioned modes, which enhances the BEO4 to work in 40 modes instead of the above 8. This is great for control of up to 5 different TV's in TV mode, or menu- and/or functions-selection in for example CD/DVD players. When entering mode Red the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as menu control (Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter) and in normal mode (no color mode selected) the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as normal Channel Up/Down in TV mode, or Next, Previous, Play functions in CD/DVD mode. A 25 second timeout will return the TT455-RT-238 mode from for example LIGHT or TV RED to the previous mode (for example TV, so the TT455-RT-238 follows the display of the BEO4.) The existing Color mode of the TT455-RT-238 will dissapear.

Additional modes
SPEAKER is added as wanted by a number of customers. SPEAKER is covered by the mentioned 25 second mode-timeout. implemented.

November 14'th 2004

TABLETOP BETA-TESTERS: 001.034.005 - RELEASE

Control of 5 different devices/function-groups in each mode: TV, LIGHT, RADIO, SAT, DVD, CD, VTAPE and ATAPE
This release allows you to enter color mode (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green) in each of the above mentioned modes, which enhances the BEO4 to work in 40 modes instead of the above 8. This is great for control of up to 5 different TV's in TV mode, or menu- and/or functions-selection in for example CD/DVD players. When entering mode Red the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as menu control (Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter) and in normal mode (no color mode selected) the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as normal Channel Up/Down in TV mode, or Next, Previous, Play functions in CD/DVD mode. A 25 second timeout will return the TT455-RT-238 mode from for example LIGHT or TV RED to the previous mode (for example TV, so the TT455-RT-238 follows the display of the BEO4.) The existing Color mode of the TT455-RT-238 will dissapear.

Setup handles remote control decoding
In this Beta release - and in the future TableTop software - the Remote Control Decoders (code set receivers/interpreters) are moved from the TableTop to the Setup program. This offers a lot of benefits:
- Decoding is no longer real-time but pulses/pauses are continiously sampled in the TT and then decoded in the PC
- The PC based Setup software can hold an unlimited number of decoders
- All encoders (code transmitters) in the TT455-RT-238 are activate - removes the need for customized software on updates
- Development time-saving when adding more decoders (Panasonic projector - 56 bits now supported, code 726)
- Easier to recognize and verify decoding of users remote controls in CodeLearning and draw picture at the same time
- Learned codes stored in text files can be decoded later when new appropriate decoders are added
- Makes room in the LinTronic product for more features and encoders

Additional modes
There has been limited interest for additional modes. Actually only SPEAKER and AV. AV will be added before the final release. SPEAKER is still being concidered but is more complicated to control.

Number of TT455-RT-238 converter-functions increased from 70 to 75
By introducing the above we can make room for additional 5 converter-functions in the TT455-RT-238.

As we wish to release the final 001.034.005 as soon as possible, we appreciate your soon feedback of the new features.

RELAY INTERFACE
There is an interests for controlling relays directly on the RS232 port. We are adding control for a VM129 relay card from Velleman. Read more at: http://www.lintronic.dk/velleman.htm

November 7'th 2004

PAGING TABLETOP BETA-TESTERS: 001.034.005
We are paging TT455-RT-238 owners, whom wants to participate in the BETA-testing of release 001.0034.005, including:

Control of 5 different devices/function-groups in each mode: TV, LIGHT, RADIO, SAT, DVD, CD, VTAPE and ATAPE
This release allows to enter color mode (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green) in each of the above mentioned modes, which enhances the BEO4 to work in 40 modes instead of the above 8. This is great for control of up to 5 different TV's in TV mode, or menu- and/or functions-selection in for example CD/DVD players. When entering mode Red the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as menu control (Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter) and in normal mode (no color mode selected) the direction keys of the BEO4 may work as normal Channel Up/Down in TV mode, or Next, Previous, Play functions in CD/DVD mode. A 25 second timeout will return the TT455-RT-238 mode from for example LIGHT or TV RED to the previous mode (for example TV, so the TT455-RT-238 follows the display of the BEO4.) The existing Color mode of the TT455-RT-238 will dissapear.

Additional modes
Many customers have experessed interest in more modes. Obviously the above described will enhance the current scenario quite a bit, and the request for more modes may thus already have been solved, but we are willing to add more of the BEO4 built-in modes if the request if big enough, for example: Speaker (Radio or TV ? Both ?), Clock, PC, Link, Phono, AV (to support earlier BEOLINK1000 remotes), etc. etc.
Please observe that "Additional modes" is a survery for the interest, not a promise to do it :o) We want to keep the operation of the TT455-RT-238 as simple as possible.

Number of converter-functions increase from 70 to 75
By introducing the above we can make room for an additional 5 converter-functions in the TT455-RT-238.

Interested ?
Return this email and in a couple of days you can download the above described enhanced TT455-RT-238 beta-software and related SETUP program from our Support section.

RELAY INTERFACE
We have a couple of solutions in the pipeline. Please observe that a very simple and cost-effective way of adding 115/230 VAC relays the the TableTop products is to connect the TableTop to for example a Velleman relay card:
Read more at: http://www.lintronic.dk/velleman.htm

October 29'th 2004

TABLETOP VERSION 001.034.004 RELEASE
We have now relased 001.034.004 which is the final release of the earlier released 001.034.001-BETA.
New features and software changes, see Firmware History List.
Must work with SETUP version 001.002.011 and up.

Products covered by this update is: TT455-RT-238, TT455-RX-232, FUGA-IR-455, FUGA-IT-38

We support software for earlier and obsoleted typenumbers to the latest release upon request.

Please observe, that if you own a TT038-RT-001, TT455-RT-001 or TT455-RX-001, all of the features from these products are now included in the TT455-RT-238. You can change any of these products to become a TT455-RT-238 and maintain existing features by BootLoading the TT455-RT-238 firmware.

DOUBLE CODES
We experience that both Pioneer and Sharp might use DoubleCodes ( CodeA - CodeB - CodeA - CodeB - .... ).
The SETUP program has now been designed to automatically handle creation of DoubleCodes when detecting doublecodes in the code set 713 decoder (covering Bose, Nec, Pioneer, etc.) and in the code set 721 decoder (covering Sharp).

Nokia (and related OEM customers) also use DoubleCodes, but the code set is somewhat difficult to decode and reproduce due to very narrow pulse length (200 us) and code-varying pause-lenght. Untill further notice these products (mainly sat-receivers) are handled as learned codes and transmitted directy from flash memory. We have enhanced pulse-transmitter to handle 200 us pulses with an accuracy up +/- 1 us.

WEB-DATABASE
Now allows you to see a list of supported products from a specific brand name. We kindly ask all customers to web-upload whatever TESTED codes you might have in local CommandList files - yet not uploaded to web.

BUSCH_JAEGER
Remote control codes for a German BUSCH-JAEGER EIB light system now uploaded to web.

WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER
We are awaiting release of Windows Media Center in Denmark (3-4 weeks) and expect to be supporting the related remote control asap allowing you to control Windows Media Center from a BEO4. If anyone wants to borrow us a remote control we can get moving even faster.

TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments. Also we are collecting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us your best shots and few lines of what you are controlling. Let us know which we may publish: testimonial (y/n), pictures (y/n), name (y/n) and email (y/n).

October 24'th 2004

TABLETOP VERSION 001.034.001 - BETA RELEASE
We have now relased Beta-version for the next software version for the TableTop series Hardware generation 4.
It is quite a substantial upgrade. If you find some problems/errors do not hesitate to report back for correction.
Please observe that it must run with SETUP version 001.002.008.
Please visit SUPPORT | DOWNLOAD.

New features and software changes, see Firmware History List

OTHER PRODUCTS - VERSION 001.034.001 - BETA RELEASE
We expect to support our product range to support version 001.034.001 in the following sequence:
TT455-RT-238 - Done
TT455-RX-232 - In process
FUGA-IR-455 - In process

If your particular product is not on the list, please contact us if you find the upgrade relavant.

Please observe, that if you own a TT038-RT-001, TT455-RT-001 or TT455-RX-001, all of the features from these products are included in the TT455-RT-238. You can change your product to a TT455-RT-238 and maintain existing features by BootLoading the TT455-RT-238 firmware.

WEB-DATABASE
Now allows you to see which products use the same Encoder (code set for transmitting InfraRed codes).

TT24115, RS232 SPEED- AND PROTOCOL CONVERTER
One of our HomeAutomation installers wanted a simple on/off control of 8 plasma screens in a supermarket, from the HomeAutomation program. The selected screen only communicated on RS232 at 115.200 bps which is not suitable for long distance communication/control with multiple drops/nodes. We created a speed converter program, receiving commands at 2400 bps over a 2-wire RS485, and converting into 115.200 bps at RS232 ensuring error- and noise-free control. Quite simple but very efficient. Read more: SUPPORT | TABLETOP | PRODUCTS

September 24'th 2004

SETUP
Latest release is: 001.002.005. Enhanced to support integration of learned codes into TT455-RT-238's microprocessors flash memory.

HOMEAUTOMATION
Latest release is: 001.000.011. Setup enhanced to avoid time consuming startup and procedure. StartUpMessage included as requested by customer/user.

BANG&OLUFSEN USE LINTRONIC PRODUCTS
Recently Bang&Olufsen of America, decided to use LinTronic's TableTop series as BEO4 interface to Crestron controllers.

FLASH PRESENTATIONS
In order to improve the presentation and the understanding of our products and to improve programming and installation instructions, we have started creating flash presentations. First example can be seen in the TT455-RT-238 under Products. We are open for suggestions and would appreciate your feedback on which topics caused you the most headaches when you first startes working with TT455-RT-238 or TT455-RX-232.

September 6'th 2004

All infrared products, next release
Command 001: Software version corrected to 3 x 3-digit format xxx.xxx.xxx.
Command 050: Date and time for software compilation now available.
Command 023: Type information corrected to clear ASCII text instead of numbers.
Must work with SETUP version 001.002.002 and up.

Setup
Latest release is: 001.002.002.
Software version corrected to 3 x 3-digit format xxx.xxx.xxx.
Enhanced to support above mentioned Command 050.
Shared library "CommandListFiles" changed to "LinTronic CommandListFiles". Files moved automatically.
Shared library "LearnedCodes" changed to "LinTronic LearnedCodes". Files moved automatically.
Shared library "Macros" changed to "LinTronic Macros". Files moved automatically.

HomeAutomation
Latest release is: 001.000.007.
Software version corrected to 3 x 3-digit format xxx.xxx.xxx
Added Timer control of Macro's at a give time of the day, Anyday, Sunday, Monday, ... Saturday.
Shared library "LearnedCodes" changed to "LinTronic LearnedCodes". Files moved automatically.
Shared library "Macros" changed to "LinTronic Macros". Files moved automatically.

Download
One page holding all software releases.
Added links to 3'rd party software: Girder, Meedio, MyHTPC, etc.

Web-site support section
Better overview.

August 26'th 2004

TT455-RX-232
Now supporting commport protocol settings and baudrates:
None parity, 7 databits, 2 stopbit, Even parity, 7 databits, 1 stopbit, Odd parity, 7 databits, 1 stopbit, None parity, 8 databits, 1 stopbit, Even parity, 8 databits, 1 stopbit and Odd parity, 8 databits, 1 stopbit at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400 bps.

TT455-RT-238
A new NoBusTx- and NoBusRx-filter allows you to block for transmission and reception of certain groups of B&O signals: TV, LIGHT, RADIO, SAT, DVD, CD, VTAPE and ATAPE. This allows you to optimize control of for example multiple TV's i different rooms.

Imagine you have an installation like the one illustrated in the drawing of an RS485 network. In one room you might want to have local control of the amplifier and you do not want others to control the amplifier via the bus. Then you would block bus-reception of RADIO signals in that particular room. In another room you do not want the kids to control any amplifier anywhere in the house, in which case you could block bus-transmission when operating in RADIO mode.

Your TT455-RT-238 might already hold version 1.33 as we have run some in-field tests, but it is recommend you upgrade with the version from the web-site.

SETUP
Enhanced to support above mentioned features. If you upgrade to new TT455-RT-238 firmware or to new TT455-RX-232 firmware, make sure you down SETUP version 1.2.1 as well.

HOMEAUTOMATION
Version 1.06 now released offering enhanced commport support.

August 12'th 2004

FUGA-IR-455
Pursuated by a customer we have brought the FUGA-IR-455 back to live.

The FUGA-IR-455 is a B&O receiver. It holds a 2-wire RS485 data-bus making it suitable for transferring detected B&O signals over long distances (1000 meters). All TableTop devices listening on the RS485 bus, can copy the detected command allowing for example TT455-RT-238 to receive the B&O signal from different rooms and controlling non B&O branded audio/video in its own room.

The detected signal can be send to the computer using our HomeAutomation program to control: Music, Email, SMS, HomeAutomation, etc.

FUGA-IR-455 may also be used as a standalone product, offering remote control of relays, motors, curtains, etc.
Can be surface mounted or integrated into the wall. Comes fully programmed and ready-to-use.

HOMEAUTOMATION
Version 1.05 now released offering the long wanted MacroControl and support for 99 commports.
Also supports Windows MediaPlayer control, remote controlled Email and SMS generation.
LG plasma screen RS232 control added.

August 3'rd 2004

OPERATING SYSTEM
Thanks for the many feedbacks. We appreciate the continued need to support Windows '98.

TT455-RT-238 SOFTWARE UPDATE
Version 1.32 now available. In order to expand the use of -238 we have added internal handling of "when in mode: VTAPE" ensuring proper handling of VTAPE commands even through the BEO4 normally sends them out as TV commands. Upon request from Bang&Olufsen, USA, we have added a new feature: Whe operating in Color mode you will return to previous non-color mode when hitting Exit.

SKY+ plus to B&O converter
For a Bang&Olufsen shop in UK, we made a software converting SKY+ (TV codes) into Bang&Olusen TV codes, allowing the customer to operate the B&O TV with the SKY+ remote. The software is handled by the TT455-RT-238 hardware.

Sony to B&O converter
For a Danish customer, we made a software converting Sony TV codes into Bang&Olusen TV codes, allowing the customer to operate the B&O TV from his wheelchair computer. The software is handled by the TT455-RT-238 hardware.

CONTROLLING MOTORIZED CURTAINS
For http://www.wh.produkter.dk we made a BEO4 remote control of electrical curtains. The software is handled by the TT455-RT-238 hardware.
See SUPPORT | TABLETOP | SPECIAL PRODUCTS | TT455-10006

PINNACLE SHOWCENTER / AMITECH HOMELINK
For a private customer we made a BEO4 remote control of the Pinnacle ShowCenter (Sold in Denmark by AmiTech as HomeLink). The software is handled by the TT455-RT-238 hardware.
See SUPPORT | TABLETOP | SPECIAL PRODUCTS | TT455-10007

LINTRONIC WEB SITE
Ordering system has been improved. You may make an online offer - without adding any personal information - showing you prices including shipping to your destination with or without Danish VAT as required. To help you obtaining what you need, the new ordering system will list accessories and related products for the particular item you are interested in. We are currently adding UPS shipping for fast delivery.

INFRARED ACCESSORIES
TT0IR-RT-001 has been renamed to TT-IR-Distributor.
TT0IR-Expand has been renamed to TT-IR-Extension.

June 7'th 2004

TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES
We are anxious to know what our customers think of our products and our service. Please send us your comments.
Also we are colleting pictures of our products on-location. Please send us your best shots and few lines of what you are controlling. Let us know which we may publish: testimonial (y/n), pictures (y/n), name (y/n) and email (y/n).

OPERATING SYSTEM
We are currently upgrading our development platform from '98 to XP. This means that we cannot guarantee that customers with operating systems '95, '98 - and probably also 2000 and ME - will be able to use our Windows programs in the future.
Important: Please let us know whether you are running Windows '95, '98, 2000 or ME. If we get little or no feedbacks, we will upgrade to XP in about 1 week from now.

LINTRONIC WEB SITE
Over the next 2-3 weeks we will gradually update our web-site to offer better overview. Only 4 headlines will be available: Home, Products, Support and Contact. Ordering system will be improved.

MSN MESSENGER
In order to offer hands-on support, IP-telephony and video-conference we are now available on MSN MESSENGER.
Find us under our email address: LinTronic@mail.dk

LINTRONIC DISCUSSION GROUP
We have created a discussion group on MSN. You may visit it on the address: http://groups.msn.com/LinTronic
You may add a new discussion by writing an email to: LinTronic@groups.msn.com. Your email will automatically be distributed by MSN to all registred users of this group. If you want to participate in the discussion you simply add your comments by replying to the email. Sign up already now and start communicating with other users of our products.

TableTop, software version 128 and forward
Now supports: Adaptive CollisionControl for RS485 databus communication.
See: Support | SiteMap | Firmware history

External receiver 38 KHz
When shipping the TT455-RT-238 and TT038-RT-001, we include a TSOP1238 (external 38 KHz receiver). Depending on the noise level on your power supply, the TSOP1238 may be disturbed by ripple-noise on the power line. If you are having problems detecting or CodeLearning a 38 KHz remote control, we suggest you add a 220 uF capacitor to the TSOP1238 to kill the noise from the power line. TableTop Technical PDF file updated.
We are currently designing an external receiver, also capable of detecting the carrier frequency of the remote control.
We will let you know when this is available sometime in the near future.

HomeAutomation
The interest for our HomeAutomation program is still growing. Thanks for the many feedbacks. Keep sending us suggestions. We are adding as many protocols as we can get our hands on, covering interface control via InfraRed, RS232/RS485, TCP/IP, etc.

We are currently adding:
- Control of Media Player 9, adding a jukebox and DVD player to HomeAutomation
- Trigger: Incoming email
- Trigger: Phone Ringing
- Trigger: Caller ID (Denmark only, so far as we use DTMF)

May 23'rd 2004

TableTop - 5'th generation
We are currently designing the 5'th generation of the Tabletop series and we have earlier invited you to let us know if you wish for any changes. We appreciate the many feedbacks confirming that the current design is what you guys want.

SETUP
The configuration program now include a more enhanced CodeLearn feature, making it a lot easier to learn non-detected code sets. The learned codes are now stored in text files in the ...\LearnedCodes library. A new format for learned codes - format 2 - has been introduced. Format 2 allows you to specify transmission of the learned codes in the range from 16 to 80 KHz, as well as 455 KHz (Bang&Olufsen) and allows you to repeat the learned code from 1 to to 9999 times. Format 1 only allows repetition up to 9 times which is not alwasy enough to support for example Panasonic's long-repetition-means-ON and short-repetition-means-OFF commands.
Format more details on the new format 2, please see Command Reference, command 051 in the Support section.
Optional automatic software update detection now tells you when an update is available on the internet.

TableTop, software version 127 and forward
Now supports CodeLearn format 2
A number of customers with a plasma screen complained that for example TT455-RT-001 and TT455-RT-238 would receive strange codes when using the external plasma protected B&O receiver 8087030. The problem has been detected and solved thanks to the kind assistance and test by dealers and customers in Canada, France, Germany, Australia and Denmark.

Universal Remote Control code list
Does the TableTop only cover the brandname listed on the web-sites database ?
No - the TableTop coverage is much wider than that. The listed brandnames are the brandnames offering industrial code sets. Most remote controls are based on a licensed code set from for example Philips, NEC etc. As Philips and NEC are already included in or code collection, we actually cover all remote controls using these code sets. We kindly ask all users to upload detected remote controls (commandslist) to the internet database within the SETUP program

HELP
In order to give a better picture of the TableTop's coverage, we need your help:
If you own a universal remote control then please test your audio/video devices and let us know the code number controlling your devices. If for example code number 088 operates your TV then we will go through the code list of all our universal remote controls and let you and all of our customers know how many brands/devices use the same code.
Please advise device (TV, Video) and brandname (Medion, Dantax, etc.) and code number.

Your assistance is highly appreciated.

BOSE LIFESTYLE 28/35
The TT455-RT-003 offering BEO4 remote control of a BOSE LIFESTYLE system 28 and 35 was originally designed for existing Bang&Olufsen TV owners whom wants to control a BOSE system from the BEO4, but is now available in several versions:
BOSE with Philips TV
BOSE with LG plasma screen
BOSE with Pioneer plasma screen
BOSE with NEC plasma screen
BOSE with Triax Sat receiver

SOURCE CODE, mod_Lintronic.bas
Version 1.1.99 holding LinTronic_SendLearnedCode (format 2) now available in SUPPORT section.

HomeAutomation The interest for our HomeAutomation program is simply fantastic. Thanks for the many feedbacks. Keep sending us suggestions. We are adding as many protocols as we can get our hands on, covering interface control via InfraRed, RS232/RS485, TCP/IP, etc. Version 1.0.2 - now with support for:
PhoneRinging and CallerID detection	Being added
Automatic software update detection	OK
CodeLearn format 2	OK
Curtains (InfraRed)	OK
Elevation beds (InfraRed)	OK
Email incoming trigger (OutLook)	Being added
Email outgoing (via our web-server)	OK
InfraRed web-database	OK
LAN control of Ethernet MP3 players	Being added
Light dimmers and systems (InfraRed and RS232)	OK
Plasma TV's (RS232)	OK
SMS outgoing (via our web-server)	OK - Denmark only - we are working on wordwide coverage

22'nd April '04

TableTop - next generation
We are currently designing the 5'th generation of the Tabletop series and we hereby invite you to let us know if you wish for any changes.

Please visit our web-site, CUSTOMERS section and select PRODUCT FEED-BACK.
We are open for suggestions on almost anything, but a list of specific issues from various customers is available.
If you want to communicate with or control specific products, please enter it in the HomeAutomation text field.

HomeAutomation
A free of charge promotion tool for our hardware. It is our intention to interface to a wide range of 3'rd party protocols and interfaces, like for example Message Boards, Email, SMS, plasma screens, Lutron Light, Conson Light, Futronics Light, X10 HomeAutomation, etc.

If you manufacture a product with an open protocol please contact us.

Read more about this exciting program. Direct link from the homepage front page.
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5'th April '04

HOMEAUTOMATION
We have designed a trial version of a HomeAutomation program, offering unlimited infrared conversion for control of infrared and RS232 controlled devices like audio/Video, curtains, aircondition, light, etc. The program is intended to be expanded with a wide range of 3'rd party and open prototocols. In order to ensure that we include the protocols most suitable for our customers, we kindly ask you to download, install and evaluate this program. Let us know which other systems you would like to control.
Read more about HomeAutomation - which is a free-of-charge promotion tool for our TT455-RT-238 - at the SUPPORT section.

IR SETUP
New version 1.1.97supporting HomeAutomation has been released. Furthermore we have corrected an error in the detection of Sony 20 bits codes for the TT455-RT-238 CommandLists, and we have added handling of Pioneer Double codes.

SOURCE CODE, mod_Lintronic.bas
Earlier we offered a DLL holding all features of the InfraRed products. We have received many questions from newbee programmers on how to handle a DLL. In order to make it easier to work with our products we have now released a module holding all of the source code to operate with our InfraRed products. Look in the SUPPORT section if you interested.

PIONEER PLASMA PDP-434
For a customer in Holland we have created a special software for controlling the Pioneer Plasma screen PDP-434 directly on the tuners RS232 service connector. The software can be used both from a TableTop converter as well as from a computer. This job was later copied for a Danish customer controlling a complete Pioneer HomeCinema system from a BEO4 remote control in connection with a Bang&Olufsen BeoSound 9000.

We are currently adding this control to include more plasma screens and we are aiming at working with a number of audio/video importers in Denmark.

BEOLINK CODES FROM BEOCOM 6000
We now offer support of the B&O link codes being out from the BeoCom 6000 when you press Dot-A or Dot-V and spin the wheel. For one specific customer this was used to allow him to control the curtains from the B&O telephone.

CURTAINS
The above job established contact to an importer of motorized curtains. We are currently writing an ApplicationNote for this solution and will later add the control to our HomeAutomation software.

LUTRON
Lutron has been testing our TT455-RT-232 for some time and is now ready to proceed. An ApplicationNote has been designed for Lutron's internal use and they are currently investigating whether this may be made public. We will return to this isssue.

WEB-DATABASE
Now supports more than 1.000 commands.

New software being tested for:
LINN, T+A, PURE, SHARP

30'th January '04

IR SETUP
Version 1.95 available for download. Added support for "AllowedModes: Colors, Record, Text" and "BeoMode Any".

AllowedModes Colors, Record, Text
Mode means which device are you working with. If you press TV then mode is TV. if you press DVD, then mode is DVD.
The new nice feature, allows you to create 10 new modes: Green, Green Long, Red, Red Long, Yellow, Yellow Long, Blue, Blue Long, Record and Text.

Why this is nice ? Assume you want to control a DVD player and the Up, Down and Go buttons are already allocated to Next number, Previous Number and Play. Now you want to control the DVD players menu functions like Up, Down, Left, Right and Enter. By allowing the Mode Colors, you can completely change the functionality of the Up, Down and Go buttons by entering a new mode, and allocate any command you want to these buttons. So when you are working in any color mode, you can either extend the operation of one specific device, or you can specifiy that BLUE mode is for example your X-Box.

BeoMode 'Any'
Means you can force a specific code-conversion regardless of which mode you are working in. In other words, if you want the 'Volume Up' to be send to the Amplifier in both CD, DVD and TV mode (and more ?), you can now select 'When in mode = ANY' and 'Receiving Volume Up' 'Then convert to Amplifier, Volume Up' - which saves you a lot of programming and Memory Map memory of the command 'Volume Up' in the various modes.

TT455-RT-238 - Hardware Version 4
New version 1.22 for Hardware Version 4. Added support for "AllowedModes: Colors, Record, Text" and "BeoMode Any".

22'nd January '04

IR SETUP
Version 1.94 available for download. Added support for the new TimeOn and TimeOff and SetClock commands found in new TT455-RT-238 version 1.21. See Download section.

IR MACRO
Version 1.94 available for download. Now supports all infrared receivers, transmitters and converters.

Philips and Sony converters
All existing TableTop-customers (hardware version 3) with a dedicated B&O to Philips or Sony converter, can now update their product to the new customer programmable TT455-RT-238 whihc increases the functionality to include customer programmable conversion to multiple brands. See below.

TT455-RT-238 - Hardware Version 3
New version 1.21 for Hardware Version 3 to support latest CodeCollection, TransmitFormattedIRCode, SetCLock and TimeOn/TimeOff codes. Update via BootLoader.

TT455-RT-238 - Hardware Version 4
New version 1.21 for Hardware Version 4 to support latest CodeCollection, TransmitFormattedIRCode, SetCLock and TimeOn/TimeOff codes. Update via BootLoader.

TableTop front-glass
We have received feedbacks reporting that the glue holding the front-glass might break loose. We have experimented and found that it might happen in transportation and if subjected to very cold environments. We have carried out some experiments and found that silicone actually is a better solution. All future deliveries use silicone to glue the glass.

Protection against Plasma-screens
ApplicationNote updated. See Download section.

16'th January '04

IR SETUP
The last couple of days version 1.93 has been refined for enhanced customer support. to comp, in order to comply with as many wishes as possible. We have added automatic welcome pop-up message boxes when you enter Memory Map and CommandList explaining what to do. Direct OnlineHelp. We have added the possibility of editing the AutoMatch, BeoCommands, BeoModes and AudioVideoCollection from within the program. We appreciate the many feedback. Over the week-end we will add remote control support for MicroSoft X-box and Scientific Atlanta cable box.

NOTE: We often get "complaints" that new downloaded and installed software/drivers do not overwrite the existing software/drivers. Please be advised this is a Windows "problem". Make sure you uninstall the existing "LinTronic IR Setup" before upgrading. When prompted whether you want to remove "LinTronic_IR.dll", click "yes" or "remove all". New driver is part of the installation package.

TT455-RT-238 - Programming
Updated guide to match the above.

TT455-RT-238 - Codes
Over the week-end we will add remote control support for MicroSoft X-box and Scientific Atlanta cable box.

13'th January '04

New Firmware page
Explains when new features were included in the various software/firmware packages. We update continiously.

IR SETUP
Version 1.93 has been uploaded. Numerous new features supporting TT455-RT-238. Now with new AutoMatch features automatically finding the most appropriate code for the Bang&Olufsen remote control. Just hit the Bang&Olufsen remote control and AutoMatch will search the selected CommandList file for the most relavant code. Of course you can edit the autoMatch text file. IR SETUP is becoming a really good supporting tool.

TT455-RT-238
See Download Section, for Version 1.20 being released, including:
- Command 811, Thomson IR code detection
- Command 39, TransmitFormattedIRCode, making full use of all the internet database IR codes
- Command 45, GetFromMemory, supporting generic retrieval of data in eeprom
- Command 44, SaveToMemory, supporting generic storage of data in eeprom
- IR SETUP programming has changed slightly to optimize the many features of this nice product.

TT455-RT-238 Service report
We have found a minor production problem effecting reception of IR codes from the external IR receiver.
Please see Download section, Service report 040110, how to detect and work-around the problem.

1'st January '04

TT455-RT-238
The first release of the PC SETUP software to program the new TT455-RT-238 has been released.
In all modesty, we have created a fantastic product.

Dealers are recommended to pay close attention to this new device. The interest from end-users is very high.

We have added a digital input allowing TT455-RT-238 to work with our Telephone Relay and with PIR, passive infrared motion detectors. This allows TT455-RT-238 to send out for example the mute signal when the phone rings and upon conversation start/stop, and it allows TT455-RT-238 to control light level of DinaLight dimmers upon motion detection.

We have added a digital output, allowing TT455-RT-238 to remotely control a relay (On/Off/Pulse) upon detection of a specific B&O code.

Also, TT455-RT-238 will very soon replace TT455-RT-002, B&O to Lutron IR converter.

Also we have added CodeLearn and CodeTransmit to the TT455-RT-238, and by adding a 36-40 KHz InfraRed Receiver at the external 3.5 mm Jack INPUT connector, it will then also be capable of replacing the TT038-RT-001.

We are currently in the process of writing ApplicationNotes and will return with updates in the Download section asap.

29'th December '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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 '03

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.