Hello
Is it possible to connect the Essence MKII with the old B&O ir eye?
It's the old one with Timer button (IC2).
i've connected all cables as described, but wasn't able to control the Essence.
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Connect Essence MKII with old IR eye?
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Do you means the round one with timer button (or the earlier rectangular MCL sensor, with timer button). EDIT: I just read this thread and realised that you are talking about the newer round one!
https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/p/20517/168404.aspx
When you say that you 'connected the cables as described', did you replace the DIN connector with an RJ45 plug, and if so what wiring scheme did you use? That earlier thread suggests that if you just stick with IR data, 5v and Ground then the IR will work, but not the buttons.
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Everything I see about the Essence I have seen is that it is a BT-remote controlled and that the IR port was placed there for "future" use. But dont take my word as 100% Only 10%.
Also, unless you are a Beo4, say a BR1 or Essence remote, they will need placing in IR mode rather than BT mode.
Attached is all I have from an obsolete Beolink reference manual.
Connected as in this picture: Login to view image
- Pin 3: IR Data - white/brows
- Pin 4: 5v+ - white/orange
- Pin 5: GND - Blue
How to place the essence in IR mode?
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Old thread I know, but I too now have an Essence Mk2 and am trying to connect a older hockey-puck IR eye with the timer button, exactly as jelop attempted unsuccessfully above.
I have connected exactly as in the diagram above, with just +5v, Gnd and IR data connected, but I can't get any response from the Essence, even when trying to put it in A.OPT 1. There are no indications from the IR eye, not even a red light when the IR is transmitting.
Does anyone know of any tricks to get the Essence Mk2 to respond to Beo4, IR control?
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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I am still unable to work this out! I have checked the Essence RJ45 and there is 5V between pins 1 and 4, so the IR eye is receiving power.
There is a menu setting in the Essence's settings remote control menu that has a tick box against 'Match mode 4 and mode 0' - anyone know what this is for? I have tried on and off, to no avail.
I have tried a second IR eye in case the first is faulty - no change. I will try a BeoSystem 3 IR eye next, or maybe an MCL eye. With just IR, +5V and gnd connected, either should work.
I can't help feeling that there is a setting in the Essence that I am missing, but I am struggling to find any guides regarding IR control.
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Sorry madskp I posted without seeing your post - got to go out now but will have a look later!
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