
Williams Sound
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Helping People Hear
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Installation Procedures
Installation Step 1: TX6 Transmitter Set-Up
Selecting a Mounting Location
The most important principle to understand when
installing an infrared system is that invisible infrared
light behaves just like visible light. It does not pass
through opaque objects such as walls, curtains, or
people. It does pass through windows and door
openings and can bounce and scatter off reflective
walls, floors, and ceilings. The IR transmitter panels
cannot be concealed or covered up, nor can the
infrared “eye” on receiver units. Receivers work best
with a clear line-of-sight to the transmitter panels.
The TX600 Two–Channel Infrared System should
not be installed outdoors or indoors where there is
considerable direct sunlight. Sunlight generates
infrared interference. Certain types of high-efficien-
cy lighting fixtures can also generate interference
because they use high frequency modulation.
Illumination Patterns
The infrared illumination pattern from a single trans-
mitter is cone-shaped, with a 50° angle. The hori-
zontal and vertical patterns are identical. Figures 2
and 3 show examples of coverage patterns.
These patterns are the direct radiation pattern. The
infrared radiation does not drop to zero outside the
illustrated patterns; it decreases. It still may be use-
able at a greater distance, depending on receiver sen
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sitivity and reflection characteristics of the room.
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X6
25°
25°
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50 ft.
130 ft.
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wo Channel Coverage
Single Channel Coverage
Figure 2: Infrared Illumination Patterns
Two Channel Coverage
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op Perspective
Single Channel Coverage
Maximizing Coverage By Using Two Transmitters
Note: Single Channel Coverage Area = 10,000 sq. ft.
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wo Channel Coverage Area = 5,000 sq. ft.
Figure 3: Side Perspective
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