Product Details

The Flex Bridge  enables you to easily control any Infra-Red (IR) appliance via your home’s LAN network. Appliances such as TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray, Amplifiers can all be controlled from your Z-Wave network controller (via local LAN),  and then control it from your Z-Wave controller such as Fibaro HC2 or VERA.

The Flex Bridge includes the unique ‘Global Port’, enabling you to choose which types of device the Flex Bridge controls by selecting any of the Flex Link Cables:

• • Flex Link IR Blaster – Blasts IR signals to all devices in 10m range
  • Flex Link Tri-Port IR Cable – enables up to 3 IR emitters to be connected to on iTach Flex
  • Flex Link Serial RS232 Cable – enables appliance control via RS232 Inputs
  • Flex Link Serial RS485 Cable – enables appliance control via RS485 Inputs (Full/Half Duplex)

Note – the Flex Link cables are not included with the Flex Bridge, you need to choose at least one Flex Link Cable when you order the Flex Bridge.

The iTach Flex system comprises two components: the included compact PoE module (PoE) and a connecting Flex Link cable (sold separately). Flex Link cables come in a variety of configurations (RS-232, IR, contact closure) to support almost any electrical device. The cable simply connects to your WiFi module via the 3.5mm jack, and connects to your device via the appropriate connector.

Once the pieces are connected, the iTach Flex offers remote control with control apps in the iTunes Store and Android Marketplace. The unit includes a 4MB flash drive that enables use of local memory, allowing you to store web pages and files in a standard FAT file system. These files are accessible from any location, on or outside the network, and allow for web page control of your devices.

Entertainment systems are the most common household devices to be controlled, and most of those devices respond to IR codes, the infrared commands sent by your typical remote control. Integrated tightly with the iTach Flex is a no-charge, cloud-based service that instantly provides the required IR codes for the equipment being controlled. The ease-of-use and versatility of the cloud-based system ensures compatibility and expandability of any system. The iTach Flex also offers built-in IR learning.

IR Database

The Flex Bridge includes access to the Global Cache IR database as well as being able to learn your appliance’s IR codes.

• Smart end-points enhance and connect standalone devices
• Standard 3.5mm jack supports almost any protocol using Flex Link cable
• Built-in HTTP support for simple and instant network connectivity
• Downloadable iLearn software allows capture and playback of IR commands
• Downloadable iHelp software simplifies network discovery and setup
• 4MB flash memory – store web pages and files accessible via URL
• 4-conductor Global Port allows for versatility using Flex Link cables
• Built in IR learning and access commands to cloud-based IR database
• Made in the USA and RoHS compliant