Students using H-ITT remotes in classes THAT ALLOW OLDER IR REMOTES (Check with your instructor) may use either the TX-3100, the TX-3000 RF (type "A") remote or the first two older "B" and "C" IR remotes but NOT the "D" remote. To my knowledge, older IR remotes are only allowed in most PHYSICS classes and nowhere else on campus but check with your instructor to be sure. Study the pictures below of the various remote types to be sure you know which remote model you have. Unless you happen to own an older H-ITT IR remote like "B" and "C" you will be buying and using either the TX-3100 "A" RF remote. I would advise using either the TX-3100 or TX-3000 RF remotes anyway because it will be easier to resell to the bookstore or other students. The IR remotes will not be bought back by bookstores and rarely by other students. Most students prefer using the RF remotes even if they had an older IR remote.

AFTER THIS SEMESTER (SPRING 2008), PHYSICS CLASSES WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT THE OLD "IR" REMOTE TYPES!!!

KEEP YOUR RF REMOTE AT LEAST 8 INCHES AWAY FROM YOUR CELL PHONE. Cell phones can cause RF remotes to freeze-up and temporarily stopping functioning. If this happens your remote will not light up any lights even though you have good batteries. To fix the problem just remove the batteries and press a button or two, then replace the batteries and the remote will be fine.

HOW DO YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REMOTES?

Older style remotes come in many different colors so the exterior color of the remote DOES NOT TELL YOU if it is a TX-3000 RF remote or a infrared remote. Look at the end of the remote or check the remote code to tell the difference. If the remote code is a number GREATER than 400,000 then it's an RF remote, if the remote code is LESS than 400,000 then it's an infrared remote. You can also look at the end of the remote to tell the difference because the TX-3000 RF remote has three solid black plastic dots that you cannot see through while the older (used) infra-red remotes have either 1, 2 or 3 LED's where one LED would be CLEAR and the others are sort of bluish-black in color. Look at the pictures above for more information.

There are several types of H-ITT remotes and REMEMBER THE EXTERIOR COLOR DOES NOT MATTER. The current remotes are radio frequency (RF) remotes and are shown in the pictures above as the new gray TX-3100 model or the TX-3000 remote labeled "A". The RF model TX-3100 and TX-3000 remotes are the ONLY MODELS CURRENTLY SOLD AS BRAND NEW. Also shown in the pictures above are older USED infra-red (IR) remotes shown in wide green "B", a skinny orange "C" and a skinny yellow "D". If your classroom allows RF and IR remotes like the TX-3100, the TX-3000 or the older infrared remotes like "B", "C" you can use either of these types BUT YOU CANNOT USE REMOTE "D".

In terms of using the remotes both the RF and IR types have advantages and disadvantages. With RF remotes you are required to login to the correct radio channel for the classroom for it to function but you DON'T have to point it anywhere specific to get your answers recorded. The IR remote does NOT need to be logged into a radio channel, all you have to do is press your answers, BUT you are REQUIRED to point it at a specific receiver target accurately (which can be quite difficult) to get your response recorded and you must sit within range of one of those receivers. Also the RF remote tells you on the remote with a green light that your answer was recorded while the IR remote does not tell you if your answer was recorded or not. Personally I STRONGLY recommend using one of the RF remote models.

You may purchase NEW (or maybe used) TX-3100 orTX-300 (type "A") remotes at the following bookstores:

Campus Bookstore at Reitz Union

Florida Bookstore

Gator Textbooks

Orange and Blue Textbooks

Textbook Brokers

No one sells the older IR remotes

TO USE YOUR RF REMOTE READ THIS GUIDE:

TO USE YOUR IR REMOTE READ THIS GUIDE:

Once you have a remote you need to register YOUR remote code that is located on the back of the TX-3100 remote or underneath the battery inside the TX-3000 or the older IR remotes. The remote code is a six digit number so write it down somewhere so you can remember the code. To register the remote for your class follow the link below and select your specific class and period....if your class is not listed, check with your instructor on how to register your remote.

H-ITT Remote Registration Website FOR LISTED CLASSES ONLY - If your class is not listed, check with your instructor on how to register your remote.

IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK IF YOUR ANSWERS ARE BEING RECORDED PROPERLY BY FINDING YOUR REMOTE ID CODE ON SCREEN IN CLASS AND/OR CHECKING YOUR POSTED/EMAILED SCORES REGULARLY!! Any problems with your remote can be fixed immediately if you are checking for your code and scores properly. If you don't check for your code and scores for several weeks and discover later that your remote has not been working properly it is your fault. If you properly check for your code and scores regularly then you will discover any problems immediately and be able to solve it that day.....not several weeks later.