Niles Audio MSU480 User's Manual
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1. Low 5 Z N ILES MSU480 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT CONTACT CLOSURE 6 STATUS IR 10 9 f 1 12V DC Jack Provides 12 volt DC power to MSU via a regulated power supply 2 IR flasher outputs 3 5mm jacks provide output for either single or dual MF2 MF2F MF2D MF2DF low level flashers 3 3 30V AC DC Status 3 5mm jack provides system status to sensors keypads via a 12 volt power sup ply attached to a switched outlet on the system receiver or a 12 volt trigger output 4 12VDC 200mA Output When 12VDC voltage is detected at the status jack or a discrete IR com mand is issued 12VDC 200mA is output 5 Status IR Confirmation LED This LED performs two functions 1 it provides a visible indication of system status via a green LED and 2 confirms the reception of IR data via a blinking blue LED Flasher Hi Low switch Setting these switches to the appropriate position allows you to connect either a high output flooding flasher IRB1 or low output MicroFlashers MF2 MF2F MF2D MF2DF Contact Closure Switch Two position switch that determines if the contact closure is activated by either a the presence of status or b discrete IR commands Contact Closure Plug Three position quick con2. Stereo Receiver 12VDC power supply supplied with the MSU480 Main System Unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system em oo oo j E E j owt En 12VDC power supply Z NILES iman svsrmunr KON amp Not Supplied plugged a ind into the switched outlet Cx pur NPT CTD Lir Niles Stock FG00665 MSU480 Power IR data status signal and ground via category 5 wire rm Figure 1 Connecting the WS100 to a Niles MSU480 main system unit broadcasting a status feedback signal WS100 IR Sensor In a typical system the MSU480 provides for the connection for one remote room sen sor or keypad and will control multiple audio video components via its flasher connections 3 INFRARED MAIN MSU480 Parts Guide 1 SYSTEM UNIT 3 POWER 12V DC O 3 30V 12VDC AC DC 200mA STATUS OUTPUT IN LHi o al
3. nect plug for connecting either a NO normally open or NC normally closed contact closure device to the MSU480 Sensor Input Four position quick connect plug for connecting IR sensor and or IntelliPad to the MSU480 10 Sensor Input Labels Recessed label slot for instal lation of preprinted room identification labels 4 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT IVIPORTANT Do not place the MSU480 on top of or directly behind a television set Some television sets produce intense electromagnetic interference which may disable your IR extender system Installation Considerations Placement of the MSU480 Place the MSU480 conveniently close to the equipment it will be controlling Generally the unit is placed in a concealed location because its controls and indicators are only used dur ing installation Placement possibilities include 1 Table top on the floor or shelf behind the equipment Figure 2 2 Wall mount affixed to the back of the equipment cabinet or a nearby wall Figure 3 xs sqa lt MSU480 Base HHH Self Adhesive Rubber Feet Figure 2 Table top placement Figure 3 Wall mount placement Affix the enclosed self adhesive Use sheetrock screws rubber feet to the base of the MSU480 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Wiring 1 TECH TIP From every IR Sensor location you must home run a category 5 cable back to the MSU
4. with labels describing where the cable originates rather than which terminal on the MSU480 it should connect For proper installation follow the steps outlined in the correct order If you discover a fault in the course of installation go on to the Troubleshooting Guide before continuing with the next installation step UNIT Ko le l Be REQUIRED e 1 8 Standard Slotted Screwdriver e Wire Stripper INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT MSU480 k Main System Unit 42VDC Power supply not supplied plugged into an unswitched outlet Niles stock XFOOO60A OUTPUT To MSU Expansion Hub AJ Z Infrared Sensors ry INI Figure 6 Wiring diagram for expanding a system using the IRH610 Infrared Expansion Hub INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT STEP DESCRIPTION 1 Connect and test the A Plug the supplied 12VDC power supply into an unswitched power supply If it tests 100 240V AC outlet OK unplug the connector B Plug the connector into the socket marked Power on the from the power socket MSU480 and proceed C If the Power LED does not light test the unswitched 100 24
5. Sensor is similar to the maximum range between the Remote Control and the A V component s IR sensor Typically a remote control with two batteries will have a 15 to 20 foot range and a remote with four batteries will have a 20 to 30 foot range UNIT INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT 12 Volt Trigger Output The Niles MSU480 provides a 12VDC output that can be trig gered one of two ways 1 The presence of status voltage on the 3 30V AC DC status input jack or 2 Discrete infrared on and off commands 3 30V 12VDC an sas The discrete on and off commands are available for download at www nilesaudio com techsupport This output can be used O to trigger any device that requires 12VDC to be activated Figure 7 Examples include e Dropping a motorized screen e Activating a television lift e Turning on a voltage controlled switching device e g Niles AC 3 voltage controlled switched outlet Installation Simply plug a cable with a 3 5mm plug tip positive sleeve ground into the jack labeled 12VDC 200mA OUT PUT Connect the other end of the cable to the device that will be triggered or activated Figure 7 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM Contact Closure The Niles MSU480 provides a contact closure that can be triggered one of two ways 1 The presence of status voltage on the 3 30V AC DC status input jack or 2 Discrete infrared on and off commands Set the contact closure dip switch located above the screw
6. 0V AC outlet with another appliance If the outlet tests OK you have a defective power supply which must be replaced for you to continue 2 Connect the Sensor A Strip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire Tightly twist Keypad cable the Sensor the end of each wire until no frayed ends remain input B Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable connectors C Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug Figure 6 and snap the locking tab down To help you the connector plug is keyed Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket 3 Test for shorts and A Reconnect the power supply If the Power LED lights and the interference IR Test LED stays off unplug the connector from the power socket and proceed to Step 4 The following LED conditions show a fault e f Power LED is Off there is a short between 12V and GND e If IR Test LED is On or Flickers there is a short between DATA and 12V or Interference is present Before you proceed to Step 4 consult the Troubleshooting Section beginning on page 16 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT STEP DESCRIPTION 4 Plug the flashers into the Route the connecting wire to the IR Main System Unit Connect flasher outputs If you need the 3 5mm plug into the jack label
7. 480 Home run means that an individual cable is connected between each IR Sensor and the MSU480 Figure 4 Remotely Located IR Sensors ee aenn WaSSNSSSISKESWSISI 71 I Figure 4 Home run the sensor cable from the x Wire size is expressed sensor to the MSU480 by it s AWG American Wire Gauge number The lower the AWG number the larger the wire i e 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG SENSORS IN J IMPORTANT AVOIDING INTERFERENCE Avoid locating any of the cables Sensors Keypads or the Main System Unit near any potential sources of Electro Magnetic Interference EMI such as light dimmers speed controls for ceiling fans electrical ballasts television sets large motors heaters or air conditioners NER Figure 5 An IR sensor cable is daisy chained from an Intellipad to a sensor and back to the MSU480 ARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Intellipad Wiring When you are placing both an IntelliPad and a sensor or two keypads in one room you may daisy chain using a single cable A cable is run between the keypad and the sensor and a single cable is run from either the sensor back to the MSU480 To prevent data feedback an IN4003 Blocking Diode is inserted on the data line between the Intellipad and the sensor The cathode or blocking side of the diode faces the Intellipad Figure 5 Note that status wire is connected to Intellipad s status conne
8. Bad Connections or Wiring If the connections or wiring are wrong loose shorted or open the system will not operate properly The symptoms could include Power LED flickers or is off IR Test LED is continuously flickering or on without any remote control use intermittent operation or no operation Test your power supply connections Test your Sensor connections Test your Flasher connections Tests your cable for shorts and opens INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM 2 Optical or Electromagnetic Interference Direct sunlight reflections neon signs and other sources of infrared light or television sets light dimming controls and other sources of electromagnetic fields can induce noise and interference into your IR extender system Symptoms can include flashback LED s continuously flickering or on without any remote control use poor range intermittent operation or no operation 3 Optical Feedback Loop If you have an IR sensor in the same room as a flasher and you have some low level noise or interference an optical feedback loop can occur which will interfere with proper operation Symptoms can include poor range intermittent operation or no operation UNIT INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Specifications Contents IR System MSU480 1 Compatible with virtually all brands of C cI remotes using carrier frequencies Contact Closure between 26 and 105kHz Connector 1 Screwless Connectors 4 Wiring Requirements Individual home runs
9. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE CORD O o 2 O 3 30V 12VDC AC DC 200mA STATUS OUTPUT FLASHER OUTPUTS h HI HI LOow LOW amp Z NILES aE b CONTACT CLOSURE STATUS INPUT 3 INPUT 4 IR MSU 48 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE MSU480 Infrared Main System Unit TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits MSU480 Parts Guide 4 Installation Considerations 5 Installation 8 Testing the IR Extender System 12 Power Status 14 Trouble Shooting 16 Contents 17 Specifications 17 Addendum 18 Neem A R E D M A IN SYSTEM UNIT Introduction An infrared IR extender system enables you to control your IR remote controlled A V equipment from a remote location This enables you to place your A V components out of sight behind cabinet doors in the rear of a room or in a different room and still conveniently operate your equipment Installed at the equipment location the MSU480 receives the IR commands transmitted from your existing hand held remotes in that room The commands are carried via a small category 5 cable to your A V equipment in another room and instantly repeated The MSU480 is compatible with all current Niles infrared sys tems It may be used along with the Niles TS100 MS100 MS200 WS100 MVC10OR and CS100 IR sensors or the IntelliPad The model MSU480 is
10. an IR Main System Unit It is one of three elements that make up an infrared extender system IR Main System Unit Models MSU140 MSU250 MSU480 and MSU440Z IR Sensors Keypads Models WS100 TS100 WS100 MS100 MS200 CS100 MVC1OOIR and the IntelliPad e IR Flashers Models MF1 MF2 MF1VF MF2VF and the IRB1 An IR sensor expansion unit Model IRH610 is available for IR repeater systems used in more than six rooms INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM Features and Benefits The MSU480 offers a number of improvements over other IR Extender Main System Units Universal system compatible with virtually all brands of A V equipment and remote controls Accommodates four IR sensors or keypads Provides eight flasher ouputs via convenient 3 5mm jacks System feedback LED confirms operation 3 30V AC DC status input Provides system status to connected sensors and keypads 12VDC Output This is useful for triggering external devices and system automation Expandable an IRH610 IR expansion hub can be used to provide additional inputs Two selectable HI LOW output flasher ports Printed circuit board design assures high reliability Low profile and small footprint with integrated mounting wings that allow for both horizontal and vertical installation UL listed regulated in line power supply with universal voltage capability Two year parts and labor warranty UNIT INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Niles IR Flasher
11. ctor O O l ZZEE TOD EAT EE NILES iw o i Y a a a ap D Q NILES miun TOE aug Kyat GNPUTD CLUES CUE GRPUTa E amen ores HHE SANM Ses RANEA E E E D IN4003 9 e Blocking Diode Sensor Keypad Cable The MSU480 connects to IR sensors and the Intellipad with category 5 cable with a maximum cable run of 500 Flasher Cable Niles infrared flashers come supplied with a 10 foot 2 conductor 22 gauge cable Should you need to extend it use a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable zip cord Shielding is not necessary for a flasher Flasher wires can be extended up to 200 feet INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM System Expansion System expansion is easily achieved Figure 6 through the use of an IRH610 Infrared Sensor Expansion Hub Please see your authorized Niles dealer or refer to the IRH610 manual for details Installation Before you begin make sure that the sensor keypad cables the flasher cables and the 12VDC power supply cable will all reach the proposed location of the MSU480 Mark the cables
12. ed Flasher Output on the to extend the wire use MSU480 a 2 conductor 1 6 gauge WARNING ee a Lacie Before connecting flashers to ports 7 amp 8 set the HI LOW switch es to the appropriate position Depending on the flashers being used 1 MF1 MF2 MF1VF MF2VF LOW position 2 IRB1 HI position MF Series MicroFlashers may be damaged by excessive flasher level output from the Main System Unit Do not connect any flashers to the 12VD 200mA output at any time If 12VDC is applied to the flashers they will be damaged BE SURE TO OBSERVE TECH TIP PROPER POLARITY WHEN EXTENDING THE FLASHER Make all final connections 3 30V 12VDC WIRE to the MSU before AC DC 200mA ik QN f connecting the power IN The wire lead marked with supply This will avoid a gray stripe is positive potential damage the unmarked lead is I A negative o components INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM Testing the IR Extender System Test your IR Extender system by following the three principal guidelines 1 All components can be operated Test all of your remote controls for all of your equipment Operation is consistent A good test is to repeatedly step from Pause to Play with your VCR CD DVD or Tape player remote control Operation should be identical to standing in front of the component with the remote control pointed directly at the sensor window Maximum Range between the Remote Control and the Niles IR
13. less connector to the appropriate position for triggering Figure 8 The discrete on and off commands are available for download at www nilesaudio com techsupport Power Status Introduction The Niles MSU480 status port accepts 3 30V AC DC input voltage and provides a visible status indication at the infrared sensor or IntelliPad When the MSU480 sees 3 30V AC DC at the status jack it broadcasts a status signal over the IR sensor wires Any appro priate sensor or keypad connected to one of the sensor wires will display power status UNIT CONTACT CLOSURE Figure 8 Contact closure NOTE The MS100 and CS100 sensors do not provide status feedback INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Power Status Installation Considerations Proper Power Supply You may connect a Niles 12VDC wall adapter Niles FG00665 into the switched AC power outlet of the preamp receiver in your system Any 3 30V AC DC power supply with a minimum of 20mA current capacity can be substituted Extending the Cable If you must extend the cable from the wall adapter to the MSU480 s status input jack be sure to maintain correct polarity The tip of the plug should be positive and the sleeve nega tive Any 16 gauge 2 conductor cable can be used to extend the power status cable up to 200 feet Troubleshooting Guidelines There are three basic problems which prevent proper opera tion In the order of probability the problems are 1
14. of category 5 cable Power Supply 1 from each sensor keypad Self Adhesive Unit Dimensions Rubber Feet I 7 1 16 wide x 1 1 4 high x 3 deep Power Requirements 12VDC 1 25A regulated power supply included INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT Addendum Using the MSU480 with the IntelliControl automation system d d D e 0 e A 6 AH p CONTACT Using the MSU480 with the IntelliControl Home Theater automation system When connecting an MSU flasher output to an IntelliControl Home Theater port a 150 Ohm resistor must be placed between the data and the ground line of the IntelliControl IR sensor input see figure above No resistor is needed if the MSU is being connected to the 2nd Zone port of the IntelliControl NILES Niles Audio Corporation www nilesaudio com 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 805 238 4373 Fax 805 238 0185 2004 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logo IntelliPad and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation MicroFlasher is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation Because we strive to improve our products All other t
15. rademarks are the property of their respective owners Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 01 04 Printed in China DS00330ACN
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