Niles Audio IPC-6 Stereo System User Manual
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1. ger a Niles AC 3 voltage controlled power strip from one of the IPC 6 s 12 volt control outputs Since the maximum power output of most home outlets is 1500 watts you ll need to plug the AC 3 into a wall outlet that is on a different circuit breaker than the IPC 6 IPC 6 Low Voltage Contacts C1 amp C2 Controlled Outputs The IPC 6 has both normally open and normally closed con tacts to control devices that need a switch to control them These are low voltage contacts only DO NOT connect 120 volts AC to these contacts 12 Volt Trigger Inputs The IPC 6 s extema trigger inputs accept 3 30 volts AC or DC Switched 120 Volt AC Outlets Test each component to determine whether it has the latch ing type of power control Start by turning the component on Next unplug its AC power cord Wait 5 minutes then plug it back in If the component returns to its fully on state rather than to a standby state it is suitable for use INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER with a switched AC outlet on the IPC 6 Installation 1 Select a convenient location for the IPC 6 2 Run all the necessary wiring to the IPC 6 s planned loca tion Label the wires with both their origin which compo nent they power and their destination which of the switched outlets that component will use Use the Programming Worksheet on Page 17 to write down your choices You will need a convenient written record when you program your IPC 6 3 Make2. Device you are controling AC Power 1 AC Power 2 AC Power 3 AC Power 4 AC Power 5 AC Power 6 12 Volt et Contact Contact Output Openin C2 Crack Contact v the A B or A and B trigger for each device Write in the time delay for each device INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Troubleshooting 1 You tum on the device plugged into Trigger A or B and nothing happens e You have not completed on programming for each controlled outlet Go to page 12 and follow the step by step instructions 2 You are in the middle of programming your IPC 6 and you see a display of E1 e Press and hold the proGram button for one second This returns you to normal operating mode Now repeat the programming you last attempted 3 The wrong devices are tuming on with the trigger device e Check which sensing outlet the trigger device is plugged into and recheck your programming e Check the outlet s programmed trigger source SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 120 Volts AC 1500 Watts max High Voltage Outlets 2 Current sensing unswitched 120V AC outlets 6 Controlled 120V AC outlets Low Voltage Inputs 2 3 30V AC DC control inputs Low Voltage Outputs 2 12V DC 0 1A control outputs 2 30V AC DC 5A control output relays Overall Dimensions 17 wide x 2 high x 8 1 4 deep Weight 6 1 4 Ibs
3. MALLY CLOSED N C contact that opens when C1 or C2 are activat ed N O Terminal 1 COMMON Terminal 2 N C Terminal 3 REMEMBER THE TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION OF ALL DEVICES pe poe rnnga PLUGGED INTO THE IPC 6 MAY NOT EXCEED 1500 WATTS INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER 5 Plug the IPC 6 s AC power plug into an unswitched AC power outlet All the lights on the front panel will light for 2 seconds while the IPC 6 s microprocessor checks all condi tions If everything is ok all but the red power LED will turn off You are now ready to program your IPC 6 Pre amp Surround Sound Processor Figure 2 a en o Wiring Diagram 6 ome F Se SS HRE HH Equalizer Od sss o Center Amp rN 3 Lighting Blind Controller Controller Projector Main Amp Surround Amp INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Programming You must program your IPC 6 in two steps 1 The IPC 6 s Accusense circuitry needs to measure the on and the standby states of the device you have con nected to the sensing 120 volt AC outlet s 2 The IPC 6 also needs you to specify which outlets to acti vate along with their corresponding time delays Measuring Power On and Standby States Some devices television sets stereo r
4. NILES Niles Audio Corporation www nilesaudio com 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 1999 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Because we continually strive to improve our products 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 Printed in USA 5 99 LTO0089D PC 6 INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Yj NILES INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE IPC 6 Power Controller TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits Installation Considerations 5 Installation 6 Programming 12 Trouble shooting 18 Specifications 18 NILES Nee IC ENT POWER CONTROLLER Introduction The IPC 6 is a sophisticated intelligent power controller It is capable of complete power on off management in the most complicated Audio or Home Theater Systems When a com ponent that is plugged into one of its two current sensing outlets is tumed on the IPC 6 activates other outlets and relays based upon a user pr
5. ces which can be controlled by an IPC 6 including speaker switchers line level audio switchers RF switchers and composite video switchers TECH SUPPORT HOTLINE If you have questions regarding the operation of the Niles IPC 6 contact your local Niles dealer or Niles Customer Service at 1 800 289 4434 INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER TOOLS REQUIRED 1 8 Standard Slotted Screwdriver e Wire Stripper Features and Benefits The IPC 6 offers unique technology never before available Advanced microprocessor design allows unparalleled flexi bility and control The IPC 6 Accusense circuitry automatically locks on to tiny differences in power consumption between a compo nent s on and standby states The IPC 6 Powertracker circuitry will track those tiny dif ferences even under varying line voltage conditions The IPC 6 Accusense circuitry will work with all types of power supplies including switching types Advanced arc suppression techniques prevent power relay contact arcing ensuring long relay life After a power failure the IPC 6 will wait for you to again turn on the system It does not blindly activate whatever was happening before the power failure The IPC 6 remembers which components you want tumed on in two different situations One situation is triggered by device A the other situation is triggered by device B You can
6. e programmed sequence Two separate current sensing outlets provide 2 individual trigger ing sequences Conversely when the triggering component is turned off the IPC 6 initiates a separate user pre pro grammed power off sequence You may also choose to trig ger one or both of the sequences by using the unit s 12 volt DC smart sensing trigger inputs Components connected to the IPC 6 s switched AC power outlets must be of the latching type that is they must stay in the on state when you remove AC power unplug it so that they are on when you reapply power plug it in again Additionally the IPC 6 is able to control 2 devices or compo nents which need a 12 volt DC signal to turn on eg video projectors and electric screens Finally the IPC 6 can control 2 devices that require a switch or relay contact closure for operation e g electric curtains and blinds or low voltage lighting Patents applied for INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Unlike other current sensing power controllers the Niles IPC 6 uses smart current sensing outlets The IPC 6 is able to automatically sense as little as a 2 watt difference between a component s on and standby state The IPC 6 does not require the triggering component to have a 10 20 or 30 percent difference between its on and standby states You can add to the capabilities of the IPC 6 by using it in combination with other Niles products Niles makes a series of devi
7. eceivers etc actually have 3 power states You can tum them on with a remote control you can place them in standby with a remote con trol and you can use a Manual power or vacation switch to turn them completely off You want the IPC 6 to measure what happens to your device when you use the remote con trol Unless you are sure there is not a third power state use the remote control to tum the device on and off 1 Tum off the device s plugged into the A or B sensing 120 volt AC outlets 2 In order to enter the PA programming mode press and hold down the proGram button on the front panel of the IPC 6 While you are holding it down press the A Trigger button then release both buttons The front panel LED s will sequence to the left and right while the Accusense circuitry measures your device s stand INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER by current After the sequencing stops the on LED should be blinking This means that the IPC 6 is ready to measure the device s on state 3 Tum on the device The front panel LED s will sequence to the left and right while the Accusense circuitry measures your device After the sequencing of the LED s stops the orF LED will blink 4 Turm off the device The front panel LED s will sequence to the left and right while the Accusense circuitry checks your device After the sequencing of the LED s stops and the IPC 6 has confirmed the program
8. elay of each 5 Pressing the secr button after you have programmed C2 will cycle you back to programming the on time delays 6 Press the PROGRAM button and release it All the front panel LED s will light for 2 seconds You have completed program ming your IPC 6 Test Test that you have programmed your IPC 6 properly by tum ing on the components plugged into the A trigger outlet The IPC 6 should now activate your other components according to the sequence you have programmed Repeat this test with the component plugged into the B sensing outlet If the IPC 6 fails to initiate the sequence you have pro INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER grammed return to the programming section of this manual and verify that the IPC 6 has been programmed correctly or simply reprogram the IPC 6 Errors The display reads E1 The IPC 6 detected a contradictory reading Check your con nections to the sensing 120 volt AC outlets Perhaps A and B have been reversed or are actualy plugged into another outlet Press the PROGRAM button to tum off the display of E1 then begin again at step one Make sure you are on and off when the directions say you should be Cancel Programming At any time you may stop programming by simply pressing and holding the procram button for one second INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER IPC 6 PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET Sense A Sense B Outlet Outlet Controlled Trigger Trigger ON OFF
9. ming all the front panel LED s will light while the IPC 6 stores the program into memory You are now back in normal operating mode To program the device plugged into the B sensing outlet repeat steps 1 through 4 using the B button and outlet When you begin programming the IPC 6 will display Pb instead of PA Programming Switched 120 volt and Controlled low voltage Outlets You will need to program 3 different parameters for each of the switched outlets 1 6 and control outputs C1 C2 1 Which trigger A B or both will activate the outlet Pressing both trigger buttons means that the outlet will be active if either or both triggers are active 2 The tum on time delay indicated by the on LED being lit INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Program the delays for each outlet to build your tum on sequence Delays are calculated in 1 second increments after your triggering device is turned on or off Therefore if you would like outlet 1 to activate 2 seconds after your trig ger device is tumed on program outlet 1 s time delay to 02 If you would like outlet 2 to activate 2 seconds after outlet 1 program outlet 2 s time delay to 04 etc 3 The tum off time delay indicated by the orF LED being lit Program the delays for each outlet to build your tum off sequence Enter the PS programming mode Tum off the devices plugged into the 2 sensing outlets before programming any of the swi
10. rrently POWER LED selected delay Indicates the IPC 6 has power IPC 6 INTELLIGENT POWER CONTRO A TRIGGRR B O oO PROGRAM BUTTON TRIGGER BUTTONS TIME BUTTONS Begins and ends all A AND B Allow you to adjust programming the delay between 0 j and 99 seconds OUTLET CONTROL LEDS Normally these indicate whether the outlet is on or activated However if you are in the PS program mode these indicate which outlet is being program ming INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER ACCUSENSE 120 VOLT AC POWER OUTLETS Turning on the device plugged into one of these outlets will trigger the cor responding A or B ON sequence Turning off the device plugged into one of these outlets will trigger the corresponding A or B OFF sequence CONTROLLED 12 VOLT DC OUTPUTS POWER CORD Positive Terminal 1 Ground Terminal 2 Plugs directly into the wall AC outlet TRIGGER p CURRENT SENSE OUTLETS ye ST OUTLETS a INPUTS 1 CONTROL 3 30V 3 30V OUTPUT AC DC AC DC RELAYS B ust ee C1 and C2 rated at 5 Amps 30 Volts amp e EA Corporation Inc A B Miami Florida USA CONTACT CONTACT SENSING 3 30V GROUP GROUP AC or DC INPUTS SWITCHED 120 VOLT AC POWER OUTLETS ONE TWO These turn on and off according to the way you have programmed your IPC 6 Contact groups provide you with a NORMALLY OPEN N O contact that closes ora NOR
11. tched or controlled outlets or the IPC 6 will not enter PS programming mode Press and hold down the proram button on the front panel of the IPC 6 While you are holding it down press the SELECT button Release both buttons When you begin program ming the IPC 6 will display PS only momentarily The IPC 6 will light the on and Outlet 1 LED s You are now ready to program the tum on sequence for each switched outlet 1 Select either or both of the trigger buttons A B This will determine which device s will trigger outlet 1 to tum on 2 Adjust the on time delay The two buttons to the right of TECH TIP Devices must be turned off before programming any of the outlets INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER the display allow you to adjust the delay from 0 to 99 seconds 3 Press the sacr button to lock in your programming and move to the next outlet Repeat steps 1 3 for outlets 2 through 6 and C1 C2 Pressing the secr button after you have programmed C2 enables you to program the off time delays If you elect not to program one or more of the outlets you will still need to press secr until you have gone past C2 to program the off times The IPC 6 will now light the OFF and Outlet 1 LED s 4 Adjust the off time delay There is no need to select a trigger After you have programmed your off time for Outlet 1 use the secr button to step through outlets 2 6 and C1 C2 Adjust the off time d
12. the low voltage connections to the IPC 6 If you are using any of the low voltage inputs or outputs you should remove the IPC 6 s connectors It is easier to attach the wire to the connector first before putting the IPC 6 in place To remove a connector grasp it from the top and bottom with your thumb and forefinger and simply pull straight back Strip 3 8 of insulation from the end of each wire Tightly twist the stripped wire to eliminate any frayed ends Insert each wire into the appropriate hole in the connector block and tighten the terminal with an 1 8 slotted screwdriver Be certain that the positive terminal on the IPC 6 is connected to the postive terminal of a 12 volt device see Figure 1 4 Put the IPC 6 into position and make the connections to it While carefully observing each label plug each low voltage connector switched outlet plug and triggering component into its respective place see Figure 2 on page 11 Figure 1 Connecting the Low Voltage Wires INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Press the PROGRAM and the sELecT buttons at the same time to enter the PS program mode _ PROGRAM LED The seLecT button steps you through programming each Nae the IPC 6 ae one outlet s amount of delay first for turning on the on light is of the program modes lit then for turning off the off light is lit ON AND OFF LEDS SELECT BUTTON DIGITAL DISPLAY Shows you the cu
13. trigger either the A or the B sequences with a 12 volt DC signal applied to the 12 volt sensing inputs The IPC 6 can remember different delay times for each of its switched outlets and control relays INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER Total delay time is adjustable from 0 to 99 seconds Separate on and off delay times and sequences can be programmed into the IPC 6 The IPC 6 s 12 volt DC outputs can operate many of the Niles automated switchers The IPC 6 has 2 sets of normally open and normally closed low voltage relay contacts controllable by either or both sequences Printed circuit board design assures high reliability Ideal for home theater multiroom audio home automa tion boardrooms museum exhibits and commercial installations of all types Limited two year parts and labor warranty Proudly made in the USA INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER IMPORTANT Do not exceed 1500 watts of total power consumption for the devices plugged into each IPC 6 IMPORTANT Do not connect 120 volt AC power to the Cland C2 terminals they are low voltage only IMPORTANT Do not connect any signal higher than 30 volts to the trigger inputs Installation Considerations IPC 6 Total Power Capacity Check that the total power consumption of all the devices plugged into the IPC 6 does not exceed 1500 watts If the total power is greater than 1500 watts you will need to trig
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