Niles Audio WS100R User's Manual
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1. 5 Use the shorter plate screws to fasten the Decora cover plate to the WS100R DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE PLATE SCREWS OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE COVER PLATE Line up all the screws in the same direction for a finished look WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Figure 5 Installing the Connector NOTE Certain old work or retro fit boxes such as the Carlon B225R have a plastic lip which interferes with the Decora plate screws This lip prevents you from being able to tighten these screws completely To make the clearance nec essary for these screws you must remove the parts of the lip causing the interference There are two ways to accomplish this 1 Drill through the lip of the box at the screw points 2 Cut notches into the lip with a pair of diagonal cutters WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Intellipad Wiring See your MSU manual if you are connecting the WS100R with an IntelliPad system Operation Operation of the WS100R is simple Stand within the operational range of your WS100R Aim your hand held remote at the WS100R and press the button for the desired command Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A V equipment Green Power Status LED When the WS100R is correctly connected as shown in Figure 1 the Green LED will stay lit as long as the preamp receiver is on When your preamp receiver is off the LED will stay off Blue Flash back LED The blue flash back LED on the WS100R visual2. K we Oth u HELLES idee m DES o NILES 6 n 5 m vse BS O 12V DC Power Supply Not Supplied plugged into EREI EEE the Switched Outlet H H H H H H H Niles Stock FG000665 MSU250 Power IR Data and Power Status Figure 1 Signal via category 5 cable Wiring Diagram Typical installation with an MSU250 Main System Unit WS100 IR Sensor WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Figure 2 WS100R Parts Guide a Electrical Box b Category 5 cable c WS100 IR Receiver supplied d Snap on Color Insert supplied e Device Screws 2 supplied f Decora Faceplate supplied g Faceplate Screws 2 supplied WALL Figure 3 Removing the Decora style Insert TECH TIP Do not exert excessive pressure on the plastic mounting tabs MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Avoiding Interference The WS100R is designed to work in most applications including plasma displays and in areas where CFL lighting and indirect sunight are present You should avoid locating the WS100R near potential sources of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers or low voltage lights Avoiding Electrical Interference Avoid locating the WS100R near any potential sources of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers low volt age lights and neon lights Avoiding Optical Feedback If installing the WS100R in the same r
3. Unit Dimensions 1 5 8 wide x 2 5 8 high x 1 1 4 deep Face Plate Dimensions Decora wall plate 2 3 4 wide x 4 1 2 high INFRARED SENSOR Contents WS100R Sensor x1 Decora Insert x1 Decora faceplate x 1 Removable connector x 1 Device Mounting Screws x 2 Faceplate Spaces x 2 WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Notes 17 WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Notes NILES Niles Audio Corporation www nilesaudio com 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 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 trademarks are the property of their respective owners Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other informa tion 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 DS00331ACN
4. number of improvements over other wall mount IR sensors e Plasma proof performance allows placement of the WS100R near plasma displays CFL interference resistant expands installation flexi bility to areas with fluorescent lighting Works under most lighting conditions including indi rect sunlight eliminates environmental restrictions Universal system compatible with virtually all brands of A V equipment and remote controls Excellent IR receiving range you get 18 to 30 of remote control range depending upon the strength of your handheld remote 10096 factory tested for pickup range and angle Small size of only 2 3 4 wide by 4 1 2 high by 1 1 4 fits in a one gang box Printed circuit board design uses surface mount tech nology SMT assuring high reliability deal for both home and commercial installations Removable Decora style snap in color insert Available in four colors Two year parts and labor warranty WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Installation Considerations The WS100R is a Decora style module and is designed to use standard Decora style cover plates and mounting hardware Decora cover plates up to 6 gang with color matched plate screws are available from your Niles dealer Type of Cable The WS100R connects to the Niles infrared main systems unit or IRH610 sensor expansion hub with an individual home run of category 5 cable When running wires insid
5. INSTALLATION OPERATION GUIDE WS100R WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR R NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE MAALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR WS 100R Wall Mount Infrared Sensor TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction A The WS100R is a wall mount Decora style IR sensor Introduction designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems Features and Installed in a remote room location the WS100R receives the Benefits IR commands transmitted from your existing hand held remotes in that room The commands are carried via a Installation category 5 cable to your A V eguipment in another room Considerations and instantly repeated Installation The WS100R is compatible with all current Niles infrared i systems It may be used along with or as an alternative to Operation the Niles TS100 MS100 MS200 MVC100IR and CS100 Trouble sensors or the IntelliPad shooting The WS100R is just one part of the three building blocks necessary to complete a Niles IR repeating system IR Main System Unit Models MSU140 MSU250 MSU480 and MSU440Z IR Sensors Keypads Models WS100 TS100 MS100 MS200 CS100 MVC1OOIR and the IntelliPad e IR Flashers Models MF1 MF2 MF1FV MF2FV and the IRB1 An IR sensor expansion hub Model IRH610 is available to provide additional sensor inputs to your system Specifications Contents WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Features and Benefits The WS100R offers a
6. Interference Identify the source of the interference The most common sources of electromagnetic interference are listed in the Installation Considerations section on page 3 To eliminate EMI try the following methods WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR 1 Move the sensor or the sensor cable away from the EMI source or move the source of the EMI away from the sensor or the cable 2 Connect the Sensor s GND terminal to true earth ground if this isn t feasible use the main system uni s GND terminal There are many methods for reducing interference Which solution is best for you depends on your situation If you reguire further assistance contact Niles Technical Support at 1 800 289 4434 TECH NOTE The feedback LED can be disabled if it continues to flicker or visual feedback is not desired Discrete on and off IR com mands are available on the Niles Technical support website for disabling the feedback LED The address is nilesaudio com techsupport WALL MOUNT Specifications IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier freguencies between 26 and 105 kHz IR Receiving Range Varies depending on remote strength 18 to 30 typical IR Receiving Angle 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 18 Mounting In wall fits into most 18 cu in single gang electrical boxes at least 2 3 4 deep Decora style face plate Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of Category 5 cable
7. e walls most states and municipalities in the U S specify that you must use a special type of wire Usually the requirement is that the wire has a specific CL fire rating such as CL 2 or CL 3 Consult your Niles dealer building contractor or local build ing and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application WS100R Mounting Location Locating the WS100R in the center of a room usually results in the most even IR receiving coverage especially if the room is square shaped Rooms that are L shaped or long and narrow require more careful consideration With these types of rooms installing the WS100R closest to the primary loca tion of the user will ensure the best performance Receiving Range and Pickup Angle The receiving range of the WS100R will vary according to the IR output strength of the remote control being used Remote strength varies among brands depending on the number and size of batteries used and how many IR emitters the remote has For example remotes that operate on two small AAA batteries and have only one IR emitter are generally not WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR as strong as remotes that use the larger AA size batteries and have two emitters Tests with various manufacturers remote controls have shown that the operating range can vary from a minimum of 18 to a maximum of about 30 Infrared signals travel essentially line of sight They will not pass through or arou
8. he Niles Intellipad Ci line follow the wiring instructions in Figure 4 For specific informa tion see your Intellipad Ci manual 1 STATUS 2 DATA 3 GROUND 1 Green White 12V 2 Green DATA 3 Orange White GROUND 4 Blue EMPTY 5 Blue White STATUS 6 Orange EMPTY 7 Brown White EMPTY 8 Brown EMPTY Figure 4 This color code is based on the industry standard T568A coding for the RJ45 connector When connecting the WS100R to the Niles Ci system observe this Pin configuration WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Installation If you are installing the WS100R into an existing wall TECH TIP take time to consider any possible obstructions which may be Avoid installing the hidden inside the wall such as wood or metal studs WS100R next to electrical telephone or other types of wiring plumbing AC or heating conduit etc a light dimmer 1 Locate the connector plug 2 Strip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire 3 Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable connector plug 4 Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the remov able connector plug 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 Figure 5
9. ly confirms the reception of an IR command WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Troubleshooting This manual contains instructions for the WS100R only For specific information on the adjustment and operation of your Niles infrared extender system please refer to the instruction manual included with your Niles IR main system unit MSU140 MSU250 MSU480 MSU440Z IntelliControl The bi color blue green LED on the front of the WS100R is a useful troubleshooting aid The led should light solid green when status is detected The blue LED should light only when a remote command is being received If the LED on the WS100R flickers and the WS100R functions normally there is no cause for concern some stray IR signal are being received by the WS100R but are not being repeated 1 Test the remote control s by operating the A V equipment directly Replace the batteries if needed 2 Double check the cable connections on all WS100R s and on the main system unit Look for open shorted or reversed wires 3 Test for interference from the following sources Neon or halogen lights in the room Light dimmers beginning with those closest to the WS100R Observe the WS100R s LED while performing all the tests It is possible to have interference from more than one source WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Eliminating optical feedback In some installations two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop Symptoms can include
10. nd solid objects Do not rely on an IR signal being able to bounce off a wall or object to the WS100R The IR pickup angle of the WS100R is 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 18 Junction Boxes The mounting depth of the WS100R is 1 1 4 When installed the unit extends 3 4 behind the sheetrock wall assuming 1 2 sheetrock Suitable electrical boxes are available from your Niles dealer or local electrical supply company DO NOT INSTALL THE WS100R INTO ELECTRICAL BOXES WITH 110 VOLT DEVICES Some states or municipalities allow devices such as the WS100R to be installed into the same electrical box as 110 volt devices provided a low voltage partition is used between the devices We do not recommend this The cable connected to the WS100R can act as an antenna for elec trical noise Locating the WS100R cable too close to a light dimmer or switch may interfere with the WS10OR If you must locate the WS100R near electrical devices install it in a separate metal electrical box ground the box to the electrical system ground and route the WS100R cable several feet away from all electrical wiring TOOLS REOUIRED e 1 8 Standard Slotted Screwdriver 1 4 Standard Slotted Screwdriver Wire Stripper WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR FE Niles IR Flasher Ly a 12V DC power supply supplied with the MSU250 Main System Unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system acut
11. oom as an IR flasher it is possible for the flasher s IR output to be picked up by the WS100R This effect known as an optical feedback loop can cause erratic operation Optical feedback is similar to acoustical feedback the howling or whistling sound heard in a P A system when the microphone is too close to the speaker To avoid optical feedback 1 Re position the flasher s and or the sensor 2 Use Niles MFlor MF2 flashers and cover them with the supplied IR blockers Changing the Color of the WS100R The Decora style insert on the WS100R is removable allowing fast and easy color changes as needed Inserts are available in a variety of colors If you need to change the color of the WS100R 1 Obtain the WS100R Decora style insert in the desired color from your Niles dealer WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR 2 Hold the WS100R as shown in Figure 3 Locate the two plastic mounting tabs at the top rear of the Decora style insert Using two fingers simultaneously press both tabs down towards the center of the insert and forward away from you until the insert pops free from its mounting slots 3 Locate the new Decora style insert Hold the WS100R so that it is facing you Insert the two bottom tabs into the bottom slots first followed by the two tabs on the top Snap the insert into place by carefully pressing on the front of the insert Using the WS100R with the Intellipad Ci system The WS100R is fully compatible with t
12. poor range intermittent operation or no operation The conditions which sometimes combine to create a feed back loop are 1 Both a sensor and a flasher are located within the same room 2 There is some low level noise or interference on your system You can eliminate optical feedback by replacing any IRB1 flooding flasher with MF1 or MF2 MicroFlashers and covering all flashers with the supplied IR blocking covers WALL MOUNT INFRARED SENSOR Identifying the type of interference The flash back LED on the front of the WS100R is a useful trouble shooting aid The LED should light blue only when a remote command is being received However if the LED on the WS100R flickers and the WS100R functions normally there is no cause for concern If the WS100R does not work and the LED does not light at all Test the remote control s by operating the A V equipment directly Replace the batteries if needed Double check the cable connections on all WS100R s Main System Unit and on the IR main system unit Consult your IR Main System Uni s manual for more detail If the WS100R does not work and the LED flickers or remains solidly lit Cover up the Sensor with a piece of cardboard your hand will actually create electromagnetic interference under some conditions Observe the IR test LED IR Test LED Off Optical Interference IR Test LED On or Flickering Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electromagnetic
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