Niles Audio TS100 User's Manual
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1. Figure 4 For specific informa tion see your Intellipad Ci manual TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Installation Step by Step 1 The TS100 is a small free standing box designed to sit on a shelf or other convenient surface The unit can be mounted under a shelf using double sided tape or Velcro not supplied 2 Run the cable to the TS100 Label the cable for future reference 3 Locate the connector on the 5100 and remove it 4 Next strip 1 4 of insulation from the end of each wire Tightly twist the end of each wire until there are no frayed ends 5 Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable connectors 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 connec 1 STATUS 2 DATA 3 GROUND p 4 12V DC ST IR G V tor When connecting the TS100 to the Niles Ci system observe this pin configuration TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR 6 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 sock et Don t force the scalloped2. 12V DC power supply not supplied Niles stock FG00665 plugged into the switched outlet MSU250 Power IR data and power status signal via category 5 wire TS100 IR sensor Figure 2 Connecting the TS100 to a Niles MSU250 IR main system unit broadcasting a status feedback signal TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR 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 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 20 to a maximum of about 30 Infrared signals travel essentially line of sight They will not pass through or around solid objects Do not rely on an IR signal being able to bounce off a wall or object to the MS100 The IR pickup angle of the TS100 is 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 Avoiding Electrical Interference Avoid locating the TS100 near any potential sources of electri cal or optical noise such as light dimmers low voltage lights and neon lights Avoiding Optical Feedback If installing the TS100 in the same room as an IR flasher it is possible for the flasher s IR output to be picked up by the TS100 This effect known as an optical feedback loop can cause erratic operation Optical feedback is sim
3. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE 15100 TABLE TOP INFRARED SENSOR N NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE TS100 Table top Infrared Remote Sensor TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Installation Considerations Installation Operation Trouble shooting Specifications 12 Contents 12 IEN E TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Introduction The TS100 is a tabletop infrared sensor designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems Installed in a remote room location the TS100 receives the IR commands transmitted from your hand held remote s The IR commands are carried via a category 5 cable to your A V equipment in another room and instantly repeated The TS100 represents one of the 3 building blocks neces sary to complete a Niles IR repeating system e IR Main System Unit Models MSU140 50250 50480 and MSU440Z e Sensors Keypads Models WS100 TS100 MS100 MVC100IR MS200 CS100 and the IntelliPad IR Flashers Models MF1 MF1VF MF2 MF2VF and the IRB1 An IR sensor expansion unit Model IRH610 is available for IR repeater systems used in more than six rooms TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Features and Benefits The TS100 offers a number of improvements over other table top IR sensors Plasma proof performance allows placement of the TS100 near plasma displays CFL interference resistant expands ins
4. System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using car rier frequencies between 26 and 105 kHz IR Receiving Range 18 to 30 depending upon the strength of the remote control IR Receiving Angle 30 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 Mounting Table top Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of category 5 cable TECH NOTE INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Unit Dimensions 2 7 8 wide x 1 1 16 high x 3 1 8 deep Contents TS100 x1 Removable connector x 1 The feedback led can be disabled if it continues to flicker or visual feedback is not desired Discrete on and off IR commands are available on the Niles Technical support website for disabling the feedback led The address is nilesaudio com techsupport TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Notes Notes TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR 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 IntelliControl IntelliPad and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Because we 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 A
5. al building and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application MS100 Mounting Location The TS100 is ideal for use in applications when ceiling or wall mounting is undesirable Its small size and unobtrusive appear ance makes it ideal for installation in existing homes or cabi nets with great ease and minimal custom work Installing the TS100 close to the primary location of the user will ensure best performance The TS100 is designed to mount over or under almost any flat hori zontal surface Convenient mounting locations for the TS100 are On top of a television set On a shelf in an entertaiment center Under a shelf in an entertanment center Receiving Range and Pickup Angle The receiving range of the TS100 will vary according to the IR output strength of the remote control being used Remote strength varies among brands depending on the number and TABLE TOP 12V DC power supply supplied with the MSU250 IR main sys tem unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system d Wi Bi colored LED Removable connector pins Figure 1 Parts guide E a f q ctl INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Niles IR flasher Lj E o Stereo ni UC Gee msu2s0 OAH iE mie 5 NILES 5 A OR Era 5
6. dditional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 01 04 Printed in China 0500326
7. ilar 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 MF series flashers and cover them with the supplied IR blockers TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Avoiding Interference TS100 is designed to work in most applications including plas ma TV s and in areas where CFL lighting and indirect sunight are present You should avoid locating the TS100 near poten tial sources of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers or low voltage lights Using the Power Status Display The Green power status LED can only be activated by a power status broadcast from a Niles IR main system unit MSU140 MSU250 MSU480 MSU440Z The IR main system unit will broadcast the power status signal if the preamp receiver is on and a 12V DC adapter is plugged into the pre amp receiver s switched AC outlet and the 3 5mm plug is connected to the IR main system unit s Status input jack Figure 2 Note The 12V DC adapter plugged into the switched outlet of the stereo receiver is not included with the IR main system unit It should be 12V DC with a minimum of 100mA of output It can be ordered from your Niles dealer FG00665 power adaptor Using the TS100 with the Intellipad Ci system The TS100 is fully compatible with the Niles Intellipad Ci line follow the wiring instructions in
8. ormally there is no cause for concern If the TS100 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 the TS100 s and on the IR main system unit Consult your IR main system unit s manual for more detail TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR If the TS100 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 Interference Identify the source of the interference The most common sources of electromagnetic interference are listed in the Installation Considerations section on pages 5 and 6 To elimi nate EMI try the following methods 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 unit s GND terminal There are many methods for reducing interference Which solution is best for you depends on your situation Contact Niles Technical Support at 1 800 289 4434 if you require further assistance TABLE TOP Specifications IR
9. rn some stray IR signal are being received by the TS100 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 T 100 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 TS100 Observe the TS100 s LED while performing all the tests It is possible to have interference from more than one source TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Eliminating Optical feedback In some installations two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop Symptoms can include 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 Identifying the Type of Interference The blue flash back LED on the front of the TS100 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 TS100 flickers and the TS100 functions n
10. side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Figure 5 7 Double check all connections Plug the connector back into its socket on the TS100 Operation Operation of the TS100 is simple Stand within the operational range of your TS100 aim your hand held remote at the TS100 and press the button for the desired command Your IR com mand is instantly repeated to your A V equipment Green Power Status LED When the TS100 is correctly connected Figure 2 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 Flashback LED The blue flash back LED on the TS100 visually confirms the reception of an IR command Figure 5 Installing the removable connector 1 STATUS 2 DATA 3 GROUN 4 12Vpc Figure 6 TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Troubleshooting This manual contains instructions for the TS100 only For spe cific 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 TS100 is a useful troubleshooting aid The blue LED should light only when a remote command is being received If the LED on the TS100 flickers and the TS100 functions normally there is no cause for conce
11. tallation flexibility to areas with fluorescent lighting Works under most lighting conditions including indirect 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 hand held remote 10096 factory tested for pickup range and angle Small size of only 2 7 8 wide x 1 1 16 high x 3 1 8 deep fits almost anywhere Printed circuit board design uses surface mount technology SMT assuring high reliability Ideal for both home and commercial installations Non skid non scratch feet Two year parts and labor warranty TABLE TOP INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Tech Tip Wire size is expressed by it s AWG American Wire Gauge num ber The lower the AWG number the larger the wire i e 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG Installation Considerations Type of Cable The TS100 connects to the Niles infrared main system unit or IRH610 sensor expansion hub with an individual home run of category 5 cable When running wires inside walls most states and municipalities in the U S specify that you must use a spe cial 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 loc
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