Design the floor plan of the rooms to be protected and indicate on
the plan the exact points where the various devices must be installed.
Warning!
This drawing will subsequently be used to complete the
works described in the following chapters.
It is crucial to carefully choose the type of detector to be used in
relation to the required task. An incorrect type of detector or one that
is positioned in an unsuitable location may not be able to detect a
burglary attempt or may signal improper alarms. Each type of detec-
tor has its own specific operating principles, therefore, the relevant
technical sheet should be consulted in the relative instructions.
01. Indicate the positions of all detectors that must monitor
the perimeter of the environment:
a) Opening of doors and windows (MNMC);
b) Intrusion from the outside, crossing of doors and windows, with
vertical curtain infrared technology (MNCPIR2AA);
c) Detectors to be installed in the outdoor area to detect burglary or
crossing attempts (MNDTAA, MNDTPETAA, MNDTLRAA, MNPIRT-
VCC, MNPIRTVCCPET).
02. Indicate the positions of all detectors that must monitor
the interior of the environment:
a) Movement of people, volumetric infrared detector MNPIR or
with pet immunity detector MNPIRPET; install versions AA with an-
ti-masking function in case of exposed rooms. It is advisable not to
install infrared detectors near possible hot or cold air turbulences
(fireplaces, radiators, etc.);
b) Breaking of glass (MNGB);
c) The presence of smoke (MNSD technical sensor);
d) Flooding (MNWD technical sensor).
03. Indicate the position of all fixed devices that must control
the alarm system inside the environment:
LCD keypad (MNKP): up to maximum 4 radio keypads can be used
for the system’s daily management (for example, to engage and dis-
engage the alarm, entering the home from secondary entrances).
The keypads can be wall-mounted or carried like a normal remote
control.
04. Indicate the position of all the other devices used to ring
the buzzer, besides the siren integrated in the control unit:
a) Outdoor siren (MNS-MNSC);
b) Indoor siren (MNSI).
The control unit incorporates an efficient siren. In large multi-storey
houses, we recommend adding one or more indoor sirens (MNSI)
to be installed in the main rooms. With regard to isolated homes, it
is strongly advisable to install at least one outdoor siren, in a clearly
visible position (its mere presence is a deterrent) where it is difficult to
access by potential burglars. Although outdoor sirens are adequately
protected against weathering, they should nonetheless be installed
in areas protected against direct rainfall – ideally under the roof’s
protrusion or beneath a terrace/balcony.
05. Indicate the position of the control unit, after carefully
considering the following aspects:
• the control unit without the display must be positioned at least 1
metre above the floor to favour the Wi-Fi communication. Place
the versions with display roughly 1.5 metres above the floor;
• the distance separating the control unit from each detector (point
A);
• the number of walls between the control unit and the devices, and
the materials with which they are built (point B);
• the position of the fixed telephone line (if the user wishes to receive
alarm alerts via telephone MNPSTN) (point C);
• the coverage of the GSM line (if the MNGSM module is available,
with GSM telephone dialler) (point D);
• the control unit works by transmitting and receiving low-power
radio signals within the limits specified by the law. For this reason,
the control unit should be centrally located with respect to the
other devices.
• the zone where the control unit is to be installed must ensure effi-
cient propagation of the radio signals.
It is important to bear in mind that the quality of the radio transmis-
sion inside buildings may be influenced by various factors:
a)
the number of walls, and their constituent material, and obstacles
between the devices and the control unit;
b)
the presence of sources of electromagnetic radiation that gener-
ate radio disturbances (e.g. television sets).
Therefore, we recommend installing all the system’s devices far from
television sets; do not install the control unit inside niches, metal cab-
inets, on load-bearing pillars of the building and on reinforced con-
crete walls. Avoid placing the control unit near broad metal surfaces
and metal grilles, including those inside walls. Refer to Table 3 for the
maximum allowed distance between the control unit and any device,
in relation to the number of obstacles lying in between them and the
shielding properties of the obstacles themselves.
Positioning the devices in the system
Control unit radio range
Table 3
Material
Estimated maximum range
In open space (outdoors)
roughly 100 metres
Plasterboard/wooden walls
approx. 50 metres, through a maximum of 5 walls
Brick or concrete walls
approx. 30 metres, through a maximum of 3 walls
Reinforced concrete walls or ceilings
approx. 20 metres, through a maximum of 1 wall or ceiling
Metal walls
not allowed: metal walls shield almost entirely
Designing the system
Before starting with the
programming phase, read the
enclosed Design Guide. After
filling in the details, you will
have all the elements required
to complete the successive
programming phase.
Before proceeding with installation, read the installation man-
ual and verify the integrity of the product, the appropriateness
of the chosen model and the suitability of the intended instal-
lation site. Check that all the use conditions fall within the
limits specified under the “Technical specifications”.
The product must be integrated exclusively with two-way My-
Nice devices.
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