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MS-1

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MS-1

MICROSENSOR

MINIATURE INFRARED SENSOR

MS-1

Summary of Contents for MS-1

Page 1: ...MS 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E M O D E L MS 1 MICROSENSOR MINIATURE INFRARED SENSOR MS 1 ...

Page 2: ...tive to the Niles IRR4D IRR4S SCW UIR MS 2 TIR1 and MS360 IR sensors The MS 1 is just one part of the three building blocks neces sary to complete a Niles IR repeating system Main System Unit IntelliControl RVL 6 IRP2 IRP6 IRZ6 IR Sensors Models IRR4D IRR4S SCW UIR TIR1 MS 1 MS 2 and CMS 3 IR Flashers Models IRC 1 and IRC 2 An expansion unit Model XRP6 is available for IR repeater systems requirin...

Page 3: ...00 factory tested for pickup range and angle Green flash back L E D visually confirms remote control operation Simple 3 wire hookup 10 feet of IR cable included Printed circuit board design uses surface mount technology SMT assuring high reliability Ideal for both home and commercial installations Bezel colors Each MS 1 includes a black and white bezel Two year parts and labor warranty Proudly mad...

Page 4: ...nob trusive appearance makes it ideal for installation in obscure hidden locations in cabinet facings or in the sensor knock out built into Niles in wall loudspeakers Installing the MS 1 close to the primary location of the user will ensure best per formance The MS 1 is designed to flush mount almost anywhere Convenient mounting locations for the MS 1 are In a cabinet door In a wall or wall plate ...

Page 5: ...feet 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 MS 1 The IR pickup angle of the MS 1 is 60 o off axis horizontal and vertical at 18 feet For more information see Figure 3 MS 1 Operating Range on Page 11 Avoiding Optical Interference As with any type of IR sensor av...

Page 6: ... Some states or municipalities allow devices such as the MS 1 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 connect ed to the MS 1 can act as an antenna for electrical noise Locating the MS 1 cable too close to a light dimmer or switch may interfere with the MS 1 If you must locate th...

Page 7: ...the Niles Main System Units 2 Re position the flasher s and or the sensor 3 Use Niles IRC 2 flashers and cover them with the supplied IR blockers Changing the Color of the MS 1 The bezel surrounding the lens on the MS 1 is removable allowing fast and easy color changes as needed A black and white bezel are included with your MS 1 If you desire you may paint the MS 1 bezel yourself to blend it seam...

Page 8: ...S 1 so that the front of it is facing you mak ing sure that the lens is in place Screw the new bezel onto the MS 1 by turning it clockwise 7 M I N I A T U R E I N F R A R E D S E N S O R Figure 1 Removing the Bezel ...

Page 9: ...M I N I A T U R E I N F R A R E D S E N S O R a Hex Nut supplied b Washer supplied c Mounting Surface d IR Cable 10 feet supplied e MS 1 Miniature IR Sensor supplied f MS 1 Lens Bezel supplied a b d e f c ...

Page 10: ... cable for future refer ence The MS 1 is supplied with 10 of pre stripped IR cable The IR cable may be shortened or lengthened as needed If you want to make the MS 1 s cable shorter use a pair of wire cutters to cut the cable to the desired length The IR cable may be lengthened by splicing it to a recommended IR cable See Installation Considerations Type of Cable You may splice the MS 1 cable to a...

Page 11: ...e hex nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 10 M I N I A T U R E I N F R A R E D S E N S O R You must use the bare drain wire for the ground connection Figure 2 Wiring Diagram Installed in an IRP2 System SENSOR IN D A T A G N D 12 V Room 1 Bare Red Black Receiver POWER 12V DC STATUS FLASHER LEVEL FLASHERS SENSOR INPUT MODEL IRP2 DATA OUT IR D A T A G N D FULL VAR D A T A G N D 12 V D A T A G N D 12 V IRP2 To un...

Page 12: ... Niles Main System Unit Operation of the MS 1 is straightforward Simply aim your hand held remote at the MS 1 Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A V equipment A green flash back LED on the MS 1 visually confirms the presence of an IR signal 11 M I N I A T U R E I N F R A R E D S E N S O R 18 60 40 30 30 40 50 60 50 22 26 30 MS 1 Figure 3 MS 1 Operating Range All Angles Referenced to Cen...

Page 13: ...e Main System Unit Look for open shorted or reversed wires If the MS 1 does not work and the LED remains solidly lit 1 Double check the cable connections on all MS 1 s and on the Main System Unit Look for shorted or reversed wires 2 Test for interference from the following sources Sunlight in the area of the MS 1 Fluorescent neon or halogen lights in the room Light dimmers beginning with those clo...

Page 14: ...ods 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 If the LED on the MS 1 flickers dimly and the MS 1 functions normally there is no cause for concern ...

Page 15: ...g on remote strength 18 30 feet typical IR Receiving Angle 60 o off axis horizontal and vertical at 18 feet Mounting Thru hole fits into a 1 2 diameter hole requires a minimum of 2 5 16 mounting depth Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of 2 conductor shielded cable Niles IR Cable West Penn D291 or equivalent Unit Dimensions Front Bezel 3 4 diameter x 1 4 high Overall Unit 1 2 diameter x 2 1 ...

Page 16: ...Audio Corporation All rights reserved Because Niles believes in constantly improving its products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation MicroSensor is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation Printed in USA 1 99 DS00109B ...

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