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MSU480

INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT

MSU480

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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

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Page 1: ...SU480 INFRARED MAIN SYSTEM UNIT MSU480 B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E 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 DS00330ACN MSU480 12 19 03 9 05 AM Page 20 ...

Page 2: ...n the MSU480 receives the IR commands transmitted from your existing hand held remotes in that room The commands are carried via a small category 5 cable to your A V equipment in another room and instantly repeated The MSU480 is compatible with all current Niles infrared sys tems It may be used along with the Niles TS100 MS100 MS200 WS100 MVC100R and CS100 IR sensors or the IntelliPad The model MS...

Page 3: ...atus input Provides system status to connected sensors and keypads 12VDC Output This is useful for triggering external devices and system automation Expandable an IRH610 IR expansion hub can be used to provide additional inputs Two selectable HI LOW output flasher ports Printed circuit board design assures high reliability Low profile and small footprint with integrated mounting wings that allow f...

Page 4: ...ereo Receiver 12VDC power supply supplied with the MSU480 Main System Unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12VDC power supply Not Supplied plugged into the switched outlet Niles Stock FG00665 Figure 1 Connecting the WS100 to a Niles MSU480 main system unit broadcasting a status feedback signal In a typical system the MSU480 provides for the connection for one remote room sen...

Page 5: ...s IR Confirmation LED This LED performs two functions 1 it provides a visible indication of system status via a green LED and 2 confirms the reception of IR data via a blinking blue LED 6 Flasher Hi Low switch Setting these switches to the appropriate position allows you to connect either a high output flooding flasher IRB1 or low output MicroFlashers MF2 MF2F MF2D MF2DF 7 Contact Closure Switch T...

Page 6: ...ure 3 5 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T IMPORTANT Do not place the MSU480 on top of or directly behind a television set Some television sets produce intense electromagnetic interference which may disable your IR extender system Figure 2 Table top placement Affix the enclosed self adhesive rubber feet to the base of the MSU480 Self Adhesive Rubber Feet POWER 12V DC Figure 3 Wall mount p...

Page 7: ...larger the wire i e 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG IMPORTANT AVOIDING INTERFERENCE Avoid locating any of the cables Sensors Keypads or the Main System Unit near any potential sources of Electro Magnetic Interference EMI such as light dimmers speed controls for ceiling fans electrical ballasts television sets large motors heaters or air conditioners Figure 4 Home run the sensor cable ...

Page 8: ...80 connects to IR sensors and the Intellipad with category 5 cable with a maximum cable run of 500 Flasher Cable Niles infrared flashers come supplied with a 10 foot 2 conductor 22 gauge cable Should you need to extend it use a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable zip cord Shielding is not necessary for a flasher Flasher wires can be extended up to 200 feet 7 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T 12VD...

Page 9: ... all reach the proposed location of the MSU480 Mark the cables with labels describing where the cable originates rather than which terminal on the MSU480 it should connect For proper installation follow the steps outlined in the correct order If you discover a fault in the course of installation go on to the Troubleshooting Guide before continuing with the next installation step I N F R A R E D M ...

Page 10: ... HI LOW HI LOW STATUS IR OUTPUT TO MSU POWER STATUS 12V DC IRH610 IR EXPANSION HUB INPUT 1 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 Infrared Sensors IRH610 Expansion Hub MSU480 Main System Unit 12VDC Power supply not supplied plugged into an unswitched outlet Niles stock XF00060A Figure 6 Wiring diagram for expanding a system using the IRH610 Infrared Expansion Hub DS00330ACN MSU480 12 19 03 9 05 A...

Page 11: ... small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise the locking tabs exposing the holes on the removable connectors C 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 socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connect...

Page 12: ...nding on the flashers being used 1 MF1 MF2 MF1VF MF2VF LOW position 2 IRB1 HI position MF Series MicroFlashers may be damaged by excessive flasher level output from the Main System Unit Do not connect any flashers to the 12VD 200mA output at any time If 12VDC is applied to the flashers they will be damaged 11 BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY WHEN EXTENDING THE FLASHER WIRE The wire lead marked w...

Page 13: ...ith your VCR CD DVD or Tape player remote control Operation should be identical to standing in front of the component with the remote control pointed directly at the sensor window 3 Maximum Range between the Remote Control and the Niles IR Sensor is similar to the maximum range between the Remote Control and the A V component s IR sensor Typically a remote control with two batteries will have a 15...

Page 14: ...support This output can be used to trigger any device that requires 12VDC to be activated Examples include Dropping a motorized screen Activating a television lift Turning on a voltage controlled switching device e g Niles AC 3 voltage controlled switched outlet Installation Simply plug a cable with a 3 5mm plug tip positive sleeve ground into the jack labeled 12VDC 200mA OUT PUT Connect the other...

Page 15: ...ff commands are available for download at www nilesaudio com techsupport Power Status Introduction The Niles MSU480 status port accepts 3 30V AC DC input voltage and provides a visible status indication at the infrared sensor or IntelliPad When the MSU480 sees 3 30V AC DC at the status jack it broadcasts a status signal over the IR sensor wires Any appro priate sensor or keypad connected to one of...

Page 16: ... sleeve nega tive Any 16 gauge 2 conductor cable can be used to extend the power status cable up to 200 feet Troubleshooting Guidelines There are three basic problems which prevent proper opera tion In the order of probability the problems are 1 Bad Connections or Wiring If the connections or wiring are wrong loose shorted or open the system will not operate properly The symptoms could include Pow...

Page 17: ...our IR extender system Symptoms can include flashback LED s continuously flickering or on without any remote control use poor range intermittent operation or no operation 3 Optical Feedback Loop If you have an IR sensor in the same room as a flasher and you have some low level noise or interference an optical feedback loop can occur which will interfere with proper operation Symptoms can include p...

Page 18: ...d 105kHz Wiring Requirements Individual home runs of category 5 cable from each sensor keypad Unit Dimensions 7 1 16 wide x 1 1 4 high x 3 deep Power Requirements 12VDC 1 25A regulated power supply included Contents MSU480 1 Contact Closure Connector 1 Screwless Connectors 4 Power Supply 1 Self Adhesive Rubber Feet 4 DS00330ACN MSU480 12 19 03 9 05 AM Page 17 ...

Page 19: ...HI LOW STATUS IR Using the MSU480 with the IntelliControl Home Theater automation system When connecting an MSU flasher output to an IntelliControl Home Theater port a 150 Ohm resistor must be placed between the data and the ground line of the IntelliControl IR sensor input see figure above No resistor is needed if the MSU is being connected to the 2nd Zone port of the IntelliControl DS00330ACN MS...

Page 20: ... 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 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 ni...

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