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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Contents

Features and Benefits

Installation Considerations

Installation

Operation

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Limited Warranty

Summary of Contents for Wall-Mount IR Sensor WS110R

Page 1: ...WALL MOUNT IR SENSOR WS110R I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...factures the industry s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To see the complete Niles product assortment visit us on the internet at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Contents 1 Features and Benefits 2 Installation Considerations 3 Installation 10 Operation 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 15 Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ...les infrared systems It may be used along with or as an alternative to the Niles TS110 MS110 MS210 and CS110 sensors or the IntelliPad The WS110R 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 WS110R TS110 MS110 MS210 CS110 and the IntelliPad IR Flashers Models MF1...

Page 4: ...tions Universal system compatible with virtually all brands of A V equipment and remote controls Excellent IR receiving range you get 20 to 35 of remote control range depending upon the strength of your handheld remote 100 factory tested for pickup range and angle Small size of only 2 3 4 wide by 4 1 2 high by 1 1 4 deep ﬁts in a one gang box Printed circuit board design uses surface mount technol...

Page 5: ...hen running wires inside 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 building and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application WS110R MOUNTING LOCATION Locating ...

Page 6: ...ey 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 WS110R The IR pickup angle of the WS110R is 60 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 JUNCTION BOXES The mounting depth of the WS110R 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 y...

Page 7: ...of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers or low voltage lights Avoid locating the WS110R near any potential sources of electrical or optical noise such as light dimmers low voltage lights and neon lights AVOIDING OPTICAL FEEDBACK If installing the WS110R in the same room as an IR ﬂasher it is possible for the ﬂasher s IR output to be picked up by the WS110R This effect known as an opti...

Page 8: ...supplied with the MSU250 Main System Unit plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12V DC Power Supply Not Supplied plugged into the Switched Outlet Niles Stock FG01035 Power IR Data and Power Status Signal via category 5 cable Figure 1 Wiring Diagram Typical installation with an MSU250 Main System Unit ...

Page 9: ...cal Box b CAT 5 cable c WS110 IR Receiver supplied d Snap on Color Insert supplied e Device Screws 2 supplied f Decora Faceplate supplied g Faceplate Screws 2 supplied b d c e e f g g a Figure 2 WS110R Parts Guide INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED ...

Page 10: ...e 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 WS110R so that it is facing you Insert the two bottom tabs into the bottom slots ﬁrst followed by the two tabs on th...

Page 11: ...ctor When connecting the WS110R to the Niles Ci system observe this pin configuration INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS CONTINUED USING THE WS110R WITH THE INTELLIPAD CI SYSTEM The WS110R is fully compatible with the Niles Intellipad Ci line follow the wiring instructions in Figure 4 For speciﬁc information see your Intellipad Ci manual ...

Page 12: ... of the socket Don t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket Figure 5 5 Use the shorter plate screws to fasten the Decora cover plate to the WS110R 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 NOTE Certain old work or retro ﬁt boxes such as the Carlon B225R have a pla...

Page 13: ...red command Your IR command is instantly repeated to your A V equipment GREEN POWER STATUS LED When the WS110R 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 WS110R visually conﬁrms the reception of an IR command Figure 5 Installing ...

Page 14: ... is being received If the LED on the WS110R ﬂickers and the WS110R functions normally there is no cause for concern some stray IR signal are being received by the WS110R 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 WS110R s and on the main system unit Look for open shorted ...

Page 15: ...THE TYPE OF INTERFERENCE The ﬂash back LED on the front of the WS110R 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 WS110R ﬂickers and the WS110R functions normally there is no cause for concern IF THE WS110R DOES NOT WORK AND THE LED DOES NOT LIGHT AT ALL Test the remote control s by operating the A V equipment di...

Page 16: ...ng 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 If you require further assistance ca...

Page 17: ... depending on remote strength Typically 20 to 35 IR Receiving Angle 60 off axis horizontal and vertical at 20 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 CAT 5 cable 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 ...

Page 18: ...IZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES If the above conditions are met the purchaser s sole remedy shall be to return the product to NILES in which case NILES will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its e...

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Page 20: ... i d a 3 3 1 8 6 3 0 5 2 3 8 4 3 7 3 1 8 0 0 B U Y H I F I w w w n i l e s a u d i o c o m 2007 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos Intellipad Microflashers and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 05 07 DS00563A ...

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