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INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
TS100
TS100
TABLE-TOP INFRARED SENSOR
®
B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 3 TAB LE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR TS100 Table-top Infrared Remote Sensor TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction The TS100 is a tabletop, infrared sensor designed for Introduction 1 use with the Niles infrared extender systems. Installed in a remote room location, the TS100 receives the Features and IR commands transmitted from your hand-held remote(s). Benefits 2 The IR commands are carried via a category 5 cable to Installation your A/V equipment
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 4 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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 installation flexibility to areas with fluorescent lighting. • Works under most lighting conditions, including indirect sunlight—eliminates environmental restrictions. • Universal system—compatible
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 5 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR Installation Considerations ”Tech Tip“ 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 “
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 6 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR Niles IR flasher 12V DC power supply (supplied with the Stereo receiver MSU250 IR main sys- tem unit) plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system 12V DC power supply (not supplied, Niles stock# FG00665) plugged into the switched outlet MSU250 Bi-colored LED Power, IR data, and power status signal via category 5 wire Removable connector pins TS100 IR sensor Figure 2 Connecting the TS100 to a
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 7 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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 sign
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 8 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 9 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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 TS100 and remove it. 4. Next, strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist t
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 10 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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 scalloped 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
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 11 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 12 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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 optica
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 13 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR 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
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 14 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR Unit Dimensions Specifications 2-7/8" wide x 1-1/16" high x IR System 3-1/8" deep Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using car- Contents rier frequencies between 26 TS100 x1 and 105 kHz Removable connector x 1 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 Indi
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 15 TABLE - TO P I NFRARED R EM O T E SENS OR Notes 13
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DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 1 Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com ©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 12331 S.W. 130 Street without notice. The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to
