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- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E RADIO FREQUENCY GATEWAY...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the RFG Radio Frequency Gateway from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
The high-impact plastic housing is heat resistant, so the RFG can also be mounted in an attic to a crossbeam. System and Keypad connections allows multiple RFGs to be cascade-wired over a single CAT-5 wire run. -
Page 4: Contents
QUICKCONFIG CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE An RFG can be added to any network based Niles MultiZone Receiver or home system theater using the Niles QuickConfig System Configuration Software. The QuickConfig‘ software is wizard-based and guides the installer/programmer through basic and advanced system designs. -
Page 5: System Design Considerations
1) Power LED - The blue LED indicates that the RFG has power. This LED also indicates the connection status to the Niles MultiZone Receiver or Home Theater Main System Unit. 2) System Connection - This RJ-45 connection is used when the RFG is connected to a Niles MultiZone receiver. - Page 6 MultiZone receiver, or iC2 Main System Unit. END-POINT The End-Point is where the RF transmitted information starts and stops. For the RFG, the End-Point is typically a MultiZone system keypad. A system design can have multiple End-Points (keypads).
- Page 7 Repeater Base used between the End-Point and the Master Base. See Figure 1 for basic RF network system design. ��������� ������������� ��������������� ����������� NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Figure 1. Basic RF Network ������������� ����������� ���������...
- Page 8 (interference) created by the home theater sources. One RFG can be use to replace and extend the built-in Master Base to an area where there will be little or no interference. The RFG is hard-wired to the HT-MSU using CAT-5 cable terminated with RJ-45 plugs.
- Page 9 Set as Master Base A master RFG can be wired with repeater RFGs by wiring the CAT-5 cable from the MultiZone Receiver’s Communications port to the System connection of the first RFG, and then from the first RFG’s Keypad connection port to the System connection of the next RFG.
- Page 10 Figure 4. RFG wired as a stand alone repeater A RFG SET FOR WIRELESS KEYPAD MODE A RFG set for Wireless Keypad must have the optional power supply and a CAT-5 cable connected to the keypad. Figure 5. RFG in wireless keypad configuration...
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Page 11: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS PLACEMENT OF THE RFG Niles recommends placing the RFG along a baseboard or in an attic. Generally, the unit should be placed in a concealed location because its indicator and connections are only used during installation. Placement possibilities include:... -
Page 12: Antenna Considerations
Effective range of communication is 75 feet (22.86 meters) in open air. The RF antenna is internal to the RFG and its orientation is shown by the “molded radio wave symbol” on the front of the RFG. The RFG and its antenna should be vertical for best reception. molded radio... -
Page 13: Installation
After the RFG has been mounted and all connections made, the RF channel must be set if the RFG is being used in a wireless keypad mode. The RF channel can be set by accessing the installer settings mode of the keypad (please see Niles Keypad manual for information on this menu). -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The set-up dipswitches allow the RFG to be pre-configured for its role in the system RF mode design. With this in mind, troubleshooting the RFG comes down to two main issues: 1) SET-UP ISSUES 2) HARDWARE ISSUES SET-UP ISSUES PROBLEM: 1. - Page 15 The symptoms could include: Blue LED on RFG continuously flickering or poor range, intermittent operation or no operation. SOLUTIONS: • Move your RFG to a new mounting location •...
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Page 16: Accessories
ACCESSORIES OF THE RFG 1.25A 12VDC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY FG01035 Current outlet provides 12V DC sync connection via an accessory cable to the HT-MSU IC2 HOME THEATER AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM FG01342 � � � ���� ������ � � �... -
Page 17: Specifications
11.89 cm x 5.46cm x 2.92cm RF Section: 2.4-GHz frequency ZigBee wireless mesh technology Signal Range: 75 to 100 feet open air (22.86 meters to 30.48 meters) Wiring Requirements: CAT-5 cable Shipping Weight: 1 lb. Warranty: Two-year limited NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... - Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: Lifetime Warranty All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).
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Page 19: Warranty
Newspaper Ad Management Product Brochure Professional Product Review Sales/Marketing Student Retail Salesperson Tradesperson NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Mrs. What magazines do you read? 1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ Who will install the product? Custom Installer Electrician... - Page 20 ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y R C H I T E C T U R E N i l e s A u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n 1 2 3 3 1 S .