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  • Page 1 Installation Manual NU-Series Hardware P/N PM000223A Rev. 1...
  • Page 2 Use this product only in accordance with the purposes for which it is designed. For the latest version of all Ascom documentation, contact your local supplier or visit the Ascom Partner website at https://www.ascom-ws.com.
  • Page 3 Regulatory Compliance (US/CAN) The following complies with the relevant dates and amendments of all the following standards. IEC 60950 CB, IEC 62368 CB, EN 55024 (CISPR24) Class B, EN 55032 (CISPR32) Class B, RoHS, REACH, VDE 0834, HTM 08-03 ANSI/UL 1069, ANSI/UL 2560, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205, FCC part 15B, ICES-003 AS/NZS CISPR24/32, AS/NZS 3811 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
  • Page 4 1/4-inch (0.64 cm) plug. Intended Use The primary intended purpose of the Ascom Telligence System is to provide audible and visual communication between patients/residence and staff in health care facilities. Notification and signaling of call system events is accomplished via audible tones and visual indications which alert staff of the source (e.g., room, patient care area, or space)
  • Page 5 Each item of Open Source Software is licensed under the terms of the end-user license that accompanies such Open Source Software. Ascom in no way limits or supersedes, the terms and conditions of any applicable end user license for the Open Source Software.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installation Manual Contents NU-Series Hardware 1 Introduction ...........................1 1.1 General ..........................1 1.2 Installation and Commissioning ....................1 1.3 System Overview ........................2 1.4 System Buses ......................... 3 1.4.1 Hallway Bus ........................4 1.4.2 Addressing Hallway Bus Devices ..................5 1.4.3 Active Room Bus ......................
  • Page 7 Installation Manual Contents NU-Series Hardware 5.3 System Manager (NISM2) ..................... 34 5.3.1 NISM2 Electrical Connections ..................35 5.3.2 Ethernet LAN Cable for Facility Network ............... 35 5.3.3 NISM2 Internal Power Supply ..................36 5.3.4 External DC Power Supply .................... 37 5.3.5 Setting the type of Power Supply in the NISM Advanced Settings .........
  • Page 8 Installation Manual Contents NU-Series Hardware 7.21 NUHS-Series Handsets ...................... 126 7.22 NUMDC Medical Device Cable ..................128 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    General The Ascom Telligence System is a Local Area Network (LAN) based call system for hospitals, nursing homes, residential care, and other facilities. The LAN infrastructure is used for sending information generated in the system, such as calls, staff presence, medical alarms, technical alarms, etc.

  • Page 10: System Overview

    Installation Manual Introduction NU-Series Hardware System Overview The following is a system overview of the components for the control equipment, IP devices, and room modules. Figure 1 System Overview Control Devices • Gateway II: The Gateway II (NGGTWY2-H) processes state changes in the system. •...

  • Page 11: System Buses

    • Corridor Display: The Corridor Display (NUCD12IP-H) is a supplementary messaging display in Ascom Telligence Systems. It contains a PoE interface and connects directly to the Ethernet network. The corridor display has a large character indicator and a signaling buzzer.

  • Page 12: Hallway Bus

    Installation Manual Introduction NU-Series Hardware Legend (1) Gateway II (NGGTWY2) (2) Hallway bus power (3) Hallway bus data (4) Passive Bus Concentrator (NUPBC) (5) NU-series active dome light (NUDL4S) (6) Passive room bus (7) Active room bus (8) NU-series passive light (NUCL4P) Caution: The Telligence system is an electrically supervised system, except for the passive devices connected to the passive room buses.

  • Page 13: Addressing Hallway Bus Devices

    Installation Manual Introduction NU-Series Hardware Note: You cannot use DIP switches and serial number-based addressing to set hallway and room bus addresses in the same system. Use one method, only. When a Gateway II first powers up (initializes), it starts the device identification process. Connected devices shall be requested to respond.

  • Page 14: Addressing Active Room Bus Modules

    Installation Manual Introduction NU-Series Hardware Figure 4 Active room bus with dome light and active room modules Legend: (1) Gateway II (2) Power from Gateway II to hallway devices and room modules (3) Hallway bus (4) Dome Light (NUDL4/NUDL2) (5) Active room bus Each NUDL dome light supports two room buses.

  • Page 15: Passive Room Bus

    Installation Manual Introduction NU-Series Hardware 1.4.5 Passive Room Bus The Passive Bus Concentrator (NUPBC) resides on the hallway bus and controls the passive room bus and is the interface between the Gateway II and the passive modules. The NUPBC distributes power and communication to the attached modules through its eight passive room buses.

  • Page 16: System Cabling

    Installation Manual System Cabling Ascom Call system System Cabling High quality cables must be used when installing the system. All cables shall comply with the specification TIA/IEA 568-A/B Cat 5/5e/6/7. This is a standard 4x unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) solid bare copper with a diameter of 0.5mm (AWG 24). Take care when stripping cables from the outer jacket to avoid damaging the insulation of the wire cores.

  • Page 17: Cable Connections

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware Warning: The system manager, corridor display, and administration PC do not comply with the ANSI/UL 1069 standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call equipment and are not considered to be part of a listed system configuration. Cable Connections 2.2.1 Cable Guidelines Installers must be fully knowledgeable of the electrical code requirements for their...

  • Page 18: Pulling Cable And Wire

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware 2.2.4 Pulling Cable and Wire After all conduit has been installed and secured to the electrical boxes, pull the cables and wires through the conduit in accordance with the installation drawings. Make sure to pull 15cm (6in.) of free cable from the backbox at every location where the modules are to be installed.
  • Page 19 Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware Table 3 RJ-45 Pin-out (termination is identical on both ends) Pin # Color Color Abbreviation Orange/White OGWH Orange Green/White GNWH Blue Blue/White BUWH Green Brown/White BNWH Brown Figure 7 Terminating a Cat 5/5e/6/7 cable To terminate a Cat 5/5e/6/7 cable: 1.

  • Page 20: Terminating Block Connectors

    Connectors are required for the room bus, passive bed light switching relays, and other connections. Each connector has a screwless, spring-cage connection technique and each terminal has two connection points. The Ascom Telligence System uses 4-, 6-, and 8-pole block connectors.

  • Page 21: Terminating Passive Room Bus Connectors

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware 2. Check for a good connection by gently pulling on the wire after it is inserted. The wire should stay fixed in the terminal. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining wires. The following shows examples of 4-pole block connector wiring for a passive bus and for the light relay.

  • Page 22: Disconnecting A Wire From A Block Connector

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware The preferred color coding for the cable is shown in the following table. We highly recommend that you follow this color scheme in your installation. Table 4 8-pole block connector pin-out (termination is identical on both ends) Pin # Description Color...

  • Page 23: Hallway Bus

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware Hallway Bus The hallway bus connects the Gateway II to Passive Bus Concentrators (NUPBC), Dome Lights (NUDL2S / NUDL4S). Figure 12 Hallway bus with dome light and NUPBC Legend: (1) Gateway II (2) Power from Gateway II to hallway devices (+36V and GND) (3) Hallway bus from Gateway II to hallway devices, see “Daisy Chaining Hallway Devices”...

  • Page 24: Daisy Chaining Hallway Devices

    It will only remove one room from the hallway bus. Figure 14 3-way RJ-45 Splitter The Ascom Part Number for the splitter is HC-RJ-45-SPLTR. The splitter comes in packages of five. P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 25: Active Room Bus

    An active room bus begins at a dome light. The dome light, which connects to a hallway bus, is the interface that allows room modules to communicate with a Ascom Telligence System. Each dome light contains two RJ-45 connectors, which distributes 5.5VDC power and data communications to the attached room modules.

  • Page 26: Active Bus Connections

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware A typical active room bus setup is shown below. Figure 16 Dome light with active room bus Legend: (1) Gateway II (2) Power from Gateway II to hallway devices (+36V and GND) (3) Hallway bus from Gateway II to hallway devices, See “Daisy Chaining Hallway Devices”...

  • Page 27: Migrating Telecare M To Telligence

    Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware The color coding for the cable is shown in this table: Table 6 Active room bus cable coloring Pin # Description Color Ground White/Orange Mic (Tx) Orange Ground White/Green Data a Blue Data b White/Blue Speaker (Rx) Green...
  • Page 28 Installation Manual System Cabling NU-Series Hardware To migrate from a system with legacy teleCARE M passive modules: 1. Remove the power supply from the teleCARE M system. 2. Remove all the legacy IAM modules and replace them with the NUPBC modules. The same cabling and 8-pole connectors can be used.

  • Page 29: System Power

    NU-Series Hardware System Power The Ascom Telligence system power begins at the facility's Mains power circuit. Next is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The UPS provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or Mains power fails. The UPS must be placed between the Mains power circuit and all the sources of Telligence powering equipment.

  • Page 30: Uninterruptible Power Supply

    NU-Series Hardware 3.1.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply The number of UPS devices needed to power an Ascom Telligence system depends on the number and locations of the equipment to be powered. Size the UPS to provide enough power for each equipment item, as shown in Figure 19., plus any supplementary communications equipment that supports enhanced communications –...

  • Page 31: External Power Supply

    Figure 19. VDE 0834-1 compliant Mains power supply 3.1.2 External Power Supply The Ascom 24VDC power supply unit must be used to power legacy teleCARE M devices. The external power requirement for the teleCARE M system is 24VDC. The acceptable range of the power supply voltage is 21.6V to 26.4V.
  • Page 32 Installation Manual System Power NU-Series Hardware The 24V/4.2A power supply (P/N 660376) unit is suitable for use with legacy teleCARE devices. It includes a fixed Mains cable, a fixed 24VDC output cable, and a mounting bracket. Figure 20. 24V/4.2A power supply unit The power output wires of the 24V/4.2A power supply unit are colored black and black/gray.

  • Page 33: Telecare M Power Supply Wiring

    Installation Manual System Power NU-Series Hardware 3.1.3 teleCARE M Power Supply Wiring It is important to use the correct wire sizes and to consider the length of the 24V power supply wires. The minimum acceptable wire size of the 24V bus is 1mmØ (0.8mm²). Note: Excessive 24V bus length can result in unacceptable voltage drop.

  • Page 34: Active Bus Power Supply

    Installation Manual System Power NU-Series Hardware Active Bus Power Supply An active room bus is powered by the NUDL-series dome lights. These devices provide the modules on the active room bus with 5.5VDC power. The active bus shall not exceed 30m (100ft).

  • Page 35: Control Equipment

    Installation Manual Control Equipment NU-Series Hardware Control Equipment This Chapter elaborates on the control equipment. This section describes the installation instructions for the Gateway II (NGGTWY2). P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 36: Gateway Ii (Nggtwy2)

    Installation Manual Control Equipment NU-Series Hardware Gateway II (NGGTWY2) P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 37 Installation Manual Control Equipment NU-Series Hardware P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 38: Ip Devices

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware IP Devices This chapter elaborates on the IP devices, supplementary IP devices, and the installation of these devices. This includes the following products: • “NGTDSP and NGWDSP Touch Screen Display” (details on page 31) •...

  • Page 39: Ngtdsp And Ngwdsp Touch Screen Display

    The microSD memory card is used to store a device ID that can enable easy replacement of a failed unit. The USB device port is used by Ascom Technical Services to capture system event logs. Note: For details on using the display screen, refer to the Telligence Operation Manual.
  • Page 40 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Wall-Mounted Display 4. Connect the handset cord to the TEL connector and then to the jack at the bottom of the handset. Place handset in cradle. Installing the handset cradle for a wall-mounted display Note: When the optional handset is used, connect the handset To install the optional handset accessory (NGHSDSP-A) to the touch cord to the TEL connector, making sure to weave the cord...
  • Page 41 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Notes: Installing a supervising dome light with buzzer for supervision 1. All US and Canada installations, require powering from the HC- IPSWITCH8 Power Switch or other E23929 listed PoE Switch. When additional supervision is needed, install a supervising dome light (model HC-CL4-SUPV) near each touch screen display.

  • Page 42: Supplementary Ip Devices

    System Manager (NISM2) The System Manager (NISM2) is an Ascom ELISE3 application. The ELISE3 module serves as the interface to a 100base-T Ethernet LAN and it contains a Linux-based web server. In installations that include NURD Room Displays and corridor displays, use the NISM2 as the Interactive Messaging server for the displays.

  • Page 43: Nism2 Electrical Connections

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.3.1 NISM2 Electrical Connections The following figure shows the electrical connections on the back of the NISM2. Figure 25 NISM2 electrical connections Legend: (1) COM Ports (2) Ethernet LAN for facility (3) External Power 5.3.2 Ethernet LAN Cable for Facility Network Connect the Ethernet LAN cable to the “LAN 1”...

  • Page 44: Nism2 Internal Power Supply

    (1) 100-240VAC 50-60Hz Power Supply Important: Do not use the NISM2 internal power in EN 60601-1 compliant applications. In such cases, you must use the Ascom 660376 24VDC/4.2A external power supply. P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 45: External Dc Power Supply

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.3.4 External DC Power Supply In place of the internal power supply, the NISM2 can be connected to an external 12 - 24VDC power supply. Connect the external power supply to the NISM2 at the "12-24V 1A” connector, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 46: Connecting A Paging System

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware When there is a conflict between the NISM system setup and the power supply type, then the NISM2 power LED flashes red. Figure 30 NISM power indicator LED Legend: (1) Power Indicator LED 5.3.6 Connecting a Paging System Use either of the RS232 COM ports (COM1 and COM2) to connect ESPA or TAP paging systems.
  • Page 47 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Figure 32 Paging system selection Choose the appropriate paging protocol (TAP or ESPA) to access its system settings. P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...

  • Page 48: Nucd12Ip Corridor Display

    NUCD12IP Corridor Display The Corridor Display (NUCD12IP) is suitable for use as a supplementary messaging display in Ascom Telligence Systems. It contains a PoE interface and connects directly to the Ethernet network. Warning: This corridor display does not comply with the ANSI/UL 1069 standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call equipment and is not considered to be part of a listed system configuration.

  • Page 49: Corridor Display Features And Components

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.4.1 Corridor Display Features and Components The following graphic identifies the display features and components of the corridor display. Figure 34 Corridor display features and components Legend: (1) Mounting clips for mounting directly to a wall (2) Top clips for mounting to the ceiling (3) Buzzer (4) Reset...

  • Page 50: Dimensions And Weights

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.4.2 Dimensions and Weights • Weight of the corridor display, 0.9kg (32oz.) The method used to fix the corridor display to the ceiling or wall must be capable of safely supporting the display and the mounting accessories, such as the wall mounting bracket. Caution: Do not mount the corridor display on ceiling tile rails or directly to ceiling tiles.

  • Page 51: Corridor Display Electrical Connections

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.4.4 Corridor Display Electrical Connections The corridor display can be powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE). A standard T-568B Ethernet cable connects the display to the LAN network. Figure 36 T-568B Ethernet cable Figure 37 Corridor display PoE connection 5.4.5 Connecting the LAN Cable Before mounting a display, first connect the LAN cable to the rear of the display.

  • Page 52: Mounting The Corridor Display

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 2. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the network cable into the Ethernet socket of the display, and then replace the strain reliever plate. 5.4.6 Mounting the Corridor Display The corridor display can be hung from the ceiling using a nylon line suspension kit (included).
  • Page 53 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware To mount the display from a ceiling: 1. Ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the corridor display. See "5.4.5, Connecting the LAN Cable" on page 2. Drill two screw holes in the ceiling 235mm (9.25in.) apart for the type of eyelet screws (not included) that will be used to support the display device.
  • Page 54 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 5.4.6.2 Mounting the Corridor Display with a Wall Bracket Prepare the corridor display for wall mounting using a special wall mounting bracket, which is available as an accessory. The bracket assembly comes with accessories for mounting a single or double display.
  • Page 55 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Figure 39 Wall bracket mounting dimensions and components Legend: (1) Remove grub screw M4x4 (2) Display fastener (10mm size spanner) (3) Serrated washer (4) Plain washer (5) M4x25 bolt (6) Tube stem (7) Display fastener P/N PM000223A •...
  • Page 56 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware To mount the bracket on the wall: 1. Drill four holes according to the dimensions of the mounting bracket. 2. Fix the mounting bracket on the wall by using four well-fitted screws (not included) capable of carrying the weight of the mounting bracket and display(s).
  • Page 57 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Mounting a Single Display on a Bracket Use the mounting accessories for a single display that are included with the wall mounting bracket. To mount single display to the wall mounting bracket: 1. Ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the corridor display. See "5.4.5, Connecting the LAN Cable"...
  • Page 58 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 4. Connect the Ethernet cable from the corridor display to the Ethernet outlet. Mounting Double Displays on a Bracket Mount two single-sided corridor displays (back to back) onto the wall mounting bracket using the cross-mount plate to create a double-sided display. Use the mounting accessories for a double display that are included with the wall mounting bracket.
  • Page 59 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware To mount double display to the wall mounting bracket: 1. Ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the corridor display. See "5.4.5, Connecting the LAN Cable" on page 2. Remove the two hex screws at the top of the display using a hex key (wrench). 3.
  • Page 60 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware 4. Connect the Ethernet cables from the corridor displays to the Ethernet outlet. 5.4.6.3 Mounting the Corridor Display Directly on a Wall The corridor display can be mounted directly to a flat wall surface using two screws (not included).

  • Page 61: Resetting To Factory Default

    Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware To mount the display directly on a wall: 1. Ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the corridor display. See "5.4.5, Connecting the LAN Cable" on page 2. Locate the area on the wall where you want to mount the corridor display. Be sure there is enough space on the wall to accommodate the display.
  • Page 62 Installation Manual IP Devices NU-Series Hardware Location of the Reset Button Hole Figure 43 Reset button hole on the corridor display Legend: (1) Reset button hole (press for four seconds to reset to factory default) (2) Buzzer hole (do no insert here) P/N PM000223A •...

  • Page 63: Telligence Bridge

    Innovaphone VoIP Gateway The Ascom Telligence system uses the Innovaphone VoIP Gateways to support the VoIP speech function. The Innovaphone VoIP Gateway is an IP-based gateway providing the VOIP-based solution, which supports all the features on a traditional PBX. The SIP trunk must be used for the interface to the main PBX.

  • Page 64: Hallway Devices

    Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware Hallway Devices This Chapter elaborates on the hallway devices. This section describes the installation instructions for the following products: • “NUDL-Series Dome Light” (details on page 57) • “NUPBC Passive Bus Concentrator” (details on page 62) Preparation It is important to refer to the following hallway device installation instructions for complete electrical connection and assembly details before starting the installation.

  • Page 65: Nudl-Series Dome Light

    Backplate spacers are sold separately. P/N PM000199A • Rev. 2 • ISS 25MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 5 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 66 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware Mounting the Module Without a Backbox To mount backplate spacer on a wall: When no backbox is available, mount the dome light directly 1. Place the backplate spacer against a flat wall and orient to a flat wall surface using four screws suitable for the wall it so that the arrow (printed on the inside of the type.
  • Page 67 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware NUDL-series dome light connections 2. Using a small screwdriver, gently slide the switch up for “ON” or slide it down for “OFF.” Note: DIP switches 1 and 2 are mode switches and must remain in their OFF positions. To terminate a 4-pole or 6-pole connector for an auxiliary I/O cable: 1.
  • Page 68 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware 4. Insert the RJ-45 connector (from the room bus cable) into 3. Press the dome light firmly against the backplate so that an RJ-45 jack on the back of the light. If you are cabling a the dome light’s bottom fasteners snap closed on the second room bus, insert the other RJ-45 cable connector backplate.
  • Page 69 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware Specifications Cat 5/5e/6/7, U/UTP Note: Cat 6/7 cable will work Wire/terminations electrically but may be too stiff for some back boxes. European Union, United Kingdom: Compatible back Standard plastic or metal back box boxes with mounting holes 60mm (2.36in.) P/N PM000199A •...

  • Page 70: Nupbc Passive Bus Concentrator

    Warning: If 24VDC is applied while 5.5V bus peripherals are on the bus, damage to the peripherals will result. P/N PM000115A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 01MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 71 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware NUPBC Power Connections 36VDC DIP Switch Addressing The PBC will come from the package with the DIP Switch settings all at zero. A new address will need to be assigned for each device. Use a small slotted screwdriver or similar tool to assign the addresses or keep all DIP switches in the OFF position and use the Configuration Tool and serial number of the device for identification.
  • Page 72 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware RJ-45 Jacks Connection LED Status Indicator The Passive Bus Concentrator is equipped with a status LED indicator located at the bottom of the front cover which will illuminate blue when operating correctly. The LED will flash if there is a steady issue with the device.
  • Page 73 Installation Manual Hallway Devices NU-Series Hardware Specifications Cat 5, 5e (Recommended) 6,7 (Optional) cable with RJ-45 connectors Wire/terminations NOTE: Cat 6/7 cable will work electrically but may be too stiff for some back boxes. European Union, United Kingdom: Compatible back Standard plastic or metal back box with boxes mounting holes: 60mm (2.36in.)

  • Page 74: Room Modules

    Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Room Modules Room modules are addressable devices connected to a room bus. Active modules can be assigned a room bus address by setting DIP switches on the modules, or they can be addressed using the configuration tool software. Passive modules do not require room bus addressing.
  • Page 75 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware • “NUSB2 Sunblind Control Module” (details on page 105) • “NUBM3P Passive Bedside Module” (details on page 108) • “NUDM3P Passive Customizable Button Module” (details on page 116) • “NIPC-W3P Passive Pull Cord Module” (details on page 119) •...

  • Page 76: Niat Television Interface Module

    Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware NIAT Television Interface Module The Television Interface module (P/N 660382) is the interface between the television stereo audio output and the system. It transmits the TV’s audio signal to the Bedside module, which passes it to the handset. The module provides the necessary galvanic isolation between the television and the handset.

  • Page 77: Terminating A Tv To Niat Connection

    Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 7.3.1 Terminating a TV to NIAT Connection The television connects to the NIAT via a 3.5mm plug that is terminated to a 4-pole block connector. Terminate your connection as shown in the figure below. Be sure to include a jumper from L- to R- (GND) on the terminal block.

  • Page 78: Television Interface Module Electrical Connections

    Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 7.3.4 Television Interface Module Electrical Connections Figure 48 Television interface module connections Legend: (1) 4-pole television interface terminal to TV (2) 4-pole auxiliary terminal to NUBM3X (3) 6-pole terminal (not used) To connect the Television Interface module: 1.

  • Page 79: Button Insert Kits

    Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Button Insert Kits Button insert kits are available for Bedside and Custom Button modules. The kits contain a variety of colored inserts and labellings for use globally and with inserts for use in the United Kingdom.
  • Page 80 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 3. Using small needle-nose pliers, grasp the edge of the existing button label and pull it out of the button label channel. 4. Slide your new custom button insert into the button insert channel. 5.

  • Page 81: Nubm3 Customizable Bedside Module

    3. Tighten the screws. 4. Pull the cables from the backbox or spacer though the adapter. P/N PM000192A • Rev. .0 • ISS 23JUN2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 82 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware To mount a spacer to a wall: To make the connections to the module: 1. Place the spacer against a flat wall and orient it so that 1. Pull the cables from the backbox or spacer, and then “TOP”...
  • Page 83 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 5. Insert the RJ-45 room bus connector into the first jack, and Removal then insert the next connector (to the next module) into When separating the module from an adapter or spacer, use the other jack, as shown below. (IN from the previous a screwdriver with a blade that is approximately 6mm wide.

  • Page 84: Nubm3X Bedside Extension Module

    4-pole connector. The anode of the external LED circuit must be connected to the LED+ terminal of the 4-pole connector. © 2017 Ascom, Inc. P/N PM000194A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 4/3/17 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 85 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Bedside Extension Module Connections Bedside Extension Module Installation The module can mount to a backbox, or to a wall by using a surface-mounting spacer (NUSP1-HE). To mount the module on a backbox or spacer: Note: When using a backbox, loosen the screws on the backbox so that approximately 5mm (.2in.) extend out from the backbox and the heads of the...
  • Page 86 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware “TOP” (printed on the inside of the spacer) is pointing up To attach the module on the adapter: and that the spacer is level. Use a leveling device to check, 1. Place the module against the frame, ensuring that if necessary.
  • Page 87 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Caution: Do not insert the screwdriver into the bottom corner of the frame, as this may damage the frame or module. 3. Remove the module from the adapter. Specifications 6-wire Interconnection cable 4-pin television interface module Wire/terminations cable 4-pin auxiliary cable...

  • Page 88: Nucl4 Light Module

    P/N PM000116A • Rev. 1 • ISS 25MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 89 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Consider where the connecting cables are located. If the 2. Using the backplate as a template, mark four holes for cables are run inside the wall, locate the device over the hole the screws using the fitting holes located in the where the cables extend from the wall.
  • Page 90 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware NUCL4-H active light connections 3. Insert the RJ-45 connector (from the room bus) into a ROOM BUS jack on the back of the module, then insert the next RJ-45 connector (to the next module) into the other jack, as shown above.
  • Page 91 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Removal Follow the steps below to remove the NUCL4-H light from the backplate. Note: Failure to follow the proper removal procedure may result in damage to the light. 1. Remove the locking screw from the bottom of the light. 2.

  • Page 92: Nucps And Nueps Cardiac And Emergency Pull Switches Module

    3. Insert the RJ-45 room bus connector into the first jack, and then insert the next connector (to the next module) into the other jack, as shown below. © 2017 Ascom, Inc. P/N PM000157A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 4/13/17 1 of 2...
  • Page 93 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 4. Align the pull switch over the backbox, and then insert the screws though the holes on the pull switch and into the backbox. Tighten the screws. 5. Insert the screw hole covers into the pull switch. Removal To remove module from the backbox: With a small blade screwdriver (2mm), carefully remove the...

  • Page 94: Nudm3 Customizable Button Module

    To make the connections to the module: 1. Pull the cables from the backbox or spacer, and then slide them though the module’s frame. © 2017 Ascom, Inc. P/N PM000156A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 2/27/17 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 95 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 2. Place he module’s upper snap fasteners against the upper edge of the adapter. Note: When attaching RJ-45 connectors to the module, use caution not to strain the connectors. If the cables are too stiff to fit in the backbox, remove up to 15cm (6in.) of the cables’...
  • Page 96 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Caution: Do not insert the screwdriver into the bottom corner of the frame, as this may damage the frame or module. 3. Remove the module from the adapter. Specifications Cat 5/5e/6/7 U/UTP with RJ-45 Wire/terminations connectors.

  • Page 97: Nuiom Active I/O Module

    Backplate spacers are sold separately. 5. Pull the cables from the backbox through the backplate hole. P/N PM000160A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 24APR2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 98 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Mounting the Backplate Spacer Without a Backbox When no backbox is available, you can mount the NUIOM-H directly to a flat surface using four screws suitable for the wall type. Cable wires should enter and leave the module’s housing through the hole in the center of the backplate spacer, or through the knockouts in the top and sides of the backplate spacer.
  • Page 99 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware The following figure shows the DIP switches and cable connections on the back of NUIOM-H module. NUIOM-H module connections To mount the module to the backplate: 1. Ensure that all cable connections are properly secured to the jacks and terminals on the back of the NUIOM-H.
  • Page 100 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 4. Insert the locking screw into the bottom of the NUIOM-H, Specifications and then tighten the screw until it is snug, as shown below. Do not over tighten. Cat 5/5e/6/7, U/UTP NOTE: Cat 6/7 cable will work Wire/terminations electrically but may be too stiff for some back boxes.

  • Page 101: Numi2 External Input Module

    Installation Sheet Description The NUMI2-HE External Input Module is designed to reside on the active room bus. The NUMI2-HE has two Ascom SafeConnect sockets on the front face and two RGB LEDs (one above each socket). NUMI2-HE External Input Module (Front and Back)
  • Page 102 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware To mount a spacer to a wall: 2. Set the DIP Switch to the correct bed address (0...7). 1. Place the spacer against a flat wall and orient it so that “TOP” (printed on the inside of the spacer) is pointing up and that the spacer is level.

  • Page 103: Nupc Pull Cord Module

    P/N PM000188A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 3/27/17 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 104 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Backbox Positioning Mounting the Backplate on the Wall Pull Cord Backplate Drilling the Backplate Mounting Holes Mount the pull cord backplate over the backbox using the holes in the corners of the backplate in order to ensure that 1.
  • Page 105 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Caution: Do not tighten the screws excessively, as this will distort the backplate and the foam gasket and leave an inef- Legend fective waterproof seal. (1) DIP switches for bus addressing Preparing the Cable for the Pull cord Module (2) 2x RJ-45 connections to room bus After fixing the backplate to the backbox, pull the cable (3) 4-pin connector (not used in this release)
  • Page 106 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware on the inside of the lower edge of the cover plate (1). See The upper half of the pull cord comes already attached to the graphic below. pull cord module. The lower half of the cord can be connected to the upper half by clicking the two halves of the breakaway ball.

  • Page 107: Nurd Room Display Module

    (1) Optional (2) Required 2. Pull the cables from the backbox through the backplate hole. P/N PM000152A • Rev. 1.0 • ISS 09MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 108 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware NURD-HE Room Display with backplate and wiring To connect the NURD Room Display: 1. Insert the RJ-45 connector (from the room bus) into either jack on the back of the module, and then insert the next RJ-45 connector (to the next module) into the other jack.
  • Page 109 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 3. Press the room display firmly against the backplate so that Specifications the Room Display’s top fasteners snap closed on the Cat5/5e/6/7 U/UTP backplate. Wire/terminations NOTE: Cat 6/7 cable will work electrically but may be too stiff for some backboxes. European Union, United Kingdom: Compatible electrical Standard plastic or metal back box with...

  • Page 110: Nuspm Speech Module

    Pull the cables though the knock out holes To make the connections to the module: © 2017 Ascom, Inc. P/N PM000156A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 5/8/17 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 111 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 1. Pull the cables from the backbox or spacer, and then slide them though the module’s frame. To attach the module on the adapter: 1. Place the module against the frame, ensuring that the module is facing up. Note: When attaching RJ-45 connectors to the module, use 2.
  • Page 112 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware 2. Gently push the 6mm flat blade screwdriver until the module releases from the adapter. Caution: Do not insert the screwdriver into the bottom corner of the frame, as this may damage the frame or module.

  • Page 113: Nusb2 Sunblind Control Module

    P/N PM000204A • Rev. 1.00 • ISS 23MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 114 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware The following figure shows the DIP switches and cable 2. The module uses a 4-pole terminal block to connect the connections on the NUSB2-H module. module to the room bus’s eight wire cable (Cat 5/5e/6/ 7).
  • Page 115 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Removal The following provides the proper steps for removal of the Sun Blind Control. After ensuring the power source is turned off for the sun blind motor and all wires are disconnected from the screw terminals: 1.

  • Page 116: Nubm3P Passive Bedside Module

    This module connects to a passive room bus coming from the NUPBC-H Passive Bus Concentrator. The module features three customizable buttons and a magnetic Ascom SafeConnect socket for connecting NUHS-series bedside handsets. Installation Note: Before beginning the installation, ensure all the necessary cables are available and are properly terminated.
  • Page 117 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware To mount a spacer to a wall: 1. Place the spacer against a flat wall and orient it so that “TOP” (printed on the inside of the spacer) is pointing up and that the spacer is level. Use a leveling device to check, if necessary.
  • Page 118 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware function. The diode, power supply, and external relay are all 3. Press the module firmly against the adapter so that the provided by the installer. module’s bottom fasteners snap closed on the adapter. See previous figure. Light switching relay with surge damping diode Removal When separating the module from an adapter or spacer,...

  • Page 119: Nucl4P Passive Light Module

    5. Tighten the screws until they are snug. Do not over- tighten. P/N PM000117A • Rev. 2 • ISS 09MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 5 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 120 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Mounting the Backplate Spacer Without a Backbox To mount backplate spacer on a wall: When no backbox is available, mount the light directly to a 1. Place the backplate spacer against a flat wall and orient flat wall surface using four screws suitable for the wall type.
  • Page 121 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware NUCL4P-H connectors and jumper Terminating an End of Line (EoL) When the light is the last module on the room bus, it must be Ω terminated with 10k EoL resistors (not included) when Ω used with 5VDC system, or with 22k EoL resistors (not included) when used with 24VDC system.
  • Page 122 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Ω To mount the light to the backplate: Terminating EoL with 22k Resistors for 24VDC system 1. Ensure that all cable connections are properly secured to the jacks and terminals on the back of the light. 2.
  • Page 123 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Removal Follow the steps below to remove the NUCL4P-H light from the backplate. Note: Failure to follow the proper removal procedure may result in damage to the light. To remove the light from the backplate: 1.

  • Page 124: Nudm3P Passive Customizable Button Module

    5. Place the spacer over the holes, insert the screws, and then tighten. Pull the cables though the knock out holes P/N PM000119A • Rev. • ISS 2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 125 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware To make the connections to the module: 3. Attach the 8-pole room bus connector cable to the 8-pin terminal. See item 3. Ensure the connector is seated 1. Pull the cables from the backbox or spacer, and then slide properly on the pins.
  • Page 126 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Removal When separating the module from an adapter or spacer, use a screwdriver with a blade that is approximately 6mm wide. To remove the module from a backbox or spacer: 1. Insert the #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of the module between the faceplate and the adapter.

  • Page 127: Nipc-W3P Passive Pull Cord Module

    NIPC-W3P pull cord. Legend: (1) Cable from previous module (2) Cable to next module P/N PM000205A • Rev. 2 • ISS 16MAY2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 3 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 128 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware is available, the module can be mounted to a spacer. To daisy-chain the pull cord with the next module: NIPC-W3P Backplate and Spacer 1. Prepare the passive room bus wires from the previous module and the next module. See the previous figure. 2.
  • Page 129 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware The second ball (lower) weights the pull cord and allows the cord to be grabbed easily. The upper half of the pull cord comes already attached to the pull cord module. The lower half of the cord can be connected to the upper half by clicking the two halves of the breakaway ball.

  • Page 130: Nipc2-Wap Passive Pull Cord Module

    The screws are supplied with the module. P/N PM000206A • Rev. 1 • ISS 16 June 2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 4 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 131 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Terminating Block Connector Terminating EoL with 10kΩ resistors Legend: (1) Cable from previous module (2) Cable to next module To daisy-chain the pull cord with the next module: 1. Prepare the passive room bus wires from the previous module and to the next module.
  • Page 132 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware Mounting Module to Backplate 3. Push the top edge of the module onto the two upper snap fasteners until the module clicks onto the backplate. 4. Install two screws. Do not over-tighten as this may distort 2.
  • Page 133 Installation Manual Room Modules NU-Series Hardware To attach the pull cord assembly: 1. Ensure that the pull cord module is properly mounted to the wall and that all cable connects have been made. 2. Adjust the length of the cord by pulling the cord through the hole in the bottom half of the breakaway ball, and then retying the knot in the cord.
  • Page 134 TVs. Handset 1 Button (NUHS1B-H) and 3 Button (NUHS3B-H) P/N PM000121A • Rev. 1 • ISS 20 MAR 2017 © 2017 Ascom, Inc. 1 of 2 P/N PM000223A • Rev. 1 • ISS 9 August 2017...
  • Page 135 Specifications Ascom SafeConnect Plug Wire/terminations SafeConnect Plug Ascom SafeConnect Plug Orientation Installation All handsets shall be connected to a Bed Side Module in rooms and get clipped to a patient’s bed for use.
  • Page 136 The NUMDC Medical Device Cable must be used to connect medical devices to the External Input module. It consists of a 3-meter cable with an Ascom SafeConnect plug on one end and two bare wires ready for connection to equipment that provides a dry-contact relay output approved for connection to a nurse call system.
  • Page 137 (1) Test Call (2) Priority Selector (3) Intentional Disconnect Attaching the Ascom SafeConnect Plug The Medical Device Cable provides the wiring connection to the NUMI2-HE Module. The plug is able to fit into the socket only one way to ensure proper connection.

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