Knoll DC100 Installation And Operating Instructions

Installation and
Operating
Instructions DC100 Door Chime
Module
Congratulations and thank you for choosing this
Knöll product. The DC100 door chime module is
specifically designed for use with the MVP64 and
Grande controller-amps as well as the Ultimo and
MR640 controllers. It features connections for up
to three lighted or non-lighted push button door
buttons (front, side and rear door) with has two
sound bank selections (6 chime sounds in all).
When activated by pressing any of the three door
buttons, the DC100 sends a digital signal to the amp
or controller to turn on or "override" all zones to a
preset volume then runs the chime sound at a gain
set by the installer. After the door chime sound
ends, all zones revert to their previous volume and
input states.
Installation
The DC100 requires that door buttons are normally
open, momentary style. Lighted buttons should be
12-24 volts that short out while the button is
pushed. The system should only be installed with
the amp-controller powered off and the mains
power is unplugged.
Power for the DC100 is from the PS1202 power
supply (included) and is usually left on.
Running wire
Any conventional two-conductor wire is adequate
for most installations. Runs longer than 100 feet
(33 meters) should use minimum 18-gauge wire, as
the power to the lighted door buttons will be
limited. Run a home run from each of the up to
three door button locations to the DC100.
Connect the wires and install the door button as
the manufacturers instructions advise.
Caution: In retrofit applications make sure the
"old" power supply is disconnected from the door
button wires or major system damage could occur.
Connecting door buttons to the
DC100
The detachable four-position connector on the
DC100 is connected to the up to three door chime
buttons. Each of the three positions run two
different chime sounds depending on the bank
position switch.
Chime Sounds
Bank Front
Switch
Switch Ding
In (high
tone)
Switch Big Ben
Out (8 tones)
Some chime sound experimentation may be
required. Smaller speakers generally do better with
low tones and larger speakers do better with high
tones. All three chime sounds have to come from
the same bank (in or out).
Connect one of each of the up to three wires from
each of the door buttons to the detachable
connector labeled "G". Most lighted door buttons do
not have polarity.
Connect the conductor of one of the door buttons
to front, rear or side position of the detachable
DC100 connector.
Connect the conductor of the next button to one of
the two open positions on the detachable connector.
Connect the last conductor to the last open
terminal on the detachable connector.
Front
button
Rear
button
Side
button
Rear Side
Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding
(high tone) (high Tone)
Ding Dong Ding Dong Ding
(low tone) (low Tone)
DC100 Connector
Front
Rear
Side
Common