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Niles WS120 Installation Manual

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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
WALL-MOUNT IR SENSOR
WS120

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  • Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E WALL-MOUNT IR SENSOR WS120...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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

    Niles TS120, MS120, MS220, and CS120 sensors or the Niles MultiZone Keypad. The WS120 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.

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    FEATURES ANd BENEFITS The WS120 offers a number of improvements over other wall-mount IR sensors. • Wideband High-Fidelity Design enables operation with virtually any brand of equipment • Patent Pending Universal Noise Suppression Design enables operation in virtually any environ- ment: near plasma and LCD displays, compact fluorescent lights, and indirect sunlight •...

  • Page 5: Installation Considerations

    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.
  • Page 6 Infrared signals travel essentially line-of-sight. They 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 WS120. The IR pickup angle of the WS120 is 30° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 25’.
  • Page 7 AvOIdING OpTICAL FEEdBACk If installing the WS120 in the same room as an IR flasher, it is possible for the flasher’s IR output to be picked-up by the WS120. This effect, known as an optical feedback loop, can cause erratic operation.
  • Page 8 12V DC Power Supply (Not Supplied) plugged into the Switched Outlet MSU250 Niles Stock# FG01035 Power, IR Data, and Power Status Signal via CAT-5 cable Figure 1 Wiring Diagram (Typical installation with an MSU250 Main System Unit) WS120 IR Sensor...
  • Page 9 WS120 Parts Guide (a) Electrical Box (b) CAT-5 cable (c) WS120 IR Receiver (supplied) (d) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied) (e) Device Screws (2 supplied) (f) Decora Faceplate (supplied) (g) Faceplate Screws (2 supplied) NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION CONSIdERATIONS (continued) USING ThE WS120 WITh NILES MULTIZONE kEypAdS The WS120 is fully compatible with the Niles MultiZone Keypad that have an IR-Sensor connection, follow the wiring instructions in Figure 4. For specific information see your Niles MultiZone Keypad manual.

  • Page 11: Installation

    (Figure 5) 5. Use the shorter plate screws to fasten the Decora cover plate to the WS120. 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.

  • Page 12: Operation

    A/V equipment. GREEN “pOWER STATUS” LEd When the WS120 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.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    The blue LED should light only when a remote command is being received. If the LED on the WS120 “flickers”, and the WS120 functions normally, there is no cause for concern, some stray IR signal are being received by the WS120 but are not being repeated.
  • Page 14 Test the remote control(s) by operating the A/V equipment directly. Replace the batteries if needed. Double check the cable connections on all WS120’s Main System Unit and on the IR main system unit. Consult your IR Main System Unit’s manual for more detail.
  • Page 15 GND terminal).There are many methods for reducing interference. Which solution is best for you depends on your situation. If you require further assistance call Niles Technical Support at 305-238-4373 or 1-800-289-4434 (M-F 8:00 AM - 7:00PM ET). You can also email Niles Technical Support at support@nilesaudio.com.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    SpECIFICATIONS IR System Unit Dimensions Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes 1-5/8" wide x 2-5/8" high x 1-1/4" deep using carrier frequencies between 25kHz and (4.13 cm wide x 6.67 cm high x 3.18 cm deep) 90kHz Face Plate Dimensions IR Receiving Range Decora wall plate;...
  • Page 17 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...

  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty service, take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer, who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must write to NILES and include your name, model and serial number of your unit, along with a brief description of the problem.
  • Page 19 Niles products? ❍ Yes ❍ No Who will install the product? Musical tastes: (Please check ❍ Custom Installer all that apply) ❍ Alternative ❍ Classical ❍ Electrician ❍ Country ❍ Jazz ❍ Friend NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373...
  • Page 20 . n i l e s a u d i o . c o m ©2009 Niles Audio Corporation. A ll rights res er ved. Niles, the Ni l es l ogos, Int el li pa d, Mi cro F la sher and Bl e ndi ng High F idel ity and A rchitecture are registered trad emark s of Ni l es Au di o C orp ora ti on.

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