Linear M&S DMC-10DS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Linear M&S DMC-10DS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Structured wire intercom system

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DMC-10
Structured Wire
Intercom System
Installation and
Operation Instructions
DMC-10H
Intercom Hub
DMC-10RS
DMC-10PS
DMC-10DS
Room Station
Patio Station
Door Station
(760) 438-7000
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
www.mssystems.com

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  • Page 1 DMC-10 Structured Wire Intercom System Installation and Operation Instructions DMC-10H Intercom Hub DMC-10RS DMC-10PS DMC-10DS Room Station Patio Station Door Station (760) 438-7000 USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123 Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340 www.linearcorp.com www.mssystems.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Safety Information and Cautions ... 2 Explanation of Graphic Warning Symbols ... 2 General Wiring Cautions ... 2 Intercom Room Station Cautions ... 2 Important Safety Notes ... 3 Component Features ... 4 Installation ... 5 System Design ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Linear’s M&S Systems brand Model DMC-10 Structured Wiring Intercom System offers several advanced features never before available in an intercom system. Its distributed hub design provides easy installation and structured wiring mounting compatibility necessary for modern residential and light commercial applications.
  • Page 4: Safety Information And Cautions

    Safety Information and Cautions Explanation of Graphic Warning Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the device.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Notes

    Safety Information and Cautions (Continued) Important Safety Notes POWER SOURCE This unit should only be connected to a 110-120 VAC power source as marked on the unit. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
  • Page 6: Component Features

    Component Features MUTE ENABLE SWITCHES POWER CONNECTOR EXPANSION HUB STATUS INDICATOR EXPANSION HUB CONNECTOR STATION CONNECTORS (8) UNLOCK BUTTON MICROPHONE LISTEN BUTTON TALK BUTTON DMC-10RS ROOM STATION MICROPHONE DOOR CHIME BUTTON DMC-10DS DOOR STATION DOOR RELEASE ENABLE SWITCHES TALK BUTTON DOOR TALK BUTTON...
  • Page 7: Installation

    DMC-10H hub. An additional DMC-10H hub can be connected to the primary hub for expansion, increasing the system capacity to sixteen stations total. Structured Wiring Enclosure Linear’s OpenHouse brand Model H312KIT 12-inch high structured wiring enclosure is recommended for mounting the DMC-10H hub. Other OpenHouse enclosures can also be used to mount the hub.
  • Page 8: Junction Box Installation

    Installation (Continued) Junction Box Installation Each intercom station mounts inside a standard 2-gang J-box. Mount the J-boxes fl ush with the drywall at locations and heights convenient for the installation. System Wiring Route Cat-5 or Cat-5e cable from each station’s J-box to the structured wiring enclosure where the hub will be mounted.
  • Page 9: Hub Wiring

    Installation (Continued) Hub Wiring Use a Type 110 punch-down tool (if using an impact tool, set the tool to “low” force!) to connect the Cat-5 cable from each station to the color coded connectors on the hub. Wire the door station(s) fi rst. The hub’s station location...
  • Page 10: Optional Expansion Hub Installation

    Installation (Continued) Optional Expansion Hub Installation To increase the system’s capacity, a second hub can be connected to the primary hub. The hubs connect to each other with up to 150 feet of Cat-5 cable. Each hub requires its own power supply. Mount the second hub in the enclosure (or in another enclosure).
  • Page 11: Hub Options

    Installation (Continued) Hub Options The intercom hub has two banks of dipswitches. One bank enables or disables each door station’s door release button. The other bank enables or disables each door or patio station’s privacy mute and do- not-disturb feature. Select the options appropriate for the installation.
  • Page 12: General Operation

    General Operation Intercom Features Each room and patio station can be used for communication with other room, patio, or door stations. Also, room and patio stations feature four special constant modes for room monitoring and privacy. If the optional audio input wall plate is installed, room and patio stations can be set to play to the audio source connected to the wall plate.
  • Page 13: Door To Room And Door To Patio Communications

    General Operation (Continued) Door to Room and Door to Patio Communications When visitors arrive, they push a door station button to announce their arrival. Pressing the door station’s button sounds a chime on all stations (unless the station is set to Do-not-disturb Mode). Door Button To communicate with the visitor at the door station, press and hold...
  • Page 14: Room To Room And Room To Patio Communications

    General Operation (Continued) Room to Room and Room to Patio Communications A typical use for the system is to communicate between room stations throughout the installation and to patio stations. Talk Button To communicate with other people at room or patio stations, press and hold the room station’s TALK button while speaking.
  • Page 15: Patio To Room And Patio To Patio Communications

    General Operation (Continued) Patio to Room and Patio to Patio Communications A person at the patio station can make a call to the room stations, or another patio station. For security and privacy, the patio station will not trigger hands-free reply from room or other patio stations. Talk Button To communicate with people inside, press and hold the patio station’s...
  • Page 16: Constant Modes

    Constant Modes Four special constant modes are available for room stations and patio stations. Each room and patio station can be set to one of the four modes. Constant modes remain in effect, even after the intercom is used for other functions. The constant modes can be used to (1) prevent monitoring from other stations;...
  • Page 17: Monitor Mode

    Constant Modes (Continued) Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is typically used for monitoring a baby or other sounds in a room. When a room or patio station is set to Monitor Mode, the station’s microphone is always on. Set other stations to Listen Mode (see below) to hear sounds from any station(s) set to Monitor Mode.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SYMPTOM No hub status indicators lit Hub station status indicator not lit on an installed station Expansion hub status indicator not lit (with expansion hub installed) Hum or buzz in audio Door station sounds wrong chime Stations came out of constant modes Station will not go into Privacy...
  • Page 19: System Setup And Option Log

    System Setup and Option Log STATION TYPE NUMBER ❑ ROOM STATION ❑ PATIO STATION ❑ DOOR STATION ❑ ROOM STATION ❑ PATIO STATION ❑ DOOR STATION ❑ ROOM STATION ❑ PATIO STATION ❑ DOOR STATION ❑ ROOM STATION ❑ PATIO STATION ❑...
  • Page 20: Intercom Accessories & Kits

    Contains one OpenHouse brand structured wire enclosure and cover DMC-10 Intercom Accessories Model DMC-10AWP Contains one audio input wall plate Model DMC-10H Contains one intercom system hub and power supply Model DMC-10RS Contains one room station with white faceplate Model DMC-10PS Contains one patio station with white faceplate...
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Linear LLC warrants its M&S Systems brand products to be free of defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or installation date of this product, or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was originally installed.
  • Page 22 Copyright © 2007 Linear LLC 227592 A...

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