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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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).
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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;...
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.
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...
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 ❑...
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...
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.