DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 11:58 AM Page 2 I N S TA L L AT I O N & O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TS100 TABLE-TOP INFRARED SENSOR B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E ®
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 3 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R TS100 Table-top Infrared Remote Sensor Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 Installation Considerations 3 Installation 7 Operation 8 Troubleshooting 9 Specifications 12 Contents 12 The TS100 is a tabletop, infrared sensor designed for use with the Niles infrared extender systems.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 4 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Features and Benefits The TS100 offers a number of improvements over other table-top IR sensors. • Plasma-proof performance—allows placement of the TS100 near plasma displays. • CFL interference resistant—expands installation flexibility to areas with fluorescent lighting. • Works under most lighting conditions, including indirect sunlight—eliminates environmental restrictions.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E ”Tech Tip“ Wire size is expressed by it's AWG (American Wire Gauge) number. The lower the AWG number, the larger the wire, i.e., 20 AWG wire is physically larger than 22 AWG. - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 5 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Installation Considerations Type of Cable The TS100 connects to the Niles infrared main system unit or IRH610 sensor expansion hub with an individual home run of category 5 cable.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 6 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Niles IR flasher 12V DC power supply (supplied with the MSU250 IR main system unit) plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system Stereo receiver 12V DC power supply (not supplied, Niles stock# FG00665) plugged into the switched outlet MSU250 Bi-colored LED Removable connector pins Power, IR data, and power status signal via category 5 wire TS100 IR sensor Figure 1 Parts guide.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 7 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R size of batteries used, and how many IR emitters the remote has. For example, remotes that operate on two small AAA batteries and have only one IR emitter are generally not as strong as remotes that use the larger AA size batteries and have two emitters. Tests with various manufacturers’ remote controls have shown that the operating range can vary from a minimum of 20' to a maximum of about 30'.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 8 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Avoiding Interference TS100 is designed to work in most applications including plasma TV’s and in areas where CFL lighting and indirect sunight are present. You should avoid locating the TS100 near potential sources of electrical or optical noise, such as light dimmers or low-voltage lights.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 9 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Installation Step by Step 1. The TS100 is a small free-standing box designed to sit on a shelf or other convenient surface. The unit can be mounted under a shelf using double-sided tape or Velcro® (not supplied). 2. Run the cable to the TS100. Label the cable for future reference. 3. Locate the connector on the TS100 and remove it. 4. Next, strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 10 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R 6. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the removable connector plug (Figure 6), and snap the locking tab down. To help you, the connector plug is keyed. Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket. Don’t force the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket (Figure 5). 7. Double-check all connections.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 11 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Troubleshooting This manual contains instructions for the TS100 only. For specific information on the adjustment and operation of your Niles infrared extender system, please refer to the instruction manual included with your Niles IR Main System Unit (MSU140, MSU250, MSU480 MSU440Z, IntelliControl). The bi-color blue/green LED on the front of the TS100 is a useful troubleshooting aid.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 12 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Eliminating Optical feedback In some installations, two conditions combine to create an optical feedback loop. Symptoms can include: poor range, intermittent operation or no operation. The conditions which sometimes combine to create a feedback loop are: 1. Both a sensor and a flasher are located within the same room. 2. There is some low-level noise or interference on your system.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 13 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R If the TS100 does not work, and the LED “flickers” or remains solidly lit: Cover up the Sensor with a piece of cardboard (your hand will actually create electromagnetic interference under some conditions). Observe the IR test LED.
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P Specifications IR System Compatible with virtually all brands of remotes using carrier frequencies between 26 and 105 kHz IR Receiving Range 18' to 30' depending upon the strength of the remote control I Page 14 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Unit Dimensions 2-7/8" wide x 1-1/16" high x 3-1/8" deep Contents TS100 x1 Removable connector x 1 IR Receiving Angle 30° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 20' Mounting Table-top Wiring Requ
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA Notes 13 B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 15 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R
DS00326ACN/TS100 11/26/03 TA B L E - 11:58 AM T O P I Page 16 N F R A R E D R E M O T E S E N S O R Notes 14
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