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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Introduction; • I R M a i n S y s t e m U n i t; — M o d e l s M S U 1 4 0 , M S U 2 5 0 ,; • IR Flashers

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features andBenefits 2 MSU140 PartsGuide 4 InstallationConsiderations 5 Installation 8 Testing theIR ExtenderSystem 11 Power Status 13 Trouble-Shooting 15 Specifications 17 Contents 17 Addendum 18 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T MSU140 Infrared MainSystem...

Page 3 - Features and Benefits

I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T 2 Features and Benefits The MSU140 offers a number of improvements over other IR Extender Main System Units: • Universal system—compatible with virtually all brands of A/V equipment and remote controls. • Accommodates one IR sensor or keypad. • Provides fo...

Page 4 - Figure 1

I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T 3 1 2 3 4 POWER +12V DC 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 Niles IR Flasher MSU140 WS100 IR Sensor Power, IR data, status signal and ground via category 5 wire Stereo Receiver 12V DC power supply (supplied with the MSU...

Page 5 - 2V DC Jack – Provides 12 volt DC power to

1 2 3 4 POWER +12V DC 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 4 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T MSU140 Parts Guide 1. 12V DC Jack – Provides 12 volt DC power to MSU via a regulated power supply. 2. IR Flasher Outputs – 3.5mm jacks provide out- p u t f o r...

Page 6 - Installation Considerations; Placement of the MSU140; IMPORTANT; Use sheetrock screws

Installation Considerations Placement of the MSU140 Place the MSU140 conveniently close to the equipment itwill be controlling. Generally, the unit is placed in a con-cealed location because its controls and indicators are onlyused during installation. Placement possibilities include: 1) Table-top (...

Page 7 - Wiring; “TECH TIP”; Home run the

Wiring From every IR Sensor location you must “home-run” a category 5 cable back to the MSU140. Home run meansthat an individual cable is connected between each IRSensor and the MSU140. See Figure 4. 6 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T “TECH TIP” Wire size is expressed by it’s AWG (America...

Page 8 - Intellipad Wiring; An IR sensor

Intellipad Wiring When you are placing both a Intellipad and a sensor (ortwo keypads) in one room you may “daisy-chain” using asingle cable. A cable is run between the keypad and thesensor and a single cable is run from the sensor back to theMSU140. To prevent data feedback an IN4003 BlockingD i o d...

Page 9 - Flasher Cable; TOOLS; Slotted

1 2 3 4 POWER +12V DC 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 Sensor/Keypad Cable The MSU140 connects to IR sensors and the Intellipad with category 5 cable, with a maximum cable run of 500'. Flasher Cable Niles infrared flashers come supplied with a 10 foot 2-con-du...

Page 10 - STEP

9 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T STEP DESCRIPTION 1. Connect and test the power supply. If it testsOK, unplug the connectorfrom the power socketand proceed. A) Plug the supplied 12vDC power supply into an unswitched 120V AC outlet, 50-60 HZ . B) Plug the connector into the socket marked...

Page 11 - Figure 7

STEP DESCRIPTION 10 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T 1 2 3 4 FLASHER OUTPUTS BE SURE TO OBSERVEPROPER POLARITY WHENEXTENDING THE FLASHERWIRE. The wire lead marked with agray stripe is positive (+);the unmarked lead is nega-tive (-). 3. Test for shorts and interference. A) Reconnect the po...

Page 12 - Testing the IR Extender System; All components can be operated. Test all of your remote

11 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Testing the IR Extender System Test your IR Extender system by following these three principal guidelines: 1. All components can be operated. Test all of your remote controls for all of your equipment. 2. Operation is consistent. A good test is to repea...

Page 13 - Power Status — Introduction

12 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Power Status — Introduction To properly wire an Intellipad to the MSU140, refer toFigure 5. By providing 3-30V AC/DC to the status input jack of yourMSU140 you can send a status signal to sensors or anIntelliPad without running any additional wiring. Bu...

Page 14 - Power Status — Installation Considerations; Proper Power Supply; System expansion using an IRH610

13 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Power Status — Installation Considerations Proper Power Supply If status is being supplied from a switched outlet you mustconnect a Niles 12vDC wall adapter (Niles FG01035) intothe switched AC power outlet of the preamp/receiver inyour system. Any 12vDC...

Page 15 - Figure 8; Wiring diagram for

14 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T OUTPUT TO MSU POWER STATUS +12V DC IRH610 IR EXPANSION HUB INPUT 1 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 1 2 3 4 POWER +12V DC 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 3-30V AC/ DC power supply plugged into an unswitche...

Page 16 - Troubleshooting Guidelines; – Bad Connections or Wiring; Systematically troubleshoot the wiring by:; – Optical or Electromagnetic Interference

15 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Troubleshooting Guidelines There are three basic problems which prevent proper oper-ation. In the order of probability the problems are: 1.– Bad Connections or Wiring If the connections or wiring are wrong, loose, shorted oropen the system will not oper...

Page 17 - To eliminate EMI try the following methods:; – Optical Feedback Loop; You can eliminate optical feedback by covering

16 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Solution: To eliminate EMI try the following methods: 1. Move the sensor or the sensor cable away from the EMI source or move the source of the EMI away from the sensor or the cable. 2. Connect the Sensor’s GND terminal to true earth ground (if this isn...

Page 18 - Specifications; IR System; Contents; Screwless Connectors

17 Specifications IR System Compatible with virtually all brandsof remotes using carrier frequenciesbetween 26 and 105kHz. Wiring Requirements Individual home-runs of category 5cable from each sensor/keypad. Unit Dimensions 4-3/4” wide x 1-1/4” high x 2” deep Power Requirements 12VDC power supply (i...

Page 19 - Addendum: Using the MSU140 with the

18 I N F R A R E D M A I N S Y S T E M U N I T Addendum: Using the MSU140 with the IntelliControl ® automation system 1 2 3 4 POWER +12V DC 3-30V AC/DC STATUS IN FLASHER OUTPUTS MSU140 IR MAIN SYSTEM UNIT INPUT 1 150 OHm Resistor Using the MSU140 with the IntelliControl Home Theaterautomation system...