Niles Audio Radio RFG User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E  
RADIO FREQUENCY GATEWAY  
RFG  
 
INTRODUCTION  
The Niles RFG Radio Frequency Gateway is a highly flexible tool that allows system  
designers to add a ZigBee® radio transmitter/receiver to Niles MultiZone products or extend  
the Radio Frequency Receiver of a Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit.  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
MULTI-MODE SET-UP DIPSWITCHES  
The RFG has two dipswitches that are set to choose one of the four operation modes:  
Master Base, Repeater Base, Wireless Keypad and Not Assigned. The mode is determined  
by the system design.  
INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITY  
With a low profile design, easy access connections, and wall-mount hole wings, the RFG can  
be wall mounted behind system components or attached to a baseboard. The high-impact  
plastic housing is heat resistant, so the RFG can also be mounted in an attic to a crossbeam.  
System and Keypad connections allows multiple RFGs to be cascade-wired over a single  
CAT-5 wire run.  
RELIABLE ZIGBEE RF COMMUNICATION  
The RFG uses a reliable ZigBee based 2.4 Gigahertz radio frequency that works well even in  
“noisy” RF environments. The RFG has a 16-channel and 16-network ID capability that allows  
multiple RFGs to be used near each other and in multiple-dwelling units like condos.  
RFG EX Model has 10 channels.  
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QUICK AND EASY SET-UP WITH WIZARD-BASED NILES  
QUICKCONFIGTM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE  
An RFG can be added to any network based Niles MultiZone Receiver or home system theater  
using the Niles QuickConfig System Configuration Software. The QuickConfig‘ software is  
wizard-based and guides the installer/programmer through basic and advanced system designs.  
Configuration is stored in non-volatile memory within the RFG. This safeguards against  
accidental loss of programming for the entire life of the product.  
CONTENTS  
Check that your RFG Radio Frequency Gateway contains the following:  
• RFG (Radio Frequency Gateway)  
• Ferrite Bead  
PARTS GUIDE  
(UNDERNEATH)  
RFG  
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1) Power LED - The blue LED indicates that the RFG has power. This LED also indicates  
the connection status to the Niles MultiZone Receiver or Home Theater Main System Unit.  
2) System Connection -This RJ-45 connection is used when the RFG is connected  
to a Niles MultiZone receiver.  
3) Keypad Connection - This RJ-45 connection is used when the RFG is connected  
to a keypad, a Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit, or to continue the CAT-5  
cable run to other RFGs.  
4) Power Connection - This barrel type jack is where the power supply connects  
to the RFG. A Niles FG01035 Power Supply (optional) is required for certain system  
configurations. The ferrite bead is used on the end of the power plug connected to the RFG.  
5) Mounting Wings - The RFG can be conveniently mounted to a baseboard, wooden  
stud, or directly to the wall. (mounting screws not included).  
6) Set-up Dipswitches - These switches allow the RFG to be configured for one of  
four operation modes: Master Base, Repeater Base, Wireless Keypad, and Not Assigned.  
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS  
The Niles RFG Radio Frequency Gateway is a highly flexible tool that allows system  
designers to add a ZigBee radio transmitter/receiver to Niles MultiZone products or extend  
the Radio Frequency receiver of the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit.  
Multiple RFGs are used to create a RF mesh network. RF mesh networks require at least  
a transmitter and a receiver, however in large installations repeater bases can be used.  
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ZIGBEE TERMINOLOGY  
To understand how to use the RFG, the system designer needs to understand  
ZigBee terminology.  
MASTER BASE  
The Master Base is the coordinator of the RF mesh network. Its job is to receive  
information from the Repeater Bases and End-Points in the system, consolidate that  
information, and provide it to the main controlled source. The Master Base is like a head  
coach in football. His job is to listen to the assistant coaches and players to create and  
send the game plan to those that execute it. The Master Base should be located centrally  
and as high as possible within the system design. A Master Base is hard-wired to the  
main controlled source, the MultiZone receiver, or iC2 Main System Unit.  
END-POINT  
The End-Point is where the RF transmitted information starts and stops. For the RFG,  
the End-Point is typically a MultiZone system keypad. A system design can have multiple  
End-Points (keypads). End-Points can be spread over a large area and communicate  
directly to the Master Base, or through a Repeater Base to the Master Base. By its nature  
an End-Point will not repeat RF information to other End-Points.  
REPEATER BASE  
The job of a Repeater Base is to listen for any network RF information, take that  
information and re-transmit it so that other bases can pick it up if they are too far away  
for direct communication.  
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ZIGBEE RF NETWORK  
When designing an RF network it is important to know that at least one Master Base  
and one End-Point are needed. Repeater bases are used to expand the coverage area  
of the RF network. Multiple hops can be used in a RF network design, however great  
care should be used to not exceed more than four hops. To count the hops, start from an  
end-point, and then add one for each Repeater Base used between the End-Point and the  
Master Base. See Figure 1 for basic RF network system design.  
Figure 1. Basic RF Network  
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RFG USAGE WITH NILES NETWORK-BASED MULTIZONE RECEIVERS  
The RFG can be used with Niles Network-based MultiZone receivers allowing the installer to  
create “wireless keypads.” Typically, control keypads are connected to the MultiZone receiver  
via a CAT-5 cable. In installations that do not allow a run of CAT-5 cable (such as a retrofit  
or a detached area from the main equipment area), use the RFG to overcome the hard-wired  
limitation. The dipswitches pre-configure each RFG to the application for which it is being  
used. See Setting the Dipswitches section.  
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RFG USAGE WITH A NILES iC2 HOME THEATER  
AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEM  
The Niles iC2 uses RF communication between the iC2 Tabletop Controller and the Home  
Theater Main System Unit (HT-MSU). In other words, there is a Master Base built inside of  
the HT-MSU and the iC2 remote is an End-Point. The HT-MSU is typically located behind the  
home theater gear in an equipment rack. That is usually the worst place for the Master Base  
to be located due to the metal and noise (interference) created by the home theater sources.  
One RFG can be use to replace and extend the built-in Master Base to an area where there  
will be little or no interference. The RFG is hard-wired to the HT-MSU using CAT-5 cable  
terminated with RJ-45 plugs. Please see the Installation Section for proper termination wiring.  
SETTING THE DIPSWITCHES  
The two dipswitches on the RFG allow for it to be pre-configured to one of the four modes:  
1) MASTER BASE  
2) REPEATER BASE  
3) WIRELESS KEYPAD (END-POINT)  
4) NOT ASSIGNED  
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SYSTEM DESIGN WIRING FOR RFG  
The RFG has two RJ-45 connections for wiring into the system. The connection used  
depends on the mode and overall system design.  
A MASTER RFG CONNECTED TO A NILES NETWORK-BASED MULTIZONE RECEIVER:  
A RFG with dipswitches set for Master Base mode must be connected directly to the  
MultiZone receiver using CAT-5 cable as detailed in Figure 2. No power supply is needed.  
Figure 2. A master RFG connected to a MultiZone receiver  
 
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Set as  
CAT-5 Cable  
MultiZone Receiver  
Master Base  
A master RFG can be wired with repeater RFGs by wiring the CAT-5 cable from the  
MultiZone Receiver’s Communications port to the System connection of the first RFG, and  
then from the first RFG’s Keypad connection port to the System connection of the next RFG.  
Two RFGs can be daisy chained to the receiver without an additional power supply. A Niles  
Power supply (FG01035) can be used to power up to four RFGs on a single CAT-5 cable run.  
Figure 3. Daisy-chain wiring and powering of 3 RFGs  
CAT-5 Cable  
 
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Keypad  
Connection  
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MultiZone Receiver  
System  
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Repeater  
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Repeater  
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A REPEATER RFG NOT WIRED TO A MULTIZONE RECEIVER  
A RFG set for Repeater Base Mode and not connected to a MultiZone receiver (stand  
alone) must have an optional power supply connected.  
Figure 4. RFG wired as a stand  
alone repeater  
 
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A RFG SET FOR WIRELESS KEYPAD MODE  
A RFG set for Wireless Keypad must have the optional power supply and a CAT-5 cable  
connected to the keypad.  
Figure 5. RFG in wireless keypad configuration  
 
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Port  
A RFG EXTENDING THE RADIO OF THE NILES HT-MSU  
The RFG dipswitches should be set for Master Base mode and an optional power supply  
must be used. Connect from the HT-MSU Expansion port to the RFG’s Keypad connection  
(Figure 6). See more detail in HT-MSU manual, available online at www.nilesaudio.com).  
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Figure 6. RFG extending the radio of a HT-MSU  
CAT-5 Cable  
 
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS  
PLACEMENT OF THE RFG  
Niles recommends placing the RFG along a baseboard or in an attic. Generally, the unit  
should be placed in a concealed location because its indicator and connections are  
only used during installation. Placement possibilities include:  
1) Baseboard (affixed to the back of the equipment  
cabinet or a nearby wall)  
2) Attic (attached to a ceiling joist)  
Figure 7. Wall mount placement.  
Use Sheetrock Screws  
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ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS  
Communication between RFGs is RF-based with a frequency of 2.4 Gigahertz.  
Effective range of communication is 75 feet (22.86 meters) in open air. The RF antenna  
is internal to the RFG and its orientation is shown by the “molded radio wave symbol”  
on the front of the RFG. The RFG and its antenna should be vertical for best reception.  
Figure 8. RFG vertical antenna orientation  
molded radio  
wave symbol  
 
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WIRING CONSIDERATIONS  
The RFG requires two different types of wires run, based on set-up and system design:  
1) CAT-5 CABLE  
A CAT-5 cable is used to connect the RFG to either the MultiZone receiver  
or to a keypad. This cable must be terminated with RJ45 connectors using  
T568A protocol as shown in the Installation Section.  
2) POWER CABLE  
A power supply is needed when the RFG is set-up as an independent  
Repeater Base or Wireless Keypad. A Niles FG01035 Power Supply (sold  
separately) is used and connected using the barrel connector.  
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INSTALLATION  
1) SET THE RF MODE DIPSWITCHES (Figure 9)  
2) CONNECT CAT-5 CABLE  
Connection to a MultiZone receiver or a keypad uses CAT-5 cable terminated with  
RJ45 connection plugs. The CAT-5 cable must be terminated using the T568A  
standard wiring (Figure 10).  
Figure 10. T568A wire termination  
Figure 9. Repeater Base Dipswitch setting  
1 = GREEN/WHITE  
2 = GREEN  
 
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4 = BLUE  
5 = BLUE/WHITE  
6 = ORANGE  
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7 = BROWN/WHITE  
8 = BROWN  
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3) CONNECT POWER SUPPLY PER RFG SET-UP  
Based on the mode of the RFG, a Niles Power Supply maybe needed (see System  
Considerations section to see if optional power supply is needed).  
4) MOUNT THE RFG (see Figure 7)  
5) SET RF COMMUNICATION CHANNEL  
After the RFG has been mounted and all connections made, the RF channel must  
be set if the RFG is being used in a wireless keypad mode. The RF channel can be  
set by accessing the installer settings mode of the keypad (please see Niles Keypad  
manual for information on this menu).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The set-up dipswitches allow the RFG to be pre-configured for its role in the system RF  
mode design. With this in mind, troubleshooting the RFG comes down to two main issues:  
1) SET-UP ISSUES  
2) HARDWARE ISSUES  
SET-UP ISSUES  
PROBLEM:  
1. Wrong Set-up  
If the RFG is set-up for the wrong operation mode, the system will not operate  
properly. The symptoms could include: Power LED flickers or is off, intermittent  
operation, or no operation.  
SOLUTIONS:  
• Check the dipswitch settings  
• If set for wireless keypad mode, check the RF channel by accessing through  
the keypads installer settings mode  
• If dipswitches are set for Not Assigned mode, the RFG must be configured  
using the Niles QuickConfig software  
HARDWARE ISSUES  
There are two basic issues that can prevent proper operation of the RFG.  
These issues are presented in the order of probability.  
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PROBLEM:  
1. Bad Connections or Wiring  
If the connections or wiring are wrong, loose, shorted, or open, the system will  
not operate properly. The symptoms could include: Power LED flickers or is off,  
intermittent operation or no operation.  
SOLUTIONS:  
• Test your power supply connections  
• Test your CAT-5 cable for shorts and opens  
PROBLEM:  
2. RF or Electromagnetic Interference  
Digital sources, poorly shielded sources, microwave ovens, cordless telephones,  
cell phones, high definition television sets, light dimming controls and other  
sources of electromagnetic fields can induce radio frequency noise and interfere  
with your radio frequency gateway. The symptoms could include: Blue LED on  
RFG continuously flickering or poor range, intermittent operation or no operation.  
SOLUTIONS:  
• Move your RFG to a new mounting location  
• Change the RF Channel the RFG is communicating on  
NOTE: THERE ARE ZIGBEE “SNIFFING” TOOLS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET THAT ALLOW  
AN INSTALLER TO SEE RF CHANNEL USAGE BY WI-FI AND OTHER ZIGBEE DEVICES  
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ACCESSORIES OF THE RFG  
1.25A 12VDC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY  
FG01035  
Current outlet provides 12V DC sync connection via an accessory  
cable to the HT-MSU  
IC2 HOME THEATER AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM  
FG01342  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Home theater automation and control system that includes table top  
remote control, main system unit, two power supplies, master key labels,  
ZigBee Antenna and Extension Kit  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Requirements: 12VDC from either connection to Niles Network based MultiZone  
receiver or optional Niles power supply (FG01035)  
Unit Dimensions: 4.68" L x 2.15" W x 1.15" H  
11.89 cm x 5.46cm x 2.92cm  
RF Section: 2.4-GHz frequency ZigBee wireless mesh technology  
Signal Range: 75 to 100 feet open air  
(22.86 meters to 30.48 meters)  
Wiring Requirements: CAT-5 cable  
Shipping Weight: 1 lb.  
Warranty: Two-year limited  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following  
periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below:  
Lifetime Warranty  
All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).  
Ten years from the date of purchase  
All Other Passive Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).  
Two years from the date of purchase  
All Active Products (those requiring AC or battery power).  
This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product. To obtain warranty service, contact the authorized dealer where you purchased your product or take  
the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer (with proof of purchase – claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) 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 contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT  
WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES.  
Upon examination, NILES will, at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found to be defective. NILES will return the repaired or replaced unit to you via its usual  
shipping method from the factory to your address in the United States of America or Canada only. Any shipping costs for addresses outside of the United States or Canada shall be  
the responsibility of the purchaser. In the event that this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, NILES, at its sole option, may replace it with a different model  
of equal or greater value, or refund the original purchase price paid. THE FOREGOING ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY.  
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by improper use or handling, including but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper  
installation, commercial use, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES.  
This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation, or installation of any replacement product  
provided under this warranty.  
This Warranty will be void if:  
• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.  
• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller.  
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. NILES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH  
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF NILES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a “consumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state laws, then you may be entitled to any implied warranties  
allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential  
damages, so such limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer, contact: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 160818, Miami, Florida 33116-0818, or call 1-800-289-4434, 1-305-238-  
4373. Please be advised that NILES only sells its products via the Internet through a select group of authorized Internet dealers. These are listed on our website at www.nilesaudio.  
com. Products offered on the Internet through unauthorized Internet dealers are not covered by the NILES warranty and may be either:  
1) goods acquired on a secondary or grey market  
2) counterfeit or stolen goods  
3) damaged, or defective goods  
ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:  
To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, NILES products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers. This warranty is VOID if the  
products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer.  
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD  
Model Purchased__________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________  
Date Purchased (month/day/year)______________________ Dealer Name and Location ________________________  
Dr.  
Name ____________________________________ Address ____________________________________________  
City_______________________________State__________Zip ___________ Tel ( ) ________________  
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Ms.  
Please take a moment to fill out our warranty registration card. The information helps us to get to know you better and develop the  
products you want  
Age:  
Musical tastes: (Please check  
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1. ________________  
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how many square feet?  
_________________  
all that apply)  
Alternative  
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Who will install the product?  
Custom Installer  
Electrician  
Friend  
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New Age  
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Income:  
Under $24,999  
$25,000-$34,999  
$35,000-$44,999  
$45,000-$59,999  
$60,000-$74,999  
$75,000-$99,999  
Over $99,999  
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purchase of your Niles product?  
(Please check all that apply)  
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No  
Are there products/capabilities that  
you would like to see introduced?  
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