iCentral System One R230 User manual

R230 Video Room Station
Rev1.0
Installation & Operation Manual

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Contents
Features .......................................................... 4
Specifications ...................................................... 4
Cabling - Important information ........................................ 5
Cabling Overview
Systems without a Master station ................................... 6
Systems with a Master station .................................... 7, 8
Load resistors .......................................................9
Wiring Connections - Systems with a Master
One Video Room station using CAT5 + RG59 ........................ 10
One Video Room station using Valet cable ........................... 11
Multiple Video Room stations using CAT5 + RG59 .................... 12
Multiple Video Room stations using Valet cable ....................... 13
Wiring Connections - Systems without a Master station
One Video Room station using CAT5 + RG59 ........................ 14
One Video Room station using Valet cable ........................... 15
Multiple Video Room stations using CAT5 + RG59 .................... 16
Multiple Video Room stations using Valet cable ....................... 17
Programming
Backlighting levels, set the station number and other options ............... 18
Operation
Door call / House Call / Select Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Communication Volume ............................................. 19
Privacy Mode / Music Mode / Monitor Mode ............................. 20
Lock Control ...................................................... 20
Video Operation / Video Monitoring .....................................20

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Features
 Configurable for operation With or Without a Master
 Adjustable Keypad Backlighting
 Digital Volume Control
 Independent Volume Adjustment for Music and Communication
 Collective or Individual Communication with other internal stations
 Lock Release Control
 Audio Monitoring
 Video Monitoring
 Do Not Disturb Mode
 Privacy Mode
Specifications
Display: 5” Colour TFT LCD PAL/NTSC with 640 x 480 Resolution
Speaker: 70mm x 40mm Cloth Surround Speaker 16 Ohm
Microphone: 9.7mm Electret Microphone
Video input: Analogue video (CVBS) 1Vp-p 75 ohm, 4:3 image ratio preferred
Voltage: 13.8Vdc
Current 330mA (450mA Peak)
Dimensions: (W) 264mm x (H) 124.5mm
Recess: (W) 200mm x (H) 90mm x (D) 28mm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CABLING
Video Room Station Cabling
Video room stations can be cabled using either CAT5 & RG59 or VALET Cable.
The maximum cable length from the master (or central connection point) to each video
room station is 25m.
This distance can be doubled by adding a booster supply at the video room station or
by running an additional Fig-8 wire (in parallel with the standard wiring) for the POS
and NEG connections.
Where a booster supply is used, fitting diodes in series with the POS and NEG outputs
is recommended to ensure the booster supply voltage is slightly lower than the voltage
at the main power supply.
It is important to wire the system exactly as per the wiring diagrams, particularly
where Valet cable is being used.
When using Valet cable, the use of the shielded inner core conductors for video is not
recommended. For best results, select and follow the appropriate wiring diagram as per
this manual.
Please note that the AUX terminal is not connected when using Valet cable so Auxiliary
functions are not available unless the system is programmed to Double Digit mode.
This affects the activation of Auxiliary Outputs (where used) or the ability to monitor
cameras from video room stations on command (where required).
Power Supply Cabling
Because video room stations consume up to three times the peak current of standard
room stations, it is important to maintain a stable supply voltage at the master
(or station to which all other stations are wired).
To achieve this, it is important to use a sufficient gauge of wire from the power supply
to the master (or central connection point).
The required wire gauge will vary, depending on the length of the cable used.
The following guide should be followed (based on a peak load of up to 5A)
Number & Size
of Strands
24/0.20
41/0.20
2 x 24/0.20
79/0.20
2 x 41/0.20
2 x 79/0.20
Maximum
Length
1.4M
2.5MM
3M
5.0M
5.0M
10m
Comment
Fig-8 Cable
Fig-8 Cable
2 x Fig-8 Cables in Parallel
Fig-8 Cable
2 x Fig-8 Cables in Parallel
2 x Fig-8 Cables in Parallel
Where a power supply comes with an output lead already attached, cut the attached
lead to 20cm and then connect to the recommended Fig-8 cable as per the above guide.

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VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN

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System Cabling – With Master
Multiple Video Rooms
Video Master
Video
Spitter
RG59
CAT5
Power
Supply
Music
I/P Jack
FIG-8
Audio Room
1 PR SHIELDED AUDIO
AM ANT*
FM ANT*
* For DAB Radio, RG59 & 300
ohm Ribbon are not required.
Use 1 x RG6 instead
300 ohm RIBBON
RLYRLY
* Video Splitter only required for
multiple video room stations
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Video Door 1
Video Door 2
VIDEO
IN
Video Room
VIDEO
IN
Video Room
VIDEO
IN
Video Room

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AUDIO & VLC LOAD RESISTORS
Audio Volume Level Compensation – for smaller systems
System One communication volume levels are optimal in systems consisting of
7 stations in total (Any combination of Master, Room and Door stations)
For smaller systems (consisting of less than 7 stations in total), a resistor can be added
across the COM1 & COM2 terminals (at one station only) to add the appropriate
amount of loading, as follows.
No of
Stations
Load
Resistor
2 3K9
3 4K7
4 6K8
5 10K
6 22K
7 N/A
VLC Load Resistor – for systems not using a master station
System One requires a load resistor from VLC to NEG for the system to transmit and
receive control signals correctly.
Master stations have a built in load resistor so systems using a master do not require an
additional load resistor.
For systems not using a master (i.e. systems using just room and door stations),
a 22K resistor will need to be fitted across the NEG and VLC terminals at one station
only.
(This resistor would usually be fitted at the room station to which the power supply is
connected)
COM1
COM2
RES
POS
NEG
TC
VLC
22K

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INSTALLATION
Connections (System with a Master)
- MASTER
- ONE VIDEO ROOM
- CAT5 + RG59

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Connections (System with a Master)
VIDEO OUT INTERCOM VDC
IN
GREY
GREY
YELLOW
YELLOW
- MASTER
- ONE VIDEO ROOM
- VALET CABLE

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Connections (System with a Master)
RED
- MASTER
- MULTIPLE VIDEO ROOMS
- CAT5 + RG59

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Connections (System without Master)
TC
VLC
COM1
COM2
SIG
GND
TC
VLC
COM1 COM2
V-SIG
V-GND
GREEN
BLACK
RED
BLUE
WHITE
NEG NEG
POS POS
V-CON
13.8V
0V
13.8V P/S
+
AUX
SHIELDED PAIR
AUX
12V
VIDEO OUT INTERCOM VDC
IN
0V
ORANGE
GREY
GREY
YELLOW
YELLOW
VIDEO MASTER
STATION VIDEO ROOM
STATION
13.8V P/S
+
OPTIONAL
DIODE*
DIODE*
Master to Video Room
Using VALET Cable
and Video Splitter
(for Multiple Video Rooms)
To Video Input at Video Room #2
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT #1
VIDEO
OUT #2
VIDEO
OUT #3
VIDEO
OUT #4
Active Splitter
To Video Input at Video Room #3 To Video Input at Video Room #4
DC IN
Hook-up wire 24/0.20
* Refer to Special Notes on Power Supply Cable
* If optional booster supply fitted to video room station, 2 diodes will need to be fitted as illustrated. Recommended diodes are: 1N4001 or 1N4002 or 1N4004
- MASTER
- MULTIPLE VIDEO ROOMS
- VALET CABLE

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Connections (System without Master)
- NO MASTER
- ONE VIDEO ROOM
- CAT5 + RG59

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Connections (System without Master)
- NO MASTER
- ONE VIDEO ROOM
- VALET CABLE

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Connections (System without Master)
- NO MASTER
- MULTIPLE VIDEO ROOMS
- CAT5 + RG59

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Connections (System without Master)
GREY
YELLOW
- NO MASTER
- MULTIPLE VIDEO ROOMS
- VALET CABLE

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PROGRAMMING
 PROGRAM MODE
To enter program mode, press PRIV and MON buttons, both at the same time
- Green Light ON – Master Mode (Default Setting)
- Green Light OFF – No Master Mode
- Red Light Flashing – Station Number (Default = 1)
 MASTER /NO MASTER MODE
Use the HOUSE button to configure for use with or without a master station.
- Green Light ON – for system with a master
- Green Light OFF – for system without a master
 KEYPAD BACKLIGHTING
To change the keypad Backlight level, repeatedly press the DOOR button
- 3 levels – OFF, MEDIUM & HIGH
 SINGLE DIGIT /DOUBLE DIGIT MODE
Use the AUX button to select Single Digit or Double Digit for calling
individual stations. (Default Setting = Single Digit)
 STATION NUMBER
If set to Single Digit (previous step) press a number button (1 to 7) to program
the station number
If set to Double Digit (previous step) press two number buttons in sequence to
program the station number - First digit (1 to 3) and second digit (1 to 7)
 EXIT PROGRAM MODE
Press the CLEAR button to exit program mode
Single /Double Digit
When calling individual stations, the system can be programmed for Single or Double
Digit Dialling (as above).
- Single Digit – For systems with 7 indoor stations (or less)
- Double digit – For systems with 8 indoor stations (or more)
Note: For systems with 8 stations or more, Single Digit Mode can still be
used but some stations will need to use duplicate numbers.
Stations with duplicate numbers will form a group
i.e. Pressing a number button to make a call will address all stations
programmed to that number.
Single Digit and Double Digit cannot be used together.
The whole system must be programmed to either Single Digit or
Double Digit.
Suggestion: If using the Double digit format for a two storey home, use 1 for the
first digit of all stations on the lower storey and 2 for the first digit of
all the stations on the upper storey

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OPERATION
Calling Other Stations
Door Call
Press and hold the DOOR button to speak to the door station
Release the DOOR button to listen to the hands free reply* from the door station
Press and hold the DOOR button again to continue the conversation
The Video Screen will display an image from the camera for the duration of communication
To end the call, press the CLEAR button or just allow the call to time out (20 sec)
House Call
Press and hold the HOUSE button to speak to all other stations
Release the HOUSE button to listen to the hands free reply* from any of the other stations
Press and hold the HOUSE button again to continue the conversation
To end the call, press the CLEAR button or just allow the call to time out (20 sec)
Select Call
For systems programmed for Single Digit Dialling:
Press and hold a number button (1 to 7) to speak to an individual station
Release the number button to listen to the hands free reply* from the other station
Press and hold the number button again to continue the conversation
To end the call, press the CLEAR button or just allow the call to time out (20 sec)
For systems programmed for Double Digit Dialling:
Press the first digit (1 to 3)
Press and hold the second digit (1 to 7) to speak to an individual station
Release the second digit to listen to the reply
Press and hold the second digit again to continue the conversation
To end the call, press the CLEAR button or just allow the call to time out (20 sec)
Green Light
The green light will turn On when pressing a button to speak and will turn Off when the
button is released to listen
Red Light
The red light will Flash for the duration of the conversation and will turn Off when the call
times out (or is cancelled by pressing the CLEAR button)
Communication Volume
Volume for communication (and Chime) can be adjusted while receiving communication (or
Chime) without having any affect on the volume setting for music.
* Hands Free Reply: The person replying does not need to press any buttons
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Operating Modes
Privacy Mode
Press the PRIV button to activate Privacy mode
- The green light flashes
- Automatic hands free reply is disabled from this station, preventing anyone at another
station “listening in” to a private conversation.
Music Mode
Press the MUS button to activate Music mode
- The red light turns on
- Music playing through the system will be heard at this station
- Music volume can be adjusted without affecting chime or communication volume
Monitor Mode
Press the MON button to activate Monitor mode
- The green light turns on indicating the microphone is active
- Any sound being picked up by the microphone at this station can be heard at any other
station set to Music mode
- Door chime and general communication will not be heard at this station
- Select calls made to this station will be heard
- Press the MON button again to turn off monitor mode
Note: Music Source (i.e. Radio) should be turned off at master when Monitor mode is
in use.
Do Not Disturb Mode
Press and hold the MUS button for 3 seconds to activate Do Not Disturb mode
- The Red light will flash (one quick flash per second)
- Door chime and general communication will not be heard at this station
- Select calls made to this station will be heard
- Press the MUS button to turn off Do Not Disturb mode
Lock Control
For a system without a master
Pressing the LOCK button will activate the lock output* at any time.
For a system with a master
Pressing the LOCK button, while communicating with the door station, will activate the lock
output*
* Only applicable where automatic gates, or an optional electric lock, have been connected
to the system.