1.1 - General warnings
•This manual contains important instructions and warnings for personal
safety during installation: therefore read all instructions before proceed-
ing with installation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future use. Further
information can be found on the web site: “www.niceforyou.com”.
• If in doubt during installation, do not attempt further operations and contact a
NICE service centre.
• Use of these products for applications other than as specified in these
instructions is strictly prohibited.
• Never make any modifications to parts of the product if not envisaged in this
manual; operations of this type will lead to malfunctions. NICE declines all lia-
bility for damage caused by modified products.
• According to the specific application, check whether additional products are
required, such as detection or signalling devices.
• During installation and use of the product, ensure that no foreign bodies
(solids or liquids) penetrate any open devices.
• The product packaging material must be disposed of in full observance of
current local legislation.
•Manufacturer liability: Nice declines all liability for faults caused by incorrect
installation, failure to perform maintenance, or improper use. Nice also
declines liability for incorrect or incomplete operation of the product or failure
to detect intrusion.
•Guarantee (summary of terms):
Nice guarantee company products against concealed defects for a period of
3 years as of the date of manufacture. The guarantee applies to direct pur-
chasers from Nice. No guarantee is envisaged for the end user, who in the
event of faults must contact the specific installer or retailer.
•Exclusions from the guarantee: the guarantee does not cover aesthetic
parts, parts subject to normal wear or normal consumables, such as batteries.
1.2 - Additional warnings for mains-powered appliances
• This manual is aimed exclusively at technical personnel qualified for installation.
• Considering the hazards that may occur during system installation and use,
maximum safety is only ensured if the product is installed in strict observance
of current legislation, standards and regulations.
WARNINGS AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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• Before accessing internal terminals of the product, all power circuits must be
disconnected.
• If an automatic circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows, identify and eliminate the
fault before restoring normal operating conditions.
1.3 - Installation warnings
• Ensure that all material to be used is in perfect condition and suitable for its
intended use.
• Ensure that the radio frequencies used by the product are suitable for use in
alarm systems adopted in the region of installation.
• The individual parts are designed according to the following environmental
classes:
- Class II environment: general indoor use; temperature range -10 - + 40°C,
average humidity 75% (condensate free)
- Class III environment: protected outdoor use; temperature range -25 -
+50°C, average humidity 75% with peaks of 30 days per year between 85
and 95% (condensate free)
• Before proceeding with installation, check the product environmental class as
specified in the chapter “Technical specifications”.
• Refer to the chapter “Technical Specifications” to check that the radio range
of the devices is greater than the physical distance between the various prod-
ucts.
• Ensure that the various devices (sensors, control unit, etc.) are located in
areas protected against the risk of impact, and that the fixing surfaces are
sufficiently solid.
• Do not place system components near sources of heat to avoid potential
damage.
• Each sensor has a specific operating principle: check the relative instruction
manual for warnings when selecting the suitable location.
This control unit and relative accessories are part of the alarm system “Nice
Home Security”, designed for the protection of residential spaces. Any use
other than as described in this manual is strictly prohibited!
The alarm system Nice Home Security is not to be considered simply a home
burglar alarm, as it is able to detect a variety of events thanks to special sen-
sors: intrusion, break-in attempts (impact-vibration sensor), fire risks (smoke
detector) and water leaks (flooding sensor)
The different alarm situations can be indicated locally with audible signals
(indoor or outdoor sirens), with voice messages or remotely via telephone calls
or text messages.
The system offers maximum installation flexibility: the various elements can
interact totally via radio, without the need for any electrical connections or, in
some cases, with just short connections (for example the electrical contact of
the door may be connected to the volumetric sensor located in the corner of
the room) or may be partially wired where the main elements (control unit, siren,
telephone dialler) use conventional electrical connections.
Though based on communication via radio waves, the system guarantees total
reliability of communication between devices, thanks to the use of 2 separate
frequencies (433 and 868 MHz); communication between the main elements is
also bidirectional, i.e. when a device sends a command, it waits to receive the
confirmation response.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
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2.1 - Radio communication system between devices
The radio system Nice Home Security offers increased flexibility and simpler
installation with respect to traditional systems using fixed wiring. In any event, to
ensure radio communication without interference (and thus guaranteed), the
following factors must be taken into account:
• Radio transmission inside buildings
Radio signals are electromagnetic waves, which when emitted by a transmitter
unit are propagated in the surrounding area through to the receiving unit. On
this route, the radio signal may encounter obstacles, which depending on the
construction material, may weaken signal power. Common residential buildings
may be made up of different materials: Table 1, provides information on the
range of radio signals inside buildings, considering both the construction mate-
rials used and the mounting position.
• Sources of electromagnetic disturbance
Sources of electromagnetic disturbance are natural sources (terrestrial or solar),
occasional sources (e.g. lightning), or intentional artificial sources; the latter are
those most frequently present in modern environments. Table 2, provides infor-
mation on possible disturbance and relative risks associated with communica-
tion of other systems. As regards the frequencies used by the system, the use
of devices with continuous transmission (100%) is prohibited unless below cer-
tain power classes. However, illegal devices that operate with continuous trans-
mission are commercially available. The use of a radio system at dual frequen-
cy avoids the risk of disturbance unless the specific disturbance covers both
frequencies.
In open spaces (outdoors)
Walls in plasterboard/wood
Walls in brick or concrete
Walls in reinforced concrete or ceilings
Walls in metal
approx. 100 m
approx. 50 metres, through a maximum of 5 walls
approx. 30 metres, through a maximum of 3 walls
approx. 20 metres, through a maximum of 1 wall or ceiling
not admitted; metal walls constitute virtual total shielding
TABLE 1
MATERIAL ESTIMATED MAXIMUM RANGE
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