Niles iREMOTE TS User manual

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
iREMOTE TS
®
2-WAY WIRELESS RF/IR SYSTEM
CONTROL REMOTE WITH
COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

The IntelliControl®ICS iRemoteTS is a wireless touch screen
user interface that brings multizone audio/video and home
theater automation together at last. Essentially two remotes in
one, the iRemoteTS integrates and controls the IntelliControl
ICS MultiZone audio/video system when the HOUSE button
is pressed, and a home theater system via IR or direct RF
communication using the Niles HT-MSU when the THEATER
button is pressed. When integrated with the IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver, the iRemoteTS features reliable
ZigBee®wireless 2-way technology and displays metadata
to navigate menu-based sources.

Table of Contents
Product Overview ------------------------------------------------ 2
Features and Benefits ------------------------------------------- 3
Getting Started---------------------------------------------------- 5
iRemoteTS House Mode:
System Design Considerations ------------------------------- 9
iRemoteTS House Mode:
Installation Procedure -----------------------------------------12
iRemoteTS Theater Mode:
System Design Considerations ------------------------------15
iRemoteTS Theater Mode:
Installation Procedure -----------------------------------------18
Operating the iRemoteTS -------------------------------------19
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------21
Specifications -----------------------------------------------------23
FCC Compliance Regulations---------------------------------24
Contact Information --------------------------------------------25
Warranty -----------------------------------------------------------26

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Function
Keys Hard
buttons that
control home
theater and
MultiZone
sources
Mode Select,
Niles Logo,
and System
Off Buttons
The Mode Select buttons switch between home
theater or MultiZone system control. The Niles
Logo button selects the zone of the MultiZone
system plus system settings
Touch Screen
High-resolution touch
screen that displays
control screens for
the home theater or
MultiZone system
and sources
Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS iRemoteTS
12V DC
Power
Supply
Charging Contacts
Allow the battery to
be charged when the
iRemoteTS is placed in
the charging base
Charging Base Contacts
These pogo style contacts provide the
connection point when the iRemoteTS is
placed in the charging base
Power Supply Connection
The supplied charging power supply
connects to this barrel connector
Charging Indication LED – Lights
up when the iRemoteTS is placed in
the charging base and turns off when
the battery is fully charged
IR Flasher – Infrared codes are
issued when the iRemoteTS is
configured to control home theater
sources via IR by IntelliFile®3
Configuration Software
Charging
Base

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
House and Theater Operating Modes
The iRemoteTS has two operating modes: House and Theater.
When the House button is pressed, the iRemoteTS becomes a
“wireless” Contact System Control Touchscreen that controls any
zone of an IntelliControl ICS distributed audio/video system. The
LCD display shows the same screens and metadata as a Contact
System Control Touchscreen. When the Theater button is pressed,
the iRemoteTS changes identity and provides the user with up to
12 Master Keys and Control Screens to operate a complete home
theater system.
High-Resolution Color Touch Screen Display with
LED Backlighting
The LCD touch screen display provides complete metadata
from IntelliControl ICS sources, zone/system status, favorite-
station icons for theater sources, control functions, and system
setup menus.
Metadata, Preset Favorites and Menus
Metadata (channel frequency, favorite channel lists, menus and
guides) is displayed as provided by IntelliControl ICS integration
and tuner modules. IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver
system setup settings can be displayed for adjustments of tone
controls, clocks, timers and other system functions.
Predefined Control Screens
The iRemoteTS has control screens for all sources. The control
screens for the House and Theater sides are predefined by the
source. During IntelliFile 3 setup, the sources are identified and
the control screens are automatically configured and then loaded
into the iRemoteTS.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS (CONT’D)
Radio Frequency (RF) or Infrared (IR) Home
Theater Control
The iRemoteTS can operate a home theater via line-of-sight IR,
or via RF when integrated with the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater
Main System Unit. The iRemoteTS/ HT-MSU combination provides
complete automation and control of home theater components
using IR, RS-232, voltage triggers, or contact closures.
18 Backlit Hard Keys
Backlit buttons offer convenient access to frequently used
commands including: House or Theater modes, system off,
channel up/down, volume up/down, mute, menu navigation, and
the Niles logo button to access remote and system settings.
Convenient Backlighting for All Keys
All keys automatically illuminate when any button is pressed, or
when the iRemoteTS is picked-up.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
The iRemoteTS utilizes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
to eliminate the need for replacing store-bought batteries.
The iRemoteTS will operate between 24 and 48 hours on a
full charge.

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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking the Box (Contents)
■1, iRemoteTS Touchscreen Control
■1, Lithium Ion Battery
■1, Charging Base Cradle
■1, 12V Power Supply
■1, User Guide
■1, Quick Install Guide
■1, Ferrite Bead for Power Supply

Figure 3: Connecting the
iRemoteTS Battery
Figure 2: Attaching the ferrite
bead to the power supply cable
Figure 4: The iRemoteTS in
the Charging Base Cradle
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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Connecting the Battery and Setting Up the Charging
Base
1. Unpack the iRemoteTS, charging base cradle and power supply
2. Attach the ferrite bead to the power supply (See Figure 2)
3. The battery is installed
inside the iRemoteTS, but
not connected. Unscrew the
battery compartment door
and carefully inspect the
battery for any visible signs
of damage to its soft shell
case. If damage is found or
if the battery is dropped, it
should be replaced. Contact
Niles Customer Service for a
replacement. If no damage
is found, connect the battery
(See Figure 3)
4. Plug the 12V power supply into the iRemoteTS charger base
cradle and connect to an unswitched AC outlet
5. Set the iRemoteTS into
the charging base cradle
and let it charge until the
charging LED turns off (See
Figure 4)

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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Charging the Battery
The iRemoteTS uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that may
be partially charged when the box is unpacked. However, it
is recommended to fully charge the battery prior to initial use.
Connect the battery and allow it to charge for 4 to 5 hours for
a full charge. When battery is charging, the LED will illuminate
white. When the charging is complete, the LED will go out. The
iRemoteTS will operate for up to a maximum of 48 hours on a full
charge, or as little as 24 hours, depending on usage.
Locating the MAC ID
The Media Access Control Address (MAC ID) tells the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver which device, in this case an
iRemoteTS, is sending commands. The IntelliControl ICS Modular
MultiZone Receiver then knows which zone to turn on and which
source to select for that zone. The MAC Address is located under
the battery inside the battery compartment. (See Figure 5).
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
iREMOTE-TS 00135107B423
MAC ID Sticker
Figure 5. MAC ID Sticker Location

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GETTING STARTED (CONT’D)
Documenting the MAC ID
The GXR2 Installation Worksheet, included with the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver (and available for download at
www.nilesaudio.com), provides spaces for placing the MAC ID
stickers next to the name of the zone they are located in. Two MAC
ID stickers are found inside the iRemoteTS battery compartment.
Remove one of the stickers and place in the appropriate area
on the GXR2 Installation Worksheet. DO NOT REMOVE BOTH
STICKERS FROM THE iRemoteTS. It may become necessary to
reference the iRemoteTS MAC ID sticker for troubleshooting if the
system is not performing properly.
NOTE: Once the Getting Started steps are finished, the iRemoteTS will be ready
to be configured to control an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver,
a home theater system, or both. If the iRemoteTS is to be configured for both,
first configure for the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver, and then
configure it for the home theater system.

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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE:
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
ZigBee®RF Mesh Network
When the House button is pressed, the iRemoteTS becomes a control
solution for the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver. It
displays the same information and metadata as a Contact System
Control Touchscreen. The main difference is that the Contact
is wired, while the iRemoteTS is wireless and communicates via
radio frequency (RF). Therefore, integrating an iRemoteTS with an
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver requires a ZigBee®
RF Mesh Network.
Selecting a Master-Receiving Base
A ZigBee RF Mesh Network requires a RF transmitter, a master-
receiving base connected to the IntelliControl ICS Modular
MultiZone Receiver, and, if the coverage area is particularly large,
additional RF repeaters. The iRemoteTS is an RF transmitter and the
charging base doesn’t have a RF base built-in, therefore it requires
at least one master-receiving base connected to the IntelliControl
ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver. The master-receiving base can be
any of the following: (See Figure 6)
1) IntelliControl ICS RBX-1 iRemote Charging Base (FG01269) or
(FG01364) for Export use
2) IntelliControl ICS iRemote 2-Way Wireless RF System Control
Remote (FG01180) or (FG01362) for Export configured as a
master-receiver
3) Niles RFG Radio Frequency Gateway (FG01407)or (FG01408)
for Export
These products are configured either as master-receiving bases or as
repeating bases using Niles IntelliFile®3 Configuration Software.
iRemoteTS
OR
RBX-1
RFG
Figure 6. Using a
RBX-1 or RFG as a
Master RF Base.
Either the RBX-1 or the
RFG set as a Master

Figure 7. iRemoteTS Communicating through a Master-Receiving Base
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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE: SYSTEM
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (CONT’D)
Integrating a Master-Receiving Base
The master-receiving base for the iRemoteTS is wired to the
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver using CAT-5 cabling
(See Figure 7). When connected and configured as a master-
receiving base, the Niles RFG does not require a power supply.
However, when connected and configured as a master-receiving
base, the IntelliControl ICS RBX-1 needs its supplied power supply
connected because it is also the charging base for the iRemote.
(Please note that the RBX-1 only charges the iRemote and not the
iRemoteTS). For more information, refer to the installation manuals
for the Niles RFG and IntelliControl ICS RBX-1.
GXR2
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COMMUNICATION
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CAT-5 Cable
RFG Radio
Frequency Gateway
iRemoteTS

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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE: SYSTEM
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (CONT’D)
Locating the iRemoteTS
The iRemoteTS consists of three parts: the handheld remote, the
charging base, and an inline power supply that is connected
to the charging base. When in the House mode, the handheld
remote can be carried throughout the house. When not in use,
it should be placed back in the charging base. The charging
base requires a nearby un-switched AC power outlet. Since the
handheld remote is fully operational while in the charging base,
we recommend that you locate the iRemoteTS in a place where
the touch screen is visible and can be used.
Wiring Termination Diagram
The CAT-5 cable used to connect the Master Charging Base to the
IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver must be terminated
with RJ-45 connectors using the T-568A pinout configuration
as follows:
12345678
Pin1
T-568A
g G o B b O br BR
12345678
T-568A
g G o B b O br BR
Figure 8. IntelliControl ICS RJ-45 Pinout and checklist
Pin # Description Color Code
1 TX+ White/Green
2 TX– Green
3 RX+ White/Orange
4 IR Signal Blue
5 IR Ground White/Blue
6 RX– Orange
7 UI Power White/Brown
8 UI Ground Brown
Note: TX+ = transmit, RX+ = receive, UI = User Interface.

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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
After the Getting Started steps are done (Connecting the Battery,
Hooking Up the Charging Base, and Locating and Documenting
the MAC ID), the next step is to program the iRemoteTS for use
with the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver.
Programming the iRemoteTS is accomplished by connecting it
to an IntelliControl Modular MultiZone Receiver for discovery,
and then configuring it as a part of the MultiZone System using
IntelliFile 3 Configuration Software. On the IntelliFile 3 Main
Screen, configuration is accomplished by clicking CREATE NEW
under the MULTIZONE CONFIGURATION section.
Connecting an iRemoteTS to an IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver for Discovery
During the programming process, the iRemoteTS is connected
to an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver with a
CAT-5 cable terminated with the T-568A wiring connection
(See Figure 8, on Page 11). One end of the CAT-5 cable is
connected to one of the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone
Receiver’s Communication & Control Switch RJ-45 ports, and
the other end to the iRemoteTS’s RJ-45 connection port located
under the battery cover (See Figure 9). Once the CAT-5 cable
is connected to the iRemoteTS' RJ-45 port, the iRemoteTS is put
into Update Mode and can be configured by the IntelliFile 3
Configuration Software.
Figure 9. Location of the
RJ-45 Connection Port
under the Battery Cover

Figure 10. Assigning the iRemoteTS to an RF Network using IntelliFile 3
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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
Configuring the iRemoteTS as part of the
IntelliControl ICS RF Network
An IntelliControl ICS system and all of its components are
discovered and configured using the IntelliFile 3 Configuration
Software. The IntelliFile 3 Configuration Software is wizard-
based and steps you through the configuration process.
The iRemoteTS is first assigned to an RF network. During IntelliFile
3 configuration, if only one network is configured, the iRemoteTS
will automatically be assigned to that network. If two RF networks
are configured, each iRemoteTS in the system configuration must
be assigned to one of the two RF networks. (See Figure 10)

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iREMOTETS HOUSE MODE:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
Configuring the iRemoteTS as part of the IntelliControl
ICS RF Network (Cont’d)
The iRemoteTS can have its source screens customized. The
iRemoteTS, when used with an IntelliControl ICS Modular
MultiZone System, is essentially a wireless Contact Control
Touchscreen. The iRemoteTS and Contact share virtually all of the
same screens. However, because the iRemoteTS has more hard
buttons than the Contact, there is one screen per source that is
different and can be customized. IntelliFile 3 will step you through
the iRemoteTS Touchscreen configuration. (See Figure 11)
Figure 11. Assigning Source Screens to the iRemoteTS using IntelliFile 3

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iREMOTETS THEATER MODE:
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
When the Theater button is pressed, the iRemoteTS becomes a
wireless controller for a home theater system. The user is presented
with up to 12 Master keys (sources or activities) configured to
operate and automate the system. The iRemoteTS can control a
home theater system in two different ways:
1) Line-of-sight infrared (IR) emitted from the front of the
iRemoteTS
2) Radio Frequency (RF) when integrated with the Niles
HT-MSU
When integrated with the Niles HT-MSU (FG01343), the
iRemoteTS becomes a powerful control interface for automating
home theater sources and devices. The iRemoteTS/HT-MSU
combination controls home theater sources and devices via IR,
RS-232, 12-volt trigger, and contact closure. The iRemoteTS/HT-
MSU combination also makes it possible to share the sources with
the IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver.
Controlling Home Theater with IR
For IR control of a home theater system, the installer must make
sure that the iRemoteTS can “see” the front of the sources in
the home theater system—infrared is a line-of-sight operation.
Sources that have separate on and off power commands, as
well as direct access commands for input selection or surround
modes, are highly desired when controlling a theater system via
IR. The iRemoteTS has up to 12 Master Keys for home theater
turn-on and set-up. However, IR has no feedback capability to
tell the remote which devices are already on. As long as the
iRemoteTS is used to turn on and off the system, it will keep track
of issuing power commands for the sources in the home theater.
IntelliFile 3 Configuration Software is used to program the
iRemoteTS for IR operation.

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iREMOTETS THEATER MODE:
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
(CONT’D)
Controlling Home Theater with RF using
the Niles HT-MSU
The iRemoteTS communicates to the HT-MSU via radio frequency
(RF). The iRemoteTS has the RF transmitter built into it and the Niles
HT-MSU has the RF master-receiving base built into it. IntelliFile
3 software is used to configure both the Niles HT-MSU and the
IntelliControl ICS iRemoteTS. When configured, the iRemoteTS
will send commands via RF to the HT-MSU. The HT-MSU will then
send IR or RS-232 commands to the home theater system sources.
The HT-MSU also has advanced control capabilities such as
RS-232 control of sources in conjunction with voltage triggers
and contact closures that can automate mechanical devices in
the home theater system such as lighting, drapery, lifts, and
projection screens.
Controlling Home Theater with Both IR and RF
The iRemoteTS can be configured to send both RF commands to
the Niles HT-MSU and IR commands to sources without control
cables from the HT-MSU. An example would be a flat panel
television hung above a fireplace. It can be very difficult to run
an IR flasher or RS-232 cable from the HT-MSU for this type
of installation. In this example, the iRemoteTS would send IR
commands to the flat panel TV, and RF commands via the HT-
MSU to everything else. IntelliFile 3 software is used to configure
the combination of IR and RF that is desired.
Installation Considerations with the HT-MSU
When installing the iRemoteTS as a home theater controller,
the main consideration is whether or not you will be using
the Niles HT-MSU Home Theater Main System Unit. If you are
installing the iRemoteTS with the Niles HT-MSU, please refer to
the HT-MSU installation guide for more system design ideas and
requirements.

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iREMOTETS THEATER MODE:
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
(CONT’D)
Installation Considerations without the HT-MSU
If you are using the iRemoteTS to control the home theater system
via IR control without the Niles HT-MSU, care in the system design
and source capabilities must be taken. The iRemoteTS will issue IR
control commands and sequences of IR commands to control the
sources in the home theater. However, the iRemoteTS must have
an unobstructed view to the sources. If any of the source IR sensor
windows are hidden from the line of sight, they may only receive
partial commands and get out of sync.
Suggestions for best results:
1) The iRemoteTS must be the only device controlling the home
theater sources
2) Sources should have separate power on and off commands
as well as unique codes for input and surround selection

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iREMOTETS THEATER MODE:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
After the Getting Started steps are done (Connecting the Battery,
Hooking Up the Charging Base, and Locating and Documenting
the MAC ID), the next step in the installation of the iRemoteTS for
use with the Niles HT-MSU is to program it.
IntelliFile3 is used to configure the iRemoteTS to control a home
theater system by clicking on the CREATE NEW in the HOME
THEATER CONFIGURATION section of the main screen. After
inputting the customer information, the next screen of the software
will prompt you to select if you are configuring the iRemoteTS with
or without the Niles HT-MSU (See Figure 12). The IntelliFile 3
wizard then prompts you with the information needed to configure
the iRemoteTS to control the home theater system. When done,
IntelliFile 3 transfers the configuration to the iRemoteTS. To do
this, a CAT-5 cable needs to be connected from the computer’s
Ethernet connection to the RJ-45 connection under the battery
cover of the iRemoteTS.
Figure 12. Configuring the iRemoteTS with or without the Niles HT-MSU using
IntelliFile 3