TekTone Tek-CARE160 User manual

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IL1024
Rev. 14 - 1/2024
Tek-CARE160
Audio-Visual Nurse Call Signaling System
Installation and Operation Manual

Tek-CARE160 Wireless Nurse Call Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview 4
Product Overview 5
Installation 8
Types of Installation 8
The NC160 Central Equipment Module 11
Wiring Installation 16
Connect Stations 19
LI122UN LED Color Configuration 21
Connect NC415G3/NC404TS Master Stations 26
Connect Data Bus Wiring 28
Connect Audio Bus Wiring 28
Connect Master Bus Wiring 28
Networking Multiple NC160 CE Modules 28
Configuration Setup 30
Connect the LS450 ConfigTool Programming Software 30
Configure an Autodetect Configuration 31
Configure a Custom System 37
Audio Adjustments 41
Using the Tek-CARE160 System 43
Placing and Resetting Calls 43

Introduction and Overview
Introduction and Overview
Introduction
Welcome to the installation manual for the Tek-CARE160 Nurse Call System. This system
is designed to be low cost, easy to install, and extremely reliable. This manual will walk you
through the installation and configuration process, and will cover system operation as well as
common troubleshooting steps.
If you have questions at any point during the installation process, contact our Technical Sup-
port Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800.327.8466 or
828.524.9967. Choose Option 3 for Technical Support.
Overview
The Tek-CARE160 system is a versatile system that can satisfy the needs of a wide range of
facilities. At its core, the Tek-CARE160 system is a four-wire nurse call system designed for
easy installation and years of trouble-free operation. The system is available with a variety of
call stations such as two-button pull-cord stations, 1/4" jack call cord stations, duty stations,
dome lights, and more.
In addition to these items, the Tek-CARE160 system can be easily integrated with existing
TekTone nurse call systems, nurse call systems manufactured by other companies, as well as
a wide variety of building systems such as fire alarm systems, security and access control
systems, and much more.
The Tek-CARE160 system may be used as either a standalone nurse call system using
NC415G3/NC404TS Master Stations, or it may be connected to other TekTone nurse call
systems, such as the Tek-CARE400 family, Tek-CARE570, or Tek-CARE750 over the Tek-
CARE Network. With the addition of the LS601 Tek-ALERT Integration Manager, the Tek-
CARE160 system is capable of communicating with many other types of building systems,
such as fire alarm and security systems. The LS601 Tek-ALERT Integration Manager also
allows the system to display and log various events from older analog TekTone nurse call
systems such as the Tek-CARE NC110, NC150, NC200, and 300/III systems.
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Product Overview
NC160 Central Equipment Module: The Tek-CARE160 system's main
component is the NC160 Central Equipment (CE) Module. The CE module
is designed to be stackable or rack mountable. The NC160 CE Module can
operate as a standalone system, or as a module on a larger, integrated Tek-
CARE nurse call system. The NC160 CE Module provides connections for
64 room controllers, and six NC415G3 or ten NC404TS Master Stations.
Multiple CE modules may be networked together to create a larger system.
NC415G3 Master Station: The NC415G3 Master Station is a touchscreen
master station that is used to interact with the Tek-CARE160 system. The
NC415G3 Master Station displays calls from the Tek-CARE160 system and
provides limited programming and configuration ability for the Tek-
CARE160 system. The NC415G3 uses a five-inch LCD touchscreen to
provide audible and visual annunciation of system calls. The NC415G3
may be mounted using the IH415D desk stand or wall-mounted using the
IH415W wall-mount bracket.
NC404TS Master Station: The NC404TS Master Station is a touchscreen
master station that is used to interact with the Tek-CARE160 system. The
NC404TS Master Station can display maps and calls from the Tek-
CARE160 system and provides programming and configuration ability for
the Tek-CARE160 system. The NC404TS uses a 22-inch LCD touchscreen
to provide audible and visual annunciation of system calls. The NC404TS
may be mounted using the CL231 bracket.
LI122UN Room Controller: The LI122UN Room Controller provides con-
nections for six Tek-CARE160 stations and one connection for the Tek-
CARE160 data bus. In most instances, the room controller is installed out-
side a room in the same position as a traditional dome light. The two-con-
ductor cable is used to connect Tek-CARE160 stations to the LI122UN
Room Controllers. The rear of the room controller contains a 14-pin header.
Pins 1-12 are used in pairs for station connections, and pins 13 and 14 are
used to connect the room controller to the Tek-CARE160 data bus. The
LI122UN annunciates high priority calls with red or blue LEDs and low pri-
ority calls with white LEDs. The LEDcolors can be changed on the room
controller.
NOTE: A slot is provided at the seam between the
dome light plastic base and lens faceplate to aid in
separating the two parts whenever the need arises.
Place a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the
slot to lift off the faceplate.
PM120 Room Controller: The PM120 Room Controller provides con-
nection points for Tek-CARE160 stations without the dome light LEDs
found on the LI122UN Room Controllers. The PM120 is designed to be
installed out of sight.
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Introduction and Overview