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

QUICKCONFIG^TMCONFIGURATION 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.

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.

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

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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Niles Network Based

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

Niles Network Based

MultiZone Receiver

System

Connection

Repeater

Base

Repeater

Base

Master

Base

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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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Keypad

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).

Figure 6. RFG extending the radio of a HT-MSU

CAT-5 Cable

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HT-MSU

RFG

Keypad

Port

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.

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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3 = ORANGE/WHITE

4 = BLUE

5 = BLUE/WHITE

6 = ORANGE

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Dipswitches

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.

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

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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

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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