NIM System: Operation Manual
NIM System: Operation Manual
NIM System: Operation Manual
GETTING STARTED
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Please note that images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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Contents
Introduction ................................ 3 USING THE SYSTEM (AT A SUB
Precautions ................................. 3 STATION)....................................... 16
WARNING........................................... 3 Answering a call ....................... 16
CAUTION............................................ 3
Calling the master station ....... 16
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ............... 3
NOTICES ............................................ 3 APPENDIX ..................................... 17
GETTING STARTED ....................... 4 Technical precautions.............. 17
System configuration ................ 4 Troubleshooting ....................... 17
Part names .................................. 6 Specifications ........................... 17
Master station.................................... 6 Warranty ..................... Back cover
Sub station ........................................ 7
Call button, wall jack ........................ 8
Corridor light, reset button .............. 9
Software ........................................... 10
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Introduction
• The NIM system is a communication system designed for applications in facilities such as hospitals, office buildings, factories,
schools, and prisons. Various types of equipment enable you to configure a system that meets your needs for not only general
purpose internal communications, but also for calling and communication in health care or various commercial applications. This
system also allows you to check the call history by connecting a PC installed with the specified application software.
• The NIM system is telecommunication equipment, not to be used as Medical Equipment.
Precautions
Prohibited Do not dismantle unit Keep unit away from water Be sure to follow the instruction
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GETTING STARTED
System configuration
The following is a system configuration example. You can select needed equipment to configure a system to meet your application
needs.
• Master station,
Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B)
20-call (NIM-20B)
or
• Master station,
( ) ( )
60-call * /80-call *
( ):Special order product.
*
N/A in North America.
Ceiling speaker
Corridor (NI-LB) NI-LB
Speaker etc. (3W/20Ω,
light,
third party product)
( )
single
SP-20N/A * bed Wall jack with
NIR-4
( ): (NIR-4) microphone for
* North America only
Ceiling NIR-8 (NIR-MB)
microphone
Call extension (NI-SB)
speaker (IER-2) Call NIR-2
reset
button Call button
(NIR-2) (NIR-6)
NIR-8
PC for call
log software
(NI-SOFT) NIR-MB
NIR-6
Power supply unit
(IS-PU only) NIR-8
NIR-MB
NIR-6
NIR-8
Corridor light with
nameplates, 4 names
(NIR-34)
CALL
NIR-4
NIR-7W or
NIR-7HW
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GETTING STARTED
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
NIR-4
Sub station, NIR-HP
surface mount
(NI-BA)
NIR-4
NI-RC NIR-2
NIR-2
APPENDIX
■ Maximum number of stations in a single system
The maximum number of sub stations differs depending on the master station model.
Master station
Sub station (Qty) Personal computer (Qty)
Model Qty
NIM-20B 1 20 1
NIM-40B 1 40 1
( )
Master station, 60-call * 1 60 1
( )
Master station, 80-call * 1 80 1
( ): Special order product.
*
N/A in North America.
■ Communication methods
The following two methods are available on the master station.
Method Communication style Description
Using handset Voice-actuated communication The communication mode is VOX, half duplex. When speaking
into the handset, voice is transmitted to the other station. When
listening, the voice from the remote station is heard through the
handset.
Hands-free Push-to-Talk To speak, press and hold the TALK button.
To listen, release the TALK button.
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Part names
Master station
The following master station models are available.
Nameplate (→P. 7)
Call-in (red)/talk (green)
indicator
Station selector
button
POWER
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■ How to use the magnetic room and name plates
GETTING STARTED
2 Attach the plate on the 2 Attach the plate on the
corresponding position. corresponding position.
NOTES:
• Use an oil-based pen (a grease marker) to fill in the plate.
• When rewriting, be sure to remove the plate from the panel first, and then wipe away the current contents with a soft cloth dampened with
rubbing alcohol. Do not use thinner.
Bedside handheld sub station (NI-RC) Wall jack for NI-RC Wall jack with hanger
(NIR-HP) for NI-RC (NIR-HPF)
Call button Handle
Initiates a
call.
RECEIVE VOL.
Adjusts the volume of
audio from the master Hanger
Hang the handle of
APPENDIX
station to 3 levels (low/
Cord: mid/high). NI-RC here.
Approx. 1.4m (4.6')
Microphone
Cord: Approx. 1.5m (5')
Main unit
NOTE:
Screw x 2 (included)
• If the call button has a cord, do not loop it around the bed
frame. It may become disconnected.
• If the plug is not fastened securely, the cord may be
disconnected easily or it may cause a malfunction. Confirm
that the plug is fastened to the jack securely once again.
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Ceiling speaker (NI-LB) Ceiling microphone (NI-SB)
Microphone
Speaker
Sub station, flush mount (NI-JA) Sub station, surface mount (NI-BA)
Speaker
Microphone
Call indicator (red)
Microphone
Call button Call button
Speaker
Bedside call Wall jack for Wall jack with microphone Call latching wall jack
switch (NIR-8) NIR-8 (NIR-1) for NIR-8 (NIR-MB) for NIR-8 (NIR-7BS)
Call button
Microphone Call
indicator
(red)
GETTING STARTED
Pull cord: Approx. 550mm (21-5/8") Pull cord
Initiates a call.
* The pull cord length can
be adjusted as follows.
Knob Cut
Pull cord
Approx.
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Lamp (red)
Reset button
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Corridor light with nameplates, 4 names (NIR-34)
Corridor light with nameplates, 2 names (NIR-32) Corridor light with nameplate, 1 name (NIR-31)
1 Write the room number on the Side panel 1 Write the name of station,
plate. user, etc. on the plate.
NOTES:
• Use an oil-based pen (a grease marker) to fill in a plate.
• When rewriting, be sure to remove the plate from the panel first, and then
wipe away the current contents with a soft cloth dampened with rubbing
alcohol. Do not use thinner etc.
Software
CD-ROM (NI-SOFT) RS232C cable
Call history management Connects the PC installed
software. with the NI-SOFT to the
master station.
Cord: 1m (3.3')
* When extending the RS232C cable, the distance
between the master station and the PC should be
15m (50') or less.
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USING THE SYSTEM (AT THE MASTER STATION)
Answering a call
When receiving a single call
GETTING STARTED
• The ringtone sounds.
• The call-in/talk indicator for the
calling station blinks red.
Station 6
Station 7 • If a corridor light is installed at the
sub station, it also lights up.
Station 8
Station 9
• If the call extension speaker IER-
2 is installed, it sounds the same
ringtone as the master station.
1 Pick up the handset and talk 1 Press TALK and begin talking 1 Go to the calling location and
Station 8
Station 9
Lights up green.
Lights up red.
The call indicator on the calling
station and the corresponding
To speak
indicators on the master station
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Lights up red while Press and hold TALK while
sending audio from turn off.
this station to other speaking.
stations. Lights up red. * When two or more call indicators
are lit on a corridor light,
* Corridor light and indicators on pressing the reset button turns off
the equipment other than the all the indicators.
master station turn off at the start
of talking.
NOTES:
To end the communication, • Communication will end automatically
2 To listen to the caller after 90 seconds.
hang up the handset. Release TALK while listening.
• Confirm the calling station before pressing
Turns off.
the reset button. The indicators on the
master station and corridor light will turn
off when the reset button is pressed.
• Pressing OFF while talking ends
the communication and turns off the
indicators. Be sure to confirm the calling
* Corridor light and indicators on station before pressing OFF .
the equipment other than the • There is communication only if a sub
master station turns off at the station or speaker/microphone is installed
start of talking. in the calling location.
To end the communication, • When a new call comes in during
2 communication, the call-in/talk indicator
press OFF . for the corresponding station blinks red
NIM system
and the ringtone sounds at a low volume.
• When you pick up the handset while
communicating in Push-to-Talk mode, you
can continue communicating by using the
handset.
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When receiving multiple calls
1 Press the selector button of 1 Press the station selector Go to the calling location and
the calling station. button of the calling station.
1
press the reset button for the
calling station.
NIM system NIM system
NOTES:
• Communication will end automatically
after 90 seconds.
Lights up red while • Confirm the calling station before pressing
sending audio from
this station to other To listen to the caller the reset button. The indicators on the
stations. Release TALK while listening. master station and corridor light will turn
off when the reset button is pressed.
* Corridor light and indicators on Turns off.
the equipment other than the • Pressing OFF while talking ends
master station turns off at the the communication and turns off the
start of talking. indicators. Be sure to confirm the calling
station before pressing OFF .
3 To end the communication, • There is communication only if a sub
hang up the handset. station or speaker/microphone is installed
* Corridor light and indicators on the in the calling location.
The call-in/talk indicator for the equipment other than the master • When a new call comes in during
caller turns off. station turns off at the start of talking.
communication, the call-in/talk indicator
To end communication, press for the corresponding station blinks red
* To answer the next call, press
OFF with the handset still off
3 and the ringtone sounds at a low volume.
OFF .
hook. • When you pick up the handset while
* The ringtone sounds and the call- The call-in/talk indicator for the communicating in Push-to-Talk mode, you
in/talk indicators for other calls caller turns off. can continue communicating by using the
blink red. To answer another call, * The ringtone sounds and the call- handset.
repeat step 1 - 3. in/talk indicators for other calls
blink red. To answer another call,
repeat step 1 - 3.
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Calling sub stations
Calling a single sub station
1 Press the station selector button for the sub station to be called.
GETTING STARTED
The corresponding call-in/talk
indicator lights up green.
NIM system
2 Pick up the handset and talk with the user of the 2 Press TALK and begin talking.
sub station.
Lights up
Lights up green. green.
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Lights up red while
depressing TALK .
To speak
Lights up red while Press and hold TALK while speaking.
sending audio from this
station to other stations. Lights up
red.
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3 To end the communication, hang up the handset.
Turns off.
NIM system
NOTES:
• Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.
• When a call comes in while you are talking with another station, you can answer it after ending the current communication.
• There is communication only if a sub station or speaker/microphone is installed in the calling location.
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Paging
You can page all stations or only the selected stations simultaneously.
Lights up red.
NIM system
2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. 2 Press and hold TALK , and begin speaking.
Lights up red.
NIM system
Lights up red.
* Do not release TALK until you end speaking.
A notice sound is heard at all the sub stations. A notice sound is heard at all the sub stations.
NIM system
NOTES:
• Paging will end automatically after 90 seconds.
• When a call comes in while you are paging another station, you can answer it after ending the paging.
• Paging is possible only if a sub station or speaker/microphone is installed in the calling location.
• If a third party speaker is installed, it makes the same sound as the sub station.
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[When paging only the selected stations (Group Call)]
GETTING STARTED
■ Speaking with handset ■ Speaking in Push-to-Talk mode
2 Pick up the handset and begin speaking. 2 Press and hold TALK , and begin speaking.
depressing TALK .
Lights up red while sending * Do not release TALK until you end speaking.
audio from this station to other
stations.
3 To end the paging, press OFF .
3 To end the paging, hang up the handset.
The call-in/talk indicators for the target sub stations The call-in/talk indicators for the target sub stations
turn off. turn off.
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NOTES:
• Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.
• When a call comes in while you are talking with another station, you can answer it after ending the current communication.
• There is communication only if a sub station or speaker/microphone is installed in the calling location.
• While speaking on the master station (the TALK indicator is lit), audio from the selected sub stations will not be heard at the master station.
• Audio from the selected sub stations will be heard simultaneously at the master station when the TALK indicator is turned off.
• Audio from each of the selected sub stations will be heard at the master station only.
Adjusting volume
Adjusting receiving volume and ringtone volume
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USING THE SYSTEM (AT A SUB STATION)
Answering a call Calling the master station
When receiving a call from the master station;
1 Press the call button.
A pretone is heard from the speaker, and the caller speaks.
NOTES:
• You cannot talk with the master station if no microphone/speaker is installed at your location.
• Talk into the microphone on the equipment.
• When calling the master station, confirm that the call indicator on the equipment your are using is lit.
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APPENDIX
Technical precautions
Cleaning:
Clean all units with a soft cloth and gentle cleaner. Do not spray cleaner directly on unit. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or cloth.
GETTING STARTED
Troubleshooting
If the system fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the "Symptom" column, disconnect the power cord and
contact the system supplier or service center for help.
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Communication Open voice hands-free communication
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Master station, 80-call(*)
Mounting Desktop use or wall (surface)-mount
48V DC (supplied from the power supply Electrical box 1-gang box
Power source
unit) Material Plastic
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F) Color White
Handset: Voice-actuated communication 130 (W) x 150 (H) x 33 (D) mm
Communication Dimensions
VOX: Push-to-Talk (PTT) 5-1/8" (W) x 5-7/8" (H) x 1-5/16" (D)
Panel: Plastic Weight Approx. 290g (0.64 lbs.)
Material
Chassis: SPCC
Panel: White
Color
Chassis: Green mist Sub station, flush mount (NI-JA)
330 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm
NIM-20B Power source Supplied from the master station
13" (W) x 9-1/16" (H) x 5-1/2" (D)
Communication Open voice hands-free communication
480 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm
NIM-40B Ambient temperature -10 - +60°C (+14°F - +140°F)
18-7/8" (W) x 9-1/16" (H) x 5-1/2" (D)
Dimensions Mounting Flush-mount
( ) 630 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm
60-call * Electrical box 2-gang box
24-13/16" (W) x 9-1/16" (H) x 5-1/2" (D)
( ) 780 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm Front panel: Stainless steel
80-call * Material
30-11/16" (W) x 9-1/16" (H) x 5-1/2" (D) Main unit: Plastic
NIM-20B Approx. 3.4 kg (7.48 lbs.) Front panel: Silver (stainless steel, vertical
Color
NIM-40B Approx. 4.8 kg (10.56 lbs.) hair-line processed)
Weight ( ) 120 (W) x 120 (H) x 53.5 (D) mm
60-call * Approx. 6.4 kg (14.08 lbs.) Dimensions
( )
4-3/4" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x 2-1/8" (D)
80-call * Approx. 7.8 kg (17.16 lbs.) Weight Approx. 380g (0.84 lbs.)
( ): Special order product. N/A in North America. Remarks Protection class: IP54, IK07
*
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Ceiling speaker (NI-LB) Wall jack for NIR-8 (NIR-1)
Power source Supplied from the master station Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F) Mounting Wall (flush)-mount
Mounting Flush-mount on the ceiling Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic Material Plastic
Color White Color White
ø180 x 62.5 (D) mm 70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 27 (D) mm
Dimensions Dimensions
ø7-1/16" x 2-7/16" (D) 2-3/4" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x approx. 1-1/16" (D)
Weight Approx. 500g (1.1 lbs.) Weight Approx. 75g (0.17 lbs.)
Ceiling microphone (NI-SB) Wall jack with microphone for NIR-8 (NIR-MB)
Power source Supplied from the master station Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F) Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Flush-mount on the ceiling Mounting Wall (flush)-mount
Applicable outlet box Round shape with cover for depth of plastering Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plate: Stainless steel Material Plastic
ø105 x approx. 45 (D) mm Color White
Dimensions 70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 62 (D) mm
ø4-1/8" x approx. 1-3/4" (D) Dimensions
Weight Approx. 75g (0.17 lbs.) 2-3/4" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x approx. 2-7/16" (D)
Weight Approx. 120g (0.26 lbs.)
Wall jack with hanger for NI-RC (NIR-HPF) Bathroom call button (NIR-7W)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F) Power source Supplied from the master station
Mounting Wall (flush)-mount Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Electrical box 2-gang box Mounting Wall (flush)-mount
Material Plastic Electrical box 1-gang box
Color White Material Plastic
116 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 53 (D) mm Color White
Dimensions
4-9/16" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x approx. 2-1/16" (D)
70 (W) x 120 (H) x 25 (D) mm
Weight Approx. 140g (0.31 lbs.) Dimensions
2-3/4" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x 1" (D)
Weight Approx. 100g (0.22 lbs.)
Bedside call switch (NIR-8) Remarks Protection class: IPX4
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Bathroom call button with pull cord (NIR-7HW) Corridor light with reset button (NIR-42)
Power source Supplied from the master station Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F) Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (flush)-mount Mounting Wall (flush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box Electrical box 2-gang box
Material Plastic Material Plastic
Color White Color White
70 (W) x 120 (H) x 25 (D) mm 116 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 52 (D) mm
Dimensions Dimensions
GETTING STARTED
2-3/4" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x 1" (D) 4-9/16" (W) x 4-3/4" (H) x approx. 2-1/16" (D)
Weight Approx. 110g (0.24 lbs.) Weight Approx. 130g (0.29 lbs.)
Remarks Protection class: IPX4
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NIR-31 Approx. 490g (1.08 lbs.)
Weight NIR-32 Approx. 490g (1.08 lbs.)
NIR-34 Approx. 810g (1.78 lbs.)
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Warranty
Aiphone warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service for
a period of one year after delivery to the ultimate user and will repair free of charge or replace at no charge, should it
become defective upon which examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. Aiphone reserves unto
itself the sole right to make the final decision whether there is a defect in materials and/or workmanship; and whether or
not the product is within the warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any Aiphone product which has been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident, power surge, or to use in violation of instructions furnished, nor extended to units which have
been repaired or altered outside of the factory. This warranty does not cover batteries or damage caused by batteries
used in connection with the unit. This warranty covers bench repairs only, and any repairs must be made at the shop
or place designated in writing by Aiphone. This warranty is limited to the standard specifications listed in the operation
manual. This warranty does not cover any supplementary function of a third party product that is added by users or
suppliers. Please note that any damage or other issues caused by failure of function or interconnection with Aiphone
products is also not covered by this warranty. Aiphone will not be responsible for any costs incurred involving on site
service calls. Aiphone will not provide compensation for any loss or damage incurred by the breakdown or malfunction of
its products during use, or for any consequent inconvenience or losses that may result.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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NIM system
GETTING STARTED
MOUNTING
INSTALLATION MANUAL
CONNECTION
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
* The illustration shows the
Master station, 40-call
(NIM-40B).
APPENDIX
Thank you for selecting Aiphone for your communication needs. Please read this manual carefully before installation, and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
Please note that images and illustrations depicted in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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Introduction ................................ 3 Multiple-user room examples of
using the ceiling speaker (NI-LB)
Precautions ................................. 3 and not using the ceiling
WARNING........................................... 3 microphone (NI-SB) ........................ 23
CAUTION............................................ 3 Multiple-user room examples of
using the bedside handheld sub
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ............... 3
stations (NI-RC) etc......................... 24
NOTICES ............................................ 4
Examples of using the bathroom
System requirements for PC............ 5 call buttons
(NIR-7W or NIR-7HW) ...................... 26
GETTING STARTED ....................... 6 Single room examples of using
the surface mount sub station
System configuration ................ 6 (NI-BA).............................................. 27
Package contents and Examples of using the flush
dimensions ................................. 8 mount sub station (NI-JA) .............. 28
Master station.................................... 8 Notes about connecting to
a corridor light with nameplate
Sub station, call button, wall jack ... 8
(NIR-31, NIR-32, NIR-34) ................. 29
Ceiling speaker,
ceiling microphone ..........................11 SETUP AFTER INSTALLATION ... 30
Corridor light, reset button .............11
Adjusting volume and
Software ........................................... 13
ringtone settings ...................... 30
MOUNTING .................................. 14
APPENDIX ..................................... 31
CONNECTION ............................... 18 Troubleshooting ....................... 31
Connection wiring diagram Warranty ..................... Back cover
(outline) ..................................... 18
Handling cables ........................ 20
Notes about handling cables ......... 20
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Introduction
• The NIM system is a communication system designed for applications in facilities such as hospitals, office buildings, factories,
schools, and prisons. Various types of equipment enable you to configure a system that meets your needs for not only general
purpose internal communications, but also for calling and communication in health care or various commercial applications. This
system also allows you to check the call history by connecting a PC installed with the specified application software.
• The NIM system is telecommunication equipment, not to be used as Medical Equipment.
Precautions
Prohibited Do not dismantle unit Keep unit away from water Be sure to follow the instruction
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NOTICES
• We will under no conditions be liable for damage that occurs due
to the inability to communicate due to malfunctions, problems, or
operational errors in this product.
• We will under no conditions be liable for any damages or losses
resulting from this product's contents or specifications.
• This manual was created by Aiphone Co., Ltd., all rights reserved.
Copying a part of or this entire manual without prior permission from
Aiphone Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
• Please note that images and illustrations depicted in this manual
may differ from the actual ones.
• Please note that product specifications may be changed for the sake
of improvement without prior notice.
• This system is not intended for life support or crime prevention. It is
just a supplementary means of conveying information. Aiphone will
under no conditions be liable for loss of life or property which occurs
while the system is being operated.
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System requirements for PC
Your PC must meet the following system requirements to use the NI-SOFT.
Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with your PC.
(*1): If the software is to be installed onto a drive other than C: drive, both the C: drive and the installation drive each require 50
MB or more of memory.
(*2): If the specified Run-time is not installed on the PC, it will be installed automatically when installing the NI-SOFT.
• The NI-SOFT may not run, or may not operate correctly (such as freezes occurring) on a PC with specifications below
the necessary requirements.
• We recommend using a PC and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive that exceed the basic system requirements.
• The PC should be operable 24 hours a day.
• Refer to the NI-SOFT operation manual included in the CD-ROM of the NI-SOFT for the setting method of the NI-SOFT.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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GETTING STARTED
System configuration
The following is a system configuration example. You can select needed equipment to configure a system to meet your application
needs.
• Master station,
20-call (NIM-20B) Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B)
or
• Master station,
( ) ( )
60-call * /80-call *
( ):Special order product.
*
N/A in North America.
Ceiling speaker
Speaker etc. (3W/20Ω, Corridor (NI-LB) NI-LB
third party product) light,
( ) single
SP-20N/A * bed Wall jack with
NIR-4
( ):
* North America only (NIR-4) microphone for
Ceiling NIR-8 (NIR-MB)
microphone
Call extension (NI-SB)
speaker (IER-2) Call NIR-2
reset
button Call button
(NIR-2) (NIR-6)
NIR-8
PC for call
log software
(NI-SOFT) NIR-MB
NIR-6
Power supply unit
(IS-PU only) NIR-8
NIR-MB
NIR-6
CALL
NIR-4
NIR-7W or
NIR-7HW
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GETTING STARTED
NIR-4
MOUNTING
Sub station, NIR-HP
surface mount
(NI-BA)
NIR-4
NI-RC NIR-2
NIR-2
CONNECTION
Corridor light
Wall jack with reset button CALL CALL
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
■ Maximum number of stations in a single system
The maximum number of sub stations differs depending on the master station model.
Master station
Sub station (Qty) Personal computer (Qty)
Model Qty
NIM-20B 1 20 1
NIM-40B 1 40 1
( )
Master station, 60-call *
APPENDIX
1 60 1
( )
Master station, 80-call * 1 80 1
( ): Special order product.
*
N/A in North America.
■ Communication methods
The following two methods are available on the master station.
Method Communication style Description
Using handset Voice-actuated communication The communication mode is VOX, half duplex. When speaking
into the handset, voice is transmitted to the other station. When
listening, the voice from the remote station is heard through the
handset.
Hands-free Push-to-talk To speak, press and hold the TALK button.
To listen, release the TALK button.
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Package contents and dimensions
Verify that the following parts are included for each product package.
* Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches).
Master station
■ Master station, 20-call (NIM-20B)
■ Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B) (*): Special order product.
* Master station, 60-call(*) or Master station, 80-call(*) is also available. N/A in North America.
Main unit
230 (9-1/16”)
(Front) (Side)
(Front) (Side)
56 (2-3/16”) 28 (1-1/8”)
ø36 (1-7/16”)
81 (3-3/16”)
95 (3-3/4”)
171.5 (6-3/4”)
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■ Wall jack for NI-RC (NIR-HP) ■ Wall jack with hanger for NI-RC (NIR-HPF)
Main unit Screw (x2) Main unit Screw (x4)
120 (4-3/4”)
120 (4-3/4”)
GETTING STARTED
Chinese RoHS Chinese RoHS
paper paper
116 (4-9/16”)
70 (2-3/4”) 12 (1/2”) 23 (7/8”)
MOUNTING
■ Sub station, flush mount (NI-JA) ■ Sub station, surface mount (NI-BA)
Main unit Screw (x4) Main unit Screw (x2) Wood screw (x2)
wrench
CONNECTION
150 (5-7/8”)
Chinese Chinese Rubber foot
2 (1/16”) RoHS RoHS
paper paper (x4)
120 (4-3/4”)
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
■ Bedside call switch (NIR-8) ■ Wall jack for NIR-8 (NIR-1)
Chinese RoHS
Main unit Main unit Screw (x2)
paper
ø36 (1-7/16”)
APPENDIX
(Front) (Side)
95 (3-3/4”)
120 (4-3/4”)
Chinese RoHS
paper
70 (2-3/4”) 12 (1/2”)
Cord:
Approx.1.4m (4.6')
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■ Wall jack with microphone for NIR-8 (NIR-MB) ■ Call latching wall jack for NIR-8 (NIR-7BS)
Main unit Screw (x2) Main unit Screw (x2)
120 (4-3/4”)
120 (4-3/4”)
Chinese RoHS Chinese RoHS
paper paper
70 (2-3/4”) 70 (2-3/4”)
12 (1/2”) 12 (1/2”)
(Front) (Side)
120 (4-3/4”)
Chinese RoHS
paper
70 (2-3/4”)
13 (9/16”)
■ Bathroom call button (NIR-7W) ■ Bathroom call button with pull cord (NIR-7HW)
Main unit Screw (x2) Main unit Screw (x2)
(Front) (Side)
(Front) (Side)
120 (4-3/4”)
120 (4-3/4”)
CALL
11
(7/16”)
70 (2-3/4”) 11 (7/16”)
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Ceiling speaker, ceiling microphone
(Side)
(Side)
15 (9/16”)
GETTING STARTED
5 (3/16”)
(Front)
(Front)
MOUNTING
ø180 (7-1/16”)
Chinese RoHS
Holder paper
ø105 (4-1/8”)
(Side)
(2-9/16”)
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CONNECTION
Corridor light, reset button
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
■ Corridor light, multiple beds (NIR-4S) ■ Call reset button (NIR-2)
Main unit Screw (x2) Main unit Screw (x2)
APPENDIX
paper paper
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■ Corridor light with reset button (NIR-42)
Main unit Screw (x4)
(Front) (Side)
120 (4-3/4”)
Chinese RoHS
paper
116 (4-9/16”)
27 (1-1/16”)
(Front) (Side)
120 (4-3/4”)
Chinese RoHS
paper
(Front) (Side)
144 (5-11/16”)
16
190 (7-1/2”) 24 (15/16”)
(5/8”)
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■ Corridor light with nameplates, 2 names (NIR-32)
Room number
Main unit Mounting bracket Nameplate (x2)
plate
(Front) (Side)
144 (5-11/16”)
GETTING STARTED
Screw (x4) Chinese RoHS paper
16
190 (7-1/2”) 24 (15/16”)
(5/8”)
MOUNTING
■ Corridor light with nameplates, 4 names (NIR-34)
Room number
Main unit Mounting bracket Nameplate (x4)
plate
(Front) (Side)
144 (5-11/16”)
CONNECTION
16 Screw (x4) Chinese RoHS paper
306 (12-1/16”) 24 (15/16”)
(5/8”)
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
Software
APPENDIX
Product Key code paper/
CD-ROM RS232C cable
Chinese RoHS paper
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MOUNTING
This section illustrates the mounting procedures for wall- and ceiling-mount equipment.
Wood screw x 2
(included)
Central part
66.7mm (2-11/16”)
ø105mm (4-3/16”)
NOTE:
• Make sure to mount the ceiling microphone 50 cm (20") apart from the ceiling speaker to prevent audio feedback.
• Pay attention to the depth of the unit.
• Use board anchors or concrete plugs as needed on a concrete wall.
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■ Wall jack (NIR-HP, NIR-1, NIR-MB, NIR-7BS)
Call button (NIR-6)
Corridor light (NIR-4, NIR-4S)
Call reset button (NIR-2)
* The illustration shows the wall jack for NI-RC (NIR-HP).
GETTING STARTED
gang box with the screws. through the gang box and
Single-gang box make the wire connections
with the other equipment.
1 Remove the front cover from
the main unit.
83.5mm
Screw x 2 (3-5/16")
(included)
MOUNTING
W: 45mm (1-3/4"), H: 72mm (2-13/16"),
D: 54mm (2-1/8")
CONNECTION
Front cover
W
Bathroom call button (NIR-7W, NIR-7HW)
* The illustration shows the bathroom call button (NIR-7W).
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
3 Fasten the unit to the Install a single gang box
2
single-gang box with the in the wall. Pass the wires
screws. Single-gang box
through the gang box and
Remove the front cover * The screw holes are on the make the wire connections
1 from the main unit. backside of gray rubber. with the other equipment.
Insert a flat head screwdriver
into the hole on the bottom of
the unit, and then pull the flat 83.5mm (3-5/16")
head screwdriver toward you.
APPENDIX
The front cover opens.
Front cover
H
Hole
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■ Sub station, surface mount (NI-BA)
* When mounting NI-BA on a wall, follow the procedure shown below.
2 Fasten the mounting bracket to Install a single gang box in the wall. Pass the
the gang box with the screws.
1
wires through the gang box and make the wire
connections with the other equipment.
Cable inlet
46 mm
2-gang box (1-13/16'') 1 Install a 2 gang box in the wall.
Pass the wires through the
Special screw x 4 gang box and make the wire
83.5 mm
(included)
(3-5/16'')
connections with the terminal
cover open.
2 Fasten the main unit to * Be sure to route the wires through
the gang box with the inlet.
special screws.
Loosen
Hexagonal wrench
Tighten
(included) Main unit
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■ Wall jack (NIR-HPF)
Corridor light (NIR-42, NIR-4BZ)
* The illustration shows the
2-gang box 46 mm
3 Fasten the unit to the 2-gang corridor light with reset
(1-13/16'')
box with the screws. button (NIR-42).
83.5mm (3-5/16")
GETTING STARTED
Screw x 4
(included)
1 Remove the front
cover from the
main unit. 2 Install a 2 gang box in
the wall. Pass the wires
through the gang box and
make the wire connections
Main unit
with the other equipment.
4 Attach the front cover
MOUNTING
to the main unit. Front cover
Opening dimensions without a gang box
W: 95mm (3-3/4"), H: 75mm (2-15/16"), D: 54mm (2-1/8")
CONNECTION
Detach the mounting 3 Fasten the mounting 1 Install a gang box in the wall.
2
bracket from the main unit bracket to the gang box NIR-31, NIR-32: 2-gang box(*)
by removing the room with the screws.
NIR-34: 3-gang box(*)
number plate and the
screw. (*): Recommended
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
Single, 2- or 3-gang box
Mounting bracket
Screw (attached to the unit when shipped)
Room number (attached)
plate Main unit Screw (for gang box) × 4 (included)
APPENDIX
6 Mount the main unit on the
mounting bracket, and affix 4 Hang the string of
the main unit to the bracket the main unit on a
with the screw. Gang box projecting part or a
thread on the bracket
7 Attach the room number to suspend the main
plate to the main unit unit.
Wires
5 Make wire connections
String with other equipment.
Main unit
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CONNECTION
Connection wiring diagram (outline)
The following is an example of basic wiring diagram.
* The wiring methods differ depending on the equipment used. Refer to page 20 to 29 for details about various wiring methods.
(*1)
E
Master station, M
40-call (NIM-40B)
1
2
3
or
4
• Master station,
5
20-call (NIM-20B) Corridor
Blue Blue NIR-4
• Master station, light, single
( )
60-call * 10 Blue
bed Blue
(NIR-4)
• Master station,
( ) Blue Blue
80-call *
11 Call reset NIR-2
12 button
( ):Specialorder product. Blue Blue
* (NIR-2)
N/A in North America.
Ceiling speaker
(NI-LB) NI-LB
19 Red Yellow Black Blue Red Yellow Black Blue
20 Orange/ Orange White Gray Orange/ Orange White Gray
White White
* Connect to * Connect to
each of the each of the
21 color-coded color-coded
wires. wires.
22
Call extension Wall jack
speaker (IER-2) for NIR-8 Wall jack with
29 (NIR-1) Blue microphone Blue
30 for NIR-8 Blue
Blue (NIR-MB) White
Speaker etc. Bedside Gray
(3W/20Ω, S1 call switch Gray
third party S1 (NIR-8) NIR-8
product) White
SP-20N/A *
( ) SK Ceiling
( ):
SK microphone
* North America (6 wall jacks can be (NI-SB)
only RS232C connected in total.) (6 wall jacks can be
cable connected in total.)
(included on White
PC NI-SOFT) TX
Red
RX
Black
I-G Refer to page 22 for details and examples of Refer to page 23 for details and examples of
using alternative equipment. using alternative equipment.
Power supply
unit (IS-PU only)
(*1)
E
When using the master M
station, 60-call or 80-call,
two power supplies are
needed. 31
Do not connect two
power supplies in 32
parallel. 33
34
Black
Black
Red
Red
Red
Blue
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
GETTING STARTED
Blue NIR-4
Blue NIR-4 Sub station,
surface mount Blue
Blue (NI-BA)
Blue
MOUNTING
Blue A M E C NIR-2
Sub station,
flush mount NIR-2 I I CE CS Blue
(NI-JA)
Blue
A M E C
Blue
CE CS
NIR-1 Blue
Refer to page 27 for
NIR-8 details and examples
CONNECTION
Refer to page 28 for details and examples of using alternative
of using alternative equipment. equipment.
■ Wiring distance
Wire diameter Maximum distance
Ø0.65mm (22 AWG) 130m (425') * Up to 3 bathroom
Master station - sub station
Ø0.9mm (18 AWG) 200m (650') call buttons can be
INSTALLATION
Blue NIR-4
SETUP AFTER
connected to a single
Master station - power supply unit Ø0.9mm (18 AWG) 10m (33') channel line.
Blue
Master station - call extension Ø0.9mm (18 AWG) 50m (165')
speaker (IER-2), speaker etc.
Blue
NIR-2
■ Master station terminal marking ■ Meanings of symbols Bathroom Red Blue
E : Common line (for earth ground) : Wire-to-wire connection call button Black
M : Common line (for microphone) : The wire should be cut and (NIR-7W or CALL
Blue
NIR-7HW) Green
1 ... 10 , 11 ... : Individual channel line insulated.
APPENDIX
Red
NIR-7W or Black
NIR-7HW CALL
Blue
Green
Refer to page 24-25 for
details and examples
of using alternative Red
equipment. NIR-7W or Black
NIR-7HW CALL
Blue
Refer to page 29 for Green
details about wiring to
the corridor light with
nameplate (NIR-34,
NIR-32 or NIR-31).
Refer to page 26 for details and examples
Orange
Yellow
Red
Brown
Black
Green
Blue
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Handling cables
Notes about handling cables
* Cables and connectors are not included with the products.
■ Notes on cables
• Use PE (polyethylene)-insulated PVC jacketed cable.
Parallel or jacketed conductors, mid-capacitance, non-shielded cable
is recommended.
• Never use twisted pair cable or coaxial cable.
Release button
Wire nut
Cable
From a sub station
Splice 2 wires with wire nuts,
securely protecting from being
pulled or crushed.
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Connection wiring diagram (details)
Connecting to the master station
Procedure
1 Detach the terminal cover by removing the two 3 After the connections for the whole system have
GETTING STARTED
screws. been completed, turn on the power switch.
Master station rear
Screw
MOUNTING
The power indicator on the operation panel lights up.
POWER
Lights up green.
2 Connect the wiring from the sub stations and power
supply to the master station by inserting lead wires to
the corresponding terminals.
Using the cable tie is recommended for secure installation.
4 Attach the terminal cover with the two screws.
Release
button
CONNECTION
10
(7/1mm
6”)
Cable tie
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
PC
* Install NI-SOFT on the PC White Black
from the included CD-ROM.
Refer to the instruction
manual for NI-SOFT for RS232C cable (1m (3.3'))
details. RS232C (provided with NI-SOFT)
Red
terminal
* When extending the RS232C cable, the distance between the master station and the PC should
be 15m (50') or less.
APPENDIX
CAUTION
■ Note about connecting the power supply unit(s) to the master station.
* When using the master station, 60-call or 80-call, two power supply units are needed.
Do not connect
NIM-20B/NIM-40B Master station, 60-call/80-call the two power
supply units in
parallel.
DC48V DC48V
DC48V
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Multiple-user room examples of using the ceiling speaker (NI-LB) and the ceiling
microphone (NI-SB)
■ Meanings of symbols
Master station
: Wire-to-wire connection
: The wire should be cut and insulated.
Individual channel line M E
1 , 2 , 3 , etc.
Wall jack
for NIR-8
(NIR-1) Blue Gray
Blue White
Ceiling
Green lead
microphone wire
(NI-SB)
Bedside call switch
(NIR-8)
Blue
Call button
(NIR-6) Blue * When not using a corridor light, do not cut the
green lead wire, and insulate the blue lead
wire.
Do not cut.
(6 wall jacks or
call buttons can be
connected in total.)
Green lead
wire
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Multiple-user room examples of using the ceiling speaker (NI-LB) and not using the ceiling
microphone (NI-SB)
■ Meanings of symbols
Master station : Wire-to-wire connection
: The wire should be cut and insulated.
Individual channel line M E
GETTING STARTED
1 , 2 , 3 , etc.
MOUNTING
Blue Black Black
CONNECTION
Blue (NIR-2)
Ceiling
speaker
(NI-LB)
Cut the green lead
Red Yellow Black Blue wire and insulate
Orange/ Orange White Gray its ends.
White
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
Wall jack with
microphone
Blue
for NIR-8
Blue
(NIR-MB)
White
Green lead
Gray wire
APPENDIX
Bedside call switch
(NIR-8)
Green lead
wire
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Multiple-user room examples of using the bedside handheld sub stations (NI-RC) etc.
■ Meanings of symbols
: Wire-to-wire connection
Master station : The wire should be cut and insulated.
Individual
channel line
1 , 2 , 3 ,
etc.
( 1) ( 1)
* * ( 1)
*
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Black
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
Orange
Yellow
Brown
Black
Red
Wall jack Bedside Wall jack CALL
When using the corridor light, multiple beds (NIR-4S) and call reset button (NIR-2)
Master station
E Corridor
Blue light,
multiple
M beds
Blue (NIR-4S)
Individual
channel line Blue
Call reset
1 , 2 , button
3 , etc. Blue (NIR-2)
( 1) ( 1)
* * ( 1)
*
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Black
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
NIR-HP NIR-HPF
NI-RC NIR-7W or
NIR-7HW
NI-RC
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When using equipment without microphone (no communication is possible)
Master station
GETTING STARTED
Individual
channel line
1 , 2 , 3 ,
etc.
( 2) ( 1)
* *
Orange
Orange
Black
MOUNTING
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Brown
Black
Red
Call latching wall
jack for NIR-8 (*1): When using a corridor light;
(NIR-7BS) Cut the connection between Corridor light with nameplates,
the black and green wires to Black 4 names (NIR-34)
separate them, and insulate the * Refer to page 29 for the
Bedside call switch green and orange lead wire. detailed connection method
(NIR-8) for the corridor light with
CONNECTION
Green
nameplate (NIR-34, NIR-32
(*2): The orange lead wire should be insulated. and NIR-31).
INSTALLATION
Master station
SETUP AFTER
E
Individual
channel line
1 , 2 , 3 ,
etc.
APPENDIX
( 3) ( 3)
* *
( 4) ( 4)
* *
Yellow
Red
Red
Black
Black
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
NIR-HP
NIR-7W or
NI-RC NIR-7HW
Green
(*4): The blue lead wire should be insulated.
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Examples of using the bathroom call buttons (NIR-7W or NIR-7HW)
Blue
Green When not using a corridor light
( 1)
*
Master station
NIR-7HW NIR-7W Red
Black Individual channel line 1 , 2 , 3 , E
CALL
or
CALL
Blue etc.
Green
( 1)
*
Black Black
CALL
CALL
or Blue
( 3) ( 2)
CALL
Blue
Green Green * *
( 1)
*
Blue
Cut the connection between the black ( 3) ( 2)
between the black and
Black
and green wires. Green * *
green wires to separate Insulate the blue
them, and insulate the lead wire.
green wire. Green
NIR-7W Red
Black Black
CALL
Blue
( 3) ( 2)
Green * *
Green
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Single room examples of using the surface mount sub station (NI-BA)
GETTING STARTED
Individual channel line M E
1 , 2 , 3 , etc.
MOUNTING
Blue Black Black
(NIR-31, NIR-32, NIR-34).
CONNECTION
CS terminals.
I I CE CS
( 1) The CS terminal is not used.
*
Blue
Wall jack for When not using a corridor light
NIR-8 (NIR-1)
INSTALLATION
Blue
SETUP AFTER
Sub station,
Call button or surface mount
(NIR-6)
(NI-BA)
Bedside call switch
(NIR-8) A M E C
(*2): Do not remove the
I I CE CS lead wire between
( 2) the CE and CS
* terminals.
The C terminal is
APPENDIX
not used.
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Examples of using the flush mount sub station (NI-JA)
Blue
Call reset
button
Blue When not using a corridor light
(NIR-2)
Sub station,
flush mount Sub station,
(NI-JA) flush mount
A M E C (NI-JA)
CE CS A M E C
( 1) CE CS
* ( 2)
*
(*1): Remove the lead wire between the CE and (*2): Do not remove the lead wire between
CS terminals. the CE and CS terminals.
The CS terminal is not used. The C terminal is not used.
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Notes about connecting to a corridor light with nameplate (NIR-31, NIR-32, NIR-34)
The individual user displays and the corresponding lead wire colors are as follows.
When the call button of a sub station connected to one of the color-coded lead wires of the corridor light is pressed, the corresponding
number of the call indicator lights.
NIR-31 NIR-32 NIR-34
GETTING STARTED
Call indicator
1 1 3
1 Individual user
display 2 2 4
MOUNTING
3 Orange
4 Yellow
e.g.
When the call button of the sub
station connected to the red lead
wire is pressed, the call indicator
of display 2 lights. Lights
1 3
2 4
CONNECTION
Wiring example
Master station
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
M
4
Individual 3
channel
line 2
1
( 1) ( 1) ( 1) 4 32 1
* * * ( 1)
*
Orange
Yellow
APPENDIX
Black
Black
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Brown
Red
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
Green
Blue
Black
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Red
1 3
CALL
2 4
■ Meanings of symbols
: Wire-to-wire connection 1 2 1
Brown
Brown
Black
Black
Red
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SETUP AFTER INSTALLATION
Adjusting volume and ringtone settings
For these changes, use the switches and control knobs under the switch cover by removing the cover.
Switch cover
Remove
Changing the sound type of ringtone
You can change the sound type of ringtone between melody
Reset button and chime.
ON: Melody To select melody, put switch 5 in UP
OFF: Chime position.
To select chime, put switch 5 in DOWN
position.
TALK: RECEIVE:
This adjusts the volume of audio (sent from This adjusts the master receive volume. As
the master station) heard at the sub stations. the basis of this level, you can adjust the
receiving volume with the RECEIVE VOL. tab
PRETONE: on the master station operation panel.
This adjusts the volume of notice sound
heard at the sub stations. RING TONE:
This adjusts the master volume of ringtone.
ALL CALL: As the basis of this level, you can adjust the
This adjusts the volume of all station paging ringtone volume with the RING TONE VOL. tab
heard at the sub stations. on the master station operation panel.
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APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
If the system fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the "Symptom" column, disconnect the power cord and
contact the system supplier or service center for help.
GETTING STARTED
The master station will not operate. The power switch on the back of the Turn on the power switch. (→ page 21)
master station is in the OFF position.
The power of all the equipment is off.
No ringtone
No communication with sub station. Improper wiring connection Verify the wiring # to # , M to M , and E
to E between master and sub stations.
No communication to sub station. Improper wiring connection Verify the wiring # to # , M to M , and E
to E between master and sub stations.
An improper device is used for sub Verify a sub station compatible with the NIM
MOUNTING
station. system is used.
Call is not held. Improper wiring connection Verify connection of lead wires.
One way audio An improper device is used for sub Verify a sub station compatible with the NIM
station. system is used.
CONNECTION
INSTALLATION
SETUP AFTER
APPENDIX
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Warranty
Aiphone warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service for
a period of one year after delivery to the ultimate user and will repair free of charge or replace at no charge, should it
become defective upon which examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. Aiphone reserves unto
itself the sole right to make the final decision whether there is a defect in materials and/or workmanship; and whether or
not the product is within the warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any Aiphone product which has been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident, power surge, or to use in violation of instructions furnished, nor extended to units which have
been repaired or altered outside of the factory. This warranty does not cover batteries or damage caused by batteries
used in connection with the unit. This warranty covers bench repairs only, and any repairs must be made at the shop
or place designated in writing by Aiphone. This warranty is limited to the standard specifications listed in the operation
manual. This warranty does not cover any supplementary function of a third party product that is added by users or
suppliers. Please note that any damage or other issues caused by failure of function or interconnection with Aiphone
products is also not covered by this warranty. Aiphone will not be responsible for any costs incurred involving on site
service calls. Aiphone will not provide compensation for any loss or damage incurred by the breakdown or malfunction of
its products during use, or for any consequent inconvenience or losses that may result.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................... 3
Notices ........................................................................... 3
Unpacking ..................................................................... 3
Connections .................................................................. 3
APPENDIX ................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 15
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Introduction
This product is application software that can be used by installing it on a PC connected with the master station. With this software, you
can check the history of calls/answers in a table or graph format.
Notices
• Depending on the computer, it may not be useable. • Please note that product specifications may be changed for
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• Please note that this manual may be revised or changed
without prior notice.
Unpacking
After unpacking, check that the following are included.
CD-ROM RS232C cable Information sheet
Contents:
Contents:
NI-SOFT (this software),
Product Key, China RoHS
NI-SOFT OPERATION MANUAL (this manual)
Connections
Connect a PC on which you will install the NI-SOFT to the master station with the included RS232C cable.
TX RX I-G
TX RX I-G
PC
* Install NI-SOFT on the PC White Black
from the included CD-ROM.
Refer to the instruction
manual for NI-SOFT for RS232C cable (1m (3.3'))
details. RS232C (included) Red
terminal
* When extending the RS232C cable, the distance between the master station and the PC should be 15m (50') or less.
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GETTING STARTED
Installing the NI-SOFT
Install the NI-SOFT on your PC from the CD-ROM.
NOTES:
• The PC should be operable 24 hours a day. Call history is obtained only while the NI-SOFT is running.
• Call history is not obtained in the following cases:
- When the NI-SOFT is not running
- When the PC is in the standby or sleep mode, or the system is logged off
- When the PC cannot communicate with the master station for any cause
(*1): If the software is to be installed onto a drive other than C: drive, both the C: drive and the installation drive each require 50
MB or more of memory.
(*2): If the specified Run-time is not installed on the PC, it will be installed automatically when installing the NI-SOFT.
• The NI-SOFT may not run, or may not operate correctly (such as freezes occurring) on a PC with specifications below
the necessary requirements.
• We recommend using a PC and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive that exceed the basic system requirements.
• The NI-SOFT is registered to the start-up for the user designated when it was installed. (The NI-SOFT starts up
automatically when logged in to the Windows.)
• When the system memory of the PC is running out, the NI-SOFT reboots the Windows to prevent the PC from being
frozen. If there is concern of the occurrence of Windows reboot, configure the Windows so that login is performed
automatically with the user's account with sufficient attention given to security.
• It is recommended to install a PC exclusive for the NI-SOFT and acquire a dedicated account to obtain a complete call
history.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Installing
1 Insert the CD-ROM into your PC. 5 Read the description in the [Welcome to the NIM Call
Log Software Setup Wizard] window, and then click
CD-ROM Next .
GETTING STARTED
3 Start the installation by following the on-screen
instructions.
Read “Software License Agreement” carefully, and then
select I Agree . 6 Select the folder and the PC in which the NI-SOFT is
to be installed.
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* The Product Key can be found on the information sheet,
"Product Key for NI-SOFT".
7 Click Next to continue the installation.
Dialogs are displayed to confirm whether or not you want
to place a shortcut for the NI-SOFT in the Start Menu and
on the desktop. Click YES or NO .
NOTES:
NOTE:
• When starting up the NI-SOFT, if a security or virus check warning
If “.NET Framework 4.5” is not already installed, the .NET is displayed, please allow the NI-SOFT to continue.
Framework installation window is displayed. Follow the on-
screen instructions to install. (It might be nothing displayed for a • When the [User Account Control Settings] window appears, click
while to install.) OK to continue the installation.
• Depending on the OS of a PC, different screens may be displayed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
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■ Uninstalling
When you need to uninstall the NI-SOFT, follow the procedure
below.
* The uninstallation procedure differs depending on the
Windows OS version. Confirm the procedure for the Windows
OS on your PC.
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Starting up the NI-SOFT
Read the instruction below while viewing the actual display of
the PC. 2 Click “Login”.
GETTING STARTED
The [Call log] window is displayed.
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The window closes and " " icon remains on the task bar.
Clicking the icon opens the window again.
[Call log] window
Click to open the Click to
[Call log] window. maximize the
(→P. 10) window.
Click this again
Click to open to restore the
the [Sub station window to
settings] window. normal size.
(→P. 14)
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Exiting the NI-SOFT
NOTE:
When Exit is clicked, the NI-SOFT stops running. While
the NI-SOFT is not running, call history logs cannot be
obtained, so the call history in that period is not displayed.
3 Click Exit .
A confirmation message is displayed.
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Configuring the initial setup of the NI-SOFT
Configure the initial setup before using the NI-SOFT.
GETTING STARTED
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from the drop-down list. * Unless this check box is unchecked, a password cannot
[Date format]: be entered.
Select the year-month-day format to be used in the window
2 Enter a new password in the [New password] box.
from the drop-down list.
DD: day MM: month YYYY: year Enter the same new password in the [Retype
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Click Apply settings to save the setting changes of password] box again.
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these items. Click Change password to save the password.
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NOTES:
• The items that cannot be changed or selected are grayed out. * Inputting the set password is required when logging into the
• If you change the window or click Log out without saving the NI-SOFT the next time.
setting changes, a notice dialog box appears saying that “Exit
without saving? (Changes to settings will not be saved)”. To save Changing the password
the changes, Click Cancel , and then click Apply settings .
1 Enter the current password in the [Current password] box.
2 Registering a note in the footer area 2 Enter the new password in the [New password] box.
When printing out a call history list etc., the registered note is 3 Enter the new password in the [Retype password]
printed in the footer area of a print sheet. box again.
* Only English one-byte alphanumeric characters can be used Click Change password to save the new password.
for a note. Up to 80 characters can be inputted. 4
NOTES:
1 Enter a note in the text box of [Footer notes]. • If you will not use a password for login, check the check box of [Use
without password] and then click Change password .
2 Click Apply settings to save the note. • The items that cannot be changed or selected are grayed out.
• If you have forgotten the password, you need to re-install the NI-SOFT.
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USING THE NI-SOFT
Displaying the call history by specifying search criteria
The call history is displayed in the [Call log] window.
NOTES:
• Call history logs are not obtained in the following period of time, so the call history in such a period of time cannot be displayed.
- When the NI-SOFT is not running
When Exit is clicked, the NI-SOFT is quitted.
- When the PC is in the standby or sleep mode, or the system is logged off
- When the PC cannot communicate with the master station for any cause
• Call history does not updated on a real-time basis. Call history logs can be obtained only while the NI-SOFT is running.
Click to start a
search with the
specified criteria.
The avarage
The call history is response time of
displayed in the list the calls in the list.
here.
[Today]
[Yesterday] 1 Click
[7 days]: 7 days including the current day
Click to select the
[30 days]: 30 days including the current day target month or year.
2 Click to select
the target date.
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NOTE: 2 Select the target name, remark, etc. within the dialog
The specified dates are not updated automatically. Specify the target box.
dates and conduct a search again to update the call history data. 3 Click Select .
GETTING STARTED
the target ID from the list. (→P. 14), it will be displayed in this dialog box after it has
been recorded and displayed in the call history list.
* All the IDs recorded in the call history are displayed in the
list.
3 Click Search .
[Number]: The history of calls that meet the specified criteria is
1 After selecting this, click Select on the right hand of the displayed in the list.
window.
The [Number] dialog box is displayed. 1 Date: The date when the call was received by the master
station.
2 Select the target sub station name, bed number, etc.
within the dialog box. Call time: The time when the call was received by the
3 Click Select . master station.
Reset/answer time: The time when the call was answered
or reset.
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Response time: The length of time from when the call was
3 received to answered or reset.
2 ID: The ID of the target sub station.
Number: The target sub station name, bed number, etc.
Name/Remarks: The target sub station name, remarks,
The selected name or number is displayed in the input
etc.
box.
* The names or numbers displayed in the dialog box * The history is displayed in ascending or descending
are those recorded in the call history list. When a new order. The order changes each time an item name on the
name or number is registered in the [Sub station setting] table head is clicked.
window (→P. 14), it will be displayed in this dialog box ex.)
after it has been recorded and displayed in the call
history list.
[Name/Remarks]:
1 After selecting this, click Select on the right hand of the * When call records are not all displayed, scroll the window
window. up or down by using the vertical scroll bar.
NOTES:
• A maximum of 100,000 call records can be stored. When
the number of call records exceed 100,000, the old ones are
overwritten.
1 • When the response time of a call is more than 59 minutes and 59
The [Name/Remarks] dialog box is displayed.
seconds, it is displayed as 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
• The NI-SOFT does not support displaying summer time.
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■ Printing out the displayed call history list ■ Exporting the displayed call history list in
CSV format
1 Click Print on the [Call log] window.
1 Click CSV export .
NOTES:
• A maximum of 3,000 call records (100 pages) can be printed out at
one time.
• Do not quit the NI-SOFT until the printing is completed. The
printing may not finish completely.
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Displaying the call history list in graph form
The [Graph] window is displayed, and the current call history list is displayed in bar graph sorted by response time.
Click the button for the graph type Click to display the print preview window.
you wish to display. * Refer to "Printing out the displayed call history list"
(→P. 12) for the printing procedure.
GETTING STARTED
Click to close the
[Graph] window.
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* The screen image shows a bar graph sorted "By response time".
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Configuring the sub station settings
Configure the settings for the sub stations connected to the master station.
Set number (station name, bed number, etc.) and name/remarks etc. for each of the sub stations.
The number, names, remarks, etc. registered in this window are used as the search criteria for calls in the [Call log] window.
1 Click Sub station setting to display the [Sub station settings] window.
2 Enter a station name, bed number, etc. in the “Number” column, and enter remarks or other information in the “Name/
Remarks” column for each ID.
Item Max number of characters in a cell
Number 16
Name/Remarks 40
* Double quotation mark (") and backslash mark (\) are disabled.
NOTES:
• Usable font is "Arial" only.
• If you try to change the window without clicking Apply , the pop-up, "Exit without saving?" is displayed. Click either OK or Cancel .
ID configuration
IDs are configured on the master station ID 11
ID 1
as shown in the illustration on the right. ID 12
ID 2
ID 10 ID 20
* The illustration shows the
master station, 20-call
(NIM-20B).
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APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
If the software fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the "Symptom" column, contact the system supplier or
service center for help.
NI-SOFT software is not found or no The software is not installd Install the software again.
display on the computer monitor successfully.
installed with the NI-SOFT software.
The short-cut of NI-SOFT software Search the installed NI-SOFT software files.
disappeared.
Product Key code is not found. Confirm the attached information sheet that
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contains the Product Key code of NI-SOFT.
GETTING STARTED
NI-SOFT software does not show Improper RS-232C connection Verify wiring type and distance.
history.
Error message, "Communication with Improper RS-232C connection Verify the connection of RS-232C cable. The
master station cannot be established. error message will be remained on the screen
Please check the cable" is displayed. until corrected.
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Issue Date: Feb. 2016
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