BXZNIRXWireless Alarm Transceiver Module

TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A Installation Guide teleCARE IP Emergency Call System TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver Ai Installation Guide teleCARE IP Copyright © 2014 Ascom (US), Inc. This document may not be copied in whole or in part or otherwise reproduced without prior written consent from Ascom, except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change. Use this product only in accordance with the instructions provided in the installation and user guide manuals. Use this product only in accordance with the purposes for which it is designed. For the latest version of all Ascom teleCARE documentation, contact your local supplier or visit the Ascom Partner Website at https://www.ascom-ws.com . Trademarks and patents The teleCARE name and logo are trademarks of Ascom. 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Environmental Requirements ·Refer to the installation guide and product data sheet for complete product ratings and information. ·Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. ·Do not expose the device to open flame. ·Keep the device away from excessive heat and moisture. ·Protect your device from aggressive liquids and vapors. ·Keep the device away from strong electromagnetic fields. Terms used in this manual Specialized terms are used throughout this manual. The first time a term is used it is defined in the text. Regulatory Compliance (EU/EFTA) This equipment is intended to be used in the whole EU & EFTA. This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. For NIRX/NITX/NILF/NICR/NIRD products: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted at: http://www.ascom-ws.com/doc/ TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver Aii Installation Guide teleCARE IP Regulatory Compliance (US/CAN) Safety Compliance The equipment described herein complies with: ·ANSI/UL 2560 Emergency Call Systems for Assisted Living and Independent Living Facilities ·CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205 Signal Equipment Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able 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 or television technician for help. Information to user This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: i) this device may not cause harmful interference, and ii) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Modifications Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for …

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TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A25 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Place the housing over the back box so that the long sides are at the top and bottom. Pass the heads of the screws through the appropriate “key-hole” slots (2) in the base of the housing, as shown in the following illustration: Figure 18. Positioning the screws in the keyhole slots Turn the housing (3) until the long sides are horizontal, then tighten the back box fixing screws to secure the housing. Figure 19. Fixing the housing TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A26 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.2.10 Mounting the Housing without a Back box The housing can be mounted on a flat surface, without a back box, using four suitable screws in the outer fixing holes, as shown in the illustration below. When the NIRC housing is without a back box the cables should enter and leave the housing through the two knock-outs in the sides of the housing. Figure 20. Mounting the NIRC housing without a back box Caution: Do not distort the NIRC housing when it is mounted with or without a back box. To prevent distortion only mount the NIRC housing on a smooth, level surface and do not over- tighten the fixing screws! If the housing is distorted the top section will not fit properly and could fall off. 5.3Preparing the Room Bus and Power Cables It is important to prepare the cables appropriately and to guide the wires correctly inside the housing in order to avoid the wires pressing on the printed circuit board which could result in damage and also prevent the top section from closing properly. The following instructions apply to the room bus cables, the power supply cable and the corridor lamp cables. 5.3.1 Stripping the Outer Jacket of the Cables The first step is to strip the outer jacket of the cables to a length of 6.0in (150mm), then position the cable in the back box so that only the stripped wires enter the NIRC housing. Cable TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A27 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 21. Stripping and positioning the cables for the NIRC Caution: Each room bus requires four wires. If the cable contains more than four wires the excess wires should be carefully stowed in the back box, away from the printed circuit board and other components to avoid electrical faults and safety problems. Details of the room bus connections are given in 5.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal (NICT-4AA), page 31. Details of the 24Vdc power supply and corridor lamp connections are given in 5.4.2, 2-Pole Connector Terminal (NICT-2BA), page 33. Note: The 4-pole and the 2-pole connector terminals required for the room bus and the 24V power supply are not supplied with the IP room controller. The connectors are available as accessories and must be ordered separately. Details of for connecting the LED lamp boards are given in section 5.6, LED Lamp Boards, page 43. TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A28 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.3.2 Room Controller PCB Connections (NIRC-GMS and NIRC-WMS with Speech) The electrical connections on the component side of the IP room controller printed circuit board are shown in the following drawing of the NIRC circuit board. Figure 22. IP room controller (with speech) PCB electrical connections Details of the room bus connections are given in 5.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal (NICT-4AA), page 31. Details of the 24Vdc power supply and corridor lamp connections are given in 5.4.2, 2-Pole Connector Terminal (NICT-2BA), page 33 Note: The 6-pole, 4-pole and the 2-pole connector terminals required for the external corridor LED lamps, the room bus and the 24V power supply are not supplied with the IP room controller. The connectors are available as accessories and must be ordered separately. Details of for connecting the LED lamp boards are given in section 5.6, LED Lamp Boards, page 43. Details of for connecting external corridor lamp LEDs are given in section 5.6.4, External Corridor Lamp Connections, page 47 PoE Extension Connector (Future use) LED Lamp Board Through-Board Connectors (only applicable to corridor lamp version) Room Bus 2Room Bus 1Room Bus 0 RJ 45 LAN Connector Note: The 24Vdc power outputs are only to be used for the corridor lamps! Buzzer External Corridor Lamp Outputs (Max. load per connection: 60mA) 2 x 24Vdc OUT Corridor Lamps Power Supply. 24Vdc IN Room Controller Power Supply Note: The combined load of the three room buses must not exceed 750mA! TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A29 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.3.3 IP Room Controller (NIRC) Printed Circuit Board Back View Figure 23. NIRC printed circuit board back view On the back of the printed circuit board there are four sets of through-board connection holes for LED lamp boards. Details of for connecting the LED lamp boards are given in section 5.6, LED Lamp Boards, page 43. Also on the back of the IP room controller printed circuit board there is a set of three identical MAC address labels and a product label which includes the part number and serial number. The three MAC labels are self-adhesive and can be removed from the printed circuit board. One of the labels should be left on the room controller printed circuit board. The other two can be removed and one can be stuck on the cover of the room controller, so the board can be identified without opening the room controller. The other can be used in a list of all room controller locations, for example, for administration purposes. Product label with part number and serial number Through-Board Connection Holes for the LED Lamp MAC address label TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A30 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.3.4 Room Controller (NIRC3) PCB Connections The electrical connections on the component side of the room controller printed circuit board are shown in the following drawing of the NIRC3 circuit board. Figure 24. Room controller (NIRC3) PCB electrical connections Details of the room bus connections are given in 5.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal (NICT-4AA), page 31. The NI…

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TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A36 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.5.1 Connecting the 24Vdc Power Supply The 24Vdc power supply uses a 2-pole connection terminal as described in section 5.4.2 on page 33. The connection point on the room controller circuit board for the power supply is shown in section 5.3.2 on page 28. The power supply wires should be guided around the sides of the room controller housing and held in place by the wire holding clip, as shown in the following illustration: Figure 36. Connecting the 24V/DC power supply The connection point on the room controller circuit board for the power supply of the NIRC3 is shown in section 5.3.5 on page 37. Use the Wire Holding Clip TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A37 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 37. NIRC3 - Connecting the 24V DC power supply Note: An external power connection is not required when Power over Ethernet - PoE is used to power the NIRC3. 5.5.2 Connecting the Power Supply and Corridor Lamp Power Outputs The room controller supports two corridor lamps and each has a 2-pole connector similar to the 24Vdc power supply, as described in section 5.4.2 on page 33. The connection points on the room controller circuit board for the power supply and corridor lamps are shown in section 5.3.2 on page 28. The power supply wires and the corridor lamp power supply wires should be guided around the sides of the room controller housing and held in place by the wire holding clip, as shown in the following illustration: Use the Wire Holding Clip NIRC3 TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A38 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 38. Power supply and corridor lamp power connections NIRC3 The corridor lamp (NICL2) that must be used with the NIRC3 is powered directly from the 5.5V room bus power and does not require a separate 24 volt power connection, therefore the NIRC3 is not equipped with the 24 volt power outputs. IMPORTANT: Because the NIRC3 does not have 24V power outputs, the corridor lamp (NICL) should not be connected to the NIRC3. Only connect corridor lamps (NICL2) to the NIRC3 room buses. 5.5.3 Connecting the Room Bus The room bus uses a 4-pole connection terminal as described in section 5.4.1 on page 31. The connection point on the room controller circuit board for the room bus is shown in section 5.3.2 on page 28. Use the Wire Holding Clips TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A39 Installation Guide teleCARE IP The room bus wires should be guided around sides of the room controller housing and held in place by the wire holding clip, as shown in the following illustration: Figure 39. Connecting the room bus The connection point on the room controller circuit board for the room bus of the NIRC3 is shown in section 5.3.5 on page 37 Figure 40. NIRC3 - Connecting the room bus Use the Wire Holding Clip Use the Wire Holding Clip NIRC3 TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A40 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.5.4 Connecting Multiple Room Buses The IP room controller supports three room buses and each has a 4-pole connection terminal which is wired as described in section 5.4.1 on page 31. The connection points on the room controller PCB for the room buses are shown in section 5.3.2 on page 28. The room bus wires should be guided around the sides of the room controller housing and held in place by the wire holding clip, as shown in the following illustration: Figure 41. Connecting multiple room buses The connection points on the room controller PCB for the room buses of the NIRC3 are shown in section 5.3.5 on page 37. Figure 42. NIRC3 - Connecting multiple room buses Use the Wire Holding Clips Use the Wire Holding Clips NIRC3 TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A41 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.5.5 Connecting LAN Cable The LAN cable has an RJ45 plug which connects to the socket on the room controller printed circuit board shown in section 5.3.2 on page 28. The LAN cable should not be guided through the wiring clips inside the room controller housing. It should be plugged directly into the RJ45 connector on the printed circuit board with enough cable to avoid straining the LAN connection. Figure 43. Connecting the LAN cable RJ45 LAN Connector (Do not use the wire holding clips) TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A42 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.5.6 Fully Wired IP Room Controller The following illustration shows how the room controller should look with all wiring connected when external power is used: Figure 44. Fully Wired IP room controller The following illustration shows how the room controller (NIRC3) should look with all wiring connected when external power is used: Figure 45. Fully Wired room controller - NIRC3 NIRC3 TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A43 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.6LED Lamp Boards The LED lamp board contains four high intensity LED lamps which are used in the corridor lamp of the room controller and corridor lamp. The three pins in the back side of the board are used to connect the LED lamp board through holes in the back side of the room controller or corridor lamp printed circuit board. The room controller and the corridor lamp each accept up to four LED lamp boards. Figure 46. LED lamp board front and back view Note: The LED lamp boards are not delivered as part of the IP room controller and therefore, must be ordered separately. The LED lamp board is available in five colors: red, green, yellow, white and blue. The LEDs are used for the signaling of various types of call, as well as staff presence and faults. The functions of the LEDs are determined by the system setup. The color of the LEDs is determined during manufacture and cannot be changed. A resistor on the component side (front) of the board indicates the color of the LEDs, as shown in the following illustration: Figure 47. LED lamp boards: white, red, green, yellow and blue The LED lamp boards can be plugged into any of the LED connection points on the room controller board and the corridor lamp but it is normal to have each color …

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TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A56 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 69. Corridor lamp PCB with 4 LED lamp boards Caution: The pins on the LED lamp board are not in the center of the board so it is important to make sure that the LED lamp board lines up with the guide marks on the corridor lamp PCB when the pins are inserted. 5.7.10 External Corridor Lamp Connections External Corridor Lamp Inputs The NICL corridor lamp can be used as a passive LED corridor lamp connected to the NIRC External Corridor Lamp Outputs bus. When connected as such, the NICL LED display lamps operate in parallel with the NIRC display lamps. The NICL corridor lamp can be used as a passive external LED corridor lamp (not connected to a room bus). It has a 6-pole input/output connector which can accept inputs from an external source (such as a NIRC room controller). TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A57 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 70. External LED inputs to the NICL corridor lamp External Corridor Lamp Outputs When the NICL corridor lamp is used as a passive slave to the room controller, a cable with 6-pole connectors is used to connect the NICL with the NIRC External Corridor Lamp Outputs bus. The +V pole from the bus applies continuous 24Vdc from the NIRC to the four LEDs on the NICL. Each LED is individually switched to 0 volts by the NIRC via the L1, L2, L3, L4 poles. In this configuration, the NICL LEDs operate in parallel to the LEDs on the NIRC. 5.8System Manager (NISM2) The teleCARE IP System Manager (NISM2) is an Ascom ELISE3 application. The ELISE3 module serves as the interface to a 100base-T Ethernet LAN and it contains a Linux based web server. The NISM2 is the management tool for centrally managing the teleCARE IP system. It is used to setup and maintain the teleCARE IP system and it also includes a staff GUI for creating and maintaining staff assignments. The NISM2 is connected to the IP network and stores the configurations for each of the teleCARE IP Room Controllers that are connected to the IP network. In teleCARE IP installations which include NIRD Room Displays but do not include Ascom Messaging, the NISM2 is used as the Interactive Messaging server for the room displays. A Java based graphical user interface (GUI) is supplied with the NISM2. The setup of the teleCARE IP system is done using a web browser. Any Internet browser that can interpret Java ™ script 1.2 (CSS-2) is acceptable. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher with Sun Java ™ Runtime Environment 1.6 or later is recommended. TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A58 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 71. System Manager (NISM2) The NISM2 power requirement is 100Vac to 240Vac 50-60Hz for the internal power supply. Optionally the 12-24Vdc power connection can be used to connect to an external power supply. Note: Refer to the “Installation Guide ELISE3” (TD 92679GB) for ELISE 3 general information and mounting instructions. 5.8.1 NISM2 Electrical Connections After connecting the power to the NISM2 the appropriate type of power supply should be selected in the NISM Advanced Configuration of the NISM System Setup. These settings are located under “Common” on the “Power supply” page. There are four options available: • Internal PSU only • External PSU only • Internal and external PSU • Internal PSU and external battery Note: For UL 2560 installations, select External PSU only. TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A59 Installation Guide teleCARE IP Figure 72. NISM power supply connection settings When the correct power supply is set in the NISM System Setup the power LED on the front of the NISM2 will show a steady blue indication. If there is a conflict between the NISM System Setup and the type of power supply then the NISM2 power LED will show a red flashing indication. Figure 73. NISM power indicator LED Power Indicator LED TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A60 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 5.8.2 External DC Power Supply In place of the internal power supply, the NISM2 can be connected to an external 12 - 24Vdc power supply. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable to the “LAN 1” port and connect the external 12 - 24Vdc power supply to the “12-24Vdc 1A” connector on the NISM2 (ELISE 3) module. Figure 74. NISM2 with external 12-24Vdc power input 10baseT/100base T Ethernet LAN Connection 12-24Vdc External Power Input TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A61 Installation Guide teleCARE IP 6Peripherals The switch modules all have the same basic format and can be mounted as a single unit on a single backplate or as a double unit on a double backplate. The switch modules have one, two or three buttons with LEDs and a some switch modules have a buzzer. The functions of the buttons and buzzer are determined by the software when system is configured using the system manager (NISM). 6.1Preparation It is important to refer to the following teleCARE IP switch module installation instructions for complete electrical connection and assembly details before starting the installation. Ensure that the electrical power to the equipment is switched off before connecting the switch modules. The Ingress Protection of the switch modules is IP40, therefore it is important that the area in which the teleCARE equipment is to be installed must be clean, dry and weatherproof. The walls on which the switch modules are to be installed should be finished (painted, wall papered, etc.) before the switch modules are installed. It is important to ensure that a minimum of 14in (35cm) of free cable is pulled through at every location where teleCARE IP switch modules are to be installed. It is important to have the appropriate lengths of stripped cable and exposed copper wire. 6.2Installation Instructions This section describes the basic installation of the following devices: • “Bedside Module (NIBM2)” on page 72 • “Medical Rail Socket (NIMS2)” on page 77 • “Door Side Module (NIDM)” (details on page 81) • “Pull Cord Module - Active (NIPC-G3A and NIPC-W3A)” (detai…

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TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A86 Installation Guide teleCARE IP The Passive Pull Cord Module is intended for use in the teleCARE IP system, in areas such as bath- rooms and toilets. It must be connected to the passive bus of a door side module or active pull cord cancel module. When connected to the door side module, it can be combined with the passive toilet cancel module on the same passive bus. The passive bus consists of four wires (see 6.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal on page 65). For assembly and attaching instructions for the pull cord refer to 6.8.2, Assembling and Attaching the Pull Cord on page 84. The Passive Pull Cord Module requires a single backplate which must be ordered separately. The backplate enables this switch module to be mounted over different types of back boxes. Alternatively, a spacer with installation kit is available for surface mounting. 6.10.1 Pull Cord Module (Passive) Electrical Connections The passive pull cord module is a “passive peripheral” therefore it must be connected to the passive bus of the linked door side module or active pull cord module by the 4-pole passive bus connector (see 6.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal on page 65). Figure 108. Passive pull cord module electrical connections 6.11 Toilet Cancel Module - Passive (NITC-XXP) Figure 109. Passive toilet cancel module The Passive Toilet Cancel Module is intended for use in the teleCARE IP system, in areas such as bathrooms and toilets. It must be connected to the passive bus of a door side module or a room display module. 4-Pole Connector for the Passive Bus TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A87 Installation Guide teleCARE IP IMPORTANT: Together with the passive toilet cancel module a passive pull cord module which contains the line break detection circuitry must be installed. The passive pull cord module must be connected at the end of the passive bus. The Passive Toilet Cancel Module requires a single backplate which must be ordered separately. The backplate enables this switch module to be mounted over different types of back boxes. Alternatively, a spacer with installation kit is available for surface mounting the switch module. 6.11.1 Passive Toilet Cancel Module (Passive) Electrical Connections This toilet cancel module is a “passive peripheral” therefore it must be connected to the passive bus of the linked door side module by the 4-pole passive bus connector (see 6.4.1, 4-Pole Connector Terminal on page 65). Figure 110. Passive toilet cancel module electrical connections Note: The 4-pole connector terminal for the passive bus is not supplied with the switch module. It is available as an accessory and must be ordered separately. 6.12 Pull Cord Module (NIPC2) Active and Passive The NIPC2 Pull Cord Modules are designed for use in the teleCARE IP system. They are IP44 splash proof and therefore suitable for use in rooms with showers, baths and in similar wet areas. They are available as an “active” module and a “passive” module. 4-Pole Connector for the Passive Bus TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A88 Installation Guide teleCARE IP The NIPC2 is available in gray or white and has a pull cord of length 2 meter with two plastic balls. The top ball acts as a safety break by splitting in half when the cord is pulled with excessive force. Figure 111. NIPC2 Pull cord module (exploded/assembled) The active version of the NIPC2 is connected to one of the room buses of the IP Room Controller. It has a 4-pin connector for the connection of the room bus, consisting of: 5.5Vdc, data, voice and ground (0V). The room bus address is set by DIP switches. The passive version must be connected to the passive bus of a door side module, a room display or a toilet cancel module. It has a 4-pin connector for the connection of the passive bus, consisting of: 5.5Vdc, Aux-In0, Aux-In1 and Aux-out. Note: The 4-pole connector terminal required for the room bus is not supplied with the switch module. It is available as an accessory and must be ordered separately. The NIPC2 Pull Cord Module includes a special backplate with two urethane foam gaskets which makes the NIPC2 splash water resistant to IP44 standard. The backplate must be mounted on a flat wall surface using the four corner holes in the backplate. The module is fixed on to the backplate by two latches and two screws through the cover plate. The screws are supplied with the module. WARNING:The NIPC2 can only be mounted on the supplied IP44 backplate. It is not compatible with the standard teleCARE switch module backplate and it is not compatible with the teleCARE surface mounting spacer. 6.12.1 Mounting the NIPC2 Pull Cord Module In order to avoid physical damage to the module and to reduce the risk of exposure to excessive spray water in shower rooms, bathrooms and similar wet areas, the NIPC2 should be installed with the pull cord module mounted above the height of any water source. The NIPC2 should be mounted in a location which ensures that the pull cord hangs free of any obstructions, is clearly seen and within easy reach so that it can be pulled to activate a call by residents or staff in an emergency or when assistance is required. TD 93021US Rev A 10 FEB 2014 / Ver A89 Installation Guide teleCARE IP The NIPC2 should be mounted at a minimum height of 90.5in (2300mm) above the floor and at least 8in (200mm) above the highest position of the shower head. Where possible the pull cord should extend down to approximately 9in (200mm) above the floor. The following illustration shows some examples of suitable locations for the pull cord module. Figure 112. Examples of suitable locations for mounting the NIPC2 6.12.2 Positioning the Back box for the Pull Cord Module The NIPC2 pull cord module must be mounted on a smooth flat surface in order to ensure that it is splash water proof in accordance with IP44. The ideal surface is a ceramic tiled wall with the back box for the NIPC2 situated in the center of a tile so that the pull cord module backplate do…

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