Knoll DC101 Installation Guide

Operation

The system operation should be quite straightforward.

Press the door chime button and the chime is sounded
throughout the system.
When activated by pressing any of the three door buttons, the
DC101 sends a command to the amp or controller to turn on or
“override” all zones to a preset volume then runs the chime
sound at a gain set by the installer.

After the door chime sound ends, all zones revert to their
previous volume and input states.

Occasionally the system may become confused if a door chime
was pressed while something else was going on in the
command system of the controller or amplifier controller. In
this case just change the input or shut the system down as
desired from any keypad. If this does not work turn the power
off then on to the controller or controller amp and the system
will reset.

Warranty

Knoll Systems warrants Illusion Amplifiers sold in the USA and Canada by
authorized Knoll dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty extends for three full years from the date of purchase by the
original consumer. Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be
defective by Knoll Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or
replaced at Knoll Systems option, at no charge. Knoll Systems will not be
responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for
any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
You may have additional legal rights that vary from state-to-state.

DC101 size is 115 x 43x 107 mm (4.5"w x 1.7"h x 4.2"d).

Knoll Systems

145 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
12140 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7A 4V4
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Made in Canada

DC101

Door Chime
Installation Instructions v1.1

Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate

electrical codes and regulations.

Description: The DC101 door chime module is specifically designed
for use with the MVP44 and MVP64 controller-amps as well as the
MR640 controller. It features connections for up to three lighted or
non-lighted push button door buttons (front, side and rear door) with
has four sound bank selections of three each (8 distinct chime
sounds).

When activated by pressing any of the three door buttons, the DC101
sends a digital signal to the amp or controller to turn on or “override”
all zones to a preset volume then runs the chime sound at a gain set
by the installer. After the door chime sound ends, all zones revert to
their previous volume and input states.

Key Features:

• High quality door chime sound in all rooms.

• Chime sound of front, rear and side doors is installer or

end user selectable in four different banks of chimes.

• Small size. Fits almost anywhere.

• Easy to install.

• Supplies power for lighted door buttons.

• Shipped with PS1202 power supply.

Installation

The DC101 requires that door buttons are normally open, momentary
style. Lighted buttons should be 12-24 volts that short out while the
button is pushed. The system should only be installed with the amp­controller powered off and the mains power is unplugged.

Power for the DC101 is from the PS1202 power supply (included) and
is usually left on.

Running wire

Any conventional two-conductor wire is adequate for most
installations. Runs longer than 100 feet (33 meters) should use
minimum 18-gauge wire, as the power to the lighted door buttons will
be limited. Run a home run from each of the up to three door button
locations to the DC101.
Connect the wires and install the door button as the manufacturers
instructions advise.

Caution: In retrofit applications make sure the “old” power
supply is disconnected from the door button wires or major
system damage could occur.

Front

DC101 Connector

button

Front

Rear

Rear

button

Side

Side
button

Connecting door buttons to the DC101

The detachable four-position connector on the DC101 is connected to
the up to three door chime buttons. Each of the three positions run
two different chime sounds depending on the bank position switch.

Chime Sounds

All three chime sounds have to come from the same bank (in or out).

Bank A-out B-out A-in B-out A-out B-in A-in B-out

Front Big ben 2 chimes Knock x 4 Big ben
Rear Chimes Ding Knock x 3 2 chimes
Side ½ big ben Chimes Knock x 2 Knock x 3

Connect one of each of the up to three wires from each of the door
buttons to the detachable connector labeled “Ground”. Most lighted
door buttons do not have polarity.

Connect the conductor of one of the door buttons to front, rear or side
position of the detachable DC101 connector.

Ground

Connect the conductor of the next button to one of the two open
positions on the detachable connector.

Connect the last conductor to the last open terminal on the
detachable connector.

If two buttons are connected to the same detachable terminals, the
DC101 will chime the same for the two buttons. It also may not
provide enough power for lighted buttons.

Do not terminate or connect unused detachable terminal connections.

Connecting the DC101 to the amp or controller

If the Source 4 input on the controller or controller amp is not being
used skip the rest of this paragraph. If you are still reading this, then
connect the stereo source input planned for Source 4 to the “In” RCA
jacks on the DC101 chime module.

Next connect the DC101 “Out” RCA jacks to the controller or
controller-amp Source 4 inputs using a gold stereo RCA wire.

If this installation has more than one controller and/or controller-amp
use good quality Y cords to connect each of the controller Source 4
jacks (in parallel) to the DC101 stereo jacks labeled out.

Next connect the DC101 data port to the controller or controller-amp
data port using the supplied 3.5mm stereo jack/cable.

DC101 Power

Using the provided PS1202 power supply connect the power supply to
the DC101 and plug the power supply into full time unswitched power.
If the power is switched off then the door chimes will not work!

Setting the gain.

The controller or amp-controller should be fully installed with speakers
to test it and set the gain. We suggest that the DC101 gain be turned
down before testing the door chimes.

Turn the controller or controller amp on to standby and any extra
amps connected into the system. Have someone push the door button
and listen to the level. Adjust it as desired. After adjusting the level it
is important to check all of the other zones to hear if they are being
overloaded by the chime sound. If they are, then the DC101 gain (of
the whole system) has to be lowered.