Linear VMC-1 User Manual

VMC1

Video Security Intercom System for the Home

ALARM DOWN UP

BAND MEM

POWER

ME-UP

TUNER

AUX MUSIC

RADIO FILTER

GATE STATUS

AUX OUTPUT 1

AUX OUTPUT 2

Rough - In Instructions

AUX 1

VID 1

PRIV MON

CLEAR

VOLUME

AUX 2

INPUT FILTER

VID 3

VID 2

MUS

DOOR

HOUSE

LOCK

AUX

USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123

(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340

www.linearcorp.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SHOCK HAZARD

This sign alerts user about un-insulated

“dangerous voltage” that poses risk of electric shock.

Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before installing or operating the VMC1

Video Intercom system. Retain Instructions - The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example: near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Doing so can create ﬁre or shock hazards and impair the warranty. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings: or, placed in a built in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ﬂow of air to the ventilation openings. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

operating, maintenance, and servicing instructions for

Power Lines - Locate outdoor antennas away from power lines. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see ﬁ gure).

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

CAUTION!

This sign warns user about important

this product.

Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualiﬁ ed service personnel when:

• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

• The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

• The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a

need for service.

Replacement Parts - When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁ re, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

To replace this manual, download available from Linear Web site:www.linearcorp.com

IMPORTANT DO’S & DON’TS

✔ DO ensure that all instructions have been followed before

power is applied to system. The installation shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules.

✔ DO use only Cat-5 & RG-6 and speciﬁ ed wires called out in

these instructions. The cable is designed and constructed with electrical speciﬁ cations necessary for proper audio performance.

✔ DO use only a damp cloth to clean the exterior plastics on

the VMC1 Master Station and Room Stations.

✔ DO NOT use liquid or aerosols. ✔ DO make gradual bends of the cable where necessary -- no

sharper than 1” radius.

✔ DO dress the cables neatly with cable ties or Velcro™

wraps. Use loose or moderate pressure.

✔ DO use cable-pulling lubricant only for cable runs that may

otherwise require great force to install. When cable lubricant is used, read the instructions to be sure it is compatible with the cable jacket material (PVC or FEP).

✔ DO avoid stressing cable conductors, limit pulling tension to

25 pounds or less as speciﬁ ed by EIA/TIA-568A standard. Pull cables gradually and with constant tension, taking care not to crush or pinch bundles.

✔ DO use grommets to protect the cable where passing

through metal studs or anything that can possibly damage them.

✔ DO test every installed cable run with a cable tester. “Toning”

alone is not acceptable.

✔ DO label every termination point. Use a unique identiﬁ er

for each cable run. It will make moves, adds, changes, and troubleshooting easier.

✔ DO support horizontal cable bundles using board supports,

J-hooks, or cable trays.

✔ DO have signal cables cross at right angles to power cables

to minimize induced interference.

✔ DO always obey all local and national ﬁ re and building

codes. Be sure to “ﬁ re-stop” all cables that penetrate a ﬁ rewall. Use plenum-rated cable where mandated.

✔ DO have a licensed electrician to run a 120 VAC line from A

DEDICATED 15-AMP BREAKER to the VMC1 power supply.

✔ DO Use Cat-5 wire for all VMC1 wire runs. ✔ DO label all wire runs. Connecting the wires to the VMC1

master, room station, or door station incorrectly may result in system damage.

✔ DO NOT STAPLE CABLES. Staples cause shorts.

✔ DO NOT SPLICE CABLES. Splices are unreliable and

defeat the signal isolation properties of the cable.

✔ DO keep cables at least 18 inches from ﬂ uorescent light

ﬁ xtures, Dimmer controls, and all other wiring. This includes AC wiring, security cable, and other control wires. These can cause a “hum” or “buzzing” sound.

✔ DO keep cables away from objects such as heating and air

conditioning ducts, metal construction plates, and anything else with sharp edges that can damage the cables.

✔ DO follow the grounding and bonding requirements

established by Electrical Code TIA standard 607, and equipment manufacturer’s speciﬁ cations.

✔ DO NOT locate the VMC1 Master Station or Room Stations

on an exterior wall.

✔ DO NOT locate the VMC1 Master Station or Room Stations

in any wall cavity with any other electrical wiring in the cavity.

✔ DO NOT attach non line-level audio devices or non M&S

authorized equipment to the system.

✔ DO NOT power up Master Station until all stations are

connected.

✔ DO NOT splice or repair cables damaged during wire

pulling, install a new cable.

✔ DO NOT coil or bundle the cables. This can cause electronic

feedback.

✔ DO NOT over-tighten the screws for the stations or the

intercom Master Station to prevent cracking.

✔ DO NOT install any station or speaker cables inside the 120

VAC transformer enclosure.

✔ DO NOT tie cables to electrical conduits or lay cables on

electrical ﬁ xtures.

✔ DO NOT allow the cable to be sharply bent or kinked at any

time.

✔ DO NOT install cables “taut” anywhere. Good installation

should have cables loose, but never sagging.

✔ DO NOT run signal and power cables parallel without

adequate separation to minimize interference.

✔ DO NOT exert more than 25 pounds of tension on 4-pair

cables.

✔ DO NOT step on Cat-5 cable during installation. ✔ DO NOT overtighten the cable ties, apply cable ties loosely,

with random spacing.

✔ DO NOT untwist the wire pairs in Cat-5 cable more than 1/2”

to avoid crosstalk.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

To replace this manual, download available from Linear Web site:www.linearcorp.com

Table of Contents

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rough-in Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The VMC1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Master Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Room Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Door Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Gates and Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AM & FM Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wiring Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cables and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Maximum Length for Cable Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cable Type and Conﬁ guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Master Station Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VMC1MB Master Station Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VMC1MB Installation - Unﬁ nished Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VMC1MB Installation - Finished Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Room Station Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Room Station Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Room Station Installation - Unﬁ nished Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Room Station Installation - Finished Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Room Station Auxiliary Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Door Station Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VMC1VDS Door Station Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Door Station Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VMC1VDS-S/BZ Door Station Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

VMC1HR Rough-in Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Power Supply Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TE6D Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Power Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power Supply Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Data Hub Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

H628 Data Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Pull Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Radio Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

AM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auxiliary Output Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Door Release Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chime Activated Control Output Rough-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Appendix A – Available Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2 - Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

DOOR STATION

AM ANTENNA

FM ANTENNA

POWER BAND MEM

Block Diagram

ROOM STATION

VOLUME

MON

MUS

PRIV

AUX

DOOR

HOUSE

CLEAR

ROOM STATION

VOLUME

MON

MUS

PRIV

AUX

DOOR

HOUSE

ALARM DOWN UP

ME-UP

TUNER

AUX MUSIC

RADIO FILTER

GATE STATUS

AUX OUTPUT 1

AUX OUTPUT 2

VOLUME

AUX 2

INPUT FILTER

AUX 1

VID 3

VID 1

LOCK

VID 2

MUS

PRIV MON

AUX

DOOR

CLEAR

HOUSE

ROOM STATION

CLEAR

DOOR LOCK

VIDEO DOOR STATION

MASTER STATION

H628 DATA HUB

TE6D POWER SUPPLY

PRIV

CLEAR

ROOM STATION

PRIV

CLEAR

ROOM STATION

PRIV

CLEAR

VOLUME

MON

HOUSE

MON

HOUSE

MON

HOUSE

MUS

AUX

DOOR

VOLUME

MUS

AUX

DOOR

VOLUME

MUS

AUX

DOOR

DEDICATED POWER

Introduction

The VMC1H installation rough-in prepares the home to accommodate the video intercom system. A VMC1MB mounting bracket is necessary for the Master Station. Room stations and the Alloy Color Video Door Station (VMC1VDS) can be mounted directly onto ﬁ nished walls. All other door stations require a rough-in enclosure (VMC1HR). The VMC1HR is also recommended for installing room stations in new construction or installations where the drywall has not yet been installed.

Rough-in Kit

The VMC1H Rough-in Kit includes:

1 - (VMC1MB) Master Station mounting bracket

1 - (TE6D) Power Supply

1 - (101093) FM dipole antenna (#3)

1 - (226804) 300 ohm to 75 ohm F female Balum

1 - (250106-2) AM Antenna wire, Orange, 25 feet

1 - (233103) H628 Data Hub (#4)

VMC1MB

233103

TE6D

101093

226804250106-2

Tools

Most are required for purposes of this installation, but may vary according to installer preferences.

WIRE STRIPPERS/CUTTER

110 PUNCH-DOWN TOOL

Materials Required

POWER DRILL WITH 1” AUGER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

TAPE MEASURE

COAX CABLE

MOUNTING SCREWS (VARIOUS SIZES)

HAMMER

CAT-5 CABLE

DRYWALL SAW

14/18 GAUGE WIRE

LEVEL

0-M

0.5

250

200

500

600

250

VOLTMETER

Overview

The VMC1 System

Designed for installation in new homes, the VMC1 is a Whole House Color Video Security Intercom system that provides room to room communication, multiple camera support, basic home automation controls, and video security for mid to large residential applications. VMC1 provide years of service and security for the homeowner as many people move into ‘smart home’ environment. New housing takes advantage of state of the art electronics, internet, and security applications such as video surveillance and monitoring. VMC1 provides up to 20 remote intercom stations, three video camera stations, and offers music and communication for the whole house. With multiple 12 volt Control Outputs, VMC1 can trigger lights, monitors, voice and text message alerts, and e-mail door chime alerts delivered to a smart phone. VMC1 offers a wide range of capacities with expanded options, accessories, and recommended parts. (See Appendix A).

It is important that each step of the installation be carefully completed by the installer. In the event you need troubleshooting assistance, please call our technical support staff at 1-800-421-1587.

General Information

The following general procedures must be observed in relation to the location and installation of VMC1 components:

Where stations are to be installed outdoors, appropriate measures to provide protection from the weather are to be taken.

The power supply should be located in an area with sufﬁ cient space for heat dissipation.

Guidelines for maximum cable lengths as set out in this manual are to be observed to avoid the possibility of operating problems due to excessive cable voltage drop.

Interference

The circuitry of the intercom is designed to minimize the effects of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI); and there will be minimal and occasional radio frequency interference as power outages, lightning storms, and any electrical apparatus can affect the system. To reduce instances of interference, reduce any unwanted audible buzz in audio appliances such as microphone ampliﬁ er, speaker ampliﬁ er, car radio, telephones etc, you add on-board EMI ﬁ lters or special layout techniques to help bypass EMI or improving RF immunity. Most circuits have integrated RF ﬁ lters or special design that prevents demodulation of high-frequency carriers. The use of microwaves, cell phones, cable television, bug zappers, even heating pads in close proximity, can create interference.

Master Station

The Master Station should be positioned at a suggested height of 4-1/2’ to 5-1/2’ from the ﬂ oor to the center of the unit. As all wiring from other stations is generally terminated at the rear of the Master Station, the wall should be no less than 3 inches in depth. Use the VMC1MB to provide adequate support for the unit.

Room Stations

To avoid audio feedback, Room Stations should be kept at least 10 feet away from other stations. Never have more than one station in any one room and avoid mounting stations in the same wall cavity (i.e. directly below and above one another in a two-story house). A suitable height is generally 4.5 feet from the ﬂ oor to the center of the unit. For Room Stations mounted on wood frame walls, place near a stud to allow for adequate support. For tiled surfaces, install a wall box before lining or tiling the walls. Cut the tiles to the inside dimensions of the wall box. Where Room Stations are mounted outside and are exposed to the weather, the ﬁ tting of weatherproof covers is recommended (p/n DSWS). Stations must not be installed in saunas.

Door Stations

Door Stations are best located adjacent to the front door or at the front gate at a suggested height of 4’-6” and may require a wall box depending upon the surface to which they are to be afﬁ xed. Door Stations are weather resistant, but should not be exposed directly to rain or extreme weather. Any station exposed to the weather requires a weather shield. When equipped with the appropriate weather shield the Door Station is designed to meet ANSI/IEC 60529 IP31 weather proof standards.

Gates and Entrances

Where stations are to be installed in brick or concrete columns at a front gate, the cable should be run in conduit from the station to below ground level and back to the house.

Cameras

For Door Stations ﬁ tted with cameras, consideration must be given to the viewing area of the camera taking factors such as lighting and sun exposure into account.

Power Supply

The Power Supply should be attached to the VMC1MB as directed. Improper installation of the Power Supply can lead to unit malfunction and void the warranty. The Power Supply needs sufﬁ cient space to dissipate heat effectively.

AM & FM Antennas

The antenna arrangement is critical to the installation for quality radio reception. Place AM and FM antennas at the highest point of the roof and at least 6 feet away from any electrical or intercom wiring. Both AM and FM antennas are directional, and correct positioning requires some experimentation to achieve the best possible result. Antenna wires should also be positioned at the highest and most accessible point in the roof. Allow additional cable at the mounting bracket for termination, at least 3 feet for the Master Station.

+ 16 hidden pages