Niles Audio IPC-6 User Manual
IPC-6
INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
NILES
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MODEL
IPC-6
INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROLLER
IPC-6
Niles Audio
Corporation
www.nilesaudio.com
12331 S.W. 130 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
Tel: (305) 238-4373
Fax: (305) 238-0185
NILES
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we continually strive to improve our products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications
without notice. The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all
technical and other specifications of Niles products. Additional information can be obtained on-line at
www.nilesaudio.com or by calling Niles at 1-800-289-4434. Printed in USA 5/99 LT00089D.
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Introduction
The IPC-6 is a sophisticated intelligent power controll er. It is
capable of complete power on/off management in the most
complicated Audio or Home Theater Systems. When a component that is plugged into one of its two current sensing
outlets is turned on, the IPC-6 activates other outl ets and
relays based upon a user pre-programmed sequence. Two
separate current-sensing outlets provide 2 individual triggering sequences. Conversely, when the "triggering" component
is turned off, the IPC-6 initiates a separate user pre-programmed power off sequence. You may also choose to trigger one or both of the sequences by using the unit's 12 volt
DC smart-sensing trigger inputs.
Components connected to the IPC-6's switched AC power
outlets must be of the "l atching" type, that is, they must stay
in the "on" state when you remove AC power (unplug it) so
that they are "on" when you reapply power (plug it in again).
Additionall y, the IPC-6 is able to control 2 devices or components which need a 12 volt DC signal to turn on (e.g., video
projectors and electric screens). Finally, the IPC-6 can control
2 devices that require a switch or relay contact closure for
operation (e.g., el ectric curtains and blinds or low voltage
lighting).
*Patents applied for .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Features and
Benefits 3
Installation
Considerations 5
Installation 6
Programming 12
Trouble-
shooting 18
Specifications 18
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Intelligen t
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Unlike other “current-sensing” power controllers, the Ni les
IPC-6 uses "smar t" current-sensing outl ets. The IPC-6 is abl e
to automatically sense as littl e as a 2 watt difference between
a component's "on" and "standby" state. The IPC-6 does not
require the triggering component to have a 10, 20, or 30
percent difference between its "on" and "standby" states.
You can add to the capabilities of the IPC-6 by using it in
combination with other Ni l es products. Nil es makes a series
of devices which can be controlled by an IPC-6 including
speaker switchers, line-level audi o switchers, RF switchers,
and composite video switchers.
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SUPPORT
HOTLINE
If you have
questions regarding
the operation of the
Niles IPC-6, contact
your local Niles
dealer or Niles
Customer Service at
1-800-289-4434.
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Features and Benefits
The IPC-6 offers unique technology never before available.
● Advanced microprocessor design allows unparalleled fl exi-
bility and control.
● The IPC-6 Accusense
TM
circuitry automatically “locks on” to
tiny differences in power consumption between a component’s “on” a nd “standby” states.
● The IPC-6 Power tracker
TM
circuitry will track those tiny dif-
ferences even under varying line voltage conditions.
● The IPC-6 Accusense
TM
circuitry will work with all types of
power supplies including switching types.
● Advanced arc suppression techniques prevent power relay
contact arcing, ensuring long relay life.
● After a power failure, the IPC-6 wi ll wait for you to again
turn on the system. It does not blindly activate whatever
was happening before the power failure.
● The IPC-6 remembers which components you want turned
on in two different situations. One situation is triggered by
device “A”, the other situation is triggered by device “B”.
● You can trigger either the “A” or the “B” sequences with a
12 volt DC signal applied to the 1 2 volt sensing inputs.
● The IPC-6 can remember different delay times for each of
its switched outlets and control relays.
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TOOLS
REQUIRED
• 1/8" Standard
Slotted Screwdriver
• Wire Stripper
● Total delay time is adjustable from 0 to 99 seconds.
● Separate "on" and "off" delay times and sequences can be
programmed into the IPC-6.
● The IPC-6's 12 volt DC outputs can operate many of the
Niles automated switchers.
● The IPC-6 has 2 sets of normally open and normally closed
low voltage relay contacts controllabl e by either or both
sequences.
● Printed circuit board design assures high reliability.
● Ideal for home theater, multiroom audi o, home automa-
tion, boardrooms, museum exhibits, and commercial
installations of all types.
● Limited two year parts and labor warranty.
● Proudly made in the USA.
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