Russound ComPoint ISH1 Instruction Manual

ComPoint

™

ISH1 Hub

The music lover’s intercom solution

Instruction Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For your safety, please read and follow these precautions
before installing or using this product:

➤ Read instructions. Read and understand all the

applicable instructions before installing or operating
the product.

➤ Retain documents. Keep this manual in a convenient

place for reference.

➤ Heed warnings. Be aware of all warnings on the

product and in the instructions.

➤ Follow instructions. Install and use this product only

as described in the instructions. Don’t try to use this
product in ways it wasn’t designed for.

➤ Use indoors only. Don’t expose this product to the

weather or harsh environmental conditions such as
continuous sunlight, excessive humidity, or rain.

➤ Keep product dry. Don’t use the product near water;

for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool. Also, do not handle the product when your hands
are wet or damp.

➤ Avoid heat. Locate the product away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

➤ Use the right power. Don’t connect the product

directly to electrical line voltage. Use only the power
adapter provided with the product, described in the
product specifications or installation instructions, or as
marked on the product.

➤ Ground product properly. Make sure the product’s

means of grounding or polarization is not defeated.

➤ Keep product clean. From time to time, wipe off the

product with a clean soft cloth. Don’t use abrasive
materials, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents
or materials.

➤ Avoid spills and foreign objects. Make sure liquids

and objects don’t get into the product through any
openings.

➤ Get professional service. Have the product serviced

only by qualified service personnel when:

• Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen into the
product

• The product has been exposed to rain

• The product doesn’t appear to operate normally

• The product is damaged

Don’t attempt to service the product yourself. Doing
so will void the warranty.

If you have any questions, please call Russound at

1.800.638.8055 or 603.659.5170.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

ISH1

NEWMARKET, NH USA

PROGRAM OPTIONS

0=DOWN / 1=UP

DOOR BELL CHIME

DS1

NONE = 000
CHIME 1 = 001
CHIME 2 = 010
CHIME 3 = 011
CHIME 4 = 100
CHIME 5 = 101
CHIME 6 = 110
CHIME 7 = 111

SWITCH 1-3
HUB 1 = 000
HUB 2 = 001
HUB 3 = 010
HUB 4 = 011
HUB 5 = 100
HUB 6 = 101

HUB ID

FIRMWARE

UPDATE PORT

MADE IN CHINA

MIN MAX

DOORBELL CHIME

GAIN

1

3 5 DOOR

1

246

DOOR 2

15VDC

3.5A MAX

LINK

OUTIN

DS2

1-3 = DOOR 1 CHIME

SWITCH 4 = CHIME VOLUME

UP = 50% MAX KEYPAD OUTPUT

DOWN = KEYPAD ADJUSTABLE

5-7 = DOOR 2 CHIME

8 = NOT USED

#

4

UPDATE

RUN

1

2 3

4

5

67

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

POWER INPUT – For connecting model ISPS power
adapter

DOORBELL CHIME GAIN CONTROL – For adjusting
overall chime volume

DOORBELL CHIME SWITCHES – For assigning
chimes to door 1 and door 2

HUB ID SWITCHES – For assigning hub ID number

LINK PORTS – For connecting multiple ISH1 hubs

FIRMWARE UPDATE PORT – For updating device
firmware from a connected computer

DOOR STATION PORTS – For connecting ISK3 door
stations

ZONE PORTS – For connecting ISK1 or ISK2 zone
keypads

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INSTALLATION

Product summary

As the central controller for the ComPoint™system,
the ISH1 Hub performs all communications routing.
It addresses the keypads and door stations accord­ing to the ports they’re connected to.

The hub has ports for 6 zone keypads. Up to 6
ISH1 Hubs can be linked together for a maximum of
36 zones. With multiple hubs, each hub must be
assigned a unique ID number during installation.

The hub also has ports for 2 door stations. In a
system with multiple linked hubs, only the hub with
ID number 1 supports the door stations.

A separate doorbell chime tone can be selected on
hub 1 for each door. These chime selections take
effect for the entire system and play through all the
zone keypads.

The hub’s firmware contains lists of zone and door
labels for display on the ISK2 Advanced Keypads.
These labels are assigned by the installer using a
connected ISK2 keypad. (See the ComPoint system
manual for instructions on assigning labels.)

Designed for surface mounting or installation in a
structured wiring panel, the ISH1 Hub uses an exter­nal model ISPS power supply to conserve chassis
space. It should be located near an electrical outlet.

The hub includes a port for updating its firmware
from a computer.

Wiring and connections

The ISH1 Hub connects to the keypads and door
stations with CAT-5 cable. The length limit for the
CAT-5 cable is 250 feet (76 m).

Run CAT-5 from the hub location to every keypad
and door station location. If you are installing
optional ISDR1 modules, loop the door station
cables through the module locations.

When running CAT-5 and speaker cables, avoid AC
power wiring. If you have to run the cables parallel
to electrical wiring, space the cables at least two
feet (0.6 m) from the AC power lines.

The hub has 8-pole modular jacks for keypad and
door station connections. These connections must
be made according to the T568A standard as
shown in the diagram below.

The hub also uses modular jacks for the link ports.
Use a short 8-pole, 4-twisted-pair straight-through
RJ-45 patch cable to link hubs together.

RJ-45 Using T568A

Wiring Standard

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INSTALLATION

ISK3

ISK3

ISK2

ISH1

ISPS

ISDR1

Six-zone ComPoint system with Advanced Keypads and an optional Door Strike Release Module

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Programming

All system programming resides in the ISH1 Hub.
For a six-zone system with ISK1 Basic Keypads,
programming consists only of setting the doorbell
chimes. For a system with ISK2 Advanced Keypads,
programming includes assigning zone and door sta­tion labels. For a system with more than six zones,
programming includes setting hub ID numbers.

When multiple hubs are used, the zone and door
label settings are initially stored in the hub to which
the keypad is connected. Upon exiting the program­ming procedure, the settings are copied to the
other hubs.

Hub 1 serves as the master hub for storing all zone
and door label settings. Whenever the system
power is cycled, the settings are copied from hub 1
to the other hubs.

Hub ID numbers

In a system with multiple ISH1 Hubs, each hub must
have a unique ID number. This is manually assigned
on the 4-switch HUB ID DIP before the system is
powered up. To assign the ID number, set switches
1 through 3 as shown in table 1.

Switch 4 enables a programming mode for updating
the system firmware. Leave this switch in the up
position for system operation.

Doorbell chimes

A single 8-switch DIP assigns doorbell chimes for
both door stations. Switches 1 through 3 select the
chime for door 1 and switches 5 through 7 select
the chime for door 2. There are 7 chime options,
with a setting for no chime when a separate door­bell system is used. To select the chimes, set the
switches as shown in table 2.

Switch 4 selects how the chime volume level is
managed. Setting the switch to 1 (up) sets the
chime volume level to a fixed level at 50% of the
maximum keypad output in all zones. This causes
the chime to play at the same level in all zones.
Setting the switch to 0 (down) allows the chime vol­ume to be determined by the keypad volume level
setting in each zone independently.

Table 1. Hub ID switch settings

Hub ID Switch Settings (0 = Down, 1 = Up)

Switches

Hub ID FW*

1 2 3 4

Hub 1 0 0 0 1

Hub 2 0 0 1 1

Hub 3 0 1 0 1

Hub 4 0 1 1 1

Hub 5 1 0 0 1

Hub 6 1 0 1 1

*Switch 4 is for firmware updates

(0 = Update Mode, 1 = User Mode)

INSTALLATION

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Switch 8 is currently not used.

The ISH1 Hub also has a trim potentiometer for set­ting the overall volume of the doorbell chime
throughout the system. This can be used to adjust
the chime level relative to the communication level.

Note:

In a system with multiple linked hubs, only the
settings on hub 1 affect the doorbell chime assign­ments and volume level, since the door stations
connect only to hub 1. Because the settings take
effect immediately, the doorbell chimes can be set
at any time. There is no need to cycle the power
after setting them.

Table 2. Doorbell chime switch settings

Doorbell Chime Switch Settings (0 = Down, 1 = Up)

Switches

Door 1 CV* Door 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

None 0 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 –
Chime 1 0 0 1 0/1 0 0 1 –
Chime 2 0 1 0 0/1 0 1 0 –
Chime 3 0 1 1 0/1 0 1 1 –
Chime 4 1 0 0 0/1 1 0 0 –
Chime 5 1 0 1 0/1 1 0 1 –
Chime 6 1 1 0 0/1 1 1 0 –
Chime 7 1 1 1 0/1 1 1 1 –

*Switch 4 is for chime volume

(0 = Keypad Adjustable, 1 = 50% Keypad Maximum)

INSTALLATION

Technical Specifications

System

Maximum zones: 36 (up to 6 hubs)

Door stations: 2 maximum

Communications cable: CAT-5/CAT-5e

Maximum cable length: 250 feet (76 m)

ISH1 Hub

Keypad ports: (6) 8-pole modular RJ-45

Door station ports: (2) 8-pole modular RJ-45

Link ports: (2) 8-pole modular RJ-45

Firmware update port: 4-pole port for Programming Cable,

Russound part #2500-521065

Switches: 4-switch DIP for hub ID setting

8-switch DIP for 2 doorbell settings

Potentiometer for doorbell volume

Doorbell options: 7 chime patterns plus no chime

Power requirement: 15 VDC 3.5 A (Use model ISPS

power adapter)

Mounting method: Surface or structured wiring panel

Dimensions: 6.438” W x 5.125” H x 1.813” D

(16.4 x 13.0 x 4.6 cm)

Weight: 25.6 oz (0.73 kg)

Doorbell chimes

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ComPoint™ISH1 Hub

The music lover’s intercom solution

Instruction Manual

28-1216 Revision 1 04/13/06

Russound
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Warranty

The Russound ComPoint ISH1 Hub is fully guaranteed for two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and
workmanship. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. During this period,
Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. Accidental
damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under the terms of this warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for
defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound. If
service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive power voids
the warranty. In these cases, the repair will be made at the owner’s expense. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to
Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required. Be sure to pack in a corrugated
container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.

Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at 603.659.5170 for a Return Authorization number. Write the RA number on the
shipping label and ship to: Russound, 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857.

Russound sells product only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and serv­ice. Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers, mail order sellers and online
sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or
other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the warranty on the applicable product.

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without notice. Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.