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Precautions

    

 Prohibited                    

 Do not dismantle unit                     

 Keep unit away from water                    

 Be sure to follow the instruction  

WARNING

Negligence could result in death or serious injury.

1. Do not dismantle or alter the unit. Fire or electric shock could 

result.

2. Keep the unit away from water or any other liquid.

Fire or electric shock could result.

3. High voltage is present internally. Do not open the case. 

Electric shock could result.

4. For power supply, use Aiphone power supply model speci

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for use with system. If non-speci

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malfunction could result.

5. Do not connect any non-speci

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terminals. Also, do not install two power supplies in parallel to a 
single input. Fire or damage to the unit could result.

6. Do not connect any terminal on the unit to an AC power line. 

Fire or electric shock could result.

7. Keep AC cord from being marred or crushed. If the AC cord is 

damaged, 

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8. Do not plug or unplug unit with wet hands. Electric shock could 

result.

9. Periodically check for and remove dust on the power plug. If 

dust is left, it could cause the power plug to heat up, resulting 
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10. Do not put any metal or 

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through the openings. Fire, electric shock, or unit trouble could 
result.

CAUTION

Negligence could result in injury or damage to property.

1. Do not put anything on the unit or cover the unit with cloth, etc. 

Fire or unit trouble could result.

2. Do not install the unit in any of the following locations. Fire, 

electric shock, or unit trouble could result.

Places under direct sunlight or places near heating 

equipment that varies in temperature.
Places subject to dust, oil, chemicals, hydrogen sul

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spring).
Places subject to moisture and humidity extremes, such as 

bathrooms, cellars, greenhouses, etc.
Places where the temperature is quite low, such as inside a 

refrigerated area or in front of an air conditioner.
Places subject to steam or smoke (near heating or cooking 

surfaces).

Where noise generating devices such as dimmer switches or 

inverter electrical appliances are close by.
Locations subject to frequent vibration or impact.

Locations subject to extremely powerful electric 

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. The unit is inoperative during power failure.
2. In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by, this 

system may be affected by radio frequency interference.

3. Keep the intercom wires more than 30cm (12'') away from AC 

100-240V wiring. AC induced noise and/or unit malfunction could 
result.

4. Do not connect any devices other than the Aiphone Models 

covered in this Manual.

5. All the units, except for Sub station, 

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designed for indoor use only. Do not use at outdoor locations.

6. Using a mobile phone or professional-use radio equipment such 

as walkie-talkie close to the system may cause a malfunction.

7. If there are loud noises around the unit (such as music playing or 

children crying), the sound may break up and be dif

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NOTICES

We will under no conditions be liable for damage that occurs due 

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to the inability to communicate due to malfunctions, problems, or 
operational errors in this product.
We will under no conditions be liable for any damages or losses 

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resulting from this product's contents or speci

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 cations.

This manual was created by Aiphone Co., Ltd., all rights reserved. 

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Copying a part of or this entire manual without prior permission from 
Aiphone Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
Please note that images and illustrations depicted in this manual 

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may differ from the actual ones.
Please note that this manual may be revised or changed without 

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prior notice.
Please note that product speci

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 cations may be changed for the sake 

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of improvement without prior notice.
This system is not intended for life support or crime prevention. It is 

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just a supplementary means of conveying information. Aiphone will 
under no conditions be liable for loss of life or property which occurs 
while the system is being operated.

Introduction

The NIM system is a communication system designed for applications in facilities such as hospitals, of

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schools, and prisons. Various types of equipment enable you to con

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purpose internal communications, but also for calling and communication in health care or various commercial applications.  This 
system also allows you to check the call history by connecting a PC installed with the speci

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The NIM system is telecommunication equipment, not to be used as Medical Equipment.

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Summary of Contents for NIM-20B

Page 1: ...our communication needs Please make sure to read this manual for safe and correct use of the system and keep it in a safe place for future reference Please note that images and illustrations depicted...

Page 2: ...USING THE SYSTEM AT THE MASTER STATION 11 Answering a call 11 When receiving a single call 11 When receiving multiple calls 12 Calling sub stations 13 Calling a single sub station 13 Paging 14 Adjusti...

Page 3: ...electric fields GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1 The unit is inoperative during power failure 2 In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by this system may be affected by radio frequency interferen...

Page 4: ...North America only Call extension speaker IER 2 Power supply unit IS PU only PC for call log software NI SOFT Corridor light single bed NIR 4 NIR 4 Call reset button NIR 2 NIR 2 Ceiling speaker NI LB...

Page 5: ...ods The following two methods are available on the master station Method Communication style Description Using handset Voice actuated communication The communication mode is VOX half duplex When speak...

Page 6: ...nes audio from a sub station and alarms are heard from here Turn off the POWER switch when the system malfunctions Microphone Sends audio from this station to other stations OFF button OFF Press to en...

Page 7: ...ed Lights up while calling the master station Microphone RECEIVE VOL Adjusts the volume of audio from the master station to 3 levels low mid high Handle Wall jack with hanger for NI RC NIR HPF Hanger...

Page 8: ...hone for NIR 8 NIR MB Call latching wall jack for NIR 8 NIR 7BS Call indicator red Speaker Microphone Wall jack for NIR 8 NIR 1 Bedside call switch NIR 8 Connect and fasten the plug to a wall jack Wal...

Page 9: ...single bed NIR 4 Corridor light multiple beds NIR 4S Call reset button NIR 2 Corridor light with reset button NIR 42 Corridor light with buzzer NIR 4BZ Lamp red Lamp red Reset button Buzzer Pull cord...

Page 10: ...responding sub station Nameplate See below Room number plate See below Lamp red Reset button Corridor light with nameplates 2 names NIR 32 Corridor light with nameplate 1 name NIR 31 Room number plate...

Page 11: ...more call indicators are lit on a corridor light pressing the reset button turns off all the indicators USING THE SYSTEM AT THE MASTER STATION The ringtone sounds The call in talk indicator for the c...

Page 12: ...s the reset button for the calling station The call indicator on the calling station and the corresponding indicators on the master station turn off When two or more call indicators are lit on a corri...

Page 13: ...begin talking NIM system To speak Press and hold TALK while speaking To listen to the user of the sub station Release TALK while listening To end the communication press 3 OFF NIM system The call in t...

Page 14: ...peaking NIM system Do not release TALK until you end speaking A notice sound is heard at all the sub stations To end the paging press 3 OFF NIM system NOTES Paging will end automatically after 90 seco...

Page 15: ...ent communication There is communication only if a sub station or speaker microphone is installed in the calling location While speaking on the master station the TALK indicator is lit audio from the...

Page 16: ...ly after 90 seconds Calling the master station Press the call button 1 The type of call button differs depending on the equipment used in your application When the master station answers begin talking...

Page 17: ...s SPCC Color Panel White Chassis Green mist Dimensions NIM 20B 330 W x 230 H x 140 D mm 13 W x 9 1 16 H x 5 1 2 D NIM 40B 480 W x 230 H x 140 D mm 18 7 8 W x 9 1 16 H x 5 1 2 D 60 call 630 W x 230 H x...

Page 18: ...lbs Bedside call switch NIR 8 Ambient temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Material Plastic Color White Dimensions 36 x 95 H mm 1 7 16 x 3 3 4 H Weight Approx 90g 0 2 lbs Wall jack for NIR 8 NIR 1 Ambient t...

Page 19: ...ht Approx 85g 0 19 lbs Corridor light with reset button NIR 42 Power source Supplied from the master station Ambient temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Mounting Wall flush mount Electrical box 2 gang box M...

Page 20: ...will not be responsible for any costs incurred involving on site service calls Aiphone will not provide compensation for any loss or damage incurred by the breakdown or malfunction of its products dur...

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