Aiphone NIM Series Operation Manual

							APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
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NIM system
OPERATION MANUAL
The illustration shows the  * 
master station, 40-call 
(NIM-40B). 
						

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Contents
Introduction ................................ 3
Precautions ................................. 3
WARNING ........................................... 3
CAUTION ............................................ 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ............... 3
NOTICES ............................................ 3
GETTING STARTED ....................... 4System confi  guration 
 ................ 4
Part names .................................. 6
Master station .................................... 6
Sub station ........................................ 7
Call button, wall jack ........................ 8
Corridor light, reset button .............. 9
Software ........................................... 10
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
Adjusting volume ..................... 15
Adjusting receiving volume 
and ringtone volume ....................... 15
USING THE SYSTEM (AT A SUB 
STATION) ....................................... 16Answering a call ....................... 16
Calling the master station 
 ....... 16
APPENDIX ..................................... 17
Technical precautions ..............
 17
Troubleshooting ....................... 17
Specifi  cations ........................... 17
Warranty ..................... Back  cover 
						

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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 specifi ed 
for use with system. If non-specifi ed product is used, fi re or 
malfunction could result.
5. Do not connect any non-specifi ed power source to the +, - 
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, fi re or electric shock could result.
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 
in fi re.
10. Do not put any metal or fl ammable material into the unit 
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 sulfi de (hot  * 
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 fi elds. * 
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, fl ush mount (NI-JA), are 
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 diffi cult to hear.
NOTICES
We will under no conditions be liable for damage that occurs due • 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 
• resulting from this products contents or specifi cations.
This manual was created by Aiphone Co., Ltd., all rights reserved. 
• 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 
• may differ from the actual ones.
Please note that this manual may be revised or changed without 
• prior notice.
Please note that product specifi cations may be changed for the sake 
• of improvement without prior notice.
This system is not intended for life support or crime prevention. It is 
• 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, offi ce buildings, factories, • 
schools, and prisons. Various types of equipment enable you to confi gure a system that meets your needs for not only general 
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 specifi ed application software.
The NIM system is telecommunication equipment, not to be used as Medical Equipment.
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GETTING STARTED
System confi guration
The following is a system confi guration example. You can select needed equipment to confi gure a system to meet your application 
needs.
or
CALL
NOTE: The above example may differ from actual product.
Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B)
(*): Special order product. 
  N/A in North America.
• Master station, 
20-call (NIM-20B)
• Master station, 
60-call
(*)/80-call(*)
Speaker etc. (3W/20Ω, 
third party product)
SP-20N/A
(*)
(
*): 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)
NI-LB
Ceiling 
microphone
(NI-SB)
NIR-6
NIR-MB NIR-MB
NIR-6
NIR-8NIR-8NIR-8
Bedside call 
switch (NIR-8)Call button 
(NIR-6)Wall jack with 
microphone for 
NIR-8 (NIR-MB)
Sub station, 
fl ush mount 
(NI-JA) Wall jack 
for 
NI-RC 
(NIR-HP)
Bedside handheld 
sub station (NI-RC)NI-RC Corridor light with 
nameplates, 4 names 
(NIR-34)
NIR-7W or 
NIR-7HW Wall jack with 
hanger for 
NI-RC 
(NIR-HPF)Call latching 
wall jack for 
NIR-8 
(NIR-7BS)
NIR-4
NIR-2 
						

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GETTING STARTED APPENDIX
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
CALLCALL
■ Maximum number of stations in a single system
The maximum number of sub stations differs depending on the master station model.
Master station
Sub station (Qty) Personal computer (Qty)
Model Qty
NIM-20B120 1
NIM-40B140 1
Master station, 60-call 
(*)160 1
Master station, 80-call (*)180 1
(*): Special order product. 
  N/A in North America.
■ Communication methods
The following two methods are available on the master station.
Method Communication style Description
Using handsetVoice-actuated communication The communication mode is VOX, half duplex. When speaking 
into the handset, voice is transmitted to the other station. When 
listening, the voice from the remote station is heard through the 
handset.
Hands-freePush-to-Talk
To speak, press and hold the 
TALK button.
To listen, release the 
TALK button.
Bathroom 
call button 
(NIR-7W)
Bathroom 
call button 
with pull cord 
(NIR-7HW) Sub station, 
surface mount 
(NI-BA)
Wall jack 
for NIR-8 
(NIR-1)
NIR-8Corridor light 
with reset button 
(NIR-42)NIR-HP
NI-RCNIR-4
NIR-2 NIR-4
NIR-2 
						

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Part names
Master station
The following master station models are available.
Model Description Model Description
NIM-20BSupports up to 20 sub stations.Master station, 60-call
(*)Supports up to 60 sub stations.
NIM-40BSupports up to 40 sub stations.Master station, 80-call
(*)Supports up to 80 sub stations.
(*): Special order product. 
N/A in North America.
                        Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B)                                       Master station, 20-call (NIM-20B)
POWER
NIM system
POWERON OFF
Station selector and indicator
Operation panel
Station selector 
button
HandsetPOWER switch
POWER indicator (green) Call-in (red)/talk (green) 
indicator
Speaker
Ringtones, 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 end the 
communication. 
(→P. 11-15)
TALK indicator (red)
Lights up in red while sending audio from this 
station to other stations. (→P. 11-15) Receiving volume switching tab
 
<
RECEIVE VOL.>
Adjusts the audio volume from the speaker 
and handset to 3 levels (low/mid/high). 
(→P. 15)
Ringtone volume switching tab 
<
RING TONE VOL.
>
Adjusts the ringtone volume to 3 levels 
(low/mid/high). (→P. 15)
TALK button 
Press to answer a call or call the selected station. 
(→P. 11-15)
ALL CALL button <
ALL CALL
>
Press to page all stations. (→P. 14) ALL CALL indicator (red)
Lights up in red when 
ALL CALL button is pressed. (→P. 14) Nameplate (→P. 7) Room plate (→P. 7) 
						

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GETTING STARTED APPENDIX
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
■ How to use the magnetic room and name plates
NOTES:
Use an oil-based pen (a grease marker) to fi ll in the plate.
• 
When rewriting, be sure to remove the plate from the panel fi rst, and then wipe away the current contents with a soft cloth dampened with • 
rubbing alcohol. Do not use thinner.
Sub station
               Bedside handheld sub station (NI-RC)      
               
Room plate (included)
Write information (e.g. room 
1 number) on the plate in the 
corresponding positions. 
Attach the plate on the 
2 corresponding position.Nameplate (included)
Write information (e.g. name) on 
1 the plate. 
Attach the plate on the 
2 corresponding position.
Call button Call button
Initiates a 
call.
Call 
indicator 
(red)
Lights up 
while calling 
the master 
station.
MicrophoneRECEIVE 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
Hang the handle of 
NI-RC here. Speaker
Wall jack for NI-RC 
(NIR-HP)
Attach the hanging 1 bracket to a side-rail of 
bed with the screws
Hang the handle of the unit 2 on the hanging bracket.Connect and fasten the 
3 plug to a wall jack.
Screw x 2 (included)Main unit
Hanging bracket (included)Wall jack
*  Only NIR-HP or NIR-HPF 
is available.
*  If NIR-HPF is used, the 
hanging bracket may not 
be needed.
■ Installing the bedside handheld sub station (NI-RC)
Cord: Approx. 1.5m (5) Cord: 
Approx. 1.4m (4.6)
NOTE: 
If the call button has a cord, do not loop it around the bed 
• 
frame. It may become disconnected.
If the plug is not fastened securely, the cord may be 
• 
disconnected easily or it may cause a malfunction. Confi rm 
that the plug is fastened to the jack securely once again. 
						

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                           Ceiling speaker (NI-LB)                                                    Ceiling microphone (NI-SB)                      
                                                              
                     Sub station, fl ush mount (NI-JA)                                        Sub station, surface mount (NI-BA)
                                                                  
Call button, wall jack
                    
          
       ■ Connecting the bedside call switch (NIR-8)
Call indicator (red)
Call button
Call button Microphone 
Microphone Call 
indicator 
(red)  Microphone 
SpeakerSpeaker
Call button
Call indicator (red)
Wall jack with microphone 
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.
Wall jack
*  Only NIR-1, NIR-MB or 
NIR-7BS is available.NOTE: 
If the call button has a cord, do 
• 
not loop it around the bed frame. 
It may become disconnected.
If the plug is not fastened 
• 
securely, the cord may be 
disconnected easily or it may 
cause a malfunction. Confi rm 
that the plug is fastened to the 
jack securely once again.
Cord: Approx. 1.4m (4.6) 
						

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GETTING STARTED APPENDIX
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
                     Call button (NIR-6)                                                   
                                                       
CALL CALL
Corridor light, reset button
                                                                       
          
                        
Call button
Lamp (red)
Reset buttonCALLbutton
CALL button Call indicator 
(red)Call indicator 
(red)
Pull cord
Initiates a call.
* The pull cord length can 
be adjusted as follows.
Bathroom call button 
(NIR-7W)Bathroom call button 
with pull cord (NIR-7HW)
Corridor light, 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: Approx. 550mm (21-5/8)
1  Raise the knob to take 
out the knot.2  Release the knot, and then retie the 
pull cord doubly so that it is adjusted 
to the desired length.3  Cut off the excess length of the 
cord end so that it becomes 
approx. 1cm (3/8).
Adjusting the pull cord length
NOTE: 
After the adjustment, make sure to pull the knob to confi rm that the knot 
does not come loose.
Knob
Knot
Pull cordPull cord
Approx. 
1cm (3/8) Cut 
						

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      Corridor light with nameplates, 4 names (NIR-34) 
    
■ How to use the room number plate and magnetic nameplates
NOTES:
Use an oil-based pen (a grease marker) to fi ll in a plate.
• 
When rewriting, be sure to remove the plate from the panel fi rst, and then • 
wipe away the current contents with a soft cloth dampened with rubbing 
alcohol. Do not use thinner etc.
Software
                               
Individual user display
Magnetic plate display panel
Magnetic plates can be attached here.
* Magnetic plates are not included. Individual call indicator (red)
Lights up while receiving a call 
from the corresponding 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 (included)
Write the room number on the 
1 plate.
Attach the plate to the corridor 
2 light by putting both ends of 
the plate into the side panels 
of the corridor light.Nameplate (included)
Write the name of station, 
1 user, etc. on the plate. 
Attach the plate to the 
2 corresponding position.
To remove
CD-ROM (NI-SOFT)
Call history management 
software.
RS232C cable
Connects the PC installed 
with the NI-SOFT to the 
master station. Side panel
Cord: 1m (3.3)
*  When extending the RS232C cable, the distance 
between the master station and the PC should be 
15m (50) or less.