Aiphone NIM Series Operation Manual

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APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
Answering a call
When receiving a single call
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
The following operations can be performed.
■ Answering with handset
Pick up the handset and talk 1 with the caller.
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Corridor light and indicators on * the equipment other than the 
master station turn off at the start 
of talking.
To end the communication, 2 hang up the handset.
■ Answering in Push-to-Talk 
mode
Press1  
TALK and begin talking 
with the caller.
NIM system
To speak
Press and hold 
TALK while 
speaking.
To listen to the caller
Release 
TALK while listening.
Corridor light and indicators on * the equipment other than the 
master station turns off at the 
start of talking.
To end the communication, 2 press OFF.
NIM system
■ Going to the calling 
location directly
Go to the calling location and 1 press 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 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 • calling station blinks red.
If a corridor light is installed at the 
• sub station, it also lights up.
If the call extension speaker IER-
• 2 is installed, it sounds the same 
ringtone as the master station.
NOTES:
Communication will end automatically 
• 
after 90 seconds.
Confi rm the calling station before pressing 
• 
the reset button. The indicators on the 
master station and corridor light will turn 
off when the reset button is pressed. 
Pressing 
• OFF while talking ends 
the communication and turns off the 
indicators. Be sure to confi rm the calling 
station before pressing 
OFF. 
There is communication only if a sub 
• 
station or speaker/microphone is installed 
in the calling location.
When a new call comes in during 
• 
communication, the call-in/talk indicator 
for the corresponding station blinks red 
and the ringtone sounds at a low volume.
When you pick up the handset while 
• 
communicating in Push-to-Talk mode, you 
can continue communicating by using the 
handset.
Lights up 
green.
Lights up red while 
sending audio from 
this station to other 
stations.
Lights up red.Lights up green.
Lights up red.
Turns off. 
						

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When receiving multiple calls
The following operations can be performed.
■ Answering with handset
Press the selector button of 1 the calling station.
NIM system
If the handset is picked up without * 
selecting the calling station, the 
fi rst-come call is received.
Pick up the handset and talk 2 with the caller.
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Corridor light and indicators on * the equipment other than the 
master station turns off at the 
start of talking.
To end the communication, 3 hang up the handset.
The call-in/talk indicator for the 
caller turns off.
To answer the next call, press 
* 
OFF
 with the handset still off 
hook.
The ringtone sounds and the call-
* 
in/talk indicators for other calls 
blink red. To answer another call, 
repeat step 
1 - 
3.
■ Answering in Push-to-Talk 
mode
Press the station selector 1 button of the calling station.
NIM system
If this step is skipped, the fi rst-* 
come call is automatically selected.
Press2  
TALK and begin talking 
with the caller.
To speak
Press and hold 
TALK while 
speaking.
To listen to the caller
Release 
TALK while listening.
Corridor light and indicators on the * equipment other than the master 
station turns off at the start of talking.
To end communication, press3  
OFF
.
The call-in/talk indicator for the 
caller turns off.
The ringtone sounds and the call-
* 
in/talk indicators for other calls 
blink red. To answer another call, 
repeat step 
1 - 
3.
■ Going to the calling 
location directly
Go to the calling location and 1 press 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 corridor light, 
pressing the reset button turns off 
all the indicators.
NOTES:
Communication will end automatically 
• 
after 90 seconds.
Confi rm the calling station before pressing 
• 
the reset button. The indicators on the 
master station and corridor light will turn 
off when the reset button is pressed. 
Pressing 
• OFF while talking ends 
the communication and turns off the 
indicators. Be sure to confi rm the calling 
station before pressing 
OFF. 
There is communication only if a sub 
• 
station or speaker/microphone is installed 
in the calling location.
When a new call comes in during 
• 
communication, the call-in/talk indicator 
for the corresponding station blinks red 
and the ringtone sounds at a low volume.
When you pick up the handset while 
• 
communicating in Push-to-Talk mode, you 
can continue communicating by using the 
handset.
Lights up 
green.
Lights up red.
Turns off.
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
The ringtone sounds.• 
The call-in/talk indicators for the calling stations blink red.• Up to 10 calls are received on the master station at the same time.  * 
The 11th and subsequent calls are cancelled.
The call indicators on the stations of the 6th to 10th calls and the  * 
corresponding corridor lights do not light up.
The corridor light installed at the sub station will light up during call-in.
• 
If the call extension speaker IER-2 is installed, it sounds the same • ringtone as the master station.
Lights up red while 
sending audio from 
this station to other 
stations. 
						

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APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
Calling sub stations
Calling a single sub station
Press the station selector button for the sub station to be called.1 
NIM system
The following operations can be performed.
■ Talking with handset
Pick up the handset and talk with the user of the 2 sub station.
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
To end the communication, hang up the handset.3 
The call-in/talk indicator for the target sub station turns 
off.
■ Talking in Push-to-Talk mode
Press2  
TALK and 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, press3  
OFF.
NIM system
The call-in/talk indicator for the target sub station turns 
off.
NOTES:
Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.
• 
When a call comes in while you are talking with another station, you can answer it after ending the current communication.• 
There is communication only if a sub station or speaker/microphone is installed in the calling location.• 
The corresponding call-in/talk 
indicator lights up green.
Lights up 
green.
Lights up 
red.
Turns off.
Lights up green.
Lights up red while 
sending audio from this 
station to other stations.Lights up red while 
depressing
 TALK. 
						

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Paging
You can page all stations or only the selected stations simultaneously.
[When paging all stations]
Press1  ALL CALL.
■  Speaking with handset
Pick up the handset and begin speaking2 .
A notice sound is heard at all the sub stations.
To end the paging, hang up the handset.3 
■ Speaking in Push-to-Talk mode
Press and hold2  
TALK, and begin speaking.
NIM system
Do not release*  TALK until you end speaking.
A notice sound is heard at all the sub stations.
To end the paging, press3   OFF.
NIM system
NOTES:
Paging will end automatically after 90 seconds.

When a call comes in while you are paging another station, you can answe\
r it after ending the paging.
Paging is possible only if a sub station or speaker/microphone is installed in the calling location.
If a third party speaker is installed, it makes the same sound as the sub station.
NIM system
Lights up red.
Lights up red. Lights up red. 
						

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APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
[When paging only the selected stations (Group Call)]
Press the station selector button(s) 1 for the sub station(s) to be called.
Up to 5 stations can be selected.* 
■  Speaking with handset
Pick up the handset and begin speaking2 .
To end the paging, hang up the handset.3 
The call-in/talk indicators for the target sub stations 
turn off.
■ Speaking in Push-to-Talk mode
Press and hold2  
TALK, and begin speaking.
NIM system
Do not release*  TALK until you end speaking.
To end the paging, press3  OFF.
NIM system
The call-in/talk indicators for the target sub stations 
turn off.
NOTES:
Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.

When a call comes in while you are talking with another station, you can\
 answer it after ending the current 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 selected sub stations will not be\
 heard at the master station.
Audio from the selected sub stations will be heard simultaneously at the\
 master station when the TALK indicator is turned off.
Audio from each of the selected sub stations will be heard at the master\
 station only.
Adjusting volume
Adjusting receiving volume and ringtone volume
POWER
NIM system
Adjusting receiving  volume
Audio volume from the 
speaker and handset can 
be changed to 3 levels 
(low/mid/high) by sliding RECEIVE VOL.
 tab. 
Adjusting ring tone volume
The ringtone volume can 
be changed to 3 levels 
(low/mid/high) by sliding RING TONE VOL.
 tab. 
Lights up red while sending 
audio from this station to other 
stations. Lights up red while 
depressing
 TALK.
NIM system
The call-in/talk indicator(s) 
for the selected station(s) 
blink(s) green.
Low - Mid - HighLow - Mid - High 
						

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USING THE SYSTEM (AT A SUB STATION)
Answering a call
When receiving a call from the master station; 
A pretone is heard from the speaker, and the caller speaks.
The type of speaker differs depending on the equipment used * in your application.
Answer the caller by talking1 .
Communication continues until the call is ended at the 
master station.
Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.
* 
Calling the master station
Press the call button1 .
The type of call button differs depending on the * equipment used in your application.
When the master station answers, begin talking.2 
Communication continues until the call is ended at the 
master station.
Communication will end automatically after 90 seconds.
* 
NOTES:
You cannot talk with the master station if no microphone/speaker is installed at your location.
• 
Talk into the microphone on the equipment.• 
When calling the master station, confi rm that the call indicator on the equipment your are using is lit.•  
						

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APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
Technical precautions
Cleaning: 
Clean all units with a soft cloth and gentle cleaner. Do not spray cleaner directly on unit. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or cloth.
Troubleshooting
If the system fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple 
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the Symptom column, disconnect the power cord and 
contact the system supplier or service center for help. 
Symptom Cause Remedy
The master station does 
not operate.The power switch on the back of the master station is 
in the OFF position.Turn on the power switch. (→ This manual, 
page 6)
No ringtone
APPENDIX
Specifi cations
Master station, 20-call (NIM-20B)
Master station, 40-call (NIM-40B)
Master station, 60-call
(*)
Master station, 80-call(*)
Power source48V DC (supplied from the power supply 
unit)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
CommunicationHandset: Voice-actuated communication 
VOX: Push-to-Talk (PTT)
MaterialPanel: Plastic
Chassis: SPCC
ColorPanel: White
Chassis: Green mist
DimensionsNIM-20B330 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm
13 (W) x 9-1/16 (H) x 5-1/2 (D)
NIM-40B480 (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 140 (D) mm
24-13/16 (W) x 9-1/16 (H) x 5-1/2 (D)
80-call
(*)780 (W) x 230 (H) x 140 (D) mm
30-11/16 (W) x 9-1/16 (H) x 5-1/2 (D)
WeightNIM-20B Approx. 3.4 kg (7.48 lbs.)
NIM-40B Approx. 4.8 kg (10.56 lbs.)
60-call
(*)Approx. 6.4 kg (14.08 lbs.)
80-call(*)Approx. 7.8 kg (17.16 lbs.)
(*): Special order product. N/A in North America.
Sub station, surface mount (NI-BA)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Communication Open voice hands-free communication
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Desktop use or wall (surface)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions130 (W) x 150 (H) x 33 (D) mm
5-1/8 (W) x 5-7/8 (H) x 1-5/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 290g (0.64 lbs.)
Sub station, fl ush mount (NI-JA)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Communication Open voice hands-free communication
Ambient temperature -10 - +60°C (+14°F - +140°F)
Mounting Flush-mount
Electrical box 2-gang box
MaterialFront panel: Stainless steel
Main unit: Plastic
ColorFront panel: Silver (stainless steel, vertical 
hair-line processed)
Dimensions120 (W) x 120 (H) x 53.5 (D) mm
4-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 2-1/8 (D)
Weight Approx. 380g (0.84 lbs.)
Remarks Protection class: IP54, IK07 
						

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Ceiling speaker (NI-LB)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Flush-mount on the ceiling
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensionsø180 x 62.5 (D) mm
ø7-1/16 x 2-7/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 500g (1.1 lbs.)
Ceiling microphone (NI-SB)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Flush-mount on the ceiling
Applicable outlet box Round shape with cover for depth of plastering
Material Plate: Stainless steel
Dimensionsø105 x approx. 45 (D) mm
ø4-1/8 x approx. 1-3/4 (D)
Weight Approx. 75g (0.17 lbs.)
Bedside handheld sub station (NI-RC)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Communication Open voice hands-free communication
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Type Handheld
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions56 (W) x 171.5 (H) x 28 (D) mm
2-3/16 (W) x 6-3/4 (H) x 1-1/8 (D)
Weight Approx. 310g (0.68 lbs.)
Wall jack for NI-RC (NIR-HP)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 37 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 1-7/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 90g (0.2 lbs.)
Wall jack with hanger for NI-RC (NIR-HPF)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 2-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions116 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 53 (D) mm
4-9/16 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 2-1/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 140g (0.31 lbs.)
Bedside call switch (NIR-8)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensionsø36 x 95 (H) mm
ø1-7/16 x 3-3/4 (H)
Weight Approx. 90g (0.2 lbs.)
Wall jack for NIR-8 (NIR-1)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 27 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 1-1/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 75g (0.17 lbs.)
Wall jack with microphone for NIR-8 (NIR-MB)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 62 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 2-7/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 120g (0.26 lbs.)
Call latching wall jack for NIR-8 (NIR-7BS)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 62 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 2-7/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 140g (0.31 lbs.)
Call button (NIR-6)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 38 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 1-1/2 (D)
Weight Approx. 85g (0.19 lbs.)
Bathroom call button (NIR-7W)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x 25 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 1 (D)
Weight Approx. 100g (0.22 lbs.)
Remarks Protection class: IPX4 
						

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APPENDIX
GETTING STARTED
USING THE SYSTEM 
(AT THE MASTER STATION)
USING THE SYSTEM
 (AT A SUB STATION)
Bathroom call button with pull cord (NIR-7HW)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x 25 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 1 (D)
Weight Approx. 110g (0.24 lbs.)
Remarks Protection class: IPX4
Corridor light, single bed (NIR-4)
Corridor light, multiple beds (NIR-4S)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x 28.5 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 1-1/8 (D)
Weight Approx. 70g (0.15 lbs.)
Call reset button (NIR-2)
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 1-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions70 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 38 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 1-1/2 (D)
Weight 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 (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 2-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions116 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 52 (D) mm
4-9/16 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 2-1/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 130g (0.29 lbs.)
Corridor light with buzzer (NIR-4BZ)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Mounting Wall (fl ush)-mount
Electrical box 2-gang box
Material Plastic
Color White
Dimensions116 (W) x 120 (H) x approx. 77 (D) mm
4-9/16 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x approx. 3-1/16 (D)
Weight Approx. 160g (0.35 lbs.)
Corridor light with nameplate 1 name (NIR-31)
Corridor light with nameplate 2 name (NIR-32)
Corridor light with nameplate 4 name (NIR-34)
Power source Supplied from the master station
Ambient temperature 0 - 40°C (+32°F - +104°F)
Material SPCC
Color White
DimensionsNIR-31190 (W) x 144 (H) x 40 (D) mm
7-1/2 (W) x 5-11/16 (H) x 1-9/16 (D)
NIR-32190 (W) x 144 (H) x 40 (D) mm
7-1/2 (W) x 5-11/16 (H) x 1-9/16 (D)
NIR-34306 (W) x 144 (H) x 40 (D) mm
12-1/16 (W) x 5-11/16 (H) x 1-9/16 (D)
WeightNIR-31 Approx. 490g (1.08 lbs.)
NIR-32 Approx. 490g (1.08 lbs.)
NIR-34 Approx. 810g (1.78 lbs.) 
						

							AIPHONE CO., LTD., NAGOYA, JAPAN
http://www.aiphone.net/
Issue Date: Feb. 2016
FK2243  A   P0216 SZ 57290
Warranty
Aiphone warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service for 
a period of one year after delivery to the ultimate user and will repair free of charge or replace at no charge, should it 
become defective upon which examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. Aiphone reserves unto 
itself the sole right to make the fi nal decision whether there is a defect in materials and/or workmanship; and whether or 
not the product is within the warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any Aiphone product which has been subject to 
misuse, neglect, accident, power surge, or to use in violation of instructions furnished, nor extended to units which have 
been repaired or altered outside of the factory. This warranty does not cover batteries or damage caused by batteries 
used in connection with the unit. This warranty covers bench repairs only, and any repairs must be made at the shop 
or place designated in writing by Aiphone. This warranty is limited to the standard specifi cations listed in the operation 
manual. This warranty does not cover any supplementary function of a third party product that is added by users or 
suppliers. Please note that any damage or other issues caused by failure of function or interconnection with Aiphone 
products is also not covered by this warranty. Aiphone 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 during use, or for any consequent inconvenience or losses that may result.
The object area of  is the EU.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• 
IC
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