Niles DBI-1 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................3
FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................3
PARTS GUIDE ................................................................................................4
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................4
OPERATION OVERVIEW ..............................................................................6
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS..............................................................6
INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................7
Mounting the DBI-1 ....................................................................................7
Connecting the DBI-1 ..................................................................................7
INSTALLATION SETTINGS ..........................................................................10
Contact Closure Triggers ............................................................................10
3V-30V Voltage Triggers ............................................................................10
Chime and Audio Level Adjustments..........................................................10
Setting the Tone/Delay ..............................................................................10
Recommended Tone/Delay Settings ..........................................................11
Identifying the Version of a Niles MultiZone System ..................................11
Chime Selection..........................................................................................11
Recording a Custom Chime ......................................................................12
Recording an Active Audio Signal ........................................................12
Recording a Paused Audio Signal..........................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................14
D OORBELL I NTERFACE
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INTRODUCTION
The DBI-1 Doorbell Interface provides realistic doorbell chimes throughout a home installed with
a Niles MultiZone System. External contact closure and voltage triggers (for both a front and rear
door) are combined with a programmable trigger tone/delay to integrate with all Niles
MultiZone Control Systems.
The DBI-1 includes a choice of four pre-recorded and one recordable custom chime to provide
the appropriate doorbell chime for any home. A UL-listed, universal voltage power supply is
included for convenience.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Provides doorbell chimes to Niles MultiZone controllers
• Four selectable preprogrammed chimes and one user recorded
sound option
• Two doorbell inputs, front and rear, triggered by voltage and
contact closure via screwless two piece connector
• Separate level adjustments provided for chime and page pass through
• One gold-plated mono audio sensing input
• One gold-plated mono audio output
• Features UL-listed regulated in-line power supply with universal
voltage capability
• Warranty: Two-year limited

Niles DBI-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Niles
Model	DBI-1
Category	Accessories
Language	English