Niles ZR-6 Design Guide

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ZR-6 MULTIZONE SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE
The ZR-KE is a ZR system accessory that allows the connection
of multiple keypads and/or touchscreens per zone. It is used to
enhance system control in larger living rooms, dining rooms,
master bedrooms, master bathrooms, and outdoor areas. The
ZR-KE enables the connection of only two keypads per zone
when used with the ZR-4, or three keypads and/or touchscreens
per zone when used with the ZR-6.
EASY INSTALLATION
An RJ-45 terminated CAT-5 cable from the ZR MultiZone
Receiver connects to the input of the ZR-KE. The keypads and/
or touchscreens are then connected to the outputs of the ZR-
KE with CAT-5 cable. One ZR-KE can be used for each zone,
including any slave zones in systems that have been expanded
with multiple receivers.
POWERING THE ZR-KE
The ZR-KE is powered directly from the ZR Receiver’s Keypad
Port. But there is a limit to how much power the ZR Receiver is
capable of supplying. When a large number of keypads are used
in a system, additional power may be required. An optional
power supply (Niles Universal Wall Adapter FG01035) connects
to the ZR-KE to provide this additional power. To determine if a
ZR-KE requires an additional power supply, use the provided
Calculation Table For KPV (Keypad Power Value).
OVERVIEW: ZR-KE KEYPAD EXPANDER
EXCEEDING THESE KPV VALUES WILL AFFECT THE RELIABILITY OF THE MULTIZONE RECEIVER AND/
OR THE KEYPADS
CALCULATION TABLE FOR KPV ZR-4 ZR-6
Solo-4IR = 1 Point Each Zone can
power up to
two keypads
maximum
Powers up to a
total KPV of 30
points*
Solo-6IR = 1 Point
Numeric-6P = 1 Point
Solo-6MD = 3 Points
TS-Pro = 5 Points
KPV Example: a ZR-6 system with the following
keypads and touchscreens:
Kitchen – One TS-Pro (5 Points)
Dining – One Solo-6IR (1 Point)
Master Bedroom - Two TS-Pros (10 Points)
Master Bathroom - Two Solo-6MDs (6 Points)
Pool - Three Solo-6MDs (9 Points)
The KPV of this system is 31 points. The ZR-6
powers up to a total KPV of 30 points, therefore
an external power supply is required (preferably
on the zone with the highest KPV)
ZR-KE
FG01494
Keypad expander for ZR-4
and ZR-6 MultiZone
System Receiver
Any keypad connected to a ZR-KE utilizing external power is not included in
the KPV calculation.

Niles ZR-6 Specifications

General

Brand	Niles
Model	ZR-6
Category	Receiver
Language	English