DS12 Product Guide
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Designer Series Programmable Switch (DS12) Product Guide Overview The INNCOM Designer Series Programmable Switch System
provides guestroom designers with greater versatility in
meeting guestroom customization requirements. The Designer
Series is composed of switch plates and push-button switch
configurations that can be mixed and matched to provide the
look and functionality desired by the designer. The use of an
electronic interface card (MCM4) allows a concentration of
guest controls – such as room entry lighting, multiroom
lighting scenes, master lighting on/off, and maid and privacy
requests – from a single switch plate.
The MCM4 provides a gateway to the room low-voltage
communication bus. Through this bus, referred to as the
INNCOM S5bus, the functionality performed by any specific
switch is reconfigurable – meaning that new lighting scenes can
be established as requirements change.
The Designer Series cover plates are available in a range of
Figure 1 Designer Series Switch
colors and materials, from simple white plastic to rich granite
and frosted glass. The assembly is designed in such a way that no screws are used to secure the
switch plate to the wall. This gives the switch plate a sleek, elegant appearance.
Application The Designer Series Programmable Switch System can be used as a replacement for one or more
conventional control switches. The product consists of the switch plate, mounting plate, logic card
(MCM4), and a variable number of illuminated switches (referred to as DS12 switches). The MCM4
can be set up to provide controls for a specific application. For example, the MCM4 can be
configured to set the Do Not Disturb and Make Up Room signals, control lights and drapes, and
send a request for butler service.
The Designer Series Programmable Switch System can be ordered in various formats. The switch
plate and the trim ring around the DS12 switch come in several materials and colors. The LED
inside each DS12 switch can be ordered in red or blue; however, with extended lead time, other
color choices are available.
Another option is labeling. For switches offering multiple functions, the DS12s must be labeled so
that guests can easily locate the desired function. The labeling can be engraved or silk-screened on
the plate. Similarly, the function can be indicated by an icon or text in the cap of the DS12 switch
itself, as shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 Custom Switch Plate with icons Figure 3 Unitary DS12 Switch Installation Requirements The DS12 itself (Figure 3) is a unitary switch; i.e., a free-standing assembly. It contains a threaded
barrel that fits into a 5/8” (16 mm) drilled opening in the plate. To assemble a plate for a particular
application, the installer presses the plate into the framing plate and then inserts each DS12
through the aligned openings, securing it by means of a washer and threaded nut. If the cap
contains an icon, before the nut is tightened the installer must ensure that the icon is positioned
correctly. The nut can be tightened sufficiently by hand; no tool is needed. Once the DS12s have
been inserted into the plate and matching framing plate, the assembly can be mounted in a singlegang electrical box, a single-gang mud ring, or a single-gang low-voltage caddy by means of the
mounting plates (Figure 3). This is done by firmly pressing the framing plate tabs into the tab
receptor openings of the DS12 wall mounting plate.
Figure 4 DS12 Assembly
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The plastic wall caddy is the most cost-effective installation solution for mounting the DS12 assembly
in drywall. The caddy also offers ease of installation and provides a low-profile mounting depth.
Note: In many cases the assembly of the switches into the plate and framing plate will take place
in the factory. The above instructions are provided to enhance understanding of the product.
Wiring The Designer Series Switch is a low-voltage controller; there are no associated high-voltage
devices or wiring. Termination is via pinned headers in the MCM4 (Figure 5)
Figure 6. Figure 5 Typical Corresponding Numbered Positions on a Switch Plate and MCM4 The DS12 assembly is powered with INNCOM’s S5bus, which contains wires for power and ground,
and a communication wire not used for power transfer. As Figure 5 illustrates, the S5-Bus can link
the DS12 assembly to other INNCOM devices.
Because the DS12 assembly can have a variable number of DS12s, the DS12 positions on the
switch plate are numbered to correspond to positions on the MCM4 (Figure 5). Whatever the
number or layout of DS12s in the switch plate, the position numbers will remain the same;
therefore, a DS12 in position 3, for example, will always be wired to position 3 of the MCM 4.
The MCM4 can support six DS12s, and the DS12s can be mounted in more than one plate. This allows
flexibility in mounting because in some applications two assemblies can be served by one MCM4.
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Technical Specifications Table 1. Technical Specifications and Current Consumption Voltage
12VDC
Current
Maximum output 31mA (see Table 2)
Operating Environment
40 to 150 °F (5 to 65 °C)
Mounting
20-gauge wall mount bracket and plastic framing plate (both
provided)
Dimensions:
Switch Plate
MCM4
DS12 Switch
See Figure 5.
See Figure 5.
See Figure 2.
Approvals
FCC Part 15
Current Consumption = 13 mA + N (3mA) where N is the number of DS12s connected.
Table 2. Configuration Load (includes logic board) 1 DS12
16mA
2 DS12
19mA
3 DS12
22mA
4 DS12
25mA
5 DS12
28mA
6 DS12
31mA
Figure 6 Dimensions of Switch Plate, Frame, and MCM4
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Ordering Specifications Tables 3 through 5 provide ordering options for the DS12 Barrel, Button Cap, and Decora Plate,
along with the part numbers for these items. The other components needed for the system are the
Wall Mounting Plate (46-2003.b), Framing Plate (46-2009), and MCM4 (01-9982). Refer to Figures
4 and 5 regarding the components and how they link together.
Table 3 Ordering Information for DS12 Barrel DS12 Barrel Part Number 01‐9989.l.c.s l
LED color
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
c
Barrel color
White (wh), black (bl), eagle almond (ea), chrome (ch), brass (br), custom (xx)
wh
s
rb = 1 red, 1 blue LEDs
rr = 2 red LEDs
bb = 2 blue LEDs
rg = 1 red, 1 green LEDs
00 = no LEDs (full wire harness)
ps = passive switch (no LEDs, 2-wire flying leads)
xx = customer-specified color
bl
ea
ch
br
Barrel size
7/8" length (23mm), 1 1/4" length (32mm). Note: Both lengths have diameter 5/8"
(16mm).
23mm
32mm
Part Number example: 01-9989.rg.ea.23 = DS12 barrel with 1 red and 1 green LED, eagle almond
barrel color, and 23 mm barrel length.
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Table 4 Ordering Information for DS12 Button Cap
DS12 Button Cap
Part Number 53-9999.ec.ic.i
ec
Exterior Cap
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ic
cl = clear
wh = white
bl = black
ea = eagle almond
ch = chrome
br = brass
xx = customer-specified color
Interior Cap
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
mk = milky (translucent)
wh = white
bl = black
ea = eagle almond
ch = chrome
br = brass
xx = customer-specified color
Note: When the exterior cap is solid, it is not necessary to specify color for the interior cap.
Cap Assembly Examples
i
53-9999.wh.xx.e 53-9999.bl.xx.e 53-9999.ea.xx.e
53-9999.ch.xx.e
53-9999.br.xx.e
53-9999.cl.mk.e
53-9999.cl.wh.e 53-9999.cl.bl.e
53-9999.cl.ch.e
53-9999.cl.br.e
53-9999.xx.xx.e
53-9999.cl.ea.e
Icon
DND = Do Not Disturb
MUR = Make Up Room
DBL = Doorbell
LTB = Light Bulb
DL = Dim Lights
DO = Drapes Open
DC = Drapes Closed
BL = Bed Left
BR = Bed Right
E = No Icon
XX = Custom Icon
Note: Icons are placed on the interior cap only when the exterior cap is clear.
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DS12 Button Cap
Part Number 53-9999.ec.ic.i
Icon Examples
DND
MUR
DBL
LTB
DO
DC
BL
BR
DL
Part Number Examples:
53-9999.cl.mk.MUR = DS12 Cap with clear exterior, milky interior, and MUR icon.
53-9999.ch.xx.E = DS12 Cap in chrome with no icon.
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Table 5. Ordering Information for DS12 Decora Plates
DS12 Decora Plates
Part Number xx-xxxx.c.m.f.p
c
Configuration
A6
A3l
A3r
A1
B4
B2b
m
A4t
Materials
p = plastic
g = glass
b = brass
c = chrome
x = custom
B2e
A4b
A4c
A2t
B2l
B2c
B1
43c
A2c
A2b
B2r
B2t
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DS12 Decora Plates
Part Number xx-xxxx.c.m.f.p
f
Finish
Plastic
Black (bl), white (wh), eagle almond (ea), Custom (xx)
bl
wh
ea
Glass
Frosted white (fw), frosted black (fb), custom (c)
fw
p
fb
DS Framing Plate Color
Black (bl), white (wh), eagle almond (ea)
bl
wh
ea
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Example: 46-2009.A4t.p.bl.bl = Framing plate in American standard size with four drilled openings
in positions 1, 2, 4, and 5; manufactured in plastic; plate colored black; framing plate colored black.
Note: The framing plate is always shipped with a metal wall mounting bracket, PN 46-2003.B.
Commissioning Requirements The Designer Series Switch supports being assigned a device address and device channel, and
these commands can be executed from a linked e4 Smart Digital Thermostat, a sneezer tool, or the
central server.
References Title Location Document Revision History Table 3. Document Revision History Revision Date Issued Reason for change v1.0
23-Apr-2007
First issue
v1.1
28-Jan-2009
Corrected dimensioning, reformatted.