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PRO SERIES
USER MANUAL
FOR THE
PS 19 M
SINGLE CHANNEL BELTPACK
CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................... 3
2.0 UNPACKING ................................. 3
3.0 INSTALLATION ............................... 3
4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .................... 4
5.0 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ................... 4
6.0 BOTTOM CONTROLS ......................... 5
7.0 CABLING .................................... 6
8.0 PARTY LINE, TECHNICAL CONCEPT ............ 7
9.0 GUARANTEE ................................ 7
10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................. 7
User Manual PS 19M / Issue 1 © 1999 ASL Intercom, Utrecht, Holland.
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User Manual PS 19M / Issue 1 © 1999 ASL Intercom, Utrecht, Holland.
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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PS 19M is a portable single channel user station. The unique ASL CALL system provides both a flashing
It is housed in a strong aluminium case and is red LED and a very distinctive and characteristic
provided with a steel beltclip. sound signal. Smooth operation is guaranteed with the
CALL button. A momentary push makes the extra
On the front panel are a Volume (listen level) control, a bright red LED flash, whilst holding the button for two
Talk and a Call button with LED indicators. seconds will activate the CALL sound signal. The
volume of the sound signal (buzzer) can be adjusted at
Special attention has been paid to the intelligibility of the front panel.
speech. By applying low noise/high speed opamps, a
speech presence filter and a specially developed high Fully electronic switching increases reliability and
power bridged headphone amplifier, communication is allows for :
very comfortable even in environments with high - 'soft' microphone ON switching, latched or
background noise level. momentary
- remote Mic Mute facility.
2.0 UNPACKING
The shipping carton contains the parts listed below After unpacking the unit please inspect for any
* The PS 19M physical damage to the unit, and retain the shipping
* User manual carton and relevant packing materials for use should
If any are missing, contact your dealer. the unit need returning.
ASL has taken great care to ensure this product If any damage has occured, please notify your dealer
reaches you in flawless condition. immediately so that a written claim can be initiated.
Please also refer to the guarantee section of this
manual.
3.0 INSTALLATION
This PS 19M will form part of an existing or new To connect the PS 19M onto the intercom system, use
intercom system, and connection to it is straightfor- professional flexible microphone cable with 2 wires
ward. There are no separate power connections, or and 1 shield only. Connect the system intercom cable
batteries to install, as the necessary DC voltages are into the LINE connector socket on the rear panel.
derived from the intercom master station or power Finally connect the listening headset plug into the
supply, via the intercom connection cable. HEADSET connector, also on the rear panel.
User Manual PS 19M / Issue 1 © 1999 ASL Intercom, Utrecht, Holland.
The PS 19M is fully protected against mis-wiring
(reverse power) or short-circuit in the interconnecting
cables.
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4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1 VOLUME control knob
This knob adjusts the listen level for the headset.
2 TALK button
This push button activates the headset
microphone, the bright green LED(4) indicates if
the microphone is switched on.
Latched switching:
When a TALK button is pressed quickly, the
microphone will be switched on, and is
electronically latched. When pressed again, the
microphone will be switched off.
Momentary switching:
When a TALK button is pressed and held, the
microphone will be active until the button is
released.
When the microphone is latched on, it can be
muted by a Mic Mute from a PRO Series master
station or power supply.
3 CALL button
This push button activates the call system.
A momentary push will send a call signal to all
stations connected to the intercom channel and the
call LEDS will start flashing.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds will
activate the call buzzer, if not muted.
After the CALL button is released the LEDS will
continue to flash for further 2 seconds.
5.0 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
4 LINE connectors
These XLR-3 connectors are for connecting the PS
19M to the intercom system.
Pin assignments :
1. 0 V / ground shield
2. +30 V power wire
3. audio wire
The female connector is for input.
The male connector is for extending the intercom
line to other user stations.
5 HEADSET connector
An XLR-4 type connector for the connection of the
local headset. This must have a can impedance of
200 ohms (or greater), or each 400 ohms minimum
when in parallel. The mic may be of the dynamic or
electret type.
Pin assignments :
1. Shield mic. (GND)
2. mic. +
3. phones +
4. phones -
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User Manual PS 19M / Issue 1 © 1999 ASL Intercom, Utrecht, Holland.