Asl intercom PS 260 User Manual

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PRO SERIES

USER MANUAL

FOR THE

PS 260

DUAL CHANNEL AUDIO INTERFACE

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 ................... 5

6.0 SUM OUTPUTS ............................... 5

7.0 CABLING .................................... 6

8.0 PARTY LINE, TECHNICAL CONCEPT ............. 7

9.0 GUARANTEE ................................. 7

10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................. 7

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PS 260 is designed to interface the ASL intercom The PS 260 includes two separate interfaces which are system (party line) to external audio equipment or 4-wire completely identical. Each interface is power supplied via communication systems. the intercomline.

For example a fixed cabled (4-wire) intercom system can The two-stage sidetone circuit (level, hi) allows you to temporarily be extended with a portable ASL set, for use obtain an input/output separation better than 30 dB from on location or a (4-wire) camera CCU can be connected to 20Hz to 20KHz. the ASL intercom system.

The built in testtone generator helps you to adjust or check Other applications include injection of external audio the sidetone level at any time. signals and monitoring of the intercom line by external equipment e.g. recorders, paging systems, etc.

2.0 UNPACKING

The shipping carton contains the parts listed below * The PS 260 * User manual If any are missing, contact your dealer.

ASL has taken great care to ensure this product reaches you in flawless condition.

After unpacking the unit please inspect for any physical damage to the unit, and retain the shipping carton and relevant packing materials for use should the unit need returning.

If any damage has occurred, please notify your dealer so that a written claim can be initiated. Please also refer to the guarantee section of this manual.

3.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The PS 260 will interface between ASL partyline (3-wire intercom) and external 4-wire systems.

To connect the PS 260 with ASL partyline system, use professional flexible microphone cable with 2 wires and 1 shield only. Connect the partyline system cable into the intercom line connector on the rear. To connect the PS 260 with the external 4-wire system, connect the output of this system with the input of the PS 260 and the input of the system with the output of the PS 260.

There are no separate power connections to install since the necessary DC voltages are derived from the ASL partyline.

The PS 260 is fully protected against mis-wiring (reverse power) or short circuit in the interconnecting cables.

4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The PS 260 consists of two separate interface modules in Signals offered to the audio input are placed on the audio one housing. Each module interfaces between ASL 3-wire wire of the 3-wire intercom line connector. systems and 4-wire systems. The signal on the audio wire To avoid that signals on the audio input are being placed of the ASL 3 wire system is converted in a balanced signal on the audio output connector, there is a sidetone and appears on the audio output connector. available.

1 POWER indicator led 6 SIDETONE TEST knob

This led illuminates if line power is supplied by the This hidden push button switch activates a test tone power supply or master station of the ASL partyline generator which adds a 200 Hz tone to the input signal. intercom system in which the PS 260 is used. It allows you to adjust or check the sidetone trimmer

settings at any time. The switch can be reached with a

2 INPUT LEVEL control knob

This knob controls the level of the input signal before it is placed on the intercom line. Note: Make sure you are not disturbing any

3 OUTPUT LEVEL control knob

This knob controls the level of the intercomline signal channel can hear the test tone. appearing at the output connector.

4 SIDETONE LEVEL trimmer

This trimmer controls the level of the input signal - Turn up output level approx. half way. appearing at the output. - Set sidetone trimmers in start position

5 SIDETONE HI trimmer

This trimmer controls the input/output separation in the - Activate the testtone generator. high frequency range. - Decrease test tone level by turning the level

match or a small screwdriver.

communication because the test-tone is placed on the intercomline which implies that all stations on that

Sidetone adjustment procedure.

- Connect a monitor amplifier to the audio output.

level : turn fully clockwise. hi : turn fully anti clockwise.

trimmer anti clock wise and adjust for minimum level.

- Decrease the remaining high frequencies by turning the hi trimmer clockwise and adjust for minimum level.

- Repeat the last two mentioned procedures, until you are sure you have obtained the best settings possible.

5.0 REAR PANEL CONTROLS

At the rear panel you will find the connectors for interconnecting the PS 260 with the ASL intercom system(s) and the connectors for connecting 4-wire systems or audio equipment.

8 AUDIO INPUT connector 10 INTERCOM IN connector

This XLR-3 connector is for placing an audio signal on This XLR-3 connector is for connecting the intercom the intercomline. It is electronically balanced in the line. standard version. Pin assignments : An extra balancing transformer is optional (PS 260/T). 1. 0V / ground shield Pin assignments : 2. +30V power wire

1. 0V / ground shield 3. audio wire

2. signal +

3. signal -

9 AUDIO OUTPUT connector

This XLR-3 connector is for monitoring the intercom connector and has the same pin assignments. line. It is transformer balanced and capable of driving a 600 ohms load. Pin assignments :

1. 0V / ground shield

2. signal +

3. signal -

11 INTERCOM LINK connector

This output is for extending the intercom line to other user stations. It is linked to the intercom line input

6.0 SUM OUTPUT(S)

The PS 260 offers you the possibility of monitoring both intercomlines with one interface. function : Output of interface 1,

When one interface monitors two intercom lines, both action : Connect the left tag of interface 1 with the audio signals of the intercomlines will appear on the audio right tag of interface 2. output connector

Changing procedure : function : Output of interface 2, a. Unscrew the upper cover plate and slide it backwards. action : connect the left tag of interface 2 with the b. Place the unit in front of you, facing the front panel. c. Depending on which kind of monitoring you need, the function : Outputs of interface 1 and 2 monitor

following procedures should be followed (next column) intercom lines 1 + 2

d. Screw the cover plate back in place.

Connection A

monitors intercom lines 1 + 2

Connection B

monitors intercom lines 1 + 2. right tag of interface 1.

Connection A + B

action : cross connect the tags.

7.0 CABLING

For the PRO Series Intercom system the interconnecting cables are of the shielded two-conductor microphone cable type and the intercom line connectors are of the XLR-3 type. Audio and Call signals are on XLR pin 3, DC power is on XLR pin 2. XLR pin 1 is connected to the shield of the cable which functions as the common return for audio and power.

Since the audio signal is transferred in an way, certain rules have to be obeyed when installing the cables of an intercom network. This is to avoid earth loops and to minimize power loss and the possible effect of electromagnetic fields.

These rules are:

Use high quality (multipair) cable.

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For interconnecting user stations, power supplies and When two (multi channel) units in a network are accessories in an ASL Intercom network, use high connected by more than one cable, make sure that quality shielded two-conductor (minimum 2x 0.30 mm2) these cables are parallel to each other over the whole microphone cable only. distance between those units. When using multipair In case of a multi channel intercom network, use high cable, parallelism is ensured in the best possible way. quality microphone 'multipair' cable only, each pair consisting of two conductors (minimum 2x 0.15 mm2) with separate shield. Multipair cable should also have Always avoid that cables are making a loop. So-called an overall shield. 'ring intercom' should not physically be cabled as a

Use flexible cables.

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Use flexible single and multipair microphone cable power supply position) as the centre of the star. instead of cable with solid cores, especially when the cable is subjected to bending during operation or installation. Keep intercom cables away from high energy cables,

Separate cable screen to XLR pin 1.

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The screen of each separate microphone cable and/or Intercom cables should cross high energy cables at an the screen of each single pair in a multipair cable, angle of 90( only. should be connected to pin 1 of each XLR-3 connector. Intercom cables should never be in the same trunking Do not connect this cable screen to the metal housing as energy cables. of the connector or to metal wall boxes (outlets). See page 12 for Earthing Concept.

Cable trunks, connection boxes and overall

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multipair cable screen to clean earth.

Metal cable trunks, metal connection boxes and overall user stations are placed. multipair cable screen should be interconnected and, at one point (the 'central earthing point') in the intercom network only, be connected to a clean safety earth. See page 12 for Earthing Concept. The ASL power supply may be connected to the mains

Keep metal connection boxes and cable trunks

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isolated from other metal parts.

Metal housings for intercom cables and connectors should be mounted in such a way that they are isolated In case of more complex installations, don't hesitate to from other metal cable and connector housings and contact us. Please send us a block diagram of the from any other metal construction parts. planned network with a list of all user stations and their

See Party Line, Technical Concept

unbalanced

Keep cables parallel as much as possible

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Avoid closed loops.

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ring. All cable routes should have a 'star' configuration, with the central earthing point (usually close to the

Keep cables away from electromagnetic sources.

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e.g. 110/220/380V mains power or dimmer controlled feeds for spotlights.

Place power supplies in a central position.

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In order to avoid unacceptable power losses, place the power supplies as close as possible to where most power consumption occurs or, in other words, most

Connect ASL power supply to a 'clean' mains

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outlet.

power outlet to which other audio equipment is connected. Avoid using mains outlets which also power dimmer controlled lighting systems.

positions, and we are happy to advise you on cabling lay-out.

8.0 PARTY LINE, TECHNICAL CONCEPT 10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PS 260

ASL's PRO Series offers a complete two way ('full duplex') communications system. input impedance min. 10Kohm Users of the system are connected via a 'party line'. input level +30 to - 10 dBm Master stations (with built-in power supply), beltpacks, frequency response 60Hz - 20KHz (-3dB) speaker stations and power supplies are interconnected via standard microphone cable. One wire is used as an audio line, one as a power line and the screen of the cable Max. output current 3mA rms functions as earth/return. output impedance > 150 Kohm

Current drive is used for signal transfer. Each station utilises a current amplifier to amplify the microphone signal output impedance < 25 ohms and place it on the common audio line where, due to the maximum load 600 ohms constant line impedance (situated in the power supply max. output level +20 to -20 dBm between XLR pin 3 and 1), a signal voltage is developed frequency response 40 Hz - 20 Khz which can be further amplified and sent to headphones or loudspeakers.

This principle has three advantages:

- the use of a single audio line allows several stations to talk and listen simultaneously. width 19" (483mm)

- due to the high bridging impedance offered by each height 1U (44.5mm) station, the number of stations 'on line' has no depth 126mm influence on the level of the communications signal. weight 1565 grams

- power and audio to the intercom stations use the same cable.

The Call signal is also sent as a current on the audio line. supply voltage +30VDC (12V to 32V) It develops a DC potential over the line impedance which supply current 33 mA quiescent / each will be sensed by each station and interpreted as a Call audio line level -18dBm (max. 0dBm) signal. signal-to-noise 80dB

INPUT AMPLIFIER

INTERCOM LINE DRIVER

OUTPUT AMPLIFIER

SIDETONE

rejection min. 30 dB (20Hz - 20 Khz)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

station bridging impedance > 150 Kohm

9.0 GUARANTEE

This unit is warranted by ASL Intercom to the original enduser purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials in it's manufacture for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the end-user.

Faults arising from misuse, unauthorised modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty. If the unit is faulty, it should be sent in it's original packing to the supplier or your local ASL dealer, with shipping prepaid. A note must be included stating the faults found and a copy of the original suppliers invoice.

THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED BY :

AMPCO SOUND LAB BV MAARSSEN (UTRECHT) HOLLAND

Note: 0 dBu = 775 mV into open circuit. ASL reserve the right to alter specifications without further

notice.

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