AT&T PagePac Plus AmpliCenter, PagePac Plus AMPLICENTER D20, PagePac Plus AMPLICENTER D100, PagePac Plus AMPLICENTER D300 Installation And Use Manual

463-248-202

Issue 1

3/16/93

PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

Installation and Use

Copyright 1993 Harris Dracon
All Rights Reserved
Written/Printed in U.S.A.

AT&T 463-248-202

0II722051-300

Issue 1, March 1993

Notice

Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing.
However, information is subject to change.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Notice and Canadian Dept. of Communications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules and D.O.C. regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to clause
harmful interference, in which case the user will have to correct the interference at his or her own expense. For
repair information, see section 4, Maintenance and Customer Support, and for additional FCC interference and
registration information, see appendix A, FCC Statement and Warranty Information, in this manual.

Trademarks

PAGEPAC, PAGEPAC PLUS and AMPLICENTER are trademarks of Harris Corporation. Centrex is a registered
trademark of AT&T.

Warranty

AT&T provides a limited warranty for this product. Refer to ''AT&T Limited Warranty and Limitation of

Liability" in appendix A.

Ordering Information

The order number for this book is 463-248-202. To order copies of this book, call 1-800-432-6600 in the U.S. and

1-800 255-1242 in Canada. For more information on how to order this and other system reference materials, see
"Reference Materials," in "About This Guide." For information on ordering replacement parts, accessories, and
other compatible equipment refer to "Ordering Information," in section 1.

Support Telephone Numbers

AT&T provides a toll-free customer Helpline 24 hours a day,
In the U.S., call the AT&T Helpline at 1-800-628-2888 if you need assistance when installing, programming, or

using your system. For service or technical assistance in Canada call one of the following Technical Assistance
Centers:

Eastern Canada and Ottawa:

1-800-363-1882

Ontario:

1-800-387-4268

Central and Western Canada

1-800-663-9817

VG—3193-2.2M

Contents

1.

Overview

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About This Guide
How to Use This Guide
Before You Start
Installation Steps
Connectivity Chart
Product Safety Labels
Terminology
Reference Materials

How to Comment on This Guide
Shipping Container Contents
Ordering Information

Features and Capabilities

Specifications

1-2
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1-3
1-4

1-6
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1-7
1-8
1-9
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2. Hardware Configuration

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Power

2-2

Circuit Protection

2-2

Mounting

2-2

Universal Approvals

2-3

Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors

2-3

Auxiliary Equipment

2-5

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3. Installing the Hardware

3-1

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Important Safety Information
Example System Setup

Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter
Connecting Speakers
Telephone System Interface
Music Source Interface
System Testing

3-2
3-3
3-6
3-8
3-9
3-11
3-13

4.

Maintenance and Customer Support

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In Case of Difficulty

4-2

Power Failure Operation

4-3

Common Problems

4-3

Troubleshooting

4-3

Electrical Block Diagram

4-5

A. FCC Statement and Warranty Information

A-1

B. Feedback Form

B-1

IN. Index

IN-1

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Tables

1.

Overview

1-1

1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart

1-4

1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications

1-10

2.

Hardware Configuration

2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors

2-1

2-4

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Figures

1.

Overview

1-1

1-1. Installation Steps

1-3

1-2. AmpliCenter Components

1-7

1-3. PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

1-9

2. Hardware Configuration

2-1

2-1. AmpliCenter Controls and Indicators,

Terminals and Connectors

2-3

3.

Installing the Hardware

3-1

3-1.

3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
3-6.

3-7.

AmpliCenter Interface with PagePac Plus Controller

3-4

Series AmpliCenters, without Controller

3-5

Wall Mounted Hardware

3-6

Rack Mounted Hardware

3-7

Speaker Run Method

3-8
AmpliCenter Interconnection to Telephone System
or to Controller

3-10
Music Input Connections

3-12

4. Maintenance and Customer Support

4-1

4-1. AmpliCenter Electrical Block Diagram

4-5

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Overview

Contents

About This Guide
How to Use This Guide
Before You Start
Installation Steps
Connectivity Chart
Product Safety Labels
Terminology
Reference Materials

How to Comment on this Guide
Shipping Container Contents
Ordering Information
Features and Capabilities

Specifications

1-2
1-2
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-6

1-6
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9

1-10

Overview 1-1

About This Guide

The PagePac Plus AmpliCenter Installation and Use Manual explains the
features of the AmpliCenter, how to install and configure the AmpliCenter,
and interface to a communication system and other auxiliary equipment.

It is intended that PagePac Plus be installed by a trained telephone, audio,
or electrical installer with basic electronic knowledge. PagePac Plus
conforms to common installation practices and preferences found within
the Telcom Electrical and Commercial Sound installers manual.

How to Use This Guide

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Overview.

This section provides an overview of AmpliCenter features

and capabilities, specifications, and a summary of installation steps for

the experienced installer.

If you are installing the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter for the first time,
you should read this entire guide before getting started to familiarize
yourself with the features.

Hardware Configuration.

This section describes and illustrates the

AmpliCenter D20, D100, and D300 units.

Installing the Hardware.

This section provides instructions for

mounting the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter hardware on a wall or in a
standard 19" equipment rack. Complete, detailed instructions for
connection and operation with telephone systems, music source,

speakers, and any control device inputs or outputs is provided.

Maintenance and Customer Support.

This section gives some basic

troubleshooting tips if a paging zone does not operate properly after

connection to the AmpliCenter. Should a problem arise which requires
technical assistance, call AT&T technical support groups at the

numbers listed in this section.

Use the Contents and Index to locate specific items of interest.

Before You Start

Before installing your system, read and understand the safety instructions
in section 3. Be sure you have all the necessary parts— see Shipping
Container Contents, below. In addition, see Tools Required in section 3

for a few tools and test equipment that will be needed for installation.

1-2 Overview

Installation Steps

NOTE: The numbers in these
steps match the numbers in
figure 1-1.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Mount the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter to either the wall, cabinet or a
rack.

Pull cables.
Hookup cabling to AmpliCenter and auxiliary equipment. (Refer to

Example Setups in section 3.) Use stick-on labels to identify the
AmpliCenter/zone (i.e., cafeteria - zone 1).

Set the AmpliCenter Telephone Mode Selection Switch to match the
host telephone system and make connection.

Install power cord and plug into outlet.

Test paging zone served by the AmpliCenter. (Refer to Testing the

System, in section 3.)

Adjust sound levels using AmpliCenter controls. (Refer to
Adjustments, in section 4.)

TO HOST TEL.
SYSTEM

MUSIC INPUT

Figure 1-1. Installation Steps

Overview 1-3

Connectivity Chart

The Connectivity chart gives the trunk interface requirements for the host
systems listed. This information is then used to set the telephone mode
function switch on the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter.

Table 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart

Merlin Plus

Merlin 206/820

Merlin 1030/3070

Merlin II

Merlin Legend

Mode

C.O.
Line

Page
Port

C.O.
Line

Page

Module

C.O.
Line

Service
Module

C.O.
Line

Analog
Station

C.O.
Line

Analog
Station

Loop
Start

Yes

Note 1

—

—

—

Ground
Start

3

—

—

—

—

Yes

Note 1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

Note 1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

Note 1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Dry
Loop

(Hi Z)

Dry

Loop

(600 Ω)

Spirit 308/616

Spirit

1224/2448

Partner

Partner II

Partner Plus

Mode

C.O. Line

Page Port

C.O. Line

C.O. Line

Analog
Station

C.O. Line

Analog
Station

Page
Port

Loop

Yes

—

Yes Yes

—

Yes

— —

Start
Ground

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Start

3

Dry

—

— —

—

—

—

—

Loop

—

(Hi Z)
Dry

—

No

—

—

— —

—

Yes

Loop

Note 2

(600 Ω)

1-4 Overview

Table 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart (Continuation Page 1)

System 25

System 75/G1/G3I Definity

System 85/G2

Mode

C.O. Line

Analog
Station

Aux.
Port

C.O.
Line

Analog
Station

Aux. Port

C.O.
Line

Analog
Station

Aux.
Port

Loop

Yes

—

—

Yes —

—

Yes

— —

Start
Ground

Yes —

—

Yes

—

—

Yes

— —

Start

3

Dry

— — — —

— — —

—

—

Loop

(HI Z)
Dry

Yes

Yes

Yes

Loop

Note 2 Note 2

Note 2

(600

Ω)

— Indicates a non applicable connection

Comkey 416, 718
1434 and 2152

Horizon

Dimension

Mode

C.O. Line

Intercom

C.O. Line

Analog

Station

Intercom

C.O. Line

Analog
Station

Aux.
Port

Loop
Start

Ground
Start

3

Dry
Loop
(HI Z)

Dry
Loop
(600

Ω)

Yes

—

Yes

—

—

Yes

—

—

—

—

No

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

—

—

No

Yes — —

Yes

— —

—

Yes

—

— —

Yes

Note 2

NOTES:

1. Two pound keys (##) must be pressed for one pound key (#) to be sent to the AmpliCenter when dialing
from a multi-button set.

2. A 2 pair RJ-11 cord must be used to interface with the AmpliCenter.

3. Ground Start trunk for tel. system must share a common ground with AmpliCenter page input ground.

Overview 1-5

Product Safety Labels

This guide contains several product safety labels, identified by a

CAUTION

- Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause

minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

WARNING

- Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause

severe or fatal personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.

Carefully read all WARNING labels. Opening the system modules will
expose you to hazardous voltages, which can cause severe personal
injury or death. Also, read "Important Safety Information" at the beginning
of Section 3, Installation.

Terminology

This guide uses standard telephony, audio, and electronics terminology

used in describing paging features, hardware, and telecommunication

system interface.

Reference Materials

For related product information, refer to the

PagePac Plus Programming

and Operation Guide. Also, see the PagePac Plus Controller Installation
and Use Guide and Zone Expansion Unit Installation and Use Manual

for

specific information on those products.
To order additional reference materials

Information Center:

In the U.S. 1-800-432-6600
In Canada: 1-800-255-1242

How to Comment on This Guide

call the AT&T Customer

A feedback form is located at the end of this guide. If the feedback form is
missing, send your comments and recommendations for changes to:

A. Sherwood
AT&T
99 Jefferson Road (Room 2A-25)

Parsippany, NJ 07054
FAX: [phone]

1-6 Overview

Shipping Container Contents

The following items should be found in the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter
shipping container.

■ AmpliCenter module

■

Rack mounting hardware (4 Phillips 10-32 screws)

■ Power Cord

■

This Installation and Use guide

AMPLICENTER D20, D100, D300

FOUR MOUNTING SCREWS

INSTALLATION MANUAL

AmpliCenter
Installation and Use

POWER CORD

Figure 1-2. AmpliCenter Components

Overview 1-7

Ordering Information

Equipment is available from many AT&T sources. Contact any of the

following for sales information and advice on the equipment that would

best meet your needs:

AT&T Catalog Sales

1-800-451-2100

AT&T Sales Office

1-800-247-7000

AT&T Phone Center Store

1-800-222-3111

AT&T Authorized Dealer

1-800-247-1212.

1-8 Overview

Features and Capabilities

The following list provides an overview of the features of the PagePac
Plus AmpliCenter.

Amplifies paging

— The AmpliCenter amplifies the page in increments
of 20 watts (D20), 100 watts (D100), or 300 watts (D300) for a 70V
constant voltage distribution system.

Paging input

— The AmpliCenter accepts inputs from PBX trunk ports,

dry loop page ports, or amplified microphones.

Music interface

— The AmpliCenter is the unit to which the background
music source (CD, radio, tape player) is connected, for distribution to
the paging system.

Volume control

— The AmpliCenter has music ducking (mute) level,
music volume level, and bass control adjustment pots on the rear
panel. Overall output level can be controlled by dialing a DTMF code.

Remote amplifier connection

— The AmpliCenter provides 0 dBm
audio output for connection to a remote amplifier, which receives a
contact closure control signal from the AmpliCenter.

AmpliCenter D20, D100, D300

PEC 5328-020, -100, -300

MOUNTING
BRACKETS

Figure 1-3. PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

Overview

1-9