ATTO Technology 463-248-202 User Manual

463-248-202

Issue 1

3/16/93

PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

Installation and Use

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:

Ontario: Central and Western Canada

1-800-363-1882 1-800-387-4268 1-800-663-9817

VG—3193-2.2M

Contents

Overview

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About This Guide

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How to Use This Guide

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Before You Start

■

Installation Steps

■

Connectivity Chart

■

Product Safety Labels

■

Terminology

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Reference Materials

How to Comment on This Guide

■

Shipping Container Contents

■

Ordering Information

■

Features and Capabilities

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Specifications

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2. Hardware Configuration

1-1

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

2-1

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Power

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Circuit Protection

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Mounting Universal Approvals

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Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors

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Auxiliary Equipment

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2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5

3. Installing the Hardware

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Important Safety Information

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Example System Setup

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Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

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Connecting Speakers

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Telephone System Interface Music Source Interface

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System Testing

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3-1

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

Maintenance and Customer Support

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In Case of Difficulty Power Failure Operation

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Common Problems

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Troubleshooting

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Electrical Block Diagram

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A. FCC Statement and Warranty Information

B. Feedback Form

IN. Index

4-1

4-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-5

A-1

B-1

IN-1

Tables

Overview

1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart 1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications

Hardware Configuration

2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors

1-1

1-4 1-10

2-1

2-4

Figures

2. Hardware Configuration

Overview

1-1. Installation Steps 1-2. AmpliCenter Components 1-3. PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

2-1. AmpliCenter Controls and Indicators,

Terminals and Connectors

Installing the Hardware

3-1.

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

3-7.

AmpliCenter Interface with PagePac Plus Controller

Series AmpliCenters, without Controller Wall Mounted Hardware Rack Mounted Hardware Speaker Run Method AmpliCenter Interconnection to Telephone System or to Controller Music Input Connections

1-1

1-3 1-7 1-9

2-1

2-3

3-1

3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8

3-10

3-12

4. Maintenance and Customer Support

4-1. AmpliCenter Electrical Block Diagram

4-1

4-5

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

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.

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Hardware Configuration.

This section describes and illustrates the

AmpliCenter D20, D100, and D300 units.

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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.

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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

1-2 Overview

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.

Installation Steps

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

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

4. host telephone system and make connection.

Install power cord and plug into outlet.

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

System, in section 3.)

Adjust sound levels using AmpliCenter controls. (Refer to

7. Adjustments, in section 4.)

Figure 1-1. Installation Steps

TO HOST TEL. SYSTEM

MUSIC INPUT

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

Mode

Loop Start

Ground

Start

Dry Loop (Hi Z)

Dry Loop

(600 Ω)

Mode

Merlin Plus

C.O. Line

Yes

Note 1

—

Page Port

—

Spirit 308/616

C.O. Line

Merlin 206/820

C.O. Line

Yes

Note 1

—

Page Port

Page

Module

—

Spirit

1224/2448

C.O. Line

Merlin 1030/3070

C.O. Line

Yes

Note 1

—

Service Module

—

Partner

C.O. Line

Analog Station

Merlin II

C.O. Line

Yes

Note 1

—

C.O. Line

Analog Station

—

Partner Plus

Merlin Legend

C.O. Line

Yes

—

Partner II

Analog Station

—

Page Port

Loop Start

Ground

Start Dry

Loop (Hi Z)

Dry Loop

(600 Ω)

1-4 Overview

Yes

—

— —

Yes Yes

—

— —

Yes

—

— —

—

Yes

Note 2

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

System 25

Mode

Loop

C.O. Line

Yes

Analog Station

—

Aux. Port

—

Start Ground

Start Dry

Yes —

— — — —

—

Loop

(HI Z) Dry

Loop (600

Ω)

Yes

Note 2 Note 2

— Indicates a non applicable connection

Comkey 416, 718 1434 and 2152

Mode

C.O. Line

Intercom

C.O. Line

System 75/G1/G3I Definity

C.O. Line

Yes —

Yes

Analog

Aux. Port

Station

—

— — —

—

Yes

Horizon

Analog

Intercom

Station

System 85/G2

C.O. Line

Yes

Dimension

C.O. Line

Analog Station

— —

—

Analog Station

Aux. Port

—

Yes

Note 2

Aux. Port

Loop

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes — —

Start Ground

Start Dry

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

—

— —

Yes

Loop (HI Z)

Dry

—

— —

Loop (600

Ω)

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.

—

Yes

Note 2

Overview 1-5

Product Safety Labels

This guide contains several product safety labels, identified by a

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

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 system interface.

Reference Materials

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

specific information on those products.

CAUTION

WARNING

used in describing paging features, hardware, and telecommunication

For related product information, refer to the

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

- Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause

PagePac Plus Programming

for

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

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: (201) 887-6898

call the AT&T Customer

1-6 Overview

Shipping Container Contents

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

■ AmpliCenter module

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Rack mounting hardware (4 Phillips 10-32 screws)

■ Power Cord

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This Installation and Use guide

AMPLICENTER D20, D100, D300

FOUR MOUNTING SCREWS

INSTALLATION MANUAL

AmpliCenter Installation and Use

Figure 1-2. AmpliCenter Components

POWER CORD

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 AT&T Sales Office AT&T Phone Center Store AT&T Authorized Dealer

1-800-451-2100 1-800-247-7000 1-800-222-3111 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

of 20 watts (D20), 100 watts (D100), or 300 watts (D300) for a 70V constant voltage distribution system.

Paging input

dry loop page ports, or amplified microphones.

Music interface

music source (CD, radio, tape player) is connected, for distribution to the paging system.

Volume control

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

audio output for connection to a remote amplifier, which receives a contact closure control signal from the AmpliCenter.

AmpliCenter D20, D100, D300

— The AmpliCenter amplifies the page in increments

— The AmpliCenter accepts inputs from PBX trunk ports,

— The AmpliCenter is the unit to which the background

— The AmpliCenter has music ducking (mute) level,

— The AmpliCenter provides 0 dBm

PEC 5328-020, -100, -300

Figure 1-3. PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

MOUNTING BRACKETS

Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

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