ELK 120 Specsheet
Multi-Channel Recordable Voice Module And Siren
ELK-120 v3
APPLICATION:
The ELK-120 v.3 features 4 channels that can be
congured as 2 channels of siren and 2 channels of
voice, or all 4 channels can be used for voice. Either
way the voice channels are fully recordable and are
stored in non-volatile memory. Total time of recording
is 8 minutes. The Siren channels oer a choice of: Classic
Yelp Sound, Temporal Coded Horn, or Industrial Horn.
FEATURES:
• Four Channels Congurable as: Two Siren and Two Recordable Voice OR Four Recordable Voice. Maximum
record time is 8 minutes divided between the number of voice channels
• Siren Sounds: Classic Yelp Siren, Temporal Coded Horn, and Pulsing Industrial Horn
• Temporal Coded Horn meets ANSI standard for Audible Emergency Evacuation Signaling
• Recordings stored in non-volatile memory
• Voice channels accept momentary triggers
• “One Shot” or Continuous voice playback settings
• Built-in condenser microphone for recording
• Adjustable speaker volume and current draw
• Powerful 24 watt audio amplier for Speakers
• Line Level Output for Paging Systems and Ampliers
• PC sound card interface connector
• Lifetime Limited Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Operating Voltage: 11 to 14 Volts D.C.
• Adjustable current draw: 1/4 to 1.8 Amps
• Low current triggers: 9 to 14 Volts DC @ 30 mA
• Maximum sound level: 122 dB @ 1 meter
• Maximum speaker loading: 4 Ohms
• Pulsing input: 1/2 to 1.5 Sec Pulse, 50% duty cycle
• Size: 3” x 5” x 1.25” (76 x 127 x 32 mm)
Features or Specications subject to change without notice.
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OPERATION
The 4 channels of the ELK-120 must be congured by Jumper JP4, located in the top left corner of the board. With JP4 in the Siren position the unit will be
congured as 2 recordable voice channels and 2 xed siren sounds. With JP4 in the Voice position, the unit will be congured as 4 recordable voice channels.
Voice messages are stored in non-volatile memory and may be re-recorded as needed. Simply congure Jumper JP4 according to your choice of operation
and connect according to one of the installation diagrams and the following instructions.
SIREN with VOICE mode
(Jumper JP4 in the SIREN position)
In this mode the 4 channels are split into 2 siren and 2 voice. The siren
channels are +S3 (Yelp) and +B4 (Temporal Coded Horn). The voice
channels are +V1 and +V2 and have 4 recordable minutes each or 8
minutes combined.
Turning the Volume knob clockwise will increase the output volume.
The louder the volume, the higher the current draw. The volume and
current draw may be adjusted to match the current capability of the
power source.
Instructions Common To Both Modes
Volume and Current Adjust
Positive (+) Voltage Activation Terminals
Each channel may be activated by applying 12 Volts DC between the
NEG terminal and the positive (+) input. Both a siren and voice channel
may be activated at the same time to achieve mixed siren and voice
output.
+V1 = Recordable Voice Channel 1 input.
+V2 = Recordable Voice Channel 2 input.
+S3 = Yelp Siren input.
+B4 = Temporal Coded Horn input.
Pulsing Voltage Activation
Terminals +S3 and +V1 can automatically detect a pulsed versus a steady
activation and play the alternate channel. For example: if channel +S3
(Yelp) is pulsed then channel +B4 (Horn) will be played. If channel +V1
(Voice 1) is pulsed then channel +V2 (Voice 2) will be played.
Negative (-) Activation Terminal
There is a single terminal marked -VS for controls (eg: DSC) that switch
the negative of the alarm output. This terminal automatically plays the
appropriate siren and voice combination based upon the input being
a steady or a pulse. If the input is a steady negative, the Yelp Siren and
Recordable Voice 1 will play. If the input is a pulsed negative, the Horn
and Recordable Voice 2 will play. Refer to the wiring diagram.
Mixing Siren Sounds and Voice Messages
To combine a siren sound with a voice message apply +12 Volts DC to
both a Siren input and a Voice input at the same time. EG: To obtain a
Yelp siren followed by a burglary voice message, +12 Volts DC voltage
to channel +S3 and +V1 at the same time. The two channels will
alternately play until the trigger is removed. Exception: Voice channels
can be set to play only once per activation cycle by placing jumper JP2
to the 1SHOT position. The siren sound(s) continue until the activation
input is removed.
VOICE Only mode
(Jumper JP4 in VOICE position)
In this mode the 4 channels are all voice recordable and can hold up to 2
minutes of messages each. Two or more channels can be combined into
longer messages up to the combined maximum of 8 minutes.
Positive (+) Voltage Activation
To activate a channel simply apply 12 Volts DC between the NEG terminal
and the positive (+) channel input. Multiple channels can be combined
(activated at the same time) to achieve mixed playback of voice sounds.
Connecting A Constant Power Source
(To Allow Activation By Low Current Devices)
By connecting the +12V and NEG terminals to a constant power source
the current draw of the channel inputs can be reduced to approximately
30 milliamps since all the operating power will then be drawn from the
constant power source. A constant power source also allows a voice
channel to be activated by a momentary voltage and then nish playing
until the end.
Options for Playback of the Voice Channels
The switches marked "Activate Channels" are provided for programming
and for user convenience where manual activation of the channel(s)
may be desired. A constant power source must be connected to +12V
and NEG terminals in order to use these switches.
The 1SHOT position of Jumper JP2 restricts playback of a voice channel
to only once per activation cycle. The channel activation must be
removed and then re-applied before the message will be allowed to
play again. NOTE: 1SHOT does not work with a pulsing activation.
The REPEAT position of Jumper JP2 permits the voice channel to play
repeatedly for as long as the channel input is activated.
Recording Voice Messages
Messages may be recorded from the on-board microphone, or from a PC
with a sound card and an ELK-129 interface.
To record from the onboard microphone place Jumper JP1 in the
MIC position, JP2 in the REPEAT position, and JP3 in the RECORD
position. Activate the desired channel either by using the on-board DIP
switches(requires power to be applied to +12V and NEG terminals) or
by applying +12 Volts DC to the desired input (+V1, +V2, +S3, or +B4).
The current message (if any) will start to play. While it is playing, press
and hold the record switch SW1 and speak clearly into the on-board
microphone. Note that the REC/EOM LED should light before you begin
speaking. To minimize any noise, gently release SW1 after speaking.
The new message will immediately be played. To stop the playback turn
o the channel switch or remove the trigger voltage. To re-record the
message, or to record another channel, repeat the above procedure.
To record with the ELK-129 sound card interface place Jumper JP1 in the
PRG position, and JP2 in the REPEAT position. Plug the ELK-129 ve pin
ribbon cable into Programmer Connector J1. Power the ELK-129 and
move the SW1 slide switch to CH1(this will provide power to the ELK-
120). Select the channel to record with the on-board DIP switch. Follow
the instructions for the ELK-129, Play a "scripted" WAV.
+V1 = Recordable Voice Channel 1 input.
+V2 = Recordable Voice Channel 2 input.
+S3 = Recordable Voice Channel 3 input.
+B4 = Recordable Voice Channel 4 input.
NOTE: Pulsing Voltage Activation is not available in Voice Only Mode.
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