Gai-tronics 13373, 13353 User Manual

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GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Model 13353, 13363 and 13373

Addressable Amplified Speakers

Installation and Operation Manual

GAI-Tronics Corporation 400 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540 USA

610-777-1374  800-492-1212  Fax: 610-796-5954

ISIT WWW.GAI-TRONICS.COM FOR PRODUCT LITERATURE AND MANUALS

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GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Model 13353, 13363 and 13373

Addressable Amplified Speakers

Installation and Operation Manual

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS

Foreword.........................................................................................................................................1

Scope of Manual......................................................................................................................................1

Nomenclature..........................................................................................................................................1

Ordering Replacement Parts.................................................................................................................1

Service and Repair.................................................................................................................................. 1

Confidentiality Notice............................................................................................................................. 2

FCC Licensing Information................................................................................................................... 2

Computer Software Copyrights.............................................................................................................3

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Safety and General Information............................................................................................................4

Operational Cautions..............................................................................................................................5

Safe Handling of CMOS Integrated Circuit Devices...........................................................................6

Performance Specifications............................................................................................................7

General Information.......................................................................................................................9

Product Overview...................................................................................................................................9

Features....................................................................................................................................................9

Available Models.....................................................................................................................................9

Replacement Parts and Kits.................................................................................................................10

Programming Software and Cable......................................................................................................10

System Layout Considerations............................................................................................................11

Operating Modes...........................................................................................................................11

Generic Operation................................................................................................................................11

DTMF Selective Operation..................................................................................................................11

DTMF Selective with Manual Switch ................................................................................................................12

DTMF Selective with Voice Switch ...................................................................................................................12

Two-Tone Selective............................................................................................................................... 12

Feed-Thru Operation............................................................................................................................13

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Volume Adjustments.....................................................................................................................13

Remote Volume Adjustment................................................................................................................13

With Automatic Level Adjustment Disabled......................................................................................................13

With Automatic Level Adjustment Enabled.......................................................................................................14

Local Volume Adjustment ................................................................................................................... 14

Acoustic Feedback ................................................................................................................................ 14

Output Contact..............................................................................................................................15

Battery Monitor.............................................................................................................................15

Programming and Set Up.............................................................................................................15

Required Programming Accessories...................................................................................................16

Opening the Addressable Amplified Speaker ....................................................................................16

LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................... 16

Card Suite Software......................................................................................................................17

Installation.............................................................................................................................................17

Connecting the Programming Cable...................................................................................................17

Programming the Addressable Amplified Speaker...........................................................................18

Initial Setup and File Creation ............................................................................................................................18

Operating Modes.................................................................................................................................................20

RF Programming Software (required only for Models 13363 and 13373) ...................................... 32

Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................32

Connecting the Programming Cable...................................................................................................................32

Programming the Radio ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Installation ....................................................................................................................................36

Safety and General Information..........................................................................................................36

Outdoor Installation Product...............................................................................................................................36

Antenna Care ......................................................................................................................................................36

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility.......................................................................................................36

Mechanical Receipt Inspection............................................................................................................36

Cable Installation Safety Consider at ions............................................................................................36

Equipment Required............................................................................................................................37

Programming ......................................................................................................................................................37

Tools ...................................................................................................................................................................37

Mounting................................................................................................................................................37

Cable Installation.................................................................................................................................. 38

Power......................................................................................................................................................38

Wire Connections..................................................................................................................................39

Typical Connection Scenarios ............................................................................................................................40

12506-001 Remote Volume Control Wiring Instructions..................................................................43

Hardware Configuration..............................................................................................................44

Audio Line Termination Jumper ........................................................................................................ 44

Fuses.......................................................................................................................................................44

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Connectors.............................................................................................................................................45

TB1 Wiring Connector .......................................................................................................................................45

TB2 Wiring Connector .......................................................................................................................................45

Radio Connector Pin-out.....................................................................................................................................47

Terminal Strip Designations ...............................................................................................................................48

Field Installed Options..................................................................................................................48

Model SPK200 Solar Interface Kit...................................................................................................... 48

Model XB001 External Long-Life Battery Enclosure.......................................................................48

Model BB133 Battery Backup Kit.......................................................................................................49

Model 12506-001 Remote Volume Control Assembly.......................................................................49

Model 190-002PS Weatherproof Power Supply Kit..........................................................................49

Definitions and Acronyms............................................................................................................50

Appendix A: Speaker Zoning Example.......................................................................................51

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GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Model 13353, 13363 and 13373

Addressable Amplified Speakers

Foreword

Scope of Manual

This manual offers descriptive data and service information for the Addressable Amplified Speaker Assemblies.

Nomenclature

The model number, located on the nameplate on top of the speaker, specifically identifies GAI-Tronics equipment.

Ordering Replacement Parts

When ordering replacement parts or requesting equipment information, please include the complete identification number. This applies to all components, kits, and chassis. If the component part number is not known, the order should include the number of the chassis or kit of which it is a part and sufficient description of the desired component to identify it. Order parts from:

Customer Service

GAI-Tronics Corporation

400 E. Wyomissing Ave.

Mohnton, PA 19540

US: 800-492-1212

Outside US: 610-777-1374

Service and Re pair

Inoperative or malfunctioning equipment should be returned to the factory for repair. Please call

1-800-492-1212 or 610-777-1374 to obtain a Return Authorization number, published repair prices, and

shipping instructions.

OTE: A purchase order or credit card number is required prior to processing non-warranty repairs.

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Confidentiality Notice

This manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains sensitive business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics. GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system. This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any third party.

FCC Licensing In formation

Your radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/index.html

159, which include all forms and instructions.

Changes or modifications not approved by GAI-Tronics Corporation may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

to obtain Forms 605 and

OTE: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to

government regulations and may be prohibited.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM 1-800-418-3676 1-888-CALL-FCC

1-888-225-5322

Or: http://www.fcc.gov

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Computer Softw are Copyrights

This product contains copyrighted computer programs stored in semiconductor memory. These programs are copyrighted by GAI-Tronics Corporation and may not be reproduced in any form without expressed written permission from GAI-Tronics.

Warranty

GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document. If (a) Seller’s goods prove to be defective in workmanship and/or material under normal and proper usage, or unfit for the purpose specified and agreed upon, and (b) Buyer’s claim is made within the warranty period set forth above, Buyer may return such goods to GAI-Tronics’ nearest depot repair facility, freight prepaid, at which time they will be repaired or replaced, at Seller’s option, without charge to Buyer. Repair or replacement shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and the warranty period on any repaired or replacement equipment shall be one (1) year from the date the original equipment was shipped. In no event shall GAI-Tronics’ warranty obligations with respect to equipment exceed 100% of the total cost of the equipment supplied hereunder. The applicability of any such third-party warranty will be determined solely by GAI-Tronics.

Services. Any services GAI-Tronics provides hereunder, whether directly or through subcontractors, shall be performed in

accordance with the standard of care with which such services are normally provided in the industry. If the services fail to meet the applicable industry standard, GAI-Tronics will, for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion, re-perform such services at no cost to the Buyer. Re-performance of services shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and in no event shall GAI-Tronics’ warranty obligations with respect to services exceed 100% of the total cost of services provided hereunder.

Limitations/Exclusions. The warranty on any equipment supplied hereunder is subject to Customer’s use in compliance

with applicable FCC regulations and manufacturer specifications. The warranties herein shall not apply to, and GAI-Tronics shall not be responsible for, any damage to the goods or failure of the services supplied hereunder, to the extent caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, system design, product modification, failure to follow instructions contained in the product manual, repair, or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by GAI-Tronics, improper installation, installation of parts that do not conform to the quality or specifications of the original parts or accessories, damage or loss occurred during shipment, or any unit which is not new when sold or upon which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. The warranty does not extend to damage incurred by natural causes including Force Majeure. The warranty does not cover microprocessors if failure is due to static damage or application of improper voltage. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Operational and Maintenance Procedures. Buyer acknowledges that any improper use, maintenance, or

modification of the equipment provided hereunder, or use of unqualified maintenance or service technicians will severely impair the operational effectiveness of the entire communication system. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold GAITronics harmless from and against any and all third party claims arising, in any manner, out of: (a) Buyer’s neglect of the equipment; (b) Buyer’s use of technicians not authorized by GAI-Tronics to service the equipment; or (c) Buyer’s improper use or modification of the equipment or failure to follow the operational and maintenance procedures provided with the equipment.

Limitation of Liability/Damages. In no event (even should circumstances cause the exclusive warranties and remedies

set forth in the Warranty section to fail of their essential purpose) shall either party be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, loss of use, loss of anticipated profits, or damages arising from delay) whether such claims are alleged to have arisen out of breach of warranty, breach of contract, strict or absolute liability in tort, or other act, error or omission, or from any other cause whatsoever, or any combination of the foregoing.

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Safety and General Inf ormation

Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.

Power Sources - Operate this unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If

Outdoor Product: Power Lines - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric

lights, or power circuits, or where it may contact such power lines or circuits, as this contact might be fatal. Refer to the National Electrical Code Article 800 regarding installation.

unsure of the type of power supply to use, contact qualified service personnel.

• For units intended to operate from battery power, refer to operating instructions.

• For units intended to operate with External Power Supplies, use only the recommended

approved power supplies.

• For units intended to operate with a limited power source, this power source must comply

with EN60950. Substitutions may damage the unit or cause fire or shock.

User Instructions

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. 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 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your radio is designed to comply with the following standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

• FCC, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999

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Antenna Care

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE. Holding the antenna affects the effective range.

Approved Accessories

Only use GAI-Tronics Corporation approved accessories. Please visit www.gai-tronics.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Electronic equipment may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. If you experience interference, visit the FCC website at http://www.fcc.gov

for possible solutions.

Operational Cautions

Hospitals or Health Care Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospital or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft/Airports

Airports may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations.

Medical Devices - Pacemakers

These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Persons with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned

ON.

• Do NOT carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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Safe Handling of CMOS Integrated Circuit De vices

Many of the integrated circuit devices used in communications equipment are of the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) type. Because of their high open circuit impedance, CMOS integrated circuits are vulnerable to damage from static charges. Care must be taken handling, shipping, and servicing them and the assemblies in which they are used.

Even though protection devices are provided in CMOS integrated circuit inputs, the protection is effective only against overvoltage in the hundreds of volts range such as is encountered in an operating system. In a system, circuit elements distribute static charges and load the CMOS circuits, decreasing the chance of damage. However, CMOS circuits can be damaged by improper handling of the modules, even in a system.

To avoid damage to circuits, observe the following handling, shipping, and servicing precautions:

1. Prior to and while servicing a circuit module, particularly after moving within the service area,

momentarily touch both hands to a bare metal, earth-grounded surface. This will discharge any static charge that may have accumulated on the person doing the servicing.

OTE: Wearing a conductive wrist strap will minimize static build-up during servicing.

2. Whenever possible, avoid touching any electrically conductive parts of the circuit module with your

hands.

3. Power down the unit before installing or removing the circuit module.

4. When servicing a circuit module, avoid carpeted areas, dry environments, and certain types of

clothing (silk, nylon, etc.) because they contribute to static build-up. Similarly, disconnect the test probe prior to removing the ground lead.

5. All electrically powered test equipment should be grounded. Apply the ground lead from the test

equipment to the circuit module before connecting the test probe.

6. If a circuit module is removed from the system, it is desirable to lay it on a conductive surface (such

as a sheet of aluminum foil) which is connected to ground through 100 k of resistance.

7. When soldering, be sure the soldering iron is grounded and has a grounded tip.

8. Prior to connecting jumpers, replacing circuit components, or touching CMOS pins (if this becomes

necessary in the replacement of an integrated circuit device), be sure to discharge any static build-up as described in procedure 1. Since voltage differences can exist across the human body, it is recommended that only one hand be used if it is necessary to touch pins on the CMOS device and associated board wiring.

9. When replacing a CMOS integrated circuit device, leave the device in its conductive rail container or

conductive foam until it is to be inserted into the printed circuit module.

10. All low impedance test equipment (such as pulse generators, etc.) should be connected to CMOS

device inputs after power is applied to the CMOS circuitry. Similarly, such low impedance equipment should be disconnected before power is turned off.

11. Replacement modules shipped separately from the factory will be packaged in a conductive material.

Any modules being transported from one area to another should be wrapped in a similar material

(aluminum foil may be used). Never use non-conductive material for packaging these modules.

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Perf ormance Specifications

Electronic

Output power ................................................................................................ 4 mW to 8 W (default 16 mW)

Current draw @ full output (8 watts)................................................................................................... 1 amp

Sound pressure level ...................................................................................... 107 dB SPL, 1 watt at 1 meter

Nominal coverage when surface-mounted to wall (ref. –6 dB)

Vertical....................................................................................................................................... Upward: 40º

Downward: 60º

Horizontal ................................................................................................................................................. 90º

600 Ω audio input level............................................................................................................... 775 mVrms

Audio speaker volume adjustment range.............................................................................. 83–116 dB SPL

Audio speaker volume ...................................... Factory set @ nominal 89 dB SPL at a distance of 1 meter

Frequency response..................................................................................................... 450–3000 Hz +/-5 dB

Power Requirements

Model 40419-013 Power Supply (Included)

Input voltage ......................................................................................................... 100 to 240 V ac/50/60 Hz

Output voltage ................................................................................................................................... 15 V dc

Rated output current......................................................................................................................... 1.6 amps

Rated output power........................................................................................................................... 24 watts

Accessory Power Options

Model BB133 Battery Back-up Kit

Voltage............................................................................................................................................... 12 V dc

Capacity .............................................................................................................................................. 2.8 Ah

Battery life ............................................................................................................120 minutes at full output

Model XB001 External Long-Life Battery Kit (with 40201-008 battery)

Voltage............................................................................................................................................... 12 V dc

Capacity ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Ah

Battery life .................................................................................................................. 13 hours at full output

Model 190-002PS Kit (Includes 40404-060 DC Power Supply)

Output voltage (adjustable).................................. 13.2–15.0 V dc (Set to 15.0 V for battery trickle charge)

Rated output current......................................................................................................................... 2.1 amps

Rated output power........................................................................................................................... 25 watts

Input voltage ............................................................................................................ 85–264 V ac, 50–60 Hz

Input current................................................................................................ 0.7 A/115 V ac; 0.4 A/230 V ac

Solar panel output (at charge controller module)

Voltage (trickle charge) ..................................................................................................................... 12 V dc

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Mechanical

Physical dimensions............................................................................................... 8.02 × 8.12 × 9.52 inches

Enclosure material ..................................................................... Glass-reinforced polyester, 0.20 inch thick

Hardware..................................................................................... Urethane gaskets, stainless steel hardware

Color ..................................................................................................................................................... Black

Shipping weights

Model 13353..................................................................................................................................6.6 lbs.

Model 13363 /13373 .....................................................................................................................7.3 lbs.

Environmental

Temperature range .............................................................................................................. -20° C to +60° C

Weatherproof rating....................................................................................................................... Rainproof

Humidity ...................................................................................................................... 95% non-condensing

RF Receiver Module (Models 13363 /13373 only)

General

Frequency range............................................................................................................ VHF: 154–174 MHz

UHF: 450–470 MHz

Antenna impedance................................................................................................................................ 50 Ω

Operating voltage.............................................................................................. 9–18 V dc, 12 V dc nominal

Decoder................................................................................................................................ CTCSS/CDCSS

OTE: Receiver measurement procedures made per ANSI/TIA/EIA-603

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) ............................................................................................................... 0.25 µV

Inter-modulation ................................................................................................................................... 60 dB

Spurious response ................................................................................................................................. 55 dB

Audio output ............................................................................................................................... 900 mVrms

3.5 kHz deviated signal

Approvals

FCC Identifier.............................................................................................................. VHF: AIERT 17-142

UHF: AIERT 17-442

FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................. Part 90

VHF Antenna

Dimensions ........................................................................................................ Maximum 3.00 inches high

Mounting............................................................................................................................... BNC connector

Impedance.............................................................................................................................................. 50 Ω

UHF Antenna

Dimensions ........................................................................................................ Maximum 3.00 inches high

Mounting............................................................................................................................... BNC connector

Impedance.............................................................................................................................................. 50 Ω

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General Information

Product Overview

The GAI-Tronics Model 13353, 13363 and 13373 Addressable Amplified Speaker Assemblies are designed for remote paging in temporary or permanent applications such as campuses, public gathering locations, construction sites, or amusement parks.

Fea tures

• Hardwired (600-ohm) and RF audio delivery

to speaker amplifier.

• One-way public address broadcasts.

• A high-efficiency (>80%) Class D amplifier

to provide up to 8 watts into an 8-ohm load (116 dB SPL, measured at 1 meter on axis).

• Generic Operation - (common broadcast)

using input contact closure.

• Selective Operation - addressability for

individual unit, group/zone, or system-wide broadcasts using DTMF or 2-Tone signaling access.

• Remote volume control using DTMF

signaling.

• Automatic Level Adjustment automatically

adjusts volume during varying levels of ambient noise.

• Universal ac input power supply provided.

• Battery trickle charge during normal operation

(battery optional).

• Programmable output control for strobe activation.

• PC programmable using the CARD Suite Programming Software Application.

Figure 1. Addressable Amplified Speaker Assembly

Available Mode ls

Part No. Description

13353 Hardwired 600-ohm audio input

13363 Hardwired 600-ohm input and/or VHF radio receiver input (154–174 MHz)

13373 Hardwired 600-ohm input and/or UHF radio receiver input (450–470 MHz)

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Replacem ent Parts and Kits

Part No. Description 13353 13363 13373

61512-029 Wiring Harness, Weatherproof Amplified Speaker

13327-021 Speaker

  

19101-022 VHF Radio, 154–174 MHz

19101-023 UHF Radio, 450–470 MHz

19502-007 VHF Antenna, 150–162 MHz

19502-009 UHF Antenna, 432–468 MHz

61213-008 Cable, DB15 male to 8-pin (RF module to PCBA)

69834-101 PCBA, Weatherproof Amplified Speaker

BB133 Battery Backup Kit

40201-010 Repl. Battery, 2.8 Ah, 12 V dc (included in BB133)

XB001 External Weatherproof Long-life Battery Enclosure

40201-008 Battery, 18 Ah, 12 V dc for XB001

SPK200 Solar Power Interface Kit

12506-001 Remote Volume Control L-Pad

GTRFP7784

Solar Panel Array, 30-Watt

  

-108

190-002PS

Weatherproof 15 V dc Power Supply Kit,

  

85–265 V ac, 50/60 Hz



 

40408-009 Battery Charger for 40201-010

40408-011 Battery Charger for 40201-008

51809-019 3A SloBlo Fuse

GTRFP6432-

Free Standing Tripod

  

006

TPD001 Tripod Mounting Kit

40419-013 Universal Input AC Power Supply

  

Programming Software and Cable

Part No. Descripti on 13353 13363 13373

19101-024 RF Module Programming Kit (software & cable)

XAC1000A CARD Suite Programming Software CD

XAC0004A Programming Cable (for speaker)

  

 

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System Layout C onsiderations

The installer must consider the system layout to assure proper audio delivery to the Addressable Amplified Speakers.

• For hardwired installations, each speaker requires a balanced 600-ohm, 0 dBm input audio signal. A

contact closure may be required depending on the selected operating mode. Cabling (telephone cable, cat-5/6, etc.) must be distributed appropriately to attain the necessary audio level and balance. Audio distribution apparatus may be necessary to accomplish this task.

• For RF installations, each speaker must be located within line of site of the RF transmitting device

(repeater, base, or mobile radio).

Operating Mode s

The Addressable Amplified Speakers can operate in three different modes, Generic, DTMF Selective,

and

Two-Tone Selective. The mode of operation determines if the speakers will broadcast all audio

transmissions or only “selective” audio transmissions. Each operating mode is described in the following sections.

Generic Operation

Generic Mode requires an external control input to activate (wake up) the Addressable Amplified Speaker. Once active, the unit will broadcast any audio received from the transmitting device. Removal of the activation input returns the speaker to the inactive (sleep) mode.

• For hardwired installations, the control input activation must be in the form of a voltage–free (dry)

contact closure.

• For RF installations, the control input activation is provided from the “RF carrier detect” control

circuit of the integral radio receiver. This simply means that audio (carrier) must be received on the appropriately programmed radio frequency and PL code.

All Addressable Amplified Speakers are factory programmed for Generic Operation.

DTMF Selectiv e Operation

Selective operation allows “addressable” access to each Addressable Amplified Speaker using DTMF signaling (DTMF Selective) or Two-Tone signaling (Two-Tone Selective). Each speaker can be programmed with up to eight different addresses. Upon receiving a valid DTMF or Two-Tone code, the speaker becomes active and will broadcast any audio received from the transmitting device. The speaker returns to the inactive (sleep) mode when the transmission is complete and a pre-programmed hold time expires.

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By assigning a combination of addresses to each Addressable Amplified Speaker, the overall system can be segregated into multiple broadcast zones. In a typical multi-zone system, three access codes might be assigned to each module.

• Address 1 – is always a unique address assigned to only that addressable amplified speaker. By using

this access code, an individual addressable amplified speaker is activated.

• Address 2 – could be an address assigned to a group of addressable amplified speakers located in the

same speaker broadcast area. When received, the group of Addressable Amplified Speakers is activated simultaneously. This access method is used when an audio broadcast is required to a particular broadcast zone.

• Address 3 – could be an address assigned to all Addressable Amplified Speakers in the system. By

using this access code, all speakers are activated simultaneously when a system-wide audio broadcast

is required.

DTMF Selective with Manual Switch

This mode is typically used in an RF application or in a hardwired application requiring additional security to prevent unauthorized access. The DTMF Selective with Manual Switch mode requires an external control input to activate (wake up) the Addressable Amplified Speaker. Once active, the unit must receive a valid DTMF address. Upon receiving a valid address, the speaker will broadcast any audio received from the transmitting device. Removal of the activation input returns the speaker to the inactive (sleep) mode.

• For RF installations (Models 13363 & 13373), the control input activation is provided from the RF

carrier detect control circuit of the integral radio receiver. This simply means that audio (carrier) must be received on the appropriately programmed radio frequency and PL code and the appropriate DTMF address must be received.

• For hardwired installations (Model 13353), the control input activation must be in the form of a

voltage–free (dry) contact closure (additional wire pair).

GAI-Tronics CARD Suite Programming Software is used to assign the operating mode and DTMF addresses. Valid DTMF addresses can contain two to eight digits followed by the “#” symbol. DTMF digits 0-9 and A, B, C, and D are permitted.

DTMF Selective with Voice Switch

This mode is used for hardwired installation where a contact closure is not available from the transmitting device. In this case, the Addressable Amplified Speaker constantly monitors the audio line for a valid DTMF address. Upon receiving a valid address, the speaker will broadcast any subsequent audio received from the transmitting device. The speaker returns to the inactive (sleep) mode after audio from the transmitting device stops for a programmable amount of time.

Two-T one Selective

GAI-Tronics CARD Suite Programming Software can also be used to assign Two-Tone access codes instead of DTMF access codes. Valid access codes contain two frequencies in the 400–2700 Hz range. Each Addressable Amplified Speaker can be programmed with up to eight different codes. By assigning a combination of access codes to each device, the overall system can be segregated into different speaker broadcast zones as described above for DTMF signaling. Two-Tone signaling is only applicable for RF installations. Contact the Service Center at 1-800-492-1212 for instructions in using CARD Suite to program Two-Tone Selective operation.

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Feed -Thru Operation

The Addressable Amplified Speaker can be programmed to perform as a Lead unit or as a Slave unit in a speaker grouping. This function is referred to as “Feed-Thru” operation and can be activated via the CARD Suite Programming Software. This operation is primarily used in an RF installation and allows the Lead Addressable Amplified Speaker to receive the source audio signal via the RF airwaves and provide hardwired, 600-ohm redistribution of the audio (and page control, if required) to one or more speakers within a grouping. This configuration could greatly reduce system costs by limiting the number of RF speakers required.

When in Individual operation, the Lead speaker simply acts as a receiving point for the Slave speaker(s), allowing the Slave speaker(s) to be addressed individually without activation of the Lead or other Slaves. When in Follow-me operation, the Slave speaker(s) will activate upon activation of the Lead speaker. This access includes adjusting volume control settings.

Refer to page 26 for detailed information.

V olume Adjustments

Each speaker assembly’s output volume can be adjusted via four different methods:

• Remotely, using DTMF signaling

• Programmed prior to installation using CARD Suite

• Locally using the optional Model 12506-001 L-pad

• Automatically, utilizing the ALA (Automatic Level Adjustment) feature. This feature would be used

if steady high noise levels sometimes occur but are not present continuously.

Remote V olume Adjustment

With Automatic Level Adjustment Disabled

To adjust the speaker output volume with the Addressable Amplified Speaker programmed for DTMF selective operation, begin a broadcast using the speaker’s local address (Address 1) followed by a “#” symbol. When the speaker becomes “active”, transmit a DTMF “*” symbol. Upon receiving the “*”, the speaker will broadcast a test tone for a programmable amount of time. During this tone, transmit a “*” to increase the volume or transmit a “#” to decrease the volume. Each press of the “*” will increase the volume one level and each press of the “#” will decrease the volume one level. The speaker will broadcast a test tone at the new volume level each time it is changed. Volume can be increased or decreased between minimum and maximum in 11 steps. A low frequency warning will be broadcast when the volume has reached either its upper or lower volume limit.

If the speaker under test is programmed for Generic Operation, it will have provisions for programming a DTMF volume control address via the CARD Suite Programming Software. When properly programmed, the speaker can be accessed for volume control by simply transmitting its volume control address and changing the volume as described in the previous paragraph.

CARD Suite includes a test tone duration setting that is programmable between .5 and 6.0 seconds in .5 second increments. This test tone will automatically extinguish at the end of the pre-programmed duration time or can be manually extinguished by sending a DTMF digit other than “*” or “#.” The speaker stores its volume setting when the test tone ends.

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With Automatic Level Adjustment Enabled

The Automatic Level Adjustment (ALA) allows the speaker to automatically adjust its output to broadcast at a pre-programmed level above the average ambient noise. Usually an offset of 10 dB is appropriate. The speaker calculates the average ambient noise level every 5 seconds while it is not broadcasting. The output level is then adjusted to compensate for the background noise. The first update to the calculated ambient level will be at most 10 seconds after the standby time expires at the end of a broadcast.

Four settings are available for the ALA feature; Disabled, 5 dB Offset, 10 dB Offset, and 15 dB Offset. To activate the ALA feature, select one of the three offset levels. The Offset Level is the level of audio (in dB SPL) above the average ambient noise level, at which the speaker will broadcast.

With ALA enabled, the speaker will adjust its output, based on the steady background noise level in the vicinity of the speaker, to some level between its maximum output (8 watts) and a programmed minimum output level. To set this minimum output level, use CARD Suite or adjust the level remotely as described in the previous section (ALA Disabled). As the background noise level decreases, the speaker output will also decrease, but the speaker output will not drop below this minimum programmed setting, even when the background noise drops to a very low level. This setting in CARD Suite is labeled as “Min. Volume Level.”

Local V olume Adjust ment

Local Volume Adjustment is achievable through the use of an L-pad volume control connected to the speaker assembly (Model 12506-001). No test tone is generated during this adjustment as the user must generate audio for this test while adjusting the L-pad.

This is a passive adjustment. The maximum output level is defined by the CARD Suite program. Since the Local Volume Adjustment can only adjust the output level lower than the maximum programmed level, it is recommended that the Addressable Amplified Speaker is programmed for maximum volume level (8 watts).

Do not connect an L-pad if the Automatic Level Adjustm ent is enabl ed as the automatic adjust men t may be ineffective.

Acoustic F eedback

An audio broadcast command originating too close to an installed speaker (such as from telephones or portable radios) may create acoustic feedback, depending on the volume level setting of the speaker. To prevent feedback from occurring, originating distance from the speaker and orientation to the speaker (do not position in front of the speaker) should be considered.

If the originating position with respect to the speaker’s location requires close proximity, the speaker can be muted via a “shutdown” closure input. The shutdown closure input could be from a handset hookswitch, relay, or other similar device.

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Output Contact

The Addressable Amplified Speaker is capable of providing a low current output contact designed for activating a GAI-Tronics Model 530-001 Strobe or other peripheral devices. The Output Contact Function and its associated Hold Time are programmable via the CARD Suite Software Application and can be enabled on all or selected DTMF addresses when in DTMF Selective mode. It is also available for use in Generic mode. If enabled, the contact will activate when the speaker assembly begins to broadcast audio. The contact will be deactivated either at the end of the audio broadcast (within a few seconds) or after a selectable Hold Time (if applicable). Hold time can be programmed from 1 second to 30 minutes. The output contact can be configured as either Normally Open or Normally Closed.

The output contact’s maximum current capability is 100 mA. To use with loads requiring higher current, an interposing control relay will be required between the speaker assembly’s output contact and the actual device.

OTE: The output contact will remain in the “open” state when unit power is removed.

Battery Monitor

If the installed Addressable Amplified Speaker utilizes either the BB133 Battery Backup Kit or the XB001/40201-008 Long-life Battery (usually used in solar power configuration), the speaker assembly can be programmed to generate an alert tone when the battery charge falls below the factory-set limit. Using CARD Suite, enable the Battery Checking feature under the Low Battery Alert section. The volume of the Low Battery Alert Tone can be adjusted to one of three settings; 50%, 75%, or 100% of the speaker volume setting. The alert tone will sound every four minutes (factory default setting) until the battery is charged to a level above the Low Battery Alarm Limit.

OTE: To avoid hearing an alert tone during initial power up after installation (assuming Battery

Checking has been selected in CARD Suite), it is recommended that the battery be fully charged prior to installation. Battery charger No. 40408-009 can be used for the BB133 Kit (2.8 Ah) and charger No. 40408-011 can be used for the 40201-008 Battery (18 Ah). If a backup or long-life battery is not installed, keep this Battery Checking feature disabled (factory default setting).

Programming and Set Up

The Addressable Amplified Speaker requires software configuration to set the operating parameters. It is highly recommended to program and bench-test the unit prior to field installation.

A computer with a COM port (RS-232) and Windows95 or newer operating system is required to program the Addressable Amplified Speaker. Windows NT operating system is not supported. If the PC contains only USB ports, a USB–to–RS-232 converter is also required. Programming accessories are sold separately. They are as described below:

The No. XAC1000A CARD Suite Programming Software (Version 4.3.0 or newer) and No. XAC0004A programming cable are used to program the operating parameters of all Addressable Amplified Speaker models.

The Model 13363 and 13373 RF Addressable Amplified Speakers also require the radio receiver to be programmed. The No. 19101-024 RF Programming Kit includes the software and cable for programming the desired frequency and optional PL code into the radio receiver.

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Required Programming Accessori es

Part No. Description

XAC1000A CARD Suite Programming Software CD - Version 4.3.0 or newer (needed for all models)

XAC0004A Programming Cable (needed for all models)

19101-024 RF Module Programming Kit (needed for Models 13363 and 13373 only) consists of:

• Ritron DTX L-Series Programming CD

• 9/RTC-PAS Cable

• DTXP-PAC Cable Adaptor

• 2147C001 9-pin to 25-pin Sub D Adaptor

Opening the Addressable Amplified Speaker

The Addressable Amplified Speaker must be opened for programming and installation. Remove the speaker from the carton and position on a flat surface with the front of the speaker facing up. Although the front section attaches to the rear section with six Phillips screws, only two screws have been secured during the production process. Back out the two screws on the left and right side of the speaker. All screws are captive and will remain in the front section. Lift the front section straight up and flip to the left-hand side of the rear section. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2. Addressable Amplified Speaker.

LED Indica tors

Two LED indicators are located on the speaker amplifier PCBA, but are visible only when the module is opened. The Power LED is activated when the unit is powered. The Programming LED indicates when the unit is properly connected to a programming computer using CARD Suite Programming Software. Refer to Figure 18 on page 44 and Figure 19 on page 46 for LED locations.

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Card Suite Software

Installa tion

Exit all other programs that are running until the installation is complete.

Place the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. If the “auto-run” feature on your CD-ROM drive is enabled, the CARD Suite menu screen should appear within a few seconds.

If the installation does not start up automatically, it can be run from the Start menu. Select the Start button; then select Run. At the prompt, type x:\Setup.exe where x represents the drive letter that is

associated with your CD-ROM drive. A CARD Suite icon should appear on the desktop display after successful installation.

Connecting t he Programming Cable

1. Attach the programming cable to an available COM serial port connector on the computer using the

9-pin adaptor supplied with the cable (CARD Suite supports COM1–COM8).

OTE: If using a USB–to–RS-232 converter, connect the converter to the computer’s USB port and

then connect the programming cable to the 9-pin mating receptacle on the converter.

2. After opening the Addressable Amplified Speaker (as previously described), plug the programming

cable into the programming connector J1 on the speaker amplifier PCBA. Refer to Figure 18 on page 44 or Figure 19 on page 46.

3. Connect a 12–15 V dc power source to the terminal block labeled BATTERY, located on the front

section of the Addressable Amplified Speaker assembly or connect the 12–15 V dc power supply provided with the speaker and plug into a 120 V ac source. Be sure to observe the voltage polarity in

both cases. Failure to observe polarity will result in circuit damage.

4. Verify the Programming LED illuminates on the speaker amplifier PCBA. The LED is located next

to the J1 programming connector. This illumination verifies the unit is under power and the computer and programming cable are connected properly.

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Programming the Addressable Amplified Speaker

Initial Setup and File Creation

Run the CARD Suite Programming Software on the PC. The following screen will appear:

Select the Addressable Amplified Speaker icon on the left pane of the screen.

Any existing speaker archives that are stored in CARD Suite on this PC are shown in the pane on the right side of the screen. These archives can be modified by double-clicking the archive entry in the right pane.

To add a new speaker archive, select File Æ New Archive from the tool bar as shown below. One

archive is required for each Addressable Amplified Speaker in the system, if DTMF or Two-Tone Selective are programmed. A common archive can be used for speakers programmed in Generic mode.

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The following screen will be displayed when adding a new archive:

1. Enter an Archive Description

for the paging module archive as shown above. The description is

generally the device’s location within the end-user’s facility or a tag number identification assigned by the system installer.

2. Enter the Customer/Site description. This is generally the facility name. This entry is useful when

managing speakers at multiple facilities. It will allow the system administrator to easily sort the speaker entries when making changes or updates to the speaker programming.

3. Select the archive creation Method using the radio buttons. To upload an existing configuration

from the connected speaker, select Create new unit

archive by reading connected unit.

When programming an older series Addressable Amplified Speaker (Models 13352, 13362, 13372) using Card Suite Version 4.2.0 or newer, a new archive should be created only by first reading the connected speaker. Using the default values setting will display programming features that do not exist in old series models.

If a speaker is not connected or the programmer wants to create a new archive starting with default

values, select: Create new unit archive using default values.

4. Select OK. The archive will be created and then opened for editing. (The “reading connected unit”

creation requires about 15 seconds.)

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5. The following screen will be displayed when the archive (new or existing) is opened. Enter a name or

initials in Last Modified By field (optional). This is a method to track programming changes by

date and user.

6. Select the Configuration tab to display the main Configuration screen where the majority of the

Addressable Amplified Speaker operation parameters are set.

Operating Modes

Select the Operation Mode from the pull-down menu. The screen will change appearance based on the

selection made. Each selection is shown in the following screen shots.

Generic Mode

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Volume Level – Select the speaker output level using the slide bar. The valid range is 4 mW to 8 W in

doubling increments (4 mW, 8 mW, 16 mW, etc.).

Automatic Level Adjust – Enable this feature if steady high noise is sometimes present near the

speaker, but is not present continuously. With the ALA feature disabled, the speaker output volume will follow the exact level setting on the volume control slide. This feature is enabled by selecting one of the three available offset levels; 5 dB Offset, 10 dB Offset, or 15 dB Offset. The Offset Level is the level of audio (measured as dB SPL) above the average ambient noise level, at which the speaker will broadcast. The maximum audio output power attainable, with or without ALA enabled, is 8 watts.

OTE: ALA can be used in a Feed-Thru configuration. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are

programmed for Follow-Me operation, the Lead speaker will be programmed for ALA functionality and the Slave speakers will not. They will follow the level of the Lead speaker. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are programmed for Individual operation, both the Lead and the Slave speakers operate independently and each can be programmed for ALA functionality.

Volume Adjust Address – Enter the DTMF Address code to be used for making volume changes from

a remote touch-tone device. The address should be a code unique to the unit being programmed. This address code may include digits 0–9 as well as the extended DTMF digits A, B, C, and D. It can contain two to eight digits. By using one or more of the DTMF digits A, B, C, or D, broadcast access will be restricted to equipment capable of generating these DTMF digits, providing additional access security.

Test Tone Duration Adjust – The speaker will generate a tone at the current volume setting when it

enters the test tone mode (volume control). This entry starts the duration of the test tone. When the volume is adjusted (in test tone mode), the speaker will generate a tone at the newly selected level. The test tone duration’s valid range is 0.5–6.0 seconds in 0.5-second increments with a default setting of 3.0 seconds.

Output Contact – These settings control the activation of the Addressable Amplified Speaker’s contact

closure output. The settings are in effect only when the paging module is activated. Use the pull-down menu to make one of the following selections:

• No Change – The output contact will be unaffected when the corresponding DTMF address is

received.

• Activate – The output contact will change state when the input control contact is received and the

module becomes active. The output contact returns to the normal state when the input contact opens.

• Activate + Hold – The output contact will change state when the input control contact is received.

The output contact returns to the normal state after the input contact opens and the Hold Time duration expires.

Use the slide bar to set the Hold Time. Valid range is 1 second to 30 minutes.

Using the radio button, select the normal state of the relay contact with power applied to the paging module. When power is removed, the contact will always be in the OPEN state.

• Normally Open – relay contact is OPEN when the unit is inactive and CLOSED when active.

• Normally Closed – relay contact is CLOSED when the unit is inactive and OPEN when active.

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Low Battery Alert

• Battery Checking – Select this checkbox to set the unit to test the battery voltage (default is every

4 minutes). If the battery voltage is low when the battery test occurs, the unit will broadcast a short alert tone. The factory default “low battery” threshold is 11.5 V. If a backup battery is not connected

to the Paging Module, do not enable the Battery Checking.

• Alert Tone Volume – Selects the volume of the “low” alert tone as a fraction of the unit’s speaker

output level (50%, 75% or 100%). The factory default setting is 50%.

DTMF with Manual Switch Mode

Volume Level – Select the speaker output level using the slide bar. The valid range is 4 mW to 8 W in

doubling increments (4 mW, 8 mW, 16 mW, etc.).

Automatic Level Adjust – Enable this feature if steady high noise is sometimes present near the

OTE: ALA can be used in a Feed-Thru configuration. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are

programmed for Follow-Me operation, the Lead speaker will be programmed for ALA functionality and the Slave speakers will not. They will follow the level of the Lead speaker. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are programmed for Individual Operation, both the Lead and the Slave speakers operate independently and each can be programmed for ALA functionality.

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Test Tone Duration Adjust – The speaker will generate a tone at the current volume setting when it

DTMF Address & Description 1–8

Enter the DTMF addresses required to activate the Addressable Amplified Speaker. A description of up to 12 characters can be entered for each address. Each address can contain two to eight digits. The “#” symbol is automatically inserted into the address by the programming software and is not a required programmable entry. Up to eight different addresses can be programmed.

Address 1 is always a unique address assigned only to the Addressable Amplified Speaker being programmed. It is used for individual speaker access, and speaker volume control using additional DTMF commands. Refer to Volume Adjustment section.

Addresses 2 through 8 are typically assigned to groups of speakers to create broadcast groups or zones throughout the system. Addressable Amplified Speakers assigned to the same group or zone address will activate simultaneously when that address is received.

A typical programming scenario is to use one address for individual access, two to six addresses for zone access, and one address for system-wide (all-call) access. The all-call address would be programmed into every paging module.

Each address code may include digits 0–9, as well as the extended DTMF digits A, B, C, D. It can contain up to eight digits. By using one or more of the DTMF digits A, B, C, or D, broadcast access will be restricted to equipment capable of generating these extended DTMF digits, providing greater access security.

Output Contact Function

These settings control the activation of the Addressable Amplified Speaker’s contact closure output for each DTMF address. The settings are in effect only when the specific DTMF address is received. Use the pull-down menu to make one of the following selections:

• No Change – The output contact will be unaffected when the corresponding DTMF address is

received.

• Activate – The output contact will change state when the corresponding DTMF address is received.

The output contact returns to the normal state when the Standby Time duration (3 seconds) expires.

• Activate + Hold Time – The output contact will change state when the corresponding DTMF address

is received. The output contact returns to the normal state when the Standby Time and the Hold Time durations expire.

• De-Activate – If active, the relay will reset to its normal state immediately after receiving the

corresponding DTMF address. This is a function used to override the Standby Time and Hold Time

assigned to other DTMF addresses. Use the slide bar to set the Hold Time. Valid range is 1 second to 30 minutes.

In the Output Contact section at the bottom of the screen, select the normal state of the relay contact.

This will be the relay state when power is applied to the Addressable Amplified Speaker. When power is removed, the contact will always be in the OPEN state.

• Normally Open – Relay contact is OPEN when the unit is inactive and CLOSED when active.

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• Normally Closed - Relay contact is CLOSED when the unit is inactive and OPEN when active.

Low Battery Alert

• Battery Checking – Select this checkbox to set the unit to test the battery voltage (default is every

to the Paging Module, do not enable the Battery Checking.

• Alert Tone Volume – Selects the volume of the “low” alert tone as a fraction of the unit’s speaker

output level (50%, 75% or 100%). The factory default setting is 50%.

DTMF with Voice Switch Mode

Volume Level – Select the speaker output level using the slide bar. The valid range is 4 mW to 8 W in

doubling increments (4 mW, 8 mW, 16 mW, etc.).

Automatic Level Adjust – Enable this feature if steady high noise is sometimes present near the

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NOTE: ALA can be used in a Feed-Thru configuration. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are

programmed for Follow-Me operation, the Lead speaker will be programmed for ALA functionality and the Slave speakers will not. They will follow the level of the Lead speaker. If the Addressable Amplified Speakers are programmed for Individual Operation, both the Lead and the Slave speakers operate independently and each can be programmed for ALA functionality.

Test Tone Duration Adjust – The speaker will generate a tone at the current volume setting when it

Voice Switch – Select the silence limit using the slide bar. The unit will return to inactive (sleep) mode

if audio is not received in this amount of time. The valid range is 3–10.5 seconds in 0.5 second increments.

DTMF Address & Description 1–8

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