HM Electronics DX200 Operating Instructions Manual

DX200

Wireless Intercom

HME# 400527
Rev B 6/30/04

Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

SECTION 1.

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................................2

SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT SETUP..............................................................................................................3

BATTERY CHARGER SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 3

Connect AC Adapter......................................................................................................................................3

Charge Batteries .............................................................................................................................................3

BASE STATION SETUP...................................................................................................................................4

Equipment Connections..................................................................................................................................4

BELTPAC SETUP AND REGISTRATION......................................................................................................5

Set Up Beltpacs ..............................................................................................................................................5

Register Beltpacs............................................................................................................................................5

INTERCOM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SETUPS ...............................................................................7

2-Wire Intercom.............................................................................................................................................7

4-Wire Intercom.............................................................................................................................................7

Auxiliary Equipment......................................................................................................................................8

8-Ohm Speaker...............................................................................................................................................8

Multiple DX200 Units....................................................................................................................................8

SECTION 3. EQUIPMENT OPERATION..................................................................................................9

BASE STATION OPERATION ........................................................................................................................9

Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connector.............................................................................................9

BELTPAC OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 11

Beltpac Controls and Indicator Lights.......................................................................................................... 11

Batteries........................................................................................................................................................12

SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................13

SECTION 5. TECHNICAL DATA..............................................................................................................14

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................14

Base Station..................................................................................................................................................14

Beltpac.......................................................................................................................................................... 15

BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................16

DX200 Base Station.....................................................................................................................................16

APPENDIX A: BATTERY CHARGER 230 VOLT AC ADAPTER CONNECTIONS................................17

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................1

Illustrations in this publication are approximate representations of the actual
equipment, and may not be exactly as the equipment appears.

HM Electronics, Inc. is not responsible for equipment malfunctions due to
erroneous translation of its publications from their original English version.

The HME logo and pr od uc t n am es are registered tr a demarks of HM Electronics, Inc. All ri gh ts r eser ved.

© 2004 HM Electronics, Inc.

FCC NOTICE

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to c om ply w ith the lim i ts for a Class A dig it a l dev ice, pur sua nt
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 harmfu
interference to radio communication. 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HM Electronics, Inc. could void the users authority to
operate this equipment.

MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INSTALLERS AND USERS

Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antennas.
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio

Frequency) energy, which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits.
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical

specifications were met.

Base Station Antenna minimum safe distance: 7.9 inches (20 cm) at 100% duty cycle.
Base Station Antenna gain: This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum

gain of 2dBi. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successf ul
communication. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Antenna mounting: The antenna(s) used for the base transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 7.9 inches (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

Antenna substitution: Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer or radio dealer. You may be exposing person or persons to excess radio frequency radiation.
You may contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions.

WARNING: Maintain a separation distance from the base station transmit antenna to a person(s) of at least

7.9 inches (20 cm) at 100% duty cycle.
You, as the qualified end-user of this radio device must control the exposure conditions of bystanders to ensure

the minimum separation distance (above) is maintained between the antenna and nearby persons for satisfying
RF exposure compliance. The operation of this transmitter must satisfy the requirements of
Occupational/Controlled Exposure Environment, for work-related use. Transmit only when person(s) are at

Hereby, HM Electronics, Inc. declares that the DX200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

This product operates in the 2400 to 2483.5 MHz frequency range. The use of this frequency range is not yet
harmonized between all countries. Some countries may restrict the use of a portion of this band or impose other
restriction relating to pow e r level or use . Y ou should c ont ac t your Spectrum authority to dete rm ine possibl e r e stri ct i ons.

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

The DX200 provides private, secure communication. Each base station can have up to fifteen Beltpacs
“registered” to it. Four of the fifteen Beltpacs can transmit at the same time. However, by connecting two or
more base stations together, these numbers can be increased. For example, two base stations can support thirty
Beltpacs, of which eight can transmit at the same time. Beltpacs can be used either in the push-to-talk or hands­free mode. The base station operator can stop any Beltpac from transmitting.

The DX200 can be used with RTS
and 4-wire cabled intercoms can be operated at the same time. Also, using the AUX In and AUX Out
connections, a second 4-wire intercom channel can be used.

Either a monitor speaker or a local headset can be used with the DX200. Using a local headset, the base station
operator can talk to crew members on the cabled intercom channel, Beltpacs only or all channels.

The base station can be operated using standard DC electricity or a vehicle electrical system for mobile
operation. A power adapter and cable are included with the base station.

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and Clear-Com® cabled intercom systems. On the intercom channel, 2-wire

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EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

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The following equipment is standard with the DX200 Wireless Intercom System.
As you unpack the equipment, check the packing list to be sure you received all items listed.

BS200 Base Station

Base Station Antennas

(2 per Base Station)

115/230 Volt AC Power Supply

(1 per Base Station, with Power Cables)

BP200 Belt

ac

Belt

ac Battery

AC40 Battery Charger

Belt

ac Pouch

HS11 Headset

AC Power Adapter

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SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT SETUP

BATTERY CHARGER SETUP

IMPORTANT! – Before installing the system, connect the AC adapter to the battery charger and plug it into
an electrical outlet. Charge all the Beltpac batteries while the other equipment is being installed. Charging time
is about 2.5 hours.

Connect AC Adapter

• Connect the battery charger
cable to the AC adapter as
shown to the right. Match
the wires labeled AC and
GND to the terminals on the
adapter with the same labels.

• Plug the adapter into an
electrical outlet.

The red lights on the charger will come on and go off, and then the yellow lights will come on and stay on.

16.5 Volt AC adapter

NOTE: For 230 Volt AC adapter
connections, typically used outside
the U.S.A., refer to Appendix A.

Battery charger cable

Charge Batteries

Up to four batteries can be charged in the battery
charger at the same time. The battery status lights
next to each charging port are explained below.
Up to six fully charged batteries can be stored in the
battery storage ports.

• Insert a battery in each of four charging ports
until it clicks in place.

• A yellow light next to each charging port stays on
while th e port is empty. Wh en a battery is in a
charging port, a flashing yellow light next to it
indicates CHARGE PENDING, which means the
battery is too hot. Adjust the room temperature or
move the charger to a cooler area. When a battery is
in a charging port, a yellow light on steady next to it
means CHARGE FAILED. If this happens, follow
the instructions on the side of battery charger.

• A red CHARGING light next to a battery port
stays on while a battery in the port is charging.
A green READY light next to a battery port goes
on when a battery in the port is fully charged.

Store fully charged batteries in storage ports.
Batteries should not be left in charge ports after being

fully charged. If a battery is left in a charge port for
more than three weeks, the yellow indicator may light
up. In this case, it does not indicate a faulty battery.

Charged batteries

in storage ports

Empty

charging ports

Battery in

charging port

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