Louroe Electronics DCS-1 User Manual

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DCS-1

REMOTE CALL STATION

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DCS-1

REMOTE CALL STATION

DESCRIPTION

The Model DCS-1 is a duress call station with a built-in panic button, 3kH oscillator and electret
condenser microphone. They are mounted to a stainless steel faceplate that fits into a single gang
electrical box (not supplied). As part of an audio duress system, Model DCS-1 can activate the
Louroe Base Station when the panic button is pressed, or by sound activation picked up by the
microphone. Unit is compatible only with Louroe Models DG-12II and DG-25III Alarming Base
Stations. When the alarming base station is activated, personnel can monitor the immediate area
around the DCS-1 location.

WIRING REQUIREMENTS

2 Conductor shielded cable, 22
gauge with a 24 gauge drain wire

NOTE: Unshielded cable is not

satisfactory for audio systems

West Penn 452 or equivalent

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WIRE COLOR CODE OF WEST PENN 452

RED

- 12Vdc

BLACK - Audio Output

BARE

- Ground
If using wiring from other manufacturers,
color code may vary.

WIRING CONNECTION TO DCS-1 DURESS CALL STATION

The PC board of DCS-1 contains a barrier block with four terminals marked 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1 - Ground or common
2 - Jumper (installed by factory). This terminal not used with DCS-1
3 - Output of Oscillator
4 - +12Vdc Power

MODEL DCS

TO TERMINAL BLOCK OF

LOUROE DG SERIES BASE

STATION

REFER TO THE SPECIFIC BASE

STATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR PROPER

CONNECTIONS

C

B

A

BARE

BLACK

RED RED

WIRING REQUIREMENTS

2 Conductor shielded cable, 22
gauge with a 24 gauge drain wire

NOTE: Unshielded cable is not

satisfactory for audio systems

West Penn 452 or equivalent

BARE

4

3

2

1

BLACK

CONNECTION TO MODEL DG-12II OR DG-25III ALARMING BASE STATION

Located on rear panel are 12 or 25 sets of 5-pin headers marked A, B, C, SP and G. Connect:

Red wire to pin A
Black wire to pin B
Bare wire to pin C

Pins SP and G are not used with this application

Refer to installation/operation instructions of ALA-4/ALA-8 and

DG-12II/DG-25III for additional information

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DCS-1 DURESS CALL STATION

SENSITIVITY SWITCH OF MICROPHONE

For special installations that require less microphone sensitivity, a sensitivity switch has been added
to the microphone pre-amp (PC board) and has two positions - N and L:

N represents normal sensitivity (0dB output into 1KW)

NOTE: Louroe Verifact microphones are always shipped with the sensitivity switch in

Should an adjustment be necessary, locate the small red switch on the PC board mounted behind the
back side of the stainless face plate. Using a small tool, move the slide switch from N to L

L represents low sensitivity (-6dB output into 1 KW)

normal (N) position. Do not change unless required.

SPECIFICATIONS

Output

Sensitivity
Frequency response 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Current drain

Tone output 3 Vrms into 10K

Supply voltage

Dimensions
Weight
Shipping Weight

Line Level (0 dBV, 600W @ 1kHZ)

-45 dB

10 mA

load @ 3 kHz

12 Vdc

4 1/2“ L x 2 3/4“ W
4 oz
1 lb

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MANUFACTURED

IN THE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

When this equipment is used as part of an
audio monitoring system, the law requires
that the public be given notice of AUDIO
MONITORING ON THE PREMISES. A
deca l noti ce is includ ed with each
microphone shipped.

Federal Law References:
Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18.
Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.

LOUROE ELECTRONICS warrants that at the time of shipment products manufactured by LOUROE ELECTRONICS to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Should a defect appear within one year (12 months) from date of shipment, LOUROE ELECTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective equipment.
This equipment shall not be accepted for repair or return without prior notification by LOUROE ELECTRONICS .

This warranty does not extend to any Louroe product that has been subjected to improper or incorrect installation, misuse, accident, or in violation of installation
instructions provided by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.

Returned shipments to LOUROE ELECTRONICS shall be at customer’s expense. LOUROE ELECTRONICS will return the equipment prepaid via best way.

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WARRANTY

AUDIO

MONITORING

On

These Premises

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