
The Digital Communication Platform
Installation Guide
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General
Artist m is known for its simple installation and putting into operation. If you still need support or technical
assistance, please contact RIEDEL – The Communications People.
We are always happy to help you with any questions you might have.
RIEDEL – Communications GmbH
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Germany
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
ARTIST m – Digital Matrix Intercom ................................................. 4
CONTROL PANELS
Panel Types........................................................................................... 5
Connections: Control Panel Rear View............................................. 6
Headset connection on the front of the unit..................................... 7
Headset connection on the rear of the unit...................................... 8
Connection of an external microphon............................................... 9
Connection of an external loudspeaker........................................... 10
Connection to GPI Input / Output Contacts .................................... 11
Connection of external analog audio sources................................. 12
Control Panel including Audio and GPI Options............................ 13
CONNECTIONS OF PANELS TO MATRIX
Connection of a Panel via CAT5 ...................................................... 14
Connection of a Panel via Coax ....................................................... 15
Connection of an Expansion Panel.................................................... 16
ARTIST M CUSTOM PANEL INTERFACE RIF 2064
Front and Rear View RIF 2064 ......................................................... 17
Connector Pin Assignment RIF 2064 ............................................... 18
Connection to GPI Input/Output Contacts RIF 2064 ..................... 19
Connection of Audio Input / Output RIF 2064 ............................... 20
Connecting a RIF2064 via CAT5 to a ARTIST M Matrix .............. 21
MATRIX
Rear view Matrix.. ............................................................................... 22
Alarm Contacts.. .................................................................................. 23
Serial Interface Connection................................................................. 24
Fiber Connection Up / Downstream.................................................. 25
Ethernet Connection 10/100BT ........................................................ 26
Connection of GPI Input / Output ..................................................... 27
PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Control Panel 19“ RCP10xx .............................................................. 28
Expansion Panel .................................................................................. 29
Desktop Panel.... .................................................................................. 30
Matrix 1/2: CPU - and Client Card/s .............................................. 31
Matrix 2/2: GPI Input / - Output ........................................................ 32
PANEL QUICK GUIDE
Funktions ............................................................................................... 33
Funktion Keys............ ........................................................................... 34
OPT Key ............................................................................................... 35
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Control Panel / Matrix ......................................................................... 36
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ARTIST m - Digital Matrix Intercom
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ARTIST m Control Panel Types
Expansion Control Panel
ECP1016E
Rackmount Control Panels
RCP1012E
RCP1028E
Desktop Control Panel
DCP1016E
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Connections: Control Panel Rear View
J1 Matrix connection via CAT5
J2 Matrix connection via Coax
J7 GPI Out
J6 GPI In
1)
1)
h
J8 Audio In
J9 Audio Out
J10 Unicom
(optional)
2)
2)
J5 Headset B
2)
J3 Expansion
J4 Headset A
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2)
1)
requires GPI-Option RCP-GPI-E
2)
requires Audio-Option RCP-AIO-E

Headset connection on the front of the unit
(+ 5V A/B power )
Front view of the connectors
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Headset connection on the rear of the panel
By unsymmetrical connection of a electrec
microphone the micro + is on PIN 1 and micro
shield is switched to PIN 6 and PIN 2. This results
in A/B power for the electret microphone.
+ 5V Phantom Power
Front view of the connectors
+ 5V Phantom Power
requires Audio-Option RCP-AIO-E
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Connection of an external microphone to the
rear of the Conrol Panel
+ 5V Phantom Power
By unsymmetrical connection of a electrec
microphone the micro + is on PIN 4 and micro
shield is switched to PIN 9 and PIN 5. This results
in A/B power for the electret microphone.
Front view of the connectors
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requires Audio-Option RCP-AIO-E

Connection of a Loudspeaker to the rear of
the panel
Output wattage:
2 W /4 Ohm
Front view of the connectors
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requires Audio-Option RCP-AIO-E

Connection to GPI Input / Output Contacts
Eg. External 5V relays
Eg. external contacts
4 +5V
*
Notes:
• The carrying capacity of Pin 4 totals 50 mA
• The contact carrying capacity of the outputs is 300 mA
(protected by self resetting fuse)
• The voltage on the GPI Inputs totals 5 - 48 V
• The bond strength for GPI Output is max. 60V
• * n.c. = not Connected
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4 +5V
*
Front view of the connectors
requires GPI-Option RCP-GPI-E