IFB-325
Portable User Station
Talent Electronics
User Manual
93507488000 Rev EAugust / 2007
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The product information and design disclosed herein were originated by
and are the property of Telex Communications, Inc. Telex reserves all
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rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein, except to the extent
rights are expressly granted to others.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2007 by Telex Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from
Telex is prohibited.
WARRANTY NOTICE
See the enclosed warranty card for further details.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Technical questions should be directed to:
Customer Service Department
RTS/Telex Communications, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337 USA
Telephone: 800-392-3497
Fax: 800-323-0498
All shipments of product should be made via UPS Ground, prepaid (you
may request from Factory Service a different shipment method). Any
shipment upgrades will be paid by the customer. The equipment should
be shipped in the original packing carton. If the original carton is not
available, use any suitable container that is rigid and of adequate size. If
a substitute container is used, the equipment should be wrapped in paper
and surrounded with at least four (4) inches of excelsior or similar
shock-absorbing material. All shipments must be sent to the following
address and must include the Proof of Purchase for warranty repair.
Upon completion of any repair the equipment will be returned via
United Parcel Service or specified shipper, collect.
Factory Service Department
Telex Communications, Inc.
8601 East Cornhusker Hwy.
Lincoln, NE 68507 U.S.A.
Attn: Service
This package should include the following:
QTY
190107488000IFB325 Assembly
193507488000Operation Manual
138109675Certificate of Conformity
138110387Warranty
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Telex Communications, Inc. (Lincoln, NE)
Telephone: 402-467-5321
Fax: 402-467-3279
Factory Service: 800-553-5992
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and quantity of equipment, a description of the problem and the serial
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Table
of
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction and Description ....................................3
Description and Specifications ..................................3
General ......................................................................3
Features .....................................................................3
Connections and Controls .........................................3
The IFB325 is a portable user station for use with RTS® 2-wire intercom systems. The IFB325 is a listen-only IFB belt pack
that can be used to listen to only one intercom channel.
Features
•Powered externally, via the intercom system power supply on channel 1
•Power ON indicator LED
•Headset / earset jack set for 150Ω operation
•Internal jumper selection of intercom channel 1 or channel 2 (default to channel 2)
Connections and Controls
The IFB325 has the following connections and controls:
•Intercom/program volume control
•Headset connector that accepts 1/4” monaural phone plug
•Channel connector that accepts and XLR type 3-pin connector for intercom line and power input
3
Specifications
GENERAL
Channel Supplied Power Requirements
32 VDC nominal (standard RTS line), 50 to 80 mA
Environmental Requirements
Storage: -20°C to 80°C ; 0% to 95% humidity, non-condensing
Operating: 0°C to 50°C ; 0% to 95% humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions
3.25” (82.6mm) H x 3.5” (88mm) W x 1.8” (45.7mm) D
Weight
1.0 pound (0.45kg)
Interface Requirements
Earset
150 to 600Ω headphones
RTS Intercom Channel
Input Level: 2Vp-p (0dBu) nominal
Input Impedance: 200Ω ±5%
Noise Contribution
less than -60dB on the line
Headphone Amplifier
Voltage Gain
27 ±3dB from the line
Maximum Output
165mW into 150Ω
Frequency Response
250Hz to 8kHz +1/-4dB
Connector Pin Configurations
Headset Connector
Type: 1/4” Monaural Plug
Sleeve: Headset audio low
Tip: Headset audio high
Intercom Channel Connectors
Type : XLR -3F
Pin 1 Common
Pin 2 Intercom Channel 1 (audio and +32 VDC input)
Pin 3 Intercom Channel 2 (audio)
4
External Connections and Controls
12
5
HEADSET
3
IFB-325
4
CHAPTER 2
Operation
NOTE:The numbers refer to the callouts in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1. IFB325 Connections and Controls
1.Volume Control: Use this control to adjust the headset/earset listen level.
2.ON LED indicator: This LED glows green when the belt pack is connected to a functioning intercom channel.
3.Headset Connector: This connector accepts a wide-response headset/earset, such as the RTS
®
Model 2233 or Model
2234, with a 1/4” monaural phone plug.
4.Hole Plug: This hole is for future use.
5.Intercom Channel Connectors: The IFB325 intercom channel is connected via a 3-pin female connector. The IFB325
is powered from the intercom system power supply and will turn ON with the intercom system.
5
Internal Jumper
R12
J2
J3
J1
C8
DS1
C10
C18
C12
C6
The channel termination is set for operation on intercom channel 2, which is compatible with other RTS equipment. If IFB
operation is required on intercom channel 1, an internal jumper must be changed as described in Table 1.
To gain access to the jumper, disconnect all power and line connections. Remove two screws from the top of weach side and
two screws from the bottom of each side. The jumper location is shown in Figure 2.
FIGURE 2. Internal Jumper
TABLE 1. Internal Jumper
Jumper NumberJumper FunctionDefault Setting
J3
IFB Channel Selections
Pin 4&5 shorted:
Channel 1 IFB
Pin 2&3 shorted:
Channel 2 IFB
Pins 2 & 3 shorted
(channel 2)
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CHAPTER 3
Replacement Parts
Where to Obtain Parts
Part may be ordered directly from Telex, at :
Telex/RTS Systems
12000 Portland Ave South
Burnsville, MN 55337 USA
Telephone: (800) 392-3497
Fax: (800) 323-0498
Mechanical Parts
Final Assembly
Refer to Figure 3 on page 10 for Item No. location
Item No.DescriptionPart No.
1Case90607374008
2Top Plate90707374008
3
4PC Board, IFB32590307477001L
5Knot, Nylon Body9160563601
6Boot, Knob9160563602
7
8Belt Clip9110760000
9
10Hole Plug, Black4501261700
11Screw, 6-32X. 187551845073
Connector Plate
Assembly
Screw, 4-40x 0.25LG,
Flat Head
Screw, 4-40 x 0.25LG,
Pan Head
90207477001
800124001
51845-038
Item No.DescriptionPart No.
12Washer, Lock, Split, #650086001
13Valox1303001000
14Loctite SuperbonderBE753
15Label, Serial3101001700
16Case, 4030-M90607374013
17PC Board, IFB4030-M90307477033L
18Screw Locking Agent59857000
Connector Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 4 on page 11 for Item No. location.
Item No.DescriptionPart No.
1Connector Plate, Gray90807374008
2
3
4
5
6 Screw Locking Agent59857000
Connector Assembly, IFB
3-Pin Female Line
Connector Assembly, IFB
Phone/Stereo
Nut and Washer Part of
1/4” Jack
Screw, Part of 40055
Connector
25027477000
25027477002
N/A
N/A
7
PC Board Assembly
Refer to Figure 5 on page 12 for Item No. location.
NOTE:Part number 90307477001 is for the board
without the LEDs. To order the board with the
LEDs, use part number 90307477001L.