RTS IFB-828 User Manual

IFB-828 IFB Interface User Manual

9300709400 Rev H 04/2010

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WARNING: APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
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WARNING: THE MAIN POWER PLUG MUST REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
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EXPOSE THIS APPRATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety . If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Table

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Contents

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................3

Description ................................................................................................................................................................3

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation in an RTS Digital Matrix ........................................................................................................................5

IFB-828 LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................................................5

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ONAURAL EARSET PIN OUT ....................................................................................................................................................6

TEREO EARSET PIN OUT .........................................................................................................................................................6

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Using the IFB-828 as a Simple Program Interface with 4020 and 4030 Belt Packs ................................................7

CHAPTER 1

Description and Specifications

Description

The IFB-828 interfaces up to eight (8) RTS System’ s Model IFB-325, 4020, or 4030 IFB Belt Packs to any RTS Digital Matrix
Intercom System, and it provides power to belt packs.

The IFB-828 may also be used as a simple program interface to feed two (2) separate program sources to each of eight (8)
4020 or 4030 belt packs (16 program sources to eight (8) belt packs total).

FIGURE 1. IFB-828 Reference View

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Description and Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

19” wide x 1.75” high x 7.5” deep (483mm x 44.5mm x 191mm)

Input Power Requirements

110/120 or 220/240 VAC, 50/60Hz, selectable via a back panel switch

Audio Inputs

Type:

Balanced (transformer coupled)

Level:

+4 to +8dBu

Impedance

Approximately 600 Ohms

Audio Outputs

Type

Unbalanced

Level:

-10 to -6dBu

Output Power (each IFB belt pack channel)

+24VDC, 160mA not to exceed a total of 750mA

Connectors

Input (J9)

T ype: 50-pin telco

Outputs (J1 to J8)

Type: 3-Pin Male XLR

Pin 1 Audio and DC Common
Pin 2 +IFB Audio (interrupt audio) and +24VDC
Pin 3 +Direct Program Audio (non-interrupt audio)

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CHAPTER 2

Installation

Installation in an RTS Digital Matrix

IFB-828 Location

The XLR connector output from the IFB-828 provides unbalanced audio and DC operating power to IFB belt packs.
Therefore, very long cable runs (over several hundred feet) from the IFB-828 to the belt packs may result in diminished
performance due to DC resistance in the cabling and noise induced by surrounding equipment. Select a location for the
IFB-828 that is as close as possible to the belt packs or use appropriate precautions (shielded cable, heavier gauge stranded
wire, routing away from unsaddled equipment, etc.)

NOTE: For broadcast applications, you typically locate the IFB-828 in the audio booth near the talent location, and no

special precautions are required.

To install an IFB-828 in an RTS Digital Matrix, do the following:

1. Mount the IFB-828 in an equipment rack or bay. It should be positioned near eye height when sitting or standing to

permit adjustment of the IFB program levels and to check the power indicator lights. There are no special ventilation
requirements.

2. Set the voltage selector switch on the back panel:

• Select 110 for 110/120V, 50/60Hz operation

• Select 220 for 220/240V, 50/60Hz operation

3. Connect a 25-pair telco cable to J9 on the back of the IFB-828. Run this cable back to the audio distribution point for

the intercom system (punch blocks, etc.).

4. Setup IFBs at the digital matrix intercom system using the intercom system configuration software.

5. In AZedit, select the IFB icon on the AZedit toolbar.

6. Double-click an IFB resource.

The Edit IFB window appears.

7. Configure the IFB ports, as needed.

8. Once you have configured the required IFBs, assign the IFBs to keypanel keys.

NOTE: For keypanel setup information, see the AZedit User Manual (p/n 93507769000).

9. For each IFB that you setup, do the following:

• Connect the output port from the matrix (that you defined in step 4) to an available IFB input of the IFB-828.

Make the connections at the audio distribution point where you have connected the cable from J9 of the IFB-828.
See Table 1 on page 6 for pin numbers.

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• Connect the IFB program audio source to the

intercom port that you defined as the program
input port of the matrix (in step 4) and connect
the IFB program audio source to the direct
program input of the selected channel of the
IFB-828.

10. Connect the appropriate 3-pin XLR output

connector of the IFB-828 to the LINE (or LINES)

connector of the IFB belt pack. Typical cable
wiring is shown in Figure 2.

NOTE: In the factory default configuration, the

IFB-325 belt packs receive IFB audio on
pin 3 of its XLR connector. In this
configuration, the belt pack’s internal
shorting plug J3 is set to pins 2 and 3
shorted. This is NOT the correct
configuration for use with the IFB-828. To
change the setting open the belt pack and
reset the H3 shorting plug so that pins 4
and 5 are shorted. Refer to your IFB-325
manual for further information.

11. Connect an earset to the IFB belt pack.

NOTE: The Model IFB-325 accepts only

monaural earsets. The Models 4020 and
4030 accept either monaural or stereo
earsets. However, for the standard
application of the IFB-828, only a
monaural earset is required.

12. Set all belt pack volume controls and all level

controls on the IFB-828 to minimum.

13. Plug in the IFB-828 power cord.

The main power LED on the front panel should
light, and each channel LED lights indicating
power is being supplied to the belt pack output on
that channel. Verify the matrix is operational and
that all program sources are operational.

14. During normal operation (no IFB interrupts

activated), have each talent position adjust their
belt pack volume control for a comfortable
program listening level. (Use the INTERRUPT
control on a model 4020 or 4030 belt pack.)

15. For each IFB:

• Activate the keypanel key assigned to the IFB.

The program audio should be interrupted at the
associated IFB belt pack, and the mic audio
from the keypanel should become audible.

• While the IFB key is activated, adjust the

appropriate level control on the front panel of
the IFB-828 to mix the desired amount of
direct program audio back into the keypanel’s
mic audio signal.

When the IFB key is released, the mic audio
should cut off, and the normal program audio
should be restored.

Monaural Earset Pin Out

Tip: IFB Audio & Direct Program Mix
Sleeve: Common

Stereo Earset Pin Out

Tip: IFB Audio & Direct Program Mix (Interrupt)
Ring: Direct Program Audio (Non-Interrupt
Sleeve: Common

TABLE 1. Input Connector Pin Out (J9)

Pin Numbers

Description

+ Input - Input

1 26 Channel 1 direct program input
2 27 Channel 1 IFB input (from Matrix)
3 28 No Connection
4 29 Channel 2 direct program input
5 30 Channel 2 IFB input (from Matrix)
6 31 No Connection
7 32 Channel 3 direct program input
8 33 Channel 3 IFB input (from Matrix)
9 34 No Connection
10 35 Channel 4 direct program input
11 36 Channel 4 IFB input (from Matrix)
12 37 No Connection
13 38 Channel 5 direct program input
14 39 Channel 5 IFB input (from Matrix)
15 40 No Connection
16 41 Channel 6 direct program input
17 42 Channel 6 IFB input (from Matrix)
18 43 No Connection
19 44 Channel 7 direct program input
20 45 Channel 7 IFB input (from Matrix)
21 46 No Connection
22 47 Channel 8 direct program input
23 48 Channel 8 IFB input (from Matrix)
24 49 No Connection
25 50 No Connection

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FIGURE 2. IFB Belt Pack Interconnect Cable Wiring Diagram

Using the IFB-828 as a Simple Pr ogram Interface with 4020 and 4030 Belt Packs

Use Table 1 on page 6 and the cable wiring sources to each IFB-828 channel. In this application, each direct program input at
the IFB-828 feeds to the NON-INTERRUPT channel of the belt pack, and the level is adjusted by the NON-INTERRUPT
control on the belt pack; each IFB input feeds to the INTERRUPT channel and is adjusted by the INTERRUPT control. The
control on the IFB-828 front panel can be used to mix the NON-INTERRUPT audio into the INTERRUPT audio.

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