RTS BKP-4, MKP-12, MKP-4, TKP-4, WKP-4 User Manual

9350-7646-000 Rev L, 11/2004

USER INSTRUCTIONS

ZEUS KEYPANEL

USER MANUAL

PROPRIETARY NOTICE

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Copyright © 2004 by Telex Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
prior written permission from Telex is prohibited.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Immediately upon receipt of the equipm ent, inspect the shipping container and the contents carefully for any dis­crepancies or damage. Should there be any, notify the freight company and the dealer at once.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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 U.S.A.
T e le ph one: (800 ) 392-3497
Fax: [phone]

RETURN SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR RETURNS

If a repair is necessary, contact the dealer where this unit was purchased.

If repair through the dealer is not possible, obtain a RETURN AUTHORIZATION from:

Customer Service Department
Telex Communications, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

DO NOT RETURN ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY TO THE F ACTOR Y WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A
RETURN AUTHORIZAT ION.

Be prepared to provide the company name, address, phone number, a person to contact regarding the repair, the type
and quantity of equipment, a description of the problem and the serial number(s).

SHIPPING TO MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT

All shipments of RTS products should be made via United Parcel Service or the best available shipper, prepaid. The
equipment should be shipped in the original packing carton; if that is not available, use any suitable container that is
rigid and of adequate s ize. If a subst itute cont aine r is us ed, the equi pment s hould b e wrapp ed in paper and surrou nded
with at least four inches of excels ior or similar shock-absorbing material. All shipments must be sent to the following
address and must include the Return Authorization.

Factory Service Department
Telex Communications, Incorporated
1930 West 1st Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013 U.S.A.

Upon completion of any repair the equipment will be returned via United Parcel Service or specified shipper collect.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

BACK PANEL / CIRCUIT BOARD SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

WKP-4 BOX INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

TKP-4 BOX INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

CONFIGURATION SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DIP Switch 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

DIP Switch 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

DIP Switch 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Address Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

MOUNTING THE MKP-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Mic Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Headset Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Connection To Intercom System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

BKP-4 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

TKP-4 / WKP-4 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

STARTUP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

ASSIGNING INTERCOM KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

CLEARING KEY ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

CHANGING SETUP PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

HEADSET BUTTON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

DIP switch 4 in Open position (default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

DIP switch 4 in Closed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

INTERCOM KEY OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Momentary vs. Latching Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Intercom Key Operation for Different Types of Key Assi gnments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Intercom Key Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Talk Indicator:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Listen Indicator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

CALL WAITING OPERATION FOR INCOMING CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

OPERATION WITH THE TIF-951 & TIF-2000 TELEPHONE INTERFACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

DISPLAYING KEY ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

DISPLAYING THE PORT NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

SIDETONE ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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PECIFICATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MKP-4, BKP-4. TKP-4, and WKP-4 are ideal for users who want full access to the most
commonly used keypanel feature s, and who generally communicate wit h four or less locations in
the intercom system at an y give n ti me. The MKP- 4 can be rack mounted or us ed on a des ktop and
is powered from an AC mains outlet. The BKP-4 is suitable for desktop use and is powered from
an AC mains outlet. The TKP-4 is designed to fit in a Tektronics equipment bay. The WKP-4 is
designed for wall mounting. The TKP-4 and WKP-4 may be ordered with an optional universal
AC power supply, or the installer can supply power from another source. The MKP-12 has the
same ease of use as the other uni ts, but fea tures a total of 12 assigna ble keys and a rack mountabl e
chassis.

FEA TURES

• Works with ADAM™, ADAM™ CS and Zeus™ Digital Matrix Intercom Systems.

• Full-function intercom keys with LED indicators.

• Alphanumeric call waiting display with response key.

• Access to intercom key and setup page assignments.

• 4-wire, balanced audio input and output.

• Several microphone/speaker/headphone combinations possible, including: Headset
(microphone + headphones), headphones + panel mounted microphone, speaker + panel
mounted microphone, speaker + handheld microphone. Works with: RTS™ headsets with
A4M connector, MCP90 Panel Microphone and MCS325 Modular Speaker (MKP-4 only).

• Easy installation setup.

• The MKP-12 is one rack unit (RU) high and comes with ears for mounting in a standard 19
inch equipment rack. The MKP-4 is one rack unit (RU) high and ½ RU wide.

• The MKP-4 mounts in a standar d equipment rack with RTS™ MCP rack mount hardware. Ca n
be mounted in the same rack unit with an MCS325 Modular Speaker.

• Ready for worldwide use. The BKP-4, MKP-4, and MKP-12 accept any mains voltage from
90-240 VAC, 47/63 Hz. The TKP-4 and WKP-4 can be powered from an optional AC adapter
which accepts 100-240 VAC, 47/63. Alternatively, the TKP-4 and WKP-4 may be powered
from a user-supplied, 15-24 VDC, 1 amp, regulated power source.)

1-2 User Instructions MKP-4, BKP-4, WKP-4, TKP-4, and MKP12 Keypanels

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

1 Intercom Keys: Assignable for several types of operation, including talk only, listen only, talk

with auto-listen, and all-call (where activating the key also activates all keys to the left of that
key). Keys feature momentary or latching operation. For momentary operation, the operator
presses and holds a key while communicating, then releases it when finished. For latching
operation , the operator taps a key to turn it on, then taps it again to turn it off. Latching can be
disabled via an options switch (12) or from ADAMedit or ZEUSedit.

2 Key Indicators: Two bi-color (red and gr een) LED indi cator s for ea ch key. Provide indi catio ns

for talk on/off, lis ten on/ off, i ncoming c all, b usy (fo r keys a ssign ed to t alk to IFB's) , and in- use
(for keys assigned to talk to either IFB's or ISO's).

3 Designation Strip Holder : Holds printed strip identifying key assignments. Works with

ADAMedit and ZEUSedit designation strip print feature.

4 Call Waiting Display and Response Key: 4-character, alphanumeric display for incoming

caller names. Talkback to caller via the response key. The call waiting window and response
key are also used with the copy, clear, and scroll keys (5).

5 Copy, Clear, and Scroll keys: Used f or key and setu p page assignme nt. Can also be us ed to talk

to any location in the intercom system when no intercom key is assigned. (Note: There are 4
setup pages. Each contains a complete set of key assignments.)

6 Headset On/Off Key with Indicator. When the headset is on, the speaker output and panel mic

are off.

7 Listen Volume Control for Headset or Speaker.
8 Panel Mic Connector: 1/4", 3-conductor phone jack. Accepts MCP5 or MCP6 Panel

Microphone.

9 Monaural Headset Connector: A4F (XLR- 4F) co nnector. Accepts any RTS headset with A4M

(XLR4M) connector. Also accepts monaural headphones for use with a panel microphone, or
accepts a handheld microphone for use with the speaker

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Figure 1.1

MKP-4 Front Panel View

Figure 1.2

BKP-4, TKP-4, WKP-4 Front Panel View

Figure 1.3

MKP-12 Front Panel View

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Headset

Listen

Tal k

Call waiting

Headset

Volume

Clear

Copy

WKP-4

Mic

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1-4 User Instructions MKP-4, BKP-4, WKP-4, TKP-4, and MKP12 Keypanels

BACK P ANEL / CIRCUIT BOARD SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS

10 BKP-4: Universal Power Input: Accepts any mains voltage from 90-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz.

TKP-4 and WKP-4: Terminals for DC power connection.

11 Intercom Frame Connectors. All units have both 9-pin female D-sub (DE9S) and RJ12

connectors. The TKP-4 and WKP-4 also include spring-clamp terminals.

12 Options DIP Switches:

• Name Display for Assigned Keys : Assig ned int ercom keys pro vide an LED f lash fo r incomi ng
call announce. Optionally, the caller's name can also be displayed in the call waiting window.
(Incoming calls from unassigned callers are always displayed in the call waiting window.)

• Incoming Call Timeout Select: Incoming call LED flash can be set for 15 seconds, or until the
caller's ke y is released.

• Speaker / Microphone Selection: A DIP switch, together with the front panel Headset switch,
permits any of the following speaker / microphone combinations: internal speaker with panel
microphone; headphones with panel microphone; speaker with 4-pin dynamic microphone;
headset with boom-mounted dynamic mic.

• Latching: The electronic latching feature for the intercom keys can be turned on or off as
previously mentioned

• Katakana / English Character Selection: Dete rmines the type of characters used in the Call
Waiting Window (CWW).

• Full-Duplex or Half-Duplex Selection: When in half-duplex mode speaker audio is cutoff
when a talk key is pressed. When in full-duplex mode speaker audio is always present with
regard to the talk key.

• xKP-4 or MKP-12 Mode: Determines how keys are mapped on the keypanel. Because of the
additional keys on the MKP-12, the keys must be remapped so that it is logically correct
between the keypanel and ZEUSedit or ADAMedit software.

13 A ddress Select Switch: 16-position rotary switch: Selects the keypanel's location in an

intercom group. The combination of intercom group number and Address switch setting
determines a keypanel's unique address within the intercom system. Note: Only positions 1-8
are used for Zeus, ADAM CS, or ADAM intercom systems.

14 External Speaker Connector: 1/4”, 3-conductor phone jack. internal speaker amplifier drives

any 8-ohm speaker, such as the RTS Model MCS325.

Figure 1.4

MKP-4 Rear Panel View

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Figure 1.5

BKP-4 Rear Features

Figure 1.6

WKP-4 & TKP-4 Configuration Switches and Connectors on Circuit Board (WKP-4 Shown)

Figure 1.7

MKP-12 Rear Panel View