Connect receiver Antenna 1 input to any RF Output 1 connector on the SWA6SS . Remov e the
RF Terminator if necessary .
Receiver
Connect any receiver Antenna 2 to any RF Output 2 connector on the SWA6SS.
Receiver
Connect the supplied RF Terminators to all unused RF Outputs. These terminators are caps with a
green collar. Failure to do this may result in poor performance or drop-outs.
Continue with all remaining receivers. Follow this
diagram for cascading distribution amps.
Antenna Distribution Amplifier (SWA6SS)
Antenna Distribution Amplifier (SWA6SS)
Examples show RF Terminators installed on unused Outputs
To Extension Antennas
SWA6SS
Antenna
Distribution
Amplifiers
SWM7000
Series
Receivers
Connect antennas (extension or standard from a receiv er) to Antenna Inputs .
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Antenna Distribution Amplifier Installation Instructions
Introduction
The SWA6SS is designed to distribute and amplify the RF signal from a pair of antennas to up to 6 SWM7000
Series receivers. You can also cascade multiple SW A6SS units to distribute the RF to many more receiv ers (see
block diagram detail on page 4).
Your Sabine Antenna Distribution Amp features v ery low inter-modulation distortion, high dynamic range and low
noise components, and reduces multiple antenna interference in multiple system usage.
Please refer to your SWM7000 Operating Guide for important information about the correct setup of your receiver.
Components
This Antenna Distribution Amp will allow you to connect up to 6 Sabine SWM7000 receivers to one set of antennas — thus alleviating the “antenna farm” of multiple-receiver antenna placement — and improving reception as
well. This setup can be combined with the Sabine Extension Antennas (SWASS-EXT) for additionally impro ved
reception. Extension antennas must be purchased separ ately. Or y ou can use the standard antennas from your
receiver.
Installation Connections
1. Connect receiver Antenna 1 input to any RF Output 1 connector on the SWA6SS. Likewise, connect any
receiver Antenna 2 to any RF Output 2 connector on the SWA6SS.
2. Connect Antennas. You may use the supplied dipole antennas from your receivers and mount them either on
the front or back of the Antenna Distribution Amp. Make sure the dipoles (small rubber antennas) are mounted
so they can “see” the transmitters. To further maintain line of sight, replace the supplied antennas from your
receivers with Sabine Extension Antennas (SWASS-EXT).
3. Terminate any unused RF outputs. Failure to do this may result in poor performance or droputs. Your Antenna
Distribution Amp comes with 8 RF Terminators. Remove these as necessary to connect receivers, but save
them in case you change your configuration later.
3. Turn on Power switch.
NOTE: Using the set up illustrated in step number 4 on page 4 of this operating guide, one pair of SWASS-EXT
antennas connected to seven Antenna Distribution Amplifiers will accommodate up to 35 receivers, or 70 audio
channels.
General Information on Antenna Placement
Antennas used with the Antenna Distribution Amp should be placed in an open area within visual range of the
intended microphone locations. Note that the range of a True Mobility transmitter is about 100 meters, but that
structural objects can reduce that range. Extension antennas are recommended to maintain good reception
when the antenna divider is located far from the transmitters.
Antenna Placement Cautions
Since the installation of the antennas influences the operating efficiency of the receiver, the most impor tant
rule is to minimize the distance between receiving antenna and transmitter for better reception and performance. Make sure the antennas can “see” the transmitters.
Placing Extension Antennas: Position the one marked
performer facing the audience) and so on. When y ou mount the e xtension antennas on a stand or on a w all,
make sure the short end of the triangle is up.
In order for the system to be effective, both extension antennas should be in a good pickup position at all
times but separated by about ten or fifteen feet if the antennas are within 100 or so feet. Separate them about
20 to 25 feet in very large rooms or fields. If you put the antennas too far apart, i.e., at opposite ends of the
room, or in separate rooms, to improve coverage, diversity is defeated and you will get dropouts. In other
LEFT
at stage left (on the left hand side of a
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words, diversity is more important that coverage. If you mount the extension antennas in the ceiling, the
antennas metallic backplane must be orientated parallel to the floor and the antennas must not be blocked by
pillars, lights or similar obstructions. Aim the hole in the plastic cover toward the podium.
Do not daisy-chain extension antennas together in series. Receivers and the antenna distribution amp are
only designed to use one left and one right antenna.
Extension Antenna Cables: Use coax cable to connect the e xtension antennas to the receiver or to the ADA.
See the chart on the previous page for cable specifications. Use the SW ATNC-N step-down cable to connect
thicker RG8 cables to the extension antenna.
The SWASS-EXT e xtension antennas add between 10 and 18dB signal strength to ov ercome cable loss. Bad
crimp connections are a common cause of dropouts. Check them carefully!
Keep the system away from electrical-noise sources (electric motors, refrigerators, arc welders, etc.). Place
the Antenna Distribution Amp at least 1.5 meters above floor le vel. K eep all transmitters at least 3 meters awa y
from a receiver antenna.
As a general precaution, keep 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, microw av e ov ens, WLAN antennas and 2.4 GHz
wireless video camera transmitters twice the distance from your Sabine wireless microphone system antennas
as that of your Sabine 2.4 GHz transmitters.
General Installation Cautions
1. Power Supply — Be sure to plug your unit into an appropriate power source.
2. Antenna Shorting — Be careful not to allow the antenna to come in contact with metal surfaces (antenna divider
case, other wires, cables, etc.).
3. Receiver to Antenna Distribution Amplifier cables— Keep these cables as short as possible. It is
recommended to use the cables supplied with your Antenna Distribution Amplifier.
4. Extension Antenna cables — For best results, use high quality coaxial cable with a 50 Ohm impedance.
Specifications will vary by cable manufacturer. See the chart for recommended cables on page 8. For best
results, use cable with minimal attenuation. The longer your cable, the more you will reduce the 100-meter range
between transmitter and receiver antenna. A well-placed pair of extension antennas will eliminate trouble spots
and generally improve overall performance of the wireless.
Common Sources of RF Interference
Since Marconi and others pioneered the first radio broadcasts, the radio spectrum has become increasingly
crowded with a huge diversity and variety of RF sources. The strength, frequency, location, and timing cycles of
these RF sources create a shifting pattern of interfering and overlapping frequencies and coverage patterns, which
can render the use of radio microphones a difficult and unpredictable business.
The typical sources of interference for conventional wireless mics can be high-powered broadcasters such as
radio stations and TV transmitters, or other short-range wireless devices, including multiple radio microphones
operating at the same location (either by design, or by coincidence), that operate in proximate (or harmonically
related) bands. Less commonly, interference may arise from spurious outputs emitted by electronic equipment
(notably computers, printers, or similar devices with digital clocks), faulty electrical equipment, neon signs, dimmers and lighting controllers, and so forth.
Many UHF and VHF mics are especially vulnerable because they share the RF spectrum with the very high-powered
transmitters for tele vision. The coming conversion to digital and high-definition broadcast will increase the problems f or
UHF and VHF.
The 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz frequency band is not only well above the fundamental (nominal) transmission frequencies of such strong analog and digital broadcasts, but also high enough to escape interference problems occurring
at the strong first harmonic of even the highest digital tele vision broadcast. The band is approved w orldwide for a
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Antenna Distribution Amplifier Installation Cautions
variety of uses, including such diverse transmitters as baby monitors, garage door openers, wireless LANs,
amateur satellite, cordless telephones, etc. Compared to RF broadcast sources like television and radio stations,
these low power devices produce very localized, short range interference; furthermore, many of the devices
working in the 2.4 GHz range use spread spectrum transmission and reception. Both of these facts mean such
uses of the RF spectrum are less likely to cause interference with, or suffer from interference from the use of,
Sabine’s systems.
Your first step in checking for interf erence should be utilizing the Scan function in the SWM7000 Remote Control
Software. RF scanning will reveal potential RF sources in your location and allow you to make an informed choice
of channels to use. The scanner can scan f or long periods of time and will give you a report of RF activity over time
for each of the 70 channels available on your Smart Spectr um system. See Section 13.4.2.5 RF Scan of the
SWM7000 Operating Guide for more details on RF scanning.
1. Micro wave ovens
In the vast majority of situations, interference from microwave ovens will not affect performance of your
SWM7000 series microphone systems. Since barriers such as walls work to block interference, a microwave
oven will likely present a problem only when located in fairly close proximity within the same room as the
wireless receiver (or reception antenna). See caution below.
Commercial quality microwave ovens present a bigger potential problem. They sweep over a wider band of
frequencies than the limited band affected by consumer units, and use two magnetron tubes which alternate
to avoid inactivity during a power cycle. Fortunately, Sabine systems are only affected by such ovens in close
proximity to receiver antennas. That protection, plus the availability of 70 different RF channels to choose from,
makes serious interference problems arising from microwave ovens avoidable and unlikely. See caution
below.
2. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS)
These computer network devices allow computers to connect via wireless devices that act as both receivers
and transmitters. These low-powered transceivers often have selectable channels and can utilize the entire
2.4 GHz band. In general, Sabine microphones should not be affected by these WLANS because their spread
spectrum technology does not present a problem for the Sabine Smart Spectrum
TM
system. See caution below.
3. Cordless phones
These home telephones broadcast at very low power and should not present interference problems for your
Sabine wireless. This is especially true if the telephone uses spread spectrum technology. See caution below.
4. Wireless Video Cameras
Certain wireless video cameras (X10, for example) use the 2.4 GHz band. These devices are also very low
power and, in general, should not present a problem when using the SWM7000 system. See Section 5Receiver Operation for methods of optimizing clear reception and minimizing interference. See caution
below.
Antenna Placement Caution
As a general precaution, keep 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, microwave ovens, WLAN antennas and 2.4 GHz wireless video camera
transmitters twice the distance from your Sabine wireless microphone system antennas as that of your Sabine 2.4 GHz transmitters.
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Coaxial Cable Attenuation Table
Coaxial Cable Attenuation Table
Cable
TypeBelden #
Insulation
Center Conductor
10 Meter
Attenuation
(in dB)
Maximum Practical
Distance
(using SWASS-EXT
in meters)
Connector
Type
RG589203Polyethylene#20 Stranded-16.2914TNC
RG58/AU9311Foam#20 Stranded-11.1020TNC
Polyethylene
RG212/U9861Polyethylene#15.5 solid,-6.1136N
silver plated
RG8/U9913Semi-solid#10 solid-2.5088N
Polyethylene
RG14283242Teflon#18 solid,-6.5434TNC
silver plated
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Cautions & Warranty
Cautions & Warranty
Warning! This equipment m ust be ear thed.
Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open.
Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Attention! Cet appareil doit être relié à la terre.
Attention! Risque de choc électrique; ne pas ouvrir.
Attention! Risque de choc; ne pas oter les capots. Aucune pièce
accessible à l’intérieur. S’addresser à un technicien qualifié.Attention! Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne
pas laisser l’appareil sous la plouie ou à l’humidité.
Achtung! Dieses Gerät muss schutzgeerdet sein.
Achtung! Gefar eines elektrischen Stormschlags. Gehause nicht
öffnen.Achtung! Gefar eines elektrischen Stormschlags. Gehäuse nicht
öffnen. Keine con Benutzer zu bedienenden Teile im Geräteinneren.
Überlassen Sie das Gerät zu Servicezwecken nur geschultem
Fachpersonal.
Um Brandgefar oder das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags
auszuschließen, das Gerät vor Nässe und Feuchtigkeit schützen.
Advertencia! Este equipo debe estar conectado a tierra.
Precaución! Reisgo de descarga eléctrica. No abrir.
Precaución! Riesgo de descarga eléctrica. No desmontar las tapas.
Piezas interiores no reparables por el usuario. Reparable sólo por
personal cualificado.
Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o de descarga eléctrica
no exponga este producto a la lluvia o humedad.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept an y interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. How ever, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician f or help.
Japanese EMI Compliance Statement
Canadian Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class
B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte
par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
WARNING!
The True Mobility Antenna Distribution Amp is designed to operate from standard AC power. Please be sure the power in your
area is compatible with the power requirements marked on the
rear of the unit. Using the wrong input voltage may cause permanent damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
Operating Voltages:
100-130 VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.100A 250 Slow Blow Fuse
or
200-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.050A Type T Fuse
The True Mobility Antenna Distribution Amplifier is supplied with one
of the following AC power cords:
Japan100 VAC
U.S./North America 120 VAC
Continental Europe 230 VAC
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the unit.
4. All operating instructions should be followed.
5. Use only shielded audio and data cables.
6. This product should not be used in the presence of moisture or
rain, or near any water, i.e., a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet
basement, etc.
7. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with proper ventilation. Do not use in direct sunlight. Do not
place flat against a wall or in a built-in enclosure that will impede
the flow of cooling air.
8. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as
a stove or radiator.
9. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit
adjacent to the power entry module.
10. Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord.
11. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never
walk or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check
cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the plug and the
point where the cord exits the unit.
12. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to
be unused for long periods of time.
13. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the unit through the ventilation holes or any other
openings.
14. This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit does not operate correctly.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
15. The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service
work should be done by a qualified service technician.
United Kingdom240 VAC
Australia240 VAC
CAUTION - Implanted cardiac pacemakers or AICD devices:
Any source of RF (radio frequency) energy may interfere with normal functioning of the implanted device. All wireless microphones
have Iow-power transmitters (less than 0.05 watts output) that are unlikely to cause difficulty, especially if they are at least a few
inches away. However, since a beltpack transmitter typically is placed against the body, Sabine suggests attaching it at the belt,
rather than in a shirt pocket where it may be immediately adjacent to an implanted medical device. Note also that any medicaldevice disruption will cease when the RF transmitting source is turned off. Please contact y our physician or medical-device provider
if you have any questions, or experience any problems with the use of this or any other RF equipment.
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Cautions & Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY V ALID ONL Y WHEN PURCHASED AND
REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PR O VIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED
DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACH COUNTRY.
Ces clauses de garantie ne sont vaiables qu’aux Etats-Unis et au
Canada. Dans tous les autres pays, les clauses de garantie et de
maintenance sont fixees par le distributeur national et assuree par lui
selon la legislation en vigueur.
Diese Garantie ist nur in den USA and Kanada gultig. Alle Expor tProdukte sind der Garantie und dem Service des Importeurs des
jewelligen Landes untervorfen.
Esta garantia es valida solamente cuando el producto es comprado
en E.U. continentales o en Canada. Todos los productos que sean
comprados en el extranjero, estan sujetos a las garantias y servicio
que cada distribuidor autorizado determine y otrezca en los diferentes
paises.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY/REMEDY
SABINE, INC. (“SABINE”) warrants this product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from date of purchase PROVIDED, however, that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions, exclusions and limitations hereinafter set
forth:
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTIES
These limited warranties shall be void and of no effect if:
a. The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale; or
b. The original retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORIZED
SABINE DEALER; or
c. The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use,
neglect, improper service or maintenance, or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship; or
d. The serial number affixed to the product is altered, defaced or re-
moved; or
e. The power supply grounding pin is removed or otherwise defeated.
In the event of a defect in material and/or workmanship covered
by this limited warranty, Sabine will repair the defect in material or
workmanship or replace the product, at Sabine’s option; and provided, however, that, in any case, all costs of shipping, if necessary, are paid by you, the purchaser.
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED, MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY SABINE
WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE.
In order to obtain service under these warranties, you must:
a. Bring the defective item to any Authorized SABINE DEALER and
present therewith the ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE supplied to you by the AUTHORIZED SABINE DEALER in connection
with your purchase from him of this product. If the DEALER is
unable to provide the necessary warranty service, you will be directed to the nearest other SABINE AUTHORIZED DEALER which
can provide such service. OR:
b. Ship the defective item, prepaid, to:
SABINE, INC.
13301 NW US HIGHWAY 441
ALACHUA, FL 32615-8544
Include therewith a complete, detailed description of the problem,
together with a legible copy of the original PROOF OF PURCHASE
and a complete return address. Upon Sabine’s receipt of these items:
If the defect is remedial under the limited warranties and the other
terms and conditions expressed have been complied with, Sabine will
provide the necessary warranty service to repair or replace the product and will return it, FREIGHT COLLECT, to you, the purchaser.
Sabine’s liability to the purchaser for damages from any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action, including negligence, is
limited to the actual damages up to the greater of $500.00 or an amount
equal to the purchase price of the product that caused the damage or
that is the subject of or is directly related to the cause of action. Such
purchase price will be that in effect for the specific product when the
cause of action arose. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims
for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal
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property allegedly caused by Sabine’s negligence. Sabine does not
assume liability for personal injury or property damage arising out of
or caused by a non-Sabine alteration or attachment, nor does Sabine
assume any responsibility for damage to interconnected non-Sabine
equipment that may result from the normal functioning and maintenance of the Sabine equipment.
UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES WILL SABINE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOST PROFITS, LOST SA VINGS, ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF SABINE HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE; PR O VIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY T O
THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES, AS
HEREINABOVE STATED, HA VE BEEN COMPLIED WITH, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE NO T DISCLAIMED DURING THE APPLICABLE
ONE-YEAR PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS PROD UCT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPL Y T O YOU .
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE O THER RIGHTS WHICH MAY
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTIES ON THIS PR ODUCT , AND NO OTHER ST ATEMENT , REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON
SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON SABINE.
In the event of any modification or disclaimer of express or implied
warranties, or any limitation of remedies, contained herein conflicts
with applicable law, then such modification, disclaimer or limitation,
as the case may be, shall be deemed to be modified to the extent
necessary to comply with such law.
Your remedies for breach of these warranties are limited to those
remedies provided herein, and Sabine gives this limited warranty only
with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America.
INSTRUCTIONS-WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
1. Mail the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to:
SABINE, INC.
13301 NW US HIGHWAY 441
ALACHUA, FLORIDA 32615-8544 USA
OR: Register online at www.Sabine.com
a. Keep the PROOF OF PURCHASE. In the event warranty ser-
vice is required during the warranty period, you will need this
document. There will be no identification card issued by Sabine,
Inc.
2. IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES OF ADDRESS:
a. Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARDS - Should notification become necessary for any condition that may require correction, the REGISTRATION CARD will
help ensure that you are contacted and properly notified.
b. Notice of address changes - If you move from the address shown
on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD, you should notify
Sabine of the change of address so as to facilitate your receipt of
any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become
necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information or correction.
3. You may contact Sabine directly by telephoning (386) 418-2000.
4. Please have the Sabine product name and serial number available
when communicating with Sabine Customer Service.
Manufactured by: Sabine, Inc.
13301 NW US Highway 441
Alachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA
Phone: +USA (386) 418-2000
Fax: +USA (386) 418-2001