Telex TKP-4, BKP-4, WKP-4 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS

BKP-4, TKP-4, AND WKP-4 KEYPANELS

ADAM™, ADAM™ CS, AND ZEUS™ INTERCOM SYSTEMS

Mic

Headset

Headset

Clear

Copy

CallWaiting

Listen

Talk

Volume

WKP-4

(Mounting box optional)

™

9350-7646-000 Rev E, 8/00

PROPRIETARY NOTICE

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The RTS product information and design disclosed herein were
originated by and are the property of Telex Communications, Inc.
Telex reserves all patent, proprietary design, manufacturing, repro
duction, use and sales rights thereto, and to any article disclosed
therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Copyright 1999 by Telex Communications, Inc. All rights re
served. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written per
mission from Telex is prohibited.

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

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

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

RTS products are warranted by Telex Communications, Inc. to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
three years from the date of sale.

The sole obligation of Telex during the warranty period is to pro­vide, without charge, parts and labor necessary to remedy covered
defects appearing in products returned prepaid to Telex. This war­ranty does not cover any defect, malfunction or failure caused be­yond the control of Telex, including unreasonable or negligent
operation, abuse, accident, failure to follow instructions in the
Service Manual or the User Manual, defective or improper associ­ated equipment, attempts at modification and repair not authorized
by Telex, and shipping damage. Products with their serial numbers
removed or effaced are not covered by this warranty.

To obtain warranty service, follow the procedures entitled "Proce
dure For Returns" and "Shipping to Manufacturer for Repair or
Adjustment".

This warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty given
with respect to RTS products. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine before purchase that this product is suitable for the
user's intended purpose.

ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY.

NEITHER TELEX NOR THE DEALER WHO SELLS RTS
PRODUCTS IS LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
QUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

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Technical questions should be directed to:

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Customer Service Department
RTS/Telex,
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

RETURN SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR RETURNS

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

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
FACTORY WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A RETURN
AUTHORIZATION.

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
size. If a substitute container is used, the equipment should be
wrapped in paper and surrounded with at least four inches of excel
sior or similar shock-absorbing material. All shipments must be
sent to the following address and must include the Return Authori
zation.

Factory Service Department
Telex Communications, Incorporated
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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2 User Instructions BKP-4, TKP-4, and WKP-4 Keypanels

End-User License Agreement for Telex® Software

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IMPORTANT - Please read this document carefully before using this
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PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU
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you for use only under the terms of this license, and the Company reserves
all rights not expressly granted to you. You own the product or other media
on or in which the Software is originally or subsequently recorded or fixed,
but the Company retains ownership of all copies of the Software itself.

1. License: This license allows you to use the Software for internal purposes
only on a single product in which it was installed.

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Software to others or electronically transfer or duplicate the Software. YOU
MAY NOT REVERSE ENGINEER, DECOMPILE, DISASSEMBLE,
MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE OR LOAN THE
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the Software will meet your requirements or operate free from error. The
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shall not exceed the greater of the license fee for the Software or $50.

38109-709 Rev A 10/97

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4 User Instructions BKP-4, TKP-4, and WKP-4 Keypanels

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BACK PANEL / CIRCUIT BOARD SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INSTALLATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WKP-4 BOX INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TKP-4 BOX INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CONFIGURATION SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Address Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mic Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Headset Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connection To Intercom System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STARTUP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

KEYPANEL SETUP· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14

ASSIGNING INTERCOM KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CLEARING KEY ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PRINTING DESIGNATION STRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CHANGING SETUP PAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OPERATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15

HEADSET BUTTON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIP switch 4 in Open position (default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIP switch 4 in Closed position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INTERCOM KEY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Momentary vs Latching Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Intercom Key Operation for Different Types of Key Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Intercom Key Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CALL WAITING OPERATION FOR INCOMING CALLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OPERATION WITH THE TIF-951 TELEPHONE INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DISPLAYING KEY ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DISPLAYING THE PORT NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Front Panel View. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

Figure 2. BKP-4 Back Panel View. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Figure 3. WKP-4/TKP-4 Configuration Switches and Connectors on Circuit Board (WKP-4 Shown) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Figure 4. WKP-4 Mounting Box Dimensions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

Figure 5. RJ12 Intercom cable wiring diagram · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12

Figure 6. 9-pin Intercom cable wiring diagram. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13

Figure 7. Intercom and Power Terminal Block Pinouts for the TKP-4 / WKP-4.· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13

Figure 8. Use tie wraps to secure the cables (WKP-4 installation). · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13

Figure 9. Call Waiting Window and Key · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13

Figure 10. Scroll, Copy and Clear Buttons · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Address number vs intercom port numbers for 8-Port Audio I/O Cards (ADAM and ADAM CS Intercom Systems) · · · · · · 18

Table 2. Address number vs intercom port numbers for 12-Port Audio I/O Cards (ADAM Intercom Systems) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19

6 User Instructions BKP-4, TKP-4, and WKP-4 Keypanels

1 DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The BKP-4. TKP-4, and WKP-4 are ideal for users who
want full access to the most commonly used keypanel fea
tures, and who generally communicate with four or less lo
cations in the intercom system at any given time. 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 a
universal AC power supply, or the installer can supply
power from another source.

1.2 FEATURES

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

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Full-function intercom keys with LED indicators.

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Alphanumeric call waiting display with response key.
(Call waiting display is optional on the WKP-4.)

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Access to intercom key and setup page assignments.
(Optional on WKP-4.)

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4-wire, balanced audio input and output.

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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, and MCP5 and MCP6 Panel Micro­phones.

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Easy installation setup.

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Ready for worldwide use. The BKP-4 accepts 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. Al

­ternatively, the TKP-4 and WKP-4 may be powered
from a user-supplied, 15-24 VDC, 1 amp, regulated
power source.)

Latching can be disabled via an options switch (13)
or from ADAMedit or ZEUSedit.

2) Key Indicators: Two bi-color (red and green) LED
indicators for each key. Provide indications for talk
on/off, listen on/off, incoming call, busy (for keys

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assigned to talk to IFB's), and in-use (for keys as
signed to talk to either IFB's or ISO's).

3) Designation Strip Holder: Holds printed strip identi

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­fying key assignments. Works with ADAMedit and
ZEUSedit designation strip print feature.

4) Call Waiting Display (Optional on WKP-4) and Re

­sponse Key: 4-character, alphanumeric display for
incoming caller names. Talkback to caller via the
response key. The call waiting window and re

­sponse key are also used with the copy, clear, and
scroll keys (5).

5) Copy, Clear, and Scroll keys (Optional on the
WKP-4): Used for key and setup page assignment.
Can also be used to talk to any location in the inter

­com 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 head

­set 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) con­nector. 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.

1.3 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

1) Intercom Keys: Assignable for several types of oper
ation, 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 mo

­mentary 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.

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Figure 1. Front Panel View. (Numbered items refer
to front panel description.)

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1.4 BACK PANEL / 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 con

nection.

11) Intercom Frame Connectors. All units have both

9-pin female Dsub (DE9S) and RJ12 connectors.
The TKP-4 and WKP-4 also include spring-clamp
terminals.

12) Options DIP Switches:

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Name Display for Assigned Keys: Assigned inter
com keys provide an LED flash for incoming 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.)

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

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Speaker / Microphone Selection: A DIP switch, to
gether 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.

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90-240 VAC

Frame

Open

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Close

Options

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

Address

13121110

9

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Figure 2. BKP-4 Back Panel View.

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

13) Address 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 and ADAM
CS intercom systems, or ADAM intercom systems
with 8-port Audio I/O cards. Only positions 1-C are
used for ADAM intercom systems with 12-port Au
dio I/O cards. The remaining switch positions are
not used.

1011

1012 1013

Figure 3. WKP-4/TKP-4 Configuration Switches

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and Connectors on Circuit Board (WKP-4 Shown)

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1.5 SPECIFICATIONS

Matrix Input/ Output

8 dBu nominal, 20 dBu maximum

Audio Performance

SNR at 8 dBu (A-weighted): > 70 dB
THD+N at 8 dBu (Unweighted): < 0.5%

Frequency Response at 8 dBu: ± 1.5 dB from 100 Hz -

20 kHz

CMRR: > 70 dB

Panel Mic Input

Mic Type: Electret condenser
Power: Phantom (+5V DC)
Nominal Level: -42 dBu
Maximum Level: -25 dBu
Connector Type: 1/4", 3-conductor phone jack.

Tip: +Audio and DC bias
Ring: -Audio
Sleeve: No connection

Headset

Mic
Type: Dynamic
Nominal Level: -55 dBu
Maximum Level: -40 dBu
Headphone
Impedance: 50 to 600 ohms
Output Power: 150 mW into 50 ohms
Output Voltage Level: 8 volts p-p maximum
Connector Type: D4F (Mates with A4M)

Pin 1: Microphone ­Pin 2: Microphone +
Pin 3: Headphone ­Pin 4: Headphone +

Speaker

Output: 4 Watts into 8 ohms maximum

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Power Requirements

WKP-4: 15-24 VDC, 1 amp, regulated
BKP-4: 90 to 240 VAC, 47 / 63 Hz

Dimensions

WKP-4 (without mounting box): 6.5" (165mm) high x

9" (229mm) wide x 2.8" (71mm) deep behind front
panel. WKP-4 Mounting Box: See Figure 4

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TKP-4: 5.2" (132mm) high x 8.38" (213mm) wide x

3.25" (83mm) deep behind front panel.

BKP-4: 4.6" (117mm) high x 9" (229mm) wide x 7"

(178mm) deep

Finish

Aluminum front panel and case, light gray finish

Approvals

UL, CSA, VDE, CE

8.11"

206 mm

6.102"

3.937"

100 mm

1.575"
40 mm

6.102"

155 mm

2.7"

69 mm

.812" Dia (3 Places)

20.63 mm

155 mm

1.56"

39.6 mm

3.15“

80 mm

1.56"

39.6 mm

Opposite side

Figure 4. WKP-4 Mounting Box Dimensions

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