The PagePac® Plus System consists of the Controller,
AmpliCenter, and up to 3 Zone Expansion Units, providing up
to 56 paging and/or control zones. The self powered
Controller comes with its own power supply, enabling
it to control paging and control zones utilizing a paging amplifier
other than the AmpliCenter.
Dimensions/Weight
• 16.00”W x 1.80”H x 6.90”D
(40.64cm x 4.57cm x 17.53cm)
2.00 lbs. (0.91 kg)
ISSUE 2
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
• 8 Zones Paging or Control• Night Bell
• Contact Closure Inputs or Outputs• 7 Alert Tones
• Loop Start, Ground Start C O Port, Analog Station• Page Zone Groups
or Dry Loop Access (page port with contact closure)• Flexible Numbering Plan
• Controller with Power Supply for Applications with
Distributed Amplified Speakers or Amplifiers other than PagePac
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the PagePac® Plus Controller and Zone Expansion Units, if any, to either a wall
(see Figure 1), cabinet or a rack (below the AmpliCenter or other amplifier) (see Figure 2).
Note: When installing the PagePac Plus Controller, leave at least four inches of space above and below
for proper ventilation.
Install the paging equipment in a ventilated room where there is easy access to speaker cabling (preferably in the telephone equipment room).
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4"
4"
105-120 VAC
210-240 VAC
50-60 HZ
115 V
230 V
8.0 A
4.0 A
60 HZ
50 HZ
TO CONTROLLER
O DBM
OUT
UNIT
LOW FREQ
OUTPUT
TO POWER
TO Z.E.U.
AMP
FROM
TO
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CONTROLLER
CONTRO LLER
Figure 1. Wall Mounted Hardware
70V OUT
+
D-SERIES
AMPLICENTER
MUSIC IN
PAG ING IN
RING
GROUND
LEFT
GROUND
C1
GROUND
RIGHT
-
TIP
INPUT LEVEL
PAGE VOX
CAL
DUCKING
TO AMP TELE MODE TO TEL
N.B.
0dBm
0dBu
AA
D.L.S.A. G.L.L.S.
DRY LOOP 600 OHM
UNBALANCE OUTPUT
OVERLOAD
POWER
PAGE ACCESSED
ZONE EXPANSION UNIT
DRY LOOP HI Z
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GROUND START
LOOP START
PAGE IN
RING
GROUND
TIP
C1
CONTROLLER
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PagePac Plus
D-SERIES AMPLICENTER
PagePac Plus
CONTROLLER
PagePac Plus
ZONE EXPANSION UNIT
Figure 2. Rack mounted Hardware
2.Connect background music input wires to Left and Right terminals if stereo or Left and Ground if not.
See Figure 3
Note: The optional audio source can be a CD or tape player, AM, FM, or commercial radio, or other audio
source.
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If more than one AmpliCenter is used in the paging system, each one can be connected to the same music or
audio source, or different audio sources, if desired.
7 0 V O U TP A G IN G INM U S IC IN
LOW F RE Q
OUTPUT
+
GROUND
-
MONO
GROUND
+
-
C1
RING
LEFT
GROUND
TIP
OR
RIGHT
INPUT LEVEL
-
STEREO
+
PAGE VOX
DUCKING
+
-
CAL
3. Plug modular cord into connectors “To Amp” on Controller and “Page In” on AmpliCenter
(see Figure 4).
Note: If an amplifier other than the AmpliCenter is used, refer to page 10, Figure 16. There you will find
wiring diagrams and notes.
AMPLICENTER
105-120 VAC
210-240 VAC
50-60 HZ
115 V
8.0 A
60 HZ
230 V
4.0 A
50 HZ
O DBM
OUT
TO CONTROLLER
UNIT
LOW FREQ
OUTPUT
70V OUT
+
GROUND
PAGING IN MUSIC IN
RING
GROUND
C1
-
TIP
LEFT
GROUND
RIGHT
INPUT LEVEL
UNBALANCE OUTPUT
OVERLOAD
POWER
PAGE ACCESSED
PAGE VOX
CAL
DUCKING
PAGE IN
GROUND
RING
TIP
C1
GROUND START
LOOP START
DRY LOOP HI Z
DRY LOOP 600 OHM
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CONTROLLER
TO POWER
AMP
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
N.B.
0dBu
TO AMP TELE MODETO TEL
AA
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Figure 4. Page In Connection from Controller to AmpliCenter
4.Connect 8-pin Molex connector from AmpliCenter to Controller (see Figure 5).
Note:Connectors can only go in one way. DO NOT force in.
If you are using another type of amplifier, refer to page 10 Figure 16.
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D.L. S.A. G.L. L.S.
SYSTEMSELECT
AMPLICENTER
105-120 VAC
210-240 VAC
50-60 HZ
CONTROLLER
PAGING IN MUSIC IN
115 V
230 V
8.0 A
4.0 A
60 HZ
50 HZ
O DBM
OUT
TO CONTROLLER
UNIT
LOW FREQ
OUTPUT
70V OUT
+
RING
LEFT
GROUND
GROUND
-
RIGHT
GROUND
C1
TIP
UNBALANCE OUTPUT
PAGE ACCESSED
INPUT LEVEL
PAGE VOX
CAL
DUCKING
PAGE IN
GROUND
RING
TIP
C1
GROUND START
LOOP START
DRY LOOP HI Z
DRY LOOP 600 OHM
OVERLOAD
POWER
TO POWER
AMP
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
N.B.
0dBu
AA
TO AMP TELE MODE TO TEL
D.L. S.A.G.L. L.S.
SYSTEMSELECT
Figure 5. 8-pin Molex Connector from AmpliCenter to Controller
CAUTION
Damage to Controller will occur if the Molex connector (from AmpliCenter) is
pluggedInto the right connector (This goes from Controller to Zone Expansion Unit).
1 .Set the AmpliCenter Telephone Mode Selection Switch to Dry Loop 600 Ohms (Far left setting).
see Figure 6.
AMPLICENTER
105-120 VAC
210-240 VAC
50-60 HZ
115 V
8.0 A
60 HZ
230 V
4.0 A
50 HZ
O DBM
OUT
TO CONTROLLER
UNIT
70V OUT PAGING IN MUSIC IN
LOW FREQ
+
OUTPUT
GROUND
RING
GROUND
C1
LEFT
GROUND
-
RIGHT
TIP
INPUT LEVEL
UNBALANCE OUTPUT
OVERLOAD
POWER
PAGE ACCESSED
PAGE VOX
CAL
DUCKING
PAGE IN
GROUND
GROUND START
LOOP START
DRY LOOP HI Z
DRY LOOP 600 OHM
RING
TIP
C1
Figure 6. AmpliCenter Mode Switch Setting
2. Connect 8-pin Molex from Controller to Zone Expansion Unit(s), if used. See Figure 7.
Note: Up to 3 Zone Expansion Units can be used, providing up to 56 paging and/or control zones.
CONTROLLER
TO POWER
ZONE EXPANSION UNIT
FROM
PREVIOUS
CONTROLLER
AMP
CONTROLLER
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
N.B.
0dBu
POWER CONTROL 70V AUDIO
TO
NEXT
POWER CONTROL 70V AUDIO
TO NEXT ZONE EXPANSIO N UNIT(S)
TO AMP TELE MODETO TEL
AA
D.L.S.A.G.L.L.S.
SYSTEMSELECT
Figure 7. 8-pin Molex Connector from Controller to Zone Expansion Unit(s)
3. Set DIP switches on each Zone Expansion Unit, if any. See Figure 8.
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Note: These DIP switches must be set correctly in order for the Controller to recognize the additional
zones.
FROM
TO
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
ON 2nd ZONE EXPANSIO N UNIT SET DIP SW ITCH TO
FROM
TO
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
ON 3rd ZONE EXPANSION UNIT SET DIP SW ITCH TO
TO
FROM
PREVIOUS
NEXT
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
ON
ON
ON
12 43
1234
ENABLES
ZONES 9-24
ENABLES
ZONE S 25-40
4321
ENABLES
ZONE S 41-56
Figure 8. Setting Zone Expansion Unit DIP Switches
4. Using a small standard screwdriver, make the following adjustments:
A. Adjust the Low Frequency Cut Off control to center position. This control cuts out the low frequency
bass so that horns and small speakers are not over-driven and distorted by excessive bass energy. Cutoff frequency is continuously adjustable from 50Hz (full CCW rotation) to 400 Hz (full CW rotation). See
Figure 9.
B. Adjust Music Input level to the center position. Clockwise rotation will increase the level. Listen and
set to a comfortable level. (Make sure the music input is not too high check for the overload light on
amp).
C. Adjust Music Ducking level to the fully counterclockwise position. This feature allows music to
continue to be heard during a page, but at a reduced level. The range is less than –40dB (full CCW) to –
6dB (full CW). If music is not
connected, set to full CCW.
D. Adjust the Page VOX (voiceactivated) sensitivity to the fully counterclockwise position.
E. Adjust page call to increase page volume or to lower page levels if overload light is on.
70V OUTPAGING INMUSIC IN
LOW FREQ
OUTPUT
+
GROUND
-
GROUND
Figure 9. Sound Level Adjustments on AmpliCenter
5. Set Telephone Mode switch on Controller to match host telephone system interface port type.
C1
5
RING
TIP
LEFT
GROUND
RIGHT
INPUT LEVEL
DUCKING
PAGE VOX
CAL
See Figure 10.
CONTROLLER
TO POWER
AMP
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
0dBu
N.B.
TO AMP TELE MODETO TEL
AA
D.L. S.A. G.L. L. S.
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DL=Dry Loop 600 ohms
LSSA/DLGS
CO600
SA/CO=Station Access/CO
GS=Ground Start Trunk Port
LS=Loop Start Trunk Port
6. Connect cable from host telephone system to Controller Page Input. See Figure 11.
Note: Depending on the type of host telephone system interface port, the connection may differ slightly
from the illustration to the right. A direct 4-conductor cord from the Controller to the telephone system
can also be used, bypassing the connector block.
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CONTROLLER
TO POWER
AMP
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
0dBu
TO AMP TELE MODE TO TEL
N.B.
AA
D.L. S.A. G.L. L. S.
CONNECTION TO HOST
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
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CONNECT GREEN WIRE TO SYSTEM TIP T
CONNECT RED WIRE TO SYSTEM RING R
CONNECT BLACK WIRE TO THE DRY CONTACT CONTROL LEAD GROUND
CONNECT YELLOW WIRE TO THE DRY CONTACT CONTROL LEAD C1
BLACK
GREEN
RED
YELLOW
1
2
3
4
5
6
TO HOST TELEPHONE
SYSTEM INTERFACE
PORT
Figure 11. Connecting Host Telephone System to Controller
7. Connect two wires from the night bell analog station port on the host telephone system to Controller night
bell (N.B.) input. See Figure 12. (Analog station port needs to provide 90 VAC ring voltage)
CONTROLLER
TO POWER
AMP
TO Z.E.U.
0dBm
0dBu
N.B.
TO AMPTELE MODETO TEL
AA
D.L. S.A. G.L. L.S.
SYSTEMSELECT
NIGHT BELL CONNECTION
FROM HOST TELEPHONE
SYSTEM ANALOG STATI ON
PORT.
Figure 12. Night Bell Connection to Controller
8. Set the Zone Option switches on the Controller and Zone Expansion Units, if any.
Note: For each zone used, no matter what its function, this switch needs to be set to one of three settings for proper zone operation.
The Controller has eight switches for zones 1-8. Each subsequent Zone Expansion Unit has switches for zones
9-24, 25-40, and 41-56.
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Figure 13. Setting Zone Option Switches on Controller and Zone Expansion Units
CONNECTING SPEAKERS
Connect each speaker to the appropriate Home Run or Speaker-to-speaker wiring method as shown on the
floor plan. See Figure 14. (use shielded wire for 70 volt speaker wiring)
SPEAKER-TO-SPEAKER METHOD
70V VOLT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
HOME RUN METHOD
Figure 14. Speaker Wiring Methods
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Figure 15. 70 volt Speaker and Contact Closure Zone Wiring to Controller
3. Test speaker wiring for short circuits.
Measure the resistance of each home run wiring with an ohmmeter. Any pair indicating a value of less than 15
Ohms must be rechecked for possible shorted wiring or speakers. Correct any problems and retest.
4. Make zone connections to Controller and any Zone Expansion Units. See Figure 15.
The zone connectors on the Controller and Zone Expansion Units can accommodate up to two 22 AWG wires or
four 24 AWG wires per zone output.
Note: DO NOT over tighten zone connector screws.
Check zone option switch setting with Zone Map and Zone Configuration Tables as you connect each zone (A
70V audio output setting going to other than speakers may damage other equipment).
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POWERING UP SYSTEM
With all zones wired and connected to the Controller and Zone Expansion Units (if any), initial testing can begin.
Refer to Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connector. Once initial testing is done, you can begin to
program the Controller with the features for each zone.
1.Plug the power cord into the AC input connector on the AmpliCenter. The following should happen:
A. The green Power LED on the AmpliCenter will turn on and stay on.
B. The green Page Access LED on the AmpliCenter also turns on, but will go out after a
few seconds.
C. On the Controller, verify that the green Phone System Enabled LED is off, and that the
yellow Attendant Access Enabled LED is off.
D. If background music is connected, adjust the Music In Input Level control on the
AmpliCenter(s) for an acceptable level.
NOTE: If an amplifier other than the AmpliCenter is used, make sure it is powered up and verify the
Controller LEDs.
2. Make an All Zone test page. Readjust sound levels by adjusting speaker tap settings, if
required.
A. Readjust Music Input level to the desired loudness relative to paging loudness.
B. Some loudspeaker taps may have to be re-adjusted to get even coverage at all
Locations. Be sure that the final speaker tap setting totals do not exceed the power
Rating of the Amplicenter.
3. Begin programming the Controller (refer to Programming Section).
locations.
SELF-POWERED CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS
The wiring diagrams in Figures 16 through 18 illustrate the connection of the Self-Powered Controller with other
amplifiers. In this way, most features associated with the Controller can be utilized with amplifiers other than the
AmpliCenter. Refer to Tables 1 and 2 for gain and sensitivity settings.
CONTROLLER WITH POWER SUPPLY TO GENERIC AMPLIFIER
To install the Controller to a Generic Amplifier (see Page 10, Figure 16):
1. Connect 0dBu or 0dBm output to amplifier audio input.
Note: Refer to Table 1 for controller audio output levels and volume control settings.
2. Connect Amplifier Audio Output (70.7V) to Amplified Audio Input on Controller.
3. Adjust Controller volume control (see Table 1).
4. If required, connect control input to amplifier from Controller zone set to “output contact closure program for
system HS (program 70).
5. Connect background music if needed to music input.
6. Connect host telephone system to Controller.
7. Plug power pack connector into Controller.
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Figure 16. Connection of the Self-Powered Controller to Generic Amplifiers
Table 1. Controller Adjustable Output Level
Controller Volume Control Setting600 Ohm Impedance OutputLow Impedance Output
Full Counter Clockwise- 12dBm (195mVrms)- 6dBu (388mVrms)
Full Clockwise0dBm (.775Vrms)+ 6dBu (1.50Vrms)
Note: The generic amplifiers input must be dry, no battery or voltage can be present.
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CONTROLLER WITH POWER SUPPLY TO AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS
To install a Controller to Amplified Speakers (see Figure 17):
1. Connect 0dBu output of Controller to Amplified Audio input of Controller.
2. Adjust Controller volume control to mid point.
3. Connect amplified speakers audio input to each zone connector.
4. Set zone option switches to Amplified Audio Output.