ATTO Technology 463-248-202 manual

463-248-202 Issue 1 3/16/93 PagePac  Plus AmpliCenter Installation and Use[...]

Copyright 1993 Harris Dracon All Rights Reserved Written/Printed in U.S.A. AT&T 463-248-202 0II722051-300 Issue 1, March 1993 Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference[...]

Content s 1. Overview 1-1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ About This Guide How to Use This Guide Before You Start Installation Steps Connectivity Chart Product Safety Labels Terminology Reference Materials How to Comment on This Guide Shipping Container Contents Ordering Information Features and Capabilities Specifications 1-2 1[...]

3. Installing the Hardware 3-1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Important Safety Information Example System Setup Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter Connecting Speakers Telephone System Interface Music Source Interface System Testing 3-2 3-3 3-6 3-8 3-9 3-11 3-13 4. Maintenance and Customer Support 4-1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ In Case of Difficulty 4-2 Power [...]

Table s 1. Overview 1-1 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart 1-4 1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications 1-10 2. Hardware Configuration 2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 2-1 2-4 v[...]

Figures 1. Overview 1-1 1-1. Installation Steps 1-3 1-2. AmpliCenter Components 1-7 1-3. PagePac Plus AmpliCenter 1-9 2. Hardware Configuration 2-1 2-1. AmpliCenter Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 2-3 3. Installing the Hardware 3-1 3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. AmpliCenter Interface with PagePac Plus Controller 3-4 Series Amp[...]

Overview Contents About This Guide How to Use This Guide Before You Start Installation Steps Connectivity Chart Product Safety Labels Terminology Reference Materials How to Comment on this Guide Shipping Container Contents Ordering Information Features and Capabilities Specifications 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 Overview 1- [...]

About This Guide The PagePac Plus AmpliCenter Installation and Use Manual explains the features of the AmpliCenter, how to install and configure the AmpliCenter, and interface to a communication system and other auxiliary equipment. It is intended that PagePac Plus be installed by a trained telephone, audio, or electrical installer with basic elect[...]

Installation Steps NOTE: The numbers in these steps match the numbers in figure 1-1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mount the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter to either the wall, cabinet or a rack. Pull cables. Hookup cabling to AmpliCenter and auxiliary equipment. (Refer to Example Setups in section 3.) Use stick-on labels to identify the AmpliCenter/zone (i.e., ca[...]

Connectivity Chart The Connectivity chart gives the trunk interface requirements for the host systems listed. This information is then used to set the telephone mode function switch on the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter. Table 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart Merlin Plus Merlin 206/820 Merlin 1030/3070 Merlin II Merlin Legend Mode C.O. Line Page Port[...]

Table 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart (Continuation Page 1) System 25 System 75/G1/G3I Definity System 85/G2 Mode C.O. Line Analog Station Aux. Por t C.O. Line Analog Station Aux. Port C.O. Line Analog Station Aux. Port Loop Yes — — Yes — — Yes — — Start Ground Yes — — Yes — — Yes — — Start 3 Dry — — — — — —[...]

Product Safety Labels This guide contains several product safety labels, identified by a CAUTION - Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided. WARNING - Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe or fatal personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. [...]

Shipping Container Contents The following items should be found in the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter shipping container. ■ AmpliCenter module ■ Rack mounting hardware (4 Phillips 10-32 screws) ■ Power Cord ■ This Installation and Use guide AMPLICENTER D20, D100, D300 FOUR MOUNTING SCREWS INSTALLATION MANUAL AmpliCenter Installation and Use POWER[...]

Ordering Information Equipment is available from many AT&T sources. Contact any of the following for sales information and advice on the equipment that would best meet your needs: AT&T Catalog Sales 1-800-451-2100 AT&T Sales Office 1-800-247-7000 AT&T Phone Center Store 1-800-222-3111 AT&T Authorized Dealer 1-800-247-1212. 1-8 O[...]

Features and Capabilities The following list provides an overview of the features of the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter. Amplifies paging — The AmpliCenter amplifies the page in increments of 20 watts (D20), 100 watts (D100), or 300 watts (D300) for a 70V constant voltage distribution system. Paging input — The AmpliCenter accepts inputs from PBX tru[...]

Specifications Table 1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications Capacities ■ D20: up to 20 Watts total speaker load ■ D100: up to 100 Watts ■ D300: up to 300 Watts Dimensions and ■ All models: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) high x 19" (48.25 cm) wide x 5" (12.7 cm) deep Weights ■ D20: 5 lbs (11 Kg) , D100 and D300: 6 Ibs (13 Kg) RJ-11 Jack ■ Talk [...]

Hardware Configuration 2 Contents Power Circuit Protection Mounting Universal Approvals Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors Auxiliary Equipment 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5 Hardware Configuration 2-1[...]

Powe r The rear panel of the AmpliCenter has a green LED which lights indicating Power On. One DC voltage derived from the PagePac Plus D-series AmpliCenter via the interconnect cable (provided with the Controller) is the source for all power required by the PagePac Plus Controller and any (optional) attached Zone Expansion Modules. Circuit Protect[...]

Universal Approvals Domestic and international approvals: ■ ■ ■ ■ UL813 FCC, Part 15, Class A (see Appendix A) CSA 22.2, No 950 DOC. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors Figure 2-1 shows the controls and indicators, terminals and connectors on the rear panel of the AmpliCenter. Table 2-1 identifies them by function. Refer to th[...]

The following items describe all control and indicator functions illustrated in figure 2-1: Table 2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. AC Power in: 100-250VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 amp (AmpliCenter is self-switching.) 0dBm out, an auxiliary output that differs from the main 70.7V output in that it is a low level [...]

Auxiliary Equipment Your PagePac Plus AmpliCenter D20, D100, or D300 is compatible with numerous peripheral products and speakers which can be utilized to meet your facility requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AT&T PagePac Plus Controller (PEC 5323-100) AT&T PagePac Plus Zone Expansion Unit (PEC 5335-100) Speakers — a full range of 70V speak[...]

Installing the Hardware 3 Contents Important Safety Information ■ Additional Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel Example System Setup ■ AmpliCenter Interface with Controller ■ AmpliCenter without Controller, with Series AmpliCenter(s) Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter ■ Tools Required Connecting Speakers Telephone System Interfac[...]

This section provides complete instructions for mounting the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter on a wall or in a standard EIA 19" cabinet or equipment rack. It also illustrates all interface requirements to (optional) PagePac Plus Controller, telephone systems, music source, speakers, auxiliary equipment, and any control inputs or outputs. Important Sa[...]

Example System Setup Amplicenter Interface with Controller A traditional 70 volt installation This example illustrated in figure 3-1 gives you a quick overview to the interconnection between the AmpliCenter and the PagePac Controller. See the PagePac Plus Controller Installation and Use manual for details on setting up any of these configurations: [...]

AmpliCenter MUSIC INPUT ALL MODULES POWER INPUT 100-250 VAC 50/60 HZ, 1 amp SET TO DRY LOOP 600 OHM PAGE FROM CONTROLLER CONTROLLER NIGHT BELL ATTENDANT ACCESS INPUT TELEPHONE SYSTEM INTERFACE RS232-TO PC (OPTIONAL) INPUT OR OUTPUT ZONES: 1-8 POWER AND AUDIO TO CONTROLLER 0dBm/MPS OUTPUT Figure 3-1. AmpliCenter Interface with PagePac Plus Controlle[...]

FIRST AMPLICENTER MUSIC INPUT TO HOST TEL. SYSTEM AC POWER CONNECTION (USE EITHER MOTHOD) TO HOST TEL. SYSTEM PAGING CONNECTION NEXT APLICENTER TO SPEAKER NEXT AMPLICENTER MUSIC INPUT AC POWER CONNECTION TO NEXT AMPLICENTER SET TO DRY LOOP 600 Ω TO SPEAKERS Figure 3-2. Series AmpliCenters, without Controller Installing the Hardware 3-5[...]

Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter NOTE: Figure 3-3 illustrates a The AmpliCenter must be securely wall mounted or installed in a standard wall mounted configuration. Figure 3-4 illustrates a rack mounted arrangement. Tools Required 19" EIA cabinet or free-standing equipment rack (Wall mount wood screws not provided). The following tools are re[...]

FRONT DETAIL 1.750 TYPICAL COMBINATION PAN HEAD PILOT POINT # 10-32(TYPICAL) REAR DETAIL POWER STRIP Figure 3-4. Rack Mounted Hardware Installing the Hardware 3-7[...]

Connecting Speakers Using common industry standard procedures or accepted practices of AT&T for telephone equipment, mount speakers and adjust speaker top for each paging zone and run the appropriate cable for 70 volt speaker systems. Use class 2 wiring, and comply with any local safety codes. The speakers are wired to the AmpliCenter using eit[...]

Telephone System Interface The AmpliCenter, when used without a PagePac Plus Controller, connects directly to your facility telephone system for paging. Figure 3-6 shows this interconnection. Be sure the Telephone Mode Switch on the rear of the AmpliCenter is set to the type of telephone system you have (see next paragraph). When used with a PagePa[...]

The Dry Loop 600 Ohm is a four wire interface consisting of a dry audio pair with a 600 ohm impedance and a control pair. The page input is activated when the control pair receives a contact closure from the host equipment, connecting C1 to ground. The Dry Loop page input can also be activated by the presence of page input audio signals that exceed[...]

NOTE: THESE TERMINALS ARE REDUNDANT PAGE INPUT CONNECTION. USEFUL WHEN A MODULAR RJ-11 PLUG AND CABLE IS NOT SUITABLE. SET TO HOST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS TO HOST TELEPHONE SYSTEM OR PAGING SYSTEM CONTROLLER PBX HOST TELEPHONE SYSTEM LOOP START TRUNK PORT OR DRY LOOPO PAGE PORT Figure 3-6. AmpliCenter Interconnection to Telephone System or to Controlle[...]

Music Source Interface Music Input To provide background music for your paging system, a music source can be connected to your AmpIiCenter at the 10-position connector on the rear. The audio source can be a CD player, AM, FM, or commercial radio, tape player, or other audio device. Since most music sources are stereo, left and right channel inputs [...]

System Testing With the zone wired and connected to the AmpliCenter, testing may begin. CAUTION: Be careful not to short out any audio output contacts during this procedure as the AmpliCenter may go into overload as indicated by the overload LED. A distorted or inaudible page will result. Apply AC Power Power to the PagePac AmpliCenter is supplied [...]

7. The Paging output is limited to a nominal 70 Volts rms by the ALC. In a properly designed system, sound loudness is normally adjusted by selection of appropriate speakers and their individual tap settings for a 70 Volt input. However, circumstances such as a long term change in ambient noise may call for reducing the loudness of all speakers en-[...]

Maintenance and Customer Support 4 Contents In Case of Difficulty Power Failure Operation Common Problems Troubleshooting Electrical Block Diagram 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-5 Maintenance and Customer Support 4-1[...]

Your PagePac Plus system is designed to provide trouble-free performance without any special maintenance procedures. To reduce the risk of accidental damage: ■ Keep the system modules in an area free of dust, smoke, and moisture, and do not block their air vents. ■ Keep the rear of the modules neat. Strap down cable runs and avoid excess loose [...]

Power Failure Operation The PagePac Plus AmpliCenter will operate with the host telephone system in the event of a power failure if both are connected to an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). If the host system is Centrex, no local power is required for the telephone system, though the AmpliCenter requires AC power. Common Problems Some common pro[...]

Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Problem Corrective Action Page extension does not answer Page extension answers, but page is not heard Background music cannot be heard Distorted, garbled, or raspy sound from all speakers connected to AmpliCenter Green power LED off Page access LED won’t go off No power to AmpliCenter. Host system not passing call thro[...]

Electrical Block Diagram This electrical diagram of the AmpIiCenter is silkscreened onto the back of the unit. Figure 4-1. AmpliCenter Electrical Block Digram Maintenance and Customer Support 4-5[...]

FCC Statement and Warranty Information FCC Statement (Part 15) Radio Frequency Interference The PagePac Plus AmpliCenter generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Testing is being conducted for complia[...]

Warranty Information Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability AT&T warrants to you that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship when title passes to you. If you notify AT&T that the product has failed to operate as warranted within one year of the date title passes to you, AT&T will, at its option, repair o[...]

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Inde x A About this guide AC power AmpliCenter Components Connection Electrical block diagram Example setup Example system setup Interface with controller Mounting Wall mounted hardware Without controller Approvals Audio paging zones Auxiliary equipment C Capacities Circuit protection Comment on this guide Common problems Connectivity chart Connect[...]

R Rack mounted hardware Diagram Radio frequency interference Reference materials 3-7 A-1 1-6 S Safety information 70 volt installation Shipping container contents Speakers Specifications Support telephone numbers System testing T Telephone mode switch Telephone system interface Temperature range Terminals Terminology Tools required Trademarks Troub[...]

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