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463-248-202
Issue 1
3/16/93
PagePac Plus AmpliCenter
Installation and Use
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Copyright 1993 Harris Dracon AT&T 463-248-202 All Rights Reserved 0II722051-300 Written/Printed in U.S.A. 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 Notice and Canadian Dept. of Communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
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Contents 1. Overview 1-1 ■ About This Guide 1-2 ■ How to Use This Guide 1-2 ■ Before You Start 1-2 ■ 1-3 Installation Steps ■ Connectivity Chart 1-4 ■ Product Safety Labels 1-6 ■ Terminology 1-6 ■ 1-6 Reference Materials 1-6 ■ How to Comment on This Guide Shipping Container Contents 1-7 ■ Ordering Information 1-8 ■ 1-9 Features and Capabilities ■ 1-10 Specifications ■ 2-1 2. Hardware Configuration ■ 2-2 Power ■ 2-2 Circuit Protection 2-2 ■ Mounting 2-3 ■ Universal Approvals Controls and Indicato
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3. Installing the Hardware 3-1 ■ Important Safety Information 3-2 ■ Example System Setup 3-3 ■ Mounting PagePac Plus AmpliCenter 3-6 ■ Connecting Speakers 3-8 ■ Telephone System Interface 3-9 ■ Music Source Interface 3-11 System Testing ■ 3-13 4. Maintenance and Customer Support 4-1 ■ In Case of Difficulty 4-2 ■ Power Failure Operation 4-3 ■ Common Problems 4-3 Troubleshooting ■ 4-3 Electrical Block Diagram 4-5 ■ A. FCC Statement and Warranty Information A-1 B. Feedback Form B-1 IN. Index IN-1 i
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Tables 1-1 1. Overview 1-4 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart 1-10 1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications 2-1 2. Hardware Configuration 2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 2-4 v
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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. AmpliCenter Interface with PagePac Plus Controller 3-4 3-2. Series AmpliCenters, without Controller 3-5 3-3. Wall Mounted Hardware 3-6 Rack Mounted Hardware 3-4. 3-7 3-5. Speaker Run Method 3-8 3-6. AmpliCenter Interconnection to Telephone Syste
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Overview Contents 1-2 About This Guide 1-2 How to Use This Guide 1-2 Before You Start 1-3 Installation Steps 1-4 Connectivity Chart 1-6 Product Safety Labels 1-6 Terminology 1-6 Reference Materials 1-6 How to Comment on this Guide 1-7 Shipping Container Contents 1-8 Ordering Information 1-9 Features and Capabilities 1-10 Specifications Overview 1-1
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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 electronic knowledge. PagePac Plus conforms to common installation practices and preferences found within the Telcom Electrical and Commercial Sound instal
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Installation Steps 1. Mount the PagePac Plus AmpliCenter to either the wall, cabinet or a rack. 2. Pull cables. 3. 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., cafeteria - zone 1). NOTE: The numbers in these 4. Set the AmpliCenter Telephone Mode Selection Switch to match the steps match the numbers in host telephone system and make connection. figure 1-1. 5. Install power cord and plug i
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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 Analog Analog C.O. Page C.O. Page C.O. Service C.O. C.O. Mode Station Line Port Line Module Line Module Line Station Line Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Loop Yes — Note 1 Note 1 — —
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Table 1-1. PagePac Plus Connectivity Chart (Continuation Page 1) System 25 System 75/G1/G3I Definity System 85/G2 Mode Analog Aux. C.O. Analog C.O. Analog Aux. Aux. Port C.O. Line Station Port Line Station Line Station Port Loop Yes — — Yes — — Yes — — Start Ground Yes — — Yes — — Yes — — 3 Start — — — — — — — — — Dry Loop (HI Z) Dry Yes Yes Yes Loop Note 2 Note 2 Note 2 (600 Ω) — Indicates a non applicable connection Dimension Horizo n Comkey 416, 718 1434 and 2152 C.O. Line C.O. Line Intercom
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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. Carefully read all WARNING labels. Opening the system modules will expose you to hazardous voltages, which can cause severe personal injury or death.
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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 POWER CORD AmpliCenter Installation and Use Figure 1-2. AmpliCenter Components Overview 1-7
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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 Overview
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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 trunk ports, dry loop page ports, or amplified microphones. Music interface — The AmpliCenter is the unit to which the background music source (CD, radio, ta
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Specifications Table 1-2. AmpliCenter Specifications ■ D20: up to 20 Watts total speaker load Capacities ■ D100: up to 100 Watts ■ D300: up to 300 Watts ■ All models: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) high x 19" (48.25 cm) wide x 5" (12.7 cm) deep Dimensions and Weights ■ D20: 5 lbs (11 Kg) , D100 and D300: 6 Ibs (13 Kg) ■ Talk battery: 24 volts, loop start or ground start, negative voltage ring lead RJ-11 Jack Specifications ■ Impedence: 600 Ω ■ -10 to +40 deg. C. (14°F to 104°F) operational; to +50 deg. C. (122
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Hardware Configuration 2 Contents 2-2 Power 2-2 Circuit Protection 2-2 Mounting 2-3 Universal Approvals 2-3 Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 2-5 Auxiliary Equipment Hardware Configuration 2-1
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Power 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 Protection Complete thermal and short circuit protection with automatic reset. Mounting Capable of mounting into a EIA 19" cabinet, free standing rack, or wal
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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 the PagePac Plus Installation and Use Guide for similar information for the whole PagePac Plus system. Figure 2-1. AmpliCenter Controls and Indicators, Terminal
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The following items describe all control and indicator functions illustrated in figure 2-1: Table 2-1. Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connectors 1. AC Power in: 100-250VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 amp (AmpliCenter is self-switching.) 2. 0dBm out, an auxiliary output that differs from the main 70.7V output in that it is a low level (0dB), 600 ohm balanced output used for driving a remote or off-premises amplifier 3. DC Power, and 70V audio out to Controller 4. Bass control screw-type adjustment pot.
