Alphatron ALPHACALL MF User manual

ALPHACALL MF
Installation & operations manual
ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.
Schaardijk 23
3063 NH ROTTERDAM
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)10 – 453 4000
Fax: +31 (0)10 – 452 9214
P.O. Box 210003
3001 AA ROTTERDAM
Web: www.alphatronmarine.com
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The information in this manual is subject to change
without further notice. No rights can be derived from
this manual.
Document : ALPHACALL MF Manual
Revision : 1.0
©ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.

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Table of contents:
1VERSION CONTROL ....................................................................................................4
2INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................5
2.1 Options....................................................................................................................5
3INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................6
3.1 Materials supplied...................................................................................................6
3.2 Installing the ALPHACALL MF................................................................................7
3.2.1 Flush mounting the ALPHACALL MF...............................................................7
3.2.2 ALPHACALL MF surface mounted ..................................................................9
3.3 Connecting the ALPHACALL MF..........................................................................10
3.3.1 Terminating the cables...................................................................................11
3.3.2 Connecting the power supply.........................................................................12
3.3.3 Connecting the microphone and the foot switch............................................12
3.3.4 Connecting the substations............................................................................13
3.3.5 Connecting the external speaker...................................................................13
3.3.6 Connecting the external signalling device......................................................14
4OPERATING THE ALPHACALL MF............................................................................15
4.1 Buttons..................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Switching the ALPHACALL MF on/off............................................................15
4.1.2 Dimming the ALPHACALL MF.......................................................................15
4.1.3 Setting the ALPHACALL MF outgoing and incoming volume ........................15
4.1.4 (De)selecting the substations.........................................................................15
4.1.5 Answering a call from one of the substations.................................................16
4.1.6 Giving a call signal.........................................................................................16
4.1.7 Making a call..................................................................................................16
4.1.8 Calling several substations simultaneously....................................................16
4.1.9 Setting the colour of the backlight..................................................................16
5TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................17
6TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................17
7TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............................................................................................17
8ALPHATRON Dealers (Authorized) .............................................................................18
9Appendix 1: Mounting frame ........................................................................................19
10 Appendix 2: Instrument dimensions..........................................................................20
Appendix 3: Complete connection diagram.........................................................................21
11 NOTES:....................................................................................................................22

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Important!
Do not make changes to the instrument in whatever way without the written
approval of ALPHATRON MARINE, otherwise the guarantee will lapse.
Please read the manual thoroughly before installing and/or using the
instrument.
Terms of delivery: The general sales and delivery conditions for the metal and
electrotechnical industry, as filed at the Registry of the District Court of The
Hague on 21 August 1991, apply to all our deliveries. Listed in the Commercial
Register of the Chamber of Commerce in Rotterdam, under file number 182635.
Guarantee period: For Alphatron equipment, 1 year with respect to material
and/or construction errors; excluding travel and accommodation expenses and
additional sea trials. Unless agreed otherwise.
Nothing from this manual may be copied and/or published by means of print, photocopy, microfilm or in whatever form whatsoever,
without the prior written permission of Alphatron.
Although this manual has been created with the greatest possible care, Alphatron does not accept any liability for the consequences of
any inaccuracies it contains.

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1VERSION CONTROL
Revision number Description Date
V1.0 document drawn up 03/06/08

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2INTRODUCTION
The ALPHACALL MF is one of the products from the ALPHALINE MF product line. Because the
ALPHACALL MF allows the connection of up to 10 substations, it can be used on many different
types of ship.
When designing the ALPHACALL MF, careful attention was paid to the production of sound that
is as crisp and clear as possible. However, this will depend on the location of the substations
and the location of the gooseneck microphone if there is a lot of ambient noise near the main
unit.
The ALPHACALL MF intercom consists of a main unit, normally installed in the wheel house, to
which substations are connected that can be located outside, inside, in the engine room, etc. A
gooseneck microphone equipped with a foot switch is connected to the ALPHACALL MF.
The ALPHACALL MF works as a two-way command and intercom system. Communication occurs
between the ALPHACALL MF operating unit and the substations that are connected to it,
therefore not between the substations.
Substations that do not have the call facility are connected to the ALPHACALL MF using three-
core cables, substations that do have the call option are connected using four-core cables.
Meaning that in general it is easy to replace an existing intercom. The substations that have an
additional signal unit need a six-core cable.
2.1 Options
Optionally, the following peripheral equipment is available:
Gooseneck microphone
Foot switch
External loudspeaker for the main unit
Substation for indoor use in the living accommodation, including call and talk button
Substation for use in the engine room, with headphone connection
Loudspeaker
Substation with call button for location outdoors, in combination with loudspeaker
Engine room telephone
Bridge operation
Amplifier
Substation for mobile loudspeaker
Connecting box for headphones connection
Substation for use in the engine room, with headphone connection, external speaker and
on/off switch
Cabin units
Outdoor units
Engine room unit
Foot switch & Gooseneck
Main unit

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3INSTALLATION
3.1 Materials supplied
The ALPHACALL MF hardware consists of the following parts:
Mounting frame
ALPHACALL MF main unit
10x Substation connector
1x Mic, PTT, speaker connector
1x External call connector
1x Power connector
Figure 1: The complete hardware of the ALPHACALL MF

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3.2 Installing the ALPHACALL MF
The ALPHACALL MF can be installed in a number of different ways. The instrument can be flush
mounted and there is also a surface mounting option.
3.2.1 Flush mounting the ALPHACALL MF
De ALPHACALL MF can be installed horizontally, vertically as well as at an angle. The possible
positions are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Possible flush mounting positions
To be able to install the ALPHACALL MF, first the mounting frame must be fitted. To do so,
an opening must be made in the console or overhead console that has the dimensions of the
mounting frame. The dimensions of the mounting frame are given in the appendix of this
manual.

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Figure 3: Mounting frame
When the opening for the mounting frame has been made, the mounting frame can be installed
in it. The mounting frame must be attached using four screws through the intended holes.
These holes are indicated with arrows in Figure 3. After the mounting frame has been installed,
the ALPHACALL MF can be pressed into it. The instrument will be kept in position by a
click/spring system.

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3.2.2 ALPHACALL MF surface mounted
For surface mounting the ALPHACALL MF, an additional DIN 144 housing is required. This
housing is not supplied as standard.
Figure 4: Surface mounted housing MF line

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3.3 Connecting the ALPHACALL MF
The ALPHACALL MF has in total 13 connectors at the back of the instrument. The various
connectors and their functions are given below.
-Connector 1 = power supply (24VDC)
-Connector 2 = Ext. speaker, microphone and foot switch
-Connector 3 = External call indication
-Connector 4-13 = Substations 1 through 10
Figure 5: ALPHACALL MF connectors