Altair WBP-202 User manual

WBP-202
WIRELESS DUAL CHANNEL MANAGER BELTPACK
WB-200 SERIES WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
OWNERS MANUAL
Issue May 09
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1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................3
2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS ......................................................................4
FRONT PANEL...................................................................................................................................................................4
REAR PANEL.....................................................................................................................................................................4
3. OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................4
HEADSET CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................................5
CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH .......................................................................................................................................5
CHANNEL LISTENING BALANCE.......................................................................................................................................6
CALL SWITCH...................................................................................................................................................................6
MIC ON/OFF/PUSH TO TALK SWITCH (TALK)..................................................................................................................7
BUZZER ON/OFF SWITCH................................................................................................................................................7
VOLUME UP/DOWN SWITCH .........................................................................................................................................7
KEYBOARD BEEP REGULATION........................................................................................................................................8
ON/OFF SWITCH .............................................................................................................................................................8
IN RANGE LED .................................................................................................................................................................8
LOW BATTERY LED...........................................................................................................................................................8
VIBRATOR ON/OFF...........................................................................................................................................................8
STANDBY MODE .............................................................................................................................................................9
MIC GAIN ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................9
SIDETONE GAIN ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................................9
BELTPACK REGISTRATION................................................................................................................................................9
BELTPACK DEREGISTRATION..........................................................................................................................................10
DC-IN CONNECTOR........................................................................................................................................................10
4. SPECIAL OPERATIONS ...............................................................................................................................10
ACTIVATING THE MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER....................................................................................................10
CANCELLING THE BUZZER..............................................................................................................................................11
CHANGING THE BATTERIES.............................................................................................................................................11
5. SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................................................................11
6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................................................................12
7. BATTERY CHARGER ALTAIR WBPC-200......................................................................................................13
CHANGING THE VOLTAGE AND THE FUSE.....................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS .......................................................................................................................................14
BELTPACK BATTERY CHARGE.........................................................................................................................................14
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................15
9. WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................................16
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the ALTAIR dual channel wireless Manager beltpack WBP-
202 of the WB-200 series wireless intercom system. There are a lot the characteristics that make of the
ALTAIR WB-202 series one of the most highlighted in the audio professional market, some are
enumerated here:
Dual channel Manager beltpack allowing simultaneous or private conversation with 2 different
wireless or wired intercom channels.
Stage Announce (SA) function, allowing direct messages to the PA system.
Dual pre-amble diversity antenna system detects and selects the higher radio signal ensuring better
coverage and minimum dropouts.
Digital encryption process allows high security conversations.
Beltpack uses internal antennas for a more comfortable belt fitting.
As a battery dependent device, special care has been taken as battery status indication with led
bargraph, low consumption “call receive” mode and general low power circuitry.
Out of range indication, helps the user to understand radio coverage and anticipate to possible
communication failures.
More than 10 HOURS battery life in full duplex.
Before beginning it is important to read this manual. This manual will help you to install and use
your new beltpack. It is very important to read it carefully, mainly the paragraphs marked as NOTE,
PRECAUTION and DANGER, for your security.
Save the original packing, you can re-use it to transport the unit. NEVER SHIP THE ALTAIR
WBP-202 WITHOUT ITS ORIGINAL PACKING.
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2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS
Switches, controls, adjustments and connectors that you can find in your ALTAIR intercom
beltpack. The description and explanation of each one will be found in the corresponding section.
FRONT PANEL
- CALL SWITCH.
- MIC SWITCH.
-BUZZERSWITCH.
–ON/OFF SWITCH.
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- CHANNEL A/B SELECTION LEDs
–CHANNEL SELECT/STAGE
ANOUNCE SWITCH
- VOLUME UP/DOWN
-IN RANGE LED.
-LOW BAT LED.
REAR PANEL
- HEADSET CONNECTOR.
- DC-IN CONNECTOR.
3. OPERATION
The WB-200 series intercom system are designed to allow maximum easy communications
operation between the different control areas in music or theatre live performances, television, cinema,
conference halls, and whatever broad events where multiple and fast communications are required,
by means of its simultaneous listening-speaking operation system.
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The Dual Channel Manager Beltpack WBP-202 unit was designed for intensive use in portable
applications. An unbreakable plastic belt clip enables easy and secure suitability. Call signalling is
Triple, visual, audible and with a vibration for improving adaptability. The unit can be configured for
dynamic or electret microphones enabling the use of different types of headsets and hands-free
earpieces in the market.
This beltpack is designed for operation under the new Altair WBS-202 dual channel base station
in order to obtain full operation functionalities.
A maximum number of 1 WBP-202 unit per Radio 1 and another unit per Radio 2 is allowed.
The WBP-202 is provided with an ON/OFF switch, a CALL switch, a MIC on/off switch, BUZZER on/
off switch, headphones volume control, etc...
In order to begin to use its new beltpack ALTAIR WBP-202, first turn on the base station on which
the beltpack is registered (if it is not registered to any base, goes to the registry section).
Once turn on the base station, push the on/off switch of the beltpack. All the beltpack
leds light on and last a little while it will sound the buzzer (if buzzer is turn on) and will vibrate
(if the vibrator is turn on), indicating that it is operative.
If the base on which it is registered finds within its range, the LED of IN RANGE
will begin to blink and the audio will be opened. At this moment you can begin to use your
beltpack ALTAIR WBP-202.
If the beltpack ALTAIR WBP-202 remains turned on during a period of ten minutes without
connection to the base station (the base station is turned off, outside range, or the beltpack is not
registered to any base station), it will be turned off automatically to conserve batteries.
HEADSET CONNECTION
A TINY Q-G type connector allows to connect a headset and a microphone to the beltpack. The
headset impedance must be of 200 Ωor higher (up to 2 KΩ) and the microphone may be dynamic or
electret type.
For the electret microphone type is necessary to enable the phantom power of 9 VDC with an
internal preset. In order to obtain more information, consult the special operation section.
The next list shows the XLR pins correspondence:
HEADSET
PIN 1 0 V (MICROPHONE)
PIN 2 SIGNAL (MICROPHONE)
PIN 3 0 V (HEADPHONES)
PIN 4 SIGNAL (HEADPHONES)
NOTE: Headphones could be with a double or single muff. In case of using a double muff
headphone, the two speakers should be wired in parallel mode.
CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH
The main function of this switch is to select the operation channel you want to
communicate. Selected channel is indicated on the indicator lamps A and B. The
selection is circular: A-AB-B-AB-A-AB-B… so, by pressing this switch, the selection changes to the
opposite channel with intermediate positions AB between them. Channel selection affects the
beltpack functions as described:
MIC: The beltpack mic signal is feed to the selected channel indicated by the lamps. You can adjust
your mic level by pressing the mic switch and change its gain with the up-down arrows.
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LISTENING The listening channel depends also of the selected channel indicated by the
lamps. By selecting AB, you can listen both channels simultaneously. A balance listening
between channels is allowed in each of the 3 possible selections A, AB and B. By using this
balance, you can listening the opposite channel at a small, say 20 % level, helping
management of both channel crews at a time.
CALL The sending Call channel is the indicated on the lamps. When AB is selected, a Call is
sent to both channels. The receiving channel Call is also shown on the AB lamps by flashing
accordingly. As the selected channel is obviously not automated, you must go to that
channel if you are in the opposite channel in order to communicate with him.
CHANNEL LISTENING BALANCE
You can adjust the listening balance between channels A and B in all the 3 possible selections:
A Selected channel: Holding down the Channel select switch, change
the balance with the up-down arrow switches. Balance is shown by
the percentage of time the A and B lamps are illuminated.
Factory preset: Listen channel A only, corresponding to many flashes to A, nothing to B.
B Selected channel: Holding down the Channel select switch, change
the balance with the up-down arrow switches. Balance is shown by
the percentage of time the A and B lamps are illuminated.
Factory preset: Listen channel B only, corresponding to many flashes to B, nothing to A.
AB Selected channel: Holding down the Channel select switch, change
the balance with the up-down arrow switches. Balance is shown by
the percentage of time the A and B lamps are illuminated.
This balance can be useful to balance channel power in some special circumstances:
As an example sound crew will talk louder than video crew as the environment is noisy.
Factory preset: Listen bothchannels A+B, corresponding to some flashes to A, and B.
STAGE ANOUNCE (SA) KEY
With this function, you can send a message to the PA (Public Address) system
from your beltpack at any time.
Press and hold the Channel Select switch and when the AB lamps flashes (wait 2
seconds), start your message from the headset microphone. When done, release the switch.
On the WBS-202 base station, the front panel SA led will glow for the time you are depressing
this switch and the message is carried out from the SA output to the external PA equipment. This
function is very useful for timing events, fire alarms, or general announces.
Intercom mic signal is not interrupted in this mode and remains in the selected channel.
CALL SWITCH
When this switch is pressed, a call signal is sent to the system and to the
intercom channel in which it is connected the base station. The call signal makes the LED
associated with the switch to start blinking; if the vibrator is enabled (see vibrator on/off
section for more information) will be vibrate; if the buzzer is enabled (see
buzzer on/off section for more information) an intermittent sound takes place during about three
seconds, the same as in all the units (wireless beltpacks, beltpacks, base stations, desk stations,
master stations, etc.), connected to the same intercom channel.
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The IN RANGE led of the base station correspondent to the register number of the beltpack will
be blink. In the wireless beltpacks will be turn on the associated led with the wireless beltpack that it
is calling (LOW BAT — 1, BUZZ ON/OFF — 2, MIC ON/OFF — 3, IN RANGE — 4). If the call is generated by
the base station, all associated led will be turn off.
If the CALL switch is pressed continuously, the duration of the call signal will be higher (the time
that the switch is pressed and approximately 3 second more).
If a call signal is generated in an external unit (wireless beltpacks, beltpacks, base stations,
desk stations, master stations, etc.), the LED associated with the CALL switch will start blinking, if the
vibrator is enabled (see vibrator on/off section for more information) will be vibrate, and if the buzzer
is enabled (see buzzer on/off section for more information) an intermittent sound will take place
during about three seconds.
As depicted on Channel selection paragraph, the incoming channel Call is shown by the AB
lamps.
MIC ON/OFF/PUSH TO TALK SWITCH (TALK)
The MIC switch allows to enable/disable the microphone, so that we are able to
speak with other units connected to the same intercom channel.
If the microphone is activated, its associated LED will light up, and on
the other hand, if it is disabled, its associated LED will turn off.
The MIC switch has two operation modes. When this switch is pressed quickly the microphone
changes its state, if it was enabled, upon being pressed it gets disabled and turns off the associated
LED, and if it was disabled, upon being pressed gets enabled and turns on the associated LED.
When the MIC switch is pressed and held, the unit will enter in the special function PUSH TO
TALK, this means that the microphone will be enabled until the switch is released.
The unit provides a MIC-KILL (turns off the MIC) system, so that when the mic is enabled it is
possible to muted it by the MIC-KILL function of the base station ALTAIR WBP-202 or a master station
EF-200, connected to the base station. This MIC-KILL system is compatible with other intercom
systems of the market.
The state of the MIC (on/off), it is stored in the unit.
BUZZER ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch enables/disables the buzzer sound when the unit receives a call
and when the user presses a key. Whenever this switch is pressed, and the buzzer is
enabled, it will be disabled, and the LED indicator will turn off. On the other hand, if
the buzzer was disabled, it will be enabled and the LED indicator will lighten up.
The buzzer also sounds when any switch is pressed, emitting a short hoot, when it is enabled.
The unit provides a BUZZER-KILL (turns off the BUZZER) system, so that when the buzzer is
enabled it is possible to muted it by the BUZZER-KILL function of the base station ALTAIR WBP-202 or a
master station ALTAIR EF-200, connected to the base station. This is a proprietary BUZZER-KILL
system, so it is not compatible with other intercom systems on the market
The BUZZER could be disabled with an internal preset. In order to obtain more information,
consult the special operation section.
The state of the BUZZER (on/off), it is stored in the unit.
VOLUME UP/DOWN SWITCH
The volume switches allows attenuating or amplifying the signal sent to
the headphones. This switches adjusts the listen level to the headphones
as you wish.
When volume UP/DOWN switches are pressed, the four leds of the
beltpack turn to indicate the volume. There are 10 steps of volume, the LOW
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BATTERY led indicates the first step, the BUZZ ON/OFF led indicates the fourth step, the MIC
ON/OFF led indicates the seventh step and the IN RANGE led the tenth step of volume.
This 2 arrow keys are used by another functions on the beltpack as depicted.
The adjustments are stored in the unit.
Factory preset: Three steps lower than max.
KEYBOARD BEEP REGULATION
Each time you depressed a key, the beltpack emitsa beep onto the headsets to confirm
keystroke operation. Depending of the ambient noise or personal preferences you can adjust
or cancel out that beeps.
To do so, depress at the same time both up and down volume switches to select
between 3 possible adjustments: Maximum beep level — half level — beep cancellation.
Adjustments will remain on memory.
Factory preset: Half level.
ON/OFF SWITCH
When the beltpack is power off, and the beltpack’s on/off switch it is pressed, all the
beltpack leds light on and last a little while it will sound the buzzer (if buzzer is turn on) and
will vibrate (if the vibrator is turn on), indicating that it is operative.
If the base on which it is registered finds within its range, the LED of IN RANGE
will begin to blink and the audio will be opened. At this moment you can begin to use your
beltpack. .
To turn off the beltpack, press and hold two seconds the ON/OFF switch when the beltpack is
turned on. In this moment will sound the buzzer (if the buzzer is turn on) and when the ON/OFF switch
it is depressed, the beltpack it is turned off.
If the ON/OFF switch it is short pressed, the beltpack will show us the battery status (LOW BAT led
— 10%, BUZZ ON/OFF led — 40%, MIC ON/OFF led — 70% and IN RANGE led — 100%).
IN RANGE LED
The IN RANGE led when blinks indicates that the beltpack is in the station base
range, if it is turn on without blinking, indicates that the beltpack is not in the station
base range or the base is off.
LOW BATTERY LED
The low battery LED starts to blink when the battery is discharged by 90%,
indicating that we should charge the battery as soon as possible, if we want to
continue using the beltpack.
VIBRATOR ON/OFF
When we press at the same time the MIC ON/OFF switch and the BUZZ
ON/OFF switch we turn on/off the vibrator. If the vibrator
it is in on mode, the vibrator turn to off mode and if the
vibrator it is in off mode, the vibrator turn to on mode.
If the vibrator it is turned on, when a call is received, the unit vibrates.
The state of the VIBRATOR (on/off), it is stored in the unit.
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STANDBY MODE
When the beltpack is turn on and we press the ON/OFF switch and the
VOLUME DOWN switch at the same time, the beltpack change to
STANDBY mode. In this mode, the beltpack can receive CALLs,
but the audio it is disconnected. This mode is useful to save battery,
since the beltpack consumes 5 times less than in full duplex state.
To exit from STANDBY mode, press the ON/OFF switch briefly.
MIC GAIN ADJUSTMENT
The mic gainadjustment allows attenuating or amplifying the mic signal. When press
the MIC ON/OFF switch and at the same time the UP or DOWN VOLUME
switch, the mic gain it is adjusted, the four leds of the beltpack turn to
indicate the mic gain. There are 15 steps of mic gain, the LOW BATTERY
led indicates the first step, the BUZZ ON/OFF led indicates the sixth step, the MIC
ON/OFF led indicates the eleventh step and the IN RANGE led the fifteenth step of the
mic gain. The MIC GAIN, it is stored in the unit. Press again to switch on if necessary.
Factory preset: To MAX position (Dynamic mic.).
SIDETONE GAIN ADJUSTMENT
The sidetone gain adjustment allows attenuating or amplifying the own mic signal that
we listen in our headphones. When press the BUZZER ON/OFF switch and at
the same time the UP or DOWN VOLUME switch, the sidetone
gain it is adjusted, the four leds of the beltpack turn to indicate
the sidetone gain. There are 10 steps of volume, the LOW BATTERY led indicates
the first step, the BUZZ ON/OFF led indicates the fourth step, the MIC ON/OFF
led indicates the seventh step and the IN RANGE led the tenth step of the mic
gain.The SIDETONE GAIN, it is stored in the unit. Press again to switch on the buzzer.
Factory preset: To 3 steps lower than MAX when using Dynamic mic.
BELTPACK REGISTRATION
With the base station turned on, press and hold the REGISTER base station switch during six
seconds. At this moment the base station will sound (if the buzzer is turned on) and will blink the IN-
RANGE (1-2-3-4) leds corresponding where is going away to register the new beltpack. If the base
station has registered four beltpacks already, the function will be reset, and new beltpacks will not be
able to be registered until the deregistration of some beltpack is made or deregister all the beltpacks
registered in the base station (consult the base station WBS-202 manual for more information).
If we do not do anything during 60 seconds the function will be reset.
If we pressed key REGISTER again the function will be reset.
With the beltpack that we want to register turned off, turn on pressing the ON/OFF switch
maintaining pressed the VOLUME UP/DOWN switches.
If everything goes well, the base station base will sound (if the buzzer it is
turned on) and the beltpack also (if the buzzer it is turned on), the corresponding
base station IN RANGE led will turn on and the beltpack IN RANGE led begin to blink.
If the procedure fails, turn off the base station and the beltpack and start again.
Registering process must be near the base station and is not allowed during battery charging.
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Each beltpack can be registered in two different base stations, so that if it loses the range of
one, changes the operation to the other base station. Each base station can
register a maximum of four beltpacks. See the WBS-202 owners
manual for details.
If we want to register the beltpack in the base station 2, turn on the
beltpack pressing the ON/OFF switch maintaing pressed the VOLUME UP/DOWN
switches and the BUZZER ON/OFF switch.
BELTPACK DEREGISTRATION
With the base station turned on, and the beltpack that is wanted to deregister turned off, turn on
the beltpack pressing the ON/OFF switch maintaining pressed the MIC ON/OFF
and the BUZZER ON/OFF switches.
The beltpack will start normally, but when it is
connected to the base station, this one will be reset and the beltpack will
be deregistered.
If the procedure fails, turn off the base station and the beltpackand start again.
DC-IN CONNECTOR
The three NiMh, AAA, 1000 mA/h batteries of the wireless beltpack must be charged with the
ALTAIR WBPC-200 charger by the DC-IN connector. The polarity is tip positive.
Charging time is three hours with the batteries empty. After this 2-3 hours time, the charger sets
to trickle (maintenance) mode and can be left alone in the charger. For a full charge, it is
recommended a 2 hours minimum charging in this state.
The estimated battery life, in full duplex mode is 10 hours and 50 hours in standby mode, with
full charged batteries.
The included NiMh batteries has a shelf discharging time around 2 to 4 month. So it is
imperative to check the battery status before use: switch ON the unit and then, press shortly the ON
switch . As a general rule, charge the unit before using the system.
4. SPECIAL OPERATIONS
In order to set-up some of the wireless beltpack possibilities, the unit must be opened removing
the two external screws of its rear panel.
NOTE: This type of operations takes place with the unit is opened; the best option should be to carry it
out by a qualified technician. Care must be taken to avoid short circuit between battery holders, etc.
DANGER: Before opening the unit, turn it off. Use of protective glasses when operating batteries.
CAUTION: Protect the wireless beltpack from the rain and moisture, mostly if it is open. If liquid is
spilled into the unit, remove and clean the batteries and consult a qualified service technician.
ACTIVATING THE MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER
The microphone PHANTOM power could be activated or disabled with an
internal jumper (JP2/ PHANTOM). With this jumper removed, the phantom power is
disabled and with this jumper placed the phantom power is activated.
If an electret microphone is used, the PHANTOM power must be enabled and if
a dynamic microphone is used, the PHANTOM power must be disabled. The
microphone PHANTOM power is 9 VDC.
It is convenient to place the jumper over one pin for future use.
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When using electret type mics, MIC level must be set to around 5 steps higher than minimum
position as general recommendation. Set also the SIDE TONE setting accordingly.
CANCELLING THE BUZZER
The buzzer can be disabled definitely by removing a jumper JP1/BUZZER
located near the buzzer on the upper-right side of the unit.
This jumper defeats the actions of the buzzer key and remote buzzer key. It is
convenient to place the jumper over one pin for future use.
Disabling the buzzer guarantees no CALL sounds in any circumstance, as
desired in theater or any other public performance.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
The wireless case includes three NiMh (1,2 V) batteries of size AAA and capacity of 1000 mA/h.
In the case it must be replaced one battery, replaces all at the same time, by three equal batteries.
The beltpack can work in case of necessity with three alkaline batteries (1,5 V), size AAA, but it
considers that the batteries cannot be charged.
Don’t try to use the unit with no batteries or batteries in bad condition; the unit can be damage.
When necessary, the unit can be used when charging at the same time. You can either plug the
charger when the unit is ON or switch ON the unit when in charging.
NOTE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
After the implementation of the European Directive 2002/96/EU in the national
legal system, the following applies:
Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste.
Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical an electronic devices at the
end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or
point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective
country.
This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates
that a product is subject to this regulations.
By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilising old devices, you protecting our
environment.
5. SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Don’t place the unit in close proximity to metallic surfaces and/or other electronic equipment in
order to avoid interferences.
In case of lose of range, reorient your body position to face up the base unit position.
Take special attention to the placement of the base station when trying to reach all the possible
placements of the beltpacks specially when concrete walls or other absorbing materials are in
between.
When some user is difficult to reach due to walls, corner attenuations or other causes, try to
place the base station closer to this user but having in mind the other users range.
As the equipment batteries have a shelf discharge mechanism of around 2-4 month, it is
advisable to charge the units just next day of use.
In order to havethe units ready to operate, it is a good practice to make a full charge of all the
units every two month.
Clean the battery clips and battery contacts periodically. See troubleshooting guide.
Extract the batteries out of the unit if you plan to store it for a long time.
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WHEN: POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
1) Abnormal low range. a) With the beltpacks on, switch off the base station, wait for
30 seconds and then switch on to reorganize links.
2) Beltpack switch-on but does not link
with the base station. a) Beltpack is not registered. If the base station have free registers, register it normally.
b) If you have more than a system it is possible that this
beltpack correspond to another system.
c) When beltpack comes from a service, it is possible that the
registers are changed so it is necessary to register the whole
system again. Refer to manual.
3) Beltpack switch off immediately after
switch on. a) Batteries are low. Check battery status. Charge it.
b) Battery contacts failure. Open the unit, remove the
batteries and force inwards both contacts and clean it. Then
insert batteries accordingly.
4) Beltpack refuse to switch off. a) Wait for 10 minutes until unit switch-off by it shelf.
b) In the abnormal case auto shut-off is not operating, open
the unit and remove and insert again the center battery to
make a full reset.
5) Poor charge. a) Disconnect the charger and try it again. Check charge
time to be around 2 to 3 hours.
b) Possible battery contact failure. Refer to previous notes.
6) Suddenly Beltpack switch off. Very
sensitive to lateral strikes. a) Base unit has been switched off or base out of range.
b) Batteries can be low, check beltpack battery status.
Charge it if necessary.
c) Possible battery contact failure. Refer to previous notes.
7) Charger led always is green when
charging. a) Check charger plug contacts. Try with another plug. Try to charge another beltpack verifying charger.
b) Batteries are so low that the unit is not able to start
charging. Wait for 10 minutes connected on charger and try it
again.
c) Make a small external battery charge and try it again to
charge normally.
8) Unit refuse to charge after a long
period of not in use. a) Shelf-discharge of the batteries. Wait for 10 minutes connected on the charger to verify charging normally.
9) Bad coverage in some areas. a) Try another better position of the base unit.
b) Study the possibility of installing a higher gain directional
antenna on the base unit.
10) Mic or headphone failure. a) Check volume or mic gain settings.
b) Check beltpack with another headset.
11) Mic failure. a) When using headsets with electret microphones it is
necessary to set internal jumper and configure mic gain
accordingly. Refer to the manual.
12) Vibrator does not run. a) Press simultaneously Mic and Buzz keys to activate it.
13) Buzzer does not work. a) Check the base station is on Buzzer Kill mode.
b) Check the Jumper JP1 is set (enable).
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7. BATTERY CHARGER ALTAIR WBPC-200
The battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 allows to
charge up to four ALTAIR WBP-200 or WBP-202
beltpacks simultaneously. The charge time is
approximately of three hours with the batteries totally
discharged. After this 2-3 hours time, the charger sets to
trickle (maintenance) mode and can be left alone in the
charger. For a full charge, it is recommended a 2 hours
minimum charging in this state.
CHANGING THE VOLTAGE AND THE FUSE
The battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 is set to operate at 230V, 50-60Hz and at 115V, 50-60Hz.
Make sure that the unit is disconnected of the mains.
In the unit rear panel, is placed the mains connector, the mains selector and the fuse holder.
The box bellow this mains connector is called fuse holder + mains selector. Take out the fuse holder
+ mains selector.
Upon extracting the fuse holder, the fuse will appear, take out it and change for the new one.
Insert the fuse holder into the mains connector again, without spin it (make sure that the voltage
to which it is going to connect the unit remains indicated in normal position, not inverted), if you only
wants to change the fuse. If what you want are change the mains voltage, rotate the fuseholder until
remains the mains voltage to which it is going to connect the unit in normal position, not inverted.
Battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 set up to 115 V.
Battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 set up to 230 V.
Make sure that the fuse is the right one for the selected voltage:
FUSE (230V. 50-60 Hz) FUSE (115V. 50-60 Hz)
T0,5A. T1A.
NOTE: The fuseholder provide a place for spare fuse.
CAUTION: Always make sure upon changing the fuse, that this is the adequate for the selected
mains voltage (T1A for 115V and T0,5A for 230V).
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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS
The connection of the battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 power supply to the
mains takes place by the cord included in the box.
Make sure that the beltpack are disconnected from the battery charger.
Insert the female I.E.C. connector of the tripolar cable into the unit power supply
male connector, placed at the rear panel.
Insert the male connector of the tripolar cable into the mains plug.
In that moment the charge LEDs indicators will light in green colour,
indicating that the unit is turned on.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mains voltage is the correct as well as their fuse is the adequate.
BELTPACK BATTERY CHARGE
The battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 has four connectors to allow the charge up to four
wireless beltpacks at the same time.
Take any of the battery charger connector and insert it in a wireless beltpack connector. If the
battery charger is connected, the connector associated LED of the battery charger will change from
green toorange, indicating that the wireless beltpack batteries are charging.
If the beltpack is turned off, the LEDs battery bargraph will begin to blink from down to up
indicating the charger connection. If the beltpack is turned on, will not be changes of these LEDs
unless the key ON/OFF is pressed briefly.
After three hours time, the charger sets to trickle (maintenance) mode and can be left alone in
the charger, and the LED associated to the charger connector turn intermittent between green and
orange. For a full charge, it is recommended a 2 hours minimum charging in this state.
If a problem appears in one of the connectors, and the consumption increases, the battery
charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 will protect itself, and the LED associated to this connector will turn to red
colour.
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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PREAMPLIFIER
MICROPHONE TYPE: •Dynamic or electret.
INPUT IMPEDANCE: •4K7.
NOMINAL LEVEL: •-45 dBu.
PHANTOM VOLTAGE: •+9 VDC (internal preset ).
HEADSET AMPLIFIER
IMPEDANCE:
• 200 Ω(nominal), 2KΩ(maximum).
MAXIMUM LEVEL:
• 14 Vpp (200 Ω).
OUTPUT POWER:
• 200 mW (200 Ω).
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: •250 Hz - 3500 Hz.
RADIO
FREQUENCY:
• 1900 MHz band.
MODULATION: •GFSK/TDMA
TRANSMIT POWER: •+22 dBm typically.
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY: •-92 dBm typically.
BATTERY
TYPE: •3 x NiMh, 1.2 Volts, 1.000 mAh
CHARGING TIME: •2-3 hours. Fast charging mode.
CHARGER: •External charger WBPC-200.
SIDETONE CANCELLATION
•Adjustable —12 — 30 dB @ 1 KHz
BUZZER
•90 dBA.
CONTROLS •
Call, Channel Select, Volume level, Mic
On/Off/PTT, Buzzer On/Off, Vibrator On/Off.
INDICATORS •
Call, Channel A-B. Battery status, Low Batt,
Mic On/Off, Buzz On/Off, In range led.
CALL SYSTEM
•Light, Vibration and Buzzer.
DIMENSIONS
•120x80x25 mm.
WEIGHT
•175 gr. Net.
NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to variation without previous notice.
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9. WARRANTY
This unit is warranted by Equipos Europeos Electrónicos to the original user, against flaws in the
manufacturing and in the materials, for a period of two years (one year depending on some countries),
starting from the date of sale.
Flaws due to wrong use of the unit, internal modifications or accidents, are not covered by this
warranty.
There is no other warranty expressed or implicit.
Any faulty unit must be sent to the dealer or the manufacturer. The serial number of the unit must
be included for any request to the technical service.
Equipos Europeos Electrónicos reserves the right to modify the prices or the technical
specifications without further notice.
BELTPACKS:
SERIAL NUMBER ...................................................
SERIAL NUMBER ...................................................
SERIAL NUMBER ...................................................
SERIAL NUMBER ...................................................
BELTPACK CHARGER:
SERIAL NUMBER ...................................................
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AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGNAUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L
Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).
34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 [e-mail]
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Extract of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“We, Equipos Europeos Electrónicos, S.A.L., declare, that the above mentioned product is manufactured according
to our Full Quality Assurance System in compliance with ANNEX V of the R&TTE-Directive 99/5/EC. The
presumption of comformity with the essential requirements regarding Council Directive 99/5/EC is ensured.”
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) has been signed. In case of need a copy of the original DoC can be made
available via the internet direction: http://www.altairaudio.com/DoC
European Union
Waste Electronics Information
Unión Europea
Información sobre residuos electrónicos
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in
countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have
further questions about recycling, contact your local sales office.
Directiva sobre Residuos de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (RAEE)
El logotipo de la Directiva RAEE se refiere a los programas y procedimientos
específicos de reciclaje para aparatos electrónicos de países de la Unión Europea.
Recomendamos el reciclaje de nuestros productos. Si tiene alguna consulta, póngase
en contacto con su Distribuidor.
Information based on European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
Información basada en la Directiva de la unión europea RAEE 2002/96/EC y el Real Decreto 208/2005
WBP-202 WIRELESS DUAL CHANNEL MANAGER BELTPACK.
AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGNAUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
AUDIOELECTRONICSDESIGN
EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L
Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).
34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 [e-mail]
www.altairaudio.com