ASL INTERCOM PRO Series User manual

PRO SERIES
USER MANUAL
FOR THE
PS 630
SIX CHANNEL SPEAKER STATION
CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................... 3
2.0 UNPACKING ................................. 3
3.0 INSTALLATION ............................... 3
4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTOR ... 4
5.0 SIDE PANEL CONNECTORS .................... 6
6.0 INTERNAL CONTROLS ........................ 7
7.0 CABLING .................................... 8
8.0 PARTY LINE, TECHNICAL CONCEPT ............ 9
9.0 GUARANTEE ................................ 9
10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................. 9
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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PS 630 is a six channel speaker station designed Special attention has been paid to the intelligibility of
for use in both portable and fixed intercom systems. speech. By applying low noise/high speed opamps, a
It incorporates a loudspeaker and a gooseneck speech presence filter and a specially developed high
microphone and provides full duplex communications power bridged headphone amplifier, communication is
within an ASL intercom system. The PS 630 RM model very comfortable even in environments with high back-
has a small built-in electret microphone. ground noise level. There is a separate amplifier for
Each channel has a Volume (listen level) control, a
Talk and Call button with LED indicators, channel The unique ASL CALL system provides both a flashing
on/off switch and a two-stage sidetone trimmer. A red LED and a very distinctive and characteristic
master volume controls the total speaker/headset sound signal. Smooth operation is guaranteed with the
volume. CALL button. Only a slight touch makes the red LED
The unit is equiped with a limiter for the gooseneck activate the CALL sound signal. The volume of the
microphone, allowing the user to speak close into the sound signal (buzzer) can be adjusted at the front
microphone without giving rise to overload and panel.
distortion. Loudspeaker dimming is automatic when
the microphone is active. Private conversation may be The preamplified microphone signal is electronically
carried out via the headset connector with a headset balanced available at a 3 pin male XLR. This signal can
or telephone handset. When a headset is connected,
both gooseneck microphone and speaker are disabled
automatically.
As an option, a XLR-6 headset connector can be fitted
for binaural use of the headset. By setting internally
mounted jumpers, each of the 6 channels can be
assigned to either the left or the right headset can, or
to both headset cans.
An electronically balanced input allows volume
controlled monitoring of an audio signal. This is for
local use only, it will not appear on the intercomlines.
the loudspeaker.
flash, whilst holding the button for two seconds will
be sent to paging systems.
Fully electronic switching increases reliability and
allows for :
-'soft' microphone ON switching, latched or
momentary
-remote Mic Mute facility.
-automatic speaker attenuation (adjustable), when
the microphone is activated.
2.0 UNPACKING
The shipping carton contains the parts listed below: After unpacking the unit please inspect for any
*The PS 630 physical damage to the unit, and retain the shipping
*User manual carton and relevant packing materials for use should
*19" rackmount flares the unit need returning.
If any are missing, contact your dealer. If any damage has occured, please notify your dealer
ASL has taken great care to ensure this product Please also refer to the guarantee section of this
reaches you in flawless condition. manual.
immediately so that a written claim can be initiated.
3.0 INSTALLATION
This PS 630 will form part of an existing or new and 1 shield only. Connect the system intercom cables
intercom system, and connection to it is into the LINE connector sockets on the rear panel.
straightforward. There are no separate power Finally, when private conversation is desired, connect
connections or batteries to install, as the necessary the listening headset plug into the HEADSET
DC voltages are derived from the intercom master connector on the front panel.
station or power supply, via the intercom connection
cable. The PS 630 is fully protected against mis wiring
To connect the PS 630 onto the intercom system, use cables.
professional flexible microphone cable with 2 wires
(reverse power) or short circuit in the interconnect

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A special kit is included for mounting the PS 630 in a
19" rack, taking 2U of rackspace.
4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTOR
1LISTEN LEVEL control knobs continue to flash for further 2 seconds.
These knobs preset the listen level for each
channel separately. 4MASTER VOLUME
2TALK buttons headset.
These buttons allow you to talk to each channel
separately or simultaneously. 5PGM VOLUME
Any Talk button activates the gooseneck or This knob adjusts the volume of the PGM input.
headset microphone, the large green LED at each Depending in the setting of the internal jumpers the
channel indicates if the microphone is switched on PGM volume is also controlled by the master
to that channel. volume
Latched switching:
When a TALK button is pressed quickly, the
microphone will be switched on, and is electroni-
cally latched. When pressed again, the microphone
will be switched off.
When the microphone is latched on, it can be feeding back into the gooseneck microphone.
muted by a mic mute from a PRO Series master
station or power supply. Adjustment procedure for all sidetone trimmers:
Momentary switching:
When a TALK button is pressed and held, the
microphone will be switched on, and when
released, will be switched off.
3CALL buttons
These push buttons activate the call system, for
each channel separately.
A momentary push will send a call signal to all
stations connected to the intercom channel and the
call LEDS will start flashing.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds will
activate the call buzzer, if not muted.
After the CALL button is released the LEDS will
This knob adjusts the volume of the speaker or
knob.
6SIDETONE LEVEL trimmers
These trimmers (one for each channel) control the
level of your own voice as you hear it in the
speaker or headset. It prevents the speaker from
-set trimmer in start position : fully clockwise.
-switch off the microphone of all connected
(speaker!) stations.
-switch on the microphone of the PS 630.
-turn up volume.
-speak into the headset microphone.
-adjust the listen level by turning the sidetone
trimmers.
The operating area is between fully clockwise and
minimum level.
Adjusting the sidetone does not affect the level of
your voice as it is heard by other stations.
7SIDETONE HI trimmers
These trimmers (one for each channel) control the

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rejection in the high frequency range. It
compensates the capacity of the interconnecting
cables. It prevents the speaker from feeding back
into the gooseneck microphone (unit feedback).
4.0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTOR continued
8SPEAKER ATTENUATOR trimmer -on the left or right can.
This trimmer allows you to dim the speaker
automatically, when the gooseneck microphone
is switched on. It prevents:
-unit feedback if sidetone rejection is not 10 HEADSET connector
sufficient. A XLR-4 type connector for the connection of a
-system feedback or a 'hollow' sound when the local headset when private conversation is
gooseneck microphones of other speaker desired. These must have a can impedance of
stations on the same channel are activated 200 ohms (or greater), or each minimum 400
simultaneously. ohmd when in parallel.
Adjustment procedure : or electret type
-switch off TALK buttons.
-inject an audio signal on the selected Pin assignments :
intercom channel. 1. Shield mic. (GND)
-turn up volume. 2. mic. +
-activate microphone and adjust the desired 3. phones +
amount of attenuation. 4. phones -
The speaker attenuator has no effect when a When connecting a headset, speaker and
headset is used. gooseneck microphone will be disabled
9BUZZER VOLUME trimmer The PS 630 can optionally be equiped with a XLR-
This trimmer adjusts the volume of the internal 6 headset connector for binaural use.
buzzer, which is located behind the front panel. Jumpers on the front PCB board inside determine
The buzzer is activated if you press the CALL the destination of the listen signals on the
button of the PS 630 or a CALL button of any headset.
other station (on the channel to which the PS 630 Each listen signal of the six channels can
is connected), longer than 2 seconds and the independantly be placed:
buzzers are not muted (on the master station or -on the left or right can.
power supply). -on both cans.
10 HEADSET connector 11 GOOSENECK MICROPHONE
A XLR-4 type connector for the connection of a A high quality electret noise canceling
local headset when private conversation is microphone.
desired. These must have a can impedance of A limiter prevents the mic pre-amp from clipping
200 ohms (or greater), or each minimum 400 ohm when speaking close in the microphone. The
when in parallel. microphone is automatically disabled when a
The headset microphone may be of the dynamic headset is used.
or electret type
Pin assignments : A high quality loudspeaker driven by a 1.3 Watt
1. Shield mic. (GND) amplifier.
2. mic. + The speaker is automatically disabled when a
3. phones + headset is used.
4. phones -
When connecting a headset, speaker and
gooseneck microphone will be disabled
automatically.
The PS 630 can optionally be equiped with a XLR-
6 headset connector for binaural use.
Jumpers on the front PCB board inside determine
the destination of the listen signals on the
headset.
Each listen signal of the six channels can
independantly be placed:
The headset microphone may be of the dynamic
automatically.
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5.0 REAR PANEL CONTROLS & CONNECTOR
13 LINE conectors for channel A thru F
These twelve XLR-3 connectors are for connecting 15 DIRECT MIC OUT connector
the PS 630 to the intercom system. Each channel This connector outputs the pre-amplified
has it’s own XLR-3 female connector (input) and microphone
XLR-3 male connector (link). signal. It is electronically balanced.
14 PROGRAM INPUT connector
This input is electronically balanced and accepts
linelevel signals.

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6.0 INTERNAL CONTROLS
Inside the unit there are severalcontrol that can be
adjusted. These internal controls are located on the
main PC board.
16 BINAURAL JUMPER SETTING
For each channel separately, these jumpers
determine
how the audio of that channel can be heard in case
of binaural use.
17 CALL RECEIVE OPTION
For each channel separately, these jumpers enable
the receiption of a CALL signal when the channel is controlled
switched off. and where it is to be send to.
18 PGM ROUTING JUMPERS
With these two jumpers you can determine, for
binaural applications, how the PGM signal is
19 HEADSET MIC GAIN
This trimmer controls the gain of the headset

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microphone.
20 GOOSENECK MIC GAIN
This trimmer controls the gain of the gooseneck
microphone.
7.0 CABLING
For the PRO Series Intercom system the
interconnecting cables are of the shielded two-
conductor microphone cable type and the intercom
line connectors are of the XLR-3 type. Audio and Call
signals are on XLR pin 3, DC power is on XLR pin 2.
XLR pin 1 is connected to the shield of the cable
which functions as the common return for audio and
power.
Since the audio signal is transferred in an
unbalanced way, certain rules have to be obeyed
when installing the cables of an intercom network.
This is to avoid earth loops and to minimize power
loss and the possible effect of electromagnetic
fields.
These rules are:
oUse high quality (multipair) cable. oKeep metal connection boxes and cable trunks
For interconnecting user stations, power supplies isolated from other metal parts.
and accessories in an ASL Intercom network, use Metal housings for intercom cables and connectors
high quality shielded two-conductor (minimum 2x should be mounted in such a way that they are
0.30 mm2) microphone cable only. isolated from other metal cable and connector
In case of a multi channel intercom network, use housings and from any other metal construction
high quality microphone 'multipair' cable only, each parts.
pair consisting of two conductors (minimum 2x
0.15 mm2) with separate shield. Multipair cable oSee Party Line, Technical Concept
should also have an overall shield.
oUse flexible cables. connected by more than one cable, make sure that
Use flexible single and multipair microphone cable these cables are parallel to each other over the
instead of cable with solid cores, especially when whole distance between those units. When using
the cable is subjected to bending during operation multipair cable, parallelism is ensured in the best
or installation. possible way.
oSeparate cable screen to XLR pin 1. oAvoid closed loops.
The screen of each separate microphone cable Always avoid that cables are making a loop. So-
and/or the screen of each single pair in a multipair called 'ring intercom' should not physically be
cable, should be connected to pin 1 of each XLR-3 cabled as a ring. All cable routes should have a
connector. Do not connect this cable screen to the 'star' configuration, with the central earthing point
metal housing of the connector or to metal wall (usually close to the power supply position) as the
boxes (outlets). centre of the star.
See page 10 for Earthing Concept.
oCable trunks, connection boxes and overall Keep intercom cables away from high energy
multipair cable screen to clean earth. cables, e.g. 110/220/380V mains power or dimmer
Metal cable trunks, metal connection boxes and controlled feeds for spotlights.
overall multipair cable screen should be inter- Intercom cables should cross with energy cables at
connected and, at one point (the 'central earthing an angle of 90 degrees only.
point') in the intercom network only, be connected Intercom cables should never be in the same
to a clean earth or a safety earth. trunking as energy cables.
See page 10 for Earthing Concept.
oKeep cables parallel as much as possible.
When two (multi channel) units in a network are
oKeep cables away from electromagnetic sources.

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oPlace power supply in a central position.
In order to avoid unacceptable power losses, place
the power supply as close as possible to where
most power consumption occurs or, in other
words, most user stations are placed.
oConnect ASL power supply to a 'clean' mains
outlet.
The ASL power supply may be connected to the
mains power outlet to which other audio equipment
is connected. Avoid using mains outlets which also
power dimmer controlled lighting systems.
In case of more complex installations, don't hesitate to
contact us. Please send us a block diagram of the
planned network with a list of all user stations and
their positions, and we are happy to advise you on
cabling lay out.

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8.0 PARTY LINE, TECHNICAL CONCEPT 10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PS 630
ASL's PRO Series offers a complete two way ('full POWER CONSUMPTION
duplex') communications system. current (at 30 V DC) 105 mA quiescent
Users of the system are connected via a 'party line'. 140 mA signalling
Master stations (with built-in power supply), beltpacks, 280 mA at max. output + signalling
speaker stations and power supplies are
interconnected via standard microphone cable. One MIC. PREAMP
wire is used as an audio line, one as a power line and gooseneck microphone type noise cancelling electret
the screen of the cable functions as earth/return. headset mic. impedance 200 ohms
Current drive is used for signal transfer. Each station presence filter +6 dB at 5 kHz
utilises a current amplifier to amplify the microphone frequency response 200 Hz - 13 kHz (-3 dB)
signal and place it on the common audio line where, V electret mic +9 V DC
due to the constant line impedance (situated in the
power supply between XLR pin 3 and 1), a signal HEADPHONES DRIVER AMP
voltage is developed which can be further amplified max. load 200 ohms
and sent to headphones or loudspeakers. max. output level normal 14 V rms (200 ohms)
This principle has three advantages: max. output power normal 0.5 W rms (each can)
-the use of a single audio line allows several binaural 0.16 W rms (each can)
stations to talk and listen simultaneously.
-due to the high bridging impedance offered by SPEAKER DRIVER AMP
each station, the number of stations 'on line' has speaker impedance 50 ohms
no influence on the level of the communications max. output power 1.3 W rms
signal.
-power and audio to the intercom stations use the INTERCOM LINE DRIVER
same cable. max. output current 3 mA rms
The Call signal is also sent as a current on the audio
line. It develops a DC potential over the line impedance SIDETONE
which will be sensed by each station and interpreted rejection 0 - 30dB adjustable
as a Call signal.
9.0 GUARANTEE
This unit is warranted by ASL Intercom to the original
end-user purchaser against defects in workmanship
and materials in it's manufacture for a period of one
year from date of shipment to the end-user.
Faults arising from misuse, unauthorised
modifications or accidents are not covered by this
warranty. If the unit is faulty it should be sent in it's
original packing, to the supplier or your local ASL
dealer, with shipping prepaid. A note must be included
stating the faults found and a copy of the original
suppliers invoice.
THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND
MANUFACTURED BY:
ASL-intercom
MAARSSEN (UTRECHT) HOLLAND.
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http://www.asl-inter.com
gain 40 dB - 70 dB (adjustable internally)
binaural 8 V rms (400 ohms)
output impedance > 150 Kohms
BUZZER
max. SPL 100 dBA
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
width 337 mm
height 87 mm
depth 155 mm
weight 2.94 Kg
GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
intercom line impedance 350 ohms (1kHz)
2.2 Kohms (DC)
intercom line audio level nom. -18 dBu
max. +4 dBu
dynamic range 80 dB
call send signal +2.8 mA
call receive signal threshold +2.4 V DC
supply voltage +30 V DC (12 V to 32 V)
mic mute power interrupt time 0.1 sec
Note: 0 dBu = 775 mV into open circuit
ASL reserve the right to alter specifications without
further notice.

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