Forte A-Bus AB-61 Instruction Manual

AB-61DC
MADE IN
THAILAND
OUT EXPANSION INOUT EXPANSION IN
A-BUS OUTPUTSA-BUS OUTPUTS IR EMITTERSIR EMITTERS
LOCAL IRLOCAL IR
STAT SIG GND V + STAT SIG GND V +
POWERPOWER STATUSSTATUS
R AUDIO LR AUDIO L
AB-62
Installation Guide / Warranty Information
Single-source Hubs
Features
Custom Hubs
AB-61 / AB-62 / AB-663 / ABK4PD
hubs
88 hub
modules
speakers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AUDIO: Audio input from the main amplier’s tape output or second zone
output.
STATUS: There are several ways to activate an A-BUS system. When not in
operation the A-BUS system is in mute mode. It is activated by;
• Automatic Signal Sensing (Default): The Hub automatically detects when audio
signal is present and activates the A-BUS system. 30-seconds after
the audio signal ends the system returns to mute. Note: AB-61 does
not have auto sensing.
• Main System Sensing (Preferred): A-BUS also activates automatically when the
main sound system is switched on (including source components). A
12-volt 100-300 mAmp power pack should be plugged between the
main amplier’s switched power outlet and the hub’s Status input.
POWER: Power supply for system power. Should not to be connected to the
main amplier’s switched output. Note: A second power supply is
required for the AB-663 bank B (expansion for extra 4 rooms)
IR EMITTERS: To relay infrared control signals to source components. IRR-110
single or IRR-120 dual emitters may be used. The emitter head
should be placed directly over the components infrared receiver.
A-BUS OUTPUTS: Cat5 patch leads are used to connect the Forté A-BUS room
units.
SENSED INPUT ADJUSTMENT: Line level input adjustment of +2, -10db on the
sensed input. (AB-663 hub only).
EXPANSION: Ports to add additional zones
• OUT: Connects to additional hubs to add more zones or rooms.
• IN: Connects to the direct input of an A-BUS/r e a d y amplier, an A-BUS
input selector (ABS-40), and input expansion
LOCAL IR: A Forté IR receiver may be connected to this socket for control of the
source components from a room that does not have a Forté A-BUS
IR module.
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1 1
1
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3
4
5
4
4
2
2
5
5
8
8
6
LINE LEVEL AUDIO
TO
ADDITIONAL
HUBS
INFRARED
12v 200mA
STANDARD SYSTEMA-BUS/ READY
SOURCE
Cat5
Cat5
Cat5
AMP
APS-40
IR
ABD-C6
AB-70 AB-45
OUT EXPANSION INOUT EXPANSION IN
A-BUS OUTPUTSA-BUS OUTPUTS IR EMITTERSIR EMITTERS
LOCAL IRLOCAL IR
STAT SIG GND V + STAT SIG GND V +
POWERPOWER STATUSSTATUS
R AUDIO LR AUDIO L
AB-62
4 CORE
or
AB-61
AB-62
AB-663
Note: The hub can be directly connected to an A-BUS/r e a d y amplier via the Expansion
Input port. The A-BUS system automatically powers up when an A-BUS/r e a d y amplier is
switched on. This may be done via remote control from any room. The hub power supply
is still required.
Thank you for your Forté A-BUS purchase. To complete your Forté A-BUS installation
also refer to the manual of the volume control module and/or the A-BUS/d i r e c t speaker.
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Hub Expansion Diagram
Specifications
AB-61
Description
A-BUS hub to drive 1 or 2 A-BUS room units with
status override and IR emitter outputs. Supplied
with a system power supply but not with a status
power supply.
System Specications
Power Unit APS-40, 24-volt 4-amp DC plug
pack power supply included.
12v 200 mAmp DC plug pack
(optional)*
System Activation
Status Override when connected
to A-BUS/r e a d y output trigger via
12VDC input.
Dimensions (WHD)
Case size:
134 x 78 x 27.5 mm
AB-62
Description
Expansion In & Out
Expandable, multiple AB-62 can be used if more
than four room units are required
Expansion IN can also be used with a ABS-40 to
give four input source select
Can be used to expand the A-BUS outputs of the
ABX-88, ABX-84, up to four.
System Activation: Default Automatic music
sensing. Goes back to mute 30 seconds after
music cease. Status Override when connected to
A-BUS/r e a d y output trigger via 12VDC input.
Features
Drives from 1 to 4 A-BUS amplied devices
(volume control modules or A-BUS/d i r e c t
speakers
Four IR emitter outputs (3.5mm jack)
A-BUS outputs (4 x RJ-45)
Audio input 2 x RCA phone sockets
Status override socket (2.1mm DC)
Local IR input, compatible with standard Forté IR
receivers
System Requirements
Power Units APS-40, 24-volt 4-amp switched
mode power supply included. 12v
200 mAmp DC plug pack (optional)
Status Auto Status detection / Override
option
Dimensions Case size:
184 x 83 x 30mm (WHD)
AB-663
Description
Expansion In & Out
Expandable, multiple AB-663’s can be used if
more than eight amplied devices are required
Expansion IN can also be used with a ABS-40 to
give four input source select.
Can be used to expand the zone outputs of the
ABX-88, ABX-84, up to four.
System Activation: Default Automatic music
sensing. Goes back to mute 30 seconds after
music cease. Status Override when connected to
A-BUS/r e a d y output trigger via 12VDC input.
Features
Drives from 1 to 8 A-BUS room units (volume
control modules or A-BUS/d i r e c t speakers
Four IR emitter outputs (3.5mm jack)
A-BUS outputs (8 x RJ-45)
Audio input 2 x RCA phone sockets
Status override socket (2.1mm DC)
Local IR input, compatible with standard Forté IR
receivers
System Requirements
Power Units APS-40, 2 x 24-volt 4-amp
regulated power supply included.
12v 200 mAmp DC plug pack
(optional)
Status Auto Status detection / Override
option
Dimensions Case size:
240 x 105 x 30mm (WHD)
ABK-50
AB-62
AB-663
ABX-88
ABK-4PD
(110 punchdown
termination ony)
A-BUS Termination Plate:
All Cat5 cables should be terminated
at the main distribution point using wall
plate(s) tted with the corresponding
number of RJ-45 sockets connected as
per the T568A standard.
A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics. The A-BUS technology is covered by the following patents - United States US
7,181,023, 7,668,318, 6,389,139; Australia AU 739808; New Zealand NZ 502982; Mexico MX 241196; Canada CA 2301062.
All features and specications are subject to change without notice. www.leisuretech.com.au
Warranty
Please contact your place of purchase for warranty information.