Louroe Electronics ASK-4 KIT #501 User manual

INTRODUCTION
The ASK-4 KIT #501 is a single zone audio monitoring system with 2-way talk/listen capabilities. It consists of a remote
speaker/microphone and audio base station with built-in microphone and speaker.
DUAL RCA CONNECTOR
CABLE (not shown)
AP-1TB
AUDIO BASE STATION
A single zone desk top audio base station. Contains a built-in microphone and speaker for
listen and talkback with the remote unit (Model TLM-W). Has input/output to DVR/VCR for
live audio and playback. UL listed. Bottom of chassis contains four teardrop cutouts for wall
mounting.(If desired)
Two-way speaker/microphone - contains an electret condenser microphone and a 4” speaker.
Included are two backboxes for flush or surface mounting to a wall or flat surface.
UL® listed power supply. Supplies 24 Vdc, 1A or 24 Vdc, 1.5A to both AP-1TB and TLM-W.
For output/input connection to a DVR/VCR for audio recording and playback.
FIG. 1 ASK-4 KIT #501
MODEL TLM-W
MODEL TLM-W
Speaker/Microphone
Wall mount
AC ADAPTER (Not shown)
Description of Equipment
AP-1 TB Audio Base Station
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TLM Backbox (metal)
for surface mounting to
wall or flat surface
TLM Backbox (plastic)
for flush mounting to
wall or flat surface
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AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
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EXAMPLE CABLE:
WEST PENN 356
2 CONDUCTOR SHIELDED #20 Gauge
2 CONDUCTOR UNSHIELDED #18 Gauge
1 DRAIN WIRE (BARE) #22 Gauge
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
+
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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FIG. 2 Front of AP-1TB
Base Station
ABCSPGP
ZONE 1
POWER 24 Vdc
INOUT
AUDIO
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Commercial
CCTVEquipment
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15 16 17
18
FIG. 3 Rear of AP-1TB
Base Station
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
[1] Press to Activate Zone Switch Pressing switch activates the system for listen and talkback. Zone
Indicator LED [9] illuminates. Press switch again to de-activate the
system. Zone indicator LED will turn off.
[2] DVR/VCR Playback Switch Press switch for audio playback from a recorder. The Playback LED[10]
is illuminated. During this time, live communication (listen mode) is turned
off. Pressing switch again cancels playback mode and Playback
LED[10] turns off.
[3] Talkback Switch Press to activate and to communicate with the remote Louroe
speaker/microphone. Hold down switch while talking. Microphone at
remote location (TLM-W) is muted while speaking from the AP-1TB.
[4] Monitor Volume DOWN Control Switch Press to decrease the level of audio from the Monitor Speaker[13].
Continue to press and release until desired level of volume is attained.
Pressing and holding down will not change volume.
[5] Monitor Volume UP Control Switch Press to increase the level of audio from the Monitor Speaker[13]
Continue to press and release until desired level of volume is attained.
Pressing and holding down will not change volume.
[6] Talkback Volume DOWN Control Switch Press to decrease the level of audio at the remote speaker (TLM-W).
Continue pressing switch until desired level of audio is attained. Pressing
and holding down will not change volume.
[7] Talkback Volume UP Control Switch Press to increase the level of audio at the remote speaker Model TLM-W.
Continue pressing switch until desired level of volume is attained.
Pressing and holding down will not change volume.
[8] HeadphoneJack Used for private listening. Any 3.5mm stereo headphone with a 8Ωto
600Ωimpedance may be used. Mutes speaker output when in use.
[9] Zone Indicator LED Illuminates when a zone is activated. Audio from microphone is present at
the Monitor Speaker[13].
[10] Playback Indicator LED Illuminates when in playback mode. Remains lighted until the Playback
Switch[2] is again pressed.
[11] Talkback MIC Built-in microphone for talkback to remote TLM-W.
[12] Power Indicator LED Indicates power is present at the AP-1TB.
[13] Monitor Speaker Speaker output. Muted when a headphone is connected to the
Headphone Jack[8].
[14] MIC 6-Pin Terminal Block Connects to Model TLM-W speaker/microphone at the remote location.
[15] Audio-IN Jack Receives audio from an external source (recorded playback from a DVR
or VCR).
[16] Audio-OUT Jack Passes audio to an external receiver (DVR, VCR, etc.)
[17] Power Switch Provides power to the unit.
[18] DC-IN Jack Accepts 24 Vdc from external power supply (AC Adapter included).
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FIG. 4 Interconnection diagram
Terminal block identification of Model
AP-1TB Audio Base Station
A - 12 Vdc (red)
B - Audio output (black)
C - Ground (mic) (bare)
SP - Speaker positive (green)
G - Speaker negative (white)
P - not used with this application
ABCSPGP
ZONE1
POWER24Vdc
IN OUT
AUDIO
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RED (A)
BLACK (B)
WHITE (G)
GREEN (SP)
BARE (C)
MODEL AP-1TB
BASE STATION
REAR OF DVR
REAR OF MODEL TLM-W
SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
70V TRANSFORMER
WIRE NUT
GREEN WIRE
SPEAKER POSITIVE
WHITE WIRE
SPEAKER RETURN
GROUND
BUILT-IN
MICROPHONE
A
C
Wire Color Code - West Penn 356
RED - 12Vdc Power
BLACK - Audio Output
BARE - Ground
GREEN - Speaker Positive
WHITE - Speaker Negative
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Microphone
Portion
Speaker
Portion
If using cable from other
manufacturers, color code may vary
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
FOR
MODEL TLM-W SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
AND AP-1TB BASE STATION
Microphone Connection
A = 12Vdc (red)
B = Audio Output (black)
C = Ground (bare)
AD-3
24Vdc, 1A
Power Supply
(included)
ABC(SP)GP
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WIRING REQUIREMENTS
+
4 Conductor consisting of:
+
2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)
+
2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge
(speaker connection)
All in the same jacket
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WIRING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MODEL TLM-W SPEAKER/MICROPHONE AND AP-1TB AUDIO BASE
STATION
1) Connect one end of recommended cable to remote speaker/microphone (TLM-W) as shown in Fig. 4. Connect wires
wrapped with overall shield to terminals “A”, “B”, and “C” of TLM-W’s terminal block. When using West Penn 356,
connect red wire to terminal “A”; black wire to terminal “B” and bare wire to terminal “C”.
2) Connect the two speaker wires (twisted pair) green and white to green and white wires of TLM-W’s 70V transformer.
Using wire nut connect green wire to green wire of TLM-W’s 70V Transformer. Again, using wire nut connect white
wire to white wire of TLM-W’s 70V Transformer.
3) Connect the other end of the cable to AP-1TB Mic 6-Pin Terminal Block [14]. Make sure that wire connected to
terminal “A” of remote TLM-W connects to terminal “A” of AP-1TB’s Mic 6-Pin Terminal Block [14]; wire connected
to terminal “B” of TLM-W connects to terminal “B” of AP-1TB; “C” to “C”. Observe cable color coding. Terminal “P” of
AP-1TB is not used with this application. Used only when paralleling to a second AP-1TB.
4) For speaker connection connect green speaker wire (positive) to Mic 6-Pin Terminal Block [14] terminal “SP”,
connect white speaker wire (ground) to “G”.
5) When a recording device is used (DVR,VCR,etc.) connect Audio-OUT Jack [16] to recorder’s Audio-IN Jack with the
dual RCA cable (supplied).
6) Connect Audio-IN Jack [15] to recorder’s Audio-OUT Jack with the remaining RCA plug.
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SPECIFICATIONS (Base Station - AP-1TB)
Monitor power output 1W @ 8Ω
Talkback power output 1.5W into 8Ω(when connected to TLM-W)
Audio frequency response 100 Hz to 10kHz
Power input 24 Vdc, 1A or 24 Vdc, 1.5A
Dimensions 8 ”W x 10 ⅜”D x 2 ⅜”H
Weight 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Audio line output impedance 600Ω
Audio input impedance 10kΩ
Headphone impedance 8Ωto 600Ω
Input sensitivity
(talkback microphone)
Input sensitivity
(from remote microphone)
-55 dB
0.78Vrms
SPECIFICATIONS (Speaker/Mic - Model TLM-W)
Output of microphone
Frequency Response (Mic)
Current Drain (mic)
Speaker
Power Rating (Speaker)
Line Level (0 dB @ 1KΩ)
40 Hz to 15 kHz ± 1 dB
4 mA
4”, 8Ωw/ 70V transformer
4W
Dimensions (Face Plate) 6 ¼"H x 8"W
Backbox for TLM-W
Surface Mount Box (metal) 6 ¼"H x 8"W x 2 ¾”D
Flush Mount Box (plastic)
Backbox Portion 5"H x 6 ⅞"W x 2 ⅝"D
Total including flange 6 ¼"H x 8"W x 2 ⅝”D
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INSTALLATION OF TLM-W SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
Model TLM-W is designed for mounting to a wall or flat surface. Included are two backboxes:
Lift and separate plastic back box from metal back box
1) a. Metal back box has 4 mounting holes for securing to wall (screws not supplied).
b. Drill an opening at top, bottom, side or back of backbox for passing wiring or connecting conduit.
c. Six small screws are supplied for attaching TLM-W face plate to backbox.
2) a. If plastic flush mount backbox is to be used:
b. Drill an opening at back side, as needed, to secure plastic backbox to proper position in wall opening.
c. Six plastic anchor bolts are supplied for securing TLM-W face plate to backbox, using the six screws supplied.
d. Drill an opening at a convenient location on backbox for passing wire or for conduit connection.
White plastic backbox is for flush mount
Beige metal backbox is for surface mount
OPERATION AND TEST
1) Applying Power To The System
With all wiring connections complete, power up the system using the 24Vdc, 1A or 24 Vdc, 1.5A power supply included
with the kit. First connect the small end of power supply to the 24V DC IN jack [18] located on rear panel of AP-1TB
Base Station. Connect the large end with the 2-prong plug to a standard 120Vac wall outlet or power strip.
2) Press the Power Switch [17] located on rear panel of AP-1TB. The Power Indicator LED [12] will illuminate.
3) Testing For Listen And Talkback At The AP-1TB Base Station Listen Mode
Push in the Press to Activate Zone Switch [1] located on front panel of AP-1TB. Zone indicator [9] will illuminate.
Have someone create sound by talking (or use a radio) at the remote Model TLM-W Speaker/Microphone. Audio
should be present via the AP-1TB’s Monitor Speaker [13]. Adjust speaker volume by rapidly pressing and releasing
the Monitor Volume Up Control Switch [5] to increase volume, or monitor Volume Down Control Switch [4] to
decrease volume.
4) Talkback Mode
To speak out to the remote TLM-W, press and hold down Talkback Switch [3] of the AP-1TB. Another person is
needed to listen at the TLM-W location. If talkback volume needs adjusting, rapidly press and release the Talkback
Volume Up Control Switch [7] to increase volume. Rapidly press and release Talkback Volume Down Control
Switch [6] to decrease volume.
5) Audio Recording And Playback
Model AP-1TB contains an Audio Out Jack [16] and an Audio In Jack [15], located on rear panel. Included with kit is
a color coded dual RCA connector cable. RCA plugs are usually red and gray.
For recording take one end of dual RCA cable (red) and connect to Audio Out Jack [16] of AP-1TB. Connect other
end (same color) to Audio In of the recording device (DVR, VCR, etc.). For listening to recorded playback through the
AP-1TB, connect RCA plug into Audio Out of the recording device and the other end of RCA plug to Audio-In Jack [15]
of AP-1TB. Press DVR/VCR Playback Switch [2] to activate playback mode (Playback Indicator LED [10] will
illuminate) AP-1TB’s speaker will produce recorded audio playback.
As an option, recorded audio may also be played back through a CCTV monitor with built-in amplifier or through the
DVR’s built-in audio system.
WALL MOUNTING AP-1TB AUDIO BASE STATION (Optional)
Bottom of chassis contains four teardrop cut-outs for wall mounting, using #8 screws (not supplied).
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NOTE
Model AP-1TB Audio Base Station of ASK-4 Kit #501 is
supplied with a 70V talkback output, which is standard for
most audio applications. Should a 600Ùtalkback output be
required, please contact our factory for details regarding
instructions for switching over to 600Ù.
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MANUFACTURED
IN THE
WARRANTY
LOUROE ELECTRONICS warrants that at the time of shipment products manufactured by LOUROE ELECTRONICS to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Should a defect appear with one year (12 months) from date of shipment, LOUROE ELECTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective equipment.
This equipment shall not be accepted for repair or return without prior notification by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.
This warranty does not extend to any Louroe product that has been subject to improper or incorrect installation, misuse, accident, or in violation of installation instructions
provided by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.
Returned shipments to LOUROE ELECTRONICS shall be at customer’s expense. LOUROE ELECTRONICS will return the equipment prepaid via Best Way.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When this equipment is used as part of an
audio monitoring system, the law requires
that the public be given notice of AUDIO
MONITORING ON THE PREMISES. A
decal notice is included with each
microphone shipped.
Federal Law References:
Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18.
Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.
AUDIO
MONITORING
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