Microframe Corporation Series 160 User manual

Microframe Corporation
Series160:
BoosterAmplifier
Operating Manual A0160-7011
*A0160-7011*

SERIES 160
INSTALLATION&SPECIFICATIONGUIDE
ITEM NO: A0160-7011
REVISION DATE: 04/02
MicroframeCorporation
604 S. 12th Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Tel:[phone]
TollFree:1-800-635-3811
Website:www.microframecorp.com
E-mail:[email protected]

MicroframeCorporation
P.O. Box 1700
BrokenArrow, OK 74013
1-800-635-3811
Limited Warranty Agreement
Your Microframe System is warranted against failure
due to defects in workmanship or material for a period of
one (1) year from the date of purchase. Microframe
Corporation will repair or replace any defective unit.
Obvious abuse or mishandling of the unit is NOT covered
by this warranty.
Merchandise Return
If your Unit does not work satisfactorily, please give
us a call. We may be able to clear up the problem by
phone. If it becomes necessary to return your Unit to the
factory, please observe the following.
1. Place Unit in a sturdy box with sufficient packing
material.
2. If requested, include the power supply. It is not
necessary to return the cable and connectors unless they
are the problem.
3. Return the system insured and prepaid since we are
not responsible for shipping damages and losses on
returned Units.
Warranty Service
For warranty service, please contact Microframe at 1-
800-635-3811. A technician will gladly assist you.
Assistance
For any product assistance or maintenance help,
contact Microframe by either calling 1-800-635-3811 or
emailing us at [email protected].
Safety
Do not install substitute parts or perform any modifi-
cation to the product without first contacting Microframe.
Warning
All power transformers, line cords, and electrical
equipment should be kept out of the reach of children and
away from water. (If you are installing cable in an air
plenum area, such as a drop ceiling used for air return,
you must use plenum-rated cable. The cable supplied
from Microframe is rated CL2 and is approved for instal-
lation everywhere indoors except plenum areas.)
Life Support Policy
Microframe's products are not authorized for
use as components in life support devices or sys-
tems without the express written approval of the
president of Microframe Corporation. As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are defined as
systems which support or sustain life, and whose failure
to perform when properly used in accordance with in-
structions for use provided in the labeling, can be reason-
ably expected to result in a significant injury to the user
or any one depending on the system.
2. A critical component is any component of a life
support device or system whose failure to perform can be
reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support
device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
Disclaimer
We are constantly striving to improve our products.
Due to this, specifications are subject to change without
notice.

TABLEOFCONTENTS
MODEL 160 SPECIFICATIONS .................................6
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION/PRE-INSTALLATION.7
1.1BOOSTERAMPLIFIER....................................7
1.2PRE-INSTALLATION .......................................7
2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ...........................8
2.1DETERMINECONFIGURATION ......................8
2.2ROUTING THE CABLES .................................8
2.3DISPLAYINSTALLATION.................................8
INSTALLATIONDIAGRAM ........................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.................................10

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MODEL 160 SPECIFICATIONS
Booster Amp
Features
TheModel160BoosterAmplifierisdesignedtoprovide
thecapabilitytopoweradditionalVisualPagers.Each
Model160 canpowerupto45digitsofanycombination
ofRemoteDisplaysdependingondistance.
Additional Model 160 Boosters can be added to the
systemprovidingthecapabilitytopoweravirtuallimit-
lessnumber of RemoteDisplays.
Model 160 Specifications
Power supplied by 24 VAC, 2.5 Amp
UL&CSA approved WallMount
TransformerRequires115Vac@.7amps.
1 lb
2 lb
PowerInputRequirements ........................
Weight of Booster Amp .............................
WeightofTransformer ...............................
The Model 160 Booster has
LED indicators that assist in
troubleshooting if there is a
short in the cable, or the AC
supply is not connected.
Thereare3RCAoutputsand
3screwdownelevatorclamps
to ease the installation pro-
cess.
Microframe®Model 160 Booster Amp
Model 940
DisplaysDistance
4=1200
5=800
6=600
7=500
8=300
9=200
12=100
Model 9620/4600
DisplaysDistance
1=2000
2=1500
3=800
4=500
5=300
6=200
7=100
Model 930
DisplaysDistance
4=1800
5=1300
6=1000
7=700
13=200
15=100
Model 920/4100
DisplaysDistance
4=2000
5=1700
6=1300
7=1000
10=500
15=200
Model 960
DisplaysDistance
1=2000
2=1900
3=1100
4=700
5=400
6=300
8=100
Support and Sales
800-635-3811
Microframe® Corporation
www.microframecorp.com
P.O. Box 1700
Broken Arrow, OK 74013
Model 4320/9320
DisplaysDistance
1=2000
2=1900
3=1100
4=700
5=400
6=300
8=100
24 VAC
Model 160 Booster Amplifier
Broken Arrow, OK 74011
1-800-635-3811
2.5 AMP
Fast Blo
GMC Fuse
SIGNAL INPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT
SYS SIG IN
SYS SIG OUT
5 VDC
STATUS
SOLID=NORM BLINK= SHORT
SIGNAL OUT
GROUND
SIGNAL OUT

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1.1BOOSTERAMPLIFIER
The Model 160 Booster Amplifier is de-
signed to provide the capability to power addi-
tional Visual Pagers Model 920, 930, 940, 960 or
9600 Remote Displays. Each Model 160 can
power up to 45 digits of any combination of
Remote Displays depending on distance.
Additional Model 160 Boosters can be added
to the system providing the capability to power
a virtual limitless number of Remote Displays.
Installation consists of cabling either with
RG59/U, 18 AWG Paired Wire or 16 AWG
Paired Wire. Once installed, the Model 160
requires no maintenance or servicing.
There are (4) red LEDs located on the top of
the Model 160 that indicate normal operating
status. When first plugged in, the Booster will
not indicate Sys Sig In until the Model 904 is
plugged in and turned ON.
The 5VDC LED indicates the Model 160
Booster is plugged into the power adaptor and
connected to the AC, and the Keypad is also
plugged in and turned ON. If this LED is not lit,
first check the connecting cable from the Key-
pad and ensure that the Keypad is turned ON.
Next, unplug the Booster and check the 2.5
Amp fuse.
If there is a shorted cable in the system, the
STATUS LED will flash indicating the system
needs to be turned OFF and the problem cor-
rected. Once the short is corrected, the STATUS
LED will remain steadily ON.
The SYS SIG IN and SYS SIG OUT LEDs
indicate the Booster is receiving and transmit-
ting the number from the Keypad to the Remote
Displays.
1.2PRE-INSTALLATION
Before permanent installation is made, we
recommend that you first test your system and
cables. This will be of great benefit in trouble-
shooting should you have any problems after
installation. Carefully unpack each part of your
system and record any shipping damage.
FIRST, place the Booster Amplifier next to
a 115 VAC outlet close to the Model 904 Keypad.
Plug both the Booster and Keypad in.
SECOND, connect a cable from the Signal
Out connector of the Model 904 Keypad to the
Input Connector on the Booster Amp. Turn on
the Model 904 and observe that the POWER and
SIGNAL LEDs located on the front of the Model
160 are ON.
THIRD, connect a cable from the Output
Connector on the Booster to the Model 920, 930,
or 940 Remote Display.
FOURTH, enter a number into the Model
904 Keypad and see that it is displayed on the
Remote Display.
If there are any problems, proceed to the
Troubleshooting Chart on page 10. If there are
no problems, you are ready to install your
system.
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION/PRE-INSTALLATION
3 ea Model 940
Remote Displays
24 VAC
Model 160
Booster Amplifier
Broken Arrow, OK 74011
1-800-635-3811
2.5 AMP Fast Blo GMC Fuse
SIGNAL INPUT
SIGNAL INPUT
SYS SIG IN
SYS SIG OUT
5 VDC
STATUS
SOLID=NORM
BLINK= SHORT
SIGNAL OUT
GROUND
SIGNAL OUT
C O R P O R A T I O N
MICROFRAME
ENTER DELETE
ToENTER a paging number, type its digits (press
DELETE if an error is made). Then press ENTER.
ABlinking light indicates a number is being entered.
ToDELETE a paging number, press DELETE when the
number is being displayed.
Visual-Pager Series 900
0
13
56
789
2
4
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 VAC
115 VAC
Model 904
Keypad
Model 160
Booster Amp
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2.1DETERMINECONFIGURATION
The Model 160 Booster Amp will operate
effectively at any point along the cable path
connected to the Keypad. However, to maxi-
mize the number of Displays that the Model 160
Booster will drive, locate it within 200 feet of
the Remote Displays it is driving. This may be
next to the Keypad or at the other end of the
cable connected to the Keypad circuit.
The Booster requires a connection to a 115
volt outlet with the 24vac adapter supplied.
2.2ROUTING THECABLES
All cable routing should be as straight as
possible with no severe bends that may cause
kinking.
2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
SIG
IN
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1 1/2 AMP
FAST BLO
BLACK
RED
INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
SIG
OUT
RED
GROUND SIGNAL
MODEL4600 DISPLAY
REARVIEW
MODEL4060
REAR VIEW
WITH COVER REMOVED
MODEL160 BOOSTER
0
13
456
7
89
Visual-PagerSeries 4000
ToENTERapagingnum ber,t ypeitsdigits(press
DELETEifaner rorism ade) .Thenpre ssENTER.
ABlinkinglightindicat esa num ber isbeinge nt er ed.
ToDELETEa pa g ingnumbe r,pressDELETEwhenthe
numbe risbeingdisplayed.
2
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 VAC
MODEL4600 DISPLAY
BLACK RED

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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
SIG IN
AUX
A/C
1 1/2 AMP
FAST BLO
RED
BLACK
RED
SIG
INPUT
OUTPUT
GND
SIG OUT
RED
GROUND
BLACK
SIGNAL
MODEL 906 REAR VIEW WITH COVER REMOVED
MODEL 160 BOOSTER
SIGNAL
GND
BLACK RED
GND
SIGNAL
GND
SIGNAL
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SHORT JUMPER
3 ea Model 960 Remote Display
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF 960 SYSTEM WITH MODEL 160 BOOSTER AMPLIFIER
3 ea Model 960 Remote Display
3 ea Model 960 Remote Display
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CABLE LENGTH AND/OR REMOTE DISPLAY LIMITATIONS
115 TO 24 VAC 2.5 Amp TRANSFORMER
115 VAC @.7 AMP
GND
GND
SIG
BLACK
Model 906
Keypad
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 VAC
ENTER
0
DELETE
13
456
7
89
Visual-Pager Series 900
ToENTER a paging number, type its digits (press DELETE if an error is made). Then press ENTER. A Blinking light indicates a number is being entered. ToDELETE a paging number, press DELETE when the number is being displayed.
2
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Model 906
Keypad
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 VAC
ENTER
0
DELETE
13
456
7
89
Visual-Pager Series 900
ToENTER a paging number, type its digits (press DELETE if an error is made). Then press ENTER. A Blinking light indicates a number is being entered. ToDELETE a paging number, press DELETE when the number is being displayed.
2
Ready 123456
Model 906
Keypad
115 TO 24 VAC
WALL MOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
115 VAC
ENTER
0
DELETE
13
456
7
89
Visual-Pager Series 900
ToENTER a paging number, type its digits (press DELETE if an error is made). Then press ENTER. A Blinking light indicates a number is being entered. ToDELETE a paging number, press DELETE when the number is being displayed.
2
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Sys Sig In light OFF
5VDC light OFF but Sys Sig In
light is on.
Status Light Blinks
Any of the lights pulsate
Model 904 Keypad adaptor is not
connected to AC or is not turned
ON.
Bad or no cable or cable connection
from the Keypad to Booster.
Booster not connected to AC.
24v AC line fuse blown in Booster.
Note: The power fuse is located on
Rear Panel.
Shorted output cable.
Shorted Remote Display.
Normal Operation.
Turn ON Model 904.
Check cable and connections.
Connect Booster to 24 Volt adap-
tor and plug into AC line.
Replace fuse with 2.5 Amp fuse.
Check all cabling for "shorts."
Repair or replace cables.
Return defective Display to fac-
tory.
None required.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CURE

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