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Important Information
•This equipment is a piece of Class 1 equipment and MUST BE EARTHED.
•This installation guide MUST NOT be left accessible to the user.
•ALWAYS isolate the amplifier’s Mains supply before making connections to its PCB.
Equipment guarantee
This equipment is not guaranteed unless the system is installed and commissioned in
accordance with the relevant regional or national standards by an approved and competent
person or organisation.
General precautions
DO NOT test wiring using an insulation tester (Megger) with any equipment connected as the
500 volt test voltage will destroy these devices totally and invalidate the warranty.
An audio-frequency induction loop system (AFILS) allows hearing impaired
people, who are wearing a hearing aid fitted with a tele-coil, to hear more
clearly. AFILS also minimise distracting and annoying background noise.
Most hearing aids have a ‘T’ or ‘MT’ switch which allows them to pick up the
electromagnetic field generated by an induction loop system. The hearing aid
converts this signal into a sound suited to its user’s specific hearing requirements.
Any hearing impaired person positioned within or near the loop can hear the loop signal by
switching their hearing aid to the correct position. This allows them to participate more effectively
in general conversation, order goods or services, listen to public announcements, etc.
An induction loop system therefore comprises four main elements:
The audio source – typically a microphone, television / radio, or other line level audio source.
The induction loop amplifier – in this case the PDA200E.
The loop – typically a single turn of wire usually run around the perimeter of the room.
The receiver(s) – any hearing aid with a ‘T’ or ‘MT’ switch.
PDA200E Kit
The PDA200E is supplied separately, or as part of a kit with Outreach plates which increase the
number of audio inputs to the PDA200E. All kits (listed on page 12) include a PDA200E amplifier
and 6 metres of Belden 8723 cable per Outreach plate. Contact your supplier for ordering kits.
What i an audio-frequency induction loop y tem?
These instructions are general and cannot be considered to cover every aspect of a loop amplifier installation.
E&OE. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of these units for any misinterpretation of this
instruction, or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and
we reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice.
Outreach Plate Variant
The Outreach Plate audio input extension system comprises of wall, ceiling and desk mounted
single gang plates designed to increase the audio input capability of an AFILS. They mix signals
from various input sources into one balanced line level input which can be fed into the PDA200E’s
line input.
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APM Omni-Directiona P ated Microphone
Self-contained omni-directional
electret microphone complete
with onboard mic. to line level
converter. Typical coverage up to
25 m2(ambient) or 2.5 m2 (direct
speech) when located at ceiling
height 2.5 to 3 m.
APL Dua Phono Line Leve P ate
Accepts stereo phono line-level
signals (typically from a stereo
source, e.g. a TV, CD or DVD).
Includes an on-board stereo line to
mono converter. (An APS SCART to
dual phono lead is also available.)
APJ 3.5 mm Jack Microphone P ate
Accepts unbalanced electret
microphones with 3.5 mm mono
jack plugs. Includes an onboard
microphone to line level
converter, high gain pre-amplifier
and 12 V phantom power.
APQM 6.35 mm (1/4”) Jack Microphone P ate
Accepts balanced or unbalanced
electret microphones with 6.35
mm (1/4”) jack plugs. Includes an
on-board microphone to line
level converter, high gain pre-
amplifier and 12 V phantom
power.
APXM XLR 3 Pin Microphone P ate
Accepts balanced or unbalanced
microphones with standard 3
pin male XLR connectors.
Includes on-board mic. to line
level converter, high gain pre-
amplifier and 12 V phantom
power.
APXL XLR 3 Pin Line Leve P ate
Accepts standard 3 pin male XLR
feeds from audio equipment
such as stage, or church mixing
desks, etc.
APQL 6.35 mm (1/4”) Jack Line Leve P ate
Accepts 6.35mm (1/4”) jack feeds
from audio equipment such as
stage, or church mixing desks,
etc.
Outreach Plate Input ariants
APXO XLR 3 Pin Ba anced Line Output P ate
Provides an adjustable balanced
line output (+12 dB max.) on a
standard 3 pin male XLR
connector. Typically used to
connect an Outreach chain to
third-party audio equipment
such as conventional amplifiers.
API ‘AFILS Active’ P ate
Includes two ultra-bright LEDs
in a translucent diffuser
overprinted with the AFILS ‘ear’
symbol. The LEDs illuminate
when the Outreach network is
powered to indicate that an
AFILS system is installed.
Outreach Plate Output ariants
AMT - Tie Clip / Desk microphone AMP - Phantom powered condenser microphone
AMH - Handheld microphone AMR - Handheld or Lavaliere radio microphone
AML - Lectern microphone PRO45 - Hanging ambient microphone
AMD - Desktop microphone 121 - Desk stand for AMH/AMP microphones
Microphones (available separately)
