Talkaphone Aor-8 User manual

Area of Rescue Command Unit

Installation Guide

Model AOR-8 / Model AOR-16

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I. Introduction

This installation guide provides instructions for installation, programming, and operation of Model

AOR-8 or Model AOR-16. For instructions on installation or programming of Talkaphone Area of

Rescue Call Stations, please refer to the manual for the AOR-CSE Analog Call Station.

It is recommended that this instruction set be read completely prior to the start of any installation.

II. Contents

Please ensure receipt of each of the included AOR-8 / AOR-16 components:

QTY

Part Number

Description

AOR-8 or AOR-16

8- or 16-Station Area of Rescue Command Unit

68684

12VDC, 4.5Ah Backup Battery

68430

Strobe/Siren

Optional components (sold separately) include:

QTY

Part Number

Description

AOR-TR16

Trim Ring for Flush Mounting Model AOR-8 or Model

AOR-16

42970

6-18 Phillips Screw for Flush Mount Trim Ring

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH

THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE

HAZARDS INVOLVED

CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D’INSTALLATION

PERTINENT, PAR UNE PERSONNE QUI CONNAÎT BIEN LES PRODUIT

ET SON FONCTIONNEMENT AINSI QUE LES RISQUES INHÉRENTS

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III. Technical Requirements

Power for Command Unit:

100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz power source

Power for AOR-CSE Analog Call Stations:

AOR-CSE Analog Call Stations are line-powered by the AOR-8 / AOR-16 Command Unit.

Cabling should meet these specifications:

•Twisted, shielded pair specifically designed for use with analog telephones

•Connect shield to earth ground at the Command Unit

•Distance ranges for recommended wire gauges are provided in the table below:

Distance from Command Unit to AOR-CSE

Analog Call Station or Local Phone(s)

Recommended

Wire Gauge

0 to 1,000 feet

24 AWG

1,001 to 1,500 feet

22 AWG

1,501 to 2,500 feet

20 AWG

2,501 to 3,500 feet

18 AWG

PSTN/POTS Telephone Line:

For Local Mode Only:

No external phone line (i.e. POTS/PSTN telephone line) is required.

For Remote Mode or Mixed Mode:

Model AOR-8: One (1) dedicated POTS/PSTN telephone line (i.e. analog telephone lines or

analog PBX extension lines).

Model AOR-16:Two (2) dedicated POTS/PSTN telephone lines.

If connected to a PBX, the analog extension(s) must provide:

1. Minimum of 24V talk battery and 20 mA off-hook loop current

2. Either a CPC (Calling Party Control) disconnect pulse (voltage drop at end of call) or 30-

seconds of silence after hang-up (no re-order or howler feature)

If connected to a POTS/PSTN line, there must be no special features, such as hook-flash, call-

waiting, auto-redial when busy or voicemail. If the telephone company has activated any such

features, contact them to have these features turned off.

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IV. System Overview

1. Local Mode

In Local Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Analog Call Stations will cause the

built-in local phone at the command unit to ring.

2. Remote Mode

In Remote Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Analog Call Stations will cause

them to access a phone line to dial out. For this configuration, connect an outside phone(s) line

to the “Telco IN” position(s) on the appropriate bank(s).

3. Mixed Mode

Mixed Mode is primarily used when a central control point is not constantly attended at all times.

When a Talkaphone Analog Call Station calls and the AOR-8 / AOR-16 unit is in Mixed Mode, it

will ring the AOR-8 / AOR-16 command unit’s built-in local phone first, ring it a second time if no

one answers the first time, then if no one answers the second time it will dial a remote number. If

no one should answer the remote number, it will re-ring the local phone and continue this cycle

until either the phone is answered or times out (See Emergency Phone Manual for information

on setting the time-out).

When an attendant leaves, that person can enter the code *36* to configure the controller board

to ring the remote phone first and then switch to the local phone (See p.9, System

Programming). For Mixed Mode, connect an outside phone line(s) to the “TELCO IN”

terminal(s). This programming must be done for each of the controller boards (one (1) controller

board for the AOR-8 or two (2) controller boards for the AOR-16).

NOTE: See p.2, Technical Requirements, for outside phone line requirements.

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V. Internal System Components

Figure 1. Model AOR-8 internal components.

Item

Component

Controller Board, QTY (1)

Local Phone

“TELCO IN” Terminals

Backup Batteries

Internal Power Supply

Open/Short/System Ground

Fault Relays, QTY (1)

AOR-CSE Station

Activation Relay

AC Power Fail Relay

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Figure 2. Model AOR-16 internal components.

Item

Component

Controller Boards,

QTY (2) stacked

Local Phone

“TELCO IN” Terminals

Backup Batteries

Internal Power Supply

Open/Short/System Ground

Fault Relays, QTY (2)

AOR-CSE Station

Activation Relay

AC Power Fail Relay

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VI. Installation

1. Remove the AOR-8 / AOR-16 unit from its packaging carton and inspect for any possible

damage. If the unit is damaged or if any components are missing, please contact your

Talkaphone distributor immediately.

Do not discard any hardware or packaging prior to checking for all included components listed

above, and the unit is installed and functioning correctly.

2. Open the command unit local phone compartment and remove the packaged front cover door

handle. Install the handle onto the outside surface of the local phone compartment door using

the provided screws.

3. Remove the three (3) Phillips screws from the right-side of the unit—these screws secure the

hinged front cover.

4. Carefully open the hinged front cover taking care there are no loose items which may have

shifted during transportation.

5. The AOR-8 / AOR-16 unit may be either surface mounted or flush mounted to a wall.

NOTE: For flush mounting units, AOR-8 / AOR-16 units should be ordered with the

available AOR-TR16 Flush Mount Trim Ring (sold separately).

NOTE: Conduit knockouts exist on the rear, top, and bottom sides of the enclosure for

access to power and communication lines. Determine the method of bringing in these

power and communication lines before mounting the enclosure.

NOTE: Whenever possible, it is best to keep the maximum clearance possible between

analog phone lines and alternating current. Running phone lines too close to hot VAC

lines will produce undesired effects on the phone line.

6. Surface Mounting onto an Interior Wall:

The AOR-8 / AOR-16 unit has four (4) surface mounting keyholes located on the rear of the

chassis.

7. Flush Mounting into an Interior Wall:

The AOR-8 / AOR-16 unit has six (6) screw points on the sides which can be used to mount the

Command Unit within a wall.

The AOR-TR16 trim ring may be installed in contact with the closed cover without inhibiting the

functionality of the hinge. Secure both halves of the AOR-TR16 to the wall using the provided 6-

18 screws.

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8. Installation of Strobe/Siren:

Mount the strobe/siren assembly on a wall in an appropriate location per the instructions

packaged with the strobe/siren assembly.

Black, Red, and Orange lead wires from the controller board(s) in the AOR-8 / AOR-16

Command Unit’s internal compartment.

The Black wire is a common negative and needs to be connected to both the strobe and

siren negative terminals.

The Red wire is connected to the positive terminal of the strobe.

The Orange wire is connected to the positive terminal of the siren.

9. Connecting Relay Output for Any AOR-CSE Station Activation:

a. This output is normally closed (NC) and will provide an open when the AOR-CSE Station

goes off-hook (i.e. a call is placed).

b. Connect the two (2) quick connects terminated onto yellow and yellow-white wires to

the relay input on the addressable FACP.

c. These wires should originate from the COM and NC/NO of the relay block located in the

upper-right area boxed in red as illustrated here:

Figure 3. AOR-CSE Station activation relay block.

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10. Connecting to Relay Output for Fault Conditions:

a. Normally closed (NC) outputs are available for the following fault conditions:

•Open/short fault on cabling to AOR-CSE Stations

•System ground fault occurs on the Command Unit

•AC power fail (primary power loss)

b. For open/short/system ground faults, connect the two (2) quick connects terminated onto

purple and purple-white wires to the relay input on the addressable FACP.

These wires should originate from the set of relay blocks located in the upper-left area

boxed in red as illustrated here:

Figure 4. Open/short/system ground fault relay block, QTY (1), on Model AOR-8.

Figure 5. Open/short/system ground fault relay block, QTY (2), on Model AOR-16.

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c. For AC power fail (primary power loss), connect the two (2) quick connects terminated

onto tan and tan-white wires to the relay input on the addressable FACP.

These wires should originate from the terminal block on the upper-left of the controller

board—see area boxed in red as illustrated here:

11. The AOR-8 can support up to eight (8) AOR-CSE Stations and the AOR-16 can support up to

sixteen (16) AOR-CSE Stations divided into two (2) banks of eight (8).

The AOR-CSE Stations can dial out through the analog (PSTN/POTS) telephone line(s) or to the

local phone in the Command Unit.

12. Routing Cabling:

Route the AOR-CSE Station cabling and any analog (PSTN/POTS) telephone line(s) through the

conduit knockouts located on the rear, top, or bottom sides of the Command Unit chassis.

Always try to separate power lines from communication lines as much as possible to reduce

undesired effects on the communication lines.

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13. Terminating AOR-CSE Station Cabling: