
Page 2 • IL826 PK543A Installation Instructions and Wiring Copyright © TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Connections
Before connecting to unit and applying power, verify that
wires are free from shorts and grounds. Make connections
as per Figure 1 on page 4.
1. Do not apply power to the transformer primary until
the entire system has been installed and checked for
shorts and grounds. The common wires connecting to
terminals 1, 2, 3, E and 5 must show open circuit when
tested with an ohmmeter.
2. Use twisted pair wiring as shown. Do not interchange
wires or reverse polarity.
when using OH190 series housing. If it is necessary
extremes (operating temperature range is 0–30°C) or
because the entrance panel is not large enough to house
the entrance panel speaker (connect shield drain to
from the transformer or other electrical devices.
5. Donotrun wiringforstationcommonwiresandentrance
panel speaker in the same cable and/or conduit. This
will cause feedback on the system.
6. Door release wiring should be run separate from
entrance panel speaker wiring.
Shunt and Dipswitch Settings
Figure 4 on page 7. The select-
Shunt JP5 Install for maglock applications. Maximum
current for maglock is 500 mA at 12 VDC, or
250 mA at 24 VDC.
Shunt J2
applications; 2–3 for maglock applications
Shunt J1
applications
Short Door Time
(left), 2 seconds
Medium Door Time
(right), 10 seconds
Long Door Time
(left), 25 seconds
Entrance Tone
feature—must use warble tone
Postal Timer
(left) to make postal control timer
independent at 25 seconds
PK543 Compatible
to ON (right) for PK543 drop-in
replacement*
Door Hold Time Out
feature
Talk Interlock
feature (available for 4-wire stations
only)
* For PK543 Compatible mode, set SW4 OFF, SW5 ON, SW6
ON & SW7 ON. Also remove JP5 shunt, set J2 to shunt 1–2
and set J1 shunt to 2–3.
The Entrance Tone setting, when active, will generate a user
feedback tone at the entrance panel when users press call
buttons. If the warble tone is in use and the entrance tone
feature is active, the tone will also be heard through the
entrance panel speaker when the call button is pressed.
The Door Hold Time Out setting, when active, will allow the
door control device (doorstrike, maglock, etc.) to time out
normally, despite the door button being held at the suite.
Safety Tip: The Talk Interlock setting, when active, will
require that the talk button (at the suite) is pressed before
the door button will activate the door control device.
Optional Accessories
Install optional accessories according to the instructions
provided.
Finish & Test Installation
2. Connect power to transformer primary (120 VAC), and
ensure that local electrical codes have been complied
with.
3. At the entrance panel, push each button and verify that
the correct suite is called.
4. At each suite, push the talk and listen buttons to com-
municate with a person at the entrance panel. Then
push the door
operates correctly.
Adjustments
Voice Volume and Tone Volume can be adjusted on the