Viking TBB-1B User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Designed, Manufactured and Supported in the USA
COMMUNICATION & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Boost Talk Battery and Current to
Line Powered Devices
Features Applications
Specifications
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Information: [phone]
VIKING
• Boost talk battery voltage up to 48VDC
• Boost talk battery loop current up to
26mA
• Power LED also displays activity
• Passes original ringing through to the
device
• Passes caller ID data
• Passes hook switch flash
• Passes CPC signals
• Power adapter included
• Compatible with touch tone dialing
Note: Not compatible with pulse/rotary
dialing.
• Run line powered devices such as handsfree
phones, touch tone hot-line dialers, digital
announcers, etc.
• Increase maximum loop length on analog
PABX/KSU stations
• Use with wireless doorbox devices
• Increase phone line voltage / current for alarm
panels
TBB-1B
Talk Battery
Booster
January 3, 2017
The TBB-1B will boost talk battery
voltage up to 48VDC, and current up
to 26mA on single analog line
extensions behind PABX’s and
electronic key systems. This is
helpful for powering line powered
devices such as touch tone dialers
and emergency phones on low
voltage and/or low loop current
extensions.
When the TBB-1B is being used,
the power LED lights extra bright to
show activity. The TBB-1B is not
compatible with Pulse/Rotary dialing.
Power: 120VAC/12V DC 500mA, UL listed
adapter provided
Dimensions: 3.0” x 4.4” x 1.4” (76mm x 112mm
x 36mm)
Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Environmental: 32° F to 90° F (0° C to 32° C)
with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
Loop Current to Device: 26mA (nominal)
Talk Battery Output: 48V DC (nominal)
Connections: (4) screw terminals

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Installation
IMPORTANT: Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both
the AC outlet and the telephone line. It is recommended that a surge protector be installed to protect against
such surges.
Operation
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4: Line Out to Phone
3: Line Out to Phone
2: Line In
1: Line In
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
* 12V DC Adapter
(included)
Internal View of the TBB-1B
* IMPORTANT: For emergency phone applications, use an
uninterruptible power source.
Step 1. Open the plastic cover.
Step 2. Connect the analog extension to the LINE IN screw terminals.
Step 3. Connect the line powered device to the PHONE screw terminals.
Step 4. Connect the provided 12VDC adapter to the power jack.
Step 5. Snap the cover back into place.
The TBB-1B is designed to boost talk battery voltage and loop current of a single analog line. The
TBB-1B achieves this by creating its own 48VDC talk battery supply that is set up as a 26mA current
source. An analog phone line can be in three different states: the idle state, the ringing state, and the
in-use state. The TBB-1B operated these three states like this:
Starting with the idle state; no matter what the incoming talk battery voltage is, the TBB-1B will supply
48VDC talk battery out to the on-hook phone. This is helpful for devices such as alarm panels that want
to see high talk battery voltage as an indication the analog phone line is in good working condition.
In the ringing state, the TBB-1B provides a “copper-thru” path from input to output. This allows both
the ringing signal and caller ID signals to simply pass through the unit.
In the in-use state, the TBB-1B seizes the incoming analog line with a “gyrator” circuit, which provides
a DC off hook state to the incoming analog line. At the same time, allowing the AC audio signal to freely
pass through to the TBB-1B’s 26mA current source which is feeding the off hook phone device. So, no
matter what the incoming loop current is, the TBB-1B will output 26mA of loop current to the off hook
phone.
In the idle and ringing state, the TBB-1B power LED lights blue. When in the in-use state, the power
LED lights extra bright.

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A. Low Loop Current
B. Low Idle Voltage
Alarm Panel Applications
Low loop current from a VoIP ATA, cable company, or telco provided phone lines can cause some
alarm panels to go into an alarm state due to very low levels at the phone when in-use. Solve this
problem by wiring a TBB-1B as shown below. The TBB-1B increases the in-use voltage.
Low idle voltage from a VoIP ATA, cable company or telco provided phone lines can cause some
alarm panels to go into an alarm state. Solve this problem by wiring a TBB-1B as shown below. A
TBB-1B increases the idle voltage, converting 24 volt lines to 48 volt lines.
Alarm
Panel
Low Loop
Current
Phone Line
Phones
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Internal View of the TBB-1B
Low Voltage
Phone Line
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Internal View of the TBB-1B
Alarm
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IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT, CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT [phone]
Our Technical Support Department is available for assistance Monday 8am - 4pm and Tuesday through Friday 8am - 5pm central time. So
that we can give you better service, before you call please:
1. Know the model number, the serial number and what software version you have (see serial label).
2. Have your Product manual in front of you.
3. It is best if you are on site.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
The following procedure is for equipment that needs repair:
1. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The
customer MUST have a complete description of the problem, with all pertinent information regarding the defect, such as options set,
conditions, symptoms, methods to duplicate problem, frequency of failure, etc.
2. Packing: Return equipment in original box or in proper packing so that damage will not occur while in transit. Static sensitive equipment
such as a circuit board should be in an anti-static bag, sandwiched between foam and individually boxed. All equipment should be wrapped
to avoid packing material lodging in or sticking to the equipment. Include ALL parts of the equipment. C.O.D. or freight collect shipments
cannot be accepted. Ship cartons prepaid to: Viking Electronics, 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016
3. Return shipping address: Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the box. We cannot ship to a PO Box.
4. RA number on carton: In large printing, write the R.A. number on the outside of each carton being returned.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR EXCHANGE
The following procedure is for equipment that has failed out-of-box (within 10 days of purchase):
1. Customer must contact Viking’s Technical Support at 715-386-8666 to determine possible causes for the problem. The customer MUST
be able to step through recommended tests for diagnosis.
2. If the Technical Support Product Specialist determines that the equipment is defective based on the customer's input and troubleshooting,
a Return Authorization (R.A.) number will be issued. This number is valid for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of issue.
3. After obtaining the R.A. number, return the approved equipment to your distributor, referencing the R.A. number. Your distributor will then
replace the Viking product using the same R.A. number.
4. The distributor will NOT exchange this product without first obtaining the R.A. number from you. If you haven't followed the
steps listed in 1, 2 and 3, be aware that you will have to pay a restocking charge.
Warranty
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Viking warrants its products to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of two
years from the date of purchase from any authorized Viking distributor. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is deemed
defective or malfunctions, return the product to Viking Electronics, Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI., 54016. Customer must contact
Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.) number.
This warranty does not cover any damage to the product due to lightning, over voltage, under voltage, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence
or any damage caused by use of the product by the purchaser or others. This warranty does not cover non-EWP products that have been
exposed to wet or corrosive environments. This warranty does not cover stainless steel surfaces that have not been properly maintained.
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AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. VIKING SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER,
OR ANY OTHER PARTY, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED
TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER.
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NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT VIKING'S OPTION, REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AND ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE SO LIMITED.
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FOR DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY, ARE SEVERABLE FROM ANY OTHER PROVISION AND EACH PROVISION IS A SEPARABLE AND INDEPENDENT
ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE ENFORCED AS SUCH.
Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Viking Electronics, and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and
omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate
such changes.
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