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Telex ADHB-4 Technical Manual

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Model ADHB-4
Technical Manual
up to and including version 1.00
LIT000458000 Rev A
March 2010

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  • Page 1 Model ADHB-4 Technical Manual up to and including version 1.00 LIT000458000 Rev A March 2010...
  • Page 2 ROPRIETARY OTICE HONE UMBERS The product information and design disclosed herein were originated by Sales: and are the property of Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Bosch reserves all patent, proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction, use and sales Phone ..............(800) 752-7560 rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Contents Overview ...............11 HEADSET J ............26 Connect ADHB-4 Hardware ........27 Computer System Requirements ......12 C-Soft Installation ..........27 Features ..............13 ADHB-4 Driver Installation .........27 Optional Hardware ..........14 ADHB-4 D 7 ..28 Hardware Overview ..........15 NSTALL THE RIVER WITH...
  • Page 4 ARAMETERS UTTON RHB 2 M ......47 ......57 ISABLE ADIO UTTON ESTORE ACTORY EFAULT UTTON #1–#4 R ......47 ADHB-4 B ..........58 ADIO UTTONS ESET UTTON ......48 LCD Display ............59 ISABLE ADIO UTTON #1–#4 R .......48 Volume Buttons ............ 59 EADSET...
  • Page 5 ..70 EADSET ONNECTED ADIO UTTON ..........70 OLUMN ........70 NSELECT PEAKER OLUMN Per Line Unselect ..........70 ADHB-4 V ......71 OLUME ONTROL INDOW Overview ...............73 ..........73 OMPATIBLE EADSETS Features ..............73 Controls and Indicators ........74 RONT ANEL ONNECTIONS ONTROLS AND ...............74 NDICATIONS .........74...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 12. Congratulations! Window ........................29 FIGURE 13. Found New Hardware Wizard—Welcome ..................30 FIGURE 14. This wizard helps you install the software for: ADHB-4 Window ............. 31 FIGURE 15. Please choose your search and installation options Window ............32 FIGURE 16.
  • Page 9 List Tables Table 1. DB-15 Pin Outs—Accessory Port ......................24 Table 2. DB-9 Pin Outs ............................25 Table 3. USB Icon ..............................60 Table 4. Speaker Status Icon Descriptions ......................61 Table 5. Auxiliary Status Icon Descriptions ......................61 Table 6. Relay Status Icon Descriptions ......................62 Table 7.

  • Page 11: Overview

    The ADHB-4 (Advanced Digital Headset Box - P/N PRD000262000) is easy to install and configure dispatch audio system that adds microphone and speaker capabilities, in various forms, to a C-Soft console. The ADHB-4 replaces the sound card in the PC, offering the flexibility of controlling a wider selection of audio options.

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements Computer System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 7. Network Connection: 10Mbps or 100Mbps, full-duplex TCP/IP connection. Static IP Address preferred. Processor Speed: Intel Pentium Dual CPU 1.80GHz. Memory: Minimum of 2.00GB recommended.

  • Page 13: Features

    • LED Power and PTT Indicator • 12VDC Operation • Two (2) DB9 Connectors Supporting Remote Headset Box Connections ADHB-4 provides power to an RHB. • Dual channel 1/4” headset jack. • Volume control knob. • Supports both Select and Unselect audio with a dual-sided headset •...

  • Page 14: Optional Hardware

    Item Model Number Part Number Nexus Desktop with Windows (CPU), Mouse & Nexus Desktop Computer PRD000004001 Keyboard Nexus Laptop with Windows Nexus Laptop Computer PRD000004001L ADHB-4 Mounting Brackets F01U163360 ASY00005400 Remote Headset Box PRD000262003 Dispatch Speakers F01U155248 ASY000005400 Footswitch FS-1...

  • Page 15: Hardware Overview

    Introduction Hardware Overview ADHB-4 Mainboard The Mainboard contains two (2) main sections, the digital control board and the audio control board. Digital Control Board The Digital Control board consists of a Texas Instruments processor. It provides interfaces for USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet, and an audio serial port.

  • Page 16: Controls And Indicators

    Softkeys (4) - The Softkeys are used to enter programming mode and interact with the soft menus. Front LED Indicator - The Front LED indicates power to the unit is on if green; a PTT event is occurring if red. ADHB-4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators FIGURE 1.

  • Page 17: Back Plane Connections

    USB Port - The USB Port is used to connect the ADHB-4 to a computer. 10/100 NETWORK Port - The 10/100 NETWORK port is used to connect the ADHB-4 to an IP Network with a standard RJ-45 Ethernet interface cable. The Ethernet port connector supports a Base 10/100 Cat 5E connection.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Power Requirements: +12VDC to +16VDC, semi-regulated, 1.25A. Audio Distortion: 2% THD maximum Frequency Response: ±1.5dB, 300 to 3000Hz NENA Input/Output Impedance: 600 Ohms nominal Relay Contact Ratings: 1A 125VAC—Form C Contacts Ethernet Speed: 10/100 BaseT USB: Version 2.0 Storage Conditions: Temperature: 28.8°...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Install the current version of C-Soft. For more information. See the C-Soft Software Console Administrator’s Guide (P/N LIT000082000). Step 5 If using Windows 7 OS, install the ADHB-4 driver. See “Install the ADHB-4 Driver with Windows 7” on page 28. Step 6 Connect the ADHB-4 to power.

  • Page 20: Adhb-4 Mounting

    ADHB-4 Mounting ADHB-4 Mounting Mounting The ADHB-4 is mounted on or under a surface such as a desk by either placing it on the work surface or using mounting brackets to fix it in place. • Ensure there is enough clearance for back and side panel connections.

  • Page 21: Topside Mounting

    Remove the top screws (F) from the sides of the ADHB-4. Using the screws removed in step 1, attach the brackets (D) to the sides of the ADHB-4, as shown in Figure 5. Place the ADHB-4 in the desired mounting position.

  • Page 22: Adhb-4 Connections

    ADHB-4 Connections ADHB-4 Connections USB Port The USB port is used to connect the ADHB-4 directly to a PC. The USB connection is required to send the audio and control data between C-Soft and the ADHB-4. IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to disconnect the USB from the computer or ADHB-4, the USB device should be safely removed.

  • Page 23: Nena Phone Connector

    Installation NENA Phone Connector The NENA Phone connector description: • ADHB-4 connects to NENA from the RJ-12 connector. • Balanced 600 Ohm audio in and out to eliminate ground loops. • Telephone RX audio routed to headset for entire offhook duration.

  • Page 24: Accessory Port

    • Active Hi/Low (configured in C-Soft) Form C Relay Contacts The ADHB-4 provides two (2) Form C relay contacts for general use. Each relay is (separately) controlled from C-Soft. A 1Amp resettable fuse protects both sets of contacts. DB-15 Connector DB-15 Pin Outs—Accessory Port...

  • Page 25: Remote Headset

    DESK MIC Jack The DESK MIC jack is used to connect an electret or dynamic desk mic with an RJ-11 connector, to the ADHB-4. The RJ-11 modular jack is designed specifically for Bosch microphone models: MD2000 (electret element) or model 6513 (dynamic element);...

  • Page 26: Speaker Default Settings

    ADHB-4 Connections SPEAKERS Jacks (1–2, 3–4, 5–6) The SPEAKERS jacks are used to connect self-powered 8 Ohm computer speaker pairs to the ADHB-4. Speaker default settings: Speaker 1 is dedicated to Select audio. • If any headset is detected at this console position, Select audio is routed to the headsets and not speaker 1.

  • Page 27: Connect Adhb-4 Hardware

    ADHB-4 Driver Installation The ADHB-4 Driver installation process begins after a USB connection to the PC is established. Since the installation requires access to the usb_drivers folder, which is included in the C-Soft installation folder, C-Soft must be installed before the ADHB-4 driver.
  • Page 28 Install the ADHB-4 Driver with Windows 7 The Windows 7 driver installation wizard appears right after installing the new version of C-Soft. To install ADHB-4 driver on PCs running Windows 7, do the following: From the ADHB-4 installation wizard Welcome window, click Next.
  • Page 29 Installation From the Congratulations window, click Finish. Congratulations! Window FIGURE 12.

  • Page 30: Windows Windows Xp

    To install the ADHB-4 Driver with Windows XP, do the following: NOTE: The wizard appears when a USB connection from the ADHB-4 to the PC is established. If necessary, the USB connection can be unplugged and replugged to reopen the driver installation wizard.
  • Page 31 Installation From the This wizard helps you install software for: ADHB-4 window, select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) radio button. Click Next. This wizard helps you install the software for: ADHB-4 Window FIGURE 14.
  • Page 32 Please choose your search and installation options Window FIGURE 15. Click Browse. From the Browse For Folder window, select C:\Program Files|Telex Communications|CSoft|usb_drivers|Winusb_XP. NOTE: If this folder is not available you need to install the current version of C-Soft.
  • Page 33 Installation Click OK. Browse for Folder Window FIGURE 16. From the Hardware Installation window, click Continue Anyway. The wizard takes a few minutes to install the software. Hardware Installation Window FIGURE 17.

  • Page 34: Apply Power To The Connect The Usb Cable

    To connect the USB cable, do the following: > Connect one end of the provided USB cable to a PC and the other end to the ADHB-4. USB displays in the upper right corner to indicate a connection to a PC...

  • Page 35: Web Browser Configuration

    CHAPTER 3 Configuration Web Browser Configuration The ADHB-4 uses a web browser to configure the device. The position name, firmware version, and links are visible from every configuration window. NOTE: The second level navigation links can be used to collapse the view to display individual sections at a time.

  • Page 36: Home Link

    Home Link Home Link The Home link, located in the left navigation pane, is used to open the Home window. The Home window contains a description and contact information. Home Window FIGURE 20.

  • Page 37: Account Management Window

    FIGURE 21. CHANGE PASSWORD Username Field The Username field displays admin, which is the default and only username allowed for the ADHB-4 account. This field is grayed-out to indicate it cannot be changed. Password Field The Password field is used to enter the current admin password.

  • Page 38: Confirm Password Field

    Submit Button The Submit button is used to submit the new password. Once clicked, the new password is permanently saved. To change the ADHB-4’s password, do the following: In the Password field, enter the current password. In the New Password field, enter a new password.

  • Page 39: Ethernet Setup Window

    BASE IP SETUP Use DHCP Check Box The Use DHCP check box is used to enable the ADHB-4 to automatically obtain the Unit IP Address from the network. Once selected, all other fields on the window are disabled from use.

  • Page 40: Unit Ip Address Field

    TELEX SYSTEM MANAGER SETUP System Manager Enable Check Box The System Manager Enable check box is used to enable communication between the ADHB-4 and TSM (Telex System Manager). TSM provides a centralized location to configure Telex Radio Dispatch solutions. The ADHB-4 firmware is updated with TSM.

  • Page 41: System Manager Multicasta

    The serial number can also be found on the label attached to the bottom of the ADHB-4. Kernel Version Field The Kernel Version field displays the ADHB-4 Software Kernel version. This field is for information only and is not editable. Submit Button The Submit button is used to submit changes made to the Ethernet Setup window.

  • Page 42: Gain Setup Window

    Gain Setup Window Gain Setup Window The Gain Setup window, shown in Figure 25, is used to configure audio inputs and outputs. NOTE: Each option on this page is adjusted with a slider. To adjust the gain sliders, do the following: >...

  • Page 43: Headset Mic Slider

    Unselect Record Vol Slider The Unselect Record Vol slider is used to configure the volume gain for the Unselect recorder. This recorder output is Unselect audio transmitted from C-Soft to the ADHB-4. The range for this field is -20dB to 9dB.

  • Page 44: Button

    From the left navigation pane, click Save Parameters. The Save Parameters window opens. Click Save Parameters. The configuration is saved to the ADHB-4. System Setup Window The System Setup window, shown in Figure 26, is used to enable and configure audio resources.
  • Page 45 Mic Type Drop Down Menu The Mic Type drop down menu is used to configure the desk mic type. The ADHB-4 supports dynamic and electret desk mics. Dynamic desk mics can come with either an RJ-11 or XLR connector. Electret desk mic are fitted with an RJ-11 type connector.
  • Page 46 Controller Headset Audio Drop Down Menu The Controller Headset Audio drop down menu is used to configure the ADHB-4 to capture audio originating from C-Soft’s Select or Unselect channel. For mono-configured headsets, the audio is limited to Select only. For stereo-configured headsets, the audio is routed from Select and Unselect.
  • Page 47 Configuration CONSOLE GENERATED PTT The Console Generated PTT section is used to set up microphone selection when PTT is generated from the console position. Up to four (4) different microphone sources can be set up for a console generated PTT. When the console operator performs a PTT from the C-Soft console, the first available microphone source that is not disabled or disconnected, is selected for transmission in the order set up in this section.
  • Page 48 The Footswitch PTT Setup section is used to set up microphone selection when a PTT is generated from a footswitch connected to the ADHB-4. Up to four (4) different microphone sources can be set up for a footswitch generated PTT. When the console operator presses the footswitch, the first available microphone source, that is not disabled or disconnected, is selected for transmission in the order setup in this section.
  • Page 49 Configuration Desk Mic #1–#4 Radio Buttons The Desk Mic #1–#4 radio buttons indicate the priority for routing audio through the desk mic when a footswitch PTT is generated. Desk Mic Disable Radio Button The Desk Mic Disable radio button indicates the desk mic is ignored when a footswitch PTT is generated. System Setup Window—View 2 FIGURE 27.
  • Page 50 The NENA/PHONE MIC SOURCE SETUP section is used to configure microphone source priorities when a NENA/phone is active on the ADHB-4. Up to three (3) different microphone sources can be set up when a NENA/phone is connected and onhook. Once the NENA/phone is taken offhook (low), the ADHB-4 transmits full-duplex audio to the NENA/phone.
  • Page 51 Configuration PTT PRIORITY SETUP The PTT Priority Setup section is used to set up the priorities of different PTT sources from the ADHB-4. The highest priority is #1, the lowest is #6. Console Generated PTT Radio Button The Console Generated PTT radio button is, by default, always set to #1 priority. This setting cannot be changed.
  • Page 52 System Setup Window Desk Mic PTT No Priority Radio Button The Desk PTT No Priority radio button indicates audio is routed to the Deck Mic on a, first come first serve basis. The Desk Mic PTT default is No Priority. Footswitch PTT #1–#6 Radio Buttons The Footswitch PTT #1–#6 radio buttons indicate the priority for routing audio when the footswitch is activated.
  • Page 53 System Status The System Status window, shown in Figure 28, summarizes the current ADHB-4 system setup and activity. From this window, you can view the status of the auxiliary relays, gain levels, connected microphones, and speakers as well as monitor PTT statuses.
  • Page 54 System Status AUX/RELAY STATUS AUX 1 Input The AUX 1 Input field indicates the current state of the AUX 1 input. Field values can be: Low or High. AUX 2 Input The AUX 2 Input field indicates the current state of the AUX 2 input. Field values can be: Low or High.
  • Page 55 Configuration MICROPHONE STATUS Headset Connection Field The Headset Connection field indicates the current state of the headset. Field values can be: Connected or Disconnected. RHB 1 Connection Field The RHB 1 Connection field indicates the current state of RHB 1’s connection. Field values can be: Connected or Disconnected.
  • Page 56 System Status MISC STATUS Desk Mic Monitor Field The Desk Mic Monitor field indicates the current sate of the desk mic monitor. Field values can be: Active or Inactive. Footswitch Monitor Field The Footswitch Monitor field indicates current state of the footswitch monitor. Field values can be: Active or Inactive.
  • Page 57 Save Parameters Save Parameters Button The Save Parameters buttons is used to store all parameters to the ADHB-4’s memory for permanent storage. NOTE: If the IP Address is changed on the Ethernet Setup window, the web browser is redirected to the new IP Address after the parameters are saved.
  • Page 58 Save Parameters Reset ADHB-4 Button The Reset ADHB-4 button is used to reboot the ADHB-4. To reset the ADHB-4, do the following: > Click Reset ADHB-4. Cycle power to the unit off/on.

  • Page 59: Lcd Display

    The same information can be viewed by pressing the System Info softkey on the front panel. Once the power up sequence is complete and the system info screen disappears, the ADHB-4 displays in normal operation mode, indicating connectivity and activity for the individual audio sources. Pressing a softkey, changes the display to programming mode.
  • Page 60 While in Normal Operation mode the ADHB-4 displays icons for speakers, auxiliary devices, relay controlled devices, and NENA appear across the top of the ADHB-4 display. A volume meter, PTT indicator, time, date, and year occupy the middle of the display. Softkey labels, up to four (4), appear across the bottom.
  • Page 61 Operation Status Icons The Status icons provide user-feedback about when and what type of audio sources are connected, and if they are active. NOTE: Speaker volume is controlled from the console position. Speaker Status Icons Speaker Status icons indicate speaker’s status and input number. NOTE: When no speaker icon appears on the display, no speaker is connected.
  • Page 62 The Volume Indicator icon indicates the RX level coming out of the controller headset. From the bottom to the top, one (1) bar is lowest volume and 10 bars is the highest volume. Each increment represent 10% of the total volume. The volume is controlled with the volume buttons on the front of the ADHB-4. The default setting is 50%.
  • Page 63 Once a softkey is pressed, the ADHB-4 switches to programming mode. Available selections are: Network, Clock Mode, Backlight, System Info. Network Menu The Network menu is used to change the IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the ADHB-4. NOTE: •...
  • Page 64 Programming Mode To change the IP Address from the ADHB-4 front panel, do the following: Press the Network softkey The Network menu appears, indicating current IP Address and Subnet Mask. Press the IP Address softkey. The IP Address menu appears with the first quad highlighted red.
  • Page 65 The display’s brightness is set and the display is restored to normal operation mode. System Info Menu The System Info menu displays the same information as when ADHB-4 powers up. The web browser configuration password can also be reset in the menu.
  • Page 66 Speaker selection and volume controls are accessed from the C-Soft console. ADHB-4 connection indicators appear on the console status bar. C-Soft Status Bar The C-Soft status bar displays ADHB-4 connection indicators. If a status appears, a connection to the device is established. Available statuses are: ADHB4 and NENA. Console Speaker and Status Indications FIGURE 30.
  • Page 67 Operation Speaker Setup in C-Soft Initially, the ADHB-4’s speakers are set up, by default, to route selected audio to speaker 1 and route all unselected speaker audio to speaker 2. Unselect Audio Unselect audio can be configured from the console position to route through speakers other than the default. Select audio is always routed to speaker 1.
  • Page 68 FIGURE 31. NOTE: This window is also accessible through the ADHB-4 Global window. See “Per Line Unselect” on page 70. To change the per line unselect speaker routing, do the following: From the C-Soft console, right-click the line’s select button.
  • Page 69 The Instant Recall button is configured to playback recordings from the selected speaker when clicked. ADHB-4 Global Window The ADHB-4 Global window is used to set up speaker number display mode, and to choose Select/Unselect speaker configurations. To open the ADHB-4 Global window, do the following: >...

  • Page 70: Off When Headset Connected Radio Button

    Speaker Setup in C-Soft Select Speaker Group Box Always On Radio Button The Always On radio button indicates audio always plays from the select speaker whether or not the headset is connected. Audio is also routed to the earpiece if a headset is connected. Off When Headset Connected Radio Button The Off When Headset Connected radio button indicates audio is routed only to the headset when connected.

  • Page 71: Adhb-4 Volume Control Window

    ADHB-4 Volume Control Window The ADHB-4 Volume Control window is used to adjust the volume or to mute speakers connected to the ADHB-4. Speaker 3 is muted in the example shown in Figure 34, as indicated by the red circle-backslash symbol.
  • Page 72 Speaker Setup in C-Soft...

  • Page 73: Overview

    The RHB (Remote Headset Box) is an optional piece of equipment used to expand headset options on the ADHB-4. Each RHB supports one (1) headset each. Up to two (2) RHBs can be connected to each ADHB-4. The RHB is a plug and play device;...

  • Page 74: Controls And Indicators

    Power Indicator LED - The Power indicator LED is green when power is supplied to the unit. It is red when a PTT is generated with the connected headset. Power is derived from the ADHB-4. Volume Knob - The Volume knob is used to adjust the total volume suppled to the headset’s earpiece.

  • Page 75: Mounting

    Slide the RHB forward. DB-9 Cable The DB-9 cable that ships with the RHB is 6ft. long and designed to interface between the RHB and the ADHB-4. For more information, see “REMOTE HEADSET (1 and 2) Connectors” on page 25.

  • Page 76: Configuration

    See “FOOTSWITCH PTT SETUP” on page 48. See “NENA/PHONE MIC SOURCE SETUP” on page 50. See “PTT PRIORITY SETUP” on page 51. The RHB’s microphone connection status is summarized on the System Status window in the ADHB-4 web browser. See “MICROPHONE STATUS” on page 55.
  • Page 77 Notes:...
  • Page 78 Configuration...

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