Audio Authority Series 1500 Installation Manual

Audio Authority Series 1500 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

For Firmware Version 4.07
Series 1500
Intercom Systems
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Summary of Contents for Audio Authority Series 1500

  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide For Firmware Version 4.07 Series 1500 ™ Intercom Systems ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIABILITY STATEMENT Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects. Audio Authority® cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is suitable for his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly.
  • Page 3: Introducing Series 1500™ Intercom Systems

    About 1580 Intercom Systems: The 1580 Series is ideal for small, 1-on-1 and 1-on-2 driveup intercom systems. The 1580 is not compatible with Series 1500. Refer to the 1580 manuals and literature available at www.audioauthority.com/1580. Series 1500 System Components...
  • Page 4: 2-On-4 Audio Installation

    1-on-1 Installation The simplest system configuration involves only one counter station connected directly to one lane station (no hub). This configuration can be audio-only or audio-video. Run a length of Cat 5 cable from the counter location to the lane location.
  • Page 5: 2-On-4 Audio-Video Installation

    2-on-4 Audio-Video Installation The Audio-Video Hub configurations allow from one to as many as eight Counter Stations to serve up to 16 Lane Stations These configurations (1510, 1511, 1512 and 1513) may be audio-only or audio-video. Run a length of Cat 5 cable from each Counter Station to the Hub.
  • Page 6: Installing Model 1500Ah

    Installing 1500A Counter Stations Unpack each Model 1500A Counter Station and, if Figure 4. 1500A Counter Station GOOSENECK applicable, install a 1501L or 1502L Video Display. Plug MICROPHONE the Cat 5 video cable into the matching port on the 1500A BOOT Attach the field-replaceable microphone, tightening the nut securely with a 18mm flare nut wrench, and tuck its...
  • Page 7: Installing A 1509Sd Hub

    Installing a 1509SD Hub PROGRAM AUDIO INPUTS PROGRAM AUDIO VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTMENT The Model 1509SD is a compact audio hub with a maximum capacity of two Counter CAT 5 CABLE TO Stations serving four Lane Stations LEVEL COUNTER STATION #1 Position and install the hub under the COUNTER STATION 1...
  • Page 8: Installing Model 1520 Lane Stations

    Maximum leads extended using a suitable gauge of wire as shown. To power multiple lane Distance Gauge units from a single power supply source, contact Audio Authority Technical Support at 40 ft 800-322-8346 60 ft 100 ft...
  • Page 9: Wiring

    Wiring 2 - ORANGE 3 - WHITE/BLUE Series 1500 is designed for excellent performance using Cat 5 cable (Cat 5e, Cat 6 or Cat 7 is UTP (Unshielded 4 - BLUE 5 - WHITE/ORANGE Twisted Pair) cable that carries multiple signals for long distances). Follow instructions below, or in retrofit installations 6 - WHITE/GREEN where the existing wiring must be used, refer to 1500 alternate wiring instructions (752-502) at www.audioauthority.com.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Counter Station Keypad. The Series 1500 Intercom is operated via touch-sensitive keys on Model 1500A Counter Station keypads, shown below. Tasks such as answering a customer call, ending a call, and putting a customer on HOLD are shown on the...
  • Page 11: Operator Guide

    OPERATOR GUIDE Model 1500A Intercom Counter Station Operation Tips • Speak naturally into the microphone at a distance of about two inches • Press MIRROR to view yourself (2-way video only) – to aim camera, adjust display tilt Lane Key Indicators = Customer CALLING for service GREEN = Customer in 2-WAY contact with your counter station RED = Customer in 2-WAY contact with another counter station...
  • Page 12 • System settings can be stored on a standard SD card for security or replication purposes. Firmware upgrades can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website and performed using the SD card when necessary These operations require a Model 1550A Installer Setup Tool and a 1500ACounter Station.
  • Page 13: System Hub Configurations And Capacity

    Lane Stations and/or Counter Stations. Connect power and test the system An alternate maximum configuration is possible, in which four Counter Stations serve 20 Lane Stations. If a 4-on-20 configuration is desired, contact Audio Authority for special instructions. CARD SLOT OPTIONS...
  • Page 14: Common Issues

    1500A COUNTER STATION (UNDERSIDE) Basic Setup Procedure • Hold the SETUP key on the Counter Station for one second to enter Setup Mode. The 1550A displays: “SERIES 1500 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION PLATFORM”. • To navigate the menus, use the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN keys to move the cursor.
  • Page 15: 1550A Configuration Example

    Using Ringtones 16 different ringtones are available in the 1500 system Operators may choose a distinct ringtone for each counter station and adjust the ringtone volume using console controls (see operator instruction card on page 11). Using the 1550A the installer may assign each lane a distinct ringtone (see ringtone override, page 16), and designate one ringtone for IR traffic sensors, and a different one for call buttons (see menu map, page 18).
  • Page 16: Definitions

    Menu Selections Definitions AUTO-SELECT 1 LANE Allows installer to configure lane audio settings using live audio from the lane. Useful for adjusting inbound and outbound audio levels ALLOW HANDSFREE Allow communication using speaker and gooseneck microphone. ALLOW VIDEO SCROLL Inactive Counter Stations view all available cameras in sequence; when video scroll is disabled, inactive Counter Stations see only the wideview camera (if installed).
  • Page 17: Firmware Upgrade Instructions

    WRITE TO MEM. CARD System settings are saved to hub memory card Firmware Update Instructions (Version 4.0 and later) Download the latest Series 1500 firmware from www.audioauthority.com and follow Note: the instructions to copy the files onto any SD card.
  • Page 18: Sd Card Notes

    Series 1500 Menu Map with Default Values Firmware Version 4.07 May 31, 2013 To access the 1500 system parameters, connect a Model 1550A Installer Setup Tool to any Counter Station in the system. The following table shows the menu structure and factory default values, where applicable. For 1533 setup,...
  • Page 19: Testing The Installation

    Can often be eliminated by putting a small plug of rubber sheets or blocks 3M Scotchbrite™ in the microphone opening Do not rest Counter Station directly on top surface of For optimum results, use Audio Authority lane deal drawer microphones which have a special foam surround...
  • Page 20 ® 2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071 USA Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510 Customer Toll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346 www.audioauthority.com • support@audioauthority.com 752-570 Rev. 20140807...

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