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Universal Beltpack Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
System Configuration .........................13 Power ..............................13 Channel Power ...............................13 Local Power ..............................16 INITIAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION ................17 Initial BP-4000/5000 Setup ........................17 UBP (Universal Beltpack) Initialization Troubleshooting Table ............18 Setup Mode Indication ........................19 Mode-Sensing Setup ............................19 Firmware Version ..........................19 Programming the Beltpack ........................20 Enter Program Menu ..........................20...
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Channel Lock Menu (RTS Mode Only) .................... 25 Power Source Menu (RTS Mode Only) ..................... 26 Mic Kill Menu (RTS and Audiocom Mode Only) ................26 Send Mic Kill Menu (RTS and Audiocom Mode Only) ..............27 LEDs Menu ............................27 Factory Reset ............................28 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..................
The BP-4000 and BP-5000 can be ordered with either a 4-pin male, 4-pin female or 5-pin female XLR connector, providing a wide range of headset options. Dynamic and electret headset microphones are supported.
Mode Menu” on page 23 Headset Connector: The connector accepts an RTS headset with a boom microphone. Line Connector: The BP-4000/5000 intercom channel is connected via a 3-pin female connector and is powered through the intercom system power supply. Loop Through Connector: The 3-pin male loop-through connector is used to daisy-chain up to 40 beltpacks on one power supply.
RTS CH 1 Headset - RTS CH 2 CH1 Lo Audio a. BP-4000 Only – CH1 can be configured to either pin 2 or pin 3. To configure the channel, see “Channel Lock Menu (RTS Mode Only)” on page 25. XLR (4-Pin)
Universal Beltpack Introduction 11 Specifications Power Requirements Noise Contribution Max. Operating Current (unbalanced) <-60 dBu 45 mA Total Harmonic Distortion Max. Operating Current (balanced) <1.0% 52 mA Terminating Impedance Channel Supplied Balanced 18–33 VDC Local Power Bridging Impedance 18–33 VDC >10 k ...
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Total Harmonic Distortion <1.0% Sidetone >13 dB dynamic adjustment range Crosstalk Applicable to the BP-5000 in RTS mode with 2 channels. <-60dB a. Proper beltpack operation includes the use of a power supply which has been tested and listed at a recognized safety test laboratory.
Balanced Audio – Uses differential mode signalling. Power The BP-4000 and BP-5000 use an external power supply unit, such as a PS-20, PS-31, PS-4001, etc to power the beltpacks. Power is passed through the beltpacks via the Intercom Channel Connector (See Figure 1 on page 8).
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14 Introduction Universal Beltpack Single Power Supply System FIGURE 2.
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Universal Beltpack Introduction 15 Two Power Supply System FIGURE 3.
16 Introduction Universal Beltpack Two Local Power Settings in a System FIGURE 4. Local Power The Local Power setting is used to isolate the DC power (voltage) so line noise is reduced without losing signal voltage. Use the local power setting when you have two power supplies feeding a system of beltpacks over a long distance (up to 1000 feet supported).
Using the mode-sensing setup on pre-configured beltpacks does not change any of the NOTE: programmable settings. The factory setting for the BP-4000/5000 is RTS mode. For more information on the different modes of operation, see “System Configuration” on page 13.
“Mode- light. Sensing Setup” on page 19. EXAMPLE: Unit cannot access • RTS UBP is configured for power • PROGRAM MENU. on CH 1 and is plugged into a While connected to the network with power only on CH 2.
Press the CALL and TALK buttons simultaneously and plug the other end of the XLR connector into the beltpack unit. The beltpack detects the type of system to operate – RTS, Audiocom, or Clear Com. Once the beltpack LED indicators start to blink, release the CALL and TALK buttons.
20 Initial Setup and Configuration Universal Beltpack Programming the Beltpack Enter Program Menu To enter the program menu, do the following: Put the headset on your head. Press and hold the TALK and CALL buttons simultaneously for three seconds. The beltpack must detect both buttons pressed together within 1/2 of a second. If the IMPORTANT: TALK and CALL buttons are pressed more than 1/2 second apart, the PROGRAM MENU is not entered.
To select the Mode, do the following: While in the program menu, navigate to Mode. [voice prompt] “Mode”. Press the TALK button. [voice prompt] “RTS”. Press the TALK button again. [voice prompt] “Audiocom”. Press the TALK button again. [voice prompt] “Clear-Com”.
Universal Beltpack Initial Setup and Configuration 23 Talk Mode Menu The Talk Mode menu is used to program how the TALK button operates. Available menu options are: Switched (d) – The TALK button toggles on and off as long as the button press is less the 400msec. If the TALK button is held longer, the button does not latch on.
24 Initial Setup and Configuration Universal Beltpack Mic Gain Menu The Mic Gain menu is used to set the mic gain for the beltpack. Mic gain adjusts the audio level being sent out on the line. Available options for this menu are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. 1 represents the lowest gain setting, while 5 represents the highest gain setting.
Channel Lock Menu (RTS Mode Only) The Channel Lock menu is used to program whether the BP-5000 has access to one or two channels. It is also used as a method to switch channels on BP-4000 Available options are Channel 1, Channel 2 or Off.
Exit the Program Menu (see “Exit Program Menu” on page 20). Mic Kill Menu (RTS and Audiocom Mode Only) The Mic Kill menu is used to enable or disable the ability to ignore a Send Mic Kill signal sent to turn off the mic on the beltpack.
Universal Beltpack Initial Setup and Configuration 27 Send Mic Kill Menu (RTS and Audiocom Mode Only) The Send Mic Kill menu is used to send a mic kill signal to shut off a microphone on a beltpack , user station, or master station that has been inadvertently left on. A 24 kHz signal is sent to the party-line where the beltpack with the microphone left on, signalling it to shut off.
28 Initial Setup and Configuration Universal Beltpack Factory Reset The Factory Reset menu is used to reset the beltpack to its original, factory settings. Available options are Yes or No. The default for this menu is Off. To perform a factory reset on the beltpack, do the following: While in the program menu, navigate to Factory Reset.
CHAPTER 3 Operation and Maintenance Operation Adjust the Volume To adjust the volume on the beltpack, do the following: On the top panel of the beltpack, turn the volume knob clockwise to increase the volume. > Turn the volume knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Change the Channel (BP-5000) To change the channel on the beltpack, do the following: On the top panel of the beltpack, press the CH 1/2 button once.
30 Operation and Maintenance Universal Beltpack Maintenance Replace the Beltclip To replace the beltclip on the beltpack, do the following: Using a screwdriver, remove the two locking washers and screws holding the beltclip in place. Set the washers and screws aside for later use. Remove the beltclip from the unit.
Universal Beltpack Operation and Maintenance 31 Set Local Power Local Power is set by shorting pins on the J4 jumper located on the PCBA board. The board must be removed from the beltpack housing to make this adjustment. For more information on Local power, see “”...
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32 Operation and Maintenance Universal Beltpack Being careful not to pull the connectors from the headers, attach jumpers to J4 on the board, as described in Table 1. If you need to move the connector wires to access the J4 jumper, gently push them to IMPORTANT: either side.
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