PDA103 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Rated supply voltage:
110 to 240Va.c. @ 50/60Hz
Rated power consumption:
18W PSU
Maximum RMS output current:
4A @ 1kHz
Maximum RMS load voltage:
5.5V
PDA103C approx. coverage area
1.2m
using the TX2 pre-formed loop:
PDA103R/L/S approx. coverage area
50m
2
using 0.5mm
loop cable:
Recommended number of turns:
Single turn
Recommended loop conductor size:
0.5mm
Frequency response -3dB:
120Hz to 5kHz as per BS EN 60118-4
Mic: -60dB unbalanced; Line: -27dB stereo
Input signal level:
unbalanced; Outreach: -10dB balanced.
Input impedance:
Mic: 1k ohm; Line: 100k ohm; Outreach: 20k ohm.
Microphone phantom power:
12Vd.c.
Signal to noise ratio, A weighted:
-62dB
Optical TOS-link receiver (PDA103S
Up to 24 bit, 96kHz sampling
kit only):
AGC range (3dB change in output
10dB
current), reference rated I/P voltage:
AGC ratio:
20:1
Amplifier mode:
True current mode
Mic, Line, Digital (PDA103S kit only), Outreach,
Sensitivity level controls:
Metal Compensation, Level (all rotary pot controls
are screwdriver adjustable).
Limit (Red), Peak (Red), Loop Fault (Red), Power On
LED indicators:
(Green).
Mic (3.5mm mono jack socket); Line (3.5mm stereo
jack socket); Digital (PDA103S kit only); Outreach
Connectors:
(4-way pluggable screw terminal); DC in; Loop (2-
way pluggable screw terminal).
Dimensions (H x W x D):
35mm x 135mm x 130mm (including controls)
Weight:
380g (amplifier only)
IP Rating (to EN 60529):
IP40
Operating temperature:
0
© Errors and omissions excepted. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this equipment for any
misinterpretation of this instruction, or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The manufacturers policy is one of continuous
improvement and we reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice.
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PDA103 Installation Instructions
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, i.e. rooms up to approx. 7m x 7m
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@ < 50m loop length
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Approved Document No. DAU0000103 Rev 4
PDA103
HEARING LOOP AMPLIFIER
PDA103C/R/L
Kit Version
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment must be installed by a suitably skilled and technically competent
person. Please read these instructions carefully before installation.
The PDA103 is a true current mode, hearing loop amplifier. It may be surface-mounted and is
designed to cover ticket counters up to 1.2m
(PDA103R/L/S kit versions).
Safety guidelines, important notes and product safety note............................................ 2
PDA103 kit contents ............................................................................................................... 3
Overview of the PDA103 hearing loop amplifier ............................................................ 4/5
2
Typical PDA103C 1.2m
counter hearing loop system .......................................................... 6
2
Typical PDA103R/L 50m
small room hearing loop systems ................................................. 7
2
Typical PDA103S 50m
domestic TV lounge hearing loop system ....................................... 8
Overview of the outreach plate audio extension system ................................................... 9
Mounting the amplifier ......................................................................................................... 9
System set-up and testing ................................................................................................. 10/11
PDA103 technical specification ............................................................................................. 12
PDA103 Installation Instructions
PDA103S
Kit Version
2
(PDA103C kit version), or rooms up to 50m
Approved Document No. DAU0000103 Rev 4
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