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PDA Range PDA103C Installation Instructions Manual

PDA Range PDA103C Installation Instructions Manual

Hearing loop amplifier

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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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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
2
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    The PDA103 is a true current mode, hearing loop amplifier. It may be surface-mounted and is Limit (Red), Peak (Red), Loop Fault (Red), Power On LED indicators: designed to cover ticket counters up to 1.2m (PDA103C kit version), or rooms up to 50m (Green). (PDA103R/L/S kit versions). Mic (3.5mm mono jack socket); Line (3.5mm stereo jack socket);...
  • Page 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES With the relevant audio input source(s) active, turn the Line Outreach Digital appropriate Outreach/Digital/Line/Mic level control(s) The PDA103 amplifier must be sited indoors and MUST NOT be subjected to conditions likely clockwise until the red Limit indicator is flashing occasionally. to affect its performance.
  • Page 3 1 x APM ‘outreach’ plated microphone c/w 6m Belden cable 1 x 40m of 0.5mm loop cable 1 x Accessory pack (as per the PDA103C kit). PDA103L - 50m Small Room Hearing Loop Kit (tie/desk mic version): If relevant, plug the audio line level into the amplifier’s Line...
  • Page 4 OVERVIEW OF THE PDA103 HEARING LOOP AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW OF THE OUTREACH PLATE AUDIO EXTENSION SYSTEM The PDA103 is fully compatible with the outreach plate audio input extension SINGLE OUTREACH PLATE WIRING CONNECTIONS General operation system. This system allows the connection e.g.
  • Page 5 TYPICAL PDA103S 50m DOMESTIC TV LOUNGE HEARING LOOP SYSTEM Inputs & Input Controls 3.5mm mono jack input supplied with 12V phantom power Mic input: for use with electret microphones. Note that dynamic microphones are NOT compatible with this input. Mic control: Adjusts the sensitivity of microphone level input.
  • Page 6 TYPICAL PDA103C 1.2m COUNTER HEARING LOOP SYSTEM TYPICAL PDA103R 50m SMALL ROOM HEARING LOOP SYSTEM (plated mic version) MULTIPLE COUNTER LOOPS If multiple counter loops are required in close proximity, it is possible that the ‘field’ generated by one system may be picked up by a person who is standing at the next.

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