Otto NoizeBarrier TAC Technical Manual And Instructions For Use

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Circumaural Headset
Technical Manual and
Instructions for Use

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  • Page 1 NoizeBarrier ® Circumaural Headset Technical Manual and Instructions for Use...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Warnings

    • The thermoplastic polyurethane foam ear seals on the NoizeBarrier TAC may dete- riorate with use and should be examined at frequent intervals for damage, such as cracking and leakage. Replace as recommended on page 9.
  • Page 3 An external Push- To-Talk (PTT) cable is required to control communications functions. Some models of the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC headset may also be used with the OTTO Multi-Port Hub PTT that provides modular control of up to three communications plat- forms.
  • Page 4: Supplied Equipment

    SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT OTTO NoizeBarrier® TAC Headset (Figure 1) Headband Battery compartment & cover Adjustment frames Noise-canceling communications micro- Audio cross-over cable phone with adjustable boom Ear cups Power/Volume control Comply™ foam ear seals Push-to-talk connector cable (for models Situational awareness (talk- with disconnectable cable, see pg.
  • Page 5 85dB to safe levels. The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC is unique in that it does not shut down situation- al awareness when loud noises, including impulse noises such as gunfire, are blocked.
  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION Downlead Cables Most models of the NoizeBarrier TAC Headset have hard-wired downlead cables ready to attach to your push-to-talk cable. However, Models V4-10995FD and V4-11042FD have connectors for the downlead ca- bles to allow you to remove cables when not in use. To attach a downlead cable to these models, simply line up the cable with the connector on the headset and push to lock it in place.
  • Page 7: Wearing The Headset

    Configuring the Boom Microphone (Figures 7 & 8) The boom microphone is commonly worn on the left side but can be installed on either the left or right ear cup. To move the mic from one side to the other: Identify and pull out the two-pin plug that attaches the boom mic to the ear cup (Figure 7).
  • Page 8 SA is turned off. Connecting to a Radio The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC headset can be used for radio communications regardless of whether active talk-through is powered. The headset may be configured to work with single, dual or multiple radios or other communications devices.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Replace the batteries following the Battery Installation Instructions on page 6. Be sure the headset is powered off before replacing the batteries. NOTE: If the OTTO Multi-Port Hub PTT is used with the OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC headset situational awareness (talk-through) will be powered by the radio if the headset batteries are depleted or not installed.
  • Page 10 (Parts: C102359BK, C102359FD, C102359OD; C102365BK, C102365FD, C102365OD) The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC headset can easily convert from over-the-head use to be able to mount on helmet rails with the use of the optional helmet mounting kit. The helmet mount kit also includes a compartment for a spare battery on each ear cup.
  • Page 11: Positioning The Headset

    Positioning the Headset (Figures 22-24) The rail system mount has two positions. The first position is outward (Figure 22). In this position the ear cups sit slightly off the head for comfort. The second position is inward to provide contact with the head and a solid seal around the ears when in a noisy environment.
  • Page 12 While the labeled NRR is 23 dB, the typical user can expect to obtain a higher level of attenuation across frequencies when the ear muffs are used as directed and the device is off. SNR (SINGLE NUMBER RATING) Classification NoizeBarrier TAC EN 352-1: 2002 Frequency (HZ) 1000 2000...
  • Page 13: Spare Parts And Accessories

    California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For questions or more information, please contact: 10 West Main Street • Carpentersville, IL U.S.A. 60110 Toll Free Phone: 888-234-OTTO (6886) Phone: 847-428-7171 • Fax: 847-551-1343 E-mail: info@ottoexcellence.com www.ottoexcellence.com...

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