Firecom 5000D Series Installation & Operation Manual

Firecom 5000D Series Installation & Operation Manual

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5000D Series Digital Intercoms
5100D, 5200D, 5300D, 5400D Series Digital Intercoms & Remote Intercoms
Installation & Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 5000D Series Digital Intercoms 5100D, 5200D, 5300D, 5400D Series Digital Intercoms & Remote Intercoms Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents DIGITAL INTERCOMS OVERVIEW ............................4 SYSTEM ORIENTATION ................................5 SYSTEM ORIENTATION ................................7 5000D SERIES FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: ........................... 7 5000D SERIES REAR PANEL ..............................8 PRE-INSTALLATION .................................. 9 INSTALLATION ..................................13 SYSTEM TEST ..................................18 INTERCOM OPERATION................................. 19 PROGRAMMING INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICE GAIN ....................
  • Page 4: Digital Intercoms Overview

    DIGITAL INTERCOMS OVERVIEW 5000D Series Digital Intercoms The Firecom 5000D Series Digital Intercoms, when used with Firecom noise attenuating headsets, provide protection from hearing loss that can occur from exposure to high noise levels, while also providing each user clear communication with the other crew members.
  • Page 5: System Orientation

    SYSTEM ORIENTATION This section provides an overview of the 5000D Series Digital Intercom System and an introduction to its individual components. Figure 2 shows a typical system. Refer to this diagram for each component. INTERCOM The main control unit for the 5000D Series Intercom System which contains all the controls and interface circuitry.
  • Page 6 INTERCOM PORT: Any one of the modular jacks under INTERCOM on the rear of the Intercom. PP-20 MODULE: Pump Panel module, used with any model 5000D Series Intercom. A round, metal, water resistant Module with a single jack for headset connection. For use on the exterior of the vehicle.
  • Page 7: System Orientation

    SYSTEM ORIENTATION 5000D SERIES FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: VOLUME UP & VOLUME DOWN BUTTONS: Adjust the master volume for the Intercom System. • VOLUME INDICATOR LED'S: • 10 green LED’s which indicate the master volume level setting. There are 3 volume changes between lights.
  • Page 8: 5000D Series Rear Panel

    2 jacks, the 5300D has 3 jacks, and the 5400D has 4 jacks. POWER CONNECTOR A 2-Pin connector where the Power Cable Assembly is plugged in to interface the 5000D Series Intercom to the vehicle’s power supply. MODULAR JACKS The modular jacks are the connection points for the CA Cables leading from the Intercom Unit to the Base Station and Remote Head.
  • Page 9: Pre-Installation

    PRE-INSTALLATION Before installing a Firecom 5000D Series Intercom System, it is very important to take time and plan the installation. This section will provide information to assist in planning the installation. You should read and understand all of the information contained in this section as well as the sections on the System Orientation (page 3) and Installation (page 11) before installing the 5000D Series Intercom onto the apparatus.
  • Page 10 • into the Daisy-Chain at any one time. IMPORTANT: Improper Daisy-Chains in a system may result in operational problems and reduced system performance. If you have any questions regarding Daisy-Chains, contact your local Firecom Dealer for more information. Figure 6...
  • Page 11 The 5000D Series Intercom requires at least +12 volts DC nominal (with a negative ground) at 1.5 amps. This Intercom will accept DC voltage as high as 36 volts. The 5000D Series Intercom comes with a Power Cable Assembly and a 1.5 amp, in-line fuse.
  • Page 12 There are many interface cables available from Firecom to interface the 5000D Series Digital Intercoms with specific radios. These custom interface cables will make interfacing the radio easier, but should still be installed by a qualified radio technician. Contact your local Firecom Dealer for more information regarding the availability of an interface cable for your radio.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION BEFORE INSTALLING the Firecom 5000D Series Intercoms, make sure you have read and understood the entire installation procedure. You should also read the sections on Pre-Installation (page 7) and System Orientation (pages 3-5). If any item in the Installation Procedure is not understood, or if you have any questions which are not addressed in this manual, contact your local Firecom Dealer for more information BEFORE you proceed with the installation.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: If the CA Cable is routed from the Headset Module to the Intercom, it MUST be inserted into the Modular Jack on the same side of the HM-10 as the Firecom label. If the CA Cable is part of a daisy-chain, you will need to remove the plastic tab which covers the access hole to the second Modular Jack on the HM-10.
  • Page 15 1. Connect the red wire (from pin 2) to one end of the supplied in-line fuse holder. 2. Connect the other end of the fuse holder to the vehicle's switched positive power supply. 3. The 5000D Series Intercom System is installed and ready for connection to the radio. FIGURE 14: Power Cable Assembly...
  • Page 16 If you are using a radio-specific interface cable, follow the directions included with the interface cable, then proceed with this Installation Procedure. IMPORTANT: If you are unsure that your Interface Cable is the proper one, or you want to know if Firecom manufactures a Radio-Specific Interface Cable for your radio(s), contact your local Firecom Dealer.
  • Page 17 AUXILIARY INPUT & OUTPUT On the back of the 5000D Series Intercom, there may be 1 to 4 jacks labeled Aux (Figure 15). These jacks are 3.5 mm stereo (conductor) jacks. If a mono plug is inserted in this jack, it may damage the auxiliary device. A mono-to-stereo adapter is required.
  • Page 18: System Test

    SYSTEM TEST This procedure tests all functions of the 5000D Series Intercom System and is used to test the system for proper operation after installation. In the event of a system failure, it may be used to identify exact symptoms before troubleshooting a problem, and to test the system after repair work has been performed.
  • Page 19: Intercom Operation

    The minimum volume level is not zero volume. It is NOT possible to turn the Intercom audio off using the Volume Control Buttons. The Volume Controls on the 5000D Series Digital Intercoms adjust the volume of INTERCOM COMMUNICATION ONLY! The Volume Controls DO NOT adjust the volume of the Receive Audio from the radio(s). To adjust the volume of the Receive Audio, adjust the Receive Audio Adjustment or the radio's volume control.
  • Page 20 For each headset, the user can activate or deactivate the squelch for that headset. A user will probably desire squelch for wired headsets, to keep breathing noises and small background noises from entering the system. Squelch is not necessary for Wireless Bases since these already have squelch built in. Figure 18 Squelch The Squelch is a system wide squelch adjust.
  • Page 21 RADIO SELECT CONTROLS The Radio Select Controls/Indicators (FIGURE 20) control which radio will be used to transmit when a PTT Button on a Radio-Transmit Headset is pressed. They do NOT control which radio is heard in the headsets. All radios are monitored at all times in the headsets.
  • Page 22 AUX & CELL BUTTONS: Green LED: The Digital Intercom allows the user to select which Aux ports are enabled for audio input and output. Unlike radios, multiple Aux ports can be selected at once. An Aux port that is selected will have audio heard by all users, and all audio traffic present will be sent out that Aux channel.
  • Page 23: Modular Plug Installation

    MODULAR PLUG INSTALLATION This section describes the installation of the RJ-12 Modular Plugs onto the flat CA Cable. Using the cutter blade on the crimping tool (labeled A in Figure 21), cut the flat CA Cable so the cut is clean and 90 degrees to the sides of the cable.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting a Firecom 5000D Series Intercom The Firecom 5000D Series Intercoms, when installed properly and adjusted according to specifications, will perform reliably and offer you the finest in hearing protection and enhanced communication. However, as with any electronic equipment, occasionally a malfunction may occur.
  • Page 25 Yellow PTT is pressed again. Plug the headset into another good headset configuration. If the headset fails to perform properly in the new configuration, the headset is faulty. Contact Firecom Service • for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number to return the headset for repair.
  • Page 26: Advanced Troubleshooting

    Radio or the Mobile Radio Interface wiring. o If no fault can be found, then the fault must lie in the Intercom Unit. Contact Firecom Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number to return the Intercom Unit for repair.
  • Page 27 Mobile Radio Interface wiring. • If no fault can be found, then the fault must lie in the Intercom Unit. Contact Firecom for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number to return the Intercom Unit for repair.
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram & Schematics

    WIRING DIAGRAM & SCHEMATICS...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram & Schematics

    Wiring Diagram & Schematics Headset Module Wiring Remote Head Wiring...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS HEADSETS: Sensitivity: ......104 dB re .0002 microbar @ 1000 Hz, 1 Mw Frequency Response: .
  • Page 31: Options & Accessories

    HEADSTRAP: Cloth headstrap used on the Behind the Head model headsets. Part Number: 108-0025-00 HEADSET HANGER HOOKS: Rubber-coated, steel headset hanger hook. Part Number: 520-0676-00 HANDHELD RADIO INTERFACE: Works with all Firecom headsets. Contact your Firecom Dealer for specific information regarding your particular handheld radios.
  • Page 32 FCC Part 15 Information 15.105(a): Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 33: Firecom Standard Limited Warranty

    Firecom. If Firecom determines that warranty coverage applies, Firecom reserves the right to either repair or replace a covered product or any part thereof, as determined by Firecom in its sole discretion. If the product has been subjected to conditions which exclude coverage under the warranty, customer will be so advised.
  • Page 36 17600 SW 65 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA 800-527-0555 | service@firecom.com firecom.com Copyright © 2019 Sonetics Corporation. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Sonetics Corporation.

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