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Power Intercom Systems Models PI35A & SI35A Installation & Operation Guide...
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50 Spring St., Ramsey, NJ 07446 All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Bogen Communications, Inc. Notice: The information contained in this document is...
Unpacking Your Bogen equipment was carefully checked before leaving the factory; inspect the shipping container and unit closely for improper handling. If the unit has been damaged, make an immediate claim to the distributor from whom it was purchased. If the unit was shipped directly to you, save all shipping materials and notify the carrier immediately and place a claim.
Both systems consist of a master control panel (Bogen model MCP35A) and a 25-station room selector panel (Bogen model SBA225) assembled into an attractive wood grain cabinet. Up to 2 more room selector panels can be purchased separately and added by the installer into the SI35A product (PI35A is not expandable).
MCP35A Control Panel Front Panel RELEASE 1. CONSOLE MIC - Used as microphone 1 or in conjunction with the emergency page or press-to-talk/release- to-listen (intercom) push-buttons. This mic is always used for two-way intercom calls, using the green button, and emergency paging using the red button. No external mic can replace the console mic for these functions. 2.
LINE OUT connector see #7 above. 12.INPUT GAIN — Input level adjustments for all input sources. 13.TELCO PAGE — Alternate input for MIC 2 allows connection of Bogen model WMT1A for providing a 600- ohm balanced telephone input...
SBA225 Speaker Selector Panel Front View 1. Room selector switch — Position of the room switch controls the type of audio program material delivered to the room speaker. 2. Call annunciators — Lights to indicate a room has placed an intercom request from a call switch 3.
Basic System Operation Communicating With a Selected Speaker Use the following steps to talk and listen to a room that has its switch set to the “C” (down) position. 1. Place the switch of the room that you wish to talk and listen to in the “C” (down) position. 2.
SBA225 when using a 4-wire system. Note: You must use Bogen connectors for this connection. There are different connectors available for different wire gauges. Refer to the list below to determine the correct connector model number.
Typically the caller will say what room the call is being made from. The room selector switch for that room can then be set for a two way intercom conversation. Voice Call-In Wiring Contact the Bogen Application Engineering Department for information regarding this type of application.
However, it is best to tap the speakers at the lowest acceptable power tap in order to ensure that enough speakers can be connected to the system without overloading the system amplifier. The chart below shows the wire colors and power taps for the T725 transformers used in all Bogen distributed speakers.
Below are emergency telco page hook ups for various types of interfaces. The Bogen model WMT1A can be used to convert the TELCO PAGE input to a transformer-balanced, 600-ohm input for telephone paging applications.
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The Bogen model TAMB telephone interface module can be used to make a remote page through the telephone system. A Bogen TP-AP Series Interphone can be used to make a remote page. The figure below shows the connec- tion. Note: Jumper J3 on the MCP35A printed cir- cuit board must be set to the TELCO position.
External Booster Amp An external booster amplifier (Bogen Model BPA60) can be connected when the application requires more than 35 watts. Using an external amplifier disconnects the internal 35W amp of the MCP35A. To install, connect a RCA cable from the MCP35A LINE OUT jack to the Hi-Z input jack on the rear panel of the BPA60 amplifier.
TWK351 Wire Converter The model TWK351 is an adapter used in instances where there is existing 3-wire (2-conductor + shield) room wiring. The TWK351 cannot be used with the SCR25A module. If 3-wire operation using the TWK351 wire converter is desired, CA10A call switches must be used (CA11A Call-In switches will not work in this application).
The SCR25A module can be added to allow the annunciator indicators to light from a simple SPST call-in switch (Bogen model CA17). All call-in switches must go back to the SI or PI on separate lines. It will not allow annun- ciator illumination from parallel connected call-in switches described in the Voice call-in section.
Make connections as shown in the diagram below. An auxiliary music source, such as the Bogen CR100A Radio/Cassette Player or TP30D Tuner can also be added to the SI35A. Install the component in the appropriate rack panel and make audio connections to the MCP35A AUX input.
Special Adjustments Emergency Page Volume Gain Adjustments Screwdriver-adjustable INPUT GAIN controls are located on the rear panel for MIC 1, MIC 2, AUX, TEL PAGE, TALK and LISTEN. Set the controls so that signal clipping cannot occur. Proceed as follows: 1.
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Internal Jumper Selections Internal jumpers are provided for phantom power (Mic1/Mic2), Telco Page/Mic 2 input selection, monitor speaker muting, and privacy tone defeat. Warning High voltages are present within the MCP35A. The unit should not be operated without covers in place. To change jumpers, unplug the MCP35A and remove it from the enclosure.
5. If the MCP35A is tested without the switchbank, and the three LED’s do not ‘light’ indicating full output, then the 35-watt program amplifier of the MCP35A may be defective. Contact the Bogen Applications Engineering Department for assistance.
Call-in Tone — Repeating; oscillates between 500Hz and 750Hz (Switching freq., 16Hz) Dimensions: PI35A - 20-1/2” W x 8-1/2” H x 11” D; SI35A - 20-1/2” W x 12” H x 11” D Shipping Weight: PI35A - 29 lbs.; SI35A - 35 lbs.
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