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xDR-DSP – Diver Intercom Manual
Operations Manual
xDR-DSP
– Digital Diver Intercom radio with
DSP
NOVASUB standard digital 2 or 4 Diver Intercom
radio built in different Novasub Surface Control
configurations
xDR firmware: v0.12B39 and DSP firmware: v0.22
Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021
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- Page 1 – Diver Intercom Manual Operations Manual xDR-DSP – Digital Diver Intercom radio with Seascape Subsea BV NOVASUB standard digital 2 or 4 Diver Intercom De Hoogjens 22 radio built in different Novasub Surface Control 4254 XW Sleeuwijk The Netherlands configurations T.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
– Diver Intercom Manual Index NEW & FIXED ..................................... 3 ABBREVIATIONS ....................................4 INTRODUCTION ....................................5 DSP ........................................5 Features ......................................5 Options ....................................... 5 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................6 AUDIO SCHEMATICS ..................................7 2DR audio flow ....................................7 4DR audio flow ....................................8 CONTROLS ...................................... -
Page 3: New & Fixed
– Diver Intercom Manual New & Fixed In Build 39: • Added an On/Off switch for VOX in the menu • Fixed the Loudness of the External speaker www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 3 of 33... -
Page 4: Abbreviations
– Diver Intercom Manual Abbreviations Ampere per hour Volt DC Volt AC Volt peak to peak Digital signal processing Push to Talk 2-wire (simplex) Two wire used for communication. The Microphone and earphones of the diver share the two wires in the umbilical. -
Page 5: Introduction
– Diver Intercom Manual Introduction The xDR Diver Intercom is a self-contained , Two / Four diver Intercom for a 2- or 4- wire communication between the operator (Tender) and divers. The xDR can operate in half duplex/full duplex mode Tender to Diver and full duplex between divers (round Robin). -
Page 6: Specifications
– Diver Intercom Manual Specifications Electrical Input Impedance (Each Input) 250 Ohms Frequency Response 300 - 10000 Hz Common Mode Rejection 40 dB Minimum 40 dB Minimum Output Impedance 4 Ohm Diver Mic Sensitivity (Input) 15 mVpp Headset Mic 159 mVpp Inputs audio (Aux&DVR in) -
Page 7: Audio Schematics
– Diver Intercom Manual Audio schematics The below schematics shows the route of the audio to and from the connected devices. The Diver and Tender connections are digitized to and from an analog input/output. Each digital audio signal is being filtered, adjusted and amplified before being routed to another input/output. -
Page 8: 4Dr Audio Flow
– Diver Intercom Manual 4DR audio flow Four Diver audio flow diagram Can hear selection: Diver2,3,4 Diver 1 Tender 1,2 Tender Mic Gain Head Isola tor Wireless Headset1 Panel Mic Panel Head gain 7 watt Wireless Headset2 Volume Aux in... -
Page 9: Controls
– Diver Intercom Manual Controls The xDR has standard controls which will be familiar to you using any other Diver Intercom. Each Diver has a Tender and Diver Volume potentiometer knob and a PTT switch. There is also a PTT All push button, to speak to all Divers at once. -
Page 10: Audio Connections
The sound of this output will be heard on the Internal speaker of the xDR radio. This (Cinch) input will be internally used in all Novasub systems with a built in DVR recorder. (Phono) This input is isolated and has an internal gain setting. -
Page 11: Wireless Headsets
– Diver Intercom Manual Wireless Headsets All systems that have the xDR-DSP installed have the possibility to integrate wireless headsets. Therefore the xDR-DSP is sold in 3 different configurations: The system incorporates buttons and antennas on the panel and the Bluetooth print is With Wireless installed. -
Page 12: Menu
– Diver Intercom Manual Menu The xDR has a menu which can be accessed using the 2 line LCD display and the rotary encoder switch. By default the xDR display shows the Vol. Tender, which is the audio volume of the Tender internal speaker and headset. By rotating the encoder switch the Volume can be increased and decreased. -
Page 13: Main Menu
Kirby Interspiro Custom Predefined settings are based on 4 wire comms. Novasub Novasub brand comms set for Kirby helmets Kirby Kirby Morgan standard comms set for Kirby helmets Interspiro Interspiro comms set for Divator FFM OTS comms set for FFM... -
Page 14: Main Settings
– Diver Intercom Manual Main settings This enters the Main setting menu, which will be further explained in chapter 9.4 -- MAIN MENU --- Main Settings > It the password protection is activated you will need to enter the password by using the rotary encoder, see chapter 9.4.99.4... -
Page 15: Main Settings
– Diver Intercom Manual Main settings In the main settings you can configure the diver, tender, in and output settings, as well system related settings. The main settings can also be password protected if this is selected in the prompt password menu. The Main settings is either for 2 or 4 divers, depending of the system hardware configuration. -
Page 16: Diver 1
Predefined settings are based on 4 wire comms. This setting does not change the wire layout/wiring diagram! Novasub Novasub brand comms set for Kirby helmets Kirby Kirby Morgan standard comms set for Kirby helmets Interspiro Interspiro comms set for Divator FFM... - Page 17 – Diver Intercom Manual Mic Gain This setting is the gain (power) value for the diver microphone in the helmet or FFM. You can ----Diver 1---- Mic gain increase or decrease the value to the optimum value. In this way you can level the gain (volume) with the Tender gain (volume) to have both on the same loudness to the audio outputs.
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Page 18: Tender
– Diver Intercom Manual Show Depth When the Novasub diver depth sensor data is available on the NovaBus you can ----Diver 1---- Show Depth select on this page to view the diver depth and dive time in the default main display. - Page 19 – Diver Intercom Manual This setting is the gain (power) value for the connected headset microphone. The gain settings can be ----Tender---- Mic gain HS set optimum for the type of headset or table mic connected to the MIC/Headset or MIC connectors.
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Page 20: Wireless
– Diver Intercom Manual Wireless These settings will only work when the BTEXT print is installed internal on the xDR print. Most xDR Diver intercom units are prepared with the wiring of antennas and control buttons for the use of the Bluetooth headsets. That means that an BTEXT print can easily be installed post build along with the purchase of Bluetooth headsets WLHEADSET3. -
Page 21: Inputs
– Diver Intercom Manual Inputs These pages are for the Input settings. The last page returns to Main settings Aux Gain This setting is the gain (power) value for the AUX input. The gain settings can be set optimum. The... -
Page 22: Outputs
– Diver Intercom Manual Outputs These pages are for the Input settings. The last page returns to Main settings - MAIN SETTINGS Ouputs > ----Output---- ----Output---- ----Output---- ----Output---- 4CH xDR will also show Rec3/4 & Aux3/4 Rec1 Can hear... -
Page 23: Ext. Spk. Can Hear
– Diver Intercom Manual Ext. Spk. Can Hear This page is only for selecting the audio sources that this output will hear For the external speaker you can select which audio source the output will hear: - MAIN SETTINGS Ext. -
Page 24: Firmware Version
– Diver Intercom Manual Firmware version These pages are to see the version numbers of the system. To go back press OK. - MAIN SETTINGS Firmware version Firmware v ersion Firmware v ersion Firmware version XDR1 v0.12 B034 DSP1 v0.19 BText v0.03 Bxx... -
Page 25: Optional & Accessories
– Diver Intercom Manual Optional & Accessories Please see below optional add-ons and accessories which can be used with this product Wireless headsets The system can be fitted with the a wireless headset module and wireless headsets. To make use of the wireless headsets the BTEXT module needs to be installed in the system. - Page 26 – Diver Intercom Manual www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 26 of 33...
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Page 27: Microphone
– Diver Intercom Manual Microphone The system can also be used with a table microphone or a handheld microphone: www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 27 of 33... - Page 28 – Diver Intercom Manual www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 28 of 33...
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Page 29: Headset
– Diver Intercom Manual Headset There are also non-wireless headsets that can be used with the system: www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 29 of 33... - Page 30 – Diver Intercom Manual www.novasub.com Build 39 Date: 30-08-2021 30 of 33...
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Page 31: Depth Display Hardware
The DDG is the Novasub Digital Depth Gauge which is used with the pneumo hose or external pressure sensor UDS-3 to measure the diver depth. The DDG requires to be connected with the 2 wire NovaBus connection the xDR radio. -
Page 32: Help & Support
Further details about a Warranty Statement can be found at the chapter 12 Warranty For technical support contact your local a Novasub Authorized Service Center or Seascape Subsea BV. Seascape Subsea BV is the manufacturer of all Novasub branded products. -
Page 33: Warranty
2. has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts; modified or repaired by unauthorized Service Center; 3. serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determined at the sole discretion of Novasub; 4. has been exposed to chemicals. Novasub does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party.
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