Audio Authority 1500 Series Installer's Reference Manual
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- Page 1 Installer’s Reference Guide For Firmware Version 5.1 1500 Series III Intercom Systems Including new phase 1 models: 1500B, 1500BH, 1503B, 1503BW, 1509B, 1509BV, 1520B, 1522B, 1515B, 1516B...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LIABILITY STATEMENT Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects Audio Authority® cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use It is the responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is suitable... -
Page 4: Introducing Series 1500™ Intercom Systems
• 18mm flare nut wrench for Video in the lane can be installed using separate cameras and gooseneck mic installation displays, or Audio Authority video customer stations. • Model 1550A Installer Setup Display Series III compatibility with legacy 1500 systems:... -
Page 5: 1-On-1 Audio-Video Installation
1-on-1 Audio or A-V Installation The simplest system configuration involves only one counter station connected directly to one lane station (no hub). This configuration can be audio-only or audio-video. Run a length of Cat 5 cable from the counter location to the lane location. -
Page 6: 2-On-4 Audio Installation
2-on-4 Audio Installation (Audio Mini Hub) The Model 1509B audio mini hub allows one or two Model 1500B counter stations to serve up to four 1520 lane stations Run a length of Cat 5 cable from each counter station to the Hub Run a length of Cat 5 cable from the Hub to each lane station Mini hubs now allow for custom key assignments via the1550 Installer Setup Tool POWER AUDIO... -
Page 7: Installing 1500B Counter Station
Installing 1500B Counter Stations Figure 5. 1500B counter station. Unpack each Model 1500B counter station and, if GOOSENECK For maximum audio fidelity use applicable, install a 1502L video display. Plug the Cat 5 MICROPHONE shielded Cat 6 (EIA-568B standard video cable into the matching port on the 1500B termination (page 9) Attach the field-replaceable microphone, tightening the BOOT... -
Page 8: Installing Mini Hubs
The Model 1509B and BV are mini POWER SUPPLY GROUND FACTORY DIAGNOSTICS hubs with a maximum capacity of (571-043) WIRE (DO NOT USE) two counter stations serving four lane stations Install the hub under the FACTORY counter or other dry, secure POWER 12V DC location such as a telephone closet or inside a lane cabinet... -
Page 9: Installing 1520B Lane Stations
Distance Gauge leads extended using a suitable gauge of wire as shown. To power multiple lane units 40 ft from a single power supply source, contact Audio Authority Technical Support. 60 ft 100 ft MICROPHONE SPEAKER... -
Page 10: Installing 1522B Dual Lane Stations
Installing Model 1522B Dual Lane Stations Install the Model 1522B lane station in the deal drawer, under the counter, in a drive-up cabinet, or inside a dry location in the canopy using the screws provided. If AC power is not available at the mounting location, see Step 4. At each lane, place the microphone and speaker as far apart as practical, while aiming the microphone to receive customer speech. -
Page 11: Playing Audio And Video Through Lane Stations
Using Traffic Sensors Lane stations provide an RJ45 connection for Audio Authority’s Model 1547 traffic sensor. When a vehicle triggers the 1547, the counter station generates a call tone for the corresponding lane to alert the operator. The call tone for the traffic sensor can be a different ring tone from the call button at the same lane (see page 17). -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Counter Station Keypad. The Series 1500 Intercom is operated via touch-sensitive keys on Model 1500B counter station keypads, shown below. Tasks such as answering a customer call, ending a call, and putting a customer on hold are shown on the Operator Guide (page 13) which should be kept near the counter station for reference LANE KEYS... - Page 13 OPERATOR GUIDE Series 1500 Intercom Counter Stations Tips • Speak naturally into the microphone at a distance of about two inches • Touch keys with the pad of your finger • Press MIRROR to view yourself (2-way video only) – to aim camera, adjust display tilt Lane Key Lights RED (flashing rapidly) = Customer CALLING for service GREEN = Customer in 2-WAY contact with your counter station...
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Page 14: Audio-Video System Hub Model 1510
• System settings can be stored on a standard SD card for security or replication purposes Firmware upgrades can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website and performed using the SD card when necessary These operations require a Model 1550A Installer Setup Tool and a counter station •... -
Page 15: System Hub Configurations And Capacity
Shown below is the A-V hub with a maximum capacity configuration; all counter and lane card slots are filled. If you are using the IP streaming lane cards, maximum capacity is eight lanes (see previous page). Several other configurations are available; contact Audio Authority for details, or visit www.audioauthority.com. -
Page 16: 1550A Installer Setup Tool
Using the 1550A Installer Setup Tool FIGURE 16. 1550A SETUP TOOL System Calibration and Setup The Model 1550A is a display that shows the setup menus and settings for Series 1500 Intercom Systems See page 20 for a menu map and default Intercom Setup Tool •... - Page 17 Using Ringtones 16 different ringtones are available in the 1500 system Operators may choose a distinct ringtone for each counter station and adjust the ringtone volume using console controls (see operator instruction card on page 11) Using the 1550A the installer may assign each lane a distinct ringtone (see ringtone override, page 19), and designate one ringtone for IR traffic sensors, and a different one for call buttons (see menu map, page 20).
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Page 18: 1550A Menu Definitions
Menu Selections Definitions AUTO-SELECT 1 LANE Allows installer to configure lane audio settings using live audio from the lane. Useful for adjusting inbound and outbound audio levels ALLOW HANDSFREE Allow communication using speaker and gooseneck microphone ALLOW VIDEO SCROLL Inactive counter stations view all available cameras in sequence; when video scroll is disabled, inactive counter stations see only the wideview camera (if installed). -
Page 19: Firmware Update Instructions
Save system settings to hub memory card Firmware Update Instructions (Version 4.0 and later) Download the latest 1500 Series firmware from www.audioauthority.com and follow the instructions to copy the files onto any SD card (microSD for 1509B and BV) This update may take several minutes. The system cannot be used during this time, so plan for adequate down-time to complete and verify the update •... -
Page 20: Series 1500 Menu Map With Default Values
Series 1500 Menu Map with Default Values Firmware Version 5.01 July 31, 2023 Note: this Firmware version applies to 1500, 1509, 1522, and 1517. The menu structure has been updated; as a result, some of the shortcut key strokes have changed in order to harmonize setup procedures across all models Note features that do not apply to some models below To access the 1500 system parameters, connect a Model 1550A Installer Setup Tool to any counter station in the system. -
Page 21: Testing And Troubleshooting
• Can often be eliminated by putting a small plug of 3M rubber sheets or blocks Scotchbrite™ in the microphone opening • Do not rest counter station directly on top surface of • For optimum results, use Audio Authority lane deal drawer microphones which are designed to shield from wind... - Page 22 2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071 USA Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510 Customer Toll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346 www audioauthority com • support@audioauthority com 752-570 Rev 20230918...
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