TC Communications TC8926 User Manual

8- or 16-ch. hoot-n-holler bridge

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TC8926
8- or 16-Ch.
Hoot-n-holler Bridge
User Manual
MNL-89260-01-00

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  • Page 1 TC8926 8- or 16-Ch. Hoot-n-holler Bridge User Manual MNL-89260-01-00...
  • Page 2 Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Documentation Disclaimer This document is provided “as-is” and is to be used only as a general guide. TC Communications disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information. TC Communications shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, loss of business information, business interruption or other pecuniary loss) arising out of errors in this document.
  • Page 3 These alert symbols are used in Caution, Warning, and Danger notes. Symbol Meaning Pinching or crushing hazard Electrical hazard. Equipment alert: be careful of damage from static electricity General alert: used for all other hazardous conditions (referring to people, not equipment). TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Limitation of Liability ........B-2 TOC-1 TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Product Description The TC8926 provides the bridging of 4-wire analog audio, forming a traditional Hoot N Holler system. When connected to hoot phones, the TC8926 bridges the audio and forms a partyline. Whenever a handset is unmuted, the caller can speak and broadcast to the everyone in the party.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Description Figure 1-2 TC8926 Front Panel LED Definitions TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Features

    Chapter 1 Introduction Product Description Figure 1-3 TC8926 Rear Panel LED Definitions (Primary & Secondary) 1.2.1 Features • 8 CH or 16 CH Hoot-n-holler Bridge • Modular Design with 8 Channels per Module • 64K Full Bandwidth Voice Transport •...
  • Page 8: Applications

    Chapter 1 Introduction Product Description 1.2.2 Applications The TC8926 provides the bridging of 4-wire analog audio, forming a traditional Hoot N Holler system. Figure 1-4 Typical Application using the TC8926 TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Power Source Standard 12VDC @500mA Optional 24VDC, -48VDC, 125VDC, or 100/240VAC Temperature Operating -10°C to 50°C (Optional Hi-Temp Version) -20°C to 70°C (Optional Extreme-Temp Version) -40°C to 80°C Storage -40°C to 90°C Humidity 95% non-condensing TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Specifications Physical (Rack mount 1U “Pizza Box” with two cards) Height (4.3 cm) 1.7" Width (48.3 cm) 19" Depth (26.7 cm) 10.5" TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 11: General Information

    Customer Service Department at TC Communications, Inc. at (949) 852-1973. Equipment Location The TC8926 should be located in an area that provides adequate light, work space and ventilation. Important Avoid locating it next to any equipment that may produce electrical interference or strong magnetic fields, such as elevator shafts or heavy duty power supplies.
  • Page 12: Power Supply

    LED status should be observed from the front and back panels: The Power "A" and/or "B" and VCC LEDs should be lit. System Configuration The TC8926 has been pre-tested and switches have been set per factory specifications. TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Front Panel (Analog Pin Assignments)

    Front Panel (Analog Pin Assignments) 8 RJ-11 Connectors for Analog connections (refer to pin assignments in following sections) Figure 2-1 TC8926 Front Panel Analog & Dry Contact Connectors 2.7.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 TC8926 Rear Panel (Main & Extension) TC8926 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 14 When the rear panel SW1 (LOCLB) in the “On”(Up) position the analog signals are received on the “Input” pins and looped back to the ”Output” pins on the TC8926. The “TX” LED will be flashing green for that particular channel being tested and the "ALM"...
  • Page 15 V1, V2: Output (Tx) Volume. These switches are used to set the output volume for all the channels. SW7, SW8: Output (Tx) Volume Volume Down Down -16 dB Down -10 dB Down -6 dB 0 dB (Default) TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Electrical Signal Interface Connection & Pin Assignments

    Chapter 2 Installation System Configuration 2.7.3 Electrical Signal Interface Connection & Pin Assignments The RJ-11 connectors are located at the front panel of the TC8926. 2.7.3.1 600Ω Analog Connections RJ-11 600Ω Analog 4-Wire Port Pin Assignment (Normal Mode) Relay or Detector...
  • Page 17: General

    If no LEDs are lit on the unit, check the DC power supply, connector plug, and/or the power source. If the problem persists, contact the Technical Support Department at TC Communications, Inc. @ (949) 852-1973. Alarm LED Alarm conditions occur whenever local loopback is enabled and the ALARM LED will flash.
  • Page 18: Appendix A 19" Rack Mount Card Cage

    This chassis ground connection point is available in case chassis ground is taken into design consideration by the end user. 1U Chassis µ µ µ µ TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Appendix B Return Policy

    Buyer, or may give written authorization to Buyer to return the goods to TC Communications, Inc., transportation charges prepaid, for examination by TC Communications, Inc. Buyer shall bear the risk of loss until all goods authorized to be returned are delivered to TC Communications, Inc. TC Communications, Inc.
  • Page 20: Limitation Of Liability

    The shipping expense to TC Communications should be prepaid. The product should be properly packaged and insured. After the product is repaired, TC Communications will ship the product back to the shipper at TC's cost to U.S. domestic destinations. (Foreign customers are responsible for all shipping costs, duties and taxes [both ways].
  • Page 21 Index cabling, 2-2 interface, 1-5 DCAR, 2-2 electrical, 3-1 environmental requirements, 2-1 front panel, 2-2 mechanical installation, 2-2 power unit, 2-2 specifications, 1-5 troubleshooting, 3-1 unpacking, 2-1 TC8926 Rev 1.0 User Manual Index-1...

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