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• 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:...
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.
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 1520B 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 the1550A installer setup tool (see page 21) POWER AUDIO...
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...
Installing Mini Hubs POWER SUPPLY GROUND FACTORY DIAGNOSTICS (571-043) WIRE The Model 1509B and BV are mini (DO NOT USE) hubs with a maximum capacity of two counter stations serving four lane stations FACTORY POWER 12V DC Install the hub under the counter or other dry, secure COUNTER STATION MEMORY...
60 ft leads extended using a suitable gauge of wire as shown. To power multiple lane units 100 ft from a single power supply source, contact Audio Authority Technical Support. SHIELDED PAIR MICROPHONE TRIM DRAIN...
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.
Using Traffic Sensors Lane stations provide an RJ45 connection for Audio Authority’s Model 1547B traffic sensor. When a vehicle triggers the 1547B, 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 21).
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 14) which should be kept near the counter station for reference LANE KEYS...
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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...
• 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 •...
Hub Configurations and Capacity Shown below is the A-V hub with a maximum capacity configuration. 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.
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 21 for a menu map and default Intercom Setup Tool •...
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 14) 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 21).
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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).
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 •...
Series 1500 Menu Map with Default Values Firmware Version 5.01 July 31, 2023 Note: this Firmware version applies to current and previous 1500 Series counter stations, hubs and lane stations. DO NOT update 1580 series with this version! 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 Features that do not apply to some models are noted below To access the 1500 system parameters, connect a Model 1550A installer setup tool to any counter station in the system.
• 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...
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