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- Page 1 IPcom Series Digital Intercom Beltpack IPB-306 USER MANUAL Version March 2023 AUDIO | BROADCAST | COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS www.altairaudio.com COPYRIGHT Equipos Europeos Electrónicos...
- Page 2 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 Index INTRODUCTION........................1 HARDWARE..............................2 Front Panel..............................2 Rear Panel..............................5 Display..........................6 Menu............................ 8 Menu Elements............................8 Menu Structure............................9 Operation..........................10 Beltpack turn-on............................10 Initialization. Operational beltpack......................10 Number of Channels..........................10 Functions assigned to rotors........................11 Talk................................
- Page 3 The IPB-306 model connects through an Ethernet network supporting 100/1000 Mbps with uncompressed digital audio of 24 bits / 24 KHz (High Quality) transported as streaming audio over IP under proprietary Altair protocol. The model gives the option of reducing the audio quality, to improve performance in cases where the network is very saturated, to 16 bits / 12 KHz (Lower Quality).
- Page 4 The front panel of the IPB-306 Beltpack includes an RGB OLED display, two “TALK” keys, two “CALL/LISTEN” encoders and a built-in condenser microphone. At the top of the device is the “MENU” key and a speaker located under the Altair logo. Controls...
- Page 5 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 HARDWARE LISTEN (CALL) Rotors (A, G) Each of the two channels shown on the display has a rotor that will perform different actions depending on the function assigned to the displayed channel. When a group or point-to-point contact (“Private Call”) is assigned to the channel, pressing and holding this rotor will activate a call message to the other intercom devices assigned to the same group, or to the other point-to-point contact.
- Page 6 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 Internal Speaker (E) The IPB-306 Beltpack contains an internal speaker and can be used without headsets as a handsfree device. The internal speaker allows the user to listen to the program input audio and the intercom comms being in mind the ambient noise is low to moderate.
- Page 7 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 HARDWARE Rear Panel Net Status (A) This LED will indicate the status of the Ethernet connection and the beltpack powering. Led will flash green with intermittent blue sparks when the beltpack is connected to an operating switch.
- Page 8 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 DISPLAY INFORMATION Display The IPB-306 unit display shows the configuration of two channels at the same time. Using NEBULA Configuration Software, up to 6 channels can be configured on the IPB-306 beltpack. Pressing the MENU key you change between the displayed channels (The red box that borders the icons at the top of the Display indicates the page that is being displayed).
- Page 9 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 DISPLAY INFORMATION Icon summary Description Icon Active microphone indicator on the channel. This icon will contain a W when the system is set to High (24kHz) bandwidth. Muted microphone indicator on the channel. This icon will contain a W when the system is set to High(24kHz) bandwidth.
- Page 10 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 MENU Menu Menu Elements Navigation through the Menu window The Menu will be displayed by briefly pressing the MENU key, if the device is configured with 2 channels or by holding the MENU key for 4 or 6 channels. To scroll through the different elements of the Menu, the right rotor of the IPB-306 will be used.
- Page 11 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 MENU Menu Structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Parameter [1-10] MAIN MENU AUDIO MIC GAIN [1-5] SIDETONE GAIN P. INPUT VOLUME [1-16] [1-16] MAIN VOLUME CHANNEL 1 VOLUME [1-16] [1-16] CHANNEL 2 VOLUME Press ESC...
- Page 12 Initialization. Operational beltpack In the initialization process the beltpack will first show the ALTAIR logo followed by the company logo if it has been included (see BRAND LOGO in the NEBULA software).
- Page 13 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 Functions assigned to rotors. The functionality of each rotor can be defined separately. By default they work as channel volume setting. Through the NEBULA software, within the "ADVANCED SETTINGS" window we can choose for each rotor A or B: ...
- Page 14 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 Listening volume Each channel of the IPB-306 unit has its individual volume control and in general: To adjust the listening volume, turn the LISTEN rotor on the side of the group you want to modify.
- Page 15 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 USAGE EXAMPLES Usage Examples Basic 2 Channel Party Line System IPB-306 beltpacks are shipped from the factory per-configured as a two channel beltpack each assigned to a Party Line group. To start using the system, simply connect the beltpacks to an Ethernet switch equipped with PoE power capability (otherwise connect DC power to each beltpack as shown).
- Page 16 If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, you have two options: • Connect devices to a switch without DHCP: The ALTAIR IPCOM Series devices have a protocol whereby if a DHCP server is not available it will auto-assign an IP. The drawback of this method is that the time between start up of devices is much longer.
- Page 17 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Altair Software: NEBULA Configuration windows The configuration software for the entire ALTAIR IPcom Series contains 6 main windows: Users (A) It shows all devices belonging to the system. In this window you will also have access to the Advanced Settings of each device (this window will be shown in depth later).
- Page 18 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Users Groups (C) It shows a “matrix” with all the devices and groups of the system, indicating which groups each device is assigned to. If the user has a group assigned to any of their channels, a circle of the same color as the group will be displayed in the corresponding column.
- Page 19 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Users Cues (E) It shows a “matrix” with all the devices and Cues of the system, indicating which devices each Cue is assigned to and its status. Double clicking on a cell will assign/unassign the corresponding CUE on the selected device.
- Page 20 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Advanced Settings The window gives access to the complete configuration of the IPB-306 beltpack relative to hardware parameters. This window contains 5 tabs that show the different configuration parameters available: General (A) General configuration parameters such as On/Off Buzzer/Beep/Vibrator, number of available channels, Display brightness and contrast, LED brightness, rotor function, etc.
- Page 21 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Speaker (C) Allows you to set the speaker attenuation when the device's microphone is active. Attenuation can also be configured based on the microphones of the devices that are assigned as neighbors. Up to 4 neighbor devices can be assigned.
- Page 22 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Ethernet (E) Allows you to activate/deactivate DHCP and, where appropriate, allows you to assign a fixed IP. Note: See the specific manual of the Configuration Software for more information.
- Page 23 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz – 12/24 KHz (-3 dB) DYNAMIC RANGE 80 dB SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ● +24V / 90 mA nominal. AC/DC adapter POWER REQUIREMENTS (alternative or redundant) ● PoE class 3 / 2.7 W MICROPHONE TYPE (Headset) Dynamic (D) or Electret (E).
- Page 24 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 USER MANUAL Contact and Links _______________________________________ Web Page www.altairaudio.com _______________________________________ Social Media : /AltairAudio : /AltairAudio : /AltairAudio : /AltairAudio : @AltairAudio : @AltairAudio _______________________________________ Product Catalog www.altairaudio.com/products _______________________________________ Technical Support Contact: +34 918043265 _______________________________________...
- Page 25 Altair expressly disclaims any responsibility for such usage which shall be made at your sole risk, even if Altair has been informed in writing of such usage. Unless expressly designated in writing by Altair as suitable for use in aerospace applications, you...
- Page 26 ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306 European Union Waste Electronics Information Unión Europea Información sobre residuos electrónicos Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products.
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