Cloud PM1 Installation And User Manual

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Paging Microphone
Installation and User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Cloud PM1

  • Page 1 Paging Microphone Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information..................4 Overview ....................5 Scope of this guide .................. 6 What’s in the box ..................6 PM1 components ..................7 Using the PM - Recommendations for use ....8 Making an announcement ..............8 General Dos and Don’ts ................ 8 Installation ..............9...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Safety Information The Cloud PM1 contains no active electronics and thus requires no AC or DC voltage supply. Safety precautions are therefore minimal. However, note that both the metal base of the unit and the mic gooseneck will be electrically connected to the chassis of the host device (e.g.
  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Thank you for purchasing this Cloud PM1 paging microphone. The PM1 is a single-zone, passive paging microphone; that is, one for use in situations where announcements are always made to the same area (or areas) of a building*. It consists of a heavy-duty moulded base fitted with a dynamic mic capsule on a 300 mm gooseneck.
  • Page 6: Scope Of This Guide

    Scope of this guide The primary purpose of the guide is to describe the connection of the PM1 to a host zoner or mixer/amplifier. For the benefit of the user, a section of ‘recommendations for use’ is also included. What’s in the box •...
  • Page 7: Pm1 Components

    Rubber feet (x3) Microphone output connector (audio signal) Base securing screws (x5) Access control connector Screws for internal cable clamps (x4) Jumper for ground interconnection (see text) Mic capsule cable PTT (Press To Talk) button PM1 Installation and User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 8: Using The Pm - Recommendations For Use

    • Don’t release the TALK button until the announcement is finished. • Don’t twist the gooseneck into odd shapes – it isn’t a toy! PM1 Installation and User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Cables and connections Connections to the PM1 are made via two 3-way screw-terminal connectors on the internal PCB. Two cut-outs are provided at the rear of the base moulding for cable access; these can accommodate cables up to 9 mm diameter. A single 2-pair cable...
  • Page 10: Control (Paging Access) Connection

    (consult the Installation Guide for the mixer to confirm the convention used). All Cloud mixers and zoners require the use of external NO contacts for paging access, so use the ACCESS N/O terminal if connecting the PM1 to a Cloud host unit.
  • Page 11 Typical example The example shown below illustrates the connection of a PM1 to a Cloud CX261 mixer. It is assumed that MIC 1 input is used. CLOUD CX261...
  • Page 12: Cable Lengths

    Grounding issues As the PM1 is a passive microphone, hum and buzz problems due to grounding will be rare. Always ensure that the screen of the microphone cable is connected at both ends. In a very few circumstances with third-party mixers, it may be necessary to join the ‘common’...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    NO/NC, 3.5 mm-pitch screw terminals Cable Access At rear, 9 mm max. dia., internal retention PHYSICAL Base dimensions (W x D x H) 150 x 150 x 43 mm Gooseneck length (inc capsule) 312 mm Weight 430 g PM1 Installation and User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 14: Microphone Frequency Response

    Measurement distance: 50 cm Test instruments: Bruel & Kjaer 2012 & 9640 0° 180° Microphone polar plot Source level: 0.1 Pa Frequency: 1000 Hz Measurement distance: 50 cm Test instruments: Bruel & Kjaer 2012 & 9640 PM1 Installation and User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 15: Notes

    Notes PM1 Installation and User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 16 Cloud Electronics Limited 140 Staniforth Road, Sheffield. S9 3HF. England Tel: +44 (0)114 244 7051 Fax: +44 (0)114 242 5462 email: info@cloud.co.uk web: www.cloud.co.uk...

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