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Armstrong TRI-PAK TR-230 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 CEILING SYSTEMS Installation Manual TRI-PAK™ TR-230...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical 4) Follow all instructions. products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION: PAGE: 1. Introduction ....................1 2. Block Diagram and Panel Descriptions ..........2 3. Truth Tables and Factory Default Settings..........6 4. Installation and Mounting Options............7 5. Application Guides.................9 A. Quick Start ..................9 B. Sound Masking ................11 C. Paging:..................14 –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Switch selectable equalization for room effects and combination of music, paging, and sound Armstrong P-25 and E-5 speakers is also built in. masking applications – either as two separate zones or as a single 2-channel zone – into When you need more than two channels of paging commercial buildings.

  • Page 5: Block Diagram And Panel Descriptions

    SECTION 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PANEL DESCRIPTIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM: VOLTAGE 'AHJ' MASKING MUTE SELECTION LEVEL [ 25V, 70V, 100V ] CONTROL MASKING MASKING SPEAKER SPACE ZONE 1 SPEAKER OUTPUT GENERATOR FILTER VOLTAGE ZONE 1 MASKING SELECTION LEVEL [ 25V, 70V, 100V ] MASKING MASKING CONTROL...
  • Page 6 SECTION 2: FRONT PANEL POWER LED: AMP OVERLOAD LED: “Green” indicates “Red” indicates power is on. amp is clipping. PAGE STATUS LED’s: ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2: RELAY ENABLED: “Amber” indicates MASKING VOLUME: Tamper-proof relay input contact is activated when recessed volume control to set page is enabled.
  • Page 7 SECTION 2: REAR PANEL AC POWER [J1]: TELEPHONE SYSTEM PAGE OUT [J5 AND J6]: INPUT/SELECT [SW2]: AC input connection with Audio signal [J5] and relay [J6] for on/off switch [SW1] Manual slide switch for extension to auxiliary paging equipment. selection of J3 terminal This is for voice telephone page and DTMF block or RJ11 termination output only and will not pass masking or...
  • Page 8 SECTION 2: REAR PANEL MUSIC / LINE [J7 and J9]: COMMON SETUP SPEAKER ZONES 1 OPTIONS [SW6]: AND 2 [J12 and J14]: Music, line level, and line level microphone input. Feature options Power output to Note: Music will automatically common to speakers @ 25V, 70V sum to speaker zones 1 and 2 zones 1 and 2.

  • Page 9: Truth Tables And Factory Default Settings

    On On On +3.0 dB Space Equalization This setting is for a different speaker EQ specific to an Off Off No Speaker EQ Armstrong product available outside of North America. On Off E-5 Speaker EQ Off On P-25 Speaker EQ...

  • Page 10: Installation And Mounting Options

    SECTION 4: INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING OPTIONS RACK OR CABINET MOUNTING OPTIONS: Use the two adjustable mounting brackets for the following mounting options in racks or cabinets: FLUSH WITH FRONT CABINET RAIL TR-230 SIDE VIEW (as shown in photo above and diagram to the left) 1"...
  • Page 11 SECTION 4: INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING OPTIONS WALL MOUNTING OPTIONS: Zone 1 Zone 2 Rotate mounting brackets toward top of unit. Secure with two screws on each side. NOTE: This provides 1.25" of air ventilation space from the wall surface and facilitates ease of reading front panel controls.

  • Page 12: 5A. Quick Start

    SECTION 5A: QUICK START APPLICATION GUIDE 5A. QUICK START 5A.1. SOUND MASKING ONLY Step 1: Turn down masking volume controls on front panel full counter clockwise with small flathead screwdriver. Step 2: Make following DIP switch selections on SW4, SW5 and SW6 on rear panel: Select “masking on”...
  • Page 13 SECTION 5A: QUICK START APPLICATION GUIDE 5A.3. MUSIC ONLY Step 1: Turn down music volume controls on front panel full counter clockwise. Step 2: Make following DIP switch selection on SW4, SW5 and SW6 on rear panel: Select appropriate speaker type on positions 5 and 6 of SW4 and SW5. •...

  • Page 14: B. Sound Masking

    SECTION 5B: SOUND MASKING APPLICATION GUIDE The TR-230 provides Sound Masking via two uncorrelated built-in noise generators and includes a choice of two pre-filtered noise signals – the industry recognized NC40 or a - 4 dB per octave spectra. Additionally, both speaker response EQs and space effect EQs are provided to simplify the process of achieving speech privacy with a non-intrusive masking sound of good tonal quality.
  • Page 15 SECTION 5B: SOUND MASKING APPLICATION GUIDE 5B.2. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS The factory default settings for sound masking are the same for both speaker outputs, which are labeled Zone 1 and Zone 2 on page 5. These default settings (as listed in page 6 for SW4, SW5, and SW6) are as follows: •...
  • Page 16 SECTION 5B: SOUND MASKING APPLICATION GUIDE 5B.4. CLOSED PLAN SET-UP PROCEDURE For a closed plan application, it is usually recommended to use a single masking signal in a single architectural zone with the P-25 model i-ceilings speaker installed (one to a room for rooms up to 20' x 20').

  • Page 17: Paging

    SECTION 5C: PAGING APPLICATION GUIDE The TR-230 provides two independent 30 watt zone outputs for voice paging. Paging is accomplished using telephone and/or microphone sources with the following options: Single zone or All-Call paging • Duck or mute music during page •...
  • Page 18 SECTION 5C: PAGING APPLICATION GUIDE For a 5 second timeout, put position 2 switch in the ON mode. For a 10 second timeout, put position 2 switch in the OFF mode. NOTE: The factory default setting is 10 seconds. If you are experiencing any problems getting locked out by a PBX system, try using the 10 second timeout.

  • Page 19: Ahj / Mute All

    SECTION 5C: TELEPHONE PAGING DIAGRAMS SINGLE TELEPHONE / TEST SET (BUTT SET) PHONE SYS INPUT SELECT PAGE OUT ‘AHJ’ [ PBX / KTS / VoIP ] VoIP LOOP START [LS] FIGURE 4: RJ11 MUTE AUDIO RELAY ENABLE NO C C NO TIP (-) RING (+) Select loop start access by moving SW3 to LS on right side.
  • Page 20 SECTION 5C: TELEPHONE PAGING DIAGRAMS CENTREX FIGURE 6: PHONE SYS INPUT / SELECT PAGE OUT ‘AHJ’ [ PBX / KTS / VoIP ] VoIP MUTE AUDIO RELAY RJ11 ENABLE NO C C NO TIP (-) RING (+) TELEPHONE DEMARCATION BLOCK TELEPHONE COMPANY CENTRAL OFFICE Centrex lines operate in similar mode to station access, therefore, select station access by...
  • Page 21 NOTE: J8 AND J10 WILL NOT PASS MASKING SIGNAL — PAGE AND MUSIC ONLY. TELEPHONE SYSTEM PAGING TO ARMSTRONG A/D2001 PROCESSORS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Select the primary telephone interface connection (SW2 and SW3) and make appropriate connections (J3 or J4).
  • Page 22 SECTION 5C: PAGING APPLICATION GUIDE 5C.3. PAGING VIA MICROPHONE The TR-230 requires a line level pre-amplified microphone providing a nominal 0 dBu output and contact closure (normally open). Any microphone should work if used in conjunction with an external mic pre-amp that provides the nominal 0 dBu output. Microphones with built-in DTMF output can be connected to the J3 input connector (see Figure 10).
  • Page 23 SECTION 5C: MICROPHONE PAGING DIAGRAMS FIGURE 11: PAGING VIA PRE-AMPLIFIED MICROPHONE WITH PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES ZONE 1 INSIDE MIC ELECTRONICS MUSIC / LINE LINE SETUP OPTIONS PRE-AMP ZONE 1 ZONE 1 WIRING BUTTON SHIELD ZONE 2 TERMINATED MUSIC / LINE LINE SETUP OPTIONS...
  • Page 24 SECTION 5C: PAGING APPLICATION GUIDE 5C.4. PAGING WITH TALKBACK The TR-230 talkback function provides a “hands free” intercom wherein the designated loud- speaker provides paging and music but also enables the speaker to function as a microphone. This function is activated in SW4 (Zone 2) and SW5 (Zone 1) as follows: To enable talkback, turn switch positions 7 and 8 of either SW4 or SW5 UP to the “ON”...
  • Page 25 SECTION 5D: MUSIC APPLICATION GUIDE The TR-230 allows multiple music sources to be used for background or foreground music. Music can be muted or ducked in either channel during a page through the proper selection of switch options. Primary MUSIC inputs are made via the J7 (Zone 2) or J9 (Zone 1) rear panel connectors using 5-pin terminal block connectors.
  • Page 26 SECTION 5D: MUSIC DIAGRAMS ZONE 2 FIGURE 12: STEREO SOURCE TO MONO BROADCAST MUSIC / LINE INTO ZONE 2 LINE SETUP OPTIONS [SHIELD] [SHIELD] AM-FM RADIO NOTES: – An unbalanced music source can be connected to TR-230 as shown. TAPE CASSETTE –...
  • Page 27 SECTION 5E: AHJ/MUTE ALL APPLICATIONS The TR-230 provides a contact closure on the back panel (J2) for automatic muting of all audio signals (masking, paging, and music) to meet local codes. See Figure 15 below. Figure 15: PHONE SYS INPUT/SELECT AHJ MUTE ALL ‘AHJ’...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    SECTION 6: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT APPROVALS • UL Listed • CE Approved • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    I. If dial tone is heard over the paging system speakers, this may be the result of the type of PBX system used in Station Access mode. See page 16 for tips on how to resolve this situation. J. If you are still experiencing difficulty, please call TechLine at 1-877-ARMSTRONG (1-877-276-7876).
  • Page 30 NOTES: TR-230 Installation Manual - Page 27...

  • Page 31: Glossary Of Terms

    Dual Tone Multi Frequency, commonly referred to as “Touch Tone” DUCKING Lowering level of background music below that of an incoming page Armstrong ESSENTIALS model speaker panel Electronic Industry Association (based in Washington DC) Federal Communications Commission International Electrotechnical Commission (based in Geneva, Switzerland)

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    This limited warranty is void if the label bearing the electronic unit’s date of manufacture is removed or defaced. You must notify Armstrong of any electronic unit failure covered by this warranty within 30 days of first observation of failure by writing to the following address: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
  • Page 33 NOTES: TR-230 Installation Manual - Page 30...
  • Page 34 NOTES: TR-230 Installation Manual - Page 31...
  • Page 35 Contact TechLine at 1-877-ARMSTRONG ™ (1-877-276-7876) with questions or for technical assistance. Patents pending. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. LA-295777-905 © AWI Licensing Company, 2005 Printed in the United States of America...

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