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G A I - T R O N I C S ® C O R P O R A T I O N A H U B B E L L C O M P A N Y Model ACC2500 Audio Control Center User and Installation Manual GAI-Tronics Corporation 400 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540 USA 610-777-1374 800-492-1212 Fax: 610-796-5954...
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Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold GAI-Tronics harmless from and against any and all third party claims arising, in any manner, out of: (a) Buyer’s neglect of the equipment; (b) Buyer’s use of technicians not authorized by GAI-Tronics to service the equipment; or (c) Buyer’s improper use or modification of the equipment or failure to follow the operational and maintenance procedures provided with the equipment.
Foreword Scope of Manual This manual offers descriptive data and service information for the Model ACC2500 Audio Control Center. Service diagrams and printed circuit board details are a part of this service manual. Nomenclature The model number, located on the nameplate on the bottom, specifically identifies GAI-Tronics equipment.
Foreword ACC2500 Audio Control Center Safe Handling of CMOS Integrated Circuit Devices Many of the integrated circuit devices used in communications equipment are of the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) type. Because of their high open circuit impedance, CMOS integrated circuits are vulnerable to damage from static charges.
Direct AMI Audio Monitoring User can hear all audio being generated by the AMI whether originated from the ACC2500 or external event such as a timed event or telephone broadcast. Live Broadcast Supports live broadcast with zone selection Front-mounted controls and Includes mute/unmute and local speaker on/off.
On/Off. Inputs can be configured for Button Remap, Output Link, and Link to a preprogrammed zone and alarm configuration. The ACC2500 uses DTMF control for zone selection of the Addressable Amplified Speakers or Stanchion Broadcast products. The unit allows direct entry of zones via the numeric keypad or selection of zones using a preprogrammed alias (programmed using the CARD Suite software application.)
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Description Desk Set Button Panel TRANSMIT Button and LED The red TRANSMIT button is used to place the unit in the broadcast mode and to initiate voice and alarm transmissions. The LED, TRANSMIT located to the left of the button, illuminates steadily when transmitting voice and flashes when the AMI is actively generating a message/alarm or in a telephone voice call.
The internal microphone and speaker are provided to allow one-button communication. Handset Each ACC2500 is equipped with a handset with a coil cord used for receiving and transmitting calls. The handset includes a push-to-talk (PTT) pressbar. Rear View of ACC2500...
Function Battery backup AMI Connections The rear of the ACC2500 contains two modular ports used to connect to the front control port of the AMI. The 6-pin line connector is the transmit and receive audio connection to the AMI. Function...
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NOTE: It is important that those pins labeled "No connection" be left un-terminated. Connection of these pins may damage the ACC2500 or AMI and may not be covered under warranty. To facilitate the connection of these two ports to the AMI, the 69612-xxx (purchased separately) contains three modular connectors and two cables.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Description Accessories, and Options and Kits Description Part No. CARD Suite Software on CD XAC1000A Programming Cable XAC0004A Relay Control Field Install Kit XRC0001A* Mounting Kit for Option Boards XAC0100A Power Supply, 120 V ac 60 Hz...
Description ACC2500 Audio Control Center Performance Specifications Color ..............................Black Physical size....................7.6 W × 8.9 L × 4.7 H inches Weight............................2.4 lbs. Temperature range......................-35° C to +70° C Humidity ....................95% at 50° C (non-condensing) Tx/Rx impedance......................600 ohms nominal Power input ..........
Operation The ACC2500 provides system control of a GAI-Tronics wide-area broadcast system consisting of an Audio Messenger Interface (AMI), amplified addressable speakers and/or stanchion broadcast products. It allows selection of individual units or zones and selection of preprogrammed speech/tone alarms.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Idle Mode When power is applied, the ACC2500 is in the receive or idle mode, allowing any AMI audio to be heard through the speaker or handset. It is always in this mode unless the unit is transmitting.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Operation If zone aliases have been programmed using the CARD Suite application, the operator may choose a zone using a name instead of a direct number. For example, zone 123 can be programmed as “Zone 1,” zone 234 can be “Zone 2,”...
All models can be keyed to transmit with an external desk microphone when used with the optional Model XAAB002A Audio Accessory Box. Use of the GAI-Tronics Model XHS002A Desk Mic, or compatible microphone, is recommended. Refer to the XAAB002A documentation for connection and installation of this option.
Operation Alarm Selection In addition to live voice broadcasts, the ACC2500 allows selection of programmed alarm/speech messages to be broadcast to particular zone. If the displayed alias has a preconfigured alarm associated with it, the operator may not change it or turn it off. To select an alarm, press the...
Operation ACC2500 Audio Control Center Initiating Alarm Broadcasts without Voice After the desired zone and alarm have been selected, the operator may begin broadcasting the alarm by pressing and releasing any PTT source such as the main button, handset PTT or PTT of a TRANSMIT connected accessory.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Operation Stopping the Broadcast of an Alarm Once an alarm broadcast has been initiated, it may be desirable to stop playback or select another alarm instead. This can be done in many ways. To stop the alarm being broadcast, press any of the following buttons:...
Overdialing DTMF The ACC2500 allows the operator to generate DTMF sequences while field units are active. This can be used to remotely control the field units’ volume or to add in additional field units by specifically dialing the address of the desired field units.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Operation Programmable Buttons The four programmable buttons with LED indicators are used to custom configure up to eight user functions. The through buttons are accessed directly, while the buttons are accessed using the key while depressing one of the through buttons.
PTT is active. *When the optional Model XAAB002A Audio Accessory Box is used with the ACC2500, the handset port is used as a connection point for the audio accessory box. Therefore, any attached accessories will use the handset microphone sensitivity when the microphone’s PTT is asserted.
Foreword section of this manual. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection The ACC2500 have ESD protection circuitry that provides a high degree of protection against ESD, and power and telephone line surges. The circuitry shunts the transient currents to earth ground through the ground terminal.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Installation Cable Installation Safety Considerations Wiring should conform to the Article 800 of the National Electrical Code. Use listed communication wiring and cabling for interconnection to other equipment that is suitable for the purpose. Cables should be...
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Microphone Sensitivity Adjustments After connections have been made, the ACC2500 must be configured for transmit and receive audio levels. These adjustments are made using the front panel buttons. The microphone sensitivity adjustment is used to compensate for different user voice levels and varied acoustical conditions. Refer to the following instructions to adjust the different microphones.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Installation Level Adjustments and Diagnostics Programming Menu The programming buttons, through , are used to navigate the menu for specific installations and to perform diagnostics. The diagram below illustrates which buttons to press to access the diagnostic menu features.
Installation ACC2500 Audio Control Center Main Diagnostics Selection To enter the main programming mode: 1. Remove power from the desk set. 2. Reapply power and wait for the through to illuminate. (The display will indicate PB4 LED “checking parameters - please wait.”) Press either PB1, PB2, PB3, to enter diagnostics.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Installation Program the desk set’s line level to achieve adequate deflection of the VU meter of the AMI. Refer to the following table for these settings: Line Output Adjustment Table Setting Line Level (600-ohm) -10 dBm...
AMI. Additional backup units can be cascaded in the same manner. When the primary ACC2500 recovers, it will take over command of the AMI and the backup units will enter backup mode.
ACC2500 Audio Control Center Installation PB4 – Keyboard Diagnostic This function is accessible via Main Diagnostics, then Internal Diagnostic ( ) and verifies that the keyboard is operating correctly. After entering the keyboard diagnostic mode, the display shows: KEYBOARD TEST...
PB3 –AMI Message Diagnostics The AMI is programmed using the GAI-Tronics ACT tool and the messages and tones are stored in no particular order on the device. In order for the ACC2500 to allow user selection of the preprogrammed alarms, it must read the table of contents from the AMI when necessary.
Theory of Operation General Desk Set Overview The ACC2500 is a multi-processor design employing state-of-the-art DSP technology to achieve superior performance over typical analog and single-processor designs. This allows for ultimate flexibility in audio processing. The heart of the design consists of U1, the DSP; and U3, the microcontroller. The DSP is responsible for audio processing of receive and transmit audio.
Theory of Operation ACC2500 Audio Control Center Transmit Audio Transmit audio is originated from the DSP in digital format. The DSP combines DTMF tones and voice audio to generate the transmit audio. It is converted to analog by the D/A section of U15. Upon conversion to analog, the audio is passed through the line-out gain stage consisting of U11 and U10 for level adjustment.
GAI-Tronics’ CARD Suite Programming Software, part number XAC1000A, is needed to program some of the functions and parameter settings of the ACC2500. It allows entry of operational programming data into your personal computer for transfer to the equipment. The programmed data can be retrieved, edited, archived, and printed in hard copy for record keeping.
This pretime begins after the AMI is commanded to begin transmission and allows the system to stabilize before generation of DTMF sequences. Normally, this setting is 0 ms and the ACC2500 includes a built-in pretime for a hard-wired system or one where no delays are present. If the initial DTMF sequence broadcast is being chopped off at the receiving unit, this pretime should be increased appropriately.
5-second increments and will require that the field units be set to the same 5-second granularity. If set to 0, the ACC2500 will generate the DTMF ZONE address each time a zone is addressed. Note that this will be the default activation time for any zone and can be overridden using preprogrammed zone aliases.
Max Digits From Keypad under the Paging Parameters Tab had been set to 3, the ACC2500 will extract the address of 123 and a message number of 27 from the new alias. Note that all digits following the address in the alias will be used to determine the message number.
The unit has been configured as a hot standby unit and is not currently “BACKUP WAITING.” communicating with the AMI. Upon connection to the AMI via primary ACC2500 failure or cable, the unit will reset and begin normal operation. Refer to the Diagnostics section of this manual for more information. 09/08...
Troubleshooting ACC2500 Audio Control Center Fuse Replacement CAUTION For continued safe operation, replace fuses with the same type. • Fuses F1 and F2 are Bussmann C515S 1.25A SB 2AG. • Fuse F401 is Bussmann GMA 1A 5X20MM. 09/08...
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