MODELS AR2000-M, AR2000-P AND AR2000-Z, AUDIO ROUTER DEVICES
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
People's safety depends on your safe installation
of our products. It is important to read, understand and
follow all instructions shipped with this product.
Selection of mounting location for this device, its
controls and routing of wiring should be made by the
Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer. Listed below
are other important safety instructions and precautions
you should follow.
• This unit must be installed and maintained by
a qualified electrician in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or other
national or local codes, under the direction of the
local authority having jurisdiction.
• Do not connect this unit to system wiring when
circuits are energized.
• For optimum sound distribution do not overload
the output lines.
• All audio devices produce loud sounds which,
in certain circumstances, may cause permanent
hearing loss. Take appropriate precautions such
as wearing hearing protection. Recommendations
in OSHA Sound Level Standard (29 CFR 1910)
should not be exceeded.
• After installation and completion of initial system
test, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to
all personnel responsible for operation, periodic
testing and maintenance of this equipment.
I.
GENERAL.
1-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
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.
The Model AR2000-M (see figure 1-1) Audio
Router, is a UL listed and cUL certified central control
device that is capable of routing a selected audio input
to specific zones. It can control signals to speakers
designed for 25Vrms line operation or 70Vrms line
operation. It can also control 1Vrms signals intended to
be amplified with a separate amplification device. The
AR2000-M has a public address (PA) function so voice
messages or instructions can be announced over the
Audio Router system through an optional Model MSB-1
or MNC-1 Microphone. The unit can also be used to play
background music generated from an external source
over the Audio Router system.
Installation and Service Instructions
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device. It is capable of handling two inputs from any of
three different selected source voltages of 1, 25 or 70 volts.
The unit has 8 selectable zones which either the A or the B
source is routed to. There is an all call button that selects
all zones. There are also 8 programmable presets on the
unit. The presets are initiated by the front panel buttons
or by remote contacts wired to the back panel. The front
panel also has a monitor speaker jack. A microphone jack
is also available for use with a MSB-1. The microphone has
priority over the two user supplied sources. The telephone
feature is protected by an 8 key password. Options
available allow changing the password and recording a
message for broadcasting. Commands entered via the
telephone key pad allow the user to send a message
to specified zones. The microphone and the telephone
interface have the same priority. If the microphone is in use,
the telephone interface is disabled. If the phone message
system is in use, the microphone is disabled.
by the user, a separate AR2000-Z (See Figure 1-2),
zone unit, or AR2000-P (See Figure 1-3), preset unit is
available. Each AR2000-Z or AR2000-P unit will add an
additional eight zone or preset controls respectively. Up to
seven additional Preset or Zone units may be added for a
total of 64 zones and 64 presets.
noise canceling microphone that is ideal for use as a
local microphone. The Model MSB-1 microphone (See
Figure 1-4) is a base station type microphone designed
for desktop operation.
installations only as a rack mounted device.
will fit any standard 19" rack mount cabinet. The Model
AR2000-M can be used for a variety of prioritized
signaling purposes, such as playing background music,
paging, start and dismissal, phone messaging and other
communication applications. Additional advantages of the
Model AR2000-M include economical system expansion
and long term system flexibility.
applies them through zone outputs to the devices in the
system. The AR2000-M connects easily with Selectone
amplified speakers. A Model AM25CK or AM70CK
Connector Kit is required in each Selectone device to
connect it to the signal line. The Audio Router device
supplies 15W at either 25Vrms or 70Vrms. An additional
amplifier must be supplied to obtain higher wattage
levels. Care must be taken to ensure that the total line
impedance of all the connected devices does not cause
the line voltage to drop.
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The Model AR2000-M is an audio multiplexing
If more than eight zones or eight presets are needed
The Model MNC-1 microphone is a hand held,
The Model AR2000-M may be installed in indoor
The Model AR2000-M is a rack mount unit that
The Model AR2000-M routes audio signals and