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Contents Page 1 . Overview .................................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 Features ............................................................................................................................ ...
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Page 5 - Overview; Features; O ve r v i ew
1-1 Overview Contents Features 1-2 Specifications 1-4 Before You Start 1-5 O ve r v i ew 1
Page 7 - O ver v iew; Figure 1-3. Ambient Level Controller Block Diagram
O ver v iew 1 - 3 Figure 1-1. Back View Figure 1-2. Front View Figure 1-3. Ambient Level Controller Block Diagram -24dB -24dB -18dB -12dB -6dB NO C1 NO C1 NO C1 NO C1 NO C1 NO 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO 1 C NC C NC C NC C NC Power Input24 Volts AC Telco In Loop Start Line In C1 G + - Output Level Line Out + - C...
Page 8 - Specifications; Table 1-1 lists the specifications for the ALC.
1 - 4 O ve r v i ew Specifications Table 1-1 lists the specifications for the ALC. Table 1-1. Specifications Parameter Working Limits Power Source 24 Volts AC UL listed power supply Maximum Power Consumption 60 Watts Frequency Response 250 Hz to 15KHz +/- 2dB Signal To Noise [dB ref.] Better than -6...
Page 9 - Before You Start; Installation and User Manual.
O ver v iew 1 - 5 Table 1-1. Specifications (Continued) Before You Start Before installing your system, read and understand the safety instructions. Be sure you have all the necessary parts, tools, and test equipment, listed below. Check the shipping container for the following contents: 1. FM-15 Am...
Page 11 - Operation; Front Panel Setup; O p e r a t i o n
2-1 Operation Contents Front Panel Setup 2-2 Manual Use of the FM-15 Ambient Level Controller 2-3 FM-14 Log Current Microphone Hookup 2-4 O p e r a t i o n 2
Page 12 - O pe rat io n; Calibration is complete.
2 - 2 O pe rat io n Front Panel Setup Set up the FM-15 ALC as follows: 1. Set the MANUAL LEVEL CONTROL to automatic (Blue Knob) (see Figure 2-1). This allows the FM-15 ALC to calibrate itself.The automatic position will allow the FM-15 ALC to constantly change the paging level to compensate for the ...
Page 13 - Manual Use of the FM-15 Ambient Level Controller
O peration 2 - 3 Manual Use of the FM-15 Ambient Level Controller The FM-15 ALC may be used without the FM-14 Log Current Microphone. In this mode, the FM-15 ALC becomes a leveler or limiter for manual control of the sound system. The SPL meter will not function but all other functions will work in ...
Page 14 - FM-14 Log Current Microphone Hookup; OR
2 - 4 O pe rat io n FM-14 Log Current Microphone Hookup The wire for the FM-14 Log Current Microphone does not have to be shielded. Use an RJ-11 connector at the microphone. When connecting to the FM-15 ALC use an RJ-11 connector or wire directly to the terminal strip marked MIC ONLY (see Figure 2-3...
Page 15 - Installation; Power Supply Hookup
Installation 3-1 Installation Contents Power Supply Hookup 3-2 Mounting Detail 3-3 Ambient Level Controller Connection With A LUUPAM Universal Paging Access Module 3-5 Ambient Level Controller Connection With LUPCM Paging System 3-6 3
Page 16 - In st al la ti on; POWER SUPPLY
3 - 2 In st al la ti on Power Supply Hookup Install the FM-15 ALC with the system to be controlled. Then install the FM-14 Log Current Microphone in the area to be controlled. Connect the power supply provided as marked on the PC board (BLACK-WHITE-RED-GREEN, from left to right) (see Figure 3-1). Fi...
Page 17 - In stal lati on; Mounting Detail
In stal lati on 3 - 3 Mounting Detail The rack ears mount in any of four directions (see Figure 3-2). This makes rack mounting or wall mounting possible. The power supply can be mounted in any convenient place. Figure 3-2. Rack Ears Mounting FRONT DETAIL 99dB 87dB 75dB 63dB 52dB 105dB 93dB 81dB 63dB...
Page 19 - Ambient Level Controller Connection With A; The FM-15 ALC connects between the paging source (PBX; LUUPAM Universal Paging Access Module; Key System or
In stal lati on 3 - 5 Ambient Level Controller Connection With A The FM-15 ALC connects between the paging source (PBX standard telephone, and the paging amplifier) (see Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. FM-15 ALC Connection to a LUUPAM Universal Paging Access Module LUUPAM Universal Paging Access Module NOT...