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Altair WBS-200 User Manual

Altair WBS-200
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WBS-200
DUAL CHANNEL WIRELESS BASE STATION
WB-200 SERIES INTERCOM SYSTEM
OWNERS MANUAL
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
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EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L
Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).
34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com
www.altairaudio.com
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Altair WBS-200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAltair
ModelWBS-200
CategoryIntercom System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS

FRONT PANEL Components

Details switches, controls, and connectors on the front of the base station.

HEADSET CONNECTOR

Description of the headset connection port and its pin assignments.

HEADSET VOLUME CONTROL

Explains the function of the volume control for headphone listening level.

REMOTE MUTE ALL MICS AND BUZZER SWITCHES

Covers controls for muting microphones and buzzers remotely.

CALL SWITCH

Describes the function and operation of the call switch.

MIC ON/OFF/PUSH TO TALK AND SIDETONE CONTROLS

Details the talk switch and sidetone adjustment controls.

PROGRAM INPUT SWITCH AND LEVEL CONTROL

Explains the controls for the program input signal.

RADIO REGISTER SWITCH AND IN RANGE INDICATORS

Covers radio registration and in-range status indicators.

POWER SWITCH

Describes the unit's power switch functionality.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS

MAINS CONNECTOR AND FUSEHOLDER

Details the power input and fuse holder location on the rear panel.

PROGRAM INPUT MIC/LINE SELECTION

Explains the switch for selecting program input signal type (MIC/LINE).

PROGRAM INPUT CONNECTOR (XLR-3-31) PINOUT

Details the XLR connector for program input.

PROGRAM OUTPUT SELECTION

Explains the switch for selecting program output signal type.

PA OUTPUT CONNECTOR (XLR-3-32) PINOUT

Details the XLR connector for PA output.

PROGRAM OUTPUT GAIN CONTROL

Describes the control for adjusting program output signal level.

INTERCOM LINE TERMINAL IMPEDANCE SWITCH

Explains the switch for intercom line terminal impedance.

INTERCOM LINE CONNECTORS (XLR-3-31/32)

Details the XLR connectors for intercom lines.

RADIO AUDIO SIGNAL TO A/B INTERCOM LINE SWITCH

Covers the switch for routing radio audio to intercom lines.

LINES A AND B LINK SWITCH

Explains the switch for linking intercom channels A and B.

3. WORKING PRECAUTIONS

DANGER: High Voltages Warning

Warning about high voltages inside the unit and the need for disconnection.

CAUTION: Moisture and Heat Protection

Warning to protect the unit from liquid ingress and heat sources.

4. INSTALLATION

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Instructions for unpacking and inspecting the unit for shipping damage.

MOUNTING GUIDELINES

Recommendations for rack mounting the base station.

CHANGING THE FUSE

Steps for replacing the fuse in the unit.

CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

CAUTION: Mains Voltage and Fuse Integrity

Important caution regarding correct mains voltage and fuse type.

ANTENNA MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT

Optimal Antenna Placement

Guidance on positioning antennas for optimal performance and avoiding interference.

PROGRAM INPUT CONNECTION

PROGRAM INPUT CONNECTOR (XLR-3-31) PINOUT

Details the pin configuration for the XLR program input connector.

UNBALANCED INPUT CONNECTION METHODS

Instructions for connecting unbalanced audio sources to the program input.

PROGRAM INPUT CONNECTION (Continued)

GROUND-REFERENCED INPUT CONNECTION

Illustrates connections for ground-referenced sound sources.

FLOATING INPUT CONNECTION

Illustrates connections for floating sound sources.

BALANCED INPUT CONNECTION

FLOATING SOURCE BALANCED CONNECTION

Shows balanced input connection for floating sound sources.

PA OUTPUT CONNECTION

PA OUTPUT CONNECTOR (XLR-3-32) PINOUT

Details the pin configuration for the XLR PA output connector.

UNBALANCED OUTPUT CONNECTION METHODS

Instructions for connecting to unbalanced destinations from the PA output.

UNBALANCED OUTPUT CONNECTION (Continued)

GROUND-REFERENCED DESTINATION CONNECTION

Illustrates PA output connections for ground-referenced destinations.

FLOATING DESTINATION CONNECTION

Illustrates PA output connections for floating destinations.

BALANCED OUTPUT CONNECTION

FLOATING DESTINATION BALANCED CONNECTION

Shows balanced PA output connection for floating destinations.

BALANCED OUTPUT CONNECTION (Continued)

GROUND-REFERENCED DESTINATION BALANCED CONNECTION

Shows balanced PA output connection for ground-referenced destinations.

EXTERNAL UNITS CONNECTION

EXTERNAL UNITS INTERCOM LINE XLR PINOUT

Details the pin assignments for intercom line connections.

EXTERNAL UNIT CONNECTION GROUNDING

Guidelines to avoid ground loops and minimize noise in intercom connections.

5. OPERATION

OPERATION MODES AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Describes the E-200 series system, base station modes, and connectivity.

BELTPACK AND WIRED SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Details compatibility with beltpacks and wired intercom systems.

GLOBAL MUTE SYSTEMS FUNCTIONALITY

Explains the global mute functions for microphones and buzzers.

HEADSET CONNECTION

Details how to connect a headset and microphone to the master station.

HEADSET VOLUME CONTROL

Explains the control for adjusting headphone listening volume.

REMOTE MUTE ALL MICS AND BUZZER SWITCHES

Covers controls for remotely muting all mics and buzzers in the system.

CALL SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY

Describes the function and operation of the call switch.

MIC TALK SWITCH MODES

Details the ON/OFF and Push-to-Talk (PTT) modes for the microphone.

SIDETONE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL

Explains the control for adjusting the level of one's own voice heard in headphones.

PROGRAM INPUT ENABLE SWITCH

Explains the switch for enabling/disabling the program input signal.

PROGRAM INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Describes the control for adjusting the program input signal level.

RADIO BELTPACK REGISTRATION

Steps for registering and deregistering wireless beltpacks with the base station.

IN RANGE INDICATOR LEDS

Explains the function of the in-range indicator LEDs for beltpacks.

INTERCOM LINE TERMINAL IMPEDANCE CONTROL

Explains the function and importance of the intercom line impedance switch.

CHANNELS A AND B LINK SWITCH

Explains the switch for linking intercom channels A and B.

RADIO AUDIO SIGNAL TO INTERCOM LINE SWITCH

Covers the switch for routing radio audio to intercom lines.

PROGRAM OUTPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT

Describes the control for adjusting program output signal level.

PROGRAM OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION

Explains the switch for selecting the program output signal source.

6. ACCESSORY OPTIONS

PROGRAM INPUT TRANSFORMER (IT-DA)

Details the optional input transformer for improved signal isolation.

PA OUTPUT TRANSFORMER (OT-DA)

Details the optional output transformer for improved signal isolation.

DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA (DA-P6060)

Describes the optional directional antenna for extended range.

7. SPECIAL OPERATIONS

SPECIAL OPERATIONS: QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ADVISED

Advises that special operations should be performed by a qualified technician.

DANGER: OPENING UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING

Warning about high voltages even when the unit is off, if connected to mains.

CAUTION: UNIT OPEN MOISTURE PROTECTION

Precaution regarding moisture and liquid ingress when the unit is open.

PROGRAM INPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

REMOVE INPUT TRANSFORMER LINKS

Instructions to remove specific links before transformer installation.

INSTALL INPUT TRANSFORMER TR2

Steps for physically installing the input transformer onto the PCB.

OUTPUT TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

REMOVE OUTPUT TRANSFORMER LINKS

Instructions to remove specific links before output transformer installation.

INSTALL OUTPUT TRANSFORMER TR1

Steps for physically installing the output transformer onto the PCB.

CHANGING THE MIC GAIN

MICROPHONE GAIN SETTINGS

Details how to adjust microphone preamplifier gain using jumpers (30/40 dB).

ACTIVATING THE MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER

PHANTOM POWER ACTIVATION

Explains how to enable/disable phantom power using jumper JP3 for microphones.

8. BLOCK DIAGRAM

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INTERCOM LINE TECHNICAL SPECS

Lists technical specifications related to the intercom line impedance and levels.

GENERAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECS

Details general system specifications like voltage, dynamic range, and cable length.

PREAMPLIFIER TECHNICAL SPECS

Provides technical details for the preamplifier section.

HEADSET AMPLIFIER TECHNICAL SPECS

Lists specifications for the headset amplifier output power and frequency response.

P.A. OUTPUT TECHNICAL SPECS

Details the output impedance and nominal level for the PA output.

PROGRAM INPUT TECHNICAL SPECS

Lists technical specifications for the program input impedance and levels.

RADIO TECHNICAL SPECS

Provides technical details regarding radio frequency, modulation, and sensitivity.

POWER SUPPLY TECHNICAL SPECS

Details the mains voltage, power supply, protections, and requirements.

ACCESSORIES REFERENCE

Lists the reference numbers for optional accessories like transformers and antennas.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Specifies the physical dimensions and weight of the unit.

10. WARRANTY

WARRANTY PERIOD AND COVERAGE

Outlines the warranty period, coverage, and exclusions.

SERVICE AND SERIAL NUMBER REQUIREMENTS

Instructions for requesting technical service, including serial number requirement.

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