The Audio Authority Model 1550A Intercom Setup Tool is a specialized programming and calibration device designed for use with Audio Authority Series 1500 and 1580 Intercom Systems. It serves as a comprehensive platform for configuring menus, settings, and audio levels across various components of an intercom system, including counter stations, hubs, and lane stations. The tool is essential for initial setup, fine-tuning, and firmware upgrades, ensuring optimal performance and customization of the intercom environment.
Function Description:
The primary function of the 1550A is to provide a user interface for accessing and modifying the internal settings of Audio Authority intercom systems. It connects to a counter station and displays a menu-driven interface, allowing technicians to navigate through various parameters. The tool facilitates the calibration of audio settings, including inbound and outbound volume levels, open loop gain, and microphone/speaker levels for both handset and hands-free operation. It also enables the configuration of system-wide parameters such as blower motor delay, power save delay, traffic sensor tone, and video scroll options.
A key feature is its ability to program individual lane stations and counter stations, either singly, in groups, or all at once. This includes setting unique ringtones, defining key assignments for lane selection, and enabling advanced features like Master Teller and Supervisor Teller modes. The Master Teller function allows one counter station to take over conversations from any other station, while Supervisor Teller enables discreet monitoring of other stations' audio and video.
The 1550A also supports firmware upgrades for system components. By inserting an SD card (or microSD for specific models) containing the latest firmware into the hub, the 1550A guides the user through the update process, ensuring that the intercom system operates with the most current software. This is crucial for incorporating new features, improving performance, and maintaining compatibility.
Important Technical Specifications:
While the manual does not list explicit technical specifications like dimensions or power requirements for the 1550A itself, it details its compatibility and operational context.
- Firmware Version: The manual specifically refers to Firmware Version 5.01 (as of July 31, 2023) for the Series 1500 Intercom Systems, emphasizing that this version applies to current and previous 1500 Series counter stations, hubs, and lane stations. It explicitly warns against updating 1580 series systems with this version.
- Connectivity: The 1550A connects to the underside of a live counter station via a CAT 5/6 cable to an angled RJ45 jack.
- Display: The 1550A features a display that shows menu options and prompts, such as "Series 1500 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION PLATFORM" upon connection and "Firmware upgrade complete" after a successful update.
- Input Method: The tool utilizes the counter station's keypad for navigation and selection, with specific keys assigned for functions like SETUP, PRIVACY, VOLUME UP/DOWN, and CAMERA UP/DOWN. Numbered keys (1-12) are used for direct menu selection.
Usage Features:
- Intuitive Navigation: The 1550A leverages the counter station's keypad for straightforward menu navigation. Users can move the cursor with VOLUME UP/DOWN, enter submenus or confirm selections with SETUP, and go back with PRIVACY.
- Shortcut Keys: For power users, the manual highlights the ability to use lit RED numbered keys on the keypad to directly select menu items, significantly speeding up navigation.
- Real-time Adjustments: The tool allows for live audio adjustments, particularly with the "AUTO-SELECT 1 LANE" and "SINGLE LANE" features, enabling installers to configure lane audio settings using real-time audio feedback from the lane.
- System-wide Configuration: Most settings can be calibrated from a single counter station, simplifying the setup process for the entire intercom system (with the exception of Model 1533 Intercom/Telephone Interface, which requires separate programming).
- Memory Card Functions: The system supports reading and writing settings to a hub's memory card, facilitating backup, restoration, and replication of configurations across multiple systems. This is particularly useful for deploying standardized settings.
- Flexible Key Assignment: The "KEY ASSIGNMENT" feature allows for redefinition of lane selection keys, adapting to various configurations and operational preferences.
- Diagnostic Feedback: The 1550A provides clear prompts and status messages, such as "Firmware upgrade complete," to guide the user through processes and confirm successful operations.
- Multi-station Adjustment: After adjusting a lane or counter station, the CAMERA UP/DOWN keys can be used to select other stations for adjustment without exiting the current submenu, streamlining the configuration of multiple units.
Maintenance Features:
- Firmware Upgrade Capability: The 1550A is central to maintaining the intercom system's software. It enables users to download the latest firmware from the Audio Authority website and apply it to system components via an SD card. This ensures the system remains up-to-date with the latest features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. The process is clearly outlined, including the necessary steps and warnings about downtime.
- Default Settings: The "Set Defaults" menu allows users to revert to factory default settings (Financial Defaults or Pharmacy Defaults), which can be useful for troubleshooting or reconfiguring a system from a known baseline.
- Save/Exit Options: When exiting Setup Mode, users are prompted to either "Exit and Save" or "Exit Without Saving," providing control over whether changes are permanently applied.
- System Settings Backup/Restore: The "Memory Card" functions (Write To Memory Card, Read Memory Card) enable saving current system settings to a memory card and restoring them later. This is a critical maintenance feature for backing up configurations, transferring settings between systems, or quickly recovering from configuration errors.
- Cleanliness: The manual advises cleaning the unit only with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth, indicating a simple and low-maintenance cleaning requirement.
- Troubleshooting Support: The manual provides contact information for Audio Authority customer support, including phone numbers and email, for assistance with product-related questions or issues not covered in the manual. This ensures users have access to expert help for complex maintenance or troubleshooting scenarios.
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