Firecom 5000D Series - Page 6

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SYSTEM ORIENTATION
DEFINITIONS:
This section lists some of the more common terms used in this manual and gives their description. Familiarize yourself
with these terms before proceeding with the installation of a 5000D Series Intercom.
AUX: Connections on the back of the Intercom for auxiliary devices such as cell phones and electronic music devices.
HEADSET CONFIGURATION: Any combination of CA Cables, HM-10’s, PP-20’s, and Headsets connected to a single
port on the rear of the Intercom.
HM-10: Black plastic module with a headset jack to connect a headset into the Intercom system, for use inside the
vehicle.
INTERCOM AUDIO: Audio present when communicating via the Intercom system. Intercom audio is heard only on
board the apparatus.
INTERCOM ONLY HEADSET: The Intercom-Only Headset receives both Intercom and audio at all times.
INTERCOM PORT: Any one of the modular jacks under INTERCOM on the rear of the Intercom.
PP-20 MODULE: Pump Panel module, used with any model 5000D Series Intercom. A round, metal, water resistant
Module with a single jack for headset connection. For use on the exterior of the vehicle.
PROGRAMMABLE SQUELCH: Used to adjust the microphone volume and sensitivity for various ambient background
noise levels.
RADIO INTERFACE PORT: A 9-pin D-sub jack on the rear of the Intercom.
RADIO INTERFACE CABLE: The cable which plugs into the Radio Interface Port at one end, and connects to a 2-way radio
at the other.
RADIO-TRANSMIT HEADSET: The Radio-Transmit Headset receives both Intercom and audio at all times. The mic is
ALWAYS active for Intercom communication.
RECEIVE AUDIO: Audio from incoming radio transmissions. This is the same audio that is heard from the radio’s
speaker.
RJ-12 MODULAR PLUGs: The six conductor plugs on the ends of the CA Cables. These connectors plug into the Base
Stations, Remote Intercom and the Intercom.
TRANSMIT AUDIO: Audio signals being transmitted on the radio via a Radio-Transmit Headset.
TRANSMIT PRIORITY PORT: The Intercom Port marked “1” on the rear of the Intercom which has transmit priority over
the other ports.
REMOTE HEAD: A panel or bracket mounted device for remotely controlling the Intercom.
WIRELESS BASE STATION: Provides full duplex audio and PTT communication between the wireless headsets, belt-
packs, and the Intercom.
WIRELESS HEADSET: Provides wireless audio communication between headset users and the Intercom.
WIRELESS BELT PACK: Connected to a wired headset to provide wireless audio communication between belt-pack users
and the Intercom.