Pub. 42004-2076 Gg I! GAL-TRONICS CORPORATION Models GC-AC1, GC-DC1, and GC-AC2 EZ Page Industrial Intercom G7vit Tete Confidentiality Notice. General Information .. Product Overview Balanced and Unbalanced Systems System Requirements . Cable Distance Limitations. Installation. Internal Settings. Power Connection Mounting Instructions. Connection Instructions . System Line Balance . el System Interconnect 5 Optional Footswiteh Interface 7 Operation.. Combination Speaker Volume/Mute On-Off Switch LListen/Talk Configured Units Master/Slave Configueed Units Maintenance reno Internal Fuse Replacement. Troubleshooting, Specifications. Flectrieal Amplifier PCBA. 10 Integral Speaker Assembly 10 General vs vo 10 Replacement Parts ‘GAVTronics Corporation P.O. Box 1060, Reading, PA 19607-1060 USA 610-777-1374 m 800-892-1212 m Fax: 610-775-6540Pub,: 42004-3076 EZ Page Industrial Intercom Models GC-AC1, GC-DC1, and GC-AC2 Confidentiality Notice is manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains sensitive business and technical information which is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained her and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system. This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any third party, General Information Product Overview GAI-Tronics’ EZ, Page Intercoms are designed for two-way communication in non-hazardous, industrial applications. Each model is field configurable for one of two types of systems: either Listen/Talk system. or Master/Slave system. All units are factory configured for the Listen/Talk system. Listen/Talk system. The press-to-talk switch must be held down as long as the operator talks, Releasing, the switch deactivates the microphone and returns the unit to the listen mode, Master/Slave system. The Master unit controls the talk/listen operation of the Slave unit. The Slave unit is normally in the talk mode, which allows the operator to communicate hands free. The Master/Slave system is ideal for typical gate station applications. An internal switch is used to designate a unit as a master or as aslave. Balanced and Unbalanced Systems ‘The FZ Page system i a balanced system; however, i ean be adapted for use in an ‘unbalanced system. If interfacing this equipment with other similar products on the market, determine if your system is balanced or ‘unbalanced. ‘The setting of an internal jumper and the external wiring interconnection scheme are different in a balanced system and an unbalanced system. Refer to the appropriate installation instructions provided. in this manual Figure 1. Intercom Outline Diagram (shown with optional mounting bracket installed) tarda caret ona ance 700442008 Seok B doe 700Page: 2 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub.: 42004-3076 Models | Voltage | (Customer-supplied) System Requirements Input Interconnection Each unit requires local power within, approximately 9.5 feet of unit for GC-ACI | 120V ac _ | NEMA 5-I5R style receptacle interconnection of unit's audio/control cable to 4 system cable. GE-DCI_ | 12-16 V de | Small junction box for Class 2 Note: If applicable local electrical codes _ oa permit, the use of a combined UL-approved GC-AC2 [230 Vac | Small Ul-approved junction junction box for termination of the unit’s local box or plug rated for this power connection and audio/control to system voltage cable could be helpfil. Cable Distance Limitations Note: Calculations are based on the use of 18 AWG twisted pair wire. Audio Pair Maximum distance from the line balance is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). Maximum distance between the two end units is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) External Control Pair Maximum distance between the two end units is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). ‘System Cable Recommend use of twisted, two pair cable (18 AWG) between stations for maximum system hum/noise immunity. Extreme hum/noise areas may require shielded twisted, two pair cable. Installation ‘Since a good installation is important in obtaining the best possible performance of the communications system, determine the operating mode of each unit and carcfully plan the overall installation before actual ‘work is started, Read the entire procedure and the many suggestions offered to help you plan your installation. * DANGER * Do not install in a hazardous area, Use in safe, non-classified, non-hazardous areas only. + WARNING * Please adhere to all the following safety and ope installation manual: ‘* Ensure that the installation is in accordance with all local applicable electrical codes. '* Disconnect power to the unit before opening or servicing to avoid possible damage to equipment or personal injury. ‘© Avoid running system cable near high voltage/high electromagnetic sources, © Avoid servicing the unit dur ‘© Do not touch non-insulated wires. ng electrical storms. ‘standard ons-caereen, mel (2008)HZ08 37 eve 83 dec 7100Page: 3 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub. 42004-307C Intemal Settings ‘The following procedure describes how to change the internal settings. Ifthe Intercom will be used as a Listen/Talk unit or as a Master unit in a balanced line system, then no changes to the internal PCBA’S jumper or switch settings are required. + WARNING * Disconnect power fo unit before opening to avoid possible damage to equipment or personal injury, 1, Disconnect power to the unit 2. Loosen and remove the six screws securing the front cover. 3. Lift out the front panel assembly and tilt tothe left, Use caution to ensure that no unnecessary strain is placed on the attached wiring harnesses. 4. If-configuring the unit as a slave, slide the PCBA’s mode switch (SW3) to the SLAVE position. See Figure 2 5. Ifoperating in an unbalanced cable system, reposition the PCBA’s jumper PS/JS from the BAL position to the UNBAL position. See Figure 2. 6. Reinsert the front pane! assembly into the rear housing. Ensure that no wires are between the front panel’s gasket and the housing’s sealing surface which could be pinched, 7. Reinsert the six screws into the front cover and tighten securely. 8. Reapply the unit power and check for proper operation. ire 2, PCBA Outline Detail {Randa ret resins. nad @2008}42004 376 eeive doe 7100Page: 4 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub.: 42004-3076 Power Connection + WARNING * ‘© Installation techniques must comply with all applicable electrical safety hazands/electrical codes. ‘© Remove local power before opening the unit or before performing any service. Input Voltage Mode! | Conductor 1 | Conductor 2 | Conductor 3 | Conductor 4 10Vaevia | Gc-act | Hot BLK | Neutral Jwit | Safty Jorn [wa | supplied 9.5-foot Ground cord wNEMA, 5-15P Plug 12-16 V de ec-per |) rep [0 BLK | Safey | GRN | Not used | WH (See Note) Ground (cat off) 230V ae GC-Ac2 | Hot RED [Neural [WH | Satay [GRN | Notused | BLK (See Note) (non-US) Ground (cut of) Notes: 1. For Model GC-DC1 (12-16 V do), the integral power cable is designed for connection to Class 2 circuits. For Model GC-AC2 (230 V ac) termination of the integral primary power cable must be made using a UL-approved junction box. If customer-supplied interconnect plug is desired for interconnect, the plug must be UL-approved and rated for such purposes. 2. ‘The audio/control wiring for all models is designed for connection to Class 2 circuits. Mounting Instructions ‘The wall’s mounting surface composition and hardware to be used (customer-supplied) must be suitable to withstand the unit’s weight to prevent damage and/or personal injury, Ifthe unit is mounted to building structure, the following mounting bracket, GTC Part No. 12704-001 (not supplied) should be used, Refer to the mounting bracket literature for details. See Figure | ‘There are two 0.406 inch (10.4 mm) diameter mounting holes spaced 5.875 inches (149:3mm) apart fom cach other (see Figure 1). They are located in the mounting flanges located on each side ofthe unit's housing. ‘The suggested mounting height forall station enclosures is 54 inches (137 em) from the floor to the centerline ofthe enclosure. Connection Instructions ‘System Line Batance Each system requires termination of the audio pair wires with a 1 kilohm, 1 watt resistor assembly included with each unit. The line balance resistor assembly is made for easy installation into the ‘customer-supplied junction box. Only one line balance resistor assembly is needed per system. For cable runs that are approximately 0.75 mile (1.2 km) or longer, itis recommended thatthe resistor assembly be installed in a junction box that is close to the center of the system. {tnd ors caret asd, nual U20D) 20D BT oc 8 me 700Page: 5 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub.: 42004-3076 ‘System Interconnect Refer to the interconnection diagram that is appropriate to the type of system you are installing, In each of the figures, the ## symbol represents the system line balance resistor assembly. Reminder about balanced and unbalanced systems: If interconnecting. to an unbalanced system, be sure to move the Intercoms internal jumper (P5/J5) to the UNBAL position. For example, GAI-Tronics RigCom products use an unbalanced system, therefore, the Intercoms internal jumper (P5/J5) must be moved to the UNBAL position, Listen/Tate (BAL) System cable x _ fer___reo Reo. {wo conn INO CONN) \ BLK pix com f Figure 3. System Interconnect for Listen/Tatk Unit MasterSinve (BAL) 7 ‘system Cable gi sant a audio / “ wy \ LUMASTER-SLAVE Svch 1 SLAVE Poo Figure 4. System Interconnect for Master/Slave Unit {etaro ions crertraacomr. mom (200704 Tc ace Bee 7100Page: 6 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub.: 42004-3070 UstenTa(UNBAL) Sit Cte 4 a ee ww me etc (cTeRaCem recat eK guacony wer Figure 5. Unit Interconnect to RigCom Products _UsterdTalk {UNBAL} — ax Saw Saw we ay feo system Cable Vi com socom) L ax Master/Siave {UNBAL} - ‘system Cable ak ALK jpetconny [BALUNBAL jurpro UNBAL poe ‘##= System Line Balance Resistor Assembly Figure 6, Unit Interconnect to Internal Cable Products ‘tnd ons-cen eeananer: mami (2009200 Mfc ace Be 7100Page: 7 1 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub. 42004-307C 1 ie Tak Mos wt User (BAL) 4 Figure 7. Unit Interconnect to Internally Terminated Products Optional Footswitch Interface Interconnection of a GAI-Tronics footswitch to a Listen/Talk or Master unit's control cable pair will allow hands-free operation of the unit's Listen/Talk functions. Refer to Figure 8 for more detail showing interconnection to system wiring. No internal connection to the unit is needed. Inerszng onsen cut 8) — ts mee rp mmm Asem tana dame St SS: oi eo Fey REO er ayo continuation) OA Seo Touomr-spoies) com aug iprsysomcoienton) Figure 8, Footswitch Interconnection {stad ons -caenrelese, mat (09}A200% 7 ocho 3.ace 7100Page: 8 EZ PAGE INTERCOM Pub.: 42004-3076 Operation ‘Combination Speaker Volume/Mute On-Off Switch Allows the user to adjust the received audio level, ‘The control also allows the unit’s speaker amplifier to be muted. Listen/Talk Configured Units Unit default: Listen mode To make a page, hold down the Listen/Talk switch in the TALK position and talk into the speaker, which also acts as the microphone. Other units in the system, which are already in the listen mode, will broadcast the page from their speakers. Releasing the switch deactivates the microphone and returns the unit to the listen mode. MasterStave Configured Units ‘Master Unit Unit default: Listen mode Master unit is in the listen mode and will broadcast any audio generated from an associated Slave unit. To make a page, hold down the Listen/Talk switch in the TALK position and talk into the speaker, which ‘acts as the microphone, The Master unit's Listen/Talk switch performs the added function of switching the Slave unit's mode from talk to listen. The Slave unit will broadcast the received page from its speaker. Releasing the Listen/Talk switch does the following: ‘© Returns the unit to the listen mode by switching the Master unit’s microphone into its origi speaker state ‘© Switches the Slave unit's mode from listen to talk Slave Unit Unit default: Talk mode The Slave unit is inthe talk mode until the Master station operator holds down the press-to-talk switeh, ‘The Slave unit operator does not have to hold down the press-to-talk switeh—operation is hands-free. ‘The Listen/Talk switch is not operable when the unit is configured as a Slave. Maintenance Intemal Fuse Replacement reduce the risk of fire, replace fuses only withthe same type and value as follows: * For Model GC-ACI: 4/10 amp, SloBlo, 250 V, 3AG. ‘+ For Model GC-DC1: 2 amp, SloBlo, 250 V, 3AG + For Model GC-AC2: 2/10 amp, SloBlo, 250 V, 3AG tdi cert aes mals ODATDO0A Te ease Soe 700EZ PAGE INTERCOM Troubleshooting Page: 9 Pub.: 42004-3076 General troubleshooting suggestion: Periodically check for frayed or cracked wiring, loose connections of signs of corrosion inside and outside of the unit. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution No audio is received at unit Unit's speaker is not tured on (muted) Local unit's speaker volume control is tumed counterclockwise Internal fuse blown Check that local power is available and speaker volume switch is on. Adjust volume control to desired level. Replace fuse with exact voltage/fuse rating replacement, Both paged audio and received audio is low Short, low resistance across audio pair in system cable Correct system wiring, Listen/Talk configured unit can’t ‘communicate to another Listen/Talk configured unit Possible system wiring error Connection of control pair wires to another Listen/Talk unit, Note: these ‘wires should be left un-terminated and insulated, Correct system wiring, Acoustic feedback when making a page Units are positioned too close or oriented toward each other Reorient units away from each other ‘or reduce speaker volume level. Listen/Talk or Master unit is always in the talk mode Internal Mode switch set to “Slave” Reposition internal mode switch to LIMASTER, Possible low resistance between the REDIBLK (contol pair) wires within the unit or system cable. Correct system wiring shor. Slave unit always in listen mode Possible low resistance between the RED/BLK (control pair) wires within the system cable connected to unit Correct system wiring short Master unit can not ‘communicate to Slave but Slavs communicating to Master unit Possible open wire/connection of the control pair wires between ui Correct connections and system wiring, Excessive static/electromagnetic interference System cable is routed too close to high voltage, high electromagnetic sources, Reroute system cable away from high voltage, high electromagnetic sources. Use shielded system cable. tates -canet esi manads 206 }AR00- MT eace Boe 7100Page: 10 EZ PAGE INTERCOM ub: 42004-3076 Specifications Bectrical Model GC-ACI Voltage 108/132 V ac range, 50/60 Hz, (120 V ae, 60 Hz, nominal) Power Consumed (at nominal. Off (muteyStandby/Max. Speaker Out (8 watts) 6 VA, 18 W/T.2 VA, 3.6 W276 VA, 22.5 W Model GC-DC1 Voltage.nnnn 12:16 V de range, (14 V de nominal) Power Consumed (at nominal)... Off (mutey/Standby/Max. Speaker Out (8 watts) 32 W/L8 W/I8 W Model GC-AC Voltage. _ 207/253 V ac range, 50/60 Hz, (230 V ac, 60 Hz, nominal) Power Consumed (a nominal) ‘Off (mutey/Standby/Max, Speaker Out (8 watts) 5.3 VA, 1.8 W/69 VA,4 Wi27 VA, 22 W ‘Amplifier PCBA Frequency Response... 250-8 kHz, +0/-3 dB (Ref to IK), 155-12 kHz, (6 dB) Distortion ee 1% maximum THD @ 1000 Hz, 8 watts Gain, 25 dB nominal (listen mode), 46 dB nominal (talk mode) Input sensitivity for rated output @ kHz 310 mVas Controls... Balanced/Unbalanced jumper, Master Stave mode switch Input impedance .. 4,800 ohms (listen mode, Bal}(Ref. to | kHz, Vol. CW) HunNoise below rated output. : -64 dB minimum Intra Speaker Assembly Speaker Rating, 30 watts maximum, Speaker Impedance. f 4 ohms Speaker Frequency Response .. 250-5000 ohm (nom) 6 dB) Speaker SPL... 13 4B (Test based on IEC 268-5, measured using 8 walt @ I meter, pinknoise, wall-mounted) General External Controls, — Speaker volumeion-off (mute), Listen/Talk switch. 4/10 Amp, 250V, Slo Blo (.25 x 1.25 inch) 2.Amp, 250V, Slo Blo (.25 x 1.25 inch) 2/10 Amp, 250V, Slo Blo (.25 x 1.25 inch) Internal Primary Fuse: GC-AC Internal Primary Fuse: GC-DC1 Internal Primary Fuse: GC-AC2. Integral cables: Power: GC-ACI... so» ~9.5 foot, 3 cond 18ga, type SITW with Nema 5-15P plug Power: GC-DC1, GC-AC2 vronenn ~95 foot, 4 cond 18ga, SJOW with wire ends Audio/Control 9.5 foot, 2 twisted pair cable, 18 ga, PVC with wire ends Enclosure ee . so Cast Aluminum COlOF. ern eee eres Blue (RALSOI7) ‘Temperature Range (Operating/Storage) -400 to +158°F (-40° to 70°C) Dimensions... 11.2 H x 6.97 Wx5.45 D (284.5 x 177 x 138.4 mm) Recommended: Maximum number ofL ten/Talk units per system. so 20 tardies mate (20D) M04 Te ave dos 7100EZ PAGE INTERCOM Maximum number of Slave units per Master unit Shipping Weight: GC-ACI & GC-AC2, Shipping Weight: GC-DCI .. Unit Weight: GC-ACI & GC-AC2. Unit Weight: GC-DC1 .. Page: 11 Pub,: 42004-3076 ll 13 Ibs. (5.9 kg) 12 Ibs. (5.4 kg) 11.1 bs. (5.1 ke) 10 Ibs. (4.5 ke) | Replacement Parts ‘Model Number Description 12604-009 | GC-ACI_ 120 V ac Fuse Kit (10 fuses each) 1 12604-010 GC-DC1_de Fuse Kit (10 fuses each) 12608-011 | GC-AC2 230V ac Fuse Kit(10 fuses each) 12702-001 | AC Board Replacement Kit 12702-002 | DC Board Replacement Kit 12504009 _| Front Panel Switeh Kit i 12703-001 | Speaker Driver _ 1270-001 __| Mounting Bracket 1 4 [dara are cure een. mnie (20H)08 20 eve doe 7100