Telecor Inc.

1114 Westport Cr.

Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5T-1G1
Tel: (905) 564-0801
Fax: (905) 564-0806
Telecor ACP-2B Series
100 Control Panel
Installation Manual
Administrative Communications Systems
January 13, 2000
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Copyright 1996 by Telecor Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form, or by any means, without the prior written permission of Telecor Incorporated.
Telecor Inc. makes no representation of warranties with respect to this manual. Further, Telecor reserves the right to
make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice, and without
obligation of Telecor to notify any persons of such revisions or changes.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
Telecor Inc. warrants all products bearing the Telecor name to be free from defects of material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of delivery. Telecor
will repair or replace (at our option), free of charge, any unit that is found to be defective and
returned to us under warranty. Telecor warrants all other products made by others, and distributed
by us, to be covered by the manufacturers' warranty period.
This warranty shall not apply to any Telecor products which have been subject to misuse, neglect,
accident, modification, water, fire, lightning, paint, or used in violation of instructions furnished,
repaired or altered outside of the factory. This warranty does not cover batteries, bulbs, fuses or
damage caused by batteries used in connection with the product. Telecor reserves the right to
make the final decision on whether there is a defect in materials or workmanship, and whether or not
the product returned is within the warranty period.
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involving on-site service calls. Repair or replacement by others, fire, transportation, labour charges,
indemnity, etc., are not covered by this warranty and no responsibility for same will be assumed by
us. Our liability does not extend to consequential damage.
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Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.A., 14305; NOT TO CANADA in accordance with our
Published Merchandise Return Policy.
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Westport Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5T-1G1, in accordance with our Published
Merchandise Return Policy.
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Table of Contents
A Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
B Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
B.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
B.2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
B.3 Program Channel "A" Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
B.4 Connections to the SB103-25 and SB104-25 Selector Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
B.5 Ancillary Function Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
C System Controls and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
C.1 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
C.2 Installation Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
C.3 Internal Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
D Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
D.1 Call a Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
D.2 Answer a Call from a Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
D.3 Distribute a Program or Page to One or More Classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
D.4 Distribute a Program to All Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
D.5 Emergency All-Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
E Wiring Diagrams and Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
F Selector Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
G Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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A. Introduction
The Telecor ACP-2B Series 100 Control Panel uses colour "flow chart" graphics to allow Operating
Personnel to use the equipment with flexibility and ease. The ACP-2B enables the School Office
to transmit room calls and Program Distributions via one of two communication channels that are
colour coded as follows: Yellow for the Intercom Channel, and Green for the Program Channel.
Transmitting Programs from the Office to Selected Rooms or All Rooms is completed, as follows:
1) Select the appropriate Program Source (MIC. 1, MIC. 2, AUX, PHONO, TUNER).
2) Select the required classrooms on the Selector Panel.
3) Select the appropriate Transmit Mode (All Rooms or Selected Rooms).
For complete details, see section D on Operating Instructions.
Two-way classroom communications also follow a similar procedure. The Office Personnel must
select the appropriate classrooms on the yellow Intercom Channel and operate the Talk/Listen
Switch. This function is controlled by the Office eliminating such problems as: Call Switches left
on in the classrooms, or problems due to unfamiliarity with the system. The classroom party does
not have to operate any devices during conversation. To contact the Office, the classroom party must
press the call button on the Call Switch. The Office will be alerted to the call by a tone signal over
the Monitor Speaker, and an illuminated LED above the room number on the Selector Panel.
Emergency All-Call Announcements are initiated by pressing the red "Emergency All-Call"
pushbutton and speaking directly into the Monitor Speaker. This Emergency function has automatic
priority over any previously selected Program.
The ACP-2B will aid the Operator to visually monitor the Program output level to the classroom(s)
by use of the Program Output Level Meter. The Operator may also monitor the output by listening
to the Program over the built-in Monitor Speaker.
The Control Panel comes equipped with two microphone input selectors which allows microphones
to be placed in adjoining rooms (i.e. Principal's Office) to provide added flexibility.
Apart from the Intercom function, the system has been designed to include additional features, as
well. A built-in time signal generator will send a tone to each classroom loudspeaker for class
changes, recess, etc. This may be controlled through the school's Clock System. The tone is
accessed by a rear-mounted terminal strip. The Control Panel comes equipped with a classroom
Privacy feature which sounds a tone in the classroom prior to any incoming voice communications.
This prevents monitoring of classroom activities without a teacher's knowledge.
Two independent channels are implemented to enable distribution of more than one Program at a
time. For example, the Cafeteria may require uninterrupted music while the remainder of the school
will needs access to the Office via the Intercom Channel. This feature is easily achieved by
following the colour-coded system: While the cafeteria would be positioned on Program A (green),
the remainder of the school would have access to the Intercom Channel (yellow).
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B. Installation
B.1 Unpacking
Inspect the shipping container and unit for indications of improper handling. The unit has been
checked before leaving the factory. If any damage is apparent, make an immediate claim to the
dealer or distributor from whom it was purchased.
B.2 Power Supply
Power to the ACP-2B is provided by the PS2808B Power Supply. This unit provides both the
28 VDC and 8 VDC required for the Control Panel.
Wiring connections are outlined in the block diagram S-N19-A. 18 AWG cable should be used for
the 28 VDC connection, and 22 AWG for the 8 VDC connection. Connections for the 28 Volt
supply are made at the "+24VDC" and "COM" (Terminals 43 and 46), and for the 8 Volt supply
are made at the "+8VDC" and "-8VDC" (Terminals 57 and 58), at the rear of the ACP-2B.
B.3 Program Channel "A" Input Connections
Microphone Inputs: Two microphones may be connected to the unit via the rear panel terminal
strip. Dynamic, low impedance microphones must be used and connected at Terminals 22 "C", 24
"MIC2 H", 25 "MIC2 L", and 23 "C", 26 "MIC1 H", 27 "MIC1 L".
Phono Input: An input for a ceramic cartridge phonograph is provided on the rear panel terminal
strip at Terminals 20 "PHONO C" and 21 "PHONO H".
Auxiliary Input: An input for connection of additional Program Sources is provided at the rear
panel terminal strip. Signal sources of 300 mV to 500 mV levels with input impedances of 600
ohms to 10 k Ohms may be connected to this input (Terminals 16 "AUX C" and 17 "AUX H").
Tuner Input: Provisions for the connection of the TC-1PD AM/FM/Cassette Player are provided
at the rear panel terminal strip (Terminals 18 "TUNER C" and 19 "TUNER H"). The TC-1PD
requires a 15 VDC source to operate, which is available from the terminal strip as well (Terminals
31 "C" and 32 "+15VDC").
Note: When making connections to the various inputs, make sure that correct polarity is observed.
The terminal marked "C" is the common of the two connections, and connected internally to the
negative power bus.
Program Output: (Terminals 61 "H OUT" and 60 "C PROG") The output of Program Channel
"A" is to be connected to an auxiliary input of a Power Amplifier. The output level of this output
is 1.5 V into 10 K ohms.
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When installing an older TCA-60 Amplifier (lower than Revision 1.1, shipped prior to November
1990) with a newer ACP-2B System (Revision 5 or higher), make sure to install a 100 resistor at
the "R143" ident on the ACP-2B. R143 is located on the ACP-2B board outside the chassis, beside
the ACP-2B terminations pins. If R143 is not installed, the Amplifier gain will be too large resulting
in a distorted audio output. Resistor R143 will compensate for this gain level, producing the proper
output level. Since newer TCA-60s are built to accommodate for this gain level by design, R143 is
not needed when using Revision 1.1 or higher Amplifiers. Note: It is necessary to open the
Amplifier Chassis to view the Revision Number of the TCA-60 board. The newer TCA-60s have
R29 changed from 1 k to 10 k, and R21 changed from 33 k to 3.3 k.
Amp A In: (Terminals 4 "AMP A IN" and 5) The output of the Program A Amplifier is connected
to these two terminals. A balanced 25 V output configuration should be used. When choosing an
Amplifier, be sure to calculate the proper power rating for the given speaker load conditions.
Remember that this amplifier should be capable of distributing the Program to all of the speakers in
the system.
Amp B In: (Terminals 10 "AMP B IN" and 11) The output of the Program B Amplifier is
connected to these two terminals. A balanced 25 volt output configuration should be used. A
Program B Amplifier is only used when a second program channel is provided by the ACP-3 and in
conjunction with an SB104-25A Selector Panel.
B.4 Connections to the SB103-25 and SB104-25 Selector Panels
Program A Bus: Terminals 6 "PROG A OUT" and 7 provide connection to the "A" audio bus on
the Selector Panel.
Program B Bus: Terminals 14 "PROG B OUT" and 15 provide connection to the "B" audio bus
on the SB104-25 Selector Panel.
Off Bus: Terminals 12 "OFF" and 13 "OFF" provide connections to the "OFF" audio bus on the
Selector Panel. This particular bus is utilized for both Emergency and All-Call Program
Announcements.
Intercom: Terminals 66 "INTERCOM" and 67 "INTERCOM" provide connections to the Intercom
audio bus on the Selector Panel.
Common: A 22 AWG wire is required between the COM (Terminal 47) and the "G" terminals
on the Selector Panel.
8 VDC: (Terminals 57 "-8VDC" and 58 "+8VDC") The Selector Panel requires this Power Source
to operate the LED Call Annunciators. Connect the "-" terminal on the SB103-25 to "-8VDC"
(Terminal 56 or 57) on the ACP-2B and the "+" terminal on the SB103-25 to "ANN" (Terminal 59)
on the ACP-2B.
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The TUNER button, or any other Program Source, can be selected rather than the MIC
1 or MIC 2 source. The MIC sources are designed to be used for initiating Remote
Pages from a microphone that is connected to the system. For other applications (i.e.
activation of external chimes), the other Program Source buttons may be used.
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B.5 Ancillary Function Connections
Clock Tone: (Terminals 28 "C" and 29 "CLOCK TONE") The ACP-2B contains a built-in single
tone generator which may be used to send a tone to all classroom speakers. A dry contact closure
between Terminals 28 and 29 will initiate the tone for the duration of the closure. Most master
clocks contain a set of contacts for this purpose. The tone is sent automatically via the OFF bus.
Optional Tone Generator MTG-7B: (Terminals 48 "C" and 49 "X", 50 "Y" and 51 "Z") The
optional MTG-7B may be used in conjunction with the ACP-2B. For further details outlining the
MTG-7B connections, see the MTG-7B Tone Generator Installation Guide.
Page Relay: (Terminals 33 "PAGE RLY" and 28 "C") An All-Call Page may be initiated from a
remote microphone location with a closure of dry contacts. This effectively grounds the "PAGE
RLY" terminal which pulls in the "All-Call" relay. The appropriate Program Source selection (MIC
1 or MIC 2) must still be pressed on the front panel of the system.
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Jumper JP26 should be installed on the ACP-2B board, for simplified user operations, specifically
for performing Remote All-Call Pages. This jumper was introduced on Revision 9 ACP-2B boards
to provide compatibility between older and newer revisions of the ACP-2B. On pre-revision 9 ACP-
2B systems, Remote All-Call Pages were performed by pressing MIC X, followed by Selected
Rooms on the front panel of the ACP-2B. Then, the microphone was activated in order to make
the Page. If JP26 is installed, you do not have to press the Selected Rooms button on the front
panel to initiate the Remote All-Call Page. Note: For more complex paging configurations, please
refer to the PR-1 Priority Module Installation Guide.
Jumper JP26 on Revision 9.1 ACP-2B boards is located on the left side of the board, close to the
Control Panel speaker. On Revision 9 ACP-2B boards, this jumper is labelled JP3. For older
revisions of ACP-2B, special modifications are required. Please contact Telecor Technical Support
for details.
All-Call Override: (Terminals 3 "ACO" and 42 "+24VDC") This terminal acts as an active low
upon initiation of the All-Call function. It may be used to initiate remote relays to control Gym
Bridging Controls, Remote Sound Systems, etc., during All-Call Paging Announcements. Be sure
to connect the suppression diode on the relay with the correct polarity. The cathode side of the diode
should be connected to Terminal 42 "+24VDC.
Monitor: Terminals 44 "MONITOR OUT" and 45 "MONITOR IN" are used to interconnect the
ACP-3 Control Panel to the ACP-2B allowing monitoring of the ACP-3 Program (see the ACP-3
Installation Manual). When the ACP-2B is used by itself, Terminals 44 and 45 must be jumpered
together to allow monitoring of the Program material.
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ZPP Tone Out: Terminals 8 "ZPP" and 9 "ZPP" are to be provided for use with the ZPP-6 Time
Zone Panel. For details, see the ZPP-6 Time Zone Panel Installation Guide.
Tone Repeater (TR-1B): An optional TR-1B Tone Repeater unit is available for use in
conjunction with the ACP-2B. This unit will enable the call-in tone from a classroom to repeatedly
sound every 30 seconds until the call is answered. For details, see the TR-1B Tone Repeater
Installation Guide.
(Optional) PR-1 Priority Module: (Terminals 34 "AUDIO", 35 "AUDIO", 36 "TEL", 37 "MIC",
38 "MIC H", 39 "MIC C" and 40 "MIC L") The PR-1 may be used in conjunction with the ACP-2B.
For details, see the PR-1 Priority Module Installation Guide.
C. System Controls and Adjustments
C.1 Front Panel Controls
Program Channel "A" has five pushbuttons used to select a specific Program Source (MIC 1,
MIC 2, AUX, TUNER, PHONO).
The "SELECTED ROOMS" pushbutton transmits the selected Program to specific rooms
selected on the green Program Channel on the SB103-25.
The "ALL ROOMS" pushbutton transmits the selected Program to all rooms, utilizing the OFF
bus on the SB103-25.

The PROGRAM VOLUME control adjusts the audio level of the Program Channel "A". Four
level indicator LEDS are provided to use as a guide to indicate the Program output level. The
Program volume should be adjusted until the "0" LED lights on the peak signals. If the red "+3"
LED lights, the amplifier is being over driven.
The MONITOR VOLUME control allows the selected Program to be monitored over the Control
Panel. The volume control sets the listening level of the Monitor Speaker only, and has no affect
on any other levels or functions.
The "INTERCOM" (PRESS TO TALK) pushbutton is used to control the direction of speech
when using the yellow Intercom Channel for individual classroom communications. The
pushbutton is pressed to "Talk" and released to "Listen". Classrooms are selected on an
individual basis via the SB103-25 Selector Panel.
By pressing the "EMERGENCY" pushbutton and speaking into the microphone, a voice message
can automatically be transmitted to all classrooms. Any Program which has been previously
selected will be muted during operation of the switch.
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C.2 Installation Adjustments
Three controls are accessible from the rear chassis for adjustment:
TALK adjusts the outgoing audio level to classrooms for two-way Intercom communications
only. To increase the level, turn the control clockwise when facing the back of the chassis.
LISTEN adjusts the incoming audio level from classrooms for two-way Intercom
communications. To increase the level, turn the control clockwise when facing the back of the
chassis.
OFFSET is set to balance the Intercom lines to ground. If the lines are found to be noisy, this
control may require adjustment.
The above controls have been factory set. If field adjustments are required, have an assistant
originate a call from a classroom and adjust these levels until a comfortable listening level is
achieved.
C.3 Internal Factory Settings
There are several pots located on the ACP-2B board which are factory set. These should not be
adjusted unless a problem becomes apparent in the field. Listed below are the various controls
and their function.
Tone Level (P4): Sets the level of the Annunciator, Privacy and Clock Tones. To increase the
level, turn the pot counter clockwise.
Mic (P1): Sets the gain of the microphone pre-amplification. To increase the level, turn the pot
clockwise.
Led Meter (P5): Sets the gain of the LED driver amplifier. It has been set to produce a 0 dB
indication when the Program voltage is .707 Volts RMS.
Under normal operating conditions, the signal at the speakers will be at a comfortable listening
level when the "0" LED illuminates on the peak passages of a Program. The Program volume is
usually set close to the mid-position.
Supervisory/Pre-announce Tone: The ACP-2B has a built-in Supervisory Tone. This tone
is activated at regular intervals during an Intercom conversation. If this is not desired, remove
jumpers JP11 and JP12. JP11 and JP12 are located on the left side of the board across from the
P11 (TLK), P10 (LISTEN) and P9 (OFFSET) potentiometers.
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D. Operating Instructions
D.1 Call a Classroom
1) Place the appropriate classroom switch of the Selector Panel to the yellow Intercom position.
2) Press the "PRESS TO TALK" pushbutton on the ACP-2B Control Panel and speak into the
Monitor Speaker. Release the button to listen.
D.2 Answer a Call from a Classroom
1) An incoming call is signalled by a tone and an illuminating LED lamp on the switchboard
panel. To answer the call, place the selector switch of the calling party to the yellow
Intercom position and press the "PRESS TO TALK" button.
D.3 Distribute a Program or Page to One or More Classrooms
1) Select the classrooms to which the Program is to be transmitted by placing the classroom
selector switches to the green PROGRAM A Channel on the switchbank.
2) Select the Program Source by pressing the green Program pushbuttons on the ACP-2B
Control Panel (MIC. 1, MIC. 2, AUX, TUNER or PHONO).
3) Press the "SELECTED ROOMS" pushbutton. This will transmit the signal to the rooms
which have been switched to the PROGRAM A Channel on the switchbank.
4) Adjust the PROGRAM VOLUME control until the green lamp marked" -3" begins to
illuminate. This control adjusts the Program level of the signal being transmitted to the
classroom.
5) If you wish to monitor the program, adjust the MONITOR VOLUME control to a pleasant
listening level. When using a microphone source, be careful not to increase the level of the
Monitor Speaker too much or feedback will occur.
D.4 Distribute a Program to All Rooms
1) Ensure that all selector switches on the switchbank are in the OFF position.
2) Select the Program Source by pressing the green Program pushbuttons (as in step (2) of D.3).
3) Press the "ALL ROOMS" pushbutton. This will transmit the signal to all of the rooms via
the OFF bus.
4) The Program and Monitor volumes may be adjusted as outlined above in steps (4) and (5).
D.5 Emergency All-Call
1) In an Emergency situation, All-Call announcements may be made to all rooms by pressing
the red ALL-CALL button and speaking into the loudspeaker. This operation overrides all
previously programmed material.
E. Wiring Diagrams and Schematic
The following section gives the wiring diagrams and schematic for the ACP-2B Control Panel.
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F. Selector Panels
The following table shows the different models of Telecor Selector Panels available.
Selector Panel Dimensions Description
SB101-25
(used with ACP-M
System)
1.75"H x 19"W x 4"D - Intercom Bus, Off Bus
- 25 Two-position Switches
- 25 LED Annunciators to Signal Call-ins
SB102-25
(used with ACP-M
System)
1.75"H x 19"W x 7"D - Intercom Bus, Off Bus
- 25 Pushbuttons for Intercom
- 25 form C Dry Contacts
- 25 LED Annunciators to Signal Call-ins
SB103-25 1.75"H x 19"W x 5"D - Intercom Bus, Off Bus, A Bus
- 25 Three-position Switches
- 25 LED Annunciators to Signal Call-ins
SB103-25 NL 1.75"H x 19"W x 5"D - Off Bus, A Bus, B Bus
- 25 Three-position Switches
- No LED Annunciators
SB104-25A 3.5"H x 19"W x 5"D - Intercom Bus, Off Bus, A Bus, B Bus
- 25 Three-position Switches
- 25 Pushbuttons for Intercom
- 25 LED Annunciators to Signal Call-ins
Table 1: Telecor Selector Panel Models
The following manuals are given in this section:
SB103-25 Selector Panel Installation Guide
SB104-25A Selector Panel Installation Guide
For information on the SB101-25 or SB102-25 Selector Panels, see the SB101-25 Selector Panel
Installation Guide or the SB102-25 Selector Panel Installation Guide.