PRICE $ 5.

00

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division

MODEL 300MB-SB
CommCenter Series B

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

256A1078E REV. E 6/99 Printed in U.S.A.

PRICE $ 5.00

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Electrical Products Division

MODEL 300MB-SB
CommCenter Series B

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

256A1078E REV. E 6/99 Printed in U.S.A.

LIMITED WARRANTY
The Signal Division, Federal Signal Corporation (Federal), warrants each new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of two years on parts replacement and one year on labor from the date of delivery to the first user-purchaser. During this warranty period, the obligation of Federal is limited to repairing or replacing, as Federal may elect, any part or parts of such product which after examination by Federal discloses to be defective in material and/or workmanship. Federal will provide warranty for any unit which is delivered, transported prepaid, to the Federal factory or designated authorized warranty service center for examination and such examination reveals a defect in material and/or workmanship. This warranty does not cover travel expenses, the cost of specialized equipment for gaining access to the product, or labor charges for removal and re-installation of the product. Lamps, flash tubes, or batteries are not covered under warranty. This warranty does not extend to any unit which has been subjected to abuse, misuse, improper installation or which has been inadequately maintained, nor to units which have problems relating to service or modification at any facility other than the Federal factory or authorized warranty service centers. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FEDERAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph SECTION I - GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1-1 1-2 General ................................................................................................................... Chassis Description ............................................................................................... SECTION II - SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 Power Input ........................................................................................................... Emergency Power Source Input ............................................................................ Audio/Cascade Input ............................................................................................. Audio Outputs ........................................................................................................ Remote Tone Activation Circuit ............................................................................ Physical .................................................................................................................. SECTION III - INSTALLATION 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 Unpacking .............................................................................................................. Kit Contents ........................................................................................................... Input Configuration ............................................................................................... Control Circuitry.................................................................................................... Power ...................................................................................................................... Audio Input ............................................................................................................ Signal Lines ........................................................................................................... Model 300MB Signal Connections ........................................................................ Connection to Remote Devices .............................................................................. 300MB Power Connections ................................................................................... Typical Installations .............................................................................................. Storage Chip Installation ...................................................................................... SECTION IV - SERVICE 4-1 4-2 General ................................................................................................................... Replacement Parts ................................................................................................. 4-1 4-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-7 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 1-1 1-1 Page

SECTION I GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1-1. GENERAL. The CommCenter, Model 300MB Series B (figure 1-1), is a digital playback device that is capable of generating up to six different prerecorded voice messages, melodies, tones and/or signals. This central control device interfaces with any decentralized or centrally amplified system. The CommCenter can control signal lines to Federal Signal SelecTone Models 300GC, 300GCX, 300X, 302GC, 302GCX, 302X, and 50GC speaker/amplifiers. It can also interface with any SelecTone Control Unit, Models 300VSC-1 or 300SCW-1. It can directly drive speakers designed for 25Vrms line operation. It can also provide a 1Vp-p audio signal, and can be used as a remote audio input for a public address sound system. Using the 300MBs cascading function, CommCenters can be linked together to provide a system with the capability of more than six messages. NOTE The Series B CommCenter uses a different message storage chip than the Series A. These chips cannot be interchanged between Series A and Series B models. Make sure to specify which series CommCenter you have before ordering any additional messages. The CommCenter is intended to be installed in indoor (NEMA 1) or other protected installations only. It can be mounted on any horizontal or vertical surface using #10 screws, appropriate for the type of mounting surface material, and the four mounting holes in the 300MBs housing (see figure 1-2). The CommCenter can be used for a variety of prioritized signaling purposes, such as indicating the status of a machine or process, background messages, evacuation, alarm, start and dismissal, and other audible notification applications. The system can be automated if external (customer-supplied) devices such as programmable controllers, heat detectors, switches or program clocks are connected to the remote inputs. This product is not listed for fire use. A CommCenter plays and amplifies messages through signal lines to the remote SelecTone devices in the system. To connect the SelecTone speaker/amplifier to the signal line, a Model 300CK Connector Kit is required in each SelecTone device. Speakers designed for 25 volt operation can connect directly to the 25 volt output. Each message can be activated by a contact closure or opening at its associated remote control input. The remote control inputs can be configured to work with either latching or momentary contacts. 1-2. CHASSIS DESCRIPTION. The CommCenter is assembled in a black, powdercoated steel, 2-piece housing. The cover is attached to the housing with four screws, two along each long edge of the enclosure. The rear of the housing incorporates two field wiring compartments baffled off from the printed circuit board area. One compartment is for the connection of the Class II power and signal lines, and the other is for the connection of the Class I power lines. These areas are provided with knock-outs to allow the external wiring to enter the unit through appropriate installer-supplied bushings. Each CommCenter can accommodate up to six storage chips, selected from a library of prerecorded voice messages, melodies, tones and/or signals. There is one message per storage chip. Each chip plugs into a 28-pin IC socket. The six sockets are labeled Priority Tone 1 through Priority Tone 6 (see figure 1-3).

KNOCKOUT PROVISION 0.87 DIA., 5 PLACES

FIELD WIRING BLOCK FOR 120/240V POWER CONNECTION 2.27 1.06 1.08 2.20

1.28 11.57

2.15

2.86

9.41 3.57 6.87 6.77

COVER REMOVED TO SHOW FOUR MOUNTING HOLES 0.20 DIA., FOR #10 SCREWS

1.18

9.75

290A2664-18

Figure 1-2. Mounting Holes and Dimensions. 1-1

290A2922

Figure 1-3. Model 300MB Series B Mother Board.

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SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS
2-1. POWER INPUT. A. B. C. D. 2-2. Input Voltage ............................................................................... Standby Current .......................................................................... Operating Current ....................................................................... Power Consumption ..................................................................... 120/240V, 50/60HZ 50Ma 120VAC 210Ma (MAX) 26 Watts (MAX)

EMERGENCY POWER SOURCE INPUT. A. B. C. Input Voltage ............................................................................... Standby Current .......................................................................... Operating Current ....................................................................... 22-32 VDC 90Ma 760Ma

2-3.

AUDIO/CASCADE INPUT. Cascade Input Input Impedance ................................................................................. Input Voltage .......................................................................................

5k Ohms 1V p-p (MAX)

2-4.

AUDIO OUTPUTS. A. Output Impedance Unbalanced Sig. line .............................................................. Unbalanced Sig. Line Standby .............................................. Balanced Sig Line .................................................................. Low Level Sig. Out ................................................................. B. Output Voltage Levels No Load (<3% THD) Unbalanced Sig. Line ............................................................. Balanced Sig. Line ................................................................. Low Level Sig. Out ................................................................. C. Output Voltage Levels Max Load (<3% THD) Unbalanced Sig. Line ............................................................. Balanced Sig. Line ................................................................. Low Level Sig. Line ................................................................ D. Tone Output Levels No Load (sq. wave) Unbalanced Sig. Line ............................................................. Balanced Sig. Line ................................................................. Low Level Sig. Line ................................................................ E. Tone Output Levels Max Load (sq. wave) Unbalanced Sig. Line ............................................................. Balanced Sig. Line ................................................................. Low Level Sig. Line ................................................................ F. Audio Frequency Response Balanced Sig. Line 40 Ohms max load, From 250Hz to 80KHz (Reference 1KHz) ................................................................... 40 Ohm max load, From 450Hz to 60KHz (Reference 1KHz) ................................................................... No load, From 100Hz to 90KHz (Reference 1KHz) ................................................................... No load, From 200Hz to 60KHz (Reference 1KHz) ................................................................... G. Signal To Noise Ratio (<3% THD) Chip Input .............................................................................. H. Audio Distortion From Cascade Input to Balanced Sig. Line Output (40 Ohm load) ................................................... 25 Ohms (MAX) 120 Ohms 40 Ohms (MAX) 600 Ohms 9Vrms 17Vrms 1Vp-p 8Vrms(25 Ohm load) 15Vrms(40 Ohm load) 1Vp-p (600 Ohm load) 12Vrms 25Vrms 1Vp-p 12Vrms (25 Ohm load) 20Vrms (40 Ohm load) 0.56Vrms (600 Ohm load)

-3db -1db -3db -1db 67dbA .2%

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2-5.

REMOTE TONE ACTIVATION CIRCUIT. Message can be initiated by connecting the initiating line to CommCenter Ground by means of a dry contact or open collector. PHYSICAL. Weight .......................................................................................... Dimensions (HWD) ...................................................................... Operating Temperature ..............................................................

2-6.

Shipping 6-5/8 lb. (3.01 kg.) Net 5-1/2 lbs. (2.49 kg.) 2.28" x 9.41" x 11.57" 32F (0C) to 120F (49C)

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SECTION III INSTALLATION

WARNING Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death to you or others. SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
Peoples lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to follow all instructions shipped with the products. This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electric Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as local codes. The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring is to be accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer. In addition, listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow: Although your signaling system is working properly, it may not be completely effective. People may not hear or heed your warning signal. You must reconize this fact and proceed with due caution. Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment. Do not connect or service this unit when power is on.

3-1. UNPACKING. After unpacking the Model 300MB, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the equipment has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it, file a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of the damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and tags before removing or destroying them. Before attempting to install the CommCenter, be sure that all parts listed in the KIT CONTENTS LIST have been supplied. 3-2. KIT CONTENTS. Qty. 1 1 Description Plug, 10 Position Plug, 17 Position Part No. 140A332-10 140A332-17

3-3. INPUT CONFIGURATION. The CommCenter can be configured for remote activation in four ways: Normally open latching contacts. Normally open momentary contacts. Normally closed latching contacts. Normally closed momentary contacts.

Optimum sound distribution will be severely reduced if any objects are in front of the speaker. You should ensure that the front of the speaker is clear of any obstructions. All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds which may cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. You should take appropriate precautions such as wearing hearing protection. All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds, which may cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. The device should be installed far enough away from potential listeners to limit their exposure while still maintaining its effectiveness. The OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1910.95 Noise Standard provides guidelines which may be used regarding permissible noise exposure levels. After installation, test the sound system to ensure proper operation. Show these instructions to your Safety Engineer and all operating personnel and then file them in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or reinstalling the unit. Establish a procedure to routinely check the sound system for proper activation and operation.

The unit is factory set to be activated by closing a normally open latching contact between the associated input and circuit ground. When activated the message will continue to loop and repeat. It will stop as soon as it is deactivated. When configured for momentary activation, the message will continue to loop and repeat until the input is deactivated. Upon deactivation of the input, it will play the entire message before stopping. Each of the six inputs can be individually configured by moving a two position jumper on a three position header. See table 3-1 for a list of the Priority Tones, their associated jumper designation and their marking as shown on the printed circuit board silkscreen. 3-4. CONTROL CIRCUITRY. A. The control circuitry in the CommCenter has a built-in priority level feature. If a given message is already sounding when a higher priority message is activated, the higher priority message automatically overrides the lower priority message. When the higher priority message is deactivated, the lower priority message is initiated as long as it is still activated. The messages are prioritized with Priority Tone 1 having the highest priority down to Priority Tone 6. The cascade input has the lowest level of priority.
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MESSAGE PRIORITY TONE1 PRIORITY TONE 2 PRIORITY TONE 3 PRIORITY TONE 4 PRIORITY TONE 5 PRIORITY TONE 6

Jumper Marking Jumper Marking J9 J10 J11 J5 J4 J3 NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC J12 J14 J13 J8 J7 J6 R M

moving the jumper, the unit can be powered only by 24VDC when the power down pin is grounded. 3-5. POWER.

R M R M R M R M R M

In order to prevent power to a CommCenter from being turned off accidentally, the unit does not have a power switch. A 300MB can be operated on either 120VAC, 50/60 HZ or 24VDC input power. WARNING Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury, or death to you or others. Do not perform any installation or maintenance on this system when power is on. This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as local codes. CAUTION The selection of the mounting location for this device, its controls, power supplied, and the routing of the wiring is to be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. If operation on 120VAC is desired, 120VAC is input through the 3-position field wiring terminal block located at the back of the unit. Two knock-out openings are provided. One knock-out should be removed and provided with a bushing through which the power lines can be routed into the field wiring compartment. The 300MB is factory set for 120VAC operation. If operation on 240VAC is desired, switch SW1 must be set to the 240V position. If operation on 24VDC is desired, 24VDC is input on the two terminals shown in figure 3-1. Remove the labeled jumper from terminals TB2-7 and TB2-8 of terminal block TB2, before using these positions. If 24VDC operation is chosen, a Class II power supply and its associated wiring should be installed. Refer to paragraph 3-4.D. if the power down option is desired. 3-6. AUDIO INPUT. There is a provision for a low level, low impedance audio signal input at the rear of the unit. It has been designed to accept a cascaded input from a slave CommCenter, TB2-1, but it could be audio from a telephone system, radio receiver, CD player, or tape player. When the enable pin on the cascade input is pulled to circuit ground, TB2-2, audio on the cascade in signal line is gated through the CommCenter and output on the signal lines. As stated before, this input is the lowest priority. The audio level input should be 1Vp-p. When cascading units, connect the slave units enable signal out terminals to the master 3-2 units enable and signal in terminals. The SIG COM

Notes: 1. NO NC configures an individual channel to interface to normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts. 2. R M configures an individual channel to interface to a latched contact (R) or a momentary contact (M).
Table 3-1.

B. A message can be activated from the tone activation inputs on TB1. A dry contact, either normally open or normally closed depending on the configuration, connected between the associated message (TB1-1 through TB1-6) and COM (TB1-7) will activate a tone. The configuration of these channels is described in paragraph 3-3. These inputs are opto coupled to reduce the possibility of noise on the signal lines falsely activating a message. C. There are two sets of contacts which can be used to monitor the status of a CommCenter. When power is applied, a relay with form C contacts is activated. These contacts are connected to TB2 and are labeled Power Monitor Relay. The second set of contacts monitor activation of any of the six messages or a cascaded input. These contacts are labeled Push To Talk (PTT) on TB1. D. There is a power down pin which, when grounded, disables the power relay and removes power from the rest of the system. The power down mode can only be used when a CommCenter is powered by 24VDC. The Commcenter is factory set with the power down pin disabled. WARNING Do not perform any installation or maintenance to the system when power is on. To configure the unit to work in the power down mode, move jumper J1 on the printed circuit board inside the housing from STD to ALT. After

GND

120/240 VAC

KNOCK-OUTS IN REAR OF HOUSING

ENABLE CASCADE SIGNAL IN

CASCADE ENABLE OUT

POWER MONITOR RELAY

OUTPUT LEVEL

POWER DOWN

25 VRMS LINE

PTT RELAY

MESSAGE 1

MESSAGE 2

MESSAGE 3

MESSAGE 4

MESSAGE 5
2

TB2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1

MESSAGE 6
TB1 290A2923

NOT USED

NOT USED

MIC OUT

SIG COM

+ 24VDC

- 24VDC

SIGNAL

SIG HI

COM

COM

CLASS I FIELD WIRING COMPARTMENT

COM

SIG

SIG

NO

NO

NC

NC

MODEL 300MB REAR VIEW (BACK OF HOUSING IS REMOVED FOR CLARITY)

CLASS II FIELD WIRING COMPARTMENT

Figure 3-1. Model 300MB Rear View.

terminals (TB1-16) of both uinits also need to be connected together as shown in figure 3-2. 3-7. SIGNAL LINES. The signal lines transfer the messages from a CommCenter to the remote SelecTone devices. In order to reduce the possibility of cross talk, hum, and static noise pick-up, the signal lines must be twisted pair audio cable. In the majority of systems, use AWG 18 twisted pair audio cables. Shielded, twisted pair cable is recommended when the Class II signal circuit is in the vicinity of welding equipment, carbon arc equipment, or similar electrical devices. Never use a cable having wire smaller than AWG 22. CAUTION Federal Signal Corporation does not recommend that new or existing telephone lines be used as signal lines in a SelecTone system for the following reasons: 1. Interference from other services or systems, or interference from the system to other services. Cross talk, interference, or hum induced by other telephone lines. Extended downtime because of the second party involvement required to service the lines. The additional cost of installation, interfacing devices and monthly
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charges as opposed to a one-time cost of performing the installation. 3-8. MODEL 300MB SIGNAL CONNECTIONS. CAUTION Mixing signal lines with power lines could cause electrical interference, which could impede or render the system inoperable. Do not install signal lines in the same conduit with power lines. To connect the signal lines of the SelecTone system to the 300MB, connect a color coded twisted pair of audio cables having conductors no smaller than 18 AWG to SIG HI (TB1-15) and SIG COM (TB1-16) terminals on TB1 (see figure 3-1). Every remote SelecTone signaling device in the system will be connected in parallel to these lines. When connecting the remote devices in parallel to the signal lines, observe the correct polarity and install wire nuts over the connections. The yellow wires on the 300CK should be connected to the SIG HI while the blue wires should be connected to SIG COM. The 25Vrms speaker output is available at TB113 and TB1-14 for direct connection to ceiling speakers (see figure 3-1). Remove the labeled jumper from terminals TB1-13 and TB1-14 of terminal block TB1, before using these positions. Signal line losses need to be considered when calculating how many speakers can be connected to the 300MB.

2. 3.

4.

GROUND

CASCADE IN 120/240 VAC

MODEL 300MB

POWER LINES MODEL 300GC

ENABLE SIGNAL

10 TB-2

2 1

GAIN 17 16 15 CNTR TB-1

MASTER 1 MODEL 300CK YEL SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR BLU 120 VAC LOCAL PWR. 120 VAC LOCAL PWR.

SIG. HI (YEL) COM. (BLU) GROUND 120/240 VAC

CASCADE OUT

MODEL 300MB

SIGNAL ENABLE

10 TB-2

GAIN CNTR

SLAVE 1 TB-1

16

12 11

290A2718

Figure 3-2. Cascading Multiple Units.

B. 3-9. CONNECTION TO REMOTE DEVICES. Physically install the remote SelecTone device(s). Follow the installation instructions packed with the device. A. 300GC, 300GCX, 300X, 302GC, 302GCX, 302X and 50GC.

25 Vrms Signal Line Application.

A 300CK Printed Circuit Connector Board is required to connect a 300GC, 300GCX, 300X, 302GC, 302GCX, 302X or 50GC to the signal lines. The 300CK properly terminates the signal lines to the amplifier in the 300GC, 300GCX, 300X, 302GC, 302GCX, 302X and 50GC. As shown in figure 3-3, connect the blue wire on the 300CK to the COM. wire from the 300MB. Connect the yellow wire on the 300CK to the SIG. HI wire from the 300MB.

The CommCenter has provision for connecting 25 Vrms line operated speakers to its output. Connect the 25 Vrms line at terminals TB1-13 and TB1-14 of terminal block TB1. Remove the labeled jumper from terminals TB1-13 and TB1-14 of terminal block TB1. Connect the speakers in parallel to this line using 25 Vrms line tap. This output is to be used only if there are no SelecTone system devices connected across TB1-15 and TB1-16. This output is not switched like SelecTone system output across terminals TB1-15 and TB1-16. C. Low Level Audio Output.

The 300MB also has a 1 volt peak-to-peak audio output that can be connected to the audio input of another amplifier. This low level output is available across terminals TB1-16 and TB1-17 and is labeled as MIC OUT. It can also be connected to an analog fiber optic transmitter, allowing audio to be transmitted over a fiber optic link in an electrically noisy environment. 3-10. 300MB POWER CONNECTIONS. CAUTION

300GC 300CK

300GC 300CK

YEL

BLU

YEL

BLU

16

15 SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR SIGNAL LINE TO ADDITIONAL SELECTONES 290A2664-17

COM

SIG HI

Mixing signal lines with power lines could cause electrical interference, which could impede or render the system inoperable. Do not install power lines in the same conduit as signal lines. Operating power is connected to the 300MB through the 3-position field wiring terminal block
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TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1) ON REAR OF 300MB

Figure 3-3. 300CK Connections.

located at the back of the unit. Two knock-out openings are provided. One knock-out should be removed and provided with a bushing through which the power lines can be routed into the field wiring compartment. If it is desired to use 24 VDC either as a primary or auxiliary source of power, remove the labeled jumper from terminals TB2-8 and TB2-7 of terminal block TB2. Connect the + terminal of 24 volt DC power supply to the terminal TB2-8 (+24 VDC) and terminal of the 24 VDC power supply to the terminal TB2-7 of the TB2 terminal block located in the back of the 300MB (see figure 3-4).

3-11. A.

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS. SelecTone Installation (see figure 3-5).

In this installation, the CommCenter is acting as a Selectone Control Center driving a 10Vrms signal line. Remote Speaker/Amplifiers have the signal coupled in through a 300CK. B. 300MB Interface with a 300VSC-1, 300SCW-1, 300SSC (see figure 3-6 and table 3-2).

In this installation the CommCenter is acting as a remote microphone audio input and adds message playback capability to a Selectone system. The gain adjustment on the 300MB needs to be adjusted such that the audio output is at the required

GROUND 120/240 VAC NOT USED WITH MODEL PS300

MODEL 300GC 24 VDC MODEL 300CK 1 TB-1 MODEL 300MB YEL SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR BLU POWER LINES

10 8 7 TB-2

GAIN 17 16 15 CNTR

24 VDC POWER SUPPLY

CKT. 1

CKT. 2

+ + Figure 3-4. Typical Central Power System.

290A2664-24B

GROUND 120/240 VAC

MODEL 300MB

POWER LINES

MODEL 300GC

10 TB-2

GAIN 17 16 15 CNTR TB-1

MODEL 300CK 1 120 VAC YEL 120 VAC

SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR

BLU SIG. HI (YEL) COM. (BLU) 290A2664-19B LOCAL PWR. LOCAL PWR.

Figure 3-5. Typical Selectone Installation.

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GROUND MODEL 300MB 120/240 VAC

10 TB-2

GAIN 17 16 CNTR

10

8 TB-1

MODEL 300VCS-1 120 VAC

MODEL 300GC

MODEL 300CK

1 2 TB-1

17 1 TB-2

12 13 14

16

POWER LINES

YEL SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR SIG. HI (YEL) COM. (BLU) BLU

120 VAC

120 VAC

LOCAL PWR.

LOCAL PWR.

290A2664-20B

Figure 3-6. Models 300MB and 300VSC-1.

300MB TB1-8 TB1-10 TB1-16 TB1-17 PTT-NO PTT-COM SIG COM MIC OUT

300VSC-1/300SCW-1 TB2-13 TB2-7 TB2-14 TB2-12 PTT GND MIC COM MIC AUDIO IN

300SSC TB201-9 TB201-8 TB201-8 TB201-7 PTT COM COM AUDIO

Table 3-2. 300MC Connections to 300VSC-1, 300SCW-1, or 300SSC.

GROUND 120/240 VAC

MODEL 300MB SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR

TB1-13 TB1-14

SIGNAL SIGNAL

TO ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, 40 OHMS MAXIMUM LOAD

10 TB-2

GAIN 17 CNTR

14 13 TB-1

290A2664-21B

Figure 3-7. Model 300MB with 25VRMS Connections.

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GROUND 120/240 VAC

MODEL 300MB

TB1-16 TB1-17

SIGNAL COMMON MIC. OUT

10 TB-2

GAIN 17 16 CNTR TB-1

SIGNAL LINES SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR

TO ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, 40 OHMS MAXIMUM LOAD

AUDIO INPUT

CENTRAL AMPLIFIER

290A2664-22B

Figure 3-8. Model 300MB with Central Amplifier Connections.

remote mic audio input level (16mVrms MAX.) for the 300VSC-1. Failure to adjust this level will cause distortion and clipping in the system. C. 300MB Driving a 25Vrms Speaker Line (see figure 3-7).

WARNING Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury, or death to you or others. Do not perform any installation or maintenance on this system when power is on. This device is to be installed by a trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and will follow the NEC guidelines as well as local codes. NOTE The Storage Chips and the CommCenters circuitry can be destroyed or damaged by static discharge. Observe anti-static procedures when installing or servicing a CommCenter. Storage Chips should be installed starting at Priority Tone 1 and working downward. If, for example, only four messages are required, have PT1 through PT4 sockets occupied and leave PT5 and PT6 open. To remove a storage chip gently pry the IC out of its socket. To install the storage chips insert them into the desired IC sockets on the printed circuit board as shown in figure 1-3 Ensure that the notch on the edge of the new storage chip is facing in the same direction as the old one (next to the resistors at the edge of the board) and that all IC pins are properly inserted in the socketnot bent under. CAUTION Test the CommCenter after any maintenance is performed.

In this installation the CommCenter is directly driving a speaker or speakers, the total power consumed not exceeding the drive capability of a CommCenter. D. 300MB Interfacing with a Central Amplified System (see figure 3-8).

In this installation the CommCenter is acting as an audio input to a Central Amplifier. Message playback can be added to an existing Centrally Amplified Paging System. 3-12. STORAGE CHIP INSTALLATION. NOTE The Series B CommCenter uses a different message storage chip than the Series A. These chips cannot be interchanged between Series A and Series B models. Make sure to specify which series CommCenter you have before ordering any additional messages. It is necessary to perform the procedures in this section ONLY if it is required to change the priority of the storage chips or adding a different message to the unit is required. The 300MB can accommodate up to six storage chips. The CommCenter should be shipped from the factory with the storage chips installed. Each storage chip is marked with the Model Number and other information.

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SECTION IV SERVICE
4-1. GENERAL. The Federal Signal factory will service your equipment or provide assistance with technical problems that cannot be handled satisfactorily locally. Any units returned to Federal Signal for service, inspection, or repair, must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization. The R.M.A. can be obtained from the local Distributor or Manufacturers Representative. At this time a brief explanation of the service requested or the nature of the malfunction should be provided. Address all communications and shipments to: Service Department Electrical Products Federal Signal Corporation 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL 60466-3195 708-534-3400 NOTE The Series B CommCenter uses a different message storage chip than the Series A. These chips cannot be interchanged between Series A and Series B models. Make sure to specify which series CommCenter you have before ordering any additional messages. 4-2. REPLACEMENT PARTS. Description Mother Board Fuse F1 250V,1/2 AMP GMC-1/2A Fuse F2 250V, 1 AMP GMC-1A TB1, 17 Position Terminal Block TB2, 10 Position Terminal Block Part Number K200D1148C K148A155A K148A155A-01 K140A332A-17 K140A332A-10

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344 1 100 2 SW1 120V 343 240V 101 3 4 102 103 5 345 6 J2 1 2 JU1 JU2 JUMPER 106 1 2 CSCDIN CSDIN CSDEN PMCN PMNC PMNO PWRDN GND 24VIN ACCIN ACPIN TB2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 2 F2 FUSE 1 24VA 363 CR12 1N4006 1 R2 2.2K,1/2 2 2 CR1 5.1V 1 1 2 C2 2.2UF 1 J1 118 119 1 2 3 2 1 PT4 1 RN1B 18KX9 3 1 RN1A 18KX9 2 5 120 121 122 123 124 125 131 5V MICOUT 4 1 RN1D 18KX9 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 RN1C 18KX9 7 1 CR7 1N4006 RN1E 18KX9 1 RN1F 18KX9 1 R1 10K 2 C5 2 0.1UF 1 2 C6 0.1UF CR13 1N4006 359 24VA 1 354 2 PT6 PT5 PT4 PT3 PT2 PT1 24V GND 5V PTT PTT PMNO PMCOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 TB3 I1 O1 I2 O2 O3 I3 O4 I4 O5 I5 O6 I6 O7 I7 O8 I8 GND COM IC1 ULN2803A 367, 353 1 2 366 1 C7 0.1UF PT3 5V C1 0.1UF 1 2 164 6 7 R11 2.2K,1/2 159 1 160 2 161 162 163 3 4 5 (108) CSDEN IC2 4584 5V 14 1 13 12 167 11 10 166 9 8 165 2 R18 200K 5V C24 0.1UF 168 R17 200K 1 5V 2 1 R19 200K C18 10UF 2 1 2 R10 2.2K,1/2 358 CR11 1N4006 1 C9 2 0.1UF 1 2 170 C10 0.1UF 171 1 1 2 JU4 JUMPER 12 STD JMP CWS OPN 24V 5V 1 R3 10K 2 CSDEN 2 1 C13 2 0.1UF 1 PMNC PMNO 320 24VA 1 R12 2.2K 2 2 3 4 5 6 24VA 7 172 8 PT5 15 14 13 12 11 10 193 9 J4 1 NO 2 3 NC PRIOR 5 1 R16 200K 2 J6 1 MOM 2 3 RPT 169 1 IC3 ILQ-1 16 174 5V 4 2 C14 0.1UF 2 1 24VA R13 2.2K 1 RN2A 18K 3 1 RN2B 18K 4 1 RN2C 18K 5 1 RN2D 18K 180 181 T1 12 349 1 11 104 10 348 9 347 105 8 7 346 CR2 176 1 C4 1000UF 2 2 1 2 R52 220,1/2W 179 C76 330UF 18V Q3 2N5296 6 1 IC20 LM2575-5 FEED +VIN GND 3 OUT 2 / ON 177 5 1 175 CR4 MR813 178 4 L1 1.5MH 2 1 C73 2 470UF 1 2 VCCA 1 C79 0.005UF C39 22UF 2 DUT +5 5V

R40 10K

1 CR5 1N5253B 0 2

C78 100UF

R39 10K

DUT 5 COM JU3 JUMPER 1 2 CWS IN STD OUT 117 PRIORITY TONE 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 183 1 C67 2 1.0UF A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 NC NC A6 A7 AUXI VSSD VSSA SP+ IC22 VCCD P/R TEST /EOM PD /CE NC ANAO ANAI AGC NC MIC VCCA SPISD C65 1.0UF 1 2 1 C66 2 0.1UF 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 R56 200K

F1 FUSE

5V 1 RN7G 18K 8

5V

1 C62 2 0.1UF 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 VCCA 1 R57 10K 2 REF

K1 7 PMCOM 2 126 8 1 6 5 3 4

PT6

182 J3 1 NO 2 3 NC PRIOR 6

173

5V 4 3 6 7 12 11 14 15 194 5

73 16 13 198 S0 5 Q0 2 R0 V 197 S1 Q1 9 R1 196 S2 Q2 10 R2 1 195 S3 Q3 R3 EN GND 8

5V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1

J5 1 NO 2 3 NC PRIOR 4

IC6 MC14043B

J7 1 MOM 2 3 RPT

228 229 230

357

1 2 4 3 6 7 12 11 14 15 5

72 16 13 2 S0 5 Q0 R0 V 9 S1 Q1 R1 10 S2 Q2 R2 Q3 S3 R3 EN GND IC8 MC14043B 1 8 199 200 201 202 J13 1 MOM 2 3 RPT J8 1 MOM 2 3 RPT 231

C64 2 1.0U

1 R22 200K 2

C8 2 0.1UF

126,362 76,127 128 129 130,110 109

365 364 CR9 1N4006 361

CR10 1N4006 158 356 360 152 1 153 2 3 154 4 5 6 IC5 4584 5V 14 1 13 12 11 10 9 8 157 156 2 155 1 C17 2 0.1UF

J11 1 NO 2 3 NC PRIOR 3 1 1

PMNC PMCOM

CR8 1N4006 148

R31 200K 5V

C29 2 2.2UF 203 1 2 204 3 4 205 5 6 206 7 NC VDD 14 13 I1 OUT I2 I8 12 I3 I7 11 I4 I6 10 9 NC I5 8 GND NC IC11 MC14068B 1 NO 2 3 NC J10 PRIOR 2 1 2 3 NO NC

J14 1 MOM 2 3 RPT

TB1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 140 9 10 141 ENOUT 11 142 CSDSG CSDSIG 12 143 DIF+ DIF+ 13 144 DIFDIF- 14 145 10VRMS 15 10VRMS AUDCMN 16 MICOUT MICOUT 17 PT6 PT5 PT4 PT3 PT2 PT1 GND PTTNO PTTNC PTTCN CSCDEN (76,127)

R20 200K

211 210 209 208 207 1 MOM 2 3 RPT J12

24VA 1 R15 2.2K,1/2 2 1 PT2 2 1 C15 0.1UF 212 7

(141) ENOUT 215 1 216 2 217 3 4 5V 218 219 5 6 7 8

C16 2 0.1UF 147 1

IC4 ILD-1

213 8 150 7 7 6 5 5V (4) 151 6 RN2E 18K 1 1 RN2F 18K 1 R21 200K 2 214

D4 D5 D6 D7 EIN Q2 Q1 VSS

VDD 16 EOUT 15 GS D3 D2 D1 D0 Q0 14 13 12 11 10 9 220 226 225 224 221

5V

R27 1 10K 2 227

5V 1 R58 2.2K,1/2 2 146 1 CR6 LED GRN PT1 1 2 C12 0.1UF

148 361 1 C11 2 0.1UF 1 R14 2.2K,1/2 2

2 3 4 149

J9 PRIOR 1

IC10 MC14532B 9

8 RN5G 18K 1

2 24VA RN5I 18K 1 1 0

RN5H 18K 1

18V 2

(291) COMPIN 18V

C47 1.0UF 1 2 255

VCCA 1 R59 1K 2 324 C50 1.0UF 1 2 256 257 1 1 R32 1K 2 CSDSG (142) VCCA 1 RN3A 18KX9 2 4 4 RN4A 18KX9 1 1 RN4C 18KX9 2 C38 1.0UF 1 VCCA 1 RN3F 18KX9 7 262 6 RN4F 18KX9 1 1 RN4E 18KX9 1 6 RN3E 18KX9 3 5 7 3 RN4B 18KX9 1 5 RN4D 18KX9 1 1 RN3B 18KX9 1 RN3D 18KX9 7 7 RN5F 18KX9 1 2 VCCA VCCA 1 RN6F 18KX9 4 4 RN5C 18KX9 1 2 (6) 8 1 VCCA 1 RN6C 18KX9 2 2 RN5A 18KX9 7 VCCA 1 VCCA C69 22UF RN6A 18KX9 1 2 1 C53 2.2UF 1 RN3C 18KX9 R44 18K 1 2 R48 10K 1 R45 18K C51 2 1.0UF VCCA 1 R47 330 2 1 R49 680 99 2 1 R46 10K 2 314 315 316 317 318 319 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 323 IC14 +VIN -VIN VOUT RIN1 CRT1 SUM1 COM1 VREF GAIN GND 1 R37 10K 1 C54 2 330UF SA575 VCC +VIN -VIN VOUT RIN2 CRT2 SUM2 COM2 SUM2 GAIN 2 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 2 R33 27K 2 C49 0.1UF VCCA 1 2 1 R35 10K 2 2 1 R34 10K 1 2 C31 22UF 90 1 C68 2 100UF C82 0.1 1 2 88 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 89 1

C81 0.01 2

0 K 1 252 2 OUT 1 C71 0.1 253 1 2 C55 0.01 1 2 R50 2.2K 1 2 3 2 4 8

254 IC15A LM358

C52 1.0UF 1 2

9 K

-IN1 INV1 GND IC21 OUT1 TDA1521 -VCC OUT2 +VCC INV2 -IN2 18V 1 C83 2 0.1UF

5V 5V PROIRITY TONE 3 28 1 VCCD 27 A0 2 P/R A1 3 A2 TEST 26 4 A3 /EOM 25 5 A4 PD 24 251 23 250 6 A5 /CE 7 NC NC 22 249 8 ANAO 21 NC 248 20 9 A6 247 ANAI 19 10 A7 AGC 11 18 AUXI 246 NC 12 VSSD MIC 17 245 13 VSSA VCCA 16 14 15 244 SP+ SP243 ISD IC12 1 1 C36 C43 1.0UF 2 2 1.0UF 1 1 VCCA RN7D 18K C77 0.1UF 1 258 2 VCCA 1 R30 10K 2 REF 259 3 260 261 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 265 14 264 13 12 11 10 9 263 1 2 C33 2 0.1UF 5 X4 X6 XOUT X7 X5 INH VEE VSS VDD X2 X1 X0 X3 A B C

R6 50K 81 1

C75 1 C37 1 22UF 1.0UF 2 1 2 C70 2 87 1 22UF R8 86 2.2K 1 2 C72 2 0.01 84 82 79 1 83 R51 8.2 2 78 2 R7 2.2K 85 1 2 1

1 2

C32 1000UF

240 241 242

VCCA 1

C3 0.1UF C74 2 22UF (144) STD IN CWS CUT 6 5 3 4 K2 77

C80 2 0.005UF

1 C40 0.1UF 2

80 2 R36 0 1

R41 200K

IC18 MC14051B 2 5V

VCCA R55 200K 1 2 5V 1 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 1 C57 2 0.1UF 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232 1 2 1 2 C61 0.1UF 6 266 267 R54 10K 2 REF 268 1 RN7E 18K 5V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R29 200K 5V 2 1 PRIORITY TONE 2 A0 VCCD P/R A1 TEST A2 /EOM A3 PD A4 /CE A5 NC NC ANAO NC ANAI A6 A7 AGC AUXI NC VSSD MIC VSSA VCCA SP+ SPIC9 ISD C27 1.0UF 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 1 1 RN7I 18K 322 VCCA 1 R25 10K 2 REF 308 309 1 0 IC19 305 1 306 307 2 3 4 5 6 1 C28 2 0.1UF 7 8 X4 X6 XOUT X7 X5 INH VEE VSS VCCA C84 0.1UF 1 2 5 5 RN5D 18KX9 1 1 RN6E 18KX9 6 6 RN5E 18KX9 1 1 RN6D 18KX9 3 RN5B 18KX9 1 R28 120,2W 2 C25 2 0.1UF VCCA 3 RN6B 18KX9 1 R5 10K 2

DIF+ DIF-

(143) (144)

10VRMS (145) MICOUT (127) 76 1 R4 100 2

PRIORITY TONE 5 A0 VCCD A1 P/R A2 TEST A3 /EOM A4 PD A5 /CE NC NC NC ANAO A6 ANAI A7 AGC NC AUXI VSSD MIC VSSA VCCA SPSP+ IC17 ISD

276 275 274 273 272 271 270 1 2

MC14051B VDD X2 X1 X0 X3 16 15 313 14 13 312

VCCA

VCCA

4 UF

C60 1.0UF

269 1 C35 2 1.0UF

12 311 310 A 11 10 B 9 C

VCCA 1 R53 200K 2 5V 1 5V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 280 1 R26 100K 222 Q2 TIS92 2 1 2 C30 22 C48 0.1UF CR3 1N4006 1 C59 2 1.0UF PRIORITY TONE 4 A0 VCCD P/R A1 A2 TEST A3 /EOM A4 PD A5 /CE NC NC NC ANAO A6 ANAI A7 AGC AUXI NC VSSD MIC VSSA VCCA SP+ SPIC16 ISD 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 281 C41 2 0.1UF 9 288 287 286 285 284 282 283 VCCA 1 R42 10K 2 REF 295 293 294 1 RN7H 18K 5V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 296 1 C23 2 1.0UF R24 1 200K 2 PRIORITY TONE 1 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 NC NC A6 A7 AUXI VSSD VSSA SP+ IC7 VCCD P/R TEST /EOM PD /CE NC ANAO ANAI AGC NC MIC VCCA SPISD 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 297 5V 1 C19 2 304 303 302 301 300 299 298 7 RN7F 18K 1 2 3 VCCA 1 R23 10K 2 REF JU6 1 2 1 C22 2 0.1UF JU5 75 4 5 6 7 8 IC23 MC14051B X4 X6 XOUT X7 X5 INH VEE VSS VDD 16 15 X2 14 X1 13 X0 12 X3 11 A 10 B 9 C C85 0.1UF 1 1 2

277 278 279 18V

74

C44 1.0UF

1 2

1 2

C56 0.1UF

C21 1.0UF

223 Q1 TIS92 1 2

322 1

VCCA RN3G 18KX9 8 COMPIN VCCA 8 RN4G 18KX9 1 1 RN3H 18KX9 C46 1.0UF 9 1 2 9 RN4H 18KX9 1

1 C45 1.0UF 1 2 2 289 3 290 4 5 6 7 8

X4 X6 XOUT X7 X5 INH VEE VSS

VDD 16 X2 15 X1 X0 X3 A B C 14 13 292 12 291 11 10 9

(253) OUT

CSCDIN

(107)

NOTES: 1. P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY 200D1148. 2. ALL RESISTORS ARE IN OHMS, 1/4W, 5% UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 3. ALL CAPACITORS ARE IN MICROFARADS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 290A2921

IC13 MC14051B

Figure 4-1. Model 300MB Schematic Diagram. 4-2