GAI-Tronics 13363 Addressable Amplified Speakers Installation and Operation Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Pub. 43004-034F
Model 13353, 13363, and 13373 Addressable Amplified Speakers Page 11 of 52
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Programming Software and Cable
Part No. Description 13353 13363 13373
19101-024 RF Module Programming Kit (software & cable)  
XAC4000B Programming Bundle   
XAC0004A Programming Cable (for speaker)   
System Layout Considerations
The installer must consider the system layout to assure proper audio delivery to the Addressable
Amplified Speakers.
 For hardwired installations, each speaker requires a balanced 600-ohm, 0 dBm input audio signal. A
contact closure may be required depending on the selected operating mode. Cabling (telephone cable,
cat-5/6, etc.) must be distributed appropriately to attain the necessary audio level and balance. Audio
distribution apparatus may be necessary to accomplish this task.
 For RF installations, each speaker must be located within line of site of the RF transmitting device
(repeater, base, or mobile radio).
Operating Modes
The Addressable Amplified Speakers can operate in three different modes, Generic , DTMF Selective ,
and Two-Tone Selective . The mode of operation determines if the speakers will broadcast all audio
transmissions or only “selective” audio transmissions. Each operating mode is described in the following
sections.
Generic Operation
Generic Mode requires an external control input to activate (wake up) the Addressable Amplified
Speaker. Once active, the unit will broadcast any audio received from the transmitting device. Removal
of the activation input returns the speaker to the inactive (sleep) mode.
 For hardwired installations, the control input activation must be in the form of a voltage–free (dry)
contact closure.
 For RF installations, the control input activation is provided from the “RF carrier detect” control
circuit of the integral radio receiver. This simply means that audio (carrier) must be received on the
appropriately programmed radio frequency and PL code.
All Addressable Amplified Speakers are factory programmed for Generic Operation.
DTMF Selective Operation
Selective operation allows “addressable” access to each Addressable Amplified Speaker using DTMF
signaling (DTMF Selective) or Two-Tone signaling (Two-Tone Selective). Each speaker can be
programmed with up to eight different addresses. Upon receiving a valid DTMF or Two-Tone code, the
speaker becomes active and will broadcast any audio received from the transmitting device. The speaker
returns to the inactive (sleep) mode when the transmission is complete and a pre-programmed hold time
expires.