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Appendix C: Control Panel

The Volume Control Panel and Select Control Panel connect to either the Remote Panel A or B connector of the PSR1212, XAP 800, or XAP 400 and works by triggering the execution of programmed commands from the XAP/PSR unit. Each button on the control panel is programmable to execute a single command or a series of commands. Button function is programmed using G-Ware software (see the XAP or PSR user manual). Each Control Panel fits inside a standard electrical wall box and must be installed according to local electrical codes.

Connecting the Control Panel

1.Ensure you received a facia plate; a Control Panel assembly with mounting bracket and two RS-485 Phoenix four-pin connectors; two connector terminator blocks; a faceplate; two flat HD screws; two pan-head screws; and an electrical wall box (shown in Figures C.5 and C.6). If any parts are missing, please contact ClearOne.

2.Using DIP switches 1–4, assign a unique ID to the Control Panel. Refer to Figure C.2 for proper DIP switch settings. If you set an invalid address, all LEDs on the Control Panel will illuminate.

3.Set DIP switch 8 to the on position if you are using just one Control Panel. If you have more than one Control Panel daisy-chained to the same Remote Panel connector, set only the last Control Panel’s DIP switch 8 to on. Switches 5-7 are nonfunctional.

4.Turn off the XAP/PSR unit (unplug the unit).

5.Wire each end of a Cat. 5 cable to a connector terminator block. Use one twisted wire pair for the center - and + connections (pins 2 and 3) and the other twisted pair for the ground and +15V connections (pins 1 and 4).

Failure to correctly wire the connector can result in damage to the unit.

Figure C.3. Wiring the Control Panels

This equipment must be ! installed according to applicable local electrical

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Figure C.1. DIP switches

Figure C.2. DIP switch settings

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XAP 800 specifications

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