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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Battery Operation
In addition to 120 or 240 VAC operation, the FP16A can be operated from an internal battery pack. Current drain is typ- ically 22 mA at +4 dBm output level. Battery operation is rec- ommended for remote,
Access to the battery compartment is through the bottom of the chassis. Three 9 volt transistor radio batteries power the FP16A at full rated output. Use alkaline batteries for maxi- mum life. Duracell MN1604 or Eveready 522 are recom- mended. Battery life is approximately 20 hours at +4 dBm continuous use. Note that phantom power loading will in- crease battery drain.
With batteries in the battery compartment, the FP16A will automatically and silently switch to battery operation should the AC voltage fall below a suitable level.
Connections
Connect the signal source to the
Connect additional distribution amplifiers or add external equipment using the FP16A Link jacks (see Controls and Connectors). A common ground connection can be estab- lished using the
Connect the line cord to a 120 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz source if the FP16A is to be
Adjustments
Turn the
With an input signal applied, adjust the Input gain control so that the Norm LED flickers during normal speech or music (the Overload LED will flicker as the signal level approaches clipping). Adjust the Output
Telephone Interconnection
When using the FP16A connected directly to a telephone line, check to see whether the telephone company requires an interface coupler between the FP16A and the telephone line. If a coupler is required, make certain the coupler select- ed and the wiring arrangement are in compliance with local telephone company regulations.
When direct connection to a telephone line is not possible, acoustic coupling to a telephone handset may be used. A Shure Model 50AC Telephone Acoustic Coupler can be connected to the 600 ohm line output of the FP16A and at- tached to most telephone handsets.
Telephone Line Surge Protection
When using the FP16A connected directly to a telephone line subject to
ACCESSORIES
The Model A16R Rack Panel Kit consists of a 19 in, x
and end caps removed in a standard 19" (483 mm) rack panel.
SERVICE
Caution: These servicing instructions are for use by quali- fied personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating In- structions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servic- ing to qualified service personnel.
The FP16A can be disassembled as follows. Remove two screws fastening each end cap. Remove four screws secur- ing the cover assembly to the chassis. Carefully lift the cover assembly up and away from the chassis, taking care not to snag any wire leads or components.
240 VAC Operation
To change the FP16A operating voltage from 120 VAC to 240 VAC, follow these steps.
1. | Locate the Power board. |
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2. | Remove the jumper plug from connector J205 (marked | |||
| 120V), and carefully insert it in connector J206 (marked | |||
| 240V), making sure all six pins are properly engaged. | |||
3. | lnsert the T50mA/250V fuse (packaged with the FP16A) in the | |||
| fuseholder marked F202. |
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4. | Replace the AC line cord (if necessary) with one designed for | |||
| the 240 volt source. If the FP16A is to be used outside the | |||
| U.S. and Canada, local regulations may require replacing the | |||
| line cord with one having wire insulation colors as follows: | |||
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| “live” or “hot” | Neutral | Earth or Ground |
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U.S., Canada | Black | White | Green | |
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| Europe | Brown | Blue | Green/Yellow |
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5. | Mark the FP16A rear panel with the new operating voltage. |
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