Handbook of Intercom Systems Engineering
Fine Print
Table of Contents
Design of Party-Line
Design of Wireless
Introduction to Matrix
Determining Intercom Needs
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List of Figures
Wireless Intercom Interfaced to Matrix Intercom
Preface
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About the Authors
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Introduction
Party-Line Systems
Wireless Systems
Matrix Systems
Accessories
Wireless Intercom Examples
Example of Interfacing a TW System to a Matrix System
Before We Begin
Matrix
Rest Of The Book
Tally
Some Definitions
Two-Wire
Party-Line PL systems / Conference Line Intercom Systems
Short History
Present Day Systems and Manufacturers
Brand Name Manufacturer
System Components and Their Function
Belt Pack Headset User Station Functional Description
Master Stations
Speaker User Station Functional Description
Some Technical Notes About The Stations Above
Four pin XLR
How Each System Works
Five pin XLR
Headset User Stations
System Powering
Speaker User Stations
Cabling
Outstanding Features of Each System
Call Lights
Some Definitions
Limitations of Each System
Summary
Short History
System Components and Their Function
How Each System Works
Outstanding Features of Each System
Limitations of Each System
Audiocom intercom concept
RTS TW intercom concept
Defining And Meeting Your Needs
Overview
Application 1 Generic Single Channel Systems
Audiocom Party-Line Intercom Equipment Listing #1
Generic single channel Audiocom system
Clear-Com Party-Line Intercom Equipment Listing #1
Generic single channel Clear-Comsystem
Application 2 Two-Channel System TV, School, Cable
RTS TW Party-Line Intercom Equipment Listing #1
Audiocom Party-Line Equipment Listing #2
Clear-Com Party-Line Equipment Listing #2
Application 3 Theater System
RTS TW Party-Line Equipment Listing #2
Clear-Com Party-Line Equipment Listing #3
Audiocom Party-Line Equipment Listing #3
RTS TW Party-Line Equipment Listing #3
Application 4 Training Systems
Audiocom
Clear-Com
Clear-Combased training intercom system
RTS TW
Application 5 Medium System for Television
Medium intercom system for television
Studio and Some Field Applications
IFB System One Way Communications System
How an IFB Works
Field Application, Sports
Connecting Interfacing to Other Communications Systems
Field Application, ENG Electronic News Gathering
Typical Interfacing Problem
Interfacing Issues
Modes
Level Problems
Signal / Data Conversion
Call Light
Interfacing Practice
Problems in Interfacing to Cameras
Alternatives for Interfacing to Television Cameras
Some Practical Considerations
Headset Cable Lengths
Extended Range On Part Or All Of The System
Wiring Practices/Workmanship Standards
Headphone Impedances
Unbalanced vs. Balanced
Crosstalk Through a Mutual Capacitance Of Two Conductors
Cable Considerations
Crosstalk Through a Common Circuit Ground
Low Crosstalk Approach To Interconnection
System Current/System Capacitances/Loading
Temperature Range Consideration
Cooling Requirements
Moisture / Contamination Protection
Magnetic Fields Hum Problems
Defining and Meeting Your Needs
IFB System One Way Communications System
Connecting Interfacing to Other Communications Systems
Some Practical Considerations
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Introduction to Matrix Intercom Systems
Definitions
KP-32 is a good example of an advanced user station keypanel
History of Matrix Intercoms
Example of Matrix Ports
X X X X X X
Number of Users Number of Crosspoints
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Modern Day Matrix Intercoms
Conventional Matrix vs. TDM Matrix
Advantages
Configurability
Special Considerations
Size
Ancillary Functions
Conference or PL described above
More Complex Ancillary Functions
Typical User Station Keypanel
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Cost
Disadvantages
Complexity
You are in your kitchen QUICK, multiply 347.2 times
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Back-to-Basics
RTS Matrix Intercom Systems
Typical Adam Matrix Connections
Studio a
To Begin
Let’s get started
Floor
Control Room
Other
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Cable Considerations
RJ12 Modular Plug
Polling Issues
Audio and Data Considerations
Very Large Systems, Split Operation and Trunking
A Comparison of Relative System Sizes
Separate Studios, Separate Intercom
Fixed Trunking
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Independent Matrices in 2 Studios
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Cascaded Trunking
Signal Formats
Interfacing
Interconnecting Matrix, PL, and Wireless Systems
TW and Matrix Signal Flows
10 Wireless Intercom Interfaced to Matrix Intercom
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Software Considerations
12 TW to Matrix Interface
Adam and Adam CS Basic Components
Adam
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Introduction to Wireless Intercoms
History of Wireless Intercoms
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Modern Day Wireless Intercoms
First beltpack based wireless intercom system
An example of a modern day wireless intercom system
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Ntsc Channel Configuration
Chan Start Video Chroma Audio
Chan Start Video Chroma Audio
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Design of Wireless Intercom Systems
Field
An example of wireless transmission and reception
An example of reflected RF waves
Waves that are in phase combine to form a larger wave
An example of combining waves that are not 180 out of phase
Interference
+ C = D
2A B = C
3A 2B = C
10 Transmitter block diagram
Transmitters and Receivers
11 Receiver block diagram
12 Good linearity is a must for faithful signal reproduction
Antenna & Cable Considerations
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14 An example of a Yagi antenna
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Installation
Coaxial Cable Loss Chart
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Determining Intercom Needs
Conference Versus Point-to-Point Requirements
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Fixed vs. Mobile Requirements
General Overview
Small Studio or ENG Vehicle
Determining Intercom Needs, two-wire, four-wire, or both?
PS15 Power Supply/MCP2 Rack Kit
MCE325 Modular Programmable Station
TW5W Splitter
Headsets and Earsets not shown
Medium Sized Studio and Mobile Intercom
IFB325 Talent User Station
Two-wire Case Medium Intercom
803-G1G5 Master Station
System Interconnect
PS31 Power Supply
BOP220 Connector Translation Assembly
SAP1626 Source Assign Panel
Four-wire Case Medium Intercom
TIF-2000 Intelligent Telco Interface
Zeus DSP2400 Matrix
KP96-7 Keypanel
MKP4-K Modular Keypanel
SSA324 System-to-System Adapter
IFB828 IFB Power Supply
PS15 Power Supply
SAP612 Source Assign Panel
Large Studio or Mobile Vehicle
Users
Determining the Makeup of the Intercom Matrix
First Step--Determine the Size
IFB Circuits
Cameras
Second Step--Determine the Panels
Miscellaneous
Other Considerations in Determining Intercom Needs
Expandability
Maintenance
How old is Too Old?
Interoperability
Budget
Glossary
AWG
O s s a r y
CCU
CPS
Crosstalk Current Current Sources
DSP
EFP EIA
GND Gpio
Green Room Ground Ground Loop Potential
Ibew IFB
IR Drop Isolation
Light Signaling Limiter Line Line Level
Matrix Maximum SPL Mho Mic Micro µ Microcontroller
NAB Nabet NEC Nema
PLL
PZM
RFI RMS
Smpte
SPL
O s s a r y
Symbol for the unit of power, the watt
Index
IFB
ISO
STL
VHF