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AVR-8 Installation and Operation Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

The term “Buyer” as used in this document refers to and includes both (but only) (a) any person or entity who acquires such an item for
the purpose of resale to others (i.e., a dealer or distributor of an item), and (b) the first person or entity who acquires such an item for
such person’s or entity’s own use. 

Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materi-
als and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed, used and maintained. 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited
Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in
accordance with Broadcast Tools’ instructions for confirmation by inspection of the defect (which at Broadcast Tools’ election may
include, without limitation, a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Return Authorization number from Broadcast Tools, that the Buyer
furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and/or receipt, and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated with any return
of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify), Broadcast Tools will repair or
replace the defective item, or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item.  Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive
right to choose between these alternative remedies.

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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BROADCAST TOOLS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF
ALL OTHER REMEDIES.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.  YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION.

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FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Summary of Contents for AVR-8

Page 1: ...sions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2005 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information Firmware version 1 10 and above Manual up...

Page 2: ...nts Section Title Page Introduction 3 Safety Information 3 Who to Contact for Help 3 Product Description 4 Applications 4 Inspection 4 Programming 5 Installation 8 Specifications 14 Warranty 15 Jumper applications and Component Layout Appendix WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information 2 INDEX ...

Page 3: ... questions regarding your product or you need assistance please con tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU...

Page 4: ... mes sage For instance commanding relay 4 on causes the AVR 8 to turn the relay on and then report Relay 4 is on As with the greeting and input messages the relay name on and off messages may be re recorded if desired In addition to initiating a call out when inputs change the AVR 8 monitors its tele phone line to receive a call in from a remote location When a call is received the AVR 8 speaks a ...

Page 5: ...n When the program button is pressed the green PWR led will blink to confirm that it has been placed in program mode WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Dial Out Numbers Messages Keypad entry Dial out number 1 11nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Example 1113608549559 Dial out number 2 12nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Example 125551212 Dial out number 3 13nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Example 13154155511...

Page 6: ... Example 335 When input 3 changes state the AVR 8 will dial the number stored in location 15 Input 4 Dial List 34nnnnnnnnn Example 349 When input 4 changes state the AVR 8 will dial the pager number stored in 21 followed by the paging data stored in 22 Input 5 Dial List 35nnnnnnnnn Example 3578 When input 5 changes state the AVR 8 will dial the number stored in location 17 then the number in 18 In...

Page 7: ...Record Closed Message 4 2 Example 45 Is on Off 46 Record Open Message 4 2 Example 46 Is off Input 1 Description 51 Record Input Message 7 2 Example 51 Right channel Silence Input 2 Description 52 Record Input Message 7 2 Example 52 Left Channel Silence Input 3 Description 53 Record Input Message 7 2 Example 53 Generator Input 4 Description 54 Record Input Message 7 2 Example 54 Transmitter door In...

Page 8: ...will be read and accepted as the normal non alarm state When any particular input changes state it will be considered an alarm and initiate a call out The AVR 8 will then look at the call out list associated with the alarmed input and begin calling the first number on the list If you want that input to first call a pager then be sure to list 9 first in your call out list For example if you want a ...

Page 9: ... the alarm For example if input 5 caused an alarm and your pager data is 22 1234 as in the above example with two wait periods the AVR 8 will dial the pager number wait six seconds then send 51234 A 9 must be programmed in the Dial List in order to cause a pager to call out ALARMS When an alarm is generated the AVR 8 will call the first number on the call out list play the message and wait for a D...

Page 10: ...he respond will speak ON MONITORING THE AUDIO INPUT To monitor audio on the balanced input the AVR 8 must first have been unlocked by entering the access security code Then enter 77 The audio will be un muted for about 6 seconds OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUTS The following are Open Collector outputs that go active low Tone When any valid DTMF tone is detected Alarm When any alarm input is activated It wil...

Page 11: ...t All four relays close when a message is played which may be used as an audio switch between the normal programming and the output of the AVR 8 SPECIAL FUNCTION RELAY CONTROL If DIP switch number 2 is turned on the relays become single digit momentary For example as long as the DTMF digit 1 is being received relay 1 will stay on Voice message responses are not generated in this mode neither can i...

Page 12: ...and input 8 is used to input whether the tower lights are on or off When a photo detector senses a night condition the output contacts should be connected between ground and input 7 so that it is brought low when in a night condition This starts a timer that is set by using the settings of DIP switches 7 8 as follows 7 8 0 0 OFF 0 1 10 minutes 1 0 20 minutes 1 1 30 minutes When a closure is sensed...

Page 13: ...input and output connections which appear on the lip of the printed circuit board Remove each screw terminal strip each conductor and insert the conductor into the terminal and screw down the capture screw The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 18 28 AWG solid or stranded wire MOUNTING Mount the unit in a rack rack panel shelf or desktop allowing adequate airflow for cooling The optional RM 2 R...

Page 14: ...15 vdc 100ma Balanced audio output From telco 0dbu 100 ohms Balanced audio input To telco 20 to 18dbu 10K ohm Telephone Line Connector RJ 11C Cable supplied Programming Phone Connector RJ 11C Connectors Screw terminals FCC registration Complies with FCC parts 15 68 Reg BRDUSA 36042 OT T Canadian registration Complies with Industry Canada CS 03 Part 1 Reg 3929 11388A Ringer equivalence 0 4B Power 1...

Page 15: ...THER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLSAND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIMALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGH...

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