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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
ALTAIR
dual channel wireless base station
WBS-202
of
the
WB-200
series wireless intercom system. There is a lot the characteristics that make of the
ALTAIR
WB-200
series one of the most highlighted in the audio professional market, some are enumerated
here:
Dual pre-amble diversity antenna system, detects and selects the higher radio signal ensuring better
coverage and minimum drop-outs.
Digital encryption process allows high security conversations.
Two detachable omni antennas are provided with the unit. External high gain directive antennas
can be mounted when desired to increase the coverage area.
The new Altair WBS-202 wireless base station doubles the capacity of the single channel WBS-200
maintaining full compatibility. The front panel design is inspired in the very known double channel EF-
200 wired intercom base station.
The unit features a complete double channel radio link with a capacity of up to 4 wireless beltpacks
per channel. By the use of a single switch button, channel B is engaged to channel A allowing a total
capacity of up to 8 wireless beltpacks per base station, in single channel configuration.
The new system includes a new double channel, Manager beltpack WBP-202, with channel
selection, listen balance adjustment of each channel and SA, stage announce function. All this features
allows great versatility to the production Manager allowing full communications capability into two
separate crews.
The system comprises a powered base station WBS-202, and battery powered beltpacks WBP-200
(single channel) and/or WBP-202 (dual channel). Base station is designed to operate in stand alone or
“Master” mode enabling full duplex clear and secure communications. For large system operation, the
unit can be used in “Slave” mode by wiring units across the coverage area, so expanding the number
of wireless users in a cellular arrangement.
Depending of the installation, base stations can also be powered remotely from a wired EF-200
base station. The base incorporates party line outputs to drive standard EM-201 wired beltpacks.
Before beginning it is important to read this manual. This manual will help you to install and use
your new intercom master station. It is very important to read it carefully, mainly the paragraphs
marked as NOTE, PRECAUTION and DANGER, for your security.
Save the original packing, you can re-use it to transport the unit.
NEVER SHIP THE ALTAIR WBS-
202 WITHOUT ITS ORIGINAL PACKING
.
WB-200 SERIES INTERCOM SYSTEM — WBS-202 DUAL CHANNEL WIRELESS BASE STATION
