WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK WB-200 SERIES WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM OWNERS MANUAL AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN). 34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com www.altairaudio.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 2 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3 2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS ........................................ 3 FRONT PANEL ....................................................................................................................... 4 REAR PANEL ............................................................................................
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 3 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ALTAIR single channel wireless beltpack WBP200 of the WB-200 series wireless intercom system. There are 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 dropouts.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 4 These are the switches, controls, adjustments and connectors that you can find in your ALTAIR intercom beltpack. The description and explanation of each one will be found in the corresponding section. FRONT PANEL - CALL SWITCH. - MIC SWITCH. - BUZZER SWITCH. - ON/OFF SWITCH. - VOLUME UP/DOWN - IN RANGE LED. - LOW BAT LED. - HEADSET - DC-IN REAR PANEL CONNECTOR. CONNECTOR. 3.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 5 Once turn on the base station, push the on/off switch of the beltpack. All the beltpack leds light on and last a little while it will sound the buzzer (if buzzer is turn on) and will vibrate (if the vibrator is turn on), indicating that it is operative. If the base on which it is registered finds within its reach, the LED of IN RANGE will begin to blink and the audio will be opened. At this moment you can begin to use your beltpack ALTAIR WBP-200.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 6 MIC ON/OFF/PUSH TO TALK SWITCH (TALK) The MIC switch allows to enable/disable the microphone, so that we are able to speak with other units connected to the same intercom channel. If the microphone is activated, its associated LED will light up, and on the other hand, if it is disabled, its associated LED will turn off. The MIC switch has two operation modes.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 7 If the base on which it is registered finds within its reach, the LED of IN RANGE will begin to blink and the audio will be opened. At this moment you can begin to use your beltpack ALTAIR WBP-200. To turn off the beltpack, press and hold two seconds the ON/OFF switch when the beltpack is turned on. In this moment will sound the buzzer (if the buzzer is turn on) and when the ON/OFF switch it is depressed, the beltpack it is turned off.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 8 beltpack turn to indicate the sidetone gain. There are 10 steps of volume, the LOW BATTERY led indicates the first step, the BUZZ ON/OFF led indicates the fourth step, the MIC ON/OFF led indicates the seventh step and the IN RANGE led the tenth step of the mic gain. The SIDETONE GAIN, it is stored in the unit. Press again to switch on the buzzer..
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 9 The included NiMh batteries has a shelf discharging time around 2 month. So it is imperative to check the battery status before use: switch ON the unit and then, press shortly the ON switch. As a general rule, charge the unit before using the system. 4. SPECIAL OPERATIONS In order to set-up some of the wireless beltpack possibilities, the unit must be opened removing the two external screws of its rear panel.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 10 After the implementation of the European Directive 2002/96/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical an electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WHEN: Abnormal low range. Beltpack switch off immediately after switch on. Beltpack refuse to switch-off. Poor charge. Suddenly Beltpack switch off. Charger led always is green when charging. Unit refuse to charge after a long period of not in use. Bad coverage in some areas. POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Switch off and then on the base station with the beltpacks on. -Batteries are low. Check battery status. Charge it.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 12 6. BATTERY CHARGER ALTAIR WBPC-200 The battery charger ALTAIR WBPC-200 allows to charge up to four beltpacks ALTAIR WBP-200 simultaneously. The charge time is approximately of three hours with the batteries totally discharged. After this 2-3 hours time, the charger sets to trickle (maintenance) mode and can be left alone in the charger. For a full charge, it is recommended a 2 hours minimum charging in this state.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 13 Make sure that the fuse is the right one for the selected voltage: FUSE (230V. 50-60 Hz) T0,5A. FUSE (115V. 50-60 Hz) T1A. NOTE: The fuseholder provide a place for spare fuse. CAUTION: Always make sure upon changing the fuse, that this is the adequate for the selected mains voltage (T1A for 115V and T0,5A for 230V).
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 14 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PREAMPLIFIER MICROPHONE TYPE: INPUT IMPEDANCE: NOMINAL LEVEL: PHANTOM VOLTAGE: • • • • Dynamic or electret. 4K7. -45 dBu. +9 VDC (internal preset ). • • • • 200 (nominal), 2K 14 Vpp (200 ). 200 mW (200 ). 250 Hz - 3500 Hz. • • • • 1900 MHz band. GFSK/TDMA +22 dBm typically. -92 dBm typically. • • • • 3 x NiMh, 1.2 Volts, 900-1.000 mAh 2-3 hours. Fast charging mode. External charger WBPC-200.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 15 8. WARRANTY This unit is warranted by Equipos Europeos Electrónicos to the original user, against flaws in the manufacturing and in the materials, for a period of one year, starting from the date of sale. Flaws due to wrong use of the unit, internal modifications or accidents, are not covered by this warranty. There is no other warranty expressed or implicit. Any faulty unit must be sent to the dealer or the manufacturer.
WBP-200 SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS BELTPACK. 16 European Union Waste Electronics Information Unión Europea Información sobre residuos electrónicos Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling, contact your local sales office.