GAI-Tronics 13363 Addressable Amplified Speakers Installation and Operation Manual - Manual (Page 17)

Pub. 43004-034F
Model 13353, 13363, and 13373 Addressable Amplified Speakers Page 12 of 52
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By assigning a combination of addresses to each Addressable Amplified Speaker, the overall system can
be segregated into multiple broadcast zones. In a typical multi-zone system, three access codes might be
assigned to each module.
 Address 1 – is always a unique address assigned to only that addressable amplified speaker. By using
this access code, an individual addressable amplified speaker is activated.
 Address 2 – could be an address assigned to a group of addressable amplified speakers located in the
same speaker broadcast area. When received, the group of Addressable Amplified Speakers is
activated simultaneously. This access method is used when an audio broadcast is required to a
particular broadcast zone.
 Address 3 – could be an address assigned to all Addressable Amplified Speakers in the system. By
using this access code, all speakers are activated simultaneously when a system-wide audio broadcast
is required.
DTMF Selective with Manual Switch
This mode is typically used in an RF application or in a hardwired application requiring additional
security to prevent unauthorized access. The DTMF Selective with Manual Switch mode requires an
external control input to activate (wake up) the Addressable Amplified Speaker. Once active, the unit
must receive a valid DTMF address. Upon receiving a valid address, the speaker will broadcast any audio
received from the transmitting device. Removal of the activation input returns the speaker to the inactive
(sleep) mode.
 For RF installations (Models 13363 & 13373), the control input activation is provided from the RF
carrier detect control circuit of the integral radio receiver. This simply means that audio (carrier)
must be received on the appropriately programmed radio frequency and PL code and the appropriate
DTMF address must be received.
 For hardwired installations (Model 13353), the control input activation must be in the form of a
voltage–free (dry) contact closure (additional wire pair).
GAI-Tronics CARD Suite Programming Software is used to assign the operating mode and DTMF
addresses. Valid DTMF addresses can contain two to eight digits followed by the “#” symbol. DTMF
digits 0–9, *, and A, B, C, and D are permitted.
DTMF Selective with Voice Switch
This mode is used for hardwired installation where a contact closure is not available from the transmitting
device. In this case, the Addressable Amplified Speaker constantly monitors the audio line for a valid
DTMF address. Upon receiving a valid address, the speaker will broadcast any subsequent audio
received from the transmitting device. The speaker returns to the inactive (sleep) mode after audio from
the transmitting device stops for a programmable amount of time.
Two-Tone Selective
GAI-Tronics CARD Suite Programming Software can also be used to assign Two-Tone access codes
instead of DTMF access codes. Valid access codes contain two frequencies in the 400–2700 Hz range.
Each Addressable Amplified Speaker can be programmed with up to eight different codes. By assigning
a combination of access codes to each device, the overall system can be segregated into different speaker
broadcast zones as described above for DTMF signaling. Two-Tone signaling is only applicable for RF
installations. Contact the Service Center at 1-800-492-1212 for instructions in using CARD Suite to
program Two-Tone Selective operation.