GAI-Tronics 13363 Addressable Amplified Speakers Installation and Operation Manual - Manual (Page 20)

Pub. 43004-034F
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Output Contact
The Addressable Amplified Speaker is capable of providing a low current output contact designed for
activating a GAI-Tronics Model 530-001 Strobe or other peripheral devices. The Output Contact
Function and its associated Hold Time are programmable via the CARD Suite Software Application and
can be enabled on all or selected DTMF addresses when in DTMF Selective mode. It is also available for
use in Generic mode. If enabled, the contact will activate when the speaker assembly begins to broadcast
audio. The contact will be deactivated either at the end of the audio broadcast (within a few seconds) or
after a selectable Hold Time (if applicable). Hold time can be programmed from 1 second to 30 minutes.
The output contact can be configured as either Normally Open or Normally Closed.
The output contact’s maximum current capability is 100 mA. To use with loads requiring higher current,
an interposing control relay will be required between the speaker assembly’s output contact and the actual
device.
N OTE : The output contact will remain in the “open” state when unit power is removed.
Battery Monitor
If the installed Addressable Amplified Speaker utilizes either the BB133 Battery Backup Kit or the
XB001/40201-008 Long-life Battery (usually used in solar power configuration), the speaker assembly
can be programmed to generate an alert tone when the battery charge falls below the factory-set limit.
Using CARD Suite, enable the Battery Checking feature under the Low Battery Alert section. The
volume of the Low Battery Alert Tone can be adjusted to one of three settings; 50%, 75%, or 100% of the
speaker volume setting. The alert tone will sound every four minutes (factory default setting) until the
battery is charged to a level above the Low Battery Alarm Limit.
N OTE : To avoid hearing an alert tone during initial power up after installation (assuming Battery
Checking has been selected in CARD Suite), it is recommended that the battery be fully charged prior to
installation. Battery charger No. 40408-009 can be used for the BB133 Kit (2.8 Ah) and charger No.
40408-011 can be used for the 40201-008 Battery (18 Ah). If a backup or long-life battery is not
installed, keep this Battery Checking feature disabled (factory default setting).
Programming and Set Up
The Addressable Amplified Speaker requires software configuration to set the operating parameters. It is
highly recommended to program and bench-test the unit prior to field installation.
A computer with a COM port (RS-232) and Windows95 or newer operating system is required to
program the Addressable Amplified Speaker. Windows NT operating system is not supported. If the PC
contains only USB ports, a USB–to–RS-232 converter is also required. Programming accessories are
sold separately. They are as described below:
The No. XAC4000B Programming Bundle with CARD Suite Programming Software (Version 4.3.2 or
newer) and No. XAC0004A programming cable are used to program the operating parameters of all
Addressable Amplified Speaker models.
The Model 13363 and 13373 RF Addressable Amplified Speakers also require the radio receiver to be
programmed. The No. 19101-024 RF Programming Kit includes the software and cable for programming
the desired frequency and optional PL code into the radio receiver.