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    Model 1683 Control Code Modem Installation & Operating Instructions[...]

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    This software/fmware furnished with this equipment is confidential to and is copyrighted by AMERICAN DYNAMICS. It is not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of AMERICAN DYNAMICS. The software/f'mware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. Note: Information furnished by [...]

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    II I I N N N N S S S S T T T T A A A A L L L L L L L L A A A A T T T T II I I O O O O N N N N A A A A N N N N D D D D S S S S E E E E R R R R V V V V II I I C C C C E E E E If you require information during installation of this product or if service seems necessary, contact the American Dynamics Repair and Service Department at (800) 442-2225. You [...]

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    1683 CONTROL CODE MODEM i '7 TEN8 UNITS CONTROLLED 1683 Control Code Modem - Front Panel D E SC R lPTl0 N The 1683 Control Code Modem controls Receiver Drivers at distant sites via phone line or twisted-pair communication links when used in 1600, 1700, and 1995 switching systems. Two are required per link: one at the switching system end of th[...]

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    1683 CONTROL CODE MODEM INSTALLATION Communication Link Connections Mounting The modems are supplied as free standing units. Half-rack mount hardware is available (AD part #2217). Mount one of the two modems in a convenient location near the Switcher / Controller or a Code Distributor (if used). Mount the other at the distant site near the Receiver[...]

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    1683 CODE CONTROL MODEM SETUP All setup controls are on the front panels. Setups for the modem used at the Switcher / Controller and that used at the distant site differ: Modem At Switcher / Controller XMIT/REC Switch Set this switch to XMIT. This places the Mem in the transmit mode. START NUMBERS Switches Set the two switches, TENS and UNITS, to t[...]

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    1683 CODE CONTROL MODEM ~~ Control Code Transmission When connections and setup are complete and the communication link has been established between the modems (either via a phone line or a direct shielded twisted-pair connection) the link is ready to transmit Control Code. To transmit control Code perform the following steps in order: (1) Turn on [...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage : Model 1683 - 120V, 60Hz Model 1683X - 230V, 50Hz Fuse: 1 Amp, 250 Volts (Phone Line) Power: 10 Watts Mounting: Supplied as free standing. Can be rack mounted. Dimensions: 1-7/8" x 10-3/8" x 8-1/8" (48 x 262 x 203mm) Weight: 3.3 lbs. Housing: Metal An American Dynamics Product Designed and built by Sens[...]