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Analog Door Phone Model ADP1 Inst allation and Use Manual © 2004 Bogen Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. 54-2098-0 1 B 0607[...]
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2 Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this manual was complete and accurate at the time of printing. How ev er , information is subject to change. Important Safety Information Alwa ys f ollow these basic safety pr ecautions when installing and using the system: 1 . Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warni[...]
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3 P ackag e Contents •( 1 ) ADP 1 • (4) Hex drive scr ews •( 1 ) Hex wrench •( 1 ) Bezel •( 1 ) Bezel gask et Description The ADP 1 is a conv enient remote, weatherproof, hands-free tw o-wa y terminal device for telephone systems. The unit is telephone line pow ered and includes adjustable micr ophone and speaker v ol- ume lev els as well[...]
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1 . TEL Line Connector - Analog station line connection (Tip and Ring) is made via an RJ 11 connector that is pre-wir ed to a 2-position pluggable terminal block. The connections to the terminal block are not polarity sensitiv e . (See Wiring, pg. 5.) 2. Speak er V olume PO T - The Speaker V olume PO T contr ols the speaker v olume lev el of the un[...]
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5 Wiring Phone Connection The ADP 1 comes with an RJ 11 wired to the pluggable terminal block. Connect the ADP 1 to the phone system’ s analog station line programmed for ring do wn operation using the RJ 11 or directl y to the scre w terminals depending on how the lines are terminated. The connections to the terminal block are not polarity sensi[...]
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6 Installation The ADP 1 is designed to fit in most standar d dual gang electrical box es. Mak e sure to use the proper bo x type for intended installation (e .g., flush or surface mount, indoor or outdoor location, etc .). Flush Mounting the ADP 1 (Indoor/Outdoor) 1 . Cut rough opening and install appr opriate electrical box. Note: The box must be[...]
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7 Specifications Po wer: T elephone line pow ered ( 1 8V DC / 20 mA minimum) Timer Duration: 1 5 seconds to 2 minutes Loop Curr ent Loss Disconnect: 300 ms minimum Ring V oltage: 40V A C RMS minimum REN: 0.7A Connections: 2-position pluggable terminal block Earth Ground lug Dimensions: 5" W x 5" H x 2 1 / 4 " D (fully assembled) 4 5 [...]
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50 Spring Street, Ramse y , NJ 07446, U.S.A. T el. 20 1 -934-8500, Fax: 20 1 -934-9832, www .bogen.com W arranty The ADP 1 is warranted to be fr ee fr om defects in material or w orkmanship for two (2) years fr om the date of sale to the original purchaser . Any part of the pr oduct cov ered b y this warranty that, with normal installation and use [...]