1. Is Pro700 using a central exchange?
2. Do I need a data terminal to program the system?
3. Do you have an EX station?
4. Can I control a camera at the station?
5. Can I open a door from a station?
6. Can more stations be queued up with calls to one station?
7. Can I get attention to all personnel inside the building when I am pressing the call button at the door station?
8. Can I combine a star and loop cable layout in the same installation?
9. Can I connect an external PA system?
10. Can I connect Pro700 to a PABX?
11. Can I adjust or remove the warning tones?
12. What is the power requirement?
13. Can I connect Pro700 to a radio network for two-ways communication?
14. Can I install only substations in one installation?
15. Can I connect a tape recorder to record predetermined conversations?
16. Can I install Pro700 stations in an ambulance or other types of vehicles?
17. Can I initiate a call by voice activation?
18. What do you mean with the phrase “CAS”?
19. Can the CAS call be delayed when the call button is pressed?
20. What do you mean with the phrase “Door-Bell”?
21. Can the Door-Bell call be delayed when the call button is pressed?
22. Can I open the entrance door from a station inside the building?
23. What kind of connectors are you using for the various stations?
24. How is the connection terminals layout in the RJ45 wall connection box?
25. Can the same station receive both Doorbell and CAS calls?
26. Can I add a Pro700 station in an obsolete Ring-Master CB600 system?
27. Can different software revisions work together?
28. Can I call a station by pressing only one button from a master station with full keypad?
29. How many different direct call numbers can I program for the call buttons in a substation with limited number of call buttons?
30. Is it possible to install only two substations with one call button each?
31. Is the conversation in CAS operated in duplex or simplex?
32. Can I use the telephone interface HD754 in a CAS system?
33. Is it possible to install only three substations in a system, each with three call buttons?
34. What type of installation cable can I use?
35. What is the maximum distance I can have between two stations?
36. Can I install more power supplies in the same installation?
37. How far away from the power supply can I install a station?
38. Must all power supplies in an installation be wired together in parallel?
39. What is the correct way to open the AA701 and AB707 stations?
40. Can I install Pro700 in elevators?
41. Do I always need the 10 watts amplifier FC740 for the talk-back function?
42. How many pairs can I use in the installation cable?
43. What is the correct impedance of a parallel loudspeaker?
44. How many different station configurations can be programmed?
1. Is Pro700 using a central exchange?
No, Pro700 is not using a central exchange. All stations are connected in parallel on a one pair bus. In addition we need one pair for power. One program channel is available for connection of radio or tape recorder. We need one third pair if this function is wanted. A microcontroller inside each station will control the communication between the different stations.
No data terminal is required. Each stations is individually programmed by micro switches which are located inside the station cabinet.
Yes, we have a solution. You can connect a standard 4-25 ohms EX proof loudspeaker to the multipurpose substation BC735/FC740. BC735/FC740 must be installed in the safe area. The EX loudspeaker will operate as a combined loudspeaker and microphone. 3 EX pushbuttons can be connected to BC735/FC740 if required, thereby permitting a direct call to 3 different stations.
Yes, by installing the relay unit GH750 you can control 8 cameras via a closing relay contact. The relays in GH750 can be programmed to operate when specific stations are called. More GH750 units can be installed in the same system
Yes, Pro700 offers different alternatives for operating an electric door lock. You can use the relay inside the door station or the relays inside a GH750 relay unit. The door control relay is operated by pressing the no. 5 button in the full keypad station which is in communication with the door station.
Yes, by using the Call Annunciation feature (CAS). The Call Annunciation function permits a maximum of 37 stations to call and be queued to a maximum of 3 receiving stations. The queue will be indicated in the display of the 3 receiving stations and be accepted one by one, by pressing the “0” button in one of the 3 receiving stations.
Yes, by programming the door station to make a “door-bell” call. All stations inside the building which has been programmed to receive this call will get a ringing signal in the loudspeaker. By pressing the “5” button in one of the receiving stations, a speech connection between the calling door station and the answering station will be established.
Yes, we can combine a star and a loop cable layout in the same installation.
Yes, by installing the PA/Audio/Radio interface HD752. The call number for HD752 will be programmed via internal switches. The audio to the PA system is connected via a balanced 0dbm line. A potential free relay contact is available for control of the PA system, if this is required.
Yes, by installing the analogue telephone interface HD754. The interface can be programmed to automatically dial one telephone number. This telephone number is programmed via a PC using any terminal emulating communication software. Selective calls to any Pro700 station can be made from the PABX
Yes, by changing the value of one resistor inside each station. The warning tones are removed by removing the resistor. This should be done by a qualified person only.
The system will work with supply voltages ranging from 12vDc to 27vDc. The idle current for the stations are approximately 20mA. When the stations are in communication the current consumption is approximately 200mA. Adding a 20ohms parallel loudspeaker to a station will increase the current consumption to approximately 300mA.
Yes, a call can be made to an open radio network by installing the PA/Audio/Radio interface HD752. The call number for HD752 will be programmed via internal switches in the interface unit. The RX/TX audio between the radio and HD752 is connected via two 0dbm balanced lines. A potential free relay contact is available for simplex radio operation. A call can also be made indirectly, from the radio system to the Pro700. By connecting the RX line from the radio to the program distribution input in Pro700, all incoming radio calls can be audio monitored by all stations listening on the program channel. One of the Pro700 stations can then call HD752 to establish a radio conversation, when a radio call is heard in the program distribution channel.
Yes. The substation is in fact a master station with reduced keypad. The call button(s) on the substation can be programmed for direct dialing. 30 seconds maximum speech time can be programmed for substations without a canceling button.
Yes, by installing the Multi Purpose Relay unit GH750. This unit has one balanced 0dbm output which can be connected to a tape recorder. GH750 can be programmed to give audio output when specific stations are connected in conversation. One of the relays in GH750 can also be programmed to operate, and be use for start/stop control of the tape recorder.
Yes. Since Pro700 is operating on 12-27vDc, it can easily be connected to the car battery. This is a perfect solution for communication between the driver and personnel in the back of Ambulances, Fire trucks, Police cars, Security Transport Vehicles, Limousines, Taxies, etc.
Yes, by installing the Sound Detector Module DP996 inside the substations AB731 and AB731A. Different parameters can be adjusted in the card by potentiometer and switches, such as voice level and minimum and maximum voice duration. A call equivalent to press of digit “9” will be made, when DP996 is triggered. Digit “9” can then be programmed in the substation for direct dialling to the various prefixed stations.
CAS means “Call Annunciation System”. This is a queuing function which permits multiple stations to call one number, and be queued up for call acceptance with no waiting time limits. The calling station is normally a sub station with only one call button, and the receiving station is a master station with full keypad. At the receiving position a maximum of 3 stations can be logged in as receivers or “CAS operators”. Since Pro700 has a recommended capacity of max 20 call numbers, we can initiate calls from a maximum of 17 stations. If only one master station is logged in as a receiving “CAS operator”, then 19 stations can make a call and be queued. When waiting in the queue we have the option to give a ringing signal in the loudspeaker of the calling station, or to connect the calling station to the program distribution channel. A tape recorder may then be connected to the program channel giving any appropriate information to the caller while waiting. The waiting queue is indicated in the display of all 3 receiving stations. By pressing the “0” button in one of the 3 receiving stations you can make a connection to the station which number is visible in the display at the moment. This is a very useful function in all security applications where a number of calls are made to a guard position and being queued up.
- Parking lots
- Jails
- Door access
- Etc
Yes, we can program a delay of 3 seconds for call initiation when pressing the call button. This is important to prevent a call being accidentally initiated by someone touching the call button. However, normally the call button will have no delay to ensure fast call registration.
Door-Bell is a function which permits a call request from one station to be announced in the loudspeaker of a number of pre-programmed receiving stations. We have two doorbell functions in the system. They are identified by two different ringing tones. The calling station will be programmed to make a call with doorbell 1 or 2. The calling station will normally be a sub station of the model AB731 with one call button, and be installed outside the door. The receiving stations inside the building will be master stations with full keypad. The stations inside the building can be individually programmed to receive doorbell 1, doorbell 2 or both. We can therefore program all stations or only a few stations inside the building to receive a doorbell call. The doorbell call request is accepted in one of the receiving stations by pressing the “5” button, and an audio connection will then be established with the calling door station. The doorbell call request is programmable to be on for 30 seconds or 2 minutes. If the doorbell call is not accepted within the programmed time, the request will be automatically cancelled. When waiting in the queue we have the option to give a ringing signal in the loudspeaker of the calling station, or to connect the calling station to the program distribution channel. A tape recorder may then be connected to the program channel giving any appropriate information to the caller while waiting. A maximum of 3 door stations can be queued for a maximum of 2 minutes. The first caller will be accepted first. There will be no queue indication in the display of the receiving stations. All programmed stations will receive the Doorbell call even when they are in a conversation. The Doorbell ringing tone will only be heard in the calling station and the receiving stations when Doorbell no.1 is used. The Doorbell ringing tone will also be heard in the other Doorbell calling stations, when Doorbell no.2 is used. Doorbell call is a perfect function for access control to the building.
No, the call will be initiated immediately when the call button is pressed
Yes, after accepting a CAS call or Doorbell call the receiving station can press the “5” button. The relay inside the calling station will then operate and the relay contacts can be used to operate the door lock.
Stations AA701 and AB707 are using 8 pins RJ45. All other stations are connected by screw terminals.
It is important to remember that different manufacturers may use different numbering of the connection terminals. When you look into the RJ45 opening in the connection box, with the slot for the locking pin pointing up, then we start counting the pins with no.1 from the right. It is recommended that you spend a few seconds with your ohm meter to locate the connection terminals corresponding to the pins in the RJ45 socket, before starting the installation
Yes, just a matter of programming.
No. Pro700 and the obsolete system CB600 are using a different data protocol and can not operate together. Pro700 and CB600 are using the same station cabinet for some models. It is therefore advisable to check the label on the back of the existing stations, before expanding an installation. All numbers in the CB600 name label will start with “6” and the station numbers in Pro700 will start with “7”.
Yes. Pro700 has two software revisions and the stations are marked accordingly on the acceptance tag. The previous revision was Rev B, and the present revision is Rev C. The positions of the programming switches on switch package U3 inside the stations are different for the two revisions. The new features in Rev C stations will of course only work from Rev C stations. But Rev B and Rev C stations can together use all features available in Rev B. However, if the new feature “Silent Alarm” shall be used, then all stations must be Rev C.
Yes. The master stations can be programmed to be “10 Key Direct Dialling Station”. By pressing only one of the buttons from 1 until 9 and 0, we will be directly connected to the following number alternatives: 10 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39 and 40 – 49. Which of the 4 decades we shall use is programmed via the programming switches on U3. The master stations can then no more operate the different features by dialling the different feature codes, only directly call to 10 numbers.
We have substations with 1 or 3 call buttons. The one call button is equivalent to button “9”. The three call buttons are equivalent to buttons “3”, “6” and “9”. The following programming alternatives are possible for the different models:
Alt. 1. Substations with 1 call button, AB731, AB731A and AB708
- Make CAS call
- Make Doorbell call
- Be programmed as a “direct dial 3 keys” station and call to “13”
- Be programmed as a “direct dial 3 keys” station and make an Emergency Call
An Emergency Call is equivalent to making a group call to a number of pre programmed receiving station. The Emergency Call is automatically cancelled when the call button is released.
- Be programmed as a “direct dial 10 keys” station and call to 19 or 29 or 39 or 49.
Alt. 2: Substations with 3 call buttons, AB707 and AB709
- Be programmed as a “direct dial 3 keys” station and call to 11, 12 and 13
- Be programmed as a “direct dial 3 key station and call to 11, 12 and make an Emergency Call with the last button
- Be programmed as a "direct dial 10 keys" station and call 3 numbers in the following 4 number series: 13,16,19 or 23,26,29 or 33,36,39 or 43,46,49
- Be programmed as a "direct dial 10 keys" station and call 3 numbers in the following 4 number series 13,16 and Emergency Call or 23,26 and Emergency Call or 33,36 and Emergency Call or 43,46 and Emergency Call
Yes, you can connect 2 stations of models AB731 or AB731A or AB708 or any combination of these models which has only one call button, to form a small system. Program the stations as “direct dial 10 keys” stations. Program one station to call the first decade, and this station will call 19. Program the second station to call the second decade, and this station will call 29. Program the first station to have call number 29 and the second station to have call number 19. Since the stations have no cancelling button, you must program automatic cancellation with 30 seconds call time.
The conversation is operated in simplex only by pressing the guard stations T-button to talk. This is done for security reasons to ensure full control of the direction of speech.
Yes, but remember that the conversation is operated in simplex. When receiving a CAS call in the telephone or mobile phone to must toggle the * button to operate the simplex function. You will hear a pulsing “blip” signal when you are listening, and the “blip” will stop to indicate when you can talk. You should use the doorbell function instead, if you find this CAS operation of HD754 difficult.
Yes, you can install three AB707 or AB709 in a small system. The stations can be programmed as “direct dial 3 key” stations, or “direct dial 10 keys” stations. The following number series can then be used: 11,12,13 or 13,16,19 or 23,26,29, or 33,36,39 or 43,46,49. Each station can now call the two others. The third button will of course be own number and cannot be used.
You must use twisted pairs telephone/data cable of good quality, 0.5/0.6mm. The most important data is the value of the capacitance, which must not exceed 87nF totally for the whole installation. For example, the typical value for a Cat 5 cable is 47nF/Km. This cable will permit a total cable length of 1,8Km in the installation. This type of cable is therefore recommended for larger installations. However, in smaller installations with max. 300-400m total cable length, you will normally never reach the critical 87nF with any type of twisted pairs cable. For such small installations you do not have to think about the capacitance. Shielded cable must be used in areas where strong electric fields are expected. But you must be aware of the fact that a shielded cable will normally have a higher capacitance than a cable without shield. Always check with your supplier.
The maximum distance between two stations are depending on the type of twisted pairs cable used. The critical value is the capacitance which must not exceed 87nF. If you for example use a cable with capacitance of 47nF/Km, you can install the two stations a maximum of 1,8Km apart. If you however install more stations, then this distance will decrease since the cabling to the other stations will add to the value of the total capacitance.
Yes. More power supplies can be evenly distributed in the installation. There are two reasons for installing more power supplies:
- The total number of stations requires more current than one power supply can deliver
- The distance between the common power supply and a remote station(s) is too long and will cause too high power drop, therefore requiring a power supply to be installed closer to the station All power supplies must have the same output voltage
The distance will depend on the voltage from the power supply. You can calculate approximately 200ma for each station. If you use 0.6mm copper cable, which have a loop resistance of 12 ohms for each 100m, then you will loose approximately 2.5volts for each 100m. The minimum operating voltage for a station is approximately 9.5vDc. The following distances are valid with reference to different power supplies, and 0.6mm copper cable:
- 12vDc: 100m
- 18vDc: 300m
- 24vDc: 500m
If two stations are supplied on the same line, the distance will be the half. Connecting three stations will give the third of the distance, and so-on. The distance between the station and the power supply will also be reduced to the half if you connect a parallel loudspeaker.
No. If you have two stations a long distance apart, you can interconnect the stations via only one pair and use a locally installed power supply at each station. No reference between the two power supplies is necessary.
Loosen the screw at the back of the station. Then leave the screw in the station and press the screw in by using the screw driver. The front of the station will now open up and can easily be removed by using 3 fingers. See configuration sheet 15 911 003
Yes, but please be aware of the possibility for electrical interference in the cable for the elevator car. This interference will disturb the 32kHz signal and cause interruptions in the operation. New elevator installations will normally use a cable including twisted signaling pairs, thereby reducing the possibility for interference. Old elevator installations will normally have cables with non-twisted wires for mains voltage only. Such cables cannot be used by Pro700. If you cannot install an additional twisted pair signaling cable in the elevator shaft you must not use Pro700 in an old elevator installation.
Yes. This amplifier includes the relay necessary to switch the loudspeaker between the microphone and the loudspeaker function. FC740 can be installed in the following stations: AA703, AA704, AA705 and BC735.
You can install a maximum of 3 pairs. The RJ45 connector has connection terminals for 4 pairs, but only 3 pairs shall be installed. 1 pair is for signaling and audio. 1 pair is for the power supply. 1 pair is for program distribution. It is not necessary to connect this third pair if the station shall not have program distribution. If you want program distribution to only a few stations, then you connect only these few stations to the third pair. Terminals 1 and 8 are reserved for connection of a parallel loudspeaker to the station and the installation cable must NOT be connected to these two terminals.
The lowest impedance you can use is 16 ohms. The preferred is 20-25 ohms If you install the 10watts amplifier FC740 in the stations AA703, AA704, AA705 or BC735, then you can use a 4 ohms loudspeaker at the output of FC740.
We can program 6 different configurations:
- Standard station with full keypad for selective dialing
- Direct dial 3 key station
- Direct dial 10 key station
- Door Bell call-in station
- Cas call-in station
- Cas operator (receiving) station