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BELL  SYSTEM  PRACTICE 

AT& TCo  Standard 

SECTION 

12-630-111 

Issue  2,  May  1979 

SOA 

CONFERENCE  SET 

IDENTIFICATION,  INSTALLATION,  CONNECTIONS,  OPERATION,  AND  MAINTENANCE 

1. 

GENERAL 

1.01 

The section contains information on the  50A1 

conference  set  which  permits  hands-free 

2-way  audience  participation  in  a  call  placed  over 

the  telephone  network.  This  set  provides additional 
features such as A-lead control, multiple microphone 
use,  and  2/4  wire  operation  not  provided  with  the 
older 50A (MD) set.  The 50A1 is sometimes referred 
to  as  the  Portable  Conference  Telephone. 

1.02 

This  section  is  reissued  to  include  radio 

interference  information. 

1.03 

The  50A1  conference  set  is  susceptible  to 

radio frequency interference when  used  near 

a  high  power  transmitter.  The  set  can  be  modified 
on  a 

where  needed 

basis  at  the  service  center 

to  suppress  this  interference.  Send  the  Conference 
Telephone  to  the  Indiana  Service  Center  with 

instructions to modify per B.S.R.S. 455.217 paragraph 
18.  "Mod for RFI"  will be stamped on  the underside 

of  the  base  upon  completion  of  modification. 

2. 

IDENTIFICATION 

2.01 

The  50A1  conference  set  (Fig.  1)  consists 
of  a  73B  control  unit,  a  modified  220A-58 

hand  telephone  set  plus  the  other  accessories  listed 
in  paragraph  2.03  under  the  Ordering  Guide. 

A.  Ordering  Guide 

2.02 

The  50A1  conference  set  can  be  ordered  as 
a  complete  unit  as  follows. 

• 

Set,  Conference,  50Al. 

2.03 

The  following  components  of  the  50A1 
conference  set  are  field  replaceable  and  can 

be  ordered  separately: 

• 

KS-20653Ll  Carrying  Case 

NOTICE 

Fig.  1-738  Control  Unit,  Front  View 

• 

Unit, Control, 73B (includes modified 220A-58 
hand  telephone  set) 

• 

KS-20660Ll  (Green)  microphone with  20-foot 

cord  and  color-coded  plug 

• 

KS-20660L2  (Gold)  microphone  with  20-foot 

cord  and  color-coded  plug 

• 

Set,  Hand  Telephone,  220A-58  (paragraph 
5.03) 

• 

Lamp,  51A 

• 

Cord,  Handset,  H4DB-58 

• 

KS-20660L3  Lavaliere  Assembly  (2) 

• 

KS-20689Ll  Power  Cord  (10-foot  length) 

• 

Cord,  Telephone  Line,  D4BU  (25-foot  length) 

• 

Adapter,  225A 

Not  for  use  or  disclosure  outside  the 

Bell  ystem  except  under  written  agreement 

Printed  in 

U.S.A. 

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Summary of Contents for 50A1

Page 1: ...RFI will be stamped on the underside of the base upon completion of modification 2 IDENTIFICATION 2 01 The 50A1 conference set Fig 1 consists of a 73B control unit a modified 220A 58 hand telephone set plus the other accessories listed in paragraph 2 03 under the Ordering Guide A Ordering Guide 2 02 The 50A1 conference set can be ordered as a complete unit as follows Set Conference 50Al 2 03 The f...

Page 2: ... NET c RR Ll L2 CONNECT TO POLARITY TERM GUARD BOARD s s T 1 Handset communication using a TRIMLINE hand telephone set Transferring between hands free and handset during conversation One way communication using the loudspeaker only A lead control for use with key telephone systems Means to provide audible TOUCH TONE signals for computer data input Means to connect both transmitted and received sig...

Page 3: ...Connections should be made using a shielded pair grounded at the customers equipment only If desired the conference set loudspeaker ISS 2 SECTION 512 630 11 1 can be deactivated by opening the shorting link between adjacent screw terminals on the base of the control unit Fig 3 Connection to and adjustment of the PA system is the customer s responsibility Typical signal levels are 45dbv at 600 ohm ...

Page 4: ...rol unit is deactivated whenever the handset is lifted 4 05 Incoming calls are heard through the set loudspeaker The output level is adjusted Page 4 by means of the VOLUME control Advance the VOLUME control only far enough for adequate listening level However when this control is set at 0 a lecturer speaking into the conference set will be heard more clearly at the remote location since the set wi...

Page 5: ...cord and the D4BU line cord before attempting any maintenance to the interior of the control unit 5 01 Set repair at customers premises should be limited to replacement of those parts listed in the Ordering Guide Repair of other components affects set performance and requires detailed testing 5 02 To remove the front and rear housing assemblies fromthe73B control unit disconnect the hand telephone...

Page 6: ... JOY P IJER SUPPLY CPI lOY ISV KI PI F LG r 1 orr PI TBI LINE SWITCH P2 6 3 RI 270 PRE AMPL P 0 CP2 P6 MIKES OFF r 6 fl 5 PS TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL CIRCUITS CP2 6 PA OUTPUT CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT K I SET MIKE ON P2 GOLD Ml KE 5 GREEN IKE AUX DIAL MIKES orr I Fig 4 SOA 1 Conference Set Block Diagram Sheet 1 of 2 Page 6 SSP 512 630 111 i02_1979 05 06 jpg Scanned by Frank Harrell Cowboy Frank Castle Ro...

Page 7: ...DIAL I T W R BL 5 R I I I I I I I I I I R13 L r 2 LINE I 3 2W SWITCH I II 110 411 HAND TELEPHON SET CORD JACK H40B COHO NC t L o Jiz BK T NC tKI 2W II R I G __ ___ 11 LINE SIIITCH R LG I II NOTES j k I REPLACE DIOP MOUNTING CORD fURNISHED WITH 25005 TELEPHONE SET liTH A S3A SWITCHBOARD CORD EQUIPPED liTH A 309 PLUG Oil EQUIVALENT ORDERED SEPARATELY SPECIfY LENGTH AND COLOR OF CORD SEE TABLE A FOR ...

Page 8: ...ophones Using Lavaliere and Holder Page 8 8 Pages 2 I 4 WIRE SELECTOR SWITCH IIIII Fig 6 738 Control Unit Rear Housing Removed SSP 512 630 111 i01_1979 QS 08 jpg Scanned by Frank Harrell Cowboy Frank Castle Rock Colorado Feb 16 2012 23 01 06 ...

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