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VL1

12V MINI AUDIO-FREQUENCY

INDUCTION LOOP AMPLIFIER

Approved document No. DCM0003479 Rev 1 • Page 1 of 8

The VL1 is a true current mode audio-frequency induction loop amplifier.  Its compact
design, 12V d.c. operation and availability in a variety of kit formats make it ideally
suited for use in:- 

• Cars, taxis, buses and other private/commercial vehicles (VL1/B1 or VL1/B2 kits) 
• Ticket counters and other desktop applications (VL1/C kit) 
• Access control applications (VL1/A kit) 

In addition to this instruction manual, all of the above kits include Quick Start installation
guides specific to the application(s) for which they are intended.  These guides should
always be referenced in conjunction with this manual prior to installation.

Important notes ................................................................................................................................... 2

Safety guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 2 

What is an audio frequency induction loop system? ...................................................................... 3 

An overview of the VL1 induction loop amplifier ........................................................................... 4 

Planning an induction loop system .................................................................................................... 5 

Installation, system set-up and testing ........................................................................................... 6/7

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 8

Technical specification ......................................................................................................................... 8

Summary of Contents for VL1

Page 1: ...other desktop applications VL1 C kit Access control applications VL1 A kit In addition to this instruction manual all of the above kits include Quick Start installation guides specific to the application s for which they are intended These guides should always be referenced in conjunction with this manual prior to installation Important notes 2 Safety guidelines 2 What is an audio frequency induct...

Page 2: ...don W4 4AL Tel 44 0 20 8996 9000 Web www bsi global com Other National standards of design installation commissioning should be referenced where pertinent SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Avoid placing the VL1 amplifier in areas with poor ventilation exposed to direct sunlight with high ambient temperatures adjacent to heat generating equipment with high humidity or dust levels susceptible to severe vibration D...

Page 3: ...ing impaired person positioned within or near the loop can hear the loop signal by switching their hearing aid to the correct position allowing them to participate more effectively in general conversation ordering goods or services etc An induction loop system therefore comprises four main elements The audio source typically a microphone or a music source or both The induction loop amplifier The l...

Page 4: ...gh metal content i e loops fitted in vehicles the amplifier s metal compensation control METAL COMP can be used to help combat the frequency response problems caused by metal absorbing the magnetic field Three indicators are provided on the amplifier The Peak indicator illuminates red in line with peaks in the input signal The Limit indicator confirms the AGC circuit is functioning The rate at whi...

Page 5: ...as well as inside the loop If there are any other loop systems in close proximity overspill such as this may lead to cross talk signals from different loops merging into one If this is likely to be an issue special designs of loop can be implemented to help reduce the overspill field contact your supplier for details Applications with high metal content Large amounts of metal can affect the streng...

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Page 7: ...ction loop system but a common occurrence caused by mains wiring This hum will normally NOT be heard by hearing aid users as most modern hearing aids have filters which cancel this noise out 10 If a large amount of metal is present in or near the induction loop you may find the sound you hear through the loop listening device is woolly or dull This is caused by the metal in the room absorbing the ...

Page 8: ... 500mA Maximum RMS output current 1A Maximum peak output current 2A Maximum RMS load voltage 4V Total harmonic distortion 0 5 Max area of a square loop or of a rectangular loop of stated aspect ratio in m2 25m2 Recommended loop conductor size 0 5mm2 15m loop length or 1 0mm2 15m to 30m loop length inc tails Recommended number of turns 1 Frequency response 1dB 120Hz 16kHz Frequency response 3dB 120...

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