Section 4
Operation
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Press
RPB-1AG
pushbutton
Pre-recorded
“Switch
On” message plays
over the Loudmouth
®
speaker
4.9
Switch Input Operation
The Loudmouth
®
will play a a pre-recorded voice message when a change in the Switch Input is
detected. Optional Ritron cable assembly 60201136 (6-Conductor Cable, Loudmouth® Interface)
is used to connect the Loudmouth
®
Switch Input to a door switch, or any other device where
switch closure detection is desired. The cable assembly also provides connection to the Relay
Switch closure output.
Using the Switch Input to Test your System
The Ritron model RPB-1AG pushbutton is available for use with Switch
Input Operation.
When programmed for “Switch On Only” operation, simply
press the pushbutton to play the pre-recorded Switch On message over your
Loudmouth
®
speaker to test for activation, volume, or any other
programmed attribute. A separate test should also be performed using a
radio to transmit to the LM-600Analog receiver.
Switch Message Operation
• The Switch On Message is played when the Switch Input is pulled low.
• The Switch Off Message is played when the Switch Input is released from ground.
• Switch Input messages will not be played if the radio channel is busy, but instead will wait for the channel to clear before playing.
• Switch Input messages are played after the Pre-announce tone if the radio is programmed for this feature.
• If the Loudmouth
®
is programmed for Record and Play Delay or Recorded Message Repeat the Switch Input message will be
delayed and repeated the same as an incoming message.
• Switch Input messages can be up to 6 seconds long.
To record a Switch Input Message:
In the following example we will program the Loudmouth
®
to operate with a Switch On message only.
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1.
Refer to Table A
– Switch Input Operation and write down the code to enable the Switch On Message Only.
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2.
Refer to Table A
– Switch Input Operation and write down the code to record the Switch On message.
3.
Place the radio into Program / Readout Mode
by pressing and holding the
PROGRAM
button. A “P” will appear
on the display. Release the
PROGRAM
button when a hyphen appears and the radio is ready to accept the first
digit of your program entry.
4.
Scroll to the character “A” by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program display shows the correct character.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the first
digit of the Enable Switch On Message Only code.
5.
Enter the 1
st
digit of the Switch On Message Only code by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program display
shows the desired number.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it
is ready to accept the next digit.
6.
Enter the 2
nd
digit of the Switch On Message Only code by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program display
shows the desired number.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it
is ready to accept the next digit.
7.
Enter the 3
rd
digit of the Switch On Message Only code by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program display
shows the desired number.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it
is ready to accept the next digit.
8.
Press and release the
ENTER
button to save your programming. A hyphen will flash 3 times on the program display
to indicate that programming was successful. The radio is now ready for another program entry.
NOTE:
If you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display. Check the digits you are
attempting to enter, then re-enter.
9.
Scroll to the character “A” by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program display shows the correct character.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the first
digit of the Record Switch On Message code.
10. Enter the 1
st
digit of the Record Switch On Message code by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program
display shows the desired number.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate
that it is ready to accept the next digit.
11. Enter the 2
nd
digit of the Record Switch On Message code by clicking the
PROGRAM
button until the program
display shows the desired number.
Pause
—the radio will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate
that it is ready to accept the next digit.
12. Press and release the
ENTER
button to place the radio into record mode. A hyphen will appear on the program
display.
13. Using your portable or base radio, transmit the Switch On Message to the Loudmouth. When the PTT is released
the Loudmouth
®
will playback the recorded Switch On Message for review.
14. Press the
PROGRAM
button to continue programming, or press the
ENTER
button to exit program mode.
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