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Headphone Output:

The UltraSound system is designed to easily drive six or more 300 to 
1000 ohm headsets. Noise attenuating, full cushion headsets, such as 
the Sigtronics ST-8, or ST-48 are recommended for best results. The 
UltraSound system incorporates an automatic headphone limiting 
circuit to eliminate the possibility of painful spurious radio or noise 
spikes from getting to the headsets and into your ears.

Universal Radio Interface is designed to accommodate virtually 
any type of communication radio. Adjustments for radio receive level 
and transmit microphone level are provided to perfectly match the 
UltraSound system to your particular radio.

Automatic Sidetone Generation allows everyone on the vehicle 
to hear both sides of the radio conversations.

Excellent RF Immunity guarantees clean, clear, radio communi-
cations.

Standardized for use with Sigtronics single plug headsets (ie. ST-8, 
ST-48, ST-18).

Model Differences:

The UT-4S is used in applications requiring up to four persons at 
one time on intercom. Two of the four have radio transmit capabil-
ity. The UT-4S is designed for use with a single vehicle radio. The 
UT-4D is identical to the UT-4S but can accommodate two separate 
vehicle radios.

The UT-6S is for single radio operations and can intercom up to six 
people at one time. Three of the six can transmit on the vehicle 
radio. Similarly, the UT-6D is just like the UT-6S, but with dual radio 
capability.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

VOLUME — Intercom Volume: Adjusts intercom volume level. Does 
not affect radio volume.

SQUELCH — Intercom Squelch: Adjusts VOX operation of the inter-
com for variations in background noise levels.

RADIO 1/RADIO 2 (TALK) — Transmit Select (UT-4D and UT-6D 
units only): Used to select which radio to talk on – Radio 1 or Radio 2.

AUTO/BOTH (LISTEN) — Receive Select (UT-4D and UT-6D units 
only): Used to select which radio is heard. In “BOTH” position, you 
hear both Radio 1 and the Radio 2. In “AUTO” position, only the 
radio selected by the RADIO 1/RADIO 2 switch is heard.

RADIO MIC TRANSMIT GAIN — Located on the back of the unit: 
Sets the transmit mic audio level for the radio(s).

RADIO VOLUME — Located on the back of the unit: Sets the range 
of receive audio from the radio(s).

ULTRASOUND INSTALLATION

Standard Equipment Included

Besides the Intercom unit, each UltraSound system comes complete 
with the following:

                                                                                     UT-4S/4D      UT-6S/6D

  Intercom Mounting Bracket  ..............................  1  ..................... 1

   Headset Jack Box and Cover 

with Pre-mounted Headset Jack  .....................  4  ..................... 6 
with Pre-mounted Headset Jack 
and Splash Cover  ..................................................  1 ...................... 1 
PTT Switch Pre mounted 
in PTT Box and Cover  ..........................................  3  ..................... 3 
Headset Hooks  ......................................................  4  ..................... 6 
Jack Box Cover Screws  .......................................  16  ..................  20 
Jack Box and Bracket Mounting Screws  ...... 28  ..................  36

  Wire Grommets  .....................................................  8  .................... 10

  Jack Insulator Washer, Flat .................................  5  ..................... 7 
  Jack Insulator Washer, Shoulder ......................  5  ..................... 7

  4 ft. Headset Jack and PTT Switch Cable  .....  1  ..................... 1 
  4 ft. Radio 1 Interface Cable  ..............................  1  ..................... 1 
  4 conductor hook-up wire (Roll)  .....................  1  ..................... 1

  4 ft. Radio 2 Interface Cable  .............................  1* .................... 1*

  * Supplied with UT-4D and UT-6D (dual radio) units only.

Installation Overview:

Sigtronics has simplified the installation process, to assure perfect 
operation. Refer to the UltraSound Wiring Diagram. For UT-4S or 
UT-6S see Figure 4; for UT-4D or UT-6D see Figure 5. If you have 
any installation questions or problems that are not addressed in this 
manual, feel free to call our installation hot line number located on 
the last page of this manual.

Installation of the Sigtronics UltraSound System is a four step process:

I.  Mount the intercom unit.

  (INTERCOM CHASSIS INSTALLATION)

II.  Install the headset jacks and PTT switches.

  (HEADSET JACK AND PTT SWITCH INSTALLATION)

III.   Wire the jacks and PTT switches.

  (HEADSET JACK AND PTT SWITCH WIRING)

IV.  Wire the radio(s).

  (RADIO HOOK UP)

I. INTERCOM CHASSIS INSTALLATION

Intercom Placement:

There are a few factors to consider when selecting a mounting 
location for the UltraSound Intercom chassis:

1.   The unit should be placed in such a way that the controls on the 

front of the unit can be easily seen and operated. Most commonly, 
this will be near the vehicle’s communication radio controls.

2.   The Intercom unit is primarily designed to be dash mounted. It 

can be mounted on top of the dash or hang below the dash or 
vehicle ceiling. The mounting bracket is adjustable to allow for 
various mounting angles.

Summary of Contents for UT-4D

Page 1: ...ted headsets via Push To Talk PTT switches Applications The unit is designed for tactical rescue and mobile command center vehicles Voice Activated Intercom VOX feature allows hands free com munication between headsets connected to the UltraSound unit Start speaking and the intercom turns on instantly to relay your message clearly to the other headsets Stop talking and it turns off to reduce backg...

Page 2: ...DIO 1 RADIO 2 switch is heard RADIO MIC TRANSMIT GAIN Located on the back of the unit Sets the transmit mic audio level for the radio s RADIO VOLUME Located on the back of the unit Sets the range of receive audio from the radio s ULTRASOUND INSTALLATION Standard Equipment Included Besides the Intercom unit each UltraSound system comes complete with the following UT 4S 4D UT 6S 6D Intercom Mounting...

Page 3: ...headset cable do not interfere with the normal operation of vehicle doors or compartments 5 In vehicles with intercom headset positions installed in open crew positions the combination of wind road and engine noise picked up by these crew position headsets can in some cases produce excessive background noise in the intercom system Additionally wide variations in engine noise from idle to high RPM ...

Page 4: ...1 2 inch hole in the panel Install jack with mounting washers and nut as in Figure 3 Both jack insulating washers must be used The Jacks have to be insulated from mounting spot to minimize electrical noise getting into intercom system No need to tighten the jack now You may have to remove the jack to connect the wires PTT Switch Installation In order for the Driver or Passenger positions to transm...

Page 5: ...put the covers on the jack boxes or tighten up the PTT switches You will need to verify the correct operation of the system before you close everything up Power Connections TheUltraSoundunitwillrunon11 16VDC CAUTION UltraSoundunits aredesignedfornegativegroundvehiclesonly Theycanbeusedon positive ground vehicles only if a Sigtronics Positive Ground Adapter is used Contact your Sigtronics dealer on...

Page 6: ... PTT Switch Cable The problem could be anywhere along the blue wire connection between the headset jacks and the UltraSound unit INTERCOM IN SOME HEADSETS BUT NOT IN OTHERS 1 Make sure that UltraSound controls are set as above 2 Make sure that none of the PTT buttons are pressed 3 Make sure that none of the PTT wires white red white blue or yellow if applicable are shorted to ground R UT 4D 6D DUA...

Page 7: ...itch 3 Reversed PTT lines The Drivers PTT line connected to the Pas senger s PTT switch and vise versa Electrical Noise Test The last thing to do before the radios are hooked up to the unit is a simple noise test to verify system wiring as well as vehicle electrical system integrity 1 Unplug all intercom headsets except for the Drivers 2 Make sure all the UltraSound panel controls and switches are...

Page 8: ...tercom VOLUME control to approximately the 10 o clock position IV RADIO HOOK UP The connection of the UltraSound unit to the vehicle s radio s should be done by someone familiar with the radio s such as your radio installer Refer to the UltraSound Wiring Diagram Figure 4 for UT 4S and UT 6S units or Figure 5 for UT 4D and UT 6D units Only the radio functions are shown for the radio end of the Ultr...

Page 9: ...ugh the Ultra Sound sound as good or better than when using the radio hand microphone 5 If the receiving party reports that your transmissions are still weak with the MIC XMIT GAIN ADJ at the full clockwise position then switch the RADIO 1 MIC XMIT GAIN RANGE switch to the HI position down for Radio 1 and repeat steps 3 and 4 above That s all there is to it Once the gain is set also check radio op...

Page 10: ...n Next set the Radio 2 Microphone Transmit Gain The Radio 2 Microphone Transmit Gain Adjustments are the top set of the two located on the back of the UltraSound unit The adjustment procedure is very similar to that of the Radio 1 Mic Transmit Gain adjustment First set the RADIO 2 MIC XMIT GAIN RANGE switch to the LO position default setting NOTE the HI and LO switch positions for Radio 2 are upsi...

Page 11: ...low off system When you speak your voice will be heard in the headsets but the sound will cut off about a second after you stop speaking Minor readjustment of the squelch may be necessary if the background noise level changes significantly engine idling to cruise power with siren on Radio Operation With the UltraSound System your radio s are heard through the headsets as well Adjust the volume lev...

Page 12: ...e Warranty Two Years Sigtronics Installation Hot Line Number 1 800 367 0977 ext 8 Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Time www sigtronics com 12 9 2015 ULTR_TAC_INSTL pdf Rev I P N 700062 igtronics S 0 25 0 50 6 7 0 2 DIA 0 01 0 4 05 2 025 2 025 6 0 7 85 2 35 1 5 0 50 CABLES TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW MOUNTING BRACKET BOTTOM VIEW Sigtronics UltraSound Intercom Typical Installation Dimensio...

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