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Operation:
The Console Speaker listening level may be adjusted to be heard throughout the room
When the Console Microphone is enabled the Console Speaker listening level is reduced to a
lower level to prevent feedback
If there is a
Remote Call Switch in the Procedure Room to get the attention of the Operator
,
The Call Tone comes through the Console Speaker, only if the Console Microphone is not enabled
If the Procedure Room is in a Conversation with the Operator, it is assumed the Call Switch will not be used
There
are
two
Operational
Configurations
VOX
(Voice
Activated),
or
Push-to-Talk,
Microphone
The user should read the section below that pertains to their configuration
VOX (Voice Activated Microphone) Operation (Standard Option):
Basic Console Operation is straightforward and intuitive
When
the
Operator
wants
to
converse
with
the
Procedure
Room
Station Selection & Indication:
Pushing a Station Button Selects that Station (Toggle Action)
Pushing the (Active) Station Switch again, deselects that station
Pushing another Station Switch selects that station and deselects the previous station
When a Station is not selected its indicator is Off
When a Station is Selected, its Indictor is On
A flashing Station Indicator, indicates that station is Calling
Selecting a Calling Station cancels that stations Call
The Operator may disable the microphone with the "
TALK
” Switch", to only listen to the Procedure Room
When the “
TALK
” switch is pushed, the indicator goes off to indicate the Console Microphone is disabled
When the “
TALK
” switch is pushed again, the indicator lights red, to indicate the Microphone is enabled
When the microphone is enabled, the Switchover is Voice Activated
(VOX)
The Operator must speak directly into the Console Microphone
At a distance of ~6” for proper response
The "LIMIT/VOX" indicator lights Green to indicate the VOX is tripped
During normal operation, the "LEVEL/VOX" Indicator flashes Red
to indicate proper microphone level
If
the
Operator
wants
to
continue
listening
without
talking
the Microphone should be disabled (Push the
“TALK” Switch again)
TALK
may only be changed while listening
When listening is discontinued the state of TALK is retained
This allows the Listen Switch to Control both Listening and Talking
Push-to-Talk Microphone Operation, (Jumper Option):
When the
TALK
Switch is pressed: The Console Microphone is activated
And the Console Speaker is ducked for maximum gain before feedback
,
when the Switch is Released the
Console returns to full
Listening
Call Tone:
Call Tone Runs anytime a Call is Pending and no Station is Selected
The Call Tone is a ‘Warble Sequence’, repeating every 15 Seconds, until a Station is selected
The Console Speaker carries the Call Tone at a Fixed Level
