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BUFEX

Attenuator, Buffer, and Speaker Expander
for Self-Amplified Speakers

Features

Can drive up to 

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50 self-amplified speaker inputs

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00V, 70V, 25V, and page port level selectable inputs

Bypass trim control for emergency paging

Continuously variable attenuator

© 2004 Bogen Communications, Inc.
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Description

The BUFEX is a continuously variable speaker attenuator that allows the volume of a network of
speakers to be remotely controlled.The BUFEX provides output buffering for up to 

1

50 self-ampli-

fied speakers. It allows speaker system expansion for existing 

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00V, 70V, or 25V central amplifier

systems.
The unit includes a bypass function for overriding the volume control knob setting when 
activated by a contact closure or open collector output. A bypass trim control adjusts the 
volume when in bypass mode with a maximum of 

1

2 dB of attenuation.The BUFEX fits into a sin-

gle gang electrical box.

Installation

1

. Make all the necessary electrical connections and jumper selection before installing unit.

2. Mount the unit to the electrical box using the 2 faceplate screws provided.

Package Contents

(

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) Installation and Use Manual

(

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) BUFEX Unit

(2) Faceplate Screws

Summary of Contents for BUFEX

Page 1: ...ovides output buffering for up to 150 self ampli fied speakers It allows speaker system expansion for existing 100V 70V or 25V central amplifier systems The unit includes a bypass function for overriding the volume control knob setting when activated by a contact closure or open collector output A bypass trim control adjusts the volume when in bypass mode with a maximum of 12 dB of attenuation The...

Page 2: ...aker inputs 100V J1 70V J2 25V J3 T R J4 INPUT SIGNAL TYPE Input Terminals The input terminals can receive dry audio Tip and Ring as well as 100V 70V and 25V speaker signals depending on the input voltage type jumper setting Existing branch that needs buffer ing or audio to area requiring local volume control 24V supply for this branch not shown 24V DC Terminals The BUFEX power consumption is 1CU ...

Page 3: ...lume control knob maximum attenuation of 12 dB In the example below the AUX contacts of the UTI1 are programmed to close when the UTI1 s Override Emergency input becomes active The AUX contacts trigger the Bypass fea ture of the BUFEX allowing a full volume page to be heard regardless of the voume setting of the BUFEX See previous page for power and output wiring UTI1 PCM ZPM PCM2000 In this confi...

Page 4: ...ITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW Bogen s liability arising out of the manufacture sale or supplying of products or their use or disposition whether based upon warranty contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to the price of the product In no event ...

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