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Model 300MB-SD CommCenter Series D1
Federal Signal
www.fedsig.com
Unpacking the Product
Unpacking the Product
After unpacking the product, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit.
If the 300MB has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim
immediately with the carrier, stating the extent of the damage. Carefully check all
envelopes, shipping labels, and tags before removing or discarding them. If any parts are
missing, please call Federal Signal Customer Support at 708-534-4756 or 877-289-3246.
Table 1 Kit contents
Qty.
Description
Part Number
1
Plug, 10-Position
140332-10
1
Plug, 17-Position
140332-17
An Overview of the Model 300MB
The CommCenter, Model 300MB Series D1 is a digital playback device that is
capable of generating up to six different prerecorded voice messages, melodies,
tones, and/or signals. This central control device interfaces with any decentralized
or centrally amplified system. The CommCenter can control signal lines to Federal
Signal SelecTone
®
Models 300GC, 300GCX, 300X, 302GC, 302GCX, 302X, and
50GC speaker/amplifiers. It can also interface with any SelecTone Control Unit,
Models 300VSC or 300SCW-1. It can directly drive speakers designed for 25 V
RMS
line operation. It can also provide a 1 V
P-P
audio signal and can be used as a remote
audio input for a public address sound system. Using the cascading function, 300MB
CommCenters can be linked together to provide a system with the capability of more
than six messages.
NOTE:
The CommCenter accepts messages stored on ICs and pluggable circuit
boards. Both are referred to as message chips in this manual. The messages stored on
pluggable circuit boards will operate on all Series B, Series C, and Series D models.
IMPORTANT:
The Series D CommCenters use a different storage IC than the Series
A, Series B, and Series C. These ICs cannot be interchanged between Series A,
Series, B, and Series C models. Be sure to verify which series CommCenter you have
before ordering any additional messages.
The CommCenter is intended to be installed only in indoor (NEMA 1) or other
protected installations. It can be mounted on any horizontal or vertical surface
using #10 screws appropriate for the type of mounting surface material and the four
mounting holes in the housing. See Figure 1.