ETC CS-222

Two-Channel Main Station
CS-222
CS-222 Front Panel
F E AT U R E S
• Portable, heavy-duty enclosure
with carry handle
• Supports up to 30 beltpacks or
10 speaker stations on 2 channels
• Automatic short-circuit protection
and reset with LED indicators
• Dual-action electronic momentary/latching “Talk” buttons
• Mic- or line-level program with
selectable “Program Interrupt”
• “Remote Mic Kill”
• Stage announce with relay
• Individual volume controls for
each channel
• Front-panel headphone connector
• Channel A & B “Link” switch to
operate as a one-channel system
• Front-panel speaker output
• U.L. approved
DESCRIPTION
The CS-222 is a portable main station with carrying handle, power supply,
and a versatile intercom monitoring system. It supports two channels of intercom
with up to 30 headset stations or 10 speaker stations. It features Clear-Com’s
excellent speech intelligibility in both high and low noise environments.
M O N I TO R I N G S YS T E M
The station can monitor intercom activity on one or both channels with
individual Listen Level controls. Monitoring intercom activity is possible
through a headset,
or external earphone or
speaker. The 4-watt output amplifier can drive a
standard Clear-Com
headset to levels greater
than 110 dB SPL – more
than enough volume for
the noisiest environment.
CS-222 Back Panel
TA L K S E L E C T I O N
The station contains a mic preamp with limiter and proprietary speech-shaping circuits for enhanced intelligibility. An individual electronic momentary/
latching talk button is provided for each channel. These buttons light dimly
when latched. The channels may be accessed separately simultaneously without
being tied together. To combine both channels in a single party line, a “Link”
switch is provided on the front panel.
S TA G E A N N O U N C E
For paging applications, the station provides a balanced, line-level output
signal to a connector on the rear panel. The front panel Stage Announce button
activates the output and the Stage Announce relay.
SIGNALING
Visual “call” signaling attracts the attention of operators who have removed
their headsets or turned off their speakers. The station provides individual Call
buttons for each channel to signal all stations on the channel(s).
When a remote station operator sends a Call signal, the CS-222’s associated
Talk button lights brightly. The Visual Signal circuit is also used to activate the
optional remote page feature at other stations.
CS-222
Two-Channel Main Station
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
MICROPHONE PRE-AMP
(Dynamic Headset Input)
Impedance: 1 kΩ
Level: -55 dBv* nominal, -10 dBv max.
Frequency Response: 250 Hz - 12 kHz,
contoured for intelligibility
Limiter Range: 20 dB
Gain from Headset to Intercom Line: +41 dB
HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
Load Impedance: 50 - 2,000 Ω
Output Level: > +20 dBv across 600 Ω
Distortion: < 0.2% THD @ 1 kHz
Frequency Response: 200 Hz - 18 kHz, +- 2 dB
INTERCOM LINE DRIVE/RECEIVE
CIRCUITS
Impedance, Output Load: > 10 kΩ,
200 Hz - 10 kHz
Level,
Line: 200 Ω load
Nominal: -9 dBv
Maximum: +5 dBv before clip
Sidetone Null Capability:
>25 dB, 200 Hz - 10 kHz
Crosstalk, Station-Induced Channel-to Channel:
>60 dB
Noise, S/N Ratio in Listen Channels: >60 dB
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Intercom Line Length: 5,000 ft. maximum
Intercom Line Length for Crosstalk <-52 dB:
500 ft. maximum
Maximum No. of Stations Per Intercom Line: 100
Frequency Response: 150 Hz - 18 kHz, +- 2 dB
POWER SUPPLY
Output Power: +30 volts DC, +- 1 V
Output Current: 1 Amp
Reset Current: 1 Amp
Hum & Noise: < -1 mV AC RMS
Station Capacity: 30 headset stations or
10 speaker stations
REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS
Intercom: (6) XLR-3M (3 per channel)
Program: (1) XLR-3F
Stage Announce: (1) XLR-3M
Announce Out: SPST terminal block
REAR-PANEL SWITCHES
Power On/Off: 1
Termination On/Off: 2
Mic/Line Select For Program Input: 1
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS
105 - 125/210 - 250 Volts, 50 - 60 Hz, 60 VA
DIMENSIONS
3" H x 8.125" W x 10" D (76 x 206 x 254 mm)
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs (2.3 kg)
R E M OT E M I C K I L L ( R M K )
Pressing the RMK button will turn off the microphone talk circuits of all ClearCom beltpacks eliminating annoying noise from the open headset microphones.
S I D E TO N E
Sidetone control allows the operator to vary the level of his or her own voice
as heard in the headset. The CS-222 provides individual sidetone adjustment for
each channel.
P RO G R A M I N P U T
The station accepts a balanced, mic- or line-level program signal for monitoring
in the headset and/or mixing the intercom audio on either or both channels.
The front panel provides a local Program Monitor volume control and individual
Program Send level controls. It also provides a Program Send on/off/interrupt
switch for each channel. When interrupt is selected, program is interrupted when
the Talk button is pressed.
P OW E R S U P P LY A N D S U P P LY S YS T E M P ROT E C T I O N
The CS-222 provides visual indication of power supply conditions. In the event
of a DC short circuit or current overload, the station’s electronic overload protection
circuit will shut down the DC output to avoid damage. As soon as the fault condition is removed, the auto-reset circuitry will automatically restore system power –
even under full load conditions. There is no need to disconnect stations
to allow the power supply to reset.
To increase system capacity, one or more power supplies can be connected in
parallel with the CS-222. In such configurations, the main station’s “intelligent”
power-sensing capability lets the system automatically reset all power supplies after
a DC short or AC power loss in the system, no matter how large the system is.
S I M P L E S E T- U P
The CS-222 connects to remote stations with standard, two-conductor shielded
mic cable. With the optional rackmount kit, the main station can mount in a
standard 19" equipment rack, requiring only two rack spaces. The CS-222 conforms to the highest standards of reliability and performance, providing trouble-free
service over a wide-range of environmental conditions.
CS-222 BLOCK DIAGRAM
BALANCED
PROGRAM
INPUT
2
*
0 dBv is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS
INTERCOM LINE OUTPUTS
PROGRAM
MONITOR
INPUT
PAD
3
LIMITER
CHANNEL
A
LEVEL PGM
MIC INPUT
1/2 HEADSET
CONNECTOR
STAGE
ANNOUNCE
ANNOUNCE
OUT
CALL
SENSE
CALL
SEND
CURRENT
SOURCE
ON
1
LISTEN
3
SIDETONE
HEADSET
EARPHONE
OUTPUT
2
LEVEL PGM
TALK
A
B
PROGRAM
ON/OFF
INTERRUPT
A
B
CALL
SENSE
LOGIC
A
B
CALL/
TALK
LIGHTS
A
B
TALK
CHANNEL
B
CONTROL LOGIC
SIDETONE
LISTEN
CURRENT
SOURCE
CALL
SENSE
CALL
SEND
TO CMOS
SWITCHES
ANNOUNCE RELAY
= ANALOG CMOS SWITCH
Clear-Com Intercom Systems: 4065 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-3505
(510) 496-6666, Fax (510) 496-6699, www.clearcom.com
International Sales: PO Box 302, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, (925) 932-8134, Fax (925) 932-2171
© 1999 Clear-Com Intercom Systems. PL-Pro is a Registered Trademark of Clear-Com. #CS222/899
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2
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TERM
OFF
TALK
N.C.
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N.O.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
MIC
LINE
LEVEL
SELECT
1
ON
TERM
OFF
EARPHONE
A+B LINK
1
2
3
RED
SHORT
POWER ENTRY MODULE
WITH PWR ON/OFF SW
A+B
GREEN
OK
REGULATED POWER
SUPPLY
32V
CH A
CH B
REMOTE
MIC KILL