MODELS 900S AND 900L

DIGITAL MESSAGE REPEATER / ANNOUNCER

Instruction Manual

5611 State Road # 34324

Cleveland, Ohio 44134

800-722-6664 or 216-351-1755 www.racominc.com

RACOM MODEL 900S AND 900L

DIGITAL MESSAGE REPEATER / ANNOUNCER

The Model 900S is a DIGITAL MESSAGE REPEATER with a repeat timer and two modular connectors. It has an audio out, speaker drive capability, external message start connections and contact closure connections.

The Model 900L is a DIGITAL MESSAGE ANNOUNCER with a telephone line interface. It will answer a telephone line on the 1st to 5th ring and play its announcement.

The Models 900S and 900L are compact audio recording and playback devices which digitally record your message into electronic memory. The analog sample is directly stored in nonvolatile EEPROM using a new process called DIRECT ANALOG STORAGE. The message is retained without any power or battery backup.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXHIBIT J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FCC WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Return for Warranty or Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SPECIFICATIONS for Model 900S and 900L . . . . . . . . 3

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Audio message memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Play push button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Stop push button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

On/Off or Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Audio download cable (Option T) . . . . . . . . . . 5

Input or modular handset connector (J2) . . . . . . . 5

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS (Model 900S only) . . . . . . . 6

Modular output connector (J3) . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TELEPHONE LINE ANSWER (Model 900L) . . . . . . . . 7

Modular connector (J3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PROGRAMING JUMPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Continuous message playback . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Message repeat delay (Not on Model 900L) . . . . . . 7

Number of rings (Model 900L only) . . . . . . . . . 7

FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

(C) RACOM PRODUCTS, 2012

RACOM PRODUCTS

EXHIBIT J

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The label affixed to this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

The following jacks must be ordered from the telephone company in order to interconnect this product with the public communication network: RJ11, RJ14 or RJ21.

If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you the opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you have trouble with this equipment, please contact us at the address above for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This product is not field repairable. However, the maintenance section of this manual describes troubleshooting steps which one can take in the event of equipment problems.

This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company. Connections to party lines are subject to state tariffs. Contact your local telephone company if you plan to use this equipment on party lines.

The installation of this product does not require any connections or changes to the internal wiring of other registered terminal equipment.

The installation of this product does not require any connections or changes which will affect the exterior of other registered terminal equipment.

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FCC WARNING

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

INSPECTION

After the unit is unpacked, it should be carefully checked for damages received in transit. If any shipping damage is found, file a claim with the carrier and refer to the Warranty Section of this manual.

Perform an electrical inspection as soon as possible after the equipment is received.

RETURN FOR WARRANTY OR REPAIR

If the equipment is to be returned to RACOM for service or repair, please follow the procedures listed below:

1 Contact RACOM for a "RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION NUMBER" (RMA #)

By writing to: RACOM PRODUCTS Or Telephone: (216) 351-1755

RMA Division

5611 State Road # 34324

Cleveland, Ohio 44134

2 Attach a tag to the equipment. This tag should identify the owner of the unit and give the serial number and the RMA number. *

3 Carefully repack the unit and mark the box with the RMA number. *

4 Then ship the unit to: RACOM PRODUCTS

5611 State Road # 34324

Cleveland, Ohio 44134

* NOTE: No merchandise will be accepted by RACOM PRODUCTS without an RMA number.

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SERIES 900S AND 900L SPECIFICATIONS

Record/Playback time: 1 to 6 minutes depending on recording time ordered.

Frequency Response: 40-3500 Hz +/-3db, 8 Khz sampling rate.

40-2500 Hz & 5.3Khz sampling for models over 2.9 Min.

Message Storage: Directly stores the analog sample in non-volatile EEPROM.

The message is retained without any power or battery backup.

Gives telephone grade audio.

Front Panel Features: TWO PUSH buttons that are used to record and check the message.

MODULAR HANDSET connector for recording and checking the message.

Audio Output:

MODULAR LINE connector for audio output and control circuits.

+1 dbm (.85 Vrms) into 600 ohm unbalanced load

Speaker Output: 50 milliwatts into 16 ohm load

Output Noise: 40 db below rated output

Harmonic Distortion: Less than 1 percent at 1 KHz

Power Requirements: 120 VAC 10 Watts with UL wall plug transformer or 11-25V AC-DC 150 mA without transformer

Size, Color and Weight: 2.5" wide x 1.25" high x 4.5", Black, .5 lbs

Temperature & Humidity: -20 degrees C to +80 degrees C up to 95% RH

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS for Model 900S and 900L

THE MODEL 900S IS A DIGITAL MESSAGE REPEATER WITH A REPEAT TIMER.

Modular Connector: Connections for audio output, external message play and closure.

The audio output is between the white and green wires.

The white wire is ground. Ground the blue wire to play.

Switched Output: Transistor closes when message is played. Relay contact is optional.

Message Repeat Time: Message may be set to repeat continuously or at 2, 10 and 20 minute intervals.

MODEL 900L HAS A TELEPHONE LINE INTERFACE WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING.

Telephone Line Answer: Answers 90 VAC ringing. Audio level up to .5 V

Modular Connector: Connections for the external message play and telephone line.

Number of Rings: Answers on the first to fifth ring.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

There are two versions of the RACOM Series 900 DIGITAL MESSAGE ANNOUNCER / RE-

PEATER. The Model 900S has a low impedance audio output jack and a message repeat timer.

The Model 900L has a telephone line interface and will answer a telephone line and give a message. In this manual, 900 or Series 900 refers to features common to both units unless indicated otherwise.

The Series 900 DIGITAL MESSAGE ANNOUNCER / REPEATER is a compact audio recording and playback device which digitally records and stores your announcement or message in nonvolatile electronic semiconductor memory. It has been designed to fill a multitude of applications which includes telephone line announcers, telephone company central office recordings, on-hold announcements and information services, or any other application requiring a message (or messages) to be delivered repetitiously without failure. The most obvious advantage of storing audio in a solid state memory is the absence of moving parts. With no moving parts, maintenance costs are reduced and the useful life of equipment is dramatically increased.

The recording or message stored within a 900 may easily be changed in the field as often as is required. A handset is plugged into the front panel modular jack to facilitate the recording process. The message may be recorded and checked with the front panel switches.

Message playback can be initiated with modular connection, with the internal timer on the Model

900S or with telephone line answer on the Model 900L. After the playback cycle has been initiated, the internal relay energizes and remains energized during the entire message.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Model 900 may be powered from its 120 VAC 10 Watt wall plug transformer or with 11-25 volts AC/DC connected directly to the unit. This makes the 900 ideal for 12 Volt battery operation.

On units with a power jack, the wall plug transformer or other low voltage power source should be plugged into this jack. With DC power the center pin of the power connector should be positive.

MOTION SENSOR OPTION

The motion is about one cubic inch in size and has a seven foot cable which plugs into the

“OUTPUT” connector on the 900S. The motion sensor takes about one minute to stabilize after being first plugged into the 900S. Pressing the stop button will disable the motion sensor. Pressing the play button will make the 900S play the message once and then will enable the motion sensor.

PUSH BUTTON SWITCH OPTION

The option has a seven foot cable which plugs into the “OUTPUT” connector on the 900S.

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OPERATION

Normally, the Series 900 is automatically operated via the connections on the modular line connector marked “OUTPUT”. On the unit, there is a modular handset connector and push buttons that are used for recording and manual playing of messages. The functions of these items are listed below.

PLAY PUSH BUTTON

Pushing this button provides one playback of the message and enables the 900 after the message is played.

STOP PUSH BUTTON

Pushing this button disables the 900 and ends a recording or playback cycle. This button also disables the automatic operation of the unit.

ON/OFF or ENABLE/DISABLE

The unit may be enabled or disabled with the PLAY or STOP buttons.

Pressing the PLAY button will enable the unit so its external connections or timer will make a message play. Pushing the STOP button will disable the unit. When the unit is disabled it, will not answer a telephone line or play a message with the its external connections.

RECORDING A MESSAGE

To record the message, plug a telephone handset into the modular jack marked "INPUT" and press both buttons simultaneously. The unit will now be recording audio from the handset. For the highest audio quality, talk loudly and directly into the handset. The recording is stopped or ended when either button is pressed again. After a message is recorded, the PLAY button should be pressed to check the message and enable the unit.

AUDIO DOWNLOAD CABLE (Option T)

This cable is for loading the audio recording into a 900S from a computer or CD. Plug this cable into the audio output on the computer or CD player. Plug the other end into the “INPUT” jack on the 900S. Then put the 900S into record and the computer or CD into play. Please refer to the

“RECORDING A MESSAGE” instructions shown above.

INPUT or MODULAR HANDSET CONNECTOR (J2)

The connector mark "INPUT" is used for recording and checking of the message. A modular telephone handset may be plugged into this connector for this purpose. For applications that require an audio output, speaker or audio input, the pin out of this connector is as follows:

AUDIO OUTPUT OR EAR PHONE (Red and green wires)

An audio output or ear phone connection is available between the red and green wires.

This is a differential driver capable of driving 600 ohms with 50 milliwatts.

AUDIO INPUT (Yellow and black wires)

Line level audio may be inputted on the yellow and black wires with the black wire being the ground.

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EXTERNAL LINE CONNECTIONS (Model 900S only)

The model 900S may have its message played from the front panel switch, from a closure between the blue and white modular connector wires, or from its internal message repeat timer.

AUDIO OUTPUT:

The audio output is on the 3.5mm miniature phone jack located on the back of the 900S.

This output is line level and should be connected to an amplifier or amplified speakers.

MODULAR OUTPUT CONNECTOR (J3) :

The motion sensor or push button switch options plug into this connector.

This is a RJ12 connector and its wiring color table is shown below. In the 900S position

1 is closest to LED and position 6 is at the edge of the 900S.

Position Wire color Function

————————————————————————————-————————-

1 White Ground, audio low and push button switch connection

2

3

4

5

Black Used with motion sensor or earphone audio

Red Transistor switch output

Green Audio high

Yellow 5V power for motion sensor or earphone audio

6 Blue Ground to play (Push button switch connects here)

AUDIO OUTPUT (Green and white wires)

An audio output capable of driving an unbalanced 600 ohm load (such as an input on an external amplifier) with +1 DBM may be taken between the green and white wires. The white wire is the ground.

EXTERNAL MESSAGE PLAY (Blue and white wires)

An external closure between the blue and white wires will make the unit play. The white wire is ground. The message will play and repeat for as long as this circuit is closed. A push button switch may be connected between these two wires.

SWITCHED OUTPUT or RELAY CONTACT (Red and white wires)

A switched output that closes when the message is played is provided between the red and white wires. This output contains a transistor switch that connects the red wire (positive) to the white wire (ground) when the message is played. We can also supply a normal open relay contact between these wires. The relay is isolated from ground and may switch AC or audio.

MOTION SENSOR OR EAR PHONE AUDIO (Yellow and black wires) (OPTIONAL)

An external speaker or ear phone may be connected between the black and yellow wires. This is a differential output capable of driving 8 ohms with 50 milliwatts.

To drive multiple speakers connect the speakers in series.

MOTION SENSOR CONNECTIONS – Wire positions 1, 2 and 5

The Racom supplied motion sensor connects to the wires in these positions. Wire position 1 is the common or ground. The motion sensor pulses 5V on to wire position 2 to make the message play. Wire position 5 supplies 5V power to the motion sensor. Care should be taken not to connect this wire to anything other than the motion sensor. The motion sensor uses a special four wire cable that does not follow the standard color table shown above. On units that do not support the motion sensor, differential audio is between the wire positions 2 and 5.

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TELEPHONE LINE ANSWER (Model 900L)

Model 900L has a built-in telephone interface circuit. This model will answer a telephone line and play the recorded announcement on the line. Connection to the telephone line is provided by the modular RJ-11 connector marked "Line" or “Output” (J3). The 900L must be connected to the telephone line with a four conductor cable with an RJ-11 modular connector. Do not use a six conductor cable for this purpose. The 900L will automatically disconnect from the telephone when it reaches the end of its message.

EXTERNAL MESSAGE START

The 900L model may be operated without phone line connections. Shown below are the functions of the wires on the modular connector marked "Output" (J3).

Red & green wires The telephone line connects between these wires and audio is

between them as the unit plays.

White & blue wires An external closure between these wires will make the unit play.

The white wire is ground.

PROGRAMING JUMPERS

Located inside the Series 900 are three jumpers which select the various operating characteristics of the 900. These are marked JP1, JP2 and JP3.

CONTINUOUS MESSAGE PLAYBACK

For continuous repeating and playing back of the message install jumper JP-3. Jumpers JP-1 and JP-2 should be out for continuous playback.

MESSAGE REPEAT DELAY (Not on Model 900L)

The message repeat delay timer on the Model 900S may be set for a delay between playback cycles of the values shown below.

Jumper

JP-1

JP-2

JP-3

| REPEAT DELAY IN MINUTES

| 0* 2 10 20 Never

——————— |——————————————————–

| Out Out In In Out

| Out In Out In Out

| In Out Out Out Out

* This is continuous message playing.

NUMBER OF RINGS (Model 900L only)

Model 900L may be set to answer the line after the 1st, 3rd, or 5th ring. Jumpers JP1 and JP2 sets the number of rings as listed below.

Jumper

| NUMBER OF RINGS

| 1 3 5 SPECIAL

——-–——–—-|———————————————–

JP-1

JP-2

| Out Out In In

| Out In Out In

7

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