Infrared (IR) Talkback

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Required Parts and Tools

  • Williams Talkback System IR T1
  • Williams RX224 Receiver
  • PanaVise Deluxe CCTV Camera Mount
  • RDL 24V DC power supply
  • 22/2 audio cable
  • 18/2 low voltage cable
  • B Connectors
  • Fish Tape or Glow Rods
  • Electrical Tape
  • Wire Stripper

Installation Instructions

Connecting to the Camera

  1. Once the camera is installed, locate the AUDIO OUT on your camera
  2. Strip the jacket of the 22/2 cable revealing the red, black, and bare wires inside.
  3. Cut away the bare wire and plastic surround the cable inside. Strip away a small piece of the red and black jackets revealing the bare copper wire.
  4. Wire the black and ground to the - and the red to the + of the AUDIO OUT of phoenix connector.

IR Device mounting Instructions

  1. Determine the placement of the IR receiver. It will generally be best suited to be positioned in a corner.
  2. Remove the drop ceiling tile to which the IR receiver will be mounted
    Note: The IR receiver will be mounted as far back to the corner as space allows
  3. Remove the mounting hardware from its packaging (necessary mounting hardware shown below)
    IrMountHardware.JPG
  4. Using toggle bolts, secure the mounting plate to the drop ceiling
    Note: If encountering hard ceiling, use anchors and screws (3/16")
    IrMountPlate.JPG
  5. Drill a small hole behind where the IR transmitter will be mounted for passing cables through
    IrCablePass.JPG
  6. Run 22/2 cable to the IR T1.
  7. Strip about an inch of white jacket off the 22/2, as well as about 1/2 inch of the colored jackets to expose the wire.
  8. Cut a 3.5mm audio cable (approx 12") and strip the jackets to expose the wires
  9. Splice the 3.5mm audio cable with the 22/2 with B-connectors.
    Ir35mmSplice.JPG
  10. Cover your splice with electrical tape.
  11. Attach mount arm the IR reciever
    IrMountArm.JPG
  12. Place the mount cover over the plate and twist the mounting arm until secure
    IRmountConnect.JPG
  13. Plug the 3.5 cable into the Line In of the IR T1 and connect the power cable
    IrMountWiring.JPG
  14. Return the ceiling tile to it's appropriate location
    IrCompleteMount.JPG
  15. Once audio is plugged in, locate your nearest power outlet to power the IR T1.
    Note: You may need to use 18/2 cable to add length to the power cable. Ensure that when splicing in the 18/2 to the power, that the red jacket of the 18/2 is spliced into the cable with the dashed white lines on the power supply.

Testing the System

  1. Ensure your IR T1 and RX224 are set to the same channel.
  2. Test the talkback unit is working by activating the talkback function within the VALT Software and having a partner to communicate with.

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