
Description
The VAR1 is a relay device that monitors audio activity over a wide range of input voltages and operates two sets of C-Form relay contacts in response to detected activity. The VAR1 can be used to detect voltages as low as signals directly from a microphone or as high as signals from 70V speaker systems. A low-level output of the detected audio, transformer-isolated from the input, is also made available for use with other equipment. The VAR1 can also be used as a balanced, low-impedance microphone pre-amp. The VAR1 is ideally suited to provide a set of contact closures for paging ports of lower cost telephone systems that do not have a set of AUX contacts to trigger paging equipment. An adjustable release delay (up to 25 seconds) keeps the paging system from dropping out in the middle of a page.
Features:
- Monitors audio activity over a wide range of input voltages
- Two sets of C-Form (both N.O. and N. C.) relay contacts respond to audio activity
- Four levels of signals: microphone, 600-ohm line, 25V, and 70V speaker systems
- Built-in balanced, low noise, high gain microphone pre-amp
- Transformer-isolated, 600-ohm small signal level output of detected audio available
- Works with self-amplified or central-amplified paging systems
- Separate microphone pre-amp gain control
- Adjustable release delay: 0.25s to 25s • Trigger threshold adjustment
- Relay active indicator light
- Accessories: PRS40C 12V DC Power Supply (sold separately)
LINE INPUT | |
Impedance | 600 ohms |
Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
70V Input Impedance | 200k ohms |
Output Level | 400 mVrms |
25V Input Impedance | 75k ohms |
Output Level | 420 mVrms |
MIC PRE-AMP | |
Gain | 62 dB |
Sensitivity | 750 microvolts, rms for 1Vrms out |
Distortion | < 2% |
Frequency Response | 200 Hz to 10 kHz |
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 55 dB |
GENERAL | |
VOX Sensitivity | 20 mV to 150 mVrms @ 600 ohms Line input |
Time Delay Range (approx.) | 0.25 to 25 sec. |
Relay Contact Rating | 2A/30V DC, 0.5A/120V AC |
Power Requirements | External 12V to 24V DC @ 100mA (sold separately) |
Dimensions | 5-3/8" W _ 3-7/8" H _ 1-3/8" D |
Product Weight | 1 lb. |
The VAR1 is a relay device that monitors audio activity over a wide range of input voltages and operates two sets of C-Form relay contacts in response to detected activity. The VAR1 can be used to detect voltages as low as signals directly from a microphone or as high as signals from 70V speaker systems. A low-level output of the detected audio, transformer-isolated from the input, is also made available for use with other equipment. The VAR1 can also be used as a balanced, low-impedance microphone pre-amp. The VAR1 is ideally suited to provide a set of contact closures for paging ports of lower cost telephone systems that do not have a set of AUX contacts to trigger paging equipment. An adjustable release delay (up to 25 seconds) keeps the paging system from dropping out in the middle of a page.
Features:
- Monitors audio activity over a wide range of input voltages
- Two sets of C-Form (both N.O. and N. C.) relay contacts respond to audio activity
- Four levels of signals: microphone, 600-ohm line, 25V, and 70V speaker systems
- Built-in balanced, low noise, high gain microphone pre-amp
- Transformer-isolated, 600-ohm small signal level output of detected audio available
- Works with self-amplified or central-amplified paging systems
- Separate microphone pre-amp gain control
- Adjustable release delay: 0.25s to 25s • Trigger threshold adjustment
- Relay active indicator light
- Accessories: PRS40C 12V DC Power Supply (sold separately)
LINE INPUT | |
Impedance | 600 ohms |
Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
70V Input Impedance | 200k ohms |
Output Level | 400 mVrms |
25V Input Impedance | 75k ohms |
Output Level | 420 mVrms |
MIC PRE-AMP | |
Gain | 62 dB |
Sensitivity | 750 microvolts, rms for 1Vrms out |
Distortion | < 2% |
Frequency Response | 200 Hz to 10 kHz |
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 55 dB |
GENERAL | |
VOX Sensitivity | 20 mV to 150 mVrms @ 600 ohms Line input |
Time Delay Range (approx.) | 0.25 to 25 sec. |
Relay Contact Rating | 2A/30V DC, 0.5A/120V AC |
Power Requirements | External 12V to 24V DC @ 100mA (sold separately) |
Dimensions | 5-3/8" W _ 3-7/8" H _ 1-3/8" D |
Product Weight | 1 lb. |
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