PK543 Apartment Intercom System Amplifier (Open-voice type)
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Product Specification Sheet
APS056
Rev. 08/2013
ARCHIT ECTS' AND ENGINEERS'
SPECIFICAT IONS
The intercom amplifier shall be Alpha
Communications® / TekTone® model PK543 or approved
equal and shall provide amplification, control and power
circuits needed to operate the entire intercom system.
The amplifier shall feature integrated circuit amplification,
integrated circuit call tone oscillator, adjustable volume
and tone volume controls. Unit will also provide for AC or
DC door release operation selectable by terminal
connection, and selectable delayed door timing of 8 or 16
seconds selected via the DIP switch. A steady or warble
tone is available to identify a call from the entrance panel
and/or call button at suite entrance.
Low voltage wiring shall be used and plug in type wiring
harness, with pigtail connectors, shall be provided for
installation wiring. The PK543 shall be mountable to rear of
specifically designed Alpha Communications® / TekTone®
apartment entrance speaker panels.
T he PK543 shall be UL®/cUL® listed and CSA approved.
Contractor shall observe all local and national electrical
codes.
PK543 APART MENT INT ERCOM AMPLIFIER
The Alpha Communications® / TekTone PK543 Power Pack
Amplifier is a self-contained unit not requiring an
external amplifier. The PK543 is designed for use with 3, 4
or 5 wire apartment speaker type stations and provides
amplification, control and power circuits needed to
operate a complete apartment intercom system. Voice
volume control and tone volume control are easily
adjustable through the screwdriver slot on the front
panel. Additional functions include multiple entrance
operation selectable by terminal connection with
selectable delayed action door release set at the DIP
switch, post office door lock release, and a tone signal to
call remote stations. A steady or warble tone can be used
to identify calling from the main entrance panel and/or the
call button located at the suite entrance. PK543 is listed
with UL®, cUL® and is approved by CSA.
SPECIFICAT IONS
Dimensions:
Height: 5.50" (140mm)
Width: 3.125" (83mm)
Depth: 2.00" (51mm)
Construction:
Rugged ABS White Plastic
Casing.
Environment: 0�-30�C (32�-86�F)
Amplification:
Integrated circuit amplifier
including amplifier with frequency
response adjusted for ideal voice
quality.
Call Tone: Integrated circuit oscillator
Door Release:
AC or DC operation with
selectable timing. P.O. door lock
release.
Controls:
Voice volume
Tone volume
Programming switches
1 Do or De lay; 2 Sho rt Door
Tim e; 3 Entrance Tone ; 4
no t use d
Connections:
Polarized plug in type wiring
harness
Power Req.: 16VAC, 10VA
Mounting:
Surface mount or mountable to
the rear of specifically designed
apartment en trance speaker
panels.
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