Atkinson Dynamics Intercoms

Models AD-26, AD-27, AD-56, and AD-57

Installation and Service Instructions

Address all communications and shipments to:

2645 Federal Signal Drive

University Park, IL 60466-3195
(888)751-1500

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATKINSON DYNAMICS

HEAVY-DUTY INTERCOMS
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS, USERS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by a
trained electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and will follow NEC
Guidelines as well as local codes. Marine installations shall be in accordance with Title 46, CFR,
Parts 110-113.
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing on the wiring is to
be accomplished under the direction of the facilities engineer and the safety engineer. In addition,
listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
This is not a listed safety device and is not intended to be used as such.
Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this equipment.
Disconnect power before connecting or doing any maintenance on this intercom.
All effective warning speakers produce loud sounds which may cause in certain situations,
permanent hearing loss. You should take appropriate precautions such as wearing hearing
protection.
After testing is complete, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all operating personnel.
Establish a procedure to routinely check the intercom installation for integrity and proper
operation. Any maintenance must be performed by a trained electrician in accordance with NEC
guidelines and local codes.
This device can be installed in climates with wind blown dust and rain or splashing water. Do not
install this device in climates that exceed the unit's operating temperature range.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
A. General Features.
The Atkinson Dynamics intercom is a heavy-duty, 2-way, communications device designed for
industrial applications. There are four basic models: AD-26, 12VDC; AD-56, 24VDC; AD-27,
120VAC 50/60Hz; and AD-57, 240VAC 50/60Hz. The AC line is fused with a 1/2-amp 250
volt type GMC fuse in the 120/240VAC units. A description of the available models follows.
Basic Model Specifications
Model AD-26

Model AD-56

Model AD-27

Model AD-57

12 VDC

24VDC

120VAC, 50/60 Hz

240VAC, 50/60 Hz

8.0 Watts

11.7 Watts

11.3 Watts

11.3 Watts

20.0 Watts

39.6 Watts

28.8 Watts

30.5 Watts

1.47 A

1.65 A

0.240 A

0.127 A

Temperature

-31F to 150F

-31F to 150F

-31F to 150F

-31F to 150F

Shipping Weight

10 lbs.

10 lbs.

10 lbs. 11 oz.

10 lbs. 11 oz

Dimensions

See Figure 20

See Figure 20

See Figure 20

See Figure 20

Ratings

UL, cUL, Marine-Listed, CE (Model AD-27)

NEMA-Type 4X (excluding microphone models), Type IP56 (Model AD-27)

Supply Voltage
Audio Power
Output (Max.)
Power Consumption
(Max.)
Operating Current
(nominal)
Operating

Table 1
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Additional Model Information

Letter Group

Function/Feature

Call button

Master mode

Slave mode

Number Group
-1

Remote power

-2

Provisions for external talk/listen switch (Foot pedal ready)

-3

External call contacts for auxiliary signal

-4

Extreme temperature use (-50F to 150F)

-6

Designed for use in a zoned system

-7

Provisions for hand-held noise canceling microphone

-8
Miscellaneous

Additional pre-amp for use with remote slave speaker

-M22

Equipped with remote monitor switch

-M34

Provisions for headset microphone with belt switch

-M44

Remote speaker volume control

Table 2

MASTER UNITS:
C Models default to Master, or speaker, mode. In Master mode, the unit acts as a speaker and
broadcasts audio signals generated elsewhere in the intercom system. Depressing the Talk switch
turns the unit into a microphone and enables the user to broadcast to all other intercoms in the
system. Releasing the switch returns the unit to Master mode. Figure 4 illustrates a Master/Slave
intercom system.
SLAVE UNITS:
D Models default to Slave, or microphone, mode. In Slave mode, the unit is designed to serve
as a hands-free microphone with transmission to all Master units in the intercom system. The
Slave unit will act as a speaker and broadcast audio transmissions only when the Talk switch of
any Master unit in the intercom system is depressed. Figure 4 illustrates a Master/ Slave intercom
system.
CALL BUTTON:
A Models are equipped with a Call switch. Depressing the call switch transmits an 890Hz tone
to all units in the intercom system.
CAUTION
The call signal is louder than normal voice messages being carried on the line. Do not depress the
call switch while carrying on a conversation with someone on the system. This will subject the
listener to very loud sound levels.
The volume of the call signal is affected by the volume control on the receiving unit, so if volume is
turned all the way down at a receiving station, the call signal will not be heard.
MICROPHONE:
-7 Hand-Held Noise Cancelling Microphones are recommended for use in environments with
high levels of ambient noise. Keying the microphone overrides the default mode of the intercom
and enables audio transmission to all Master units in the intercom system. Figure 2 illustrates a
common intercom system where hand-held microphones are used.
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HEADSET MICROPHONE WITH-BELT-SWITCH:

M34 Headset Microphones and Belt Switches are an additional option for environments with a
high level of ambient noise. Keying the belt switch overrides the default mode of the intercom
and enables audio transmission to all Master units in the intercom system. Figure 5 illustrates a
common intercom system where a headset microphone and belt switch are used.
REMOTE POWER:
-1 Models are designed to provide power to -1 remote intercom units. The AC-powered main
unit provides 12 Volts DC-power and audio in the same cable to the remote unit. A -1 unit can
provide power to just one remote unit. Figure 3 illustrates this configuration.
PRE-AMPLIFIER:
-8 Models are equipped with a pre-amplifier and are designed for use with Slave speaker units
such as the AD-SV-25 Remote Speaker with Volume Control. The -M44 option equips the -8
Master unit with a knob for controlling the volume of remote speakers such as the AD-SF-25
Flush Mount Speaker or the AD-SS-25 Swivel Mount Speaker. Figures 6 and 7 illustrate intercom
systems with the -8 and -M44 options.
EXTERNAL-POWER-SOURCE:
The use of an external power source allows the user to configure intercom systems made up of 1 DC-powered Master and Slave units. Figure 8 illustrates such a system.
SURGE PROTECTION:
Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) devices are used to protect the audio lines. The intercom must have
Earth or Chassis Ground terminated to it to ensure surge protection.
The output amplifier of the Atkinson Dynamics intercom offers full short circuit protection and
overheat protection on AC models only.
FOOT PEDAL READY:
Models with the -2 option are designed for hands-free activation of the Talk/Listen switch.
Figures 9, 10, and 17 show examples of intercoms with this option. A heavy-duty foot pedal
(Model ADFP) is available through Atkinson Dynamics.
AUXILIARY SIGNAL:
Models with the -3 option are equipped with a call button that provides a contact closure for an
attention-getting auxiliary device, e.g. a strobe light. Figure 13 demonstrates an intercom system
with this option. Atkinson Dynamics offers a low profile strobe light that is available with an
amber or red lens, pipe or surface mount configuration, and in three voltage variations.
ZONED SYSTEM REMOTE:
Models with the -6 option are designed for use in a zoned system. Figure 11 illustrates a zoned
intercom system. A master intercom can select (via a switch box) to talk to any one or more
remotes in a system. Each remote unit is equipped with a Talk/Listen switch that enables
communication to the master intercom, even when that zone is not selected. Atkinson Dynamics
offers 6-zone and 12-zone switch boxes.
MONITOR SWITCH:
Models with the -M22 option are equipped with a monitor on/off toggle switch. When the
monitor switch is in the on position, the remote unit becomes a slave and defaults to talk mode.
Figures 14 and 15 illustrate systems with this feature.
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B. Unpacking.
After unpacking the Atkinson Dynamics Intercom, examine it for damage that may have
occurred in transit. If the equipment has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it,
and file a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of the damage. Carefully check
all envelopes, shipping labels and tags before removing or destroying them.
Before attempting to install the intercom, be sure that all parts listed in the KIT CONTENTS
LIST have been supplied.
C. Kit Contents List.
Qty.
1

Description
Resistor, 1K, 1W

Part Number
101216

D. Mounting.
CAUTION
The selection of the mounting location for the device, its controls and the routing of the wiring
is to be accomplished under the direction of the facilities and the safety engineer.
NOTE
Intercoms supplied with flexible cords for connection to field wiring are not intended
for permanent mounting.
The intercom is intended to be mounted on any relatively flat and rigid surface by the two
mounting ears on the exterior of the housing. Figure 9 is a dimensional outline drawing
showing the proper mounting configuration. The two mounting ears are 13/32" diameter holes
spaced 5.68" apart. Hardware for mounting the intercom to the surface shall be provided by the
installer.
WARNING
This unit is heavy and should be mounted on a rigid surface capable of supporting the weight
of the intercom.
WARNING
For shipboard applications, installations shall be in accordance with the United States Coast Guard,
Title 46 CRF, Parts 110-113.
For units using the noise cancelling hand-held microphone, install the supplied microphone
mounting clip on any rigid surface near the intercom. Avoid locating the microphone where it
may be exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
E. Electrical Connections.
Plug each intercom into a nearby power source with a protective earth grounding. The plug
should remain readily accessible for disconnection. Connect the audio inputs in parallel.
Audio wires should be sized properly by your licensed installation electrician for your
specified application.
Optional: A 1K, 1W resistor is included in a kit with each intercom. Installing the resistor
across the audio lines helps to reduce noise in certain environments. Only one resistor needs to
be installed on the lines for any system installation.
See figures 1 through 19 for typical intercom connections and wiring information.

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F. Service.
1. General.
Federal Signal will service your equipment or provide technical assistance with any
problems that cannot be handled locally.
Any units returned to Atkinson Dynamics for service, inspection, or repair must be
accompanied by a Return Material Authorization. This R.M.A can be obtained only from the
factory by calling (888)751-1500.
At this time a brief explanation of the service requested or the nature of the malfunction,
should be given.
Address all communications and shipments to:
ATKINSON DYNAMICS
Service Department
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, IL 60466-3195

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2. Replacement Parts.
WARNING
Replace fuse with GMC-1/2 only. DO NOT substitute.
Description
Belt switch assembly
Connector, 3-Position (12/24V PC Boards)
Cover plate gasket
Fuse, GMC-1/2
Headset assembly
Knob, volume control
Microphone assembly
PC Board, 120VAC
PC Board, 120VAC, w/headset
PC Board, 12V, AD-26
PC Board, 12V, AD-26-7
PC Board, 12V, AD-26-8
PC Board, 12V, AD-26-8-M44
PC Board, 12V, AD-26A
PC Board, 12V, AD-26C
PC Board, 12V, AD-26D
PC Board, 12V, AD-26SA-25
PC Board, 240VAC
PC Board, 240VAC, w/headset
PC Board, 24V, AD-26SA-25
PC Board, 24V, AD-56
PC Board, 24V, AD-56-8
PC Board, 24V, AD-56-8-M44
PC Board, 24V, AD-56A
PC Board, 24V, AD-56C
PC Board, 24V, AD-56D
PC Board, 120VAC, -1 Models
PC Board, 240VAC, -1 Models
Kit, potentiometer w/ on/off switch
Kit, push button switch (12/24V models)
Kit, push button switch (120/240V models)
Resistor, 1K, 1W
Rubber boot, push button switch
Rubber boot, toggle switch
Rubber boot, volume control
Kit, toggle switch, DPDT
Kit, potentiometer, 10K Ohm
Kit, toggle switch, 3PDT (AD-27A-M34 & AD-27A-4-M34 only)
Kit, toggle switch, 3PDT
Kit, pushbutton switch, 3PDT
Kit, potentiometer, 1K Ohm
Voice Coil/Diaphragm Assembly-Series C

Part Number
K137146B
K140411A-03
K8590013B
K148A155A
K137145A
K141A129A
K137144A
K2001875B
K2001875B-M34
K2001878B
K2001878B-06
K2001896B-01
K2001896B
K2001878B-05
K2001878B-01
K2001878B-02
K2001878B-17
K2001875B-01
K2001875B-01M34
K2001878B-19
K2001878B-07
K2001896B-03
K2001896B-02
K2001878B-12
K2001878B-08
K2001878B-09
K2001885A
K2001885A-01
K8590236A
K8590242A
K8590241A
K101216A
K288697A
K288696A
K288A542A
K8590238A
K8590237A
K122342A
K8590239B
K8590288A
K8590289A
K8590181A

G. Warranty.
Atkinson Dynamics guarantees their intercoms to be free of defects at the time of delivery. If
damage is found to be a factory defect, Atkinson Dynamics will warrant all labor charges for
repair for one full year, and all replacement parts for two full years.

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-7-

BLK
WHT
GRN

SEE POWER
CONNECTIONS

WHT

BLK

AUDIO CABLE

1WATT

1K

BLK
WHT
GRN

REMOTE B

WHT

BLK

AUDIO CABLE

290A3693

TO OTHER INTERCOMS

Reminders:
Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback
between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.
1620 gauge low voltage audio cable. Twisted pair not required..
Shielded audio cable not required unless operating in high electromagnetic fields. Ground
one end of the shield to earth ground.
Type of power cable depends on intercom model.
7 foot provided for audio and power.

AUDIO LINE

REMOTE A

Remote A
AD-26
AD-27
AD-56
AD-57

Remote B
AD-26A
AD-27A
AD-56A
AD-57A
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V
Models
WHT
Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V
Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V
Models only

Power
1218VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Call Tone Switch

Operating Principle:
When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
To talk to other stations, press the talk/
listen switch and speak into the speaker/
microphone.
Release talk switch to listen.

SEE POWER

-8-

BLK
WHT
GRN

WHT

BLK

1K

1WATT

COMMON

AUDIO

BLK
WHT
GRN

WHT

BLK

REMOTE B

Reminders:
Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback between
two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.
1620 gauge low voltage audio cable. Twisted pair not required.
Shielded audio cable not required unless operating in high electromagnetic fields. Ground one
end of the shield to earth ground.
Type of power cable depends on intercom model.
7 foot (2 meter) cable provided for audio and power.

TO OTHER
REMOTES

* CONNECTIONS

REMOTE A

290A3694

Remote A
AD-26-7
AD-27-7
AD-56-7
AD-57-7
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
HOT
WHT
Common
Neutral
GRN
Earth Ground

Power
1218VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

12/24V Models
120/240V Models
12/24V Models
120/240V Models
120/240V
Models only

Remote B
AD-26A-7
AD-27A-7
AD-56A-7
AD-57A-7

Operating Principle:
When one talks, all remotes will hear.
To talk, press talk switch and speak into speaker/
microphone. Release talk switch to listen.
To talk into hand-held microphone, press talk switch
on microphone and speak into microphone element.
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Talk/Listen switch
4. Call Tone push button switch
5. #137144 hand-held, noise cancelling microphone
with push-to-talk switch

SEE POWER

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BLK
WHT
GRN

* CONNECTIONS

REMOTE A

BLK

WHT

GRN

3/16-20 AWG

1WATT

1K

WHT

BLK

(+) DC POWER

GRN

COMMON

AUDIO

REMOTE B

290A3695

AD-27-1
AD-57-1

Remote A

Remote B
AD-26-1

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V
Models only

Power
Not applicable
120V 50/60Hz
240V 50/60Hz

Operating Principle:
When one talks, the other stations will hear.
To talk into the intercom, press the talk switch
and speak into the speaker/microphone.
Release to listen.
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Talk/Listen Switch

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BLK
WHT
GRN

BLK 3

CONTROL

GRN 1

BLK

1K

WHT 2

1
WATT

AUDIO

BLK
WHT
GRN

COMMON

GRN

WHT

MASTER "B"

BLK
WHT
GRN

BLK 3

WHT 2

GRN 1

SLAVE

Master A
AD-26C-7
AD-27C-7
AD-56C-7
AD-57C-7

Master B
AD-26C
AD-27C
AD-56C
AD-57C

Slave
AD-26D
AD-27D
AD-56D
AD-57D

290A3696

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V
Models only

Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback

between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.

Power
1218VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

* CONNECTIONS

SEE POWER

MASTER "A"

Operating Principle:
Masters normally listen to slave.
Slave talks to master hands-free,
without having to press a talk switch.
When any master talks, slave hears.
Other masters will hear.
To talk into master, press talk switch
and speak into speaker/microphone.
Release talk switch to listen.
To talk into hand-held microphone,
press talk switch on microphone and
speak into microphone element.
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Press-to-talk Switch
4. #137144 hand-held, noise cancelling
microphone
5. 3-conductor/1622 gauge cable. Use
shielded cable in electrically noisy
areas. Ground one end of the shield to
earth ground. Ground chassis of DC
unit to ground.

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WHT

1
WATT

1K

AUDIO

BLK

BLK
WHT
GRN

WHT

BLK

290A3702

TO OTHER
INTERCOMS

Remote A
AD-26A-M34
AD-27A-M34
AD-56A-M34
AD-57A-M34

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V
Models only

Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback

between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.

Power
1218VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

BLK
WHT
GRN

* CONNECTIONS

SEE POWER

REMOTE

Operating Principle:
When one talks, all remotes will hear.
To talk into remote, press talk switch and talk
into speaker/microphone. Release talk switch
to listen. (The headset speaker selector switch
must be in speaker position to hear received
audio signal on speaker.)
To talk into headset, press belt talk switch
and talk into headset microphone. Release belt
switch to listen. (The selector switch must be
in headset position.)
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Talk/Listen switch
4. Headset/Speaker selector switch
5. Call push button switch
6. #137146 Belt switch w/15 foot cord
7. #137145 Headset w/noise cancelling
microphone

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POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground 120/240V
Models only
REMOTE
SLAVE
STATION
1

NOTES
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On Speaker Volume Control
3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Remote Slave Station
Model AD-SV-25

Operating Principle:
1. Slave station is both a speaker and a microphone.
2. Master is normally in Listen mode
until the talk button is pressed to talk to remote.
3. Volume controls are for received signal volume only.
They do not control transmitted signals.

WHT 2

BLK 1

POWER
12-18VDC
22-32VDC
120V 50/60 Hz

MASTER
AD-26-8
AD-56-8
AD-27-8
MASTER

1
200 FT. MAX.

AUDIO

COMMON

1K
1WATT

SEE POWER

* CONNECTIONS
*

BLK

BLK
WHT
GRN

WHT

290A3742B

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SPEAKER

5
BLK 1

WHT 2

MASTER

1
200 FT. MAX.

AUDIO

COMMON

1K
1WATT

SEE POWER

BLK

* CONNECTIONS
*

WHT

BLK
WHT
GRN

290A3743B

Operating Principle:
1. Slave station is both a speaker and a microphone.
2. Master is normally in Listen mode until the talk button is pressed to talk to remote.
3. Outgoing and incoming volumes are controlled by separate controls on master.
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Talk/Listen switch
4. Outgoing Volume Control
5. Speaker Model AD-SS-25 with swivel mounting
bracket or Speaker Model AD-SF-25 with holes
in outer flange for flush mounting

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V
Models only
POWER
12-18VDC
22-32VDC
120V 50/60 Hz
240V 50/60 Hz

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MASTER
AD-26-8-M44
AD-56-8-M44
AD-27-8-M44
AD-57-8-M44

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NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume
Control
3. Press-to-Talk Switch
4. #137144 Hand-held, noisecancelling microphone with
push-to-talk switch

Operating Principle:
1. Masters normally listen to
slave.
2. Slave talks to masters
hands-free, without having to
press a talk switch.
3. When any master talks, slave
hears. Other master will hear.
4. To talk into master, press talk
switch and speak into speaker/
microphone. Release talk
switch to listen.
5. To talk into hand-held
microphone, press talk switch
on microphone and speak into
microphone element.

( )

POWER
12-18VDC
22-32VDC

POWER

(+)

MASTER "A"

MASTER A
AD-26C-1-7
AD-56C-1-7

MASTER B
AD-26C-1
AD-56C-1

CONTROL

COMMON

RED
WHT

+ DC POWER

BLK

AUDIO

GRN

SLAVE
AD-26D-1
AD56D-1

1WATT

1K

MASTER "B"

WHT 4

RED 3

BLK 2

GRN 1

WHT 4

RED 3

BLK 2

GRN 1

SLAVE

290A3744

SEE POWER

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TO OTHER
INTERCOMS

BLK
WHT
GRN

* CONNECTIONS

REMOTE A

WHT

BLK

1K

1WATT

COMMON

AUDIO

BLK
WHT
GRN

WHT

BLK

REMOTE B

RED

GRN

290A4065

AD-26
AD-27
AD-56
AD-57

Remote A

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
HOT
WHT
Common
Neutral
GRN
Earth Ground

12-18VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

Power

12/24V Models
120/240V Models
12/24V Models
120/240V Models
120/240V Models only

AD-26-2
AD-27-2
AD-56-2
AD-57-2

Remote B

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Customer-Supplied External Normally-Open Talk/Listen
Switch, Momentary (e.g., foot switch)

Operating Principle:
When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
To talk to other stations, press the talk/listen switch and speak
into the speaker/microphone. Release talk switch to listen.
To use external talk switch, close switch and speak into the
speaker/microphone.

SEE POWER

BLK
WHT
GRN

* CONNECTIONS

MASTER "A"

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BLU

RED

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
HOT
WHT
Common
Neutral
GRN
Earth Ground

BLK

GRN

WHT

BLK
WHT
GRN

BLK

WHT

GRN

MASTER "B"

1
WATT

1K

BLK

WHT

GRN

COMMON

BLK
WHT
GRN

SLAVE

CONTROL

AUDIO

12/24V Models
120/240V Models
12/24V Models
120/240V Models
120/240V Models only

290A4066

Power
12-18VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

Master A
AD-26C-2
AD-27C-2
AD-56C-2
AD-57C-2

Master B
AD-26C
AD-27C
AD-56C
AD-57C

Slave
AD-26D
AD-27D
AD-56D
AD-57D

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
4. Customer-Supplied External Normally-Open PressTo-Talk Switch, Momentary (e.g., foot switch)

Operating Principle:
Masters normally listen to slave.
Slave talks to master hands-free, without having to
press a talk switch.
When any master talks, slave hears. Other masters
will hear.
To talk into master, press talk switch and speak into
speaker/microphone. Release talk switch to listen.
Master A can talk by pressing either the talk switch
or external switch (customer supplied).

10

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BLK
WHT
GRN

**

BLK

RED

TALK

TALK COM.

WHT

LISTEN COM.

*
GRN

BLK
WHT
GRN
LISTEN

**

MASTER WALL MOUNT

INTERCOM

MASTER DESK SET

Operating Principle:
1. Master can select (via master switch box) to talk to any one or more remotes.
2. Any remote can initiate a call to Master regardless of selector switch being on
or off. Remote must specify its location. Remotes cannot talk to other
remotes.
3. To talk into intercom, press talk switch and speak into speaker/microphone.
Release talk switch to listen.
4. For Master to talk to remote, select desired remote via selector switch, press
talk switch on handset microphone and talk into handset microphone.

NOTES:
1. Desk Set speaker (microphone is mounted on handset)
2. Desk Set speaker volume control
3. Handset earpiece volume control (mounted on back of case)
4. Speaker/Microphone
5. Off/On/Speaker volume control
6. Talk/Listen switch
7. Call Tone Switch
8. Master switch box customer supplied
9. DPDT selector (toggle) switch customer supplied

POWER
REMOTE RA REMOTE RB REMOTE RC
12VDC
AD-26-6
AD-26A-6
AD-26T-6
120V 50/60Hz AD-27-6
AD-27A-6
AD-27T-6
240V 50/60Hz AD-57-6
AD-57A-6
AD-57T-6
** Refer to remote model number as an example for Master.

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK +DC POWER 12/24V Models
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT Common
12/24V Models
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V Models only

TO OTHER REMOTES

SEE POWER

* CONNECTIONS

RC

RB

RA

LISTEN
GRN

LISTEN

LISTEN COM.
WHT

TALK COM.
BLK

TALK

GRN

RED

LISTEN COM.

TALK COM.
BLK

WHT

TALK

LISTEN COM.

LISTEN

TALK COM.

TALK

RED

WHT

GRN

BLK

RED

REMOTE RB

REMOTE RC DESK SET

BLK
WHT
GRN

BLK
WHT
GRN

REMOTE RA

290A4067B

BLK
WHT
GRN

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MASTER SPEAKER
5

4
GRN 1

WHT 2

CONTROL

SLAVE

1
200 FT. MAX.

2
AUDIO
MASTER
SPEAKER

1K
1WATT

SEE POWER

* CONNECTIONS
*

COMMON

RED

BLK

GRN

WHT

BLK
WHT

290A4068

OPERATING PRINCIPLE:
1. Master station is both a speaker and a microphone.
2. Master is normally in Listen mode until the PTT (press-to-talk) switch is pressed to
talk to slave.
3. Outgoing and incoming volumes are controlled by separate controls on slave.
4. Slave talks to master hands-free, without having to press a talk switch.
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
3. Outgoing Volume Control
4. Speaker Model AD-SS-25 with swivel mounting
bracket or Speaker Model AD-SF-25 with holes
in outer flange for flush mounting
5. PTT (press-to-talk) switchcustomer supplied

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POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
12/24V Models
WHT Common
12/24V Models
POWER
12-18VDC

SLAVE
AD-26D-8-M44

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AUDIO
LINE

BLK
WHT
GRN

* CONNECTIONS

SEE POWER

REMOTE "A"

GRN

RED

WHT

BLK

AUDIO CABLE

1
WATT

1K

BLK
WHT
GRN

REMOTE "B"

WHT

BLK

TO OTHER
INTERCOMS

AUDIO CABLE

AUXILLIARY
SIGNALING DEVICE

- POWER

290A4069

+ POWER

AD-26-3
AD-27-3
AD-56-3
AD-57-3

12-18VDC
120V 50/60Hz
22-30VDC
240V 50/60Hz

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
HOT
WHT
Common
Neutral
GRN
Earth Ground

Remote A

Power

12/24V Models
120/240V Models
12/24V Models
120/240V Models
120/240V Models only

AD-26
AD-27
AD-56
AD-57

Remote B

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Listen/Talk Switch
4. Call Switch
5. Customer-Supplied Auxiliary Signaling Device (e.g., strobe
light)

Operating Principle:
When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
To talk to other stations, press the talk/listen switch and
speak into the speaker/microphone. Release talk switch to
listen.
Pressing the call button on remote A provides a contact
closure for an attention-getting auxiliary signaling device,
e.g. a strobe light.

13

-20-

BLK
WHT
GRN

SEE POWER
CONNECTIONS

MASTER

BLK
RED

CONTROL

(+) POWER

BLK

RED

GRN

WHT

AUDIO

COMMON

1K

GRN

1
WATT

WHT

REMOTE

290A4070

AD-27C-1-M22

Master

Remote
AD-26-1-2

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground 120/240V Models

Power
Not applicable
120V 50/60Hz

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
4. Master Monitor Switch

Operating Principle:
Master presses talk switch to talk to remote.
Master can turn monitor switch on and hear
everything going on at remote.
When master monitor switch is off, remote must
press talk switch to talk to master.
When master monitor switch is on, remote can talk
to master hands-free without pressing the talk
switch.
Master supplies power to remote unit.

14

-21-

BLK
WHT
GRN

SEE POWER

* CONNECTIONS

MASTER

BLK

CONTROL

BLK

GRN

WHT

BLK
WHT
GRN

COMMON

WHT

1K

AUDIO

1
WATT

GRN

SLAVE

290A4071

Master
AD-27C-M22

Slave
AD-27-2W3
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
HOT
120/240V Models
WHT
Neutral
120/240V Models
GRN
Earth Ground
120/240V Models

Power
120V 50/60Hz

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
4. Monitor On/Off Switch

Operating Principle:
Master presses talk switch to talk to slave.
Master can turn monitor switch on and hear
everything going on at slave.
When master monitor switch is off, slave must
press talk switch to talk to master.
When master monitor switch is on, slave can talk
to master hands-free without pressing the talk
switch.

15

RED
BLK
GRN
WHT

SPKR

HEADSET

-22BLK

COMMON

BLK

WHT

12/24V Models
12/24V Models

Master B
AD-26C-1-M34

WHT

RED

GRN

CONTROL

Master A
AD-26C-1-M80

SLAVE

HEADSET

+ DC POWER

1WATT

1K

SPKR

RED

AUDIO

GRN

POWER CONNECTIONS:
RED
+DC Power
WHT
Common

Power
12-18VDC

MASTER "A"

SPKR

WHT

BLK

RED

GRN

HEADSET

MASTER "B"

Slave
AD-26D-1-M34

290A4072

( )

DC POWER

(+)

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
4. Headset/Speaker Selector Switch
5. #137145 Headset w/noise-canceling
microphone
6. #137146 Belt switch w/15 ft. cord
7. Receptacle for headset
8. 12 ft. cord for remote customer-supplied
headset receptacle

Operating Principle:
Masters normally listen (monitor) slave.
Slave can talk to master hands-free without
having to press a talk switch.
When one station talks, other stations will
hear.
To talk to other stations, master must press a
talk switch on intercom or on belt switch.
Master and slave can select to talk/listen on
either the speaker/microphone or headset via
selector switch.

16

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( )

COMMON

WHT

POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
+DC Power
WHT
Common

Master B
AD-26C-1-2
AD-56C-1-2

12/24V Models
12/24V Models

OR YEL

BRN

RED

1K
1WATT

(+ DC POWER FROM MASTER "B")

* (CONTROL FROM MASTER "B")

WHT

BLK

CONTROL

RED

GRN

BLU

Master A
AD-26C-1
AD-56C-1

* OBSERVE COLOR CODE

+ DC POWER

BLK

AUDIO

MASTER "B"

GRN

Power
12-18VDC
22-30VDC

POWER

(+)

MASTER "A"

AUDIO

Slave
AD-26D-1
AD-56D-1

COMMON

CONTROL

+ DC POWER

WHT

RED

BLK

GRN

SLAVE

290A4073

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
4. External Press-To-Talk Switch, Momentary
(e.g., foot switch)
5. 4-conductor/16-22 gauge cable. Use
shielded cable in electrically noisy areas.
Ground one end of the shield to earth
ground. Ground chassis of DC units to
ground.

Operating Principle:
Master normally listens to slave.
Slave talks to master hands-free, without
having to press a talk switch.
When any master presses talk switch, slave
hears. Other master will also hear.
To talk into master, press talk switch and
speak into speaker/microphone. Release
talk switch to listen.
Master B can talk by pressing either the talk
switch or external switch (customer
supplied).

17

BLK
WHT
GRN

SEE POWER

* CONNECTIONS

MASTER

RA

WHT

-24RC

RB

WHT

GRN

BLK

RED

WHT

GRN

BLK

RED

WHT

GRN

BLK

BLK

GRN

RED

TO OTHER REMOTES

MASTER SELECTOR SWITCH BOX

RED

BLK
WHT
GRN

REMOTE "B"

TO REMOTE RB

BLK
WHT
GRN

REMOTE "A"

290A4074

Master
AD-27C-1
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK
HOT
WHT
Neutral
GRN
Earth Ground

Power
120V 50/60Hz

120/240V Models
120/240V Models
120/240V Models

Remotes
AD-27D-M49

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Master Selector Switch (customer supplied)
5. Double-Pole (OFF-ON) Toggle Selector Switch

Operating Principle:
Master can select to monitor any one or more remotes via
master switch box.
To talk to remote(s), master closes desired selector switch,
presses talk switch, and speaks into the speaker/microphone.
Master releases talk switch to listen.
Selected remote(s) talk to master hands-free without having
to press remote talk switch.
Remotes cannot talk to other remotes.
Remotes not selected by master cannot talk hands-free and
must press talk switch to initiate call to master.
When initiating a call to master, remote must specify its
location for master to respond.

18

-25-

BLACK
+DC POWER
CONTROL
CONTROL
+DC POWER
+DC POWER
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
+DC POWER
+DC POWER
CONTROL
+DC POWER
AUDIO
CONTROL
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
+DC POWER
AUDIO
CONTROL
AUDIO

N/A*: Not Applicable

MODEL NO.
AD-26-1-M34
AD-26C-M34
AD-26C-7-M82
AD-26D-1-M82
AD-26D-1-M84
AD-26SA-25
AD-27-M34
AD-27-M82
AD-27-M83
AD-27A-4-M34
AD-27A-7-M83
AD-27C-1(-4)
AD-27C-1-7(-4)
AD-27C-M34
AD-27D-1
AD-27SA-25
AD-56C-M34
AD-56C-7-M82
AD-56SA-25
AD-57-M83
AD-57A-1(-4)
AD-57A-7-M83
AD-57C-M34
AD-57SA-25

WIRING REFERENCE CHART

AUDIO CABLE
WHITE
GREEN
RED
BLACK
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
N/A*
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
12-18 VDC
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
12-18 VDC
COMMON
AUDIO
CONTROL
N/A*
COMMON
AUDIO
CONTROL
N/A*
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
12-18 VDC
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
CONTROL
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
CONTROL
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
CONTROL
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
120V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
22-30 VDC
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
22-30 VDC
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
22-30 VDC
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
240V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
240V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
240V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
AUDIO
N/A*
240V 50/60 Hz
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
240V 50/60 Hz
POWER CABLE
WHITE
N/A*
COMMON
COMMON
N/A*
N/A*
COMMON
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
COMMON
COMMON
COMMON
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL

GREEN
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND
EARTH GND

19

20

3.88

5.68

.41
2 HOLES

9.88

4.84

5.00

6.50

-26-

290A3697

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REV. H Printed 11/06
Printed in U.S.A.