RS-501, RS-502, RS-522

Beltpacks & Accessories RMK-1, TWC-10A, TWC-104

RS-501, RS-502 & RS-522

F E AT U R E S DESCRIPTION
• Exceptionally lightweight and The Clear-Com Series 500 intercom stations incorporate the most advanced
compact beltpack design available. They are incredibly rugged (will survive a drop of 60 feet)
• Virtually indestructible, powder- with excellent audio quality. Designed for maximum speech intelligibility in
coated, aircraft-grade aluminum high-noise environments these beltpacks are ideal for live performance, television,
and HDS composite material industrial, aerospace, school and rental applications.
construction In high-noise environments, the beltpack mic gain can be switched to a low
setting to reduce overload and distortion.
• Remote Mic Kill function These beltpacks feature noiseless, digital electronic switching of all audio
• One or two-channel operation circuits, controlled by a custom integrated circuit. The high-quality “touch” controls
on one or two mic cables on the beltpacks are virtually indestructible. Their size and location on the beltpack
• Two-channel operation on one
allows operation by touch, so the operator doesn’t have to see the beltpack to use it.
standard mic cable
The audio headphone circuitry features push-pull power output, allowing the
(see RS-522-TW)
beltpack to drive a headset to very high listen levels. In addition, the limiter com-
pensates for variances in individual voices and eliminates distortion due to overload-
• Monaural and binaural headset ing of the mic preamp.
models If an intercom user removes his headset near a loudspeaker or monitor and
• Programmable, digitally forgets to turn off the mic, the high noise may overwhelm normal communications.
controlled switching functions The problem is the open microphone cannot be easily found. The Remote Mic Kill
function in the beltpack solves this problem by enabling the beltpacks’ microphones
• Visual “call” signaling with high-
to be shut off from the Main Station or any other location (using optional RMK-1).
intensity LED indicators
In addition, when any beltpack is disconnected from the intercom line, the
• Non-metallic belt clip with beltpack’s microphone circuit is instantly shut off, preventing any squeals or “pops”
included mounting adapter in the headset.
• Loop-through connectors Visual “call” signaling is used to attract the attention of operators who have
removed their headsets. All beltpacks include visual call signaling with very
high-intensity, multi-segment LEDs as standard features.
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Bottom of RS-501, RS-502 & RS-522

C U S TO M D I G I TA L L O G I C C I R C U I T RY H I G H - Q UA L I T Y C O N S T R U C T I O N
The innovative Series 500 incorporates a custom- Constructed of powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum
designed, digital integrated circuit that provides special and ultra-durable HDS composite material, this beltpack is
programmable functions, options, and “power-up” default scratch-resistant and virtually indestructible. The beltpack’s
settings for the beltpack’s circuits. These include: compact size and light weight provide for comfortable wear
Dual-Function Microphone Switching: The user simply even over extended periods of time.
presses and holds the talk button for momentary mic use, or The beltpack is equipped with a rugged belt clip, which
taps the button twice to lock the circuit on. The need to is also designed to clip into the surface-mounting adapter
“double-press” virtually eliminates the possibility of a user (supplied with beltpack). This adapter lets the beltpack be
accidentally latching on the microphone when a momentary used while attached to a control console, desk, equipment
talk function is desired. rack, etc., providing access to all controls and indicators.
Programmable Channel Select: On two-channel belt- The beltpacks are completely field serviceable. And the
packs, the user can communicate on either or both channels. headset and intercom connector inserts can be replaced
The user can program the talk buttons to select Channel A quickly and easily. A custom-designed release button for the
or Channel B, or program the station to talk on Channels female intercom connector is integrated into the side of the
A + B together. beltpack for quick release.
“Bounce-Back”: This programmable priority feature lets
the user talk to someone on a “secondary” channel, and upon
releasing the talk button, automatically returns the micro-
phone to the “primary” channel.
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ACCESSORIES
B E LT PA C K RMK-1 Control Unit:
C O N F I G U R AT I O N S Remote Mic Kill
The RMK-1 Control Unit allows
RS-501: Single-channel. Includes volume microphones to be shut off from
control, mic on/off button, call signal but- a location other than the Main
ton and indicator, sidetone adjust, 4-pin Station. The mic kill can be
headset connector, 3-pin intercom and activated by pressing a call signal
loop-through connectors. A 4-pin headset button for more than five seconds
connector accommodates dynamic micro- or by using an external push-
phone. button. The compact device can
RS-502: Two-channel, dual-listen, with support up to 60 Series 500
monaural output. Programmable switching beltpacks. RMK-1

lets user listen to both channels simultane-

TWC-10A Adapter: Two
ously, and select which channel to talk on.
Channels on One 3-Pin Cable
Includes individual volume control and mic
The adapter allows the connec-
on/off button for each channel, call signal tion of Series 500-“TW” belt-
button and indicators, sidetone adjust, packs to a 2-channel Clear-Com
4-pin headset connector, 6-pin intercom intercom system. The TWC-10A
loop-through connectors. A 4-pin headset Adapter combines Channel A and
connector accommodates dynamic micro- Channel B (on two separate
phone. cables) onto a single, standard
RS-502-TW: Identical to RS-502, except 3-pin microphone cable. The
it has 3-pin intercom loop-through con- stand-alone Adapter drives up to
nectors. Call signaling on one channel only. 18 “TW” beltpacks.
Requires Model TWC-10A or TWC-104 TWC-10
Adapter to connect to Clear-Com
2-channel system (see “Accessories”).
RS-522: Two-channel unit with binaural
headset output. Allows simultaneous lis-
tening and talking in any combination on
two intercom channels. Headphone output
operates in a “split feed” stereo mode,
TWC-104
feeding each channel into a separate ear of TWC-104:
a double-muff headset, or can be com- Four TWC-10A Adapters in a 1 RU rack unit.
bined for use with a single-muff headset.
Includes individual volume control for each
channel, mic on/off, call signal button and YC-36 Adapter Cable:
indicators, sidetone adjust, 6-pin headset
One 6-Pin to Two 3-Pins
Plugs into the 6-pin XLR intercom connec-
connector, and 6-pin intercom connector.
tor on a RS-502 or RS-522 beltpack. The
Headset connector accommodates
other end provides two 3-pin XLR connec-
dynamic microphone. tors, for separate line connection to channels
RS-522-TW: Identical to RS-522, except A and B. YC-36
it has 3-pin loop-through intercom con-
nectors. Call signaling on one channel only.
Requires Model TWC-10A or TWC-104
Rack-mount kits for beltpacks are available upon request. Call Clear-Com for
ordering information.
Adapter to connect to Clear-Com
2-channel system (see “Accessories”).
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Beltpacks & Accessories RMK-1, TWC-10A, TWC-104

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S RS-501 BLOCK DIAGRAM

GENERAL
Amplifier Design: I.C. amplifiers
including solid-state digital switching and LIMITER
signaling circuits. Current-limited and 1 1/2 HEADSET
CONNECTOR
short-circuit protected 2
MALE
Signal to Noise: >75 dB 4
Bridging Impedance: > 15k Ω 1/2 HEADSET
CONNECTOR GAIN
SIDETONE VOLUME
3
MALE
Line Level: -14 dB, +5 dB max.
LOGIC SIGNALING
Sidetone Adjust: >35 dB HI LOW 1 2
3
EMI and RFI rejection: >60 dB MIC ON CALL MALE

CALL TALK INTERCOM

MICROPHONE PREAMP CONNECTOR
Headset Mic Impedance: 200 Ω +VDC
2 3
1
FEMALE
Gain, mic to line: switchable 35 dB, 41 dB
Limiter Range: 26 dB
Frequency Response: 200 Hz - l2 kHz,
contoured for maximum intelligibility.

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
Load Impedance: 50 - 2,000 Ω
Output Level: +20 dBv before clipping
(drives standard Clear-Com headsets to more
than 110 dB SPL)
RS-522 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1 kHz
Gain, line to output: +35 dB
Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 18 kHz, ±2dB
1/2 HEADSET
CONNECTORS CHANNEL A
CONNECTOR
MALE
VOLUME
Intercom Line:
6 5
RS-501: (2) 3-pin XLR–M–F SIDETONE
PROGRAMMING 34
RS-502: (2) 6-pin XLR–M–F
RS-522: (1) 6-pin XLR–F
INTERCOM LINE A
RS-502/522 TW: (2) 3-pin XLR–M–F LIMITER
INTERCOM
Headset: 1 SIGNALING CONNECTOR
CALL A FEMALE
RS-501: 4-pin XLR–M 2 LOGIC
6
RS-502: 4-pin XLR–M CALL
SIGNALING 5
4 32
1
1/2 HEADSET
RS-522: 6-pin XLR–M CONNECTOR
MIC
ON
MIC
ON
CALL B
MALE TALK A
GAIN B A
POWER REQUIREMENT TALK B INTERCOM LINE B

25mA quiescent HI LOW

35mA average talk
50mA with signaling CHANNEL B
DC Voltage Range: 12-32 volts SIDETONE VOLUME

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temp. Range: 0˚- 70˚C (32˚ - 158˚F)
Humidity: 0 - 90% relative humidity

DIMENSIONS
RS-501: 3.25"H x 3.8"W x 1.5"D
(91 x 96.9 x 37.5 mm)
RS-502/522: 4.1"H x 3.8"W x 1.5"D
(103 x 96.9 x 37.5 mm)

WEIGHT
RS-501: 8oz. (0.22kg)
RS-502/522: 11oz. (0.3kg)

*0 dBv is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS.

Specifications subject to change
without notice.

Clear-Com Intercom Systems: 4065 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-3505

(510) 496-6666, Fax (510) 496-6699, www.clearcom.com
International Sales: PO Box 302, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, (510) 932-8134, Fax (510) 932-2171
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