5-4-3 Wire Apartment Intercom Amp: Wiring Instructions
5-4-3 Wire Apartment Intercom Amp: Wiring Instructions
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operation. Controlled door entry is permitted by push button 1 twisted pr #22, plus 1 cond.
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#22 common, plus 1 cond. #22
operation at the suite in conjunction with electric door
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gauge per suite in riser
release.
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or,
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Optional equipment is available to provide additional For 5-wire stations:
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1 twisted pair #22, plus 2
functions such as post office (USPS) key door release,
Entry cond. #22, plus 1 cond. #22
additional entrance panels, strobe light call indication per suite in riser
(LI-404B) and auxiliary relay (RY-014B) for ancillary Panel
Door
device operation (bells, lights, etc.). Opener
120 VAC
2 cond #18 Transformer
PROCEDURE
1. Read installation instructions to determine equipment
WIRING
location and installation methods.
2. Install housings (or back boxes) and wiring. Suite/Apartment Stations
3. Check wiring, connect and install equipment. Stations may be connected in risers using the cable
4. Apply power and check operation. configurations shown in Figure A, above.
The maximum cable length is 400 feet (120 meters).
EQUIPMENT LOCATION Additional risers may be added as needed. Station
cables must not be run in the same conduit with (or
Suite/Apartment Stations
too close to) electrical wiring or background music,
Locate suite stations (also known as remote stations)
and must not be close to fluorescent lights, dimmers or
where convenient for use. See Figure A (page1) for riser
other electrical equipment. Failing to observe this
diagram, or Figure 1 (page 4) for wiring/hook-up
requirement can result in noise entering the intercom
diagram.
audio. Ensure that sufficient amounts of cable are left
in the back box to make connections to stations. Do
Entrance/Lobby Panel
not cut cable at each station.
Locate the entrance panel where it is sheltered from
weather. If it must be mounted outdoors, consider wind Transformer
direction and optional Rain-Guard weather hood. Cable wiring must be 2 conductor #18 AWG with a
maximum cable length of 80 feet (25 meters). If using
PK-543A Amplifier
#14 AWG wire, this distance can be extended to 200
Install amplifier inside the entrance panel if space
feet (60 meters). Route cable away from suite station
permits. If necessary to install the amplifier elsewhere
wiring and maintain a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) of
due to temperature extremes (operating temperature
clearance between the transformer and the amplifier.
range is 0–30°C) or because the panel is not large
enough to house the amplifier, then use a 2 conductor
shielded cable for the entrance panel speaker (connect
shield drain to amplifier terminal G). Refer to
Connections Section, Item #3 for further details.
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Door Release Medium Door Time Set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to
Cable wiring must be 2 conductor #18 AWG with a ON (right), 10 seconds.
maximum length of 50 feet (15 meters). See Figure
2—PK-543A 'Door Strike Applications' for specifics of Long Door Time Set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to
each door control unit configuration. Note: A PS-30A OFF (left), 25 seconds.
transformer must be used for 24 VAC door strike and Entrance Tone Set SW3 to ON (right) to activate this
12 VDC Maglock applications (8 volt tap required). feature—must use warble tone.
Postal Timer Set SW4 to ON (right) and SW5 to
CONNECTIONS OFF (left) to make postal control
Before connecting to unit and applying power, verify that timer independent at 25 seconds
wires are free from shorts and grounds. Make connections PK-543 Compatible Set SW4 to OFF (left) and SW5 to
as per Figure 1—PK-543A Wiring Diagram. Observe the ON (right) for PK-543 (old style)
following notes: drop-in replacement*.
1. Do not apply power to the transformer primary until the Door Hold Time Out Set SW6 to OFF (left) to activate this
entire system has been installed and checked for shorts feature.
and grounds. The common wires connecting to terminals
1, 2, 3, E and 5 must show open circuit when tested with Talk Interlock Set SW7 to OFF (left) to activate this
an ohmmeter. feature (available for 4-wire stations
only).
2. Use twisted pair wiring as shown. Do not interchange
wires or reverse polarity! * For PK-543 (old style) Compatible mode, set SW4
OFF, SW5 ON, SW6 ON & SW7 ON. Also remove JP5
3. Install PK-543A amplifier inside the entrance panel if shunt, set J2 to shunt 1–2 and set J1 shunt to 2–3.
space permits. If it is necessary to install the amplifier
elsewhere due to temperature extremes (operating The Entrance Tone setting, when active, will generate a user
temperature range is 0–30°C) or because the entrance feedback tone at the entrance panel when visitors press call
panel is not large enough to house the amplifier, then buttons. If the warble tone is in use and the entrance tone
use a 2 conductor shielded cable for the entrance panel feature is active, the tone will also be heard through the
speaker (connect shield drain to amplifier terminal G). entrance panel speaker when the call button is pressed.
4. The amplifier must be located at least 3 feet (1 meter) The Door Hold Time Out setting, when active, will allow
from the transformer or other electrical devices. the door control device (door strike, maglock, etc.) to time
out normally, despite the DOOR button being held at the suite.
5. Do not run wiring for station common wires and
entrance panel speaker in the same cable and/or SAFETY TIP: The Talk Interlock setting, when active, will
conduit. This will cause feedback on the system. require that the TALK button (at the suite) is pressed before
the DOOR button will activate the door control device.
6. Door release wiring should be run separate from
entrance panel speaker wiring.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SHUNT AND DIPSWITCH SETTINGS Install optional accessories according to the instructions
provided.
Set the dipswitches on the PK-543A as per application
requirements. See also Figure 3—PK-543A 'Shunts and Finish & TEST Installation
Settings'. The selectable features and controls are as follows: 1. Confirm that all equipment is properly installed.
Shunt JP5 Install for maglock applications. Maximum 2. Connect power to transformer primary (120 VAC),
current for maglock is 500 mA at 12 VDC, or and ensure that local electrical codes have been
250 mA at 24 VDC. complied with.
Shunt J2 Place shunt across: 1–2 for door strike 3. At the entrance panel, push each button and verify that
applications; 2–3 for maglock applications. the correct suite is called.
Shunt J1 Place shunt across: 1–2 for +12 VDC 4. At each suite, push the TALK and LISTEN buttons to
maglock; 2–3 for +24 VDC maglock or communicate with a person at the entrance panel. Then
AC/DC door strike applications. push the DOOR button to confirm that the door release
Short Door Time Set SW1 to ON (right) and SW2 to operates correctly.
OFF (left), 2 seconds
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ADJUSTMENTS SIGNAL FLOW AND THEORY OF
Voice Volume and Tone Volume can be adjusted on the OPERATION FOR PK-543A AMPLIFIER
amplifier, via the access hole, with a small screwdriver. AND APARTMENT INTERCOM SYSTEM
The following example describes an apartment intercom
TROUBLESHOOTING system using a PK-543A in conjunction with a 4-wire suite
(refer to theory drawing for additional information) station. Refer also to Figure 4—PK-543A Theory Diagram.
Entire System Dead Call Button
If power LED is not illuminated, check for 16 VAC at Pressing a suite station call button on the entrance panel
transformer secondary and 120 VAC at transformer routes the call tone from the Z or ZW terminal on the
primary. If LED is illuminated, review field wiring and PK-543A to the X terminal (tone in) on the associated
perform direct test using one of the apartment stations suite station. This signal then passes through the speaker
to eliminate field wiring. and returns to the PK-543A via the 1 terminal (audio
common). If the warble tone is in use and the entrance
No Talk tone feature is active, the tone will also be heard through
Check wiring to terminals 1 and 2, and check whether the entrance panel speaker when the call button is
wiring to entrance panel speaker is shorted or open. Suite pressed.
station can be swap tested with another working unit.
Talk Button
No Listen Pressing the TALK button at a suite station connects the
Check wiring to terminals 1 and 3, or for short between suite station’s internal speaker to terminals 1 and 2 of
terminals 1 and 2. Check to see if wiring to entrance the PK-543A, which serves as an audio input to the
panel speaker is shorted or open. Suite station can be amplifier. The audio is then amplified and sent to
swap tested with another working unit. terminals A and G, which are connected to the entrance
No Door Operation panel’s speaker (speaker mode).
Check wiring to door release for shorts and opens, or Listen Button
for defective door release. Confirm that shunts are Pressing the LISTEN button at a suite station connects the
properly set for door release type and that connections suite station’s internal speaker to terminals 1 and 3 of
to appropriate output have been made. Check wiring to the PK-543A, which serves as an audio output from the
terminals 2 and 3, or 1 and E (depending upon suite amplifier. This allows the suite station to receive the
station type). amplified audio being received by the amplifier on
No Call Tone terminals A and G from the entrance panel speaker
Check wiring to terminal Z or ZW to entrance panel, (microphone mode).
related entrance panel call buttons, and suite station X Door Button
terminal. Suite station can be swap tested with another Pressing the DOOR button at a suite station creates a
working unit. closure between terminals 2 and 3 on the PK-543A. This
Excessive Hum or Distortion state is sensed by the amplifier and causes the door
Check whether wiring is installed too close to electrical release to be activated (output specifics are based on
wiring or electrical devices; amplifier installed too close PK-543A settings). This state is also triggered by shorting
to transformers or other electrical devices; twisted pair terminals 1 and E as is typically done by a postal lock.
wiring not used as required; or amplifier voice volume
set too high.
Cross Reference Part Index
Radio Interference
Model Numbers Below Are Interchangeable:
Connect G terminal from amplifier to electrical ground.
Note: This connection is not shown on the wiring
PK543 = PK-543 (Old Style)
diagram, since the situation is not always improved by PK-543 = PK543 (Old Style)
adding it. If the problem persists, consult the factory or PK543A = PK-543A (New Style)
service representative. PK-543A = PK543A (New Style)
PS-3A, PS-3B = SS102A (16VAC)
Oscillation (feedback or howling)
PS-30A = SS106 (16VAC)
Reduce the voice volume until oscillation is eliminated.
If oscillation stops when the call tone wire is removed
RY014B = RY-014B
from ZW, set entrance tone (SW3) to the OFF (left) RY-014B = RY014B
position. SS102A = PS-3A, PS-3B
SS106 = PS-30A (Tri-Volt: 8/16/24VAC)
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Figure 1 - PK-543A Wiring Diagram
ENTRY PANEL
(Typical)
IR402 Connections
If shielded wire is used, connect
Blue Wire to 1 shields to orange/black wire (G)
Violet Wire to 2 at amplifier.
DO NOT run these wires
Gray Wire to 3 in the same cable! It will
White -- X (call wire) cause feedback.
16 VAC CONNECT TO
See note #4 Apartment Call Buttons 120 VAC
3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire PS-3A, PS-3B
Intercom Intercom Intercom TRANSFORMER
#18 AWG Wire
Station Station Station
(Typical) (Typical) (Typical) 16V AC Doorstrike Configuration
Remove shunt on JP5, set J1
shunt to 2 and 3 and J2 shunt
to 1 and 2. (see other diagrams
Tone in
Switched Audio
Audio Common
Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
Tone in
5 Wire sta. door release
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
PK543A Amplifier
X 5 1 X 3 2 1 X E 3 2 1 L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common)
Twisted Pair
C ORG AC Input
Twisted Pair Twisted Pair P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out
(Optional)
Notes: Twisted Pair
16 VAC Tap
Common
CONNECT TO 16 VAC CONNECT TO
120 VAC 120 VAC
8 VAC Tap
Drawing Name & Number: IN-826 PK543A Doorstrike Applications 1 Rev0 050604 1
Maglock
PK543A Amplifier PK543A Amplifier
L- YEL (-) DC Door power L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
LP D BRN Switched AC door release D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common) K RED AC Input (Common)
8 C ORG AC Input C ORG AC Input
4 pin header JP3, P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC) P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
located in front of G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
main connector. A BLK Entry speaker switched audio A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio 5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station 3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station 2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common 1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out Z BRN/WHT Tone out
16 VAC Tap
Common
CONNECT TO 16 VAC CONNECT TO
120 VAC 120 VAC
8 VAC Tap
Drawing Name & Number: IN-826 PK543A Doorstrike Applications 2 Rev1 051606 1
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Figure 3 - PK-543A Shunts and Settings
CONNECTORS
®
LEE DAN®
LP
8
J2 D PK543A POWER PACK
PK-543A POWER PACK
K
C
A
ZW
Z 4 Wire
JP5 LED = POWER
Intercom
JP5 1 2 3 1-2 DOOR STRIKE
J2 2-3 MAGLOCK
1 2 3 1-2 +12V DC OUT
Station
J1 2-3 +24V DC OUT
(Typical)
Power LED L-
DC DOOR
Audio to station
Audio Common
D
AC DOOR VOLUME
K
J1 C
TRANSFORMER
Tone in
P +24V
BEFORE ATTACHING
A
X 3 2 1
LP & 8 Connector E P.O. LOCK (4)
TRANSFORMER
5
WARNING
3 COMMON
2 WIRES
Main Connector 1
ZW BUZZ 1
Z BUZZ 2
SEE MANUAL FOR DETAILS
PK502B Interface Connector SWITCH FUNCTIONS
1 SHORT DOOR TIME
RY014B
2 MEDIUM DOOR TIME
1 AND 2 OFF = LONG
DOOR TIME
3 ENTRANCE TONE
4 POSTAL TIMER
1 B
5 PK543 COMPATIBLE
6 DOOR HOLD TIMEOUT A
Dipswitch TONE 7 TALK INTERLOCK
Dipswitch Settings: (right and left are referenced from the view above)
Short Door Time - set SW1 to ON (right) and SW2 to OFF (left), 2 seconds
Medium Door Time - set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to ON (right), 10 seconds
Long Door Time - set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to OFF (left), 25 seconds
Entrance Tone - set SW3 to ON (right) to activate this feature
Postal Timer - set SW4 to ON (right) and SW5 to OFF (left) to make postal control timer independent at 25 seconds
PK543 Compatible - set SW4 to OFF (left) and SW5 to ON (right) to make unit for drop-in replacement for PK543*
Door Hold Time Out - set SW6 to OFF (left) to activate this feature
Talk Interlock - set SW7 to OFF (left) to activate this feature (available for 4-wire stations only)
* - For PK543 Compatible mode, set SW4 OFF, SW5 ON, SW6 ON & SW7 ON.
Also remove JP5 shunt, set J2 to shunt 1 - 2 and set J1 shunt to 2 - 3.
Drawing Name & Number: IN-826 PK543A Shunts and Settings RY-014B Wiring Rev3 051506 1
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Figure 4 - Theory Diagram
16 VAC CONNECT TO
120 VAC
Door
Listen
Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
PK543A Amplifier
X 3 2 1
L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common)
C ORG AC Input
P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out
many other brands and models (call for info). IR-443, IR-443SS, IR-444, IR-444SS, IR-445, IR-445SS
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