Figure 1-20. Audio Assessment Devices (AAD)

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p. Audio Assessment Devices (AAD) Components (see Figure 1-20).

(1) Audio Switcher Control (item No. 1). The audio switcher interfaces with the Primary Monitor Console (PMC),

Primary Monitor Console (PMC) audio module, and the 16 line audio switcher. It controls up to 512 communication

channels.

(2) Audio Switcher, 16 Line (item No. 2). The 16 line audio switcher is used to interface 16 Remote Area Data

Collectors (RADCs) to the PMC. Up to 32 switchers could be integrated into the system.

(3) Intercom Handset (Item No. 3). The handset, used in conjunction with the Remote Area Data Collector (RADC)

audio module, is a lift and talk intercom device. When the handset is lifted from the cradle, an alarm is sounded at the

operator station, alerting the operator to a communication request.

(4) Auxiliary Audio Console (Item No. 4). The auxiliary audio console is a remote transmitter/microphone.

(5) Audio Assessment Device (AAD) (item No. 5). The Audio Assessment Device (AAD) is a microphone that can be

turned on by the ICIDS computer when a sensor detects the presence of an intruder. It interfaces with the Audio

Assessment Device (AAD) Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) in the Remote Area Data Collector (RADC).

(6) Remote Area Data Collector (RADC) Audio Module (Item No. 6). The Remote Area Data Collector (RADC) audio

module amplifies the audio signal at the Remote Area Data Collector (RADC). It has a volume control knob. Power is

provided through a 120 vac power supply. Interface with other audio devices is through terminal strips.

Figure 1-20. Audio Assessment Devices (AAD)

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