The -TPS1A modules are single-pair
audio sending modules compatible with RDL Format-A
twisted pair products. These modules are designed to be mounted in wall boxes, cabinets or other enclosures that allow users to connect
audio sources. The D- and DS- models mount in RDL
WB-1U and
WB-2U wall boxes, or in standard U.S. electrical boxes. The
D-TPS1A features a white front-panel laminate with gray lettering that matches RDL Decora-style remote controls. The DS-TPS1A is constructed of
stainless steel to coordinate with RDL Decora-style
stainless steel remote controls in commercial/industrial installations. The
AF-TPS1A is an APPFLEX series product that is compatible with various APPFLEX wall-mount, cabinet-mount and tabletop enclosures. The
EM-TPS1A is a 45mm square module that fits the European Modular mounting frames and cover plates. European electrical boxes are not sufficiently deep to accommodate RJ45 jacks and plugs, therefore the EM- products connect to the
twisted pair cable through a detachable terminal block.
The -TPS1A modules feature an
XLR microphone input. The module provides
IEC 24 V phantom and accepts input signals from both
dynamic and
condenser microphones. The input signal is amplified using a studio-quality
microphone preamplifier optimized for
normal operating levels. The rear-panel
GAIN switch is normally set by the installer for NORM (
normal)
gain. If consistently low
mic levels are expected, this switch may be set to the HIGH
gain position. The pre-amplified
microphone source is routed to one output cable pair selected during installation using a rear-panel switch.
These modules drive only one cable pair, therefore they accept signals and power from other
mic-level or
line-level Format-A senders. The D-, DS-, and AF- modules have a
second RJ45
jack for these input cables. Installers simply connect the conductors of two cables in parallel on the EM- model terminal block. Two other single-pair senders may be chained with the -TPS1A, or a single two-pair sender may be connected. If three single-pair senders are connected together, each sender must feed a different pair: A, B or C. The TPS1A must be set to feed pair A if it is connected together with an RDL two-pair sender that feeds
stereo audio on pairs B and C. The power pair and all three
audio pairs are fed through both rear-panel RJ45 jacks.
The -TPS1A may be powered directly from a 24 Vdc power supply using the rear-panel detachable terminal block. Local power connected to the module is also fed to all connected remote modules. The -TPS1A may be remotely powered through the
twisted pair cable from any other module, signal distributor or RDL power inserter connected to the same
twisted pair cable. Module power is indicated by a front-panel
LED.
RDL FORMAT-A features superior
audio performance that rivals or exceeds shielded wiring. Design simplicity, ease of installation, unsurpassed flexibility, automatic fused power, exceptional hum rejection, low
noise, and low distortion provide designers and installers the optimum choice in economical
twisted pair products.