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

Atkinson Dynamics Wall Mount Intercoms

Installation and Maintenance Manual

2645 Federal Signal Drive

University Park, IL 60484-3167
Customer Support +1-708-534-4756, [email protected]
Technical Support 1-800-755-7621+1-708-587-3587, [email protected]
www.fedsig.com

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 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.
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 50/60 Hz; and AD-57, 240VAC 50/60 Hz. The AC line
is fused with a 1/2 A, 250 V GMC fuse in the 120/240VAC units. A description of the
available models follows.

Basic Model Specifications

Model AD-26 AD-56 AD-27 AD-57
120VAC, 240VAC,
Supply Voltage 12VDC 24VDC
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Audio Power Output
(Max.) 8.0 W 11.7 W 11.3 W 11.3 W

Power Consumption
(Max.) 20.0 W 39.6 W 28.8 W 30.5 W

Operating Current
(Nominal) 1.47 A 1.65 A 0.240 A 0.127 A

-31 °F to -31 °F to -31 °F to -31 °F to

Operating Temperature
150 °F 150 °F 150 °F 150 °F
Shipping Weight 10 lb 10 lb 10 lb 11 oz 10 lb 11 oz
Dimensions See Figure 20 on page 26
UL, cUL, Marine-Listed, CE (Model AD-27)
Ratings
NEMA‑Type 4X (excluding microphone models)

Table 1
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 Additional Model Information
Letter Group Function/Feature
“A” Call button
“C” Primary mode
“D” Secondary 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 (-50 °F to 150 °F)
“-6” Designed for use in a zoned system
“-7” Provisions for hand-held noise canceling microphone
“-8” Additional pre-amp for use with remote Secondary speaker
Miscellaneous
“-M22” Equipped with remote monitor switch
“-M34” Provisions for headset microphone with belt switch
“-M44” Remote speaker volume control
Table 2
PRIMARY UNITS:
The “C” models default to Primary, or speaker, mode. In Primary 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
Primary mode. Figure 4 on page 10 illustrates a Primary/Secondary intercom system.
SECONDARY UNITS:
The “D” models default to Secondary, or microphone, mode. In Secondary mode, the
unit is designed to serve as a hands-free microphone with transmission to all Primary
units in the intercom system. The Secondary unit will act as a speaker and broadcast
audio transmissions only when the Talk switch of any Primary unit in the intercom
system is depressed. Figure 4 on page 10 illustrates a Primary/ Secondary intercom
system.
CALL BUTTON:
The “A” models are equipped with a Call switch. Depressing the call switch transmits an
890 Hz tone to all units in the intercom system.

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:
The “-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 Primary units in
the intercom system. Figure 2 on page 8 illustrates a common intercom system where
hand-held microphones are used.

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HEADSET MICROPHONE WITH‑BELT‑SWITCH:
The “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 Primary units in the
intercom system. Figure 5 on page 11 illustrates a common intercom system where a
headset microphone and belt switch are used.
REMOTE POWER:
The “-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. The A “-1” unit can provide power to just one remote unit. Figure 3 on page
9 illustrates this configuration.
PRE-AMPLIFIER:
The “-8” models are equipped with a pre-amplifier and are designed for use with
Secondary speaker units such as the AD-SV-25 Remote Speaker with Volume Control.
The “-M44” option equips the “-8” Primary 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 on page 12 and 7 on page 13 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 Primary and Secondary units. Figure 8 on page 14
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 and 10 on pages 16 and 17, and 17 on page 23 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 on page
19 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 on page
17 illustrates a zoned intercom system. A Primary 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 Primary 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 Secondary and
defaults to talk mode. Figures 14 and 15 (pages 20 and 21) illustrate systems with this
feature.

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B. Unpacking the Intercom
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. Disposal of all shipping materials must be carried out
in accordance with national and local codes and standards. If any parts are missing,
please call Federal Signal Customer Support at +1 708-534-4756 or +1 877-289-
3246.
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. Description Part Number
1 Resistor, 1K, 1W 101216

D. Mounting the Intercom

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 on page 15 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.

This unit is heavy and should be mounted on a rigid surface

capable of supporting the weight of the intercom.

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. Connect the audio inputs in parallel.
Audio wires should be sized properly by your licensed installation electrician for your
specified application.

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 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 starting on page 7 for typical intercom connections and
wiring information.

F. Service

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 (708) 534-4756 or (877) 289-3246.
Please give a brief explanation of the service requested or the nature of the
malfunction.
Address all communications and shipments to:
ATKINSON DYNAMICS
Service Department
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, IL 60484-3167

2. Replacement Parts.

Replace fuse with GMC-1/2 only. DO NOT substitute.

Description Part Number

Cover plate gasket K8590013B
Knob, volume control K141A129A
Microphone assembly K137144A
PC Board, 12V, AD-26 K2001878B
PC Board, 12V, AD-26-8-M44 K2001896B
PC Board, 240VAC K2001875-01
PC Board, 120 Vac, -1 models K2001885B
PC Board, 240 Vac, -1 models K2001885B-01
Kit, potentiometer with on/off switch K8590236A
Kit, push button switch (12/24 V models) K8590242A
Kit, push button switch (120/240 V models) K8590241A
Resistor, 1K, 1W K101216A
Rubber boot, push button switch K288697A
Rubber boot, toggle switch K288696
Rubber boot, volume control K288A542A
Kit, potentiometer, 10K ohm K8590237A
Kit, toggle switch, 3PDT (AD-27A-M34 and AD-27A-4-M34 only) K122342A
Kit, toggle switch, 3PDT K8590239B
Kit, pushbutton switch, 3PDT K8590288A
Kit, potentiometer, 1K ohm K8590289A
Voice Coil/Diaphragm Assembly, Series C K8590181A

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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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 REMOTE A REMOTE B
1
Operating Principle:
1 1
• When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
• To talk to other stations, press the talk/listen
switch and speak into the speaker/micro‑
phone.
Release talk switch to listen.
2
3 2 3

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

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* CONNECTIONS AUDIO CABLE AUDIO CABLE
BLK BLK
WHT WHT Power Remote A Remote B
* GRN * GRN
BLK BLK 12–18VDC AD-26 AD-26A
1K
AUDIO LINE TO OTHER INTERCOMS
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27 AD-27A
WHT 1WATT WHT 22-30VDC AD-56 AD-56A
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57 AD-57A
290A3693

Reminders: POWER CONNECTIONS:

• Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback BLK +DC Power 12/24V models
between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas. HOT 120/240V
• 16–20 gauge low voltage audio cable. Twisted pair not required. WHT Common 12/24V models
• Shielded audio cable not required unless operating in high electromagnetic fields. Neutral 120/240V models
Ground one end of the shield to earth ground. GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only
• Type of power cable depends on intercom model.
• 7 foot provided for audio and power.
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REMOTE A REMOTE B
Operating Principle:
• When one talks, all remotes will hear.
• To talk, press talk switch and speak into speaker/
1 1 microphone. Release talk switch to listen.
• To talk into hand-held microphone, press talk
switch on microphone and speak into microphone
element.

2 NOTES:
3 2 3
1. Speaker/Microphone
5 2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
4 3. Talk/Listen switch
4. “Call” Tone push button switch
SEE POWER
5. #137144 hand-held, noise cancelling microphone

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* CONNECTIONS
BLK 1K BLK
with push-to-talk switch
WHT WHT
* GRN 1WATT
* GRN
BLK AUDIO BLK

TO OTHER
Power Remote A Remote B
REMOTES
WHT COMMON WHT 12–18VDC AD-26-7 AD-26A-7
290A3694
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27-7 AD-27A-7
22-30VDC AD-56-7 AD-56A-7
Reminders:
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57-7 AD-57A-7
• Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback
between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.
• 16–20 gauge low voltage audio cable. Twisted pair not required. POWER CONNECTIONS:
• Shielded audio cable not required unless operating in high electromagnetic fields. BLK +DC Power 12/24V models
Ground one end of the shield to earth ground. HOT 120/240V models
• Type of power cable depends on intercom model. WHT Common 12/24V models
• 7 foot (2 meter) cable provided for audio and power. Neutral 120/240V models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only
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REMOTE A REMOTE B Operating Principle:

• When one talks, the other stations will hear.
• To talk into the intercom, press the talk switch and
1 1 speak into the speaker/microphone. Release to
listen.

NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
2
3 2 3
3. Talk/Listen Switch

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Power Remote A Remote B
Not applicable AD-26-1
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27-1
SEE POWER
* CONNECTIONS 240V 50/60 Hz AD-57-1
3/16-20 AWG
BLK
WHT
* GRN GRN AUDIO GRN POWER CONNECTIONS:
1K
BLK +DC Power 12/24V models
WHT 1WATT COMMON WHT HOT 120/240V models
WHT Common 12/24V models
BLK (+) DC POWER BLK Neutral 120/240V models
290A3695 GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only
 PRIMARY "A" PRIMARY "B" SECONDARY
4
1

1 Operating Principle:
1

• Primary normally listen to

4
Secondary.
• Secondary talks to Primary hands-
2 free, without having to press a talk
2 3 2 3 switch.
• When any Primary talks, Secondary
hears. Other Primary will hear.
• To talk into Primary, press talk
SEE POWER
switch and speak into speaker/
* CONNECTIONS microphone. Release talk switch to
BLK 5 BLK 1K BLK
WHT WHT WHT listen.
* GRN * GRN 1 * GRN
WATT • To talk into hand-held microphone,
GRN AUDIO GRN 1 GRN 1
press talk switch on microphone

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WHT COMMON WHT 2 WHT 2 and speak into microphone
BLK CONTROL BLK 3 BLK 3 element.

290A3696
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback between 2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas. 3. Press-to-talk Switch
4. #137144 hand-held, noise
Power Primary A Primary B Secondary POWER CONNECTIONS: cancelling microphone
12–18VDC AD-26C-7 AD-26C AD-26D BLK +DC Power 12/24V models 5. 3-conductor/16–22 gauge cable.
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27C-7 AD-27C AD-27D HOT 120/240V models Use shielded cable in electrically
22-30VDC AD-56C-7 AD-56C AD-56D WHT Common 12/24V models noisy areas. Ground one end of the
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57C-7 AD-57C AD-57D Neutral 120/240V models shield to “earth” ground. Ground
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only chassis of DC unit to ground.
 REMOTE
5
Operating Principle:
1
• 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
3 6
selector switch must be in “speaker”
2
position to hear received audio signal on
speaker.)
5 • To talk into headset, press belt “talk”
4
switch and talk into headset microphone.
Release belt switch to listen. (The selector
SEE POWER
* CONNECTIONS switch must be in “headset” position.)
1K
BLK BLK

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WHT 1 WHT
* GRN WATT * GRN NOTES:
BLK AUDIO BLK

TO OTHER 1. Speaker/Microphone
INTERCOMS
WHT COMMON WHT
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control
290A3702B
3. Talk/Listen switch
Before installing remote intercoms, precautions should be taken to prevent feedback
4. Headset/Speaker selector switch
between two or more remotes in close proximity and acoustically reflective areas.
5. “Call” push button switch
6. #137145 Headset with noise cancelling
Power Remote A POWER CONNECTIONS: microphone
12–18VDC AD-26A-M34 BLK +DC Power 12/24 V models
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27A-M34 HOT 120/240 V models
22-30VDC AD-56A-M34 WHT Common 12/24 V models
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57A-M34 Neutral 120/240 V models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240 V models only
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POWER CONNECTIONS: NOTES
BLK +DC Power 12/24V models 1. Speaker/Microphone
HOT 120/240V models 2. Off/On Speaker Volume
WHT Common 12/24V models Control
Neutral 120/240V models 3. Talk/Listen Switch
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only 4. Remote Secondary Station
Model AD-SV-25
REMOTE
SECONDARY
STATION
Operating Principle:
1 1. Secondary station is both a
speaker and a microphone.
2. Primary is normally in “Listen”
mode until the talk button is
pressed to talk to remote.
3. Volume controls are for received
2 signal volume only. They do not
control transmitted signals.

BLK 1 WHT 2

POWER PRIMARY
12-18VDC AD-26-8
22-32VDC AD-56-8
120V 50/60 Hz AD-27-8

PRIMARY

200 FT. MAX.

2 3 AUDIO COMMON

1K
1WATT

* CONNECTIONS
SEE POWER WHT
BLK

BLK

* WHT
GRN 290A3742B

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 SPEAKER
7

5
BLK 1 WHT 2

PRIMARY

200 FT. MAX.

2
3
AUDIO COMMON

1K
1WATT
4

* CONNECTIONS
SEE POWER BLK WHT

BLK

* WHT
GRN 290A3743B

Operating Principle:
1. Secondary station is both a speaker and a microphone.
2. Primary 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 Primary.

NOTES: POWER CONNECTIONS:

1. Speaker/Microphone BLK +DC Power 12/24 V models
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control HOT 120/240 V models
WHT Common 12/24V models
3. Talk/Listen switch
Neutral 120/240V models
4. Outgoing Volume Control GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only
5. Speaker Model AD-SS-25 with
swivel mounting bracket or POWER PRIMARY
Speaker Model AD-SF-25 with 12-18VDC AD-26-8-M44
holes in outer flange for flush 22-32VDC AD-56-8-M44
mounting 120V 50/60 Hz AD-27-8-M44
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57-8-M44

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 Operating Principle: 8
1. Primary normally listen to
Secondary. PRIMARY "A" PRIMARY "B" SECONDARY
2. Secondary talks to primary
1
“hands-free”, without having 1
1
to press a talk switch.
3. When any Primary talks,
Secondary hears. Other 4

Primary will hear.

2
4. To talk into Primary, press
2 3 2 3
talk switch and speak into
speaker/ microphone.
Release talk switch to listen.
5. To talk into hand-held

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microphone, press talk switch
on microphone and speak 5
into microphone element. 1K

1WATT
GRN AUDIO GRN 1 GRN 1

NOTES:
BLK + DC POWER BLK 2 BLK 2
(+)
1. Speaker/Microphone
RED CONTROL RED 3 RED 3
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume POWER

Control WHT COMMON WHT 4 WHT 4

( )
- 290A3744
3. Press-to-Talk Switch
4. #137144 Hand-held, noise-
cancelling microphone with POWER PRIMARY A PRIMARY B SECONDARY
push-to-talk switch
12-18VDC AD-26C-1-7 AD-26C-1 AD-26D-1
22-32VDC AD-56C-1-7 AD-56C-1 AD56D-1
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REMOTE A REMOTE B Operating Principle:
• When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
• To talk to other stations, press the talk/listen switch
1 1
and speak into the speaker/microphone. Release talk
switch to listen.
• To use external talk switch, close switch and speak into
the speaker/microphone.

NOTES:
2
3
2
3
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Customer-Supplied External Normally-Open Talk/Listen

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Switch, Momentary (e.g., foot switch)
4

SEE POWER Power Remote A Remote B

* CONNECTIONS 12-18VDC AD-26 AD-26-2
BLK BLK 120V 50/60Hz AD-27 AD-27-2
WHT WHT GRN
* GRN * GRN 22-30VDC AD-56 AD-56-2
RED 240V 50/60Hz AD-57 AD-57-2
BLK AUDIO BLK
1K
TO OTHER
INTERCOMS
WHT 1WATT COMMON WHT
290A4065 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
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PRIMARY "A" PRIMARY "B" SECONDARY Operating Principle:
1
• Primary normally listen to Secondary.
1 • Secondary talks to Primary hands-free, without
having to press a talk switch.
• When any Primary talks, Secondary hears.
Other primary will hear.
2
• To talk into Primary, press talk switch and
2 3 2 3
speak into speaker/microphone. Release talk
switch to listen.
• Primary “A” can talk by pressing either the talk
switch or external switch (customer supplied).

BLK BLK 1K BLK

WHT WHT WHT
NOTES:
* GRN * GRN 1 * GRN

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WATT 1. Speaker/Microphone
GRN GRN AUDIO GRN
SEE POWER
* CONNECTIONS 2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
BLK BLK CONTROL BLK
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
WHT WHT COMMON WHT
4. Customer-Supplied External Normally-Open
RED Press-To-Talk Switch, Momentary (e.g., foot
4
BLU switch)
290A4066

Power Primary A Primary B Secondary POWER CONNECTIONS:

12-18VDC AD-26C-2 AD-26C AD-26D BLK +DC Power 12/24 V models
HOT 120/240 V models
120V 50/60Hz AD-27C-2 AD-27C AD-27D
WHT Common 12/24 V models
22-30VDC AD-56C-2 AD-56C AD-56D Neutral 120/240 V models
240V 50/60 Hz AD-57C-2 AD-57C AD-57D GRN Earth Ground 120/240 V models only
 POWER CONNECTIONS: 11
PRIMARY DESK SET
BLK +DC POWER 12/24 V models **
1 3
HOT 120/240 V models REMOTE RA

WHT Common 12/24 V models 4

Neutral 120/240 V models

8
GRN Earth Ground 120/240 V models only
SEE POWER
BLK
2 WHT
* CONNECTIONS
GRN * 5
Power Remote RA Remote RB Remote RC
LISTEN 6
GRN RED TALK
12 VDC AD-26-6 AD-26A-6 AD-26T-6
LISTEN COM. WHT BLK TALK COM.
120V 50/60Hz AD-27-6 AD-27A-6 AD-27T-6
240V 50/60Hz AD-57-6 AD-57A-6 AD-57T-6 TALK RED GRN LISTEN

** Refer to remote model number as an example for Primary. BLK

TALK COM. WHT LISTEN COM.
BLK
RA WHT
PRIMARY WALL MOUNT * GRN
INTERCOM
NOTES: **
9 REMOTE RB
4
1. Desk Set speaker (microphone is mounted on handset) 4

2. Desk Set speaker volume control

3. Handset earpiece volume control (mounted on back of case)

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4. Speaker/Microphone 5 6

5
5. Off/On/Speaker volume control 6
RED TALK
6. Talk/Listen switch
BLK TALK COM.
7. “Call” Tone Switch 7
8. Primary switch box (customer supplied) GRN LISTEN
BLK
9. DPDT selector (toggle) switch (customer supplied) WHT WHT LISTEN COM.
* GRN BLK
RB WHT
* GRN

Operating Principle: 3
REMOTE RC DESK SET

1. Primary can select (via Primary switch box) to talk to any one or more remotes. RED TALK
1

2. Any remote can initiate a call to Primary regardless of selector switch being on or BLK TALK COM.

off. Remote must specify its location. Remotes cannot talk to other remotes. GRN LISTEN

3. To talk into intercom, press talk switch and speak into speaker/microphone. WHT LISTEN COM.
2
RC
Release talk switch to listen. BLK
WHT
TO OTHER REMOTES 9 * GRN
4. For Primary to talk to remote, select desired remote via selector switch, press talk
290A4067B
switch on handset microphone and talk into handset microphone.
 PRIMARY SPEAKER
12
5

4
GRN 1 WHT 2

CONTROL

SECONDARY

200 FT. MAX.

2
AUDIO COMMON

PRIMARY
SPEAKER 1K
1WATT
3

* CONNECTIONS
SEE POWER RED GRN
BLK WHT

BLK
* WHT
290A4068

OPERATING PRINCIPLE:
1. Primary station is both a speaker and a microphone.
2. Primary is normally in “Listen” mode until the PTT (press-to-talk) switch is pressed to
talk to Secondary.
3. Outgoing and incoming volumes are controlled by separate controls on Secondary.
4. Secondary talks to Primary hands-free, without having to press a talk switch.

NOTES: POWER CONNECTIONS:

1. Speaker/Microphone BLK +DC Power 12/24 V Models
2. Off/On/Speaker volume control WHT Common 12/24 V Models
3. Outgoing Volume Control
4. Speaker Model AD-SS-25 with swivel POWER SECONDARY
mounting bracket or Speaker Model 12-18VDC AD-26D-8-M44
AD-SF-25 with holes in outer flange for
flush mounting
5. PTT (press-to-talk) switch
(customer supplied)

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Operating Principle:
• When one talks, all intercoms will hear.
• To talk to other stations, press the talk/listen switch
AUXILLIARY
SIGNALING DEVICE and speak into the speaker/microphone. Release talk
5 switch tolisten.
• Pressing the call button on remote A provides a
REMOTE "A" REMOTE "B" contact closure for an attention-getting auxiliary
signaling device, e.g. a strobe light.
1

1
NOTES:
1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
2
3. Listen/Talk Switch
- POWER
2 4. “Call” Switch
3 3
+ POWER

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4
5. Customer-Supplied Auxiliary Signaling Device
(e.g., strobe light)

SEE POWER
Power Remote A Remote B
* CONNECTIONS AUDIO CABLE AUDIO CABLE 12-18VDC AD-26-3 AD-26
BLK 1K BLK
WHT WHT
120V 50/60Hz AD-27-3 AD-27
* GRN 1 * GRN
WATT
22-30VDC AD-56-3 AD-56
BLK BLK
240V 50/60Hz AD-57-3 AD-57
AUDIO TO OTHER
LINE WHT WHT INTERCOMS

POWER CONNECTIONS:
RED
BLK +DC Power 12/24V models
GRN
290A4069
HOT 120/240V models
WHT Common 12/24V models
Neutral 120/240V models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models only
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Operating Principle:
• Primary presses talk switch to talk to
remote.
• Primary can turn monitor switch on and
PRIMARY REMOTE
hear
1 everything going on at remote.
1
• When Primary monitor switch is off,
remote must press talk switch to talk to
Primary.
• When Primary monitor switch is on,
2
remote can talk to Primary hands-free
2
3 3 without pressing the talk switch.
4 • Primary supplies power to remote unit.

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NOTES:
SEE POWER 1. Speaker/Microphone
* CONNECTIONS
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
BLK 1K
WHT 3. Press-To-Talk Switch
* GRN 1
WATT
4. Primary Monitor Switch
GRN AUDIO GRN

WHT COMMON WHT Power Primary Remote

Not applicable AD-26-1-2
BLK CONTROL BLK
120V 50/60Hz AD-27C-1-M22
RED (+) POWER RED
290A4070
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK HOT 120/240V models
WHT Neutral 120/240V models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models
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Operating Principle:
• Primary presses talk switch to talk to
Secondary.
PRIMARY SECONDARY
• Primary can turn monitor switch on and hear
1 everything going on at Secondary.
1
• When Primary monitor switch is off,
Secondary must press talk switch to talk to
Primary.
• When Primary monitor switch is on,
2 Secondary can talk to Primary hands-free
2
3 3 without pressing the talk switch.
4
NOTES:

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1. Speaker/Microphone
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
SEE POWER 3. Press-To-Talk Switch
* CONNECTIONS
BLK 1K BLK 4. Monitor On/Off Switch
WHT WHT
* GRN 1 * GRN
WATT
GRN AUDIO GRN Power Primary Secondary
120V 50/60Hz AD-27C-M22 AD-27-2W3
WHT COMMON WHT

BLK CONTROL BLK POWER CONNECTIONS:

BLK HOT 120/240V models
290A4071
WHT Neutral 120/240V models
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models
 PRIMARY "A" SECONDARY PRIMARY "B" 16
1 1 1
Operating Principle:
• Primary normally listen (monitor)
Secondary.
• Secondary can talk to Primary hands-
5
free without having to press a talk
2
switch.
2 2
3 • When one station talks, other stations
will hear.
SPKR HEADSET SPKR HEADSET SPKR HEADSET
• To talk to other stations, Primary must
4 4 4
3
press a talk switch on intercom or on
belt switch.
6 6
• Primary and Secondary can select
1K to talk/listen on either the speaker/
RED

7
BLK
GRN AUDIO
1WATT
GRN GRN
microphone or headset via selector
GRN

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WHT switch.
RED + DC POWER RED RED
(+)

BLK CONTROL BLK BLK

DC POWER
NOTES:
WHT COMMON WHT WHT
( )
- 1. Speaker/Microphone
290A4072B
2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
Power Primary A Primary B Secondary 4. Headset/Speaker Selector Switch
12-18VDC AD-26C-1-M80 AD-26C-1-M34 AD-26D-1-M34 5. #137145 Headset with noise-canceling
microphone
6. Receptacle for headset
POWER CONNECTIONS: 7. 12 ft. cord for remote customer-supplied
BLK +DC Power 12/24V models headset receptacle
WHT Common 12/24V models
 PRIMARY "A" PRIMARY "B" SECONDARY

1
17
1
Operating Principle:
• Primary normally listens to Secondary.
• Secondary talks to Primary hands-free,
2
without having to press a talk switch.
2 3 2 3
• When any Primary presses talk switch,
Secondary hears. Other Primary will also
hear.
• To talk into Primary, press talk switch and
speak into speaker/microphone. Release
talk switch to listen.
5
* OBSERVE COLOR CODE 1K
• Primary B can talk by pressing either the
talk switch or external switch (customer
1WATT
GRN AUDIO GRN AUDIO GRN
supplied).

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BLK + DC POWER BLU (+ DC POWER FROM PRIMARY "B") + DC POWER BLK
(+) *
NOTES:
RED CONTROL BLK CONTROL RED
POWER * (CONTROL FROM PRIMARY "B") 1. Speaker/Microphone
WHT COMMON WHT COMMON WHT
( )
- 2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
RED
4
3. Press-To-Talk Switch
BRN
OR YEL 290A4073
4. External Press-To-Talk Switch, Momentary
(e.g., foot switch)
5. 4-conductor/16-22 gauge cable. Use
Power Primary A Primary B Secondary
shielded cable in electrically noisy areas.
12-18VDC AD-26C-1 AD-26C-1-2 AD-26D-1
Ground one end of the shield to “earth”
22-30VDC AD-56C-1 AD-56C-1-2 AD-56D-1
ground. Ground chassis of DC units to
ground.
POWER CONNECTIONS:
BLK +DC Power 12/24V models
WHT Common 12/24V models
 REMOTE "A"
PRIMARY
1 Operating Principle: 18
1
• Primary can select to monitor any one or more
4
remotes via Primary switch box.
• To talk to remote(s), Primary closes desired selector
PRIMARY SELECTOR SWITCH BOX 2
switch, presses talk switch, and speaks into the
2 3 3
RED RED speaker/microphone. Primary releases talk switch
BLK BLK to listen.
RA • Selected remote(s) talk to Primary “hands-free”
GRN GRN

WHT
without having to press remote talk switch.
WHT
BLK
WHT • Remotes cannot talk to other remotes.
BLK * GRN
WHT
* GRN • Remotes not selected by Primary cannot talk
5
SEE POWER hands-free and must press talk switch to initiate
* CONNECTIONS
call to Primary.
RED • When initiating a call to Primary, remote must
BLK
specify its location for Primary to respond.

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RB TO REMOTE RB
GRN
NOTES:
WHT
1. Speaker/Microphone
REMOTE "B" 2. Off/On/Speaker Volume Control
1 3. Talk/Listen Switch
4. Primary Selector Switch (customer supplied)
5. Double-Pole (OFF-ON) Toggle Selector Switch

2
3
Power Primary Remotes
RED 120 V 50/60 Hz AD-27C-1 AD-27D-M4
BLK

RC POWER CONNECTIONS:
GRN

BLK HOT 120/240V models

WHT
BLK
WHT WHT Neutral 120/240V models
* GRN

TO OTHER REMOTES
GRN Earth Ground 120/240V models
290A4074
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WIRING REFERENCE CHART
AUDIO CABLE POWER CABLE
MODEL NO. BLACK WHITE GREEN RED BLACK WHITE GREEN
AD-26-1-M34 +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A*
AD-26C-M34 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 12-18VDC COMMON N/A*
AD-26C-7-M82 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 12-18VDC COMMON N/A*
AD-26D-1-M82 +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO CONTROL N/A* N/A* N/A*
AD-26D-1-M84 +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO CONTROL N/A* N/A* N/A*
AD-26SA-25 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 12-18 Vdc COMMON N/A*
AD-27-M34 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27-M82 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27-M83 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27A-4-M34 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND

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AD-27A-7-M83 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27C-1(-4) +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO CONTROL 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27C-1-7(-4) +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO CONTROL 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27C-M34 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27D-1 +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO CONTROL 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-27SA-25 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 120V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-56C-M34 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 22-30 Vdc COMMON N/A*
AD-56C-7-M82 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 22-30 Vdc COMMON N/A*
AD-56SA-25 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 22-30 Vdc COMMON N/A*
AD-57-M83 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 240V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-57A-1(-4) +DC POWER COMMON AUDIO N/A* 240V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-57A-7-M83 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 240V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-57C-M34 CONTROL COMMON AUDIO N/A* 240V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
AD-57SA-25 AUDIO COMMON N/A* N/A* 240V 50/60 Hz NEUTRAL EARTH GND
N/A*: Not Applicable
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Δ .41
2 HOLES

9.88

4.84

5.00 6.50 290A3697

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