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Broadcast Tools AVR-8

The AVR-8 is a voice remote control system that automatically reports changes detected on any of its eight digital inputs to a remote telephone and/or pager. After speaking a greeting message that may identify the source of the call, the AVR-8 then speaks a unique message for each input change. Each message comes factory programmed, but may easily be re-recorded. After reporting, the AVR-8 allows you to give it commands through your telephone keypad. Functions include telling the AVR-8 to report on the input state of any of the eight digital inputs, commanding the AVR-8 to pulse any one of its four relays turning any one of the relays on or off. When a relay command is given, the AVR-8 speaks the relay 'name' followed by the 'on' or 'off' message. For instance, commanding relay 4 ON causes the AVR-8 to turn the relay on and then report "Relay 4 ... is on." As with the greeting and input messages, the relay 'name', 'on' and 'off'.
In addition to initiating a call out when inputs change, the AVR-8 monitors its telephone line to receive a call-in from a remote location. When a call is received, the AVR-8 speaks a greeting message, and is then ready to receive and execute commands to report on its inputs, change to its relay outputs or turn on an audio input to the telephone line. Other features of the AVR-8 are listed below.
  • Eight programmable normally open/closed alarm inputs
  • Four SPDT relays, momentary, latching, rising or falling edge
  • Telephone interface with ring detector for auto-answer, transformer isolation, current detector for automatic hang-up CPC compatible and/or a 1 minute hang-up timer in case the AVR-8 is behind a PBX or CPC is not available
  • Balanced output from telephone line or voice chip w/level control
  • 90 second user re-recordable voice chip
  • Stores up to eight, 16-digit numbers (Voice Response) and one 32-digit (pager) phone number per input
  • Programmable voice message repeat counter (The number of times a message is repeated per call)
  • Programmable lap counter (Used to determine how many times all phone #'s assigned to an input to be dialed.)
  • Programmable ring delay (1 - 9)
  • Remote polling to determine input status and relay status
  • Remote security and access codes (1 to 9 digits)
  • Local programming and recording
  • Two hard coded tower light monitoring macro's on inputs 7 & 8
  • On-board 8 - position DIP switch option selection
Digital Inputs: Eight, optically isolated or TTL/CMOS 5 volt compatible inputs. The opto-isolators may be configured for wet (5 to 24vdc) or dry contact closures.
Relays: Four, SPDT, 30vdc @ 500ma
Open Collectors: Five open collectors for Hook, Ring, Tone, Alarm and Valid Access code.
Indicator LED's: Four relays; hook; ring; tone; alarm; record; valid access code and power
Audio Output: Electronically balanced, 100 ohms. Off to + 4dbu.
Audio Input: Electronically balanced, 20k ohm. Nom level + 4dbu.
Connectors: Inputs, relays, open collectors and audio - Screw terminals Telephone line - Modular, RJ-11C.
Power Requirements: 12 Vac @ 1 AMP 120 Vac 50-60 Hz transformer, Supplied.
Dimensions: 7.75 " x 4" x 1.25" (WDH), Small aluminum chassis
Weight: 3.0 lb