Anchor Communications (310) 784-2300
100-0081-000 / Revision A, 02/98
Owner
’s Manual
PortaCom
Components and specifications.
PC-100 Power Console: Two-channel power console with external AC power adapter.
- output connectors (4): 3-pin XLR, male
- voltage output to belt packs: 22 volts DC
- maximum current capacity: 400 mA
- maximum belt packs: 20 BP-100 belt packs
- input power requirement: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 750 mA;
or, 30-40 VDC, 500 mA
- dimensions: 1.75 x 8.5 x 4.5” (45 x 216 x 114 mm)
- weight 3.6 lbs (1.7 Kg.)
- AC 20 power adapter: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
output voltage/current: 24 VAC @ 750 mA
- AC 20/220 (export) power adapter: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
output voltage/current: 24 VAC @ 750 mA
BP-200 Belt Pack: Belt pack with volume control, A/B channel switch, mic mute
switch and call light.
- input line connector: 3-pin XLR, female
- headset connector: 4-pin XLR, male
- bridging impedance: 10 kΩ minimum
- DC current requirements: 20 mA maximum
- dimensions: 3.6 x 2.6 x 2.1” (91 x 66 x 53 mm)
- weight: 0.46 lbs (0.2 Kg.)
H-200 Headset: Dual-earpiece headset.
H-200S Headset: Single-earpiece headset.
- connector: 4-pin XLR, female
- microphone type: dynamic, low impedance
noise cancelling
- dimensions: 3.5 x 7.4 x 7.9” (89 x 188 x 201 mm)
- weight: H-200: 16 oz, H-200S: 13 oz
B3-100 Branch Box: 3-Station branch/extension box.
- input connector (1): 3-pin XLR, female
- output connectors (3): 3-pin XLR, male
- dimensions: 1.9 x 4.1 x 4.25” (48 x 105 x 108 mm)
- weight: 1.2 lbs (0.5 Kg.)
Interconnecting cable: 2-conductor shielded cable
- 3-pin XLR connectors (male/female)
System Specifications:
- operating distance: 2,500 feet
- nominal line level -15 dBV
- signal-to-noise ratio -65 dB
- channel separation: -45 dB
- distortion: < 0.5%
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Specifications
What is PortaCom?
PortaCom is a portable two-channel communication system
that’s simple to set up and use. The main components include
a power console, belt packs and headsets. Station-to-station
connections are made using standard microphone cable with
3-pin XLR connectors.
The PC-100 power console has four outputs. The system can be
expanded and configured in numerous ways using the B3-100
branch boxes. A typical 6-headset system is shown below:
PC-100 Power Console
The PC-100 has a power switch, an input for connecting the AC
adapter, and four 3-pin XLR output jacks. It can power up to 20
BP-200 belt packs over a combined total of 2,500 feet of cable.
Belt packs are connected to the PC-100
using standard mic cable with 3-pin
XLR connectors. (Custom-length
cables are available from Anchor.)
Description & Operation
BP-200 Belt Pack
The BP-200 has a female 3-pin XLR input/line jack and a male
4-pin XLR headset jack, both on the bottom side (power is
supplied through the cable by the PC-100). The top has a
volume control (which adjusts the
individual headset listening level, not
the volume of the entire system), an
A/B channel switch, a mic mute switch
and a call light with switch for paging.
Pushing the call switch lights the call
light on all beltpacks connected to the
system (use it to alert users who may not
be wearing their headsets).
Set the belt pack’s mic switch to the “on” position to enable
the headset microphone. Setting the switch to the
“off” position will short or mute the mic (but does
not affect the headset listening volume).
H-200 and H-200S Headsets
To adjust the listening volume on the H-200 (dual-earpiece)
or H-200S (single) headset, use the volume control on the
BP-200 belt pack.
The headset’s female 4-pin
XLR connector plugs into the
4-pin XLR jack on the bottom of
the belt pack. The headset connector is wired as shown.
Operation
1. Plug headset connector into 4-pin XLR jack on belt pack.
2. Plug AC adapter into standard 110
V AC outlet (230VAC
for export) and into the PC-100.
3. Using standard mic cables, connect BP-200 belt packs
to the PC-100 power console in desired configuration as
detailed in previous specifications.
4. Turn PC-100 power switch on.
5. Adjust headset boom so microphone is close to mouth.
6. Adjust headset listening volume with knob on belt pack.
7. Use channel switch to select between channel A or B.
Director
AC Adapter
Camera 1
PC-100
Camera 2
B3-100
Lighting 3
Lighting 1
Lighting 2
AC⁄DC
input
power
out 2 out 3 out 4
use
Anchor
AC-20
only
on
out 1
PC
–
100
The optional
RM-100
rackmount
allows 1 or 2
PC-100’s to be
mounted in a
standard rack.
power
switch
power
indicator outputs
AC/DC
input
Male XLR
Common
Channel B
Channel A
+22 VDC
21
3
Female XLR
Mic +
Mic –
Earpiece +
4
1
2
3
Earpiece –
volume
ab
channel
call
mic
BP
–
200
on off
m
i
c
on off
call
Light Switch
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