BEC Apartment Entry
Installation Instructions and Wiring
Application
The BEC Apartment Entry Intercoms provide two-
way communications between the building entrance and
each suite. Hands-free loudspeaker operation at the
entrance/lobby panel and push button controlled
communication at the suite/apartment locations provide
for easy operation. Controlled door entry is permitted by
push button operation at the suite in conjunction with
electric door release.
Optional equipment is available to provide additional
functionality, such as post office key door release,
additional entrance panels, strobe light call
indication and auxiliary relay for ancillary device
operation (bells, lights, etc.).
Procedure
1. Read installation instructions to determine equipment
location and installation methods.
2. Install housings (or back boxes) and wiring.
3. Check wiring, connect and install equipment.
4. Apply power and check operation.
Equipment Location
Suite/Apartment Stations
Locate suite stations (also known as remote stations)
where convenient for use. Install a housing or back box
at the desired location.
Entrance/Lobby Panel
Use the flush housing and trim frame for flush wall
mounting. Locate the entrance panel where it is
sheltered from weather.
Intercom Amplifier
Install the amplifier inside the entrance panel when
using a flush mount housing. The amplifier must be
installed outside the entrance panel when using a
surface box and frame. Refer to Connections section,
item #3, on page 2 for further details.
BEC quality system is registered by UL® to the ISO 9001 standard. (Reference #10001510.)
BEC - Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (888) 556-3998 or (716) 689-0871
www.becaudio.com
Apartment Entrance Panels • Rev. 6
Wiring
Suite/Apartment Stations
Stations may be connected in risers using the following
cable configurations:
3-wire stations: 1 twisted pair #22 AWG, plus 1
conductor #22 AWG per station in riser.
4-wire stations: 1 twisted pair #22 AWG, plus 1
conductor #22AWG, plus 1 conductor #22 AWG per
station in riser.
5-wire stations: 1 twisted pair #22 AWG, plus 2
conductor #22 AWG, plus 1 conductor #22 AWG per
station in riser.
The maximum cable length is 400 feet (120 meters).
Additional risers may be added as needed. Station cables
must not be run in the same conduit with (or too close
to) electrical wiring or background music, and must
not be close to fluorescent lighting or other electrical
equipment. Failing to observe this requirement can
result in noise entering the intercom audio. Ensure that
sufficient amounts of cable are left in the back box to
make connections to stations.
Transformer
Cable wiring must be 2 conductor #18 AWG with a
maximum cable length of 80 feet (25 meters). If using
#14 AWG wire, this distance can be extended to 200
feet (60 meters). Route cable away from suite station
wiring and maintain a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) of
clearance between the transformer and the amplifier.
Door Release
Cable wiring must be 2 conductor #18 AWG with a
maximum length of 50 feet (15 meters). See Figure 2
on page 5 for specifics of each door control unit
configuration. Note: An SS106 transformer must be
used for 24 VAC doorstrike and 12 VDC Maglock
applications (8 volt tap required).
 Connections
Before connecting to unit and applying power, verify that
wires are free from shorts and grounds. Make connections
as per Figure 1 on page 4. Observe the following notes:
1. Do not apply power to the transformer primary until
the entire system has been installed and checked for
shorts and grounds. The common wires connecting to
terminals 1, 2, 3, E and 5 must show open circuit when
tested with an ohmmeter.
2. Use twisted pair wiring as shown. Do not interchange
wires or reverse polarity.
3. You may install intercom amplifier inside the
entrance panel when using the flush housing. If it is
necessary to install the amplifier elsewhere due to
temperature extremes (operating temperature range
is 0–30°C) or because the entrance panel is not large
enough to house the amplifier, then use a 2 conductor
shielded cable for the entrance panel speaker
(connect shield drain to amplifier terminal G).
4. The amplifier must be located at least 3 feet (1 meter)
from the transformer or other electrical devices.
5. Do not run wiring for station common wires and entrance
panel speaker in the same cable and/or conduit. This
will cause feedback on the system.
6. Door release wiring should be run separate from
entrance panel speaker wiring.
Shunt and Dipswitch Settings
Set the dipswitches on the amplifier as per application
requirements. See also Figure 4 on page 7. The select-
able features and controls are as follows:
Shunt JP5 Install for maglock applications. Maximum
current for maglock is 500 mA at 12 VDC, or
250 mA at 24 VDC.
Shunt J2 Place shunt across: 1–2 for doorstrike
applications; 2–3 for maglock applications
Shunt J1 Place shunt across: 1–2 for +12 VDC maglock;
2–3 for +24 VDC maglock or AC/DC doorstrike
applications
Short Door Time Set SW1 to ON (right) and SW2 to OFF
(left), 2 seconds
Medium Door Time Set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to ON
(right), 10 seconds
Long Door Time Set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to OFF
(left), 25 seconds
Entrance Tone Set SW3 to ON (right) to activate this
feature—must use warble tone
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Postal Timer Set SW4 to ON (right) and SW5 to OFF
(left) to make postal control timer
independent at 25 seconds
Amp Compatible Set SW4 to OFF (left) and SW5
to ON (right) for PK543 drop-in
replacement*
Door Hold Time Out Set SW6 to OFF (left) to activate this
feature
Talk Interlock Set SW7 to OFF (left) to activate this
feature (available for 4-wire stations
only)
* For Amp Compatible mode, set SW4 OFF, SW5 ON, SW6
ON & SW7 ON. Also remove JP5 shunt, set J2 to shunt 1–
2 and set J1 shunt to 2–3.
The Entrance Tone setting, when active, will generate a user
feedback tone at the entrance panel when users press call
buttons. If the warble tone is in use and the entrance tone
feature is active, the tone will also be heard through the
entrance panel speaker when the call button is pressed.
The Door Hold Time Out setting, when active, will allow the
door control device (doorstrike, maglock, etc.) to time out
normally, despite the door button being held at the suite.
Safety Tip: The Talk Interlock setting, when active, will
require that the talk button (at the suite) is pressed before
the door button will activate the door control device.
Optional Accessories
Install optional accessories according to the instructions
provided.
Finish & Test Installation
1. Confirm that all equipment is properly installed.
2. Connect power to transformer primary (120 VAC), and
ensure that local electrical codes have been complied
with.
3. At the entrance panel, push each button and verify that
the correct suite is called.
4. At each suite, push the talk and listen buttons to com-
municate with a person at the entrance panel. Then
push the door button to confirm that the door release
operates correctly.
Adjustments
Voice Volume and Tone Volume can be adjusted on the
amplifier, via the access hole, with a small screwdriver.
 Troubleshooting
(Refer to Figure 5 on page 8 for additional information.)
Entire System Dead
If power LED is not illuminated, check for 16 VAC at
transformer secondary and 120 VAC at transformer
primary. If LED is illuminated, review field wiring and
perform direct test using one of the apartment stations
to eliminate field wiring.
No Talk
Check wiring to terminals 1 and 2, and check whether
wiring to entrance panel speaker is shorted or open.
Suite station can be swap tested with another working
unit.
No Listen
Check wiring to terminals 1 and 3, or for short between
terminals 1 and 2. Check to see if wiring to entrance
panel speaker is shorted or open. Suite station can be
swap tested with another working unit.
No Door Operation
Check wiring to door release for shorts and opens,
or for defective door release. Confirm that shunts are
properly set for door release type and that connections
to appropriate output have been made. Check wiring
to terminals 2 and 3, or 1 and E (depending upon suite
station type).
No Call Tone
Check wiring to terminal Z or ZW to entrance panel,
related entrance panel call buttons, and suite station X
terminal. Suite station can be swap tested with another
working unit.
Excessive Hum or Distortion
Check whether wiring is installed too close to electrical
wiring or electrical devices; amplifier installed too close
to transformers or other electrical devices; twisted pair
wiring not used as required; or amplifier voice volume
set too high.
Radio Interference
Connect G terminal from amplifier to electrical ground.
Note: This connection is not shown on the wiring
diagram, since the situation is not always improved
by adding it. If the problem persists, consult the factory
or service representative.
Oscillation(feedback or howling)
Reduce the voice volume until oscillation is eliminated.
If oscillation stops when the call tone wire is removed
from ZW, set entrance tone (SW3) to the OFF (left)
position.
Signal Flow and Theory of Operation
for the Amplifier and Apartment
Intercom System
The following example describes an apartment
intercom system using a amplifier in conjunction with a
4-wire suite station. Refer also to Figure 5 on page 8.
Call Button
Pressing a suite station call button on the entrance
panel routes the call tone from the Z or ZW terminal
on the amplifier to the X terminal (tone in) on the
associated suite station. This signal then passes
through the speaker and returns to the amplifier A
via the 1 terminal (audio common). If the warble
tone is in use and the entrance tone feature is
active, the tone will also be heard through the
entrance panel speaker when the call button is
pressed.
Talk Button
Pressing the talk button at a suite station connects
the suite station’s internal speaker to terminals 1
and 2 of the amplifier, which serves as an audio
input to the amplifier. The audio is then amplified
and sent to terminals A and G, which are connected to
the entrance panel’s speaker (speaker mode).
Listen Button
Pressing the listen button at a suite station connects
the suite station’s internal speaker to terminals 1 and
3 of the amplifier, which serves as an audio output
from the amplifier. This allows the suite station to
receive the amplified audio being received by the
amplifier on terminals A and G from the entrance
panel speaker (microphone mode).
Door Button
Pressing the door button at a suite station creates
a closure between terminals 2 and 3 on the
amplifier. This state is sensed by the amplifier and
causes the door release to be activated (output
specifics are based on amplifier settings). This state
is also triggered by shorting terminals 1 and E as
is typically done by a postal lock.
Installation Instructions and Wiring • Page 3
 Figure 1—Amplifier Wiring Diagram

ENTRY PANEL
(Typical)

If shielded wire is used, connect

shields to orange/black wire (G)
at amplifier.
DO NOT run these wires
in the same cable! It will
cause feedback.
Wiring for 3, 4 and 5 Wire Intercom Stations

16 VAC CONNECT
See note #4 Apartment Call Buttons TO 120 VAC
3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire
SS102A
Intercom Intercom Intercom TRANSFORMER
#18 AWG Wire

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Station Station Station
(Typical) (Typical) (Typical) 16V AC Doorstrike Configuration
Remove shunt on JP5, set J1
shunt to 2 and 3 and J2 shunt
to 1 and 2. (see other diagrams
for additional configurations)

Tone in
Switched Audio
Audio Common
Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
Tone in
5 Wire sta. door release
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
Amplifier
X 5 1 X 3 2 1 X E/4 3 2 1
L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common)
Twisted Pair
C ORG AC Input
Twisted Pair Twisted Pair P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out
(Optional)
Notes: Twisted Pair

1. Use #22 AWG wire unless shown otherwise.

2. Warble or Steady Tone is hard wire selectable.
3. If entry panel has handset, connect it in place of speaker.
4. 3, 4 and 5 wire intercom station types may be used in any combination, Post Office Lock
Adapter
with the exception of C devices.
5. Door release wiring should be run separate from entrance panel speaker wiring.
6. Shunts referred to in diagrams are located on amplifier.
7. Terminal P is for strobe only, do NOT connect other wires to this terminal.
 Figure 2—Doorstrike Applications

+24V AC Doorstrike Application: 16V DC Doorstrike Application:

Remove JP5 Shunt Remove JP5 Shunt
Set J1 shunt to 2 and 3 Set J1 shunt to 2 and 3
#18 AWG Wire
Set J2 shunt to 1 and 2 Set J2 shunt to 1 and 2

#18 AWG Wire Doorstrike

Amplifier Amplifier
Doorstrike L- YEL (-) DC Door power L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
D BRN Switched AC door release D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common) K RED AC Input (Common)
C ORG AC Input C ORG AC Input
P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC) P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
A BLK Entry speaker switched audio A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio 5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station 3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station 2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common 1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out Z BRN/WHT Tone out

16 VAC Tap

Common
CONNECT TO 16 VAC CONNECT TO
120 VAC 120 VAC
8 VAC Tap

SS106 SS102A
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER
#18 AWG Wire #18 AWG Wire

+12VDC/500mA DC Maglock Application: +24VDC/250mA DC Maglock Application:

Install JP5 Shunt Install JP5 Shunt
Maglock #18 AWG Wire Set J1 shunt to 1 and 2 Set J1 shunt to 2 and 3
Set J2 shunt to 2 and 3 #18 AWG Wire
Set J2 shunt to 2 and 3

Amplifier Maglock
IL826 PK543A Doorstrike Applications 2 Rev2 102008 1

Amplifier
L- YEL (-) DC Door power L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
LP D BRN Switched AC door release D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common) K RED AC Input (Common)
8 C ORG AC Input C ORG AC Input
4 pin header JP3, P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC) P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
located in front of G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
main connector. A BLK Entry speaker switched audio A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio 5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station 3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station 2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common 1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out Z BRN/WHT Tone out

16 VAC Tap
CONNECT TO CONNECT TO
Common
120 VAC 16 VAC
8 VAC Tap 120 VAC

SS106 SS102A
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER
#18 AWG Wire #18 AWG Wire

Note: LP and 8 are each available on two

pins of the JP3 connector. Brackets are
provided to identify.

Installation Instructions and Wiring • Page 5

 Figure 3— LED Applications
LED power from External Source

Model F and S Stations

T1 4 Wire
Intercom
T2
Station
D- LED Power Calculations for Door Switch:
16 VAC LN Each apartment station with a door indicator LED will draw 17mA
F+
SS102A when the door switch closes (caused by the actual building door
LP
TRANSFORMER F being opened). The amplifier can supply a maximum of
F 20 apartment stations. If an external power supply is used then

Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
X 3 2 1
the overall number of apartment stations can be multiplied by

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CONNECT TO
120 VAC Pwr S 17mA (milliamps) to determine power supply load and switch
maximum current rating.
door switch current

LED power from Amplifier (Max 20 stations)

Amplifier
L- YEL (-) DC Door power
Model F and S Stations L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
LP
D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common)
8
4 Wire C ORG AC Input
4 pin header JP3, P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
Intercom located in front of G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
Station main connector. A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release
Note: LP and 8 are each available on two
5 GRN 3 wire station audio
LN pins of the JP3 connector. Brackets are
3 GRY Audio to station
provided to identify.
2 VIO Audio from station
LP 1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out

Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Audio Common
X 3 2 1 door switch current

CONNECT TO
16 VAC
120 VAC

SS102A
TRANSFORMER
#18 AWG Wire
 Figure 4— Amplifier Shunts and Settings

CONNECTORS
LP

J2
8

D
K
Intercom Amplifier
C
A
ZW
Z

JP5 LED = POWER

JP5
J2
1 2 3 1-2 DOOR STRIKE
2-3 MAGLOCK 4 Wire
J1
1 2 3 1-2 +12V DC OUT
2-3 +24V DC OUT Intercom
Power LED L-
DC DOOR Station
L+ VOICE (Typical)
D
AC DOOR VOLUME
K
J1 TRANSFORMER

Audio from station

C

Audio to station

Audio Common
P +24V

VERIFY ALL CONNECTIONS

G

Tone in
SPEAKER
A

BEFORE ATTACHING
LP & 8 Connector P.O. LOCK (4)

TRANSFORMER
E
5

WARNING
3 COMMON X 3 2 1
2 WIRES

Main Connector 1
ZW BUZZ 1
Z BUZZ 2
SEE MANUAL FOR DETAILS

2-DR Interface Connector SWITCH FUNCTIONS

1 SHORT DOOR TIME
2 MEDIUM DOOR TIME
1 AND 2 OFF = LONG
RELAY
3 ENTRANCE TONE
DOOR TIME 4 POSTAL TIMER
5 PK543 COMPATIBLE

1 B
6 DOOR HOLD TIMEOUT
Dipswitch TONE 7 TALK INTERLOCK
For drop-in replacement set: SW4 OFF,
VOLUME SW5 ON, SW6 ON & SW7 ON Shunts:
JP5 remove, J2 1-2 & J1 2-3 A
C X
A signal relay is used in conjunction
with various open-voice and
handset apartment intercom and
video-intercom stations. The relay
will provide a momentary dry
contact relay closure, when the
station is called, to operate ancillary
devices such as strobes, bells or
lights for handicapped tenants.

Dipswitch Settings: (right and left are referenced from the view above)
Short Door Time - set SW1 to ON (right) and SW2 to OFF (left), 2 seconds
Medium Door Time - set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to ON (right), 10 seconds
Long Door Time - set SW1 to OFF (left) and SW2 to OFF (left), 25 seconds
Entrance Tone - set SW3 to ON (right) to activate this feature
Postal Timer - set SW4 to ON (right) and SW5 to OFF (left) to make postal control timer
independent at 25 seconds
Amp Compatible* - set SW4 to OFF (left) and SW5 to ON (right) to make unit for drop-in
replacement for amplifier
Door Hold Time Out - set SW6 to OFF (left) to activate this feature
Talk Interlock - set SW7 to OFF (left) to activate this feature (available for 4-wire stations only)

* - For Amp Compatible mode, set SW4 OFF, SW5 ON, SW6 ON & SW7 ON.
Also remove JP5 shunt, set J2 to shunt 1 - 2 and set J1 shunt to 2 - 3.

Installation Instructions and Wiring • Page 7

 Figure 5—Theory Diagram

Example of internal connections

of 4 Wire Intercom Station
ENTRY PANEL
(most common station) (Typical)
CONNECT TO
16 VAC
120 VAC

Talk SS102A
TRANSFORMER

Door
Listen
16V AC Doorstrike Configuration

Apartment Call Buttons

Audio Common

Tone in
Audio to station
Audio from station
Amplifier
X 3 2 1
L- YEL (-) DC Door power
L+ YEL/BLK (+) DC Door power
D BRN Switched AC door release
K RED AC Input (Common)
C ORG AC Input
P WHT/BLK Strobe (LI404) power (+24VDC)
G ORG/BLK Entry speaker common
A BLK Entry speaker switched audio
E WHT 5 Wire station door release
5 GRN 3 wire station audio
3 GRY Audio to station
2 VIO Audio from station
1 BLU Audio Common
ZW RED/WHT Warble tone out
Z BRN/WHT Tone out

Post Office Lock

Adapter

Installation Instructions and Wiring • Page 8

 Installation for Multi Doors
Dual Entrance Control Unit
Application
The 2-DR Dual Entrance Control Unit provides a means to
connect BEC Apartment Intercom amplifiers to more than
one entrance. Voice and door release functions are
automatically transferred to the calling entrance. The
quantity of 2-DRs needed is equal to one less than the
number of entrances.
Procedure
Warning: This switching unit will not function unless
programmed for use—see Test Step #1.
1. Determine equipment location.
2. Install wiring.
3. Install equipment.
4. Check wiring and make connections.
5. Apply power and check operation.
Equipment Location
Locate the 2-DR within 3' (1 m) of the intercom amplifier. If
more than one 2-DR is used, install them all in the same
area. Keep the 2-DR away from direct heat or extreme cold.
Operating temperature should be between 10°F and 90°F.
Wiring
1. The first 2-DR will support two entrances; each addi-
tional 2-DR will support one additional entrance. For
example, a three-entrance system will have two 2-DRs.
See Figure 2 for an example with additional entrances.
2. Wire the suite station common wires to the amplifier, and
wire the power transformer according to instructions sup-
plied with the amplifier.
3. If more than one 2-DR is used, run 1 cond. #18 plus 7
cond. #22 between 2-DRs. Run 3 cond. #18 plus 3 cond.
#22 from the last 2-DR to the amplifier.
4. Run 2 cond. #22 twisted shielded (2 cond. #22, plus 2
cond. #22 shielded for 205 amplifiers) from each
entrance panel to the associated 2-DR.
5. Run multi-cond. #22 cable (use 1 cond. per suite
station) from entrance panel to entrance panel, and from
one entrance panel to the suite stations, as required by
instructions supplied with amplifier.
6. From each entrance door release, run 1 cond. #18 to the
2-DR and 1 cond. #18 to the amplifier.
7. If a Post Office (P.O.) lock adapter is used, run 1 cond. #18
to the amplifier, and 1 cond. #18 to the associated door
release from the P.O. lock adapter. In the wiring diagram,
the P.O. lock adapter is shown connected to door release
#1, but it may be connected to whichever door release is
required.
Connections
1. Make connections as shown on the wiring diagram for
the amplifier being used. (For the intercom amplifier,
refer to Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3. If more than two
2-DRs are used, break the connections going from the 2-
DRs outside the dashed lines to the amplifier and insert
the wiring shown inside the dashed lines for any
additional 2-DRs.
2. If a P.O. lock adapter is used, do not connect it until a P.O.
lock is obtained from the post office. When ready, make
connections as shown on the appropriate wiring diagram.
3. Connect transformer to power source and follow the test
procedures in the next section.
Test
After performing the test required in the amplifier’s
instructions, do the following:
1. The 2-DR must be programmed to operate with the
amplifier being used. Locate the programming switch and
set switches as follows.
To use the intercom amplifier, set switches 2 and 4 on
and switches 1, 3 and 5 off. Failure to set the
programming switches properly will result in faulty
operation, but will not cause permanent damage to the 2-
DR.
2. Perform tests required in the amplifier’s instructions, then
at each entrance, press a call button and observe the fol-
lowing:
a. The buzz tone should be heard at the called suite station.
b. If the Entrance Tone is enabled at the amplifier, then
the buzz tone should be heard at the entrance panel.
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 c. Voice communication should be possible with the called Diagnostic Test Procedure
suite station.
The 2-DR has a built-in test circuit. This step should
d. If the door button is pressed at the suite station, the door normally be unnecessary, but to test the 2-DR do the
release should operate. When the door release time following:
has passed, the 2-DR’s red test light should be off.
1. Set all programming switches off.
3. If the P.O. lock adapter is installed, it may be tested by using
2. The red test light, located behind the wiring connector,
a postal service key, or by operating the P.O. lock adapter
should be off. If it is on, wait 3 minutes for time out, and
micro switch if a key is unavailable. The door time delay
it should be off.
on the amplifier does not affect the P.O. lock adapter.
3. Set programming switch #1 on. The red test light should
be on.
Troubleshooting
4. Set programming switch #2 on. The red test light should be
If the system fails to operate properly, check all wiring. If
off. In a quiet location, a click may be heard as the internal
the wiring is correct, check the troubleshooting points on the
relay operates.
amplifier installation instructions. Then check the following:
5. Set all programming switches off. The red test light should
No buzz:
remain on for about 2 minutes. It is not necessary to wait
Check wiring to terminal Z1 and Z2. If more than one 2-
for it to go off unless busy light trouble is encountered.
DR is used, then the entrance #2 buzz wire must connect
to all 2-DR’s. 6. Reset programming switches to the desired amplifier set-
ting as shown in step 1 of the Test Section. Failure to set
No voice communication:
the programming switches properly will result in faulty
Check wiring to terminals S0, S1, S2, M0, M1 and M2.
operation.
No door release:
If the test circuit fails this procedure, replace the 2-DR.
Check wiring to terminals D0, D1 and D2.

Figure 1—2-DR Wiring Diagram for the Amplifier and 2 Entrances

#22 TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED CABLE #22 TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED CABLE
CONNECT SHIELD TO TERM G AT CONNECT SHIELD TO TERM G AT
THE AMPLIFIER. THE AMPLIFIER. AMPLIFIER
ENTRANCE PANEL ENTRANCE PANEL
#18 L- YELLOW
(G) (G)
L+ YELLOW/BLACK
D BROWN
(S2) (S1) K RED
SPEAKER SPEAKER C ORANGE
V
TO
REMOTE G ORANGE/BLACK
STATION
X A BLACK
TERMINALS E WHITE
5 GREEN
3 GREY
PUSHBUTTONS PUSHBUTTONS 2 VIOLET
1 BLUE
ZW RED/WHITE
Z BROWN/WHITE

2-DR
!!!!!!!
TRANSFER RELAY
(Z2) (Z1)
D1 BLUE / WHITE
D2 GREEN / WHITE
D0 YELLOW / WHITE
S1 ORANGE / WHITE #18 P.O.LOCK
S2 RED / WHITE
S0 BROWN / WHITE ADAPTER
M1 WHITE
M2 BLACK
M0 GREY
Y1 BROWN
Y2 VIOLET
R BLUE 16 VOLT
Z1 GREEN TRANSFORMER
Z2 YELLOW
C ORANGE CONNECT TO
(D1) K RED 117 VAC
DOOR DOOR
RELEASE RELEASE #18
(D2) (K) #18

(K)

NOTES: #18
1. USE #22 WIRE UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE. TWO ENTRANCE

Installation Instructions and Wiring • Page 10

 Figure 2— 2-DR Wiring Diagram for the Amplifier and 3 to 8 Entrances

REPEAT THIS SECTION TO ADD MORE ENTRANCES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS).

#22 TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED CABLE
CONNECT SHIELD TO TERM. G
AT THE AMPLIFIER. ENTRANCE PANEL
ENTRANCE PANEL ENTRANCE PANEL #22 TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED CABLE #22 TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED CABLE
CONNECT SHIELD TO TERM. G CONNECT SHIELD TO TERM. G
(G) (G) AT THE AMPLIFIER. (G) AT THE AMPLIFIER.
SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER
(S2) (S1) (S2)

AMPLIFIER
TO REMOTE STATION
X TERMINALS L- YELLOW
L+ YELLOW/BLACK
D BROWN
K RED
C ORANGE
#18 V
PUSH BUTTONS PUSH BUTTONS PUSH BUTTONS G ORANGE/BLACK
A BLACK
E WHITE
5 GREEN
3 GREY
2 VIOLET
1 BLUE
ZW RED/WHITE
2-DR 2-DR Z BROWN/WHITE

(Z2) (Z1) (Z2)

TRANSFER RELAY TRANSFER RELAY
D1 BLUE/WHITE D1 BLUE/WHITE
D2 GREEN WHITE D2 GREEN WHITE
D0 YELLOW/WHITE D0 YELLOW/WHITE Connect to D1 or D2
S1 ORANGE/WHITE S1 ORANGE/WHITE Terminal that connects
S2 RED/WHITE S2 RED/WHITE
to front door strike.
S0 BROWN/WHITE S0 BROWN/WHITE P.O. LOCK
M1 WHITE M1 WHITE ADAPTER
M2 BLACK M2 BLACK
M0 GREY M0 GREY
Y1 BROWN Y1 BROWN
Y2 VIOLET Y2 VIOLET
R BLUE R BLUE
#18
Z1 GREEN Z1 GREEN
Z2 YELLOW Z2 YELLOW
C ORANGE C ORANGE 16 VOLT
K RED K RED TRANSFORMER

(D2) (D1) (D2) CONNECT TO

DOOR DOOR DOOR
RELEASE RELEASE RELEASE 117 VAC
(K) (K) (K)
#18 #18 #18 #18

NOTES:1. USE #22 WIRE UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE.

THREE ENTRANCE

Figure 3—Using a 502 Connector to Interconnect the 2-DR and the Amplifier

CONNECTORS
Explanation: LP

The 502 is intended to provide a quick and easy means to! 8

interconnect!Each connector includes additional

D
K
Intercom Amplifier
C
unconnected wires for connection!to additional devices A
ZW
Z

LED = POWER
JP5 1 2 3 1-2 DOOR STRIKE
J2 2-3 MAGLOCK
1 2 3 1-2 +12V DC OUT
J1 2-3 +24V DC OUT
L-
DC DOOR
502 L+ VOICE
6 Pin Connector
16 Pin Connector D AC DOOR VOLUME
K -- Red Blue & Yellow/White -- D K
Red & Red -- K TRANSFORMER
C -- Orange C
Z2 -- Yellow Orange & Orange -- C Plug P +24V
Brown/White -- A
VERIFY ALL CONNECTIONS

Z1 -- Green G
Here
To PK502B Connector

Green & Green -- ZW SPEAKER

R -- Blue A
BEFORE ATTACHING

Y2 -- Violet Empty -- Z E P.O. LOCK (4)

TRANSFORMER

Y1 -- Brown 5
M0 -- Gray 3 COMMON
WARNING

M2 -- Black 2 WIRES
M1 -- White 1
S0 -- Brown/White ZW BUZZ 1
S2 -- Red/White
Z BUZZ 2
S1 -- Orange/White
SEE MANUAL FOR DETAILS
D0 -- Yellow/White SWITCH FUNCTIONS
D2 -- Green/White 1 SHORT DOOR TIME
2 MEDIUM DOOR TIME
D1 -- Blue/White 1 AND 2 OFF = LONG 3 ENTRANCE TONE
DOOR TIME 4 POSTAL TIMER
5 PK543 COMPATIBLE
6 DOOR HOLD TIMEOUT
TONE 7 TALK INTERLOCK

VOLUME For drop-in replacement set: SW4

OFF, SW5 ON, SW6 ON & SW7 ON!
Shunts: JP5 remove, J2 1-2 & J1 2-3

Notes:
1.To convert a 502 to CT502, simply cut off the 6 pin connector.
2. The "Z" output can be used by relocating the Green & Green wire combination to the
empty "Z" opening on the 6 pin connector.
3. Additional wires are provided on the 6 pin connector (K, C, & ZW (or Z)) to facilitate
connection to additional PK502B units. If unused, these must be isolated and taped off.

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