Noise Reduction Module
Model A125
Installation Instructions
Description
The 3M A125 Noise Reduction board (3M part number 78-9236-6453-2) improves the inbound intelligibility of an
intercom system by reducing environmental background noise from vehicles, airplanes, noisy intersections, wind,
etc.
System Requirements
The 3M A125 Noise Reduction Module requires a 3M model C921BA or C922AA Base Station.
Installing the Noise Reduction board into the 3M Base Station
1. Remove the right-hand and left-hand top covers from the 3M base station. Be careful that the main circuit
board does not fall out of the plastic base.
2. See ***Important installation notice*** on next page before performing this step.
Plug the A125 ribbon cable onto connector J8, located at the top of the left side of the circuit board. Be careful
to support the rear side of the base station circuit board when plugging in the A125 ribbon cable.
3. Position the holes near the edge of the A125 circuit board over the plastic standoffs on the base station.
4. Attach the left-hand base station cover after configuring the A125 board, and performing the Final Checkout
Procedure.
Install the A125 board here
Figure 1. Mounting the A125 to the C921BA Base Station
System Configuration
The A125 Noise Reduction board is configured by two jumper switches, (JMP1 and JMP2), shown in Table 1.
Jumper
Position
JMP1
Position A
Position B
* Separate microphone &
speaker at menu sign/post
OSM (speaker used as both a
speaker and a microphone at
the menu sign/post)
JMP2
* C960 Intercom
C5000 Intercom
Note: * Indicates factory default settings
Table 1. A125 Jumper Settings
Mode Configuration
The A125 Noise Reduction board can be configured in several different modes by using DIP switch, SW1.
Following is a brief description of each mode and a DIP switch setting table.
Noise Reduction: When DIP Switch number 1 ON the inbound microphone voice signal is digitized. On
digitized, the noise is digitally removed from the voice by the digital signal processor and converted back
to an analog voice signal. The analog voice signal is then sent to the microphone input of the intercom.
When DIP Switch number 1 is OFF the inbound microphone voice signal is digitized and converted back to
an analog voice signal without removing any noise. The analog voice signal is then sent to the microphone
input of the intercom.
Echo Reduction: Used to reduce echo for full-duplex intercom configurations. Turn Echo Reduction OFF for
half-duplex intercom configuration.
Restaurant / Truck Stop Noise Reduction Level: When DIP Switch number 3 is OFF, the board is set for
restaurant noise reduction level. When DIP Switch number 3 is ON, the board is set for truck stop noise
reduction level. This provides approximately 6dB more noise reduction with slightly more voice
dedegration.
Hi Frequency Equalization: When DIP Switch number 4 is ON, the higher end frequencies are increased by
3dB. This should be set to the customer’s preference.
DIP Switch
ON Position
OFF Position
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
* Noise Reduction ON
* Echo Reduction ON
Truck Stop Noise Reduction Level
Hi Frequency Equalization ON
Spare
Noise Reduction OFF
Echo Reduction OFF
* Restaurant Noise Reduction Level
* High Frequency Equalization OFF
Spare
Test Mode (FACTORY USE
ONLY; DO NOT CHANGE)
Note: * Indicates Factory Default Settings
* Normal Operating Mode
Table 2. A125 DIP Switch Settings
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Status Indication
The condition of the red LED on the 3M C960 base station indicates the current status of the unit. The LED can be
off, blink at defined intervals, or be constantly lit. Table 3 illustrates the status indicated by the LEDs.
Status
LED
Power OFF
Normal Mode
Test Mode
LED Off
LED blinks once per every two seconds
LED blinks three times per second
Fault Condition LED is solid red (constantly lit)
Table 3. A125 Status Indication
Final Checkout Procedure
1. On the C921BA Base Station, turn the NRM ON/OFF switch ON. The red LED should blink slowly. Listen
for a reduction in the background noise.
2. If the A125 is in a half-duplex system, set SW2 number 2 OFF and proceed to step 3.
If the A125 is in a full-duplex system set SW2 number 2 OFF. Speak into the headset microphone. The echo
should increase. Turn SW2 number 2 back ON. The echo should decrease.
3. Set SW2 number 3 for appropriate level of noise reduction. Set SW2 number 3 OFF for restaurant mode. Set
SW2 number 3 ON for truck stop mode.
4. Set SW2 number 4 (Hi Frequency Equalization) to customer’s preference.
5. Check the inbound audio level of headset if TALK LOCK feature is used. Attempt to adjust the inbound level
when background noise in restaurant is at a high level.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Status fault indicated.
Inbound audio exceeded maximum
level.
Switch A125 OFF for one second.
2. No inbound audio.
Mode setting is incorrect.
Check mode configuration.
Check wiring from post to base station.
Reinstall A125 module.
3. Loud audio in 3M
headset when headset user
talks.
Inbound audio on 3M base station too
low.
Increase MENU MIC SENS
potentiometer. Headset user should
then reduce the headset audio volume.
4. Excessive echo
Excessive feedback from menu
speaker to menu mic.
Add extra acoustic insulation to menu
mic chamber.
5. Low inbound audio when Background noise inside restaurant
Increase MENU MIC SENS
potentiometer.
using C960/C860 TALK
LOCK feature.
may cause inbound audio to be
reduced.
Table 4. A125 Noise Reduction Module Troubleshooting
3M Commercial Care Division
Food Services Trade Department
3M Center
© 3M December 2005
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
78-6912-0723-3 Rev. B
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