Ambient Noise Sensor
Model ANS501
Installation and Use Manual
© 2003 Bogen Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
54-2096-01A Printed in Korea. 0312
Contents
Page
DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................4
Package Contents................................................................................................................................4
Features..................................................................................................................................................4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................5
SENSOR MICROPHONE CONNECTIONS ....................................................................6
Sensor Microphone Wiring ..............................................................................................................6
Wiring Multiple Microphones ..........................................................................................................6
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................7-8
Front Panel Controls..........................................................................................................................7
AUX Level Control..........................................................................................................................7
Relative Gain Control ....................................................................................................................7
Ramp Speed Control......................................................................................................................7
Maximum Boost Control ..............................................................................................................7
Threshold Controls ........................................................................................................................7
Front Panel Switches and Indicators ..............................................................................................7
Mode Switch ..................................................................................................................................7
Status LED......................................................................................................................................7
Power LED ......................................................................................................................................7
Connections..........................................................................................................................................8
Balanced Input ..............................................................................................................................8
Unbalanced Input ..........................................................................................................................8
Sensor MIC ....................................................................................................................................8
Defeat Input ..................................................................................................................................8
Balanced Output............................................................................................................................8
Unbalanced Output ......................................................................................................................8
AUX Input ......................................................................................................................................8
MODULE SETUP ..........................................................................................................9-12
Bypass Mode ........................................................................................................................................9
Normal Mode ....................................................................................................................................10
Bypass Mode Illustration..................................................................................................................11
Normal Mode Illustration ..............................................................................................................12
AMBIENT LEVEL SETTINGS ..........................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................13
BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................14
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................15
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Description
The Bogen Model ANS501 Ambient Noise Sensor is designed to electronically adjust the level of a page announcement or
background music in an area of a building where ambient noise levels are continuously changing. It ensures that page
announcements or background music are intelligible even during periods of high ambient noise levels.
The ANS501 monitors the ambient noise level through the use of an ANS500M sensor microphone module. Each sensor
microphone module includes an adjustable mounting base for precise positioning.
One microphone and one power supply are included with the ANS501. Additional microphones may be purchased
separately.The control unit is capable of supporting up to four (4) microphones wired in parallel.Wire runs between the
control unit and microphones consist of two-conductor cable and can reach 2,000 feet (with 20AWG wire) with no
appreciable loss of signal strength.
Package Contents
1 - ANS501
1 - ANS500M Sensor Microphone
1 - Power Supply
1 - Instruction Manual
Features
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Maximum boost control
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Gain ramp speed control
Relative gain control
Activity threshold control
Ambient MIC input threshold control
Balanced input/output
Run/Set mode switch
Unbalanced input/output
Stereo unbalanced AUX inputs (summed mono) • AUX input level control
Compact sensor microphone (one included)
Remote defeat connections
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AUX input bypasses gain control function
Connect up to 4 sensor microphones for large area coverage
Power indicator LED
Bi-color status indicator LED
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Panel Descriptions
1. Aux Input - Mono summing, stereo, unbalanced RCA inputs on side panel.
2. AUX Level Control - Controls the AUX input level feed directly to the output.
3. Unbalanced Input - High-impedance unbalanced RCA input on side panel.
4. Balanced Input - High-impedance electronically balanced input (pluggable screw terminal).
5. Sensor MIC Input - Input connections for ANS500M sensor microphone(s) (pluggable screw terminal).
6. Defeat Input - The effects of the ANS501 will be defeated when these terminals are shorted together (plug-
gable screw terminal).
7. Balanced Output - Low-impedance electronically balanced output (pluggable screw terminal).
8. Unbalanced Output - Low-impedance unbalanced RCA output on side panel.
9. Maximum Boost - Sets the maximum signal gain for the ANS501.
10. Ramp Speed - Sets the speed by which signal gain is increased/decreased once the ambient noise level is
above/below the threshold.
11. Power Connection - Barrel type power input connector on side panel.
12. Power LED - Green LED illuminates when power is present.
13. Status LED - Bi-color LED illuminates when different thresholds are triggered to assist in setup.
14. AmbientThreshold Control - Sets the ambient noise threshold level.
15. ActivityThreshold - Sets reference level of typical audio program material applied to the unit.
16. Mode Switch - Facilitates setup of the module settings.
17. Relative Gain Control - Sets the difference between the ambient noise level and page level that the ANS501
will attempt to maintain.
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Sensor Microphone Connections
Sensor Microphone Wiring
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The ANS501 requires connection of at least one sensor microphone for operation.To allow for better ambient noise
sensing of large areas, up to 4 sensor microphones can be connected to a single ANS501.
All microphones are wired in parallel matching the polarity markings on the sensor mic with the marking of the two
MIC terminals on the ANS501.
Wire runs between the control unit and microphones consist of two-conductor cable and can reach 2,000 feet
(with 20AWG wire) with no appreciable loss of signal strength.
Wiring Details
ANS501 & Microphones
To Other Microphones
(4 Total)
Wiring Multiple Microphones
Physical connections can be made using either Home Runs back to the ANS501 from each sensor mic or by daisy-
chaining sensor mics, depending on the installation.The maximum total wire length from any sensor mic to the ANS501
must be kept below 2000 ft.
Daisy Chain Style Wiring
Home Run Style Wiring
Total Max Wire Length 2000 ft.
Max Run Length 2000 ft.
(Each Run)
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Operation
Front Panel Controls
AUX Level Control
Controls the AUX input level, which is bussed directly to the output.Aux signal bypasses gain riding.
Relative Gain Control
Sets the relative amount of gain maintained above the ambient level. Range is 1 dB to 24 dB of gain.
Ramp Speed Control
Sets the speed by which gain is increased/decreased to the signal once the ambient noise level is
above/below the threshold, from less than 1 dB/s (slow) to greater than 20 dB/s (fast).
Maximum Boost Control
Sets the maximum amount of gain. Range is 1 dB to 22 dB of gain.
Threshold Controls
Activity threshold is set just above typical operating level of the program material applied to the gain
processing stage of the ANS501.Ambient threshold adjusts the ambient noise input threshold from 64
dBspl to 112 dBspl.
Front Panel Switches and Indicators
Mode Switch
The Mode switch can be set to “Run” (for normal operation) or “Set”(for set up).
Status LED
Power LED
Bi-color LED illuminates when different thresholds are triggered to assist in setup.
Green indicates "+" gain.Amber indicates "-" gain.
Green LED that illuminates when power is present.
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Operation, cont.
Connections
Balanced Input
High-impedance, electronically balanced, pluggable screw terminal input. Signal gain responds to
ambient noise changes.
Unbalanced Input
Sensor MIC
High-impedance unbalanced RCA input. Signal gain responds to ambient noise changes.
Connections to ANS500M sensor microphone(s) are made here.The input is a pluggable screw
terminal input.
Defeat Input
The effects of the ANS1R will be defeated when these terminals are shorted together.The input
is a pluggable screw terminal input.
Balanced Output
Low-impedance electronically balanced, pluggable screw terminal output. Signal gain responds to
ambient noise changes.
Unbalanced Output
Low-impedance unbalanced RCA output. Signal gain responds to ambient noise changes.
AUX Input
Mono summing, stereo, unbalanced RCA inputs. This input bypasses the gain adjustment process
of ANS501 and is fed directly to the output, via the AUX level control.
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Module Setup
All inputs (balanced and unbalanced) into the ANS501, with the exception of the Aux input, will be affected by the automatic
gain adjustments of the ANS501.
In audio systems that provide continuous background music, it may be desirable to have the background music stay at a fixed
level but have all other source inputs (like a paging microphone) change level in response to the ambient noise level in an area.
Background music is typically provided to make a venue seem less empty during slow periods or to help mask conversation
during quiet times. It is often undesirable to have the background music level increase as ambient noise increases since it only
adds to the overall noise in the area.The ANS501 provides an Aux input that bypasses the gain adjustment process so that it
does not change with ambient noise levels.
Bypass Mode
Background music bypasses the gain adjustment process. Refer to page 11 for illustration.
Start with all POTS turned fully clockwise (except AUX LEVEL, which should be fully counterclockwise).
1. Connect the background music source to the
ANS501’s RCA Aux IN jacks.
7a. Using the chart and diagram on page 13, set the
AMBIENT THRESHOLD to the dBspl level where
automatic increases to the system volume would
be desired, then set the MODE Switch to the ‘Run’
position.
- or -
7b. If the live ambient noise level (while making these
adjustments) is at the desired trip point, set the
MODE Switch to the ‘Run’ position, and then
adjust the AMBIENT THRESHOLD control to a
point where the STATUS LED flashes green.
2. Set the background music to the desired operating
level using the AUX LEVEL control.
3. Set MODE Switch to "SET" mode.
8. Adjust RAMP SPEED to desired settings.
4. Set RELATIVE GAIN to the desired amount of sig-
nal gain you would like the balanced/unbalanced
input to ride over the ambient level.
9. Test the system’s response to noise and, if neces-
sary, set the ACTIVITYTHRESHOLD control high-
er if the maximum signal level is not achieved.
Tweaking adjustments to MAX BOOST, RELATIVE
GAIN, and RAMP SPEED controls may also be nec-
essary.
5. Set MAX BOOST to limit the maximum amount of
signal gain for the whole system.
6. Adjust AMBIENT THRESHOLD until the STATUS
LED starts flashing amber, then adjust ACTIVITY
THRESHOLD until amber stops flashing.
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Module Setup, cont.
Normal Mode
All sources are affected by the gain adjustment process. Background music source will need to be routed through the main
mixer inputs, which will be affected by the gain adjustment process. Refer to page 12 for illustration.
Start with all POTS turned fully clockwise (AUX IN is not used in this mode).
1. Set MODE Switch to "SET" mode.
5a. Using the chart and diagram on page 13, set the
AMBIENT THRESHOLD to the dBspl level where
automatic increases to the system volume would
be desired, then set the MODE Switch to ‘Run’.
- or -
5b. If the live ambient noise level (while making these
adjustments) is at the desired trip point, set the
MODE Switch to the ‘Run’ position, and then
adjust the AMBIENT THRESHOLD control to a
point where the STATUS LED flashes green.
2. Set RELATIVE GAIN to the desired amount of sig-
nal gain you would like the balanced/unbalanced
input to ride over the ambient level.
3. Set MAX BOOST to limit the maximum amount of
signal gain for the whole system.
6. Adjust RAMP SPEED to desired settings.
4. Adjust AMBIENT THRESHOLD until the STATUS
LED starts flashing amber, then adjust ACTIVITY
THRESHOLD until amber stops flashing.
7. Test the system’s response to noise and, if neces-
sary, set the ACTIVITYTHRESHOLD control high-
er if the maximum signal level is not achieved.
Tweaking adjustments to MAX BOOST, RELATIVE
GAIN,and RAMP SPEED controls may also be nec-
essary.
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Module Setup, cont.
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Module Setup, cont.
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Ambient Level Settings
Use this table to estimate the general dBspl level of the area’s ambient noise if actual measurements are not available.
Typical Ambient Noise Level
Typical Environments
Contruction Site
Speech Almost Machine Shop
Very High Noise
High Noise
85-95 dB
75-85 dB
65-75 dB
55-65 dB
Impossible
Noisy Manufacturing
Printing Shop
Assembly Line
Speech is
Difficult
Supermarket
Transportation Waiting Room
Shipping/Warehouse
Noisy Office
Restaurant
Department Store
Bank / Public Area
Must Raise
Voice to be
Heard
Medium Noise
Low Noise
Doctor’s Office
Hotel Lobby
Hospital
Speech is Easy
Quiet Office
Specifications
Gain (Boost):
0 dB to 22 dB (± 1 dB)
5 Hz to 80 kHz (+0 / -3 dB)
-96 dBV
Frequency Response:
S/N (20 Hz - 20 kHz):
Distortion:
<0.007%
Input Impedance:
Aux Input: Unbalanced 10 k-ohms
Unbalanced Input: 20 k-ohms
Balanced Input: 20 k-ohms
Output Impedance:
Unbalanced Output: 300 ohms
Balanced Output: 600 ohms
1 dB/s to 20 dB/s
Gain Ramp Speed:
Power:
12V AC/0.4A
Controls:
Maximum Boost, Ramp Speed,Activity Threshold,Ambient Threshold,
Aux Level, & Relative Gain
Connector:
Weight:
RCA types & pluggable screw terminals
12 oz.
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Dimensions:
Indicators:
5 /4" W x 3" H x 11/4" D
Bi-Color Status (Amber/Green); Power (Green)
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Block Diagram
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Limited Warranty
The ANS501 is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the
date of sale to the original purchaser.Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal
installation and use, becomes defective will be repaired or replaced by Bogen, at our option, provided the
product is shipped insured and prepaid to: Bogen Factory Service Department, 50 Spring Street, Ramsey,
NJ 07446, USA.The product will be returned to you freight prepaid.This warranty does not extend to any
of our products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, improper storage, neglect, accident, improper
installation or have been modified or repaired or altered in any manner whatsoever, or where the serial
number or date code has been removed or defaced.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS BOGEN’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WAR-
RANTYANDTHE PURCHASER’S SOLEAND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. BOGEN MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
ALLOWABLE BY LAW. Bogen's liability arising out of the manufacture, sale or supplying of products
or their use or disposition, whether based upon warranty, contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to
the price of the product. In no event shall Bogen be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages
(including, but not limited to, loss of profits, loss of data or loss of use damages) arising out of the manu-
facture, sale or supplying of products, even if Bogen has been advised of the possibility of such damages
or losses. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Products that are out of warranty will also be repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department -- same
address as above or call 201-934-8500. The parts and labor involved in these repairs are warranted for
90 days when repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department. All shipping charges in addition to parts
and labor charges will be at the owner's expense.All returns require a Return Authorization number.
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