# 19xx - AD - WBSPS - AD - Microcom II 0012.jpg
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- **Type:** advertisement / brochure / press
- **About:** M7880, microCOM, microCOM II

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> MicroCOM IL Concept Philosophy The Intelligent Terminal For more than two decades Ward-Beck Systems has been the MicroCOM Il employs tWO basic components, intelligent inter- established supplier of communications systems worldwide. Our com terminals (stations) , and an intelligent central matrix, both philosophy is to design and build professional broadcast equip- operated by microcontrollers. This concept minimizes panel size ment providing leading edge technology; outstanding perfor- and markedly reduces interconnect wiring: provides a power- mance; and exceptional quality, competitively priced. ful and truly exceptional communications system that includes all the most wanted features ever offered_ The MicroCOM II Communications System conforms to these criteria It was conceived to employ all the best characteristics MicroCOM II has been designed to meet the exacting standards of current technology; and then step ahead a full generation to of broadcasters, but it is already finding wide acceptance in a provide a host of additional features that combine the operating variety of other applications including telecommunications, versatility of digital microprocessor technology with the flexibility defence; police; security; government, aerospace; transportation of modular design . and production_ The M7880 communications terminal is a self-contained , ful- which may be interconnected by a ribbon cable and located ly programmable communication facility It provides ten prO- at a distance of up t0 twenty feet (6 m). grammable multi-function keys, with four-character alpha- numeric dot matrix readouts for each key; ten listen pushbut- All terminals are powered from the primary ac source, and tons each with integral two-color LED indicators, a sixteen battery backup is not required for data retention . All critical pushbutton programming keypad, a microphone; an integral assignment data, electronic legending, etc _ is stored 3 watt speaker with independent volume control, an outlet EEPROMs jack for an external speaker; a headset jack with indepen- Three audio pairs connect the communications terminal to dent volume control, and six external control inputs and the central matrix . The audio input and output pairs operate outputs at +8 dBm, 600 ohms balanced, and the control pair is The unit is standard rack width by 2 units high (3'/2" ') , and balanced bi-directional RS422 type serial, data line. The requires less than ten inches of rear depth: An expander system accommodates path lengths up to 11/4 miles (2 km) panel (M7881) is available for extending control capability between a communications terminal and the central matrix by an additional ten keyswitches. The M7881 is normally Keyswitch assignments may be programmed directly at the mounted adjacent to the M7880 and its dimensions are communications terminal via the 16 pushbutton keypad Or identical. from a central PC assignment computer All programming For locations where panel mounting depth is re
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MicroCOM IL Concept Philosophy
The Intelligent Terminal
For more than two decades Ward-Beck Systems has been the MicroCOM Il employs tWO basic components, intelligent inter- established supplier of communications systems worldwide. Our com terminals (stations) , and an intelligent central matrix, both philosophy is to design and build professional broadcast equip- operated by microcontrollers. This concept minimizes panel size ment providing leading edge technology; outstanding perfor- and markedly reduces interconnect wiring: provides a power- mance; and exceptional quality, competitively priced. ful and truly exceptional communications system that includes all the most wanted features ever offered_ The MicroCOM II Communications System conforms to these criteria It was conceived to employ all the best characteristics MicroCOM II has been designed to meet the exacting standards of current technology; and then step ahead a full generation to of broadcasters, but it is already finding wide acceptance in a provide a host of additional features that combine the operating variety of   other applications   including   telecommunications, versatility of digital microprocessor technology with the flexibility defence; police; security; government, aerospace; transportation of modular design . and production_
The M7880 communications terminal is a self-contained , ful- which may be interconnected by a ribbon cable and located ly programmable communication facility It provides ten prO- at a distance of up to twenty feet (6 m). grammable multi-function keys, with four-character alpha- numeric dot matrix readouts for each key; ten listen pushbut- All terminals are powered from the primary ac source, and tons each with integral two-color LED indicators, a sixteen battery backup is not required for data retention . All critical pushbutton programming keypad, a microphone; an integral assignment data, electronic legending, etc _ is stored 3 watt speaker with independent volume control, an outlet EEPROMs jack for an external speaker; a headset jack with indepen- Three audio pairs connect the communications terminal to dent volume control, and six external control inputs and the central matrix . The audio input and output pairs operate outputs at +8 dBm, 600 ohms balanced, and the control pair is The unit is standard rack width by 2 units high (3'/2" ') , and balanced  bi-directional RS422 type serial, data line. The requires less than ten inches of rear depth: An expander system accommodates path lengths up to 11/4 miles (2 km) panel (M7881) is available for extending control capability between a communications terminal and the central matrix by an additional ten keyswitches. The M7881 is normally Keyswitch assignments may be programmed directly at the mounted adjacent to the M7880 and its dimensions are communications terminal via the 16 pushbutton keypad Or identical. from a central PC assignment computer All programming For locations where panel mounting depth is restricted, the functions are under software control and may be enabled M7883 remote   panel and M7882 remote terminal are or disabled as required for specific system assignments. available: The M7883 replicates panel functions in a moun- Unique tactile switches are used in each key position to pro ting depth space of only five inches. Most of the electronics vide both momentary and latching operation_ for the M7883 are housed in the M7882 remote terminal
HorieneLcadl
Custom MicrocoM Communications System supplied to the Australian New Parliament House in Canberra
New Generation Features
MicroCOM Il employs multi microprocessor and central computer is refreshed and updated in the order of twenty times per se - architecture to provide predetermined and reprogrammable matrix cond. Through the use of distributed control the system is not configurations between any and all fits stations, with network totally dependent on any single microprocessor component. capacity expandable to 960 X 960 and beyond. Just three pairs of audio wires are required to connect each ter- The ~system is operated via a new generation of "smart' ter- minal to the matrix (input, output and control pairs) . When minals featuring alpha-numeric dot matrix legending and soft- new communications terminal is placed on line it will automatical- ware controlled keys. All key positions may be user defined from ly learn the current system plan without any special operator the terminal keypad. intervention, The latest high speed complimentary MOS technology provides Optionally,  system   reconfiguration may be accomplished by virtually instantaneous response. means of a central PC controller: This PC may be operated off line to prepare and store numerous system configurations. A new Electrically erasable type memory (EEPROM) eliminates the need set-up may be transferred to the system without interrupting for emergency power backup. MicroCOM Il is completely self: ongoing operation . Simple PC menus guide the operator through initializing: the event of a power interruption the system re- programming, and provide ample storage for preprogrammed tains its programmed configuration and resumes operation within matrices and status information . System self-diagnostics and a matter of seconds_ monitoring are available. The central matrix is composed of a series of building blocks that Optional system test facilities include matrix testing, crosspoint can easily be expanded as requirements grow: Each output block status monitoring, and power monitoring_ is commanded by microcontroller:  Crosspoint control data
Listen select pushbuttons provide listening capability to any assigned source. The integral LED illuminates green when listening or red when the assigned station is calling: Keyswitch displays give 4-character alpha-numeric dot matrix readouts of assigned stations. Displays are red for keys 1-6 and yellow for keys A-D: Non-assigned stations calling in are identified by a flashing code in the yellow section White keys provide either momentary or latched group control of the talk function. Black keys (1-6) have   restricted access programming through a special access code: If desired they may be lock- ed out, with access only available through the central assignment computer: Keyswitches have tally operation for either momentary locked-in talk function Grey keys (A-D) provide direct programming access to any valid station in the system. They are also used for "call waiting:
Up to four different pages or sets of station assign ments may be stored in the M7880 for each key: The sixteen pushbutton selector keypad provides direct programming access to keys A-D; and indirect access to keys 1-6. The keypad also allows selection between preset pages and for maintenance related functions. Up to eigh teen   prefix   codes  may be  assigned to  the numeric pushbuttons. Primary codes are in red (upper) and secon dary in blue (lower) . Independent  speaker/headset volume   controls   permit switching flexibility between listening media . yellow LED indicates when the headset mode has been selected
The dynamic cardioid microphone has been chosen for excellent voice clarity characteristics and for its ability to minimize background noise.
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MicroCOM IL Concept Philosophy
The Intelligent Terminal
For more than two decades Ward-Beck Systems has been the MicroCOM Il employs tWO basic components, intelligent inter- established supplier of communications systems worldwide. Our com terminals (stations) , and an intelligent central matrix, both philosophy is to design and build professional broadcast equip- operated by microcontrollers. This concept minimizes panel size ment providing leading edge technology; outstanding perfor- and markedly reduces interconnect wiring: provides a power- mance; and exceptional quality, competitively priced. ful and truly exceptional communications system that includes all the most wanted features ever offered_ The MicroCOM II Communications System conforms to these criteria It was conceived to employ all the best characteristics MicroCOM II has been designed to meet the exacting standards of current technology; and then step ahead a full generation to of broadcasters, but it is already finding wide acceptance in a provide a host of additional features that combine the operating variety of   other applications   including   telecommunications, versatility of digital microprocessor technology with the flexibility defence; police; security; government, aerospace; transportation of modular design . and production_
The M7880 communications terminal is a self-contained , ful- which may be interconnected by a ribbon cable and located ly programmable communication facility It provides ten prO- at a distance of up t0 twenty feet (6 m). grammable multi-function keys, with four-character alpha- numeric dot matrix readouts for each key; ten listen pushbut- All terminals are powered from the primary ac source, and tons each with integral two-color LED indicators, a sixteen battery backup is not required for data retention . All critical pushbutton programming keypad, a microphone; an integral assignment data, electronic legending, etc _ is stored 3 watt speaker with independent volume control, an outlet EEPROMs jack for an external speaker; a headset jack with indepen- Three audio pairs connect the communications terminal to dent volume control, and six external control inputs and the central matrix . The audio input and output pairs operate outputs at +8 dBm, 600 ohms balanced, and the control pair is The unit is standard rack width by 2 units high (3'/2" ') , and balanced  bi-directional RS422 type serial, data line. The requires less than ten inches of rear depth: An expander system accommodates path lengths up to 11/4 miles (2 km) panel (M7881) is available for extending control capability between a communications terminal and the central matrix by an additional ten keyswitches. The M7881 is normally Keyswitch assignments may be programmed directly at the mounted adjacent to the M7880 and its dimensions are communications terminal via the 16 pushbutton keypad Or identical. from a central PC assignment computer All programming For locations where panel mounting depth is restricted, the functions are under software control and may be enabled M7883 remote   panel and M7882 remote terminal are or disabled as required for specific system assignments. available: The M7883 replicates panel functions in a moun- Unique tactile switches are used in each key position to pro ting depth space of only five inches. Most of the electronics vide both momentary and latching operation_ for the M7883 are housed in the M7882 remote terminal
HorieneLcadl
Custom MicrocoM Communications System supplied t0 the Australian New Parliament House in Canberra
New Generation Features
MicroCOM Il employs multi microprocessor and central computer is refreshed and updated in the order of twenty times per se - architecture to provide predetermined and reprogrammable matrix cond. Through the use of distributed control the system is not configurations between any and all ofits stations, with network totally dependent on any single microprocessor component. capacity expandable to 960 X 960 and beyond. Just three pairs of audio wires are required to connect each ter- The ~system is operated via a new generation of "smart' ter- minal t0 the matrix (input, output and control pairs) . When minals featuring alpha-numeric dot matrix legending and soft- new communications terminal is placed on line it will automatical- ware controlled keys. All key positions may be user defined from ly learn the current system plan without any special operator the terminal keypad. intervention, The latest high speed complimentary MOS technology provides Optionally,  system   reconfiguration may be accomplished by virtually instantaneous response. means of a central PC controller: This PC may be operated off line to prepare and store numerous system configurations. A new Electrically erasable type memory (EEPROM) eliminates the need set-up may be transferred to the system without interrupting for emergency power backup. MicroCOM Il is completely self: ongoing operation . Simple PC menus guide the operator through initializing: the event of a power interruption the system re- programming, and provide ample storage for preprogrammed tains its programmed configuration and resumes operation within matrices and status information . System self-diagnostics and a matter of seconds_ monitoring are available. The central matrix is composed of a series of building blocks that Optional system test facilities include matrix testing, crosspoint can easily be expanded as requirements grow: Each output block status monitoring, and power monitoring_ is commanded by microcontroller:  Crosspoint control data
Listen select pushbuttons provide listening capability to any assigned source. The integral LED illuminates green when listening or red when the assigned station is calling: Keyswitch displays give 4-character alpha-numeric dot matrix readouts of assigned stations. Displays are red for keys 1-6 and yellow for keys A-D: Non-assigned stations calling in are identified by a flashing code in the yellow section White keys provide either momentary or latched group control of the talk function. Black keys (1-6) have   restricted access programming through a special access code: If desired they may be lock- ed out, with access only available through the central assignment computer: Keyswitches have tally operation for either momentary locked-in talk function Grey keys (A-D) provide direct programming access to any valid station in the system. They are also used for "call waiting:
Up to four different pages or sets of station assign ments may be stored in the M7880 for each key: The sixteen pushbutton selector keypad provides direce programming access to keys A-D; and indirect access to keys 1-6. The keypad also allows selection between preset pages and for maintenance related functions. Up to eigh teen   prefix   codes  may be  assigned to  the numeric pushbuttons. Primary codes are in red (upper) and secon dary in blue (lower) . Independent  speaker/headset volume   controls   permit switching flexibility between listening media . yellow LED indicates when the headset mode has been selected
The dynamic cardioid microphone has been chosen for excellent voice clarity characteristics and for its ability to minimize background noise.
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