BlueBook14 Q's Yr 2

Question 1

Identify the correct component for each function described below:

a. Controls the stations connected to it and creates communication paths between stations when a connection is required.
b. Remote communicating device connected to a control unit.
c. Communicates with other master stations and substations. May house the control unit for the system. Intercom system must have at least one master station or multiple. Brains of small and medium system.
d. Only communicates with master stations, not with other substations unless communication is facilitated by the master station.

1. Master Station 3. Control Unit
2. Substation 4. Station

Answer 1

a. 3. Control Unit
b. 4. Station
c. 1. Master Station
d. 2. Substation

Question 2

Residential intercom systems offer additional features such as ___________________

Answer 2

Room-to-room communications, AM/FM tuner, intercom system with music, video

Question 3

What are the two types of substations for residential intercoms?

Answer 3

1. Indoor substations (room stations)

2. Outdoor substations (patio stations)

Question 4

Can you use the same rough in bracket for master station as a substation? Y or N

Answer 4

No - they require different mounting brackets.

Question 5

How is wiring for an intercom substation selected?

Answer 5

It depends on the system being installed (manufacturer)

Question 6

When installing a room station, you must stay 18” from what items?

Answer 6

Dimmers, florescent lighting, high voltage, security, telephone wiring.

Question 7

How do commercial master stations differ from residential master stations?

Answer 7

Master stations offer a broader range of communication capabilities.

Question 8

Where would a vandal resistant substation be installed?

Answer 8

Where there is a risk that it could be abused.

Question 9

Describe the differences between loop and star wiring configurations.

Answer 9

Loop only needs one line ran to master station.

Star wiring has all the lines ran to the master station individually.

Question 10

Where are some locations where a high power intercom would be necessary?

Answer 10

High noise areas, malls, atriums

Question 11

Door control uses a push button to control a ______ to release a locking door.

Answer 11

remote relay

Question 12

Describe the two basic types of Nurse Call Systems.

Answer 12

1. Audio/Visual Systems: Gives a visual indication at the master station, usually followed by an audible alert.
2. Microprocessor Systems: Used in larger, more sophisticated systems. Advanced features - addressable devices, portable pagers, wireless telephones, call/response logging.

Question 13

What features do bathroom emergency stations have that other emergency stations do not?

Answer 13

A long cord connected to the call button that hangs down the wall.

Question 14

How is the cabling selected for Nurse Call Systems?

Answer 14

Manufacturer wiring instructions.

Question 15

Where are some locations you could expect to see Emergency Call Systems?

Answer 15

Stairways, public areas, elevators, parking lots, ramps

Question 16

What is the purpose of an Area of Refuge?

Answer 16

So handicap people can let someone know of their whereabouts during an emergency situation.

Question 17

How is the operation of a telephone entry system that does not require a telephone line different from one that does?

Answer 17

It uses relays “no phone bill” to communicate with different areas.

Question 18

What wiring is required for a telephone entry system?

Answer 18

telephone line connection
power connection
connection to the access control locking device
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions