Apex N.V. Argos User Manual

ARGOSVERSION 1.0 - EnglishUSER MANUALSound Level LimiterAPEX nvSchoebroekstraat, 62B-3583 BeringenBELGIUMTel. +32 11 28 61 91Fax. +32 11 25 56 38www

10ARGOS - USER MANUALARGOS block diagram6Pink NoiseGenerato rMicrop hone failu redetecto r"A"- filterRMSdetecto rLOGconverter+-dBA-leveltrim

APPLICATIONS OF THE ARGOSThe Apex ARGOS is a versatile apparatus which can be applied either as a :• Sound level limiter or • Sound leveler.Applied as

12ARGOS - USER MANUALThe ARGOS is inserted in the audio chain between the source (mixing desk or preamplifier) andthe amplifier(s). If one uses an act

13GENERALThe operation of the ARGOS can be based on three different sources :• Microphone• Line• Loudspeaker signalTHE 3 OPERATION MODESMicrophone:The

Hold ModeBy means of the "MODE" pushbutton (7), ARGOS can be put in hold mode. The purpose of thehold-mode is to prevent a decrease in gain

1515ARGOS - USER MANUALThe front panel10

16ARGOS - USER MANUAL1611( 1 ) dBA-trimmer :To calibrate the ARGOS to the desired or legally imposed maximum sound pressure level during installation

1717ARGOS - USER MANUALThe rear panel12

( 16 ) Mains socket and fuse holder :Connects the plug of the mains lead and houses the primary fuse of the ARGOS.( 17 ) Extension connector:This conn

GENERAL CONNECTIONS• Connect the LINE- or MASTER-output of the pre-amplifier or the mixing desk to the LINE-input of the ARGOS.• Connect the LINE-outp

Ordering code for this manual : 90 40 20 0000 10PRINTING HISTORYDISCLAIMERThe information in this document is subject to change without notice.APEX n.

• Adjust the dBA-level trimmer (1) to its maximum by turning it fully clockwise.• Adjust the volume on the amplifier to minimum.• Slide NORMAL / PINK

AUDIO SPECIFICATION.Frequency response ...10 Hz - 40 kHz ± 0,2 dBTHD + Noise @1kHz, 0dBm input level ...

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.• Preventive maintenance consists of cleaning and visual inspection of the ARGOS.When accomplished regularly, preventive mainte

SUMMARY.We, Apex nv Bosdel 52, 3600 Genk Belgium warrant to you, the original purchaser and anysubsequent owner of this Apex product, for a period of

If you have any suggestions for the ARGOS, new features, manual, or whatever, please let usknow.We would be very happy with your opinion.You can conta

Please copy and complete this form as complete as possible and return it to APEX or an autho-rised APEX service centre together with the defective uni

26ARGOS - USER MANUAL26We,APEX N.V.Schoebroekstraat, 62B-3583 BeringenBELGIUMdeclare that the APEX ARGOS meets the intent of the EMC Directive 89/336/

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ARGOS - USER MANUAL52Important notes concerning EMC.This instrument has been designed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.Complia

The Apex ARGOS was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precauti

77ARGOS - USER MANUALDAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance must be serviced by an APEX approvedservice centre when :• Objects have fallen, or liqui

UNPACK THE ARGOSThe following should be included with each ARGOS system :1x ARGOS1x Microphone1x Power cord1x This manualINSTALLATION• The ARGOS may b

ARGOS - USER MANUAL95Definitions and abbreviations of terms.dBLogarithmic ratio of voltages, currents or powers.dBm Logarithmic ratio of voltages with