Australian monitor PAGENET 88 User Manual

PageNet 88

Zone Paging System

Description - PN88 Matrix

The PageNet88 is a matrix switching system which allows any one of up to 8 remote paging

microphones to page into any combination of up to 8 output zones. The system also allows

any one of up to 4 program inputs to be fed to any or all of the 8 output zones. An emergency

input is also provided.

The PageNet88 matrix is an attractive, slim-line, 2 RU steel cabinet which may be desk or 19”

rack mounted. It includes inputs for each of the 8 remote PageNet88M microphone stations

(line level signal and control) and a line level output to each of the 8 output zones. Also includ-

ed are inputs for the 4 program sources (CD, tape, tuner etc) with associated level trim pots

and an input for an emergency signal such as from an EWIS control panel or priority message

system. Included internally are alert and evacuate signal tone generators (defeatable) which

may be activated remotely by simple contact closure.

The PageNet88 allows for total control over the operation of each of the 8 output zones. Each

of the 8 output zones is equipped with controls for program selection (via 4 interlocking push-

buttons), microphone level, program level, bass, treble and master output level - as we say,

total control. Each zone also has an associated push button to allow the zone to be included

or excluded from receiving paging announcements. The PageNet88 may be powered via AC

mains (240 volts or 110 volts on special order) or DC, 12 - 24 volts.

Description - PN88M Paging Microphone

Each PageNet88M microphone station includes 8 zone select buttons (with associated zone

status LEDs), a ‘Zone Page’ button, an ‘All Page’ button, a ‘Clear’ but-

ton and a ‘System Busy’ LED. Also included is a gooseneck

microphone and microphone sensitivity control. A bass cut

switch is located on each PageNet88M to reduce ‘boom-

ing’ in high noise areas if required. The PageNet88M is

housed in an attractive and heavy duty case and may be

desk or wall mounted.

When a page is made, a pre-announce tone (defeatable) will sound in each of the output zones

selected. Any program material playing in to the zone(s) selected will be ducked

for the duration of the page. Microphone #1 has priority over Microphones

#’s 2-8 while Microphone #2 has priority over Microphones #’s 3-8. While

the system is being used (busy), a large red LED will flash on all

PageNet88M microphone stations.

PageNet is available now and is a very cost effective

and simple way of solving what can be a frustrating,

customised and expensive audio installation problem.

Frequency Response 50Hz - 15kHz (± 3dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.1%

Signal To Noise Ratio -70dB

Input Sensitivity (Program Inputs) 100mV

Input Impedance (Program Inputs) 22K Ohms

Input Connection Program Inputs: Dual RCA sockets with trim control;

Zone Mics: Line Level XLRs; Zone Control: 15 pin standard ‘D’ connector

Outputs Zone Outputs: 600 Ohm line level XLR (1.5V RMS)

Zone Input 100mV

Power Sources AC: 240V - 50Hz or 110V - 60Hz (special order),

3 pin IEC connector; DC: 12-24V DC

Power Consumption 25 Watts (maximum)

Dimensions/Weight 88mm H x 480mm W x 200mm D (Chassis dimensions only). 6kg

Control Cable & Connector Requirements Hartland HCE316 or equivalent;

15 pin standard ‘D’ connectors

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

The Zone Paging System shall consist of an 8 zone matrix switcher and up to 8 zone paging micro-

phones. The switcher shall have facilities to enable up to 4 program inputs to be assigned to any of the

8 outputs via simple front panel push buttons. The switcher shall include program select, program level,

mic level and master level controls for each zone. Additionally, any zone shall have the ability to be

removed from the paging function via front panel buttons. The switcher shall also include a bell tone

and evacuation tone as well as a defeatable pre-announce chime. An emergency input shall be provid-

ed on the rear panel.

The zone paging microphones shall have 8 zone buttons, each with a status LED, a zone page button,

all page button and a clear button. A busy LED shall be included on each zone microphone. One micro-

phone shall have overall priority, a second shall have secondary priority. All microphones shall have pri-

ority over the program sources.

The Zone Paging System shall be an Australian Monitor Installation Series PageNet88.

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