Biamp PARM-1 User Manual

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Vocia

Page Active

Relay Module

(PARM-1)

Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1) FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

REAR PANEL ......................................................................................5

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................6

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1)

The PARM-1 Page Active Relay Module is an optional module for the VA-8600 amplier. It provides a SPDT relay contact connection
for each VA-8600 amplier channel (total 8 relays). A relay will be energized when paging is active in the corresponding AM-600
amplier channel.

Features

Allows control of external devices during paging (e.g. attenuator over-ride relays)•

Suitable for the VA-8600 Option Slot•

Powered from and controlled by the VA-8600•

Eight Relay circuits•

Connections via 3.5mm pluggable screw terminal blocks•

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VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1) INSTALLATION AND USE

Installation and Use

To install a PARM-1, rst t a personal anti-static grounding strap and continue to wear it throughout the following procedure.

Power down the VA-8600 by removing the power cord. Do not attempt to install the PARM-1 card in a powered VA-8600 unit. In •
order for the power supply capacitors to discharge, allow the amplier power to remain off for at least ve minutes before proceeding.

Remove the VA-8600 top cover (6 x #4x¼” self-tapping screws, 3 at front, 3 at rear). •

Viewing the rear of the VA-8600, locate module position •
(remove 3 x #4x¼” self-tapping screws, slide panel upwards).

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as seen in the drawing below. Remove the blank panel from this position

Viewing the amplier from the top, on the motherboard locate and remove the #4-32 machine screw marked 10 (near connector •
J10, AUX PWR).

Fit the PARM-1 module (with ribbon cable attached) by sliding the rear panel into the position formerly occupied by the blank panel. •

Re-t the three rear panel screws and re-t the motherboard screw through the PARM-1 mounting bracket (marked MH3 on •
PARM-1 PCB).

Locate the NM-1 network module adjacent to the newly tted PARM-1 module and on the NM-1, locate connector J17 •
‘BACK PANEL’.

Plug the free end of the ribbon cable from the PARM-1 module into J17 of the NM-1 module, ensuring that pins are aligned and •
that the polarizing stripe on the cable is towards the top of the VA-8600 at both the NM-1 end of the cable and the PARM-1 end
of the cable.

Check that all screws are tight and re-t the VA-8600 top cover.•

Each PARM-1 module must be enabled in the Vocia software, under the VA-8600 Advanced Settings dialog window (under Options,

check box ‘PARM-1 Module Installed’).

The PARM-1 module is now ready for use. When paging is active on an AM-600 amplier channel, the PARM-1 relay associated with
that channel will be energized.

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VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1) REAR PANEL

C

NC

NO

C

NC

NO

3

4

C

NC

NO

C

NC

NO

5

6

C

NC

NO

C

NC

NO

7

8

C

NC

NO

C

NC

NO

1

2

PARM-1

Page Active Relays

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the PARM-1 has four 6–way connectors, each of which provides connections
for two relays.

The relay numbers correspond to the AM-600 amplier channel of that number (see amplier
channel numbers printed above the AM600 amplier modules on the VA-8600 rear panel).

Connections are labeled C, NC and NO. Each relay connects C to NC (Normally Closed) when

the relay is de-energized (no paging activity); and C to NO (Normally Open) when the relay is
energized (during paging activity).

Connections are via 3.5mm pluggable screw terminal blocks (supplied with PARM-1).

If channel or device failover is enabled for amplier channels associated with a PARM-1

module, relay contacts must be interconnected in order that the desired functionality is achieved

from both the primary and secondary amplier channels. For example, if channels 1 and 2 of a
VA-8600 are congured as a failover-pair relay circuits 1 and 2 on the PARM-1 must be
interconnected. If using Normally Open (NO) type connections, wire the C and NO terminals for
each in parallel. If using Normally Closed (NC) type connections, wire the C and NC of Relay 1
in series with the C and NC terminals of Relay 2. Similarly if conguring two VA-8600 units for

device failover, interconnect between primary and secondary units the PARM-1 relay for each
used channel (i.e. Channel 1 relay of the Primary VA-8600 PARM-1 to Channel 1 relay of the
Secondary VA-8600 PARM-1, etc).

Ensure that connections to the relays do not exceed the specied maximum ratings.

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VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1) SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Number of relays:

8 (one per VA-8600

Amplifier channel)

Base Dimensions:

Height:
Width:
Depth:

5.0” (128mm)

1.2” (30.7mm)

4.65” (118mm)

Relay Contacts:

Type:

Load:

Maximum operating voltage:

Maximum operating current:

Compliance:

Single ‘Form C’ voltage-free

SPST change-over contact

Resistive

125VAC, 60VDC

600mA AC, 1A DC

Weight:

Ambient Operating
Temperature Range:

approx. 3.5oz (100g):

18°F to 108°F (-8°C to 42°C)

CE, RoHS

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VOCIA PAGE ACTIVE RELAY MODULE (PARM-1) WARRANTY

BIAMP SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF
THE PROFESSIONAL SOUND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL

1. BIAMP Systems warrants to the original purchaser of new products that the product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of purchase from an authorized BIAMP Systems dealer, subject to the

terms and conditions set forth below.

2. If you notify BIAMP during the warranty period that a BIAMP Systems product fails to comply with the warranty, BIAMP Systems
will repair or replace, at BIAMP Systems’ option, the nonconforming product. As a condition to receiving the benets of this
warranty, you must provide BIAMP Systems with documentation that establishes that you were the original purchaser of the
products. Such evidence may consist of your sales receipt from an authorized BIAMP Systems dealer. Transportation and insurance
charges to and from the BIAMP Systems factory for warranty service shall be your responsibility.

3. This warranty will be VOID if the serial number has been removed or defaced; or if the product has been altered, subjected to
damage, abuse or rental usage, repaired by any person not authorized by BIAMP Systems to make repairs; or installed in any
manner that does not comply with BIAMP Systems’ recommendations.

4. Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic capacitors, gooseneck microphones, cords connecting handheld microphones, hard-drives,
displays, and normal wear and tear of items such as paint, knobs, handles, keypads and covers are not covered under this
warranty. All server-based devices are warranted for 3 years only.

5. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. BIAMP Systems disclaims all other warranties, expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.

6. The remedies set forth herein shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies with respect to any defective product.

7. No agent, employee, distributor or dealer of BIAMP Systems is authorized to modify this warranty or to make additional warranties
on behalf of BIAMP Systems. Statements, representations or warranties made by any dealer do not constitute warranties by
BIAMP Systems. BIAMP Systems shall not be responsible or liable for any statement, representation or warranty made by any

dealer or other person.

8. No action for breach of this warranty may be commenced more than one year after the expiration of this warranty.

9. BIAMP Systems shall not be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost prots or loss of use
arising out of the purchase, sale, or use of the products, even if BIAMP Systems was advised of the possibility of such damages.

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