Biamp VOCIA WALL STATIONS User Manual
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Vocia
WS-4/WS-10
EWS-4
Operation Manual
Biamp Systems 9300 S.W. Gemini Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97008 U.S.A. (503) 641-7287 www.biamp.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOCIA WALL STATION 4/10 (WS-4/WS-10) FEATURES
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FRONT VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setup and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Soft Key Buttons .................................................................................. 4
Destination Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Push-to-Talk Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BACK VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Device ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CobraNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Aux Power Connector .............................................................................. 6
Personal Identication Number (PIN) Security .......................................................... 6
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Display Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS & BLOCK DIAGRAM .....................................................10
MICROPHONE REPLACEMENT .............................................................. 11
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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VOCIA WALL STATION 4/10 ((:6WS-4/WS-10)
WS-4 WS-10
The WS-4 and WS-10 are wall-mounted networked paging stations for use in Vocia® systems. Both the WS-4 and WS-10 feature embedded
DSP and on-board memory to support standard and advanced public address and mass notication functionalities. The WS-4 can store four
user-congurable Page Codes; and the WS-10 can store 999 user-congurable page codes. Additionally, all device-specic conguration
information is stored locally, which means the wall stations do not rely on a centralized controller for processing and page routing. Thus,
the processing, routing and storage functionality in a Vocia system is decentralized. This eliminates the single point of failure and builds
redundancy directly into the network. As part of the Vocia system, the WS-4 and WS-10 meets paging requirements for facilities of all sizes.
Features
Push-to-Talk button with status indication •
Four user-congurable Page Codes (WS-4) •
Up to 999 user-congurable Page Codes (WS-10)•
Eight priority levels: four regular priority levels, four emergency priority levels•
Local digital signal processing, including gain, lters, and compressor/limiter•
Local storage of conguration data•
Local storage of default and/or custom preambles•
Built-in store and forward functionality •
CobraNet•
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audio/control, plus power on single cable
Backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) technology•
Optional PIN to restrict unauthorized use•
High-quality, noise-cancelling handheld microphone•
Sturdy, surface-mounted component housing•
Rotary ID switches for unit identication•
CE• marked and RoHS compliant
Covered by • BIAMP Systems’ warranty
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(WS-4/:6WS-10 FRONT VIEW
Setup and Use
The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for conguration, DSP equalization and programming of the WS-4 and WS-10 components. The
information supplied by this manual relates to physical connections and assignment. For more details on software setup, please consult
the Vocia Help File. NOTE: Vocia software can congure the WS-4 or WS-10 for dedicated use as an Emergency Paging Station. When
so congured, the WS-4 is referred to as an EWS-4. Vocia installations designed to comply with the requirements of EN54-16 must be
installed in accordance with Biamp recommendations detailed in this User Manual and in the Vocia VACIE Reference Guide (download
from www.biamp.com).
Display
Both the WS-4 and WS-10 feature a backlit display that provides the user with an easy-to-read interface to view paging information.
Microphone
The WS-4 and WS-10 are equipped with a handheld noise-canceling microphone. The frequency response and pickup pattern have
been tailored for clear speech reproduction and cancelation of ambient noise. This microphone must be used at very close proximity,
rather than at a distance as is common with most other microphone types. It is imperative that the microphone is placed close to the user’s
mouth. A lip rest is located on the front of the microphone. For correct operation, the lip rest should contact the user’s face above the upper
lip. The unit will not function correctly if the user is at a distance greater than 20mm (0.75”).
Soft Key Buttons
Two soft key buttons are located to the right of the display. In the default state they are used as “Next” and “Previous” buttons to browse
through the Page Codes assigned to either the WS-4 or WS-10. If PIN security is enabled (see PIN Security section of this document for
more information), the soft key buttons are used to “Clear” and “Enter” PIN entries. During a delayed page, the soft key buttons are used to
cancel the delayed page if required.
Destination Buttons
On the WS-4 there are four buttons located below the display which enables the user to select from one of four predetermined Page Codes.
On the WS-10, the ten-digit keypad located below the display enables the user to select from one of 999 predetermined Page Codes. The
destination buttons are set up using the Vocia software. For stations that are PIN-enabled (see PIN Security section of this document for
more information), these buttons are also used for PIN entry.
Push-to-Talk Button
The Push-to-Talk (PTT) button, located on the side of the hand-held microphone, triggers the action associated with the selected Page
Code (a live page, delayed page or recorded message).
Status LEDs
The status LEDs are located to the left of the LCD screen and inform the user of the current state of the paging station once the PTT button
is pressed. The left amber LED “Wait” indicator illuminates while the system establishes audio paths, checks for zone availability, and plays
the chime (if selected). The right green LED “Please Talk Now” indicator illuminates once the WS-4 or WS-10 audio path is live.
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(:S-4/:6WS-10 BACK VIEW
Device ID
The rotary ID switches are located on the back of the WS-4 and WS-10 (under the mounting plate) and give the unit a unique Device
ID. The switches are in hexadecimal format. All wall station units must have a unique Device ID to function within a Vocia Paging World
(i.e., it is not possible to have two wall station units with the same Device ID of hex 07). To assign a Device ID of hex 07, turn the LSB
switch to 7 and leave the MSB switch on 0. To create an ID of hex B7, turn the LSB switch to 7 and turn the MSB switch to B. Device
ID switches should be set using a 0.1 inch (2.5mm) to 0.12 inch (3.0mm) at blade screwdriver. More information on setting IDs and
the hexadecimal numbering scheme used
in Vocia can be found in the Vocia Help File.
Please note: Changes made to the Device ID while connected to the network require a power cycle in order to take effect.
CobraNet
Both the WS-4 and WS-10 are CobraNet devices. All CobraNet routing and bundle assignments are processed by the Vocia devices locally.
Network Connection
The WS-4 and WS-10 have two RJ45 connectors located on the back of the unit which are labeled (1) Audio Network and (2) Option. The
Audio Network connector should be wired using shielded CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 cable cabling to interface the WS-4 or WS-10 to a
Vocia system via a PoE-compliant network switch. The RJ45 connector provides two LEDs that indicate Ethernet link and network activity
(see table below).
Left LED Right LED Description
None None No power or data connectivity. Please check the PoE network connection.
Green None Link established.
Green Flashing
amber
Flashing
green
Flashing
amber
Flashing
amber
Flashing
amber
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is acting as a CobraNet performer.
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is operating as a CobraNet conductor.
CobraNet fault. Check cabling and conguration for errors.
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