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Bosch Security Systems B.V. Installation manual 2018.06 | V1.3 |
Table of contents
1
Safety 5
1.1 Reference to EC statement of conformity 5
2
Introduction 6
2.1 Users notice and disclaimer 6
2.2 Intended audience 6
3
System Overview 7
3.1 What’s in the packaging 10
4
Installation 11
4.1 Preparing for installation 11
4.2 Power, Signal and Control cables 12
4.2.1 AC mains supply 13
4.2.2 Audio inputs 13
4.2.3 Backup DC power supply 14
4.2.4 Failure relay 14
4.2.5 Control input 14
4.2.6 RS-485 network 14
4.2.7 CobraNet® input 15
4.2.8 Common analogue grounding issues 15
4.3 Adding VARI-E Extension Units 16
4.3.1 Attachment method 16
4.4 Optional CobraNet® module 19
4.5 Mechanical installation 20
4.5.1 Mounting height 20
4.5.2 Flush mounting 20
4.5.3 Mounting the loudspeaker 20
5
Connector and wiring details 23
5.1 AC Mains input (1) 24
5.2 Backup DC power supply input (2) 24
5.3 Line level input 1 (4) and 2 (5) 25
5.4 100 V input 1 (6) and 2 (7) 25
5.5 RS-485 network in (8) and thru (9) 26
5.5.1 Network configuration 26
5.5.2 Cable length 27
5.5.3 Cable termination 27
5.6 External control input (10) 28
5.7 Failure relay (11) 28
6
Configuring the VARI 29
6.1 Installation of VARI-control software on a PC 29
6.1.1 Minimum PC requirements 29
6.1.2 Administrator 29
6.1.3 Software installation 30
6.2 Connecting the PC to the VARI 31
6.3 Entering the venue parameters 32
6.4 VARI configuration procedure 33
6.4.1 Control parameters 33
6.4.2 Ranges of adjustment 34
6.4.3 Other VARI parameters 35
6.4.4 Applying and saving the settings 36