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JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaAnnounce Installation And Operation Manual

AlphaAnnounce
Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
I Preface..........................................................................................................5
I.1 Revision History........................................................................................................................................................5
II Warnings and Cautions............................................................................. 6
II.1 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................................6
1 AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier............................................................. 8
1.1 Contents of Delivery................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................10
1.4 System Description................................................................................................................................................10
1.5 System Components..............................................................................................................................................11
1.5.1 Digital Amplifier Unit......................................................................................................................................11
1.5.2 Transfer Unit................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.5.3 ASV 800 Source/Volume Remote Control Device........................................................................................12
1.5.4 AAI 800 Audio Input and Programmable Control Device.............................................................................12
1.5.5 ADC 200 Dry Contact Output Module..........................................................................................................13
1.5.6 ASI 200 Supervised Input Module................................................................................................................13
1.5.7 AAC 200 Spare Amplifier Module.................................................................................................................13
1.5.8 AEU 100 Line End Unit................................................................................................................................ 14
1.5.9 AlphaAnnounce Microphone Panel...............................................................................................................14
1.6 Digital Amplifier......................................................................................................................................................14
1.6.1 Block Diagram...............................................................................................................................................15
1.6.2 Analogue Audio Inputs..................................................................................................................................15
1.6.3 Amplifier Outputs...........................................................................................................................................16
1.6.4 System and Local Bus..................................................................................................................................18
1.6.5 Setting the Address.......................................................................................................................................18
1.6.6 Control Inputs and Outputs...........................................................................................................................18
1.6.6.1 Control Inputs.......................................................................................................................................18
1.6.6.2 Control Outputs....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7 Data Connections..........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.1 RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................... 19
1.6.7.2 USB-A Port...........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.3 USB-B Port...........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.4 Internal USB-A Port.............................................................................................................................19
1.6.8 Configuration of the System......................................................................................................................... 19
1.6.8.1 Device Address....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.8.2 PC Connection.....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.8.3 Audio Input 1-7.....................................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.4 System and Local Bus Out..................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.5 Transfer Unit Ctrl..................................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.6 System Bus and Link (coupled together) and Local Bus.....................................................................21
1.6.8.7 Control In/Out 1-8................................................................................................................................21
1.6.8.8 RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................... 22
1.6.8.9 Speaker Outputs 1-8............................................................................................................................22
1.6.8.10 24VDC Power Output for ALT 8x8....................................................................................................23
1.6.8.11 48VDC Power Input for Redundant Power Source 2x7A Max.......................................................... 23
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1.6.9 Functional Features.......................................................................................................................................23
1.6.9.1 Signal Processing and Routing Characteristics...................................................................................23
1.6.9.2 Digital Signal Processing in Each Input...............................................................................................23
1.6.9.3 Digital Signal Processing in Each Output............................................................................................23
1.6.9.4 Control Buses and I/O Interfaces........................................................................................................24
1.6.9.5 Time Based Functions......................................................................................................................... 24
1.6.9.6 Log Functions.......................................................................................................................................24
1.6.9.7 System Functions.................................................................................................................................24
1.6.9.8 System Monitoring................................................................................................................................24
1.6.10 Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................25
2.1 Contents of Delivery...............................................................................................................................................26
2.2 Description..............................................................................................................................................................26
2.3 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................26
2.4 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................27
2.5 Connections............................................................................................................................................................28
2.6 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 28
3 AlphaAnnounce Backup..........................................................................29
3.1 System....................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2 Connecting............................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Use......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 Volume Adjustment................................................................................................................................................31
3.6 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................32
3.6.1 System Testing............................................................................................................................................. 32
3.7 Power Supply Requirements................................................................................................................................. 32
4 AlphaAnnounce Software Configuration............................................... 33
4.1 Software Installation...............................................................................................................................................33
4.1.1 Installation Wizard.........................................................................................................................................33
4.1.2 USB Connection between PC and Digital Amplifier.....................................................................................33
4.2 Uploading and Downloading of Configuration....................................................................................................... 34
4.2.1 Uploading to all System Units through Master Digital Amplifier...................................................................34
4.2.2 Uploading to Digital Amplifier System Units one by one..............................................................................36
4.2.3 Downloading Configuration from System......................................................................................................36
4.3 System Setup using AlphaAnnounce Configuration Software...............................................................................36
4.3.1 Definition of Basic System Info and Password.............................................................................................37
4.3.2 Definition of Digital Amplifier Units...............................................................................................................38
4.3.3 Definition of Announcement Characteristics................................................................................................. 41
4.3.4 Definition of Program Groups.......................................................................................................................43
4.3.5 Definition of DSP Setting..............................................................................................................................43
4.3.6 Uploading or Removing Alarm and Info Messages......................................................................................50
4.3.7 Definition of Control Panel............................................................................................................................52
4.3.8 Definition of Remote Control Units and Devices..........................................................................................54
4.3.9 Definition of System Monitoring....................................................................................................................56
4.3.10 Definition of Control I/O Features...............................................................................................................58
4.3.11 Ambient Noise Compensation.....................................................................................................................59
4.3.12 System Management Using Config-Software............................................................................................. 62
4.3.13 Direct System Commands from PC............................................................................................................65
5 AlphaAnnounce Control Panel................................................................66
5.1 Contents of Delivery...............................................................................................................................................66
5.2 General...................................................................................................................................................................66
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5.3 Models....................................................................................................................................................................67
5.4 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................67
5.4.1 Front panel of Alpha Announce Control panel............................................................................................. 68
5.4.2 Front Panel of AlphaAnnounce Extension Panel..........................................................................................70
5.5 Rear Panel of AlphaAnnounce Control Panel.......................................................................................................70
5.6 Operation Instructions............................................................................................................................................71
5.7 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.8 Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 73
5.8.1 Cabling and Connection................................................................................................................................73
5.8.2 Address and Backlight Power Setting.......................................................................................................... 73
5.8.3 CTRL Output.................................................................................................................................................74
5.9 Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................................................75
I Preface
I.1 Revision History
Revision Nr. Description Date
V0.1 For review only 31- March - 2017 V0.2 Minor modifications 4 - April - 2017 V1.0 First release 9 - October - 2017
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II Warnings and Cautions
II.1 Safety Instructions
Note This device is intended only for indoor use.
Attention
• Attention: Live voltage
• AlphaAnnounce Transfer Unit has HAZARDOUS LIVE connectors, which are marked with #-symbol. Cable installations to these connectors are allowed to do by skilled workman only.
• Danger: High voltages
• This device involves high voltage components. Do not open the cover before making sure that power cord is unplugged. The cover may be opened only by a skilled workman. The unit must be disconnecting from mains by taken the power cord from its socket.
• Danger: Electric shock
• To avoid fire or electric shock: do not expose the device to rain dropping liquid or high moisture. Do not lay any object that contains liquid on the unit.
Note The device is allowed to be connected only into a grounded wall socket. Note Make sure the device is ventilated enough. Do not cover the front or rear ventilation openings of the device
itself or the device cabinet. Note Several blow-outs of the fuse during a short period are probably a sign of a serious defect. In this case the
defect needs to be located and repaired immediately. Note! The blown fuse may not be changed to a greater one. In case of serious defect we recommend a prompt contact to Audico Systems service dept. or authorized Service Company.
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III Introduction
This manual is divided in five main parts:
1. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier
2. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Transfer unit
3. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Backup
4. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Configuration Software
5. Description of the Alpha Announce Control panel
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1 AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier
1.1 Contents of Delivery
The delivery of Digital Amplifier Unit contains:
• Digital Amplifier Unit
• IEC power cord for a grounded wall socket
• USB-cable USB(A) / USB(B)
• Flash-memory stick containing configuration software and User Manuals
• Printed copy of user manual
• Terms of warranty and the warranty form
1.2 Front Panel
1. USB-B connector for PC connection. Used for system programming and administration.
2. Input signal indicator. Blue light indicates the presence of audio signal in each channel; red light instead indicates a
too high level of the input signal.
3. On/Stand-By button and status indicator. In case the operation is allowed, a press of button switches the system to stand-by mode. Another press of button returns the system to active mode.
In normal operation four blue corner LED's are active.
When system is in stand-by mode, the blue LED's are blinking.
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When system is fault monitored and one or more faults are detected, the blue LED's are switched off and four "fault" yellow led start blinking.
When one or more system fault is active, on Stand-By mode yellow "fault" LED's are on and blue LED's are blinking.
When all system faults are cleared, yellow "fault" LED's are switched off. Faults can be cleared either from Microphone panel or from configuration program when PC is connected. The triggering of control input function “No monitoring” also clears faults. All faults, excluding system fault are cleared automatically if the cause of fault disappears.
4. Fault indicator for amplifier or loudspeaker line. Blue led indicates the presence of audio signal in loudspeaker line.
Note Indicator's operation is not real time and blue LED's will remain for couple of seconds when signal is
not present anymore.
When amplifier and loudspeaker line monitoring is in use, faults in any line or amplifier is indicated by a yellow led.
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1.3 Rear Panel
1. IEC power cord. Connect only to grounded wall socket.
2. Device fuses, 2 pcs. of T3,15A 5x20mm. Always use correct fuse value. Before changing a fuse disconnect mains.
3. RS-232 Serial port service purpose
4. Amplifier output connectors to loudspeakers or Transfer Unit
5. 24V Power supply output
6. +48VDC External power supply input
7. Electric fan with dust filter
8. System bus program transfer output (0dB)
9. System bus program transfer output (0dB)
10.Transfer Unit priority output control
11.Gain trimming potentiometers for audio inputs 1...7. Input sensitivity can be adjusted between - 40…+6 dBu.
12.Connectors for electrically balanced audio inputs 1...7
13.8-Pole DIL-switch. Used e.g. for address setting of each Digital Amplifier Central unit.
14.Connector for control outputs
15.Connector for control inputs
16.USB-A connector. Connection for USB memory, Ethernet or WLAN device.
17.Local Bus connector. Local Bus is designed for AVEC product family devices and mountings
18.System Bus connector. System Bus is designed for AlphaAnnounce product family devices and mountings.
Furthermore, System Bus connects different Central units together.
19.+48V phantom voltage selection switch for audio inputs 1-7
1.4 System Description
Digital Amplifier System Unit is central of the innovative AlphaAnnounce product concept. Digital amplifiers are reliable and their efficiency is excellent (>90 %). Good efficiency means considerably smaller heat
production and smaller capacity requirement for backup power supplies needed for evacuation system. The fundamental function of sound reproduction and evacuation system is to transmit sound information - occasionally in
extreme conditions. AlphaAnnounce has been designed to fulfill requirements of standards EN-60849 and EN54-16 and it is certificated to
fulfill standards demands by companies having certification authority. All properties and functions for system is configured with Configuration Software and loaded to system through USB port.
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Figure 1: An example diagram of the AlphaAnnounce solution
1.5 System Components
1.5.1 Digital Amplifier Unit
See Digital Amplifier on page 14
1.5.2 Transfer Unit
Line Transfer adapts 8 ohm amplifier outputs suitable for 100V loudspeakers. Maximum load is 120W/output. Unit also 24VDC outputs for priority relays or spare amplifier control. Each output can handle maximum load of 1A/24VDC.
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1.5.3 ASV 800 Source/Volume Remote Control Device
• Select source and adjust volume for one program group
• Up to 32 control units to System and 8 to Local Bus
• Connection to Local or System bus with TIA/EIA-568 cabling (CAT5/6)
• Can be mounted to a wall box
1.5.4 AAI 800 Audio Input and Programmable Control Device
• Symmetric analog audio input with 3.5mm² stereo plug
• Volume adjust for audio input
• +24V Phantom output for condenser microphone
• Connector for external XLR connector
• 3 Programmable function keys. For example audio input activation, call off or message start
• Up to 32 control units to System and 8 to Local Bus
• Connection to Local or System bus with TIA/EIA-568 cabling (CAT5/6)
• Can be mounted to a wallbox
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1.5.5 ADC 200 Dry Contact Output Module
Connected to Digital Amplifier control outputs when potential free control output is needed. ADC 200 also has got circuit to implement monitored control line together with ASI 200.
1.5.6 ASI 200 Supervised Input Module
Connected to Digital Amplifier control inputs when supervised control input is needed. Only to be used with ADC 200 output adapter.
• 2 Monitored inputs
• Fault outputs when control cable is disconnected or short circuit
1.5.7 AAC 200 Spare Amplifier Module
Connected to ALT 8x8 output.
• 1 Spare amplifier input for two Transfer Unit outputs
• Spare amp link to next module or option for second spare amp input
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1.5.8 AEU 100 Line End Unit
AEU 100 is used when speaker line monitoring is required. Unit is connected to the end of the line. It is suitable for 50, 70 or 100 Volt level speaker lines. 8 ohm line does not need the unit.
1.5.9 AlphaAnnounce Microphone Panel
• Monitored goose neck or hand microphone
• 8 -programmable function keys
• Backlight dimming
• 3.5mm² stereo plug for external program source e.g. iPod, laptop
• Speaker mute output (or fault output as alternative function)
• Up to 32 control units to system
• 2 Data bus outputs for redundant systems
• Connection to Local or System bus with TIA/EIA-568 cabling (CAT5/6)
1.6 Digital Amplifier
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1.6.1 Block Diagram
Figure 2: Internal block diagram of Digital Amplifier
1.6.2 Analogue Audio Inputs
Digital Amplifier has 4 electrically balanced analogue audio inputs for external program sources. Audio input can be programmed to be microphone (-45dB) or line level (+6dB) inputs. +48VDC Phantom voltage for condenser microphones can be selected with dip switch. Each input has also tool adjustable input sensitivity to balance program sources. Adjustment knobs are located above each input connector. Selection for +48VDC Phantom is located on the left side of Digital Amplifier.
The input connector is a detachable terminal block of which max. conductor’s area is 1.5 mm².
Note Program input 6 is muted during Local Bus paging and program input 7 during System Bus paging.
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Figure 3: Analogue audio input block
1.6.3 Amplifier Outputs
Digital Amplifier includes eight digital amplifiers having versatile digital signal processing properties. Low ohm (8 ohm) loudspeakers can be connected to speaker outputs.
When line level loudspeakers are used, outputs are connected to Line Transfer Unit's (see Figure 5: Digital Amplifier and Transfer Unit configured for 3x80W, 1x160W and 1x240W on page 17). Each output can handle 120W/100V load. If
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speaker line load is more than 120W outputs several outputs can be combined together and make Locked group. With Locked groups 160W or 320W lines can be used. Total output power for one Digital Amplifier unit is 640W.
Locked group is defined with configuration software. All DSP settings from first locked group amplifier is copied to other amplifiers in the group.
Figure 4: Amplifier block
Figure 5: Digital Amplifier and Transfer Unit configured for 3x80W, 1x160W and 1x240W
Output line voltage level can be changed inside the unit to from 100V to 70V.
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1.6.4 System and Local Bus
Both System and Local bus have 4 signal pairs: audio and data power supplies, audio and data signals. System Bus is a systems wide data bus where all Digital Amplifier units are connected. Paging units and control panels
can be connected to either System or Local Bus. If redundant Bus for the system is needed, Local Bus can be extended to be as a redundant System Bus.
Data bus cabling can be done with CAT5 or CAT6 category cable, but also other cable types with twisted pairs can be used.
All paging and control are powered via buses and no external power supplies are needed.
1.6.5 Setting the Address
Each units get own address from configuration program. Address for Digital Amplifier is set with back panels dip switch. Address must be set before power-up.
DIL-switch at ON position
1.6.6 Control Inputs and Outputs
1.6.6.1 Control Inputs
Digital Amplifier has got eight programmable logic inputs. Opto-coupled inputs are controlled with potential free contacts (relay or switch). Inputs can be programmed to activate either open or close contact. Programmable functions are: automatic messages, preset changes, call off functions and various monitoring and status functions.
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1.6.6.2 Control Outputs
Digital Amplifier has got also eight programmable logic outputs. Control outputs are open collector outputs and they have +24VDC output that can be used to drive directly +24V relays. Each output can control a maximum load of 300mA. Outputs can be used to control lights, alarm bells, start audio substation etc.
Details of the control input/output programming is described in the AlphaAnnounce Software Configuration on page
33.
1.6.7 Data Connections
1.6.7.1 RS-232 Port
Service port.
1.6.7.2 USB-A Port
USB port for external USB-memory containing WAV formatted alarm and info messages. Also USB-RS232/485 adapters can be connected when connection to external system is needed. Through USB-HUB multiple devices can be connected simultaneously.
1.6.7.3 USB-B Port
Delivery includes USB-AB cable that is used for connection to PC. Configuration made with Configuration Software is loaded to system through Digital Amplifier with address 1 which will resend configuration to all other units through System bus.
1.6.7.4 Internal USB-A Port
Digital Amplifier contains one internal USB port which can be used when USB-memory is needed to store out of sight. When USB-memory is connected to both internal and external port, internal port is always primary.
1.6.8 Configuration of the System
Configuration and commissioning of the system requires that correct version of configuration software is installed to PC and Digital Amplifier USB drivers are installed correctly.
Details of how to setup and use program is described in the AlphaAnnounce Software Configuration on page 33.
1.6.8.1 Device Address
Setting of device address has been described in Setting the Address on page 18. Digital Amplifier with address 1 is the master unit for the system. In case where there are two or more units attached to system, the device with address 2 can be programmed to act as reserve master for the system. It takes control if master unit fails (Master Change Over).
1.6.8.2 PC Connection
1. Connect USB cable between PC and front panel USB connector
2. Switch on the powers
3. After start-up of the device open Configuration Software
4. When you are building new system, use setup wizard to create new system template
5. If you are making changes to old system open project file. If you don’t have project file, open any project and
download configuration from Digital Amplifier to PC.
6. Active connection between PC and Digital Amplifier is shown on status bar with text ”Digital Amplifier Connected”
7. Configuration must be uploaded to Digital Amplifier before changes takes place
Note Internal clock must be set with Configuration Software to get correct timestamps to action and fault log.
Also Time based events won’t activate correctly if internal clock is not set.
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1.6.8.3 Audio Input 1-7
Removable 3-pin terminal block connector. Maximum conductor area that can be used is 0.75 mm².
Pin Order
1 2 + Audio + 3 - Audio -
⊥
Ground
1.6.8.4 System and Local Bus Out
RJ-11 connector
Pin Order
1 Ground 2 Audio + 3 Audio ­4 Relay contact NC 5 Relay contact NO 6 Relay contact Common
1.6.8.5 Transfer Unit Ctrl
RJ45 - connector
1 Line 1 Open collector control 2 Line 2 Open collector control
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Line 8 Open collector control
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1.6.8.6 System Bus and Link (coupled together) and Local Bus
Pin Order
1 System/Local audio + 2 System/Local audio -
3 Audio GND 4 Digital GND 5 +12V 6 +24V 7 Data (A) 8 Data (B)
Note Audio and data signals must be always connected to own twisted pairs.
1.6.8.7 Control In/Out 1-8
Removable 16-pin terminal block connector for both control input and output. Maximum conductor area that can be used is 2.5 mm².
Control Input
1 Control 1 2 +12V 3 Control 2 4 +12V
- - - - - - - ­15 Control 8 16 +12V
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Control Output
1 Control 1 (Open Collector) 2 +24V 3 Control 2 4 +24V
- - - - - - - ­15 Control 8 16 +24V
1.6.8.8 RS-232 Port
Pin Order
1 ­2 Rx Data 3 Tx Data 4 ­5 GND 6 ­7 ­8 ­9 -
1.6.8.9 Speaker Outputs 1-8
Removable 8-pin terminal block connector. Maximum conductor area that can be used is 2.5 mm².
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Pin Order
1 Output Channel 1 + 2 Output Channel 1 ­3 Output Channel 2 + 4 Output Channel 2 -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ­15 Output Channel 8 + 16 Output Channel 8 -
1.6.8.10 24VDC Power Output for ALT 8x8
1 +24VDC 2 GND
1.6.8.11 48VDC Power Input for Redundant Power Source 2x7A Max
1.6.9 Functional Features
1.6.9.1 Signal Processing and Routing Characteristics
• True digital signal path and processing, digital power amplifiers, efficiency up to 92%
• Analogue audio inputs, either microphone to line sensitivity
• Phantom voltage for microphones
• Built-in WAV message player, up to 128 messages
1.6.9.2 Digital Signal Processing in Each Input
• 3-band parametric equalizer
• Digital routing to any output channel, level control
1.6.9.3 Digital Signal Processing in Each Output
• Tone control, bass & treble
• 5-band parametric equalizer
• Four filter blocks with freq. adjustment, selectable high- or low-pass function, slope 6/12 dB/Oct.
• Compressor/limiter
• Level control
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