Optimus DC-600ETH Operating Instructions Manual
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6
2. FRONT VIEW ........................................................................................................................ 7
3. REAR VIEW .......................................................................................................................... 9
4. CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Standard connection ................................................................................................. 9
4.2. Connection in installations with redundant Ethernet network and double power supply ..... 10
4.3. Connection of a music source to the desk ................................................................... 10
4.4. Connection of the input contacts ............................................................................... 11
4.4.1. Connection of the input contacts in Emergency System Mode ............................ 11
4.4.2. Connection of the input contacts in Announcement System Mode ...................... 11
4.5. Fitting the ETHERCON NE8MC connectors and compatibility with RJ45 ............................ 12
5. SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 13
6. PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES ................................................................................................ 15
6.1. Pre-recorded messages resident in the MP3 circuit memory .......................................... 15
6.1.1. Characteristics ........................................................................................... 15
6.1.2. Transfer of messages to the MP3 memory of the desk ...................................... 15
6.2. Pre-recorded messages resident in the flash memory of the Coldfire circuit (WAV) ........... 16
6.2.1. Characteristics ........................................................................................... 16
6.2.2. Transfer of messages to the Coldfire flash memory .......................................... 16
7. STARTING UP A DESK ........................................................................................................ 17
7.1. Configuration of the desk in the installation by means of the P.A. Manager software ......... 17
7.2. Desk configuration parameters ................................................................................. 18
7.2.1. General tab ............................................................................................... 18
7.2.2. Parameters 1 tab ........................................................................................ 21
7.2.3. Parameters 2 tab ........................................................................................ 22
7.2.4. Availability tab ........................................................................................... 23
7.3. Connecting the equipment in the installation structure ................................................. 23
7.4. Connection to the installation network ....................................................................... 24
7.5. Sending configurations to the desk ........................................................................... 24
7.6. Editing the configured parameters ............................................................................ 24
8. CHANGE OF THE IP ADDRESS OF THE UNIT BY SOFTWARE ................................................ 25
9. NAVIGATION THROUGH THE DESK MENUS ........................................................................ 27
10. MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 28
11. OPERATIONS FROM THE DESK ........................................................................................... 30
11.1. General operations .............................................................................................. 30
11.1.1. User levels and changes .............................................................................. 30
11.1.2. Change of menu language ........................................................................... 30
11.2. Basic operations in zone selection mode ................................................................. 31
11.2.1. Sending a live paging to a zone .................................................................... 31
11.2.2. Sending a live paging to a group ................................................................... 31
11.2.3. Sending a live paging to several zones and/or groups ...................................... 31
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11.2.4. Sending a pre-recorded general purpose message to zones or groups ................ 31
11.2.5. Sending a Warning message to zones or groups .............................................. 32
11.2.6. Sending an Evacuation message to zones or groups ........................................ 32
11.2.7. Display of busy zones ................................................................................. 32
11.2.8. Information about busy zones, unavailable zones and zone errors, after sending an
announcement or message ...................................................................................... 32
11.3. Basic operations in Emergency Mode...................................................................... 33
11.3.1. Enter Emergency Mode ............................................................................... 33
11.3.2. Exit Emergency Mode .................................................................................. 33
11.3.3. Sending a live voice emergency announcement .............................................. 33
11.3.4. Sending a pre-recorded warning message in Emergency Mode .......................... 33
11.3.5. Sending a pre-recorded evacuation message in Emergency Mode ...................... 33
11.4. Advanced operations ........................................................................................... 34
11.4.1. Changing the ADMINISTRATOR password....................................................... 34
11.4.2. Changing the OPERATOR password ............................................................... 34
11.4.3. Modifying the volume of a zone .................................................................... 34
11.4.4. Monitoring pre-recorded MP3 messages ......................................................... 34
11.4.5. Configuring the origin of the WARNING and EVACUATION messages .................. 35
11.4.6. Configuring the WARNING and EVACUATION button messages .......................... 35
11.4.7. Assigning the Emergency Group ................................................................... 35
11.4.8. Updating the MP3 memory ........................................................................... 36
11.4.9. Formatting the MP3 memory ........................................................................ 36
11.4.10. Changing the IP address of the desk by means of the keypad ........................... 36
11.4.11. Re-establishing the IP address on the desk by DIP switch ................................. 36
12. SYSTEM ALARMS ................................................................................................................ 36
12.1. Alarms on the LCD screen of the desk .................................................................... 36
12.2. Alarm acoustic indicator (buzzer) .......................................................................... 37
12.2.1. Acceptance of an alarm ............................................................................... 37
12.2.2. Activation or deactivation of the acoustic indicator .......................................... 37
12.3. Alarm light indicator ............................................................................................ 37
12.4. List of alarms ..................................................................................................... 38
13. DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................................... 39
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 39
15. NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 40
16. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE VERSIONS ............................................................................. 42
17. DOCUMENT VERSION TRACKING ....................................................................................... 42
18. GUARANTEE ....................................................................................................................... 43
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1. INTRODUCTION
Control central with connection to IP network.
Supports the broadcast of announcements and music through an IP network, via streaming, in addition to
control data and equipment configuration.
Principal characteristics:
Digital audio and control data via an IP
connection (UDP/IP Multicast).
Double Ethernet connection for installations
with redundant network systems.
Operation in stand-alone mode or with P.A.
Manager control software.
Surveillance of equipment operation by means
of P.A. Manager software and/or basic TELNET
functions.
IP address configuration:
o By means of a DIP switch, facilitating the
replacement of equipment in an
installation.
o By means of the desk configuration menus.
o In flash memory, through software.
Constant (IP) notification of the equipment
status by means of Heart beat.
Volume control of digital amplifiers.
Pre-recorded messages resident in the desk,
located in:
o Flash memory (remotely updateable by
IP).
o MP3 memory, locally updateable through
USB connection.
Display of system alarms.
Display of zone status.
Critical path surveillance (from capsule).
Internal status surveillance.
Primary and secondary power supply
surveillance.
Dispatch of announcements to zones and/or
groups.
Activation of pre-recorded general purpose
messages.
Key for repetition of the last live voice
message.
Special features as an emergency desk, with
broadcast of live voice messages, evacuation
and warning message.
Warning and evacuation message activation
buttons.
Distinct work modes: Zone Selection Mode
and Emergency Mode.
Activation of emergency mode:
o By activation of a contact.
o Via password protected keypad.
o By pressing the Evacuation or Warning
button (configurable).
Announcements with or without a pre-
announcement tone (Gong).
Customizable gong.
Supports the connection of a music source,
sending the music program via IP.
Alarm LED indicator.
Configurable input contacts (emergency mode
/ announcement mode).
Monitor loudspeaker.
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Zone (amplifier)
Desk
Flash memory (WAV)
Message 1, 2 or 3
Message 1 or 2
Memory (MP3)
Message 1 or 2
Any MP3
Figure 1
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX TO THE IP
NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO SWITCH” ARE
USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED
BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE
DAMAGED.
2. FRONT VIEW
(1) Microphone
(2) WARNING button
Pre-evacuation announcement activation key.
Functionality:
a) In emergency mode, it sends the message
assigned to the button to the emergency
group.
b) In button emergency mode, it goes into
emergency mode and sends the message
assigned to the button to the emergency
group.
c) In zone selection mode, it sends the message
assigned to the button to the zone selected.
(3) EVACUATION button
Evacuation announcement activation key.
Its functionality is the same as the Warning
button, but it has priority over this button (when
the EVACUATION button is activated, the
assigned message is activated and it cuts off the
WARNING message if this is being played).
The messages assigned to the WARNING and
EVACUATION buttons can be stored in the desks
or in the power units of the OPTIMAX series. Both
equipment units have two memories for storing
messages: flash memory (WAV) and MP3
memory.
Depending on the configuration, the messages
assigned can be the following:
(4) MENU navigation keys and OK/CANCEL
selection
(5) Monitor loudspeaker
This serves to monitor the MP3 messages and the
music input of the desk itself.
(6) Numeric keypad
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(7) GONG+TALK key
Used to send a live paging preceded by a GONG.
First, select the zones to which the
announcement is to be sent. Hold the key down
while you speak.
(8) TALK button
Used to send a live voice announcement. First,
select the zones to which the announcement is to
be sent. Hold the key down while you speak.
(9) REP key
Key for repetition of the last live voice message
sent.
(10) PLAY key
Used to send a pre-recorded message. First,
select the message as well as the zones to which
it is to be sent.
(11) PLAY indicator
Indicates that a pre-recorded message is being
played.
(12) TALK indicator
When it lights, it indicates that you can begin to
make the announcement.
(13) GONG indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the desk is
generating the GONG.
(14) BUSY indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the system is
busy.
(15) EMERGENCY MODE indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the desk is in
emergency mode.
(19) MIC LEVEL indicator
Indicates the audio level of the microphone, the
MP3 messages and the music input of the desk.
The LED marked Peak indicates that the signal is
saturated. This LED should not light.
(20) ETH A and B indicators
LINK: When lit, it indicates connection to the
network through the ETHERNET A or B inputs.
ACT: When it blinks, it indicates that data is
being sent or received through the ETHERNET A
or B inputs.
(21) Interconnection cables between the
desk and the junction box.
(22) POWER indicator
Indicates that the interconnection box is
receiving power.
(23) POWER SUPPLY 1 input
24 V DC input to power the desk.
(24) POWER SUPPLY 2 input
24 V DC input to power the desk. The power
supply inputs have been doubled, so that if—on
account of safety regulations—the installation so
requires, two independent power supplies can be
connected.
(25) Connector A “To OPTIMUS
Equipment”
Connection A between the desk and the
CC-600ETH connection box.
(26) Connector B “To OPTIMUS
Equipment”
Connection B between the desk and the
CC-600ETH connection box.
(16) ALARM indicator
Indicates an alarm. Software configurable.
(17) POWER indicator
Indicates that the desk is receiving power.
(18) Display
(27) ETHERCON aerial connectors for
connection to the IP network.
(28) Connector B “To Ethernet Switch”
Used, in a redundant network, as a secondary
connection to the ETHERNET network.
(29) Connector A “To Ethernet Switch”
Used for connection of the desk to the IP
network.
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Connection
to the
Ethernet
switch
Figure 3
Figure 2
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX
TO THE IP NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED
“TO SWITCH” ARE USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO
OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR
ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE DAMAGED.
3. REAR VIEW
(1) 24 V DC power supply input
It can be used to power the desk
without the CC-600ETH connection
box.
(2) I1, I2 and I3
Configurable input contacts.
(3) MESSAGE UPDATE connector
USB connector. Through this
connector, pre-recorded messages can
be copied into the internal MP3
memory of the desk, where up to 16
Mb of audio files in MP3 format can be
stored.
(4) ETH B connector
Used, in a redundant network, as a
secondary connection to the IP
network.
(5) ETH A connector
Used for connection of the desk to the
IP network.
(6) RCA connectors R and L
They support the connection of a music source, sending the music program via IP.
4. CONNECTIONS
4.1. Standard connection
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Connection
to the
Ethernet
switch
Music
source
Figure 4
Figure 5
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX
TO THE IP NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED
“TO SWITCH” ARE USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO
OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR
ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE DAMAGED
4.2. Connection in installations with redundant Ethernet network and
double power supply
4.3. Connection of a music source to the desk
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EMERGENCY SYSTEM
Figure 6
4.4. Connection of the input contacts
The input contacts of the DC-600ETH have two different modes of operation: Emergency System Mode
and Announcement System Mode. To define the mode of operation of the contacts, see section 7.2.2,
number (10).
In both cases, the connections are the same, although the functionality of the contacts varies.
4.4.1. Connection of the input contacts in Emergency System Mode
Input CONTACT "I1":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the desk goes into
emergency mode and remains in this mode as long as the
contact is activated.
Input CONTACT "I2":
By connecting it to the ground contact, it is used to activate
the warning message.
If the desk is in selection by zones mode, it is necessary to
select the zone or zones for which the message is intended
by means of the numeric keypad on the desk and then to
activate this contact. The warning message is repeated while
the contact is activated.
If the desk is in emergency mode, when this contact is
activated, the warning message will be sent to the
emergency group (by default to all the zones). The message
is repeated while the contact is activated or until the
emergency mode is cancelled.
Input CONTACT "I3":
By connecting it to the ground contact, it is used to activate
the evacuation message.
If the desk is in selection by zones mode, it is necessary to
select the zone or zones for which the message is intended by means of the numeric keypad on the desk
and then to activate this contact. The evacuation message is repeated while the contact is activated.
If the desk is in emergency mode, when this contact is activated, the evacuation message will be sent to
the emergency group (by default to all the zones). The message is repeated while the contact is activated
or until the emergency mode is cancelled.
4.4.2. Connection of the input contacts in Announcement System Mode
In this mode, the rear contacts function as if they were the GONG+TALK, TALK and REPEAT keys on the
desk.
Ideal for remote control of the desks when integrators are used.
Input CONTACT "I1":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the REPEAT function is activated, in the same way as when the
REP key on the desk is pressed.
This functionality is activated by pressing for at least 500 ms.
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ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM MODE
Figure 7
RJ 45 CONNECTOR TYPE
RJ PART No.
HIROSE
TM11
NEXUS
E5088-011021
MOLEX
44915-0011
MH CONNECTORS
RJ45SRB-FS-R
EFB
37541.3
BOMAR
300068S
CANFORD
46-606
BLACK BOX
FM731
STEWART
943-SP-370808S
EUCON
MPS-88R30
DRATHEX
220.9026
220.0210
220.0200
220.0201
Figure 8
If you wish to stop the repetition of the message before it
ends, activate contact I1 once again.
Before activating the repeat function, it is necessary to select
the destination zones and/or groups for the message.
Input CONTACT "I2”:
If this is connected to the ground contact, the TALK function
is activated, in the same way as when the TALK key is
pressed on the desk keypad.
This functionality remains active while the contact remains
activated.
Before activating the TALK function, it is necessary to select
the destination zones and/or groups for the message.
Input CONTACT "I3":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the GONG+TALK
function is activated (Pre-announcement tone + Talk), in the
same way as when the GONG+TALK key is pressed on the
desk keypad.
This functionality remains active while the contact remains
activated.
Before activating the GONG+TALK function, it is necessary to select the destination zones and/or groups
for the message.
4.5. Fitting the ETHERCON NE8MC connectors and compatibility with
RJ45
The desk has NE8MC model Ethercon connectors. Four
are pre-fitted on the two interconnection cables
between the desk and the CC-600ETH box and
another two are supplied as accessories for the
connection of the box with the switch.
These connectors reinforce the connection and so it is
highly recommended to fit them.
The table to the right shows the RJ45 brands and
models that are compatible with this connector.
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NB: The IP address can also be set by software (see
section 8) or by the keypad (see section 11.4.10). If this
action is taken, the desk IP ADDRESS DIP switches cease to
be operative.
IP address
Figure 9
5. SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION
Situated on the underside of the desk, these
controls can be used to configure the IP address,
the microphone volume, the volume of the
monitor and the sensitivity of the analog input
(rear RCA connectors).
(1) MIC. VOLUME
Adjustment of the microphone gain.
(2) SPEAKER VOLUME
Volume of the monitor loudspeaker.
(3) IP ADDRESS
DIP switches to configure the IP address of the
desk. This address identifies the equipment unit
in the network, so each unit must have a unique
IP address.
An IP address is represented by means of a 32bit binary number. The IP addresses are
expressed as decimal notation numbers: the 32
bits of the address are divided into four octets
(an octet is a group of 8 bits). In the desk, each
octet is represented by A0 to A7 for the first
octet, B0 to B7 for the second octet, C0 to C7 for
the third octet, and D0 to D7 for the fourth octet.
In an octet, each bit can have the value 0 (DIP
switch OFF) or 1 (DIP switch ON). In order to
obtain the decimal value of the octet, the decimal
values of each bit that is in the ON position must
be added up (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128).
Remove screws a and b indicated in Figure 9 to
gain access to the DIP switches. This figure
shows an example in which the IP address
192.168.100.128 is configured.
On the next page, Table I shows all the DIP
switch combinations from 0 to 255.
(4) MP3 FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware download connector for the MP3 circuit.
Contact Optimus technical staff for its use.
Remove screws c, d, e and f indicated in Figure 9
to gain access to the connector.
(5) MODE CONFIG.
Configuration DIP switch to enable the MP3
firmware download. Contact Optimus technical
staff for its use. Remove screws c, d, e and f
indicated in Figure 9 to gain access to the DIP
switch.
(6) ANALOG INPUT SENSITIVITY
Internal jumper for configuration of the analog
audio input sensitivity to either 0 dB or -20 dB.
Remove screws c, d, e and f indicated in Figure 9
to gain access to the jumper.
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Table I. Configuration of the IP address.
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