ASL INTERCOM V400 User manual

Installation Guide
ASL Document Ref.: U-0398-0607.doc
Issue: 03 complete, approved - Date: 25/10/11
Part Number: M0398_63
V400
Amplifier Mainframe
(V400 fitted with 2 x M200 Amplifier Modules for illustrative purposes only.)

V400 – Installation Guide
Copyright © 2011 Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
Unit 17 Cliffe Industrial Estate
Lewes - East Sussex
BN8 6JL - UK
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Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and Application
Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited assumes no liability with respect to the accuracy of such information.
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This equipment is designed and manufactured to conform to the following EC standards:
EMC: EN55103-1/E1:1996, EN55103-2/E5:1996, EN50121-4:2006, ENV50204:1995,
EN61000-4-13:2002
Safety: EN60065:2002 (pollution degree 2)
Voice Alarm: When installed in a Voice Alarm system designed in accordance with the
ASL EN 54-16 & ISO 7240-16 System Design Guide (T-0667-0016), this equipment
meets the requirement of EN 54-16:2008, ISO 7240-16:2007, BS 5839-8:2008,
EN 54-4:1997, EN 54-4:1997/A1:2002 and EN 54-4:1997/A2:2006.
Failure to use the equipment in the manner described in the product literature will invalidate the
warranty.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ statement to the above standards, and a list of auxiliary equipment
used for compliance verification, is available on request.
This product must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE directive.
Contents
1Installation..................................................................................................................................................3
2Connection ................................................................................................................................................18
3Safety and Precautions.............................................................................................................................22
Additional User Documentation:
Additional reference information is available from the ASL website: www.asl-control.co.uk

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1 Installation
FRAME
AMPLIFIER MODULE
INTERFACE CARD
Technical Specification Summary
Supply Voltage (European standard) ............................................................ 230 V AC ±10% / 50-60Hz / T6.3A L 250 V fuse
See Note1regarding performance when on 230 V mains supply
Inrush Current (worst case)........................................................................................................................................ 24.2 A
Maximum AC Power Consumption...............................745 VA (V400 fully configured and all amplifier modules delivering
100 V 1 kHz sinewave into rated resistive loads)
DC Supply Voltage...........................................................21 to 28 V (from nominal 24 V lead acid battery pack) / T25A fuse
Quiescent DC Current (no amplifiers, @ 24 V supply) ................................................................................................. 55 mA
Maximum DC Current Consumption ............................................................... 6.25 A per 1 x M100 100 W Amplifier Module
12.5 A per 1 x M200 200 W Amplifier Module
25 A per 1 x M400 400 W Amplifier Module
(21 V supply, modules delivering 100 V 1 kHz sinewave into rated resistive loads)
Audio Input.............................................................................................. up to four 0 dBu sensitivity balanced audio inputs
Audio Output .................................................................................................... up to four 100 V RMS relay isolated outputs
Auxiliary DC Supply Output ..........................21 V to 38 V depending on AC or DC supply, and battery conditions / T1A fuse
Audio-CAN Bus .....................................................................................................................up to 63 amplifier mainframes
Temperature....................................................................................−20°C to +55°C (storage) / −10°C to +55°C (operation)
Humidity Range / Ingress Protection...............................................................................0% to 95% non-condensing / IP20
Dimensions (H x W x D) ............................87 mm x 437 mm x 410 mm (excluding handles) / 2U height, 19” rack mounting
87 mm x 485 mm x 445 mm (including handles)
Weight..............................................................................................................................................12 kg (V400 frame only)
18.4 kg (max, frame fitted with 4 x M100)
1ASL amplifiers are specified to deliver their rated power at the lowest battery voltage (21 V). However, on 230 V mains power they
can produce full output, with normal programme material, into loads 25% greater than those specified. In these conditions a fully
populated V400 can deliver full output with 500 W of load connected.

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Front Panel Indicators and Controls
AMPLIFIER MODULE STATUS INDICATORS MAINFRAME STATUS INDICATORS
1 2
(V400 fitted with two M200 200 W Amplifier Modules as example.)
mains
battery
aux
processor
comms
fault
DETAIL WITHOUT FRONT PANEL:
O
I
0 dB
−
20 dB
−
40 dB
supply select fault
MAINS ISOLATION
SWITCH
3
BATTERY
ISOLATION
SWITCH
4
MAINFRAME ADDRESS
SWITCHES
5

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1
Amplifier Module Indicators
Indicator Type Indication
supply Green LED Indicates that power is present at the amplifier.
select Green LED
Illuminates to indicate that the amplifier is selected for commissioning or audio
monitoring by the system.
In the case of a standby amplifier it illuminates to indicate that the standby is in use.
fault Amber LED
Illuminates steadily to indicate that an amplifier module and/or loudspeaker line
fault has been detected. These faults are also indicated by the mainframe ‘fault’ LED.
0 dB Green LED Illuminates at approx. 90 V RMS output.
-20 dB Green LED Illuminates at approx. 10 V RMS output.
-40 dB Green LED
Illuminates at approx. 1 V RMS output.
This LED illuminates when the surveillance tone level is correctly set on the Router
output connected to the amplifier.
2
Mainframe Indicators
Indicator Type Indication
mains Green LED Indicates that the AC mains is present and the unit is switched on.
battery Green LED Indicates that the DC power is present and the unit is switched on.
aux Green LED
Indicates that auxiliary DC power is available at the rear panel AUX OUT terminals
and that the AUX OUT fuse is intact.
processor Green LED Flashes to indicate that the processor is operational.
comms Green LED Illuminates to indicate communication activity on the CAN bus.
fault Amber LED Illuminates if a fault is diagnosed.
Mainframe Controls
These controls are only accessible by removing the front panel. This is to prevent inadvertent or
unauthorised disablement of the unit.
Control Function
3
Mains Isolation Switch This switch connects or disconnects AC mains power to or from the unit.
4
Battery Isolation Switch This switch connects or disconnects DC power to or from the unit.
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!
Under normal circumstances these isolation switches will be left in the ON position.
Both the mains and the isolation switches should be switched off in order to disconnect power from
the mainframe, for example when an amplifier module is to be inserted or removed.
5
Mainframe Address
Switches
The amplifier mainframe connects to the Router via a CAN bus requiring a unique
identifier. These two rotary switches set this identifier to the mainframe.
The valid mainframe address range is 01 to 63.

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Equipment and Tool Requirements
• The V400 Amplifier Mainframe.
• M100, M200, or M400 amplifier modules as specified in your system design documentation.
• A mainframe front panel to suit the amplifier configuration.
• Cabling as specified in “External Cabling Requirements” (page 7) to suit your system design.
• A small flat-bladed screwdriver.
• Pozidriv screwdrivers (No 1 and No 3).
• A pair of wire cutters/strippers.
• A soldering iron.
• A 19-inch standard rack fitted with supporting rails and wired with AC power supply, signal, and control
wiring, as required by your specific system design.
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!
1) Ensure that the supporting rails extend at least 410 mm (mainframe depth) into the rack and
between 40 mm and 50 mm under the mainframe in order not to block the ventilation holes, yet
to prevent the mainframe from twisting and falling between the supports; see details in
Figure 1.
2) The supporting rails must be capable of safely bearing the weight of the equipment
(max. 20 kg).
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1) ASL recommend a rear clearance depth of at least 110 mm for cabling.
A 19-inch standard rack with 600 mm depth provides the required room for installation including
the rear cabling.
2) In order for customers to produce their own site documentation drawings of the front and rear
panel are available from ASL.
Figure 1 19-inch Rack with Supporting Rails (Example)
FRONT OF RACK
LEFT-HAND SIDE
SUPPORTING
RAIL
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
SUPPORTING
RAIL
MINIMUM WIDTH = 40 mm
MAXIMUM WIDTH = 50 mm
MINIMUM DEPTH = 410 mm
(Rack and supporting rail design are example only.)

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External Cabling Requirements
Signals Cable Description Termination Suggested Type
AC mains supply1) 6)
1 x 3-core mains
standard cable
Current rating: 6.3 A
IEC 60320 socket Suitably rated standard
mains cable
DC supply input 2) 6) 1 x 1-core red
1 x 1-core black
7W2 mixed signal D connector
(female) Suitably rated 1-core cable
Auxiliary DC output 1 x 2-core
2-way pluggable Wago cage clamp
terminal (5.08 mm) (male) Suitably rated 2-core cable
100 V Loudspeaker
Line6)
1 x 2-core, twisted,
screened
4-way pluggable Wago cage clamp
terminal (5.08 mm) (male) Suitably rated 2-core cable
Audio inputs
1 x 2-core, twisted,
screened
3-way pluggable Wago cage clamp
terminal (3.81 mm) (female) Suitably rated 2-core cable
100 V Standby Input
Line6)
1 x 2-core, twisted,
screened
2-way pluggable Wago cage clamp
terminal (5.08 mm) (female) Suitably rated 2-core cable
Audio CAN3) 6) 2-pair twisted pairs,
individually screened4) 9-way D connector (male or female) Suitably rated 2-pair cable
Low Level Standby
and Override Link7) overall foil screened RJ45 CAT5 STP
Low Level Standby8) overall foil screened 3-pin XLR connector Suitably rated 2-core cable
Low Level Standby
and Override Link9) overall foil screened 5-pin XLR connector Suitably rated 5-core cable
!
!
1) Note that if the amplifiers are connected as a system which is permanently connected to the mains,
then an all-pole mains isolator with a separation of 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the
electrical installation.
2) A pre-assembled cable (1.5 m length, LSZH cable) can be ordered separately from ASL quoting
A0477012.
3) The last mainframe on the Audio/CAN bus must be terminated with a 120 ohms resistor. A pre-
assembled terminator is available from ASL quoting 206603.
4) Audio CAN cable run up to 500 m.
5) For EMC compliance:
• Screened cables must be used where specified.
• All screen tails must be <3 cm.
6) Fire rated equivalent cables such as MICC or Pirelli FP200 must be used for safety critical
applications.
7) Used on LSDDC Interface cards.
8) Used on NSINT Interface cards.
9) Used on SSINT and LSIDC Interface cards.
Refer to BS7671:2008 (Requirements for Electrical Installations) or other appropriate local standards for
guidelines on maximum potential cable lengths given the actual installation parameters.

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Recommended Installation Procedure
!
!
Please read and observe the instructions and guidelines in Section “3 Safety and Precautions” (page 22)
prior to installation. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may cause personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment.
1. If fitted, then remove the V400 front panel by undoing the two captive M3 Pozidriv screws on the right
side of the front panel.
2. Fit the mainframe into a 19-inch standard equipment rack on supporting rails, and secure the
mainframe in position using the fixing screws and washers provided; see Figure 2.
!
!
1) This equipment is heavy (max. 20 kg). Please move and handle with care to avoid strain or
impact injuries, and follow the recommended installation procedure. Install modules after
mounting mainframe in equipment rack.
2) Do not use the handles to lift or carry the mainframe. The handles are designed for sliding
the unit into and out of the equipment rack, and not to support its weight. Use the
underside edges of the mainframe to lift and carry it.
3) Always ensure adequate ventilation is provided for the equipment by fitting 1U ventilation
panels above and below the equipment, and do not obstruct ventilation holes.
Figure 2 Installing the V400 into the rack
2U1U 1U
VENTILATION PANEL
VENTILATION PANEL
V400
SUPPORTING RAILS MUST BE USED.
ENSURE 1U VENTILATION
PANELS ARE FITTED ABOVE AND
BELOW THE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION
HOLES.
!
!
!
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GENERIC 19-INCH 2U FORMAT
M6 POZIDRIV SCREW
M6 PLAIN WASHER
M6 CAGE NUT

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3. If a M400 Amplifier Module is being inserted, and connected to an ASL AEL (Active End of Line
Device), the link setting on the M400 Amplifier Module needs to be adjusted as shown; see Figure 3.
Figure 3 Setting the link on a M400
!
! DO NOT MAKE ANY
OTHER CHANGES!
M400
EOL10K/NO LINE MONITORING
THIS IS THE DEFAULT POSITION
JUMPER SEATED ON THE TWO FRONT PINS.
THE FRONT PINS ARE POSITIONED
FURTHEST FROM THE TRANSFORMER AT
THE REAR OF THE MODULE.
AEL LINK ENABLED:
JUMPER SEATED ON THE TWO REAR
PINS. THE REAR PINS ARE POSITIONED
CLOSEST TO THE TRANSFORMER AT
THE REAR OF THE MODULE.
4. Insert the chosen amplifier modules through the front of the mainframe, using the guides on the
inside top of the mainframe to locate them correctly; see Figure 4.
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!
1) Ensure that the amplifier module’s side panels are located in the mainframe slides on the
inside top of the mainframe.
2) Ensure that the amplifier module is pushed fully home so that its rear connector(s) mates
the matching connector(s) in the mainframe.
3) Do not change any hardware settings on the amplifier module. These are set in manufacture
for optimum performance.

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Figure 4 Installing the Amplifier Modules into the V400
4 x M100 CONFIGURATION1: 1 x 200 W + 2 x 100 W CONFIGURATION1:
MODULE SIDE PANELS MUST
LOCATE IN MAINFRAME SLIDES
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!
(1 x M200 shown as example.)
M200
M200
MAINFRAME SLIDE
M100
SLOT 1
SLOT 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4
M100 M100 M100 M200
SLOT 1
SLOT 3 SLOT 4
M100 M100
2 x M200 CONFIGURATION1:
M200
SLOT 1
SLOT 3
M200
1 x M400 CONFIGURATION:
M400
SLOT 3
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS:
1) The mainframe does not need to be fully populated with amplifiers, for example three M100 amplifiers could be fitted, or a sin
g
le M200 amplifier.
5. If the rack is to be transported, then secure the amplifier modules to each other and to the
mainframe sides using transit screws; see Figure 5.
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!
Do not transport partially equipped mainframes. Either remove all amplifier modules, or fix all
modules in a fully populated mainframe using transit screws.