AUDAC APM 01 Installation and operating instructions

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
1/4/8/16 Zone Digital
Paging Station (APM ,
4/8/16 Digital Receive/Switch Module (ARU/AVD .
User manual & Installation Guide
APM 01 / 04 / 08 /
16
ARU / AVD 04 / 08 / 16
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User manual & Installation Guide
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
APM
P AGING T ABLE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ARU/AVD
R ECEIVE /S WITCH MODULE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ARU
MODULE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
AVD
MODULE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
ACCESSORIES APM PAGING TABLE..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CAUTION
- SERVICING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
OVERVIEW DIFFERENT APM MODELS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
APM
16: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
APM
08: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
APM
0 : ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
AMP
01: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
OVERVIEW DIFFERENT ARU / AVD MODULES............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
ARU0 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
ARU08 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
ARU16 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
AVD0 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
AVD08 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
AVD16 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
RJ 45 PIN CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
ATTENTION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
POWER SUPPLY...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
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AXIMUM RATED CURRENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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OLTAGE DROP ACROSS THE CABLE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
APM: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
ARU: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
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ONNECTIONS ARU08 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
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UMPER SETTINGS FOR AUDIO ROUTING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
AVD: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
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ONNECTIONS AVD08:................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
WORKING PRINCIPLES OF THE ARU/AVD IN COMBINATION WITH THE APM................................................................................................................ 21
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OSSIBILITY 1: APM01 DIRECTLY ON A PRIORITY INPUT OF A MIXING AMPLIFIER .................................................................................................................................... 21
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OSSIBILITY 2: I N LARGER INSTALLATIONS WHICH HAVE AN AMPLIFIER FOR EACH ZONE ( SWITCHING ON L INE L EVEL ).......................................................................22
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OSSIBILITY 3: S WITCHING ON L INE L EVEL , INCLUDING E MERGENCY C ALL ON VOLUME CONTROLS . ................................................................................................... 23
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OSSIBILITY : U SING TWO SEPARATE AMPLIFIERS FOR MUSIC AND PAGING . ........................................................................................................................................... 2
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OSSIBILITY 5: S WITCHING ON LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL , INCLUCING EMERGENCY C ALL ON V OLUME C ONTROLS .....................................................................................25
WIRE UP THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
ARJ03
MODULE : ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
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US STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
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NE STARPOINT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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ULTIPLE STARPOINTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
ADVANCED OPERATION APM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
CONFIGURATION OF THE ARU/AVD MODULES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APM/ ARU/ AVD................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
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INOUT RS 85 A UDAC P AGING S YSTEM FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES ...................................................................................................................................................33
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ONDENSATOR MICROPHONE A UDAC CMS 5............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
PERSONAL NOTES...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
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Introduction
This section briefly describes the functionality of the APM/ARU/ AVD
paging system.
he Audac Paging System was developed as a simple, flexible solution for evacuation and
paging systems.
APM Paging Table:
This table microphone with zone-selection is equipped with a digital audio memory which allows
storing all necessary “gong” signals.
The gooseneck microphone is equipped with a electret capsule with cardioïd sound pattern. A
built-in Compressor/Limiter with Automatic Gain Control controls the output level of the unit.
There’s also an indication on the front plate, to give the person who’s talking an impression of his
voice level.
The complete operation, from microphone till output including all digital parts, is guarded. In case
of malfunction, there is a fault-indication. This is to make sure that when there is an emergency
call, the message arrives at the listeners.
When there are several paging units placed in a bus-structure, you can configure them with
different priority levels. The status of the audio-bus is indicated on the front panel (enable led . All
these configurations can be made in a very simple way with the free software tool “AUDAC
CONFIGURATION MANAGER”. This tool can be downloaded for free on the AUDAC
website (www.audac.be .
There are 4 basic models:
- APM 01: Paging Unit just for General announcements.
- APM 04: Paging Unit with 4 Zone Buttons, “Select All”-, “Clear”- and “Talk”-button.
- APM 08: Paging Unit with 8 Zone Buttons, “Select All”-, “Clear”- and “Talk”-button.
- APM 16: Paging Unit with 16 Zone Buttons, “Select All”-, “Clear”- and “Talk”-button.
The lower function buttons are standard programmed with following functions: a “Select All”
button to activate all Paging Zones, a “Clear” button to deactivate all Paging Zones. The remaining
buttons are used for Zone-Selection or other switch-functions.
All the buttons are free programmable with the “AUDAC CONFIGURATION MANAGER”.
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Following buttons are standard:
- Talk: By pressing this button, the “gong” starts to play. After this, you can make an
announcement through the microphone.
- Select All: By pressing this button, all “Zone” buttons will be selected at once.
- Clear: This button deselects all selected “Zone” buttons.
Following functions are free programmable:
- Zone-select: Press one time to select a Paging Zone. Pressing a second time will deselect the
Zone. By pressing “Talk”, the selected Zone will be switched.
- Power U delay: This is a function for switching on/off several devices. The step-time is
adjustable on the receive/switch unit with a small trimmer.
- Pulse Relay: By pressing a button, this function will activate a relay. This relay stays activated
as long as you keep the button pressed down (Press and hold function (e.g. To open a door
with electrical door contact .
- Toggle Relay: By pressing a button, this function will activate a relay. By pressing the button
again, Toggle relay will deactivate the relay (Set-Reset function (e.g. Switching lights,… .
- Select Layer 0: Using layers (max. 3 layers makes it is possible to expand the Paging Unit. By
pressing this button, Layer 0 will be activated.
- Select Layer 1: Press this button to activate layer 1.
- Select Layer 2: Press this button to activate layer 2.
Following functions are available in “Service mode”:
- Volume U (mic. or gong): With this function button, you can increase the volume
(microphone or gong with steps of 3dB (256 steps .
- Volume Down (mic. or gong): With this function button, you can decrease the volume
(microphone or gong with steps of 3dB (256 steps .
- Select mic.: By pressing this button, you select the microphone to change its volume.
- Select gong: By pressing this button, you select the gong to change its volume.
The standard used bus protocol is RS-485, but with an extra plug-in card other bus standards are
also available (e.g. LON,… .

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ARU/AVD Receive/Switch module:
The Audac ARU/AVD Receive/Switch modules are designed for use with the AUDAC
APM01/04/08/16 paging stations. The modules communicate over RS485 and have 4/8/16
relays for several switching tasks.
Following modules exist:
- ARU04: This module can switch between 2 signals (background music and Paging
Microphone and is equipped with 4 relays (4 different zones .
- ARU08: This module can switch between 2 signals (background music and Paging
Microphone and is equipped with 8 relays (8 different zones .
- ARU16: This module can switch between 2 signals (background music and Paging
Microphone and is equipped with 16 relays (16 different zones .
- AVD04: This module can switch a common signal (e.g. 24VDC to 4 different outputs.
(Activating emergency call relay, triggering power relays for curtains,… .
- AVD08: This module can switch a common signal (e.g. 24VDC to 8 different outputs.
(Activating emergency call relay, triggering power relays for curtains,… .
- AVD16: This module can switch a common signal (e.g. 24VDC to 16 different outputs.
(Activating emergency call relay, triggering power relays for curtains,… .

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The ARU module:
This module was designed for switching between 2 signals (background music and Paging . There
are 4, 8 and 16 channel modules.
The ARU module was made very flexible. For example: it’s possible to use separate music sources
for each zone, or to use 1 common music source for all Paging Zones. All combinations in
between are possible. The connections which have to be made for this can be done in a very
simple way by setting “jumpers”.
In case of large installations, the ARU modules can be placed in cascade and addressed by the
Configuration Software.
The ARU module is suitable for mounting on a DIN-rail. On one side you have the “fixed
connections” (e.g. Amplifiers, … . On the other side you have the “field connections” (e.g.
Loudspeaker cables, CAT5 bus cable,… . This way of working allows a quick, proper cabling of
the system.
The AVD module:
This module was designed for switching 1 common signal to the output. There are 4, 8 and 16
channel modules.
The AVD module can be used for the following purposes:
- Activating the “Emergency Call” relay on a classic volume control. In this case, we’re going
to switch 24V DC.
- Activating power relays or teleruptors to trigger e.g. window blinds, door contacts, ...
- Power on delay: In case of heavy equipment where the turn-on current is too large (e.g. 8
amplifiers of 4000 Watts , you can switch them on in cascade. The delay time is adjustable
by a small trimmer on the AVD unit.
In case of large installations, the ARU modules can be placed in cascade and addressed by the
Configuration Software.
The AVD module is suitable for mounting on a DIN-rail. On one side you have the “fixed
connections” (e.g. Amplifiers, … . On the other side you have the “field connections” (e.g.
Loudspeaker cables, CAT5 bus cable,… . This way of working allows a quick, proper cabling of
the system.

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Accessories APM Paging Table
The APM 01/16 is standard equipped with a gooseneck microphone.
Other parts:
- Transparent bezels for buttons (APM16: 19pcs, APM08: 11pcs, APM04: 7pcs, APM01:
1pc .
- Windscreen for the microphone.

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Safety Requirements
The APM 01/04/08/16 can be configured by the free “AUDAC CONFIGURATION
MANAGER” software tool. This must be done by a qualified person. Do not open the units,
unless you are qualified to do so.
Remove the CAT5 cable before performing any servicing.
The ARU/AVD 04/08/16 contains several “jumpers” which can be set for a desired
configuration. These settings may only be done by qualified people.
Switch the power off before changing any “jumpers”.
CAUTION - SERVICING
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform
any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
Note
This product conforms to the following European Standards: EN 50081-1: 1992, EN
50082-1: 1992, EN 60065: 1994, EN 60849
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Overview different APM models
APM 16:
APM 08: