AUSTRALIAN MONITOR DigiPage User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
DIGIPAGE
MULTIZONE PAGING AND SOURCE SELECTION SYSTEM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRÉCAUTIONS DURANT UTILISATION
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and
that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the
apparatus.
16. Plug this apparatus to the proper wall outlet and make the plug to be
disconnected readily operable.
17. Mains plug is used as disconnected device and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
19. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a
mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
20. The apparatus should be disconnected from the mains completely before
speaker wiring. The speaker output should be proper protected from
direct contact and pay attention to speaker connections, terminals and
speaker wiring during normal operation.
1. LISEZ ces instructions.
2. Tenez ces instructions.
3. Notez tous les avertissements.
4. Suivez toutes les avertissements.
5. N’utilisez pas ce produit près de l’eau (la piscine, la plage, le lac, etc.).
6. Nettoyez seulement avec une étoffe sèche.
7. Ne bloquez aucuns troux de ventilation. Installez en accord avec les
instructions du manufacturier.
8. N’installez près aucunes sources de chaleur comme radiateurs, registres
de chaleur, fours ou les autres équipements (y compris amplificateurs) qui
produisent la chaleur.
9. Ne défaites pas le but de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou base-type. Une
fiche polarisée a deux tranchants avec un plus large que l’autre. Une fiche
de base type a deux a deux tranchants et une troisième pointe de base,
le tranchant large ou la troisième pointe est fourni pour votre sécurité. Si
la fiche donnée ne conforme pas votre prise de contact, consultez un
électricien pour remplacement de la prise de contact obsolète.
10. Protegez le cordon de secteur contre être marchée dessus ou pincez en
particulier aux fiches, aux douilles de convenance, et au point où ils
sortent de l’appareil.
11. Seulement utilisez attachements/accessoires spécifiés par le manufacturier.
12. Utilisez seulement avec un chariot, un stand, un trépied, un support ou
une table indiquée par le manufacturier, ou vendue avec l’appareil. Quand
un chariot est utilisé, faites attention en déplaçant la combinaison
d’appareil/chariot pour éviter de se déséquilibrer.
13. Arrachez la fiche du dispositif durant éclair et orage ou quand pas utilisé
pour longues périodes de temps.
14. Référez au personnel qualifié de service pour toutes
réparations. La réparation est donnée quand le système
a été endommagé à n’importe façon, par exemple un fil
ou une fiche endommagé(e) de la source d’alimentation.
Avoir été exposé à pluie ou humidité, n’opère pas
normalement, ou avoir été tombé.
15. L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux éclaboussures
et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé
sur l’objet.
16. Branchez l’appareil à une source appropriée et faire que la prise à
débrancher soit facilement accessible.
17. La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement
accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté
de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
18. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter le risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
19. Un appareil avec la borne de terre de protection doit être connecté au
secteur avec la connexiion de terre de protection.
20. Assurez-vous que l’appareil est hors tension avant de connecter les hauts
parleurs. Verifiez que la sortie des enceintes soit protégées contre un
contact physique. Respecter les polarités des terminaux ainsi que le
câblage des enceintes pendant le fonctionnement afin d’assurer une
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DIJIPAGE
The Australian Monitor Installation Series DigiPage is a 3 rack unit multizone
paging and source selection system that offers unprecedented flexibility for
multizone paging & source routing applications.
Six program inputs and one dedicated local mic/line input are available to each
of eight zone outputs. With LED indication for program/local input selection, zone
output level, paging enable/disable and network busy LED, the DigiPage provides
extensive status indication to the user.
The DigiPage is also expandable to 16 zones via a simple link cable to a second
unit. Paging stations are available in 8 zone and 16 Zone models allowing paging
into any individual zone, any combination of zones or All Call. Remote control
panels are also available allowing source selection and volume control from
within each remote zone.
Both the Paging stations and remote control panels connect via an inexpensive
and industry standard CAT5 cable network. An overall priority input is also
provided for emergency or evacuation signals.
The DigiPage is powered by an (included) external plug-pack power supply or
via 24VDC. The DigiPage is an incredibly versatile and well featured product that
provides a simple solution to the complex applications of multizone paging and
source routing.
We thank you for choosing Australian Monitor Installation Series and as with all
our products, the DigiPage offers clever features and is contractor friendly.
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT & FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For European Union countries: This symbol on
the product or its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment.
Please contact your local authority for further details
of your nearest designated collection point.
Rating plate and caution marking are marked on the back enclosure of the apparatus
INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS
AUS, EUR, USA
Rev D: 16 Oct 2014
INTRODUCTION 3
FRONT PANEL 4
REAR PANEL 6
INSTALLATION 8
DIMENSIONS 11
SETUP 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
LINKING TWO DIGIPAGE SYSTEMS 14
OPERATION 15
PAGING STATION 16
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 18
BLOCK DIAGRAM 20
ACCESSORIES 21
SPECIFICATIONS 22

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The controls detailed below (1-12) apply to each output zone, as indicated by ZONE 1 to ZONE 8 on the front panel.
1Local
This switch will turn the local input on or off in the zone. The local input is for
exclusive use in the zone (eg Local Input 3 to Zone 3). The Local switch operates
independently of the program switches. The local input can be mic or line; see
Rearpanel on page 6.
2Prog 1–6
This series of program switches (PROG 1– PROG 6) allows the connected
program sources to be switched to the desired zone. Program inputs may be
mic or line, see Rearpanel on page 6. The program sources can be selected
individually, or multiple program sources can be mixed together. Operation is
as follows:
• Select one program source
• Press momentarily
• Add another program source
• Press and hold for 2 secs
• Deselect program source
• Press and hold for 2 secs
• Turn off all program sources
• Press Prog Off
3 Prog Off
This switches program off in the desired zone.
4 Master 1–8
4a Up/Down
These buttons increase and decrease the zone output level.
4b
Master volume control position indication.
NOTE: This is NOT a signal level meter. It indicates relative volume
position.
5 Page Enable
This switch allows the zone to be included in or isolated from the paging stations.
You may want to do this when a zone is for an area such as a function room
that occasionally may need to be isolated from paging. When this button is
pressed, the adjacent green indicator lights, indicating that the zone is able to
receive paging.
6 Treble
The treble control has 9dB of cut or boost at 10kHz. The treble control affects
the entire zone.
NOTE: This ‘center’ is to the left (9 o’clock), not the top (12 o’clock).
7 Bass
The bass control has 12dB of cut or boost at 100Hz. The bass control affects
the entire zone.
NOTE: This ‘center’ is to the left (9 o’clock), not the top (12 o’clock).
8Local
This control adjusts the level of the local input into the zone.
9Prog
This control adjusts the overall level of all program sources into the zone.
NOTE: To balance the differing levels of each program input, the
program trim controls on the rear panel should be used (see Rear Panel
and Setup sections)
10 Page
This control adjusts the paging mic level into the zone.
11 Busy
This LED indicates that the control network is busy in this zone. The zone is
currently being paged or adjusted.
Located at the right-hand end of the unit, these controls affect all zones.
12 On Indicator
This LED indicates there is power to the unit.
NOTE: When 24VDC emergency power is supplied this LED will always
be on.
13 Power Switch
This switches power from the power supply (included).
NOTE: When 24VDC emergency power is supplied, the unit is on
regardless of the switch position
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REAR PANEL
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1Local 1–8 Input Section
LINE The pair of RCA sockets accepts unbalanced
line level inputs. Stereo signals are internally
summed to mono.
MIC/LINE The switch selects the sensitivity of
the balanced XLR input ONLY. Switch in: microphone
level Switch out: line level The XLR socket accepts
balanced microphone or line level signals.
NOTE: The Local Input is routed only to the
same numbered zone output and is switched
on or off via the front panel or remote control
panel.
2Prog 1–6 Input Section
LINE The pair of RCA sockets accepts unbalanced
line level inputs. Stereo signals are internally
summed to mono.
MIC The XLR socket accepts balanced microphone
level signals.
PROG GAIN The trimpot controls the input gain
of BOTH the balanced and unbalanced program
inputs.
In a Master/Slave configuration, these also control
program linked inputs. (see Linking Section)
3Zone Outputs
There is a balanced XLR line level output for each
zone.
NOTE: If connecting to an unbalanced input,
the negative pin (3) should not be connected
to ground but left floating.
NOTE: When operating as a slave unit,
outputs labelled 1 to 8 will correspond to
zones 9 to 16, respectively. (see Linking
Section)
4Euroblock Connector
24V DC / GROUND This input pair is for
connection to a 24VDC emergency power supply
and is not switched by the front panel power switch.
NOTE: The 24V DC input does not provide
a trickle-charge facility.
ALERT/EVAC/COMMON These connections
are used to trigger the internal tones. Only one tone
can be triggered at a time. Triggering occurs by
connecting the ALERT or EVAC terminal to COMMON.
GROUND/SUM IN This is an unbalanced line
level input which may be used for emergency priority
signals. It feeds all outputs independent of output
level settings and page enable status.
NOTE: Signal on the SUM IN will cause
other signals to be muted.
SUM INPUT LEVEL This recessed trimpot sets
the level of the sum input.
TONE GEN OUTPUT LEVEL This recessed
trim pot controls the output level of the tones and the
chime.
5Cat 5 Run 1–4
These RJ45 inputs accept the CAT5 cables coming
from the paging microphone stations and the remote
control panels. See page 10 for more information.
NOTE: These are NOT Ethernet connections.
NOTE: Connecting and disconnecting these
inputs while the unit is on may cause the
unit to lock up requiring system power to be
cycled.
6Prog Links
These RJ45 sockets allow linking of the program
sources when using a Master/Slave configuration.
(see Linking Section)
NOTE: These are NOT Ethernet connections.
7Data Link
This socket is used to link two units in a
Master/Slave configuration. (see Linking Section)
NOTE: These are NOT Ethernet connections.
8Master/Slave
This switch is used when linking 2 units in
Master/Slave configuration. (see Linking Section)
9Power In Vac
This 2.1mm x 5.5mm power socket accepts
20VAC or 24VDC. For DC, tip is positive.
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OVERVIEW
The DigiPage features extensive flexibility in the range of input sources that it can accommodate. In addition, the zone outputs may be used to feed power (booster)
amplifiers, mixers, mixer amplifiers etc. It is therefore important to think about the interfacing of the DigiPage with the other equipment if optimum performance is to be
achieved. Use the Back Panel and Specifications sections of this manual to assist with system design.
NOTE: XLR Configuration
INSTALLATION
When wiring the outputs on the DigiPage as unbalanced, Pin2 should be used
as hot and Pin1 as ground. Pin3 should be left open and NOT shorted to Pin1.
NOTE: If installing and terminating CAT5 cable is new to you, please
take note of the various points that follow. As the CAT5 cabling for the
DigiPage carries voltage, damage could occur if your pin-pin connections
are not made correctly.
Cable Installation for Paging Stations and Remote Panels
Four RJ45 ports (labelled CAT 5 RUN 1-4) are provided for connection to the
DigiPage Zone Paging Stations and Remote wall panels. The four ports allow for
easy cable infrastructure, as CAT5 runs can be of differing lengths depending
on the installation and the number of units connected.
In planning the installation, the following rules apply:
• Up to 4 Paging Stations, remote control panels or combinations of the two
may be connected to each of the four CAT5 runs.
• Connections along the runs must be in a daisy-chain configuration. It is
acceptable to create a short branch (eg, from a wall to a paging station).
The maximum length of the branch is 10m.
• The following table indicates the maximum distance allowable for a CAT5
run on a single port.
• For greater distances or more units, see page 10.
• The last unit on a run must be terminated. This is done by moving a jumper
on the paging station or remote unit. See ‘Paging Station’ on pages 16-17
or ‘Remote Control Panel’ on pages 18-19.
NOTE: These are NOT Ethernet connections.
Combination Of Devices
On Single Cat5 Run
Max Distance
To End Unit (M/FT)
1 X Paging Station 250M/820Ft
2 X Paging Stations 125M/410Ft
3 X Paging Stations 80M/260Ft
4 X Paging Stations 62.5M/205Ft
1 X Wallplate 500M/1640Ft
2 X Wallplates 250M/820Ft
3 X Wallplates 165M/540Ft
4 X Wallplates 125M/410Ft
1 X Paging Station & 1 X Wallplate 165M/540Ft
1 X Paging Station & 2 X Wallplates 125M/410Ft
1 X Paging Station & 3 X Wallplates 100M/330Ft
2 X Paging Stations & 1 X Wallplates 100M/330Ft
2 X Paging Stations & 2 X Wallplates 80M/260Ft
3 X Paging Stations & 1 X Wallplate 70M/230Ft

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CAT5 Cable
CAT5 cable is the blue cable commonly used for data installations (other
colours do exist). It consists of four twisted pairs of wires: this is why it is
referred to as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair). The most readily available
cable uses solid conductors, like telephone wire. Cable with stranded
conductors is available, and is more flexible.
CAT5 Termination
Pre-wired CAT5 cable comes in two configuration standards, 568A and
568B. It is advisable to carry a good pre-wired cable for fault-finding.
Both configurations will work with the DigiPage provided both ends have
the same configuration. Be careful not to use a crossover cable which has
one configuration at one end and the other configuration at the other end.
Ensure that the RJ45 connectors are suited to the cable used (solid or
stranded) and that the correct crimp tool is used.
When wiring connectors, 568A standard wiring is recommended (see
diagram). Note that this is only the recommended wiring and that you
should check the configuration of any cables that you are using.
Digipage Network Cabling
568A Configuration
Pin Wire Colour Dp Network
1 White/Green Ground
2Green Power
3White/Orange Data+
4Blue Busy-
5White/Blue Busy+
6Orange Data+
7White/Brown Voice+
8Brown Voice-
NOTE: CAT5 cable consists of four pairs of wires: it is not sufficient
to simply wire the two ends pin for pin, ignoring pairing.
Power Requirements
The DigiPage can operate from the plug pack supplied and/or a separate
24V DC power supply.
A NOTE ABOUT GROUNDING: It may be necessary in
some circumstances to ground the DigiPage to eliminate noise in the
system. This can be done using the negative terminal of the 24VDC
IN euro connector or by making sure that the chassis is electrically
connected to the equipment rack (which should be grounded).
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INSTALLATION
Extending CAT5 Cable Run Distances
& Adding More Paging Stations & DPRMs
The maximum distances quoted in the Table #1 are due to DC current
limitations, not data transmission limitions. If distances greater than these
are required, the paging stations and DPRM’s can be locally powered. This
will extend the maximum distances to 1000m per CAT5 RUN. Alternatively,
if more than 4 paging stations or DPRM’s are required on a single run, local
powering can be used. This will increase the maximum number of paging
stations and DPRM’s on a single CAT5 RUN.
Use a regulated 12VDC supply connected as
pin1 (white/green in CAT5)- GROUND
pin2 (green in CAT5) - +12V
Disconnect incoming +V, but not ground. The 12V supply should be rated at
150mA per paging stating being powered and 90mA per DPRM. For further
information email [e-mail].
Tone Generator Inputs
Tones may be triggered by closing a switch or relay contact between the
selected tone trigger input and common. These trigger inputs are 5V TTL
and may alternatively be triggered by pulling the desired input low referenced
to the COMMON.
NOTE: The maximum voltage on these inputs must not exceed 5.5V
Pre-Announce Chime
The only internal setup that is available in the DigiPage is for the configuration
of the chime tone that sounds in each zone. The unit comes shipped with the
chime enabled in all zones.
A link can be found on each zone control board at the front of the unit (the
longer board behind the zone section).
To disable the chime to a particular zone, move the link to the upper two pins
on the relevant control board. To re-enable the chime, move the link to the
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DIMENSIONS
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
SIDE PANEL

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The inputs of the DigiPage can accommodate a wide range of sources including
active paging stations, dynamic microphones, DVD and CD players. The zone
outputs may be used to drive power (booster) amplifiers, mixers, or mixer
amplifiers.
Each installation will require setting the appropriate relative mix of levels
between paging, program sources and local inputs for each zone and balancing
between the zones.
Because of the variation in levels between the possible sources, DigiPage offers
a number of gain stage adjustment so you can set the correct levels for your
application.
Also consider what the outputs are driving.
Setting up correct gain structure through the whole system is important to
achieve optimal results.
The following step by step procedure has been devised to assist during the
setup process.
When the DigiPage was shipped to you from the factory it was set up in a
particular way. In the following procedure it is essential that you are starting
from these initial settings.
• Program Input Gain Controls - half (12 o’clock)
• Local XLR Mic/Line switch - source dependant
• Master Volume - off
• Mic level - half (9 o’clock)
• Prog level - half (9 o’clock)
• Local level - half (9 o’clock)
Step by Step Setup
Confirm the initial settings of DigiPage.
Choose a zone that is conveniently located near to the DigiPage or further away
if you feel you need the exercise. This will be referred to as the “TEST ZONE”.
Ensure that all amplifiers connected to the DigiPage are set to provide required
sound levels with a line level input signal.
Choose a consistent program source, eg CD or tuner. This will be referred
to as “TEST PROG”.
1Select TEST PROG in the TEST ZONE [front PROG 1-6].
Set the MASTER volume in the TEST ZONE to half way.
2Adjust the rear PROG GAIN for the TEST PROG input to achieve
the required sound level in the TEST ZONE.
3Select PROG TEST in all other zones.
4Bring up the MASTER volume in all other zones and check for
required sound levels.
5Do a test page in the TEST ZONE and check the level relative
to the program level.
6Adjust the page level as desired [front panel PAGE].
7Set the input level type of any local inputs being used
[rear panel LOCAL MIC/LINE].
8Select and check the local inputs in each zone.
Adjust the local level as desired [front panel LOCAL].
9Balance the other program sources in the TEST ZONE
[rear panel PROG GAIN]
10 Apply the front panel settings from TEST ZONE to all other zones.
11 Using the front panel controls only, set the individual zones to your
preferred settings
a. Set balance between local/prog/page
b. Set Eq
c. Set final master level
NOTE: A full discussion of setting up a complex system with correct
gain structure is beyond the scope of this manual. The procedure above
assumes that the installer has correctly set up external equipment
connected to DigiPage prior to initiating the set up procedure.
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Trouble Likely Cause Remedy
DigiPage System
No response to controls Mains brownouts or incorrect connection of devices
may cause processor to lock-up
Cycle power on the DigiPage
Poor signal to noise ratio Incorrect system gain structure - Check settings of all equipment
- Revisit Step-by-Step Setup Procedure
Lack of system ground See Grounding in Installation section
All Call works but Zone Page does not Main unit set to slave Set main unit master/slave switch to master (switch in)
Paging Station
LED’s chase Initialisation (boot) sequence Normal operation when power is applied
Inconsistent operation Cable too long See Installation section
Cable fault - Check cable.
- Check Paging Station with good cable at DigiPage
Emits high-pitch whine Station lock-up due to connection while system is live With all Paging Stations connected, cycle power on
the DigiPage
Remote Control Panel
No effect:busy LED blinks Actually controlling a different zone Program correctly (factory setting is zone 1)
Busy LED never blinks Cable fault - Check cable
- Check Remote Panel with good cable at DigiPage
Busy LED on Another device has control of the zone - Check other units
- Cycle power if suspect system lock-up
TROUBLESHOOTING

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DigiPage is fully expandable to form a 16 zone paging system by the simple
linking of two units. One DigiPage is then designated the master unit, driving
zones 1-8, with the slave unit driving zones 9-16. The following settings and
connections are required to form a linked DigiPage system.
The DigiPageM16 paging station must be used to access all zones.
Program Source Wiring
568A Configuration
Pin Wire Colour Prog Wiring
1 White/Green Prog 1
2Green Prog 2
3White/Orange Prog 3
4Blue Prog 4
5White/Blue Prog 5
6Orange Prog 6
7White/Brown Ground
8Brown Ground
Master/Slave
This switches the unit from master (switch in) to slave (switch out). When set as
master the unit acts as zones 1 to 8. When set as slave the unit acts as zones
9 to 16. This switch should only be operated when the unit is powered off.
Data Link
This link is essential. Use a pre-wired CAT5 patch lead. The maximum cable
length for the data link cable is 10m, but note that PROG LINKS cable is limited
to 0.5m (see below).
NOTE: Maximum data link cable length is 10m
NOTE: These are NOT Ethernet connections.
Prog Links
Program sources can be sent to the slave DigiPage by connecting the PROG
LINKS OUTPUT on the Master unit to the PROG LINKS INPUT on the Slave unit.
This simplifies connection of sources as all 6 sources can be sent from the
master to the slave via 1 CAT5 cable avoiding the need for Y-cables
The PROG TRIM on the slave unit operates independently of the master unit.
The PROG TRIM on the slave unit should be set to the same position as on the
master.
Use a pre-wired CAT5 patch lead. The maximum cable length for the program
source link cable is 0.5m. However, this cable should be kept as short as
possible because it is carrying audio signal.
NOTE: If PROG LINKS is not used, it is possible to use completely
different program sources in zones 1-8 to zones 9-16.
NOTE: Maximum prog link cable length is 0.5m
LINKING TWO DIGIPAGE SYSTEMS

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Changing Volume Levels
The output level is controlled by a digital up/down switch arrangement.
There are 32 levels from off to maximum in a non linear audio configuration.
The master LED’s indicate this volume setting but because there are only 8
LED’s, a change to the volume (pressing up or down) may not show a change
in the LED’s. The level must step 4 times before the LED indication changes.
NOTE: The LED’s are an indication of master volume setting and not
an indication of signal level or presence.
Changing Program Sources Or Local:
The program sources can be selected individually, or multiple program sources
can be mixed together. Operation is as follows:
Select one program source Press momentarily
Add another program source Press and hold for 2 secs
Deselect program source Press and hold for 2 secs
Turn off all program sources Press Prog Off
Local is not affected and is controlled by toggling either on or off.
Remembering Settings / Powering Up And Down:
The DigiPage is designed to remember it’s last setting when powering down.
Due to the nature of memory storage, the unit should be left on for at least
15 seconds after a change is made to allow the unit to store the changes.
The unit should also be allowed to stand for 15 seconds before turning back
on to allow all voltages to discharge. This is not required if cycling the mains
to clear a lockup but only to ensure that changes are stored.
Busy Signal:
When a zone is busy, the volume control and program source selection
becomes inactive. Changes cannot be made while the zone is busy. A zone is
made busy when a peripheral device is accessing the zone. This can be in two
forms:
1When someone is paging to the zone. The busy led will then glow steady.
2When someone is making changes using the remote wall panel. The busy
led will then blink rapidly.
NOTE: The paging stations for the DigiPageJr are different to the
DigiPage and cannot be mixed. The same applies to DPRM’s which
cannot be used with the DigiPageJr.
OPERATION

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PAGING STATION
Introduction
The Australian Monitor Installation Series DigiPage8M and DigiPage16M Paging Stations are 8 and 16 zone paging stations complete with a slimline gooseneck
paging microphone. The Paging stations are designed to be used with the DigiPage Zone Paging & Source Selection System and will allow paging into any individual
zone, any combination of zones or All Call to all zones. LED indicators provide the user with visual feedback of the zones being paged or if the zone selected is busy.
Ample label space is provided on the Paging Station, which also provides a microphone gain control. Connection to the DigiPage is via low cost CAT 5 cable and as
with all Australian Monitor installation products, the Paging Station provides an elegant solution at a contractor friendly price.
Controls
1
2
3
4
5
1Zone Select
These buttons allow selection of zones for paging. When selected, the adjacent
LED glows green. Pressing the button again deselects the zone. The area next
to the button is for labelling the zone. Selecting a zone does not instigate
paging. See 4. ZONE PAGE.
2Clear
This button clears all the selected zones.
3All Page
This button pages to all zones. It is momentary so must be held while talking
into the microphone. It activates the microphone and mutes the program
sources. It does NOT clear the current zone selection configuration so the
paging station will return to its previous state (selected zones) once the ALL
PAGE button is released.
4Zone Page
This button pages to the current zone selection configuration as indicated
by the ZONE select LEDs. The zones being paged have their program sources
muted and the microphone becomes active. If no zones are selected the
system will still show as busy when this button is pressed.
5Busy
This LED glows when the network or system is busy. This can be caused by
the local paging station (you are making a page), another paging station, or a
remote control panel being in use. Paging is not possible while the system is
busy, however zone selections can still be made.

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Installation And Setup
The CAT5 cable connects to the RJ45 socket on the rear panel of the paging station. This socket is a NEUTRIK™ connector designed to be used with the XLR style
housing (model NE8MC) to improve reliability. Normal RJ45 connectors can also be used.
Plugging and unplugging the cable while the system is powered up may result in the system locking up and is not recommended. If this should happen, reset the
DigiPage by switching off, then on.
Base Plate Section
6
7
Voice Data
(shown as terminated)
Gain Pot
(accessible
through base
plate)
PAGING STATION
6Gain
To accommodate different speech levels, there is a gain control on the
base of the DigiPageM. This ships set to minimum and may be adjusted
to suit. Increasing this control too far may cause the paging station to
distort if loud or close speech levels are encountered.
7Terminating
In an RS485 network (of which the DigiPage is part of) it is important to
terminate the last device in each CAT5 RUN. Two jumpers are provided
for the data transmission and the voice transmission to be terminated if
that Paging Station is at the end of a CAT5 RUN (see diagram).Shipped
as terminated.
When making changes be sure to power off the system and disconnect
from the network.
NOTE: these stations are not compatible with the DigiPageJr
network system.

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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
Introduction
The Australian Monitor Installation Series DPRM Remote Control Panel is a control surface that is designed to be used with the DigiPage Zone Paging and Source
Selection System. The DPRM allows control over program source selection, local input selection and volume control from a remote location. LED illumination provides
the user with visual feed back if the system is busy. Connection to the DigiPage is via low cost CAT 5 cable and as with all Australian Monitor Installation products,
the Remote Control Panel provides an elegant solution at a contractor friendly price.
Controls
All the controls correspond only to the zone for which the panel is programmed
by the installer. (see programming section)
1Prog 1–6
This row of 6 buttons selects the numbered program source. They are
electrically interlocking meaning that selecting one source will deselect the
previously selected source.
2Prog Off
This button will turn off the program source that is
currently selected .
3Local On/Off
This button toggles the local input on or off.
4Busy
This LED lights when the system network is busy. The remote control panel is
disabled while the system is busy unless it is the panel in use generating the
busy indication.
5Volume Up/Down
These two buttons increase or decrease the volume within the zone.
6Terminating
In an RS485 network (of which the DigiPage is part of) it is important to
terminate the last device in the network CAT5 RUN. A jumper is provided for
the data transmission to be terminated if that Remote Control Panel is at the
end of a CAT5 RUN. Shipped as terminated.
1
2 3 4 5
6

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Installation
The CAT5 cable connects to the screw terminals numbered 1-6. These
numbers correspond to the pins of the RJ45 connector on the main unit.
If following the 568A convention, the wire colours are wired as:
Pin Wire Colour DP Network
1 White/Green Ground
2Green +18V
3White/Orange Data+
4Blue Busy-
5White/Blue Busy+ (+18V)
6Orange Data-
7White/Brown Spare
8Brown Spare
Ensure that the spare pair cannot short to anything.
NOTE: If the Remote Control Panel is NOT the last unit in the CAT5
RUN and there are paging stations connected further down the run it
is important that the spare pair is continued to the next unit otherwise
voice information from the paging stations will not get to the main
DigiPage unit.
There are two holes available adjacent to the terminal block for securing
the CAT5 cable with a cable tie.
Programming
The following steps are for programming the remote control panel for
use in ZONE X:
1Hold down the RESET button on the back.
2While holding down the RESET button, hold down both the Up and
Down volume buttons.
3Release the RESET button.
4The remote control panel will beep 3 times indicating it is in program
mode. The BUSY LED will stay lit while in program mode.
5Press the Up button X times (the unit will beep each time).
Eg. for ZONE 4, press 4 times
6Press the Down button.
7The BUSY LED will go out. The remote control panel is now programmed.
8Confirm that the panel is controlling the correct zone.
NOTE: You have approx. 2 secs to begin the programming and
between button presses else it will exit programming mode.
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

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BLOCK DIAGRAM