Biamp VOCIA VI-6 User manual

Biamp Systems, 10074 S.W. Arctic Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 U.S.A. [phone] www.biamp.com
Vocia®
VI-6
Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOCIA INPUT 6 (VI-6) FEATURES .............................................................3
FRONT PANEL ....................................................................................4
SetupandUse.....................................................................................4
1. Power Indicator LED ..............................................................................4
2.SignalLEDs.....................................................................................4
3.ControlLEDs....................................................................................4
REAR PANEL CONTROLS ....................................................................5-7
DeviceID .........................................................................................5
CobraNet .........................................................................................5
NetworkConnection................................................................................5
Control Outputs....................................................................................7
ControlInputs.....................................................................................7
Audio Inputs.......................................................................................7
GroundScrew.....................................................................................7
INSTALLATION....................................................................................8
SPECIFICATIONS & BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................9
WARRANTY ......................................................................................10

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VOCIA INPUT 6 (VI-6)
The VI-6 is a networked audio input expansion device allowing the user to add six channels of background music or user-congurable
audio to a Vocia®system. It accepts four analog audio inputs and provides four channels of digital audio output via CobraNet.®The VI-6
features embedded DSP and on-board memory to process and store all device-specic conguration information locally and includes
comprehensive, xed-chain, digital-signal processing. As part of the Vocia system, the VI-6 meets paging requirements for facilities of all sizes.
FEATURES
Four sets of dual RCA connectors, plus terminal block connectors for line-level inputs•
Four control inputs and four control outputs•
Two microphone/line inputs with phantom power•
Software-congurable local audio signal processing, including gain, lters, and compressor/limiter•
Rotary switches for unit identication•
CobraNet audio/control with dynamic use of available bundles, plus power over single Ethernet cable•
Status LEDs to indicate signal and clip•
CE• marked and RoHS compliant
Covered by• BIAMP Systems’ warranty
Audio C hannel Contr ol InputsControl Outputs
Power/
Network1 2 3 4 5 612 3 4 1 2 3 4
Input 6

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VI-6 FRONT PANEL
Setup and Use
The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for conguration, DSP equalization, and programming of the VI-6. The information supplied
by this manual relates to physical connections and assignment. For more details on software setup, please consult the Vocia Help File.
1. Power Indicator LED
On the left of the front panel, the VI-6 has a single LED that indicates power and connectivity status:
1.Not illuminated: The device is not powered.
2. Flashing green: The unit is receiving power but not data, or the unit has not been congured correctly.
3. Solid green: The unit is operational, has been congured and is receiving PoE.
2. Signal LEDs
Six LEDs located in the center of the front panel act as audio signal identiers for the four input channels and are useful for setting optimum signal
levels. Each LED has four states. Please see the table below for the signal mapping to each of the LEDs. Detailed metering of current output levels
can be obtained in real time via the Vocia software interface.
3. Control LEDs
The control LEDs signal the current state of the control I/Os. The rst four are input status indicators, and the second four are output status indicators.
They have three states:
1. Power Indicator LED 2. Signal LEDs 3. Control LEDs
Clip -3
-18
-48
Red
Ye llow
Green
Nominal
Threshold
Red Yellow Green Dark
Signal above clip threshold
> -3dBFS
Signal above nominal but below
clip threshold
> -18dBFS
< -3dBFS
Signal above minimum but
below nominal threshold
> -48dBFS
< -18dBFS
Signal below minimum threshold
< -48dBFS
Yellow Green Dark
Relays are energized > input threshold Not active
Audio Channe l Control Inpu tsCont rol Output s
Power/
Network1 2 3 4 5 612 3 4 1 2 3 4
Input 6

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VI-6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS
Network Connection
The VI-6 has one RJ45 connector that should wired to standard copper Ethernet cabling to interface the VI-6 to a Vocia system via a PoE-
compliant network switch. The RJ45 connector has two LEDs that indicate Ethernet link and network activity (see table below).
Device ID
The rotary ID switches are located on the back of the VI-6 and give the unit a unique Device ID. The switches are in hexadecimal
format. All VI-6 units must have a unique Device ID to function properly within a Vocia Paging World (i.e., it is not possible to have
two VI-6 units with the same Device ID of hex 07). To assign a Device ID of hex 07, turn the LSB switch to 7 and leave the MSB
switch on 0. To create an ID of hex B7, turn the LSB switch to 7 and turn the MSB switch to B. Device ID switches should be set using
a 0.1 inch (2.5mm) to 0.12 inch (3.0mm) flat blade screwdriver. More information on setting IDs and the hexadecimal numbering
scheme used in Vocia can be found in the Vocia Help File.
Please note: Changes made to the Device ID while connected to the network require a power cycle in order to take effect.
CobraNet
The VI-6 is a CobraNet device. All CobraNet routing and bundle assignments are processed by the Vocia devices locally.
Vocia makes dynamic use of available bundles of CobraNet. Vocia devices are currently not interoperable with non-Vocia devices.
C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO
Paging Ports
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Control Outputs
3 4 10V
(100mA)
L R
L R
L R
L R
Input 2 Input 4
Input 1 Input 3
Input 5
Input 6
1 2
Model VI-6
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
Control Inputs
Device ID
MSB LSB
GND
BIAMP SYSTEMS
Designed in Australia
Assembled in USA
YEL:in use/conductor
GRN:link/act
CobraNet
®
PoE IEEE 802.3af
Class 0
N24138
Network
Connection
Device ID Plug-in Barrier
Strip Analog
Inputs
Control
Inputs
RCA
Inputs
Control
Outputs
Not Active
Left LED Right LED Description
None None No power or data connectivity. Please check the PoE network connection.
None Green Link established.
Flashing
yellow
Green Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is acting as a CobraNet performer.
Flashing
yellow
Flashing
green
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is operating as a CobraNet conductor.
Flashing
yellow
None CobraNet fault. Check cabling and conguration for errors.

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VI-6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS
This connection carries control data, power, and digital audio over CobraNet. The maximum distance between any unit and an Ethernet
switch is 328 feet (100 meters) when using copper cabling. Additional Ethernet switches and/or ber-optic cable can be used to further
extend distances between units on a network. Please note that CobraNet limits network extensions to seven hops (one-way transmissions)
within a network.
If other network trafc shares an Ethernet switch with the Vocia network, a managed switch should be used with separate VLANs.
All Ethernet wiring is to be done using shielded CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cable.
Ethernet switch
with PoE
VI-6
VI-6
Ethernet switch
without PoE
AC Power
PoE
injector
C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO
Paging Ports
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Control Outputs
3 4 10V
(100mA)
L R
L R
L R
L R
Input 2 Input 4
Input 1 Input 3
Input 5
Input 6
1 2
Model VI-6
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
Control Inputs
Device ID
MSB LSB
GND
BIAMP SYSTEMS
Designed in Australia
Assembled in USA
YEL:in use/conductor
GRN:link/act
CobraNet
®
PoE IEEE 802.3af
Class 0
N24138
C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO
Paging Ports
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Control Outputs
3 4 10V
(100mA)
L R
L R
L R
L R
Input 2 Input 4
Input 1 Input 3
Input 5
Input 6
1 2
Model VI-6
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
Control Inputs
Device ID
MSB LSB
GND
BIAMP SYSTEMS
Designed in Australia
Assembled in USA
YEL:in use/conductor
GRN:link/act
CobraNet
®
PoE IEEE 802.3af
Class 0
N24138

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VI-6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS
Control Outputs
The Control Outputs, labeled 1 through 4, are isolated, voltage-free, software-congurable relay outputs.
The individual pins are labeled as follows:
1. (C): the common/ground pin
2. (NC): normally closed (connected to C when relay is not energized)
3. (NO): normally open (connected to C when relay is energized)
Control Inputs
The Control Inputs are labeled as follows:
1. ( ): logic common/ground input pin
2. (1–4): individual logic inputs
3. (10V): 10V reference voltage (when used as a switch input, a switch must be connected
between the input and logic common terminal)
Audio Inputs
Two sets of plug-in barrier strip and RCA connectors provide analog audio signal input. Inputs 1 through 4 are designed for line-level input.
The RCA and plug-in barrier strip connectors are resistively summed internally so that a stereo source can be conveniently converted to
mono audio. Inputs 5 and 6 are designed for microphone or line-level inputs and include phantom power. All plug-in barrier strip connectors
should be wired from left to right as follows:
1. (+) High
2. (–) Low
3. ( ) Ground
Ground Screw
This screw provides a connection point to ground the chassis of the VI-6. The power supply to the VI-6 is sourced from PoE, which may have
no connection to ground. The chassis of the VI-6 should be connected to a safety ground (main power supply ground) using the Ground Screw

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VI-6 INSTALLATION
Installation
The VI-6 requires one 1.75 inch (44.45mm) high and 19 inch wide (483mm) rack space with 10 inch (254mm) depth. Mounting the unit
using four screws with washers will prevent marring of the front panel. PVC or nylon washers are appropriate.
Please install the unit away from heat sources, such as vents and radiators, and in rooms with adequate ventilation. Ensure that air can
circulate freely behind, beside, and above the unit. Do not exceed the maximum ambient operating temperature of 113 degrees F (45°C).
Be aware of conditions in an enclosed rack that may cause the temperature to exceed ambient room conditions.
585.0247.90A

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VI-6 SPECIFICATIONS
Vocia Input 6 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Vocia Input 6 SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response
Line Inputs:
Mic/Line Inputs:
+ or – 1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
+ or – 1dB 35Hz to
20kHz
Control Inputs
Type:
Max Input Threshold:
Max Input Voltage:
Min Input Threshold:
Input Impedance:
Digital, variable threshold
10V
12V
150mV
100kΩ
THD + N (20Hz to 8kHz):
Line Inputs:
Mic/Line Inputs:
<0.02%
<0.05%
Control Outputs
Type:
Max Operating Voltage:
Max Switching Capacity:
Min Operating Load:
Form C Voltage
free change over contact
125VAC, 60VDC
37VA
10µA @ 10mV DC
Line Inputs Signal to Noise Ratio: >84dB Connection: RJ45 with shielded Ethernet/PoE cable
(CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7)
MicInputsEquivalentInputNoise: <-126dBu Power: 802.3af (PoE) Class 3
Dynamic Range: >100dB Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
0.75 inches (44.5mm)
19 inches (483mm)
10 inches (254mm)
Crosstalk (10kHz): >75dB Weight: 6.4 lbs. (2.9kg)
Input Impedance:
Line Inputs:
Mic/Line Inputs:
>10kΩ
>1kΩ
Ambient Operating
Temperature Range: 32-113 degrees F (0-45 degrees C)
Compliance: EU Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS directive
CE marked
Mic Inputs Phantom Power: 18V behind 3.3kΩ/leg
A/D Converters: 24-bit (48kHz sampling)
ID Switches
Paging Inputs
Control
Outputs
CobraNet
audio and
control
Control
Outputs
LED’s
Gain A/D PoE
CobraNet
Processor
HostProcessor
Analog
Inputs

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VI-6 WARRANTY
BIAMP SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF
THE PROFESSIONAL SOUND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
1. BIAMP Systems warrants to the original purchaser of new products that the product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of purchase from an authorized BIAMP Systems dealer, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth below.
2 If you notify BIAMP during the warranty period that a BIAMP Systems product fails to comply with the warranty, BIAMP Systems
will repair or replace, at BIAMP Systems’ option, the nonconforming product. As a condition to receiving the benets of this warranty,
you must provide BIAMP Systems with documentation that establishes that you were the original purchaser of the products. Such
evidence may consist of your sales receipt from an authorized BIAMP Systems dealer. Transportation and insurance charges to
and from the BIAMP Systems factory for warranty service shall be your responsibility.
3. This warranty will be VOID if the serial number has been removed or defaced; or if the product has been altered, subjected to
damage, abuse or rental usage, repaired by any person not authorized by BIAMP Systems to make repairs; or installed in any
manner that does not comply with BIAMP Systems’ recommendations.
4. Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic capacitors, gooseneck microphones, cords connecting handheld microphones, hard-drives,
displays, and normal wear and tear of items such as paint, knobs, handles, keypads and covers are not covered under this war-
ranty. All server-based devices are warranted for 3 years only.
5. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. BIAMP Systems disclaims all other warranties, expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
6. The remedies set forth herein shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies with respect to any defective product.
7. No agent, employee, distributor or dealer of BIAMP Systems is authorized to modify this warranty or to make additional warranties on
behalf of BIAMP Systems. Statements, representations or warranties made by any dealer do not constitute warranties by BIAMP
Systems. BIAMP Systems shall not be responsible or liable for any statement, representation or warranty made by any dealer or
other person.
8. No action for breach of this warranty may be commenced more than one year after the expiration of this warranty.
9. BIAMP Systems shall not be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost prots or loss of use
arising out of the purchase, sale, or use of the products, even if BIAMP Systems was advised of the possibility of such damages.

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COMPLIANCE

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COMPLIANCE