Biamp VOCIA LSI-16 User manual

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Vocia®
LSI-16
Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOCIA LIFE SAFETY INTERFACE 16 (LSI-16) FEATURES ..............................3
FRONT PANEL ................................................................................4-5
SetupandUse.................................................................................4
FrontPanel ...................................................................................4
(1)Power .....................................................................................4
(2) General Alarm...............................................................................4
(3)GeneralFault ...............................................................................4
(4)PowerSupplyFault..........................................................................4
(5)ProtectionFault.............................................................................4
(6)PathFault..................................................................................4
(7)SystemFault ..............................................................................4-5
(8–15) Zone Alarm/Option Slot and (16–23) Zone Fault/Option Slot......................................5
REAR PANEL................................................................................ 6-11
DeviceID .....................................................................................6
NetworkConnection...........................................................................6-7
MonitoredOutputs .............................................................................8
SounderOutputs/SilenceInput...................................................................8
SystemFaultResetInput........................................................................8
SystemTest...................................................................................9
VoiceActiveAlarm .............................................................................9
General Fault, PSU Fault, Protection Fault, and Path Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ControlInputs................................................................................10
PSUFault....................................................................................10
EthernetFault ................................................................................10
Voice Alarm Silence from CIE....................................................................10
Voice Alarm Reset from CIE .....................................................................10
Emergency Detection System Alarm..............................................................10
Option Slot ................................................................................... 11
System Fault Relay Connection.................................................................. 11
RS232....................................................................................... 11
24V DC Connector and LED ..................................................................... 11
IP30Compliance.............................................................................. 11
INSTALLATION.................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS & BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................................13
WARRANTY ....................................................................................14

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VOCIA LIFE SAFETY INTERFACE 16 (LSI-16)
The LSI-16 is a networked device that serves as an interface between a Vocia system and emergency or re alarm systems. The LSI-16
may accept up to three sources of power: main power is from an external, standards compliant, battery backed 24V DC source but the
LSI-16 can also utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivered via either of its two network ports. The device is equipped with parallel I/O
ports for direct interface to re and emergency control equipment. The LSI-16 uses Ethernet-based control protocols to function within a
Vocia system.
FEATURES
Parallel I/O ports for direct interface with re alarm and emergency equipment •
Emergency control of four zones•
Eight monitored outputs and eight control inputs•
Redundant network connection and power supply options•
Option module for added control of I/O•
Power and data over a single Ethernet cable•
Local storage of conguration data•
Rotary switches for unit identication•
Status LEDs•
Rack mountable (1RU)•
CE• marked and RoHS compliant
Covered by Biamp Systems’ warranty•

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LSI-16 FRONT PANEL
Setup and Use
The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for conguration and programming of the LSI-16. The information supplied by this manual relates
to physical connections and assignment. For more details on conguration of the LSI-16, please consult the Vocia Software Help File.
The LSI-16 governs the emergency functions of a Vocia system, monitoring and reporting faults and alarm conditions through indicators
and the system software. Incorrect conguration, removal, or non-installation of some system elements may result in the LSI-16 reporting
a fault or alarm condition. This is normal operation. For correct, fault-free operation, inputs and outputs must be connected to the LSI-16
as detailed below, the LSI-16 must detect that it is the only such device installed in the Paging World, and the system must be correctly
congured and correctly operating.
Vocia installations designed to comply with the requirements of EN 54-16 must be installed in accordance with Biamp recommendations
detailed in this User Manual and in the Vocia VACIE Reference Guide (download from www.biamp.com).
Front Panel
The LSI-16 features twenty-three LEDs on the front plate (from left to right):
(LED 1) Power
The rst LED on the left will illuminate green if the unit is powered by main or PoE supplies.
(LED 2) General Alarm
This LED will illuminate red if the LSI-16 receives an alarm signal from an external emergency detection system (e.g. a re alarm system)
via the Alarm inputs to the LSI-16. This LED indicates the general alarm state:
1. Solid red - The LSI-16 has received an alarm signal from an external emergency detection system (e.g. re alarm system).
2. Flashing red - The LSI-16 has received a general alarm silence from an external emergency detection system (e.g. re alarm
system).
(LED 3) General Fault
This LED will illuminate yellow if there is a fault in the system that does not affect the delivery of a warning message.
(LED 4) Power Supply Fault
This LED will illuminate yellow if LSI-16 is operating on a PoE supply but the main 24V supply fails or an external power supply fault is signaled
to the LSI-16.
(LED 5) Protection Fault
This LED will illuminate yellow if a system amplier channel fails and this failure does not prevent an emergency zone voice announce-
ment. Note: failures that do affect emergency zone voice announcements will result in a system fault.
(LED 6) Path Fault
This LED will illuminate yellow if a fault in a transmission path is detected. The path integrity is tested from microphone capsule
to end of loudspeaker lines if optional Vocia ELD-1 devices are tted at the end of the loudspeaker lines.

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LSI-16 FRONT PANEL
(LED 7) System Fault
This LED indicates the integrity of the system:
1. Flashing yellow - The unit has a fault that may prevent the reliable operation of life safety announcement functions.
2. Not illuminated - The unit is operational without any faults that may prevent reliable operation of life safety announcement functions.
(LED 7) System Fault (continued)
Because it indicates a potentially serious condition, the presence of a System Fault extinguishes indicators for PSU, Path and Protection
faults so as to focus attention on the primary fault. However, individual PSU, Path and Protection faults are still shown in the system
software and signaled to individual fault outputs as described below.
The LSI-16 will always power up in the system fault condition. Manual intervention is required to take the LSI-16 out of this condition. Note:
this power up condition does not prevent emergency zone voice announcements provided that the system is operating reliably.
(LEDs 8–23) Option Slot LEDs
These LEDs are indicate functionality of the option slot board, and their display depends on the type of option board tted to the LSI-16.
Refer to documentation supplied with any option board tted. If no option board is tted, the LEDs will remain inactive.

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LSI-16 REAR PANEL
Device ID
The rotary ID switches are located on the back of the LSI-16 and give the unit a unique Device ID. The switches are in hexadecimal format.
Note that only one LSI-16 may be installed per Vocia world and this should (a unique device ID should be chosen for the unit). 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) at 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.
Network Connection
The LSI-16 has two RJ45 Ethernet connectors. These provide redundant network capability as well as a secondary source of power
(PoE). If communication is lost on either Ethernet port, the LSI-16 reports a fault. For this reason, both Ethernet ports must be connected
to the Vocia network. To provide Auxiliary power PoE should be supplied to both Ethernet ports. An LED adjacent to each RJ45 connector
indicates that PoE is being supplied via that port.
The RJ45 connectors utilize standard copper Ethernet cabling to interface the LSI-16 to the Vocia system via a PoE-compliant
network switch. The RJ45 connector provides two LEDs that indicate Ethernet link and network activity (see table below).
Left LED Right LED Description
None None No power or data connectivity. Please check the PoE network connection.
Yellow Flashing
green
Network link established and indicates the port is currently in use.
Yellow None There is a network link but the port is redundant.

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LSI-16 REAR PANEL
This connection carries control data and power over a single Ethernet cable. 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. Note: A managed Ethernet switch is required for redundant network wiring (spanning-tree
conguration or similar).
If non-Vocia network trafc shares an Ethernet switch with the Vocia network, separate VLANs must be established. All Ethernet wiring
must be accomplished using shielded CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cable.
For standards-compliant systems, a managed switch with dry contact fault output is required.
LSI-16
LSI-16
Ethernet switch
with PoE
Ethernet switch
without PoE
AC Power
PoE
injector
Assembled in USA
Designed in Australia
BIAMP SYSTEMS
1
10V
Model LSI-16
GND
Option A Option B
Class 2 or LPS
15W
YEL: in use
GRN :link/act
Device ID
Monitored Outputs Control Inputs System Fault
RS232
24V DC
Power
NO
NCC
8
7
6
54
321
141312111098
7
6
54
321141312111098
7
6
54
32
8
7
6
54
321
LSB
PoE IEEE 802.3af 21 MSB (100mA)
Class 3
N24138
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Assembled in USA
Designed in Australia
BIAMP SYSTEMS
1
10V
Model LSI-16
GND
Option A Option B
Class 2 or LPS
15W
YEL: in use
GRN :link/act
Device ID
Monitored Outputs Control Inputs System Fault
RS232
24V DC
Power
NO
NCC
8
7
6
54
321
141312111098
7
6
54
321141312111098
7
6
54
32
8
7
6
54
321
LSB
PoE IEEE 802.3af 21 MSB (100mA)
Class 3
N24138
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LSI-16 REAR PANEL
Monitored Outputs
Two black ve-position connectors are located next to the rotary switches. These are predominantly used for Monitored Outputs to external
lamps or sounders. Individual connections are labeled 1 through 8 as indicated below. One connection is congured for use as both an
input and an output (1) and one as an input (2) (see table below for connector assignments).
The outputs will sink current (pull low) when active (see the Specications section of this document for more details). The desired load
(lamp, LED, etc.) must be connected between the output terminal and a positive voltage reference.
It should be noted that external switches and a sounder connected to the rst two inputs are typically mandatory for standards compliance.
The location and physical attributes of these items may be required to conform with local norms. The switches and sounder must be wired
according to the connection diagram provided below.
Sounder Output / Silence Input
This connection functions as a dual purpose alarm sounder output and silence input (see connection diagram below).
Sounder Output
This output connects to a local sounder for fault and alarm warnings. A sounder is typically required for standards compliance.
Note: If an emergency microphone is located near the sounder, it may be congured in Vocia software to mute the sounder while
making live announcements.
Silence Input
This input is used to silence the local sounder. The sounder will restart in response to any new fault or alarm.
System Fault Reset Input
This input is required to take the LSI-16 out of System Fault condition. Note: the LSI-16 will always power up in a system fault state (see
connection diagram).
Marking Function
Ground
1Sounder Output / Silence Input
2System Fault Reset Input
3Voice Alarm Active
4General Fault
5PSU Fault
6Protection Fault
7Path Fault
8External Supply Over-voltage Monitor
10V 10V Out

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LSI-16 REAR PANEL
System Test
A system test can be initiated by simultaneously connecting monitored outputs 1 and 2 to ground (see connection diagram). A system test
runs a diagnostic test, part of which illuminates each LED in turn and momentarily activates the sounder.
Connection Diagram: External Switches and Sounder (Note: 10V supply may be derived from the LSI-16 Outputs Connector)
SW1 System Fault Reset (e.g. EAO 31-453 or equivalent switch)
SW2 System Test (e.g. EAO 31-453 or equivalent switch)
SW3 Silence Local Sounder (e.g. EAO 31-453 or equivalent switch)
D1 and D2 1N4004 or equivalent general purpose 1A diode
R1 and R2 22kΩ 0.25 watt resistor
S1 Piezo (or similar) sounder - tone and sound pressure level may be required to
comply with local norms
Voice Alarm Active
This output is active when messages are playing in response to an alarm input. This output provides indication of when a message is
playing or when a message has been muted.
Constant active output - indicates a message is playing in response to an alarm input.
Cyclic output (1.25Hz) - indicates the message has been muted.
General Fault, PSU Fault, Protection Fault and Path Fault
These outputs will be activated by the same alarm conditions as identically named LEDs on the front panel (described above). Note
however that these outputs will be activated by the faults listed above irrespective of whether a System Fault has been activated.
The Voice Alarm Active, General Fault, PSU Fault, Protection Fault and Path Fault outputs are monitored for open-circuit or short-circuit to
ground or power supply and for over-voltage on the output pin (>35V DC). If incorrect conditions are detected a Fault is signaled. Output
monitoring facilitates compliance with voice evacuation standards.
For each of these outputs, a load must be connected between each output and the positive voltage source. If any output on terminals 1
through 8 is unused, the output must be connected through an external resistor to the positive side of the voltage source (either 10V Out or
user-supplied external source). To ensure correct functionality, the value of each resistor should be 22kΩ. An internally derived 10V source
is provided at the 10V Out terminal; however, the total current available from this pin is limited to 100mA. This voltage source may be used
for external devices provided the total load is less than 100mA. For higher-current devices, a user-supplied external voltage source of up to
35V may be used, with the negative side connected to the pin. Due to monitoring constraints, it is impossible to use both the internal 10V
source and an external source. For monitoring purposes, the positive side of the voltage source (either 10V Out or user-supplied external
source) must be connected to the External Supply Over-voltage Monitor (terminal 8), as well as supplying voltage to external devices.

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LSI-16 REAR PANEL
Control Inputs
Two ve-position plug-in barrier strip connectors provide control input connections. Eight separate channels plus two ground pins are
provided (see table below for connector assignments). Control inputs are fully isolated from all connections in the LSI-16.
Marking Function
Ground
1PSU Fault (contact closure indicates a PSU Fault)
2Ethernet Fault
3Voice Alarm Silence from CIE (common for all zones)
4Voice Alarm Reset from CIE (common for all zones)
Ground
5Emergency Detection System Alarm 1
6Emergency Detection System Alarm 2
7Emergency Detection System Alarm 3
8Emergency Detection System Alarm 4
Input Activation Conditions
Control Inputs 1 and 2
To activate an input, it must be connected to an external circuit that returns to either of the two pins. The resistance of this circuit must
be less than 4kΩ.
Control Inputs 3 to 8
These inputs must be permanently connected to an external circuit that returns to either of the two pins. The resistance of this circuit
must be between 1kΩ and 4kΩ. To activate an input, pull the input to a voltage between 12 and 24V.
PSU Fault
This input may be derived from the primary 24V power supply to indicate to the LSI-16 if there is a fault in the power supply.
This may be required for standards compliance.
Ethernet Fault
This input can be derived from an Ethernet switch to monitor the Ethernet network connection between the LSI-16 and amplier. This may
be required for standards compliance.
Voice Alarm Silence from CIE (re alarm system)
This input is a signal from the CIE (re alarm system) that will mute emergency messages in all emergency zones.
Voice Alarm Reset from CIE (re alarm system)
This input is a signal from the CIE (re alarm system) that will reset emergency messages in all emergency zones.
Emergency Detection System Alarm
These four inputs are used to connect to the re alarm control and indicating equipment (CIE) and notify the LSI-16 that an alarm has
occurred on a particular zone. Four such zone inputs may be connected. Additional zone inputs will be available through the option module.
When an alarm is detected, the Vocia system will enter Emergency Mode as congured for that input. During Emergency Mode, some
or all of the Vocia system will cease normal operation and operate as programmed for the emergency.