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Bosch Security Systems B.V. Installation and Operation manual 9922 141 1037x (V2.16) | V0.6 | 2011.09
Table of Contents
1Safety 9
1.1 Important Safeguards 9
1.2 Important Notices 9
2 About this manual 10
2.1 Purpose of this manual 10
2.2 Intended audience 10
2.3 Related documentation 10
2.4 Alerts 10
2.5 Signs 10
2.6 Conversion tables 11
2.7 Nomenclature 11
3Systemoverview 13
3.1 Voice Alarm System 13
3.1.1 Application types 13
3.1.2 Application areas 13
3.1.3 Plena 13
3.1.4 Praesideo 13
3.2 Voice alarm controller 14
3.2.1 Hand-held microphone 14
3.2.2 Internal power amplifier 14
3.2.3 Internal message manager 14
3.2.4 Supervision 14
3.2.5 Trigger inputs 14
3.2.6 Remote control 14
3.2.7 Controls, connectors and indicators 15
3.3 Voice alarm router 18
3.3.1 Loudspeaker zones 18
3.3.2 Trigger inputs 18
3.3.3 External power amplifiers 19
3.3.4 Remote control 19
3.3.5 Controls, connectors and indicators 19
3.4 Call Station 21
3.4.1 Buttons 21
3.4.2 Supervision 21
3.4.3 Keypad 22
3.4.4 Controls, connectors and indicators 22
3.5 Call Station Keypad 23
3.6 Voice Alarm Remote Control 24
3.7 Voice Alarm Remote Control kit 26
3.8 Remote Control Extension 27
3.9 Remote Control Extension kit 28
3.10 Fireman’s Panel 29
3.11 End Of Line detection board 31
3.12 Application examples 31

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3.12.1 Schools 31
3.12.2 Swimming pool 33
3.12.3 Shopping mall 34
3.12.4 Hotel 36
3.13 Calls and priorities 38
3.13.1 Priority 38
3.13.2 Mergeable messages 38
3.13.3 Business call 38
3.13.4 Emergency call 38
4 Installation 39
4.1 Voice Alarm Controller 39
4.2 Voice Alarm Router 39
4.3 Call Station Keypad 39
4.4 Voice Alarm Remote Control 40
4.5 Voice Alarm Remote Control Kit 40
4.6 Remote Control Extension 40
4.7 Remote Control Extension Kit 40
4.8 End Of Line detection board 40
4.8.1 Installation of a single EOL 41
4.8.2 Installation of a multiple EOL in a daisy-chain 41
4.9 Dummy load 43
4.9.1 Set the jumper JP1 on the Dummy load 43
5Connection 44
5.1 Voice Alarm Controller 44
5.1.1 Emergency microphone 44
5.1.2 Call station 44
5.1.3 Voice alarm routers 45
5.1.4 External power amplifier 46
5.1.5 Remote controls 47
5.1.6 Loudspeakers 47
5.1.7 Volume overrides 49
5.1.8 Line output 51
5.1.9 Mic/line input with VOX 52
5.1.10 BGM inputs 53
5.1.11 Status output contacts 53
5.1.12 Power 54
5.1.13 Trigger inputs 55
5.2 Voice Alarm Router 57
5.2.1 Voice alarm controller 57
5.2.2 Loudspeakers 57
5.2.3 Volume overrides 57
5.2.4 Trigger inputs 57
5.2.5 External power amplifiers 58
5.2.6 Power 59
5.3 Call Station 60
5.3.1 Voice alarm controller 60
5.3.2 Power supply 60

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5.3.3 Keypads 60
5.4 Voice Alarm Remote Control 61
5.4.1 Voice alarm controller 61
5.4.2 Remote control extensions 61
5.4.3 Status output contacts 61
5.4.4 Power 61
5.5 Voice Alarm Remote Control Kit 62
5.5.1 Rear panel 62
5.5.2 LEDS 62
5.5.3 Lamps 62
5.5.4 Relays 62
5.6 Remote Control Extension 63
5.6.1 Remote control 63
5.6.2 Status output contacts 63
5.6.3 Power 63
5.7 Remote Control Extension Kit 63
5.7.1 Rear panel 63
5.7.2 LEDS 63
5.7.3 Lamps 63
5.7.4 Relays 63
5.8 Fireman’s Panel 64
5.8.1 Voice alarm controller 64
5.8.2 Remote control extensions 64
5.8.3 Status output contacts 64
5.8.4 Power 64
6 Configuration 65
6.1 System settings 65
6.1.1 Monitor 65
6.1.2 APR mode 65
6.1.3 Supervision 66
6.1.4 1-Channel mode operation 66
6.1.5 2-Channel mode operation 67
6.2 Supervision 67
6.2.1 Processor reset 68
6.2.2 Network 68
6.2.3 Power amplifiers 68
6.2.4 Ground short 68
6.2.5 Emergency trigger inputs 69
6.2.6 Mains power 69
6.2.7 Battery 69
6.2.8 Message supervision 69
6.2.9 Emergency microphone 69
6.2.10 Line supervision 69
6.3 Voice alarm controller 70
6.3.1 VOX configuration 70
6.3.2 Vox 71
6.3.3 Speech filter 71
6.3.4 Phantom power 71

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6.3.5 Voice alarm router 71
6.3.6 Router ID 71
6.3.7 Termination switch 71
6.4 Call station 71
6.4.1 Call station ID 72
6.4.2 Sensitivity 72
6.4.3 Speech filter 72
6.4.4 Termination 72
6.5 Remote control 72
6.5.1 Remote control ID 72
6.5.2 Monitor 73
6.5.3 Termination switch 73
6.6 Remote control extension 73
6.6.1 Remote control extension ID 73
6.6.2 Termination switch 73
7Operation 74
7.1 Switch on 74
7.1.1 Voice alarm controller 74
7.1.2 Voice alarm router 74
7.1.3 Calibration 74
7.2 Background music 75
7.2.1 Select BGM source 75
7.2.2 Select zones 75
7.2.3 Adjust volume 76
7.2.4 Adjust frequencies 76
7.3 Business calls 76
7.3.1 Select zones 77
7.3.2 Make the announcement 77
7.4 Emergency state 78
7.4.1 Enter the emergency state 78
7.4.2 Acknowledge the emergency state 79
7.4.3 Exit the emergency state 79
7.4.4 Distribute live speech 79
7.4.5 Select zones 79
7.4.6 Make the announcement 80
7.4.7 Distribute the alert message 81
7.4.8 Distribute the alarm message 82
7.5 Fault State 83
7.5.1 Acknowledge the fault state 83
7.5.2 Reset the fault state 83
7.5.3 Fault indicators 84
8Troubleshooting 87
8.1 Introduction 87
8.2 Message or chime does not sound 87
8.3 No pilot tone detected on EOL board 87
8.4 No pilot tone detected on power amplifier 87
8.5 No BGM on the router 87

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8.6 No BGM on controller or router 87
8.7 No sound coming from the router 88
8.8 Volume override only working for EMG, not for business calls (or similar problems) 88
8.9 False Ground Short fault 88
8.10 Start/Stop function on Trigger Inputs 88
8.11 Processor Reset 89
8.12 USB port not connected 89
8.13 Data fault during configuration upload 89
8.14 A click sounds through the loudspeakers at regular intervals 90
8.15 Password not working 90
8.16 Configuration download fails 90
8.17 Can’t retrieve the original wave files with the configuration download 90
9 Maintenance 92
9.1 Clean the units 92
9.2 Clean air inlets 92
9.3 Check the connectors and grounding 92
10 Technical data 93
10.1 Electrical 93
10.1.1 Voice Alarm Controller 93
10.1.2 Voice Alarm Router 95
10.1.3 Call Station 96
10.2 Physical characteristics 97
10.2.1 Voice Alarm Controller 97
10.2.2 Voice Alarm Router 97
10.2.3 Call Station 97
10.2.4 Call Station Keypad 97
10.2.5 Voice Alarm Remote Control 97
10.2.6 Voice Alarm Remote Control Kit 97
10.2.7 Remote Control Extension 97
10.2.8 Remote Control Extension Kit 98
10.2.9 Fireman’s Panel 98
10.2.10 End of line detection board 98
10.3 Environmental conditions 98
10.3.1 Voice Alarm Controller 98
10.3.2 Voice Alarm Router 98
10.3.3 Call Station 98
10.4 Standards 98
10.4.1 Voice Alarm Controller 98
A Appendices 99
A.1 Compliancy checklists 99
A.1.1 Emergency Sound Systems 99
A.1.2 EN60849: 1998 (valid for version 2.13.xx) 101
A.1.3 EN60849 - When using the Plena Remote Control Kits: 115
A.1.4 EN54-16 (valid for version 2.16.xx) 115
A.2 3.0 Hardware 160
A.2.1 Introduction 160

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A.2.2 Router address setting 160
A.2.3 Backup power (Controller, Router, Power Amplifier) 160

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1Safety
1.1 Important Safeguards
Prior to installing or operating this product, always read the Important Safety Instructions
which are available as a separate document (9922 141 7014x). These instructions are
supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the mains.
1.2 Important Notices
When using routers, keypads or more than one call station, configure the controller using the
supplied software.
Use shielded cable (Cat-5) between the routers and the controller. Do not connect the shield
to both the controller and the router!
The factory default setting of the Plena Voice Alarm Controller is as follows:
– Stand-alone unit configured for an ISO 60849 compliant system when used with a spare
power amplifier from the Plena range and compliant wiring and loudspeakers.
– One channel system.
– Supervision on for:
– Loudspeaker lines
– (90 seconds interval, 15% accuracy)
– Main and spare power amplifier
– Short to ground (“Ground short”)
– Mains and battery power
–EMGmic
–Memory
– For the remote controls to function, all firmware must be version 2.0 or higher. The
factory-installed firmware is indicated on every component of the voice alarm system
(Controller, Router, Call Station, Fireman’s Panel, Remote Control, Remote Control
Extension, Remote Control kit, Remote Control Extension kit). If a label is not present,
the firmware version is 1.x.

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2 About this manual
2.1 Purpose of this manual
The purpose of the Installation and Operation manual is to provide information that is
required to install, configure and operate a Plena Voice Alarm System.
2.2 Intended audience
The Installation and Operation manual is intended for installers and users of an (extensive)
Plena Voice Alarm System.
2.3 Related documentation
The following related document is available:
– Plena Voice Alarm System Configuration Software Manual (9922 141 1038x).
2.4 Alerts
In this manual, four types of alerts are used. The alert type is closely related to the effect that
may be caused when it is not observed. These alerts - from least severe effect to most severe
effect - are:
–Notice: Alert containing additional information. Usually, not observing a note alert does
not result in damage to the equipment or personal injuries.
–Caution: The equipment can be damaged if the alert is not being observed.
–Warning: Persons can be (severely) injured or the equipment can be seriously damaged if
the alert is not being observed.
–Danger: Not observing the alert can result in death.
2.5 Signs
Except for note alerts, the nature of the effect that can be caused when the alert is not
observed, is indicated using a sign. For note alerts, the sign provides more information about
the note itself. In this manual, the following signs are used in combination with alerts:
NOTICE!
General sign for notes.
CAUTION!
General sign for cautions.
WARNING!
General sign for warnings.
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock.