Bosch PLN-6TMW-US Guide

Installation and User Instructions
PLN-6TMWen
Plena Weekly Timer

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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.
Thank you for choosing a Bosch Security Systems
product.

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Table of contents
Important safeguards ...................................................................................................................................................2
Table of contents ...........................................................................................................................................................3
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purpose .....................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Digital document .....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Intended audience ..................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Related documentation ..........................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Alerts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.6 Signs ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.6.1 Note signs ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
1.6.2 Caution Warnings and Dangers signs .........................................................................................................................5
1.7 Conversion tables ...................................................................................................................................................................6
2. System overview ...........................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Plena ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
3. Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Controls, connectors and indicators ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Front panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Display ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3 Rear panel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 External connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 Connect the back-up power supply ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Connecting other Plena devices ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.3 Power ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4. Switch on and off ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Switch on ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Switch off ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5. Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Summer and Winter (daylight saving) time settings .................................................................................................... 19
6. Manual settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Selecting a program ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Activating an output contact .............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.3 Temporarily pausing events ............................................................................................................................................... 21
6.4 Setting BGM levels .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Locking the buttons and rotary selector ......................................................................................................................... 21
7. Programming a schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.2 Programming an event ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.3 Viewing and editing events ................................................................................................................................................ 26
8. Plena Weekly Timer Configuration software ..................................................................................................... 27
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.2 System requirements ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3 Installing the software ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.4 Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
8.5 Starting the software ........................................................................................................................................................... 29

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8.6 Main menu buttons .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.6.1 Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.6.2 System settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.6.3 Schedule programming ................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.6.4 Download schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.6.5 Modify password ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
8.6.6 Save configuration file ................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.6.7 Open configuration file .................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.7 System settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
8.7.1 System setting ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
8.7.2 Time settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
8.8 Schedule programming ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.8.1 Schedule programming ................................................................................................................................................. 33
8.8.2 Upload configuration ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.9 Download schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 36
8.10 Modify password .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
8.11 Save configuration file ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.12 Open configuration file ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
9. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
9.1 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
9.2 Performance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.3 Audio inputs .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.4 Audio outputs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
9.5 Mechanical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.6 Interconnection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.7 Environmental ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
9.8 Controls and indicators ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.9 Clock accuracy (without sync) .......................................................................................................................................... 39
9.10 Power supply ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.11 Parts included ....................................................................................................................................................................... 39

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
These Installation and User Instructions provide
information on installing, configuring, and operating the
Plena Weekly Timer.
1.2 Digital document
The Installation and User Instructions are also available
as a digital document in the Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF). All references to pages, figures, tables,
etc. in this digital document contain hyperlinks to the
referenced locations.
1.3 Intended audience
These Installation and User Instructions are intended
for installers and users of a Plena system.
1.4 Related documentation
The following related document is available: Plena
Voice Alarm System Basic System Manual
(9922 141 1036x).
1.5 Alerts
Four types of alerts are used in this manual. The alert
type is closely related to the effect that may be caused if
it is not observed. These alerts - from least severe effect
to most severe effect - are:
•Note
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
observed.
•Warning
Persons can be (severely) injured, or the equipment
can be seriously damaged, if the alert is not
observed.
•Danger
Not observing the alert can result in death.
1.6 Signs
1.6.1 Note signs
The signs used in combination with Notes provide extra
information about the Note. See the following
examples:
1.6.2 Caution Warnings and Dangers
signs
The signs used in combination with Caution, Warnings,
and Dangers indicate the type of hazard present. See the
following examples:
Note
General sign for notes.
Note
Consult the indicated source of information.
Caution, Warning, Danger
General sign for cautions, warnings and
dangers.
Caution, Warning, Danger
Risk of electric shock.
Caution, Warning, Danger
Risk of electrostatic discharge.

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1.7 Conversion tables
In this manual, SI units are used to express lengths,
masses, temperatures etc. These can be converted to
non-metric units using the following information.
table 1.1: Conversion of units of length
1 in = 25.4 mm 1 mm = 0.03937 in
1 in = 2.54 cm 1 cm = 0.3937 in
1 ft = 0.3048 m 1 m = 3.281 ft
1 mi = 1.609 km 1 km = 0.622 mi
table 1.2: Conversion of units of mass
1 lb = 0.4536 kg 1 kg = 2,2046 lb
table 1.3: Conversion of units of pressure
1 psi = 68.95 hPa 1 hPa = 0.0145 psi
Note
1 hPa = 1 mbar.
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2 System overview
2.1 Plena
The Plena Weekly Timer is part of the Plena product
range. Plena provides public address solutions for places
where people gather to work, worship, trade, or to relax.
It is a family of system elements that are combined to
create public address systems tailored for virtually any
application.
The range includes:
•mixers
• preamplifiers
•poweramplifiers
• a music source unit
• a digital message manager
• a feedback suppressor
• call stations
• an ‘All-in-One’ system
• a voice alarm system
•atimer
• a charger
The various elements are designed to complement each
other thanks to matched acoustical, electrical and
mechanical specifications.

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3 Equipment
3.1 Introduction
The Plena Weekly Timer (which is perfectly suited for
connecting to the Plena Message Manager and Voice
Alarm System) is an accurate timer for use in public
address systems. It is ideal for schools, shopping malls
and all other venues, where regularly timed messages,
signals or other controls (such as the automatic locking
and unlocking of doors) are required.
The Timer can be programmed from:
• the controls on the front panel.
• a PC which has the Plena Weekly Timer
Configuration software installed.
If the Timer is programmed using the configuration
software, a USB cable is required to connect the PC to
the Timer.
The Timer has two weekly schedules that can be
individually programmed. Each day of the week has a
separate event set, which means that two separate
schedules can be programmed for any one day. Events
can be programmed to an accuracy of one minute, and
there is no limit to the number of events.
See figure 3.1 (on the next page) for a schematic
overview of the Plena Weekly Timer.
Any single event can consist of:
• one of 14 pre-programmed chimes (which are
broadcast via the audio throughput).
• adjusting (or switching off) of the Back Ground
Music (BGM) - attenuation.
• any combination of output contacts that have
internal relays for connecting to numerous types of
equipment. There are 6 output contacts in total.
The output contacts can be set to: open, close, or
generate a pulse.
Pulse duration can be globally programmed, and
chimes shorter than one minute can be set to repeat a
number of times in the general system settings.
However, these options are only available if the Plena
Weekly Timer Configuration software is being used.
The intuitive front panel allows users to easily switch
between the two programmable schedules. The
programmable output contacts can also be manually
activated, allowing for random events to take place; for
example, if a door lock has to be suddenly opened
(before the scheduled time), the user can push one of
the 6 output contact buttons on the front panel of the
unit. The Timer will re-lock the door as programmed
during the next applicable event.
A pause button also allows users to temporarily suspend
all events, with the exception of the clock display, while
pressing and holding the rotary selector allows the user
to lock all controls of the front panel. This safety feature
prevents unscheduled events from being accidently
activated.
The Timer has an audio input and output (cinch and
XLR) for attenuating BGM signals (see figure 3.1). The
volume can be directly controlled from the front panel,
or programmed to lower at set times. The Timer will
then automatically select the programmed volume at the
start of the next event.
This allows users to automatically adjust the background
music to suit the time of day; for example, music can be
automatically attenuated in the morning or evening
hours, or BGM can only be allowed at certain times of
the day.
The Timer has a clock sync. input for synchronizing the
time with an external source; the correct time can also
be downloaded from a PC. This allows the Timer to be
synchronized with a time server. The Timer clock also
keeps track of the date, ensuring for the correct display
of weekdays, and automatic Summer/ Winter time
(daylight saving time) settings (according to European,
North American, user defined dates).
The Timer has a 24V backup power input with reverse-
polarity protection, as well as a backup battery that
preserves the correct clock setting. Synchronization is
done via the USB port. There is an RS-232 connector
on the back panel for connecting the Timer to a large
separate display.

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figure 3.1: Schematic overview of the Plena Weekly Timer
Cinch Cinch
Chime Generator
Push Buttons
LEDs
12
312
3
Sync
USB
AC / DC Power Supply
F1 230V
115 V
24V
VCA
Display
RS-232 Connector
External Display
Block Converter
DC / DC Converter
Power Supply
Rotary Selector
±5V
I/O
Expander
Trigger Out
3x DIP
Switch
1
2
Main µC
Clock
IN
XLR
XLR
3
4
5
6

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3.2 Controls, connectors and
indicators
3.2.1 Front panel
See figure 3.2 for an overview of the controls and
indicators.
1Program buttons, and indicator LEDs
1 through 2
2Output contact buttons, and indicator LEDs
1 through 6
3Save settings button - saves date and time set-up;
saves programed events
4Set button - starts date and time set-up sequence;
starts and stops programming sequence
5Pause button - temporarily suspends events, and
deletes events when in the programming mode
6Main display - shows time, and program settings
7Reset button - for resetting the software of the
Timer (use a pin to activate the small button)
8Rotary selector - for selecting and confirming
settings
figure 3.2: Front panel
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3.2.2 Display
See figure 3.3 for an overview of the main display.
1PAUSED - indicates that all events are temporarily
suspended (see section 6.3)
2DELETE - indicates that the displayed event can be
deleted (see section 7.3)
3SAVE - indicates that the date and time set-up
(see section 5), and programed events (see section 7)
can be saved
4RUN - indicates that the Timer is running
5SET - indicates that Set can be pressed at any time
to leave the programming sequence without
changing the settings
6Sun symbol - indicates that Summer time (daylight
saving time) is selected (see section 5.1)
7Chime symbol - showing the status of the chime
8BackGround music symbol - with “-dB” setting
9Chime volume
10 BackGround music volume
11 Time - in hours and minutes
12 Event number/ year
13 Event symbol
14 Trigger type - used for output contacts
(see table 7.2)
15 Day of the week
16 Hold - indicates that all controls on the front panel
are locked (see section 6.5)
figure 3.3: Main display
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3.2.3 Rear panel
See figure 3.4 for an overview of the connectors and
switches:
1Audio loop through - Cinch input
2Audio loop through - Cinch output
3Audio loop through - XLR input (female)
4Audio loop through - XLR output (male)
5Trigger outputs (1 through 6)
6Sync input - for synchronizing the Timer with an
external source
724V DC in - for backup power supply
8Type plate - including 12nc number, and serial
number
9DIP-switches (3pcs) - for Summer/Winter time
(daylight saving time) and service setup
10 RS-232 connector - for connecting clock display
11 USB connector - for connecting external PC
12 Earth connection screw
13 Voltage selector (115V/ 230V)
14 ON - OFF switch
15 Mains connector (3-pole)
figure 3.4: Rear panel
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3.3 Installation
The Timer can be installed on a table-top or in a 19-
inch rack. Two rack-mounting brackets are supplied (see
figure 3.5 for installation details).
3.4 External connections
3.4.1 Connect the back-up power
supply
The Timer has two 24 Vdc screw terminals (7) for
connecting a backup power supply. You must connect
an earth (12) to the unit to increase the electrical
stability of the system.
figure 3.5: Brackets for rack-mounting
figure 3.6: Back-up battery connections
12 VDC 12 VDC
- + - +
12
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3.4.2 Connecting other Plena devices
The following inputs and outputs can be used to connect
the Timer to other Plena devices (see figure 3.7):
• Audio loop through - Cinch input
• Audio loop through - Cinch output
• Audio loop through - XLR input (female)
• Audio loop through - XLR output (male)
The cinch input and XLR input, as well as the cinch
output and XLR output are connected in parallel (see
figure 3.1).
This means that the Timer can be connected to other
Plena devices, using any combination of audio loop
through inputs and outputs.
For example, the “PLN-DVDT cinch out” can be
connected to the “Timer cinch in”, and the “Timer XLR
out” can be connected to the “Mixer Amplifier XLR in”
(preferred set-up). The “Timer cinch out” can also be
connected to the “Mixer Amplifier cinch in”.
figure 3.7: Connecting other Plena devices
PLN-DVDT
PLN-6TMW LBB-1903

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3.4.3 Power
1 Make sure the power switch (14) on the rear of the
Timer is set to the “O” position (see figure 3.8).
2 Make sure the voltage selector (115V/ 230V) (13) is
correctly set for the country’s main voltage (see
figure 3.8).
3 Use the mains lead to connect the Timer to the
power supply (see figure 3.8).
Caution
Potential equipment damage. Before
connecting the mains lead, always check the
voltage selector on the rear panel of the Timer.
figure 3.8: Mains lead
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4 Switch on and off
4.1 Switch on
1 Make sure the voltage selector (115V/ 230V) (13) is
correctly set for the country’s main voltage (see
figure 4.1).
2 Set the power switch (14) on the rear of the Timer to
the “I” position.
If mains power (or back-up power) is available, the
Program LEDs (1) and Contact LEDs (2) on the front of
the Timer will be momentarily lit during initial system
power up, and the main display will come on (see figure
4.2).
4.2 Switch off
Set the power switch (14) on the rear of the Timer to the
“O” position (see figure 4.1).
Caution
Potential equipment damage. Before applying
power, always check the voltage selector on the
rear panel of the Timer.
figure 4.1: Power switch on rear panel
figure 4.2: Front panel LEDs
Linefuse
T10L250V
13 14
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5 Setting the date and time
Before using the Timer, you should make sure that the
date and time are correctly set. If necessary, adjust the
date and time as follows:
1 Make sure the Timer is switched on (see section 4).
2 Press and hold in the Set button until the year starts
to flash (see figure 5.1).
3 Turn the rotary selector to select the year, and then
push the rotary selector to confirm the setting. The
month number will start to flash.
Using the same method as described in step 3:
4 Select the month and confirm. The day number will
start to flash.
5 Select the day and confirm. The hours (12) will start
to flash.
6 Select between 12 and 24 hour clock settings and
confirm. The hours will start to flash.
7 Select the hour and confirm. The minutes will start
to flash.
8 Select the minutes and confirm. The date and time
set-up is now complete.
9 Press the Save button to save your settings. The
normal run screen will be displayed.
5.1 Summer and Winter (daylight
saving) time settings
The clock can be set for European or North American
Summer/Winter time (daylight saving time). To do this:
1 Locate the set of DIP switches on the rear panel (see
figure 5.2).
2 Set the DIP switches according to table 5.1.
Note
You can also use the Plena Weekly Timer
Configuration software to set the date and time.
For more information, see section 8.
figure 5.1: Starting the date and time set-up sequence
Note
To modify the date and time, just press and hold
in the Set button. Then repeatedly press the
rotary selector to quickly jump to, and change,
the settings.
figure 5.2: Configuring Summer/Winter time (daylight
saving time)
table 5.1 DIP switch settings for Summer/Winter time
(daylight saving time)
Status Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3
European
Summer/Winter
time
Off On * Off
North American
Summer/Winter
time
On Off * Off
No Summer/
Winter time
selected
Off Off * Off
Summer/Winter
time defined by
configuration
software
On On * Off
Note
Switch 3 is for service only, and should normally
be left in the Off (up) position.
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If no Summer/ Winter time (daylight saving time) is
selected (option 3 in the above table), you can use the
Program buttons on the front panel (see figure 3.2) to
manually switch between Summer and Winter time. To
do this:
• Press and hold in Program button 1 to switch to
Summer time (daylight saving time). A small symbol
of the sun will be displayed.
• Press and hold in Program button 2 to switch back to
Winter time. The small symbol of the sun will
disappear.