Federal Signal Corporation PAGASYS GEN II Operating and installation instructions

Description, Installation, and User Manual
25500654
Rev. A2 1021
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2020-2021 Federal Signal Corporation
PAGASYS®GEN II
Remote Amplier and Controller
Models: GENII-RC and GENII-RA700

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Contents
1.0 Safety Messages................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Messages to Installers.................................................................................................................6
2.0 General Description ..........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Overview.................................................................................................................................................9
3.0 GENII-RC Remote Controller............................................................................................................................9
3.1 GENII-RC Features ................................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Audio.......................................................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Digital I/O..............................................................................................................................10
3.1.3 Access Panels ......................................................................................................................10
3.1.4 PAGASYS GEN II I/O Cards ................................................................................................10
3.1.5 PAGASYS GEN II Ampliers ................................................................................................10
3.1.6 System Robustness..............................................................................................................10
3.2 GENII-RC Specications ......................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 GENII-RC Front panel .......................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................12
3.3 GENII-RC System Faults......................................................................................................................13
3.4 GENII-RC Installation and Setup..........................................................................................................15
3.4.1 Access Panel Connection.....................................................................................................17
3.4.1.1 Using the AP Connection for Audio Input.................................................................... 17
3.4.1.2 RJ45 Pinout.................................................................................................................17
4.0 GENII-RA700 Remote Amplier......................................................................................................................18
4.1 GENII-RA700 Features ........................................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Audio.....................................................................................................................................18
4.1.2 Digital I/O..............................................................................................................................18
4.1.3 PAGASYS GEN II I/O Cards ................................................................................................19
4.1.4 System Robustness..............................................................................................................19
4.2 GENII-RA700 Specications ................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 GENII-RA700 Front Panel ....................................................................................................20
4.2.1.1 Pinout..........................................................................................................................22
4.2.1.2 Pinout..........................................................................................................................22
4.2.1.3 Pinout..........................................................................................................................22

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Figures
Figure 1 GENII-RC Front Panel............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 2 GENII-RC Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................12
Figure 3 GENII-RC Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................16
Figure 4 GENII-RA700 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 5 GENII-RA700 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................20
Figure 6 GENII-RA700 Rear Panel AC Chassis...................................................................................................21
Figure 7 Standby Wiring .......................................................................................................................................28
4.2.2 Factory Reset Button............................................................................................................23
4.3 GENII-RA700 System Faults................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Per Chassis ..........................................................................................................................24
4.3.2 Per Amplier .........................................................................................................................25
4.4 GENII-RA700 Installation and Setup .................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Network Conguration.......................................................................................................27
4.4.2 Standby Wiring ...................................................................................................................28
4.5 Remote Networking Conguration ...................................................................................................29
4.5.1 GENII Mode .........................................................................................................................29
4.5.1.1 Dante Network Audio Connections .........................................................................29
4.5.1.1.1 Standalone System.................................................................................................. 29
4.5.1.1.2 High-Integrity System............................................................................................29
4.5.1.1.3 Duplicated System ...................................................................................................30

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Tables
Table 1 GENII-RC Audio ..........................................................................................................................................9
Table 2 GENII-RC Environmental and Physical Specications.........................................................................10
Table 3 GENII-RC Power Input, AC Model ...........................................................................................................10
Table 4 GENII-RC LED State Indications ............................................................................................................. 11
Table 5 GENII-RC Inputs and Outputs .................................................................................................................12
Table 6 GENII-RC System Faults..........................................................................................................................13
Table 7 GENII-RC Specications..........................................................................................................................17
Table 8 RJ45 Connections ....................................................................................................................................17
Table 9 GENII-RA700 Environmental and Physical Specications...................................................................19
Table 10 GENII-RA700 Power Input, AC Model ...................................................................................................19
Table 11 GENII-RA700 Power Input, DC Model ................................................................................................... 19
Table 12 Amplier..................................................................................................................................................19
Table 13 GENII-RA700 LED State Indications .....................................................................................................20
Table 14 GENII-RA700 Inputs and Outputs .........................................................................................................21
Table 15 Audio Input Pinout .................................................................................................................................22
Table 16 Audio Output Pinout ..............................................................................................................................22
Table 17 Programmable Relay Outputs Pinout...................................................................................................22
Table 18 Fault at the Chassis Level .....................................................................................................................24
Table 19 Fault Per Amplier..................................................................................................................................25
Table 20 Network Conguration Default Values .................................................................................................27

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1.0 Safety Messages
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be
installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country’s electric
codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including
any state or local noise-control ordinances.
Planning
• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the system is
not selected properly, or the system is not installed properly, it may not produce the
intended optimum audible warning. Follow the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) recommendations.
• If the system is not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition exists,
it cannot provide the intended audible warning. It is imperative that knowledgeable
people, who are provided with the necessary information, be available at all times to
authorize activation.
• The sound output of the system is capable of causing permanent hearing damage.
To prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan placement, post warnings, and restrict
access to areas near loudspeakers. Review and comply with any local or state noise
control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure regulations and guidelines.
• Activating the system may not result in people taking the desired actions if those
to be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of warning sounds. Users
should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of corrective
actions to be taken.
After installation, service, or maintenance, test the system to confirm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
1.1 Safety Messages to Installers
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to follow
all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by a trained
electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and/or Canadian
Electrical Code and will follow the NEC and/or CEC Guidelines as well as all local codes.
The selection of the mounting location for this system, its controls, and the routing of
the wiring are to be accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and
the Safety Engineer. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow:
• Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various
installation and service functions such as making electrical connections, drilling
holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, only experienced electricians should install this
product in accordance with national, state, or province and any other electrical codes
having jurisdiction. Perform all work under the direction of the installation or service
crew safety foreman.
• Read and understand all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.

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• All eective warning sounds may, in certain circumstances, cause permanent
hearing loss. Take appropriate precautions, such as wearing hearing protection. The
maximum sound level exposure limits specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 should not be
exceeded.
• For optimum sound distribution, do not install the loudspeakers where objects would
block any portion of the front of the system.
• Establish a procedure to check the signal system for proper activation and operation
routinely.
• Any maintenance to the unit MUST be performed by a trained electrician in
accordance with NEC Guidelines and local codes or a Federal Signal certified Service
Provider.
• Never alter the unit in any manner.
• The nameplate should NOT be obscured, as it contains cautionary and/or other
information of importance to maintenance personnel.
• After installation and completion of the initial system test, provide a copy of these
instructions to all personnel responsible for the operation, periodic testing, and
maintenance of the equipment.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the device.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death.
Installation and Service
• After installation or service, test the system to confirm that it is operating properly.
Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to,
the system may not provide the intended audible warning, and service personnel
may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries. File
these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these
instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also give a copy to anyone who is going to
service or repair the system.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than what
is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Always test the system before using it after
repairs have been made.
Ethernet Wiring
• Unless shielded or run in conduit, Ethernet wiring must be at least six feet from bare
power wiring or lightning rods and associated wires, and at least six inches from
other wire (for example, antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires from transformers to
neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
• Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet, or junction box
containing high voltage electrical wiring.

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Symbol Denition
_A _V Indicates to reduce the risk of fire, replace the fuse as marked.
Pay careful attention to the notice located on the equipment.
Read and understand the information contained in this manual before
attempting to install or service the system.

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2.0 General Description
2.1 Introduction
This document is a description, installation, and user manual for the PAGASYS®GEN II
Remote Controller (GENII-RC) and PAGASYS®GEN II Remote Amplifier (GENII-RA700). Its
intended audience are those assigned to use and maintain the system.
2.2 Overview
PAGASYS GEN II is a fully featured Public Address/General Alarm (PA/GA) system that
includes support for standalone controller operation, A/B controller hot-standby (high-
integrity system), and full A/B system redundancy (duplicated system).
The PAGASYS GEN II family includes the GENII-RC Remote Controller and the
GENII-RA700 Remote Amplifier: low-cost, networked PA/GA system components that are
fully compatible with the rest of the PAGASYS GEN II family.
In particular, the GENII-RC and GENII-RA700 products are designed to leverage IP
network communication and Dante®audio-over-IP digital audio to provide easy, robust,
and low-cost PA/GA to both local and remote sites.
3.0 GENII-RC Remote Controller
The GENII-RC Remote Controller is part of the PAGASYS GEN II product family. It provides
comparable features to a PAGASYS GEN II full controller in a space-ecient 2U rack-
mountable chassis. In addition to built-in audio and I/O capabilities, it is fully compatible
with all PAGASYS GEN II I/O boards and amplifiers and can be included in a PAGASYS
GEN II networked system with other GENII-RCs and/or GEN II full controllers.
3.1 GENII-RC Features
3.1.1 Audio
Audio inputs are selectable from among 8 analog and 16 Dante®digital audio inputs.
Analog inputs are designed for access panels but can be used for other analog audio
sources. Dante®inputs can accept audio from any Dante®network audio source,
including GENII-RA700 amplifiers.
Audio output uses 2 PAGASYS GEN II amplifier audio paths and 16 Dante®outputs.
Depending on the configuration, the system can support either two or four simultaneous
broadcasts. Audio outputs can be used to drive PAGASYS GEN II amplifiers or provide
audio to external systems.
Table 1 GENII-RC Audio
GENII-RC Conguration Ampliers Simultaneous Broadcasts
Standalone, Duplicated Analog with or without Remote 2
Standalone, Duplicated Remote Only 4
High Integrity Any 2
Dante®audio is also used in networked PAGASYS GEN II systems to support global
access panels (GAPs) and to allow multiple PAGASYS GEN II controllers to share audio.
In a networked PAGASYS GEN II system, this distributed audio routing makes the overall
system robust in the face of localized failures.

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3.1.2 Digital I/O
Eight built-in digital inputs can be software configured as either “wet” (detects external
voltage) or “dry” (detects an external contact closure) contacts. Each input can be
configured, alone or in combination with other inputs and internal system states, to
control virtually any PAGASYS GEN II function, including broadcasts, beacons, and digital
outputs.
Eight built-in digital outputs provide relay closures to external equipment. Digital outputs
can be configured to open or close in response to virtually any combination of digital
inputs and internal system states.
3.1.3 Access Panels
Up to eight PAGASYS GEN II access panels and/or mic stations can be connected.
3.1.4 PAGASYS GEN II I/O Cards
Any combination of up to 63 PAGASYS GEN II I/O cards can be connected to provide
additional I/O, cabinet fan control and monitoring, and beacon control and monitoring.
3.1.5 PAGASYS GEN II Ampliers
PAGASYS GEN II amplifier chassis can be connected, providing up to 128 amplifiers,
optionally including standby amplifiers and ISMT support.
3.1.6 System Robustness
GENII-RCs can function as individual nodes or in combination with other controllers.
For redundancy, each node can be configured as high-integrity (A/B controllers sharing
I/O boards and amplifiers) or as fully duplicated (A/B controllers each with their own I/O
boards and amplifiers).
Each node, whether standalone, high-integrity, or duplicated, can also participate in a
PAGASYS GEN II network system. Network systems are fully heterogeneous, supporting
combinations of standalone, high-integrity, and duplicated nodes of both GENII-RCs and
GEN II full controllers. GAPs can be configured to communicate with multiple nodes to
ensure system alarm activation and monitoring even in the face of local failures.
GENII-RCs continually run self-checks to ensure that any fault is detected and reported in
a timely manner.
3.2 GENII-RC Specications
Table 2 GENII-RC Environmental and Physical Specications
Operating temperature range 32˚F to 131˚F (0˚C to +55˚C)
Humidity range 0-95%, non-condensing
Dimensions (Height x Width x Length) 3.5 x 19.0 x 14.6 inches (88 x 483 x 371 mm)
Weight 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
Table 3 GENII-RC Power Input, AC Model
Input voltage range 100-264 Vac
Frequency 50-60 Hz
Max current 1.3 A at 100 V
Max operating power 130 W

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3.2.1 GENII-RC Front panel
Figure 1 GENII-RC Front Panel
Two removable
fan-filter covers
LED indicator
The GENII-RC controller has the following:
• Two removable fan-filter covers
• Replaceable filters: replacement filters can be purchased as a service part from
Federal Signal
• LED indicator: the RC has a bi-color LED on the front panel that can indicate green,
yellow, or o and can flash. See Table 4 for LED state indications.
Table 4 GENII-RC LED State Indications
Condition Indication Method
CPU running Solid Green
Booting or bad conguration
(Software fallback)
Fast ashing Yellow
Hardware fallback or no power Off

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3.2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2 GENII-RC Rear Panel
Serial
console for
CPU/DSP
diagnostics
& recovery
Redundant
network
cable
(Dante®)
GENII
amplifier or
Aux audio
out
8 Access
panels
A/B
controller
link
AC power in 8 Digital
outputs
8 Digital
inputs
SD card for
file upload
Fault
relay
output
Expansion
bus for I/O
& beacon
cards
Table 5 GENII-RC Inputs and Outputs
Digital inputs (8) • Dry-contact mode
• Max output voltage: 5.5 V (open circuit)
• Max output current: 5 mA (short circuit)
• Wet-contact mode
• Max input voltage: 30 V
• Min input voltage to activate: 5 V
• Input current: 5 mA at 24V
Programmable relay outputs (8) • Conguration: SPDT (single-pole, double-throw)
• Rated current: 1 A
• Rated voltage: 48 Vdc
RJ45 Ethernet ports (2) • Speed: 1 Gigabit
• Internal connection: Ethernet switch (acts as a
2-port switch)
• Dante®network audio: yes
RJ45 A/B link interface port (1) • Used for interconnecting GENII-RCs in A/B
systems
• For pinout, see “Table 8 RJ45 Connections” on
page 17
RJ45 I/O interface port Supports up to 63 daisy-chained GEN II I/O boards.
NOTE: If power usage of the cards on the port
exceeds 0.5 A, a power injector I/O card is needed.
See the PAGASYS®GEN II manual 25500458 for
information on I/O card power usage.
RJ45 Amp interface port (1) • Max ampliers: 128 GEN II ampliers
• Standby amp support: yes
• ISMT support: optional, requires ISMT cards

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RJ45 Access Panel ports (8) • Each can be used for AP or as general-purpose
audio input
• Nominal audio input level: 0 dBu (0.775 VRMS)
• For pinout, see “Table 8 RJ45 Connections” on
page 17
RJ11 Fault relay contact (1) • Indicates unrecoverable controller fault
• Conguration: SPDT (single-pole, double-throw)
• Rated current/max-peak current: 1 A
• Rated voltage/max-switching voltage: 48 Vdc
• For pinout, see “Table 8 RJ45 Connections” on
page 17
RS232 console ports (2) • Used only for eld upgrades and diagnosis.
• Standard 3-pin RS232 DB9 (no hardware ow
control)
SD card slot (1) • Used only for eld upgrades.
• Filesystem: FAT (exFAT is not supported)
3.3 GENII-RC System Faults
There are a number of faults the GENII-RC can raise or report. Many of these faults
include an “entity” and a “sub-entity,” which specifies where the error occurred. For
example, in a Critical Path Fail fault, the entity is the amplifier ID, and the sub-entity is the
amplifier path.
Table 6 GENII-RC System Faults
Fault Description
Amp Psu Overvolt An amplier power supply reports over-voltage.
Amp Psu Undervolt An amplier power supply reports under-voltage.
Bad Params A fan-monitor I/O board has been sent an invalid conguration.
Bad Manufacturing
Data
An I/O board or amplier reports bad manufacturing data.
Code Assert An I/O board has encountered a recoverable software failure.
Code Memory Crc The controller, an I/O board, or an amplier has detected its
rmware image in memory is corrupt.
Cong Crc The controller conguration in memory has changed or become
corrupt.
Cong Defaulted An uncongured I/O board or amplier has started and has
congured itself with the defaults.
Crc File Missing The controller cannot validate a rmware or data le on disk
because its accompanying CRC le cannot be found.
Critical Path Fail An audio path from the controller to the output of an amplier is
not working correctly.
DC Supply Overvolt The controller power supply reports over-voltage.
DC Supply Undervolt The controller power supply reports under-voltage.
Earth Fault An amplier speaker circuit has a conductive path to earth
ground.
Fan Fail An amplier fan has failed.
Lower Fan Fail A fan-monitor I/O board lower fan has failed.

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Fault Description
Upper Fan Fail A fan-monitor I/O board upper fan has failed.
File Corrupt A rmware or data le on disk has failed validation on the
controller.
File Missing A rmware or data le on disk cannot be found on the controller.
Firmware Mismatch The A and B controllers in a duplicated or high-integrity system
are not running identical rmware, or the controller and DSP
rmware versions are not compatible.
Flash Error An I/O board or amplier has encountered a ash memory failure.
Flash Read Timeout An I/O board or amplier cannot read its ash memory.
Gain Error Major An amplier’s output is below 50% of nominal gain.
Gain Error Minor An amplier’s output is 50-70% of nominal gain.
Hardware Not
Available
The controller conguration species hardware that does not
exist.
I2c Bus Failure An I/O board or amplier has an I2C bus failure.
I2c Init Failed A beacon-monitor I/O board was unable to initialize its I2C bus.
I2c Transaction Failed A beacon-monitor, isolated input, or monitored input I/O board
encountered a problem with its I2C bus.
Impedance Too High An amplier or ISMT speaker has measured an impedance above
the congured valid range.
Impedance Too Low An amplier or ISMT speaker has measured an impedance below
the congured valid range.
In Test Mode An I/O board or amplier has been put in test mode via its
console.
Input Overload An amplier input has exceeded the permitted signal level.
Inputs Defaulted An uncongured isolated or monitored input I/O board has started
and congured its inputs with the defaults.
Internal Cong Error An I/O board has encountered a conguration error.
Internal Failure The controller cannot validate or load a system le or a recorded
message le.
Line Open A monitored input I/O board input has detected an open circuit.
Line Short A monitored input I/O board input has detected a short circuit.
Loop Broken An amplier speaker circuit loop has broken.
Lost Comms The controller is no longer able to communicate with an I/O
board, virtual I/O board, amplier, access panel, or peer
controller.
Network Audio Fault The DSP has encountered a problem with the Dante®audio.
Network Cong Fault The controller is unable to load the netcong.
Nor Flash Crc The controller NOR ash has become corrupt.
Output Overload An amplier output has exceeded the permitted signal level.
Over Temp Major An amplier output has been shut down due to overheating.
Over Temp Minor An amplier output has had its power reduced due to overheating,
or a fan-monitor I/O board is reporting the rack is over-
temperature.
Pcp Node Id Mismatch An I/O board software address does not match its hardware
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Fault Description
Pcp Node Type
Mismatch
An I/O board reports its type as different from the type in the
controller conguration.
Pilot Tone Fail An audio input pilot-tone signal has fallen below the congured
threshold.
Pilot Tone Stale An audio input pilot-tone signal has not been measured within the
congured period.
Psu Fault The controller power supply has encountered a fault.
Spi Bus Failure An I/O board or amplier has a SPI bus failure.
Spi Transaction Failed An amplier has encountered a problem with its SPI bus.
Speaker Short Circuit An amplier speaker circuit has a short circuit.
Spkr Mon Uncalibrated An amplier is unable to perform impedance monitoring because
it is uncalibrated.
Stack Overow The controller, an I/O board, or an amplier has encountered a
stack overow.
Statistics Reset A beacon-monitor or fan-monitor I/O board has reset its statistics.
Sys State Healthy There are no reported major or minor faults.
Sys State Major Fault There is at least one reported major fault.
Sys State Minor Fault There are no reported major faults, but there is at least one
reported minor fault.
Under Temp A fan-monitor I/O board is reporting the rack is under-
temperature.
Unexpected Reset An I/O board or amplier has reset unexpectedly.
Unexpected Uptime An I/O board or amplier has reported less uptime than expected.
Unknown Fault An I/O board or amplier has encountered an unknown fault.
User Fault A user-dened fault has occurred on the controller.
3.4 GENII-RC Installation and Setup
For specific configuration information, see the PAGASYS GEN II SYSTEM MANAGER
Software (Model P-SYSMGR-G) manual document number 25500459.
To install the GENII-RC Remote Controller, connect the wiring as follows, and then
configure the Remote Controller using the PAGASYS GEN II System Manager.
Remote Controller wiring:
• Connect AC power cable to the AC Power In port on the rear of the Remote
Controller. AC Power connection uses a standard IEC C13 terminated power cable.
The wall plug should be of a type used in the location the chassis is deployed.
Federal Signal oers cables compatible with the Remote Controller with UK, EU, or
US wall plugs. This cable is not included with the Remote Controller, as it diers on
which wall plug is needed.
• Connect digital relay outputs as needed on the rear panel of the Remote Controller.
Eight digital outputs use three pins for each relay output, NC (normally closed), C
(common), and NO (normally open), and are dry relay contact only (circuit is only open
or closed to pass current). Wire gauge used to connect to the digital outputs should
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• Connect digital inputs as needed on the rear panel of the Remote controller. Eight
digital inputs use +/- pins for each input and are programmable as dry contact only
(circuit is only open or closed to pass current) or 24 Vdc input. Wire gauge used to
connect to the digital inputs should support current and voltage in “Table 5 GENII-RC
Inputs and Outputs” on page 12.
• Connect RS232 DB9 cable to serial console port to use PAGASYS GEN II System
Manager to configure/controller the Remote Controller. Terminate the other end of
the DB9 cable to the System Manager server.
• Connect a CAT5/6 cable to one of two Dante®-enabled RJ45 ports to enable
communications with other networked PAGASYS GEN II equipment and allow the RC
controller to send/receive Dante®digital audio.
• Connect an RJ11 cable to the Fault Relay port on the rear panel of the Remote
Controller. Terminate the RJ11 cable to the monitoring terminal.
• If connecting the Remote Controller to standard PAGASYS GEN II amplifiers, connect
the GENII amplifier RJ45 output ports using CAT5/6 cables to the PAGASYS GEN II
amplifier input ports.
• If deploying the Remote Controller in an A/B redundant configuration, connect the
A/B RJ45 port to the redundant controller A/B port using CAT5/6 cables.
• If using standard PAGASYS GEN II I/O cards, connect a CAT5/6 cable to the Remote
Controller I/O expansion port, connecting the other end of the cable to one of the
RJ45 comm ports on the I/O cards needed.
Figure 3 GENII-RC Rear Panel
Serial
console for
CPU/DSP
diagnostics
& recovery
Redundant
network
cable
(Dante®)
GENII
amplifier or
Aux audio
out
8 Access
panels
A/B
controller
link
AC power in 8 Digital
outputs
8 Digital
inputs
SD card for
file upload
Fault
relay
output
Expansion
bus for I/O
& beacon
cards

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3.4.1 Access Panel Connection
If hardware Access Panels need to be connected to the Remote Controller, use CAT5/6
cables connected to the eight (8) Access Panel ports to connect to the remote access
panels. If Access Panel CAT5/6 cables are not terminated to fit the RJ45 interface of the
Remote Controller ports, the termination can be done on a Passive Terminal Block I/O
(P-PTBC-G) card, and a CAT5/6 cable can be routed from the Passive Terminal Block I/O
card to one of the Access Panel ports on the rear of the Remote Controller.
3.4.1.1 Using the AP Connection for Audio Input
Any AP connection that does not have a connected access panel can be used as an
audio input by wiring the balanced external audio to pins 4 and 5. See “Table 8 RJ45
Connections” on page 17.
Nominal full-scale audio input is 0 dBu (0.775 VRMS). Some adjustment is possible in the
controller configuration by setting gain or attenuation on the input audio. Audio input
levels above twice the nominal input level will clip in hardware.
Table 7 GENII-RC Specications
Nominal audio input level 0 dBu (0.775 VRMS
Maximum audio input level 6 dBu (1.55 VRMS)
Maximum congurable audio gain +30 dB
Maximum congurable audio attenuation -100 dB
3.4.1.2 RJ45 Pinout
The pinout of the RJ45 connection are in the following table.
Table 8 RJ45 Connections
Pin Function
1RS422 TX+
2RS422 TX-
3 RS422 RX-
4 audio input+
5 audio input-
6 RS422 RX+
7 ground
8 +12 V

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GENII-RA700 Remote Amplier
PAGASYS GEN II Remote Amplier and Controller (GENII-RC and GENII-RA700)
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4.0 GENII-RA700 Remote Amplier
The GENII-RA700 Remote Amplifier is part of the PAGASYS GEN II product family. It
provides two 350 W amplifiers, audio inputs, and I/O, all in a space-ecient 2U rack-
mountable chassis. Use the GENII-RA700 to support loudspeakers, microphones,
beacons, and I/O in remote locations connected only by a standard gigabit Ethernet link.
The amplifiers can be banked in parallel, acting as a single 700 W amplifier, and support
configurations with standby amplifiers. It can communicate with standalone, high-integrity,
or duplicated controllers over a single or redundant Ethernet connections.
Figure 4 GENII-RA700 Front Panel
4.1 GENII-RA700 Features
4.1.1 Audio
Two analog inputs are available for converting local analog audio to Dante®audio for
use over the network in a PAGASYS GEN II system. This means local analog audio (such
as a microphone) can be the source for broadcasts in the networked PAGASYS GEN II
system. The PAGASYS GEN II controller also uses Dante®to send broadcast audio to the
GENII-RA700. The use of Dante®network audio makes it completely unnecessary to run
any analog audio lines between the GENII-RA700 and its PAGASYS GEN II controller.
Two separate 350 W amp outputs connect to speakers. The speaker outputs can be
wired in parallel to provide a single 700 W speaker output. The GENII-RA700 is designed
for continuous duty at full output power. Models are available to support either 70 V or
100 V speakers.
Standby audio input and output connections allow an additional GENII-RA700 to serve as
a standby amplifier.
4.1.2 Digital I/O
Four built-in digital inputs read external contact closures and forward their state to a
PAGASYS GEN II controller. This allows local contact closures (such as push-to-talk) to be
used by the overall system without the need to make special accommodation or run lines
back to a PAGASYS GEN II controller.
Four built-in digital outputs provide relay closures to external equipment. Digital outputs
are controlled over the network by a PAGASYS GEN II controller. One of the relays has a
higher current capacity to directly support unmonitored beacons.

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4.1.3 PAGASYS GEN II I/O Cards
Any combination of up to 63 PAGASYS GEN II I/O cards can be connected to provide
additional I/O, cabinet fan control and monitoring, and beacon control and monitoring.
The I/O cards are connected over the network to a PAGASYS GEN II controller and
function as if they are directly connected to the controller. Note that the count of 63
cards does not include any necessary power-injector cards. For specific configuration
information, see the PAGASYS GEN II SYSTEM MANAGER Software (Model P-SYSMGR-G)
manual document number 25500459.
4.1.4 System Robustness
GENII-RA700 amplifiers continually run self-checks to ensure that any fault is detected
and reported promptly. Speaker outputs are thermally and electrically monitored.
Supplemental GENII-RA700 amplifiers can act as dedicated standby amplifiers, taking
over the speaker outputs of amplifiers that have failed.
4.2 GENII-RA700 Specications
Table 9 GENII-RA700 Environmental and Physical Specications
Operating temperature range 14˚F to 131˚F (-10˚C to +55˚C)
Humidity range 0-95%, non-condensing
Dimensions (Height x Width x Length) 3.5 x 19.0 x 18.0 inches (88 x 483 x 456 mm)
Weight 17.0 lb (7.7 kg)
Table 10 GENII-RA700 Power Input, AC Model
Input voltage range 100-264 Vac
Frequency 50-60 Hz
Max current 8.7 A at 10 V
Max operating power 870 W
Table 11 GENII-RA700 Power Input, DC Model
Input voltage range 40-56 Vdc
Max current 823 A at 40 V
Max operating power 870 W
Table 12 Amplier
Quiescent power 45 W (0.375 A) at 120 Vac
Rated output voltage 70 VRMS or 100 VRMS, depending on model
Max output power 350 W per channel
Frequency Response 200-15000 Hz
THD <1%
Sensitivity 0.775 VRMS at 1 kHz

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GENII-RA700 Remote Amplier
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4.2.1 GENII-RA700 Front Panel
Figure 5 GENII-RA700 Front Panel
Two removable
fan-filter covers
LED indicator
The GENII-RC controller has the following:
• 2 x Removable fan-filter covers
• Replaceable filters: replacement filters can be purchased as a service part from
Federal Signal
• LED indicator: the RA700 has a bi-color LED on the front panel that can indicate
green, yellow, or o and can flash. See “Table 13 GENII-RA700 LED State Indications”
below.
Table 13 GENII-RA700 LED State Indications
Condition Indication Method
CPU State Solid = CPU failed (or no power)
Pulsed (ON or OFF) = CPU running OK
Connection State Pulsed OFF = connected
Pulsed ON = not connected
Fault State Green = No faults
Yellow = Fault (see fault list)