Honeywell INTEVIO User manual

M_XXXXXX_CN_1.0
INTEVIO PA/VA System
User Manual
M_2000061157_EN54_1.5

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Safety Guidelines
Danger
This sign reminds users of “dangerous voltage” on the product.
Caution
This sign reminds users of important instructions attached to the product.
Safety guideline
To prevent electric shock, this equipment plug shall not be used as a
conductor to extend any power supply line.
Do not block the equipment’s ventilation opening or put other equipment
on it.
Safety guideline
Protect this equipment against rainwater or moisture to avoid fire or
electric shock.
Safety Precautions
Please carefully read and observe the following precautions before installing, operating or using this
product.
Electricity Utilization Safety
Local electrical safety regulations must be observed for product installation and operation.
The Company shall not be liable for fire or electric shock accidents caused by incorrect
installation or mistakes.
Transportation Safety
The product shall be protected against impact, violent vibration or liquid erosion during
transportation, storage and installation.
Environmental Requirements
Do not install the product within the environments of extreme temperature, dust and
mechanical vibration.
This equipment shall be well ventilated and protected against dust, moisture, direct sunshine
and vibrations during use. It shall be kept away from radiating objects or heat sources and well
ventilated. The optimum working environment temperature is 5-28ºC and relative humidity
<95%. If the equipment is in operation for a long time and ambient temperature is too high, it is
recommended that effective measures should be taken to reduce temperature.

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Requirements on grid power supply voltage by the equipment: AC 220V (-15% ~ +10%) 50 ~
60 Hz. In case of too high or too low voltage, or that which greatly fluctuates, it is
recommended that an AC regulated power supply should be installed.
As the product is not waterproof, do not expose it to rainwater or other wet or damp
environments to avoid damaging it.
Put the equipment on a solid level plane or install it on a rack.
Do not put other articles on top of the equipment.
Safe Use Precautions
The equipment shall be installed under the direction of professionals.
Please carefully check power supply lines for damage prior to use. The lines must be
connected to the equipment in strict accordance with identifications.
Power supply plugs and sockets shall match each other. Otherwise, suitable sockets must be
provided. Human damage to the sockets shall be prohibited.
Power supply for the equipment shall be provided with sufficient capacity and independent and
reliable grounding lines.
Please ensure the equipment power supply grounding lines are interconnected and connected
to ground to prevent unstable use or permanent damage.
There are HV lines within it. When powered up, do not open the equipment cover without
permission, to prevent electric shock.
Prior to the first equipment power up, please check its external wiring for correctness to avoid
damage.
During power up, please do not touch wiring terminals identified with a lightning symbol at
random, to avoid electric shock.
Please do not change equipment connection circuits whilst the unit is powered up, to avoid
damage.
In case of failure to the equipment, please ask professional repair personnel to repair it.
Otherwise, the Company shall neither rectify any problems nor undertake its relevant
responsibilities.
Label and User’s Manual
Please pay attention to information on the product label such as type and power supply.
Please carefully read this user’s manual and operate according to the instructions. The user’s
manual is for reference for operation of products of different types. Specific operations of
products of different types are not listed herein. In case of any problem, please contact the
Company.
Please maintain this Manual for future reference.

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Network Security
Placement
Please put the device in a safe place, lock the cabinet and keep the keys safe.
The access control system of the central control room should be under strict management.
Any person except an authorized & trained maintenance engineer is forbidden to disassemble
or change parts of the device.
It is forbidden to communicate between this INTEVIO system and third-party systems unless
updating the software of this device.
The network port of the device is enabled only in deployment mode.
Password Precaution
Please change the password during the system deployment.
Users need to change the password regularly.
A password with four numbers is preferred.
The screen will automatically lock for one minute if the input password is entered incorrectly,
five times.

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Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................................i
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................i
Electricity Utilization Safety .................................................................................................................i
Transportation Safety..........................................................................................................................i
Environmental Requirements ..............................................................................................................i
Safe Use Precautions........................................................................................................................ii
Label and User’s Manual....................................................................................................................ii
Network Security....................................................................................................................................... iii
Placement........................................................................................................................................ iii
Password Precaution........................................................................................................................ iii
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................iv
Preface.............................................................................................................................................1
Brief Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Intended Reader........................................................................................................................................1
Relevant Documents..................................................................................................................................1
Instructions................................................................................................................................................1
Abbreviations.............................................................................................................................................2
1System Overview.......................................................................................................................3
System Introduction ...................................................................................................................................3
System Features................................................................................................................................3
Optional Functions.............................................................................................................................3
System Components..........................................................................................................................4
System Specification..........................................................................................................................4
System Structure...............................................................................................................................5
Applications.......................................................................................................................................5
RK-MCU Master Control Unit......................................................................................................................6
Product Features...............................................................................................................................6
Product Appearance..........................................................................................................................6
Technical Specification ......................................................................................................................9
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander......................................................................................................................11
Product Features.............................................................................................................................11
Product Appearance........................................................................................................................11
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................13
RK-AMP500 500W Class-D Power Amplifier.............................................................................................14
Product Features.............................................................................................................................14
Product Appearance........................................................................................................................14
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................16
RK-MIC Remote Call Station....................................................................................................................16
Product Features.............................................................................................................................16
Product Appearance........................................................................................................................17
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................18
2System Installation.................................................................................................................. 20
Interface Introduction................................................................................................................................20
RK-MCU Master Control Unit ...........................................................................................................20
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander..............................................................................................................26
RK-AMP500 500W Class-D Power Amplifier.....................................................................................30
RK-MIC Remote Call Station............................................................................................................31
Preparation for Installation........................................................................................................................32
Preparing Tools...............................................................................................................................32

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Preparing Auxiliary Materials............................................................................................................32
Preparing Cables and Auxiliary Equipment .......................................................................................32
Packing List Inspection ....................................................................................................................33
System Installation...................................................................................................................................33
Installing the Devices in the Appliance Cabinet.................................................................................33
Installing the Remote Call Station on Desktop...................................................................................34
Installing the Remote Call Station in Cabinet.....................................................................................36
Flush Installation of a Remote Call Station........................................................................................36
Installing Device Labels ...................................................................................................................37
Connecting the System ............................................................................................................................38
Connecting Power Supply................................................................................................................38
Connecting Zone Expanders............................................................................................................38
Connecting RK-MCU .......................................................................................................................39
Connecting RK-ZONE8....................................................................................................................46
Connecting the RK-MIC...................................................................................................................49
Connecting Spare Power Amplifier...................................................................................................50
Grounding .......................................................................................................................................51
Basic Settings..........................................................................................................................................52
Address Setting...............................................................................................................................52
End-of-Line Resistor........................................................................................................................52
Work Mode Setting..........................................................................................................................52
System Hardware Checking.....................................................................................................................54
System Basic Information.........................................................................................................................54
3System Configurations ...........................................................................................................56
Operating Environment ............................................................................................................................56
Installation and Uninstallation...................................................................................................................56
Installation.......................................................................................................................................56
Uninstallation...................................................................................................................................57
Configuration Operation ...........................................................................................................................58
General Introduction ........................................................................................................................58
Configuration Guide.........................................................................................................................59
Project.............................................................................................................................................60
Device.............................................................................................................................................63
Task................................................................................................................................................76
Operation........................................................................................................................................80
Upload Configuration File.........................................................................................................................85
Other Operations .....................................................................................................................................87
Browse Recorded Files....................................................................................................................87
Download System Configuration.......................................................................................................87
Browse MCU Log.............................................................................................................................88
Upgrade RK-MCU Firmware ............................................................................................................88
Upgrade Peripheral Firmware...........................................................................................................89
Update RK-MIC Chime Tone............................................................................................................89
APP & TEL Authorization.................................................................................................................89
Select Language..............................................................................................................................90
Add New Language.........................................................................................................................90
4System Commissioning..........................................................................................................92
Checking System Function.......................................................................................................................92
5Operation Instructions............................................................................................................ 93
Indication & Operation Components..........................................................................................................93
RK-MCU Master Control Unit ...........................................................................................................93
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander..............................................................................................................95

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RK-AMP500 500W Class-D Power Amplifier.....................................................................................96
RK-MIC Remote Call Station............................................................................................................96
Operations...............................................................................................................................................98
Power On & Off ...............................................................................................................................98
Reset ..............................................................................................................................................98
ACK................................................................................................................................................98
Test.................................................................................................................................................98
Monitor............................................................................................................................................99
Volume Setting................................................................................................................................99
Zone/Group Selection......................................................................................................................99
Cancel Zone Selection...................................................................................................................100
Close Zones..................................................................................................................................100
Live Announcement.......................................................................................................................100
Broadcast Audio Files....................................................................................................................100
Broadcast External Audio...............................................................................................................100
Auto-record ...................................................................................................................................100
Temporary Record.........................................................................................................................101
Enter/Exit Manual Emergency Mode...............................................................................................101
Emergency Voice Alarm.................................................................................................................102
Emergency Live Announcement.....................................................................................................102
Lock & Unlock ...............................................................................................................................102
Menu Operation.............................................................................................................................103
6Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 116
Regular Maintenance.............................................................................................................................116
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................116
Checking Problems........................................................................................................................116
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................116
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................119
Changing Fuse..............................................................................................................................119
Upgrading Device Firmware...........................................................................................................119
Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 120
Access Level .........................................................................................................................................120
RK-MCU Label.......................................................................................................................................121
RK-MIC Label........................................................................................................................................122
DIP Switch Setting .................................................................................................................................123

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Preface
Thank youfor purchasing the INTEVIO public address and voicealarm system. Please carefully read
this manual prior to product use to ensure correct use of the system.
Brief Introduction
This manual describes the equipment appearance, installation and wiring, contained in the following
sections:
Chapter 1: System Overview
This section introduces the INTEVIO system’s structure, product features, appearance and technical
specification.
Chapter 2: System Installation
This section describes the preparatory work and installation procedures.
Chapter 3: System Configuration
This section introduces the configuration instructions of INTEVIO system.
Chapter 4: System Commissioning
This section introduces the commissioning instructions.
Chapter 5: Operation Instructions
This section describes the operations instructions for usage.
Chapter 6: Maintenance
This section introduces some troubleshooting methods and the maintenance related information of
INTEVIO system.
Intended Reader
This manual is mainly for the people who need to install, operate and maintain the INTEVIO system.
Relevant Documents
The following documents can be used as a reference when reading this manual:
RK-MCU Master Control Unit Product Instructions
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander Product Instructions
RK-AMP500 500W Class-D Power Amplifier Product Instructions
RK-MIC Remote Call Station Product Instructions
Instructions
All contents including figures in this manual are to be used only for reference.
The product may be subject to change from time to time without notice.
Users of this product are recommended to carefully read all warnings and precautions in this
manual.
Carefully read this manual before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
This manual has been reviewed for accuracy. In case of any doubt or dispute of the product
description, the final interpretation given by Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. shall
prevail.
Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd is not liable for any consequences caused by user
mistakes when using the product or user misunderstandings of the manual content.

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Abbreviations
Acronyms are used to refer to some components, the abbreviations are as follows:
Abbreviation
Definition
Description
AMP
Power Amplifier
Amplifies the audio signal and
outputs the high-power audio signal
to drive loudspeakers.
MCU
Master Control Unit
The management of the system,
which can drive 8 zones; the system
capacity can be increased to extend
three number of zones or speaker
circuits.
MAINS
Main Power Supply
Primary power source
BACKUP
Backup Power Supply
Secondary power source
DCT
Dry Contact
A kind of the interface which can be
linked to relays or switches.
PS
Power Supply

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1 System Overview
This INTEVIO PA/VA System provides a number of public address solutions. It is highly integrated
with device simplification, easy expansion, simpleinstallation,convenient operation, etc. Thesystem
is designed in accordance with EN 50849:2017 and EN 54-16:2008.
This chapter mainly introduces the system features, composition, structure, applications and briefly
describes each device’s feature, component and technical specification.
System Introduction
System Features
Centralized system, easy to expand.
Supports 2 audio channels, usable as a public address and/or voice alarm system.
Simple installation, commissioning and convenient operation.
Digital volume control for each audio input and output.
Class-D technology, which leads to lower energy consumption of the system.
Built-in mass memory, which is used to store audio files, configuration data, log files, etc.
Supports temporary recording and automatic recording.
Supports external power amplifier(s) to increase the system power output.
Flexible amplifier backup.
Built-in loudspeaker to monitor audio source.
Built-in 500W Class-D power amplifier in RK-MCU.
Full system supervision, including main/backup power supply, CPU, microphone, power
amplifier loop, communication, speaker lines and contact inputs, etc.
A short circuit or an interruption in loudspeaker lines can be found within 100s and isolated
automatically, which won’t affect other loudspeaker lines.
Fault status indicating by lights and LCD.
PTT microphone of RK-MIC can broadcast live messages to all zones even during a system
CPU failure on RK-MCU.
Timing data can be configured via software and uploaded to Master Control Unit.
The system supports a maximum of 128 zones.
A maximum of 6 remote call stations can be connected for live announcements and other
broadcast operations.
The zone expander has an independent audio input interface, which can be used in
standalone mode or while RK-MCU is in CPU failure.
Optional Functions
In compliance with the EN 54-16 standard, the following optional functions with requirements are
included in INTEVIO system:
Audible warning
Manual silencing of the voice alarm condition buzzer
Manual reset of the voice alarm condition
Voice alarm condition output
Indication of faults related to the transmission path to the CIE
Indication of faults related to voice alarm zones
Voice alarm manual control
Emergency microphone(s)

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Redundant power amplifier
System Components
RK-MCU Master Control Unit
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander
RK-AMP500 500W Class-D Power Amplifier
RK-MIC Remote Call Station
HMC-K4 Expansion Keypad (4 Keys)
HMC-K8 Expansion Keypad (8 Keys)
INTEVIO Configuration Tool System Configuration Software
HN-PTT PTT Microphone
HN-EOL End-of-line Module
HN-AIO2X2 Audio Control Module
HN-RTR RJ-45 to RCA Convertor
581726 Power Supply Unit PSU 24V-1
584900 Upright cabinet with hinged frame 24U
584901 Upright cabinet with hinged frame 40U
584902 Upright cabinet with hinged frame 24U
584903 Upright cabinet with hinged frame 40U
584910 Upright cabinet without hinged frame 26U
584911 Upright cabinet without hinged frame 42U
584913 19" Upright cabinet 12U
584920 19" Upright cabinet SZB
X-NPMS-R Rack Mounted Panel for Remote Call Station
X-NPMS-W Lockable wall mounted box for Remote Call Station
Note: Emergency microphones include RK-MIC (Remote Call Station), HMC-K4 (Extension
Keypad, optional) and/or HMC-K8 (Extension Keypad, optional), which may be placed on the
desktop, installed in the rack with X-NPMS-R (Rack Mounted Panel for Remote Call Station) or
installed on a wall with X-NPMS-W (Lockable wall mounted box for Remote Call Station). If RK-
MIC is installed in the rack or on a wall, HN-PTT (PTT Microphone) is required, and HMC-K4/HMC-
K8 will be unavailable. Emergency microphones are connected to the Master Control Unit via
twisted-pair cable (fire-rated where applicable).
System Specification
Parameters
Values
Main power supply
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Backup power supply
21.5V DC - 28.5V DC
Speaker lines of RK-MCU
8 (each has A and B output)
Speaker lines of RK-ZONE8
8 (each has A and B output)
Max. power output of RK-MCU
500W
Max. power output of RK-AMP500
500W

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System Structure
The INTEVIO PA/VA system requires only one RK-MCU to be installed, which is connected to zone
expanders and call stations and uses its control and audio bus to manage all the devices in the
system. Up to 15 RK-ZONE8 can be connected enabling up to 128 zones. Remote call stations (RK-
MIC) are connected to the Master Control Unit (RK-MCU) in a daisy chain configuration as shown
below:
Applications
System can apply to:
Educational institutions, e.g. school, etc.
Factories
Office buildings
Lobbies
Apartment hotels
Churches

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RK-MCU Master Control Unit
The Master Control Unit is the central management device of the system, which is used to manage
and monitor all devices in the system and perform various operations. The Master Control Unit has
audio storage, broadcast, zone control, monitor, timing control, fault diagnosis, etc. functions. The
built-in 500W Class-D power amplifier drives a maximum of 8 zones (16 loudspeaker lines) to meet
the requirements of small applications. It can also be connected to zone expanders to increase the
system’s capacity to meet the requirements of large applications.
Product Features
Manages all devices in the system, used for public address and emergency broadcasts.
View system status and set the parameters via LCD screen.
Supports both single channel mode and dual channel mode.
Maximum 8 zones (16 loudspeaker lines) can be connected, themaximum power rate available
for the connected zones is 500W.
Built-in 500W Class-D power amplifier, also supports external power amplifiers.
Flexible power amplifier backup. One spare amplifier can back up all amplifiers in the system.
Built-in 1GB Flash memory and 8GB SD card, which are used to store audio files, recording
files, configuration data and log files, etc.
Two auxiliary inputs and one MIC/LINE input.
Optional PTT microphone for live broadcast.
Digital volume control, easy to set input and output volume.
255 broadcast priorities.
Built-in loudspeaker to monitor the audio signal of two channels.
Automatic recording and temporary recording.
Full system supervision, including main power supply, backup power supply, CPU, PTT
microphone, power amplifier, speaker lines, contact inputs, network communication, etc.
10 contact inputs with supervision and 8 dry contact outputs.
Supports 3-wire and 4-wire volume controller.
Supports the integration with third party system via the contact inputs or RS-485 interface.
Zone expanders to increase the system capacity.
Remote call station can be connected for live announcements or other broadcast controls.
Built-in standard configuration to allow the direct usage of system after installation.
Product Appearance
Front Panel

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No.
Buttons/Indicators
Description
1
Microphone bracket
The microphone bracket is used for the PTT microphone.
2
Emergency button
A protective cover is fitted over the emergency button to prevent
accidental operation.
If switching to manual emergency mode, raise the protective cover,
then press the button. The indicator light turns red.
3
Microphone socket
and indicator light
Used to connect microphone to MCU.
The indicator light is off when in standby mode. When a microphone
is being used, the light turns green. If a microphone experiences a
fault, the light turns yellow.
4
Device status
indicator lights
To indicate the status of device power, general faults, CPU fault,
ground fault, forbidden etc.
POWER indicates the power supply status. This light is
green when the device is powered on.
GENERAL FAULT indicates the whole system’s fault
status. When the system detects any fault, the indicator
turns yellow. When a new fault occurs and without
confirmation, the light turns yellow and flickers.
CPU indicates the CPU fault status of MCU. The indicator
turns yellow in case of CPU failure.
EARTH indicates the earth fault status of the MCU speaker
lines. It turns yellow when an earth fault is found, and the
fault point can be checked in the menu.
DISABLED indicates the disabled status. It turns yellow
when a loudspeaker line is automatically disabled due to a
short circuit, and details can be checked in menu.
5
VU meter
To indicate the signal level of internal power amplifier.
6
LCD display screen
To display the system work status and set the parameters.
7
Wheel knob of
master volume
To adjust the output volume of audio channel 1 in public address.
8
Wheel knob of menu
To operate the menu, including left rotation, right rotation and click
operation.
9
Function buttons
There are also some function buttons:
ALL is used to select all zones in the system, the indicator
turns green and flickers when all zones are selected.
CLOSE is used to forcibly close the selected zones.
MONITOR is used to switch to monitor channel (CH1, CH2
or close).
TEST is used to enable the self-test function.
RECORD is used for temporary record.
RESET is used to reset all the fault status.
ACK is used to confirm the new fault status.
HOME is used to return to standby mode by one-click.
10
Zone buttons &
status indicators
8 zones/groups buttons with status indicator lights, which can be
configured.
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Audio source button
& status indicator
light
8 audio source selection buttons with status indicator lights, which
can be configured.

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Rear Panel
No.
Parts/Ports
Description
1
Audio output of CH1
To enable a signal output to channel 1.This can be connected
to an external power amplifier or third-party devices.
2
Audio output of CH2
To enable the signal output to channel 2. This can be
connected to an external power amplifier or third-party devices.
3
REC output
To output the audio signal from a microphone. This can be
connected to an external recording device.
4
AUX1/AUX2
To be connected with an optional external audio source, such
as CD/DVD player, tuner, etc.
5
MIC/LINE input
It is a balanced input and can be connected with an external
microphone or other audio devices. The input sensitivity can be
set via the DIP switch.
6
MIC/LINE DIP switch
To set the sensitivity and the phantom power output of the
MIC/LINE input.
7
Power amplifier
interface
To connect to the external power amplifiers of two audio
channels, the MCU will transmit the audio signal and self-test
signal to the power amplifier(s) and receive the fault status from
power amplifier(s).
8
Spare power amplifier
interface
To connect to a spare power amplifier, the MCU will transmit
the audio signal and self-test signal to power amplifier and
receive the fault status from power amplifier.
9
Call station interface
To connect to the remote call station, transmit audio signals,
control data, and enable the power supply from the MCU to
remote call stations.
10
Power switch
To turn on or turn off the AC power.
11
Main power & fuse
To connect to the AC power supply. A fuse must be installed in
the socket for over current protection.
12
Dry contact outputs
8 dry contact output interfaces, which can be used to control
external devices.
13
Contact inputs
10 contact input interfaces, which can be connected to the third-
party devices for the business or voice alarm purpose.

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No.
Parts/Ports
Description
14
System interface
Interfaces will be connected to third party systems:
ALARM - A dry contact output to transmit the voice
alarm status to third party system.
FAULT –A dry contact output to transmit the general
fault status to third party system.
FIRE –Used to connect to the fire alarm system via
the RS-485 bus.
CTRL- This port is reserved to connect to the third-
party system.
DEBUG 1/DEBUG 2 are reserved.
15
Loudspeaker interface
Speaker line interface of 8 zones, each zone has two speaker
lines (A&B).
16
Ethernet interface
10M/100M Ethernet interface.
17
USB interface
To insert the USB storage.
18
CH1A OUT
The 100V output of the internal power amplifier corresponding
to the CH1A.
19
70V/100V interface of
external power amplifier
Including the CH1B IN, CH2A IN, CH2B IN and the IN/OUT of
spare amplifier.
20
MODE
It is the DIP switch to set the work mode of current device and
system.
21
Calibration key
It is reserved and unavailable.
22
DC power output
24V DC power output.
23
System extension
interface
To connect to optional zone expanders.
24
Fan
Temperature controlled cooling fan
25
Backup power input
To connect to 24V DC backup power supply.
26
Grounding screw
To connect to grounding wire.
Technical Specification
Parameters
Values
Main power supply
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Backup power supply
21.5 V DC - 28.5 V DC
Fuse
T10AH 250 V
Power consumption
<740 W
PTT Microphone
Sensitivity
-59±3 dBV
Frequency response
100 Hz -14 KHz, ±3dB
SNR
50 dB, A-weighted
Auxiliary input
Number
2
Input sensitivity
1 V(0 dBV)
Input impedance
10 KΩ
Frequency response
85 Hz-18 KHz, ±3dB

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Parameters
Values
SNR
80 dB, A-weighed
MIC/LINE Input
Input sensitivity
5 mV/1 V, set by DIP switch
Input impedance
20 KΩ
Frequency response
80 Hz-18 kHz, ±3dB
SNR
80 dB, A-weighted
Phantom power output
24 V DC, set by DIP switch
Audio Output
Output channels
CH1, CH2 and record
Output signal
1 V (0 dBV)
THD
<0.1%
Internal Power Amplifier
Max. power output
500 W
Output signal
100 V (CH1A)
Frequency response
80 Hz-18 kHz, ±3dB
THD
<0.1%
Power Amplifier Interface
Number
3 (CH1, CH2 and spare amplifier)
Output signal
1.4 V
THD
<0.1%
Control signal
Self-testing, amplifier fault and power saving control signal
Loudspeaker Interface
Zone Number
8 (each has A and B output)
Max. load power
500W
Contact Input / Output
Contact input
10 contact input interfaces with supervision
Contact output
8 contact output interfaces (NO, NC and COM), “Fault” output and
“Alarm” output.
Maximum voltage of the
outputs
AC 250 V / DC 30 V
Maximum current of the
outputs
2.5 A
Others
DC Power output
24V / 1 A
Monitoring loudspeaker
2 W / 8 Ω
Ethernet interface
10 M / 100 M
Memory capacity
1 GB Flash Memory, 8 GB SD card
Working Conditions
Relative Humidity
95%, without condensing
Operating temperature
-10C~+50C (14F to +122F)

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Parameters
Values
Storage temperature
-40C~+70C (-40F to +158F)
Specification
Dimension (W*H*D)
482 mm ×133.5 mm ×420 mm
Packing dimension
(W*H*D)
580 mm ×279 mm ×552 mm
Net weight
14.3 Kg
Gross weight
17.4 Kg
RK-ZONE8 Zone Expander
RK-ZONE8 is the zone extension device to expand the quantity of loudspeaker lines andinterfaces.
RK-ZONE8 can provide 16 loudspeaker line interfaces (corresponding to 8 zones), 8 contact inputs
and 8 dry contact outputs. External power amplifiers must be connected to drive the loudspeakers.
Product Features
Supports both single and dual audio channels.
Expanding 8 zones (corresponding to 16 loudspeaker lines), each zone has two speaker lines.
8 contact inputs with supervision.
8 dry contact outputs.
4 external power amplifiers and 1 spare power amplifier can be connected.
Flexible amplifier backup function.
Full supervision, including main power supply, backup power supply, CPU fault, power
amplifier, speaker lines, contact inputs and network fault, etc.
The signal volume to amplifiers can be set via RK-MCU.
Supports 3-wire and 4-wire volume controller.
Supports standalone mode and networking mode.
1 Line input interface, which can be connected to external device while the device is in
standalone mode or while CPU failure on RK-MCU.
DC power output interface, which can supply power for external modules, such as volume
controller.
Maximum 15 RK-ZONE8 can be used in system.
Product Appearance
Front Panel

12
No.
Button/Indicator
Light
Description
1
Device status
indicators
To indicate the status of power supply, main power fault, backup
power fault, earth fault, CPU fault, network fault, open circuit and
short circuit of contact inputs.
2
Indicators of
power amplifier
status
To indicate fault of the connected power amplifiers.
3
Indicators of
speaker lines
To indicate the work status and fault status of 8 zones.
Rear Panel
No.
Parts/Ports
Description
1
Audio output of CH1
To output the signal of channel 1, can be connected to external
power amplifier or third-party devices.
2
Audio output of CH2
To output the signal of channel 2, can be connected to external
power amplifier or third-party devices.
3
Line in
Audio input interface, which is used to connect to external audio
devices, such as CD/DVD player, tuner, etc.
4
Contact outputs
8 dry contact output interfaces which can be used to control the
external devices.
5
Contact inputs
8 contact input interfaces which can be connected to third party
devices and used for business or voice alarm purpose.
Debug interface is used to upgrade the firmware.
6
Power amplifier
interface
To connect to the external power amplifiers of two audio
channels, transmit the audio signal, self-test signal to power
amplifier, and receive the fault status from power amplifier.
7
Spare amplifier
interface
To connect to a spare amplifier, transmit the audio signal, self-
test signal to power amplifier, and receive the fault status from
power amplifier.
8
Address DIP switch
To set the device address for communication, the range is from
1~15.
9
Mode switch
To set the work mode.
10
Calibration key
It is reserved and unavailable.
11
System extension
interface
To connect the RK-MCU or the other zone expander.
12
Loudspeaker interface
Speaker line interfaces of 8 zones, each zone has two speaker
lines (A&B).
13
External amplifier
interface
Including the CH1A IN, CH1B IN, CH2AIN and CH2B IN.