JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaAnnounce User manual

AlphaAnnounce
Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
I Preface..........................................................................................................5
I.1 Revision History........................................................................................................................................................5
II Warnings and Cautions.............................................................................6
II.1 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................................6
III Introduction................................................................................................7
1 AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier............................................................. 8
1.1 Contents of Delivery................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................10
1.4 System Description................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 System Components..............................................................................................................................................11
1.5.1 Digital Amplifier Unit......................................................................................................................................11
1.5.2 Transfer Unit................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.5.3 ASV 800 Source/Volume Remote Control Device........................................................................................12
1.5.4 AAI 800 Audio Input and Programmable Control Device.............................................................................12
1.5.5 ADC 200 Dry Contact Output Module..........................................................................................................13
1.5.6 ASI 200 Supervised Input Module................................................................................................................13
1.5.7 AAC 200 Spare Amplifier Module.................................................................................................................13
1.5.8 AEU 100 Line End Unit................................................................................................................................14
1.5.9 AlphaAnnounce Microphone Panel...............................................................................................................14
1.6 Digital Amplifier...................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.6.1 Block Diagram...............................................................................................................................................15
1.6.2 Analogue Audio Inputs..................................................................................................................................15
1.6.3 Amplifier Outputs...........................................................................................................................................16
1.6.4 System and Local Bus..................................................................................................................................18
1.6.5 Setting the Address.......................................................................................................................................18
1.6.6 Control Inputs and Outputs...........................................................................................................................18
1.6.6.1 Control Inputs.......................................................................................................................................18
1.6.6.2 Control Outputs....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7 Data Connections..........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.1 RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................... 19
1.6.7.2 USB-A Port...........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.3 USB-B Port...........................................................................................................................................19
1.6.7.4 Internal USB-A Port............................................................................................................................. 19
1.6.8 Configuration of the System......................................................................................................................... 19
1.6.8.1 Device Address....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.8.2 PC Connection.....................................................................................................................................19
1.6.8.3 Audio Input 1-7.....................................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.4 System and Local Bus Out..................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.5 Transfer Unit Ctrl..................................................................................................................................20
1.6.8.6 System Bus and Link (coupled together) and Local Bus.....................................................................21
1.6.8.7 Control In/Out 1-8................................................................................................................................ 21
1.6.8.8 RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................... 22
1.6.8.9 Speaker Outputs 1-8............................................................................................................................22
1.6.8.10 24VDC Power Output for ALT 8x8....................................................................................................23
1.6.8.11 48VDC Power Input for Redundant Power Source 2x7A Max.......................................................... 23
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1.6.9 Functional Features.......................................................................................................................................23
1.6.9.1 Signal Processing and Routing Characteristics...................................................................................23
1.6.9.2 Digital Signal Processing in Each Input...............................................................................................23
1.6.9.3 Digital Signal Processing in Each Output............................................................................................23
1.6.9.4 Control Buses and I/O Interfaces........................................................................................................ 24
1.6.9.5 Time Based Functions.........................................................................................................................24
1.6.9.6 Log Functions.......................................................................................................................................24
1.6.9.7 System Functions.................................................................................................................................24
1.6.9.8 System Monitoring................................................................................................................................24
1.6.10 Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................25
2 AlphaAnnounce Transfer Unit.................................................................26
2.1 Contents of Delivery...............................................................................................................................................26
2.2 Description..............................................................................................................................................................26
2.3 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................26
2.4 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................27
2.5 Connections............................................................................................................................................................28
2.6 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 28
3 AlphaAnnounce Backup..........................................................................29
3.1 System....................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2 Connecting............................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Use.........................................................................................................................................................................31
3.5 Volume Adjustment................................................................................................................................................31
3.6 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................32
3.6.1 System Testing............................................................................................................................................. 32
3.7 Power Supply Requirements................................................................................................................................. 32
4 AlphaAnnounce Software Configuration............................................... 33
4.1 Software Installation...............................................................................................................................................33
4.1.1 Installation Wizard.........................................................................................................................................33
4.1.2 USB Connection between PC and Digital Amplifier.....................................................................................33
4.2 Uploading and Downloading of Configuration....................................................................................................... 34
4.2.1 Uploading to all System Units through Master Digital Amplifier...................................................................34
4.2.2 Uploading to Digital Amplifier System Units one by one..............................................................................36
4.2.3 Downloading Configuration from System......................................................................................................36
4.3 System Setup using AlphaAnnounce Configuration Software...............................................................................36
4.3.1 Definition of Basic System Info and Password.............................................................................................37
4.3.2 Definition of Digital Amplifier Units............................................................................................................... 38
4.3.3 Definition of Announcement Characteristics.................................................................................................41
4.3.4 Definition of Program Groups.......................................................................................................................43
4.3.5 Definition of DSP Setting..............................................................................................................................43
4.3.6 Uploading or Removing Alarm and Info Messages......................................................................................50
4.3.7 Definition of Control Panel............................................................................................................................52
4.3.8 Definition of Remote Control Units and Devices..........................................................................................54
4.3.9 Definition of System Monitoring....................................................................................................................56
4.3.10 Definition of Control I/O Features...............................................................................................................58
4.3.11 Ambient Noise Compensation.....................................................................................................................59
4.3.12 System Management Using Config-Software.............................................................................................62
4.3.13 Direct System Commands from PC............................................................................................................65
5 AlphaAnnounce Control Panel................................................................66
5.1 Contents of Delivery...............................................................................................................................................66
5.2 General...................................................................................................................................................................66
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5.3 Models....................................................................................................................................................................67
5.4 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................67
5.4.1 Front panel of Alpha Announce Control panel.............................................................................................68
5.4.2 Front Panel of AlphaAnnounce Extension Panel..........................................................................................70
5.5 Rear Panel of AlphaAnnounce Control Panel.......................................................................................................70
5.6 Operation Instructions............................................................................................................................................71
5.7 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.8 Setup......................................................................................................................................................................73
5.8.1 Cabling and Connection................................................................................................................................73
5.8.2 Address and Backlight Power Setting.......................................................................................................... 73
5.8.3 CTRL Output.................................................................................................................................................74
5.9 Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................................................75

I Preface
I.1 Revision History
Revision Nr. Description Date
V0.1 For review only 31- March - 2017
V0.2 Minor modifications 4 - April - 2017
V1.0 First release 9 - October - 2017
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II Warnings and Cautions
II.1 Safety Instructions
Note This device is intended only for indoor use.
Attention
• Attention: Live voltage
• AlphaAnnounce Transfer Unit has HAZARDOUS LIVE connectors, which are marked with #-symbol. Cable
installations to these connectors are allowed to do by skilled workman only.
• Danger: High voltages
• This device involves high voltage components. Do not open the cover before making sure that power cord is
unplugged. The cover may be opened only by a skilled workman. The unit must be disconnecting from mains
by taken the power cord from its socket.
• Danger: Electric shock
• To avoid fire or electric shock: do not expose the device to rain dropping liquid or high moisture. Do not lay
any object that contains liquid on the unit.
Note The device is allowed to be connected only into a grounded wall socket.
Note Make sure the device is ventilated enough. Do not cover the front or rear ventilation openings of the device
itself or the device cabinet.
Note Several blow-outs of the fuse during a short period are probably a sign of a serious defect. In this case the
defect needs to be located and repaired immediately. Note! The blown fuse may not be changed to a greater
one. In case of serious defect we recommend a prompt contact to Audico Systems service dept. or authorized
Service Company.
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III Introduction
This manual is divided in five main parts:
1. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier
2. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Transfer unit
3. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Backup
4. Description of the AlphaAnnounce Configuration Software
5. Description of the Alpha Announce Control panel
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1 AlphaAnnounce Digital Amplifier
1.1 Contents of Delivery
The delivery of Digital Amplifier Unit contains:
• Digital Amplifier Unit
• IEC power cord for a grounded wall socket
• USB-cable USB(A) / USB(B)
• Flash-memory stick containing configuration software and User Manuals
• Printed copy of user manual
• Terms of warranty and the warranty form
1.2 Front Panel
1. USB-B connector for PC connection. Used for system programming and administration.
2. Input signal indicator. Blue light indicates the presence of audio signal in each channel; red light instead indicates a
too high level of the input signal.
3. On/Stand-By button and status indicator. In case the operation is allowed, a press of button switches the system to
stand-by mode. Another press of button returns the system to active mode.
In normal operation four blue corner LED's are active.
When system is in stand-by mode, the blue LED's are blinking.
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When system is fault monitored and one or more faults are detected, the blue LED's are switched off and four "fault"
yellow led start blinking.
When one or more system fault is active, on Stand-By mode yellow "fault" LED's are on and blue LED's are blinking.
When all system faults are cleared, yellow "fault" LED's are switched off. Faults can be cleared either from
Microphone panel or from configuration program when PC is connected. The triggering of control input function
“No monitoring” also clears faults. All faults, excluding system fault are cleared automatically if the cause of fault
disappears.
4. Fault indicator for amplifier or loudspeaker line. Blue led indicates the presence of audio signal in loudspeaker line.
Note Indicator's operation is not real time and blue LED's will remain for couple of seconds when signal is
not present anymore.
When amplifier and loudspeaker line monitoring is in use, faults in any line or amplifier is indicated by a yellow led.
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1.3 Rear Panel
1. IEC power cord. Connect only to grounded wall socket.
2. Device fuses, 2 pcs. of T3,15A 5x20mm. Always use correct fuse value. Before changing a fuse disconnect mains.
3. RS-232 Serial port service purpose
4. Amplifier output connectors to loudspeakers or Transfer Unit
5. 24V Power supply output
6. +48VDC External power supply input
7. Electric fan with dust filter
8. System bus program transfer output (0dB)
9. System bus program transfer output (0dB)
10.Transfer Unit priority output control
11.Gain trimming potentiometers for audio inputs 1...7. Input sensitivity can be adjusted between - 40…+6 dBu.
12.Connectors for electrically balanced audio inputs 1...7
13.8-Pole DIL-switch. Used e.g. for address setting of each Digital Amplifier Central unit.
14.Connector for control outputs
15.Connector for control inputs
16.USB-A connector. Connection for USB memory, Ethernet or WLAN device.
17.Local Bus connector. Local Bus is designed for AVEC product family devices and mountings
18.System Bus connector. System Bus is designed for AlphaAnnounce product family devices and mountings.
Furthermore, System Bus connects different Central units together.
19.+48V phantom voltage selection switch for audio inputs 1-7
1.4 System Description
Digital Amplifier System Unit is central of the innovative AlphaAnnounce product concept.
Digital amplifiers are reliable and their efficiency is excellent (>90 %). Good efficiency means considerably smaller heat
production and smaller capacity requirement for backup power supplies needed for evacuation system.
The fundamental function of sound reproduction and evacuation system is to transmit sound information - occasionally in
extreme conditions.
AlphaAnnounce has been designed to fulfill requirements of standards EN-60849 and EN54-16 and it is certificated to
fulfill standards demands by companies having certification authority.
All properties and functions for system is configured with Configuration Software and loaded to system through USB port.
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