Paso PA8506-V User manual

Compact Emergency System
PA8506-V
Cert. EN 54-16: 2008
n° 0068-CPD-081/2011
Instructions for use
• Ver. 0.5.0.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH
System Manual | 2014 PA8500-VES | Voice Evacuation Systemi
Section 1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Section 2. Numbered references......................................................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Front panel................................................................................................................................................................................1
2.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................................................................................................1
2.3 Control panel.............................................................................................................................................................................1
Section 3. Warnings
3.1 Power supply and earthing .......................................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Safety notes ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................2
Section 4. General description .........................................................................................................................................................................3
4.1 System overview.......................................................................................................................................................................3
4.2 Functional specifications...........................................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................................................................5
Section 5. Connections and sizing...................................................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Connecting speaker units .........................................................................................................................................................6
5.2 Local input contacts ..................................................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Local output contacts ................................................................................................................................................................9
5.4 Connecting the audio inputs ...................................................................................................................................................10
5.5 12-zone system.......................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 6. Operating conditions and terminology........................................................................................................................................14
6.1 General definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................14
6.2 Signalling of operating conditions ...........................................................................................................................................16
Section 7. Menu structure...............................................................................................................................................................................21
7.1 “HOME” functions - Access to the Option Menus ...................................................................................................................21
Section 8. Using the system ...........................................................................................................................................................................24
8.1 MONITOR panel .....................................................................................................................................................................24
8.2 Initialising the system..............................................................................................................................................................25
8.3 <MUSIC> Menu: Setting the audio parameters of the BGM sources .....................................................................................26
8.4 < AUDIO SETTING > Menu: Setting the audio parameters of the PA sources.......................................................................28
8.5 < INSPECTION > Menu..........................................................................................................................................................32
8.6 < OPERATOR > Menu............................................................................................................................................................41
8.7 < CONFIGURATION > Menu..................................................................................................................................................51
8.8 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY - Alarm Condition activated from an external peripheral unit ....................................................55
8.9 MANUAL EMERGENCY - < EMERGENCY > Menu...............................................................................................................56
Section 9. Fault warning condition ................................................................................................................................................................60
9.1 System operation and signalling in generic conditions ...........................................................................................................60
9.2 System operation and signalling in case of failure of an amplifier ..........................................................................................60
9.3 System operation and signalling in the event of a speaker line failure ...................................................................................60
9.4 Resetting the “BEEP” in system fault conditions (FAULT SYS) ..............................................................................................60
Section 10. Technical specifications................................................................................................................................................................61
Menu structrure table

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1. INTRODUCTION
The PA8506-V is an integrated Voice Evacuation System enabling background music and calls to be broadcast (All Call or to specific zones) without
interfering with diagnostic routines. This system was designed for ease of installation and for operating in a vast range of applications
in which both voice emergency systems and sound-broadcasting systems are required, as well as in compliance with the applicable
safety standards (EN54-16). IThe PA8506-V integrated Voice Evacuation System includes an emergency microphone, two Class D amplifiers,
a message generator and a socket with an USB input for playing out background music. It also has 6 zone outputs with the function of continuous
monitoring of the loudspeaker lines (the number of zones can easily be increased to as many as 12, using a second unit as a slave).
2. NUMBERED REFERENCES
2.1 FRONT PANEL
F1. Flush-mounted push-button for activating the Manual Emergency mode.
F2. Hand-held microphone with a Push-to-Talk (PTT) key for live emergency announcements.
F3. Backlit black-and-white graphic display, 128 x 64 pixels.
2.2 REAR PANEL
R1. ON/OFF switch.
R2. Terminals for 24 VDC external power supply.
R3. Audio signal output for the monitoring / beep loudspeaker.
R4. Audio signal output for external amplifier.
R5. Input for connecting remote emergency microphone stations.
R6. Output for connecting another remote PA8506-V unit.
R7. Input for connecting paging microphone stations (PMB106-G, PMB112-G) for broadcasting service functions.
R8. Balanced input for external line source.
R9. Socket for connecting a Local Area Network with TCP/IP protocol for an Ethernet 10/100 network.
R10. Balanced input for a microphone or an external source / Terminal strip for connecting the precedence contact.
R11. Input for external microphone.
R12. Input for connecting an external source of music.
R13. Plug for 230 VAC mains power supply, with built-in fuse.
R14. Frame earthing connection.
R15. Fuse for 24 VDC external power supply.
R16. 2 relay outputs for signalling towards external peripheral units.
R17. Input socket for connecting the external amplifier.
R18. Power outputs for loudspeaker lines.
R19. 8 logical inputs with monitoring for control from external peripheral units.
R20. 6 “open collector” outputs for driving external relays for generic peripheral units.
2.3 CONTROL PANEL
C1 . Monitoring/buzzer loudspeaker.
C2. Key for manually resetting of pre-recorded emergency messages in a Manual Emergency context.
C3. Key for sending a pre-recorded Alert message by hand, operational in a Manual Emergency context.
C4. Key for sending a pre-recorded Evacuation message by hand, operational in a Manual Emergency context.
C5. Multi-purpose key for access to the main page, for navigating among the menus and for specific submenu functions on the display.
C6. Multi-purpose key for confirming selections, for navigating among the menus and for specific functions of the submenus on the display.
C7. Multi-purpose key for returning to the Music Menu, for navigating among the menus and for specific functions of the submenus on the displays
.
C8. Multi-purpose numerical keys, operational in every system context.
C9. Status indicators:
• ALARM LED (red): for signalling an on-going emergency condition (VOICE ALARM).
• FAULT LED (yellow): for signalling an on-going generic failure condition (FAULT).
• DIS LED (yellow): for signalling activation of the condition of disabling of the emergency zones (DISABLING).
• SYS LED (yellow): for signalling an on-going system fault condition (System CPU Fault).
• BATT LED (green): for signalling the 24 VDC auxiliary power supply.
• ON LED (green): for signalling that the PA8506-V system is switched on and operational.
C10. Multipurpose rotary switch for selection and adjustment functions.
C11. Type A powered USB socket for connecting external flash memories.
C12. Type B USB socket for connecting the PC for managing the system, so as to use the system software (provisions).

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3. WARNINGS
3.1 POWER SUPPLY AND EARTHING
This equipment is designed to run on a mains voltage of 230 V ± 10% 50/60 Hz. The ON/OFF switch (R1) switches the mains voltage on and
off. The equipment is supplied with a power cable that has an earth wire. The earth terminal of the mains plug must not be removed under
any circumstances. Connect the mains plug (R13) of the device to the power mains using only the cable supplied with the equipment, which is
equipped with a noise-suppressor. Make sure that the power outlet has an earth connection in accordance with the law. The power circuit of the
PA8506-V is protected by a fuse on the mains plug of the device.
3.3 INSTALLATION
All PASO equipment is made according to the strictest international safety standards and complies with European Community requirements.
For correct and effective use of the equipment, it is important to be aware of all its characteristics by reading carefully these instructions and
especially the safety notes. It is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation while the equipment is in use, and to leave the side ventilation slit for
the cooling fans unobstructed. Do not position the equipment inside a cabinet without ventilation and keep it away from sources of heat. The
PA8506-V can be rack-mounted in a standard 19” PASO using the AC8506 supporting brackets.
3.2 SAFETY NOTES
Any activities inside the equipment, such as maintenance operations and so on, must be carried out solely by specialised personnel. When
the cover is removed, parts become accessible that entail a risk of electric shocks. Always make sure that the power cable is unplugged from
the outlet before removing the cover. If any liquid is accidentally spilt onto the equipment, unplug it immediately from the mains and contact
the nearest PASO Service Centre. In case of rack installation, it is required to connect the (R14) connection to the to rack frame by means of
a cable as short as possible (about 20cm). It’s also possible to connect other equipments for the sole purpose of shielding low-level signals.
This socket must not be used for the safety connection of the frame to earth.
Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC
This product must not be disposed of as urban waste at the end of its working life. It must be taken to a special waste collection centre
licensed by the local authorities or to a dealer providing this service. Separate disposal of electric and/or electronic equipment (WEEE)
will avoid possible negative consequences for the environment and for health resulting from inappropriate disposal, and will enable the
constituent materials to be recovered, with significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of this
equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
This product is in keeping with the relevant European Community Directives.

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4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The PA8506-V, with its entirely digital audio processing and sophisticated control system, has been carefully designed and built to comply with
the most stringent safety standards and to guarantee high-quality sound and intelligibility. The input routing section is able to manage several
sources of sound such as microphones, calling units and devices for background music, including USB storage units. The power stage has
two 250 W Class D amplifiers serving the “voice” and “music” channels, and the speaker output section consists of six separate zones, with
independent control of the music volume for each zone. The “Music” amplifier also has the function of a back-up unit, automatically replacing the
“Voice” amplifier in the event of a failure. Furthermore, each zone output has two circuits for loudspeaker lines (A and B) to ensure full coverage
of the area even in the event of a failure of the circuit of one of the two lines.
The multi-purpose front-panel controls and the LCD display make programming and set-up easy. In addition to the normal broadcasting of
announcements and music, the PA8506-V is capable of sending out alarm calls in emergency situations via the on-board hand-held microphone
or via remote dedicated emergency units. Furthermore, in accordance with EN54-16, it is monitored constantly in order to signal any upsets
promptly. It is possible to connect two PA8506-V units to one another so as to combine two 6-zone systems and configure a single system with a
total of up to 12 zones. The line connecting them can be as long as one km and the remote emergency stations will ensure overall management
of the whole system.
The microphone stations that can be connected to the PA8506-V are listed below:
Calling stations with zone selection
• PMB106-G: 6-zone paging unit.
• PMB112-G: 12-zone paging unit.
Remote emergency units
• PMB132-V: All Call emergency unit.
• PMB132/12-V: Emergency unit for calling up to 12 zones.
T he connections between the PA8506-V
and the microphone stations must be
made solely with Cat. 5 SF/UTP cables (see
the section on Connections for details).
6-ZONE EVACUATION SYSTEM
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12-ZONE EVACUATION SYSTEM
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4.2 FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Two-channel sound broadcasting system.
• Six broadcasting zones.
• Controlled double output line for each single (A and B).
• *.mp3 files read from USB flash memory as a source of background music.
• Downloading of *.WAV files from USB flash memory for emergency voice messages and chime.
• Independent 5-level volume control of the music for each zone.
• Sources for service paging announcements settable to 7 priority levels and 36 zone lists.
• System operating functions linked to different access levels, some of which protected by passwords
• Continuous control and monitoring of the integrity of the critical path (from the sources of the emergency signal to the loudspeaker lines)
without interrupting the background music.
• Monitoring of the loudspeaker lines (integrity and dispersion to earth) by means of the two-channel amplification system, even in voice
emergency conditions.
• Digital audio control (DSP).
• Easy and rapid configuration (large LCD display).
• Provisions for a web server.
• Emergency zone disabling function (Disabling).
• Do Not Disturb function for protecting the zones from accidental enabling of music or service calls.
• Acoustic signalling of failure status with automatic or manual muting.
• Manual resetting of visual failure signals and automatic resetting with storage of the last occurring failure.
• Direct procedure for starting up the system (start-up) and programming events, without using the management software.
• Possibility of adding a 250 W external amplifier to increase the output power of the system.
• Automatic management of the music amplifier as a stand-by for the operational amplifier (internal or external).
• With a second remote PA8506-V unit, the system can be expanded to cover up to 12 zones.
• Possibility of connecting up to 16 paging units.
• It is possible to connect up to seven remote emergency units.
4.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Two 250 W RMS Class D amplifiers.
• Built-in message generator for broadcasting voice alarms on two channels (EVAC and ALERT).
• Controlled emergency microphone on the front panel.
• LCD graphic display, 128x64 pixels.
• USB socket on front panel for connecting to storage devices.
• USB socket on front panel for connecting a PC.
• Auxiliary line input for an external source of music.
• Balanced microphone input (IN 1) with phantom power supply and precedence contact.
• Balanced microphone or line input (IN 2) with phantom power supply (MIC), precedence contact or automatic VOX precedence.
• Balanced line input (IN 3) with automatic VOX precedence function.
• 8 programmable and controlled input contacts.
• 6 open-collector outputs, programmable as system status or override outputs for by-passing the attenuators.
• 2 relay outputs for “emergency” and “failure” conditions.
• CAT5 socket for remote emergency consoles PMB132-V and PMB132/12-V (EMERGENCY UNITS).
• CAT5 socket for service call consoles PMB106-G / PMB112-G range (PAGING UNITS).
• CAT5 socket for connection to a remote PA8506-V unit (REMOTE LINK).
• 100-70V line input/output for connection to a 250 W external amplifier for expansion purposes.
• Built-in loudspeaker for channel monitoring and acoustic failure signalling (beep) function.
• Input 24 VDC secondary emergency power supply.

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5. CONNECTIONS AND SIZING
5.1 CONNECTING SPEAKER UNITS
Examples of connection of loudspeaker lines to the output zones (LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS). For details concerning the operating mode of
the system, refer to the Section on “Set > AMPLIFIER MODE” (point 8.7.5).
Warning! Before connecting the lines it is advisable to set the operating mode correctly in relation to the configuration of the system.
Reference should be made to the heading “set > AMPLIFIER MODE” (par. 8.7.5).
5.1.1 100V 250W system - 1 off PA8506-V
Install only speaker units with 100 V constant
voltage line-repeating coil.
Sizing - Check of the loading power of the loudspeaker lines
Measure the impedance of each speaker line with a 1 kHz impedance-measuring device:
- Impedance of Line L1A, zone 1: ZL1A (W)
- Impedance of Line L1B, zone 1: ZL1B (W)
- Impedance of Line L2A, zone 2: ZL2A (W)
- ....
- Impedance of Line L6B, zone 6: ZL6B (W).
Calculate the power load absorbed by each line with a 100 V amplifier output:
- Loading power of Line L1A, zone 1: PL1A = 10000/ZL1A (W)
- Loading power of Line L1B, zone 1: PL1B = 10000/ZL1B (W)
- Loading power of Line L2A, zone 2: PL2A = 10000/ZL2A (W) ecc.
The sum of the power absorbed by the lines connected to all the zones, from Z1 to Z6, must be lower than 250 W:
P.tot. Z1÷Z6: PL1A + PL1B + PL2A + PL2B + ....... + PL6A + PL6B = < 250W
Note: If it is planned to use the system to broadcast background music with a greatly attenuated volume for some zone outputs (zone volume
-15 dB or -9 dB), it is advisable to connect a speaker load of at least 20 W to these zones, in order to improve stability of the diagnostics of the
speaker lines.
Example: PL1A + PL1B = PZ1 > 20W
Setting the system operating mode: “NO EXT. AMPLIFIER”
For details about programming this operating mode, refer to the “set > AMPLIFIER MODE” (par. 8.7.5).