Paso PA8500-VES User manual

Cert. EN 54-16: 2008
n° 0068-CPR-082/2013
CR8506-V
VES Controller
Voice Evacuation Systems
PA8500-VES
RT8506-V
VES Router
Instructions for use
• Version 1.3

1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 CR8506-V CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 RT8506-V ROUTER ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
3. WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 POWER SUPPLY AND EARTHING...................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 SAFETY NOTES................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................8
4. CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
A) CONNECTION AMONG CONTROLLERS ......................................................................................................................................10
B) CONNECTING THE OUTPUT LINES .............................................................................................................................................10
C) CONNECTING THE EMERGENCY STATIONS ..............................................................................................................................12
D) CONNECTING THE AUDIO INPUTS ..............................................................................................................................................12
E) RJ45 INPUT CONTACTS “CONTROL INPUTS” .............................................................................................................................14
F) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY..........................................................................................................................14
5. OPERATING CONDITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY .....................................................................................................................................15
5.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................17
6. CONFIGURATION OF THE SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................................22
6.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................22
6.2 CREATING A NEW PROJECT FILE................................................................................................................................................22
6.3 OPENING AN EXISTING PROJECT...............................................................................................................................................22
6.4 INSERTING THE CONTROLLERS .................................................................................................................................................23
6.5 CONFIGURING THE CONTROLLER..............................................................................................................................................23
7. MENU STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................................................................................................30
7.1 “HOME” FUNCTIONS - ACCESS TO THE OPTION MENUS .........................................................................................................30
8. USING THE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................................................33
8.1. INITIALISING THE SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................................................34
8.2 <MUSIC> MENU..............................................................................................................................................................................35
8.3 <AUDIO SETTING> MENU .............................................................................................................................................................37
8.4 <INSPECTION> MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................40
8.5 <OPERATOR> MENU .....................................................................................................................................................................48
8.6 <CONFIGURATION> MENU ...........................................................................................................................................................52
8.7 MANUAL EMERGENCY – <EMERGENCY> MENU.......................................................................................................................56
8.8 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY – Alarm Condition activated from an external peripheral unit ............................................................58
9. FAULT WARNING CONDITION ...................................................................................................................................................................59
9.1 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SIGNALLING IN GENERIC CONDITIONS........................................................................................59
9.2 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SIGNALLING IN THE EVENT OF A SPEAKER LINE FAILURE........................................................59
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................60
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The new PA8500-VES product range has been designed and manufactured in order to offer innovative solutions for making systems applied
to emergency services. It is capable of managing alarm situations and of enabling guided and controlled evacuation, in accordance
with the applicable standards (EN 54-16, ISO 7240-19 and EN 60849).
The architecture of the whole system is based on the CR8506-V controller, management and diagnostics unit, which is particularly suitable
for both large and small installations in which high levels of safety, flexibility and user-friendliness are required. The simplicity of the connections
(using Cat. 5e SF/UTP shielded cable) between the various different management units, amplifiers and emergency microphone stations makes
sound-broadcasting in complex buildings effective and inexpensive, enabling the use of both centralised and/or local equipment.
Each CR8506-V controller has provisions for managing 6 control lines to which the following units can be connected directly:
• Digital power amplifiers equipped with diagnostics cards (PMD range), up to a maximum of 16 per line;
• RT8506-V router (1 for each line), capable of managing 6 zones with a double 100-V output line (A and B);
• Compact integrated 6-zone systems (PA8506-V, maximum 1 for each line);
• Maximum number of zones in the whole system: 216.
It is possible to connect up to a maximum of 6 CR8506-V controllers with one another.controllers with one another.

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CR8506-V controllers and digital amplifiers of the PMD CR8506-V controller and RT8506-V
PA8500-VES | System featuring a mixed configuration

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 CR8506-V CONTROLLER
F1. Flush-mounted push-button for activating the Manual Emergency mode (EMERGENCY).
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.
R1. ON/OFF switch.
R2. Inputs for connecting remote emergency microphone stations (PMB132/12-V, PMB132-V).
R3. Sockets for connections between CR8506-V controllers (up to 6 units).
R4. Input for connecting broadcast paging units (PMB106-G, PMG112-G).
R5. Balanced input for a microphone or outside source / Terminal block for connecting a precedence contact.
R6. Input for external microphone.
R7. Input for connecting an external source of music.
R8. 7 monitored digital inputs for control via external peripheral units.
R9. 6 output lines for connection to amplifiers of the PMD range and/or PA8506-V compact systems and/or RT8506-V routers.
R10. Socket for connecting a Local Area Network with TCP/IP protocol for an Ethernet 10/100 network.
R11. 3 relay outputs for signalling towards external peripheral units.
R12. Terminals for 24 VDC external power supply.
R13. Frame earthing connection.
R14. Plug for 230 VAC mains power supply, with built-in fuse.
See details of the control panel on page 20.

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F4. Failure-signalling LED.
F5. Router/system status LED.
F6. Output zone status LED.
F7. Zone-selection buttons for BGM.
F8. Power supply/call status LED.
R1. ON/OFF switch.
R11. 2 relay outputs for signalling towards external peripheral units.
R12. Terminal block for 24 VDC outside power supply.
R13. Frame earth connection.
R14. Plug for 230 VAC mains power supply with built-in fuse.
R15. Terminal block for connection to amplifier outputs.
R16. Loudspeaker output terminal blocks
R17. Programmable inputs/outputs.
R18. Voice amplifier output - Music/standby amplifier output.
R19. Input/output for connection to a CR8506-V controller.
2.1.1 Main features of the controller
• Monitored front-panel emergency microphone.
• Two-channel sound-broadcasting system.
• Message generator for broadcasting two-channel voice alarms (EVAC and ALERT).
• USB input “EXT.” as a source of background music.
• USB input “TO PC” for connecting to a PC with dedicated software.
• Automatic management of the stand-by amplifier.
• Input for 24 VDC secondary power supply.
• 7 programmable and controlled input contacts.
• 3 relay outputs.
• 6 control lines for digital amplifiers of the PMD range and/or RT8506-V routers and/or PA8506-V integrated evacuation systems.
• 4 redundant lines for connections among the various different controllers (max 6).
• 2 redundant lines for emergency microphone bases of the PMB132 range (max 7, with 7 priority levels).
• 2 redundant lines for call stations of the PMB range (max 16, with 7 priority levels).
• B/W graphic display, 128x64 pixels, for easy configuration and rapid use of monitoring screen pages.
2.2.1 Main features of the router
• 6 two-line (A and B) loudspeaker zone outputs.
• 100-V double input for 1 or 2 voice amplifiers (IN 1: zones 1 to 3, IN 2: zones 4 to 6).
• 100-V input for music/standby amplifier.
• Music can be activated/de-activated separately for each zone by means of the front-panel push-buttons provided for this purpose.
• RJ45 sockets for connection to the CR8506-V controller.
• 7 programmable and controlled input contacts.
• 6 open-collector outputs.
• 2 relay outputs.
• Can be mounted in a standard 19” rack (height: 1 unit).

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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 (R14) 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
CR8506-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
equipment can be mounted in PASO standard 19” racks.
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 (R13) 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. CONNECTIONS

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A) CONNECTION AMONG CONTROLLERS
Use Cat.5e SF/UTP cables in the ‘CR8506-V LINK’ sockets (R3) to connect the controllers of the system (max 6) with one another.
B) CONNECTING THE OUTPUT LINES
Use the ‘SLAVE LINK OUTPUTS’ sockets (R9) to connect the following to the controller:
B1) RT8506-V router.
B2) PA8506-V compact emergency system.
B3) Amplifiers of the PMD range.
B1) RT8506-V router
Use Cat.5e SF/UTP cables to connect the ‘SLAVE LINK OUTPUTS’ sockets (R9) to the ‘IN/OUT SLAVE LINK’ sockets on the router.