Redback A 4567B User manual

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User manual revision number: 1.1 18 /06/2015
Operating Manual
A 4567B 10 Zone Line Monitoring Unit
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please read these instructions carefully from front to back prior to installation.
They include important setup instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may prevent the amplier from working as designed.
Optional Accessories
A 4568 FIB Interface A 4576 Alert Remote Plate S 4444 24V Relay Board S 4455 DIN Rail Relay Box

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Overview
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Specically designed to monitor the condition of 100V line speaker systems in emergency paging and re evacuation
installations. Many large commercial installations have speaker circuits in excess of 250W. Traditional line monitoring units
were limited to 50W per zone and would not handle this load. The A 4567B can handle loads up to 500W per zone. The
microprocessor controlled circuit continuously monitors loudspeaker lines for normal, open or short circuit condition. A
multi-colour LED indicates line condition accordingly for each zone. Internal audible alarm buzzer with cancel button is
tted. With any fault condition, a switched output is provided for remote monitoring purposes. This is a switched to
ground signal. Three outputs are supplied. One for short circuit conditions. One for an open circuit fault. Plus a combined
output for any fault condition. The system can be congured to operate with multiple ampliers
1.2 FEATURES
• Monitors 10 zones @ 500W max per zone
• Monitors normal, open and short circuit conditions
• Switched output for remote monitoring
• Pluggable terminals for all connections
• 10 Year Warranty
• Australian Designed and Manufactured
1.3 WHAT’S IN THE BOX
A 4567B Line Monitoring Unit
M 9391 24V 1A plugpack
Instruction Booklet

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Fig 1.4A shows the layout of the A 4567B front panel.
Fig 1.4A
1 Zone Indicators
These LED’s indicate the status of each of the 10 zones.
2 Zone Status Indicator Legend
The legend outlines the status of the 10 zones. Green indicates a “Normal” condition on the zone. Orange
indicates an “Open” condition on the zone. i.e. the speaker line has a break somewhere on the line. Red
indicates a “Short” condition. i.e. there is a short circuit on the line.
3 Buzzer
The buzzer sounds when either an “Open” or a “Short” condition occurs on a zone.
4 Cancel Buzzer Button
This button is used to cancel the buzzer from sounding. Note: This does not turn off the fault indicator/s.
5 On indicator
Indicates when the unit has power.
6 Power Switch
Used to turn on the unit. Note: The 24V DC backup input bypasses the power switch.
1.4 FRONT PANEL GUIDE
Overview
Power
Zone 1
Line Monitoring Unit
A 4567B
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Status
Cancel
Buzzer
Normal
Open
Short
On
2 3 45 6
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1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Fig 1.5A shows the layout of the A 4567B rear panel.
Fig 1.5A
1 DC Fuse (1A M205)
This fuse protects the internal power supply. Replace with M205 1A rated fuse only.
2 24V DC Input (Main Supply)
Connects to a 24V DC supply with at least 1 amp current capacity. (Please observe the polarity)
3 24V DC Input (Backup)
Connects to a 24V DC backup supply with at least 1amp current capacity. (Please observe the polarity)
4 Interface
This connection is to interface to the optional A 4568 Fire Board Interface.
5 Combined 24V DC Output
This is a combined 24V DC output which is activated when any fault is active. i.e. An “Open” or “Short”
condition on any zone. The terminals provided can be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output
terminals have a N/O (normally open), N/C (normally closed) and a ground connection. In this
conguration 24V appears between the N/O and ground terminals when this output is activated. When this
output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and ground terminals.
6 Open 24V Output
This is a 24V DC output which is activated when any zone goes into an “Open” fault condition. The
terminals provided can be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output terminals have a N/O (normally
open), N/C (normally closed) and a ground connection. In this conguration 24V appears between the N/O and
ground terminals when this output is activated. When this output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and
ground terminals.
7 Short 24V Output
This is a 24V DC output which is activated when any zone goes into a “Short” fault condition. The
terminals provided can be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output terminals have a N/O (normally
open), N/C (normally closed) and a ground connection. In this conguration 24V appears between the N/O and
ground terminals when this output is activated. When this output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and
ground terminals.
8 Zone Connections
These screw terminals are used to connect the 10 zones to their associated Ampliers and Speaker Loads. The
“IN” terminals are connected to the ampliers and the “OUT” terminals are connected to the speaker lines.
NOTE : Speakers on any zone must be wired in a “Loop In”, “Loop Out” (or parallel) conguration. “Star” wiring
or “Tee Offs” are not permitted and will cause the system to go register a fault. See Fig 2.2 for more details.
Any unused zones must have a 100KΩ 0.25W end of line resistor tted.
Overview
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ZONE 2
OUT 3 IN 3
ZONE 3
OUT 4 IN 4
ZONE 4
OUT 5 IN 5
ZONE 5
OUT 6 IN 6
ZONE 6
OUT 7 IN 7
ZONE 7
OUT 8 IN 8
ZONE 8
OUT 9 IN 9
ZONE 9
OUT 10 IN 10
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2.1 Installing the A 4567B Line Monitoring Unit (LMU)
The A 4567B is a Line Monitoring unit or LMU. A LMU monitors the condition of 100V PA speaker lines and alerts the user
when there is a problem with the speaker line wiring.
The unit is powered by the supplied 24V DC 1 amp plugpack which is connected to the 24V DC, 2.1mm Input Jack. If a
backup power supply is required, this is connected to the screw terminals marked 24V DC Backup as shown in Fig 2.1.
Up to 10 zones can be monitored and each zone has a LED indicator which indicates the condition of the zones’
speaker line. The output of the 100V Ampliers are connected to the inputs on the rear of the A 4567B. All of the inputs
are isolated from each other so up to 10 ampliers can be used or any combination below that number. e.g. One amplier
connected to 2 or more inputs. NOTE : Never connect 2 or more amplifers to one zone as it will cause damage to the
A 4567B and the ampliers.
The output terminals of the A 4567B are connected to the speaker lines. A maximum of 500 Watts of load per zone is
allowed, any more than this will damage the A 4567B. Any number of 100V line transformer/speaker combinations can be
used as long as the total load for each zone is below 500 Watts.
Fig 2.1 Illustrates how to connect the A 4567B. For the purposes of this example only zones 4 and 5 are shown connected
to ampliers and speaker loads. One amplier has been used to supply the audio to both zones, which is output from the
100V output of the amplier. There are many congurations available, one amplier could be used for each zone requiring
10 ampliers or multiple zones could be connected to the same amplier.
NOTE: Never connect two or more ampliers to the same zone.
The speaker lines connected to output zone 4 and output zone 5, must be tted with 100KΩ resistors at the end of the
lines and all speakers must have 22uF Bipolar caps tted. See Fig 2.2 for more details. NOTE : The maximum wire run is
200 metres.
An A 4568 Fire Indicator Board Interface has been connected to the A 4567B via a Cat5e cable. The A 4568 has closing
contact outputs which are triggered when it receives fault information from the A 4567B. These closing contacts are
suitable for use on Fire Indicator Boards (FIB’s).
The Combined 24V Out N/O contacts have been connected to the A 4576 Alarm Wallplate. When any fault condition
occurs on any zone of the A 4567B, 24 volts will become present at the Combined 24V Out N/O contacts and trigger the
A 4576 Alarm wallplate.
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24V Out
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24V DC
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OUT 2 IN 2
ZONE 2
OUT 3 IN 3
ZONE 3
OUT 4
IN 4
ZONE 4
OUT 5
IN 5
ZONE 5
OUT 6 IN 6
ZONE 6
OUT 7 IN 7
ZONE 7
OUT 8 IN 8
ZONE 8
OUT 9 IN 9
ZONE 9
OUT 10 IN 10
ZONE 10
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M 9391A supplied)
24V DC Backup
Power Supply
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A 4568 LINE MONITOR FIB INTERFACE
POWER FAIL
CONTACTS
CLOSED ON FAIL POWER DIP SW
1 2 3 4
Optional
A 4568 Fire Indicator
Board Interface
4 -16Ω70V
230V AC @ 50Hz
100V
A 4370
MODEL AC FUSE
5A
A 4380 7.5A
INPUT
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24V DC
OUT
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Fire Indicator Board
Speakers tted with 100V
line transformers.
Max wire run is 200 metres
All speakers must be tted
with 22uF Bipolar capacitors
and a 100KΩ resitor must be
fitted to the last speaker on
the line.
All unused zones must be tted with a 100KΩ
0.25W end of line resistor.
Buzzer Cancel
Press button to
cancel buzzer
A 4576
A 4576 Alarm Wallplate
Zone Amplier
Rear of A 4567B
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Fig 2.2a
2.2 Conguring the speaker lines for monitoring.
As mentioned in section 2.1 all the speaker lines must be of the 100V type, with all speakers tted with a 22uF Bipolar
capacitor and all lines terminated with an 100KΩ resistor of at least 0.25W rating. Figures 2.2a - 2.2d illustrate the
requirements for the speaker lines.
With the cover removed
the 22uF Bipolar
capacitor is visible.
Plastic cover to remove
the possibility of shorts
occuring in the
ceiling space.
Transformer power
taps. These are
changeable.
Wire protect terminals.
Provides an easy
Loop In/loop Out
termination.
Heatshrunk power
tap lead.
Speaker line coming
into speaker
termination. (Loop In)
Speaker line going
out of speaker
termination (Loop Out).
End of Line resistor
100KΩ 0.25W.
Speaker line coming
into speaker
termination. (Loop In)
Fig 2.2b
Fig 2.2c
Fig 2.2d
Fig 2.2a shows an Altronics C 2168C
100mm ceiling speaker tted with the
latest in EWIS requirements.
Fig 2.2b shows the 22uF Bipolar
capacitor visible as the plastic cover has
been removed from the
transformer. The various transformer
power taps are also visible. This model
has wattages ranging from 0.33W
to 5W. If this speaker was wired in
parallel to 99 other speakers, all on the
5W tap, this would give a total of 500
watts for the speaker line which is the
maximum load for a zone on the
A 4567B.
Fig 2.2c shows the Loop In/ Loop Out
wiring conguration required when
wiring up multiple speakers on a line.
Fig 2.2d shows the end of line resistor
tted to the last speaker in the line.
The value must be 100KΩ with a
power rating of at least 0.25 watts.

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Troubleshooting
2.3 Monitoring the Faults
When the A 4567B is switched on the unit will pause for about 10 seconds to allow the protected zones to be checked for
their condition.
If there are no faults with any of the speaker lines then all the LED’s should be green. If a fault is found on any of the
zones the buzzer will sound and the “Cancel” switch LED will ash. The faults on the lines can either be a “Short”
signied by a red LED on the zone with the fault, or an “Open” circuit condition signied by an orange LED on the zone
with the fault.
To cancel the buzzer simply press the “Cancel” switch. NOTE : The fault indicators will remain on after the buzzer is
cancelled.
Any new fault conditions will result in the alarm tone sounding again and the “Cancel” switch LED to illuminate. From
then on, no matter how many times the cancel button is pushed the A 4567B will go into alarm mode any time there is a
new fault condition on any of the zones.
The alarm will not sound again if a zone goes from a fault condition to good condition.
2.4 Remote Monitoring Of Faults
The fault status of the zones can be monitored remotely by connecting an external buzzer or warning light to the 24V DC
switched outputs. Other options for remote monitoring include using external relay boards such as the Altronics S 4444
24V relay board or the S 4455 DIN rail relay box. These would be suitable for connection to a Fire Indicator Board which
requires voltage free closing contacts for triggering.
There are three sets of 24V DC switched output terminals available on the rear of the A 4567B.
Combined 24V DC Output:
The rst is a combined 24V DC output which is activated when any fault is active. i.e. An “Open” or “Short” condition
on any zone. The terminals provided can be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output terminals have a N/O
(normally open), N/C (normally closed) and a ground connection. In this conguration 24V appears between the N/O and
ground terminals when this output is activated. When this output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and ground
terminals.
Open 24V Output:
This is a 24V DC output which is activated when any zone goes into an “Open” fault condition. The terminals provided
can be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output terminals have a N/O (normally open), N/C (normally closed)
and a ground connection. In this conguration 24V appears between the N/O and ground terminals when this output is
activated. When this output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and ground terminals.
Short 24V Out
This is a 24V DC output which is activated when any zone goes into a “Short” fault condition. The terminals provided can
be used for “Normal” or “Failsafe” modes. The output terminals have a N/O (normally open), N/C (normally closed) and a
ground connection. In this conguration 24V appears between the N/O and ground terminals when this output is
activated. When this output is not active 24V appears between the N/C and ground terminals.
The A 4567B can be connected to an External Indicator Board by using the optional A 4568 Interface Box. This interface
box has ten voltage free, closing contact outputs suitable for triggering an external indicator board. The A 4568 is
connected to the A 4567B via a CAT5e cable as shown in Fig 2.1.
The A 4567B can also be remotely monitored using the Altronics A4576 wall plate, which could be connected to the
combined 24V switched output of the A 4567B as shown in Fig 2.1. Whenever any fault conditiion occurs 24V will
become active from these terminals and will trigger the buzzer on the wall plate. NOTE : Cancelling the buzzer on the wall
plate does not cancel the buzzer on the A 4567B LMU.

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3.1 SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIES
SYMPTOMS REMEDIES
Check that the 100KΩ EOL resistor is
fitted to the end of the line and that
22uF BP capacitors are fitted to all
speakers. If they are fitted there must
be a short across the line.
The “SHORT” LED comes up on a zone.
No power to unit. Check fuse and replace with M205 type 1A
fuse if required.
Specications
OUTPUT CONNECTORS:
Open 24V DC Out:......................... Screw Terminals
Short 24V DC Out:..........................Screw Terminals
Combined 24V DC Out:...................Screw Terminals
INPUT CONNECTORS:
24V DC Power:.....................Screw Terminals
Zone connections:.................Screw Terminals
CONTROLS:
Cancel Switch:.......................................Push Switch
INDICATORS:.......................Power on, Zone fault condition
POWER SUPPLY:.................................................... 24V DC
DIMENSIONS:≈................................... 483W x 177D x 44H
WEIGHT: ≈............................................................... 3.7 kg
COLOUR: ..................................................................Black
* Specications subject to change without notice
Check that the 100KΩ EOL resistor is
fitted to the end of the line and that
22uF BP capacitors are fitted to all
speakers. If they are fitted there must
be a break in the line.
The “OPEN” LED comes up on a zone.
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS