Redback A 4580 User manual

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User manual revision number: 1.2 25/05/2020
Operating Manual
A 4580 Zone Paging System
A 4486 All Call Paging Console (Optional)
A 4488 4 Zone Paging Console (Optional)
A 4586 16 Zone Paging Console (Optional)
A 4587 Zones 17-32 Paging Console (Optional)
A 4486
A 4580
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 unit from working as designed.
A 4488 A 4586
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Australian Made Status
The new adoption of the Australian Made logo will help us get the word out to local and export markets that our
products carry the ofcial compliance seal of the Australian Made campaign. We have always pushed our ‘local is better’
line in all of our marketing efforts, it’s always an added boost when you are backed up by a widely recognised and
respected icon.
Industry leading 10 year warranty.
There’s a reason we have the industry leading DECADE warranty. It’s because of a long tried and tested history of
bulletproof reliability. We’ve heard PA contractors tell us they still see the original Redford amplier still in service in
schools - that’s over 40 years of operation - and still going strong!
Since 1976 Redback ampli�ers have been manufactured in Perth, Western Australia. With over 44 years experience in
the commercial audio industry, we offer consultants, installers and end users reliable products of high build quality with
local product support. We believe there is signi�cant added value for customers when purchasing an Australian made
Redback ampli�er or PA product
All Redback house products will now be sporting the of�cial Australian Made logo. Since starting manufacturing of
commercial audio equipment in the mid 70’s we have always taken pride in producing aquality local product.
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1.0 Overview
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Features 4
1.3 What’s in the box 4
1.4 Front panel guide 5
1.5 Rear panel connections 6
2.0 Setup
2.1 Setup Guide 7
2.2 Switching 100V Speaker Levels 8
2.2.1 Single Amplier 100V Line Switching 8
2.2.2 Two Amplier 100V Line Switching 9
2.3 Switching Line Level signals 10
2.4 Evac Input 11
2.5 All Call Input 11
2.6 24V DC Switched Output 12
3.0 Paging Console
3.0 A 4486 & A 4488 Overview 13
3.1 A 4586 Overview 15
3.1.1 Features 16
3.1.2 DIP Switch Settings 16
3.1.3 Connecting the paging consoles 16
3.1.4 Cascading the paging consoles 17
3.1.5 Multi-zone Paging 17
3.1.6 Zone Lockout 17
3.1.7 Store and Recall Groups Of Zones 17
3.1.8 Paging Console Busy 18
4.0 32 Zone Paging
4.1 A 4587 Overview 19
4.1.1 A 4587 DIP Switch Settings 19
4.1.2 A 4587 Rear Connections 19
5.0 Troubleshooting
5.1 Symptoms and Remedies 22
5.2 RJ45 Cabling Conguration 22
6.0 Firmware Updates 23
7.0 Specications 23
8.0 A 4586 Programming Sheets 24

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WARNING
System components are connected using standard “pin to pin”
conguration RJ45 data cabling. When installing ensure all connections
are veried before switching any system component on.
Failure to follow the correct wiring conguration may result in damage to
system components.
For the correct wiring conguration, see section 5.0 “Troubleshooting”.
1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This unit is a very versatile cost effective public address/background music control system which provides audio to up to 32
zones (*32 zones only available when two A 4580 units are daisy chained). Background music which can be selected to
play through any zone is muted when general paging occurs or when an evacuation input overrides the system.
Operation is as follows:
Background music is piped to any zone which has been selected to have background music via switches on the front of
the A 4580.
General Paging (via optional paging consoles) will mute the background music to the zone paged or all zones de-
pending on the setup conguration. The paging audio will then feed to the selected zones.
Evac Input mutes background music to all zones. This is a vox enabled dual RCA input which can be adjusted via the vox
sensitivity control on the front of the unit. Once the evac input is triggered, background music will be muted to all zones
and the audio present at the Evac input will be piped to all zones.
1.2 FEATURES
• 16 zone paging (up to 32 zones with a second unit)
• Background music selectable to each zone
• 100V or line level switching
• 24V switched output
• Evac Input
• Evac Trigger
• Backup battery input
• Single amp or Dual amp mode
• 24V DC operation (plugpack supplied).
• 19” Rack Mount (2 unit).
Optional Features
• Zone and emergency over-ride paging via A 4486, A 4488, A 4586 and A 4587 paging consoles.
1.3 WHAT’S IN THE BOX
A4580 Audio Switcher
24V DC 2A Plugpack
USB -PS2 compatible keyboard (D 2111)
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1.4 FRONT PANEL GUIDE
Fig 1.4A shows the layout of the A 4580 front panel.
Fig 1.4A
1 Zone Background music selector switches
Use these switches to turn on or off the background music to a zone.
2 Background music volume control
Use this control to adjust the volume of the background music input.
3 Paging microphone volume control
Use this control to adjust the volume of the paging microphone input.
4 Evac volume control
Use this control to adjust the volume of the Evac Input.
5 Evac VOX
This trimpot is used to set the VOX sensitivity of the Evac input.
6 Evac active indicator
These LED illuminate to indicate when the evac input is active.
7 Mic active indicator
This led illuminates to indicate when the microphone is active.
8 LED VU Meter
This LED bargraph provides a visual indication of the output signal.
9 On indicator
This led indicates the unit has power.
10 Standby Switch
When the unit is in standby mode this switch will illuminate. Press this button to switch the unit ON. Once the
unit is ON the On indicator will illuminate. Press this switch again to put the unit back in standby mode.
Evac
Active
Mic
Active
Zone Background Music Selector
Mic Vol
BGM Vol
0
2
46
8
10 0
2
46
8
10
16/32
O
Evac
Vol
Evac
VOX
On
Communicator
A 4580
Standby
Power/
-12dB -9dB -6dB -3dB 0dB
15/31
O
14/30
O
13/29
O
12/28
O
11/27
O
10/26
O
9/25
O
8/24
O
7/23
O
6/22
O
5/21
O
4/20
O
3/19
O
2/18
O
1/17
O
Communicator
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1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Fig 1.5A shows the layout of the A 4580 rear panel.
Fig 1.5A
1 24V DC Input
Connects to a 24V DC Plugpack with 2.1mm Jack. (Please observe the polarity)
2 24V Battery Backup
Connect a 24V backup supply to these terminals. (Please observe the polarity)
3 24V DC Switched Output
A 24V output is provided which operates in a normally closed and normally open condition.
This is activated whenever a zone is paged or when an evac input is triggered (see dip switch settings).
4 Evac Trigger
This is activated by a closing contact such as a switch. Once activated the audio from the Evac input will be piped
to all zones.
5 Micro SD Card Socket
This is used for rmware updates (see Section 5.0 for more details). A Micro SD card is not supplied.
6 PA Out RCA Connectors
Connect these outputs to the input of the paging amplier
7 BGM Out RCA Connectors
Connect these outputs to the input of the background music amplier
8 BGM In RCA Connectors
Connect these inputs to the output of the background music source such as a CD player.
9 Evac In RCA Connectors
Connect these inputs to the output of an evacuation tone generator.
10 Zone 17-32 Extender
Use this port for connection of a second A 4580 for paging to zones 17-32 .
11 RJ45 connectors for paging consoles
These RJ45 ports connect to the A 4586 zone paging consoles.
NOTE: A maximum of two A 4586 microphone paging consoles may be connected to each port.
+ -
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BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O
N
Down is ON.
15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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12 Dip Switch Settings
. Note: The DIP switches are ON when they are down.
DIP switch 1 sets the amplier mode, either single amp or dual amp mode. (see section 2.2 for more details)
ON - Single Amp Mode, OFF - Dual Amp mode
DIP switch 2 sets the output level, either line level or 100V speaker level. (see section 2.2 for more details)
ON - Line Level, OFF - Speaker Level
DIP switch 3 sets the 24V DC switched output conguration. This can be set to operate when any zone is
triggered or for Evac triggering (see section 2.5 for more details).
ON - Evac Triggering, OFF - Any Zone Triggering
DIP switches 4 sets the A 4580 as either a master or slave unit. When using the A 4580 with 16 zones only, it
must still be set to be a master unit. When the A 4580’s are being used for 32 zones of paging
one unit must be the master and the second unit must be a slave.
ON - Slave, OFF - Master
DIP switches 5 sets the master A 4580 as a 16 or 32 zone switcher (This switch is not used on the slave unit).
ON - 32 zone system, OFF - 16 zone system
DIP switches 6-8 are not used.
. Note: The DIP switches are ON when they are down.
13 From BGM AMP input
Connect this 100V line input from the 100V output of the BGM (background music) amplier.
14 From PA AMP input
Connect this 100V line input from the 100V output of the PA (or paging) amplier.
15 Zone 1-16 outputs.
The zone outputs can be either 100V or line level depending on conguration of the dip switches (see Fig1.6A)
2.0 SETUP
2.1 Setup Guide
The A 4580 is a 16-32 zone paging system which switches 100V speaker levels or balanced low level (line levels) signals.
Background music which can be piped to any zone is muted when paging is initiated by the paging consoles or when the
Evac input is triggered.
WARNING : For correct operation the dip switches 1 & 2 need to be set before using the unit.
If the A 4580 is being used in single amplier mode (see section 2.2.1) dip switch 1 must be set to “ON”
otherwise if the unit is being used in two amplifer mode (see section 2.2.2) then dip switch 1 must be set to “OFF”
When using the unit for 100V speaker switching Dip switch 2 must be set to “OFF”.
If line level switching is required then Dip Switch 2 must be set to “ON”.
Failure to set the dip switches correctly might result in the unit malfunctioning.

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2.2 SWITCHING 100V SPEAKER LEVELS
There are two different congurations for switching 100V speaker levels. The rst uses a single amp system which is used
for both Background music and PA paging. This setup mutes background music to “ALL” zones when any zone is paged.
(see section 2.2.1)
The second setup involves a two amplier system where both the background music and the PA paging has its own dedi-
cated amplier. This setup mutes background music to only those zones which are being paged. (See section 2.2.2)
2.2.1 SINGLE AMPLIFIER 100V LINE SWITCHING
A single amp system uses one amplier which is used for both the background music and the PA paging. In this congura-
tion when any zone or zones is paged the background music will be muted to all zones. (Note: If muting is desired for only
those zones being paged a two amplier setup is required (See section 2.2.2)).
NOTE : Before turning the unit on make sure the dip switches are set correctly.
For single amp switching of 100V speaker levels, Dip switch 1 should be set to “ON”
and dip switch 2 should be set to “OFF” (see Dip switch settings Fig 1.6)
Each zone requiring background music must be switched “ON” from the “Zone Background Music Selector” switches on
the front of the A 4580. (refer to section 1.4)
A background music source such as a CD player is connected to the BGM input (RCA connectors) on the rear of the
A 4580.
The amplier audio connection is from the “PA Out” RCA sockets on the rear of the A 4580. This is a line level signal and
must be connected to a Line/Aux input on the amplier.
The amplier 100V output must be connected to the “From PA AMP” terminals on the rear of the A 4580.
The zone 100V speakers are wired to the “+” and “-” terminals only on the rear of the A 4580 as shown in Fig 2.1.
(Note: the earth connection is not used for 100V switching system. This terminal is used when switching line level signals.)
Fig 2.1
BGM (Background Music Source)
Line Input 100V Output
Connect to
“From PA AMP”
terminals
Single Amplier 100V Line Switching
Speakers to be paged must be tted
with 100V line transformers.
Connect using the “+” and “-”
terminals. (Do not use the “ ” terminal)
Zone
16
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BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ”and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CD
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A 4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE
5
100V LINE AMPLIFIER
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5 cable
(Max 300 Metres)
Zone
15
Zone
14
Zone
13
Zone
12
Zone
11
Zone
10
Zone
9
Zone
8
Zone
7
Zone
6
Zone
5
Zone
4
Zone
3
Zone
2
Zone
1
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
A 4586 Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
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2.2.2 TWO AMPLIFIER 100V LINE SWITCHING
A two amplier system uses dedicated ampliers for both the background music and the PA paging. This setup mutes
background music to only those zones which are being paged.
NOTE : Before turning the unit on make sure the dip switches are set correctly.
For two amp switching of 100V speaker levels, Dip switch 1 should be set to “OFF”
and dip switch 2 should be set to “OFF” (see Dip switch settings Fig 1.6)
Each zone requiring background music must be switched “ON” from the “Zone Background Music Selector” switches on
the front of the A 4580. (refer to section 1.4)
A background music source such as a CD player is connected to the BGM input (RCA connectors) on the rear of the
A 4580.
Paging Amplier Connections
The paging amplier audio connection is from the “PA Out” RCA sockets on the rear of the A4580. This is a line level
signal and must be connected to a Line/Aux input on the amplier.
The paging amplier 100V output must be connected to the “From PA AMP” terminals on the rear of the A 4580.
Background Music Amplier Connections
The background music amplier audio connection is from the “BGM Out” RCA sockets on the rear of the A 4580. This is
a line level signal and must be connected to a Line/Aux input on the amplier.
The background music amplier 100V output must be connected to the “From BGM AMP” terminals on the rear of the
A 4580.
The zone 100V speakers are wired to the “+” and “-” terminals only on the rear of the A 4580 as shown in Fig 2.2.
(Note: the earth connection is not used for 100V switching system. This terminal is used when switching line level signals.)
Fig 2.2
BGM (Background Music Source)
Line Input
100V Output
Connect to
“From PA AMP”
terminals
Two Amplier 100V Line Switching
Speakers to be paged must be tted
with 100V line transformers.
Connect using the “+” and “-”
terminals. (Do not use the “ ” terminal) Zone
16
CD
REDBACK
POWER
REDBACK
A 4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
100V LINE PAGING AMPLIFIER
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5 cable
(Max 300 Metres)
Zone
15
Zone
14
Zone
13
Zone
12
Zone
11
Zone
10
Zone
9
Zone
8
Zone
7
Zone
6
Zone
5
Zone
4
Zone
3
Zone
2
Zone
1
Line Input
100V Output
POWER
REDBACK
A 4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
100V LINE BACKGROUND MUSIC AMPLIFIER
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
A 4586 Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching - 1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to“From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+” and“-”terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
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2.3 SWITCHING LINE LEVELS
The A 4580 can also be used to switch line level signals. Ampliers are not connected to the PA OUT or BGM OUT of the
A 4580. Instead each zone has its own dedicated amplifer which can then feed multiple areas. Background music and the
evacuation tones are still supplied by the A 4580 and are fed into each zone amplier. Each zone amplier can still have its
own local microphone or background music.
NOTE : Before turning the unit on make sure the dip switches are set correctly.
Dip switch 2 should be set to “ON” (see Dip switch settings Fig 1.6)
Dip switch 1 will be disabled if dip switch 2 is set to “ON”
This setup mutes the background music (supplied by the A 4580) to only those zones which are being paged.
Each zone requiring background music must be switched “ON” from the “Zone Background Music Selector” switches on
the front of the A 4580. (refer to section 1.4)
A background music source such as a CD player is connected to the BGM input (RCA connectors) on the rear of the
A 4580.
The zone output terminals on the rear of the A 4580 are connected to the zone amplier inputs. The “+”,”-” and earth
terminals are all used. Each zone output is a low impedance signal suitable for feeding directly into a power amplier. As
the signal is balanced the amplier can be remotely located when connected using 2 core shielded cable. This enables the
amplier to be located up to 100m from the A 4580 switch box.
Fig 2.3
BGM (Background Music Source)
100V Output
Individual Zone Amplier Preamp (Low Level) Switching
LOCAL MIC
+
-
Output connector
conguration for
each zone.
Hot Cold
Earth
Manufactured in Australia By Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching - 1AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to“From PA AMP”Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PAamp 100V output to “From PAAMP ”terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “FromBGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and “-”terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+” , ” - ” and “ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To PagingConsoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CD
REDBACK
POWER
REDBACK
A4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
ZONE 1 AMPLIFIER
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5 cable
(Max 300 Metres)
100V Output
LOCAL MIC
POWER
REDBACK
A4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
ZONE 8 AMPLIFIER
100V Output
LOCAL MIC
POWER
REDBACK
A4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
ZONE 16 AMPLIFIER
100V Output
LOCAL MIC
POWER
REDBACK
A4270 125W
PublicAddress Amplie
PHASE5
ZONE 9 AMPLIFIER
CD
REDBACK
LOCAL BGM
CD
REDBACK
LOCAL BGM
CD
REDBACK
LOCAL BGM
CD
REDBACK
LOCAL BGM
Store
Recall
AllCall
Cancel
A4586 Communicator
SystemBusy
Page
LockOn
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2.4 EVAC INPUT
There are two forms of evacuation triggering available on the A 4580.
The rst method for triggering is a closing contact on the Evac Trigger terminals on the rear of the unit (see Fig 2.4).
The second method for triggering is a VOX controlled input in the form of a dual RCA audio input on the rear of the unit
labelled Evac Input (see Fig 2.4). The trigger level is adjusted via the evac vox sensitivity control of the front of the A 4580.
Once either evac input is triggered, background music will be muted to all zones and the audio present at the Evac input
will be piped to all zones.
Paging from an A 4586 paging console will over-ride the evac input.
When the evac input is active the “Evac active” led on the front of the unit will illuminate.
The volume of the Evac input is adjusted via the trimpot on the front of the unit labelled “Evac Vol”.
Fig 2.4
2.5 ALL CALL INPUT
The EVAC Input (discussed in section 2.4) which is primarily aimed for use as an Evac input, can also be used as an All Call
Input from any line level input source.
This could be used for ALL CALL telephone paging when used with a suitable Line Isolation Unit.
NOTE: The volume of the Evac input is adjusted via the trimpot on the front of the unit labelled “Evac Vol”. The trigger
level is adjusted via the evac vox sensitivity control of the front of the A 4580.
EVACUATION INPUT TRIGGERING VIA EVAC INPUT
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
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DC Fuse
M205 500mA
N816
24V
DC In
L
R
Audio Out
V/Over
Tones
Chime
Volume
Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mic
+
-
N/O GND N/C
Switched
N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C
24V OUTPUTS
Bell Evac AlertBellAlertEvacCancel
CONTACTS
DIP SWITCHES
+-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Dual RCA Lead
A 4572 ALERT/EVAC TONE GENERATOR
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and “-”terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ”and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Evac Trigger
(Activated by a closing contact)
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2.6 24V DC SWITCHED OUTPUT
A switched output has been provided to allow for the connection of external 24V DC operated xtures.
This is set by Dip Switch 3 (see section 1.5)
The 24V DC output can be used to operate attenuators tted with override relays, evacuation strobes (with the addition
of external relays and DC supplies), or any other re evacuation equipment operated of 24V DC. It is important that any
product connected to the 24V DC output not draw more than 100mA maximum.
This output can be set to be activated any time any zone is paged or any form of evac input is triggered (see Fig 2.5a).
“or”
only when the Evac input has been triggered (see Fig 2.5b).
Fig 2.5a
The 24V DC Switched output terminals operate as follows.
N/O - No voltage present when non-active, 24VDC present when active
N/C - 24VDC present when non-active, No voltage present when active
24V DC Switched Output
N/O - No voltage present when non-active
24VDC present when active
N/C - 24VDC present when non-active
No voltage present when active
N/C N/O
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24V
DC In
L
R
Audio Out
V/Over
Tones
Chime
Volume
Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mic
+
-
N/O GND N/C
Switched
N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C
24V OUTPUTS
Bell Evac AlertBellAlertEvacCancel
CONTACTS
DIP SWITCHES
+-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Dual RCA Lead
A 4586 Paging Console
DIP switch 3 set to“OFF”
The 24V switched output activates when any zone on any
paging console is paged or when any evac input is triggered.
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
Attenuator tted with
over-ride relay
Evacuation strobe
DC supply
24V DC
Relay
External DC supply to
power strobe.
General paging will
activate the 24V output.
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Recall
All Call
Cancel
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and “-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+” , ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Evac Trigger
(Activated by a closing contact)
A4572 ALERT/EVAC TONE GENERATOR
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Fig 2.5b
24V DC Switched Output
N/O - No voltage present when non-active
24VDC present when active
N/C - 24VDC present when non-active
No voltage present when active
N/C N/O
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24V
DC In
L
R
Audio Out
V/Over
Tones
Chime
Volume
Record
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Mic
+
-
N/O GND N/C
Switched
N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C N/O GND N/C
24V OUTPUTS
Bell Evac AlertBellAlertEvacCancel
CONTACTS
DIP SWITCHES
+-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Dual RCA Lead
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
DIP switch 3 set to“ON”
The 24V switched output activates when the Evac Trigger is activated
tor when an evac audio signal is received at the Evac RCA input .
NOTE : General zone paging will not activate the 24V output.
Attenuator tted with
over-ride relay
Evacuation strobe
DC supply
24V DC
Relay
External DC supply to
power strobe.
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and “-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+” , ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
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PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Evac Trigger
(Activated by a closing contact)
3.0 PAGING CONSOLES
A 4486 & A 4488 OVERVIEW
The A 4486 paging microphone provides All Call
paging when used with the A 4580. When using the
A 4486 with the A 4580 each paging microphone unit
must be assigned an ID number through DIP switch
settings on the rear of the A 4486. A maximum of
seven A 4486 paging consoles can be connected to the
A 4580.
The A 4488 paging microphone provides up to four
zones of paging when used with the A 4580. When
using the A 4488 with the A 4580 each paging micro-
phone unit must be assigned an ID number through
DIP switch settings on the rear of the A 4488. A maxi-
mum of six A 4488 paging consoles can be connected
to the A 4580.
A 4486 A 4488
A4572 ALERT/EVAC TONE GENERATOR
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A 4486 and A 4488 Rear Connections
1 24V DC connector
2.1mm DC jack (centre pin positive).
2 RJ45 connector
For connection back to the A 4489A.
Either port can be used.
3 DIP switch options
These switches set the chime options.
4 BGM (Background Music) Input
The background music can be connected via
a 3.5mm Stereo Jack.
5 BGM volume
Use this volume to adjust the background music
level.
6 Chime volume
Use this volume to adjust the chime level.
7 Microphone volume
Use this volume to adjust the microphone level.
A 4486/88 DIP Switch Settings
DIP switch 1 sets the pre-announcement chime on or off.
DIP switches 2-4 set the paging console ID number.
NOTE:
When using the A 4486 with the A 4580 the ID’s must be set between 2-8. (Therefore a
maximum of seven A 4486 paging consoles can be connected to the A 4580.
When using the A 4488 with the A 4580 the ID’s must be set between 3-8. (Therefore a
maximum of six A 4488 paging consoles can be connected to the A 4580.
A maximum of eight paging consoles can be connected to the A 4580. Any combination of A 4486, A 4488 and A 4586
is allowed up to the maximum seven A 4486 consoles or six A 4488 consoles.
1 2 3 67
24VDC In Volume
Mic
Chime
Volume
1 2 3 4
1
2
PA System Chime On
SW PA System Chime O
Internal Chime On Internal Chime O
On O
DIP Switches 1-2 Settings
ON
1 2 3 4
BGM
Volume
BGM
Input
45
2 3 4
DIP Switches 2 - 4
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
PLEASE NOTE : A MAXIMUM OF 8 PAGING CONSOLES CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE A 4580
(WITH A MAXIMUM OF 2 PAGING CONSOLES PER PORT).
(External plugpacks are not required unless power problems are encountered from long cable runs).
CONSOLE 1
ID =1
CONSOLE 5
ID =5
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CONSOLE 2
ID =2
CONSOLE 6
ID =6
CONSOLE 8
ID =8
CONSOLE 4
ID =4
CONSOLE 7
ID =7
CONSOLE 3
ID =3
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Recall
All Call
Cancel
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All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
A4586 Communicator
SystemBusy
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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All Call
Cancel
A4586 Communicator
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+” and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+” , ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A 4486 Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
4Zone Communicator
SystemBusy
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Lock On
All Call Cancel
A 4488
4Zone Communicator
SystemBusy
Page
Lock On
All Call Cancel
A 4488
A 4486 Communicator
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3.1 A 4586 OVERVIEW
The A 4586 paging console provides up to 16 zones of paging to the
A 4580 audio switcher.
The consoles can be used for multi zone paging with the facility to
store and recall multiple zones to a single button. The recall functions
can also be labelled via a USB - PS2 compatible keyboard which can
be plugged into the rear of the unit. (see section 3.1.7) The labels
will then be displayed on the highly functional and attractive LCD. An
example might be a label “sales”.
An emergency paging over-ride facility is accessed by a combination
of an illuminated push button switch and a PTT (push to talk) switch.
This combination removes the possibliity of accidentally activating the
emergency over-ride facility. When activated, emergency paging will
be forced through to all zones.
A maximum of 8 paging consoles can be connected to the A 4580 at
the same time. These work in a “rst in, best dressed” arrangement.
The consoles can be cascaded together or wired back to the A 4580
(see section 3.1.3 to 3.1.5 for details).
Each unit must be assigned an ID number through DIP switch settings
on the rear of the unit.
A pre-announcement chime is available at the paging console and
through the PA system. Both of these are set by DIP switches on the
rear of the unit.
1 24V DC connector
2.1mm DC jack (centre pin positive).
2 RJ45 connector
For connection back to the A 4580.
3 Cascade paging connector
Secondary RJ45 socket for cascading a second
console.
4 USB keyboard input.
Use the keyboard to record labels for saved
store functions.
5 Microphone volume
Use this volume to adjust the microphone level.
6 Chime volume
Use this volume to adjust the chime level.
7 DIP switch options
These switches set the chime and emergency
paging on or off and also assign a location number
or ID to the console.
Fig 3.1
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24VDC In
Volume
Mic
To Main Unit To 2nd Console Chime
USB
Keyboard
(Must be PS2
Compatible)
Volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
2
3
PA System Chime On
SW PA System Chime O
Internal Chime On Internal Chime O
Emergency Paging On Emergency Paging O
6 7 8
DIP Switches 6-8
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
On O
DIP Switches 1-3 Settings
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
SW Not Used
Not Used
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
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3.1.1 Features
• Multi zone paging.
• Recall multiple zones with a single button press.
• Keyboard entry labelling of recall zones.
• LCD for indicating zone selections.
• Pre-announcement chime.
• Emergency override paging to all zones.
3.1.2 DIP Switch Settings
A series of DIP switches which are accessed on the rear of the unit provide
a number of options.
DIP switch 1 sets the PA system chime on or off.
DIP switch 2 sets the internal chime on or off.
DIP switch 3 sets the emergency paging on or off. (Note: The emergency
paging is only active when the A 4580 receives external emergency tones).
DIP switches 4&5 are not used.
DIP switches 6-8 select the ID number for the console.
Table 3.1A shows the ID settings.
A maximum number of 8 consoles can be connected
to the A 4580.
3.1.3 Connecting the paging consoles
The consoles are connected to the A 4580 via standard Cat5e cabling as shown in Fig 3.1b. The maximum distance
between the A 4580 and a paging console is 300m. Note that each paging console must be assigned an ID number via
the DIP switches on the rear of the unit before operation (see 3.1.2 DIP switch settings). Eg Console 1 is set to ID1, console
2 is set to ID2 etc
A maximum of eight consoles can be connected at one time but only used in certain congurations. There are four RJ45
ports on the back of the A 4580 which can be used to connect the A 4586 paging consoles. Each port can accomodate a
maximum of 2 paging consoles without the aid of external power supplies.
(External plugpacks are not required unless power problems are encountered from long cable runs).
Fig 3.1B shows how to connect one paging console per RJ45 port.
Fig 3.1B
Table 3.1A
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From
BGM
AMP
L
R
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
N/O
DC FUSE
(1A M205)
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
A 4575 Input
N/C
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
Paging Stations
34
12
+ -
+ -
2345678910111213141516
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and“ ”terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
3-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-- +
+
-- +
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__
PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
Evac Vox
Sensitivity
+_
+_
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
A 4580 COMMUNICATOR
A 4586 Paging Console
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
A 4586 Paging Console A 4586 Paging Console
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6 7 8
DIP Switches 6-8
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6

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3.1.4 Cascading the paging consoles
If more than 4 paging consoles are required the consoles can be cascaded together. Fig 3.1C shows how to connect eight
paging consoles at once. Consoles 1-4 are connected to their respective number ports. Ie console 1 to port 1, console 2 to
port 2 etc. Any extra consoles are connected as shown in Fig 3.1C, so console 5 to port 1, console 6 to port 2 and so on.
Note that each paging console must be assigned an ID number via the DIP switches on the rear of the unit before
operation (see 3.1.2 DIP switch settings). Eg Console 1 is set to ID1, console 2 is set to ID2 etc
In Fig 3.1C a maximum of eight consoles are connected. Consoles 1 & 5 are connected to Port 1, consoles 2 & 6 to port
2, consoles 3 & 7 to port 3 and consoles 4 & 8 are connected to Port 4. Please note: A maximum of 2 paging consoles can
be connected per RJ45 port on the A 4580. (External plugpacks are not required unless power problems are encountered
from long cable runs).
Fig 3.1C
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
PLEASE NOTE : A MAXIMUM OF 8 PAGING CONSOLES CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE A 4580
(WITH A MAXIMUM OF 2 PAGING CONSOLES PER PORT).
(External plugpacks are not required unless power problems are encountered from long cable runs).
CONSOLE 1
ID = 1
CONSOLE 5
ID = 5
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CONSOLE 2
ID = 2
CONSOLE 6
ID = 6
CONSOLE 8
ID = 8
CONSOLE 4
ID = 4
CONSOLE 7
ID = 7
CONSOLE 3
ID = 3
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8Zone Communicator
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Recall
All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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Recall
All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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Recall
All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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Recall
All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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Recall
All Call
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8Zone Communicator
Version1.1
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Recall
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8Zone Communicator
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Manufactured in Australia By Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”Terminals
2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP”terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to “From BGM AMP terminals.
Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+”and “-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and“ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3.1.5 Multi-zone paging
Paging is achieved by pressing the numbered button of the zone required. The button will illuminate. Hold down the page
switch and speak into the microphone. Note: a zone with a fast ashing LED has general paging blocked. To page to
multiple zones, press the buttons for the desired zones. Multiple buttons will illuminate. Hold down the page switch and
speak into the microphone.
3.1.6 Zone Lockout
General paging can be blocked to any zones via the paging console. To block paging to a zone from the A 4586, hold
down the desired zone button until a message on the LCD indicates the zone is blocked out. Release the button to
resume. To unlock the zone, repeat the procedure. NOTE: This will only lock out zones for use from the console that the
zones were locked out from. It will not lock out the same zones from other paging consoles.
3.1.7 Store & recall groups of zones
Two function keys labelled store and recall may be used to program groups of zones into a single number recall, just as
your telephone might have a “quick dial” memory function.

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4.0 32 ZONE PAGING
It is possible to page up to a maximum of 32 zones when the A 4586 paging console is combined with the A 4587 paging
console. The A 4587 simply plugs into the rear of the A 4586 via a Cat5e/6 lead (supplied). All communication and power
are supplied through the A 4586 paging console.
Note: In order to be able to switch 32 zones of audio a second A 4580 unit is required.
Figure 4.2 illustrates a typical connection diagram with multiple paging consoles some of which are 32 zones.
Note: All paging consoles must be connected to the A 4580 master unit. Do not t any consoles to the slave unit.
To store a group of zones
First press the store button on the paging console. Then select the zones you wish to group together. Once the desired
zones are selected, press store again. You can now assign a group number using the numbered buttons (1 to 8). If you
have previously stored a group of zones in the memory, these buttons will illuminate. Press store to complete the process.
Note that you may select one of the previously stored group numbers, however this will overwrite the existing stored zone
selections.
If a zone label is not required, press cancel to complete the process of storing a group of zones.
Note: if the keyboard is not operational, it may need to be unplugged and connected again.
To recall zones
Press the recall button. Any buttons which are programmed with groups of zones will illuminate. If any of these groups
were given a label then these will show on the LCD.
Select one of the illuminated buttons to recall. The zones stored in this group will then illuminate automatically.
Hold down the page (PTT) switch and speak into the microphone. Press cancel when nished or the unit will time out
automatically after ≈15 seconds.
3.1.8 Paging Console Busy
If the system has more than two A 4586 paging consoles connected there will be times
when both units may be needed at the same time. If one of the paging consoles is in use the
second console will be notied and the busy LED will illuminate and the LCD will display the
image shown below.
Fig 3.1D
The screen will now prompt you to label your stored group of zones. This allows quick visual feedback to the user when
selecting groups of zones, examples of labels might include: All W/house, Bar&Lobby, Sales&Yard etc. Plug in astandard
USB PS2 compatible keyboard (D 2111) into the rear of the A4586 paging console and type in your desired
label. The maximum label length is 10 characters. Press backspace to delete letters. Hold down the shift key for capital
letters. Press return (enter) when �n ished.

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4.1 A 4587 OVERVIEW
The A 4587 paging console provides paging to zones 17-32 with the
addition of a second A 4580 audio switcher.
The A 4587 is connected to the rear of an A 4586 16 zone paging console
via standard Cat5e cabling as shown in gure 4.1.
Each unit must be assigned an ID number through DIP switch settings on
the rear of the unit.
Note: When connecting an A 4587 to an A 4586 paging console both units
must be set to the same ID.
4.1.1 A 4587 DIP Switches
Switch 1: Not Used
Switch 2: Sets the unit ID
4.1.2 A 4587 Rear Connections
1 RJ45 connector
For connection back to the A 4586 paging console. Either port can be used.
2 DIP switch options
These switches set the ID number for the console.
Fig 4.1
1 2
ON
1 2 3 4
Manufactured in Australia By
Port 1 Port 2
1 2 3 4
Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd
2 3 4
DIP Switches 2 - 4
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
ON
1 2 3 4
Manufactured in Australia By
Port 1 Port 2
1 2 3 4
Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd
2 3 4
DIP Switches 2 - 4
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
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24VDC In Volume
Mic
To Main Unit To 2nd Console Chime
USB
Keyboard
(Must be PS2
Compatible)
Volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
2
3
PA System Chime On
SW PA System Chime O
Internal Chime On Internal Chime O
Emergency Paging On Emergency Paging O
6 7 8
DIP Switches 6-8
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
On O
DIP Switches 1-3 Settings
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
SW Not Used
Not Used
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
A 4586A 4587
Can be connected
to port 1 or port 2.
Connect to 2nd
console port.
Connects back
to A 4580
switcher.
2 3 4
DIP Switches 2 - 4
Set the Paging
O O O
Console ID
ID
On O O
On On O
O On O
O O On
On O On
On On On
O On On
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6

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CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CONSOLE 1
ID =1
CONSOLE 5
ID =5
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CAT5e cable
(Max 300 Metres)
CONSOLE 2
ID =2
CONSOLE 6
ID =6
CONSOLE 8
ID =8
CONSOLE 4
ID =4
CONSOLE 7
ID =7
CONSOLE 3
ID =3
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All Call
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8 Zone Communicator
Version 1.1
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
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System Busy
Page
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8 Zone Communicator
Version 1.1
Manufactured in Australia By Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
From
BGM
AMP
L R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
34
12
+ -
+ -
2/183/194/205/216/227/238/249/2510/2611/2712/2813/2914/3015/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals 2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to“From BGM AMP terminals. Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+” and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and “ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
+-
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+_
PA Out
BGM Input Evac Input
+_
+_
324V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A 4486 Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
4 Zone Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
All Call Cancel
A 4488
4 Zone Communicator
System Busy
Page
Lock On
All Call Cancel
A 4488
CONSOLE 8
ID =8
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
A 4586 Communicator
System Busy
Page
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8 Zone Communicator
Version 1.1
CONSOLE 2
ID =2
Manufactured in Australia By Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
From
BGM
AMP
L
R
BGM Out
24V
Switched
Out
From
24V
BATTERY
24V DC
IN
Zone 17-32
From
PA
AMP
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/17
3
4
1
2
+ -
+ -
2/18
3/19
4/20
5/21
6/22
7/23
8/24
9/25
10/26
11/27
12/28
13/29
14/30
15/31
16/32
100V Switching -
1 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” Terminals 2 AMP SYSTEM - Connect PA amp 100V output to “From PA AMP” terminals and BGM amp 100V ouput to“From BGM AMP terminals. Connect Zone amplier speakers to ”+” and“-” terminals.
Connect Zone amplier line level inputs to“+”, ” - ” and “ ” terminals.
Preamp Switching -
DIP Switch Settings
SW
1
2
4-8
On
O
Single Amp Mode
Not Used
Dual Amp Mode
Line Level
Speaker Level
N/O
N/C
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+_
PA Out
BGM Input
Evac Input
+
_
+
_
3
24V Out Trigger
ON-Evac/OFF-Any
L
R
Extender
16GB
Maximum
Micro
SD Card
+
-
Evac
Trigger
120mA
Max
To Paging Consoles
(Maximum 500mA per output)
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
+-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A 4580 MASTER UNIT
A 4580 SLAVE UNIT
Store
Recall
All Call
Cancel
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System Busy
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CONSOLE 6
ID =6
A 4488
A 4488 A 4486
A 4586 A 4587
A 4586
A 4586 A 4587
A 4586 A 4587
A 4586
A 4580 MASTER DIP4 = OFF DIP5 = ON
A 4580 SLAVE DIP4 = ON ALL OTHER DIP SWITCHES = OFF
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE CONNECTIONS ON THE REAR OF THE SLAVE A 4580 EXCEPT POWER AND THE (ZONE 17-32 PORT).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
Down is ON.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
Down is ON.
Figure 4.2 Multiple paging console conguration with a mixture or single, four, 16 and 32 zone paging consoles. In this conguration there are three sets of 32 zone paging consoles, two sixteen zone paging consoles, two four zone paging consoles and one single All Call paging console. In order to be able to page to 32 zones , two A 4580 switching units are required, one of which is the master unit and the other is the slave. The master and slave options are set by the DIP switches on the rear of the A 4580 units (refer to the DIP Switch 4-5 settings on pg 7). The master A 4580 has DIP switch 4 set to OFF and DIP switch 5 set to ON. The Slave A 4580 has DIP switch 4 set to ON. All paging consoles must be connected back to the master A 4580 unit. Connection is made between the Master A 4580 and the Slave A 4580 via a Cat5e/6 lead which connects between the (Zone 17-32 Extender) ports on both units. Please note : a maximum of 8 paging consoles can be connect- ed to the a 4580 (with a maximum of 2 paging consoles per port) the combination of an a 4586 and a 4587 is counted as one paging console. (External plugpacks are not required unless power problems are encountered from long cat5 runs).