Zenitel Phontech MPA 1600 Series Instruction Manual

USER HANDBOOK
MPA 1600
MARITIME: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Amendment Record
08 2016.09.06 Added 1605,1606 and
1643, updated IP rating
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07 2015.09.30 CN00550:
Update, Service and
Warranty, Utilization
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MPA 1600 Handbook contents:
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Service and Warranty ……………………………………………………………………..………................. 5
Utilization ……………………………………………………………………………………...…....…………… 5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (03 8-000-DE) …………………………….……..……………………... 6
−CONTENTS ………………………………………………………………………..……………….……. 7
−1. INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………..……………..…….…. 8
−2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………..……………. 8
2.1 MPA 1600 OPERATION UNIT ……………………………………………………………..…. 8
2.2 MPA 1601 PA CONTROL UNIT …………………………………………………………….... 9
2.3 MPA 1604 PA CONTROL UNIT ………………………………………………………………. 9
2.4 MPA 1603 GA ALARM PANEL ……………………………………………………...……….. 9
2.5 MPA 1605 GA ALARM PANEL ……………………………………………………………..... 10
2.6 MPA 1606 GA ALARM PANEL ……………………………………………………………..... 10
2.7 MPA 1606 GA ALARM PANEL ……………………………………………………………..... 11
2.8 MPA 1602 PA ENTERTAINMENT UNIT ….…………………………………………………. 11
2.9 TERMINAL BOARD ………………………..…………………………………………………. 11
2.10 AMPLIFIERS …………………...………………………………………………………..……. 12
2.11 LOUDSPEAKERS ………………………...……………………………………………………. 12
2.12 T PE NUMBER / S STEM IDENTIFICATION …………………..…………………………. 12
−3. TECHNICAL DATA ……………………………………………………………..…………...……. 12
3.1 MPA 1600 OPERATION UNIT ………………………………………………………………. 12
3.2 MPA 1601 PA CONTROL UNIT ………………………………………………………….….. 13
3.3 MPA 1604 PA CONTROL UNIT ………………………………………………………….….. 13
3.4 MPA 1603 GA ALARM PANEL ………………………………………………………….….. 13
3.5 MPA 1605 GA ALARM PANEL ………………………………………………………….….. 13
3.6 MPA 1606 GA ALARM PANEL ………………………………………………………….….. 14
3.7 MPA 1643 GA ALARM PANEL ………………………………………………………….….. 14
3.8 AMPLIFIERS …………………...…………………………………………………………..…. 14
3.9 CABINETS ……………………...…………………………………………………………..…. 16
−4. PERFORMANCE ………...………………………………………………………..……………..…. 16
4.1 GENERAL ALARM ……………………………………………………………………..……. 16
4.2 FEEDBACK COUNTERMEASURES ………………………………………………….……. 16
−5. REDUNDANC ………...………….……………………………………………..…………..……. 17
5.1 CENTRAL EQUIPMENT ..…….…………………………………………………………..…. 17
5.2 LOUDSPEAKER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK ..….…………………………………………. 17
5.3 ALARM PANEL ………….…….…………………………………………………………..…. 17
5.4 CONTROL UNIT ..…………..….…………………………………………………………..…. 17
−6. EXTERNAL INTERFACES ..……….……………………………………………..……………..…. 18
6.1 GENERAL ALARM INTERFACE TO SHIPS WHISTLE / SIREN ...…………………….…. 20
6.2 MUTE OF EXTERNAL GENERAL ALARM DURING EMERGENC PA …………….…. 20
6.3 GENERAL ALARM WARNING (FLASHING) LIGHTS …...…………………………….…. 20
6.4 ENTERTAINMENT MUTE PA / GA ..……………………………………………………..…. 20
6.5 VOLUME OVERRIDE …………..………………...………………………………………..…. 20
6.6 POWER FAILURE ..…………………………..……………………………………………..…. 20
6.7 GENERAL WARNING ...……………………..……………………………………………..…. 21
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (03 8-000-IS) …………………….…..…………........................ 22
−CONTENTS …………………………………….…………………………………..……………………. 23
−1. INTRODUCTION ………………………….…………………………………..……………..………. 24
1.1 PA CONFIGURATION, CARGO VESSELS ………………………………………………..…. 24
1.2 PA CONFIGURATION, PASSENGER VESSELS ..………………………………………….... 24
1.3 PA CONFIGUARTION, ALL VESSELS ………………………………………………………. 24
1.4 T PE NUMBER / S STEM CONFIGURATION ..…………………………………...……….. 24
−2. INSTALLATION GUIDE ………………………………………………………………..……………. 24
2.1 PLANNING ………………………………………………………………………………..……. 24
2.1.1 General …………………………….…………………………………………………..….. 24
2.1.2 Loudspeaker selection / SPL …………………………….……….……………………….. 28
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2.1.3 Amount of loudspeakers ….….…….……………………………………………….…….. 28
2.1.4 Cable arrangement ……..…….…….…………………………………………………….. 28
2.1.5 Zones ……………………………….…………………………………………………….. 29
2.1.6 Amplifiers ………………………….…………………………………………………….. 29
2.1.7 Short circuit protection …………….…………………………………………………….. 30
2.1.8 Compass Safe Distance …………….…………………………………………………….. 30
2.2 GENERAL ALARM ADJUSTMENT ………………………………………………………….. 30
2.3 FEEDBACK / INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION ..…………..…………………………….. 31
2.3.1 Local Mute ……..………………….…………………………………………………..….. 31
2.3.2 Speech Delay …………………………………………….……….……………………….. 31
2.4 POWER ……………………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.5 GLANDS ………….………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.6 FERRULING ………………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.7 MARKING …………………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.8 FASTENING ………………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.9 PRESERVATION …………………...………………………………………………………….. 32
2.10 CABLE REQUIREMENTS ….……...………………………………………………………….. 33
OPERATION PROCEDURE (03 8-000-OP) ……………..…………….………………..………... 34
−CONTENTS ………………………………….………………………………………..…………………. 35
−1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………….……..……………..……. 36
−2. OPERATING DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………..…………. 36
2.1 EMERGENC PAGING ………..……………………………………………………..………. 36
Figure 2-1 ……..………………….……………………………………………………..…..….. 37
2.2 PAGING (Normal Paging) ………………………………………………………………………. 37
Figure 2-2 ……..………………….……………………………………………………..…..….. 38
2.3 ALARM (General Alarm) ……...………………………………………………………………. 38
Figure 2-3 ……..………………….……………………………………………………..…..….. 39
Figure 2-4 ……..………………….……………………………………………………..…..….. 39
2.4 PRIORIT ………………...……..………………………………………………………………. 39
2.5 ZONES …………………………..………………………………………………………………. 40
2.6 LOCAL MUTE …………...……..………………………………………………………………. 40
2.7 VOLUME OVERRIDE ……..…..………………………………………………………………. 40
2.8 ALARM PRIORIT ………...…..………………………………………………………………. 40
2.9 ATTENTION TONE …...………..………………………………………………………………. 40
2.10 ENTERTAINMENT ……..……..………………………………………………………………. 41
MPA 600 SYSTEM, block diagram (03 8- 00-BD) …..………………………..………..….…... 42
MPA 600 SYSTEM, external connection (03 8-025-EC) ………….…………………………... 43
−1 of 8: Control Units and Alarm Panel Connection – Single & Dual system “A” …………………….….. 43
−2 of 8: Control Units and Alarm Panel Connection – Dual system “B” ………………………………….. 44
−3 of 8: Zone and Loudspeaker distribution – Single & Dual system “A” ……………….……………….. 45
−4 of 8: Zone and Loudspeaker distribution – Dual system “B” ………………………….……………….. 46
−5 of 8: Alarm Control inputs and outputs – Single & Dual system “A” ………………………………….. 47
−6 of 8: Alarm Control inputs and outputs – Dual system “B” …………………………………………….. 48
−7 of 8: Intercom and PABX interconnection – Single & Dual system “A” ……………………………….. 49
−8 of 8: System interconnection – Dual system “A” and “B” …………………………………………….. 50
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE (03 8- 00-CO) …..…………….…………………..….……. 51
−LIST OF CONTENT …………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
−1. SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................... 52
−2. TERMINOLOG .................................................................................................................................. 52
2.1 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 52
−3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ……....................................................................................................... 52
−4. INTRODUCTION …….......................................................................................................................... 53
−5. BRIEF S STEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 53
5.1 General ..................................................................................................................................…… 53
5.2 Central equipment ........................................................................................................................ 53
5.3 Access & Control panels ............................................................................................................ 53
−6. TEST PLAN ......................................................................................................................................... 54
6.1 Test philosophy ........................................................................................................................... 54
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6.2 Scope of test ................................................................................................................................ 54
−7. SPECIFIC TEST PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................... 54
7.1 General checks ............................................................................................................................. 54
7.2 Workmanship .............................................................................................................................. 55
−8. FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF UNITS ............................................................................................... 55
8.1 MPA 1600 Operation unit ........................................................................................................... 55
8.2 MPA 1601 Access units ............................................................................................................. 55
8.2.1 Normal Paging .................................................................................................................... 55
8.2.2 EMergency Paging ............................................................................................................. 55
8.2.3 Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 55
8.2.4 Priority by normal paging "PA" ......................................................................................... 56
8.2.5 External Control outputs .................................................................................................... 57
8.3 Zones ........................................................................................................................................... 57
8.4 MPA 1603 Alarm Panel .............................................................................................................. 57
8.4.1 Alarm setting ...................................................................................................................... 57
8.4.2 External Control outputs .................................................................................................... 58
8.5 Paging during alarm (General Alarm) ........................................................................................ 58
8.6 Failure / warning outputs ............................................................................................................. 58
8.7 Redundancy test ......................................................................................................................... 58
8.8 Sound Pressure Level ................................................................................................................. 58
−9. TEST INSTRUMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 60
−10. PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................................................................ 60
−11. PUNCH LIST ...................................................................................................................................... 61
MPA 600 OPERATION UNIT, mechanical layout (03 8-00 -ML) ……...……..……….….... 62
MPA 60 CONTROL UNIT, Ver. 05827, mechanical layout (03 8-040-ML) …..….……... 63
MPA 60 CONTROL UNIT, Ver. 05827, external connection (03 8-040-EC) …….……... 64
MPA 604 CONTROL UNIT Ver. 05827, mechanical layout (03 8-038-ML): .…................. 65
MPA 604 CONTROL UNIT Ver. 05827, external connection (03 8-038-EC): .…............... 66
MPA 603 ALARM PANEL Ver. 05827, mechanical layout (03 8-04 -ML): .…….….......... 67
MPA 603 ALARM PANEL Ver. 05827, external connection (03 8-04 -EC): .…….…......... 68
MPA 600 SYSTEM, 6 0 CABINET, mechanical layout (03 8- 25-ML) ……………..….... 69
PA-93 2/24/36/48 COMMERCIAL PA AMPLIFIER, specification ……………..……..…........ 70
PA-93 2/24/36/48 PUBLIC ADDRESS POWER AMPLIFIER, operation manual ….......... 73
POWER AMPLIFIER 670, data sheet …………………………………………….……………....…... 88
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SERVICE AND WARRANTY
Zenitel warrants that the product sold by Zenitel substantially confirm with said products
written specifications for a period of up to 24 (twenty-four) months after invoice date.
Notice of claims shall be made to Zenitel within 30 (thirty) calendar days after receipt of the
product. The claim must be registered either online at www.zenitel.com/customer-service/
claims or on RMA form provided by Zenitel through [email protected].
a) Delivered batteries are generally not covered by Zenitel warranty terms.
b) Buyer also has an option to extend the 24 (twenty-four) (24) months warranty time at a
separate charge. The details for this are found in the valid pricelist, and has to be settled
before delivery of the products.
c) The product must have been properly stored, installed and used to claim under the warranty.
d) Within the warranty period, the Buyer shall give prompt written notice, if any part of the
product is proven defective in material or workmanship, online either at www.zenitel.com/
customer-service/claims or on RMA form provided by Zenitel through [email protected].
e) Zenitel shall not be liable to Buyer or third party claims relevant to accidental or improper
use, wrong installation performed by uncertified technicians, from damage to the product, or
from other circumstances beyond Zenitel’s control.
f) The product shall be returned to Zenitel, subject to prior written consent from Zenitel, in the
form of a RMA reference number (Return Merchandise Authorization). The product shall be
returned immediately, and no later than 60 days after RMA reference number has been
received. Returned products in lack of such reference, will not be accepted by Zenitel and
returned to Buyer at Buyer’s cost.
g) The cost of the return shipment is to be covered by the Buyer. Zenitel will cover the cost of
shipment for replacement parts.
h) Zenitel decides whether a defective part shall be replaced, returned to factory for repair or
being repaired onboard the vessel or on site.
i) If repair/change of parts is to be done onboard the vessel or on site, Zenitel shall approve by
certification the company/technician doing the labor on their behalf.
After the repair is done onboard the vessel or on site, Zenitel will, based on the repair report,
decide if the mentioned repair is a warranty matter or not. If it is a warranty matter, Zenitel
will cover labor time up to 4 hours, and spare parts to correct the fault. Service technician’s
preparation, travelling time and travelling expenses, if any, are for the account of the Buyer.
j) If Zenitel has to deliver new parts to solve a warranty matter before the claimed product is
received for inspection and acceptance, Zenitel will invoice the new part with standard order
terms at shipment, and then issue a credit note when the defective part has been received by
Zenitel and approved as warranty by quality department.
k) Repair or replacement of parts in a configuration done by Zenitel during the warranty period,
has no effect on the expiration of the warranty for a complete project delivery, and does not
give rise to a renewal or extension of the warranty period for the configuration.
UTILIZATION:
This equipment is not to be disposed in normal waste, but be handled in accordance with
applicable waste disposal regulations in the country where the equipment is used
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 3
2.1. MPA 1600 OPERATION UNIT ............................................................................................... 3
2.2. MPA 1601 PA CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................. 4
2.3. MPA 1604 PA CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................. 4
2.4. MPA 1603 GA ALARM PANEL .............................................................................................. 4
2.5. MPA 1605 GA ALARM PANEL .............................................................................................. 5
2.6. MPA 1606 GA ALARM PANEL .............................................................................................. 5
2.7. MPA 1643 GA ALARM PANEL .............................................................................................. 6
2.8. MPA 1602 PA ENTERTAINMENT UNIT .............................................................................. 6
2. . TERMINAL BOARD ................................................................................................................ 6
2.10. AMPLIFIERS ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.11. LOUDSPEAKERS ................................................................................................................. 7
2.12. TYPE NUMBER / SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION ................................................................ 7
3. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.1. MPA 1600 OPERATION UNIT ............................................................................................... 7
3.2. MPA 1601 PA CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................. 8
3.3. MPA 1604 PA CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................. 8
3.4. MPA 1603 GA ALARM PANEL .............................................................................................. 8
3.5. MPA 1605 PA CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................. 8
3.6. MPA 1606 PA CONTROL UNIT .............................................................................................
3.7. MPA 1643 PA CONTROL UNIT .............................................................................................
3.8. AMPLIFIERS ............................................................................................................................
3. . CABINETS .............................................................................................................................. 11
4. PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. GENERAL ALARM ............................................................................................................... 11
4.2. FEEDBACK COUNTERMEASURES ................................................................................... 11
5. REDUNDANCY ............................................................................................................................. 12
5.1. CENTRAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 12
5.2. LOUDSPEAKER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK .................................................................. 12
5.3. ALARM PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.4. CONTROL UNIT .................................................................................................................... 12
6. EXTERNAL INTERFACES .......................................................................................................... 13
6.1. GENERAL ALARM INTERFACE TO SHIPS WHISTLE / SIREN ..................................... 15
6.2. MUTE OF EXTERNAL GENERAL ALARM DURING EMERGENCY PA ...................... 15
6.3. GENERAL ALARM WARNING (FLASHING) LIGHT ...................................................... 15
6.4. ENTERTAINMENT MUTE, PA/GA ..................................................................................... 15
6.5. VOLUME OVERRIDE ........................................................................................................... 15
6.6. POWER FAILURE ................................................................................................................. 15
6.7. GENERAL WARNING .......................................................................................................... 16
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1. INTRODUCTION
The MPA-system is a marine and offshore Public Address system. It meets the requirements for
PA/GA, and entertainment, distribution onboard ships and mobile offshore units. The system conforms
to SOLAS, IMO and IEC regulations. Based on modular design and flexible configuration, it covers a
wide range of installation complexities. Ranging from, small single loop systems, to large duplicated
systems.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. MPA 1600 OPE ATION UNIT
The MPA 1600 Operation Unit is the system central logic controller in the MPA-system. It is designed
for 1 " 1 Unit rack mounting.
FEATURES:
- Up to 6 zones, selectable in any configuration.
- Up to 6 MPA 1601 / 1604 /1605 / 1606 / 1643 Control Units or
- Up to 6 MPA 1603 Alarm Panels in combination with MPA 1601 panels.
- Up to 2 emergency microphones.
- External paging facility (from ICS6200/DICS6100/PABX etc.).
- Prepared for duplication - A/B dual system, with synchronisation.
- Interfaces for manual and/or automatic alarms.
- 2 entertainment sources, with free zone selection (MPA 1602)
- Signal processing capabilities.
- Configurable priority levels.
- 7 audio outputs, with unlimited amplifier expansion.
- Facility for muting of local loudspeaker during paging.
- Override of entertainment volume-controls during paging.
- Output for mute of external GA system.
- Output for activation of external GA system.
- Synchronisation with external GA tones.
- Up to 8 different alarms in the system.
- Up to 6 MPA 1603 Alarm Panels, with up to 4 different alarms.
- Chime/”ding-dong” generator.
- Alarm light signal activation.
- Mute of external alarm facility.
- Built-in loudspeaker, to monitor activity on zones.
INDICATORS
- Power status indicator with a red/green led.
- Warning/Info indication with a red/green led.
- Link/Tx indication with a green led.
- PA led indication with a green led.
- Alarm indication with a green led.
- Zone status indication with 6 red/green leds.
- MPA 1601/1603/1605/1606/1643 User status indication with 6 red/green leds.
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