Zenitel Phontech MPA 1600 Series Instruction Manual

USER HANDBOOK
MPA 1600
MARITIME: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Amendment Record
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MPA 1600 Handbook contents:
Handbook page:
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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2.2. MPA 1601 PA CONT OL UNIT
The MPA 1601 is a full facility operator control unit in the MPA system. It is designed for flush
mounting.
FEATURES:
- Microphone options are Gooseneck, or Handheld.
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit.
- 6 Zone-selection keys.
- PA (normal paging) key
- Emergency PA key marked with red colour
- Emergency PA key is protected against unauthorised use by means of time-trap functionality
(the Emergency PA key must be held for 1 sec. before activation.
- Dimmer key
- Status-Led for system A and system B.
- Led-indicators for all keys.
- Dimmable Backlight and indication leds
- Local mute relays.
2.3. MPA 1604 PA CONT OL UNIT
The MPA 1604 is an operator control unit without Emergency PA facility in the MPA system. It is
designed for flush mounting.
FEATURES:
- Microphone options are gooseneck, or handheld.
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit.
- 6 Zone-selection keys.
- PA (normal paging) key.
- Status-Led for system A and system B.
- Led-indicators for all keys.
- Local mute relays.
2.4. MPA 1603 GA ALA M PANEL
The MPA 1603 is a manual alarm control unit in the MPA system. It is designed for flush mounting.
FEATURES:
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit.
- 4 Alarm keys marked with the text “ALARM” and red colour
- Cancel key.
- Protection against unauthorised use by means of time-trap functionality (the alarm keys and the
Cancel keys must be held for 1 sec. before activation).
- 6 leds indicating alarm status in each zone.
- Led indicators for all keys.
- Dimmable backlight and leds, remotely controlled from the adjacent MPA 1601 Control Unit.
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2.5. MPA 1605 GA ALA M PANEL
The MPA 1605 is a full facility operator control unit with manual alarm controls in the MPA system. It
is designed for desk-top mounting/placement.
FEATURES:
- Microphone options are Gooseneck, or Handheld.
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit.
- 6 Zone-selection keys.
- 4 Alarm keys marked with the text “ALARM” and red colour
- Cancel key.
- PA (normal paging) key
- Emergency PA key marked with red colour
- Protection against unauthorised use by means of time-trap functionality (the EM/alarm keys
and the Cancel keys must be held for 1 sec. before activation).
- Dimmer key
- Status-Led for system A and system B.
- Led-indicators for all keys.
- Dimmable Backlight and indication leds
- Local mute relays.
2.6. MPA 1606 GA ALA M PANEL
The MPA 1606 is a full facility operator control unit with manual alarm controls in the MPA system. It
is designed for flush/1 ” rack mounting.
FEATURES:
- Microphone options are Gooseneck, or Handheld.
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit.
- 6 Zone-selection keys.
- 4 Alarm keys marked with the text “ALARM” and red colour
- Cancel key.
- PA (normal paging) key
- Emergency PA key marked with red colour
- Protection against unauthorised use by means of time-trap functionality (the EM/alarm keys
and the Cancel keys must be held for 1 sec. before activation).
- Dimmer key
- Status-Led for system A and system B.
- Led-indicators for all keys.
- Dimmable Backlight and indication leds
- Local mute relays.
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2.7. MPA 1643 GA ALA M PANEL
The MPA 1643 is a full facility operator control unit with manual alarm controls in the MPA system. It
is designed for wall mounting in EX areas.
The unit consists of following:
•Interface PCB for buttons.
•Interface PCB for LEDs.
•Standard PCB for 1601 User panel.
•Standard PCB for 1603 Alarm panel.
•Din rail mounted safety barriers for buttons, LEDs and audio.
FEATURES:
- Microphone options are Gooseneck, or Handheld.
- RS485 data communication with MPA1600 Operation Unit from junction box with controller
boards in safe area. (Barriers in this box).
- 6 Zone-selection keys.
- 4 Alarm keys marked with the text “ALARM” and red colour.
- Cancel key.
- PA (normal paging) key.
- Emergency PA key marked with red colour.
- Protection against unauthorised use by means of time-trap functionality (the EM/alarm keys
and the Cancel keys must be held for 1 sec. before activation).
- Dimmer key.
- Status-Led for system A and system B.
- Led-indicators for all keys.
- Dimmable Backlight and indication LEDs.
2.8. MPA 1602 PA ENTE TAINMENT UNIT
The MPA 1602 is a PA Entertainment Unit in the MPA system. It is designed for 1 ” 2 Unit rack
mounting. And it is electrically isolated.
FEATURES:
- Up to 2 CD-players, or one CD-player and one external audio (TV/Video etc.)
- Configurable entertainment audio in any 6 zones per source.
- Keypad for zone selection and status indication.
- Entertainment / volume override during PA messages.
2.9. TE MINAL BOA D
Because of the high number of interfaces in the MPA system, a terminal board is necessary to interface
the MPA 1600 with ship-cables. See the attached drawing 03118-025-EC and 03118-000-IS for
connection and installation details.
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2.10. AMPLIFIE S
The MPA system is designed to be used with a number of audio amplifiers. The amplifiers can be
PA6312 (120W), PA6324 (240W), PA6336 (360W) or PA6348 (480W).
FEATURES:
- Thermal and overload protection, balanced input.
- Dual power input (AC primary / DC backup).
- (Gain adjustment 0 – [-12] service mode).
2.11. LOUDSPEAKE S
A PA/GA system like the MPA 1600 will utilize a wide variety of loudspeakers in the distribution
network. Subjects like environment, topology and sound pressure requirement will determine what
kind of loudspeaker type and size should be used in the specific areas.
To comply with the environment requirement all loudspeakers used in a PA/GA system must be
approved according to relevant parts of IEC60 45 or similar.
The topology and sound pressure requirement will be decisive for the amount of loudspeakers in the
different areas, the loudspeaker type, their power rating and tapping.
See document 03118-000-IS for detailed loudspeaker selection information.
2.12. TYPE NUMBE / SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
In order to recognise and identify different version of an MPA1600 system there is an identification
system marked on all cabinets.
This system is built up as a combination of rack type and amount and type of amplifiers.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
3.1. MPA 1600 OPE ATION UNIT
- 1 " 1 Unit rack mounting unit.
- Operating voltage: Dual 24VDC – primary (AC through
integrated Power supply module) / backup
- Current drain maximum: 5A
- Microphone input level: 5mV.
- External PA input level: 0 dBu typical (configurable)
- External entertainment input level: 0 dBu typical (configurable)
- Audio outputs to amplifiers: 0 dBu typical (configurable)
- Size: 44 x 483 x 206mm (HxWxD)
- Weight: 3kg
- Ingress Protection (stand-alone) (IP): 20
- Compass safe distance: Ref Cabinet data
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3.2. MPA 1601 PA CONT OL UNIT
-Outer dimensions: 144 x 144mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 300mA. (integrated in the MPA 1600)
- Microphone input level: 10mV typical (dynamic mic.)
- Ingress Protection (IP): 22
- Compass safe distance (standard): 80cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 50cm
3.3. MPA 1604 PA CONT OL UNIT
-Outer dimensions: 144 x 144mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 300mA. (integrated in the MPA 1600)
- Microphone input level: 10mV typical (dynamic mic.)
- Ingress Protection (IP): 22
- Compass safe distance (standard)1: 80cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 50cm
3.4. MPA 1603 GA ALA M PANEL
- Outer dimensions: 144 x 6mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 100mA.
- Ingress Protection (IP): 22
- Compass safe distance (standard): 60cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 40cm
3.5. MPA 1605 PA CONT OL UNIT
- Outer dimensions: 3 4 x 1 6 x 57,35 mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 300mA. (integrated in the MPA 1600)
- Microphone input level: 10mV typical (dynamic mic.)
- Ingress Protection (IP): 22
- Compass safe distance (standard): 80cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 50cm
1 (The unit is physically identical to MPA 1601)
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3.6. MPA 1606 PA CONT OL UNIT
- Outer dimensions: 483 x 177 x 55 mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 300mA. (integrated in the MPA 1600)
- Microphone input level: 10mV typical (dynamic mic.)
- Ingress Protection (IP): 22
- Compass safe distance (standard): 80cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 50cm
-
3.7. MPA 1643 PA CONT OL UNIT
- Outer dimensions: 160 x 360 mm.
- Operating voltage: 24VDC supplied from the MPA1600
Operation Unit.
- Current drain maximum: 300mA. (integrated in the MPA 1600)
- Microphone input level: 10mV typical (dynamic mic.)
- Ingress Protection (IP): 44
- Compass safe distance (standard): 80cm
- Compass safe distance (steering): 50cm
3.8. AMPLIFIE S
Model: PA-6336
ELECTRICAL
Power output (THD 1%) 360W (RMS)
Max load: 4 ohm (38V)
8 ohm (50V)
13,6 ohm (70V)
27,8 ohm(100V)
Frequency Response (+1/-3dB) 70Hz to 20KHz
THD at 1 KHz, Rated Output Less than 1%
HPF -3dB at 400Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio Better than 5dB
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 1V/10K ohm Balanced
Input Level Adjustment (service mode) -12dB to 0dB
GENERAL
Power source (primary) AC 230V (220/240) 50Hz/60Hzor
(primary alternative) AC 115V (110/120)
(backup) DC 24V
Dimensions W:482 x H:132 x D:280 mm
Weight 21Kg.
Compass safe distance: Ref Cabinet data
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Model: PA-6324
ELECTRICAL
Power output (THD 1%) 240W (RMS)
Max load: 4 ohm (31V)
21 ohm (70V)
42 ohm(100V)
Frequency Response (+1/-3dB) 70Hz to 20KHz
THD at 1 KHz, Rated Output Less than 1%
HPF -3dB at 400Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio Better than 5dB
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 1V/10K ohm Balanced
Input Level Adjustment (service mode) -12dB to 0dB
GENERAL
Power source (primary) AC 230V (220/240) 50Hz/60Hzor
(primary alternative) AC 115V (110/120)
(backup) DC 24V
Dimensions W:482 x H:132 x D:280 mm
Weight 1 Kg.
Compass safe distance: Ref Cabinet data
Model: PA-6312
ELECTRICAL
Power output (THD 1%) 120W (RMS)
Max load: 4 ohm (25V)
42 ohm (70V)
83 ohm(100V)
Frequency Response (+1/-3dB) 70Hz to 20KHz
THD at 1 KHz, Rated Output Less than 1%
HPF -3dB at 400Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio Better than 5dB
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 1V/10K ohm Balanced
Input Level Adjustment (service mode) -12dB to 0dB
GENERAL
Power source (primary) AC 230V (220/240) 50Hz/60Hzor
(primary alternative) AC 115V (110/120)
(backup) DC 24V
Dimensions W:482 x H:132 x D:280 mm
Weight 14Kg.
Compass safe distance: Ref Cabinet data
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3.9. CABINETS
Wall cabinet:
Type: Rittal EL – 15U Wall Cabinet
Dimensions W:600 x H:746 x D:615 mm
Weight 110 – 150 kg (equipment dependant).
Compass safe distance (standard): 340 cm
Compass safe distance (steering): 220 cm
Vibration Isolator: 4 x Vibratec A100216-0 2/6-II
(Vertical against the wall)
(Supports weight 110 – 150 kg)
ack:
Type: Rittal TS8 – 42HE Equipment Rack
Dimensions W:613 x H:2105 x D:830 mm
Weight 200 – 300kg (equipment dependant).
Compass safe distance (standard): 340 cm
Compass safe distance (steering): 220 cm
Vibration Isolator: 4 x Vibratec A100216-0 2/6-II
(Horizontal against the floor)
(Supports weight 200 – 300 kg)
4. PERFORMANCE
4.1. GENE AL ALA M
The General Alarm tone in the MPA 1600 system consists of seven short followed by one long tone
burst. Each short tone has approximately 1 sec. duration, each pause between tones approximately 1
sec. and the long tone has 7 sec. duration. The alarm signal sequence is continuously repeated. The
alarm tone is basically generated of a 1000 Hz sinusoidal tone.
The General alarm tone can be adjusted by means of loading different configuration data. Frequencies
between 200 and 2500 Hz can be selected along with triangular or sinusoidal curve form.
The configuration changes require a special administrative tool and are unavailable during normal
operation.
4.2. FEEDBACK COUNTE MEASU ES
In the MPA 1600 system there are three different countermeasures available in order to avoid audible
feedback and disturbance during announcements.
−The MPA 1601 and 1604, Control Units are equipped with either a gooseneck or handheld
microphone with close-talk characteristics with excellent background noise suppression capability.
−The MPA 1601 and 1604, Control Units, are equipped with relays for disconnecting loudspeakers
in the close proximity when activated.
−Each audio interface can be programmed to be of a recording type. The message is temporarily
recorded and is automatically played back when the announcement is terminated.
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5. REDUNDANCY
In a PA/GA system as the MPA 1600 the design and the installation must be carried out in a way that
the damage of one single failure shall be minimised as far as possible.
In the MPA 1600 such redundancy is achieved by the following measures:
5.1. CENT AL EQUIPMENT
- All centralized equipment (MPA 1600, Amplifiers etc) is duplicated and physically separated
in different fire zones – System A and B. Ref document. 03118-100-BD and 03118-100-EC.
- The A and B central equipment are connected together with a synchronisation link to
coordinate alarm tone generation and other timing-related functionality. If this synchronisation
link is somehow broken or damaged the systems will work individually.
- The MPA 1601 and 1604, Control Units and MPA 1603, Alarm Panel, are equipped with a
duplicated interface for connection to both systems (A and B). The connection status is
displayed in the System A / B led indicator of the MPA 1601 and 1604.
5.2. LOUDSPEAKE DIST IBUTION NETWO K
- The loudspeaker distribution network is duplicated and routed separately in different cable
ducts and as physically separated as possible.
- All public areas shall be covered equally from both loudspeaker distribution network.
- All cabins shall be supplied with PA/GA loudspeakers. Minimum requirement is that
neighbouring cabins shall be supplied from different loudspeaker distribution network.
5.3. ALA M PANEL
In order to have a required redundancy and availability to the General alarm the minimum amount of
MPA 1603 Alarm Panels is two (Alternatively 1605/1606/1643). One shall always be placed on the
Navigation Bridge. At least one more shall be placed in another strategic place as an alternative
position.
5.4. CONT OL UNIT
In order to have a required redundancy and availability to the Emergency PA, the minimum amount of
MPA 1601 Control Units is two (Alternatively 1605/1606/1643). One shall always be placed on the
Navigation Bridge. At least one more shall be placed in another strategic place as an alternative
position and where it is deemed necessary.
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6. EXTERNAL INTERFACES
The MPA 1600 PA/GA system is equipped with various control outputs for external equipment. This
is intended for additional warnings and indicators. See also doc. 03118-025-EC:
Terminals Name Descri tion In ut/out ut Interface Voltage Current /
Im edance
1 – 2 0V / AL1 Direct Alarm
inputs
Input Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
3 – 4 0V / AL2 ≈20VDC 2 mA
5 – 6 0V / AL3 ≈20VDC 2 mA
– 8 0V / AL4 ≈20VDC 2 mA
9 – 10 0V / AL5 ≈20VDC 2 mA
11 – 12 0V / AL6 ≈20VDC 2 mA
13 – 14 0V / AL ≈20VDC 2 mA
15 – 16 0V / AL8 ≈20VDC 2 mA
1 – 18 +24V / AL1
ACT
Alarm status outputs Output Open collector
source/sink
24VDC 40 mA
19 – 20 +24V / AL2
ACT
24VDC 40 mA
21 – 22 +24V / AL3
ACT
24VDC 40 mA
23 – 24 +24V / AL4
ACT
24VDC 40 mA
25 – 26 +24V / AL5
ACT
24VDC 40 mA
2 – 28 +24V / AL6
ACT
24VDC 40 mA
29 – 30 ALARM ON Any Alarm ON status Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
31 – 32 ALARM
SYNC IN
Alarm sequence input Input Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
33 – 34 ALARM
SYNC OUT
Alarm sequence monitor output Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
35 – 36 GENERAL
WARNING
Error monitoring output Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
3 – 38 POWER
FAIL
Power monitoring output, Normally
Closed
Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
39 – 40 POWER
FAIL
Power monitoring output, Normally Open Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
41 – 42 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
43 – 44 TALK USED Any PTT is active output Output Dry contact output -- 0.3 A
45 – 46 EXT. PA
OUT
(AUDIO)
System Audio during PTT/EM PTT Output Galvanically
balanced audio
output
0dBu 230 Ω
4 – 48 EXT. PA IN
(AUDIO)
System Audio for external Paging Input Galvanically
balanced audio input
0dBu 15 kΩ
49 – 50 PA1 / 0V Direct Paging inputs Input Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
51 – 52 PA2 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
53 – 54 PA3 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
55 – 56 PA4 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
5 – 58 PA5 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
59 – 60 PA6 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
61 – 62 PA / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
63 – 64 PA8 / 0V Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
65 – 66 +24V / 0V Power output Output Power supply output 24VDC 140 mA
6 – 68 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
69 – 0 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
1 – 2 +24V / EM
PA
EM PTT is active Output Open collector
source/sink
24VDC 40 mA
3 – 4 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
5 – 6 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
– 8 -- Not in Use -- -- -- --
9 – 80 B-SYSTEM
SENSOR
Shorted when system is System B in a
dual system configuration
Input Dry contact input ≈20VDC 2 mA
81 – 82 POWER
USER INTERFACE 1
Output Power supply output 24VDC 140 mA
83 – 84 AUDIO Input Electronically
balanced audio input
2Vrms 15k Ω
85 – 86 RS485 Bidirectional Data communication
tranceiver channel
RS485
5V 100 Ω
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