Public Address Voice Alarm Systems

Product Details:

The Plena Voice Alarm Controller unit is the heart of the voice alarm system. It is the basis of the Plena Voice Alarm System and has all the essential functionality for compliance with the EN 54 16 and EN 60849 standards, including full system supervision, loudspeaker line impedance supervision, a supervised emergency microphone on the front panel and a supervised message manager.

The messages can be merged to allow even more flexible use of pre-recorded announcements and evacuation messages. The controller can be used as a stand-alone system with up to six zones or expanded to up to 120 zones using additional six-zone routers. Up to eight call stations can be connected. Interconnections are made using standard RJ45 connectors and shielded CAT-5 cable.

A built-in 240 W amplifier provides the power for the emergency call channel and BGM. Additional Plena Amplifiers can be added to provide two-channel operation. All amplifiers are supervised. The audio output uses standard analogue audio 100 V line switching for full compatibility with the Plena family of public address equipment and Bosch EVAC-compliant loudspeakers. The system is configured using DIP switches for basic functionality and a PC for more advanced functions.

Functions:
The controller has two BGM source inputs and a mic/ line input with configurable priority, speech filter, phantom power and selectable VOX activation. A total of 16 priority levels can be specified for the microphone, call stations and trigger inputs for optimum system flexibility.

The powerful 240 W output section has six transformer-isolated 100 V constant-voltage outputs for driving 100 V loudspeakers in six separate zones. The 100 V-technique reduces line losses on longer distances and provides easy parallel connection of multiple loudspeakers. All zones may be individually selected from the front panel, and the BGM output level in each zone can be individually set in six steps. The controller supports A/B wiring.

Configuration software is provided on the CD included with the unit. The CD also includes many useful programs, such as MP3-ripping software, a sample- rate converter, various audio and visual tools, and free, MP3-coded music.

The amplifier output is also available as a separate output on 100 V and 70 V. A separate 100 V call-only output provides addressing for an area where BGM is not required but where priority announcements are. Six configurable volume-override output contacts are available for overriding local volume controls during priority calls. Both four-wire and three-wire schemes are supported. An LED meter monitors the output.

Controls and indicators:

Front:

LED power meter

13 system fault LEDs

Two fault state buttons

Two emergency state buttons

Six EMG zone status LED pairs

Six EMG zone select buttons

Six BGM zone select LEDs

Six BGM zone select buttons

Six BGM zone volume control knobs

Two BGM source status LEDs

Three knobs for BGM volume, treble, and bass levels

All-call button

Indicator test button

EMG state button

Alert message button