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ASL Document Ref.: U-0629-0171.doc
Issue: 04 comple
te, a
pproved - Date: 29/04/10
iPAM400
Intelligent 400 W PA Amplifi
er Mainframe with Amplifier
and Loudspeaker Line Monitoring
iPAM400 fitte
d with
2 x MX200 Amplif
ier Modules
for
illustrativ
e purposes.
(Audio I/O E
xpansi
on Modul
e is optiona
l and sho
wn for
illustrat
ive purposes
.)
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Overview
7
Functional Description
10
Controller
11
External Interfaces
11
VIPA Software Functionality
11
IP Connectivity
11
Audio Broadcasts
12
PC/DVA (PC Based Digital Voice Announcer)
12
Local Paging Microphone
12
Local Paging from Other Equipment
12
OGG File Playback
12
Text-To-Speech Broadcasts
12
Audio Signal Processing
12
Timing
12
Surveillance Tone Generation
13
Night Time Volume Control
13
Listen-In Facility
13
BMB01 Remote I/O Unit
13
BMB01 Digital Inputs
13
BMB01 Analogue Inputs
14
BMB01 Digital Outputs
15
Amplifier Motherboard
16
Mains and Battery Power Supply
16
Auxiliary Power Supply Output
16
Amplifier Modules
17
Amplifier Health Monitoring
17
Surveillance Tone Frequency and Level Compatibility
17
Pulsed Surveillance Tones
17
Loudspeaker Line Monitoring Using DC Surveillance
18
Loudspeaker Line Monitoring
18
Line Open Circuit Fault
20
Partial Line Short Circuit Fault
20
Total Line Short Circuit Fault or Amplifier Failure
20
DC Blocking Capacitor Values
21
Loudspeaker Line Monitoring Using AC Surveillance
21
Loudspeaker Line Earth Leakage Monitoring
22
Auxiliary Control
22
Fault and Status Monitoring
22
Commissioning and System Maintenance
22
Controls and Indicators
23
Front Panel Indicators and Controls
23
Rear Panel Indicators and Controls
25
Installation
27
Main Components
27
Installation Requirement
28
Equipment and Tool Requirements
28
External Cabling Requirements
29
Recommended Installation Procedure
30
Connections
39
Terminal Allocation
41
AC Mains Inlet
41
DC Supply Input: BATTERY in
41
Line Outputs: SLOT 1, SLOT 2, SLOT 3, and SLOT 4
41
Line Standby Input: STANDBY in
42
Audio In/Rs485 Ports: INPUT 1 and INPUT 2
42
Auxiliary DC Output: aux out
42
Audio-CAN Bus / RS485 Port: STATUS PORTS
43
RS232 Port
43
Ethernet Port
44
USB Ports 1 and 2
44
VGA Port
44
Audio I/O Expansion Module Inputs and Outputs (Optional)
45
Audio Inputs: in 3 and in 4
45
Audio Outputs: out 1, out 2, out 3, and out 4
45
Connection Diagrams
46
Microphone Connection
46
BMB01 Remote I/O Connections
48
BMB01 and ANS Sensor Connection
49
BMB01 and Routing Contact Interface Connection for LLPA/CIS
51
BMB01 and Monitored Fault Input Connection for Third-Party Equipment Fault Monitoring
53
BMB01 and Non-Monitored Fault Input Connection for Third-Party Equipment Fault Monitoring
55
Connection of External Amplifiers
57
Avoiding Ground Loop Problems
58
Commissioning
59
Generating a Configuration File
59
Connecting to the Ipam400
59
Connecting Remotely Via Putty (for a Host PC Running Windows)
60
Connecting Remotely Via a SSH (Secure Shell) Session (for a Host PC Running Linux)
61
Connecting Locally to the RS232 Serial Port (Via Terminal Emulator)
62
Connecting Locally Via a Monitor and USB Keyboard
63
Setup Tool
64
Using the Setup Tool
64
Getting the Software Build Version
65
Updating or Restoring the Software Version
66
Updating or Restoring the Software Version Using a USB Memory Stick
66
Updating or Restoring the Software Version Using the RAM Disk
67
Restoring the Software Version Using the Build Directory
68
Updating or Restoring the Ipam400 System Configuration
69
Updating or Restoring the System Configuration Using a USB Memory Stick
69
Updating or Restoring the System Configuration Using the RAM Disk
70
Updating or Restoring the System Configuration the Using the Configuration Directory
71
Changing the System Setup
72
Configuring the System IP Address
72
Safeguarding the ALSA Audio Settings
73
Creating a Backup of the Current Configuration
74
Playing Test Tones and Test Messages
75
Playing a 1 Khz Test Tone to an Ipam400 Local Output
75
Playing Pink Noise to an Ipam400 Local Output
76
Playing a 1 Khz Tone and Pink Noise to an Ipam400 Local Output
77
Playing the Built-In Test Message to an Ipam400 Local Output
78
Playing the Built-In Test Message to a Configured Zone
79
Playing a Message Stored in a USB Memory Stick to a Zone
80
Restarting the Ipam400 Software
81
Restarting the Ipam400 Software with Event Logging Disabled
81
Restarting the Ipam400 Software with Event Logging Enabled
81
Copying Log and Configuration Files to a USB Memory Stick
82
Deleting Log Files
82
Collating DVA Filenames to a USB Memory Stick
83
Clearing the Amplifier Mainframe Configuration
84
Rebooting the Ipam400
85
Setup Tool Menu Structure
86
Audio Settings
88
Fault Finding
91
Maintenance
99
Removing the Front Panel
99
Powering the Mainframe off
100
Removing an Amplifier Module from the Mainframe
101
Installing an Amplifier Module into the Mainframe
102
Powering the Mainframe on
103
Fitting the Front Panel
104
Removing the Mainframe Lid
104
Removing the Mainframe from the Rack
105
Installing a Mainframe into the Rack
106
Amplifier Module Replacement
107
Ipam400 Mainframe Replacement
108
Battery Replacement
110
Fuse Replacement
111
AC Mains Supply / Battery Supply / Auxiliary DC Supply Output Fuses
111
Ipam400 Internal Fuses
112
MX Amplifier Module Internal Fuses
113
Loading Configuration into the Ipam400
114
Spare Parts and Accessories
116
Product Specification
119
Ipam400
119
Mechanical Dimensions
124
Appendix A - Three Line LLPA Interface
125
Installation Requirements
125
Cabling Requirements
125
Implementation
126
Audio Input Signal 1
126
Routing Audio Input Signal 1 into Zone 1
126
Busy Signal for Routing Audio Input Signal 1 into Zone 1
126
Access Request Signal for Routing Audio Input Signal 1 into Zone 1
126
Access Granted Signal for Routing Audio Input Signal 1 into Zone 1
127
Routing Audio Input Signal 1 into Zone 2, Zone 3, Etc
127
Audio Signals 2, 3, 4, Etc
127
Safety and Precautions
129
Environmental
129
Electrical Safety
129
ESD Precautions
129
Weight Safety
130
Cabling
130
Emc
130
Ground Loops
130
Lithium Battery
130
Unpacking and Handling
131
Packing for Return for Repair
131
Reference Documents
132
Abbreviations
133
Index
135
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ASL INTERCOM
Model
iPAM400
Category
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Language
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