iPAM400 – Product Manual
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Contents
1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................................7
2 Functional Description .............................................................................................................................10
2.1 Controller ..................................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 External Interfaces............................................................................................................11
2.1.2 VIPA Software Functionality ..............................................................................................11
2.1.2.1 IP Connectivity.........................................................................................................11
2.1.2.2 Audio Broadcasts ....................................................................................................12
2.1.2.2.1 PC/DVA (PC based Digital Voice Announcer) ................................................12
2.1.2.2.2 Local Paging Microphone..............................................................................12
2.1.2.2.3 Local Paging from Other Equipment ............................................................12
2.1.2.2.4 OGG File Playback .........................................................................................12
2.1.2.2.5 Text-to-Speech Broadcasts ..........................................................................12
2.1.2.3 Audio Signal Processing..........................................................................................12
2.1.2.4 Timing......................................................................................................................12
2.1.2.5 Surveillance Tone Generation.................................................................................13
2.1.2.6 Night Time Volume Control.....................................................................................13
2.1.2.7 Listen-in Facility......................................................................................................13
2.1.2.8 BMB01 Remote I/O Unit...........................................................................................13
2.1.2.8.1 BMB01 Digital Inputs ....................................................................................13
2.1.2.8.2 BMB01 Analogue Inputs................................................................................14
2.1.2.8.3 BMB01 Digital Outputs..................................................................................15
2.2 Amplifier Motherboard..............................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Mains and Battery Power Supply ......................................................................................16
2.2.2 Auxiliary Power Supply Output..........................................................................................16
2.3 Amplifier Modules.....................................................................................................................17
2.4 Amplifier Health Monitoring .....................................................................................................17
2.4.1 Surveillance Tone Frequency and Level Compatibility .....................................................17
2.4.2 Pulsed Surveillance Tones ................................................................................................17
2.4.3 Loudspeaker Line Monitoring using DC Surveillance.......................................................18
2.4.3.1 Loudspeaker Line Monitoring .................................................................................18
2.4.3.1.1 Line Open Circuit Fault .................................................................................20
2.4.3.1.2 Partial Line Short Circuit Fault.....................................................................20
2.4.3.1.3 Total Line Short Circuit Fault or Amplifier Failure ......................................20
2.4.3.2 DC Blocking Capacitor Values.................................................................................21
2.4.4 Loudspeaker Line Monitoring using AC Surveillance .......................................................21
2.4.5 Loudspeaker Line Earth Leakage Monitoring...................................................................22
2.5 Auxiliary Control .......................................................................................................................22
2.6 Fault and Status Monitoring......................................................................................................22
2.7 Commissioning and System Maintenance ................................................................................22
3 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................................23
3.1 Front Panel Indicators and Controls.........................................................................................23
3.2 Rear Panel Indicators and Controls..........................................................................................25
4 Installation................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Main Components......................................................................................................................27
4.2 Installation Requirement ..........................................................................................................28
4.2.1 Equipment and Tool Requirements...................................................................................28
4.2.2 External Cabling Requirements ........................................................................................29
4.3 Recommended Installation Procedure .....................................................................................30
5 Connections ..............................................................................................................................................39
5.1 Terminal Allocation...................................................................................................................41
5.1.1 AC Mains Inlet....................................................................................................................41
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