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ASL Document Ref.: U-0450-1405.doc

Issue: 04 - complete, approved - Date: 19/08/10

Operation Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Introduction9
- About this Document9
- VAR Router SW Version9
2 VAR Router Operation10
- VAR Router Front Panel10
  - Indicators10
  - Controls11
- Responding to Fault Indications13
  - Records13
  - Action Following a Fault13
- Navigating the Menus14
- Conventions Used in this Manual15
- Menu Map of Functions16
3 Typical Configuration Process18
4 Accessing the VAR Router20
- Initialisation20
- Logging on21
- Logging off21
- Changing the System Access Code22
5 VAR Router Configuration23
- VAR Router Operation Mode23
- Var ID41
- VAR Router Name41
- System Date / Time42
- Temperature43
- Asynchronous Port43
- Emergency Sounder Operation44
- Remote Fault Output Configuration44
- Host Protocol Configuration46
- Configuration Data50
  - Configuration Data View50
  - Clearing Configuration Data and Restoring to Default Settings50
- VAR Router Software Versions51
6 ASL Amplifier Mainframe Commissioning52
- Detecting Frames Using 'Learn' Mode52
- Viewing Configured Mainframes54
  - Verbose View54
  - Terse View55
- Mainframe Commissioning56
7 MIC/Line Input Configuration70
- MIC/Line Input Type Configuration73
- Parameters Common to All MIC/Line Input Types75
- Paging Microphone and Zoned Fire Microphone Specifics98
- Single Button Microphone Specific Configuration135
  - PTT Button Zone Selection Configuration135
  - PTT Button Cough Timeout Configuration137
8 DVA Input Configuration139
- DVA Input Gain Configuration139
- DVA Input Relative Gain Configuration140
- DVA Input Priority Configuration141
- DVA Input Emergency Class143
- DVA Input Name Configuration145
- DVA Input Ambient Noise Sensor (ANS) Configuration146
9 Background Music Configuration148
- Music Input Configuration149
- Contact Music Selector Configuration158
10 Mute Input Configuration160
- Mute Input Emergency Class160
- Mute Input Priority Set-Up161
11 Test Tone Input Configuration163
- Test Tone Type Configuration164
- Test Tone Input Gain Configuration164
- Test Tone Input Priority Set-Up165
12 Output Configuration167
- Gain Configuration167
- Equalisation Configuration168
- Ambient Noise Sensor (ANS) Configuration170
  - Enabling/Disabling the ANS and Setting the Attack Time172
  - Configuring the ANS Range173
- Surveillance Tone Generation Configuration175
- Override Gain Configuration177
- Name Configuration178
13 Induction Loop Configuration180
- Setting the VAR Router to Support Induction Loop182
- Induction Loop Output Gain Configuration183
- Induction Loop Output Surveillance Tone Generation Configuration184
- Induction Loop Output Override Gain Configuration186
- Induction Loop Output Name Configuration187
- Induction Loop Parameter Configuration188
14 Contact Configuration193
- Configuring a Contact as Unused194
- Configuring a Contact for Routing196
- Configuring a Contact as an External Alarm Input212
- Configuring a Contact as Remote Fault Accept215
15 Permanent Route Configuration217
16 ASL BMB01 Remote I/O Expander Configuration219
- Remote I/O Unit RS485 Bus Configuration219
- Remote I/O Unit Analogue Input Configuration221
- Remote I/O Unit Digital Input (Contact) Configuration236
- Remote I/O Unit Digital Output Configuration256
17 Night Time Volume Control259
- Enabling/Disabling the Night Time Volume Control259
- Setting the Night Time Volume Control Active Time259
- Configuring the Maximum Output Level260
- Configuring the Affected Inputs260
18 Testing262
- Lamp and Sounder Testing262
- Monitoring263
- Amplifier Changeover Testing268
- Mainframe Status269
- Amplifier Status274
19 PC Configuration Tool280
- Connection280
- Starting a New Configuration280
- Loading the Configuration from the Unit280
- Loading the Configuration from a File281
- Saving the Configuration as Text File281
- Applying Changes to the Unit281
20 Fault Monitoring282
- Current Fault Status283
- Fault Acceptance283
- Fault Clearance283
- Fault Log284
- Fault Codes and Suggested Actions286
21 Maintenance293
- Training293
- Records293
- Maintenance Instructions294
  - Routine Maintenance294
  - Corrective Maintenance296
    - Action by the User after any Fire (Whether Detected Automatically or Not)296
    - Action Following a Fault296
22 VAR Router Software Update297
23 Manual Settings298
- Manual Restoration of Default Settings298
- Fault Clear Access Level301
24 Safety and Precautions302
- Environmental302
- Esd302
- Emc302
- Lithium Battery302
- Electrical Safety302
- Unpacking and Handling302
  - Packing for Return for Repair303
25 Reference Documents304
26 Index305
- Service and Warranty307

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Brand	ASL INTERCOM
Model	VAR4
Category	Network Router
Language	English

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