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Bosch PRA-APAS - User Manual

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Advanced public address server
PRA‑APAS
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Configuration manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important product information

Safety information

Essential safety instructions for system installation and operation.

Disposal instructions

Guidelines for environmentally compatible recycling of electrical and electronic devices.

Class A Notice for FCC and ICES 003

Compliance notice for FCC and ICES-003 requirements for commercial use.

About this manual

Intended audience

Identifies authorized personnel for configuring PRAESENSA and related products.

Listing of open source components

Details open source software licenses accompanying PRAESENSA devices.

Copyright statement

States the publication is copyright protected and all rights are reserved.

Trademarks

Explains the use of trademark names for editorial purposes.

Notice of liability

Disclaims liability for inaccuracies and reserves right to change specifications.

Document history

Records release date, documentation version, and reason for changes.

Security precautions

Installation procedure

Network setup

Steps and diagrams for connecting the PRA-APAS to LAN and PRAESENSA networks.

Initial power on

Instructions for powering on the PRA-APAS server after network connection.

Configuration procedure

Settings

Configuring network and time preferences, including DHCP/Static settings.

PA Settings

Configuring PRAESENSA Public Address system connection and priorities.

Licenses

Process for requesting and installing PRA-APAL licenses for full system functionality.

Update

Steps to download and install firmware updates for the PRA-APAS device.

Dante controller setup

Guidance on setting up the Dante controller for audio routing.

Further settings configuration

Overview of additional configuration steps for users, areas, scripts, recordings, and music sources.

Logon to the application

Application navigation

Settings menu

Settings

Configuring network, time, and system backups.

PA Settings

Configuring the Public Address system connection to PRAESENSA.

Users

Creating, editing, and deleting system users with different authorization levels.

Areas

Defining audio zones and sections for announcement playback.

Announcement Scripts

Creating text-to-speech announcement templates.

Recordings

Uploading and recording audio files for announcements.

Music sources

Adding BGM channels, web radio URLs, or existing recordings.

Text to speech

Configuring Amazon Polly TTS languages and settings.

History

Viewing a chronological list of played or in-progress announcements.

Logs

Accessing and downloading log files for system monitoring.

Factory reset

Resetting the device to factory default settings.

User menu

Voice

Recording and playing custom voice announcements using the device microphone.

Text to speech

Playing TTS messages by typing text or selecting from library.

Messages

Playing pre-recorded messages, audio files, or sounds.

Music

Setting up background music for specific areas or zones.

Scheduler

Planning messages or music playback at future times.

Troubleshooting

Find the IP address of the device

Method to locate the PRA-APAS device's IP address.

Unable to connect to the device after misconfiguring network settings

Steps to resolve connection issues after incorrect network configuration.

Unable to connect to the device with the browser

Troubleshooting browser connection problems, including TLS certificate issues.

Unable to hear anything in any area

Diagnosing and fixing issues where announcements are not heard in any area.

The device has no Internet connection

Steps to troubleshoot and resolve lack of internet connectivity.

Unable to hear web radio Music source in any area

Troubleshooting problems with web radio music sources not playing.

Unable to hear Text to Speech announcements in any zone

Resolving issues with Text to Speech announcements not being heard.

Unable to sync PTP clock with PRAESENSA master clock

Troubleshooting PTP clock synchronization issues with the master clock.

Dante controller

Troubleshooting common irregularities and connection issues with the Dante controller.

Firefox does not allow to login anymore

Resolving login issues in Firefox due to certificate trust store corruption.

Support services and Bosch Academy

Support

Accessing support services for products and troubleshooting assistance.

Bosch Building Technologies Academy

Information on training courses, video tutorials, and documents from the Academy.

Summary

Important product information

Safety information

Essential safety instructions for system installation and operation.

Disposal instructions

Guidelines for environmentally compatible recycling of electrical and electronic devices.

Class A Notice for FCC and ICES 003

Compliance notice for FCC and ICES-003 requirements for commercial use.

About this manual

Intended audience

Identifies authorized personnel for configuring PRAESENSA and related products.

Listing of open source components

Details open source software licenses accompanying PRAESENSA devices.

Copyright statement

States the publication is copyright protected and all rights are reserved.

Trademarks

Explains the use of trademark names for editorial purposes.

Notice of liability

Disclaims liability for inaccuracies and reserves right to change specifications.

Document history

Records release date, documentation version, and reason for changes.

Security precautions

Installation procedure

Network setup

Steps and diagrams for connecting the PRA-APAS to LAN and PRAESENSA networks.

Initial power on

Instructions for powering on the PRA-APAS server after network connection.

Configuration procedure

Settings

Configuring network and time preferences, including DHCP/Static settings.

PA Settings

Configuring PRAESENSA Public Address system connection and priorities.

Licenses

Process for requesting and installing PRA-APAL licenses for full system functionality.

Update

Steps to download and install firmware updates for the PRA-APAS device.

Dante controller setup

Guidance on setting up the Dante controller for audio routing.

Further settings configuration

Overview of additional configuration steps for users, areas, scripts, recordings, and music sources.

Logon to the application

Application navigation

Settings menu

Settings

Configuring network, time, and system backups.

PA Settings

Configuring the Public Address system connection to PRAESENSA.

Users

Creating, editing, and deleting system users with different authorization levels.

Areas

Defining audio zones and sections for announcement playback.

Announcement Scripts

Creating text-to-speech announcement templates.

Recordings

Uploading and recording audio files for announcements.

Music sources

Adding BGM channels, web radio URLs, or existing recordings.

Text to speech

Configuring Amazon Polly TTS languages and settings.

History

Viewing a chronological list of played or in-progress announcements.

Logs

Accessing and downloading log files for system monitoring.

Factory reset

Resetting the device to factory default settings.

User menu

Voice

Recording and playing custom voice announcements using the device microphone.

Text to speech

Playing TTS messages by typing text or selecting from library.

Messages

Playing pre-recorded messages, audio files, or sounds.

Music

Setting up background music for specific areas or zones.

Scheduler

Planning messages or music playback at future times.

Troubleshooting

Find the IP address of the device

Method to locate the PRA-APAS device's IP address.

Unable to connect to the device after misconfiguring network settings

Steps to resolve connection issues after incorrect network configuration.

Unable to connect to the device with the browser

Troubleshooting browser connection problems, including TLS certificate issues.

Unable to hear anything in any area

Diagnosing and fixing issues where announcements are not heard in any area.

The device has no Internet connection

Steps to troubleshoot and resolve lack of internet connectivity.

Unable to hear web radio Music source in any area

Troubleshooting problems with web radio music sources not playing.

Unable to hear Text to Speech announcements in any zone

Resolving issues with Text to Speech announcements not being heard.

Unable to sync PTP clock with PRAESENSA master clock

Troubleshooting PTP clock synchronization issues with the master clock.

Dante controller

Troubleshooting common irregularities and connection issues with the Dante controller.

Firefox does not allow to login anymore

Resolving login issues in Firefox due to certificate trust store corruption.

Support services and Bosch Academy

Support

Accessing support services for products and troubleshooting assistance.

Bosch Building Technologies Academy

Information on training courses, video tutorials, and documents from the Academy.

Bosch PRA-APAS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBosch
ModelPRA-APAS
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

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