User manual BIAMP VOCIA AMPLIFIER

[. . . ] The information supplied by this manual relates to hardware installation, physical connections, and device and channel failover concerns. For more details on software setup, please consult the Vocia Software Help File. 3 VA-8600/VA-8600c FRONT PANEl Figure 1 . Front Panel System Indicators The LED indicators on the front panel provide information about the function and operational status of the VA-8600 and VA-8600c chassis and any installed AM-600 or AM-600c amplifier modules. Columns one through eight correspond to the eight amplifier module slots. [. . . ] below peak threshold threshold (< -50dBFS) (> -50dBFS & < -3dBFS) -- -- 4 Table 2 . Chassis Indicators LED Row Label 1 2 3 4 AMP FAULT ACTIVITY STATUS -- Red Never Configuration load failure POST Failure -- Yellow Flashing-Warning Solid-Fault Configured and in standby2 Booting (flashing) -- Green Never Configured and active Boot succeeded -- Dark No Amp Faults Not configured Did not boot -- 1. Only applicable on amplifier modules configured for redundancy operation 2. Only applicable on amplifier modules configured for redundancy operation 5 VA-8600/VA-8600c REAR PANEl Figure 3 . Rear Panel Layout Device ID Switches The rotary ID switches are located on the back of the VA-8600 and VA-8600c and give the unit a unique Device ID. All VA-8600 and VA-8600c units must have a unique Device ID to function properly within a Vocia Paging World (i. e. , it is not possible to have two VA-8600 and VA-8600c units with the same Device ID of hex 07). To assign a Device ID of hex 07, turn the LSB switch to 7 and leave the MSB switch on 0. To create an ID of hex B7, turn the LSB switch to 7 and turn the MSB switch to B. CobraNet interface status LEDs Left LED None None Flashing yellow Flashing yellow Flashing yellow Right LED None Green Green Flashing green None Description No data connectivity. Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is acting as a CobraNet performer. Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is operating as a CobraNet conductor. Check cabling and configuration for errors. AM-600/AM-600c AM-600 or AM-600c is the Amplifier Module card. A VA-8600 or VA-8600c chassis can be populated with up to eight AM-600 or AM-600c cards. The AM600c reports a fault if it detects a short to ground on a speaker line, where this short would compromise the capability of the amplifier to deliver emergency messages Output Use the yellow plug-in barrier strip connectors to connect loudspeaker level outputs. If stranded speaker wire is used, be sure to incorporate all strands into the connector, as stray strands can short to the adjacent terminal or chassis. Do not leave excessive bare wire outside the terminals, as this can lead to shorts. Please note: The VA-8600 and VA-8600c are powerful amplifiers and can damage loudspeakers. Please treat the VA-8600 and VA-8600c outputs as you would AC mains power outlets. Always check the loudspeaker's continuous and peak power capabilities and match the amplifier settings accordingly. 7 VA-8600/VA-8600c REAR PANEl Amplifier-to-Amplifier Failover Vocia supports one-to-one automatic amplifier failover in case of fault. Failover is triggered by one of the following conditions: · Chassis fault · Channel fault · Loss of power · Loss of CobraNet link · Loss of Logic I/O Only faults (e. g. , heat sink fault and channel failure fault) trigger the failover mechanism. Warnings indicate abnormal system conditions that do not immediately impair audio and do not trigger the failover mechanism. [. . . ] Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic capacitors, gooseneck microphones, cords connecting handheld microphones, hard-drives, displays, and normal wear and tear of items such as paint, knobs, handles, keypads and covers are not covered under this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. BIAMP Systems disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The remedies set forth herein shall be the purchaser's sole and exclusive remedies with respect to any defective product. [. . . ]