User manual BIAMP VOCIA AMPLIFIER

[. . . ] Intuitive software provides audio system design via PC computer. Two RJ45 connectors on the rear panel of the VA-8600 and VA-8600c provide redundant connectivity to control data and audio over a single Ethernet cable. FEATURES · Modular based design · Amplification modules have software configurable power levels/load options ­ 8 amplification modules per frame with 100W to 600 Watts per module (maximum of 2400W per chassis) ­ 70 V or 100 V with direct drive capability, or low-impedance (4 or 8) operation ­ Maximum of 2400 watts of power in 3 rack unit device · Failover capability between channels and amplifiers · Local non-volatile storage of emergency messages · LED Indication: ­ Amplifier failure ­ Clip present ­ Fan stuck-rotor ­ Heat sink temperature fault ­ Signal Peak ­ Signal present · Software Monitoring Features: ­ Amplifier failure ­ Excessive clipping ­ Fan stuck rotor ­ Heat sink temperature fault ­ Peak present ­ Short circuit on output · Software-configurable signal processing including volume control, filters, compressor/limiting, delay, speaker equalization, and output sensitivity · CobraNet audio/control with dynamic use of available bundles over single Ethernet cable · Dual CobraNet ports for redundancy · Heavy duty removable terminal block connectors for speaker line connections · Rotary switches for unit identification · CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant · Covered by Biamp Systems' warranty Setup and Use The Vocia software provides the interface for configuring and programming the VA-8600 and VA-8600c. The information supplied by this manual relates to hardware installation, physical connections, and device and channel failover concerns. [. . . ] A red LED indicates that the unit experienced a problem during the power-on self test. Power is a green LED that illuminates when power is applied to the unit. Channel Indicators LED Row Label 1 2 3 AMP FAULT ACTIVITY SIGNAL Red Never Never Signal above clip threshold (>= 0dBFS) -- -- Yellow Flashing-Warning Solid-Fault Configured and in standby1 Signal above peak but below clip threshold (> -3dBFS & < 0dBFS) -- Green Never Configured and active Dark No Amp Faults Not configured Signal above min. 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. [. . . ] All server-based devices are warranted for 3 years only. 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. [. . . ]