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- Page 1 PM Series Digital Paging Microphones PM4, PM8, PM12, PM16 PM4-SA, PM-8SA (with Message Announcer) Installation and User Guide PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 3: Pm4/8/12/16
PM4/8/12/16 PM4-SA, PM-8SA Digital Paging Microphones PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
A to D Sending a pre-recorded message to a zone group – ......... 19 groups E to H (Model PM8-SA only) ..............19 Cancelling a message ..19 Announcement Interruption (Multiple PM systems only) PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... - Page 5 Appendix ..............49 PCB layout diagrams ................49 Jumper and default settings summary – standard (non-SA) models ............... 50 Jumper and default settings summary – ................. 51 SA models only Technical Specifications ................ 52 PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 6: Introduction
Safety Information Cloud PM paging microphones operate from a low DC voltage, supplied by either an AC adaptor or the Cloud host device to which the microphone is connected. As such, the microphone requires few safety precautions. However, note that both the metal base of the unit and the mic gooseneck will be electrically connected to the chassis of the host device (e.g., Cloud zoner or mixer/... -
Page 7: Overview
The PM4-SA is similar in operation to the PM4, but the front panel has an additional 4 buttons for the Message Announcer feature, and thus resembles the PM-8 in appearance. -
Page 8: Scope Of This Manual
PCB layout and jumper locations. The sections of the manual which are specific to the PM4/8-SA are clearly indicated by the use of a this icon Wherever the term “PM” is used in this manual, the text can be taken to apply to all models (both SA and non-SA) of the microphone. -
Page 9: What's In The Box
If any items are received in a damaged state or are missing from the packaging, please contact your Cloud dealer/distributor at once. Wherever possible, please retain the packaging until the microphone is satisfactorily installed and working, in case it needs to be returned to the factory. -
Page 10: Controls And Connections
7. CLEAR button 7. Legend areas for message names 8. GROUP select buttons 8. CALL ALL button 9. BUSY LED 9. TALK/SEND button 10. CLEAR button 11. GROUP select buttons 12. BUSY LED PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
(PM8-SA) pre-recorded messages can be stored internally on a standard SD memory card. As well as the messages, up to four (PM4-SA) or eight (PM8-SA) pre- announcement chimes can be stored on the same card. An SD card is supplied with each PM-SA unit, containing pre-recorded sample chime files. -
Page 12: Memory Cards
Note that the write-protection tab must be in the ‘unlocked’ position when files are being copied to the card. Set the tab to ‘lock’ before inserting the card in the PM’s card slot. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 13: Filenames
These arrangements are not mandatory, and the PM-SA will correctly retrieve the required files from any folder location on the card. However, slightly faster operation will result by placing all sound files in the root directory. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 14: General Dos And Don'ts
NOTE: Once the talk button is released, the zone selection may either automatically clear or remain set for further announcements, depending on how the unit was configured at installation. If it remains set, it may be cleared by pressing the CLEAR button. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 15: Paging All Zones
The interrupted PM will indicate this condition by the ZONE LEDs flashing. The selection LEDs will remain lit so that you can make your announcement again once the system is free. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 16: Using The Pm (Sa Models) - User Instructions
NOTE: Once the talk button is released, the zone selection may either automatically clear or remain set for further announcements, depending on how the unit was configured at installation. If it remains set, it may be cleared by pressing the CLEAR button. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 17: Paging All Zones
To broadcast the message, press and release the CALL ALL button; the LEDs for enabled zones and the BUSY LED will illuminate. Zones may be selected/deselected during the message. When the announcement is finished, the BUSY LED will go out. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 18: Paging A Zone Group - Groups A To D
LED will illuminate to confirm selection. To broadcast the message, press and release the TALK/SEND button. The BUSY LED will illuminate for the duration of the message. Zones may be selected/deselected during the message. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 19: Sending A Pre-Recorded Message To A Zone Group - Groups E To H (Model Pm8-Sa Only)
PM will indicate this condition by the ZONE LEDs flashing. The selection LEDs will remain lit so that you can make your announcement, or broadcast your message again once the system is free. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 20: Installation
NOTE: if the standard gooseneck mic is to be replaced with the shorter alternative (see ““Fitting the MI100166 gooseneck microphone” on page 21), perform the replacement before mounting the PM on the wall. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 21: Fitting The Mi100166 Gooseneck Microphone
The standard gooseneck mic supplied with the PM Series is 300 mm in length, and this may be inconveniently long if the PM unit is wall-mounted. A 140 mm version, Part No. MI100166, may be ordered separately from Cloud Electronics, and fitted instead. -
Page 22: Power Requirements
An external power supply can be connected to the PM via the 2.1 mm coaxial power socket on the rear panel. A suitable external PSU is the Cloud CPM-PSU; one is supplied with each SA model, but may otherwise be obtained from Cloud Electronics. -
Page 23: Powering Standard (Non-Sa) Models From A Cloud Host Mixer
Powering standard (non-SA) models from a Cloud host mixer If the PM is to be connected to a Cloud host mixer, DC power may be obtained from the mixer as long as it has a suitable power supply connection, and the spare current capacity of the mixer is sufficient. -
Page 24: Current Considerations
Required Current 72 mA 83 mA PM12 95 mA PM16 107 mA The following table shows spare DC current available from various Cloud host mixers, etc., for powering additional items: Host Available Current DCM-1 650 mA 120 mA 190 mA CX163 Use ext. - Page 25 The table below lists the current taken by various Cloud options which may be installed in the host mixer (figures are per item; those for EQ cards are per-channel): Option Required Current Active Remote Plates LM-1 12 mA DM-1 18 mA...
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Page 26: Powering Sa Models From A Cloud Dcm-1
50 mA *Fitting loudspeaker EQ modules to the DCM-1 does not de-rate its external current capability. There are two ways in which a PM-SA can be supplied with DC power by a Cloud DCM-1: Via the Digital Paging Interface. The CAN PORT OUT connector on the PM-SA is wired for power, so a PM connected via this can obtain power through the interface. -
Page 27: Cables And Connections
(or mixer) in the chain. To connect the PM to a Cloud host mixer via the Digital Paging Interface, connect the OUT port of the PM to the IN port of the mixer using CAT-5 cable and RJ45 connectors. -
Page 28: Connecting The Pm To A Mixer Via The Analogue Interface
Connecting the PM to a mixer via the analogue interface In addition to the Digital Paging Interface, the PM incorporates an analogue interface, permitting the PM to be used with any Cloud (or other) mixer which has an industry- standard, short-to-ground access port for zone selection. - Page 29 The number of cores required depends on the number of zones supported by the particular PM model (PM4, PM8, etc.), and whether DC power is to be derived from the host mixer via the control cable (see “Power Requirements” on page 22).
- Page 30 Typical example The diagram below shows the overall cable connections between a PM4 and a Cloud 46/50 host mixer (which has a typical 4-zone short-to-ground access port). P M 4 PA G IN G M ICROP H ONE TERM 1...
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Page 31: Connecting A Pm-Sa For External Message Triggering
TERM10/11/12: M2 Trigger Group C TERM10/11/12: M3 Trigger Group D TERM10/11/12: M4 Trigger Group E TERM10/11/12: M5 Trigger Group F TERM10/11/12: M6 Trigger Group G TERM10/11/12: M7 Trigger Group H TERM10/11/12: M8 PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... - Page 32 Note that the external commands do not directly trigger the individual message stores, but the zone groups A to D (PM4-SA) or A to H (PM8-SA). This is because triggering a stored message is of little use unless one or more destination zones are also defined.
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Page 33: Configuring The Pm
Zones may be ‘grouped’ together to simplify the procedure for paging several zones simultaneously. Up to four groups (A to D) may be defined on PM models PM4, PM8, PM12, PM16 and PM4-SA, and up to eight groups (A to H) on model PM-8SA. - Page 34 If no chime is required, press the message button with the flashing LED; the LED will go out. The group will now not have a chime assigned. Release the GROUP button. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 35: Setup Options
15 by setting a numerical offset. With an offset applied, the zone a button addresses will be that button’s ‘default’ zone number PLUS the offset value. Example: the four buttons on a PM4 (or PM4-SA) can be made to address Zones 10 to 13 by applying an offset of 9. -
Page 36: Setting An Offset
16, the numbers “wrap- around” back to 1. Thus applying an offset of 13 to a PM4 would result in its four zone buttons selecting Zones 14, 15, 16 and 1 respectively. It should be evident from this that zone offsets need not normally be set on a PM16, as all available zones are individually selectable in any case. -
Page 37: Lock Groups
NOTE: NVM Reset (set with J7 – see “Power-On Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Reset” on page 40) has priority over Lock Groups. This means that even if Lock Groups is ON when a NVM Reset takes place, the group memories will be cleared. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 38: Priority Settings
The chime volume can be set by adjusting the pre-set control PR1 inside the microphone. Jumpers J1, J2 & J3 select which of the four available chimes is active, and J5 disables or enables the chime facility. See “PCB layout diagrams” on page 49 for PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... - Page 39 See “PCB layout diagrams” on page 49 for a diagram showing jumper and level adjustment locations. Page chime assignment is per-microphone, and different PM-SAs on a network may use different chime files, if wished. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 40: Message Chimes
As with messages, four chimes are available in the PM4-SA and eight in the PM8-SA. See “Zone Groups” on page 33 for details of how to save messages and chimes as part of zone group definitions. - Page 41 Memory (NVM) Reset” on page 40). This will clear the Disabled Group and re- enable all zones. However, be aware that if an NVM reset is performed for any other reason, any zone disabling required will need to be re-established. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 42: Terminating The Digital Paging Interface
In systems using a single PM connected to a host mixer via the digital interface (such as the Cloud DCM-1), the terminations should be ON at both the PM and the mixer. In systems with multiple PMs, only the mixer and the PM at the ‘end’ of the chain should have their terminations set ON;... -
Page 43: Configuring Dual Purpose Microphone Inputs On The Host Mixer
Models 36/50 or 46/50, or Zone Mixers Models CX263 or CX163. On the above mixers, Mic 1 input needs to be configured for paging use with a Cloud PM by enabling the Mic Access input on the rear panel. Without the Mic Access input enabled, Mic 1 input acts only as a general purpose microphone input and is permanently active. -
Page 44: Systems With Multiple Paging Microphones
Systems with multiple paging microphones Connecting a single Cloud PM microphone to a host mixer is quite straightforward. If more than one microphone is required in a system, various additional factors need to be taken into account. -
Page 45: Maximum System Capability
– i.e., that which connects directly to the mixer. All PM models support all 16 zones, so in an extreme example, several PM16s could be daisy-chained with a PM4 as the ‘last’ microphone in the chain. All microphones on the system will have full access to whichever zones are required. -
Page 46: Using The Analogue Interface With Multiple Pms
28 for full details. Communication between PMs will be via the digital interface, and between the last PM (effectively the whole network) and the host will be via the analogue interface. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... - Page 47 See “Priority settings” on page 38 for details of how to assign priorities to each microphone. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
- Page 48 To Further PM Devices network may make an announcement. This allows the short- to-ground interface to be used in networks which also use other paging equipment such as the earlier Cloud CPM-4 and CPM-8 models. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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Page 49: Appendix
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Page 50: Jumper And Default Settings Summary - Standard (Non-Sa) Models
Chime Select; +4 Digital Paging Interface termination Chime On/Off Internal Chime On/Off NVM Reset High Priority Lock Groups Auto-reset zone selection Zone Offset; +8 Zone Offset; +4 Zone Offset; +2 Zone Offset; +1 PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 51: Jumper And Default Settings Summary - Sa Models Only
Message Triggers 3 & 4 N-O/N-C** Message Triggers 5 to 8 N-O/N-C** Enable message cancel *Jumpers J5 and J15 – J19 are not fitted to the SA models. **N-O: normally-open; N-C: normally-closed. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
107 mA (PM16) 250 mA (PM8-SA, message mode) Dimensions 245 wide x 65 high (less gooseneck mic) x 170 deep (mm) Net Weight 1.2 kg * Mini and Micro cards require a suitable adaptor. PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1... - Page 53 PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.1...
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