Operation; Lockdown Modes; Fire Test/Fire Alarm; Prebell/Bell - Redback A 4595A Operating Manual

Redback® A 4595A School Lockdown Controller

2.0 OPERATION

2.1 LOCKDOWN MODES

The A 4595A Lockdown controller has four Lockdown Modes which are Standby, Lock In, Lock Out and All Clear.
Once a Lockdown mode is activated an MP3 audio file is played until the audio file finishes or the A 4595A changes mode.
The Audio Files can be an Alert or Evac tone, a piece of music or a recorded message, etc and are stored on the internal
SD Card (supplied). Audio files will be supplied to provide basic functionality but the installer will be required to copy their
own audio files onto the SD Card (See section 3.6 for more details).
• Standby Mode -
• Lock In Mode -
• Lock Out Mode -
• All Clear Mode -
The lockdown modes can be activated in a number of ways.
1) Pressing the buttons on the front of the A 4595A.
2) Activating the modes by the A 4598 optional remote plates (see section 4.3).
3) Activating the modes via the A 4596 optional paging microphones (see section 4.2).

2.2 FIRE TEST/FIRE ALARM

The A 4595A has two Fire Modes (Fire Test and Fire Alarm) which can only be triggered via the optional A 4597 Wall Plate.
Once a Fire mode is activated an MP3 audio file is played until the audio file finishes or the A 4595A changes mode.
The Audio Files can be an alarm tone, a piece of music or a recorded message, etc and are stored on the internal Micro
SD Card (supplied). Audio files will be supplied to provide basic functionality but the installer will be required to copy their
own audio files onto the Micro SD Card (See section 3.6 for more details).

2.3 PREBELL/BELL

As the A 4595A is aimed primarily at schools, a Prebell and Bell function have been included. These are triggered by
closing contact terminals on the rear of the unit and could be triggered by a timer such as the Altronics A 1709 Timer as
shown in figure 3.3. Once the Prebell or Bell mode is activated an MP3 audio file is played until the audio file finishes or
the A 4595A changes mode. (See section 3.4 for more details)
An indicator on the front of the unit will illuminate when the Prebell or Bell tone is active.

2.4 AUXILLIARY MP3 TRIGGERS

There may be times when extra tones or audio files are required to be played through the A 4595A. Examples might
include playing a message each week calling students to assembly. These are triggered by closing contact terminals on the
rear of the unit. Once the Aux MP3's are activated an MP3 audio file is played until the audio file finishes or the A 4595A
changes mode. (See section 3.4 for more details)
An indicator on the front of the unit will illuminate when any of the Aux MP3 tones is active.
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This would typically be used to notify students and staff that there may be a possible situation in
the school grounds and to "Standby" for a possible Lock Down.
A music track which doesn't cause panic but is known by the staff would be an appropriate
audio file to be played in this mode.
This mode would be used to notify students and staff that there is a situation outside the school
class rooms but still in the school grounds (eg The School Oval) or maybe the hall ways.
Students and staff would be then required to lock themselves inside their class rooms.
A warning tone, maybe with a repeating message may be suitable.
This mode would be used to notify students and staff that there is a situation inside the school
buildings. Students and staff would be then required to remain outside their class rooms or
other school buildings, but remain in the school grounds. This may be applicable when students
are on a lunch break and are playing outside.
A warning tone, maybe with a repeating message may be suitable.
This would notify students and staff that it is now safe and that the situation has been rectified.
A music track which is known by the staff would be an appropriate audio file to be played in this
mode.
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