Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Description and operation of the system ..............6 The System’s assignment ..................6 Technical specifications ..................6 Structure and operation of the System ..............7 The System’s composition ..................9 Measurement instruments, tools and appliances ...........
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Maintenance routine ....................60 Instructions on SPTA kit ..................62 Preservation ......................62 5 Current repair of the system ..................63 Safety features ....................... 63 Current repair of the system components ............. 63 6 Storage ........................
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Amplitude modulation Auxiliary connector Central unit Frequency modulation ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network Local area network Liquid-crystal display Light-emitting diode Public address communication PA lines Public address lines Private Branch Exchange...
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TPA-1907 This operating manual covers the composition, design and specifications of Public address system/General alarm system TPA-1907 (hereinafter – the System), SC and instructions for the correct and safe operation of the System (intended use, technical service, current repair), and disposal instructions for the SCs.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM ’ 1.1 T YSTEM S ASSIGNMENT The System is designed to provide PAC, emergency notification and entertainment broadcasting on sea and river-going vessels of all classes.
(alarm panels and signaling units) and other peripheral devices. SC of the following systems manufactured by NPK MSA LLC may be added to the System: digital talk-back system ICB-131, marine automatic telephone system ITS-1004, sound reception system NS-201 if it includes an alarm generator with VDR and fire alarm system.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 1.3.2 The System’s functionality The System’s functionality: to transmit communication via PA lines, selective or pre-defined, at max. distance of 700 m without quality loss; to sound general and other types of alarm signaling (including manual and fire alarm) via PA lines and signaling units;...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 2 – The System’s priorities Name Description Priority-1 Emergency PAC Priority-2 Two-way communication Priority-3 Command PAC Priority-4 Priority-5 External PBX Priority-6 General alarm (and other alarms) Priority-7 Entertainment and radio broadcasting Note –...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Name Description Microphone panels Microphone panel CP-6 Microphone panel CP-3 Microphone panel CP-6-19 Microphone panel CP-3-19 Microphone panel CPW-6 Microphone panel CPW-3 The units transmit voice communication via PA lines Microphone panel CP2-6...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Name Description Power amplifiers Amplifier TPA-15 units amplify audio signals from microphones, ISDN line or linear audio input Amplifier 19-TPA Broadcast units PA line control device PACE-1 The unit sends a control signal via PA lines...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Name Description The unit converts sound signal amplitude within Matching transformer Т-140 broadband Racks, cabinets, enclosures Mounting rack 19IR The unit encloses modular SCs The unit encloses the SCs providing a convenient...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Name Description Loudspeaker SDL Loudspeaker LF-1 Loudspeaker DSP-15 (Ex) Loudspeaker GVR-Prometey (Ex) Intercom equipment and accessories Microphone М1 units receive voice communication; Microphone М2 connected microphone panels, main Microphone М3-W substations and some talk-back stations Microphone МD-97...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Name Description Signal units (Alarm devices) Rotating lamp RL Flashing lamp FL The units initiate light alarm signaling on open deck and in noisy areas Light signaling unit L Rotating flashing lamp RFL...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 1.6 M ARKING AND SEALING The System has a nameplate that identifies: the name and serial number, the Manufacturer, date of manufacturing. The nameplate is attached to the rack enclosure. The SCs have nameplates identifying the following: ...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2.1 C 19-CU ENTRAL UNITS TYPE CU is the main component designed to create communication channels and transmit commands to PA lines. The types of CUs: ...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.2 M AIN SUBSTATIONS TYPE The main substations are designed to provide two-way PAC, transmit commands and alarm signaling via PA lines (depending on the type). The System includes the following types of the main substations: ...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality one or several LEDs of the corresponding ports will be flashing To call a subscriber unit (PAC mode) or to dial a phone number (PBX mode). Functionality in PAC mode: –...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality To control volume of a built-in speaker during communication To end active connections To create a list of pre-defined conference LIST participants CONF Conference call Additional buttons To activate PBX mode...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 b) with a built-in speaker and connector for an external microphone: S2-PM (panel mounting); S2-WM (wall mounting); c) with a relay unit and connector for a microphone or headset, waterproof, wall mounting: S3;...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 4 – The controls and LEDs Figure 5 – The controls and LEDs of S1-WM of S2-WM Table 8 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of S1-WM and S2-WM Position...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality To switch on the microphone. MIC button with Steady light – the microphone is on. No light – the microphone is off To connect external intercom SCs (a microphone, –...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 7 – The controls and LEDs Figure 8 – The controls and LEDs of S1-5-WM of S2-5-WM Table 10 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of S1-5-WM and S2-5-WM Position...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality – Built-in microphone To receive voice communication Brightness key To control backlight brightness of keys and LEDs To call an assigned subscriber unit. The functionality of the key: –...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 9 – The controls and LEDs of PHS1 Table 11 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of PHS Position Name Designation Functionality To ensure sound signaling; to reproduce voice ̶...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.4 M ICROPHONE PANELS TYPE Microphone panels are designed to transmit voice communication via PA lines of one or two broadcast units. The types of the microphone panels: a) single-channel, three zones: ...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The microphone panels are outfitted with controls and LEDs, see figure 10. Description and assignment of the controls and LEDs are given in table 12. Figure 10 – The controls and LEDs of microphone panel by the example of CP-6-WM Table 12 –...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 CP-3.3-WM (wall mounting); CP-3.3-TM (mounting on a bracket); CPW-3.3 (wall mounting, waterproof); b) dual-channel, three zones, three alarms: CP2-3.3-PM (panel mounting); CP2-3.3-WM (wall mounting); CP2-3.3-TM (mounting on a bracket);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The combined microphone panels are outfitted with controls and LEDs, see figure 11. Description and assignment of the controls and LEDs are shown in table 13. Note Group of keys ALARMS is covered with protective glass to prevent from accidental keystroke.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality The unit is connected to CU and ready for Ready operation Group of status LEDs Connection failure or microphone panel’s Fault malfunction Microphone key with To activate the connected microphone.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 AP2-6-PM (panel mounting); AP2-6-WM (wall mounting); AP2-6-TM (mounting on a bracket); AP2-6В (wall mounting, waterproof); AP2-6-19 (vertical, panel mounting). The alarm panels are outfitted with controls and LEDs, see figure 12. Description and assignment of the controls and LEDs are shown in table 14.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The types of the power amplifiers: TPA-15 (power 15 W, wall mounting); 19-TPA-200 (power 200 W, rack mounting); 19-TPA-400 (power 400 W, rack mounting). The power amplifiers are outfitted with controls and LEDs, see figures 13, 14.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 14 – The controls and LEDs of 19-TPA-200 Table 16 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of 19-TPA Position Name Designation Functionality Overload To indicate overload Amplifier status Overheat To indicate overheat...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 17 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of 19-PAC-6 Position Name Designation Functionality Power LED To indicate power status Steady light: a control unit is non-faulty and ready Ready for operation...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 18 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of 19-CHSW Position Name Designation Functionality Toggle switch On, Off To start and stop listening to PA line To ensure sound signaling of incoming and outgoing ̶...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Position Name Designation Functionality To protect the hardware against malfunctions in Power fuse 3 А the power supply network Piano type switch On, Off To power on (off) 2.8.5 Mixer 19-MIX Mixer 19-MIX is designed to connect an entertainment source to PA line amplifiers when several entertainment sources operate within the System.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.8.8 Entertainment remote control EC-6 type Entertainment remote control EC-6 type is designed to control broadcasting to six zones. Wall-mounted. The types of the entertainment remote controls: - EC-6 (without entertainment source);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The selectors are wall-mounted or hinged, for dry service premises and living accommodations. The types of the selectors: - SEL-4P-PM (single-channel, panel mounting); - SEL-4P-WM (single-channel, wall mounting); - SEL-4PD-PM (dual-channel, panel mounting);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 DMO-25-WM (wall mounting, power of connected loudspeakers 25 W); DMO-25W (wall mounting, power of connected loudspeakers 25 W, waterproof); DMO-50-PM (wall mounting, power of connected loudspeakers 50 W); DMO-50-WM (wall mounting, power of connected loudspeakers 50 W).
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.9 R ACKS CABINETS ENCLOSURES 2.9.1 Mounting rack 19IR type Mounting rack 19IR – is a metal structure designed to house the SCs. The rack structure consists of a steel extra strong frame standing on four points with a shock absorber at the bottom, and a special bracket at the top to attach the rack to the bulkhead and fix it.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 mounting and door against unauthorized access. The enclosure has cable leads at the top and at the bottom. The types: - WME-9 (height 9U); - WME-12 (height 12U); - WME-15 (height 15U).
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The enclosure is made of stainless steel with hinges for wall mounting. The door is outfitted with a lock and doorstop (opening angle is 105°). The bottom part of the enclosure is outfitted with cable glands to connect the SCs.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The types: - ITS-TBSW-6 (6 microphone panel’s voice streams); - ITS-TBSW-12 (12 microphone panel’s voice streams); Figure 24 describes the controls and LEDs of the unit. Description and assignment of the controls and LEDs are shown in table 25.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.11 L OUDSPEAKERS The loudspeakers are designed to reproduce entertainment broadcasting and voice communication in PAC and alarm systems. The System includes the following types of loudspeakers: a) LS-1 with input voltage 30 V and LS-1/100 with input voltage 100 V, metal casing, small-sized, flush-mounted, only for indoor premises, ceiling-mounted;...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 n) GVR-Prometey made of aluminum alloy horn-type, with a bracket, for explosion hazardous premises. The types of GVR-Prometey: GVR-Exd-10-Prometey (input voltage 100 V, power 10 W); GVR-Exd-20-Prometey (input voltage 100 V, power 20 W);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 - HS-6 (one-eared, crimped ends); - HS-6C (one-eared, with connector); - HS-6AC (one-eared, with angle connector). 2.12.3 Intercom helmet The intercom helmet is outfitted with a microphone, cable 3 m and hand-held PTT switch.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.13 J UNCTION BOXES 2.13.1 Junction boxes Junction boxes are designed to split single-program PA lines with volume control override circuits or to split control circuits of signaling units to various directions.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.14 P OWER SUPPLY UNITS 2.14.1 Power supply units The power supply units are designed to power the System units from main and emergency power network 220 VAC or 24 VDC (providing switching from one to another).
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 26 – The controls and LEDs of ITS-PS-1000 Table 27 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of ITS-PS-1000 Position Name Designation Functionality Power LED To indicate power supply – To display voltage and current values...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure 27 – The controls and LEDs of ITS-CH-105 Table 28 – Functionality of the controls and LEDs of ITS-CH-105 Position Name Designation Functionality Power LED To indicate power supply – To cool the unit down...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.14.3 Automatic power switch ITS-APS Automatic power switch ITS-APS is designed to switch main or standby power (220 VAC or 24 VDC) automatically to 6 outputs and to separate output and input circuits with a power fuse.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 RL-24-B (input voltage 24 VDC, globe colour – blue); RL-220-B (input voltage 220 VAC, globe colour – blue); RL-24-R (input voltage 24 VDC, globe colour – red); RL-220-R (input voltage 220 VAC, globe colour – red);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 L-220-Б (input voltage 220 VAC, white). 2.15.4 Rotating flashing lamp RFL type Rotating flashing lamp RFL type is designed to provide bright light signaling to attract attention on the open deck and in noisy areas. Wall-mounted.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 2.15.7 Buzzer-howler BH type Buzzer-howler BH type is designed for sound alarm signaling on the open deck and in noisy areas. Wall-mounted. The types of the signaling unit: BH-24 (input voltage 24 VDC);...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 The types of the signaling unit: BExS110DFDC024AS1A1G (input voltage 24 VDC); BExS110DFAC230АS1A1G (input voltage 220 VAC). 2.15.11 Signaling units ORBITA MK type Signaling units ORBITA MK type are designed for sound, light and sound-light alarm signaling in explosion hazardous areas.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 3 INTENDED USE 3.1 O PERATIONAL LIMITATIONS Connect all the SCs according to the electrical diagrams and table of connections of the order. All SCs shall be grounded; all ends shall be isolated.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Press MIC key to stop the transmission, then press the key with a number of zone for the second time. Attention! The System will interrupt current alarm signaling and (or) entertainment broadcasting on all subscriber units during voice communication transmission via PA lines;...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 To initiate the alarm in manual mode, press MANUAL. Notes 1 Alarm signaling will interrupt voice communication transmission. 2 Types of general alarm signaling and other alarm types initiated by the System are assigned while configuring the System.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Entertainment broadcasting is carried out from any external entertainment source through AUX port of the entertainment broadcast unit 19-P1; a user shall switch the device on and transfer to AUX mode (to retransmit input audio signal).
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 4 TECHNICAL SERVICE 4.1 G ENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The System’s TS shall be performed by the staff familiarized with its composition, structure and operational features. In order to provide safe and reliable operation of the System, the staff shall maintain the following types of TS: –...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 31 – Checklist No. 1. Visual check of the SC Man-hours To be done Routine per 1 SC Visually examine 1) Check completeness and appearance of the SC; mechanical 1 person the SC damage, paint defects shall be absent;...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 33 – Checklist No. 3. Operation tests of command transmission, general alarm and entertainment broadcasting Man-hours To be done Routine per 1 SC To test command 1) To transmit command to PA lines according to section 3.3.1,...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 5 CURRENT REPAIR OF THE SYSTEM 5.1 S AFETY FEATURES Any repair works must be performed by personnel examined and received proper qualifications in the area of the occupational safety. All SCs shall be grounded! Use a rubber rug in front of power supply units.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 5.2.2 Current repair of power amplifiers Control operation of power amplifiers by the LEDs located on the front panel. Faulty parts shall be replaced by own personnel using parts from portable SPTA kit.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 5.2.4 Current repair of switches, network devices, signal converters and fan unit Control operation of switches, network devices, signal converters and fan unit by the LEDs located on the front panel. Faulty parts are replaced by own personnel using parts from portable SPTA kit.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Table 40 – Potential malfunctions of main substations Malfunction Potential reasons To be done Replace the cable or repair it using Cable rupture soldering and insulate the damaged place Test the configuration with the help of PC and the System’s software.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 6 STORAGE The System must be stored in the packaging inside the areas complying with the required storage conditions (+ 5 to + 40 °С) with the concentration of dust, oil, moisture and aggressive impurities in the air within the required limits for the working areas of production facilities.
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 7 TRANSPORTATION The System must be transported in the Manufacturer's transportation package in closed means of transport. Types of shipment: – motor vehicle and railroad transportation in closed means of transport (covered cars, multipurpose containers) ...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 8 DISPOSAL Packaging material, SC damaged during operation of the System, and any overage equipment must not be disposed as standard household wastes, since they contain the materials suitable for re-use. Decommissioned and non-used components of the System must be delivered to a special waste disposal center licensed by local authorities.
The Manufacturer will not consider damage claims in case of case violation of operating conditions. More information about warranty terms you can find on the official website of NPK MSA, LLC, section Support. Address and contacts of the Manufacturer's service centre: NPK MSA, LLC 26E, Kibalchicha str., 192174, St Petersburg, Russia...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 ANNEX А CONNECTION DIAGRAMS OF THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS Figure А.1 – Assignment of terminals of mounting rack 19IR type Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.2 – Connection of single-channel microphone panels Figure А.3 – Connection of dual-channel microphone panels Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.4 – Connection of single-channel alarm panels Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.5 – Connection of dual-channel alarm panels Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.6 – Connection of single-channel combined microphone panels Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.7 – Connection of dual-channel combined microphone panels Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.8 – Connection of main substations Figure А.9 – Connection of talk-back stations Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.10 – An example of main station, wing substation, microphones and loudspeakers connection Figure А.11 – Connection of entertainment remote control Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.12 – Connection of loudspeakers to command PA lines of single-channel system with junction boxes and volume control Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.13 – Connection of single-channel volume control and loudspeaker SDL type to three-wire PA line Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.14 – Connection of single-channel volume controls and loudspeaker SDL type to four-wire PA line Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.15 – An example of selector, loudspeakers and headset connection in three-program PA line Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.16 – Connection of loudspeakers to three-wire PA line of dual-channel system (with two racks № 1 and № 2 operating in redundancy mode) using dual-channel volume controls Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.17 – Connection of loudspeakers to four-wire PA line of dual-channel system (with two racks А and B operating in redundancy mode) using dual-channel volume controls Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.18 – An example of external systems connection Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.19 – An example of power connection Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.20 – An example of system connection Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.21 – An example of dual-channel system connection Version 3.7...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Figure А.22 – An example of the System composed of two independent racks Version 3.7...
Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 ANNEX B CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIGNAL TYPES Table B.1 – Signal characteristics of A and AL types Layout of jumpers on board Graphic representation of the sound A-220 A-24 signal AL-220 AL-24...
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 Layout of jumpers on board Graphic representation of the sound A-220 A-24 signal AL-220 AL-24 * To set a sound signal on a signaling unit with input voltage 24 V interconnect S2 and – with a jumper according to figure B.1.
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Public address system/General alarm system Operation manual TPA-1907 FOR NOTES Version 3.7...
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