FEATURES
The system is a 8 x 8 audio matrix with 6 priority input levels:
- Emergency paging microphone.
- Fire alarm pre-recorded message.
- Remote microphone station.
- Timer to trigger the auxiliary input 8.
- Remote music source.
- PGM source to aux 1~8.
DESCRIPTION
Front panel
- Monitor speaker. You can listen to 8 zone audio output through the built-in monitor speaker.
- Channel selection button. Press this button to select one of the 8 audio signals from the matrix.
- Monitor LED channel indicator. The LED displays the current channel selected.
- Volume control for remote microphone M132M. Adjust volume up to four remote microphones M132M connected to each of the 8 zones. In the LED display will show "R" when the microphone M132M is giving a warning to a zone.
- Volume controller for emergency microphone. Adjust the volume level for each emergency zone. The emergency microphone is connected to the MIC IN plug type XLR located on the rear panel of the matrix. In the LED display will show "P" while the emergency microphone is emitting a warning.
- Keyboard manual for emergency activation. Press desired buttons to select the desired output when you need to send an emergency message by a microphone.
- Name tags for each of the 8 channels. Type the name of each audio channel.
- Power switch. It's used to turn on or off the equipment. The red light indicates the equipment is on.
- Talk button and record button. Press this button to give a emergency warning with max priority. The corresponding zone LED will display "P". When not broadcasting a message for any area, press this button for more than three seconds to record an alarm message. In the LED display will show "RECORD" indicating that it's in recording process. When you finish record your message, press the ESC button to exit.
- Button to select or cancel all areas. Press this button to select all areas and press it again to cancel. To give an emergency warning click a zone of 1~8, or pressing "ALL" and then press "TALK" to transmit the message to the desired zones.
- Labels with the name of each output zone. Show the names of each zone.
- Volume control for background music. Volume control of background music for each zone.
- LED display of background music channel for each zone. The LED display shows in each zone, the current channel which is playing music. You can change it pressing the selection button of the background music or the remote control M134P / M134T.
- Buttons to select the input channels for background music in each zone. Select the auxiliary audio input 1~8 for zones 1~8.
- Presence Led for M134P and M134T. The Led shows whether the presence is on or off. The remote control panel can only be used when the LED is lit.
- Button to enable the controller M134P and M134T. It's used for enable or disable the remote wall controller M134P or M134T connected to each output zone. If the button is on, select the background music and adjust the output volume using the controllers M134P and M134T. If the button is off, the controller is not available. In this case, the volume of the starting zone returns to its original state and can only be set by the matrix controller M130.
- Volume control for the monitor speaker. Adjust the volume for the monitor speaker.
Rear panel
- Input AC power. This is the AC input where you plug the AC power cable supplied. Connect only to an AC power source properly. The AC equipment's fuse is T1A/250V.
- Selector switch of the input current 110V/220V. With this switch you can select the appropriate voltage for the installation 110/220VCA.
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Select an incorrect AC voltage can damage the equipment. - RS-232 setup port. Through this port you can update the firmware to the latest version. So you can connect to another controller. (For details, please contact with Optimus). How to upgrade the firmware of the M130? Connect to this RS-232 port from a computer's COM port using a DB9 cable. You will find two files in the update package ("M130.led" and "update.exe"). Click the file "update.exe". Next, will show the update process. When the upgrade process finished, with the bar to 100%, press any key to exit.
- Audio output port for each zone. Audio output terminal balanced ( +, -, G). You can connect the terminal directly to an amplifier, recording device, mixing console or other use required by the installation.
- Control level of treble output. Adjust the audio output level to a high frequency range from -12 dB to +12 dB.
- Control level of bass output. Adjust the audio output level to a lower frequency range from -12 dB to +12 dB.
- Input connectors for the remote controls M134P and M134T. You can connect to each zone output a remote control (either a M134P or M134T). By a DIP switch, you will have to assign an address to each remote control. Each remote control has to communicate with the zone that has been assigned. Do not give the same address more than one remote control. The connector Pin description of the remote control M134P and M134T (RJ45 CAT5 UTP) is as follows:
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PIN Nº | Name | Description |
1 | Tx+ | Positive transmission RS-422 |
2 | Tx- | Negative transmission RS-422 |
3 | Rx- | Negative reception RS-422 |
4 | DC output | +24VDC power |
5 | GND | Digital ground |
6 | Rx+ | Positive reception RS-422 |
7 | Audio + | Balanced audio positive |
8 | Audio - | Balanced audio negative |
Follow the table below to configure the address of the remote controls M134P and M134T:
DIP switch 1 | DIP switch 2 | DIP switch 3 | Zones |
OFF | OFF | OFF | Zone 1 |
ON | OFF | OFF | Zone 2 |
OFF | ON | OFF | Zone 3 |
ON | ON | OFF | Zone 4 |
OFF | OFF | ON | Zone 5 |
ON | OFF | ON | Zone 6 |
OFF | ON | ON | Zone 7 |
ON | ON | ON | Zone 8 |
- Connectors for the remote microphone station M132M.
You can connect up to four remote M132M microphones to the M130 matrix. The address of each M132M must be set properly.
To connect the M132M microphone, you must use CAT5 STP cable. (We recommend shielded of 8 twisted pairs).
When you use a cable 8 pair unshielded twisted CAT5 UTP, don't connect the PIN6 (A-GND). The M132M also works, but has less ability to suppress interference.
The connector Pin description of the M132M microphone is as follows:
PIN Nº | Name | Description |
1 | Tx- | Negative transmission RS-422 |
2 | Tx+ | Positive transmission RS-422 |
3 | Rx- | Negative reception RS-422 |
4 | Rx+ | Positive reception RS-422 |
5 | D-GND | Digital ground |
6 | A-GND | Analog ground |
7 | Audio - | Balanced audio negative |
8 | Audio + | Balanced audio positive |
9 | DC-Output | +24VDC power |
Address configuration and pre-warning gong of the M132M microphone:
DIP configuration | Functions |
1. ON | Remote microphone station 1 |
2. ON | Remote microphone station 2 |
3. ON | Remote microphone station 3 |
4. ON | Remote microphone station 4 |
5. ON | Enable the 4 rising tone Chime |
6. ON | Enable the 4 falling tone Chime |
7. ON | Enable the Push to Talk mode |
8. ON or OFF | Not used |
- Volume control for the M132M. Adjusts the audio level for M132M microphones, the range is from 0 dB to +10 dB.
- Treble control for M132M. Adjusts the treble of M132M, the range is from -12 dB to +12 dB, 0 dB being the midpoint.
- Bass control for M132M. Adjusts the bass of M132M, the range is from -12 dB to +12 dB, 0 dB being the midpoint.
- Timer trigger terminal. You can connect up to eight dry contact timer to this terminal. These contacts can enable the auxiliary audio input 8. When the contact terminal is activated, the auxiliary input 8 has priority over all others. The Led display will show "T", indicating that a timer is in progress.
- Switch for setting zones of the fire alarm. Used to set the zones to be activated, by dry contact closure, when the fire alarm is activated. The range is from N+ / -1 to N+ / -4.
- Fire alarm activation terminal. You can connect up to 8 dry contacts at this terminal to activate the fire alarm. When a contact terminal is closed, the pre-recorded message will play during eight minutes automatically to the related zones. The Led indicators for the related zones, show "F" indicating that the fire message is playing.
- Volume controls for music sources (AUX 1 ~ AUX 8). It is used to control the input volume level for the auxiliaries AUX 1~8, the range is from 0 dB to -10 dB. Note: If you set a proper input gain, you will avoid distortions and you will obtain an optimum sound quality.
- Input connectors AUX1 ~ AUX8. Input connectors RCA type for auxiliary inputs AUX1-8. AUX 8 input is used as input timing.
- Phantom power switch for the emergency microphone. 24VDC supplied to the emergency microphone. When the switch is pressed, the LED lights up to indicate that phantom power is on.
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Do not activate the switch when using a dynamic microphone. - XLR connector for the emergency microphone. Connect the emergency microphone and adjust the input volume at an appropriate level to avoid distortion.
- Volume input control of the emergency microphone. Adjust the audio level of emergency microphone until a proper level to avoid distortion.
- Treble control of the emergency microphone. It is used to adjust the treble level of emergency microphone. The range is from -12 dB to +12 dB, 0 dB being the midpoint.
- Bass control of the emergency microphone. It is used to adjust the bass level of emergency microphone. The range is from -12 dB to +12 dB, 0 dB being the midpoint.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF M130
Electrical Specifications:
Audio inputs |
Auxiliary input | -10 dB Unbalanced |
Emergency Mic Input | -55 dB Balanced |
Remote Mic Input | 0 dB Unbalanced |
Audio output |
Line output | 0 dB Balanced |
EQ control (input and output) |
Treble | ±12 dB (at 10 kHz) |
Bass | ±12 dB (at 100 Hz) |
Input Gain | ±10 dB |
Digital Record Playback (DRP) |
Factory setting | English, Auto Fire Alarm |
Recording | A message of 480 seconds maximum |
RS-422 Serial Interface |
Communication Speed | 19. 200 bps |
Full Duplex, Multi-Drop methods, Data 8 bits, Stop 1 bit, Start 1 bit, non parity. Maximum communication distance: 1.000 m, using UTP for the M134P & M134T and STP for the M132M. |
RS-232 Serial Interface |
Update firmware port | COM1 of PC |
Communication Speed | 9.600 bps |
Display | 7-segment LED Display |
Logic I / O | 8 timer inputs control and 8 fire alarm contacts input. |
6 Levels of Priority | 1- Emergency microphone |
2- Fire alarm pre-recorded message |
3- Remote microphone station |
4- Timer trigger AUX8 |
5- Remote audio source |
6- PGM source AUX1~8 |
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | > 90 dB |
THD | < 0,01% |
Phantom Power | 24 VDC |
0 dB = 1 Vrms
General Specifications:
Power Supply | Selectable switch: 110 ~ 220 VCA or 220 ~ 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 50 W |
Weight | 8,3 kg |
Dimensions | 482 (W) x 132 (H) x 280 (D) mm |
Temperature / Humidity | 0 ~ 40 ºC / < 95% |
Specifications can be changed without notice.
REMOTE MICROPHONE M132M
Front panel
- Gooseneck microphone input. Insert the microphone into this XLR connector and it will get a 24 VDC phantom power.
- Audio output level meter. Shows the volume level microphone output.
- Zone selectors. Select the zone where you want to spread the message and then press the "Talk" button for broadcast. If you want to broadcast a message to all zones, press "All" and then "Talk".
- Busy indicator. Indicates which of the four M132M is being used. There is no priority given to the M132M 1~4, so the first to press "Talk" will be the first to broadcast. When the emergency microphone is using, all lights are lit.
- Power indicator. If the light is on means that the unit is on.
- All zones selector. Press this button to select all zones 1~8.
- Talk button. Press this button to talk and press it again to cancel. Each zone where the message is broadcasted will show an "R" in the LED display, indicating the zone that is receiving an advise.
Rear panel
- Microphone volume control. Used to adjust the output volume of the microphone.
- Volume control of the monitor speaker. It is used to adjust the internal monitor speaker volume.
- Address and chime setting of M132M microphone:
DIP configuration | Functions |
1. ON | Remote microphone station 1 |
2. ON | Remote microphone station 2 |
3. ON | Remote microphone station 3 |
4. ON | Remote microphone station 4 |
5. ON | Enable the 4 rising tone Chime |
6. ON | Enable the 4 falling tone Chime |
7. ON | Enable the Push to Talk mode |
8. ON or OFF | Not used |
- Connect to M130 audio matrix.
You can connect up to four remote M132M microphones to the M130 matrix. The IP address fo each M132M must be set properly.
To connect the M132M microphone, you have to use a CAT5. STP cable (we recommend shielded twisted 8 pairs).
When you use a cable 8 pair unshielded twisted CAT5. UTP, don't connect the PIN6 (A-GND). The M132M also works, but has less ability to suppress interferences.
The Pin correspondence of the M132M microphone's connector is:
PIN Nº | Name | Description |
1 | Tx- | Negative transmission RS-422 |
2 | Tx+ | Positive transmission RS-422 |
3 | Rx- | Negative reception RS-422 |
4 | Rx+ | Positive reception RS-422 |
5 | D-GND | Digital ground |
6 | A-GND | Analog ground |
7 | Audio - | Balanced audio negative |
8 | Audio + | Balanced audio positive |
9 | DC-Output | +24VDC power |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF M132M
Electrical Specifications:
Microphone inputs |
Gooseneck microphone input | -50 dB Balanced |
Audio Output |
Line Output | 0 dB Balanced |
RS-422 Interface |
Communication Speed | 19.200 bps |
Full Duplex, Multi-Drop methods, Data 8 bits, Stop 1 bit, Start 1 bit, non parity. Maximum communication distance: 1.000 m, using CAT5 STP. |
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | > 90 dB |
THD | < 0,01% at 100 Hz ~ 10 kHz |
Phantom Power | 24 VDC |
0 dB = 1Vrms
General Specifications:
Power Source | 24 VDC |
Power Consumption | < 10 W |
Weight | 1,5 kg |
Dimensions | 175 (W) x 69 (H) x 210 (D) mm |
Temperature / Humidity | 0 ~ 40ºC / < 95% |
Specifications can be changed without notice.
- Volume control for Aux 1~8. It is used to control the volume of the background music, you can also adjust the volume dial and micro from this panel.
- Selector button for auxiliary audio source 1~8. It is used to select the auxiliary audio source 1~8 desired. You can only play the mic or line input you have connected to this panel.
- LED display for channel selection. Shows the auxiliary channel that has been selected 1~8.
- Local microphone input connector. You can only connect a dynamic microphone into this input because it has not phantom power.
- Volume control of the local microphone. It is used to adjust the volume of local microphone input and the range is from 0 dB to +10 dB.
- Volume control of the local line. It is used to adjust the volume of local line input and the range is from 0 dB to +10 dB.
- Local line input connector. RCA connector for local background music or other auxiliary devices.
- Connector to the M130 matrix. The connector Pin description of the remote control M134P and M134T (RJ45 CAT5 UTP) is as follows:
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PIN Nº | Name | Description |
1 | Tx+ | Positive transmission RS-422 |
2 | Tx- | Negative transmission RS-422 |
3 | Rx- | Negative reception RS-422 |
4 | DC output | +24 VDC power |
5 | GND | Digital ground |
6 | Rx+ | Positive reception RS-422 |
7 | Audio + | Balanced audio positive |
8 | Audio - | Balanced audio negative |
- Follow the table below to configure the address of the remote controls:
DIP switch 1 | DIP switch 2 | DIP switch 3 | Zones |
OFF | OFF | OFF | Zone 1 |
ON | OFF | OFF | Zone 2 |
OFF | ON | OFF | Zone 3 |
ON | ON | OFF | Zone 4 |
OFF | OFF | ON | Zone 5 |
ON | OFF | ON | Zone 6 |
OFF | ON | ON | Zone 7 |
ON | ON | ON | Zone 8 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF M134P
Electrical Specifications:
Microphone Input | -50 dB Balanced |
Line input | -20 dB Unbalanced |
Audio out | 0 dB Balanced |
RS-422 Interface |
Communication speed | 19.200 bps |
Full Duplex, Multi-Drop methods, Data 8 bits, Stop 1 bit, Start 1 bit, non parity. Maximum communication distance: 1.000 m, using CAT5 UTP. |
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | > 90 dB |
THD | < 0,01% a 100 Hz ~ 10 kHz |
0 dB = 1 Vrms
General Specifications:
Power Source | 24 VDC |
Power Consumption | < 5 W |
Weight | 0,6 kg |
Dimensions | 86 (W) x 172 (H) x 43 (D) mm |
Temperature / Humidity | 0 ~ 40ºC / < 95% |
Specifications can be changed without notice.
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL M134T
- Volume control for Aux 1~8. It is used to control the volume of the music.
- Selector button for auxiliary audio source 1~8. It is used to select the auxiliary audio source 1~8 desired.
- LED display for channel selection. Shows the auxiliary channel that has been selected 1~8.
- Connector to the M130 matrix. The connector Pin description of the remote control M134P and M134T (RJ45 CAT5 UTP) is as follows:
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PIN Nº | Name | Description |
1 | Tx+ | Positive transmission RS-422 |
2 | Tx- | Negative transmission RS-422 |
3 | Rx- | Negative reception RS-422 |
4 | DC output | +24VDC power |
5 | GND | Digital ground |
6 | Rx+ | Positive reception RS-422 |
7 | Audio + | Balanced audio positive |
8 | Audio - | Balanced audio negative |
- Follow the table below to configure the address of the remote controls:
DIP switch 1 | DIP switch 2 | DIP switch 3 | Zones |
OFF | OFF | OFF | Zone 1 |
ON | OFF | OFF | Zone 2 |
OFF | ON | OFF | Zone 3 |
ON | ON | OFF | Zone 4 |
OFF | OFF | ON | Zone 5 |
ON | OFF | ON | Zone 6 |
OFF | ON | ON | Zone 7 |
ON | ON | ON | Zone 8 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF M134T
Electrical Specifications:
RS-422 Interface |
Communication Speed | 19.200 bps |
Full Duplex, Multi-Drop methods, Data 8 bits, Stop 1 bit, Start 1 bit, non parity. Maximum communication distance: 1.000 m, using CAT5 UTP. |
0 dB = 1 Vrms
General Specifications:
Power Source | 24 VDC |
Power Consumption | < 5 W |
Weight | 0,5 kg |
Dimensions | 86 x 172 x 43 mm |
Temperature / Humidity | 0 ~ 40ºC / < 95% |
Specifications can be changed without notice.
CONNECTION EXAMPLE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALATION:
The installation of this system is very simple. But we advise you take your time to read this manual to ensure accurate installation to perform.
Never place this equipment in an environment that could affect their performance or reduce its life. Such environment includes the high temperatures, dust, humidity and vibration.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions.
- Keep this manual.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block the ventilation openings. Install it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounded. The third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult and electrician for change your obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched especially the plugs.
- Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, be caution when moving the cart+apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when you will not use it for a long period of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified staff. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way: the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not work normally or has been dropped.
Avoid the high temperatures, humidity, dust and vibration:
Keep the unit away from places where it will be exposed to high temperatures or humidity such as near radiators, stoves... Also avoid locations subject to excessive dust or vibration cause it could cause mechanical damage.
Avoid physical shocks:
The strong shocks may cause damage to the unit. Handle it with care.
Do not open the unit for yourself in an attempt to repair or modification:
This equipment contains no serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Optimus. Open the box and / or the manipulation of the internal circuitry voids the warranty.
Always turn off the power before making connections:
Always turn off the AC power before connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected devices.
Handle the cables with care:
Always, when you connect or disconnect the cables (including power cable) pull from the plug, not from the cable.
Clean with a soft dry cloth:
Do not use solvents such as gasoline or paint thinner to clean the unit. Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth.
OPTIMUS S.A.
After-Sales Service
C/ Barcelona 101
17003 - GIRONA
Tel.: 902 151 96 / 972 203 300
Fax: 972 21 84 13
e-mail: girona@optimus.es
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