Introduction; About This Document; Var Router Sw Version - ASL INTERCOM VAR4 Operation Manual

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Introduction

1.1

About this Document

This manual provides guidance for the operation of the ASL family of DSP-based Audio Router and Voice
Alarm System controllers: VAR4, VAR12 and VAR20. They are referred to generically as 'VAR Router' in this
manual.
The manual is intended for the use of technical readers who have an understanding of Voice Alarm Systems
and who are trained in general electronics.
The product manuals and installation guides of the controlled devices (microphones, amplifier, Remote I/O
unit, etc.) complement this document.
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The Configuration Tool is included for reference aiming better understanding of the
configuration procedure. This guide is not intended to describe the operation of the
Configuration Tool. Section
guidelines for the Configuration Tool.
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To obtain a licensed copy of the Configuration Tool, please refer to Application Solutions
Limited.
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VAR Router SW Version

The VAR Router software version used for writing this Operation Manual is, as described in the following
table.
Table 1 VAR Router SW Versions
Board
Board 0
(Master)
Board 1
(Slave)
Board 2
(Slave)
If the VAR Router in your system has a later (or earlier) version of software, then it may mean that some
aspects of the menu operation are subtly different from the operation described in this Operation Manual, or
that enhanced features have been added.
If any difficulties are encountered, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor, quoting the software version
of your VAR Router. The software version of the VAR Router is displayed via:
Configuration System Misc Software menu; see Section
VAR4 / VAR12 / VAR20 - Operation Manual
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Tool" provides basic operational
Version
4.1.470
This is referred as the VAR Router SW
version through this document unless
other code is specified, e.g., DSP SW.
3.1.632
4.1.183
3.1.152
4.1.183
3.1.152
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