VAR4 – Installation Guide This equipment is designed and manufactured to conform to the following EC standards: EMC: EN55103-1/E1:1996, EN55103-2/E5:1996, EN50121-4:2006, ENV50204:1995 Safety: EN60065:2002 Failure to use the equipment in the manner described in the product literature will invalidate the warranty.
VAR4 – Installation Guide General Information Technical Specification Summary Supply Voltage Range ............................18 to 40 V DC Auxiliary DC Supply for External Equipment ..................18 − 36 V DC @ 100 mA Current Consumption ..............400 mA @ 24 V DC supply (backlight on and sounder on) 350 mA @ 24 V DC supply (backlight off and sounder off) Temperature (storage and operating) / Humidity Range .........−5°C to +50 °C / 0% to 93% non-condensing...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide Front Panel Indicators and Controls STATUS INDICATORS power processor comms fault ROTARY ENCODER LOUDSPEAKER LCD DISPLAY KEYS Issue: 02 complete, approved Page 4 of 20...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide Indicators and Controls Description 2 x 40 backlit alphanumeric display. LCD Display Used to display the control menu, faults, and configuration data. power green Lit only if the unit is receiving DC power from both sources.
VAR4 – Installation Guide Installation Equipment and Tool Requirements • The VAR4 Router. • Cabling as specified in “External Cabling Requirements” (page 6) to suit your system design. • A small flat-bladed screwdriver. • A pair of wire cutters/strippers. •...
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Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Fit the VAR4 into a 19-inch standard equipment rack on supporting rails, and secure the unit in position using the fixing screws and washers provided; see Figure 1.
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VAR4 – Installation Guide Ensure that the power supply from the central equipment rack is turned off. Connect the field wiring as required; see Figure 3. Please refer to Section “3 Connections” (page 9) for pinout details. Figure 3 Connecting the field wiring...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide PSU 1 and PSU 2: Dual DC Power Supply 2-way pluggable Wago cage clamp terminal (female) Signal Description +V supply (18 V to 40 V DC) 0 V supply PSU1 should come from an ASL Amplifier Mainframe AUX DC SUPPLY OUT terminations.
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VAR4 – Installation Guide AUDIO-CAN: Audio CAN Port AUDIO MON- CAN_L Standard 9-way D connector (male) AUDIO Pin No Signal Description MON+ 1, 6, 8, 9 Not connected CAN_L Controller Area Network (Low) 0 V Reference AUDIO MON- Audio Monitor Bus –10 dBu nominal...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide A-OUTPUTS and B-OUTPUTS: Audio Outputs 1 to 4 Standard 15-way D connector (male) Pin No Signal Description Audio A-OUTPUTS OUT-1A+ Balanced audio output 1 A (0 dBu nominal @ Z=660 Ω) OUT-2A OUT-4A OUT-1A- OUT-2A+ Balanced audio output 2 A...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide CONTROL PORT 1: Control Port (Contacts 1 to 10 and other controls) ALL-CALL-1 (FIRE MIC-1 PTT) REMOTE REMOTE CONTACT-10 CONTACT-6 CONTACT-2 FAULT-1 FAULT-2 FAULT RELAY ALL-CALL-2 (FIRE MIC-2 PTT) CONTACT-8 CONTACT-4 CONTACT-7 CONTACT-3 SPEAK-NOW LED-1 CONTACT-9...
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VAR4 – Installation Guide CONTROL PORT 2: Control Port (Contacts 11 to 22) CONTACT-22 CONTACT-20 CONTACT-18 CONTACT-16 CONTACT-14 CONTACT-12 CONTACT-21 CONTACT-19 CONTACT-17 CONTACT-15 CONTACT-13 CONTACT-11 Standard 25-way D connector (female) Signal Description Pin No CONTACT-11+ Opto-isolated Contact 11 (opto-anode) CONTACT-11-...
VAR4 – Installation Guide Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5 VAR4 mechanical dimensions 436 mm 44 mm = 1 U 483 mm THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION ASL recommend a rear clearance depth of at least 110 mm for cabling. A 19-inch standard rack with 600 mm depth provides the required room for installation including the rear cabling.
VAR4 – Installation Guide Unpacking and Handling Safety and Precautions The equipment should be unpacked and inspected immediately on receipt. If damage has occurred please Environmental advise your carrier or supplier. Always ensure adequate ventilation is provided for the equipment by fitting 1U ventilation panels above and...
Service and Warranty Name and Address of Authorised Distributor: This product carries a full warranty. For full details of warranty and service agreements, please contact the Authorised Distributor who supplied the product to you. Exclusions The warranty does NOT cover: Customer misuse, including incorrect installation.
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