ASL INTERCOM VAR8 Installation Manual
Audio router and system controller
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Page 1: Installation Guide
VAR8 and Variants Audio Router and System Controller Installation Guide ASL Document Ref.: U-0450-1360.doc Issue: 02 - complete, approved - Date: 18/08/10 Part Number: M0450_51... - Page 2 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide This equipment is designed and manufactured to conform to the following EC standards: EN55103-1/E1, EN55103-2/E5, EN50121-4, EN50130-4, EN61000-6-3, ENV50204 Safety EN60065 Failure to use the equipment in the manner described in the product literature will invalidate the warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Contents Installation ............................5 Installation Requirements....................6 1.1.1 Cabling Requirements ....................6 Recommended Installation Procedure ................9 Link Settings for Stand-Alone, 1 or 2 Channel Only Network Operation ....... 11 Connections ..........................12 Product Specification........................16 Mechanical Dimensions ...................... - Page 4 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide This page intentionally left blank. Issue: 01 complete, approved Page 4 of 22...
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Page 5: Installation
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Installation The following drawing shows the standard base model VAR8 connectors as well the Interface Expansion Board and Network Interface Card connectors. Note that the Interface Expansion Board (EXP8) and the Network Interface Card (ANIC8) are optional items. -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
Recommended type: BELDEN 8451 LSHF. The rack and field cabling should be as described in the diagram shown in Figure 4. Audio and data network cabling (on VAR8 with Network Interface Card): Twisted pairs with overall foil screen. Recommended type: FS cables 2407 POFYH. - Page 7 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Figure 2 Network Termination DIN RAIL VAR8 FIELD CABLING RACK CABLING SCREEN BUS1+ NETWORK BUS1- DOWNSTREAM BUS2+ BUS2- BUS3+ BUS3- 100nF 100V (Reference: RS 211-5340) BUS1+ NETWORK BUS1- UPSTREAM BUS2+ BUS2- BUS3+ BUS3- FIELD CABLING...
- Page 8 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Figure 3 Audio I/O and Other Signal Termination FIELD WIRING RACK EARTH TERMINAL BONDED TO THE DIN SCREEN RAIL SHORT TAIL < 4cm DIN RAIL SHORT TAIL < 4cm SCREEN DIN RAIL ELECTRONICALLY BONDED...
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Page 9: Recommended Installation Procedure
1. If installing a VAR8 with a Network Interface Card, note that the Network Interface Card is configured, by default, for network operation using 3 audio network channels. If stand-alone operation or 1 or 2 channel only network operation is required, set the links on the Router board as described in Section “1.3 Link Settings for Stand-Alone, 1 or 2 Channel Only Network... - Page 10 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide ENHANCED ENHANCED AUDIO A OUTPUTS AUDIO B OUTPUTS (ON EXP8 ONLY) (ON EXP8 ONLY) AUDIO MONITORING CAN BUS RS232 RS485 STANDARD (See pinout in Table 1, page 13.) FAULT RELAY AUDIO OUTPUTS 4. Connect the rack and field cabling for the network interface (if the ANIC8 Network Interface Card is used).
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Page 11: Link Settings For Stand-Alone, 1 Or 2 Channel Only Network Operation
Link Settings for Stand-Alone, 1 or 2 Channel Only Network Operation • This procedure is required when the VAR8 is fitted with an ANIC8 Network Interface Card, and stand-alone operation, or 1 or 2 network channel only operation is required instead of the default 3 channel network operation. -
Page 12: Connections
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Connections Network Interface Upstream Signal Description GND ISO. Connection for cable screen. EIA RS485 38400 bits per second (+). EIA RS485 38400 bits per second (-). BUS1+ Audio bus Loop 1 (+20dBu Analogue audio). - Page 13 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Audio Inputs 3 to 8 Signal Description EIA RS485 19200 baud (+). EIA RS485 19200 baud (-). 0V supply. Max. Sensitivity: −20dBu Impedance: 10kΩ Balanced Audio Input 0dBu As above. IN− +V supply (18-36V).
- Page 14 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Enhanced A/B Audio Outputs The enhanced outputs provide simpler connectivity than the standard outputs, but with the same functionality. Separate connections are provided to drive A & B amplifiers from each output. Signal Description OUT'n'-A+ A output.
- Page 15 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Audio Monitoring Bus and Auxiliary Supply Signal Description Auxiliary supply: 18V-36V fused at 200mA Audio Monitor Bus, –10dBu nom A− As above Cabling connector: 3 way terminal block (METWAY 120A11103) Power Supply Signal Description +V supply (18V-40V DC fused at 2.5A)
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Page 16: Product Specification
Surveillance Tone..............20–30Hz / Required Level 0 to –40dBFS Audio Output Number of Balanced Audio Outputs....................8 Separate A and B output connections available on VAR8-NE Level and Impedance .....................0dBu @ 600Ω Graphic Equalisation ........... ±12dB at 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16kHz Surveillance Tone......................10dBu to −30dBu... - Page 17 VAR8 ....................Base Unit, standard 8x8 Router VAR8-E................. VAR8+EXP8 Interface Expansion Board VAR8-N ...................VAR8+ANIC8 Intellevac Network Card VAR8-NE ...VAR8+ANIC8 Intellevac Network Interface Card+EXP8 Interface Expansion Board ANS sensors controlling the same outputs should be connected to the same BMB01 unit. Issue: 01 complete, approved...
- Page 18 VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Network (VAR8-N and VAR8-NE) Network Audio Channels......................1, 2 or 3 Standard ............................ RS485 Data Rate ..........................38.4k baud Distance between Nodes ....................1km (max.) Network Control Response Time (FA trigger to DVA initiation) ...........<1 second Fault tolerance........Any single open or short circuit can be detected and isolated...
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Page 19: Mechanical Dimensions
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Mechanical Dimensions 263mm 233mm 222mm 88mm (2U) 222mm 233mm 263mm Issue: 01 complete, approved Page 19 of 22... -
Page 20: Safety And Precautions
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Safety and Lithium Battery Precautions Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Environmental Dispose of battery carefully to avoid environmental damage. Do The temperature and humidity ranges shown not dispose of battery in a fire. -
Page 21: Reference Documentation
Ref. No Title Filename Ref Origin VAR8 / Variants Product Description U-0450-1361 VAR8 / Variants Installation Guide (this document) U-0450-1360 VAR8 / Variants Commissioning and Operation Guide quoting the Refer to ASL SW version of your unit for appropriate guide... -
Page 22: Service And Warranty
VAR8 / Variants - Installation Guide Service and Warranty 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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