designing voice solutions

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Contents

� Background research: why Voice Alarm is the future for Fire Alarm systems

2 The difference between Public Address (PA) and Voice Alarm (VA)

3 BS 5839 Part 8: �998 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings

3.1 Section1General

3.2 Section2Designconsiderations

3.3 Section3Workmanship,installation&commissioning

3.4 Section4Userresponsibilities

3.5 Annexes

4 Current solutions

4.1 Voicesounders

4.2 CentralRacksystems

4.3 Distributedamplifiers

5 Guideline for future designs

� Background research: why Voice Alarm is the future for Fire Alarm systems

“It has often been observed thatoccupants – in the initial moments ofa fire, upon smelling smoke or hearingthe fire alarm – do not react; theydenythere isdangerorthey ignorethesituation. This seems especially true inpublic buildings where occupants donot want to be seen to overreact toa false alarm or to a situation that isalready under control. Such avoidancebehaviourinadangeroussituationoftenresultsinadelayedstarttoevacuatingabuildingortakingprotectiveaction”.Thisstatement by Dr Guylène Proulx1 wasfurther illustrated by research carriedoutbyBrianPiggottoftheFireResearchCentre and published by David CanterofSurreyUniversity2whichshowedthatintheeventofafire:l 13%ofpeoplereactedtobells

l 45%ofpeoplereactedtotext

l 75% of people reacted to voice

Itwasalsomadeclearthatintheeventofanalarmpeoplegenerallyexitbytheentrancetheyfirstusedandneedtobedirectedtothenearestescaperoute.AVoiceAlarmsystemcanbeusedtogivepeopleclearinformationaboutwhentoevacuate and what route to take andhence alleviate some of the problemshighlightedabove.

2 The difference between Public Address (PA) and Voice Alarm (VA)

Many people believe they can simplyuse theirPAsystem toprovideavoicemessage intheeventofanemergencylikeafire.

Unfortunately PA systems, whilst verygoodforprovidingmusicandmessages,cannot be relied upon to work in anemergency. This is where the BritishStandard BS 5839 Part 8: 1998 onVoiceAlarmcomesintouse,asitclearlydefines the requirements of a true VAsystem.A trueVAsystem isaHIGHLYSECURE PUBLIC ADDRESS systemwhichhasthefollowingfeatures;

l Allinternalandexternalcircuitsaremonitoredforfaults

l Aminimumbatterybackupof24hoursstandbyand30minutesalarm(subjecttosuitablestandbyemergencygeneratorprovision)

l Amonitoredsecurelinktoafirealarmpanel

l Anumberofpre-recordedemergencymessages

l Incorporatesanemergency‘firemans’microphone–forcomplexbuildingsorbuildingswithphasedevacuation

The use of speech sounders is notconsidered as a true VA system andthe recommendations detailed within‘annexe E’ of the standard should beconsulted.

References

1: Guylène Proulx, Ph.D,’Misconceptions about human behaviour in fire emergencies’ published in Canadian Consulting Engineer, March 1997, pp36, 38.

2: David Cantor, ‘Studies of Human Behaviour in Fire: Emprical results and their implications for education and design.’ Published by BRE, July 1985

Designing Voice Solutions

Section 7.�: Designing Voice Solutions

ThefollowingisaguidefordesignersonVA/PAsystemsandtheiruseinconjunctionwithadvancedfiredetectionsystems,incorporatingtherequirementsofBS5839Part8:1998.Itwillhighlightsomeofthemainconsiderationsinsystemdesignpayingparticularattentiontointelligibility,whichisthekeydifferentiatorbetweenpoorlyandwelldesignedvoicesolutions.

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3 BS 5839 Part 8: �998 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings

There is no substitute for reading thestandard,thissectiononlydealswiththemost obvious or possibly contentiousissuesfacingthedesigner.

Copiesofthisstandardcanbeobtainedfrom:BritishStandardsInstitute(BSI)atwww.bsi-online.com

We also suggest reference is made toBS5839Part1:2002.

The standard is split into various sections, the following looks at the key points for designers in each section.

3.1 Section 1 General

The key part of this section for anew design is the need to exchangeinformation with interested parties, asit is likely that the informationgatheredhere will form the basis of the design.Anunderstandingneedstobegainedofwhatmessagesaretobeplayedintheeventofa fireorotheremergenciesaswellaswhatthesystemmaybeaskedtodoinaddition,suchasmusicand/orpaging.

Thissectionalsoprovidesafullplanningschedule as a check list which is wellworth following, especially for anyonewho is embarking on a design for thefirsttime.

Thedesigners’checklistisasfollows:

l Surveyofthesiteand/oradetailedexaminationofsitedrawingsincludinganacousticassessment

l Assessment of usage of the buildingincluding;

l Periodsofnonoccupation

l Areaswithhighnoiselevels

l Personnel including those hard ofhearing

l Actionsthattakeplaceintheeventofafire

l Liaisonwithallmanufacturerstoensurecompatibilitybetweenthefireandvoicealarmsystems

l Asystemspecificationandrequirementsforestimationpurposes

l Tenderingandquotation

l Considerationofproposals

l Considerationofservicingrequirements

l Agreementonproposalsandconfirmationof‘Fireplan’

l Agreementonthe‘controls’iemicrophonesetc

l Detailedsystemdesign

l Ordering

l Agreementonfinalspecificationincludinganyvariations

l Production,pre-deliveryacceptancecertificateanddelivery

l Installationandtestingphase

l Commissioning

l Systemdocumentationandusertraining

l Acceptancebyclient

l Handoverofsystem

l Serviceagreement

It goes on to suggest that for large sitesconsiderationsbeincludedfor:

l Understandingthestagesofa‘criticalpath’chart

l Sitingandaccommodationofthecontrolequipment

l Onsiteworknotconflictingwithotherservices

l Temporaryphysicalprotectiontoavoiddeteriorationofequipmentduetodamp,dustetc

l EnsuringfinalcommissioningoftheVAsystemiscarriedoutwhenallpartiescanwitnesstheresultsundervariousoccupationlevels–itmaybenecessarytoconsiderpartialoccupationandsoaktestingtoensureallpartiesareultimatelysatisfiedwiththefinalresult

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3.2 Section 2 Design consideration

Like all the Fire application standardsthis section is by far the largest andadditional training on this section isadvised for anyone heavily involved inVAdesign.

Some of the KEY issues the designershouldconsiderare:

The Distribution of the speaker circuits

Monitoring of loudspeaker circuits isrequired. In certain circumstances it isrecommendedthat theyare interleavedtoensurethevoicemessageisdeliveredthroughout a zone, irrespective ofwhether one of the two circuits havefailed.

The Choice and siting of the speakers

Loudspeakers should be positioned toachievethecorrectsoundpressure(dB)level and good intelligibility, with anSTI (speech transmission index) of 0.5consideredtobeacceptable.

Speaker selection should not be asimple matter of aesthetics and it isoftenadvisabletocarryoutanacousticsurveytoestablishthebestsolutionforaparticularapplication.

The Link between the Fire and VA control panels

The link between the fire control paneland theVoicealarmcontrolunit needsto be secure, that is monitored foropen and short circuits, latching in itsoperation and wired in recognised fireresistant cables to avoid failure, as theVA may be the only means of warningpeoplethereisafire.

In complex buildings where activationoftheEvacuateandAlertsignalcanbemanuallyoverriddenitshouldbeclearlyindicated on the control panel whichareaisreceivingwhichmessage.

Combined use of Fire Sounders with VA system

IncertaincircumstancesasitemayrequireVAinpublicareaswhereassounderscanbeusedinstaffonlyareas.

l InsuchcasestheoperationofthesoundersshouldnotaffecttheintelligibilityoftheVAsystem

l Thesoundertoneshouldbethesameasthe‘attentiondrawingtone’usedbytheVAsystem

l Theproceduresforoperatingsuchsystemsshouldbesimpletoavoidconfusionintheeventofanemergency

l Ifitisnecessarytosilencethealarmsounderstoenableavoicemessagetobebroadcastthenrestartingofthesoundersshouldbeautomatic.Thereshouldnotbeasilentperiodexceeding10secondsbetweenbroadcastandsounders

3.3 Section 3 Workmanship, installation & commissioning

The installation requirements followclosely the recommendations withinBS 5839 Part 1: 2002. However thecrucial issuehere is thecommissioningstageespeciallycheckingof thesoundpressurelevels(dB’s)andintelligibility.

Specialist equipment may be requiredto check the audibility and intelligibility.However the standard suggests thatto check the sound pressure level, astandard sound level meter set to ‘A’weightingand ‘slow response’willgiveanapproximatereading,aslongasthespeech is slow in delivery with virtuallyno gaps. A more reliable method ofmeasuringwouldbetouseareferencesignal such as ‘speech shaped’ pinknoise.

Intelligibility is a little more difficult andwhilst a minimum STI of 0.5 is quoteditmaybedifficultornear impossible toachieve under all circumstances. Thestandard suggests that a subjectiveassessment of intelligibility may besufficient as long as all interestedparties agree. In the case of dispute itis recommended that an appropriatemethodofmeasurementdetailedwithinBSEN60268Part16mayberequired.

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3.4 Section 4 User responsibilities

The major issue for the user, besidesensuring theequipment isnotshowingany faultsand ishealthyatall times, isensuring theoperators fullyunderstandhow to use the system. This may bean ongoing requirement as personnelchange and complex procedures forphased evacuation, which requiremanualintervention,maybeinplace.

3.5 Annexes

TheannexesAtoEprovideadesignerwith some useful data in respect ofloudspeaker capabilities, typical noiselevels in different buildings, a batterystandby calculator, a model certificateandaguidelineorrecommendationsfortheuseofvoicesounders

4 Current solutions

Therearethreemainmethodsofprovidingvoicemessages,theseconsistof;

l Standalonevoicesoundersorvoiceenhancedsounders

l CentralRackamplifiersystems

l Distributedamplifiersystems

All these methods are acceptable,dependent on the type and size ofbuildingwheretheyarebeinginstalled.

4.� Stand alone voice sounders or voice enhanced sounders

Although these devices cannot beconsideredatrueVAtheydooffervoicemessages,witheachdevicecontaininga ‘memory’ chip that has a numberof pre-recorded standard messages,operated directly from the fire alarmcontrolpanel.

Itisimportantthatthecontrolpaneldoeshavea‘synchronisation’capabilitysoallthe independent recorded messagesaredeliveredatthesametime.

This is particularly important when youhave two or more alarm zones wheredifferent messages are required, i.e.an Evacuate and Alert message, assynchronisationandintelligibilitymaybeaffected.

Furthermore additional cables may berequired to switch from one messagetoanother.

It is therefore, suggested that thesedevices are generally used for thesmallerpropertieswherethereisa‘oneout–allout’evacuationrequiredandnomessagingorbackgroundmusicfacilityisneeded.

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4.2 Central Rack systems

CentralRacksystemsconsistofarackorracksofamplifiersthatcontrolallthespeakercircuits,whichareradiallywiredas shown. This rack may also contain facilities for zoneselection, music input, emergency and general pagingannouncements.

Thebenefitsofthisapproachare:

l Anoptionalsingle,monitoredserialdatalinktothecontrolpanel–requiringnoconnectiontothelooporusageofvaluableaddressspaces

l Compatibilitywithnon-serialsupportedcontrolpanelsisaffordedbyanoptionalconnectiontolooppoweredmonitoredsounderorcontrolmodules

l Centrallylocated,rackmountedsystem–alldistributioncomponentsarelocatedinonesecureplace,providingeaseofmaintenance

l Flexibilityofinterfacingwith3rdpartysystemsviainterfacemodules

4.3 Distributed amplifiers

Distributedamplifiers(DAU)arethelatestinnovationallowingthespeakerstobeconnectedto localamplifiers,oftenonthefiresystemloopcommunicationcables,asshown.

Thebenefitsofthisapproachare:

l Cablerunscanbereducedasspeakercircuitsarenotinstalledtoacentralpoint.

l ThecableCrossSectional-Area(CSA)willbesmallerandthereforecostless

l ThesystemcaneasilybeextendedatminimalcostasextraDAU’scanbeconnectedonthefirecommunicationloops

l Thecentralcontrolunit(ACU)forthevoicesystemismuchsmallerasitcontainsnoamplifiers

5 Guideline for future designs

Finally,foranyonesettingouttoprovideaVAsystemwewouldsuggestthefollowingguideline:

l ObtainandreadacopyofBS5839Part8:1998

l Consultallinterestedpartiesandagreethe‘FirePlan’andotherusesforthesystem

l AgreeEvacuation/Pagingzonesandthemessagesyourequire

l Involvesomeonewhocanassesstheacousticsandcalculatetheloudspeakertypesandrequirements

l Decidewhichsystemtouse

l Checktheintelligibilityaftercompletionandobtainacertificate

l EnsuretheEndUseristrainedonitsuseandisawareoftheirresponsibilities

Distributed Amplifiers


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Central Rack systems

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TheVigilonVoiceisadistributedVoiceAlarmSystem,whichintegratesseamlesslywiththeVigilonFireAlarmsystemsupportingtheneedsoflarge,multi-storybuildingsandcomplexsites.

Vigilon Voice System Overview

Section 7.2: Gent by Honeywell Voice Solutions

Introduction

A Master ACU allows additional SlaveACUs or microphone units to besupported.ThisSlaveactsasasecondVAcontrolpanelandmimicsthecontrolsof the Master. No keypad or LCD forprogrammingisprovidedattheSlave.

The Master ACU can be supplied aseitherablankversionorcompletewithauserinterfaceandintegralemergencymicrophone. A Master ACU is alwaysrequiredwhenmorethanoneDAUistobeusedonthesamesystem.

TheACUenablespagingannouncementstobemadetothedistributedsystems.An interface isprovided toallow inputsfrom the Vigilon control panel(s) tocontrol Digital Voice Announcements(DVAs)fromthedistributedsystems.

Control Network Operation

Thecontrolnetworkactsasatransparenttransmission medium for the controlprotocoltobetransmittedfromtheACUtotheDAUs.

Thenetworkisconfiguredasaloopandistoleranttoopenorshortcircuitcablefaults betweennodesof the loop. Thisis achieved by the network normallyoperating in a preferred transmissiondirection, should a fault be detected,the originating node shall effectivelytransmit in both directions around thering.ReceivingDAUsareabletodetectthenewdatadirection.

Audio Distribution

BasebandAudiowill requireonecopperpair per channel. Three audio channelsare supported as a minimum to enablesimultaneous ‘Alert’, ‘Evacuate’ andemergency microphone audio to bebroadcast. In non-emergency conditionsthe audio channels may be used forbackground music and routine pagingfunctions. The audio loops are fault-tolerant.

As well as distributing the audio, itis required that a master microphone,Press-to-talk, signal is also conveyedover the audio link. This is to fulfil theBS 5839 Part 8 requirement that an“All-Call Fireman’s Microphone”operation is supported even if controlprocessorsfail.

ItispossibleformultipleACUmicrophonestocontendforasingleaudiochannelforemergencymicrophoneannouncements.A simple global priority is implementedbetween microphones for grantingaccess.

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Data Highway1 x 2 x 1mm2

230V acsupply

LocalInputs

Audio Highway3 x 2 x 1mm2

EVAC

ALERT

MIC

DATA

EVAC

ALERT

MIC

DATA

230V acsupply

230V acsupply

Music Source

MasterACU

Slave ACU

DAU

4x A/BSpeakerzones

A

B

A/B

A/B

A/B

A

B

A/B

A/B

A/B

Vigilon Fire Panel

Fire Detecton Loop

PagingMicrophones

EVAC

ALERT

MIC

DATA

230V acsupply

LocalInputs

4x A/BSpeakerzones

DAU

S-Quad MCP

Additional Emergency Microphone

Vigilon Voice System Architecture


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TheMasterACUtakestheform

of a wall-mounted box fulfilling

the primary function of a Voice

AlarmControlPanel.

TheACUfeaturesakeypadand

LCD display for configuration

and fault reporting, and can

be supplied either blank, with

no further control functions,

or with an integral emergency

microphone and a number of

configurable frontpanelbuttons

for zone selection, and 8

push button selectors for DVA

broadcasts.

TheACUisabletointerfacewith

the Vigilon fire alarm system to

facilitatecentralisedcontrol. It is

possibletoconnectaPCviaan

RS232interfaceforprogramming

of the ACU itself, or any of the

attachedsatelliteDAUs.

TheACUwillautomaticallydisplay

thestatusofallconnectedDAUs

bymeansof the standardFault

LED/Sounderarrangementand

withacyclingdisplayona local

(2x40)LCD.

IftheblankversionoftheMaster

ACU is supplied, in order to

provide the same functionality,

an additional Desk Console

or wall mounted Emergency

Microphone can be provided in

placeoftheon-boardKeypad.

ORDER CODES

ACU with 20 way keyboard and network VA-1312

ACU Slave with 20 way keyboard VA-1313

20 Way Desk Console and Emergency Microphone VA-1315

Master Audio Control Unit

TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION

Capacity 30DAUs

Messages 2x66secondand2x50seconddigitalmessages

ApproxWeight(Incbatteries) 35kg

OperatingTemperature -5oCto+50oC

Batteries 18AhValveRegulatedSLA

BatteryStandby 24h+0.5halarm

SupplyVoltage 230V+10%,-6%rms50HzAC

PowerConsumption 2Aat230Vac600VA

Dimension(HxWxD) 700x510x156mm

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A

Microphone Inputs and Control panels

TheACUallowsupto4microphoneconsolestobesupportedwithconfigurablebuttonsfor

pagingorDVAmessages.Themicrophoneconsolebuttonsmaybeimplementedinanumber

ofways:

� ModularMicrophonepanelsonthefrontpaneloftheACU.

2 Custom Mic Boards to enable customer specific fire Microphone panels to be

constructed.

3 StandardDMSMicrophonesforsimplepagingfunctions.

Additional Audio inputs

Inadditiontothefourmicrophone-capableaudioinputs,anadditional4balancedaudioinputs

areprovided.Thesemaybeusedforbackgroundmusicandsimilarinputsources.

The ACU supports 2 x 66 second emergency messages and 2 x 50 second auxiliary

messages.

Audio Outputs

The ACU provides 4 analogue outputs that feed busses on the analogue network. Three

channelswillbeusedforthenetworkaudio,#1EmergencyMicrophone;#2EvacuateMessage;

#3AlertMessage.


Master Audio Control Unit

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Audio Inputsl Generalpurposeinputs–fourinputsareprovided.ThefirsttwoinputsmaybeusedasFire

Microphoneinputs.Thegeneral-purposeinputsfeatureaserialinterfaceforconnectionofZonedPagingandFiremicrophones.

l Twobackgroundmusicinputsareprovided.

l DigitalMessages–Two66secondemergencymessagesandtwo50secondAuxiliaryMessagesareprovided.

l AudioMonitorInput–Aconnectionisprovidedforanaudiomonitorbusfromtheamplifiersystem.Thisallowsforaudiomonitoringofselectedamplifieroutputsunderthecontrolofthefrontpanel.

400W DAU

ORDER CODES

200W DAU VA-1321

400W DAU VA-1322


Type 200W DAU 400W DAU

AudioAmplification4x50Wamplifierswhichmaybe

paralleledtoachieve2x100W4x100Wamplifierswhichmaybe

paralleledtoachieve2x200W

Emergencymicrophoneinterfaces2setsofmonitoredPTTandSpeakNowinterfacestosupportemergency

microphoneoperationoninputs1and2areprovided

SerialCommunications 1xRS232and1xRS485

Messages 2x66sand2x50smessages

ApproxWeight(Incbatteries) 51kg 70kg

OperatingTemperature -5oCto50oC -5oCto50oC

Batteries 24AhvalveregulatedSLA 38AhvalveregulatedSLA

BatteryStandby 24h+0.5halarm

SupplyVoltage 230V+10,-6%rms50HzAC

PowerConsumption 600VA 800VA

Dimensions(HxWxD) 700x510x156mm 790x580x204mm

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A N/A

The Vigilon Voice distributed

amplifier unit (DAU) is a self-

contained, wall mounted voice

alarmsystem.Theunitcontains

allaudioprocessing,amplification

and battery back up elements

needed to provide a fully

BS 5839 Part 8 compliant

system.

TheDAUcomprises:

l ZonalPowerAmplification

l Surveillance

l Routing

l PowerSupplyandBatteryCharger

l ControlInterfaces

l FaultDisplay

l UserInterface

l NetworkInterface

l VigilonLoopInterface


Distributed Amplifier Unit

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1Safe EvacuationDistributed architecture interfaces directly with the Vigilon systemdeliveringhighquality, intelligiblevoicemessagestoreduceconfusionandpanic.

2Ideal for large Multi-storey Premises System can be networked, with a central Audio Control Unit (ACU)controllingupto30DistributedAmplifierUnits(DAU).

3Save on Space Fullyfeaturedwallmountedcontrolpanel,easiertoaccommodatethanconventionalracksystems.

4Simple Configuration and UpgradesAll functionssoftwareconfigurablewithnohardware linksetc toset.Configuration can be readily archived and restored. Functionalityupgradesinvolveonlysoftwarenothardware.

5Full Compliance with Relevant StandardsCompliesfullywithBS5839Part8,whichiswidelycalledforinprojectspecifications.

6Easy to MaintainDetailed full system fault status can be viewed at the central ACU,meaning that remoteunitsdonotneed tobe inspected todiagnosetheexactfault.

7System ReliabilityThe network is tolerant to open or short circuit faults between anytwo units on data or audio busses, automatically recovering andpinpointing the location of the fault. Even if all the processors inthe system fail, an All-Call announcement is still possible from theACUEmergencyMicrophone.

8Site Wide Audio Synchronisation3 audio channels plus data, allows simultaneous distribution of AlertandEvacuationmessagestoallowsitewideaudiosynchronisation inadditiontoEmergencyMicrophoneaudio.Whennoemergencyaudioispresentthesechannelsmaysupportroutinepagingorbackgroundmusicfunctions.

9No Data DegradationDataisre-clockedateachDAUtoensurethereisnodatadegradationasthesizeofthesystemincreases.

10Peace of MindEstablished market leader in fire detection, delivering innovativesolutions to ensure safe evacuation even in the most acousticallychallengingapplications.

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XLSPAVA Range

Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions

Introduction

A simple, intuitive touchscreen humaninterface eases routine use. Operationiseasy,despitethesophisticatedaudioand control processing which providesunparalleledsystemflexibility.

Highlights

l HighintegrityserialdatalinktoXLS80efirepanel

l DesignedforBS5839Part8andBSEN60849compliance

l ThirdpartyapprovaltoEN60849

l Loudspeakersurveillancedoesnotrequireacapacitortobefittedtoeachloudspeaker

l Totalcriticalpathsurveillance

l Flexiblevoicealarmandpublicaddressfunctionality

l High-integrity,flexibleandreliableprocessor-basedsystem

l Auto-learnamplifierandloudspeakercircuitcommissioning

l Uniquefullymonitoredtouchscreenmicrophonetechnology

l Upto32touchscreenmicrophones

l Upto256inputs

l Upto256zones

l Upto256dutyamplifiers

l Upto64standbyamplifiers

l Upto12digitalmessages

l Class-leadingaudioquality

TheHoneywellXLSPAVArangeofintelligentvoicealarmequipmenthasbeendevelopedtoprovideahighquality,fullycompliant,centralisedPAVAsolution.

Microphones

Emergency and public addresstouchscreen microphones are availabletoaccessupto96zone/zonegroups.

Fullpassword-protectedcontrolofdigitalmessagebroadcast ispossible,andtheunitdisplaysbothzoneactivityanddetailedfaultstatus.Amonitor loudspeakeractsas both broadcast monitor and faultsounder. More conventional pagingmicrophonesarealsoavailable,featuringoneorfourzonecapacity.

Routers

Controlling zones in groups of four,the router range allows systems to becreated, from the simplest to themostcomplex. All configuration is carriedout using a PC tool, and the finalcommissioning settings can be easilysavedforarchiving.Theroutersincludedigital message capability and alsomonitor the connected amplifiers andloudspeakercircuits.

Amplifiers

Themodularrangeofamplifierscomesin 60W, 120W and 240W blocks tosuit most applications. Fully monitoredstandbyamplifierscanalsobeincludedtoensurefullcompliance.

loudspeakers

Afullrangeofhighqualityloudspeakersisavailable,refertosection7.4*.

* This system does not require a capacitor within the loudspeaker, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix from the loudspeaker order codes.


XLSPAVA System Architecture


Zone 1

StandbyAmp

4 x microphone / music source

PSS Series microphone

XLS80eControl Panel

Zone 1Amp

Zone 2Amp

Zone 3Amp

Zone 4Amp

Zone 2Zone 3Zone 4

Zone 9

Zone 9Amp



Zone 10Amp

Zone 11Amp

Zone 12Amp

Zone 10

Zone 11

Zone12

Zone5

Zone 5Amp



Zone 6Amp

Zone 7Amp

Zone 8Amp

Zone6

Zone7

Zone8

Zone 13

Zone 13Amp



Zone 13Amp

Zone 15Amp

Zone 16Amp

Zone 14

Zone 15

Zone 16

Zone 17

StandbyAmp



Zone 17Amp

Zone 18Amp

Zone 19Amp

Zone 20Amp

Zone 18

Zone 19

Zone 20


Desk Touchscreen Microphone Range


The unique PSS microphone

range provides full control

and indication facilities for an

XLSPAVA system. Each IDA

4M, 4MS, 4XM or 4XMS can

accept one PSS microphone,

allowing connection of up to

32 touchscreen microphones

persystem.

l Completelyconfigurabledisplay

l Highqualityelectretmicrophone

l Backlittouchscreen

l Pagedcontrolviewstosimplifyoperation

l Codeprotectedoperation

l Intuitivedisplayofsystemactivity

l Integralfaultsounder/broadcastmonitor

l Fullcontrolofpre-recordedmessages

l Fullcontrolofbackgroundmusic

ORDER CODES

Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone 12 Zones PSS12DT






Capacity 12,24,48,72or96zones/zonegroups

Capsule Highqualityelectret

Userinterface Backlittouchscreen

LEDindication Power,evacandfault

Connection RJ45

Cable 4Pairscreenedfire-rated(CAT5-STPfornon-emergencyuse)

Powersupply 24Vdcnominal

Maximumcablerun 1,500mdependentoncabletype(500mCAT5)

Controlangle 30º

Dimensions(WxDxH) 250x140x80mm

Weight 1.5kg

Colour RAL9006

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8,EN60849,BS6259

Approvals TÜVtoEN60849(Thirdparty)

Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone


Wall Touchscreen Microphone Range


The unique WSS microphone

range provides full control

and indication facilities for an

XLSPAVA system. Each IDA

4M, 4MS, 4XM or 4XMS can

accept one WSS microphone,

allowing connection of up to

32 touchscreen microphones

persystem.

l Completelyconfigurabledisplay

l Ruggednoisecancellinghand-heldmicrophonewithintegralPTTswitch

l Backlittouchscreen

l Pagedcontrolviewstosimplifyoperation

l Codeprotectedoperation

l Intuitivedisplayofsystemactivity

l Integralfaultsounder/broadcastmonitor

l Fullcontrolofpre-recordedmessages

l Fullcontrolofbackgroundmusic

ORDER CODES

Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone 12 Zones WSS12DT






Capacity 12,24,48,72or96zones/zonegroups

Capsule Noisecancellingdynamic

Userinterface Backlittouchscreen

LEDindication Power,evacandfault

Connection Terminalblock

Cable 4Pairscreenedfire-rated(CAT5-STPfornon-emergencyuse)


Maximumcablerun 1,500mdependentoncabletype(500mCAT5)

Controlangle 30º


Weight 3.5kg

Colour Reddoor,blackchassis


Approvals N/A

Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone


DIGI Paging Microphone Range



Capacity 1or4buttons

Capsule Highqualityelectret

LEDindication Selectperbutton,power

Outputlevel +6dBubalanced

Connection 9pinDtype

Cascadecapacity 20unitsmaximum

Cable CAT-5STPorequivalent


Maximumcablerun 2,000mdependentoncabletype

Gooseneck 250mm


Colour Lightgrey

RelevantStandards BS6259

Approvals N/A

The DIGI range of conventional

pagingmicrophonesisdesigned

toprovidesimpleandeconomical

routine paging access to the

XLSPAVAsystem.

l Highqualityelectretmicrophone

l Integratedadjustablepre-amplifier

l Integratedlimiter

l Integratedadjustablechimegenerator

l Multiplemicrophonecascadeconnection

l Modernstyling

ORDER CODES

Single Button Paging Microphone DIGIM1

Four Button Paging Microphone DIGIM4

Wall Mounted Connection Box DIGIWM

Paging Microphone Range

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IDA4 XLSPAVA Controller Range


Forming the heart of the BS

5839 Part 8 and EN 60849

XLSPAVA system, the IDA4

range performs all surveillance,

routing, message generation

andsignalprocessingfunctions.

Amplifierandloudspeakercircuit

monitoring is fully integrated,

including standby amplifier

surveillanceandswitching.

l HighintegrityseriallinktotheXLS80efiredetectionsystem

l Processorcontrolled

l Digitalsignalprocessing

l Totalcriticalsignalpathsurveillance

l Parametricinputandoutputequalisation

l Outputdelaylines

l Programmablepriority

l Amplifier/loudspeakercircuitsurveillance

l Classleadingaudioquality

l Fieldprogrammablehighqualitymessages

l Cascadeablearchitecture

l VOXorcontactaudioaccess

ORDER CODES

Master Voice Alarm Controller IDA4M

Slave Voice Alarm Controller IDA4MS

Master Public Address / Voice Alarm Controller IDA4XM

Slave Public Address / Voice Alarm Controller IDA4XMS


PSSinput 1perIDA4

Audioinput 4perIDA4

Zonecapacity 4perIDA4

Messagequantity 12

Totalmessagelength 131seconds

Messagebandwidth 8kHz

Messagesamplerate 16kHz

Messagedepth 16bits

Messageupload viaPCtool

Prioritylevels 100

InputEQ 3bandparametric

Inputimpedance 10KOhms

Inputsensitivity 0dBu

Maximumlevel +14dBV

Audiobandwidth 10Hz-22kHz

Samplingrate 48kHz

Samplingdepth 24bits

Distortion 0.02%@1kHz

OutputEQ 7bandparametric

Outputdelay 0-683msec

Outputimpedance 50Ohms

Outputlevel 0dBu

Outputnoise <-88dBA

Dynamicrange >102dBA

Monitoroutput 8Ohms

Powerhandling 500Wattsperzone

PSSsurveillance capsule,pre-amplifier,touchscreen,processorandloudspeakerconnections

Outputsurveillanceamplifieroperation,amplifiergain,loudspeakerimpedance/endofline,

circuitearthleakage

Eventlog >500faults/events

Display 2line16characters



Colour RAL7016

Weight 3kg

RelevantStandards BS5839part8,EN60849,BS6259


Master Public Address / Voice Alarm Controller


IDA4 Switching Unit



Compatibility IDA4M,IDA4XM,IDA4Ms,IDA4XMs

ZoneCapacity 4zones,A&Bcircuits

Bypass Analoguehardware



Colour RAL7016

Weight 3kg

RelevantStandards BS5839part8,EN60849,BS6259

Approvals N/A

The IDA4SU provides useful

additional functions within an

XLSPAVA system. The unit's

surveillance and isolation

capabilities enable dual (A & B)

loudspeaker circuits to be

powered fromasingleamplifier,

representing a major saving

in equipment quantities whilst

maintaining full compliance to

the requirements of BS 5839

Part8andEN60849.

In addition, the IDA4SU

constantlycommunicateswithits

associatedIDA4controller,andin

theeventofacatastrophicfailure

of that controller the IDASUwill

allow all-call emergency paging

announcements to be made

fromtheconnectedWSSorPSS

seriesmicrophoneunit.

l Dualcircuitsfromasingleamplifier

l Processorcontrolled

l Totalcriticalsignalpathsurveillance

l Automatichardwarebypass

l Monitoredmanualbypassoption

ORDER CODES

Voice Alarm Controller Switching Unit IDA4SU

Voice Alarm Controller Switching Unit



APA Amplifier Range

The APA amplifier system is

designed for perfect integration

within an XLSPAVA system.

The4URKAPAmounting frame

can house up to four APA60

units, up to four APA120 units,

or up to two APA240 units (or

combinations)asrequired.

l ModularSystem

l 60W,120Wor240WPowerRating

l Balanced0dBInput

l 100VLineOutput

l ThermostaticVentilation

l 230Vacand24VdcPowerSupplies

l ConnectionsviaDetachableScrewTerminalBlocks

ORDER CODES

60W 100V Line Amplifier APA60



4U Amplifier Mounting Frame RKAPA


Type APA�0 APA�20 APA240

Power 60Watts 120Watts 240Watts

Inputsensitivity 770mVrms 770mVrms 770mVrms

Frequencyresponse 40Hz–20kHz 40Hz–20kHz 40Hz–20kHz

Distortion <1%atnominalpower <1%atnominalpower <1%atnominalpower

Signaltonoiseratio >90dB >90dB >90dB

LEDindication power,signalandfault power,signalandfault power,signalandfault

Outputvoltage 100V 100V 100V

Cooling automaticfan automaticfan automaticfan

Protection thermal&overload thermal&overload thermal&overload

ACsupply 230V50/60Hz 230V50/60Hz 230V50/60Hz

DCsupply 20-28V 20-28V 20-28V

Qty.perRKAPAframe 4 4 2

Dimensions(WxDxH) 100x300x176mm 100x300x176mm 220x300x176mm

Weight 6.5kg 6.5kg 10kg



240W �00V line Amplifier


10 Reasons to Specify XLSPAVA


1Superior Audio QualityDesignedforbothspeechandmusic,thelowdistortion,highbandwidthrange provides both high quality entertainment or background musicbroadcastsandclear,intelligibleliveandpre-recordedspokenmessages.

2Serial Data link to XlS80e Replacingmultiplemodulesandcables,theserial linkprovidesafullymonitored and configurable method to initiate emergency messagereplay, allowing changes to be made where necessary withoutadditionalequipment.

3Touchscreen Microphones The fully monitored touchscreen microphone range provides thecontrolandindicatingfunctionsforthesystem,allowinganoperatortomakezonedannouncements(bothliveandpre-recorded)andcontrolbackground music replay, including music level controls and sourceselectionperzone.

4Flexible loudspeaker Circuit SurveillanceThe impedance/end-of-line surveillance system does not require anymonitoring components to be fitted to each loudspeaker, such ascapacitors, thereforegreatly simplifying theupgradepath for existingsystemsandretrofitprojects.

5Comprehensive Audio Processing OptionsThesystemprovidesthree-bandparametricequalisationoneachinput,and seven-band parametric equalisation with programmable delayoneachzoneoutput,providingtheaudiotoolstogetthebestoutofthe system.Sophisticated ambient noise sensing and control is alsoavailableasanoption.

6Scalable Solutions Connect up to 64 IDA series routers together and retain control onlarge or complex sites. New buildings or extensions are also easilyaccommodatedontotheexistingsystem.

7Simple Windows-based PC Configuration ToolAllcommissioningconfigurationiscarriedoutusingaPCtool,preventingun-authorisedfront-paneladjustmentofsystemsettings.

8Flexible Pre-recorded Message StructurePre-recorded messages are stored with no single message durationlimit (subject to the system’s total capacity) so short messages donot reduce capacity further than their actual message length. Acomprehensive internal message scheduler allows timed messagereplayforsecurityandadvertisingpurposes.

9Integrated Maintenance ToolsetThesystemprovidesfacilitiestomeasurezoneimpedance(at1kHz)forfaultfindingandroutinemaintenanceuse.Italsoincludesafullactivitylogtorecordnotonlyfaultsbutalsoeventssuchasmessagetriggeringandmicrophoneuse.

10Peace of MindEstablished market leader in fire detection, delivering innovativesolutions to ensure safe evacuation even in the most acousticallychallengingapplications.

SECTION 7: page 20

Section 7.4: Speakers

Cabinet Loudspeakers


Type Moulded Cabinet Speaker Vandal-proof Cabinet Speaker

Ratedpower 6W 6W

Transformertappings100voltline,Watts

6/3/1.5/0.75/0.25 6/3/1.5/0.75/0.25

TransformerImpedance,Ohms 1.67k/3.33k/6.66k/13.3k/39.9k 1.67k/3.33k/6.66k/13.3k/39.9k

70.7voltline,Watts 3/1.5/0.75/0.375/0.125 3/1.5/0.75/0.375/0.125

Driverimpedance,Ohms 8 8

Effectivefrequencyrange 160–18000Hz 120–20,000Hz

S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB,TestSignalBandwidth100Hz-10kHz

96 92

S.P.L.@FullpowerOctavebandwidth,dB

107 99

AcousticPower(dB-PWL@1watt)1KHz/2KHz,dB

94/95 93/95

Dispersionat1KHz/2KHz, 160/120 140

DirectivityQfactor,1KHz/2KHz 3.6/5.8 2.90

Dimensions 330x240x90mm 190x190x75mm

Netweight 1.15kg 1.8kg

Colour/Finish White White,RAL9016

CabinetMaterial ABSmouldingwithUVinhibitors Die-castAluminium

Grillemesh EpoxyCoatedSteel EpoxyCoatedSteel

Mounting Keyholeand/orscrews Screw


Approvals N/A N/A

ORDER CODES

6W Moulded Cabinet Speaker PBC6/TC/DC

Vandal-proof 6W Metal Cabinet Speaker SENTRY 6/STC/DC

Flush Mounted Vandal-proof 6W Metal Cabinet Speaker SENTRY 6/TBBC/DC

Bi-directional Vandal-proof 6W Metal Cabinet Speaker SENTRY 6/BDTC/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

Plastic Moulded Cabinet loudspeakers

Our range of plastic moulded

cabinet loudspeakers is both

stylishandelegant,andoffersa

costeffectivealternativetometal

cabinets.

This 6 watt unit contains dual

cone loudspeakers offering a

wide frequency range suitable

forbothhighqualityspeechand

music application. This model

is also available as a 10 watt

co-axial unit and both versions

incorporate ceramic terminal

blocks and thermal fuses for

compliancewithBS5839Part8.

Vandal-proof Metal Cabinet loudspeakers

Our range of vandal-proof

metal cabinet loudspeakers

is constructed of high-grade

steel,epoxycoatedandcanbe

installedonsolidceilingsorwalls.

Although our standard finish

is White, RAL9016, alternative

finishesareavailabledependent

uponyourrequirement.

Vandal-proof Cabinet Speaker Moulded Cabinet Speaker

SECTION 7: page 2�

Ceiling Loudspeakers


Ceiling loudspeakers

Thisfamilyofceilingloudspeakers

has been carefully designed to

satisfythemostcriticaleye.The

units are stylish yet unobtrusive

and are supplied with a fire-

dome.

The units are made from a

pressed steel epoxy coated

chassis incorporating a twin

cone driver, which has a wider

frequency range than the

standardsingleconealternative,

makingthisrangemoresuitable

for use in applications where

background music is a primary

requirement.

Easeofinstallationisakeyfeature

of these units, incorporating

a user-friendly spring release

actionprovidingquickandeasy

access to transformer tappings

onceinstalled.


Type RCS4/FTS RCS5/FTS RCS�/FTS RCS8/FTS

Ratedpower 4W 6W 6W 10W


4/2/1/0.5/0.25 6/3/1.5/0.75/0.25 6/3/1.5/0.75/0.25 10/5/2.5/1.25

TransformerImpedance,Ohms

2.5k/5k/10k/20k/40k

1.67k/3.33k/6.66k/13.3k/39.9k

1.67k/3.33k/6.66k/13.3k/39.9k

1k/2k/4k/8k

70.7voltline,Watts 2/1/0.5/0.25/0.133/1.5/0.75/0.375/0.125

3/1.5/0.75/0.375/0.125

5/2.5/1.25/0.625

Driverimpedance,Ohms

8 8 8 8

Effectivefrequencyrange,Hz

220–16,500 100–17,500 85–18500 70–17,000


83 92 95 94


89 95 103 104


81/84 92/93 90/92 89/90

Dispersionat1KHz/2KHz,

140/180 180/120 180/180 176/120

DirectivityQfactor,1KHz/2KHz

1.70/2.20 1.9/6.6 2.1/6.5 3.6/7.8

Dimensions(Diameter) 132mm 189mm 239mm 280mm

Netweight 0.92kg 1.5kg 1.90kg 2.5kg

Colour/Finish WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016

Material Steel Steel Steel Steel

MountingFixingSpringsx4(StainlessSteel)

TorsionSprings TorsionSprings TorsionSprings

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A N/A N/A N/A

ORDER CODES

Round Metal Ceiling Loudspeaker RCS4/FTS/DC

Round Metal Ceiling Loudspeaker RCS5/FTS/DC

20W Coaxial Round Metal Ceiling Loudspeaker RCS6/FTS/DC

5” 10W Coaxial Round Metal Ceiling Loudspeaker RCS8/FTS/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

SECTION 7: page 22


Type 20W Column 40W Column 80W Column20W Music

Column40W Music

Column

Ratedpower 20W 40W 80W 20W 40W


20/10/5/2.5 40/20/10/5 80/40/20/1020/10/5/2.5/1.25

40/20/10/5/2.5


500/1k/2k/4k 250/500/1k/2k 125/250/500/1k500/1k/2k/

4k/8k250/500/1k/

2k/4k

70.7voltline,Watts 10/5/2.5/1.25 20/10/5/2.5 40/20/10/5250/500/1k/

2k/4k125/250/500/

1k/2k


8 8 4 8 8

Effectivefrequencyrange

170–17000Hz 170–18000Hz 180–18000Hz 100–10000Hz 100–10000Hz

S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB,TestSignalBandwidth100Hz-10KHz

91 92 97 94 95

S.P.L.@Fullpower,OctaveBandwidth,dB

104 108 115 107 112

AcousticPower(dB–PWL@1watt)1k/2kHz,dB

85/89 97/99 92/94 90/88 93/92

Dispersionat1KHz/2KHz,Degrees

180/140(Horizontal);

70/120(Vertical)


60/55(Vertical)


70/45(Vertical)

170(Horizontal);80(Vertical)

180(Horizontal);70(Vertical)

DirectivityQfactor,1KHz/2KHz

4.20/5.80 4.1/7.40 4.20/6.80 5.2 5.0

Dimensions368x98x

90mm615x98x

90mm970x98x

90mm350x142x

164mm670x142x

164mm

Approx.Weight 2.7kg 3.80kg 6Kg4.70kg

Bracket0.56kg8.20kg

Bracket0.56kg

Colour/Finish WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016 WhiteRAL9016

Material Aluminium Aluminum Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium

MountingLTypeSteel

BracketLTypeSteel

BracketLTypeSteel

Bracket

Die-castedMetalSwivel

Bracket

Die-castedMetalSwivel

Bracket

IngressProtection IP44 IP44 IP44 IP44 IP44

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Column loudspeakers

ORDER CODES

20W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 20/TC/DC



20W Music Quality Metal Column Loudspeaker MUS 20/TC/DC

40W Music Quality Metal Column Loudspeaker MUS 40/TC/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

Metal Column Speaker

The weather resistant metal

column loudspeaker offers a

combination of elegant styling,

robust construction and high

performance. The enclosure is

tuned to give a wide frequency

range not normally associated

with column loudspeakers and

as such produces high quality

musicandspeechreproduction.

Ideallysuitedforuse inairports,

churches, factories, sports and

conferencecentres.

Music Quality Metal Column Speakers

This range of robust column

loudspeaker cabinets are

manufactured in high grade

extrudedaluminiumwithdiecast

end caps and swivel brackets.

The units have been designed

with impregnated tuned cones,

to give both excellent voice

and music reproduction, both

indoorsandout.

Ideal for use in airports, railway

stations, churches, factories

sports and conference centres

etc, all models are BS 5839

Part8compliantforuseinvoice

alarmapplications.


Column Loudspeakers

SECTION 7: page 23


Ratedpower 20W

Transformertappings100voltline,Watts 20/10/5/2.5

TransformerImpedance,Ohms 500/1k/2k/4k

70.7voltline,Watts 10/5/2.5/1.25

Driverimpedance,Ohms 8

Effectivefrequencyrange 80–18,000Hz

S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB,TestSignalBandwidth100Hz-10KHz

93

S.P.L.@Fullpower,OctaveBandwidth,dB 107

AcousticPower(dB–PWL@1watt)1k/2kHz,dB

95/90

Dispersionat1KHz/2KHz,Degrees 140/160(Vertical)360/360(Horizontal)

DirectivityQfactor,1KHz/2KHz 4.3/4.7

Dimensions,Diameter 254mm

Approx.Weight 2.40kg

Colour/Finish White

Material ABSmouldingwithUVinhibitors

Mounting Pendanthung

IngressProtection IP44

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A

Spherical Pendant loudspeaker

ORDER CODES

Spherical Pendant Loudspeaker GB 20/TC/DC



80W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 80/TC/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

This modern styled spherical

loudspeaker is a true omni-

directional device. It provides

coverageanglesof360degrees

horizontally and 140~160

degrees vertically giving an

even dispersion over the audio

spectrum.

Thesmoothfrequencyresponse,

excellentdispersionandcarefully

controlled performance means

that they are ideally suited for

covering large open spaces

suchaswarehouses,openplan

retail complexes, concourses

and factories, as well as being

suitable for both speech and

backgroundmusic.

The spherical loudspeaker is

supplied with a metal braided

cablestrongenoughtocarryten

timesitsownweight.

Spherical Loudspeaker


SECTION 7: page 24

Weatherproof Plastic Horns

Weatherproof Plastic Horns

This rangeof lightweightplastic

weatherproof re-entrant horns

has been designed for high

quality sound re-enforcement.

Offering clarity of speech and

high efficiency these horns are

suitable for communications or

signalwarnings.

Resistant to salt-laden air and

non-corrosive, they are suitable

for use indoors and out. They

areidealformarineandindustrial

applications as they are

unaffectedbymostchemicals.

Music Horn

This weatherproof plastic

horn loudspeaker combines

a re-entrant horn with a high

frequency unit and has been

developed for clear speech

and quality background music

reproduction.

Supplied complete with cable

gland,thisunit is ideal forareas

where more than speech is

required, such as indoor and

outdoorswimmingpools,sports

stadiums,leisurecentresoreven

railwaystations.

Horn Loudspeakers


TECHNICAl SPECIFICATIONS

Model�0W Weatherproof

Horn20W Weatherproof

Horn30W Weatherproof

Horn30W Music Horn

Ratedpower 10W 20W 30W 30W


10/5/2.5/1.25 20/10/5/2.5 30/15/7.5/3.75 30/15/7.5/3.75


1K/2K/4K/8K 500/1K/2K/4K330/660/1.32k\

2.64k333/667/1.33k\

2.66k

70.7voltline,Watts 5/2.5/1.25/0.625 10/5/2.5/1.25 15/7.5/3.75/1.875 15/7.5/3.75/1.875


20or8 20or8 20or8 8

Effectivefrequencyrange

400–8,000Hz 250–8,000Hz 330–8,000Hz 70–16,500Hz

S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB

97 101 104 99

S.P.L.@Fullpower/1m,dB

107 114 118 114

Dispersionat1,000Hz,Degrees

160/110 130/70 110/80100/120(horizontal),

60/120(vertical)

DirectivityQfactor,1kHz

2.80/6.60 4.90/13.60 6.20/15.1 8.50/6.50

Dimensions(frontanddepth)

138x200mm 203x254mm 238x287mm442x260x287.5mm

Netweight 1.30kg 1.90kg 2.30kg 5.5kg

Colour/Finish GreyRAL7035 GreyRAL7035 GreyRAL7035 GreyRAL7035

MaterialABSplastichousing

withUVinhibitorsABSplastichousing



withUVinhibitors

MountingStainlessSteelU

BracketStainlessSteelU



Bracket

IngressProtection IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66

RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8

Approvals N/A N/A N/A N/AORDER CODES

�0W Weatherproof Horn PH10/TC/DC

20W Weatherproof Horn PH20/TC/DC

30W Weatherproof Horn PH30/TC/DC

30W Music Horn MSH30/TC/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

SECTION 7: page 25


Projector Loudspeakers


Model Metal Sound Projector Moulded Sound Projector

Ratedpower 10W 20W

Tappings100voltline,Watts 10/5/2.5/1.25 20/10/5/2.5

TransformerImpedance,Ohms 1k/2k/4k/8k 500/1k/2k/4k

70.7voltline,Watts 5/2.5/1.25/0.375 10/5/2.5/1.25

Driverimpedance,Ohms 8 8

Effectivefrequencyrange,Hz 120–18,000 110–18,000


91 92


101 104


87/90 89/90

Dispersionat1KHz/2KHz, 180/120 180/120

DirectivityQfactor,1KHz/2KHz 2.80/5.90 2.60/5.60

Dimensions(Diameter) Ø140x191mm Ø138x204mm

Netweight 2kg 1.90kg

IngressProtection N/A IP66

Colour/Finish WhiteRAL9016 White

MaterialAluminiumwithStainlessSteel

hardwareABSplasticwithUVinhibitorand

StainlessSteelhardware

Mounting AluminiumUBracket AluminiumUBracket


Approvals N/A N/A

ORDER CODES

�0W Metal Sound Projector CELL10/TC/DC

20W Bi-directional Metal Sound Projector CELL20/BDTC/DC

20W Metal Sound Projector CELL20/TC/DC

�0W Moulded Sound Projector CAD10/TC/DC

20W Moulded Sound Projector CAD20/TC/DCFor systems not requiring a capacitor, please remove the ‘/DC’ suffix.

Metal Sound Projector

This range of elegant sound

projectors manufactured from

epoxy coated high grade

aluminium extrusion with dual

conedriveunits,givesbothclear

speechandexcellentbackground

musicreproduction.

Vandalismhasbecomea factor

in all of our lives and with their

rugged construction, these

unitsare ideally for suchplaces

as shopping centres, railway

stations,prisonsetc.

Moulded Sound Projector

This range of weatherproof

sound projectors offers a

combination of style and

performance that is hard to

match. Manufactured from an

ABS moulded component with

built-in UVL (ultra violet light)

protection,completewithahigh

quality, plastiflex treated cone.

Each speaker comes with an

aluminiumUbracketforeaseof

installation.

With the added advantage of

beingfullyweatherproofed,they

areidealforuseonrailways,car

parks,shoppingcentres,sports

groundsetc.

Metal Sound Projector Moulded Sound Projector

SECTION 7: page 2�

Specialist Voice Solutions

Section 7.5: Specialist Voice Solutions

Inadditiontothemoreconventionalcommercialsolutionsandapplicationshighlightedintheprevioussections,HoneywellBuildingSolutionsisabletoprovidesystemspecialistswhocanprovidePAVAsolutionsforthemorechallengingacousticenvironments.

Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) have

extensive experience with specialist

applications, such as Stadia, including

the Millennium Stadium Cardiff, the new

Wembley Stadium and Emirates Stadium

(Arsenal FC). HBS has provided acoustic

solutions to the stringent standards

requiredforsuchpublicvenues.

Inadditionto the loudspeakers,HBShas

used its specialist knowledge to apply

pro-audioequipmenttodrivethesystems,

suchascombinationsofCrownamplifiers

andMediaMatrix–householdnamesinthe

pro-sound theatres/arenas environment

– and fibre optics to digitally transport

several channels of high quality audio

aroundanetworkofamplifierracks.

Challenging Acoustic Environments

Other challenging spaces include large

Atria, where HBS has applied the use

of Intelligent Line array loudspeakers to

provide intelligible broadcasts within a

highly reverberant spacewhichcouldnot

have been achieved using conventional

100vlineloudspeakers.

Themostchallengingaspectstoproviding

correct solutions are determining the

acousticcharacteristicsofthespace,such

as reverberation timesandambientnoise

levels. These values allow us to provide

systems that will meet the criteria set

out in standards and specifications with

regard to Sound Pressure Levels (SPL)

and intelligible speech using the Speech

TransmissionIndex(STI).

SECTION 7: page 27

Acoustic Modelling


Inordertoprovidethesesolutions,HBShasaccesstoateamofexpertsinthisfield,whoareabletoprovidecomputerisedacousticmodelsandpredictionstoconfirmthedesignstoensurethatthesystemwillproducethedesiredresultsonceinstalledandcommissioned.

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Thefollowingimagesshowanexampleofsuchmodelling:

The3Dmodelsshownillustratearepresentationoftheloudspeakerpositionswithinthespacethatwasusedtoproducetheprediction

fortypicalstadiasolutions.

The prediction for the speech

transmission index (STI) is shown

in the grid illustration. Eack square

reperesents 1 square metre and

indicates the predicted STI. The

overall prediction is for 0.5 STI for

80%ofthespace.

SECTION 7: page 28


Acoustic Modelling

Project No. v.6.0d

Project Emirates Stadium MegastoreClient HoneywellArea Room 3 (S1.A.104, in drawing 20/20 D0116A)Model 65 dBA Noise - Unknown occupancy.File name & Path C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Desktop\Engine\Revised\Megastore-Room 3-Noisy.ipd

Room Volume [m^3] 129 Simulation Spectrum Speech shape (original)Room Classification Classical

125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz dBA NREarly Decay Time (mean) [s] 859.04.15.15.15.14.13.1EDT Std deviation [%] 12% 12% 12% 12% 12% 12% 12% System lossNoise Level [dB] 73 66 61 58 56 54 52 65 -3dBReverberant Level [dB] 86 87 97 92 85 77 59 96 AttenuationMean Total Level [dB] 86 87 97 92 86 77 59 97 0dB

125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz Quantity Tapp [W]57.001663819792013929AVTF5MF

Totals 5.7663819792013929

STI Results STIResults for a variable EDT: Male Female Original RASTIAverage - - 0.51 - STI SPLStandard deviation 03.0 <-20.0-- > 102dBBSEN 60849 Rating of the Space - - 0.49 - 0.30 to < 0.45 100 +/- 2dBSubjective Rating (on Rating of the Space) - - Fair - 0.45 to < 0.50 95 +/- 2dBResults for a constant mean EDT: 0.50 to < 0.60 90 +/- 2dBMaximum - - - - 0.60 to < 0.75 85 +/- 2dBMinimum - - - - >= 0.75 80 +/- 2dBStandard deviation - - - - 75 +/- 2dB% Below 0.30 - - - - 70 +/- 2dB% Below 0.45 - - - - 65 +/- 2dB% Below 0.50 - - - - 60 +2/-5dB% Below 0.60 - - - - 50 +4/-5dB% Below 0.75 - - - - 40 +4/-5dB

Map Step [m] 0.25 30 +4/-5dBMap Height [m] 1.50 < 25dBNo. of Samples 780

Estimated standard deviation in total level = 0.5dBA Estimated minimum Signal-to-Noise Ratio = 31dBABd0 = tnemtsujda level tnarebreveRABd4.1 = level tcerid ni noitaived dradnatS

STI Prediction Summary

STIrMap Colour Keys

Lw (@ Prediction Level) [dB re Simulation Spectrum]Loudspeaker Model/Type

The table illustrates the prediction summary of the anticipated

STI&soundpressurelevels(SPL)withinthespacethathasbeen

modelled.