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
Design Stage 3
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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.
Design Stage 3
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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.
Design Stage 3 and 4
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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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Design Stage 4 and 5
Central Rack systems
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TheVigilonVoiceisadistributedVoiceAlarmSystem,whichintegratesseamlesslywiththeVigilonFireAlarmsystemsupportingtheneedsoflarge,multi-storybuildingsandcomplexsites.
Vigilon Voice System Overview
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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.
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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
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
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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.
10 Reasons to Specify Vigilon Voice
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XLSPAVA Range
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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.
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XLSPAVA System Architecture
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
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
4 x microphone / music source
PSS Series microphone
Zone 10Amp
Zone 11Amp
Zone 12Amp
Zone 10
Zone 11
Zone12
Zone5
Zone 5Amp
4 x microphone / music source
PSS Series microphone
Zone 6Amp
Zone 7Amp
Zone 8Amp
Zone6
Zone7
Zone8
Zone 13
Zone 13Amp
4 x microphone / music source
PSS Series microphone
Zone 13Amp
Zone 15Amp
Zone 16Amp
Zone 14
Zone 15
Zone 16
Zone 17
StandbyAmp
4 x microphone / music source
PSS Series microphone
Zone 17Amp
Zone 18Amp
Zone 19Amp
Zone 20Amp
Zone 18
Zone 19
Zone 20
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Desk Touchscreen Microphone Range
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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
Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone 24 Zones PSS24DT
Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone 48 Zones PSS48DT
Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone 72 Zones PSS72DT
Touchscreen Emergency Desk Microphone 96 Zones PSS96DT
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
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Wall Touchscreen Microphone Range
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
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
Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone 24 Zones WSS24DT
Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone 48 Zones WSS48DT
Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone 72 Zones WSS72DT
Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone 96 Zones WSS96DT
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
Capacity 12,24,48,72or96zones/zonegroups
Capsule Noisecancellingdynamic
Userinterface Backlittouchscreen
LEDindication Power,evacandfault
Connection Terminalblock
Cable 4Pairscreenedfire-rated(CAT5-STPfornon-emergencyuse)
Powersupply 24Vdcnominal
Maximumcablerun 1,500mdependentoncabletype(500mCAT5)
Controlangle 30º
Dimensions(WxDxH) 405x98x257mm
Weight 3.5kg
Colour Reddoor,blackchassis
RelevantStandards BS5839Part8,EN60849,BS6259
Approvals N/A
Touchscreen Emergency Wall Microphone
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DIGI Paging Microphone Range
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TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
Capacity 1or4buttons
Capsule Highqualityelectret
LEDindication Selectperbutton,power
Outputlevel +6dBubalanced
Connection 9pinDtype
Cascadecapacity 20unitsmaximum
Cable CAT-5STPorequivalent
Powersupply 24Vdcnominal
Maximumcablerun 2,000mdependentoncabletype
Gooseneck 250mm
Dimensions(WxDxH) 125x150x30mm
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
SECTION 7: page ��
IDA4 XLSPAVA Controller Range
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
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
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
Powersupply 24Vdcnominal
Dimensions(WxDxH) 430x230x44mm
Colour RAL7016
Weight 3kg
RelevantStandards BS5839part8,EN60849,BS6259
Approvals TÜVtoEN60849(Thirdparty)
Master Public Address / Voice Alarm Controller
SECTION 7: page �7
IDA4 Switching Unit
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
Compatibility IDA4M,IDA4XM,IDA4Ms,IDA4XMs
ZoneCapacity 4zones,A&Bcircuits
Bypass Analoguehardware
Powersupply 24Vdcnominal
Dimensions(WxDxH) 430x230x44mm
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
SECTION 7: page �8
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
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
120W 100V Line Amplifier APA120
240W 100V Line Amplifier APA240
4U Amplifier Mounting Frame RKAPA
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
RelevantStandards BS5839Part8,EN60849,BS6259
Approvals TÜVtoEN60849(Thirdparty)
240W �00V line Amplifier
SECTION 7: page �9
10 Reasons to Specify XLSPAVA
Section 7.3: Honeywell Voice Solutions
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
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8
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
Section 7.4: Speakers
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.
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
Type RCS4/FTS RCS5/FTS RCS�/FTS RCS8/FTS
Ratedpower 4W 6W 6W 10W
Transformertappings100voltline,Watts
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
S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB,TestSignalBandwidth100Hz-10kHz
83 92 95 94
S.P.L.@FullpowerOctavebandwidth,dB
89 95 103 104
AcousticPower(dB-PWL@1watt)1KHz/2KHz,dB
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
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
Type 20W Column 40W Column 80W Column20W Music
Column40W Music
Column
Ratedpower 20W 40W 80W 20W 40W
Transformertappings100voltline,Watts
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
TransformerImpedance,Ohms
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
Driverimpedance,Ohms
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)
170/140(Horizontal);
60/55(Vertical)
180/140(Horizontal);
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
40W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 40/TC/DC
80W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 80/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.
Section 7.4: Speakers
Column Loudspeakers
SECTION 7: page 23
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
20W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 20/TC/DC
40W Metal Column Loudspeaker MCS 40/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 7.4: Speakers
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
Section 7.4: Speakers
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATIONS
Model�0W Weatherproof
Horn20W Weatherproof
Horn30W Weatherproof
Horn30W Music Horn
Ratedpower 10W 20W 30W 30W
Transformertappings100voltline,Watts
10/5/2.5/1.25 20/10/5/2.5 30/15/7.5/3.75 30/15/7.5/3.75
TransformerImpedance,Ohms
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
Driverimpedance,Ohms
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
withUVinhibitorsABSplastichousing
withUVinhibitorsABSplastichousing
withUVinhibitors
MountingStainlessSteelU
BracketStainlessSteelU
BracketStainlessSteelU
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
Section 7.4: Speakers
Projector Loudspeakers
TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION
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
S.P.L.@1m,1watt,dB,TestSignalBandwidth100Hz-10kHz
91 92
S.P.L.@FullpowerOctavebandwidth,dB
101 104
AcousticPower(dB-PWL@1watt)1KHz/2KHz,dB
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
RelevantStandards BS5839Part8 BS5839Part8
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
Section 7.5: Specialist Voice Solutions
Inordertoprovidethesesolutions,HBShasaccesstoateamofexpertsinthisfield,whoareabletoprovidecomputerisedacousticmodelsandpredictionstoconfirmthedesignstoensurethatthesystemwillproducethedesiredresultsonceinstalledandcommissioned.
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A2
A3A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
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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
Section 7.5: Specialist Voice Solutions
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.