VIPEDIA 12 V3.x User Manual
VIPEDIA 12 V3.x User Manual
VIPEDIA 12 V3.x User Manual
User’s Manual
ASL Document Ref.: U-0641-3283.docx
Issue: 01 complete, approved - Date: 13/11/18
Part Number: M0664_TBD
VIPEDIA-12 – User’s Manual
Note:
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 PA/VA System Overview ............................................................................................................ 9
1.2 PA/VA System Configuration Overview ................................................................................... 13
1.3 On-board Contact Inputs and Outputs (GPIO) ......................................................................... 16
1.3.1 Contact Input Ports ........................................................................................................... 16
1.3.2 Contact Output Ports ........................................................................................................ 20
2 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 21
3 EN 54-16 Dynamic Configuration Check List .......................................................................................... 22
4 Front Panel Operation .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.1 Initialisation ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 LCD Menu Display .................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1 Display Information ........................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2 Menu Selection Markers ................................................................................................... 27
4.2.3 Menu Navigation and Selection Controls.......................................................................... 27
4.2.4 Menu Timeouts ................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 LCD Backlight ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Accessing the VIPEDIA-12 ....................................................................................................... 28
4.5 Logging On ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.6 Logging Off ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Changing the Front Panel Access Code (PIN) ......................................................................... 29
4.8 VIPEDIA-12 Front Panel Configuration .................................................................................... 29
4.8.1 IP Address, Netmask, Gateway and MAC Address Configuration ................................... 29
4.8.2 Unit Identity Configuration ................................................................................................ 30
4.8.2.1 Configuring the Unit’s ID ......................................................................................... 30
4.8.2.2 Verifying the Unit’s Name ....................................................................................... 31
4.8.3 Configuring the Date and Time ......................................................................................... 31
4.8.4 Configuring the UTC Offset (for GPS time synchronization only) .................................... 31
4.8.5 Verifying the Software Version ......................................................................................... 32
4.8.6 Verifying Network Card IP Address (if fitted and configured) ........................................... 34
4.9 ASL Amplifier Frame Commissioning ....................................................................................... 34
4.9.1 Learning Connected V400 and X400 Amplifier Frames ................................................... 34
4.9.2 Viewing Configured Frames ............................................................................................. 37
4.9.2.1 Verbose View.......................................................................................................... 37
4.9.2.2 Terse View .............................................................................................................. 38
4.9.3 Configuring the Frame Temperature Alarm ...................................................................... 38
4.9.4 Commissioning an Amplifier Slot ...................................................................................... 39
4.9.4.1 Editing an Amplifier Slot Description ...................................................................... 39
4.9.4.2 Configuring the Amplifier Type (X400 only) ............................................................ 39
4.9.4.3 Configuring the Number of Outputs Driven by an Amplifier (X400 only) ................ 39
4.9.4.4 Commissioning an Amplifier’s Internal Audio Path AC Surveillance ...................... 42
4.9.4.5 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance............................................... 44
4.9.4.5.1 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using DC Surveillance
(V400 and X400) .......................................................................................... 45
4.9.4.5.2 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using AC Surveillance
(V400 and X400) .......................................................................................... 47
4.9.4.5.3 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using Impedance
Monitoring (X400 only) ................................................................................. 48
4.9.4.6 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Earth Leakage Monitoring (V400 and X400)
................................................................................................................................ 50
4.10 Fault Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 51
4.10.1 Viewing the Active Fault List (Local Faults) ...................................................................... 53
4.10.2 Viewing the Summary of Faults on Remote Units ............................................................ 53
4.10.3 Accepting Faults ............................................................................................................... 54
4.10.4 Clearing Faults .................................................................................................................. 55
4.10.5 Router Fault Log ............................................................................................................... 55
4.10.6 V400 Frame Fault Log ...................................................................................................... 56
6 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................... 158
6.1 Routine Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 158
6.1.1 Daily Attention ................................................................................................................. 158
6.1.2 Weekly Attention ............................................................................................................. 158
6.1.3 Monthly Attention ............................................................................................................ 158
6.1.4 Quarterly Inspection and Test ......................................................................................... 158
6.1.5 Annual Inspection and Test ............................................................................................ 159
6.2 Non-Routine Maintenance Tasks ........................................................................................... 159
6.2.1 Build Standard and Software Versions ........................................................................... 159
6.2.2 Serial Number Label and Build Standard Version .......................................................... 159
6.2.3 Software/Firmware Version ............................................................................................ 159
6.2.4 Loading the VIPEDIA-12 and VIPEDIA-NET Firmware/Software .................................. 160
6.2.5 Loading DVA Messages Using a Serial Connection ...................................................... 161
6.2.6 Resetting the Front Panel Access Code (PIN) to Factory Default .................................. 166
6.2.7 Resetting the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic and or Static Configuration to Factory Default ...... 166
6.2.7.1 Resetting the Dynamic and/or Static Configuration to Factory Default from the
Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 166
6.2.7.2 Resetting the Dynamic and/or Static Configuration to Factory Default Using the DIP
Switches on the Router Board .............................................................................. 167
6.2.8 Replacing the Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery on VIPEDIA-12...................................... 169
6.2.9 Replacing a VIPEDIA-12 Unit ......................................................................................... 170
6.2.10 Packing for Return for Repair ......................................................................................... 172
7 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................... 173
8 Reference Documentation ..................................................................................................................... 175
APPENDIX A – PC Requirements ................................................................................................................. 176
APPENDIX B – Installing the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) ............................................. 181
APPENDIX C – Installing the Firmware Transfer Tool (FTT) ........................................................................ 185
APPENDIX D – Installing the VIPA Config Tool (VCT) ................................................................................. 189
APPENDIX E – Installing and Launching the Update Manager Tool ............................................................ 193
APPENDIX F – Installing and Launching the Network Card Manager Tool .................................................. 196
APPENDIX G – Launching the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) .......................................... 197
APPENDIX H – Launching the ASL Transfer Tool (from the PAVA SCT) .................................................... 199
APPENDIX I – Launching the Firmware Transfer Tool (FTT) ....................................................................... 203
APPENDIX J – Launching the VIPA Config Tool (VCT) and Loading a Configuration File .......................... 204
APPENDIX K – Launching the V2000 Dynamic Configuration Tool (V2000 DCT) ....................................... 206
APPENDIX L – Connecting to a VIPEDIA-12 Using Serial ........................................................................... 210
APPENDIX M – Connecting to a Network Card Using Serial........................................................................ 212
APPENDIX N – Connecting to a Network Card Using SSH .......................................................................... 214
APPENDIX O – VIPEDIA-12 IP Address and Unit ID when Unknown .......................................................... 216
APPENDIX P – Finding the Network Card IP Address and Hostname when Unknown ............................... 217
APPENDIX Q – Resetting a VIPEDIA-12 or a Network Card using the Firmware Transfer Tool (FTT) ....... 219
Observe all safety information both on the equipment and in this section.
ESD Precaution
The product contains static-sensitive devices. Observe ESD precautions when handling the
product with the lid removed.
Electrical Safety
Ensure power supply cabling is adequately rated for the unit’s operating current and protected, in
case of short circuit, by a correctly rated fuse or circuit breaker. This is particularly important for
supply feeds from the 24 V backup batteries which can deliver short circuit currents of several
hundred amps.
Always replace blown fuses with the correct type and rating.
External 24 V DC batteries connected to this unit can deliver very high currents that could cause
fire or burns.
Take care to avoid short-circuits of the battery supply by tools or jewellery.
Do not allow tools or unconnected cables to rest on top of batteries.
Batteries contained within the rack can deliver very high currents that could cause fire or burns.
Take care to avoid short-circuits of the battery terminals by tools or jewellery.
Do not allow tools or unconnected cables to rest on top of batteries.
Laser
This is equipment is a Class 1 Laser/LED product with Network Card (with fibre optic modules)
fitted.
Don't stare at the Laser/LED beam.
1 Introduction
This User’s Manual provides general guidance for the operation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault
finding of the VIPEDIA-12 Audio Router.
Note that this document does not provide information on how to create the system configuration; see Section
“1.2 PA/VA System Configuration Overview” (page 13) for configuration overview and associated
documentation.
Relay 2 indicates the VA state of the PA/VA system or controls the power supply to Active Standby
Redundant System via the RCB01 Changeover Relay Box.
Refer to the VIPEDIA-12 Redundancy Configuration Guide (U-0641-3090) for further information on
Active Standby Redundant System.
• RS485 port for connection of up to 9 x ASL BMB01 Remote I/O Units. Each BMB01 unit provides
additional GPIO capability.
• Digital storage for up to 64 x digital messages with total message duration of up to 10 minutes.
The messages can be routed flexibly under the control of a GPIO, an ASL microphone button or a
permanent route.
• VIPEDIA-NET Network Card (factory fit optional item): The Network Card supports ASL VIPA software
suite applications such as VIPA DVA storage and playback, IP microphones, SIP interface, and third-
party integration using ASL VIPA SIL and VIPA SDK, and is required where the VIPEDIA-12 unit
transmits and/or receives audio over IP.
The built-in DBB (Digital BackBone) high speed digital audio bus and Ethernet ports allow up to four
VIPEDIA-12 units to be connected within a rack. Any of the inputs can be routed to any of the outputs in a
single larger routing matrix (24 x 24, 36 x 36 or 48 x 48). Each matrix comprises a DBB Group.
VIPEDIA-12 units in a DBB Group enter hardware bypass operation mode as result of a processor
failure/misoperation or DBB/Ethernet connection fault within the DBB.
DBB Groups can be connected via IP network to form a larger system where any input can be routed to any
output of the system. The audio between DBB Groups is broadcast over IP using ASL’s PMC format.
The VIPEDIA-12 is also available in the following formats:
• VIPEDIA-12-PRO
The VIPEDIA-12-PRO is a stand-alone VIPEDIA-12 that has Dante™ capability. The Dante™ module is
fitted to the VIPEDIA-NET Network Card.
Refer to the Dante Configuration Guide (ASL Vipedia-Dante-Config-Guide) for further information.
• VIPEDIA-12-TS
The VIPEDIA-12-TS is a stand-alone VIPEDIA-12 that is fitted with a Terminal Server Board which
provides conversion from TCP/IP to serial protocol.
Refer to the VIPEDIA-12-TS Installation Guide (U-0641-3067) for further information.
• INTEGRA
The INTEGRA is a self-contained wall-mount Voice Alarm solution comprised of a VIPEDIA-12, a V2000
and batteries; see overview in Figure 2 (page 12).
Refer to the INTEGRA Installation Guide (U-0732-0025) and INTEGRA User’s Manual (U-0732-0051) for
further information.
VIPEDIA-12
Ethernet
AUDIO AND
FIRE/EMERG DATA (RS485)
IP 1
...
MICROPHONE V200 0
AUDIO AND
FIRE/EMERG DATA (RS485)
IP 2
MICROPHONE
...
(AUDIO INP UT PORT 1 – 12)
AUDIO AND
...
...
MICROPHONE V200 0
12 x O UTPUTS (A & B)
...
AUDIO OR/AND
MIS CE LLANEOUS
AUDIO AUDIO
ROUTING
...
OR/AND
MATRIX
AUDIO
DANS
...
V400 OR
...
DATA (RS485) X400
1 x SE RIAL DEVICE
(HOST or G PS)
...
MUTE
V400 OR
...
DVA STORAGE
X400
(DVA01 to DVA64)
CONTROL INTERFACES
12 x DIs GPIO
BMB01 RS485
12 x AIs
(up to 9)
12 x DOs
AUDIO-CAN
AMP CTRL PORT
CONTROL PORT
2 x Relay Outputs (up to 192 amplifiers)
CONTACTS IN
12 x DI/AIs
PORT
CONTACTS OUT
12 x DOs ETHERNE T PORTS
PORT
Acronyms:
VIPEIDA-12 Router
V2000 Amplifier Frame
(LSZDC and V2000-STBY Interface Cards shown as example)
FRONT
③
PANEL
(rear view)
Optional Items:
ELECTRONICS
MODULE
① Network Card (factory fit)
③ Network Switch
BATTERIES
Notes:
DYNAMIC
CONFIGURATION
INTEGRA ⑤ (AUDIO AND XML file
SURVEILLANCE
SETTINGS)
V2000
JOUL MESSAGES V2000 DYNAMIC ④
DYNAMIC
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION TOOL
(V2000 DCT)
PAVA SYSTEM ②
BINARY
STATIC ④
CONFIGURATION XML CONFIGURATION TOOL
(PAVA SCT)
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION XML file
FRONT PANEL ①
JOUL MESSAGES
DYNAMIC DYNAMIC
CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION JOUL MESSAGES VIPEDIA-12 ①
DYNAMIC
CONFIGURATION TOOL
(VIPEDIA-12 DCT)
VIPEDIA-NET
STATIC
VIPEDIA-12 ①
CONFIGURATION XML (a) (b) AUDIO SETTINGS
MANAGER
CFG file
DYNAMIC
CONFIGURATION CVS file
(AUDIO
SETTINGS)
VIPA ③
CONFIG TOOL (VCT)
Notes:
(a) Device specific configuration, not the
VIPA SYSTEM AND system configuration.
CFG file VIPEDIA-NET (b) The File Transfer Tool does not support
CONFIGURATION the download of the XML configuration
from the Network Card.
User documentation:
③ VIPA Config Tool (VCT) Help files / INTEGRA User’s Manual (U-0732-0051) / VIPA Microphone and Vipedia Contact Input
Configuration Guide (U-0582-4379)
④ V2000 User’s Manual (U-0623-1005)
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
GPIO
+7 V +7 V +7 V
4k7 ohms
4k7 ohms
DI/AI 01 4k7 ohms
CONTACTS IN
...
1-4
PORT
DI/AI 04
DI/AI 05
CONTACTS IN
...
5-8
PORT
DI/AI 08
DI/AI 09
CONTACTS IN
...
9-12
PORT
DI/AI 12
DO 01
CONTACTS OUT
...
...
1-6
PORT
DO 06
DO 07
CONTACTS OUT
...
...
Each contact input port has four combined analogue and digital inputs. Each input has an internal pull-up
(4.7 kΩ). The internal pull-ups are enabled/disabled for all inputs of a particular port, not per input.
• CONTACTS IN 1-4: This port is identified as Group A on the PAVA SCT and contains contact inputs 1 to
4. The internal pull-ups are enabled/disabled on all inputs in Group A.
• CONTACTS IN 5-8: This port is identified as Group B on the PAVA SCT and contains contact inputs 5 to
8. The internal pull-ups are enabled/disabled on all inputs in Group B.
• CONTACTS IN 9-12: This port is identified as Group C on the PAVA SCT and contains contact inputs 9
to 12. The internal pull-ups are enabled/disabled on all inputs in Group C.
Notes on INTEGRA:
a) Screw terminals for external wiring are only provided for contact inputs 1 to 6.
b) Contact inputs 7 to 12 are reserved for internal use.
Contact input 9 is hardwired to the termination board and is used for the external Network Switch fault (if
fitted).
The PAVA SCT automatically defines the input type and the internal pull-up configuration to suit the selected
function, and uses the following convention:
• Volt-free contacts: the internal pull-up is enabled providing the required voltage level, and the input is
configured as an analogue input; see connection examples in Figure 5 (page 17).
The connection to a volt-free contact can be unmonitored or monitored.
Figure 5 VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router on-board analogue input to volt-free contact connection (example)
Non-Monitored Contact
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
(CONTACTS IN PORT)
+7 V
Router input thresholds:
• 0 to 3.3 V: contact closed
4k7 ohms
• > 3.3 V: contact open
ANALOGUE
INPUT # 100 kohms
10 kohms
NON-
MONITORED
CONTACT
Monitored Contact
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
(CONTACTS IN PORT)
470 ohms
10 kohms
• Volt-driven contacts: the internal pull-up is disabled, i.e. the contact provides the required voltage level,
and the input is configured as a digital input; see connection examples in Figure 6 (page 18).
The connection to a volt-driven contact is always unmonitored.
Note that there is a 100 kΩ internal resistance to ground.
Figure 6 VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router on-board digital input to volt-driven contact connection (example)
INTERNAL
PULL-UP
DISABLED
+
DIGITAL 100 kohms
I INPUT #
-
CONTACT OPTO ON
CLOSURE WHEN
TO GROUND CONTACT
CLOSED
Contact Closure to Supply (+VE going Input) Positive Voltage Source (+VE going Input)
12-40 V VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
(CONTACTS IN PORT) (CONTACTS IN PORT)
INTERNAL INTERNAL
CONTACT PULL-UP PULL-UP
CLOSURE DISABLED DISABLED
TO SUPPLY
12-40 V
+ FROM +
REMOTE
EQUIPMENT
100 kohms DIGITAL 100 kohms
DIGITAL
I INPUT # I INPUT #
- -
OPTO ON OPTO ON
WHEN WHEN
CONTACT CONTACT
CLOSED CLOSED
INTERNAL INTERNAL
PULL-UP PULL-UP
DISABLED DISABLED
RESISTOR (*)
END OF LINE
END OF LINE
+V I
- -V I
-
MONITORING OPTO OFF MONITORING OPTO ON
(*) Suitable End of Line Resistor to be fitted where the fire system wiring enters
the Router (e.g. the DIN rail terminals in the equipment rack).
• Ambient Noise Sensor (ANS): the internal pull-up is disabled as the ANS device provides the required
voltage level, and the input is configured as an analogue input; see Figure 7 (page 19).
The connection to an ANS is always monitored for open and short-circuit faults.
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
T100mA (CONTACTS IN PORT)
(FARNELL 1123190)
+SUPPLY (e.g. INPUT PORT)
Router input thresholds:
• > 4.8 V: analogue input fault
• 1 V to 4 V: ANS range
• < 0.6 V: analogue input fault
INTERNAL
PULL-UP
DISABLED
ANS +SUPPLY
ANALOGUE 100 kohms
OUTPUT INPUT #
(FARNELL 9341587)
0V
240R 1/4 W 1%
10 kohms
0V
• Volume Control (VC) and Programme Selector (PS): the internal pull-up is enabled providing the
required voltage level, and the input is configured as an analogue input; see Figure 8 (page 19).
The connection to a VC or PS is always monitored for open and short-circuit faults.
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
VC/PS (CONTACTS IN PORT)
+7 V
12
Router input thresholds:
• > 4.9 V: analogue input fault
4k7 ohms
PIN 2
Notes on INTEGRA:
a) Screw terminals for external wiring are only provided for contact outputs 1 to 4.
b) Contact outputs 5 and 6 are used to control the fans locate at the rear of the enclosure.
c) External wiring to contact outputs 7 to 12 can be via direct connection to the Router inputs (RJ45) or via
optional BOA01/BOA02 Break-Out-Adaptor (screw terminals).
Figure 9 (page 20) shows an example of digital output connection. The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
always monitors the digital output connection for open and short-circuit faults.
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
(CONTACTS OUT PORT)
+Supply
(as 18-40 V power
supply input)
RELAY
DIGITAL
OUTPUT #
Active Low
Item Description
power
Lit if the unit is receiving DC power.
(green)
voice alarm
Lit to indicate that a voice alarm condition is present in the PA/VA system.
(red)
Indicators (LED)
Lit to indicate that a system fault has been detected in the PA/VA system. This requires immediate
action as part(s) of the system used for emergency functions may have been affected. A system fault
will always cause the “fault” LED to be lit as well.
system fault
A system fault is triggered by a failure of any processor or memory, critical to the Voice Alarm system,
(yellow) including those of the VIPEDIA-12 itself.
A communication fault between the VIPEDIA-12and any equipment or device that has been configured
at the VIPEDIA-12 and that is critical to Voice Alarm functions will also trigger a system fault.
fault Lit to indicate that the unit has detected a fault.
(yellow) Flashes if a fault has not yet been accepted.
The left and right arrow keys move the item selection in the direction selected, to the next item in the
menu. The selected item is indicated by [brackets] around the selection.
The up and down arrow keys toggle a selection, or increment a number, or a letter of the alphabet
when editing.
Use this checklist to ensure you have configured all dynamic settings as required for EN 54-16 compliance.
Emergency 5.3.1.4 110 Check that the input surveillance is enabled and the correct fault
Microphones threshold level commissioned for all emergency microphones inputs.
5.3.1.6 113 Check that the EQ is enabled for all emergency microphone inputs
with the following setting to ensure a flat frequency response:
• Gain:- 3.3dB
• Frequency: 251Hz
• Q: 1
4.9.4.4 42 Check that the amplifier’s internal audio path surveillance is enabled
and correctly commissioned for all amplifiers (including standby
amplifiers) carrying Voice Alarm signals.
• Type: LF Surv
• Interval: 20 seconds
• Input threshold (reference): 200 mV to 250 mV
• Output threshold (reference): 600 mV to 900 mV
4.9.4.5 44 Check that the speaker line surveillance is enabled and the correct
fault thresholds commissioned (per surveillance type) for all
amplifiers slots (working amplifiers only) carrying Voice Alarm
signals.
4.9.4.6 50 Check that the speaker line Earth Leakage monitoring is enabled for
all amplifiers slots (working amplifiers only) carrying Voice Alarm
signals.
V2000 5.3.3.2 127 Check that all the output surveillance tone is commissioned as
Amplifier described below for all outputs carrying Voice Alarm signals.
Frame
• Generator 1:
Frequency: On / 20Hz / Pulse Interval: Not used / Pulse Width:
Not used / Pulse Offset: Not used
Level: -30 dB (always)
• Generator 2:
Frequency: Off
Refer to the V2000 User’s Check that the surveillance tone is commissioned as described
Manual (U-0623-1005) below for all amplifier slots (including standby amplifiers) carrying
Voice Alarm signals.
• LF Tone: enabled / 1.5 V
• HF Tone: enabled (if impedance monitoring is used) / 4 V
Check that the speaker line surveillance is enabled and the correct
fault thresholds commissioned (per surveillance type) for all
amplifiers slots (working amplifiers only) carrying Voice Alarm
signals.
Warnings:
a) At the time of the publication of this document, the following
speaker line surveillance methods are approved for use in
EN 54-16 systems:
• DC-EOL monitoring
• Impedance monitoring
b) NA
The operation described here is correct for the current version of the VIPEDIA-12 at the time of the
publication of this document (Host CP V3.3.0.2).
If the VIPEDIA-12 in your system has a later (or earlier) version of software, then it may mean that some
aspects of the operation are subtly different from the operation described in this document, or that enhanced
features have been added.
If any difficulties are encountered, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor, quoting the Build Standard
and software versions of your VIPEDIA-12 unit; see Section “6.2.1 Build Standard and Software Versions”
(page 159).
4.1 Initialisation
The VIPEDIA-12 automatically starts up when powered on. See an example of initialisation display sequence
in Figure 10 below.
* * * * * V I P E D I A – 12 * * * * *
Initialising – please wait ...
PAVA-SCTSystemConfiguration_Filename
Loading static configuration
Static Configuration OK
PAVA-SCTSystemConfiguration_Filename
Checking system configuration file
File checking: 10%
FPGA_Filename
Loading FPGA
Loading FPGA: 15%
DSP_Filename
Loading DSP
Loading DSP: 20%
Example 1: No faults in the PAVA system Example 2: Faults present in the system
• Third number:
This is the total number of VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers that are offline; see
which units are offline via Faults>Summary.
VIPxxx and FRMxxx OFF LINE faults are not included in the fault count.
• Second number:
This is the total number of faults present in the PA/VA cluster; see faults status of
each VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router via Faults>Summary.
• First number:
This is the total number of local faults; see fault list via Faults>Active.
Second exclamation mark (!): It indicates that a comms fault with a peripheral (microphone, BMB01 and
V2000/INTEGRA Amplifier Frame) that is attached to this unit has been reported.
Note that the comms fault exclamation mark is not latched.
First exclamation mark (!): It indicates a critical fault within this unit or in its DBB connection.
The following fault can drive the critical fault exclamation mark:
• Static configuration fault
• DSP/FPGA faults
• Memory and processor faults
• Any Network Card fault
• DBB faults (audio or Ethernet)
The critical fault exclamation mark is latched for all faults except for the DBB Ethernet fault.
Top-Level Menu
The top line displays the unit name; see Example 2 in Figure 11 (page 25):
• The unit name as defined in PAVA SCT configuration, or VOICE ALARM (flashing) if Voice Alarm is
active or VA SILENCED (flashing) if Voice Alarm is silenced (or VA Silence is active).
• The current time is displayed on the right-hand side.
The bottom line displays the menu options.
Submenus
The top line displays the menu description on the right-hand side, and whether the user is logged on or
logged off on the left-hand side. When the user is logged on, it identifies which user’s access level: Access 2
or Access 3; see examples in Figure 13 (page 26).
Example 1: No faults in the PAVA system Example 2: Faults present in the system
If a Voice Alarm condition is present or silenced in the PA/VA system, the VOICE ALARM or VA SILENCED
message will alternate with the current text on the left-hand side; see Example 2 in Figure 13 (page 26).
The bottom line displays the menu options.
Different markers are used to aid menu navigation as described in Table 2 (page 27).
Marker Description
[square brackets] Indicate this option is an editable field or can be scrolled using the up
and down arrows
{curly braces} Indicate this option is read-only, for instance when the user is logged off
arrows both sides Indicate this option leads to a submenu
arrow on left, bracket on right] Indicates this option can be scrolled using the up and down arrows and
when selected will lead to a submenu for the selection.
The front panel keys and rotary encoder are used for menu navigation and control as described in Table 3
(page 27).
Controls Description
All menus timeout to revert to the previous (higher) level menu after two minutes with no user activity. If
logged on, then after five minutes with no activity the user is logged off. Thus, with no user activity the LCD
display always returns to the top-level display and logged off state.
Only qualified personnel who are very familiar with the VIPEDIA-12 equipment, the installation
and its configuration requirements should log on to alter the system configuration.
Any adjustment of audio parameters or DVA zoning may leave the system in a dangerous state
where it will not correctly respond to alarm inputs or may not produce adequate sound pressure
levels or intelligibility to comply with Voice Alarm Standards.
Similarly, it is possible for the untrained operator to inadvertently disable system surveillance
functions that are mandated by Voice Alarm standards.
When the user is logged on, accessing the functions and options should be done with great care.
Pressing the SELECT key saves any configuration changes and recalling the previous
configuration may not be possible.
If required, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor for support.
It is highly recommended that the front access codes be set to non-default values; see Section
“4.7 Changing the Front Panel Access Code (PIN)” (page 29)
4.5 Logging On
The VIPEDIA-12 provides two security access levels with separate access codes: Access Level 2 and
Access Level 3.
To log on:
1. Select ConfigurationAccess.
2. Enter the access code and press SELECT.
The default access code to the system is available from ASL or appointed ASL distributor.
• <Access Level 2 PIN>: logs on with Access Level 2 with restricted access to the system. The user
can only clear faults, either via the FAULT CLEAR button or via the menu.
• <Access Level 3 PIN>: logs on with Access Level 3 with full access to the system.
To log off:
1. Log on with Access Level 3 access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option if not already done.
2. Select ConfigurationAccessChange-PIN.
Note: This submenu is not displayed at Access Level 2.
3. Select the required access level, change the password, and then press SELECT.
Notes:
a) The audio settings configuration is described in Section “5 VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool”
(page 94).
b) The system configuration is not described in this document. Please refer to the VIPEDIA-12 System
Configuration Tool User’s Manual for further details of the system configuration.
c) The Network Card configuration is not described in this document. Please refer to the help files of the
VIPA Configuration Tool (VCT).
Consult the PAVA SCT system configuration to obtain the IP address configuration for your VIPEDIA-12 unit.
This includes the unit’s IP address, the gateway address, and the subnet mask.
• IP Address: 192.168.1.10
• Gateway Address: 192.168.1.0
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• MAC address: unique address
1. Log on with Access Level 3 access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option if not already done.
2. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityIP ConfigIP Addr.
3. Configure the IP address and press SELECT.
4. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityIP ConfigSubnet.
5. Configure the subnet mask and press SELECT.
6. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityIP ConfigGateway.
7. Configure the gateway address and press SELECT.
8. Logout to reboot the unit.
Notes:
a) A reboot is required for IP settings and unit ID to take effect.
b) The Router automatically logs the user out five minutes after the last key press.
The unit’s MAC address can be viewed via the ConfigurationRouterIdentityIP ConfigMAC menu
option.
Note that the MAC address cannot be changed by the user.
The Unit ID is used by the system to uniquely identify each VIPEDIA-12 unit in the system.
It is possible for multiple independent VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA subsystems with overlapping Unit IDs to co-
exist in the same network where it is not possible to allocate a unique Unit ID. An application running ASL’s
VIPA software suite such as the ASL’s iVENCS Control System can integrate these subsystems.
In such system each VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA subsystem is allocated unique multicast control and PMC
multicast base addresses which provide each subsystem with unique data and audio channels. This enables
each subsystem to differentiate between multiple units with overlapping IDs. Refer to the PA/VA System
Configuration Tool User’s Manual for further details.
Consult your system design documentation to obtain the unit ID for the VIPEDIA-12 unit(s).
1. Log on with Access Level 3 access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option if not already done.
2. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdId.
System default configuration: “1”
Possible values: “1” to “63”
3. Configure the unit ID as defined in the PAVA SCT system configuration, and then press SELECT.
4. Logout to reboot the unit.
Notes:
a) A reboot is required for IP settings and unit ID to take effect.
b) The Router automatically logs the user out five minutes after the last key press.
The VIPEDIA-12 name defined in the PAVA SCT system configuration is ‘loaded’ into the
ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdentityName front panel menu option. The unit’s name is no
longer configured from the front panel menu option.
INTEGRA name is also displayed on the top-line of the front panel display; see examples in Section
“4.2.1 Display Information” (page 25).
The VIPEDIA-12 features a real time clock, which is used for date and time stamping of log entries such as
fault reports. This is fitted with an internal Lithium battery so that the clock continues running without power
applied.
Note that this is only required on the Time Master VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router where no external time
source has been configured and commissioned (e.g. GPS, HCP or NTP server via a Network Card).
1. Log on with Access Level 3 access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option if not already done.
2. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdentityDate/Time.
3. Configure the date and time and press SELECT.
4.8.4 Configuring the UTC Offset (for GPS time synchronization only)
A GPS (Global Positioning System) device can be used to synchronize the time of a VIPEDIA-12 unit which
can then be configured as Time Master for other VIPEDIA-12 units in the system.
The VIPEDIA-12 supports the NMEA0183 RMC GPS message format. This format is available on Garmin
GPS 18 PC or LVC. Please refer to the GPS device documentation for configuration and other details.
The GPS time matches UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The time provided by the GPS for
synchronization can be adjusted according to the DST (Daylight Saving Time) and local time zone.
1. Log on with Access Level 3 access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option if not already done.
2. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdentityUTC offset.
3. Configure the offset and press SELECT.
The VIPEDIA-12 software version is changed from time to time. The version of the currently installed
software can be verified from the front panel.
1. Select ConfigurationRouterIdentityS/Ware.
2. Scroll the list to display the version of each software component; see Table 4 below.
[Host CP : 3.3.0.2P]
Note: The Host CP version is referred as the VIPEDIA-12 SW version in this document unless other
code is specified, e.g., DSP SW.
3. Press SELECT or BACK to return to the parent menu.
The Network Card IP settings and hostname can be viewed on the unit’s front panel via the
ConfigurationRouterIdentityNetCard menu option.
Note that the menu options only display the Network Card settings if there is comms between the Router and
its Network Card.
If there is no comms between the Router and the Network Card (e.g. when a Network Card is not
fitted/configured or Vipedia config is cleared), the menu options will display as follows.
• IP Addr: The Router’s control multicast address.
• Gateway: 0.0.0.0
• Subnet: 0.0.0.0
• MAC: 00:00:00:00:00:00
• H/Name: Not available
Notes:
Notes:
a) The “Learn” is not used with V2000 Amplifier Frames which are connected to the VIPEDIA-12 system via
an IP network.
b) The VIPEDIA-12 when configured with V400/X400 Amplifier Frames checks if the “Learn” function has
been performed following a power cycle or a fault clearance. If no frames are configured, then a fault will
be raised. This is to prevent the “Learn” step from being omitted when VIPEDIA-12 units are swapped
out on site, and as consequence, the frame and amplifier related faults not being reported. The fault is
automatically suppressed on VIPEDIA-12 units with no V400/X400 Amplifier Frames configured.
c) Refer to the PAVA SCT User’s Manual for details; see Table 21 (page 175).
1. Select ConfigurationFramesLearn.
Total number of mainframes found
Total number of amplifiers found
Total number of mainframes configured
Total number of amplifiers configured
Please wait…
Notes:
1) The VIPEDIA-12 will lock out the user whilst each amplifier frame is interrogated in turn.
2) The total number of frames and amplifiers that are configured in the system configuration is
displayed on the right-end of the top line ([frames/amplifiers]).
3) The total number of frames and amplifiers currently found are displayed on the top line
(frames/amplifiers). In the example above, 02/007, indicates that a total so far of 2 frames and 7
amplifiers have been found.
4) The display is updated as each frame/amplifier is found.
2. At the end of the Learn process, a list containing all amplifier frames found on the CAN bus is displayed.
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
SLOT 3
SLOT 4
Notes:
1) Whilst “Learning” is in progress, data is read from each frame, but no data is changed at the frame
itself. Commissioning is required in order to change the data at the frame.
2) If no frame is found, then the “NO FRAMES FOUND” message will be displayed.
a) Check the VIPEDIA-12 has been configured with amplifiers.
b) Check CAN bus connections.
c) Check that the end of the CAN bus is terminated
d) Repeat the above steps.
3) If number of frames and/or amplifiers found on the CAN bus does not match the system
configuration, “Learned/config’d frames mismatch” message will be displayed. Check that the
system configuration matches the frame hardware configuration, update the VIPEDIA-12 system
configuration (if changed), and then repeat the above steps.
4) The timeout on the menu is extended by 10 seconds every time a new frame and/or amplifier is
discovered.
Therefore, it takes additional 10 seconds for the list of learned frames and amplifiers to be displayed
after Learn has completed. Press SELECT if the list is not displayed after 10 seconds.
3. Scroll the amplifier frame list and confirm that the VIPEDIA-12 found all frames and amplifiers and that
their configuration is correct.
If the frame or amplifier configuration is incorrect, check the frame hardware configuration:
- The Frame ID is correctly set on the front panel rotary switches
- Slot is fitted with correct amplifier type
- Interface card type and setting) are correct
and then repeat the steps above.
Notes:
The VIPEDIA-12 only reports faults for frames and amplifiers that are present in the system
configuration.
4. Press SELECT to commission the installed/updated frame so that the frame recognises the current
amplifier installation as the correct one.
The verbose view provides a frame’s software version, as well as each amplifier’s software version number,
power rating, and surveillance mode.
Follow the instructions below to view the details of an amplifier frame.
1. Select ConfigurationFramesViewVerbose.
2. A list of configured frames is displayed.
• V400 Amplifier Frame:
[Frame02 1.2] Slot1 v23.4 100W Standby
‘Standby’: identifies a standby amplifier
‘Single’: identifies a single circuit surveillance mode
‘Dual’: identifies a dual circuit surveillance mode
‘Loop’: identifies a loop return surveillance mode
‘Not-Conf’: no amplifier fitted into the slot
Notes:
1) If the software version is available, then is shown as in the above example, else “V?.? ” is displayed.
2) Pressing the DEFAULT key will display the Slot 1 configuration.
3. Scroll the frame list (left field) to view another frame configuration, or scroll the slot field (right field) to
view a different slot configuration within the currently selected frame.
The terse view provides a single list of configured frames with the amplifier power rating and surveillance
mode compressed into a single line.
Follow the instructions below to view an amplifier frame.
1. Select ConfigurationFramesViewTerse.
2. A list of configured frames is displayed.
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
SLOT 3
Each frame can monitor its ambient temperature if required, and will then report a fault if the temperature
exceeds the configured over-temperature alarm value.
Each amplifier frame houses up to four amplifiers, each inserted into one of the four available amplifier slots.
These slots are referred to as Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and Slot 4 at the VIPEDIA-12.
Each amplifier may be commissioned for AC internal audio path surveillance, loudspeaker line surveillance,
and Earth Leakage detection as described in the following sections.
A description can be assigned to each amplifier slot. This name is for reference only, and is only shown in
menus accessing frame slots, such as, amplifier slot commissioning and test menus.
The X400 Amplifier Frame requires that the amplifier type (Working or Standby) be configured for each of the
installed amplifiers.
On the V400 Amplifier Frame the amplifier type is detected and commissioned using the “Learn” function, as
described in Section “4.9.1 Learning Connected V400 and X400 Amplifier Frames” (page 34).
As standard, each amplifier module fitted into a X400 feeds 4 outputs (A, B, C, and D). Alternatively,
amplifiers can be fitted feeding 8, 12, or 16 outputs. This is achieved by fitting the required amplifier into an
amplifier slot that is ganged to one or more adjacent slots. Note that only amplifiers fitted to slots 1 and 3 can
be ganged to adjacent slots and that ganged slots require inter-channel link to be fitted as shown in Table 5
(page 40) and Figure 14 (page 41).
Possible values: “No Output”, “1-Output”, “2-Outputs”, “4-Outputs”, “8-Outputs”, and “16-Outputs”
System default configuration: “No Output”
1) Only 1 and 2-Outputs configurations can be used for AC Line Monitoring with AEL01/AEL02.
2) The number of outputs on a standby amplifier must be “1-Output”, and this is automatically
set by the system.
3) The number of ganged slots is automatically updated by the VIPEDIA-12.
4) If more than one ganged slot is configured:
• inter-channel links must be fitted on the amplifier motherboard as described in Table 5
(page 40) and Figure 14 (page 41).
• Impedance Monitoring, then the load should be distributed across the ganged slots each
feeding independent speaker circuits.
5) The outputs are sequentially numbered at the VIPEDIA-12so that:
• “O/P #1” corresponds to “output A” of the slot which the amplifier is fitted to (first ganged
slot)
• “O/P #5” corresponds to “output A” of the second ganged slot (if any)
• “O/P #9” corresponds to “output A” of the third ganged slot (if any)
• “O/P #10” corresponds to “output A” of the fourth ganged slot (if any)
1 4 (standard) None
2 8 to slot 2
Slot 1
3 12 to slots 2 and 3
4 16 to slots 2, 3, and 4
MX100
Slot 2 1 4 (standard) None
1 4 (standard) None
Slot 3
2 8 Slot 4
Slot 4 1 4 (standard) None
1 4 (standard) None
2 8 to slot 2
Slot 1
3 12 to slots 2 and 3
MX200
4 16 to slots 2, 3, and 4
1 4 (standard) None
Slot 3
2 8 to slot 4
1 4 (standard) None
2 8 to slot 2
MX400 Slot 1
3 12 to slots 2 and 3
4 16 to slots 2, 3, and 4
SLOT 1 16 OUTPUTS
FRONT
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
SLOT 3
SLOT 4
The amplifier’s internal audio path surveillance is accomplished by detection of infrasonic tones at the
amplifier output and input terminals. The surveillance tone level is monitored at the amplifier input and
output, and any reduction from the configured threshold levels will be reported as a fault.
1) The VIPEDIA-12 should be configured to generate the required surveillance tone; see
Section “4.2.3.3.2 Configuring the Output Surveillance Tone” (page 127).
2) VIPEDIA-12 outputs connected to ASL Amplifier Frames (V400 and X400) should have the
Hard Clipper enabled at +2dBu; see Section “5.3.3.10 Configuring the Hard Clipper” (page
142). The Hard Clipper limits the programme audio so it does not intermodulate with the
surveillance tone.
3) For EN 54-16 and BS 5839-8 compliance and where the amplifier’s internal audio path AC
surveillance is required, the AC surveillance must be enabled and all parameters must be
configured and commissioned for all amplifiers, including all standby amplifiers.
1. Set surveillance tone frequency type to “LF” for each amplifier (working and standby).
Notes:
a) If the interval is set to “00” the system must detect a continuous surveillance tone. Otherwise, a fault
will be reported.
b) The standby amplifier monitors a continuous surveillance tone generated internally by the amplifier
frame. The system automatically sets the interval to “00” for a standby amplifier.
Interval
Tone Tone
a. The commissioned input and output threshold levels are displayed when the Thresholds menu
option is selected; see example below.
[Read] In(mV)=00000 Out(mV)=00000 SET
b. Select the “Read” menu option to display threshold levels being detected by the amplifier frame.
The VIPEDIA-12 presents the input and output AC levels based upon a fixed proportion of the
levels being detected. Automatic updates of these thresholds are made to the VIPEDIA-12 LCD
display after a short delay.
In ASL systems with appropriate surveillance tone level set on the output 1, the typical thresholds
values reported by the system are:
• Working amplifiers using DC surveillance with EOL10K resistors:
V400: Input Threshold = 200 to 250 mV / Output threshold = 600 to 900 mV 2
X400: Input Threshold = 230 to 290 mV / Output threshold = 600 to 900 mV2
• Working amplifiers using impedance monitoring (X400 only):
X400: Input Threshold = 230 to 290 mV / Output threshold = 600 to 1200 mV2, 3
• Working amplifiers using AC surveillance with AEL01 or ALE02 Active End of Line Devices:
V400: Input Threshold = 270 to 340 mV / Output threshold = 900 to 1350 mV2
X400: Input Threshold = 315 to 400 mV / Output threshold = 900 to 1350 mV2
• The standby amplifier uses an internal surveillance tone that is not user adjustable. Typical
thresholds are:
V400: Input Threshold = 00000 mV / Output threshold = 1323 mV
X400: Input Threshold = 350 mV / Output threshold = 920 mV
In order to use these readings as the threshold levels press the SELECT key – The readings will be
loaded into the input and output thresholds.
1
See Section ‘4.2.3.3.2 Configuring the Output Surveillance Tone’ (page 74)
2
Output threshold value depends on the actual load connected to the loudspeaker line
3
The surveillance tone may have to be increased up to 2 V RMS for stable impedance readings on low loads, typically below 25 W.
c. The user can manually adjust the threshold levels using the arrow keys or the rotary switch if
required.
d. A “*” next to “SET” indicates that the displayed threshold levels are different from the currently
commissioned threshold levels.
e. Commission the input and output thresholds by selecting the “SET*” menu option and then pressing
the SELECT key.
Note that no action will be performed if the “SET” menu option is selected when a “*” is not
displayed next to it.
Any reduction from the commissioned threshold levels will be reported as a fault if the AC surveillance
is to be performed.
The loudspeaker line surveillance is an essential function in Voice Alarms systems and can be accomplished
using DC Line Surveillance, AC Line Surveillance, or Impedance Monitoring:
• DC Line Surveillance: supported by V400 and X400
DC line surveillance requires all loudspeakers to be fitted with DC blocking capacitors, and one ASL
EOL10K End of Line Resistor in parallel with the terminations of the last physical loudspeaker of each
loudspeaker line. Any associated spurred cabling runs require additional EOL10K resistors to be fitted.
See Section “4.9.4.5.1 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using DC Surveillance (V400
and X400) ” (page 45).
• AC Line Surveillance: supported by V400 and X400
AC line surveillance requires one ASL AEL01 or AEL02 Active End of Line Device to be fitted at the end
on the loudspeaker circuit across the 100 V line.
The AEL01 and AEL02 enable line monitoring of either single (A) or dual A&B loudspeaker circuits
without the need for DC blocking capacitors in the loudspeakers. In dual A&B loudspeaker circuits
application the surveillance system identifies and isolates the faulty circuit in the event of short circuit.
See Section “4.9.4.5.2 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using AC Surveillance (V400
and X400) ” (page 45).
• Impedance Monitoring: supported by X400 only
Impedance Monitoring that does not require additional hardware to be fitted to loudspeakers or
loudspeaker lines; therefore, can be retrofitted to existing installation where it is not possible to modify
the installed loudspeakers.
Commissioning is described in Section “4.9.4.5.3 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance
Using Impedance Monitoring (X400 only) ” (page 48).
Loudspeaker line Earth Leakage monitoring is provided in addition to the above loudspeaker line
surveillance methods; see Section “4.9.4.6 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Earth Leakage Monitoring
(V400 and X400)” (page 50).
For EN 54-16, ISO 7240-16 and BS 5839-8 compliance and where the loudspeaker line
surveillance is required, one of the above line surveillance methods and the Earth Leakage
monitoring must be enabled and commissioned for all working amplifiers.
4.9.4.5.1 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using DC Surveillance (V400 and
X400)
Open circuit and short circuit faults on loudspeaker lines are detected by the measurement of a small direct
current through ASL EOL10K End Of Line resistors. One EOL10K resistor is required in parallel with the
terminations of the last physical loudspeaker of each loudspeaker line. Any associated spurred cabling runs
require additional EOL10K resistors to be fitted. The system can monitor up to 10 spurs per amplifier slot:
• V400 Amplifier Frame: EOL10K resistors (spurs) must be equally split between the two circuits in dual
(A&B) circuit applications.
• X400 Amplifier Frame: Each circuit in multiple circuit configurations can have different number of
EOL10K resistors (or spurs) provided that the total number of EOL10K resistors (or spurs) per amplifier
slot does not exceed ten.
All loudspeakers connected to the system must be fitted with DC blocking capacitors.
1. For X400 Amplifier Frame, ensure that the number of ganged slots and outputs is correctly configured
before commissioning the loudspeaker line monitoring; see Section “4.9.4.3 Configuring the Number of
Outputs Driven by an Amplifier (X400 only)” (page 39).
Notes:
The system may not be able to detect and isolate a line fault if the number of ganged slots or outputs is
incorrectly configured or modified after the loudspeaker line monitoring has been commissioned.
2. Set the loudspeaker line monitoring type to “DC Line” to enable the loudspeaker line monitoring using
DC surveillance.
5. The VIPEDIA-12 presents the number of EOL10K resistors currently being detected:
• V400 Amplifier Frame:
EOL-resistors=00
• X400 Amplifier Frame: the number of EOL10K resistors is shown for each of the ganged-slots.
Notes:
1) S#1 displays the number of EOL resistors detected for the amplifier slot.
2) S#1 displays the number of EOL resistors detected for the amplifier slot.
3) S#2 to S#4 will only be displayed if the amplifier slot is ganged to adjacent slot(s). Section
“4.9.4.3 Configuring the Number of Outputs Driven by an Amplifier (X400 only)” (page 39).
describes the available hardware configuration options.
4) During normal operation with no faults, these readings should agree with the number of EOL10K
resistors actually fitted. If faults are present, then these readings will not necessarily agree with the
number of EOL10K resistors actually fitted. This can be because a short circuit has been detected
and the faulty outputs isolated as a result of the fault diagnostic process.
5) The automatic updates to the value displayed in the “Read” function occur at a slow rate of about
every 50 seconds.
6. To use these readings for configuration of the EOL10K resistors, press the SELECT key – The sum of
EOL10K resistors will be loaded into the “EOL-resistors” field.
It is possible to edit the number of EOL10K resistors as required.
• V400 Amplifier Frame: to edit, move to the “EOL-resistors” field and scroll it until the required value
is displayed.
Note: The system will evenly distribute the number of EOL10K resistors detected by the “Read”
menu option for a given slot across the four outputs of that slot. Therefore, always use the
“Outputs” menu to set the actual number of EOL10K resistors fitted to each of the configured
outputs.
For each output fed by the amplifier, select the output and then configure the number of EOL10K
fitted to the output.
7. Commission the number of EOL10K resistors by selecting the “SET*” menu option and then pressing
the SELECT key.
Press the BACK key to cancel any changes.
Notes: A “*” next to “SET” indicates that the selected EOL10K resistor configuration is different from the
configuration currently commissioned.
Note that no action will be performed if the “SET” menu option is selected when a “*” is not
displayed next to it.
4.9.4.5.2 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using AC Surveillance (V400 and
X400)
The AEL01 and AEL02 Active End of Line Devices operate by utilising 30 Hz and 20 kHz surveillance tones
that are superimposed by the VIPEDIA-12 on its outputs. The AEL derives power from the 20 kHz
surveillance tone and monitors the line integrity by detecting the 30 Hz surveillance tone. On detection of the
30 Hz surveillance tone, the unit introduces a periodic signal current which the standard circuit within the
ASL amplifier systems unit can detect. If the 30 Hz tone is lost due to open or short circuit, then this periodic
signal disappears, and a line fault is reported. The earth monitoring circuit within the ASL amplifier system
can still detect “real” earth faults. The AEL device is fitted at the end on the loudspeaker circuit across the
100 V line, and with an additional connection to earth.
1. Ensure that the 30 Hz and 20 kHz surveillance tones are correctly configured on the output feeding the
amplifier.
Notes:
The AEL units will not work if the surveillance tones are incorrectly configured.
2. For X400 Amplifier Frame, ensure that the number of ganged slots and outputs are correctly
commissioned as described in Section “4.9.4.3 Configuring the Number of Outputs Driven by an
Amplifier (X400 only)” (page 39).
Notes:
AC Line Monitoring with AEL01/AEL02 can only be used with 1-Output (single A circuit) and 2-Outputs
(dual A&B circuits) configurations.
3. Set the loudspeaker line monitoring type to “EOL AC Surv” to enable the loudspeaker line monitoring
using DC surveillance.
• “Impedance”
The loudspeaker line monitoring is carried out using Impedance monitoring.
Refer to Section “4.9.4.5.3 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using Impedance
Monitoring (X400 only)” (page 48) for further details.
4.9.4.5.3 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Surveillance Using Impedance Monitoring (X400
only)
From hardware Build Standard (BS) version 6 with firmware version V2.0 or later, the X400 supports
impedance monitoring of the loudspeaker circuits. The impedance monitoring confirms that the loudspeaker
circuit load remains within a tolerance window, reporting open or short circuit fault when the detected load is
outside the tolerance window.
The impedance monitoring is on a per slot basis as the X400 motherboard hardware allows voltage and
current readings to be taken on a per slot basis. Therefore, the monitored impedance is an aggregate of all
connected loads on all four outputs of a given slot.
The tolerance window is configurable between 5% to 25%. When the detected load is outside the tolerance
window, the system starts a fault diagnostic process using a continuous 30 Hz surveillance tone so that
spurious faults due to noise can be filtered out. If the impedance changes to a value above the threshold, a
line open circuit fault will be reported. If the impedance falls below the threshold, a line short circuit fault will
be reported. Fault is reported within 100 seconds of the fault being induced.
1. Ensure that the 30 Hz surveillance tone is correctly configured on the output feeding the amplifier.
Notes:
Impedance monitoring may not work properly if the surveillance tone is incorrectly configured.
2. Ensure that the number of ganged slots and outputs is correctly configured before commissioning the
loudspeaker line monitoring; see Section “4.9.4.3 Configuring the Number of Outputs Driven by an
Amplifier (X400 only)” (page 39).
Notes:
The system may not be able to detect and isolate a line fault if the number of ganged slots or outputs is
incorrectly configured or modified after the loudspeaker line monitoring has been commissioned.
3. Set the loudspeaker line monitoring type to “EOL AC Surv” to enable the loudspeaker line monitoring
using DC surveillance.
• “Impedance”
The loudspeaker line monitoring is carried out using Impedance monitoring.
The impedance monitoring is on a per slot basis; thus the monitored impedance is an aggregate of
all connected loads on all four outputs of a given slot.
If the impedance changes to a value above the threshold, a line open circuit fault will be reported. If
the impedance falls below the threshold, a line short circuit fault will be reported. Fault is reported
within 100 seconds of the fault being induced.
4. Set the reference impedance and the tolerance window for all ganged slots.
a. The total impedance currently commissioned is displayed when the “Type=Impedance” menu option
is selected; see example below.
The “Impedance” field is a display only field showing the total parallel impedance configured for the
ganged slots, i.e. the total impedance configured via the “Read” or “Slots” menu option. The system
automatically updates this field when the configuration is changed via the “Read” or “Outputs” menu
option.
Notes:
The impedance commissioning menu above will not be displayed if the impedance monitoring
calibration data is lost – The impedance calibration menu will be displayed instead, as shown
below.
[Read] SET
b. The “Read” function shows the impedance currently being read for each of the ganged slots and is
intended as a check during the commissioning; see example below.
S#4
S#3
S#2
S#1
In order to use these readings for configuration of the tolerance window press the SELECT key –
The total impedance will be loaded into the “Impedance” field. Each individual reading will be loaded
into the corresponding slot, which can be accessed via the “Slots” menu option.
Notes:
2) S#2 to S#4 will only be displayed if the amplifier slot is ganged to adjacent slot(s). See Table 5
(page 40) and Figure 14 (page 41) for available hardware configuration options.
3) Because the system uses a 30 Hz surveillance tone to measure the impedance, the impedance
measured by the system will typically be lower than that based on the loudspeaker
specification, which is generally specified at 1 kHz.
4) All loudspeakers connected to the system should NOT be fitted with DC blocking capacitors as
they affect the impedance readings.
c. Select the “Slots” menu option to configure the tolerance window for each slot and adjust the
reference impedance if required.
Notes:
1) The tolerance window should be configured according to the actual load connected to each slot,
and in principle could enable the system to detect the failure of a single loudspeaker. For
example:
a) One 100 W amplifier feeding 10 x 10 W loudspeakers connected to a single slot: a 10%
tolerance window would be required to detect the failure of a single loudspeaker.
b) One 100 W amplifier feeding two ganged slots where 5 x 10 W loudspeakers are
connected to one slot, and 5 x 10 W loudspeakers are connected to the second slot: a
20% tolerance window would be required on each slot to detect the failure of a single
loudspeaker.
2) For correct operation of the impedance monitoring, all slots configured for an amplifier should
have load connected.
3) In practice, it is generally not possible to set windows sufficiently tight to detect individual
loudspeaker failure because temperature effects will cause a natural variation
d. A “*” next to “SET” indicates that impedance and/or window settings are different from the
configuration currently configured.
e. Commission the impedance and window by selecting the “SET*” menu option and then pressing the
SELECT key.
Note that no action will be performed if the “SET” menu option is selected when a “*” is not
displayed next to it.
4.9.4.6 Commissioning the Loudspeaker Line Earth Leakage Monitoring (V400 and X400)
Both loudspeaker line phase conductors can be monitored for resistance to earth. No current flows to earth
when the loudspeaker wiring is intact. Current will flow when the loudspeaker wiring is faulty or there is
ingress of water.
When the Earth Leakage monitoring is enabled, an earth leakage fault will be reported when the measured
resistance is below the threshold value (50 kΩ). This value allows minimal water ingress to be tolerated,
minimising “nuisance” fault reports.
For EN 54-16 and BS 5839-8 compliance and where the loudspeaker line surveillance, the Earth
Leakage monitoring must be enabled for all working amplifiers.
• Third number:
This is the total number of VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers that are offline; see
which units are offline via Faults>Summary.
VIPxxx and FRMxxx OFF LINE faults are not included in the fault count.
• Second number:
This is the total number of faults present in the PA/VA cluster; see faults status of
each VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router via Faults>Summary.
• First number:
This is the total number of local faults; see fault list via Faults>Active.
Second exclamation mark (!): It indicates that a comms fault with a peripheral (microphone, BMB01 and
V2000/INTEGRA Amplifier Frame) that is attached to this unit has been reported.
Note that the comms fault exclamation mark is not latched.
First exclamation mark (!): It indicates a critical fault within this unit or in its DBB connection.
The following fault can drive the critical fault exclamation mark:
• Static configuration fault
• DSP/FPGA faults
• Memory and processor faults
• Any Network Card fault
• DBB faults (audio or Ethernet)
The critical fault exclamation mark is latched for all faults except for the DBB Ethernet fault.
When a fault is detected locally or on any other VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA in the PA/VA system, the front panel
“fault” LED flashes, the built-in loudspeaker emits an alarm tone and the top-level fault status summary
overlaps the current menu selection.
The top-level fault status summary will persist until a user presses any key on the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA
front panel, when the previous menu text will be restored.
Notes:
a) The built-in loudspeaker will only emit an alarm tone for a fault event if the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA is
configured as Fault Master.
b) NA
If a fault is triggered by a failure of any processor or memory, critical to the Voice Alarm system, including
those of the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA itself, the front panel “system fault” LED illuminates. A communication
fault between the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA and any equipment or device that has been configured at the
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA and that is critical to Voice Alarm functions will also trigger a system fault. A system
fault requires immediate action as part(s) of the system used for emergency functions may have been
affected. A system fault will always cause the “fault” LED to be lit as well.
The bottom line of the top-level fault status display also displays the appropriate text (POWER, EARTH,
FUSE and/or PATH) if the detected fault is a power, earth, fuse or path fault reported that affects the Voice
Alarm system; see Figure 16 (page 51).
Notes:
a) EN 54-16 fault indications (“system fault” LED and POWER, EARTH, FUSE and PATH faults) are
generated from local faults and the shared with other units in the PA/VA system. This means that every
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA will display the PA/VA system overall EN 54 fault status.
b) NA
Faults are time and date stamped as they occur and can be individually viewed in the active fault list.
Multiple faults can be examined by scrolling through the list by means of the front panel switches or rotary
knob; see Section “4.10.1 Viewing the Active Fault List” (page 53).
The “fault” LED can be steadied and the alarm sounder muted by pressing the front panel FAULT ACCEPT
key; see Section “4.10.3 Accepting Faults” (page 54).
Newly occurring faults cause the sounder to resume operation, the “fault” LED to resume flashing, the
“system fault” LED to illuminate for any of the above system faults, and the bottom line of the top-level fault
status display to show the appropriated text as described above.
Once a fault is physically fixed it is still latched on the LCD display. It is removed from the latched display by
pressing the front panel FAULT CLEAR key; see Section “4.10.4 Clear” (page 55). If a fault cleared in this
way still persists, then the fault warning condition will be restored within 100 seconds.
Pressing the FAULT CLEAR key also releases any active amplifier standby switchover to reset the system
to a known state.
Notes:
a) “fault” and “system fault” LEDs and Active Fault list are available on MPS/EMS microphones connected
to any VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA unit in the system. The MPS/EMS microphones will provide the same fault
information as the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA that they connect to.
b) Faults can also be accepted from any MPS/EMS microphones.
c) Faults can also be cleared from an EMS microphone that is connected to a Fault Master.
d) Faults can also be cleared from a switched MPS microphone that is connected to a Fault Master and
with keyswitch in the on position.
e) FAULT ACCEPT and FAULT CLEAR from the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA’s front panel, MPS/EMS
microphone or software tools such as the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool are system wide in
operation, i.e., accepting or clearing faults from one unit will accept and clear faults on all units in the
PA/VA system.
1. Select FaultsActive.
2. The active fault list will be displayed; see examples in Figure 17 (page 53).
3. Use the up and down arrows or the rotary knob to scroll the fault list.
1. Select FaultsSummary.
2. A list of all VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers in the PA/VA system will be displayed.
See examples of fault display in Figure 18 (page 54).
3. Use the up and down arrows or the rotary knob to scroll the list.
Figure 18 Summary of faults on remote units (examples for Vipedia 1 front panel)
Example 2: Vipedia 3 has 2 faults, and one (or both) of Example 3: Vipedia 5 has one fault and it is a microphone
them is a critical fault (first exclamation mark !). or BMB01 comms fault (second exclamation mark !).
Example 4: Vipedia 8 is offline. Example 5: Vipedia 10 has 4 faults and Vipedia 1 reports
that their system configurations do not match.
Example 6: Vipedia 11 has 5 faults and Vipedia 1 reports Example 7: Vipedia 17 has no faults.
that their system configurations do not match.
Notes:
a) FAULT ACCEPT is a system wide function. This means that accepting local faults will also accept all
active faults in all other VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA units in the PA/VA system.
b) NA
To accept faults:
Notes:
a) FAULT CLEAR is a system wide function. This means that clearing local faults will also clear all active
faults in all other VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA units in the PA/VA system. If a fault cleared in this way still
persists, then the fault warning condition will be restored within 100 seconds.
b) NA
To clear faults:
1. Log on with Access Level 2 (or Access Level 3) access code via ConfigurationAccess menu option
if not already done.
2. Press the FAULT CLEAR key on the front panel.
3. All faults will be cleared, setting the VIPEDIA-12 and all connected equipment to the 'no faults' state.
Any amplifier changeovers in effect will also be cancelled.
The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router maintains a time-stamped 500-event fault log in non-volatile memory, this
include powering up, fault acceptance and clearance, and user logging in and out times.
To prevent intermittent or frequently recurring faults from rapidly causing excessive write operations to the
memory, faults are latched so that a recurring fault is logged in its first instance, and thereafter any
repetitions are not recorded, unless a physical manual fault “clear” has taken place.
The fault log is continuously checked, and, if it is found to be corrupted, it is erased and a new “LOG
CLEARED” fault is logged. A manual fault log clearing function is also provided.
Note that all V400 frame-specific faults are logged in separate frame fault logs which is retained by each
V400 Amplifier Frame in the system. These faults will also be stored in the system fault log retained by the
VIPEDIA-12 Router. The V400 frame fault log is also accessible from the VIPEDIA-12 front panel.
1. Select FaultsLogRouter.
2. The fault log will be displayed; see examples in Figure 19 (page 55).
Example 1 Example 2
SYSTEM FAULT LOG (/) 0001/0100 SYSTEM FAULT LOG (/) 0005/0100
26Jul2018 15:10 IP01 AUDIO INPUT FAULTS ACCEPTED
Notes:
All amplifier frame-specific faults are logged on a fault log retained by each V400 frame.
To prevent intermittent or frequently recurring faults from rapidly causing excessive write operations to the
memory, faults are latched so that a recurring fault is logged in its first instance, and thereafter any
repetitions are not recorded, unless a physical manual fault “clear” has taken place.
Notes:
a) The fault log is only available for the V400 Amplifier Frame at the time of publication of this document.
b) NA
Example 1 Example 2
FRAME FAULT LOT (/) 010/200 FRAME FAULT LOT (/) 000/000
20May2018 19:10 F01/1 AMP AUDIO INPUT FRAME LOG IS EMPTY
The X400 Amplifier Frame features 16 relay isolated outputs to enable multiple small speaker runs to be fed
from single amplifiers. The X400 is fully configurable in terms of the mapping of the amplifiers to the outputs.
For example, 4 amplifiers may be fitted, each feeding 4 outputs. Alternatively, a single amplifier may be fitted
feeding up to 16 outputs. Loudspeaker line faults reported to the VIPEDIA-12 identifies the amplifier feeding
these outputs. The faulty outputs may be identified through the VIPEDIA-12 front panel display.
A B C D A B C D
SLOT 1 SLOT3
The fault codes described here are correct for the current version of the VIPEDIA-12 at the time of the publication of this document (Host CP V3.3.0.2).
If the VIPEDIA-12 in your system has a later (or earlier) version of software, then it may mean that some of the fault codes may be subtly different from the fault code
described here, or that the new fault codes have been added.
If any difficulties are encountered, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor, quoting the equipment Build Standard and software version of your VIPEDIA-12 unit;
see Sections “6.2.1 Build Standard and Software Versions” (page 159) and “4.8.5 Verifying the Software Version” (page 32).
VIPEDIA CFG MISMATCH OFF - It indicates that there is a configuration Load the PAVA SCT system configuration into all
mismatch between the VIPEDIA-12 and units in the PA/VA system; refer to the PAVA System
one or more units in the PA/VA system. Configuration Tool User’s Manual (see Table 21 on
See mismatching units via front panel page 175).
Faults>Summary menu option.
VIPEDIA-DSP LOAD FAULT ON - Indicates an internal error. Power cycle the unit.
If the error persists, load the DSP; see Section
“6.2.4 Loading the VIPEDIA-12 and VIPEDIA-NET
Firmware” (page 160).
If the error persists, replace the VIPEDIA-12.
VIPEDIA-DSP RESET FAULT ON - Indicates an internal error. Clear faults.
If the error persists, power cycle the unit.
If the error persists, replace the VIPEDIA-12.
VIPxxx OFFLINE ON - Indicates that the VIPEDIA-12 lost Check the Ethernet connection between the
Ethernet connection to the VIPxxx VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers.
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router. If VIP000 OFFLINE, then ensure the config has been
Notes: applied to all units.
a) This fault is not included in the fault
count on the diplay top line.
b) NA
WATCHDOG STATUS FAULT ON - Indicates that the watchdog may not be Power cycle the unit.
working correctly. If the error persists, reload the software package
(Host CP, DSP and FPGA); see Section
“6.2.4 Loading the VIPEDIA-12 and VIPEDIA-NET
Firmware” (page 160).
Reload the PAVA SCT system configuration into the
unit; refer to the PAVA System Configuration Tool
User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175).
If the error persists, replace the VIPEDIA-12.
Notes:
a) The following events are logged in the fault log. They may not be present in the ACTIVE FAULT list:
• D_CONFIG UPDATE: indicates that the dynamic configuration has been updated (via Commit System Settings).
• DSP UPDATE: indicates that the DSP has been updated.
• FAULTS ACCEPTED: indicates that faults have been accepted.
• FAULTS CLEARED: indicates that faults have been cleared.
• FPGA UPDATE: indicates that the FPGA has been updated.
• LOG OFF: indicates that the user has logged off.
• LOG ON: indicates that the user has logged on.
• FIRMWARE UPDATE: indicates that the main firmware of the VIPEDIA-12 has been updated.
• LOG CLEARED: indicates the fault log has been cleared.
• POWERED UP: indicates that the unit has been powered up.
• REDUNDANT ACTIVE: indicates that the standby unit in the redundant pair changed over to be the active unit.
• REDUNDANT PASSIVE: indicates that the active unit in the redundant pair changed over to be the standby unit
• S_CONFIG UPDATE: indicates that the static configuration (i.e. the PAVA SCT configuration) has been updated.
• S-CONFIG LOAD RESET: indicates that the VIPEDIA-12 reset during configuration load due to unexpected errors or timeout.
• USER RESET: indicates that the VIPEDIA-12 has been reset by the user or a tool (e.g. after DSP/FPGA firmware update).
b) NA
FRMxxx/AMPyy LINE B O/C OFF PATH Indicates an open-circuit fault on a DC-EOL: One or more spurs have been lost indicating
xxx=Frame Address speaker line B. an open circuit.
yy=Slot Number Impedance: The detected impedance has decreased,
indicating an open circuit.
Loop Return: The received tone has decreased,
indicating an open circuit.
Check the correct fault threshold is commissioned, the
speaker wiring and loudspeakers.
FRMxxx/AMPyy LINE B S/C OFF PATH Indicates a short-circuit fault on a DC-EOL: The number of spurs has increased,
xxx=Frame Address speaker line B. indicating a short circuit.
yy=Slot Number Impedance: The detected impedance has increased,
indicating a short circuit.
Loop Return: The received tone has increased,
indicating a short circuit.
Check the correct fault threshold is commissioned, the
speaker wiring and loudspeakers.
FRMxxx/AMPyy SURV CARD OFF - Indicates a fault with the LSZDC Check the LSZDC is fitted correctly.
xxx=Frame Address surveillance card: Check the LSZDC is not corrupted by checking the
yy=Slot Number • Comms fail firmware version on the V2000 DCT is valid.
• LSZDC CPU reset A one off occurrence may be experienced due to EMI
• LSZDC CPU memory or transients. Repeated occurrences indicate faulty
electronics.
Replace the LSZDC card.
FRMxxx/AMPyy OFF PATH Indicates overtemperature in the Check the rack ventilation, spacing above and below
TEMPERATURE amplifier. V2000 unit is correct, and amplifier audio load.
xxx=Frame Address Replace amplifier.
yy=Slot Number Check the amplifier temperature using the V2000
DCT.
Replace the amplifier.
Notes:
a) The Status tree on the VCT provides more details of the faults.
b) NA
A test function is available from the front panel that test all LED indicators, LCD display and alarm sounder
on the VIPEDIA-12.
Any of the audio inputs and outputs on the VIPEDIA-12 can be displayed and monitored by the operation of
the Audio Monitoring function. A bargraph will be displayed indicating the detected level; see example in
Figure 22 (page 79).
The audio routed from the DSP to the FPGA is used for internally routing the audio to DBB units and
Network Card; see Table 12 (page 80).
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP O/P Default Data Source Network Card
Routing
Reference
1 Network O/P 01 FPGA01 Analogue Input 1 DBB & Network -
2 Network O/P 02 FPGA02 Analogue Input 2 DBB & Network -
3 Network O/P 03 FPGA03 Analogue Input 3 DBB & Network -
4 Network O/P 04 FPGA04 Analogue Input 4 DBB & Network -
5 Network O/P 05 FPGA05 Analogue Input 5 DBB & Network -
6 Network O/P 06 FPGA06 Analogue Input 6 DBB & Network -
TDM 1 (SPORT 6A)
7 Network O/P 23 FPGA23 PMC1 (Loopback To DBB) DBB & Network Ana IP/OP to PMC Ch3 (VNET)
8 Network O/P 24 FPGA24 PMC2 (Loopback To DBB) DBB & Network Ana IP/OP to PMC Ch4 (VNET)
9 Network O/P 25 FPGA25 PMC1 (Output) Host & Network -
10 Network O/P 26 FPGA26 PMC2 (Output) Host & Network -
11 Network O/P 27 FPGA27 Analogue Output 1 Network PMC Tx1 (Vipedia)
12 Network O/P 28 FPGA28 Analogue Output 2 Network PMC Tx2 (Vipedia)
13 Network O/P 29 FPGA29 Analogue Output 3 Network PMC Tx3 (Vipedia)
14 Network O/P 30 FPGA30 Analogue Output 4 Network PMC Tx4 (Vipedia)
15 Network O/P 31 FPGA31 Analogue Output 5 Network PMC Tx5 (Vipedia)
16 Network O/P 32 FPGA32 Analogue Output 6 Network PMC Tx6 (Vipedia)
When monitoring an amplifier, the audio monitor facility actually monitors the audio feeding the speaker
circuit associated with a particular amplifier.
If an amplifier has failed and a standby is in operation, then it is possible to still monitor the audio associated
with that speaker circuit, i.e. the audio being monitored is from the standby amplifier, which is feeding the
failed amplifier’s speaker output.
The system remains monitoring whilst within this menu with regular display refreshes and finishes when the
menu times out, the BACK key is pressed, or if any new faults occur.
1
V2000: VIPEDIA-12 can only monitor amplifier outputs that have audio feed from the this VIPEDIA-12.
The audio routed from the FPGA to the DSP is internally used for routing audio between VIPEDIA-12 units in
a DBB group or for Dante™ audio routing on/between VIPEDIA-12-PRO units.
The audio on the DBB bus and Dante™ channels can be monitored as described in the following sections:
• DBB bus: see Section “4.11.4.3.1 Monitoring Audio on the DBB Bus” (page 82).
• Dante™ channels: see Section “4.11.4.3.2 Monitoring Audio in a Dante™ Channel” (page 91).
VIPEDIA-12 VIPEDIA-12
(DBB Member 3) (DBB Member 3)
DBB bus
The DBB member ID is configured using the VIPEDIA-12 System Configuration VIPEDIA-12
Tool. The DBB member ID does not have to match the physical connection and (DBB Member 4)
does not have to be sequential.
DBB Member 1
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
1 Network I/P 01 FPGA01 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 1 DBB
2 Network I/P 02 FPGA02 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 2 DBB
3 Network I/P 03 FPGA03 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 3 DBB
4 Network I/P 04 FPGA04 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 4 DBB
5 Network I/P 05 FPGA05 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 5 DBB
6 Network I/P 06 FPGA06 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 6 DBB
TDM 1 (SPORT 3A)
DBB Member 1
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
10 Network I/P 42 FPGA42 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 10 DBB
11 Network I/P 43 FPGA43 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 11 DBB
12 Network I/P 44 FPGA44 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 12 DBB
13 Network I/P 45 FPGA45 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 1 DBB
14 Network I/P 46 FPGA46 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 2 DBB
15 Network I/P 47 FPGA47 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 3 DBB
16 Network I/P 48 FPGA48 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 4 DBB
1 Network I/P 49 FPGA49 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 5 DBB
2 Network I/P 50 FPGA50 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 6 DBB
3 Network I/P 51 FPGA51 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 7 DBB
4 Network I/P 52 FPGA52 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 8 DBB
5 Network I/P 53 FPGA53 DBB Member 3 – Listen-In Mixer 1 DBB
6 Network I/P 54 FPGA54 DBB Member 3 – Listen-In Mixer 2 DBB
TDM 4 (SPORT 4B)
DBB Member 2
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
1 Network I/P 01 FPGA01 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 1 DBB
2 Network I/P 02 FPGA02 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 2 DBB
3 Network I/P 03 FPGA03 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 3 DBB
4 Network I/P 04 FPGA04 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 4 DBB
5 Network I/P 05 FPGA05 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 5 DBB
6 Network I/P 06 FPGA06 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 6 DBB
TDM 1 (SPORT 3A)
DBB Member 2
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
10 Network I/P 42 FPGA42 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 10 DBB
11 Network I/P 43 FPGA43 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 11 DBB
12 Network I/P 44 FPGA44 DBB Member 3 - Analogue Input 12 DBB
13 Network I/P 45 FPGA45 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 1 DBB
14 Network I/P 46 FPGA46 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 2 DBB
15 Network I/P 47 FPGA47 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 3 DBB
16 Network I/P 48 FPGA48 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 4 DBB
1 Network I/P 49 FPGA49 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 5 DBB
2 Network I/P 50 FPGA50 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 6 DBB
3 Network I/P 51 FPGA51 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 7 DBB
4 Network I/P 52 FPGA52 DBB Member 3 – DVA Player 8 DBB
5 Network I/P 53 FPGA53 DBB Member 3 – Listen-In Mixer 1 DBB
6 Network I/P 54 FPGA54 DBB Member 3 – Listen-In Mixer 2 DBB
TDM 4 (SPORT 4B)
DBB Member 3
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
1 Network I/P 01 FPGA01 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 1 DBB
2 Network I/P 02 FPGA02 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 2 DBB
3 Network I/P 03 FPGA03 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 3 DBB
4 Network I/P 04 FPGA04 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 4 DBB
5 Network I/P 05 FPGA05 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 5 DBB
6 Network I/P 06 FPGA06 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 6 DBB
TDM 1 (SPORT 3A)
DBB Member 3
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
10 Network I/P 42 FPGA42 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 10 DBB
11 Network I/P 43 FPGA43 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 11 DBB
12 Network I/P 44 FPGA44 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 12 DBB
13 Network I/P 45 FPGA45 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 1 DBB
14 Network I/P 46 FPGA46 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 2 DBB
15 Network I/P 47 FPGA47 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 3 DBB
16 Network I/P 48 FPGA48 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 4 DBB
1 Network I/P 49 FPGA49 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 5 DBB
2 Network I/P 50 FPGA50 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 6 DBB
3 Network I/P 51 FPGA51 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 7 DBB
4 Network I/P 52 FPGA52 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 8 DBB
5 Network I/P 53 FPGA53 DBB Member 2 – Listen-In Mixer 1 DBB
6 Network I/P 54 FPGA54 DBB Member 2 – Listen-In Mixer 2 DBB
TDM 4 (SPORT 4B)
DBB Member 4
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
1 Network I/P 01 FPGA01 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 1 DBB
2 Network I/P 02 FPGA02 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 2 DBB
3 Network I/P 03 FPGA03 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 3 DBB
4 Network I/P 04 FPGA04 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 4 DBB
5 Network I/P 05 FPGA05 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 5 DBB
6 Network I/P 06 FPGA06 DBB Member 1 - Analogue Input 6 DBB
TDM 1 (SPORT 3A)
DBB Member 4
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Default Data Source
Reference
10 Network I/P 42 FPGA42 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 10 DBB
11 Network I/P 43 FPGA43 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 11 DBB
12 Network I/P 44 FPGA44 DBB Member 2 - Analogue Input 12 DBB
13 Network I/P 45 FPGA45 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 1 DBB
14 Network I/P 46 FPGA46 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 2 DBB
15 Network I/P 47 FPGA47 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 3 DBB
16 Network I/P 48 FPGA48 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 4 DBB
1 Network I/P 49 FPGA49 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 5 DBB
2 Network I/P 50 FPGA50 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 6 DBB
3 Network I/P 51 FPGA51 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 7 DBB
4 Network I/P 52 FPGA52 DBB Member 2 – DVA Player 8 DBB
5 Network I/P 53 FPGA53 DBB Member 2 – Listen-In Mixer 1 DBB
6 Network I/P 54 FPGA54 DBB Member 2 – Listen-In Mixer 2 DBB
TDM 4 (SPORT 4B)
TDM Slot Front Panel DSP I/P Routing Reference Default Data Source
1 Network I/P 49 FPGA49 Dante Rx 17 Dante™
2 Network I/P 50 FPGA50 Dante Rx 18 Dante™
3 Network I/P 51 FPGA51 Dante Rx 19 Dante™
4 Network I/P 52 FPGA52 Dante Rx 20 Dante™
5 Network I/P 53 FPGA53 Dante Rx 21 Dante™
6 Network I/P 54 FPGA54 Dante Rx 22 Dante™
TDM 4 (SPORT 4B)
The audio routed between VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router and their Network Card can be monitored as
described below.
7 PMC I/P 23 NET23 Network Input 23 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
8 PMC I/P 24 NET24 Network Input 24 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
9 PMC I/P 25 NET25 Network Input 25 Loopback for Vipedia TDM channel monitoring Network
10 PMC I/P 26 NET26 Network Input 26 Reserved Network
11 PMC I/P 27 NET27 Network Input 27 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
12 PMC I/P 28 NET28 Network Input 28 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
13 PMC I/P 29 NET29 Network Input 29 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
14 PMC I/P 30 NET30 Network Input 30 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
15 PMC I/P 31 NET31 Network Input 31 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
16 PMC I/P 32 NET32 Network Input 32 Vipedia VIPA output to DBB slave (when slave DBB Network
unit not fitted with Network Card).
The VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool (VIPEDIA-12 DCT) tool enables users to commission the
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router audio settings and to load DVA messages into VIPEDIA-12s. It also enables
users to read the audio settings from a VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router into a file and to write the audio
settings from a file into a VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router.
This section provides information on the operation of the VIPEDIA-12 DCT.
Only qualified personnel who are very familiar with the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA equipment, the
installation and its configuration requirements should alter the system configuration.
Any adjustment of audio parameters may leave the system in a dangerous state where it will not
correctly respond to alarm inputs or may not produce adequate sound pressure levels or
intelligibility to comply with Voice Alarm Standards.
Similarly, it is possible for the untrained operator to inadvertently disable system surveillance
functions that are mandated by Voice Alarm standards.
If required, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor for support.
Notes:
a) The VIPEDIA-12 DCT is part of the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) which is installed as
described in “APPENDIX B – Installing the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT)” (page 181).
b) The operation described here is correct for the current version of the VIPEDIA-12 DCT at the time of the
publication of this document (V3.3.0.0).
If the VIPEDIA-12 in your system has a later (or earlier) version of software, then it may mean that some
aspects of the operation of the matching VIPEDIA-12 DCT are subtly different from the operation
described in this document, or that enhanced features have been added.
If any difficulties are encountered, contact ASL or an appointed ASL distributor, quoting the Build
Standard and software versions of your VIPEDIA-12 unit and the VIPEDIA-12 DCT; see Section
“6.2.1 Build Standard and Software Versions” (page 159).
The main GUI elements are shown in Figure 24 (page 95) and briefly described in Table 19 (page 96).
Properties button
VIPEDIA-12 list (drop-down menu) Connection status
Notes:
a) The Inputs, DVAs and Outputs pages either display only the inputs, DVAs and outputs that are present
in the system configuration along with their names. Refer to Section “5.2 Starting and Closing the
Application” (page 99) for further details.
b) NA
Element Description
Accept Unit Accepts all current faults on all units in the PA/VA system. It also
Faults button steadies the flashing fault LED indication, and turns off the audible
alarm until a new fault condition occurs.
Clear Unit Faults Clears all faults on all units in the PA/VA system. It also sets all
button connected equipment to the 'no faults' state, which also cancels any
amplifier changeovers in effect. If there are any faults present in the
system, then they are detected anew, and reported again.
Commit System Commits all live settings to NVM. Applies to all units in the system.
Settings button
Retrieve System Rolls back to the settings last saved into NVM. Applies to all units in the
Settings button system.
Manage Audio Launches the Audio Settings Manager tool which enables the audio
Settings… button settings to be extracted from a VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router into a file.
It also enables the audio settings to be downloaded from a file into a
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router.
Refer to Section “5.5 Extracting and Injecting Audio Settings to/from a
File” (page 147).
Load Unit DVA Loads DVA messages (from the Micro-SD) into the selected VIPEDIA-
button 12/INTEGRA Router.
Refer to Section “5.6 Loading DVA Messages” (page 150).
Mute button Mutes an input or output.
Page tabs Labels the user interface’s pages, and gives access to them.
Connection status Displays the status of the connection between the application and the
currently selected VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router (right-bottom corner).
Date&Time Displays the current date and time (bottom-left corner). If any setting is
changed, it also displays a warning indicating that changes have not
been saved into a unit’s EEPROM; see example below.
Version number The application version number is displayed with the window title (top-
left corner).
Window controls Standard controls (top-right corner):
: closes/exits the application
: maximises the application
: minimises the application
Different types of controls are provided on the main GUI and Properties window; see Table 20 (page 97).
Element Description
Slider Allows the user to set a value by moving the indicator up and
down.
The slider is displayed with the metering bars.
The text field at the bottom of a metering bar indicates the current
level.
The top text field indicates the current measured level.
To adjust a parameter:
Knob Allows the user to set a value by moving the indicator up and
down.
To adjust a parameter:
To adjust a parameter:
To adjust a parameter:
The adjustment of parameters that may disable system surveillance functions that are mandated by Voice
Alarm standards or leave the system in a dangerous state are password protected. The Commit Settings
function is also protected for the same reasons. The password (PIN) is available from ASL or appointed ASL
distributor.
1. First launch the PAVA SCT by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and then
selecting the following option.
All ProgramsASLPAVA System Configuration ToolPAVA SCT <version>System
Configuration Tool <version>
b. A browser window will be opened. Navigate to system configuration file to be uploaded (*.xml).
c. Select the required network interface, and then click the Ok button.
6. The VIPEDIA-12 DCT will launch after a few seconds (up to 15 seconds).
Input name as
configured in the
system configuration.
7. Check the connection between the VIPEDIA-12 DCT and the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers.
Measured level,
i.e. not -inf
Comms OK
a. Select a VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router from the drop-down menu located on the bottom-left corner
of the main GUI.
b. Confirm that the meter for all inputs indicate the measured level, i.e., not “inf”.
Warnings:
You may have to clear faults after power cycle for correct operation of the meters.
c. Confirm that “Vipedia Control Comms OK” is displayed on the bottom-right corner to the main GUI.
d. Confirm that the Properties windows display sensible configuration, i.e. some check boxes enabled
but not all.
e. In case of any errors, check the IP settings on both target unit and configuration PC, the network
connections including the configuration PC settings (see “APPENDIX A – PC Requirements” on
page 176) and firewall settings.
Close and re-start the VIPEDIA-12 DCT.
Note that PC security features (such as antivirus and the Windows firewall) and wireless
connections may prevent the correct operation of the VIPEDIA-12 DCT. If required, temporally
disable these features.
8. Select the required VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router in the drop-down list on the bottom-left corner of the
GUI and perform the required operation as described in the following sections.
1. Click the window close control on the top right corner to the main GUI.
or
2. Press ALT+F4 on the keyboard.
a) Only qualified personnel who are very familiar with the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA equipment and
system commissioning requirements should alter the audio settings.
Any adjustment of audio parameters may leave the system in a dangerous state where it will
not correctly respond to alarm inputs or may not produce adequate sound pressure levels or
intelligibility to comply with Voice Alarm Standards.
Similarly, it is possible for the untrained operator to inadvertently disable system surveillance
functions that are mandated by Voice Alarm standards
b) All adjustments work in real time, so it can be experienced immediately on any live routes.
c) All changes are implemented in RAM, and have to be manually transferred from RAM to the
NVM via the Commit Settings button; see Section “5.3.4 Committing the Live Settings”
(page 144).
Do not turn the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA unit off before committing the changes. Otherwise,
recent changes to the audio settings will be lost!
The committed settings should always be extracted to a file via the Manage Audio
Settings… button. This is to ensure that the commissioned audio settings can be restored in
the event that the unit’s configuration is accidentally cleared or a replacement unit is
commissioned.
The input equaliser, gate, compressor and limiter are disabled on VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers with DANS
input(s); see examples of the input Properties dialog in Figure 26 and Figure 27 below.
Figure 26 Input Properties dialog – VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers with no DANS inputs (example)
Figure 27 Input Properties dialog – VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers with DANS input(s) (example)
The fader allows adjustment of the input audio level. A Mute button allows the user to mute or unmute the
audio input. The associated meter will display the detected level after the trimmer, fader and mute.
The input gain of each audio input should normally be set so that all inputs are balanced and give the same
output level on each of the outputs.
To mute/unmute an input:
Click the Mute button to toggle between muted and unmated settings.
(up): unmuted
(down): muted
The Sensitivity controls the gain structure at the analogue input stage allowing the user to boost or cut the
incoming signal in 20 dB steps.
Warnings:
a) Inputs connected to ASL microphones should be set with 0 dB sensitivity.
b) NA
The input trimmer allows adjustment of the input audio level. The associated meter will display the detected
level after the trimmer and before the fader and mute.
To trim an input:
The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router can detect the presence of a low frequency surveillance tone, nominally
20 Hz to 30 Hz, at the inputs. ASL microphones generate this tone as standard. If this surveillance is
enabled, then in the absence of a surveillance tone, an Input Audio fault will be raised and logged.
The input surveillance tone detection can be enabled or disabled per input, and the detection threshold is
adjustable per input.
Warnings:
a) The input surveillance should be enabled and the correct fault threshold level commissioned on all
emergency microphones in EN 54-16 systems.
b) NA
A 4-band parametric EQ is configurable for each of the inputs. The high and low bands are shelving filters,
whilst the middle bands are peaking.
Note that the input equaliser should not be used to set the equalisation of a particular output. Outputs have
their own equalisation settings; see Section “5.3.3.6 Configuring the Output Equaliser” (page 136).
Warnings:
a) The frequency response should be flat for all emergency microphones in EN 54-16 systems. This is
achieved by setting the Gain to -3.3 dB at 251 Hz with Q of 1.
b) NA
• Frequency: 20 Hz to 200 Hz
• Gain: -18 dB to +18 dB
• Slope: +6 dB to +12 dB
A pre-announcement chime can be configured in the XML system configuration. If configured, then the
chime will be triggered when the input source is routed. The actual audio input will only be routed when the
chime is complete. Various types of chimes are available and the chime level is configurable using the
VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool.
The phase of an input can be reversed as required, for example, to correct errors in the wiring.
The input limiter is a peak limiter that allows reduction of the input audio level when it exceeds a configurable
Threshold. It provides control over how quickly it applies the reduction (Attack time) and restores the input
level (Release time). The amount of time (Hold time) the input level remains reduced before it is restored to
the normal level is also configurable. Because the limiter is reducing the level, a Make Up Gain is provided to
enable a fixed amount of make-up gain to be added to the input level so that an optimum level can be
achieved.
The Lim. Red meter will display the reduction applied to the input.
Adjustment range:
The input compressor allows reduction of the input gain when it exceeds a configurable Threshold. It
provides control over how quickly it applies the reduction (Attack time) and restores the input level (Release
time). The amount of gain reduction is defined by a configurable Ratio. A ratio of 5:1 means that if the input
level is 5 dB over the threshold, the input level after the compressor will be 1 dB over the threshold.
The compressor is configurable to be Peak or RMS. The peak sensing compressor compares the
instantaneous level of the input signal with the Threshold. The RMS compressor compares the average
(RMS) level of the input signal with the Threshold.
A configurable Knee allows control how the compression ratio is increased as the input level increases and
eventually reaches the configured compression ratio. A soft knee provides a smoother transition and,
therefore, reduces the audible change from uncompressed to compressed, especially for higher ratios where
the changeover is more noticeable.
Because the compressor is reducing the input gain, a Make Up Gain is provided to enable a fixed amount of
make-up gain to be added to the input gain so that an optimum level can be achieved.
The Gain. Red meter will display the gain reduction applied to the input.
Note that the input compressor in conjunction with the output equaliser (limiter and clipper) are used to
provide the audio signal that meet the requirements of induction loop systems that use ASL ILP02 Induction
Loop Panel. Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for further details.
Adjustment range:
Notes:
a) Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for settings required for an audio input
that is used for induction loop.
b) NA
5.3.1.12 Configuring the Input Noise Gate (e.g. for VOX Routing)
The noise gate allows reduction of the input audio level when it is below a configurable Threshold. It provides
control over how quickly it applies the reduction (Release time) and restores the input level (Attack time). The
amount of time (Hold time) the input level remains at normal level after the input level falls below the
threshold is also configurable.
Note that the input noise gate is used for VOX routing.
Adjustment range:
Click the Mute button to toggle between muted and unmated settings.
(up): unmuted
(down): muted
The fader allows adjustment of the output audio level. A Mute button allows the user to mute or unmute the
audio output. The associated meter will display the detected output level after the fader and before the mute.
Once all the inputs have been balanced in order to give the same volume as each other, by adjusting the
input gain, each output can be set to give the correct sound pressure level in the output zone, by means of
its output gain.
Note that output level adjustments should be performed with volume control functions, such as ANS and
Night Time Volume Control disabled on the output.
1. Select the Outputs page if not already done.
2. Drag the slider up or down to adjust the level of the required output(s).
You can also double-click the text field and type in the required value.
3. The meter displays the detected the audio level after the fader and before the mute.
To mute/unmute an output:
Click the Mute button to toggle between muted and unmuted settings.
The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router is capable of generating and superimposing up to two surveillance tones
at each audio output. Normally a low frequency surveillance tone and a high frequency surveillance tone.
The surveillance tone generation is configurable to “off” (disabled), “on” (continuous), or “pulsed” per output,
and the frequency and pulse parameters are configured for the unit as a whole.
Each output can be configured separately to receive either tone (low frequency or high frequency) or the mix
of both. The required levels of the two surveillance tone sources are independently configured creating a mix
that is available for all outputs.
The output surveillances tones are configured in two steps; first the generators, then the outputs.
If surveillance is required, then the advantage of the pulsed mode over the continuous mode is that less
power is used by the surveillance function in pulsed mode, while still providing the required surveillance. This
is especially important when operating from batteries.
The advantage of the pulsed mode over the continuous mode is that less power is used by the surveillance
function in pulsed mode, while still providing the required surveillance. Alternatively, low power is used in
continuous mode if the surveillance tone level is very low (e.g. for V2000/INTEGRA Amplifier Frame). This is
especially important when operating from batteries.
2. The configuration of the generator(s) depends on the amplifier frame and method of loudspeaker line
surveillance being used.
a. V400 and X400:
• DC surveillance with EOL10K resistors: low frequency
Generator 1:
Frequency: Pulsed / 30Hz / Pulse Interval: 20.0s / Pulse Width: 1.5s / Pulse Offset: 0.0s
Generator 2:
Frequency: Off
• AC surveillance with AEL01 or AEL02 Active End of Line Device(s): low and high frequencies
Generator 1:
Frequency: Pulsed / 30Hz / Pulse Interval: 20.0s / Pulse Width: 1.5s / Pulse Offset: 0.0s
Generator 2:
Frequency: Pulsed / 20kHz / Pulse Interval: 20.0s / Pulse Width: 10.0s / Pulse Offset: 0.1s
• Impedance monitoring: low frequency
Generator 1:
Frequency: Pulsed / 30Hz / Pulse Interval: 20.0s / Pulse Width: 3.0s / Pulse Offset: 0.0s
Generator 2:
Frequency: Off
b. V2000/INTEGRA Amplifier Frame: all methods of loudspeaker line monitoring
Generator 1:
Frequency: On / 20Hz / Pulse Interval: Not used / Pulse Width: Not used / Pulse Offset: Not used
Generator 2:
Frequency: Off
To configure Outputs:
The outputs can be configured in one of two ways. Either using the global settings page, or in each output’s
properties window.
To configure the output surveillance tone using the Global Settings page:
1. Select the Global Settings page if not already done; see Figure 44 (page 129).
2. For V400 and X400, configure the surveillance tone level as required by the loudspeaker line
surveillance method being used.
• DC surveillance with EOL10K resistors:
a. Choose the correct output and set the low frequency generator to “on” (continuous). Ensure the
other generator is set to “off”.
b. Set the Send Level to –6 dB (reference level).
c. Measure the tone on the output and adjust the Send Level to ensure a nominal 1 to 1.5 V RMS.
d. After the levels have been set and the nominal RMS voltage has been achieved at the required
outputs, set the outputs to “pulsed”. Ensure the other generator is set to “off”.
• AC surveillance with AEL01 or AEL02 Active End of Line Device(s):
a. Choose the correct output and set the low frequency generator to “on” (continuous). Ensure the
other generator is set to “off”.
b. Set the low frequency Send Level to –4 dB (reference level).
c. Measure the tone on the output and adjust the Send Level to ensure a nominal 1.5 V RMS
tone.
d. On the same output set the low frequency generator to “off” and the high frequency generator to
“on” (continuous).
e. Set the high frequency Send Level to –21 dB (reference level)
f. Measure the tone on the output and adjust the Send Level to ensure a nominal 8 V RMS tone.
g. After the levels have been set and the nominal RMS voltage has been achieved at the required
outputs, set the outputs for both surveillance tone generators to “pulsed”.
• Impedance monitoring:
To configure the output surveillance tone using the Output Properties window:
1. Select the Output tab if not already done; see Figure 45 (page 130).
An output can be configured to play the audio after a delay (between 1 ms to 5 seconds). This may be useful
in a situation where the audio output needs to be synchronised with another event in the system.
Notes:
a) A non-negligible latency is present when audio is broadcast over the IP network by the Network Card. As
result of the Network Card intrinsic latency, audio broadcasts to local and remote outputs will be out of
sync.
The INTEGRA/VIPEDIA-12 Router has an algorithm that adds the Network Card latency to the local
output delay whenever an input is shared with an output PMC channel to synchronise broadcasts to local
and remote outputs.
b) Up to VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA V3.2.0.1, the compensation delay is set on Output 12 of each
INTEGRA/VIPEDIA-12 Router using the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool as described below.
It should not matter if the delay is enabled or disabled in the setup for the other outputs, but if an
additional delay is not required for a given output, the output delay must be set to 0 ms (outputs 1 to 11).
For example, if no delays are required for operational purposes, set outputs 1 to 11 with 0 ms delay
(enabled or disabled state should not matter), and then set output 12 delay to the network compensation
delay value. The compensation delay is about 341 ms for default Network Card and it should be adjusted
for each system.
c) From VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA V3.2.0.2, the Network Card informs its default latency to the Router which
then adds the latency to the local output delay as described above. The default Network Card latency
can be overridden using the PAVA SCT configuration as required (for example, to compensate for
network latency). Refer to the PAVA SCT User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for further details.
Adjustment range: 1 ms to 5 s
The override gain setting enables each zone to be independently adjusted for the level of the audio in the
hardware bypass failsafe mode when the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router is in the failsafe override mode.
Warning:
The override gain on a dual interface microphone should be set so that it is adequate for each interface. This
requires the disconnection of the other pair of serial comms and hardwired PTT and Speak Now.
For example, if the microphone’s ROUTER 1 port is connected to Vipedia 1 and ROUTER 2’s port is
connected to Vipedia 2 and you want to set the override gain when Vipedia 1 connections are used, then you
would have to disconnect Vipedia 2 connections (i.e. microphone’s ROUTER 2 port and associated
hardwired PTT and Speak Now.
The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router provides a Night Time Volume Control (NVC) function. This is a facility for
automatically limiting the volume of non-emergency broadcasts at configurable times of the day, usually
during the night. The routes subject to the NVC control are configured in the system configuration using the
PAVA System Configuration Tool. The NVC control is enabled or disabled and the volume cap is configured
using the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool. The NVC is not applied to emergency broadcasts
irrespective of the PAVA SCT configuration.
Any new route established when a NVC period is active will be subject to output volume capping for each
output whose volume is controlled by the Night Time Volume Control as follows:
• If the route is not controlled by the NVC, then the nominal output gain is used.
• If the route is controlled by the NVC, then either the nominal output gain or the configured maximum
gain for in the NVC is used, whichever is lower.
Where the nominal output gain for an output in dB is the sum of the output gain, the ANS compensation (if
applicable), the attenuation by any output gain control mechanism (if applicable), and the attenuation by a
Volume Control mechanism (if applicable).
Notes:
If fitted with a VIPEDIA-NET Network Card, the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router supports the external
overriding of the night volume enablement and volume cap level. Typically, the override messages would be
sent from an iVENCS control system over IP to the VIPEDIA-12 via the Network Card.
The override settings are non-volatile and do not expire and normal operation can only be restored by the
external control. This feature was implemented to ensure that reboots of the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router
(perhaps by service personnel) did not result in an unexpected change in output level and difficult to trace
service calls that NVC levels had spontaneously changed.
The override settings are not saved into NVM immediately after the override. It takes about 15 seconds.
1) The NVC override status is not displayed on the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool. The override
status is available on the serial monitor (“nvc-override” command).
2) When NVC overrides are in place, the operation of the VIPEDIA-12 DCT may not be obvious. e.g.:
a) If a level override is in place, the level set by VIPEDIA-12 DCT will have no effect on the current level
for that output. The level will however be stored and utilised when/if the override level is restored by
the external control.
b) If a NVC operation override is in place, the setting of the NVC control for that output will have no
effect (it will be at the current cap level).
Notes:
a) The NVC is not applied to emergency broadcasts irrespective of the PAVA SCT configuration.
b) NA
A 10-band parametric EQ is configurable for each of the outputs. The highest and lowest bands are shelving
filters, whilst the middle 8 bands are peaking. The equaliser can be enabled or disabled as a whole. Each of
the frequency bands can be individually enabled or disabled.
Note that the input compressor in conjunction with the output equaliser (limiter and clipper) are used to
provide the audio signal that meet the requirements of induction loop systems that use ASL ILP02 Induction
Loop Panel. Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 page 175) for further details.
• Frequency: 20 Hz to 200 Hz
• Gain: -18 dB to +18 dB
• Slope: +6 dB to +12 dB
• Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Gain: -18 dB to +18 dB
• Q: 1.0 to 5.0
1. Click the appropriate check box to enable (checked) or disable (unchecked) a frequency band.
2. Drag the Freq knob up or down to adjust the frequency.
3. Drag the Gain knob up or down to adjust the gain.
4. Drag the Slope or Q knob up or down to adjust the slope or Q.
5. You can also double-click the text field and type in the required value.
6. If required, use the Reset button next to the OK button on the right-bottom corner to reset the equaliser
to a flat response.
Notes:
a) Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for settings required for an output that is
used for induction loop.
b) NA
Normally all input gains will be set to “balance” each of the inputs, and the output gain will be set to give the
required level at each output. However, if any input is desired to have a different gain in a particular output or
outputs, then these inputs can be given a different gain relative to each appropriate output.
A route that requires the output relative gain settings needs to be configured to one of the available volume
control types (Type 1 to Type 8) in the system configuration using the PAVA System Configuration Tool. The
required volume control type on each appropriate output can then be configured to a different gain using the
VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool.
1. Find the volume control type assigned to the input being adjusted (Type 1 to Type 8).
2. Drag the appropriate knob up or down to adjust the relative gain.
You can also double-click the text field and type in the required value.
The VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router provides an anti-feedback control, which limits the output level when
routed to an input subject to the anti-feedback control. The inputs and outputs subject to the anti-feedback
control is configured in the system configuration using the PAVA System Configuration Tool 1, and the cap
level is configured using the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool.
Drag the AFB Lvl Cap knob up or down to adjust the maximum output level when routed to an input subject
to the anti-feedback control.
You can also double-click the text field and type in the required value.
1
The anti-feedback cap level is not supported by the PAVA System Configuration Tool at the time of publication of this document.
The output limiter is a peak limiter that allows reduction of the output audio level when it exceeds a
configurable Threshold. It provides control over how quickly it applies the reduction (Attack time) and
restores the output level (Release time). The amount of time (Hold time) the output level remains reduced
before it is restored to the normal level is also configurable. Because the limiter is reducing the level, a Make
Up Gain is provided to enable a fixed amount of make up gain to be added to the output level so that an
optimum level can be achieved.
The Lim. Red meter will display the reduction applied to the output.
Note that the input compressor in conjunction with the output equaliser (limiter and clipper) are used to
provide the audio signal that meet the requirements of induction loop systems that use ASL ILP02 Induction
Loop Panel. Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for further details.
Adjustment range:
Notes:
The output hard clipper can be selected between a configurable fixed hard clip level and a dynamic hard clip
level which calculates the saturation level depending on the amplitude of the output surveillance tones.
Note that the input compressor in conjunction with the output equaliser (limiter and clipper) are used to
provide the audio signal that meet the requirements of induction loop systems that use ASL ILP02 Induction
Loop Panel. Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for further details.
Notes:
a) Refer to the ILP02 User’s Manual (see Table 21 on page 175) for settings required for an output that is
used for induction loop.
b) NA
1) All changes to the audio settings work in real time and are implemented in RAM, and
therefore, are not permanent. All settings will be lost if the unit is turned off.
2) It is essential that the live settings be committed, i.e. transferred from RAM to NVM when the
system commissioning has been completed.
3) The VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic Configuration Tool will display a warning if an attempt to close the
application is made before all changes have been committed.
1. Click the Commit System Settings button on the left-side of the main GUI.
Notes: The Commit Settings function is password protected.
The live settings will be committed to each unit accessed by the VIPEDIA-12 Dynamic
Configuration Tool.
2. Extract the commissioned audio settings into a file by pressing the Manage Audio Settings…; see
Section “5.5 Extracting and Injecting Audio Settings to/from a File” (page 147).
This is to ensure that the commissioned audio settings can be restored in the event that the unit’s
configuration is accidentally cleared or a replacement unit is commissioned.
The current working live settings can be replaced with the values last saved into NVM. This allows recovery
from a wrongly adjusted system.
Click the Retrieve System Settings button on the left-side of the main GUI.
The values last saved into NVM will be retrieved into all units in the system configuration.
To accept faults:
Click the Accept Unit Faults button on the left-side of the main GUI.
All current faults on all VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA units in the PA/VA system will be accepted (acknowledged).
The flashing fault LED indication will be steadied, and audible alarm will be turned off until a new fault
condition occurs.
To clear faults:
Click the Clear Faults button on the left-side of the main GUI.
All current faults on all VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA units in the PA/VA system will be cleared. All connected
equipment will set to the “no faults” state, which will also cancel any amplifier changeovers in effect. If a fault
cleared in this way still persists, then the fault warning condition will be detected anew and reported again.
7. To read the dynamic configuration (live settings) from the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router, click the
Extract button.
The configuration will be extracted from the unit and saved into the selected location/CSV file.
It is recommended that the identification of the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router be included in the
filename.
Notes:
a) Parameters configured from the front panel are not part of the XML configuration file or the CSV file
retrieved from the live settings using the Audio Settings Manager. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that these settings be manually retrieved from the front panel display and safely
stored in another file.
b) NA
8. To write the dynamic configuration into the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router, click the Inject button.
The configuration from the selected location/file will be uploaded into the unit’s live settings. Make sure
that the correct file is selected.
If the operation fails, repeat the upload procedure.
Finalize the upload operation by either saving the live settings into the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router’s
EEPROM or rolling back the live settings to the previous configuration:
• To save the live settings into the EEPROM, click the Commit button.
• To roll back the live settings to the previous configuration, click the Retrieve button.
Notes:
a) When exiting, the application will warn the user that the new settings have not been committed if an
injection operation has not been finalized. If this happens, ensure the application is connected to the
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router and finalize the operation either by committing or retrieving the
configuration as described above.
b) NA
9. Once the extraction/injection operation has been completed, click the Disconnect button.
10. Repeat steps 2 to 9 for the next VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router.
11. Exit the Audio Settings Manager by clicking “X” on the right corner of the window or by pressing ALT+F4
keys on the keyboard.
1) The DVA loading operation may take several minutes and cannot be cancelled once started.
It takes about 30 minutes to load 68 DVA files (approx. 10 minutes of audio).
2) VIPEDIA-12’s processes will be disabled for the entire DVA loading process. Faults may be
reported by the other units in the PA/VA System.
3) Do not perform any operation on a unit that is loading DVAs.
Notes:
a) The DVA load function from the VIPEDIA-12 DCT will either clear all DVAs and load the required number
of DVA messages or add new DVAs into the selected VIPEDIA-12 unit.
b) Loading DVA into multiple units simultaneously may cause connection errors.
c) Not all 68 DVAs need to be present on the Micro-SD card.
d) The DVA load function from a terminal program gives more options for loading DVAs.
1. Ensure all DVA messages have the correct format (see above) and that the total audio length does not
exceed 10 minutes.
2. For the required VIPEDIA-12 in the system:
a. Remove the unit’s Micro-SD card located on the rear panel of the Router as shown below.
1
A
- IN +
B
2
18-40V 2A 7 - 12 µSD CARD DBB OUT 1 ETH 2 AMP CTRL 9-12 CONTROL 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-4 5-8 9-12 MIC AUX 2
CONTACTS OUT CONTACTS IN
b. Copy the required DVA message files (including any custom chime) to the root directory of the
Micro-SD card.
c. Re-insert the Micro-SD card into the unit as shown above.
Rebooting the unit is not required – The Micro-SD card will automatically be remounted at the start
of the DVA loading operation.
3. Select the required VIPEDIA-12 from the drop-down list on the bottom-left corner of the VIPEDIA-12
DCT and then click the Load Unit DVA button.
Notes:
a) The erase option erases the DVAs on the target unit. It does not erase the DVA files on the Micro-
SD card.
b) If existing DVAs are erased, chimes are always generated at the end of the DVA loading operation:
• Standard chimes (Chime 1 to Chime 3) are automatically generated if custom chime files are not
present on the Micro-SD card as follows:
- DVA_65.wav replaces the standard single-note chime
- DVA_66.wav replaces the standard two-note descending overlapping pattern chime
- DVA_67.wav replaces the standard three-note descending overlapping pattern chime
c) Custom Chime 4 is generated from DVA_68.wav chime file. If DVA_68.wav file is not present on
the Micro-SD card, Chime 4 will not automatically be generated.
5. Enter the number of the last DVA to be loaded.
6. Select whether existing DVAs are to be erased.
7. Press OK to start the DVA loading operation.
Warnings:
a) The DVA loading operation takes several minutes and cannot be cancelled once started. It takes
about 30 minutes to load 68 DVA files (approx. 10 minutes of audio).
b) Do not perform any operation on a unit that is loading DVAs.
8. Repeat the above steps for other VIPEDIA-12 units as required.
9. The DVA Load dialog box will display a tab for each unit, and each tab will show the DVA loading
progress for that unit.
The DVA loading progress is also displayed on the VIPEDIA-12 front panel.
The example in Figure 58 (page 153) shows the DVA loading sequence when erasing and loading 68
DVAs.
The example in Figure 59 (page 155) shows the DVA loading sequence when adding 10 DVAs to a unit
that already has 10 DVAs.
The example in Figure 60 (page 157) shows an example of connection error during a DVA loading
operation.
Notes:
a) Loading DVA into multiple units simultaneously may cause connection errors.
b) VIPEDIA-12’s processes will be disabled for the entire DVA loading operation.
c) Faults may be reported by the other units in the PA/VA System.
d) INTERNAL ERROR may be briefly displayed on the unit’s front panel and the fault sounder
activated during the DVA loading.
Figure 58 DVA loading progress (example): front panel and dialog box (erase all and load 68 DVAs)
Figure 59 DVA loading progress (example): front panel and dialog box (do not erase all and add 10 DVAs)
DVA1 to DVA10:
Error as already
loaded.
Failure due
to already
loaded DVA1
to DVA10
Operation successfully
completed: 10 DVAs loaded
6 Maintenance
It is important that the PA/VA system is operated and maintained appropriately as a whole.
Section “6.1 Routine Maintenance” (page 158) summarises the routine maintenance procedures for the
VIPEDIA-12 when it is used as part of a Voice Alarm system that is compliant with BS 5839:8. Please refer
to BS 5839:8 and local Voice Alarm standards for detailed information on the required maintenance
procedures.
Section “6.2 Non-Routine Maintenance Tasks” (page 159) describes maintenance tasks that can be carried
when required.
Please read and observe the safety information guidelines available on the product and in
Section “Safety and Precaution” (page 7). Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may
cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
For INTEGRA, refer to the Maintenance section on the INTEGRA User’s Manual (U-0732-0051).
Each day, the VIPEDIA-12 should be checked for indication of normal operation as part of the fire alarm
system routine maintenance. If there is a remote indicator panel for the VA system, this should also be
checked.
On a weekly basis, the fire detection system should be activated and the VA system checked to ensure it
operates under alarm conditions. The VIPEDIA-12 should be checked for indication of normal operation and,
if there is a remote indicator panel for the VA system, this should also be checked.
If an automatically started emergency generator is used as part of the standby supply, then it should be
started up once each month by a simulation of a failure of the normal power supply. It should be allowed to
energise the fire alarm supply for a continuous period of at least 1 hour. The VIPEDIA-12 should be
monitored to identify any malfunctioning caused by the use of the generator.
It is important to know the Build Standard and software versions of your equipment for maintenance
purposes, and to ensure that the unit has the correct functions. The Build Standard version and the software
version should be quoted in all enquiries regarding the unit.
The Build Standard version is available on the unit’s barcode, and the software version is available from the
unit’s LCD display menu.
The serial number label of rack-mount units, such as the VIPEDIA-12, is located on the rear or side of the
unit; see example in Figure 61 (page 159).
The last section of the barcode after the second forward slash (/)
indicates the VIPEDIA-12Build Standard (BS) version.
Example: 1320/750640/02B BS Version = 02
The software version of all components of the VIPEDIA-12 are displayed via the following front panel menu
option:
ConfigurationRouterIdentityS/Ware
Refer to Table 4 (page 32) for details of each software/firmware component.
Notes:
a) The Host CP version is the VIPEDIA-12 software version.
b) The Host CP version should be quoted in all inquiries along with the version of the DSP, FPGA and
NETCARD VIPA (if a Network Card is fitted).
The software version of ASL tools is displayed with the window title or via the menubar option HelpAbout.
For EN 54-16 compliance changing the product firmware can only be done at access level 4
which must be restricted to persons trained and authorised by ASL to alter the firmware.
The Firmware and Configuration Load Procedures document (ASL 0641-3036) describes the
instructions to load the VIPEDIA-12 software. The document is available from ASL to trained and
authorised users.
The following DVA load commands are available via serial connection.
dva_erase x y The number of the FIRST The number of DVA files to Removes DVA files from
DVA file to erase. erase. memory without erasing
the entire chip.
For example “dva_erase 5
2” will erase DVA files 5 &
6.
dva_files N/A N/A Prints a list of DVA files
and whether they are
currently installed.
Notes:
a) DSP versions prior to V2.0.0001 will only respond to the “dva_load x y” command, and do not support “dva_files”
or “dva_erase x y” commands.
b) DVA Files 65-68 are Chime files (1, 2, 3 and 4). Note that chimes 1-3 are auto-generated if missing, thus to
replace chime files, the instruction “dva_erase 65 3” will not work as expected, as the chimes will be re-generated
before the user has the chance to trigger the install of new DVA files. To replace chime files, reload the DVAs
with erase option, i.e., “dva_load x 1”.
a) The DVA loading operation may take several minutes and cannot be cancelled once started.
It takes about 30 minutes to load 68 DVA files (approx. 10 minutes of audio).
b) VIPEDIA-12’s processes will be disabled for the entire DVA loading process. Faults may be
reported by the other units in the PA/VA System.
c) Do not perform any operation on a unit that is loading DVAs.
Notes:
a) The erase option erases the DVAs on the target unit. It does not erase the DVA files on the Micro-SD
card.
b) If existing DVAs are erased, chimes are always generated at the end of the DVA loading operation:
• Standard chimes (Chime 1 to Chime 3) are automatically generated if custom chime files are not
present on the Micro-SD card as follows:
- DVA_65.wav replaces the standard single-note chime
- DVA_66.wav replaces the standard two-note descending overlapping pattern chime
- DVA_67.wav replaces the standard three-note descending overlapping pattern chime
c) Custom Chime 4 is generated from DVA_68.wav chime file. If DVA_68.wav file is not present on the
Micro-SD card, Chime 4 will not automatically be generated.
a) A configuration PC with a serial connection to the target unit; refer to “APPENDIX L – Connecting to a
VIPEDIA-12 Using Serial” (page 210) for instructions.
b) The required DVA message files:
• 48 kHz, 24 kHz or 12 kHz 16 bit mono WAV files with total duration of up to:
- 10 minutes at 48 kHz
- 20 minutes at 24 kHz
- 40 minutes at 12 kHz
• Filename must be DVA_xx.wav, where xx is the DVA number from 01 to 64.
• ASL Technical Note U-Tech_Doc_0039 provides guidance on formatting DVA messages for the
Vipedia range of products.
c) A 4 GB SDHC Micro-SD card formatted with FAT32 file system.
Notes:
i) The VIPEDIA-12 is supplied fitted with a Micro-SD card.
ii) The DVA message files must be in the root directory of the Micro-SD card.
1. Connect the VIPEDIA-12 RS232 port to a serial port of the PC as described in “APPENDIX L
– Connecting to a VIPEDIA-12 Using Serial” (page 210).
2. Remove the unit’s Micro-SD card located on the rear panel as shown below.
1
A
- IN +
B
2
18-40V 2A 7 - 12 µSD CARD DBB OUT 1 ETH 2 AMP CTRL 9-12 CONTROL 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-4 5-8 9-12 MIC AUX 2
CONTACTS OUT CONTACTS IN
3. Copy the required DVA message files (including any custom chime) to the root directory of the Micro-SD
card.
4. Re-insert the Micro-SD card into the unit as shown above.
Rebooting the unit is not required – The Micro-SD card will automatically be remounted at the start of
the DVA loading operation.
10. Check that the required DVA files and chimes have
been loaded by entering the “dva_files” command.
If there is any missing DVA file, reboot the unit and
repeat the DVA loading command but without deleting
the existing DVA files:
• To reboot the unit: enter “reboot”.
• To load the DVA files: enter “dva_load nn 0”
where nn indicates the number of DVA files to be
loaded.
6.2.6 Resetting the Front Panel Access Code (PIN) to Factory Default
The front panel access code is part of the dynamic configuration and is reset to factory default by resetting
the dynamic configuration to factory default as described in in Section “6.2.7 Resetting the VIPEDIA-12
Dynamic and or Static Configuration to Factory Default” (page 166).
The Router static system configuration contains system and site-specific configuration that is unlikely to
change frequently.
The Router dynamic configuration contains site-specific configuration that is expected to change on a routine
basis. The most significant part of this configuration contains the various audio settings and all those
parameters that would be updated during commissioning including the front panel parameters. All
parameters configured from the unit’s front panel (except for the IP settings) and by the use to the VIPEDIA-
12 Dynamic Configuration Tool reside in the dynamic configuration.
The configuration on VIPEDIA-12 can be reset to factory default from the front panel or by using the DIP
switch(es) on the Router board.
The ability to reset the VIPEDIA-12 static and/or dynamic configuration from the front panel is provided on
Routers that have the following firmware and DIP switch setting:
• UI CP firmware version V2.1.27 or later; see Section “4.8.5 Verifying the Software Version” (page 32).
• DIP switch 3 on the Router board enabled (down).
Notes:
a) The above UI CP firmware and DIP switch setting are factory default on recent builds of the VIPEDIA-12.
b) The IP settings will not be reset to factory default when the dynamic or static configuration is reset.
c) The unit’s ID and the front panel access code will be reset to factory default when the dynamic
configuration is reset to factory default.
6.2.7.1 Resetting the Dynamic and/or Static Configuration to Factory Default from the Front
Panel
Notes:
a) The IP settings will not be reset to factory default when the dynamic or static configuration is reset.
b) The unit’s ID and the front panel access code will be reset to factory default when the dynamic
configuration is reset to factory default.
Warnings:
To reset the Router Dynamic and/or Static Configuration to factory default from the front panel:
6.2.7.2 Resetting the Dynamic and/or Static Configuration to Factory Default Using the DIP
Switches on the Router Board
Notes:
a) The IP settings will not be reset to factory default when the dynamic or static configuration is reset.
b) The unit’s ID and the front panel access code will be reset to factory default when the dynamic
configuration is reset to factory default.
Warnings:
To reset the dynamic and/or static configuration using DIP Switches 1 and 2:
1. Extract the commissioned audio settings from the unit into a file using the Audio Settings Manager; see
Section “5.5 Extracting and Injecting Audio Settings to/from a File” (page 147).
Clearly name the audio settings CSV file.
2. Make note of the unit’s front panel settings.
• Unit ID: ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdentityId
• Unit UTC offset: ConfigurationRouterIdentityUnit IdentityUTC offset
(1 x screw on the
left-hand side of the unit)
Warning:
(1 x screw on the
left-hand side of the unit)
Preparing the new VIPEDIA-12 unit before installation into the rack:
Ensure that the new VIPEDIA-12 unit is not connected to a network containing other device set
with same IP address (current and new).
All electronics assemblies must be properly packed in ESD protective packing for transport, to prevent
physical and ESD damage.
The filler material used for packing for return for repair must be antistatic or static dissipative, as this may
come into contact with exposed connectors, wiring, or PCB assemblies. The use of non-conductive filler
material may cause damage to the electronic assemblies reducing their operational life, or even destroying
them.
Advice on packing the product for return can be provided by ASL.
7 Acronyms
AC Alternating Current
AEL Active End of Line Device (ASL)
ANS Ambient Noise Sensor (ASL)
ASL Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
BMB01 Remote I/O Unit (ASL)
BOA Break-Out Adaptor (ASL)
BS Build Standard
British Standard
BS Build Standard
CAN Controller Area Network
CFG Configuration file extension
CP Control Processor
CPU Central Processing Unit
CSV Comma Separated Value
DBB Digital BackBone
DC Direct Current
DSP Digital Signal Processing
DST Daylight Saving Time
DVA Digital Voice Announcer
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EMI ElectroMagnetic Interference
EN European Standards
EOL10K End Of Line Resistor
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array
FTT File Transfer Tool (ASL)
GPIO General Purpose Inputs/Outputs
GPS Global Positioning System
GUI Graphical User Interface
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEL01 Intelligent End of Line Device (ASL)
ILP02 Induction Loop Panel (ASL)
IP Internet Protocol
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
LSZDC V2000/INTEGRA Surveillance Interface Card
NVC Night Time Volume Control
NVM Non-Volatile Memory
PA/VA Public Address/Voice Alarm
PAVA Public Address and Voice Alarm
PAVA SCT PAVA System Configuration Tool (ASL)
PC Personal Computer
PMC Portable Media Carrier (ASL’s audio over IP format)
8 Reference Documentation
APPENDIX A – PC Requirements
The PC used for firmware and configuration update should meet the following requirements for correct
operation of ASL configuration tools.
4. If the configuration PC has multiple network interfaces, ensure the network interface used to connect to
the target unit has the highest priority by changing the binding order and metrics; see below.
Alternatively, the other network interfaces can be temporarily disabled.
Interface connected
to the target unit
screen.
b. Enter “cmd” in the Search box and double-click the
cmd.exe program.
c. In the Command Prompt, enter the “ping” command
followed by the IP address of the target unit.
For example:
ping 192.168.1.10
3. Read the license agreement, select the I accept … option and then click the Next button.
4. Change the installation directory (if required) and then click the Next button.
7. A command prompt will show the Windows firewall update progress. Press any key when complete.
The ASL Firmware Transfer Tool (FTT) is a stand-alone version of the ASL Transfer Tool with firmware
update function.
3. Read the license agreement, select the I accept … option and then click the Next button.
4. Change the installation directory (if required) and then click the Next button.
7. A command prompt will show the Windows firewall update progress. Press any key when complete.
The VIPA Config Tool (VCT) enables the configuration of IP networks of ASL VIPA devices (iPA400,
iPAM400, VIPET, Linutop, VIPA Servers, and VIPEDIA-NET Network Card). It is also used to update the
firmware on VIPA devices.
3. Change the installation directory (if required) and then click the Next button.
8. Wait for the repair to complete and the click the Finish button.
The Update Manager tool enables the software and configuration load into VIPEDIA-12, V2000, INTEGRA
(Router and Amplifier Frame) and IP microphones attached to the VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Router.
Notes:
a) The Update Manager tool does not explicitly show INTEGRA units, and the following convention applies:
• VIPEDIA-12 = INTEGRA Router
• V2000 = INTEGRA Amplifier Frame
b) The Update Manager tool supports the update of multiple units in parallel.
However, notice that single unit update by hardware component is recommended as it isolates the
problem when the update fails.
c) The Network Card update is not currently supported by the Update Manager tool.
Use the Network Card Manager tool to update the Network Card; see Section “APPENDIX F – Installing
and Launching the Network Card Manager Tool” (page 196).
d) The system configuration (*.xml) is not loaded into the Network Card. Therefore, the system
configuration must be loaded using the PAVA SCT/FTT if a Network Card is fitted to the VIPEDIA-
12/INTEGRA Router.
5. Before attempt to update any device check the Update Manager as follows.
a. Ensure that an FTT (Firmware Transfer Tool) is associated to the Update Manager and it is not
blocked by the firewall.
Note:
a) Hover over the error icon to show the tooltip.
b) NA
b. Ensure that Router Host Processor, Amplifier Frame Controller and MPS update are not blocked by
the firewall by loading a main application (VIPEDIA-12 HCP, V2000 Frame or MPS Image).
6. If a firewall update confirmation dialog is displayed after clicking the Update button, click the Yes
button. Otherwise, the update will fail.
The Network Card Manager tool enables the software and configuration load into Network Cards.
The PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) enables the configuration of a PA/VA system comprised
of ASL VIPEDIA-12 Audio Routers, INTEGRA Routers, Amplifier Frames (V400, X400 and/or V2000) and
peripherals (such as MPS/EMS microphones and BMB01 Remote I/O Units).
The PAVA SCT is launched as described below.
A configuration PC installed with the PAVA SCT; see “APPENDIX B – Installing the PAVA System
Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT)” (page 181).
1. Launch the PAVA SCT by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and then
select the following option.
All ProgramsASLPAVA System Configuration ToolPAVA SCT <version>System
Configuration Tool <version>
The ASL Transfer Tool is a subset of the ASL Firmware Transfer Tool. It is used to load the XML
configuration file into theVIPEDIA-12, V2000 and.
The ASL Transfer Tool is part of the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) and is launched as
described below.
A configuration PC installed with the PAVA SCT; see “APPENDIX B – Installing the PAVA System
Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT)” (page 181).
Warnings:
It will not be possible to change the configuration whilst the ASL Transfer Tool is opened. This is to ensure
that the configuration loaded into the ASL Transfer Tool is the same as the configuration loaded into the
PAVA SCT.
1. Ensure the configuration PC has an Ethernet connection to the target unit; see “APPENDIX A – PC
Requirements” (page 176).
2. First launch the PAVA SCT by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and then
selecting the following option.
All ProgramsASLPAVA System Configuration ToolPAVA SCT <version>System
Configuration Tool <version>
b. A browser window will be opened. Navigate to system configuration file to be uploaded (*.xml).
a. Ensure that the required network interface is connected to the PA/VA system network.
b. Select PreferencesNetwork Connections from the menubar.
c. Select the required network interface, and then click the Ok button.
6. The Transfer Tool is launched with the configuration PC network interface automatically set.
The ASL Firmware Transfer Tool (FTT) is a stand-alone version of the ASL Transfer Tool with firmware
update function. It is used to load the FPGA and/or DSP firmware and the XML configuration file into
VIPEDIA-12, V2000 and INTEGRA units.
The Firmware Transfer Tool is launched as described below.
A configuration PC installed with the Firmware Transfer Tool; see “APPENDIX C – Installing the Firmware
Transfer Tool (FTT)” (page 185).
1. Launch the Firmware Transfer Tool by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen
and then selecting the following option.
All ProgramsASLFirmware Transfer ToolFTT (<version>)Firmware Transfer Tool
(<version>)
3. Select the required tab and follow the instructions provided in the above sections.
• A configuration PC installed with the VIPA Config Tool; see “Installing the VIPA Config Tool (VCT)”
(page 189).
• The Network Card configuration file (*.cfg).
1. Ensure the configuration PC has an Ethernet connection to the target unit; see “APPENDIX A – PC
Requirements” (page 176).
2. Launch the VCT by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and then selecting
the following option.
All ProgramsASL VIPA Config ToolVIPA Config Tool <version>VIPA Config Tool
The ASL V2000 Dynamic Configuration Tool (V2000 DCT) is used to commission V2000 Amplifier Frames
and INTEGRA Amplifier Frames.
The V2000 DCT is part of the PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) and is launched as described
below.
A configuration PC installed with the PAVA SCT; see “APPENDIX B – Installing the PAVA System
Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT)” (page 181).
1. Ensure the configuration PC has an Ethernet connection to the target unit; see “APPENDIX A – PC
Requirements” (page 176).
2. First launch the PAVA SCT by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and then
selecting the following option.
All ProgramsASLPAVA System Configuration ToolPAVA SCT <version>System
Configuration Tool <version>
b. A browser window will be opened. Navigate to system configuration file to be uploaded (*.xml).
c. Select the required network interface, and then click the Ok button.
6. The V2000 DCT is launched with the configuration PC network interface automatically set.
• A PC installed with a terminal emulation program (e.g. Tera Term available from
http://ttssh2.sourceforge.jp).
• A USB to RS232 converter.
• A cable to connect the PC to the VIPEDIA-12’s RS232 port; see Figure 62 below.
1
A
- IN +
B
2
18-40V 2A 7 - 12 µSD CARD DBB OUT 1 ETH 2 AMP CTRL 9-12 CONTROL 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-4 5-8 9-12 MIC AUX 2
CONTACTS OUT CONTACTS IN
• A PC installed with a terminal emulation program (e.g. Tera Term available from
http://ttssh2.sourceforge.jp).
• A USB Type A to Micro-AB cable.
PC with
Terminal
Emulation
1
A
- IN +
B
2
18-40V 2A 7 - 12 µSD CARD DBB OUT 1 ETH 2 AMP CTRL 9-12 CONTROL 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-4 5-8 9-12 MIC AUX 2
CONTACTS OUT CONTACTS IN
• A PC installed with a terminal emulation program (e.g. Tera Term available from
http://ttssh2.sourceforge.jp).
• The IP address of the target Network Card.
1. Ensure the configuration PC has an Ethernet connection to the target Network Card, for example, using
the “ping” command in a Command Prompt.
Refer to “Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.” (page Error!
Bookmark not defined.) for further details.
2. Ensure the target INTEGRA unit is powered on.
• IP Address: 192.168.1.10
• Gateway Address: 192.168.1.0
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Unit ID: 1
• IP Address: 192.168.1.2
• Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Hostname: ffxav or vnet-default
1. Connect the Network Card USB port to a serial port of the PC as described in “APPENDIX M
– Connecting to a Network Card Using Serial” (page 212) for instructions.
Hostname
2. On the Network Card terminal emulator prompt,
press ENTER to obtain a “#” prompt.
The hostname is displayed in the command prompt.
IP Address Netmask
In addition to firmware update function, the FTT provides a reset function that can be used to reboot
VIPEDIA-12/INTEGRA Routers and Network Cards as described below.
A configuration PC installed with the Firmware Transfer Tool; see “APPENDIX C – Installing the Firmware
Transfer Tool (FTT)” (page 185).
1. Launch the Firmware Transfer Tool by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen
and then selecting the following option.
All ProgramsASLFirmware Transfer ToolFTT (<version>)Firmware Transfer Tool
(<version>)