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Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited Unit 17, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL, U.K. Tel: +44(0)1273 405411 Fax: +44(0)1273 405415 www.asl-control.co.uk Application Solutions was founded in 1989 as an electronic design consultancy. It commenced manufacturing public address and voice alarm products around 15 years ago Contents in response to demand from London Underground and others. The genesis of the VAR routers that still make up the backbone of the ASL range today was in that demand for high EN54 Rack Mounted PAVA systems 4-10 reliability, highly qualified products to meet demanding standards. Routers Using that as a foundation, the company, which is still privately owned by the original Vipedia-12 directors, now produces the most innovative and powerful products in their field, whilst VAR range adhering to the original design drivers of reliability and adherence to standards. Class D V400 range ASL is located in Lewes in Sussex, UK with it’s own factory, EMC test areas, validation X400 range laboratory and offices. ASL offers training and is always pleased to welcome our customers EN54 Battery backup, BPC range and their customers in turn to our facility. Wall Mount PAVA systems 11-12 ASL in 2013 Distributed unit : DAU range Audio Control unit : ACU range This year ASL stands at a crossroads in it’s development. Many of the products that have formed the backbone of the ASL PA/VA range are now being joined by new IP converged, greener products that will take up the mantel at the forefront of industry. EN54-16 has now passed into law and ASL has worked with LPCB to ensure the IP-Enable Public Address 13 most rigorous compliance to the new standards. The arrival of the standards and the need to ensure that the product range meets industry’s demands for the next ten years means that ASL’s market approach is evolving. Monitored :IPAM range Until now, ASL has been carefully linked to the projects where equipment has been used, but is now looking to Unmonitored : IPA range supply through a wider range of partners who are integrators and installers – with ASL standing behind them as manufacturer. This scalable approach will expand ASL’s market shares in export and outside the transport industry 14-17 where is it so well known. Modular Paging and Emergency Microphones EN54 : MPS range Zoneable Emergency Microphones EN54: EMS range Looking through our brochure, you can find the following new products: Vandal proof Call station : SAP02 Vipedia-12 Rugged Stainless steel call station : RMS04 ASL’s new IP converged router allowing simple expansion and networking – includes Railway radio microphones : RPA range enhanced message storage and easy RJ45 connectivity along with environmentally friendly low power consumption mode for lower operating costs Accessories 18-19 Remote I/O Expansion Unit : BMB01 MPS Ambient Noise Sensors The new series with IP and analogue outputs, in-built store and forward ANS04 range capabilities and EN54 language free indications. DANS

Level and Source Remote controls VC/PS range 3 DVA02 This public address workstation offers modern touchscreen control with 3D graphics and Induction Loop system 19 IP integration. A simple to implement but comprehensive controller to meet modern specifications. Matching transformer : LMT range Panel : ILP range ASL trust that you will find what you need for your projects in PA, VA or GA in our catalogue. If you need assistance in deciding which ASL products best meet your needs, you can call or email us and we will be Control software 20-23 pleased to help you. Public Address Control Workstation and software : DVA02 Public Address and Customer information System : iVENCS-PA Voice Over IP Public Address software platform :VIPA range EN54 Rack Mounted PAVA systems: Routers

Vipedia-12 Vipedia-12 IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS IP Digital PAVA Router STANDARD ANALOGUE AMPLIFIER WIRING • EN 54-16 COMPLIANT Use of the analogue audio outputs enables integration of the VIPEDIA-12 with ASL V400, X400 100V Amplifier Mainframes, or with any other analogue audio amplification equipment. • 12 ANALOGUE & 2 IP AUDIO INPUTS • 12 ANALOGUE & 2 IP AUDIO OUTPUTS • PRO AUDIO QUALITY :24 BIT / 48 KHZ AUDIO PROCESSING • HARDWARE BYPASS MICROPHONE PORTS • 12 GPIO INPUTS / 12 OUTPUTS • UP TO 48x48 ROUTING MATRIX • TCP/IP AND SECURED NETWORKING

UP TO 48 x 48 ROUTING MATRIX OVERVIEW VIPEDIA-12 provides audio routing between 14 inputs and 14 outputs. Two of the inputs and two outputs are available via IP and can be used to integrate the matrix into larger distributed systems connected over Ethernet. The router is compatible with audio in ASL’s PMC audio format from any of ASL’s IP enabled microphones (MPS-IP), iVENCS control systems, other VIPEDIA routers. Up to four VIPEDIA-12 routers can be locally linked within a rack to provide routing from any or all of their inputs to their outputs in a single logical 48 by 48 matrix. VIPEDIA-12 integrates seamlessly with ASL V400, X400, 100V Amplifier Mainframes, providing full system status monitoring and fault reporting. This includes the monitoring and control of up to 64 amplifier mainframes (V400 and X400) and their associated amplifier interface card/surveillance units. Audio inputs are connected via standard RJ45 connections to ASL MPS and EMS microphones (0dB + RS485). Two audio inputs support router hardware bypass ensuring continued all-call microphone operation even if the matrix DSP or CPU IP Networking has failed. DSP based 24 bit / 48kHz audio functions including dynamic input processing, individually adjustable digital output and The VIPEDIA-12 can be IP networked to provide a large audio matrix across a large site, or across a region or country. parametric equalisation. This functionality is available in the base product, with two channels of ASL PMC IP Audio I/O, suitable for use with a The unit includes 12 GPIO inputs (configurable as analogue or digital) 12 digital outputs and two relay outputs. GPIO can be single control centre, or in long line PA applications. expanded using ASL’s BMB01 if required. The multiple IP connectivity of the VIPEDIA-12 also enables these networks to have dual redundant connections. ANS ambient noise sensors connect directly via analogue contact inputs. Dynamic DANS Noise sensors interface via analogue audio inputs. The Vipedia-12 is equipped with a low power consumption mode to reduce its consumption to a minimum in case of standby mode on batteries.

DVAs (Digital Voice Announcements) Up to 64 monitored DVAs are provided (max 10 minutes). A micro-SD card will provide virtually unlimited non-monitored message storage. Up to two messages can be played simultaneously. Those messages can be triggered from the MPS or EMS microphones, the Alarm input contacts or the internal scheduler.

4 5 MICROPHONES Each Vipedia input is supporting ASL MPS and EMS paging microphones (0db + RS485). Additionally, the MPS and EMS can be cascaded (up to 6 per Vipedia input). One tone, two tones, three tones chimes are available. Furthermore, custom chimes (WAV) can be downloaded onto the micro-SD card. The following functionalities will be available from the MPS/EMS microphones : Zone/Group live and DVA paging, Music PRODUCT PART NUMBERS selection routing and level control, EN54-16 status. VIPEDIA-12 VIPEDIA 12*12 IP VOICE ALARM ROUTER VIPEDIA-BOA01 RJ45 DIN TERMINAL BREAKOUT ADAPTER - SINGLE PORT - WITH TERMINATIONS INTERNAL SCHEDULER VIPEDIA-BOA02 RJ45 DIN TERMINAL BREAKOUT ADAPTER - FOUR PORT - STRAIGHT THROUGH The internal scheduler will trigger the following events : DVA broadcast in pre-defined zones, Night/Day volume control. EN54 Rack Mounted PAVA systems: Routers

VAR4, VAR8, VAR12, VAR20 VAR4, VAR8, VAR12, VAR20 Digital PAVA Routers family Application examples

• EN 54-16 COMPLIANT • Fully DSP based • Built in monitored DVAs and Fire Alarm Interface • Monitored GPIO Alarm inputs • Integrated GPIO outputs • HARDWARE BYPASS MICROPHONE PORTS • Incorporate all commissioning and fault display functions

The VAR4, VAR8, VAR12 and VAR20 are DSP-based Voice Alarm & Public Address routers, allowing routing of 4, 8, 12 or 20 audio inputs to any combination of 4, 8, 12 or 20 outputs. In addition to audio routing these units provide full system control and fault reporting functions for ASL’s rack mount Intellevac Voice Alarm systems. This includes the monitoring and control of up to 64 amplifier mainframes (V400 and X400) and their associated amplifier interface card/surveillance units. ASL Analogue Secured Network The VAR routers provide digital storage for pre-recorded DVA messages, audio outputs, and universal mic/line inputs. Each input can be used with an ASL multi-zone paging microphone (DMS, MPS), Fire Microphone (FMS, EMS), Station Announcement Point, or other source. All-call or zoneable Fire Microphones may be connected to inputs 1 & 2. These act as all- call failsafe override microphones in the event of processor failure, as required by BS5839 Pt 8. Fire alarm interfacing is built in, as are numerous routing and general control inputs. A serial control port enables interfacing to advanced DVA or site control systems, and gives the router the ability to be remotely monitored and configured. There are many other built in functions which are accessible via the front panel LCD display or the PC based Router Configuration Tool. The router has a front panel display and control interface for commissioning the system, fault monitoring, diagnostics and audio monitoring. Access to all configurations settings is controlled by 4 digit PIN code.

Audio In and Out DVAs GPIOs Size 10 Analogue Input Ports + 12 VAR4 4 In x 4 Out 2 x 66 sec +2 x 50 sec 1U Digital Opto-Isolated Input Ports VAR8 8 In x 8 Out 2 x 66 sec +2 x 50 sec 12 Analogue Input Ports 2U 10 Analogue Input Ports + 32 VAR12 12 In x 12 Out 4 x 66 sec +4 x 50 sec 3U Digital Opto-Isolated Input Ports 10 Analogue Input Ports + 52 6 VAR20 20 In x 20 Out 6 x 66 sec +6 x 50 sec 3U 7 Digital Opto-Isolated Input Ports EN54 Rack Mounted PAVA systems: Class D amplifiers

V400 and M100, M200, M400 X400 and MX100, MX200, MX400 Modular Class D amplifiers Modular Class D amplifiers

• EN 54-16 certified • EN 54-16 certified • Low power consumption • Low power consumption • Dual AC and DC power supplies • Dual AC and DC power supplies • 100W, 200W and 400W modules • 100W, 200W and 400W modules • Switch over to backup amplifier with SSINT module • Switch over to backup amplifier (integrated module) • a and b DC speaker line surveillance modules (LSDDC) • Four monitored speaker line outputs per channel (a,b,c,d) • DC and Impedance speaker line monitoring The V400 Amplifier Mainframe provides the housing, signal and data interconnection, monitoring electronics, and power supplies for the ASL range of power amplifier modules and their interface cards. This mainframe can house any of the following four combinations of amplifier modules: 4 x 100 W (M100), The X400 Multi-channel Amplifier Mainframe is a 2U rack mount unit which combines amplification, line 2 x 200 W (M200), 1 x 400 W (M400), or 2 x 100 W + 1 x 200 W. monitoring, loudspeaker circuit isolation, and standby amplifier switchover functions. The mainframe is designed to Amplifier modules are inserted from the front of the mainframe and are protected by a front panel chosen to suit the operate with dual power supplies: 230 V AC mains supply and 24 V DC battery supply. configuration of amplifier types. Interface cards (which may also serve line surveillance and standby amplifier switchover Amplification is provided by high efficiency and low quiescent current modular amplifiers using ASL proprietary Adaptive functions) are inserted from the rear of the mainframe to connect to the amplifier modules. Class D technology. The X400 can be fitted with the ASL MX series 100 V PA/VA amplifier modules in any of the following The mainframe is designed to operate with dual power supplies: 230 V AC mains supply and 24 V DC battery supply. combinations: 4 x 100 W, 2 x 200 W, 1 x 400 W, or 1 x 200 W + 2 x 100 W. Loudspeaker line monitoring is provided using AC, The full 400 W power is available right down to 21 V battery supply voltage. Impedance or DC surveillance. ASL amplifiers are specified to deliver their rated power at the lowest battery voltage (21 V). The amplifier modules will deliver their nominal power to a 100 V loudspeaker line, even with the Amplifier Mainframe’s However, on 230 V mains power they can produce full output, with normal programme material, into loads 25% greater than 230 V mains supply absent and right down to a 21 V battery supply voltage. The unique design negates the need to those specified. In these conditions a fully populated X400 can deliver full output with 500 W of load connected. ‘sleep’ the amplifiers when in quiescent state. This improves efficiency and reduces heat dissipation. The X400 is designed specifically to meet the requirements of applications that restricts the number of that may be ASL amplifiers are specified to deliver their rated power at the lowest battery voltage (21 V). However, on 230 V mains connected to any given speaker circuit. To meet this requirement, the X400 features 16 relay isolated outputs to enable multiple power they can produce full output, with normal programme material, into loads 25% greater than those specified. In small speaker runs to be fed from single amplifiers. In the event of short circuit the surveillance system identifies and isolates the these conditions a fully populated V400 can deliver full output with 500 W of load connected. faulty circuit, which enables the other circuits fed by the same amplifier to operate unaffected. The X400 is fully configurable in terms of the mapping of the amplifiers to the outputs. For example 4 amplifiers may be fitted, Through the SSINT module, the V400 has provision for connection of an external standby amplifier; alternatively one of its each feeding 4 outputs. Alternatively a single amplifier may be fitted feeding up to 16 outputs. This enables very cost-effective own amplifiers may be assigned as the standby. The V400 connects to the ASL VAR series of Audio Routers for solutions to be provided for multi-circuit applications. configuration and fault reporting using ASL’s Audio-CAN Network. Both V400s and X400s may co-exist on the network. The X400 has provision for connection of an external standby amplifier; alternatively one of its own amplifiers may be assigned Up to 63 V400 and/or X400 mainframes can be connected to the Audio-CAN Network. as the standby. The X400 connects to the ASL VAR series of Audio Routers for configuration and fault reporting using ASL’s Audio-CAN Network. Both X400s and V400s may co-exist on the network. Up to 63 X400 and/or V400 mainframes can be connected to the Audio-CAN Network

Amplifier Modules Amplifier Modules

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M100 M200 M400 MX100 MX200 MX400 100W @ 21V DC 200W @ 21V DC 400W @ 21V DC 100W @ 21V DC 200W @ 21V DC 400W @ 21V DC 125W @ 230V AC 250W @ 230V AC 500W @ 230V AC 125W @ 230V AC 250W @ 230V AC 500W @ 230V AC 4 per Amplifier 2 per Amplifier 1 per Amplifier 4 per Amplifier 2 per Amplifier 1 per Amplifier Mainframe Mainframe Mainframe Mainframe Mainframe Mainframe EN54 Rack Mounted PAVA systems Wall Mounted PAVA systems

EN54-4 Battery Backup System DAU200 / DAU400 Wall Mounted Compact PAVA system • 24V, 130AH (BPC130), 65AH (BPC65) Voice Alarm Battery Pack • 230V AC Power Input • 4 zones • 19” Rack Mount • Integrated Class D amplifiers: 4x50W (DAU200), 4x100W (DAU400) • 600mm & 800mm Depth Options • 1 backup amplifier • Ten DC Outputs with Circuit Breakers • 8 universal Mic/Line inputs • Mains, Battery & Charger Monitoring • 4 DVA messages • EN54 Battery Resistance Monitoring • 4 additional 0db audio outputs to connect an extension unit (DAX) • Change Over Relay Fault Output • Integrated battery backup and batteries • 10 opto-isolated sounder circuit inputs The BPC65 and BPC130 are self-contained 24V DC 19” rack mounting battery backup systems for use with a 230V AC • Internal Audio DSP router mains supply. The battery pack provides 65 AH ( BPC65) and 130AH (BPC130) of battery capacity, with a 3.25A • Fully monitored (EN60849 and BS5839) (BPC65) and 6.5A (BPC130) recharge rate from the built-in charger unit, and with the charge voltage being temperature compensated to maximise battery life. The Intellevac DAU200 and DAU400 are compact, self-contained, wall-mounted Voice Alarm Systems. These units The BPC65 and BPC130 are designed to comply with EN 54-16, ISO 7240-16 and BS 5839-8, and are fully monitored contain all audio processing, amplification and battery back up elements needed to provide a fully BS5839 Pt 8 compliant to the requirements of EN 54-4 and BS 5839-8, including monitoring for a high battery resistance in order to predict that system that is also extremely cost effective, and with amplification being provided by High Efficiency Class D amplifiers. the batteries are approaching their end of life. The fault indication is via LED indicators and a change-over relay fault The DAU200 provides 200 W of total power configurable as four zones of 50 W, two zones of 100 W, or one zone of output. 200 W. The DAU400 provides 400 W of total power configurable as four zones of 100 W, two zones of 200 W, or one The BPC65 comprises one charger tray, and one battery tray with two 12V batteries, and requires 8U of rack space. The zone of 400 W. In four and two zone configurations each zone can be configured as A+B circuit or single circuit. unit is designed to fit into racks with 600 mm or 800 mm depth, with an appropriate battery tray being selected for the Both units have a 100 W standby amplifier, and use DC monitoring for loudspeaker line surveillance. Each amplifier can rack type which is being used. be fitted with up to 10 x 10 Ωk End of Line resistors for spurred speaker circuits. The BPC130 comprises one charger tray, and either one or two battery trays with four 6V batteries. For racks with The units may either operate in stand-alone mode, be connected to a local fire alarm panel, or be networked to form a 800 mm depth, it uses one charger tray and requires 8U of rack space. For racks with 600 mm depth, it uses two battery larger distributed Voice Alarm System. trays and requires 13U of rack space. A built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) audio Router provides equalisation, chimes, and surveillance functions, as well The DC power outputs are connected to or disconnected from the attached systems by Miniature Circuit Breakers, with as performing audio routing. All parameters are set digitally. these being provided at the rear of the charger tray. As standard, eight 25A breakers and two 3A breakers are provided. The units include storage for 4 DVA messages, 8 audio outputs, and 8 universal Mic/Line inputs, each of which can be The 25A outputs are normally used for connecting ASL Amplifier Mainframes while the 3A outputs are used with low used with an ASL multi-zone Paging Microphone. A ninth audio input is provided for miscellaneous functions such as current 24V DC powered equipment such as the ASL Voice Alarm Routers. Various ‘BDIST’ battery power distribution background music. Inputs 1 & 2 support Fire Microphones, which act as All-Call override in the event of processor failure, cable assemblies are available from ASL for connecting the BPCs to the powered equipment. as required by BS5839 Pt 8. Four of the eight outputs are connected to the unit’s integral amplifiers and the other four The BPCs are normally powered from an ASL MDIST Mains Distribution system. The MDIST comprises a 32A 230V outputs may be connected to external expansion amplifier units. distribution block and a number of 10A IEC320-IEC320 leads. Ambient noise sensing, external volume control, and external programme selection functions are available by connecting the ASL range of ambient noise sensors and remote controls. PART NUMBERS

PRODUCT PART NUMBERS ACU Series Wall Mount Intellevac Audio Control Units Battery Charger and Tray Assembly BPC65...... BATTERY CHARGER WITH MOUNTING TRAY - 65Ah - INC CABLES AND BREAKERS The Wall Mount Intellevac ACU Audio Control Unit is the central point for controlling the 10 BPC130...... BATTERY CHARGER WITH MOUNTING TRAY - 130AH - INC CABLES AND BREAKERS distribution of audio in a network of physically distributed Slave Nodes, either wall mount 11 Intellevac Distributed Amplifier Units (DAU) or rack mount systems. Batteries The Intellevac BS5839 Network uses a RS485 data ring together with three audio rings, to BPC65-BAT...... BATTERY SET - 65Ah : 2 x 12V YUASA NPL65-12IFR allow for concurrent broadcast of ALERT, EVACUATE, and Fire Microphone audio. Both the BPC130-BAT...... BATTERY SET - 130AH : 4 x 6V YUASA NPL130-6IFR audio and data network rings are tolerant to open and short circuit faults, and operate over MICC or other fire rated cables. Battery Trays The flexibility of the PA/VA fire network controlled by the ACU to include both wall mount and BTRAY130-SER600 Battery tray for Schroff 600 mm Eurorack with battery interconnect cables and retaining strap rack mount Slave Nodes, allied with the capacity to support up to 120 network audio zones, BTRAY130-SER800 Battery tray for Schroff 800 mm Eurorack with battery interconnect cables and retaining strap make the Intellevac Network the ideal PA/VA solution for large sites. The Wall Mount Intellevac ACU can feature dedicated buttons for playing DVA messages, and can have either 20, 40 or 60 zone selection buttons fitted, to work along with a built-in Fireman’s microphone. These buttons are protected by a keyswitch to prevent unauthorised operation. All-Call versions or versions with no built-in microphone are available. Wall Mounted PAVA systems IP Enabled Public Address

The ACU allows a number of Secondary Audio Control Units (ACS) to be supported. The ACS acts as a secondary control panel,mimicking the ACU’s audio broadcast functions. Announcements and DVA messages initiated from the ACU, or any iPA400 /iPAM400 microphone or ACS connected to it, can be broadcast to IP Routing and Amplification system any zone across the network. The ACU front panel’s Status indicators display the emergency message status of the zones across the network. The ACU includes 4 DVA messages, 3 network audio outputs, and 8 universal Mic/Line inputs, each of which can support an • TCP/IP audio and control connectivity ASL multi-zone Paging Microphone or ACS. A ninth audio input is provided for miscellaneous functions such as background • Up to two simultaneous IP stream decoding and encoding music. Inputs 1 & 2 support Fire Microphones, which act as an All-Call override across the whole network in the event of • VoIP compliant processor failure, as required by BS5839 Pt 8. Fire Alarm Interfaces are built-in, including 6 opto-isolated sounder circuit inputs; a RS485 serial port; and a common fault • 400W Modular amplifier units allow flexible output output relay. On ordering, the opto-isolated inputs can be replaced with 4 non-isolated analogue inputs and 8 digital outputs power configuration (1x400W, 2x200W or 4x100W...) if required. • DC and AC Loudspeaker line monitoring (IPAM400) The units include a built-in, fully monitored, temperature compensated charger, and space for a battery pack, which can be • Dual microphone/analogue audio inputs ordered from Application Solutions Limited. A serial control port gives the ACU the ability to be remotely monitored and configured. The ACU also has a front panel • Recorded DVA Messages and PC/DVA display and control interface that provides functions for system commissioning, fault monitoring, and audio monitoring. • Optional Text to Speech Engine (TTS) • 230V AC and/or 24V DC power supplies ACU/DAU NETWORK APPLICATION DIAGRAM – NETWORKED SYSTEM • 2U enclosure

The iPA(M)400 Public Address Amplifier Mainframe is a 2U rack mount unit which combines amplification, routing, and Ethernet connectivity, together with loudspeaker line monitoring (IPAM only). The Mainframes can be used as self-contained intelligent monitored PA systems, or can be used as part of an IP networked system. Two multifunction audio input and serial I/O ports enable the connection of BMB01 Remote I/O Units and ASL paging microphones, or other audio sources. The BMB01 units in turn enable the connection of ASL Ambient Noise Sensors, and also provide flexible general purpose analogue and digital I/O. The ASL microphones can be configured for live speech paging and for DVA message broadcast locally at the host iPAM400, or anywhere else over the IP network. Thus a microphone can broadcast at an adjacent unmanned station in the case of Long Line PA systems. Two extra audio inputs plus four audio outputs are provided by an optional XIO01 Audio I/O module. The optional Acapela Text-to- Speech module can be used in place of or as well as live speech and DVA message recordings if desired. The iPA(M)400 can be remotely controlled using ASL MPS IP Typical Networked iPAM System microphones, or by an ASL or other compatible third party PA workstation. The iPA(M)400 connectivity, control, and monitoring functions also enable it to drive RS485 PIS displays, and to be used as a SCADA RTU to monitor and control third party equipment. The iPA(M)400 can be fitted with one or more amplifier modules (MX100, MX200,MX400) in any combination of up to: 4x100W, 12 2x200W, 1x400W, or 1x200W + 2x100W. Each amplifier feeds four outputs, of A, B, C, and D circuits.. Loudspeaker line 13 monitoring is provided using either AC or DC Line Surveillance. The iPA(M)400 operates with dual power supplies, a 230V AC mains supply and/or a 24V DC supply. Microphones

MPS01, MPS10, MPS20, MPS30, MPS IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS MPS40, MPS50 Single Router Connection Modular Paging and Emergency Microphones The most basic connection method uses either the Router 1 or Router 2 Microphone Port connected direct to a single ASL audio router.

• Gooseneck Table Top or Wall mounted versions Connection to Dual Redundant Routers • GUI and/or 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 Selection Buttons If the MPS is used with a PA/VA system which has dual redundant ‘A’ and ‘B’ audio routers, • EN54 Compliant then both the Router 1 and Router 2 Microphone Ports are used, one connected to each • Live, Store-and-Forward, and Recorded Broadcasts ASL Audio Router. • Silent ‘No-Click’ PTT Button • Speech Level ‘VU’ Bargraph Daisy Chain Router Connection • Loudspeaker with PA Zone Listen-In Function Multiple MPS microphones can be connected to a single VIPEDIA microphone port by ‘daisy • Background Music Input and Control chaining’ the Router 1 and Router 2 Microphone Port connectors. • Wall Mount, Headset and Fist Microphone Options • PA Zone Selection on Buttons or Graphic LCD Display Dual Redundant Connection to a Single Router • Voice over IP, with PoE RJ45 Ethernet Port (With IP License) If the MPS is used with a single audio router, then both the Router 1 and Router 2 Microphone • Dual Redundant Audio Outputs for A & B Routers plus Hardware Bypass Fallback Ports can be used, in order to provide dual redundant cabling between the MPS microphone and the router. The MPS01, MPS10, MPS20, MPS30, MPS40, and MPS50 are powerful and flexible paging microphones which can provide live, store-and-forward, and recorded message broadcast into user selected zones, and also provide EN54 compliant Dual Connection with BGM Music Feed emergency functions and all EN54 mandatory indicators and controls. If the MPS is used with a local music source connected into its rear mounted 3.5mm audio input The units each consist of a sloping desk console with a flexible gooseneck paging microphone, graphic LCD display, and silent socket, then both the Router 1 and Router 2 Microphone Ports can be used, one for the music operation ‘Touch to Talk’ touch pad PTT button, together with one or more additional MPX10 zone selection and control button feed and one for the microphone. modules. The number of additional buttons depends on the model, with the MPS10 having ten extra Select buttons, and the This will provide simultaneous operation of the microphone to make a broadcast to some PA MPS50 having fifty. Each button is identified by means of a label which is protected under a clip-in cover. PA zone selection zones while the music feed continues to be played into other PA zones. is provided by the Select buttons or by using the rotary selector and graphic LCD display. There is also a VU bargraph which displays the microphone signal level. The MPS range has multiple system interfaces, and can be connected directly to either one or two ASL audio routers. IP Network Connection There is also an RJ45 Ethernet IP interface with Power over Ethernet for connection to ASL IP PA/VA systems, and for use with The built-in Ethernet port enables direct connection to a site’s IP Network, and enables the MPS microphone to broadcast to VIPA enabled PC workstations. The microphones will also operate in a hardware bypass fallback mode in the event of failure any or all PA zones on that network. The MPS has the capability to stream two channels of audio out to the network and one within a host router. All interconnect cabling and the microphone capsule is continuously monitored. Listen-In channel of audio in from the network simultaneously, which gives the ability to stream live speech and music or live As well as the main microphone gooseneck, there are 3.5mm jack plug connections for an auxiliary audio input, such as for speech and recorded audio DVAs, to give the same functionality as when using analogue wiring. background music, and for connection of a microphone headset. A general purpose local contact input and output enables use The PA/ IP network may be confined to a single site, or may be a wide area network linking many sites, such as stations along a with PTT foot switches and external speak now indicators. railway line or separate buildings across a large complex. The units can be fitted with a uSD card to hold user recorded or pre-recorded audio messages, and custom user chimes and can be used to replay these messages over the PA system. A speaker is provided on the underside of the console and this enables preview of the locally stored DVA messages, and also enables remote PA zones to be listened to. All cable entries are under a protective strain relieving cover on the underside of the microphone, and all interconnect cables and the gooseneck microphone are replaceable to simplify maintenance. As well as a single button variant, a fist microphone variant 14 15 is available, as is a dual purpose wall or desk mounting bracket.

Connection to an IP Networked PA System Microphones

EMS01, EMS10, EMS20, EMS50 Vandal Proof SAP02 Emergency Microphones Station Announcement Point

• Wall Mount Fist Microphones • Fully monitored (Capsule, audio and serial links to router) • GUI and/or 10, 20 or 50 Selection Buttons • Vandal resistant • EN54 Compliant Indicators and Controls • IP65 • EN54 Fault List Display • Status LEDs (Power and Fault) • Speech Level ‘VU’ Bargraph • Fully Monitored The SAP02 Station Announcement Point is housed in an IP65 vandal resistant, lockable wall-mounting box. It is designed to work with the whole range of ASL Voice Alarm and Public Address systems, and is normally used for • Hardware Bypass Fallback Operation making announcements to station platforms. The unit features indicators for ‘Busy’ and ‘Speak Now’. • Dual Redundant Outputs for A & B Routers A processor within the Station Announcement Point interfaces all LEDs and switches to the Router by means of a serial interface, while microphone audio is provided as a balanced 0 dBu (nominal) analogue signal. The EMS01, EMS10, EMS20 and EMS50 Emergency Microphone Stations are EN54 compatible emergency microphones which The SAP02 can optionally house a RMR02 Radio Microphone Receiver to enable remote (Radio Microphone) provide live and pre-recorded message broadcast into user selected zones. The EMS01 provides All-Call functionality for making announcements to be made in addition to the SAP’s standard local (Fist Microphone) announcements. live emergency announcements to entire facilities. The EMS10 provides 10 button selection capability whilst the EMS20 provides 20 buttons, and the EMS50 is formed from a 20 button EMS20 together with an additional 30 button EMX30 expansion unit. All microphones also provide EN54 compliant emergency functions and all EN54 mandatory indicators and controls. The microphones are housed in a lockable wall-mounting box and feature a graphic LCD display together with indicators for RMS04 ‘Power’, ‘Voice Alarm’, ‘System Fault’, ‘Fault’ and ‘Speak Now’. The LCD display provides remote access to the list of active Desk top rugged stainless steel Microphone faults in the PA/VA system, while the EN54 mandated control keys enable navigation through the fault list, and also provide remote fault acceptance and clearance. • Fully monitored (Capsule, audio and serial links to router) The microphones have multiple PA/VA system interfaces and can be connected directly to either one or two ASL audio routers, enabling multiple options for system redundancy. The microphones will operate in an All-Call hardware bypass fallback mode • Vandal resistant even in the event of processor failure within the host Voice Alarm Router. This hardware bypass function also operates across • Four zones buttons with Busy and Select LEDs whole facilities when the microphones are used in conjunction with ASL’s Intellevac safety audio network. There is also a non- • Button annotation provided behind a sturdy glass window EN54 RJ45 Ethernet IP interface with Power over Ethernet capability for VoIP connections to ASL IP based PA/VA systems. All interconnect cabling and the microphone capsule is continuously monitored for open and short circuits. The RMS04 is designed to be flush mounted within a desk or console. It is designed to work with the whole range of ASL Public Top, bottom and rear cable entry points are provided by means of ‘knock-outs’ in the enclosure, while the field connections are Address and Voice Alarm Systems. The microphone’s construction is of a rugged stainless steel console with abuse resistant provided by means of a set of terminals on the inside rear panel of the back box. buttons, so that it is vandal resistant. Except for the gooseneck, the microphone is IP65 rated. The EMS10, EMS20 and EMS50 are compatible with the whole range of ASL Voice Alarm and Public Address systems, and are designed to comply with EN54-16, ISO 7240-16 and BS5839-8. An All-Call version is available for applications which require this. RPA Range EMS IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS Railway Radio Microphones Single Router Connection Dual Redundant Connection to a Single Router RPA-01 The RPA01 PA Radio Microphone Transmitter is a multi-channel UHF handheld microphone, which is designed to work with the Radio Microphone Receiver installed either within the ASL Station. Announcement Points (SAP02) or the ASL PAVA rack. 16 The unit incorporates an internal aerial and microphone, and has ten selectable channels. The unit features a LCD display to 17 show the selected channel number and the battery level Connection to Dual Redundant Routers Daisy Chain Router Connection RMR02 The RMR02 Radio Microphone Receivers is a self-contained high quality, fully synthesised diversity receiver, designed to fit within the ASL SAP02. The Receivers are capable of working on ten frequencies that are selectable via a rotary switch

RRM02 The RMR02 Radio Microphone Receivers is a self-contained high quality, fully synthesised diversity receiver in an IP65 enclosure to be interfaced to PAVA equipment through 0dB audio. Accessories / Induction Loop system

The DANS System employs digital signal processing technology to distinguish the ambient noise from the announcement. This BMB01 enables adjustments of the broadcast volume level to reflect any variations in ambient noise, even while the announcements are being made. Remote I/O Expander Unit The DANS Sensor uses a built-in microphone to detect the ambient noise, and the DANS System can process ambient noise levels between 55 dBA and 95 dBA. • RS485 bus with up to 9 units • 12 analogue inputs (0-5 VDC) • 12 digital (opto-isolated) inputs • 12 digital (open collector) outputs VC01 / PS01 / VCPS02 Remote Volume Controls and Program Selectors The BMB01 is an input and output control port (I/O) expander for the VAR, Vipedia and IPAM series of routers. VC01-M Single gang metal panel mounted volume control Up to 9 remote BMB01 units, cab beconnected by a multi-drop RS485 serial interface. PS01-M Single gang metal panel mounted program selector These input and output control ports may be used for functions such as: Program Selection, Volume Control, Fault Input, VCPS02-M Double gang metal panel mounted volume control and program selector Routing Control, Routing Reset Input, External Fault Input, and Busy Output. The BMB01 is housed in a DIN-rail mountable enclosure suitable for use either within a central equipment rack or remotely, at distances of up to 1km from the Routers. The VC01, PS01 and VCPS02 range of products provide convenient local control of volume and program (source or channel) selection, from attractive wall plate mounted rotary selectors. Up to 12 controls may be connected (via a simple 2 wire interface per control) to a BMB01 unit mounted either locally or at the equipment rack. All controls may be configured to affect multiple or ANS04 / ANS04E single system inputs and outputs as required. Ambient Noise Sensors LMT100 / LMT200 • Microphone and electronic surveillance Induction Loop Matching Transformers for M100 and M200 • IP65 die-cast aluminium enclosure • Speech band weighted response • Input Voltage : 100V RMS • Dual measurement range • Current output into 0.5R loop • Status LEDs (Power and Fault) • Extended temperature from -40°C to +50°C (ANS04E) LMT100 : 6A RMS (9A Peak) primarily for ASL M100 amplifiers LMT200 : 13A RMS (18A Peak) primarily for ASL M200 amplifiers Each ASL Public Address or Voice Alarm system is able to support the connection of multiple ANS04 units, each of which interfaces to an analogue input of a BMB01 Remote I/O Unit. The ANS sensor detects ambient noise using its built-in microphone. The detected signal is weighted with a speech-band response for the best system performance, and is then The LMT100, LMT200 are IP65 rated loop matching transformer units, which enable the ASL 100V Line translated to a value of measured ambient noise in dBA. This value is used to proportionally adjust the Public Address or Voice amplifiers to drive low resistance Audio Frequency Induction Loops (AFILs). These induction loops are Alarm system output gain for the configured output channel or channels. typically installed as a single turn conductive loop in passenger lifts, platform shelters, ticket offices, and other areas where it is The system is set up for the maximum broadcast volume without the ANS sensor, and the ANS system then reduces the gain required to provide a direct transmission of a Public Address or Voice Alarm broadcast to hearing aid wearers. from this level when the zone is quiet. The LMT units contain an End Of Line (EOL) resistor to enable an amplifier equipped with an LSIDC or LSDDC surveillance card Two ambient noise measurement ranges are selectable, depending on the required system volume and expected ambient noise to monitor the connection from the amplifier to the LMT unit. level: High Range from 65 dBA to 95 dBA, and Low Range from 55 dBA to 85 dBA. ILP01 DANS01 Induction Loop Panel

18 Dynamic Ambient Noise Sensor 19 • Fully compliant with AFILS BS and EN60118-4 • PA announcements dynamically and constantly adjusted to suit • Up to 6m2 coverage the current ambient noise • Several installing options • Microphone and electronic surveillance • IP65 die-cast aluminium enclosure The ILP01 Induction Loop Panel provides an easily mounted induction loop solution for areas requiring localised induction loop • Speech band weighted response coverage. This Induction Loop system helps service providers comply with the Disability Discrimination Act requirements for the • Status LEDs (Power and Fault) hearing impaired, with the minimum of installation work, and of impact to the aesthetics of the site. The ILP01 Induction Loop Panel is fully compatible and integrated with ASL range of Public Address and Voice Alarm systems, typically using 1, 2 or 3 loops driven from a M100 100 W amplifier. The DANS01 Dynamic Ambient Noise Sensor is designed to work with ASL VAR12, VAR20 and Vipedia-12 DSP Routers as part of the ASL DANS Dynamic Ambient Noise Sensing System. ASL Dynamic ANS System constantly maintains the volume of Public Address announcements just above the ambient noise, guaranteeing that announcements are always intelligible, and not excessively loud. Control Software

The DVA02’s simple and intuitive user interface enables easy and iVENCS Site and Long Line quick operation. The display graphics use standard .png image files, and are normally customised to show the site plan with Control Software the physical layout of the PA zones being shown on the screen. ASL’s iVENCS Control System has a unique fully 3D or 2D GUI, and is a truly open and intuitive integrated management platform The area representing each zone is configurable by the installer offering robust control, monitoring and incident analysis across all safety, security and communications building subsystems. and acts as a ‘zone select’ button, with zone selection and The iVENCS software is fully scalable from simple Public Address control workstations through Long Line PA, Security, and announcement status being shown by different colours. Communication systems, to be equally at home when implemented as a large distributed facility control system controlling The DVA02’s interface to the PA system is via an IP network, dozens of subsystems comprising many tens of thousands of devices. across which the PA audio is routed using ASL’s VIPA Voice over IP Some of the products from the iVENCS range are : technology. The DVA02 will work with the whole ASL PA range, including the • DVA02 VIPEDIA IP Audio Router, and the iPA400 and iPAM400 IP PA • Public Address Control Workstation Amplifiers. The DVA02 can also operate with ASL VAR Routers and with third party PA systems via ASL VIPA-HOST or VIPET IP • iVENCS-PA interfaces. Fault and status reporting is provided for the PA system, and is also provided for any third party equipment which has its fault or • Semi-custom site and long line Public Address and Customer Information System status contact outputs connected to the system. The fault indications are shown on the PA display graphics using various representative symbols, and each alarm is assigned a priority to warn users of severe alarms while still reporting minor alarms. A • iVENCS system alarm summary is shown at the top of every screen, while traditional list-based displays can provide details of the active • Fully customised site and long line management platform alarms and the alarm history. A hierarchical tree view shows alarm status down to particular equipment within each system area. The DVA02 can also report • VIPA-OS alarms from third-party equipment. This requires the third-party equipment’s contact alarm or status outputs to be connected to • ASL’s Public Address VoIP and Data IP Communications platform contact inputs on the PA system. All DVA02 functions, and more, are available in the iVENCS-PA semi-custom Public Address and CIS System. • VIPA-SIL, VIPA-SDK • Developer libraries for easy third party system integration . iVENCS-PA DVA02 Public Address and Customer Information System Public Adress Control Workstation and Software

• 2D Graphic GUI with Pan and Zoom and up to 30 pages • Live PA Announcements • Immediate Recorded Message DVA broadcasts • Automated Recorded Message DVA Broadcasts • Powerful broadcast and system control scheduler. • Background Music Control • 3D and 2D Graphic GUI with Pan, Tilt, Rotate and Zoom controls • PA Zone Listen In • Live PA Announcements • Automated Volume Control • Immediate Recorded Message DVA broadcasts • Fault Monitoring of the PA System • Automated Recorded Message DVA Broadcasts • Fault Monitoring of Other Equipment (Simple SCADA, etc) • Powerful broadcast and system control scheduler. 20 • Single Integrated Client / Server Workstation 21 • DVA Message concatenation The DVA02 is a stand-alone PC based Public Address Control Workstation which provides both control and monitoring of an • Text to speech option. ASL Public Address or Voice Alarm system. The DVA02 can be used as a graphic microphone display in conjunction with a • Background Music Control separate ASL IP microphone, such as a MPS01 IP microphone (as shown in the image above). • PA Zone Listen In The DVA02 operates as a paging microphone in which the physical microphone buttons and zone indicators are implemented on the DVA02 graphic display, and integrated with a separate MPS microphone, which also operates independently using its own • Automated Volume Control buttons and controls. Various different pre-announcement chimes can be used, and the customer’s own chimes can be loaded • Fault Monitoring of the PA System onto the unit. The DVA02 also provides a background music routing function; enables the user to Listen In to announcements • Fault Monitoring of Other Equipment (Simple SCADA, etc) being made in any zone of the PA System; and provides automated day / night volume control, with options for additional noise • Client and Server PC Architecture with Dual and Multiple redundancy options abatement control functions. The DVA02’s Digital Voice Announcer functionality enables PA announcements to be made from recorded ‘Digital Voice • Multi-Screen GUI options Announcer’ (DVA) messages stored within the PC. As well as immediate broadcast functions, DVAs can also be scheduled to be • Customer Information System (CIS) integration and built-in CIS Visual display system options automatically broadcast at intervals, and new DVAs can be recorded by the user. • Able to run on either Linux or Windows platforms Control Software

iVENCS-PA is a PC-based control system, providing powerful Public Address (PA) and system monitoring functions, all of the DVA02 functions are available, and more. VIPA-OS,VIPA-SIL,VIPA-SDK iVENCS-PA can be configured with workstation options of single or multiple displays, and with single or redundant workstation Voice Over IP Public Address Software Platform PCs, and has options of single, dual, or multiple redundant servers, all customisable to meet the individual installation’s requirements. The iVENCS-PA GUI can be based around a 2D graphic image of the site, facility, or lone map, or a full Pan, Tilt, Rotate and Zoom enabled 3D display. Combinations of 2D and 3D displays are also available, for instance to show a line map or entire site plan in 2D, plus to have drill down to individual stations or buildings shown as full 3D models. As well as operating as a paging microphone in which the physical microphone buttons and zone indicators are implemented on the 2D or 3D graphic display, and providing a background music routing and Listen In functions, the iVENCS-PA system can provide Text to Speech functionality. PA announcements can be made using fixed pre-recorded DVA messages, user recorded messages, Text-to-Speech converted text messages, and fragmented messages which are assembled into complete messages at broadcast time. As well as immediate broadcast functions, DVAs can also be scheduled to be automatically broadcast at intervals, and new DVA and Text- to-Speech messages can also be recorded by the user. Customer information Systems are typically used to provide automated audio and visual customer information for transport infrastructure such as rail lines and airports, and iVENCS-PA can include a built-in Customer Information System which has display driving capability as well as PA functions. Alternatively iVENCS-PA can be integrated with third party CIS systems in order to make automated broadcasts. Modular system design enables only the required functions to be provided at each workstation, and individual user or group, • A core module of the iVENCS Control Software range logons enable the required functions to be facilitated according to each user’s specific requirements. All iVENCS-PA functions, and more, are available in the full iVENCS site and long line management platform. • Real-time audio distribution over IP • No overall limit on channel capacity • Flexible network audio routing capability • High-precision time synchronisation between nodes • Compatible with fibre optic and gigabit Ethernet as well as Networks on legacy copper • Ethernet infrastructure can be used simultaneously for audio and data communications • Professional 48 kHz 16-bit audio as standard, with options for other audio codecs

The ASL VIPA library of IP-enabled software solutions runs on either Windows or Linux platforms and provides the core functions of an IP based distributed or single site . The base VIPA software includes Voice over IP, interfaces to ASL standard equipment such as Routers and Microphones, and third party interfaces for control and fault reporting. There are options for Digital Voice Announcement facilities, and Remote I/O expansion. VIPA supports full peer-to-peer communications for both Voice and Control, which provides an IP enabled distributed operating platform for ASL software and other applications, including connectivity, control, and monitoring functions. The VIPA software can be installed on any ASL VIPA operating platform, and is standard in the product software for the iVENCS Control System, the iPA400 and iPAM400 Intelligent IP Amplifier Mainframes, and the VIPET IP Audio Controller, as well as other products in the same range. These modules include all the low level control functions that the ASL iVENCS control system is built on. The VIPA-SIL and VIPA-SDK provide a set of tools which enable third party equipment developers to integrate their products with the ASL VIPA and iVENCS systems. For VoIP and simple audio control functions the VIPASIL is a simple Windows dll which enables very rapid integration. If more powerful control and reporting functions are required then the VIPA-SDK provides an 22 extensive toolkit enabling integration with either Windows or Linux based systems. 23