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User and installation manual V01R041

 

Summary of Contents for Loopdrive 4E-LDB

Page 1: ...Loopdrive User and installation manual V01R041...

Page 2: ...issioning 8 2 1 Cables 8 2 2 How to install LDB in the Voice Alarm System 8 2 3 How to install FIMs on a loudspeaker line 10 2 4 Examples of Loopdrive installations 13 3 Routine maintenance inspection...

Page 3: ...toring of loudspeaker lines and single loudspeakers In case of fatal failure on the loudspeaker line Loopdrive reacts immediately and keeps seamless audio transmission Finally Loopdrive is a simple an...

Page 4: ...commands to FIMs LDB is responsible for monitoring and reporting faults globally per loudspeaker loop Loop short entire loop Loop open entire loop T branch short any T branch T branch open any T bran...

Page 5: ...circuit Responsible for monitoring and reporting faults locally for local line segments connected to the FIM Loop short only adjacent segments T branch short T branch open 1 Indicator A 2 LOOP connec...

Page 6: ...he type of the fault Following types of faults are detected by Loopdrive a every short circuit on loudspeaker line immediately after it s occurrence with audio recovery within 4 seconds b open loop fa...

Page 7: ...pdrive indications Loopdrive modules feature multi colour LED indicators with different colour and blinking cycles which correspond to currently detected state of the loudspeaker line General principl...

Page 8: ...mory Blinking speed fast 4 blinks s slow 1 blink s very slow 1 blink 4s Fault status active fault is currently detected memory fault was detected in the past and fixed NOTE FIM is not capable of indic...

Page 9: ...rt up of FIM Skipping LDB during fresh system installation may result in wrong FIM connections and unnoticed cable faults which will cost you precious time during system commissioning a Fix LDB on a D...

Page 10: ...h 24V 48V up to 32 LDB units Larger number of LDBs should be divided and fitted onto separate power rails Common RS485 bus and common fault output may be shared up to the maximum number of 256 LDBs in...

Page 11: ...e loop is complete NOTE When Loopdrive is in SERVICE MODE audio signal from power amplifier is not transmitted to the loop c Double check if the loudspeaker line cable is connected to the PRIMARY loop...

Page 12: ...Fix the cabling before further installation Picture 7 Both sides of FIM properly connected to the loop j If needed connect the loudspeaker or T Branch line to FIM T Branch connector In case of short c...

Page 13: ...to the LDB and connect the returning loop cable to SECONDARY output connector of LDB If cable loop is complete and works correctly OPEN indication on LDB will stop LDB remains in SERVICE MODE o Reset...

Page 14: ...rive User and installation manual 13 2 4 Examples of Loopdrive installations Picture 12 Minimum configuration equivalent to A B line Picture 13 Speakers only on the loop Picture 14 One FIM per each sp...

Page 15: ...Simulate short circuit fault 1 Using a jumper make direct short between L and L wire on PRIMARY or SECONDARY output of LDB 2 Confirm that SHORT indication on LDB appears 3 Confirm that fault contact...

Page 16: ...ally starts at the main system rack where LDB units are located Observe LDB front panels and compare the indications to indication table in this manual NOTE Multiple faults can be shown on LDB at same...

Page 17: ...ction Two alternative solutions are available a 4EVAC Loopdrive Sniffer PC application is the easiest way to go Use FIM tracking feature for the best result FIM tracking is automated procedure which a...

Page 18: ...st check if power amplifier is connected If so continue with the same procedure as for SHORT fault Two alternative solutions are available a Loopdrive Sniffer PC application is the easiest way to go U...

Page 19: ...e polarity double twist If there are two or more but even number twists in loop cable polarity some of FIM modules are not powered and therefore system is not fully operational Loopdrive however will...

Page 20: ...directly to FIM the LED indicator on the faulty section side will blink orange fast FIM is isolating the faulty section with open relay T Branch is still operational and fed with audio from the healt...

Page 21: ...nge alternately with 2 seconds intervals Both relays of the FIM are open creating an interruption in the loop T Branch is isolated from the loop Picture 20 Open T Branch What to do Reconnect the T Bra...

Page 22: ...50W National standard may limit the number of loudspeakers Short detection 90 L to L Open detection only T branch with EOL monitoring 360 k L to L Functional Interfacing Status indicators 2 x two col...

Page 23: ...dspeaker type only with DC blocking capacitor Maximum number of FIM connected single loop 200 Short detection 90 L to L Open detection 1 8 k PRI to SEC AMP to AMP Ground leakage detection 30 k L L or...

Page 24: ...apparatus EN50130 4 2011 A1 2014 Electromagnetic compatibility Immunity 61000 6 3 2017 A1 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility 61000 6 4 2019 Electromagnetic compatibility EN55032 2015 A1 2020 Electroma...

Page 25: ...Loopdrive User and installation manual 24 M A D E I N T H E N E T H E R L A N D S 4EVAC is a trade name of Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel Rodenrijs The Netherlands www 4EVAC com...

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