Sonix Eol8 Technical Manual
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SONIX EOL8 TECHNICAL MANUAL
TM363 / A June 2022 www.eaton.com
1 Introduction
These instructions are intended for all users who have to
install, commission, configure and setup the Sonix Eol8
For this, the manual is action-oriented and explains how
to achieve a certain objective on a step-by-step basis.
It is assumed that you have the necessary electrical,
electronic and telecommunications experience to
undertake the work. If in doubt, please consult Eaton.
2 Eaton quality assurance
Eaton design, manufacture, installs and commission all
our products to the highest standards of quality. This
quality process is embraced and adopted throughout the
group in all areas of our operations. This is demonstrated
by our compliance and strict adherence to ISO 9001,
14001, ATEX, IECEx policies. On receipt of the
product, ensure that the cartons are undamaged and
that the contents are all correct and complete. Should
this product reach you in an unsatisfactory condition
please report this to Eaton to enable us to rectify and
investigate the fault in a speedy manner.
3 About Sonix
The Sonix PA/GA system is designed around a highly
secure & flexible architecture, that removes the need
for lengthy engineering cycles, bespoke and costly
software, custom field engineering or expensive onsite
support.
This results in a highly effective and flexible
communications solution for the next generation.
The Sonix system has been rigorously designed for
installation in both safe area or potentially explosive
environments, using latest protection philosophies
including EExe, d, i, m and p to ensure the highest levels
of safety whilst increasing operational features.
The Sonix PA/GA System is designed to meet and
surpass the requirements of ATEX, IECEx, DNV, BV,
ABS, IMO and PFEER, with other regional certifications
pending.
Please refer to Sonix system technical manual for any
further information
4 About the product
4.1 Product description
The Sonix PA/GA system autonomously monitors and
supervises the amplifier, loudspeaker cable insulation
and loop integrity with a 22 kHz inaudible out of band
signal at a regular interval up to every 30 seconds.
The robust and industrial design of the system ensures
its protection against open, short circuit, load deviation
and abnormal loads associated with field loop faults. In
the event of such common field loop faults, the Sonix
PA/GA rapidly detects, reports and diagnoses the fault,
reporting this information back via the amplifier, 2Mx
controller and onward to ICCS output and to the Sonix
software. During this, the amplifier intelligently protects
the output from permanent damage.
Provided with blade terminals on amplifier loop outputs
to securely and safely isolate the field cables for testing
and fault rectification. The Eol8 ensures that, at all times,
field speakers are driven with audio signals in both
directions. This self-healing loop design feature ensures
that in the event of an open circuit condition critical
communications are not lost.
Within the Sonix central cabinet the Eol8 is connected
via rapid fit RJ45 connectors, ensuring a quick and
failsafe connection to the amplifier. In the event that any
internal RJ45 cable are disconnected the faults will be
logged on the Sonix system.
Each Eol8 can support up to 8 amplifiers.
4.2 Key features
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Supports up to 8 amplifiers
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Out of band discrete monitoring signals
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Dual RJ45 connectivity for easy maintenance
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Field cable lightning protection
