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Sonix Ms12 Technical Manual

SONIX MS12 TECHNICAL MANUAL  

TM371 / A  June 2022  www.eaton.com

2  Introduction

These instructions are intended for all users who have 

to install, commission, configure and setup the Sonix 

Ms12 message store unit. 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 

necessary electrical, electronic and telecommunications 

experience to undertake the work. If in doubt, please 

consult your local Eaton representative.

2 .1  Eaton quality assurance

Eaton design, manufacture, install and commissions 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.

2 .2  Packaging

In the interest of preserving the environment, Eaton aims 

to use recycled packaging wherever practical. Due to the 

physical nature of our products, we provide adequate 

packaging to protect the goods during transit. Please 

ensure that once unpacked, checked and installed that 

all packaging is disposed / recycled in a responsible 

manner.

2 .3  ESD (Electro Static Discharge)

The Sonix PA/GA system is largely constructed from 

electronic printed circuit boards. These printed circuit 

boards are sensitive to static electricity, ESD discharge 

on to any of the Eaton products could cause permanent 

and irreparable damage to the equipment. All such 

PCB’s are shipped to you in ESD protective bags for 

transit. Prior to opening the transit bags please ensure 

that you are wearing either an ESD, earthed wrist strap 

or other suitable means of protection.

2 .4  Safe working practice

Whilst working on or within the Sonix PA/GA system it 

is our prime interest that you remain safe throughout. 

During this work you may be exposed to potentially 

hazardous voltages, currents, confined spaces and 

potentially industrial environments.

Prior to undertaking any work please ensure relevant 

permits and regulations are adhered to.

2 .5  Required tools

To install and commission this part you will need the 

following tools.

• 

Flat-blade terminal screw driver

• 

Small Flat-blade terminal screw driver up to 2.5 mm

• 

Multi-meter

• 

M5 or M6 19” rack mounting screws (not supplied)

2 .6  In the box

This item is shipped with the following items.

• 

1 x Ms12 Message Store Unit

• 

1 x Product Manual

This item is sold as a complete module therefore, no 

spares are necessary.

2 .7  Warnings 

2 .7 .1  Handling

  

Beware of sharp edges or corners
Careful when handling

IEC 60417-6043  

(2011-01)

Summary of Contents for SONIX Ms12

Page 1: ...SONIXTM Ms12 Message Store Unit SonixTM Ms12 Technical Manual...

Page 2: ...FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN ANY EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ANY SUCH CONTRACT STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF EATON THE CONTENTS OF...

Page 3: ...feedback 2Mx Sonix 2Mx Central controller Amp 350 d Sonix 350 W Power Amplifier with 100 V line output Eol1 Sonix Remote End of Line unit Eol8 Sonix Amplifier to 100 V line interface unit 8 channel S...

Page 4: ...key line outputs 11 5 3 Line In 11 5 4 Message Initiate 12 5 5 Power connections 12 5 6 General fault output connections 12 6 UNIT OPERATION 13 6 1 Data and audio communications 13 6 1 1 PA GA mounted...

Page 5: ...ity 23 8 CUSTOMISATION 23 9 MAINTENANCE 23 List of Figures FIGURE 1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 10 FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT 10 FIGURE 3 ISOLATED AUDIO AND KEYLINE OUTPUTS 11 FIGURE 4 MESSAGE INITIATE CONNECT...

Page 6: ...MESSAGE STATUS INDICATOR DESCRIPTION 14 TABLE 10 PLAYBACK MESSAGE GREEN STATUS INDICATOR DESCRIPTION 14 TABLE 11 PLAYBACK MESSAGE RED STATUS INDICATOR DESCRIPTION 14 TABLE 12 FRONT PANEL PLAYBACK GREE...

Page 7: ...7 Sonix Ms12 Technical Manual SONIX MS12 TECHNICAL MANUAL TM371 A June 2022 www eaton com...

Page 8: ...e goods during transit Please ensure that once unpacked checked and installed that all packaging is disposed recycled in a responsible manner 2 3 ESD Electro Static Discharge The Sonix PA GA system is...

Page 9: ...to the needs of system installation The unit allows for duplicated connections to A side and B side systems while allowing synchronised audio to be broadcast over both systems The unit occupies a stan...

Page 10: ...OWERSUPPLY OPERATIONAL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 I O Bus A I O Bus B A1 A2 SCN K1 K2 A SIDE O P 48V DC I P Fault O P N C Com COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C COM N C...

Page 11: ...e system for redundancy Bus Name Colour Connected to Data type IO Bus Blue Io Ms12 PBx units Transmit Unit control status data Active system Audio Receives System control and status data Table 3 IO Bu...

Page 12: ...side Figure 5 Power connections Maximum cable section supported are Solid 1 5 mm2 Stranded 0 5 mm2 including sleeved ferrule Stranded 1 5 mm2 including non sleeved ferrule 5 6 General fault output co...

Page 13: ...of either one of a pair of RJ45 cable becoming disconnected the data audio has a redundant path ensuring the Ms12 will continue to operate without any loss of functionality A flashing IO fault is log...

Page 14: ...n be accessed to check message content using the front panel Table 13 Playback message red status indicator description 6 2 2 4 Front panel record These indications are only displayed by the unit whil...

Page 15: ...Local Reset Solid green Allows the user to carry out a fault reset on the unit Table 19 Switch indicator description 6 3 Front panel operation From the front of the Ms12 a selection button on the rig...

Page 16: ...ont panel button allow the selected message to be cycled The selected message will play once before returning to quiescent Playback Message Select no message Timeout Button Pressed Message Select Time...

Page 17: ...s For more detailed information and instructions please see section 6 4 6 3 3 1 Message slot selection To a record a new message the user needs to identify the message slot to use This is achieved usi...

Page 18: ...in order to achieve the best clarity The output level and clarity of the original recording will significantly affect the unit s recording of the message Message slots 1 11 allows up to 60 seconds of...

Page 19: ...while the input is active De activating an input after the message has started will cause it to play to the end before stopping ote N Initiating and holding active a rear panel initiate will cause the...

Page 20: ...nitiation 6 7 Message Playback Once a message has been initiated for playback the unit enters the playback process This process differs depending on whether the unit is connected with CAT6A cables as...

Page 21: ...sage slot can be individually configured to auto elevate to Emergency Speech If a message is elevated to Emergency Speech broadcast its priority is raised above any active Alarms on the PA GA system a...

Page 22: ...ated from each other J9 and J10 on the PCB are two jumper links to connect the shield from each CAT6A connector to either Earth or to the respective 0V rail ote N J9 and J10 should be left connected t...

Page 23: ...ve if the custom special functionality or operation of the Sonix system and or Ms12 is required 9 Maintenance The Sonix Ms12 unit itself does not require any specific maintenance but the following gen...

Page 24: ...aton and SONIX are registered trademarks All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Changes to the products to the information contained in this document and to prices are reserved s...

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