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Sonix Io Unit Technical Manual
SONIX IO TECHNICAL MANUAL
TM366 / A June 2022 www.eaton.com
2 Before you begin
2.1 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.
2.2 Electrostatic 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.
2.3 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 hazardous industrial environments. Prior to
undertaking any work please ensure relevant permits
and regulations are adhered to.
2.4 In the box
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1 x Sonix Io unit
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1 x Technical Manual
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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
3 Product overview
3.1 Product description
The Sonix Io unit is designed to act as an interface
between external systems and the Sonix PA/GA system.
It can be used to initiate Alarms and affect system
state of the PA/GA system, as well as act as an audio
gateway.
It has a number of configurable inputs and outputs
intended to be interfaced to third-party external systems.
3.2 Key features
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6 Alarm initiate inputs
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6 associated alarm acknowledge outputs
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2 Audio + Key-line inputs
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1 Audio + Key-line output
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2 Fault outputs
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3 Mute outputs
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Ships Whistle output with alarm cadence control
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Miscellaneous
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Alarm Cancel
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Alarm Attenuate
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Alarm auto-initiate inhibit
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Important Message
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Audio monitoring
