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Sonix Pbx Technical Manual
SONIX PBX TECHNICAL MANUAL
TM372 / A June 2022 www.eaton.com
3 About the product
The PBx Record and Replay unit is one of the options
for connection into the Sonix PA/GA system. It provides
operators with the ability to call then record and
playback telephone messages over the PA/GA system.
The recording of messages prior to playback eliminates
“Larson’s Effect” (acoustic howl round) which becomes
evident when the microphones are situated close to
loudspeakers. The units are remotely configurable using
the Sonix administration software with several features
that can be tailored 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
standard 1U 19” rack footprint within the cabinet.
User access to the unit is through calling the assigned
extension number connected to the Pbx i/p and allowing
the unit to answer on either detecting ringing or E&M
signalling.
3.1 Available features
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120 sec record facility
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Zoning Options
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Preset zone(s)
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User selected zone(s)
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Message monitoring and cancel broadcast facility
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COTS telephone 2wire and 2wire E&M connectivity
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2x Isolated Audio and key line outputs for connection
to ancillary equipment
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Status indications
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Message cancelled
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Unit recording/playback
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Telephone connectivity type
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Zoned or global broadcast mode
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Delayed answer for backup units
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Voice prompts*
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Message holding while system busy
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Auto-elevate to important message when alarms are
active
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Unit self-monitoring and fault reporting
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Fault output
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Remote configuration using Sonix software
ote:
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* This requires special firmware loading into the unit, contact
Eaton for further information.
