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A100K10876 

Installation and Service Manual 

Page 5

 

VPA Amplifiers

 

The amplifier must be grounded either through the earth leg in the 
mains plug or by a 1.5 mm wire between the amplifier’s ground terminal 
and proven good grounding point, e.g. the rack frame. 

2.4  Signal inputs 

There are two inputs with 3-pin XLR connectors. 

z

 

Entertainment

 (BGM) for background music etc. with separate 

preset input level control. 

z

 

Call / alarm

 input for announcements and alarm messages with 

separate preset input level control. 

Both inputs are connected in parallel with signal outputs to slave 
amplifiers or recorders. 
There are common master tone- and volume controls for both inputs. In 
addition, the volume may be controlled remotely by an external 
potentiometer. 
A call input signal will automatically mute the BGM entertainment source 
(VOX function). This can also be achieved manually by connecting the 
microphone switch to the priority terminals. 
A pre-warning chime signal can be given in front of a message when a 
priority switch is pushed. This feature can be switched on/off and the 
chime loudness can be adjusted. 

2.5  Loudspeaker outputs 

There are three loudspeaker outputs: 

z

 

Call and Background Music (BMG)

, full power output available on 

an 8 Ohm terminal as well as on a 100 V constant voltage line. 

z

 

Call only

, full power output on a 100 V constant voltage line. This 

terminal carries no background music. 

z

 

Monitor Loudspeaker

, 1 W power output to an 8 Ohm loudspeaker, 

normally mounted close to the amplifier to monitor entertainment and 
call channels. The output has a separate volume control. 

2.6  Optional connections 

z

 

Fault Relay

, NO/NC contacts of a built-in relay is available for 

remote warning devices. The relay is activated during fault conditions 
such as mains power failure or open or shorted speaker lines. 

z

 

DC Out, 

24 VDC/800 mA is available for optional equipment. 

z

 

Remote, 

connection of remote master volume control. A logaritmic 

22 kOhm potmeter is suitable. 

z

 

Priority, 

by pushing a button on the microphone, a chime signal is 

manually activated in front of a message. 

2.7  Indicators 

z

 

Power on

, red LED is lit when the amplifier is powered from mains 

or battery. 

z

 

VU-meter

, row of five LEDs indicating the signal pressure from -18 

dB to +1 dB. 

z

 

Fault

, a red warning LED will be lit if the master volume is set to less 

than 40%, or if the loudspeaker line is shorted.  
A fault relay will be activated during fault conditions; the switch-over 
contacts are available on the rear for remote warning devices. 

z

 

Overload

, a red warning LED will be lit if the input signal is too high, 

or if the loudspeaker impedance is too low (too many loudspeakers 
in parallel) or shorted loudspeaker line. 

OUT

OUT

CALL

BGM

– 6    + 6

– 6    + 6

0

0

IN

IN

0

0

MASTER      BASS       TREBLE

0

–        +

–        +

CHIME

CHIME

ON    OFF

0

CALL / BMG    CALL ONLY

C

O

M

   

   

8

     

 

10

0V

   

   

C

O

M

   

   

10

0V

   

   

MON ITOR

C

O

M

    

  

  8

      

MON ITOR

MONITOR   FAULT  RELAY  DC OUT  REMOTE   PRIORITY

C

O

   

  

800 mA

  8

   

   

Ω

NC

NO

-  

    

C

O

   

  

24V

    

  

+     

  

POWER

FAULT

OVERLOAD

-18    -10    -6      0    +1dB

Warning

This appatatus must be earthed

PRIORITY

Содержание VPA-120

Страница 1: ...INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL VPA PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIERS VPA 120 240 400 A100K10876 ...

Страница 2: ...3 2 Mains power 7 3 3 3 Grounding 7 3 3 4 Input connection 8 3 3 5 Loudspeaker connection 8 3 3 6 Optional connections 9 4 STARTUP AND OPERATION 10 4 1 System check out 10 4 1 1 Preparations 10 4 1 2 Sound 10 4 1 3 Speaker line fault detection 11 5 SERVICE 12 5 1 Service information 12 5 2 Troubleshooting 12 5 3 Fuse replacement 13 5 3 1 Mains and low voltage protection 13 5 3 2 24 V out protectio...

Страница 3: ...must be changed See section 3 3 4 1 3 Rules and regulations The VPA system and its components have been tested according to the following regulations z EN 60065 2002 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements z IEC 60533 Second edition 1999 Electrical and electronic installation in ships Electromagnetic compatibility z EN 60945 Fourth edition 2002 Maritime navigation and radi...

Страница 4: ... amplifiers are powered from 230 or 115 VAC mains or 24 VDC The mains voltage is set inside the amplifier default setting is 230 V There is a mains circuit breaker on the cabinet front and a mains fuse in conjunction with the mains inlet The fuse value depends on the amplifier type 24 VDC can be used as a backup source in case of mains power failure The 24 V backup is not turned off by the mains s...

Страница 5: ...sic z Monitor Loudspeaker 1 W power output to an 8 Ohm loudspeaker normally mounted close to the amplifier to monitor entertainment and call channels The output has a separate volume control 2 6 Optional connections z Fault Relay NO NC contacts of a built in relay is available for remote warning devices The relay is activated during fault conditions such as mains power failure or open or shorted s...

Страница 6: ...o observe the above precautions could result in overheating that could damage the equipment or create a fire hazard See also the data sheet for each amplifier 3 3 Wiring 3 3 1 Cable requirement marine installations All electrical wiring external to the equipment shall be approved ship cable of type 0 75 mm2 twisted pair with outer braided copper screen The cable should at least be a flame retardan...

Страница 7: ...pe fuses to prevent unauthorized manual operation z The mains power cable must be 3 x 2 5 mm2 rated for 500 VAC z The 24 VDC power cable dimension has to be calculated depending on the total low voltage power consumption and cable length z Proper grounding is essential for reliable operation Note The VPA unit has to be connected to the vessel s central ground 115 VAC mains z Be sure the amplifier ...

Страница 8: ...ker impedance adds up to 8 Ohm It is important to select speakers capable of handling the actual power Example Output power 120 W 6 speakers of 15 W 1 speaker of 30 W Loop A 4 x 4 Ohm 16 Ohm 120 W 2 60 W Loop B 8 Ohm 16 16 Ohm 16 Ohm 120 W 2 60 W Loop A B 16 16 Ohm 8 Ohm Constant voltage lines The 100 V connectors for CALL BGM and CALL ONLY should be used when a large number of speakers are instal...

Страница 9: ...DC and consumes less than 800 mA This output is protected by a 1 A thermistor Note the polarity if the device is polarity dependant Remote volume control Mount an optional 22 kOhm log potentiometer in a convenient place in order to adjust the master PA volume Use a shielded cable to connect the volume control to the REMOTE terminals The center tap on the pot is connected to the rightmost terminal ...

Страница 10: ...ntrol is connected turn it CCW to check it function Turn it fully CW before proceeding z If a monitor speaker is mounted turn its volume control CW to check the sound in the monitor Call check The PA amplifier has an automatic VOX control which means that if a signal on the CALL input exceeds ca 300 mV the signal on BGM will be muted If the signal is less the call signal will be mixed with BGM z S...

Страница 11: ...t any signal source the pilot tone level may need adjustment z Set all volume controls to their final levels z Turn the power OFF and remove the cabinet cover z Reconnect the power and locate the trimming pot on the AMP 2 board No external signal must be applied to the amplifier z Turn the pot CW until the first green LED 18 dB is lit Observe that the FAULT LED is off z Turn the pot slowly back CC...

Страница 12: ...his will indicate whether the source or the input channel is faulty A pulsating noise in the loudspeakers A motorboat like sound during music and or announcements The Overload lamp may light or flash z The sound level is too high attempting the output to exceed its limit Reduce the master volume control until the motorboating disappears Reducing the BASS control may also solve the problem Be sure ...

Страница 13: ...ontact qualified service personnel FUSE MAINS VPA 120 VPA 240 VPA 400 115 V 5 A 5x20 mm 10 A 5x20 mm 20 A 5x20 mm F101 230 V 2 5 A 5x20 mm 6 3 A 5x20 mm 10 A 5x20 mm F501 24 115 230 V 15 A x 1 20 A x 1 40 A x 1 All fuses are glass 250 V fast blow 5 3 2 24 V out protection A thermistor F401 limits the current to 1 A at the 24 V out terminals This fuse should not be changed it will reset when the ex...

Страница 14: ...W RMS 24 VDC 96 W 172 W 324 W Output power max Alarm power 1 kHz 30 55O C Monitor 1 W Call 100 V Call BMG 8 Ohm and 100 V Monitor 8 Ohm Load resistance 100V 80 Ohm 42 Ohm 25 Ohm Harmonic distortion 1 at 1 kHz at rated power Loudspeaker outputs Signal to noise ratio 75 dB 5 dB Voltage output 24 VDC 800 mA Signal level 0 5 1 5 Vrms Line output Impedance 47 kOhm balanced Sensitivity 0 5 1 5 Vrms Impe...

Страница 15: ...A100K10876 Installation and Service Manual Page 15 VPA Amplifiers 6 APENDIX 6 1 Block diagram STENTOFON VPA 120 240 400 BLOCK ...

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Страница 22: ... The company s Quality Assurance System is certified to meet the requirements in NS EN ISO 9001 2008 Zenitel Norway AS reserves the right to modify designs and alter specifications without prior notice in pursuance of a policy of continuous improvement 2010 Zenitel Norway AS support vingtor com DOC NO A100K10876 ...

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