PAVIRO Router

PVA‑4R24

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Table of contents
1 Important product information 4
1.1 Safety information 4
1.2 Disposal instructions 5
1.3 FCC statement 5
2 Short information 6
3 System overview 7
3.1 Front panel 7
3.2 Rear panel 9
4 Parts included 10
5 Installation 11
6 Connection 13
6.1 Audio input 13
6.2 Loudspeaker output 14
6.3 Supply voltage 15
6.4 CAN BUS 16
6.5 Control input 18
6.6 Control output 19
7 Configuration 22
7.1 Setting the CAN address 22
7.2 Displaying the CAN baud rate 23
7.3 Configuring the CAN baud rate 23
8 Operation 24
8.1 Line supervision 24
8.1.1 Impedance measurement 24
8.1.2 EOL slave module 25
8.1.3 Plena EOL 26
8.2 Pilot tone 27
8.3 Amplifier input supervision 27
9 Maintenance 28
9.1 Firmware update 28
9.2 Resetting to factory default settings 28
10 Technical data 29
10.1 Dimensions 30

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1 Important product information

1.1 Safety information
1. Read and keep these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings.
2. Download the latest version of the applicable installation manual from
www.boschsecurity.com for installation instructions.

Information
Refer to the Installation Manual for instructions.
3. Follow all installation instructions and observe the following alert signs:

Notice! Containing additional information. Usually, not observing a notice does not
result in damage to the equipment or personal injuries.

Caution! The equipment or the property can be damaged, or persons can be injured if
! the alert is not observed.

Warning! Risk of electric shock.

4. System installation and servicing by qualified personnel only, in accordance with

applicable local codes. No user-serviceable parts inside.
5. System installation for emergency sound (except for call stations and call station
extensions) in a Restricted Access Area only. Children may not get access to the system.
6. For rack-mounting of system devices, make sure that the equipment rack is of suitable
quality to support the weight of the devices. Use caution when moving a rack to avoid
injury from tip over.
7. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

8. Mains powered equipment shall be connected to a mains power outlet socket with a
protective earthing connection. An external, readily operable, mains plug or all‑pole mains
switch shall be installed.
9. Only replace the mains fuse of an apparatus with a fuse of the same type.
10. The protective ground connection of an apparatus shall be connected to protective
ground before the apparatus is connected to a power supply.
11. Amplifier outputs marked with  may carry audio output voltages up to 120 VRMS.
Touching uninsulated terminals or wiring may result in an unpleasant sensation.
Amplifier outputs marked with or may carry audio output voltages above 120 VRMS. It
requires a skilled person to strip and connect the loudspeaker wires in such a way that
the naked conductors are inaccessible.
12. The system may receive power from multiple mains power outlet sockets and backup
batteries.

Warning! To prevent a shock hazard disconnect all power sources prior to system
installation.

13. Only use recommended batteries and observe polarity. Risk of explosion if an incorrect
type of battery is used.
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14. Fiber optical converters use invisible laser radiation. To prevent injury, avoid eye
exposure to the beam.
15. Devices for vertical (wall) mounting supporting a user interface for operation shall only be
mounted below 2 m height.
16. Devices installed above 2 m height may cause injury when falling down. Preventive
measures must be taken.
17. To prevent hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
18. An apparatus may use a lithium coin battery. Keep away from children. If ingested, high
risk of chemical burn hazard. Seek medical attention immediately.

1.2 Disposal instructions

Old electrical and electronic appliances.
Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected
separately and sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and
collection systems put in place in the country concerned.

1.3 FCC statement

Warning! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bosch could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice!
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV/communications equipment
technician.

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2 Short information
The PVA-4R24 24 Zone Router is a zone extension for the PAVIRO system. The PVA-4R24 adds
24 zones, 20 GPIs, 24 GPOs and 2 control relays to the system and is controlled and
supervised via the CAN bus by the PVA-4CR12 (Controller).
Up to 20 routers can be connected to one controller. One router can handle up to 4000 W
speaker load. The maximum load of one zone is 500 W.
The zone indicator lights on the front indicate the current status of every zone:
– Green: Zone in use for non emergency purpose
– Red: Zone in use for emergency purpose
– Yellow: Zone fault detected
– Off: Zone in idle condition

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3 System overview
3.1 Front panel

Number Symbol Element Description

1 Zone status Indicates the status of the zone:

indicator light – Green = Zone is in use for non-emergency
purpose
– Yellow = Zone fault detected (Note: The
indication of this status has the highest
priority)
– Red = Zone is in use for emergency purpose
– Off = Zone in idle condition

2 Combined fault This indicator lights up yellow if a fault in the

warning indicator device is detected.
light Note: The fault types to be indicated via this
indicator can be configured.

3 Recessed button The button is protected to prevent it from being

pressed accidentally. Use a pointed object (such
as a ballpoint pen) to press the button.
This button has the following functions if the CAN
address of the device is not set to 00:
– Find function: If the find function of the
device is activated, press this button to
deactivate the indicators.
– Displaying the CAN baud rate: Press this
button for at least one second. Please refer to
section Displaying the CAN baud rate, page
23.
– LED test: Press this button for at least three
seconds to activate the LED test. All
indicators at the front panel light up as long
as the button is pressed.
This button has the following functions if the CAN
address of the device is set to 00:
– Resetting a fault (e.g. watchdog fault): Press
the button briefly to confirm a fault.

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Number Symbol Element Description

– Setting/displaying the CAN baud rate: Press

this button for at least one second. Please
refer to section Configuring the CAN baud
rate, page 23.
– Resetting to delivery condition: Press this
button for at least three seconds. Please refer
to section Resetting to factory default
settings, page 28.

4 Network indicator This indicator lights up green if successful data

light communication has been established.

5 Standby indicator This indicator lights up green when the device is in

light standby mode.

6 Power indicator This indicator lights up green when the power

light supply is OK.

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3.2 Rear panel

Number Element Description

1 Grounding screw Ground connection

2 CONTROL IN ports Control port with isolated or supervised inputs. Please

refer to section Control input, page 18.

3 CONTROL OUT ports Control port with open collector outputs. Please refer
to section Control output, page 19.

4 AMP IN ports Input for 100 V (or 70 V) audio signal from power
amplifier.

5 SPEAKER OUT ports Output for speaker zones.

6 DC power input

7 CAN ADDRESS selector HIGH-byte and LOW-byte for configuring the CAN
switch address of the device.

8 CAN BUS port Connection with CAN bus, e.g. controller.

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4 Parts included

Quantity Component

1 PVA-4R24 Router

1 Set of connectors

1 Set of feet

1 Installation manual

1 Important safety instructions

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5 Installation
This device has been designed to be installed horizontally in a conventional 19” rack cabinet.
Front attachment of the device
Refer to the following illustration to attach the front of the device, using four screws and
washers. Because of painted surfaces the connection of the grounding screw at the rear panel
of the device is recommended.

Figure 5.1: Installation of the device into a 19" rack

Caution!
The use of rack mount rails is recommended when installing the device in a rack shelf or rack
cabinet to prevent the front panel from twisting or warping. If devices should be stacked in
! the rack (e.g. using the self-adhesive foot stands supplied) the maximum permissible load of
the mount rails must be considered. Please refer to the technical specifications provided by
the rack rail manufacturer.

Figure 5.2: Stacking of devices using the supplied foot stands (example with 3 devices, rack mount rails
are used for the bottom device only)
The device must be protected from:
– Dripping water or spray
– Direct sunlight
– High ambient temperatures or immediate sources of heat
– High humidity
– Large dust deposits
– Strong vibrations

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If these requirements cannot be guaranteed, the device must be regularly serviced to prevent
any outages that could occur as a result of negative ambient conditions. If a solid object or
fluid enters the housing, immediately disconnect the device from the voltage supply, and have
it serviced by an authorized technician before it is recommissioned.

Warning!
The maximum ambient temperature of +45 °C should not be exceeded.
!
Standby mode
In standby mode, the power consumption of the device significantly reduces. In standby
mode, the following functions are still available:
– Remote control via the CAN bus
– Monitoring of the DC input
– Function of the Control Port
Standby operation is activated via the CAN bus and indicated by the Standby indicator light.

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6 Connection
6.1 Audio input

The AMP IN audio inputs allow to connect the 100 V (or 70 V) output signals of up to eight
power amplifier channels to the integrated 2-in-6 router blocks A, B, C or D. Additionally there
are four input channels for spare amplifiers.
The delivery includes 6-pin connectors. Conductor cross-sections of 0.14 mm² (AWG26) to
1.5 mm² (AWG16) can be used.
Recommended connecting cable: stranded wire, LiY, 0.75 mm².
Routing
Following illustration gives an overview of possible routings between the AMP IN audio inputs
and the SPEAKER OUT audio outputs using the internal relays of the device. The PVA-4R24
includes four 2-in-6 routing blocks A, B, C or D. Each routing block provides 2 regular inputs, 1
spare amplifier input and 6 outputs.
Spare amplifier input S1 of AMP IN A (C) is for replacing the amplifiers connected to inputs 1
of routing blocks A (C) and B (D).
Spare amplifier input S2 of AMP IN B (D) is for replacing the amplifiers connected to inputs 2
of routing blocks A (C) and B (D).

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6.2 Loudspeaker output

100 V or 70 V loudspeakers can be connected on each speaker output with the 4 (four) 12-pin
connectors that are delivered with the device. Loudspeaker cables with a cross sectional area
from 0.14 mm2 (AWG26) up to 1.5 mm2 can be used.
Recommended connecting cable: stranded wire, LiY, 0.75 mm² (h/w 03/00 and higher).
About the cable diameter
The voltage drop over cables should not exceed 10 %.
Cables with a higher voltage drop lead to a high proportional cable attenuation at the
loudspeakers. This is particularly noticeable at higher volume levels, for example alarm signals.
A high voltage drop can also cause communication problems with the EOL modules.
The following table gives an overview of the maximum cable lengths for different speaker
loads depending on the cable diameters.

Cross- Diameter 10 W 20 W 100 W 200 W 300 W 400 W 500 W

section [mm] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
[mm2]

0.5 0.8 1000 800 160 80 53 40 32

0.75 1.0 1000 1000 240 120 80 60 48

1.0 1.1 1000 1000 320 160 107 80 64

1.5 1.4 1000 1000 480 240 160 120 96

2.5 1.8 1000 1000 800 400 267 200 100

4.0 2.3 1000 1000 1000 640 427 320 256

Maximum loudspeaker load

The maximum rated power should not exceed 500 W per amplifier channel and/or controller/
router output (see chapter 6.1.2.). The internal 2-in-6 router output block offers the possibility
to distribute the 500 W amplifier power to 6 zones. If two 500-watt amplifier channels are
used within a router cluster of 6 zones, up to 1000 W can be distributed to these 6 zones. The
maximum rated power of 500 W at a single speaker output must not be exceeded.

Danger!
It is possible that during operation shock hazard voltages (> 140 V peak value) may be
present at the outputs. Therefore, the connected loudspeaker zones have to be installed in
accordance with applicable safety regulations. When installing and operating 100 V
loudspeaker networks, compliance with the VDE regulation DIN VDE 0800 is mandatory.
Especially, when 100 V loudspeaker networks in alarm system applications are concerned, all
safety precautions have to be in accordance with the safety class 2 wiring.

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Note: The breakdown voltage on the loudspeaker output from a controller/router (HW: 2.00) is
120 V between the loudspeaker cable pairs and 60 V between a loudspeaker cable pole and
ground.

Wiring faults
Loudspeaker cables, which typically run through the entire building, are more sensitive to
wiring faults.
There are different types of wiring faults as mentioned below:
– Ground fault: A ground fault is detected by the ground fault detection. If the resistance
between ground and speaker wire is < 50kΩ, a ground fault is indicated.
– Short circuit or open line: A cable that is short-circuited or open is detected by the built-
in impedance measurement, if the reference values are set correctly.
– Swapped zones: Swapped zones cannot be found/detected by impedance measurement,
if they have approximately the same load.
– Single pole connections between two zones: Single-pole connections lead to increased
crosstalk when one of the zones becomes active and/or when both zones distribute a
different signal. This results in incorrect impedance values being measured. This fault
cannot be detected by the ground fault detection and/or impedance measurement.
– Parallel connection of two or more zones: In this case two amplifier channels with
different signals or one amplifier channel and the impedance measurement can be
connected in parallel. This fault cannot be detected by the ground fault supervision and/
or impedance measurement, as the impedance reference values may already have been
set incorrectly.
– Crossed zones: A wire from a certain zone has been swapped with a wire from another
zone. This fault cannot be detected by the ground fault detection and/or impedance
measurement, as the impedance reference values may already have been set incorrectly.

6.3 Supply voltage

Connect a 24-volt DC source to the DC power input. The delivery includes a 2-pin connector.
Conductor cross-sections of 0.2 mm² (AWG24) to 6 mm² (AWG10) can be used.
Recommended connecting cable: flexible stranded wire, LiY, 1.5 mm².
The DC input is protected against incorrect polarity and overload. The associated fuse is
located on the inside of the device and is not accessible from outside of the device.

Warning!
Never connect the positive terminal + with ground.
!

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6.4 CAN BUS

This section contains information about the connection of the device to the CAN BUS and the
correct setting of the CAN address.
Connection
The device has two RJ-45 jacks for the CAN BUS. The jacks are connected in parallel, and act
as an input and for daisy chaining the network. The CAN bus allows different data rates to be
used, where the data rate is indirectly proportional to the bus length. If the network is small,
data rates of up to 500 kbit/s are possible. In larger networks, the data rate must be
decreased (down to the minimum data rate of 10 kbit/s), please refer to section Configuring
the CAN baud rate.

Notice!

i The data rate is preset to 10 kbit/s in the factory.

The following table explains the relationship between data rates and bus lengths/network
size. Bus lengths of over 1,000 m must be implemented only with CAN repeaters.

Data rate (in kbit/s) Bus length (in meters)

500 100

250 250

125 500

62.5 1000

Table 6.1: Data rate and bus length of the CAN BUS

The following diagrams show the assignment of the CAN port/CAN connector.

Figure 6.1: Assignment of the CAN port

Figure 6.2: Assignment of the CAN connector

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Pin Designation Cable color

T568A T568B

2 CAN_GND Green Orange

4 CAN_H (+) Blue

5 CAN_L (-) Blue stripes

Table 6.2: Assignment of the CAN BUS interface

Cable specification
In accordance with the ISO 11898-2 standard, shielded twisted-pair cables with an impedance
of 120 ohms must be used as the data transfer cable for the CAN bus. A terminating resistance
of 120 ohms must be provided at both ends as the cable terminator. The maximum bus length
depends on the data transmission rate, the type of data transmission cable, and the number
of bus participants.
Recommended connecting cable: shielded twisted-pair, CAT5, 100 / 120 Ω.

Bus length (in Data transmission cable Termination (in Maximum data
m) Resistance per unit Cable cross- Ω) transmission
(in mΩ/m) section rate

0 to 40 < 70 0.25 to 0.34 mm² 124 1000 kbit/s at

AWG23, AWG22 40 m

40 to 300 < 60 0.34 to 0.6 mm² 127 500 kbit/s at

AWG22, AWG20 100 m

300 to 600 < 40 0.5 to 0.6 mm² 150 to 300 100 kbit/s at
AWG20 500 m

600 to 1000 < 26 0.75 to 0.8 mm² 150 to 300 62.5 kbit/s at
AWG18 1000 m

Table 6.3: Relationships for CAN networks with up to 64 participants

If there are long cables and several devices on the CAN bus, terminating resistors with ohm
ratings higher than the specified 120 ohms are recommended in order to reduce the resistive
load for the interface drivers, which in turn reduces the voltage loss from one cable end to
another.
The following table allows initial estimates for the required cable cross-section for different
bus lengths and various numbers of bus participants.

Bus length (in m) Number of devices on the CAN Bus

32 64 100

100 0.25 mm² or AWG24 0.34 mm² or AWG22 0.34 mm² or AWG22

250 0.34 mm² or AWG22 0.5 mm² or AWG20 0.5 mm² or AWG20

500 0.75 mm² or AWG18 0.75 mm² or AWG18 1.0 mm² or AWG17

Table 6.4: CAN BUS cable cross-section

If a participant cannot be directly connected to the CAN bus, a stub line (branch line) must be
used. Since there must always be precisely two terminating resistors on a CAN bus, a stub line
cannot be terminated. This creates reflections, which impair the rest of the bus system. To

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minimize these reflections, these stub lines must not exceed a maximum individual length of
2 m at data transmission rates of up to 125 kbit/s, or a maximum length of 0.3 m at higher bit
rates. The overall length of all branch lines must not exceed 30 m.
The following applies:
– In terms of rack wiring, standard RJ-45 patch cables with 100-ohm impedance (AWG 24/
AWG 26) can be used for short distances (up to 10 m).
– The guidelines specified above for the network cabling must be used when wiring the
racks with each other and for the building installation.

6.5 Control input

There are two control input ports (input 1-5 or 6-10) on the rear of the device.
The CONTROL IN port is split into two halves:
– The upper half has five freely configurable supervised, not isolated control inputs.
– The lower half has five freely configurable isolated control inputs.
The delivery includes 10-pole connectors. Conductor cross-sections of 0.14 mm² (AWG26) to
1.5 mm² (AWG16) can be used. Recommended connecting cable: shielded flexible stranded
wire, LiY, 0.5 mm². The control port is configured in IRIS-Net.

Caution!
The maximum permissible voltage on a control input is 32 V.
!

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Figure 6.3: Using supervised or isolated inputs of the CONTROL IN port

Supervised control inputs

The supervised control inputs can be used as
– normal logical (high/low) input (with low <= 5 V or high >= 10 V) or
– supervised input with states active, not active, open circuit or short circuit.
When using a supervised input (e.g. for connecting a CIE) add two resistors as illustrated
above (if not already included in the outputs of the connected device).

Notice!

i The supervised inputs are internally equipped with 8.2 kΩ pull up resistors. The ground pins
are equipped with a common self resettable 140 mA fuse.

Isolated control inputs

The isolated control inputs can be used as normal logical (high/low) input (with low <= 5 V or
high >= 10 V) only. This inputs comply with VDE 0833-4.

6.6 Control output

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Control outputs
The freely programmable control outputs are designed as open collector outputs that have a
high resistance (open) when not active (OFF/inactive). When active (ON/active), the outputs
are closed to ground.
Recommended connecting cable: shielded flexible stranded wire, LiY, 0.5 mm².

Caution!
The maximum permissible current per output is 40 mA. The maximum permissible voltage is
! 32 V.

To operate externally connected elements, a voltage source is available on the connection V

(the voltage at connection V is identical to the device input voltage); see also the following
illustration. The ground pin is equipped with a common self resettable 750 mA fuse.

Figure 6.4: Connecting a relay and the supervision contacts of a CIE to the CONTROL OUT port

Control relay
The control relay REL (changeover contact) can be used as VDE 0833-4 compliant output.
The IRIS-Net software allows the user to configure the parameters or fault types for which the
changeover contact should switch over. To integrate the device into the hazard alert systems,
a normally-closed contact (standby current principle) is recommended.

Caution!
The maximum load of the control relay is 32 V/1 A.
!

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CIE 4CR12
4R24

Figure 6.5: Internal configuration of the REL contact (VDE 0833-4)

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7 Configuration
7.1 Setting the CAN address

The CAN address of the device is set using the two address selector switches HIGH and LOW.
Addresses 1 to 250 (01 hex to FA hex) can be used in a CAN network. The address is set using
the hexadecimal numbering system. The LOW selector switch is for the low-order digit and the
HIGH selector switch is for the high-order digit.

Notice!

i Each address may only occur once in the system, otherwise network conflicts will occur.

The address 0 (00 hex, set on delivery) ensures that the device is disconnected from the
remote communication. This means that the device does not appear in the system, even if it is
connected to the CAN bus.

HIGH LOW Address

0 0 Stand-alone

0 1 to F 1 to 15

1 0 to F 16 to 31

2 0 to F 32 to 47

3 0 to F 48 to 63

4 0 to F 64 to 79

5 0 to F 80 to 95

6 0 to F 96 to 111

7 0 to F 112 to 127

8 0 to F 128 to 143

9 0 to F 144 to 159

A 0 to F 160 to 175

B 0 to F 176 to 191

C 0 to F 192 to 207

D 0 to F 208 to 223

E 0 to F 224 to 239

F 0 to A 240 to 250

F B to F Reserved

Table 7.5: CAN addresses

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7.2 Displaying the CAN baud rate

To display the CAN baud rate, press the Recessed button and keep the button pressed down
for at least one second. Three front panel indicator lights then display the set baud rate for
two seconds, afterwards all indicators light up (“LED test”). Please refer to the following table
for details.

Baud rate (in kbit/s) Zone status indicator Zone status indicator Network indicator
light of zone 23 light of zone 24 light

10 Off Off On

20 Off On Off

62.5 Off On On

125 On Off Off

250 On Off On

500 On On Off

Table 7.6: Displaying the CAN baud rate via indicator lights on the front panel

7.3 Configuring the CAN baud rate

The CAN baud rate can be configured using a UCC1 USB-CAN CONVERTER or directly on the
front of the device.
Changing the CAN baud rate

Notice!

i The CAN baud rate can only be changed if the CAN address is set to 00.

To change the CAN baud rate, perform the following steps:

1. Press the Recessed button and keep the button pressed down for at least one second.
The CAN baud rate is indicated for two seconds, please refer to the section entitled
“Displaying the CAN baud rate” for more information.
2. As soon as the CAN baud rate is displayed, release the Recessed button. Please note that
if the button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the device will be reset to factory
settings.
3. Briefly press the Recessed button to switch to the next-higher CAN baud rate. The LEDs
indicate the new setting.
4. Repeat step 3 until the desired baud rate has been set. (Example: To change the baud
rate from 62.5 kbit/s to 20 kbit/s, press the Recessed button exactly five times, i.e. 62.5 >
125 > 250 > 500 > 10 > 20).
5. The new CAN baud rate is applied two seconds after the last time that the Recessed
button is pressed.

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8 Operation
8.1 Line supervision
For loudspeaker line supervision three different options are available. They differ in
performance, cost, and suitability for various applications and situations.
In general the device can detect open circuit and short circuit. In case of an open circuit only a
fault message will be generated. In case of a short circuit a fault message will be generated
and the loudspeaker line will be automatically deactivated to avoid influence to other
loudspeaker lines.

8.1.1 Impedance measurement

The PVA-4CR12 controller provides a function to measure the loudspeaker cable impedance.
This function puts a sinus signal on the loudspeaker cable connection and measures the
effective current and voltage. The impedance value of the loudspeaker cable (= cable and
loudspeaker) is calculated based on the measurement results. Impedance measurement can
only be done in non-active loudspeaker cable outputs.
To detect impedance deviations in the loudspeaker cable, caused by an open or shorted cable
connection, a failure-free loudspeaker cable reference value must have been measured and
stored beforehand. All future impedance measurements are only compared against the
impedance reference value. When an impedance value exceeds the accepted and configured
tolerance, a failure is reported.
The calibration of impedance measurement circuits is not necessary because the system only
notices impedance tolerances. In this way, absolute failures of values are mathematically
eliminated.
The measuring frequency and voltage can vary within given borders and can be adapted to the
local conditions, like used loudspeaker types and cables or mains power. In general, it is
recommended not to deviate from given default values. If the frequency is too high, the
measurement signal might be audible. If the frequency is too low, the measured impedance
value may be outside the specified range as lower frequency decreases the impedance of the
loudspeaker’s transformer.

Notice!
Starting with the controller/router version HW: 02/00 (see product label), the measuring
i generator has a protective circuit with high-impedance resistors to protect against external
voltages. Therefore, the measurement voltage at the outputs of the configured loudspeaker
cable may vary depending on the impedance of the loudspeaker cable.

Loudspeaker cable impedance

The impedance of the loudspeaker cable can be affected by several negative factors:
– Ambient temperature:
The loudspeaker cables, the transformers and the loudspeaker coils are usually made of
copper. Copper has a temperature coefficient of α = 3.9 1/K.
In other words, the resistance changes by about 4% with a temperature change of 10 °C.
Example:
In a parking garage, the impedance of the loudspeaker cable can change by a factor of about
16% between winter (-10 °C) and summer (+30 °C).
– Measuring frequency:
A defective loudspeaker might not be detected if long loudspeaker cables with a higher
measuring frequency are used, due to the fact that the cable impedance (or cable
capacitance) might become dominant compared with the loudspeaker impedance.

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Example:
The impedance value for 20 kHz for a cable with a capacitance value of 100 nF/km and a
length of 200 m is about 400 Ω. A 5 W loudspeaker has an impedance of about 2000 Ω. The
impedance of the cable including the loudspeakers is about 330 Ω. If the cable is broken near
the loudspeaker, the impedance difference is 70 Ω, which is about 21%.
– Loudspeaker impedance:
The impedance of the loudspeaker depends on the frequency. The transformers in the
loudspeakers have a low impedance value at low frequencies. It is important to ensure that
the measurement limits (see Table 8.9) for the specific measurement frequencies are not
exceeded, especially for high-power loudspeakers.
Example:
The Sx300PIX loudspeaker has an impedance value of about 110 Ω at 1 kHz, but an impedance
value of 50 Ω at 30 Hz.
– Ground fault:
A ground fault of the loudspeaker cable can affect the impedance measurement of the
loudspeaker cable. If a ground fault and an impedance error are displayed simultaneously, the
cable ground fault must be corrected first.

Parameter Value

Impedance range 20-10000 Ω (corresponds to 500 W to 1 W)

Impedance tolerance 6% ± 2 Ω

Frequency range 20-4000 Hz

Voltage range 0.1-1.0 V

Table 8.7: Impedance measurement specification

Notice!

i The total impedance connected at the output on the amplifier (loudspeakers and cabling)
must be within the specified impedance range in terms of the test frequency (see the table
entitled “Impedance measuring specification”).

Notice!

i To detect a line interruption to a single speaker, or the failure of a single speaker, the
following instructions must be observed: Do not connect more than five speakers to one
speaker line. All speakers on the speaker line must have the same impedance.

8.1.2 EOL slave module

End-of-line (EOL) technology enables the loudspeaker lines to be monitored for short-circuit
and interruptions. The EOL modules can be used for permanent supervision on not active and
active speaker lines, e.g. for speaker lines with permanent background music or if passive
volume controls are used.
Method of operation
An EOL slave module PVA-1WEOL is installed at the end of the speaker line. The speaker line
is used for both the power supply of the module (via the non-audible pilot tone) and for bi-
directional communication between the EOL master in the output stage and the EOL slave
module (using very low-frequency signals). If a communication error occurs – for example, if
the EOL master does not receive a response from the slave – then an error message is
generated. The unique addressing of the slave modules means that multiple slave modules can
be connected to one speaker line.

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For communication between the master and the slave modules, the EOL slave modules must
be connected to ground. The shielding on the speaker cable, a free wire in the speaker cable,
or any other available ground point – such as the safety ground of the power supply system –
can be used for this purpose. The resistance RG between an output line of the amplifier and
ground must be at least 1.5 MΩ. The capacity CG between an output line of the device and the
ground must not be greater than 400 nF.

Figure 8.1: Circuit diagram (RG and CG are caused by the loudspeaker installation, e.g. wire type, length)

EOL monitoring function setup

Connect the EOL slave modules to the end of the speaker line. Set the desired address at the
DIP switches ➊. For details please refer to the installation note of the PVA-1WEOL.

1
4 2
3
2
8.1.3 Plena EOL
The Plena end-of-line boards can be used for permanent supervision on not active and active
speaker lines. The PLN-1EOL module can be used e.g. for speaker lines with permanent
background music or if passive volume controls are used.
Plena end-of-line boards PLN-1EOL monitor the presence of a pilot tone on a loudspeaker line.
The board connects at the end of a loudspeaker line and detects the pilot tone signal. This
signal is always present on the line: when back ground music (BGM) is playing, when a call is
in progress, and when no signal is present. The pilot tone is inaudible and at a very low level
(e.g. -20 dB). When the pilot tone signal is present, an LED lights up, and a contact on the
board is closed. When the pilot tone fails, the contact opens, and the LED goes off. If mounted
at the end of the loudspeaker line, this applies to the integrity of the whole line. Presence of
the pilot tone signal does not depend on the number of loudspeakers on the line, the load on
the line, or the line capacitance. The contact can be used to detect and report faults on a
loudspeaker line.
Several EOL boards can be daisy-chained to a single fault input. This allows a loudspeaker line
with several branches to be monitored. Since the background music also includes a pilot tone
signal, there is no need to interrupt background music.
Please refer to the system manual for details about installation and configuration.

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8.2 Pilot tone

This device includes an internal, configurable pilot tone generator and signal amplifier, which
can be switched to the speaker zones. The pilot tone generator is configured using the IRIS-
Net software.

Parameter Value/Range

Generator status On/Off

Signal frequency 18000-21500 Hz

Signal amplitude (depends on load) 1-10 V

Notice!

i Under certain conditions (e.g. high signal level or loudspeakers with high sensitivity in the
high frequency range) it may be possible that people can hear the pilot tone. In this case,
increase the frequency of the pilot tone.

8.3 Amplifier input supervision

Each 100 V input (AMP IN) is equipped with level/pilot tone monitoring. This allows the
connected amplifier and associated wiring to be supervised.

Parameter Value/Range

Frequency 1000 - 25000 Hz

Voltage > 3 Veff

Test cycle < 10 seconds

The supervision can be switched on/off with the IRIS-Net software.

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9 Maintenance
9.1 Firmware update
IRIS-Net can be used to update the firmware on the device. Depending on the CAN data rate
used, the update will take one or more minutes to complete. Since development work is
always being performed in relation to all system software, it may be necessary to update the
firmware on the controller. Any software incompatibilities are displayed in IRIS-Net. For more
information on firmware updates, please refer to the IRIS-Net documentation.

9.2 Resetting to factory default settings

The device is programmed in the factory with the following functions and properties:

Parameter Setting/description

CAN baud rate 10 kbit/s

Speaker out relays Off (all zones switched to AMP IN 1)

GPI Digital input (no supervision)

GPO Off

Internal pilot tone generator Off

Table 9.8: Device factory default settings

The device settings can be reset to the default values manually or using IRIS-Net. To perform a
manual reset, perform the following steps with the device switched on:
1. Disconnect the device from the CAN BUS.
2. Set the address to “00” using the CAN ADDRESS selector switch on the rear panel.
3. Press the Recessed button on the front panel and keep the button pressed down for
three seconds.
The device has now been reset to the factory default settings.

Caution!
Before reconnecting the device to the CAN BUS, note the CAN baud rate, which may change
! under certain circumstances.

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10 Technical data

Electrical

Audio inputs (100 V) AMP IN: 4 x 6-pin port

– Max. voltage 120 Veff

– Max. current 7.2 A

– Max. power 500 W

Audio outputs (100 V) SPEAKER OUT: 4 x 12-pin port

– Max. voltage 120 Veff

– Max. current 7.2 A

– Max. power 500 W

CONTROL IN 4 x 10-pin port

– Control inputs – 10 supervised inputs (0-24 V, Umax = 32

V)
– 10 isolated inputs(Low: U ≤ 5 V DC;
High: U ≥ 10 V DC, Umax = 32 V)

CONTROL OUT 4 x 10-pin port

– Control outputs 24 Low Power outputs (open collector, Umax =

32 V, Imax = 40 mA)

– Control relay 2 (NO/NC relay contacts, Umax = 32 V, Imax=

1 A)

Interfaces

– CAN BUS port 2 x RJ-45, 10 to 500 kbit/s (for controller,

router, amplifier connection)

DC power input 21-32 V DC

Power consumption 5-60W

Maximum supply current (24 V)

– Standby – < 250 mA

– Idle/announcment/alert – < 800 mA

Environmental

Operating temperature -5 °C to +45 °C (+23 °F to +113 °F)

Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)

Humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 90%

Altitude Up to 2000 m

Mechanical

Dimensions (HxWxD) 88 mm x 483 mm x 391 mm

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Weight (net) 8.2 kg

Mouting Standalone; 19 in. rack

Color Black with silver

10.1 Dimensions

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