Dynacord Comprehensive Guide to the DCS 400 Control System
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DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS

5.4DCS 400 Control System

5.4.1 Characteristics

DCS 400 Series modules increase the PROANNOUNCE system's control functionality in miscellaneous ways. These printed board assemblies in the Europe standard format are usually inserted at the rear of a PA-system rack-shelf or installed in suitable distribution boxes. The DCS 400 system consists of five different modules and additional extensions:

￿DCS 401 control module for controlling relays, logic inputs, analog inputs and outputs, and rotary encoders

￿DCS 408 relay module with 5 line relays for 100 V systems

￿DCS 409 relay module with 5 NF or control relays

￿DCS 412 logic input module with 12 floating, bi-polar inputs that are linked via opto-couplers

￿DCS 416 analog I/O module offering 8 inputs and 8 outputs for 0 V DC to 10 V DC

￿DCS 420 monitor module with 7-segment display, meter instrument and monitor loudspeaker

￿ NRS 90240 rotary encoder

A PROANNOUNCE installation allows integrating a maximum of up to 8 DCS 401 control modules. A single control module can host up to 12 relay boards of the types DCS 408 / DCS 409 in any sequence. Besides, it is possible to connect up to 5 logic input modules, 2 analog I/O modules, and 2 rotary encoders.

The PROANNOUNCE operating system defines the total amount of supported control inputs and outputs. The PROANNOUNCE system can manage following amounts of different cards:

￿ Control module DCS 401

max. 8 boards

= 16 rotary encoders

￿ Relays modules DCS 408 / DCS 409

max. 48 boards

= 240 relays

￿ Logic input module DCS 412

max. 10 boards

=

120 logic inputs

￿ Analog I/O module DCS 416

max. 8 boards

=

128 analog inputs / outputs

￿ Monitor module

max. 1 per DCS 401

Note: The power supply of individual boards can be provided either via RJ-45 connection (DCS 401), flat- wire cables (DCS 408, DCS 409, DCS 412, DCS 416) or via 2 binding posts (±24 V) that are located on each board. The current that runs through the RJ-45 connection or the flat-wire cables has not to exceed 1 A max. The current for modules that are connected to the DCS 401 via flat- wire cables may not exceed 700 mA max. The connectors CN7, CN8, CN9 share an electronic fuse. For higher currents, it is important that under all circumstances the binding posts are used instead. When cascading several modules, it is necessary to provide the power supply anew via binding post connection. Directly cascading up to 7 or 10 modules is admissible while taking power consumption features of the different types of incorporated modules into consideration. All modules need to be fed from a single power source! Data inter-exchange amongst modules has to be established via flat-wire cabling.

CAUTION: For safety reasons, DCS 400 modules may only be installed in rack-shelf systems or enclosures that are locked and may only be opened by means of a tool (e.g. screw-driver, special key, etc.).

When installing modules, make sure to follow all requirements of the EN60065:1993 regulation.

Obeying the regulations for interference-emission (EN55022, class B) and interference-stability (EN50082-2), DCS 400 module printed board assemblies need to be grounded at their fixing points (e.g. using a metal bolt).

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Contents Page Page Introduction PreambleSafety Instructions Operation InstructionsProannounce System User Handbook Operation Instructions Central Unit DPM DPA 4000 Power Amplifier DPP 4000 Power Supply UnitsDPC 4000 Paging Stations DCS 400 Control SystemExcluded From Warranty Operation LocationSystem Description General OverviewAudio Routing Volume And Tone Controls / DelaysSignal Generators / Voice Message Memory Paging Stations Control Inputs And OutputsClock / Calendar MonitoringInterfaces Safety StandardsMacros Installation And Program Start System Specifications Software InstallationUninstalling Proannounce Designer Starting Proannounce DesignerDigital Proannounce Manager DPM Features Description Of Individual DevicesDPM Front View DC Input 24V == Signal Pins Description +24V ==Rear View Remote Control socket RS-232 PC InterfaceMonitor Output socket Extension slot Control Module SlotSlots for Audio Output Modules Audio Input Module SlotsMonitor input SpecificationsSupply voltage Specifications 5 2-Channel Paging Station Module NRSPin-Assignment Of DPC 4000 Connectors And The Extension Cord Block DiagramRetrofitting Input Transformers Specifications 6 MIC/LINE + 2 AUX Input Module NRSInternal Settings Pin-Assignment Of XLRF-Type ConnectorsBlock diagram Retrofitting Input Transformers 7 2-Channel MIC/LINE Input Module NRS DPM MLIOpen 24 dBu Retrofitting Input Transformers 8 2-Channel AUX Input Module NRS DPM AUXBlock diagram 2-channel AUX input module 9 MIC/LINE + Paging Station Module NRS 22 MIC/LINE + paging station module NRSPin-Assignment Of RJ-45 Socket And Extension Cord Audio 24V/GNDBlock diagram MIC/LINE + paging station module Retrofitting Input Transformers 10 2-Channel Line Output Module NRS DPM OUTPin-Assignment Of XLRM-Type Connectors Setting Output Levels Via JumpersRetrofitting Output Transformers 11 8 I/O Control Module NRS 31 8 I/O control modulePin-Assignment Of RJ-45 Connectors Slave clocksFlash Memory for Voice Recording/Playback NRS Internal Message RecorderProannounce DPC 4000 Paging Consoles System Overview Paging Console Functions Table of all functionsCancel key Control Panel Of The DPCSelection Keys and LED’s ALL key and LEDAlarm key and Indicator Text key and LEDTalk key and BUSY-LED On key and LEDConnections MicrophoneDisplay LAN socketKey-Labeling Tested printer models are HP LaserJet 6PGong Chime Signal OperationSelective Call Collective CallGeneral Alarm Selective AlarmCanceling Signals Text MessageSpecial Functions System on / OFFProgram Assignment Paging Console Configuration In Setup Mode AddressPre-Gong Signal BuzzerCompressor LCD-ContrastIndications LEDCombination PrioritiesDPC 4350 Paging Station Extension Factory Presets Specifications DPCOptional Alarm Key NRS Optionally Available AccessoriesChange from Switch to Pushbutton Optional Key-lock Switch NRS Input / Output Transformer NRS Optional Monitor Loudspeaker NRS External MIC / Line Input EXT socket Connecting a PTT-MicrophoneConnecting External Audio Signal Sources Single Paging Station + Extension On a Single DPM-Line Cable LengthSingle Paging Station On a Single DPM-Line DPA 4000 Proannounce Power Amplifier Characteristics Instructions For Using Remote-Power Amps Four-Channel Power Amplifier DPA ControlControl DCS 400 Control System Characteristics Features Operating voltageOperating current Operating current at 24Dimensions of the DCS 401 module DCSDCS 408 Relay Module 100 Dimensions of the DCS 408 module DCSContact current, maximum Operating temperature range Operating current, all relays pulled, at 24Maximally 12 DCS 408 / DCS 409 modules can be Operating current, all inputs at Power source 24V CN6 Maximum output currentOperating current, all inputs open +24VOUT -24VOUT Output DCS 416 Analog Input / Output Module DCS 416 analog I/O moduleDAC Specifications Operating voltage Operating temperature rangeDimensions W x H x D 19 2HU Weight Audio input Input voltage 0 dB LED+ 24 Operation keys Function+10 NRS 90240 Rotary Encoder Page Proannounce Hardware Configuration 1 DCS CablingBefore initial operation Voltage SupplyDCS 401 Addresses DMM 4650 Interconnection DMM DPMNRS 90226 Adapter Printed Board Assembly

DPM 4000 specifications

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