SM30 plug-in modules
All of the interconnections between individual modules in the Control Centre take place automatically when they are plugged into the interconnection board of the Control Centre, so that no complex
All switching and routing of the system is carried out by software, so that
Call Station
The Call Station is the primary input to the system, allowing the operator to route and broadcast calls, announcements and music. Each Call Station includes:
■An electret condenser microphone.
■A Numeric Keypad, allowing individual selection of up to 18 loudspeaker zones by typing in the zone number. Each Call Station can be programmed with a priority status, attention tone and pre- recorded message. These become operational whenever the keypad is used to route a call.
■Zone Selection Indicator.
Each zone has its own LED which is illuminated when the zone is selected. When the call is completed the LEDs will be extinguished.
■4 Function Keys.
Programmable with: priority; alarm and attention tones;
■Alternative functions.
These include music volume up/down; music source selection; music mute; and independent Control Relay switching or toggling.
Using the Function Keys to make a call is done in the same way as using the
This of course saves a great amount of time when an operator has to frequently call the same selection of zones, or when an “ALL CALL” must be made in emergencies.
Signal generator
Built into the SM30 Control Centre is a signal generator, programmed with attention tones and alarm signals. These can be programmed, via the User Menu, to precede a call or
Background music
Background music sources, such as a background music player, a radio tuner, a compact disc player, a cassette deck, etc. are connected and
Emergency Power Supply +48 VDC
In situations where the mains power supply is unreliable, and SM30 is used for security/evacuation purposes, an emergency power supply may be used. This will be switched on automatically whenever the mains power fails.
Block diagram
The block diagram of a SM30 system is shown in fig.1.
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