PAGA
DATASHEET
JUNHO 2013
PAGA Public Adress and General Alarm System
Management
central switch VX/AT
Amplifier Module
Master Unit VAP30
VA300+/325 W
Amplifier Cage
Features
VA300/CAGE
■ Various redundancy concepts
■ Fully monitored system
Access Unit VAP01
Fan Unit
VA300/FAN
Power Supply
VA300+/PSU
■ Different interfaces available
■ BARTEC VODEC System on a Chip
PAGA Public Address
and General Alarm System
Description
The BARTEC VODEC PAGA (Public Address and
General Alarm System) is the culmination of over
25 years experience in the design, manufacture
and commissioning of high integrity voice/alarm
broadcast packages for life safety applications.
The PAGA System is specifically developed for
use in aggressive operating environments
including potentially hazardous atmospheres.
BARTEC VODEC PAGA is designed to reliably
operate for extended periods of time without
failure or recourse to routine maintenance.
PAGA has been independently certified to meet
the strictest climatic conditions specified by
leading authorities including CE, Bureau Veritas,
RMRS and DNV. The PAGA package can be
supplied in a number of system architectures:
■ Fully duplicated A+B configuration
■ N+1 Hot-Standby configuration key components are duplicated and configured on
Hot-Standby
Amplifier cage
The amplifier cage carries loudspeaker amplifiers,
type VA300+, which facilitate both drive and
management of groups of loudspeaker devices.
Amplifier module
A typical PAGA system might have amplifiers
ranging from two units to hundreds of amplifiers
depending on the acoustic alarm signals and
intelligible speech coverage requirement over the
site.
Amplifier power supply
The VA300+ amplifier provides extremely high
power density in a compact lightweight modular
plug in “cassette” format.
Ports
Connection of field equipment to the host rack is
made via an integral “MDF” which houses a
number of DIN rail mount termination “ports”.
A family of BARTEC VODEC ports enable simple
reliable implementation of
■ self healing loudspeaker and
flashing beacon networks
“Loop” based
■ mutable loudspeakers
■ interfaces to other site systems
e.g. PABX, VHF, Radio, SCADA,
Fire and Gas, ESD,
Supervisory, Event Recording,
Entertainment Systems
VA300+ amplifier power supply is derived from
VA300+/PSU which facilitates dedicated outlets
for each amplifier thereby enhancing overall
system security.
■ on connection to operator access units
Mangement central switch P3-VX/AT
■ AC/DC power supplies
Page/Party communication
P3-PAGA system units
VX/AT provides
■ System rack
Depending on application several sectors/area
maybe assigned dedicated PAGA resources
with networked connections to communicate
inter sector.
A system can be extended to include Page/Party
communications by incorporating a BARTEC
VODEC VXS shelf, dual AC supply system
energisation by ASD02/08 shelf and pre-recorded
messages by RP8/60.
■ Secure switching of input/output program
Access units
■ Operator access units
■ Supervision of the complete PAGA system
■ Loudspeakers
There is minimal conventional hard wiring within
the central rack, all interconnections are by plug/
socket ribbon cable assemblies.
■ Combination of A+B and N+1
for ultimate system security
■ Flashing beacons (high intensity)
in high ambient noise areas
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The complete package is managed by the BARTEC
VODEC VX/AT control switch.
■ Generation of internationally specified alarm
tone cadence
■ Supervision and control of system priorities
A range of operator access units are available from
the standard BARTEC VODEC VAP01/VAP30
series or “tailor made” human machine interface
to client specification.
ATEX certification allows safe access facilities in
potentially explosive hazardous areas.
A+B Duplicated System Architecture
Features
■ Highest security
■ Single fault tolerant
■ Fully duplicated system
Duplicated
System Architecture
Description
Where the alarm and voice broadcast (PAGA)
system is intended to provide vital life safety/
dependant instruction/warnings a fully duplicated
A+B configuration is implemented.
The intent is that a single fault, no matter how
catastrophic, shall not inhibit the reliable
distribution of alarm and voice broadcast to all
potential listening positions.
The duplicated PAGA package is arranged such
that there is no possibility of common mode
failure and design obviates cross transference of
possible fault conditions from one sub-system
to the remaining working sub-system.
Each compartment is fitted with loudspeakers
assigned separately to A and B PAGA subsystems. The areas where ambient noise exceeds
84 dBA A and B flashing beacons should be fitted.
The two sub-systems are strictly segregated with
central panels remotely located from each other.
Cables extending from the panels to field devices
follow separate routes utilising differing transits,
cable race ways, racking and tray work,
additionally all cables are mechanically protected.
Loudspeaker distribution is arranged such that
with either A or B system isolated a minimum
signal to noise differential of +6dBA is maintained
at all potential listening locations and that in
sleeping area a minimum of +75 dBA at the bed
head is maintained. Both A and B systems are
normally on line and operate independently. There
are no sharing of resources or signals.
Hot-standby equipment within A or B sub-system
is normally not required (unless specifically
required by client).
The A and B systems are held in synchronisation
by an optically coupled cable A to B to A. in the
event of loss or corruption of this link the worse
case scenario is that alarm tones can no longer
synchronise, but coverage is mantained.
Application Offshore Platform - A and B System
Syncronisation
Field Equipment
PAGA Rack A
Operator Access Positions
PAGA Rack B
Field Equipment
Interfaces
Fire and Gas System
PABX System
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N+1 Hot-standby System Architecture
Features
■ Very small size, lightweight
■ Plug in/out
■ Fully monitored
■ Detail LED diagnostics
■ 24 V or 48 V battery charger output
■ Remote fault report output
■ Higher equipment racking density
■ Simple quick and easy service
■ Early warning of battery system trouble
■ Rapid fault location, minimum down time
■ Requires only ONE charger to recharge
and manage 48 V battery strings,
higher reliability
N+1 Hot-standby
■ Integration with other site systems
Description
BARTEC VODEC PAGA Public Address and Alarm
system is specifically designed for critical life
safety applications.
To improve system availability the BARTEC
VODEC PAGA system can be configured in an
N+1 architecture. N+1 denotes that certain key.
Front end parts of the PAGA system are
duplicated with the second hardware set being
held in hot-standby. N+1 can apply to
loudspeaker power amplifiers and/or host
management according to client specification.
In either case field equipment is not duplicated
in N+1, i.e. there are non-redundant loudspeaker/
beacon networks.
Amplifier replacement is automatic and in
addition to supervision of on-line amplification
the standby amplifier is monitored also. For
ultimate security A+B fully duplicated architecture
should be specified, refer to data sheet DS0159.
The BARTEC VODEC VA300/CAGE is fitted with
N+1 capability for power amplification as
standard.
Each VA300/CAGE can support 8 X VA300+
amplifiers out of which it is possible to simply
configure slot 8 as hot-standby for the remaining
(up to) seven on-line amplifiers.
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It is possible to extend the hot-standby to provide
support for on-line amplifiers sited in other
VA300/CAGE(s) if desired, e.g. system fitted with
twenty VA300+ amplifiers (slot 21, 22 and 23
are spare) slot 24 is hot-standby for amplifier
1 - 20.
For greater system security the VX/AT
management processor is not configured to
enable hot-standby of all switching functions,
alarm generation and operator access unit
management.
For this application the operator access units
feature duplicated N+1 transceivers and
microphone transducers. A Vodec NT4 facilitates
selection of VX/AT on a master/standby basis.
Hot-standby amplifier can be assigned for
■ Every seven “on line“ amplifiers
■ Every three “online“ amplifiers
■ Single hot-standby can support all “on line“
amplifiers up to maximum of sixty four.
PAGA Central Equipment Rack
Features
■ certified ATEX for Zone 1
■ DC 48 V battery input
■ Higher integrity,
obviates common mode failure
■ No break autonomy,
high security system design
Exd p Control unit
■ Rapid service/ installation
Ex PAGA Central
Equipment Rack
Technical Data
Safety concept
Ex p main cabinet Ex d isolation box
ATEX certification
Zone 1 T4 IIC
Description
The PAGA (Public Address and General Alarm)
System central panels are available ATEX certified
enabling safe voice and alarm broadcast capability
in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Implementation of the Exp central panel obviates
disconnection of the PAGA system during an
emergency shut down (ESD) scenario thereby
guaranteeing continued availability of broadcast
service with attendant ultimate package security.
Availability of ATEX certified field equipment.
Intrinsically safe operator control access units,
intrinsically safe emergency muster microphone,
explosion proof loudspeakers and flashing
beacons enables the complete PAGA system to
operate safely and continuously in a zone 1
potentially hazardous atmosphere.
Incoming mains supply feeders are terminated
inside an explosion proof „d enclosure ensuring
safety in event of loss of pressurisation or during
purge sub-system boot up.
Ambient temperature
-10 °C up to +40 °C
Inter-panel communications to serve system
synchronisation in duplicated A+B PAGA
architectures is implemented by fibre optic cable
interface thereby guaranteeing safety in event of
gas ingress to one of the panel locations.
Humidity
90 % non condensing
Ex p central panel protection concept is based on
Ex pressurisation where the cabinets are
automatically purged with “clean” air thereby
preventing ingress of potentially flammable
mixtures and consequent ignition risk. The
BARTEC VODEC Ex p package incorporates fail
safe purge monitoring to ensure automatic
isolation of any potentially incendiary circuit in
event of loss of pressurisation. Interlocking
ensures that the PAGA panel cannot be activated
until pressurisation is of the correct level to
guarantee safety in a zone 1 hazardous area.
Pneumatic Interface
1/2" NPT for 1/2" tube
Pressurisation
6 litres per minute
Dimensions per rack
2100 mm high including plinth
800 wide
800 deep
Panel colour
RAL 7035
Weight fully loaded
300 kg
Typical A+B Ex p PAGA system execution in Zone 1 hazardous area
PAGA
central panel A
Field Equipment
PAGA
central panel B
Syncronisation
ISCCT ‘A‘
ISCCT ‘B‘ Ex i
ISCCT ‘A‘
ISCCT ‘B‘ Ex i
Intrinsic safety earth
Air supply
Air supply
Ex d
Ex d
Isolation
Mains supply
Field Equipment
Inputs
Outputs
Isolation
Mains supply
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VA300+/325 Watt Amplifier
Amplifier frequency response bandwidth extends
to 25 kHz thereby enabling automatic amplifier/
line checking at inaudible supersonic frequencies.
The VA300+ amplifier is fully electronically
protected against open/short/any abnormal load
or temperature condition with automatic reset
(once the condition is resolved) and is almost
totally indestructible.
Output to loudspeaker network(s) is standard
100 Volt line with 70 Volt line as an option.
Due to the excellent power density/printed circuit
card board area ratio the units are fitted to shallow
depth low profile 19 inch racking thereby saving
considerable weight and floor space.
The VODEC VA300+ amplifier incorporates
automatic supervision for up to eight separate
loudspeaker networks.
Each line is equipped with BARTEC VODEC
intelligent end of line supervisory device type
EOL01, EOL02, EOL03 or EOL04.
The unit is based upon a compact industry
standard size Euro card module designed to plug
in/out of a 6U high card frame (see data sheets
DS0003). The VA300+ incorporates an integral
super visory package, which silently and
automatically monitors amplifier and the
associated loudspeaker line insulation with
respect to earth.
The VA300+ fascia carries a detailed LED
diagnostic display, inducing ten digit line output
meter and robust alloy handle to facilitate rapid
withdrawal of the complete assembly and
exchange with absolute minimum of down time.
Surface mount manufacturing ensures consistent
performance, obviates troublesome wiring looms,
multiple printed circuit cards and shrinks the
entire power amplifier module/supervisory to a
single multi function micro adaptive motherboard.
Unique Vari-mode© (patent pending) output stage
configuration eliminates EMC emissions and
critical loading requirements associated with pure
Class D amplification, whilst maintaining
extremely high efficiencies during emergency
broadcast request.
BARTEC VODEC Ltd
United Kingdom
No 5 Centurion
Business Park
■ Small size
■ Greater power density
■ Fully integrated supervision
■ Life dependant security
■ End of line monitoring
■ Reduced power consumption
■ Plug and play, minimal set up
Technical Data
Supply input
DC 48 V unregulated
Consumption
350 mA Quiescent
8.5 A Max
Efficiency
Better than 80%
Input sensitivity
0 dBm (770 mV RMS)
■ Conventional current monitoring schemes,
Frequency response – 3dB points
150 Hz and 20 kHz
■ DC supervisory systems that require blocking
capacitors to be fitted inside each loudspeaker
The VA300+ amplifier is designed to provide
reliable efficient service in critical life dependant
alarm and voice broadcast applications (PAGA).
■ High efficiency
No calibration is required other than simple
switch selection of quantity of lines to be
monitored e.g, 1 to 8. this obviates use of:
which provide very poor resolution
Description
Features
Distortion
Better than 2%
Regulation
Better than 3 dB
Temperature Monitoring and
Protection Monitoring
Line output
100 (70) Volt line within 1dB
There is a thermal sensor fitted to each amplifier
module which is arranged to conduct at
temperatures exceeding about 90 °C.
Protection
V/I protection and temperature
The temperature sensor illuminates the red
temperature LED on the front panel of the
amplifier; in addition the fans are initiated in the
rack.
The temperature sensor has no effect on the
operation of the amplifier it self.
Protection
The amplifier is fitted with comprehensive thermal
protection which ensures that the amplifier can
never be damaged through high ambient
temperature.
The point at which the protection is applied is
dependant on a number of variables:
■ load on the amplifier
■ signal level into the amplifier
■ type of signal applied to the amplifier
■ rail voltage on the amplifier
■ ambient temperature
Dabell Avenue
Nottingham, NG6 8WA
Power output capability
325 W
Dimensions
50 mm wide
266 mm high (6 units)
160 mm deep
Construction
Anodised alloy fascia and chassis
Finish
Natural alloy
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Service location
Safe area internal
Humidity
25 to 85% non-condensing
Vibration
Max. shock 1 g any direction
Weight
2.5 kg
Phone:+44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
VA300/CAGE Audio Amplifier Shelf
Features
■ Extremely compact, large scale integration
■ Motherboard construction completely
eliminates hard wiring
■ Integral status display
■ High reliability, simplifies service
■ Test “tick tone“ which can be routed to
individual amplifier slots
■ Test “tick tone“ volume control
■ Extensive fault/operation status reporting LD‘s
to provide diagnostic detail concerning power
supplies and operating systems.
Audio Amplifier Shelf
Description
BARTEC VODEC VA300/CAGE is a 6 unit high
standard 19 inch rack mount low profile assembly
designed to carry up to eight BARTEC VODEC
VA300+ plug in/out Public Address Alarm System
(PAGA) amplifier modules.
The VA300/CAGE processor is fitted in a special
shock resistant PLCC socket enabling engineers to
exchange for tailored project specific micro chip
configurations eliminating costly hardware
modifications/bespoke wiring.
The unit comprises of a robust extruded lightweight
alloy frame enclosure and motherboard “back plane“
printed circuit card equipped with eight slots.
Each slot is allocated zone selection switches, which
enables the engineer to quickly and conveniently
pre determine broadcast area assignment for each
respective amplifier.
The back plane is fitted with eight gold plated
indirect edge connectors, one per slot, which
obviate troublesome hard wired connection looms
and allow rapid plug in/out amplifier capability to
assure speed of service.
The back plane carries an on board non volatile
processing sub-system that enables eight amplifiers
to substitute any one of the other seven VA300/
CAGE slots in the event of on-line amplifier trouble.
Configuration also allows slot four to support
hot-standby amplifier execution in this case
amplifier number 4 is hot-standby for amplifier
1 - 3 whilst amplifier number 8 is a hot-standby for
slot 5 - 7.
An auxiliary supervisory group fault report output
is available to extend VA300/CAGE amplifier module
warnings to the host Public Address management
hardware.
Connection to/from the VA300/CAGE is via locking
plug and socket insulation displacement flat ribbon
cables which facilitate rapid complete removal of
the frame from the rack system in the event of
maintenance requirement.
VA300/CAGE is fitted with a display window that
provides the engineer with immediate and
convenient indication of critical conditions within
the VA300/CAGE sub-system.
Technical Data
Supply Input
DC 48 V unregulated supply
Output
DC 6 A max. per slot
Input
Eight 100 Volt (70 volt) line output
Fan control
Fan initiate and supervisory for one off
VA300/FAN module
Ambient noise sense (ANS)
Eight ANS microphone input
(one per amplifier slot)
Host management
22.5 kHz supervisory control (for automatic
amplifier testing) group fault reporting,
cage to host. Fan from host (i.e. fan
initiated when alarm tones are broadcast)
Status information includes DC supplies and
associated proactive devices, fan control/condition,
hot-standby amplifier and fault report supervisory.
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
267 mm high (6 units)
245 mm deep
VA300/CAGE configuration requires no special
tools or PC connection and data is retained
indefinably with or without power supply applied.
VA300/CAGE/C allows the engineer to issue tick
tone on an amplifier by amplifier basis.
Colour
Natural anodised alloy
Weight
without amplifier 3.44 kg
Temperature
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
Maximum 80 % non condensing
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VA300 PSU+/VA300 Audio Amplifier Power Supply
Features
■ Four independent power supply outlets
■ DC 48 V battery input
■ Plug in/out
■ Higher integrity,
obviates common mode failure
■ No break autonomy,
high security system design
Audio Amplifier Power Supply
Description
The VA300/PSU+ is an AC to DC converter unit
designed specifically for use in critical life safety
voice and alarm broadcast systems.
The VA300/PSU+ energises up to four VA300+
audio amplifiers sited in a VA300/CAGE and
incorporates no break electronic changeover to
an external optional battery sub-system in event
of primary AC mains disconnection. The unit
consists of four supply converters conveniently
fitted in a VA300/PSU+ single hosing, each
supply is supervised by an integral monitoring
sub-system which drives fascia mounted
indicators and a volt free power supply status is
available to remote possible trouble report.
The unit is housed in a low profile module which
connects to the host equipment by plug/socket
terminations. VA300/PSU+ is designed for
standard 19 inch rack mount execution and high
power density enables a 2 unit high 200mm deep
footprint.
The unit enables compliance with IMO standard
for broadcast equipment (i.e. separate power
supplies for each amplifier module) and meets
emission and susceptibility standards to
IEC60945.
Switch-on surge is managed by staged AC mains
connection and full thermal protection is included
as well as comprehensive protection for each
power supply channel. A timed delay is
incorporated to prevent surges due to torroidal
transformer residual flux polarity and a 60 ampere
rated connector facilitates connection to an
external battery pile. This product should be fed
from an AC mains supply via a type D breaker.
The VA300+ is designed for simple rapid
installation and utilises plug/socket connectivity
thereby obviating screw/bolt termination. Light
weight construction enables safe/convenient
transpor-tation and installation into the target
equipment.
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■ Rapid service/ installation
Technical Data
Power suppy input
AC 115 V or AC 230 V ±5 %
Frequency
50/60 Hz ±5 %
Maximum power demand
1.8 kVA
Output
Unregulated DC 48 V, four channels
Output capability per channel
1 x VA300 power amplifier module
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
88 mm high (2 unit)
200 mm deep
Weight
15 kg
Enclosure
Sheet steel zinc
Finish
Zinc and passivated
Fascia
Alloy
Finish
Semi gloss black
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
80 % non condensing
VA300/FAN Amplifier Fan Unit
Features
■ Three fan assemblies
■ Rapid service
■ Space saving, light weight
Amplifier Fan Unit
Description
The BARTEC VODEC VA300/FAN is an industrial
cooling unit designed to provide efficient airflow
through a VA300/CAGE (and associated VA300+
amplifiers) to enhance equipment reliability in
elevated ambient temperatures.
The unit comprises of a low profile space saving
1 unit high 19 inch rack mount enclosure,
arranged to allow usage in minimal depth shallow
cabinets.
VA300/FAN carries three brush-less UL and CSA
certified high performance fan blower assemblies,
each arranged to operate independently to
enhance security and obviate common mode
failure.
The complete fan sub-system is automatically
supervised under host management control by
periodic activation for several rotations during
which time sensing electronics determines fan
unit status.
The VA300/FAN is configured for plug in/out
connectivity to facilitate rapid service and
minimise down time in event of maintenance.
Use of military specified bearings ensure trouble
free extended life time and initiation only for
emergency life broadcasts situations.
Service life to beyond 36000 hours operational
usage, easily meeting the requirements for the life
span of the host equipment.
Technical Data
Mains supply
DC 48 V, unregulated supply
Voltage tolerance
DC 36 V to 56 V
Supply current
259 mA
Power consumption
12 W
Enclosure
Extruded alloy anodised
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
44.5 mm high (1 unit)
160 mm deep
Weigth
1.56 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
80 % non condensing
Levels
Background level
Operating level
Fan noise level
45 dBA
57 dBA
12 dBA
Noise
> 12 dBA@1 meter from fans
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VA 300-MON8 Audible Monitor Panel
Features
 Small size compact 1U high design
 Smaller and lighter overall central panels
 Plug/socket connectivity
VA 300-MON8
Description
The BARTEC VODEC VA300/MON-8 is a 1 Unit
high 19-inch rack mount panel designed to allow
the engineer to monitor program output from each
of the VA300 amplifiers fitted to a Vodec VA300/
CAGE. The unit consists of a compact miniature
loudspeaker, volume control and eight way selector (corresponding to eight amplifier slots in the
VA300/CAGE). Connection to the VA300/MON-8 is
by twisted pair ribbon (transports program output
from each amplifier selected) which routes amplifier
outputs from either:
a) The BARTEC VODEC EOL03A or
b) LTP series of amplifier loudspeaker termination
ports.
The complete assembly eliminates conventional
hard-wiring by the employment of a “motherboard”
style construction utilising a multi-sided printed
circuit board. Plug in/out connections enable rapid
installation and maintenance supporting hot-swap
capability.
 Rapid service/maintenance minimises
down time
Technical Data
Supply
No separate power supply required.
The unit is driven by VA300/CAGE amplifiers
Consumption
500 mW
Number of channel input selections
Eight
Dimensions
44.5mm High, 50mm Deep, 483.5mm Wide
Weight
1 kg
Colour/Finish
Natural anodised alloy with
black silk screen legend
Temperature Range
-20 °C to +60 °C
Implementation of VA300/MON-8, (note that EOL03A can be substituted by LTP2, and 4 BARTEC
VODEC termination ports), connectivity in terms of
the monitor panel is identical in each case.
Connection diagram
Central Equipment
16 Way
Twisted pair ribbon
Field Equipment
Loudspeaker
Mute port
(where fitted)
Loudspecker in vicinity
of operator access units
VA300/MON-8
16 Way
Twisted pair ribbon
EOL03A
Loudspeaker Networks
50 Way
Twisted pair ribbon
VA300/CAGE
Parkview, Lockwood Close
Nottingham, NG5 9JN
Phone: +44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
VAP30 Access Unit
Features
■ Duplicated microphone transducers
for A+B or N+1 systems·
■ Emergency Direct Connection
■ Monitored microphone voice coil·
■ Full monitored·
■ Highest integrity for life safety·
■ Early warning of system deterioration
VAP30 Access Unit
Description
The VAP30 is a heavy-duty indoor microphone
unit designed to allow public address/paging
system. The VAP30 can be supplied certified to
provide safe operation in potentially explosive
atmospheres and is ATEX approved accordingly.
The VAP30 comprises of a robust steel enclosure,
which is equipped with an industrial operator
membrane keypad and hyper-cardioid noise
cancelling microphone fitted to a flexible
gooseneck stem.
The operator keypad array is specially designed
to provide tactile feed back to the user and
ergonomic layout. Large sized of keys according
to operational importance simplifies paging and
alarm (PAGA) system operation.
Duplicated status LED’s are fitted to indicate the
availability of control command by the central
equipment.
For ultimate integrity the unit is available with two
independent microphone transducers, which can
be arranged to each drive dedicated amplification
and loudspeaker arrays.
For dual circuit execution, two VAP100 series
processor/pre-amplifier modules are fitted to
obviate common mode failure possibility, which
are serviceable on a plug in/out basis.
In highly critical life safety applications
Emergency Direct Connection (EDC) is fitted as
standard on VAP100d processors.
This allows the host amplification to be controlled
independently of the data processing sub-system/
data transportation protocol.
The VAP30 can be equipped with up to two
conventional push button actuators which are
independently wired to the central equipment,
these allow selection of project specific special
requirements.
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The VAP30 is equipped with a high performance
VAP100 line driver that enables the unit to be
located remotely from the host loudspeaker
amplification.
Automatic monitoring is included to supervise
microphone voice coil, pre-amplification and
critical paths to the central equipment.
The VAP30 requires no local mains supply, the
unit is energised by phantom power sourced from
the host central equipment panel. Connectivity
to the unit depends on which VAP100 transceiver
type is fitted.
VAP100 line drivers
VAP100 line drivers are available in industrial
version and also in Ex version:
VAP100a (Ex version)
ATEX certified Intrinsically Safe allows use in
Zone 1 IIC T4 hazardous areas.
(Must be used in conjunction with BARTEC
VODEC central equipment, part type ATE44 and
MTL7758 barrier set)
VAP100d (Industrial version)
Safe area configurable operating system
(Must be used with VAP30 or ATE4 for either
single or quad usage)
Where N+1 or A+B PAGA system architectures are
required the assigned VAP100 transceiver is fully
duplicated.
The VAP30 can be console mounted or fitted into
a low profile desk top enclosure. A range of
special finishes are available from 316 g stainless
steel to client specified RAL Colours.
VAP30 Access Unit
Dual microphone
Explosion protection
Ex protection
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4
Technical Data
Mains supply
Phantom powered DC 5 V
Microphone
Hyper-cardioid response
noise cancelling type
Number of push buttons
Twenty tactile keys, up to two EDC buttons
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
133.5 mm high (3 units)
100 mm deep
Weight
1.75 kg excluding back box,
2.6 kg with back box
Colour
Black bezel with light grey membrane
Material enclosure
Electro-plated mild steel
Gland entry
2 x M20
Power Supply
Phantom powered
Temperature
-40 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
Up to 100%
Environmental rating
IP42
Shock and vibration
1g
Dimensions
VAP01 Access Unit
Features
■ Duplicated microphone transducers
■ Monitored microphone voice coil·
■ Two pair interconnection cable
■ High integrity life safety secure
■ Totally rot-proof, long product life
■ Early warning of system deterioration
■ Easy installation, low cost, simple
installation
VAP01 Access Unit
Description
The VAP01 is a rugged corrosion proof
microphone unit designed to allow public
address/paging system access in external hostile
climatic conditions.
The VAP01 can be supplied certified to provide
safe operation in potentially explosive
atmospheres and is ATEX certified accordingly.
The robust glass reinforced polyester enclosure
is equipped with up to three push buttons. Up
to two hyper-cardioid noise cancelling
microphones are fitted behind a protective wire
guard, which can be arranged to each drive,
dedicated amplification and loudspeakers.
The VAP01 is equipped with a high performance
line driver. The line driver enables the unit to be
located remotely from the host loudspeaker
amplification.
Automatic monitoring is included to supervise
microphone voice coil, pre-amplification and
critical paths to the central equipment.
The access unit VAP01 requires no local mains
supply, the unit is energised by phantom power
sourced from the host central equipment panel.
The connectivity to the unit is via a twisted pair
for either the VAP01-11 or VAP01-21 variants
and two pairs for either the VAP01-12, VAP0122, VAP01-13 or VAP01-23 variants.
Technical Data
Mains supply
Phantom powered DC 5 V
Current consumption
approx. DC 20 mA
Output to line
0 db (770 mV RMS)
Frequency response
100 Hz to 10 kHz
Microphone
Hyper-cardioid response
noise cancelling type
Number of push buttons
up to three push buttons
Dimensions
260 mm wide
159 mm high
96 mm deep
Weight
2.5 kg
Colour
Black
Material enclosure
GRP Glass re-enforced polyester
Gland entry
2 x M20
Explosion protection
Ex protection
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4
Certificate
ITS09ATEX26420
Temperature
-40 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
Up to 100 %
Environmental rating
IP66
Shock and vibration
1g
V-VAP Virtual Access PAGA Control Panel
Features
■ Simple user interface
Virtual Access
PAGA Control Panel
■ Customized screen layout
■ Variety of connection interfaces
Description
The BARTEC VODEC V-VAP is a Windows™
application designed to run on a standard
Personal Computer.
The application enables the user to control and
access a BARTEC VODEC PAGA system by either
touch screen or point and click data entry.
The facility is also supplied with two hardware
support components:
Where the access unit is remotely located then
transportation media other than direct copper
cable connection can be employed e.g. fibre optic
cable VOIP or radio.
In this case identical hardware to fibre optic
connectivity is assigned except that the FOP
transceiver is replaced by BARTEC VODEC C40
VOIP module.
■ VAP100z Line Interface/Transceiver
Audio control, status data are superimposed on
a single screen cable pair connected back to the
rack location.
The V-VAP is fully supervised to ensure that an
early warning of system deterioration is signalled
to the operator.
In this case the audio circuit is checked from
microphone voice coil to switching matrix within
Local supply
PAGA Central Rack
1 pair screen cable
Technical Data
Mains supply
Phantom powered DC 5 V
Current consumption
approx. DC 20 mA
Frequency response
100 Hz to 10 kHz
Microphone
Hyper-cardioid response
noise cancelling type
PAGA Central Rack
V-VAP
2 core single/multimode fibre - FOP100, enabled
Local supply
Full duplication of interface to A and B PAGA
central racks is implemented by dual VAP100z
transceiver and associated hardware connectivity.
Output to line
0 db (770 mV RMS)
Connection diagram
V-VAP
For highly critical applications an A+B or in some
cases N+1 PAGA topology is specified.
This VOIP module supports uni-cast connectivity
via a standard RJ45/Ethernet connectio.
■ Desk top microphone with hyper cardiod
goose neck microphone VAP-00.
Local supply
the host equipment rack and the control system
is tested by watchdog software in the V-VAP
interface.
V-VAP
PAGA Central Rack
1 core single/multimode Fibre - FOP200, enabled
Weight
2.5 kg
Colour
Black
Connectivity
USB
Local supply
V-VAP
Radio
Radio
PAGA Central Rack
Radio interface 4 wire base band audio channel
Material enclosure
Alloy
Temperature
-40 °C to +50 °C
Local supply
V-VAP
VOIP
Voice over IP
VOIP
PAGA Central Rack
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P3-Alarm Inhibit Panel
Photographs shows Alarm Inhibit Panel
P3-Alarm Inhibit Panel
Description
BARTEC VODEC PAGA system can be connected to
a site Fire and Gas detection system to allow the
automatic initiation of alarm tones signal.
An automatic alarm inhibit panel can be optionally
specified which disables the interface to the external
site detection package thereby preventing spurious
alarm trigger during, for example, maintenance procedures.
The panel comprises of a 19 inch rack mount 1U
(44.5 mm) face plate which is equipped with a key
operated maintained switch assembly.
The key switch status is indicated on P3 management P3-VX-AT and is repeated at master PAGA
access control positions as a further warning that
the auto input is disabled.
The inhibit key switch contact arrangement is based
on a N/O (normally open) “closed to inhibit” auto
alarms philosophy and is connected to the host
P3 PAGA system via either a P3-Interface port or a
P3-2IP interface port by a single pair of conductors.
Technical Data
Switching voltage
DC 5 V
Loop current
1 mA
Fail safe contact arrangement
Normally open quiescent, closed to disable
Dimensions (h x w x d)
44.5 mm x 483 mm x 50 mm
Weight
1 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity
80 % non condensing
Colour
Semi-gloss black
P3 interface port
TSA19 and TAS20
P3-2IP port
TSA33 and TSA34
Alarm
inhibit panel
Interface
port terminals
Switch is shown in the auto alarm inhibited position.
The auto alarm inhibit panel is located on the front
face of the host 19 inch equipment rack.
Parkview, Lockwood Close
Nottingham, NG5 9JN
Phone: +44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
VX/AT Management Central Switch
Features
■ System on a Chip Technology
■ Up to 32 microphone access panel inputs
■ Supervises up to 512 amplifier modules
■ Fully supervised critical path
VX/AT Management Central Switch
Description
The BARTEC VODEC VX/AT is designed to
provide access priority and zoned area switching
of electronically generated alarms and live voice
program inputs as a central component of a high
integrity Public Address and Alarm (PAGA)
broadcast system.
The VX/AT unit comprises of a low profile space
saving 1 unit high 19 inch enclosure 160 mm
(6,5 inch) minimal depth enclosure.
As standard the VX/AT switch accepts connection
of up to four microphone access control
positions, expandable to client specification.
The unit generates a selection of secure alarm
cadences and provides interface to other
telecommunication packages:
■ Entertainment distribution system
Muting in emergency
■ Telephone system
Telephone subscribers can store and replay
messages over the PAGA loudspeakers
(BARTEC VODEC RP8 required)
■ Fire and Gas Detection system
Automatic initiation of PAGA alarm tones
■ Supervisory system
PAGA trouble warnings
■ Un-interruptible power supply
Secure mains supply to PAGA
The LED diagnostic display and test tone/
supervisory reset control, enables the engineer
to issue test tick tone on a zone by zone basis.
Supervisory routines automatically check critical
path performance from operator microphone
through to loudspeaker network and end of line
devices.
The complete unit is connected to the host
amplification equipment by “quick release” plugs
and sockets. This allows rapid service
replacement on a plug and play basis.
VX/AT switch generates both IMO and PFEER/
NORSOK alarm tone menus with alternative alarm
tone cadences/frequencies readily programmed
on request.
Alarm tones are fully monitored and the package
is equipped as standard for high criticality
duplicated A/B system operation.
The alarm tone package is fully synchronised
when used in A/B applications. Service is
maintained in the event of failure of an alarm tone
generator in either A/B system.
Priority access ensures that routine broadcasts
are automatically over-ridden by critical input
requests.
BARTEC VODEC System on a Chip
A single BARTEC VODEC VX/AT switch can
automatically supervise
The VX/AT switch is based upon highly secure
VSOC technology which obviates sequentially
executed stored program.
■ up to 64 or 512 power amplifier modules
VA300+
Instead the VSOC chip is configured by tamperproof switches located inside the unit.
■ up to 32 microphone access panels
This eliminates dependency on PCs and flash
memory that are not sufficiently secure enough
for a life safety system.
■ battery charger
■ flashing beacons
The unit incorporates comprehensive signal
processing to ensure highest speech
intelligibility.
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The user is able to make limited configuration
changes to the PAGA system with training.
No annual software licence is required to run the
VX/AT switch.
■ Interfaces to other life critical systems
Technical Data
Power supply
DC 48 V
Consumption
25 W
Heat emission
10 W
Voice inputs
2 x VAP30 as standard
2 x VAP01 as standard
2 x Auxiliary audio
1 x telephone interface
Alarm tones
4 x IMO
4 x PFEER/NORSOK
Broadcast zones
4 zones
Test tick tone
1 kHz tick issued at second intervals
Compression on voice inputs
up to 40 dB
Frequency response
150 Hz to 7 kHz
tailored to optimise speech intelligibility
Line monitoring level
-6 dB
Audio input/output level
0 dB
Audio VAP input level
-3 dB
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
44.5 mm high (1 unit)
160 mm deep
Weight
1.4 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
SAT8 Hot-Standby Alarm Tone Generator System
Features
■ System on a Chip technology
■ Supplied fully configured
■ Highly secure, no boot-up/processing time,
near instant operation
■ Complies with international standards
Hot-Standby Alarm Tone Generator System
Description
Technical Data
For highly critical voice alarm broadcast
applications (PAGA) it is essential to provide
redundancy of critical hardware to improve overall
PAGA system security.
BARTEC VODEC SAT8 is a compact plug in/out
module designed to operate in conjunction with
BARTEC VODEC VX/AT PAGA management
switch.
The SAT8 is a self-contained alarm tone
generation sub-system that can be configured to
provide back-up to the host VX/AT alarm
generation package on a “hot-standby” N+1 basis.
VX/AT Primary Alarm tone source
Supervisory
Status
Healthy/Toruble
SAT8
alarm tones
When N+1 alarm tone generation is required the
SAT8 is plugged into the host VX/AT motherboard
which is then configured to recognise the additional hardware by simple on-board DIL switch/
plug link selection.
The SAT8 can be arranged to supply alarm tone
signals as the primary source (i.e. on-line) with
the host alarm generation sub-system on hotstandby or the SAT8 can be a slave back-up tone
source. Preference is set by tamperproof plug
linking.
SAT8 Primary Alarm tone source
Supervisory
SAT8
alarm tones
System amplifiers
VX/AT
alarm tones
Supervisory
Status
Healthy/Toruble
Alarm source control
Status
Healthy/Toruble
System amplifiers
VX/AT
alarm tones
Supervisory
Power supply input
DC 5 V or DC 24 V via auxiliary connector
Power supply input tolerance
± 20% on DC 24 V input,
± 5% on DC 5 V rail
Consumption
10 mA
Number of embedded alarm tone
cadence
12 to comply with PFEER, NORSOK and
IMO standards
Output
1 X 0dBM 770 mV
Alarm initiate input
12 N/C contacts rated 0.25 A @ DC 24 V
volt/earth free
Weight
0.25 kg
Material
Glass fibre through hole plate PCB
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Alarm source control
Status
Healthy/Toruble
The VX/AT is the primary alarm tone source.
The SAT8 is the primary alarm tone source.
If the VX/AT alarm sub sub-system fail then the SAT8 is
auto switched on on-line to maintain alarm tone source
broadcast capability capability.
If the VX/AT alarm sub sub-system fail then the SAT8 is
auto switched on on-line to maintain alarm tone source
broadcast capability capability.
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RP8/60 Message Store
Features
■ User friendly record/replay facility
■ Possible to inject alarm tone warnings
■ Use in highly secure duplicated PAGA
applications with galvanic A/B isolation
Message Store
Description
The BARTEC VODEC RP8/60 message store is 1U
low profile 19 inch rack mount enclosure, which
carries a single motherboard style PCB.
The unit facilitates record and replay of up to eight
separate high definition voice messages, each
retained in non-volatile electrically alterable
memory.
Voice message text duration is up to 60 seconds
for each channel, i.e. total of 8 minutes storage
time.
Massages are downloaded into the RP8 by a plug
in microphone or audio source (e.g. prerecorded
message) at base band audio.
User selects voice channel to be recorded into
and depresses the „record“ button. Speech is
now recorded on the selected channel memory.
Upon release of „record“ button the recording
into the requested channel store is terminated.
The user can now monitor the recorded program
via a plug in headset by depressing „playback“
(without broadcasting over host system
loudspeakers).
Once the recording is accepted the user deselects
the voice store channel and the message is set
for broadcast system for playback only the
message is retained indefinitely regardless of
power supply status.
It is possible to interleave a recorded message
with an alarm tone menu held in highly secure
anti-fuse VSOC (Vodec system on a chip).
Alarm tones can be protected by tamperproof
switch selection which obviates external
equipment/tool connection.
Each message/alarm is selectable by „dry“ volt
free contact with in built priority to ensure that
critical messages over-ride low priority messages,
i.e. message #1 over-rides #2 and so on.
An integral status display indicates which
message is currently selected for playback/
recording.
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■ Monitored critical path
Technical Data
Power supply
DC 48 V can be derived from host
VA300/CAGE
Consumption
100 mA
Record input sensitivity (analogue)
50 mV pk-pk
Band width
300 Hz - 3kHz
Message text length - each channel
60 seconds x 8
Output
0 dBm duplicated A + B outputs
Control output
Duplicated isolated„key“ host PAGA contacts
Control inputs
8 volt free contacts
Number of separate messages
8 channels
Dimensions
450 mm wide
44.5 high (1 unit)
160 mm deep (minus the handles, 45 mm)
Temperature range
-20 ° C to +50 °C
FOP 100-200 Fibre Optic Interface
Features
■ Compact, module design
■ Audio and signalling over one or two fibres
■ Cost effective
Fibre Optic Interface
Description
■ Adjustment-free operation and installation
■ Contact closure
Technical Data
Number of channels 2 (full duplex)
The Vodec FOP 100/200 series offers a range of
fibre optic transceivers with four data channels,
two audio channels and two contact closures, all
full-duplex, providing a solution for inter-sector
PAGA communications.
■ Data
The two audio channels offer broadcast quality,
while the two contact closure channels have
potential Volt free output which can be configured.
Data rate per channel DC to 64 kbit/s
(512 ksamples/sec)
Each data channel is fully independent and offers
transmission speeds from DC to 64 kb/s.
■ Audio
Available data interfaces are RS-232, RS-422,
4- or 2- wire RS-485, TTY Manchester and
Bi=Phase. Data channels are in FOP 100V1A
applications.
Bandwidth
40 Hz to 15 kHz
Input/output level
0dBV (+6dBV max)
Connector type
RJ45
FOP 100 The FOP series transceivers are available
in one or two fibre versions for both single mode
and multimode applications.
Data interfaces
Connector type
Activation threshold 0.75 V
2x RS-232
2x RS-422/485
Output (potential free) Normally open
Switch rating
Operating
temperature range
RJ 45
Humidity
- 30 °C to +70 °C
< 95 % (no condensation)
Power supply
DC 12 V,
derived from host
Optical 1210 TRA/TRB
■ Optical 1210 TRA/TRB
■ Optical 1240 TRX
Output wavelength
850/1300
Output wavelength
1310
Fibre type
Multimode
Fibre type
Single mode
Budget
19 (15)
Budget
22
Connector type
ST
Connector type
FC
■ Optical 1250 TRA/TRB
■ Management
Output wavelength
1310/1550 nm
LED status indicators
Fibre type
Single mode
DC
Power on indicator (green)
Budget
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Full duplex link (green), local (red) or
remote sync error (yellow)
Connector type
FC (others optional)
Network management SNM Compatible
Dimensions
128 x 35 x 190 nm
Weight
450 g
Fibre 1
Fibre 1
FOP 100
2 A at 30 V DC
■ Environmental
Number of channels 2 (full duplex)
SYNC
TQ-88
+5 V pull up 10 K Ω
Input
Number of channels 4 (full duplex)
FOP 100
TQ-VX
TQ-88
FOP 200
FOP 200
TQ-VX
Fibre 2
Master system
Single mode fibre - FOP 100 - 1240 TRX
Multi mode fibre - FOP 100 - 1200 TRX
Slave/sector system
Master system
Slave system
Single mode fibre - FOP 200 - 1250 TRB
Multi mode fibre - FOP 200 - 1200 TRB
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ASD02 and ASD08
Features
■ High security applications
■ On board fuse protection for each outlet
■ Detailed diagnostic display monitors fuses,
each input, each output
■ No break “bump free“ power supply
autonomy
■ Diversity of supply and simple
maintenance/service
■ Rapid fault finding simplified service
minimal down time
ASD02 and ASD08
Technical Data
Description
Where a public address (PAGA) system is
installed to provide broadcast of potentially life
saving emergency speech and alarm tone signals
a high integrity configuration is required. This
also extends to the AC mains supply energising
the PAGA package.
For additional security it is possible to duplicate
AC mains supply inputs “PRIMARY“ and
“SECONDARY“ thereby ensuring continued
PAGA capability in event of failure of either AC
supply input.
The BARTEC VODEC ASD02 automatically
managements the selection of AC mains supply
inputs and provides the engineer with details
status display on a “front of rack“ LED
annunciator panel type ASD08.
The ASD02 provides eight independently fuse
protected outputs. Which are assigned to
VA300+PSU, amplifier power supply units,
flashing beacon power supply and auxiliary
devices.
The ASD sub-system comprises of two parts i.e.
ASD02 is a clip on/off DIN rail mounted assembly
which facilitates termination mains supply inputs.
The ASD08 power management LED annunciator
comprises of a low profile 1 unit high 19 inch
rack mount panel.
With an integral display window it is fitted with
secondary fault reporting contacts to enable
possible interface to the site DCS/ SCADA/
Telecom supervisory package.
On board high power supply management ensures
galvanic isolation between the primary/secondary
AC mains supply inputs and facilitates priority
selection of online/standby power supply source.
The ASD02 carries on board neon indicator sets
to facilitate rapid fault finding and service and
dedicated high rupture capacity cartridge fuses
provide supervised protection for each supply
output.
Display is extended from the ASD002 via optically
isolated outputs which control a rack mount
ASD08 LED annunciator display units.
A tamper proof test switch is fitted to ASD02 to
enable the engineer to manually check the
operation of the target PAGA system on the hotstandby mains supply.
ASD02
Dimensions
500 mm deep
150 mm wide
100 mm high
Weight
2 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +60 °C
Capacity
8 x supervised outlets each rated 25 A total
module capacity is 125 A
Supply voltage
110/120 V AC 50/50 Hz
ASD08
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19"rack mount)
44.5 mm high (1 unit)
50 mm deep
Weight
0.5 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Capacity
2 x ASD02 module
Supply voltage
48 C DC derived from VX/AT host
management system or VA300/CAGE
Configuration
Primary AC supply input
Secure AC power
Supply
preference
VA300+ PSU 1
Secure AC power
VA300+ PSU 1
Operator alert
VX/AT management
Secondary AC supply input
AC supply
trouble report
ASD02
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ASD08 status display
Supervisory
B250 Battery Charger
Features
■ Very small size, light weight
■ Fully monitored
■ Detail LED diagnostics
■ 24 V or 48 V battery charger output
■ Remote fault report output
■ Simple quick service
■ Early warning of battery system trouble
■ Rapid fault location, minimum down time
■ Requires only ONE charger to recharge and
manage 48 V battery strings
B250 Battery Charger
Description
The BARTEC VODEC B250 Battery charger unit
is specifically designed to manage, float charge
and re-charge valve regulated lead acid (VRLA)
batteries (sometimes referred to as sealed lead
acid batteries).
The unit forms a key part of the no break power
supply subsystem for use with our emergency
alarm and voice broadcast package when AC
mains autonomy is specified.
B250 comprises of a minimal depth low profile
19 inch rack mounting enclosure, designed to
engage just 1 unit of rack space, which houses a
single motherboard style electronics module.
24 V or 48 V battery strings without recourse to
multiple charger arrays.
The unit fascia carries detailed supervisory LED
status and 3.5 digit high visibility LED voltmeter/
ammeter readouts to facilitate rapid service and
maintenance.
The rear panel facilitates plug in/out connections
of AC mains supply, battery charger output
voltage and supervisory output to host
management processor; there are no screw
terminations/hard wired connections.
The B250 incorporates extensive automatic
monitoring to verify critical path from battery pile
to charger, including all fuses, and supervision
of AC mains supply input and correct charger
output voltage. Group fault warning volt free
contact is available to remote external equipment
and comprehensive LED diagnostics are fitted as
standard.
Temperature compensation is incorporated to
ensure that the unit is protected in adverse
operating conditions and full open/short circuit
protection in incorporated. The B250 is designed
to operate in conjunction with Vodec VRLA
battery strings rated up to 150 ampere hours.
Technical Data
Supply input
Selectable by internal plug link
AC 115 V/AC 230 V ± 10 %
Frequency
50/60 Hz ± 10 %
Maximum load power
400 VA
Power factor
0.99 almost unity
Charger output
26 V to 27.5 V preset to 26.5 V
52 V to 55 V preset to 53 V
Maximum charger current
7.5 A
Dimensions
483 mm wide
44.5 mm high
160 mm deep
Weight
approx. 5 kg
Connections
AC supply input IEE male, Charger output
4 pin male Phoenix connector, Supervisory
8 pin male Phoenix connector
Storage temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Operating temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
25 % to 80 % non condensing
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TQ Networking
Features
■ Distributed connection system topology
■ High security, each sector supports local
PAGA access/operation
■ Simple expansion no impact on existing
installation
■ Eliminates possible common mode failure in
event of catastrophic breakdown of master
or inter connecting cables
Networking
Description
The BARTEC VODEC TQ/VX and TQ-88 system
allows the distribution of amplification to remote
areas of a petrochemical/industrial site thereby
enabling localised drive and management of
loudspeaker networks.
A conventional PAGA (Public Address and General
Alarm system) broadcast system comprises of
central equipment racks with associated
loudspeaker circuits radially/loop wired from the
central cabinet.
This arrangement works well where loudspeaker
networks are located in the immediate vicinity of
the central equipment rack however where PAGA
broadcast coverage is required to distant/remote
site(s) then:
■ The reduction in broadcast sound pressure
level due to copper losses in the interonnecting loudspeaker cable becomes prohibitive.
■ The cost of multi core loudspeaker cable
networks increase installation price
dramatically.
■ The attenuation of network supervisory/test
signals due to cable capacitance becomes too
high to enable reliable system monitoring. In
many cases cable capacitance also degrades
speech intelligibility.
The solution to achieving efficient, quality and
cost effective PAGA broadcast capability to distant
loudspeaker networks is to remote the associated
amplification to the vicinity of the target
loudspeaker.
Technical Data
Maximum number of sector slave panels
512
Number of slave panels per VA300/TQ-88
8
Interconnecting cable-copper
3x twisted pairs
Maximum distance
3000 metres min CSA 0.5 mm²
5000 metres min CSA 1.5 mm²
Interconnecting cable-fibre
Single mode 2x fibre using FOP100 interface
1x fibre using FOP200 interface
VA300/TQ-88 connection to host
VA300/CAGE
1x 20 way data ribbon cable
1x 16 way audio ribbon cable
Host PAGA system
Host PAGA
master central
equipment
rack
TQ-88
Local PAGA loudspeaker network
Central to remote communication
transported by telephone pairs of
fibre optic cable
Sub systems
Remote
amplifier rack
sector #1
TQ/VX
Distant site(s)
Remote
amplifier rack
sector #2
TQ/VX
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Remonte PAGA loudspeaker network
Remote PAGA loudspeaker network
TQ Networking
In this way the circuits that are required to carry
power to loudspeaker devices (e.g. 100 Volts
@250 Watts) are kept as short and as direct as
possible thereby minimising volt drop, cable
capacitance and eliminating costly large cross
sectional area multi-core copper cables.
The amplifiers are controlled from the host central
rack by either telephone cable pairs or fibre optic
cable depending on application/project
requirements. The central rack is now the master
panel and the remote sector equipment are
slave(s).
Where copper cable pairs are utilised for central/
remote inter-connection then the requirement is
for a minimum of 3x 0.5 mm² CSA twisted pairs
with overall screen.
This cable assignment supports PAGA program
broadcast to the remote sector, supervision and
amplifier management.
The remote rack(s) derive secure main power
supply locally to obviate volt drop.
In the event of fibre optic cable connectivity
between control rack and remote sector rack, a
single mode fibre is specified.
Depending on project requirement the fibre
interface can either be:
■ Separate receive/transmit fibre
i.e. two fibres
■ Or a single duplex fibre connection
i.e. one fibre
The system architecture for a TQ/VX
based PAGA package is based on a radial/star
wired topology where each slave sector is
directly routed to the central master rack
Where spurs are taken from remote sector panels
then the spurs are equipped with onboard
resources in exactly the same way as the directly
connected slaves.
However, a fault report at the TQ-88 central master
position will display a common fault condition
for any of the conditions for each remote slave
panel (including the spur connected panels).
An additional cable pair is required in the cable
to each spur to enable retrieval of individual fault
report data.
It should be noted that the spurs are not reliant
on correct operation of the associated remote
slave or any other spur on the same circuit. As
long as the connectivity remains intact then mains
power supply isolation or equipment breakdown
Example
5 pair
4 pair
3 pair
Master
Remote
slave
Spur
Spur
Cable in this example required between master and slave
is now a five pair instead of a three pair.
will have no impact on operation of remaining
remote stations.
The distributed system topology of the slave
sector panels interconnected by twisted copper
cable pairs cannot be replicated in fibre optic
cable since interface equipment needed at each
remote panel location would make such networks
dependant on the correct operation of equipment
downstream of the cable.
Catastrophic failure of the remote slave panel (e.g.
main supply failure) would also means loss of
communication to/from the spur PAGA slave
racks.
Central master PAGA rack is fitted with a TQ-88
which enables connection for up to eight remote
sector “slave“ PAGA racks.
The TQ-88 is a 1 unit high 19 inch rack mount
module which carries integral LED status display
and IDC ribbon cable plug in/out connectivity.
The TQ-88 communicates with the local VX/AT
switch (and also derives power supply from the
host system).
TQ/VX port is fitted in the remote slave PAGA rack
and this module is supplied with a 1 unit high
19 inch rack mount push button panel
(TQ/VX allows supervision of the target amplifier
and visual alerts e.g flashing beacons) which are
arranged to activate upon initiation of an alarm
tone broadcast from the central rack.
The remote sector TQ/VX port not only provides
interface to receive PAGA from the central master
rack but also carries on board resource to support
the host slave and possible local access panel(s).
TQ/VX allows local connection of ICSS/fire and gas
detection auto alarm initiate inputs, local VAP
operator microphone access unit input as well as
interface to other telecom related systems e.g.
SCADA fault reporting supervisory.
Here follows a simple block diagram showing
possible connectivity at the remote sector location.
Note that standard BARTEC VODEC access panel
expansion ports can be used with TQ/VX port
enabling multiple safe/hazardous area VAP
microphone access and complex ICSS/ fire and gas
interface.
Hardware execution is as follows: Central master
rack – TQ-88 controller slave/spur rack – TQ/VX
port.
Connection diagram
Central master PAGA program input
Field devices
Possible local inputs
To central rack
VA300/TQ-88
Local VAP01 microphone access
Sector slave
rack TQ/VX
ICSS/F&G interface
Loudspeaker
loop 1
Loudspeaker
loop 2
PABX interface
Flashing beacon
loop
Fault report
Secure mains
supply input
Remote sector slave rack
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BCP Beacon Control Port
Features
■ Modular design eliminates wiring looms
■ Fully protected on board fusing
■ Fully monitored critical path
■ On board configuration switches
■ Highly reliable, simple service
■ Fast charge out/service, minimal down time
■ Maximum safety, simple servicing
■ Suitable for high integrity broadcast systems
Beacon Control Port
Description
Beacon port
showing flashing beacons
wired on a „loop“ basis.
Beacon
Port
Channel 1
Channel 2
VX/AT PAGA management switch
Beacon port „self healing“ drive to both
ends of the beacon loop
thereby maintaining service in event of a single
cable break.
Beacon
Port
Channel 1
The beacon control port comprises of a compact
DIN rail mount snap on/off assembly which
houses a single glass fibre printed circuit card.
Mains supply
DC 48 V, AC 110/120 V, AC 220/240 V
Mains power supply is terminated on to 10 mm²
cable conductors. Each Beacon control outlet is
discretely fuse protected on board by industry
standard cartridge fuse links.
Maximum load per outlet
2 kVA (non-inductive)
Connection to the host management switch is via
a plug in/out flat (ribbon insulation displacement) cable. This cable carries control signal
initiation for each port outlet, both for supervisory
checks and operation during an alarm or
emergency broadcast it also facilitates beacon line
monitor “trouble“ status hand shake back to the
host system management.
Fuse rating each outlet
15 A Anti-surge
Supervision is by momentary application of mains
supply to the beacon cable networks initiated by
the management switch, correct “end of line“
voltage is sensed by optically coupled devices
with resulting go/no go status returned to host
management switch. A supervisory cycle is
initiated automatically by the switch for 0.25
seconds at 600-second intervals.
Two banks of switches are fitted to the port to
enable the commissioning/service engineer to:
■ Declare which broadcast condition will initiate
which beacon port outlet
Channel 2
VX/AT PAGA management switch
Technical Data
■ A second switch bank enables the engineer to
route the beacon port fault report output to
the next available supervisory input on the
host VX/AT management switch A VX/AT
switch can manage up to four beacon ports
without recourse to additional expansion
hardware. Control and supervisory connectivity is by loop in/out 10 way five ribbon cable
which interconnect each port and the host
switch.
Number of outlets per port
2
Dimensions
111 mm wide
222 mm length
60 mm high
Weight
approx. 0.5 kg
Temperature Range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Connections
10 way ribbon header
for host communictions
10 mm connection capability
for mains supply input
2.5 mm connection capability
for each beacon control outlet
LMP Loudspeaker Mute Port
Features
■Test disconnect termination
■Switch and plug link compatible
■Easy service, minimal Downtime
■Simple, quick installation
■Configurable
Loudspeaker Mute Port
Description
The BARTEC VODEC Loudspeaker Mute Port
disables loudspeakers in the vicinity of a live
operator VAP30/VAP01 microphone access panel
to prevent the detrimental effects of acoustic
feedback.
The unit is designed for snap on/off industry
standard DIN rail mounting and comprises of a
robust glass fibre printed circuit card which is
equipped with 100/70Volt line plug/socket input
terminations and „controlled loudspeaker“ circuit
output terminals.
The loudspeaker mute port is intended to be
located in the PAGA central equipment system
MDF or termination compartment.
Up to four discrete muting outputs can be driven
from any VA300+ amplifier CAGE without
recourse to additional hardware fitted (each
corresponding to operator access unit input in
to the BARTEC VODEC VX/AT central PAGA
processor).
The unit incorporates an engineers switch bank
that allows selection of high or low priority access
inputs.
Muting can be derived from any VA300+ amplifier
fitted within a VA300/CAGE to ensure that the
mutable loudspeaker resides in the correct zone
of address for the particular site PAGA
configuration.
This is engineer selectable by an on board plug
link patch field which enables any mutable
loudspeaker circuit assignment without rack
wiring or alteration.
Muting is actioned under control of the VX/AT
switch, via a flat insulation displacement ribbon
cable, which enables multiple Loudspeaker Mute
Port to be cascaded without additional cubical
wiring. Mutable loudspeaker control is managed
by high reliability fail-safe, (normally deenergised, energised to „mute“) sealed relays.
Line output terminations to the individual mutable
loudspeakers each incorporates a test connect/
disconnect switching feature to allow the
engineer to isolate line(s) during maintenance/
commissioning operations.
It should be noted that each host VA300+ amplifier
is capable of supervising up to eight loudspeaker
circuits enabling mutable loudspeaker lines to be
included in the automatic monitoring scheme if
required.
In this case mutable loudspeakers require fitting
of EOL02 or EOL04 end of line supervisory
devices.
Technical Data
Working voltage
70/100 Volt line
Number of outlets
4 mutable outputs
Number of amplifier inputs
8
Dimensions
111 mm wide
60 mm high
222 mm deep
Weight
0.38 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
PIF Peripheral Interface Port
Features
■ Lightning protection
■ DIN rail mount compatible
■ Glass fibre construction
■ High reliability, minimal down time
■ Rapid service/maintenance
■ Simple quick installation
Peripheral Interface Port
Description
The BARTEC VODEC Interface port carries
termination of the following:
■ VAP01 access unit
■ Supervisory fault report contact output
■ Entertainment muting contact
■ Auxiliary audio source inputs
■ Auto alarm initiation inputs
The unit provides interface between the BARTEC
VODEC VX/AT switch and external network field
cabling by converting conventional cable
connectivity to flat insulation displacement ribbon
cable suitable for direct termination to the host
management system.
The unit is designed for snap in/off industry
standard DIN rail mounting and comprises of a
robust glass fibre printed circuit card which is
equipped with VX/AT connectivity harness and
input/output terminals.
The BARTEC VODEC interface port includes gas
discharge tube lightning protection on each
individual input thereby assuring highest system
reliability in the most arduous of operating
environments. Terminals accept a range of
conductor sizes up to a maximum of 2.5 mm²
cross sectional area.
Technical Data
Dimensions
111 mm wide
222 mm high
60 mm deep
Weight
0.52 kg
Colour
Green
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
+25 % to 80 % non-condensing
ATE1 PAGA Expansion Port
Features
■ Lightning protection
■ Glass fibre construction
■ High reliability, minimal down time
■ Rapid service/maintenance
■ Simple quick installation
PAGA Expansion port
Description
The ATE1 is a clip on/off DIN rail mount port
which is designed to extend a BARTEC VODEC
VX/AT switch to allow connection of up to four
VAP01 public address microphone access units.
The ATE1 comprises of a rugged DIN rail mount
PCB carrier, field cable terminal assembly and on
board switching matrix.
An array of LED indicators provide the engineer
with ATE1 operation status and DIL switches allow
the engineer to enable or disable ATE1 features
to meet specific applications.
Further ATE1 ports can be cascaded up to a
maximum of four models, inter port connectivity
is by plug in/out flat IDC ribbon cable enabling
simple expansion with minimal hardware impact.
The ATE1 is managed by an on board processing
sub-system that determines access priority,
emergency/routine speech preference and system
alarm tone control.
Connection to the ATE1 from the host VX/AT
switch is by single 34 way IDC plug in/out ribbon
cable assembly.
Connection to other ATE1 ports (where more that
four VAP01 microphones are required) is by
identical 34 way IDC ribbon cable enabling simple
expansion with minimal hardware impact.
Power supply is derived from the VX/AT
management switch which is stepped down to
provide DC 6 V to supply the VAP01 access
unit(s).
Loudspeaker Muting
The ATE1 also provides drive output to allow
direct control of loudspeaker muting relays on the
BARTEC VODEC Loudspeaker mute port. This
enables loudspeaker(s) in the vicinity of a live
VAP01 access unit to be disabled for the duration
of the broadcast from the active VAP01 thereby
obviating risk of acoustic feedback.
Technical Data
Electrical Specific VSP01
indicator control
The ATE1 also allows connection of up to four
BARTEC VODEC VSP01 intrinsically safe LED
system status indicator units.
Connection diagram
Supply
DC 48 V
Expansion to
other ATE1 ports
Consumption
100 mA
ATE1
Expansion port
I.S.
safety barriers
DTMF resolution
50 mV RMS
VAP01
access units
VAP01 #1
Phantom supply
DC 6 V
VAP01 #2
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
88 mm high (2 units)
200 mm deep
VAP01 #3
Weight
0.46 kg
VAP01 #4
Location
Safe area within
Terminals
40 x field cable termination up to 2.5mm²
conductors
Expansion port
located in central rack
ATE4 PAGA Expansion Port
Features
■ Lightning protection
■ Glass fibre construction
■ High reliability, minimal down time
■ Rapid service/maintenance
■ Simple quick installation
PAGA Expansion Port
Description
The ATE4 is a clip on/off DIN rail mount port
which is designed to extend a BARTEC VODEC
VX/AT switch to allow connection for up to four
VAP30 public address microphone access units.
The ATE4 comprises of a rugged DIN rail mount
PCB carrier, field cable terminal assembly and on
board switching matrix.
An array of LED indicators provides the engineer
with ATE4 operating status and DIL (Dual in line)
switches allow the engineer to enable or disable
ATE4 features to meet specific applications.
Further ATE4 ports can be cascaded up to a
maximum of four modules, inter port connectivity
is by plug in/out flat IDC (insulation displacement) ribbon cable enabling simple expansion
with minimal hardware impact.
The ATE4 is managed by an on board processing
sub-system that determines access priority,
emergency/routine speech preference and system
alarm tone control.
Loudspeaker muting ATE4 also provides drive
output on ribbon header PLC 10 way connector
to allow direct control of loudspeaker muting
relays on the BARTEC VODEC loud-speaker mute
port.
This enables loudspeaker(s) in the vicinity of a
live VAP30 access unit to be disabled for the
duration of the broadcast from the active VAP30
thereby obviating risk of acoustic feedback.
Connection to the ATE4 is from the host VX/AT
management system by a single 34 way IDC plug
in/out ribbon cable assembly.
Connection to other ATE4 ports (where more that
four VAP30 microphones are required) is by
identical 34 way IDC (insulation displacement)
ribbon cable enabling simple expansion.
Power supply is derived from the VX/AT
management system which sources DC 48 V.
This supply is down converted to energise (on
board the ATE4) to DC 5 V to energise the ATE4
processor and also provide DC 48 V to phantom
supply the VAP30 access unit(s).
The ATE4 carries DTMF decoders X 4 to facilitate
in band supervision of critical paths between the
Technical Data
Supply
DC 48 V
Consumption
100 mA
Dimensions
111 mm wide
222 mm high
60 mm deep
Weight
0.581Kg
Terminal
4 x 26 way field cable plug/socket
termination up to 2.5 mm² conductors
port and the remote VA30 access unit, a cable or
VAP30 failure will illuminate LED trouble status
indication.
Remote status display
The ATE4 is fitted with an integral status display
output allowing all onboard indication to be
routed to a remote diagnostic panel type
ATE44-44D.
Connection diagram
Expansion to
other ATE4 ports
I.S. safety barriers
Operator microphone
ATE4
Expansion port
access units
VAP30 #1
VAP30 #2
VAP30 #3
Number of subscribers
4
VAP30 #4
13 pair
screened cable
ATE44 VAP30 Port
Features
■ Plug in/out no soldered joints/hard wiring
■ Optically isolated interface to host panel
■ DIL switch configurable
■ LED status display
■ Rapid simple service
■ Eliminates computers and flash memory
■ Rapid fault finding
VAP30 Port
Description
BARTEC VODEC design and manufacture a range
of public address and alarm broadcast equipment
developed specifically for the petrochemical
industry.
The BARTEC VODEC ATE44 port is DIN rail mount
snap on/off assembly located in the central
equipment MDF and facilitates the connection of
up to four VAP30 intrinsically safe ATEX certified
microphone access units.
The ATE44 port connects to the host VX/AT
management by a plug in/out 34 way flat ribbon
IDC cable, which can support up to four ATE44
ports to give an ultimate capacity of sixteen VAP30
access units.
Technical Data
PLA or PLB VX/AT switch
Supply
DC 48 V from host VX/AT switch
Expansion to other
ATE44 ports
Plug in/out 34 way ribbon cable
ATE44 port
ATE44 port
A remote status display panel is extendable from
ATE44 type ATE4-44D.
The ATE44 is fitted with four channels corresponding to four VAP30 access unit inputs. To
assure intrinsic safety each channel is assigned
a MTL7758 or (equivalent) I.S. barrier set.
Connection diagram
Diagram l
Each operator access unit shall be fitted with
VAP100A transceiver modules to allow
communication with the ATE44.
To remote status
display panel
ATE4-44D
Operator microphone
access units
Consumption
200 mA
VAP30 #1
Signalling protocol
Full duplex DTMF in band signalling
VAP30 #2
To loudspeaker
mute port
VAP30 #3
PLA PLB
Dimensions
111 mm wide
252 mm high
60 mm deep
Weight
0.48 kg
VAP30 #4
Expansion
to further
ATE44 ports
2 x MTL7758 or
equivalent I.S. barrier
2 pair
screened cable
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EOLO3A Loudspeaker Line Termination Port
Features
■ Lightning protection
■ Test disconnect terminations
■ DIN rail mount compatible
■ Glass fibre construction
■ High integrity service
■ Rapid service/maintenance
■ Simple quick installation
Loudspeaker Line Termination Port
■ Fault tolerant, continued no break broadcast
Description
BARTEC VODEC EOL03A combines loudspeaker
termination port and line supervisory provides
interface between the BARTEC VODEC VA300+
amplifier cage (VA300/CAGE) and external
loudspeaker network field cabling, the unit
features loop drive to ensure continued full
broadcast coverage in event of a single cable
break.
The unit is designed for snap on/off industry
standard DIN rail mounting and comprises of a
robust glass fibre printed card which is equipped
with VA300+ amplifier harness termination and
send/receive loudspeaker loop network output
EOL03A provides connection for up to eight
amplifiers 70/100Volt line outputs with loop
The unit includes gas discharge tube lightning
protection on each individual outlet thereby
assuring highest system reliability in the most
arduous of operating environments.
Line output terminations each incorporating a test
connect/disconnect switching feature to allow the
engineer to isolate line(s) during maintenance/
commissioning operations.
Loudspeaker ring/loop
Technical Data
Terminals accept a range of conductor size up to
a maximum of 2.5mm² cross sectional area.
EOL03A additionally carries LED status
indications to inform the engineer of successful
resolution of 25 kHz end of line test tone
reception. EOL03A connectivity to host VA300/
CAGE is by twisted pair I.D.C. ribbon enabling
rapid installation by preformed plug/socket cable
terminations. When emergency speech and alarm
tone broadcast are distributed by networks of
loudspeakers, it is essential that the host PAGA
panel is capable of securely monitoring all critical
paths to provide an early warning of system
deterioration.
BARTEC VODEC PAGA package injects an
inaudible supervisory signal (22.5 kHz) into all
loudspeaker networks to facilitate automatic
checking. The associated loudspeaker network(s)
can be arranged as ring/loop wired configurations
or radial/star wired. A loop wired architecture is
preferred since a single cable break will not inhibit
operation to all loudspeakers on the supervisory
device. Type EOL03A reside within the central
PAGA panel.
Number of amplifier inputs
8
Dimensions
111 mm wide
60 mm high
122 mm deep
Weight
0.62 kg
Temperature range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Control panel
EOL03A
30
Number of outlets
8 outputs, 8 inputs
Loudspeaker ring/loop
Control panel
Loudspeaker
line amplifier
Working voltage
70/100 Volt line
End of line device
fault field cable
EOL03A
Loudspeaker
line amplifier
End of line device
fault field cable
ZTE4-20 Zone Expansion
Features
■ Plug in/out connectivity, no hardwiring
■ VSOC based (system on chip technology)
■ Integrated LED status display
■ Simple to maintain, rapid service capability
■ Predictable, stable performance immune to
“brown outs“, latent software bugs
■ Assists fault diagnostics, minimise
down time
Zone Expansion
Description
The ZTE4-20 is a 1u 19 inch rack mount module
that allows a BARTEC VODEC PAGA system to be
expanded to twenty broadcast zone capability.
The unit is connected to the host BARTEC VODEC
VX/AT sub-system by plug in/out ribbon cable
which carry zone data from operator access inputs
and zone audio suitable for direct connection to
VA300/CAGE and hence the system amplification.
ZTE4-20 can be controlled by VAP30-20 access
units(s) which are fitted with VAP100d- 20
transceivers; the zone menu is then set by
operator selection.
The ZTE4-20 can route other source inputs on a
pre-determined basis.
Aux #1 input can be prescribed zone (s0 of
address by DIL switch settings, Aux #2 input auto
selects all zones simultaneously.
Technical Data
Supply
DC 48 V phantom powered
Current consumption
200 mA
Number of zones
20
Dimensions
483 mm wide (19" rack mount)
44.5 mm high (1 unit)
150 mm high
Weight
≤ 2 kg
Temperature Range
-20 °C to +50 °C
Humidity
+75 °C non condensing
Fail safe design ensures that default is “all zones“
selected.
The ZTE4-20 extends zone control capability via
a VAP30-20 port, the VAP30-20 port can be
cascaded panel zone control facility.
Zone expansion diagram
VX/AT Management central switch
Zone 1...... Zone 4
ZTE4-20 Zone expansion board
Zone 1...... Zone 20
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P3-IF4 Ship’s Whistle PAGA Interface
Features
 Simple Interface to Host PAGA
 Rapid installation
 LED status display indication
 Quick service/fault finding
P3-IF4 Ship’s Whistle PAGA Interface
Description
The BARTEC VODEC P3-IF4 is a DIN rail mount robust module designed to locate in a central Public
Address and General Alarm PAGA MDF.
The P3-IF4 is designed to control an external ship’s
whistle in synchronisation with PAGA system alarm
tone cadence broadcast. The interface is implemented by a volt/earth free normally open contact which
is extended from the P3-IF4 to the ship.s whistle
control panel.
BARTEC
VODEC PAGA
1 pair cable
Ship’s
Whistle
Technical Data
The P3-IF4 is connected to the host P3-Interface
Port or P3-2IP port and broadcast 70/100V line to
source the PAGA alarm tone cadence and to determine “alarm initiated” status.
Ship Whistle output enable is conditional on the
presence of
a) “Alarm initiated” contact closed
b) Alarm drive audio output.
The unit is energised from the host PAGA panel
48 V DC VA 300/CAGE management auxiliary
supply output.
Alarm Tone ON
P3-Interface Port
Alarm
initiated
P3-IF4 Port
DC 48 V Auxiliary Supply
Alarm Tone Synchronisation Output
Alarm Tone OFF
Central PAGA panel
Contact Changes State
Parkview, Lockwood Close
Nottingham, NG5 9JN
Consumption
50 mA
Input 1
Alarm synchronisation 70/100 volt
loudspeaker line.
Load to line is 0.5 Watt
Input 2
Alarm activated – normally open contact closes
during PAGA alarm tone broadcast
Output to Ships Whistle
Normally open contact, closes when alarm tone
broadcast. Rated DC 24 V, 0.25A earth/volt free
P3-IF4 PAGA rack implementation
The P3-IF4 interface contact is rated at DC 24 V
0.25 A non-inductive form „A. (normally open) and
changes state in synchronisation with the broadcast
alarm tone.
Supply Input
DC 48 V nominal 36 V – DC 60 V tolerance
Control
cable
to ship’s
whistle
Dimensions (w x h x l)
111mm x 50 mm x 100 mm
Temperature
-20 °C to +70 °C
Weight
0.25 kg
Humidity
Up to 80 % non condensing
Location
Safe area, MDF
Phone: +44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
VA 300/EP 8 Expansion Module
Features
 No hard-wired connections
 Rapid service/simple system expansions
 Integral LED status display
 Quick fault location
 Industry standard “Clip on” DIN rail mount
 Easy maintenance/service – “ Hot-pluggable”
VA 300/EP 8
Description
Technical Data
Basis P3 configuration
The BARTEC VODEC VA 300/EP8 is a DIN rail
mount module designed to enable the expansion
of VA 300 amplifier management from 64 x VA 300
amplifiers to 128 x VA 300+ amplifiers per VA 300/
EP 8 port.
A maximum of 4 x VA 300/EP8 ports can be fitted
to a single BARTEC VODEC P3-VX/AT management
host enabling a system maximum of 512 x VA 300+
amplifiers.
The VA 300/EP8 is phantom powered from the host
P3-VX/AT and connectivity is by plug/socket connectors thereby eliminating conventional wiring
looms, hard wired and soldered connections.
allows up to 64 x VA300+ amplifiers i.e. each VA300/CAGE
hold 8 x VA300+ amplifiers and there is a maximum assigment of 8 CVA300/CAGE’s
Consumption
100 mA
P3-VX/AT central PAGA management
Audio
Data
VA300/CAGE
Data
Data
Drive Capability
128 x BARTEC VODEC VA 300+ Amplifiers
Weight
1 kg
Audio
Audio
Supply
Phantom powered unregulated DC 48 V
Dimensions (h x w x d)
220 mm x 100 mm x 30 mm
VA300/CAGE
Audio
Data
Colour
Green
Fixing
“Top Hat” style DIN rail
Audio
Data
BARTEC VODEC Ltd
United Kingdom
No 5Parkview,
CenturionLockwood
DabellClose
Avenue
Business
Park NG5
Nottingham,
NG6 8WA
Nottingham,
9JN
VA300/CAGE
Phone:
Phone: +44
+44 115
115 967-5240
967-5240
Fax:
Fax: +44
+44 115
115 967-5241
967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
GUI6 V3.1 - PAGA Communication System
PAGA Communication System
Features
PAGA System Supervisory
 For use in the petrochemical industry
The screen shot below illustrates a typical page of
the PAGA System Supervisory’ application running
on a P.C.
 Allows remote monitoring
Visual Warning Subsystem
This page shows the status of the beacon loops.
Description
The Bartec Vodec GUI6 V3.1 application is designed
for use on a standard P.C. running Windows™ XP,
Windows Vista™ or Windows 7™ operating system.
The GUI6 V3.1 must be used in conjunction with the
following equipment.
P3-VXAT Issue I
GUI6 interface port Issue C
NI-DAQ USB6509
The GUI6 V3.1 application allows the operator to
monitor the PAGA system from a remote location.
In addition, the application records all emergency
activity on the PAGA system and stores it as a text
file on the computers memory.
PAGA Zone Access
P3-VX/AT VAP30 Master Access Unit Inputs
This page shows the status of four Zones in the
PAGA system.
This page provides status information of the VAP30
access panels.
‘N+1’ System
Alarm Generator Subsystem
P3-VX/AT Auxiliary Inputs
‘A+B’ System
This page shows the status of four different audible
alarms.
This page shows the status of all auxiliary access
to the system.
The GUI6 V3.1 is windows based software application
that is designed to graphically display Bartec-Vodec
P3 PAGA status. The GUI6 V3.1 application collects
PAGA information from the P3-VXAT and displays it
on a P.C. screen. All of the LED’s illustrated within
the GUI6 program imitate the LED’s on the P3-VXAT.
Using a USB cable to connect a P.C. to the PAGA
rack the distance between the rack and the computer
cannot exceed 5 metres; however this distance can be
extended to up to 10Km using various USB extender
solutions provided by Bartec Vodec.
The GUI6 V3.1 application is compatible with all
PAGA architectures namely
‘A’ System
The PAGA system status information is categorised
into eight different graphic interface front panels,
which are as follow,
PAGA System Supervisory
PAGA Zone Access
Alarm Generator Subsystem
Visual Warning Subsystem
P3-VX/AT VAP30 Master Access Unit Inputs
P3-VX/AT Auxiliary Inputs
History
GUI6 V3.1 - PAGA Communication System
History
The ‘log event’ system records all the activities of the
P3-VX/AT system in real time, and displays the event
with the time and date in a text box.
A Configuration GUI6 3.1.
VAP30
P3-VX/AT “A“
PLA
PL1
VXAT
GUI6
PLV
PLVV
1...50
51...100
NIDAQ-USB6509
I/O
PC
The most recent event is at the top of the text
box, a vertical scroll bar on the right hand side is
implemented to enable the operator to scroll down
to view the previous events.
N+1 Configuration GUI6 3.1.
Note:
All emergency information in the text box
is stored and saved inside the computer’s
memory.
VAP30
VAP30
P3-VX/AT “Primary“
P3-VX/AT “Secondary“
PLA
PL1
VXAT
PL1
GUI6
PLV
VXAT
PLA
GUI6
PLVV
1...50
PLV
51...100
1...50
PLVV
51...100
PC
NIDAQ-USB6509
NIDAQ-USB6509
I/O
I/O
A+B Configuration GUI6 3.1.
VAP30
VAP30
P3-VX/AT “A“
P3-VX/AT “B“
PLA
PL1
VXAT
PL1
GUI6
PLV
VXAT
NIDAQ-USB6509
PLV
51...100
No 5 Centurion
Business Park
Dabell Avenue
Nottingham, NG6 8WA
1...50
NIDAQ-USB6509
I/O
PC
United Kingdom
GUI6
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BARTEC VODEC Ltd
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Phone: +44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
ZTE4 Zone Expansion Unit
Features
 Plug in/out no programming
Status display
Tick tone initiate
1U high 19 inch rack mount
ZTE4 Zone Expansion Unit
Description
The BARTEC VODEC P3-ZTE4 is a compact low
profile 19 inch 1U (unit) high rack mount enclosure
which enables the expansion of BARTEC VODEC
P3-VX/AT PAGA switch from four broadcast zones
of address to eight broadcast zones.
The unit carries a status display window which
provides indication of zone(s) selected, critical input
status and engineers test facility.
The BARTEC VODEC P3-ZTE4 is connected to the
host management system by plug in/out ribbon cable
connections which enables very rapid installation
and service.
The unit provides the following input/output
connectivity:
Inputs
1) Zone control, active low (0V) to address for
each of four selectable sources from BARTEC
VODEC operator access unit type VAP30.
(VAP30 must be equipped with VAP100D
transceiver)
2) Audio bus and 22.5 kHz envelope sense test
bus derived from BARTEC VODEC P3-VX/AT
management host switch via the P3-VX/AT
BGM input connector PLG (10 way ribbon)
Outputs
1) Zoned audio to enable independent selection
of additional 4 X zone (i.e. amplifier zone
5 - 8 when used with P3-VX/AT). This is
extended by a 16 way ribbon cable header.
2) Zone status indicator output providing up to
four active low (0V) conditions when
respective zone selection selected.
Zone expansion diagram
Technical Data
Supply
+48 V DC phantom powered
Consumption
5 Watts
Tolerance supply voltage
+10 %/20 %
Audio input
0dBm derived from host P3-VX/AT
Sense 22.5 kHz input
-6dBm derived from host
Number of zones
Four independently selectable
zones plus all call zones
Weight
1 kg
Dimensions
44.5 mm high
160 mm deep
483 mm wide
Finish
Natural anodised aluminium
Temperature range
-20 °C to +60 °C
P3-VX/AT
Operator access
panel(s) push to talk
alarm initiated status
indicators
Humidity
80 % non condensing
Audio bus and
22.5 kHz sense bus
Location
Safe area internal
P3-ZTE4
VA300/CAGE
Broadcast zone 1...... zone 8
Class CCU
Features
■ Utilises “in-band“ data communications
■ Open cable network topology
■ Rapid power tap changes
■ Full critical path supervision
■ Reliable operation over non special cable
■ Loudspeakers can be wired in loops,
radials, star-wired, tree and branch wired
■ Cost of commissioning reduced
Class CCU
■ Early warning of PAGA system deficiencies
Description
Technical data
The CLASS CCU is the core control HMI (Human
Machine Interface) which enables the host system
to automatically supervise the integrity of
loudspeakers used in a PAGA life safety critical
broadcast package.
The CLASS CCU comprises of a 4U 19-inch rack
mount enclosure which carries the following
major parts:
■ CLASS CCU
Intelligent touch screen display
and micro control processor
■ Loudspeaker Line interface
Each loudspeaker is assigned a CLASS CLD
outstation which checks the associated
loudspeaker under control of the CCU. Data
transfer between CCU and CLD outstation is
established over the loudspeaker interconnecting
cable pair, no additional cable pairs are required.
The CLASS supervisory check is approximately
10 seconds long and during this period each
loudspeaker CLD is sequentially addressed by the
CCU and corresponding data handshaking
confirms the security of the critical path in each
instance.
The CCU can be set to monitor up to 50 x CLD
devices per amplifier line, with the base CCU
execution capable of supervising up to eight
amplifier/line networks.
The CCU can be switched into “power set“ mode
and in this situation the engineer can prescribe
loudspeaker settings for each loudspeaker device
on the system from the CCU touch screen GUI.
Supply
48 V DC derived from host
P3-PAGA system
Consumption
1A
Number of channels
8
Connectivity
By quick release plug in/out ribbon cables
Communication
In-band 300Hz-3KHz
Optional remote P.C. Connection
Ethernet 100T
Dimensions
4U high - 176 mm
19-inch Rack Mount - 483 mm
Depth
200 mm
The CLD power supply and data communications
are superimposed on the respective loudspeaker
line under the control of the CCU which delivers
“in-band“ signalling tones during the CLASS
loudspeaker system test/verify cycle.
Display Type
LCD Touch Screen
Weight
5 kg
Temperature Range
-10 °C up to +40 °C
BARTEC VODEC Ltd
United Kingdom
No 5 Centurion
Business Park
Dabell Avenue
Nottingham, NG6 8WA
Phone: +44 115 967-5240
Fax: +44 115 967-5241
info@bartec-vodec.com
www.bartec-vodec.com
Class CLD
Class CLD
Features
■ Utilises “in-band“ data communications
■ Open cable network topology
■ Rapid power tap changes
■ Full critical path supervision
■ Reliable operation over non special cable
■ Loudspeakers can be wired in loops,
radials, star-wired, tree and branch wired
EEx d version
Safe area version
■ Cost of commissioning reduced
■ Early warning of PAGA system deficiencies
Description
The CLASS CLD is designed to operate with a
BARTEC Vodec CLASS addressable loudspeaker
system and facilitates data communication for
monitoring and configuration between CLASS
central control unit (CCU) and individual
loudspeakers.
The CLD is assigned a unique two digit address
(01-50) enabling up to fifty CLD units to be
attached to a single loudspeaker distribution
network. The CLD address is set manually by the
installation technician after cable termination of
the device.
A CLD is located within the vicinity of a PAGA
loudspeaker (Public Address & General Alarm)
and provides:
At preset intervals the CCU initiates a CLASS
cycle which interrogates each CLD connected to
the system. The unique address of each CLD on
a line is sequentially transmitted by the CCU and
the respective CLD responds by delivering a
status report from which the CCU displays
loudspeaker healthy or failure.
■ Supervision
■ Power tap setting of the target loudspeaker
(Maximum 0f 4 tap settings)
The CLD is designed in two variations:
■ The CLD EEx version is designed
to site in a Zone 1 IIC T6 hazardous area
and is ATEX certified accordingly
Unlike other addressable loudspeaker systems the
BARTEC Vodec CLASS utilises “in-band“
signalling which:
■ The CLD safe area is designed for use in
non hazardous areas only
■ Tests the critical paths at voice frequencies
The CCU communicates to the CLD by
superimposing data on the established
loudspeaker line pair, no additional conductors
are required to implement CLASS. Power supply
is derived by the same route obviating
requirement for additional field cable/local mains
supplies.
The unit houses a single circuit board which
carries the addressing hardware, loudspeaker
voice coil supervisory circuitry and the remote
tap change/power setting switches.
■ Provides audible assurance of system
availability during the test cycle
■ Does not require costly or proprietary field
loudspeaker cable network topologies
■ Does not suffer from potential “null“ points
common to high frequency carrier based
systems
Is not affected by the leakage inductance of the
target loudspeaker line transformer which is
responsible for providing false status reports.
Class CLD
EEx d version
Explosion protection
CLD Enclosure - EEx d version
Ex protection type
II 2G Ex d IIC T6
ATEX Certification
KEMA 08ATEX0123
Technical data
Supply
Derived from 100/70 V
loudspeaker line
Consumption
2 Watts
Power Tappings
Up to four power tap selections
with a transformer common
connection
Max. Loudspeaker Power
40 Watts RMS
Min. Loudspeaker Power
0.5 Watts RMS
Supervisory Frequency
Voice Bandwidth
Line Voltage Minimum
50 V RMS
Temperature Range
-20 °C up to +60 °C
Cable Access
3 x 20 mm cable entries
IP Rating
IP 66
Material
Aluminium alloy
Weight
2 kg
Safe area version
Technical data
CLD Enclosure - Safe area version
Supply
Derived from 100/70 V
loudspeaker line
Consumption
2 Watts
Power Tappings
Up to four power tap selections
with a transformer common
connection
Maximum Loudspeaker Power 40 Watts RMS
Minimum Loudspeaker Power
0.5 Watts RMS
Supervisory Frequency
Voice Bandwidth
Line Voltage Minimum
50 V RMS
Temperature Range
-20 °C up to +50 °C
Cable Access
3 x 20 mm cable entries
IP Rating
IP 66
Material
Polyester RAL7035
Weight
1 kg
Contactos/Contacts:
Comercial/Commercial:
Assistência/Service:
Fernando Mena Costa
Patricia Costa
e-mail: fcosta@bhb,pt
e-mail: ppcosta@bhb.pt
Tel: (+351) 21 843 64 00
Tel: (+351) 21 843 64 00
Fax: (+351) 21 843 64 09