VIPEDIA-12
Professional Sound Life-Safety Digital Audio System
The VIPEDIA is an expandable Pro-Sound quality 1U IP Voice Alarm Audio Router which provides up to twelve analogue
audio inputs and twelve outputs, together with multiple Ethernet IP ports and ASL Intellevac safety audio networking.
The VIPEDIA allows for local routing of any combination of its 12 analogue audio inputs to any combination of the 12
outputs, while up to three VIPEDIA routers can be linked by a high speed digital routing bus1 to provide simultaneous
routing from any or all of their analogue inputs to outputs. The built in IP networking enables the VIPEDIA to offer audio
routing and control over IP, thus extending the system’s audio matrix across the IP Network. The IP networking can use
existing site IP infrastructure or can be constructed as a standalone Cat5 or fibre ring2. Connecting pairs of VIPEDIAs at
each PA Node enables full dual redundant synchronised ‘A’ and ‘B’ VA systems to be constructed.
All 12 analogue audio inputs use individual RJ45 general purpose audio and microphone connection ports, which
provide straight through connections to ASL microphones. The VIPEDIA’s advanced energy management functions
include automatically powering down unused functions, such as removing power from paging microphones during out
of hours periods. Two of the microphone inputs have hardware bypass capability to provide continued emergency
operation even if the VIPEDIA CPU has failed, and these inputs are also compatible with ASL Intellevac safety networks.
The full analogue and digital audio signal path is of Pro-Sound quality, enabling the VIPEDIA to meet very high quality
audio requirements, and Pro-Sound IP networking is provided by means of an Audinate DanteTM interface module,
which can be fitted as an addition to the standard ASL VIPA PMC VoIP protocol.
The VIPEDIA’s standard DSP engine provides powerful audio functions, including dynamic input processing and
individually adjustable digital output delay and parametric equalisation, while the optional MIX-DSP module adds
channel mixing functions. The optional VIPA module adds functions from ASL’s VIPA software suite, including huge DVA
storage, and broadcast scheduling. This module also provides more Ethernet ports, and allows spare microphone port
RS485 data busses to control and monitor third party equipment, with the VIPEDIA acting as an IP terminal server.
The VIPEDIA can control and monitor up to 64 ASL amplifier mainframes and their associated amplifier modules and
loudspeaker circuits. Other VIPEDIA interfaces include 12 combined digital and analogue contact inputs, 12 digital
outputs, and two fault relay outputs. One of the RJ45 connectors includes all signals required for a standard
fire panel interface. The microphone ports also provide Dynamic Ambient Noise Sensor (DANS)
connections3, while standard ANS sensors can be connected via BMB01 Remote I/O units, which
also provide analogue and digital I/O contact expansion. A RS232 host control port enables
interfacing to legacy third party PC/DVA or site control systems.
The front panel display and keys provide all EN54-16 mandatory indicators and controls,
together with basic setup, and built in debug and fault reporting information.
Configuration is carried out over Ethernet or via the front panel USB port.
For further details, and for information on other products, please visit
www.asl-control.co.uk.
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A local matrix of multiple VIPEDIA routers requires the Master VIPEDIA router to be fitted with the internal MIX-DSP module.
External IP fibre adaptor switches required for fibre networking.
The internal MIX-DSP module needs to be fitted to enable the use of Dynamic Ambient Noise Sensors (DANS).
Product Overview
ASL Document Ref.: Product_Overview_VIPEDIA-12.doc
Issue: Draft 03 Complete, Needs review - Date: 4/04/2011
SPECIFICATION
General
Audio Performance
Power Supply Inputs ...................................... Dual 18 to 26V DC
Current Consumption (Max.) .................... 2.0A @ 24V DC supply
Plus Audio Input / Mic Ports Peripheral Power Load
IP Network Connectivity ............................... 100baseT Ethernet
Standard ...................................................................2 Ports
With VIPA Option Module...........................................4 Ports
Built In Monitored DVA Storage ............................8 x 60 second
Front Panel ................................................ EN54-16 Compliant
LCD Display and Buttons.................................................... 1
Fault Reporting & Status Display plus Audio Monitoring
USB OTG ............................................................................ 1
DVA Download & Laptop Configuration Port
Fault Log ..................................................................200 Events
Real Time Clock ................. Built In (Externally Synchronisable)
Audio - General
Digital Audio I/O ............................................. 24 bits 48 kHz
Internal and Expansion Bus ...........32 bits floating point
THD Input to Output ..................................... 0.01% @1 kHz
Crosstalk ......................................................70 dB @1 kHz
Residual Noise ................................................. <90 dBu (A)
Frequency Response...................... 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB
Audio Input Channels - Analogue
Input Sensitivity ................................. 0 / -20 / -40 / -60 dBu
Input Overload .......................................................... +20 dB
Input Trim ................................... +10 to –90 dB (1 dB steps)
Mute......................................................................Click free
Surveillance Tone Detection
Frequency Range........................................ 20 Hz-30 Hz
Level.............................................................-64 to 0 dB
Switchable High-Pass Filter............. 20 - 500 Hz / 12 dB/oct
4 band parametric EQ / Gate / Compressor / Peak Limiter ..
All with settable parameters & on/off bypass switch
Chime Generator.... OFF / 1-note / 2-note / 3-note / Custom
Audio Output Channels - Analogue
Nominal Output Level ............................................... 18 dBu
Output Impedance.......................................................200 
Mixing ........................ Up to 16 simultaneous input sources
With MIX-DSP Module
Master Level ................................+10 to -90 dB (1 dB steps)
Night Volume Control..........................................All outputs
Output Mute ..........................................................Click free
Delay......................................... 1 ms –1000 ms (1ms steps)
10 band parametric EQ ........................................................
With settable parameters & on/off bypass switch
Hard Limiter ........................................................2 - 20 dBu
LF Surveillance Tone Generator ........ 30 Hz / 10 to -60 dBu
HF Surveillance Tone Generator ....... 20 kHz / 10 to -60 dBu
Ambient Noise Sensing Gain Adjustment ............-40 to 0 dB
Audio Inputs and Outputs
Audio Input Channels - Analogue .................................. 12 ports
Monitored Universal Mic / Line / DANS audio inputs
Hardware Bypass Fire Microphone Inputs ...............2 ports
With Mixed Listen In monitoring audio output
Green Economy power shutdown capability ..............8 ports
Phantom Power ........................................................8 ports
With VIPA Option Module
RS485 Terminal Server capability................All 12 ports
Audio Output Channels - Analogue................................ 12 ports
Dual monitored & isolated A and B audio output channels
Audio I/O Channels – IP
Simultaneous IP Audio Matrix Inputs and Outputs
Standard VIPEDIA ........................................................ 2
With VIPA Module ...................................................... 12
With DanteTM Module ................................................. 64
IP Audio Protocol
Standard......................................................... ASL PMC
With DanteTM Option Module ...............Audinate Dante™
Environmental
General Purpose I/O Interfaces
Combined digital and analogue contact inputs ....................... 12
PA routing / fault inputs / ANS inputs / SCADA status inputs
Opto-isolated digital / 0V referenced analogue
Digital contact outputs ....................................12 open collector
PA zone busy / fault outputs / SCADA control outputs
BMB01 Remote I/O Unit RS485 Interfaces ............................... 1
Connectivity for up to six BMB01 remote I/O units
Legacy Control / PC/DVA RS232 Host Port ............................... 1
Fault Relays ..... One c/o (change over), one n/o (normally open)
Temperature Range
Storage ........................................................ -20°C to 55°C
Operating ..................................................... -10°C to 55°C
Humidity Range............................... 0% to 95% non-condensing
Ingress Protection...............................................................IP20
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D ...................... 44mm x 436mm x 395mm
(excluding handles ) / 1U height, 19” rack mount
Weight.............................................................................. 4.5 kg
NOTE : PROVISIONAL INFORMATION ONLY
Note: Audinate® is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Dante™ is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
This equipment is designed and manufactured to conform to the following EC standards:
EMC:
EN55103-1/E1, EN55103-2/E5, EN50121-4, ENV50204
Safety: EN60065
Manufacturer
Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
Unit 17 - Cliffe Industrial Estate - Lewes - East Sussex - BN8 6JL - U.K.
Tel: +44(0)1273 405411
Fax: +44(0)1273 405415
www.asl-control.co.uk
All rights reserved.
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate, however no representation or warranty is given and Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited assumes
no liability with respect to the accuracy of such information.
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