VAIE 6500 - Loudspeaker FBT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Voice Alarm Integrated Equipment (EN 54-16 certified)
Model	VAIE 6500 series (VAIE 6502, VAIE 6504, VAIE 6506)
Rated Audio Output	500 W total @230 VAC (2.5% THD); 400 W @24 VDC (10% THD)
Number of Zones/Amplifiers	2 (VAIE 6502), 4 (VAIE 6504), 6 (VAIE 6506)
Display	4.3" backlit touch screen, 480x272 pixels
Power Supply	230 VAC 50/60 Hz +10%/-15%; 24 VDC battery backup
Power Consumption	Full load: 646-660 W (AC); 20 A (DC); Standby: 36-50 W (AC), 0.2-0.7 A (DC)
Battery Capacity	Configurable: 18, 26, 33, or 40 Ah (suggested 26-28 Ah)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 620 x 240 mm
Net Weight (without batteries)	19.3 kg
Mounting	Wall-mounting with included template and Fischer plugs
Audio Inputs	Emergency microphone (XLR), paging units (RJ45), emergency units (RJ45), AUX (balanced), MUSIC (balanced)
Audio Outputs	100 V constant voltage lines with double A/B per zone; standby amplifier option
Control Inputs	7 programmable controlled inputs (RJ45)
Relay Outputs	3 configurable relays (N.O./N.C./exchange)
Emergency Functions	Manual and automatic emergency; pre-recorded EVAC and ALERT messages; live paging with priority
Monitoring & Diagnostics	Continuous line impedance, amplifier, battery, and communication diagnostics with event log
Operating Temperature	+5°C to +40°C
Humidity	25% to 75% non-condensing
Safety & Compliance	EN 54-16:2008, EN 54-4, CE marked; designed for earthed power supply
Spare Parts / Repairability	Internal batteries, SD card for messages, spare amplifiers; service menu for technicians
Maintenance	Automatic battery test; visual and acoustic fault indicators; accessible via front panel
Warranty & Support	Refer to FBT Elettronica S.p.A. for support; manual includes troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions - VAIE 6500 FBT

What is the VAIE 6500 series?

The VAIE 6500 is a Voice Alarm Integrated Equipment certified to EN 54-16, designed for emergency voice evacuation in buildings. It integrates control units, amplifiers, and diagnostics for up to 6 alarm zones.

What are the power requirements?

The unit operates on 230 VAC 50/60 Hz and has an internal battery charger for 24 VDC backup. It automatically switches to battery power in case of mains failure.

How many zones can the VAIE 6500 handle?

It comes in three models: VAIE 6502 (2 zones), VAIE 6504 (4 zones), and VAIE 6506 (6 zones). Up to 6 units can be linked for a total of 36 zones.

How do I set up the emergency messages?

Pre-recorded evacuation (EVAC), alert (ALERT), and chime messages are stored on an SD card. You can replace them with custom .WAV files (16-bit mono, 48 kHz) via the SD card slot.

Can I connect external microphones?

Yes, it supports up to 4 remote emergency units and 16 paging units via dedicated RJ45 ports, plus a handheld fireman's microphone on the front panel.

What maintenance is required?

The system performs automatic battery tests hourly. Regularly check the event log for faults. Clean the cabinet with a dry cloth and ensure ventilation slots are unobstructed.

How do I reset a fault or emergency?

Press the RESET button (front panel) briefly to mute the beep. For loudspeaker line faults, hold the RESET button for 2 seconds in the fault report menu to re-activate the line.

What are the dimensions and weight?

The cabinet measures 430 x 620 x 240 mm (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 19.3 kg without batteries.

Can I connect the VAIE 6500 to other devices?

Yes, it has LINK ports for daisy-chaining up to 6 units. It also provides 3 relay outputs for external signaling and 7 controlled inputs for connection to a fire alarm system.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Installation must be done by qualified personnel. Ensure proper earthing and use a dedicated 10-16A thermal-magnetic circuit breaker. Always switch off mains before opening the cabinet.

USER MANUAL VAIE 6500 FBT

VAIE 6502	500W / 2 ZONE
VAIE 6504	500W / 4 ZONE
VAIE 6506	500W / 6 ZONE

ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO

SOMMARIO

1. AVVERTENZE 4

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Cross-sectional diagram of a mechanical assembly with a central shaft and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

4.2 COLLEGAMENTI

! IMPORTANTE

4.2.8 COLLEGAMENTO LINEE ALTOPARLANTI [MORSETTIERA COLLEGAMENTI]

SISTEMA 3 ZONE + RISERVA SISTEMA 5 ZONE + RISERVA

VAIE 6504 VAIE 6506

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5. OPERATIVITÀ E NOMENCLATURA

Sorgente BGM (BackGroundMusic)

Sorgente PA (Public Address)

D2) >> Emergency units

graph TD
    A["Emerg. unit model"] --> B["Escape"]
    B --> C["Set unit with keys"]
    C --> D["Set unit with touch screen"]
    D --> E["No emergency unit currently set"]

12 key unit = base 12 zone

D3) >> Local emergency

Energy save (enabled/disabled)

8.4 MENU

Zone impedance report

Zone 1: 1446 ohm

(Ref. = 1446 ohm)

Zone 2: open circuit

(Ref. = open circuit)

Zone 3: 723 ohm

(Ref. = 723 ohm)

Zone 4: 2892 ohm

(Ref. = 2892 ohm)

report> EVENT LOG Storico eventi

report> EVENT LOG

graph TD
    A["Event log menu"] --> B{Escape}
    B --> C["Number of fault events: 104"]
    B --> D["Fault log view"]
    B --> E["Number of alarm events: 0"]
    B --> F["Alarm log view"]
    G["Fault log view"] --> H{Escape}
    H --> I["1 - 01-Jan-12 00:00,06 - Fault on Link 20KHz"]
    H --> J["2 - 01-Jan-12 00:00,05 - Fault on S card Error"]
    H --> K["3 - 01-Jan-12 00:00,02 - Fault on Link 0"]
    H --> L["4 - 01-Jan-12 00:00,01 - Fault on Mic."]
    H --> M["5 - 01-Jan-12 00:00,00 - Rack on"]
    H --> N["6 - 27-Jun-16 14:44,44 - Fault on Unit 1 Serial"]
    H --> O["7 - 27-Jun-16 14:44,44 - Fault on Mic."]
    H --> P["8 - 27-Jun-16 14:44,40 - Rack on"]
    P --> Q["Up"]
    P --> R["Dn"]

Press dot for touch calibration test Press emergency to test beep Press reset key to exit

Charger: vers= 0, rel= 0

Amplifier 1.2: vers=0, rel=1

Amplifier 3.4: vers=0, rel=0

Escape

Zone 1 reference: 1446 ohm

Zone 2 reference: open circuit

Escape

graph TD
    A[">> System"] --> B[">> Local emergency"]
    C[">> Emergency units"] --> D[">> Control input"]
    E[">> Output"] --> F[">> Charger"]
    G["Save"] --> H["Saved configuration"]
    I["Escape"] --> J["->"]

SD card installation

Escape

alert way

chime.wav

evac.wav

Set evac

Set alert

Set chime

Evac file = evac.wav

Alert file = alert.wav

Chime file = chime.wav

Turn off SD

8.7 EMERGENZA MANUALE

DI SEGUITO VERRÀ DESCRITTA LA PROCEDURA PER LA GESTIONE DELLE EMERGENZE CON INTERVENTO MANUALE DA PARTE DI UN OPERATORE AUTORIZZATO.

VAIE 6502	500W / 2 ZONE
VAIE 6504	500W / 4 ZONE
VAIE 6506	500W / 6 ZONE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WARNINGS 4

1.1. Power supply and earthing 4

1.2. Safety notes 4

2. INTRODUCTION 5

2.1. Overview of the system 5

2.2. Functional features 5

2.3. Typical configuration 6

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 7

3.1. Front panel 7

3.2. Inside view 8

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

4.1. Wall mounting 9
4.2. Connections 10

4.2.1. Connection of emergency units 11
4.2.2. Connection of paging units 11
4.2.3. Connection to other VAIE 6500 units 12
4.2.4. Connection of auxiliary input 12
4.2.5. Connection of music input 13
4.2.6. Connection of input contacts 13
4.2.7. Connection of relay outputs 14
4.2.8. Connection of loudspeaker lines 14
4.2.9. Connection of standby amplifier 15
4.2.10. Connection of power supplies 17

5. OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

5.1. Signalling of operating conditions 18

6. DEFINITIONS 18

7. MENU STRUCTURE 19

8. USING THE SYSTEM 20

8.1. Conf i guration of the system 21

8.2. Menu 25
8.3.

9. FAILURE STATUS 45

9.1. System operation and signalling in a generic failure condition 45
9.2. System operation and signalling with a fault on a loudspeaker line 45

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46

1. WARNINGS

1.1 POWER SUPPLY AND EARTHING

These items of equipment are intended to work on a 230 VAC +10% / -15%, 50/60 Hz mains voltage and a 24 VDC supply from the internal batteries.

! N.B. – FEATURES OF THE WIRING SYSTEM

The mains AC power MUST be supplied through a two-pole differential thermal-magnetic circuit breaker with a current of 10 to 16A dedicated SOLELY to the equipment.

! N.B.

These devices have been designed to be connected to an earthed power supply.

Make sure that the equipment is always connected to earth in accordance with legal regulations.

1.2 SAFETY NOTES

All FBT equipment is made according to the strictest international standards and complies with European Union requisites. For correct and effective use of the equipment it is important to be aware of all the characteristics by reading carefully these instructions and warnings. While the equipment is in use, it is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation, above all leaving the slits for providing air for the cooling fans free.

REFER TO THE 'INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS' SECTION FOR THE RELEVANT PROCEDURES, TO BE CARRIED OUT BY TRAINED SPECIALISED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC

his product must not be disposed of as urban waste at the end of its working life. It must be taken to a special waste collection centre licensed by the local authorities or to a dealer providing this service. Separate disposal of electric and/or electronic equipment (WEEE) will avoid possible negative consequences for the environment and for health resulting from inappropriate disposal, and will enable the constituent materials to be recovered, with significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked

with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

This product is in keeping with the relevant European Community Directives.

2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM

The new VAIE 6500 range includes three integrated voice evacuation systems for emergency facilities, designed specifically for wall-mounting and equipped with control units, certified in compliance with EN 54-16:2008 / EN 54-4 standards. Depending on the model, these systems are capable of managing from 2 to 6 alarm zones, each driven by a single amplifier, as well as remote microphone stations and controlled inputs to be connected to a central fire-fighting system.

It is possible to connect up to a maximum of 6 of these systems to one other (for managing an overall maximum of 36 zones).

2.2 FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

• Rated audio output: 500 W overall, distributable freely among the zones with a maximum limit of 250 W per single zone.
• Backlit 4.3" display with touch screen for selecting the alert and evacuation zones and enabling navigation for adjusting volume levels, confi guring the equipment and viewing failures.

• Handheld fi reman's paging microphone.

• Sending out of pre-recorded EVACUATION and ALERT messages.

• 7 off controlled input contacts, configurable for playing the evacuation and/or alert messages to the programmed zones or for resetting the messages.
  • One off music input for sound sources.
• One off auxiliary input configurable as a music source, a call with precedence activation or a call with automatic activation (VOX).
  • 3 off confi gurable relay outputs.
• Double A+B output for each zone.
• Protected local button for placing the system in an emergency state, equipped with its own LED.
• Local button for resetting the fault acoustic signal and stopping playing out of alarm messages.
• Background music and calls of a general nature can be played from an auxiliary input or through microphone stations.
• Up to 16 broadcasting microphone stations can be connected.
• Up to 4 remote emergency units can be connected.
• The system can be connected to other VAIE 6500 systems (up to a total of 6 units).

2.3 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION

graph TD
    subgraph_VAIE_2["VAIE #2"]
        A1["DAI 0"] --> B1["DAI 1"]
        A2["DAI 2"] --> B2["DAI 3"]
        A3["DAI 4"] --> B3["DAI 5"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_5["VAIE #5"]
        B1 --> C1["DAI 0"]
        B2 --> C2["DAI 1"]
        B3 --> C3["DAI 2"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0["VAIE #0"]
        C1 --> D1["LND A"]
        C1 --> D2["LND B"]
        C2 --> D3["LND A"]
        C2 --> D4["LND B"]
        C3 --> D5["LND A"]
        C3 --> D6["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_0["VAIE #0"]
        D1 --> E1["LND A"]
        D1 --> E2["LND B"]
        D2 --> E3["LND A"]
        D2 --> E4["LND B"]
        D3 --> E5["LND A"]
        D3 --> E6["LND B"]
        D4 --> E7["LND A"]
        D4 --> E8["LND B"]
        D5 --> E9["LND A"]
        D5 --> E10["LND B"]
        D6 --> E11["LND A"]
        D6 --> E12["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_1["VAIE #1"]
        E1 --> F1["DAI 0"]
        E2 --> F2["DAI 1"]
        E3 --> F3["DAI 2"]
        E4 --> F4["DAI 3"]
        E5 --> F5["DAI 4"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_2["VAIE #2"]
        F1 --> G1["DAI 0"]
        F2 --> G2["DAI 1"]
        F3 --> G3["DAI 2"]
        F4 --> G4["DAI 3"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_3["VAIE #3"]
        G1 --> H1["LND A"]
        G2 --> H2["LND B"]
        G3 --> H3["LND A"]
        G4 --> H4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_4["VAIE #4"]
        H1 --> I1["LND A"]
        H2 --> I2["LND B"]
        H3 --> I3["LND A"]
        H4 --> I4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_5["VAIE #5"]
        I1 --> J1["LND A"]
        I2 --> J2["LND B"]
        I3 --> J3["LND A"]
        I4 --> J4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_6["VAIE #6"]
        J1 --> K1["LND A"]
        J2 --> K2["LND B"]
        J3 --> K3["LND A"]
        J4 --> K4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_7["VAIE #7"]
        K1 --> L1["LND A"]
        K2 --> L2["LND B"]
        K3 --> L3["LND A"]
        K4 --> L4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_8["VAIE #8"]
        L1 --> M1["LND A"]
        L2 --> M2["LND B"]
        L3 --> M3["LND A"]
        L4 --> M4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_9["VAIE #9"]
        M1 --> N1["LND A"]
        M2 --> N2["LND B"]
        M3 --> N3["LND A"]
        M4 --> N4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_10["VAIE #10"]
        N1 --> O1["LND A"]
        N2 --> O2["LND B"]
        N3 --> O3["LND A"]
        N4 --> O4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_11["VAIE #11"]
        O1 --> P1["LND A"]
        O2 --> P2["LND B"]
        O3 --> P3["LND A"]
        O4 --> P4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_12["VAIE #12"]
        P1 --> Q1["LND A"]
        P2 --> Q2["LND B"]
        P3 --> Q3["LND A"]
        P4 --> Q4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_13["VAIE #13"]
        Q1 --> R1["LND A"]
        Q2 --> R2["LND B"]
        Q3 --> R3["LND A"]
        Q4 --> R4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_14["VAIE #14"]
        R1 --> S1["LND A"]
        R2 --> S2["LND B"]
        R3 --> S3["LND A"]
        R4 --> S4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_15["VAIE #15"]
        S1 --> T1["LND A"]
        S2 --> T2["LND B"]
        S3 --> T3["LND A"]
        S4 --> T4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_16["VAIE #16"]
        T1 --> U1["LND A"]
        T2 --> U2["LND B"]
        T3 --> U3["LND A"]
        T4 --> U4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_17["VAIE #17"]
        U1 --> V1["LND A"]
        U2 --> V2["LND B"]
        U3 --> V3["LND A"]
        U4 --> V4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_18["VAIE #18"]
        V1 --> W1["LND A"]
        V2 --> W2["LND B"]
        V3 --> W3["LND A"]
        V4 --> W4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_19["VAIE #19"]
        W1 --> X1["LND A"]
        W2 --> X2["LND B"]
        W3 --> X3["LND A"]
        W4 --> X4["LND B"]
    end

    subgraph_VAIE_0_20["VAIE #20"]
        X1 --> Y1["LND A"]
        X2 --> Y2["LND B"]
        X3 --> Y3["LND A"]
        X4 --> Y4["LND B"]

    subgraph_VAIE_0_21["VAIE #21"]
        Y1 --> Z1["LND A"]
        Y2 --> Z2["LND B"]
        Y3 --> Z3["LND A"]
        Y4 --> Z4["LND B"]

    subgraph_VAIE_0_22["VAIE #22"]
        Z1 --> AA1["LND A"]
        Z2 --> AA2["LND B"]
        Z3 --> AA3["LND A"]
        Z4 --> AA4["LND B"]

    subgraph_VAIE_0_23["VAIE #23"]
        AA1 & AA2 & AA3 & AA4 & AA5 & AA6 & AA7 & AA8 & AA9 & AA10 & AA11 & AA12 & AA13 & AA14 & AA15 & AA16 & AA17 & AA18 & AA19 & AA20 & AA21 & AA22 & AA23 & AA24 & AA25 & AA26 & AA27 & AA28 & AA29 & AA30 & AA31 & AA32 & AA33 & AA34 & AA35 & AA36 & AA37 & AA38 & AA39 & AA40 & AA41 & AA42 & AA43 & AA44 & AA45 & AA46 & AA47 & AA48 & AA49 & AA50 & AA51 & AA52 & AA53 & AA54 & AA55 & AA56 & AA57 & AA58 & AA59 & AA60 & AA61 & AA62 & AA63 & AA64 & AA65 & AA66 & AA67 & AA68 & AA69 & AA70 & AA71 & AA72 & AA73 & AA74 & AA75 & AA76 & AA77 & AA78 & AA79 & AA80 & AA81 & AA82 & AA83 & AA84 & AA85 & AA86 & AA87 & AA88 & AA89 & AA90 & AA91 & AA92 & AA93 & AA94 & AA95 & AA96 & AA97 & AA98 & AA99 & AA100 & AA101 & AA102 & AA103 & AA104 & AA105 & AA106 & AA107 & AA108 & AA109 & AA110 & AA111 & AA112 & AA113 & AA114 & AA115 & AA116 & AA117 & AA118 & AA119 & AA120 & AA121 & AA122 & AA123 & AA124 & AA125 & AA126 & AA127 & AA128 & AA129 & AA130 & NNZL

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 FRONT PANEL

1) Backlit 4.3" display with touchscreen for selecting the Alert/Evacuation zones and for navigation for adjusting volume levels, confi guring the equipment and viewing failures.
2) Integrated loudspeaker for playing back the output signals from the zones or the signals of the input sources and for replaying the acoustic signal indicating that a failure has been detected (beep). The signalling tone will be automatically muted if the conditions of failure end. Furthermore, in accordance with the regulations, the beep is muted by the system while the Emergency Microphone is being used.
3) Handheld fireman's paging microphone.
4) RESET button.
5) EMERGENCY button.
6) Status LEDs.

3.2 INSIDE VIEW

7) 7 off controlled input contacts.
8) 3 off relay output contacts.
9) Input for emergency microphone stations (max. 4)
10) Input for paging microphone stations (max. 16).
11) Input/output sockets for connection to other VAIE 6500 units (overall max. of 6).
12) Input terminal strip for auxiliary sources with precedence contact.
13) Input terminal strip for music sources.
14) Connection to 230 VAC power supply.
15) Connection to 24 VDC battery power.
16) Connection of loudspeaker lines.
17) Connection of standby amplifier.

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

! N.B.

Please remind that the operations illustrated in this part of the manual must be carried out by specialised personnel ONLY, trained and qualified in the equipment installation and maintenance. When the VAIE 6500 is opened, parts entailing a high risk of electric shocks become accessible.

It is advisable to install the equipment in a closed and sheltered place, protected against possible sources of damage (rain, moisture, high temperatures, etc.).

Depending on requirements, the cables can be inserted by eliminating either the plugs sealing the holes in the top or the rear door (in both cases use a flat screwdriver or a cutter to lift them and remove them).

It is important to keep the power cables separate from those dedicated to the other connections.

4.1 WALL MOUNTING

Take the cardboard template included in the package and position it at a suitable height so that it is accessible to the user. Ideally, the front display should be at eye level.

Having decided on the position, mark the five points on the wall, drill the holes and fit Fischer wall plugs (min. ∅ 9 mm) equipped with bolts into them.

Using the wall plugs as reference pins, lift the equipment and hook it to the wall. It is advisable for this activity to be carried out by two people.

Tighten the bolts.

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4.2 CONNECTIONS

! N.B.

Check that the main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker is switched OFF.

If it is not, switch it OFF before carrying out any other activities in the cabinet as there is a danger of electric shocks.

Proceed with connection of the various devices, referring to the appropriate points of the manual:

CPU circuit

A) Point 4.2.1 Connection of emergency units (page 11)
B) Point 4.2.2 Connection of paging units (page 11)
C) Point 4.2.3 Connection to other VAIE 6500 units (page 12)
D) Point 4.2.4 Connection of auxiliary input (page 12)
E) Point 4.2.5 Connection of music input (page 13)
F) Point 4.2.6 Connection of input contacts (page 13)
G) Point 4.2.7 Connection of relay outputs (page 14)

AMPLIFIER circuit

H) Point 4.2.8 Connection of the loudspeaker lines (page 14)

I) Point 4.2.9 Connection of the standby amplifier (page 15)

Once the basic connections have been made, it is possible to go on to connect the power supplies:

J/K) Point 4.2.10 Connection of power supplies (page 17)

N.B.: It is essential to follow the correct sequence for powering up the equipment, failing which it could be damaged.

4.2.1 CONNECTION OF EMERGENCY UNITS [CPU CIRCUIT]

Use a CAT. 5e SF/UTP cable for connecting the EMG. DESK socket (9) to the 'IN/OUT' sockets of the remote emergency units.

4.2.2 CONNECTION OF PAGING UNITS [CPU CIRCUIT]

Use a CAT. 5e SF/UTP cable for connecting the DESK socket (10) to the 'IN/OUT' sockets of the paging units.

4.2.3 CONNECTION TO OTHER VAIE 6500 UNITS [CPU CIRCUIT]

Use CAT. 5e SF/UTP cables for connecting other VAIE 6500 units (up to a maximum total of 6 per system) via the LINK sockets (11).

The AUX terminals (12) are available for connecting auxiliary sources (e.g. a PABX or a base for announcements with a precedence contact).

4.2.5 CONNECTION OF MUSIC INPUT [CPU CIRCUIT]

The MUSIC terminals (13) are available for connecting outside music sources (CD player, tuner etc.).

4.2.6 CONNECTION OF INPUT CONTACTS [CIRCUITO CPU]

The CONT.IN RJ45 socket (7) provides 7 controlled input contacts. An example of a connection is shown in the figure.

4.2.7 CONNECTION OF RELAY OUTPUTS [CPU CIRCUIT]

Three relay outputs are available on terminals R1, R2 and R3 (8) for signalling towards outside peripheral units.

4.2.8 CONNECTION OF LOUDSPEAKER LINES [TERMINAL STRIP]

Terminals A/B (16) are dedicated terminals for connection of the loudspeaker lines. The wiring of a VAIE 6502 model (2 zones) is shown in the figure below.

The connections for 4 and 6 zone models (respectively VAIE 6504 and VAIE 6506) are shown in this figure.

VAIE 6504 VAIE 6506

4.2.9 CONNECTION OF THE STANDBY AMPLIFIER[TERMINAL STRIP]

Using both terminal strip R (17) and A/B (16) it is possible to set a standby amplifier: here's the connection of a VAIE 6502 model (1 zone + standby amplifier). In the following pages, the connections for VAIE 6504 model (3 zones + standby amp) and VAIE 6506 (5 zones + standby amp).

3-ZONE SYSTEM + STANDBY

VAIE 6504 VAIE 6506

Check that the main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker is switched OFF. If it is not, switch it OFF before carrying out any other activities in the cabinet as there is a danger of electric shocks.

! N.B.

These devices have been designed to be connected to an earthed power supply. Make sure that the equipment is always connected to earth in accordance with legal regulations.

It is essential to follow the correct sequence for powering up the equipment, failing which it could be damaged.

1> Check that the main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker is switched OFF.
2> Connect the power cable coming from the thermal-magnetic circuit breaker and the earth cable to the contacts on the terminal strip (A).

3> Connect the external terminals (B) of the batteries, observing the correct polarities.

4> Switch the thermal-magnetic circuit breaker ON.

5> Make a jumper between the inside terminals of the batteries using the cable (C) included in the supply.

6> Close the front door, tightening the screws firmly.

Top-down architectural floor plan of a building showing front, top, and side views with circular components (no text or labels)

From now on the VAIE 6500 is working.

NOTE:

If the front door is opened, the amplifiers are deactivated automatically, and can be re-activated by specialised personnel only by using a specific menu item.

5. OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

Following is a list of how the operating conditions of the system are signalled and of the definitions used on the subsequent pages of the manual, completed by indications of a general nature.

5.1 SIGNALLING OF OPERATING CONDITIONS

The VAIE 6500 are designed to signal the different operating conditions as defined below:

Idle state (ALARM, FAULT and SYS LEDs off)

Normal operating condition, with no current faults or emergencies.

Alarm Status (ALARM LED on)

Operating condition signalling the presence of at least one alarm signal, either pre-recorded or live, in at least one output zone.

Faulty status (FAULT LED on)

Operating condition signalling the presence of at least one fault detected by the internal diagnostic system, with the relevant LED turning on.

System failure (SYS LED on)

Operating condition signalling that the system has crashed due to temporary or permanent CPU malfunctioning, detected by the watchdog device.

Automatic Emergency (Display showing 'AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY' with active zones)

Sequence of operations performed by an external peripheral unit connected to the control inputs that, depending on how these are programmed, activates the Alarm Status or resets the alarms.

Manual Emergency (LED of the EMERGENCY button steady ON or flashing)

Procedure of action on the system manual controls by an authorised operator, in order to activate emergency sources. Operations in the Manual Emergency mode have priority over those activated in the Automatic Emergency mode.

6. DEFINITIONS

BGM source (Background Music)

One of the audio sources that can occupy the "Music" amplification channel.

PA source (Public Address)

One of the audio sources that can occupy the "Voice" amplification channel for service announcements.

Emergency Source

One of the audio sources that can occupy the “Voice” and/or “Music” channels for voice emergency announcements (pre-recorded messages announcing an Alert and/or Evacuation, live messages from the local microphone, a call from a remote emergency microphone station). Activation of an Emergency Source generates the operational condition of “State of Alarm”.

Priority

Occupation of the output zones by an audio signal or a reset order is governed hierarchically by the priority level assigned to each active source. The current activation of the area can be stopped only by another with a higher priority.

7. MENU STRUCTURE

The VAIE 6500 allows system functions to be accessed through a series of Management Panels grouped, according to their operational typology and intended use, in Option Menus accessible from the MAIN MENU window. Furthermore, the following Option Menus have been assigned to different levels of access, with reference to the various circumstances requiring different degrees of skill and authorisation of the personnel assigned. In each menu it is possible to browse through the options listed by running a finger over the sidebar or pressing the 'Up' and 'Dn' (Down) buttons. To select an item, press the appropriate button. Similarly, the levels can be adjusted simply by moving the cursor along the indicator bar.

MENU | BASE LEVEL

Default window for using the system in its normal Idle conditions, where the BGM (Background Music) sources can be controlled and the volumes of the music section can be adjusted. This menu remains inaccessible in a State of Alarm.

At this basic level, the RESET button is not operational.

This panel is shown immediately when the system is switched ON.

To access the Main Menu press the 'Main Menu' button.

For the specific features of the MUSIC menu, see page 25.

MENU | BASE LEVEL  Main menu for selecting the four VAIE 6500 operational levels. At this basic level the RESET button is not operational. This panel is shown immediately when the system is switched on. To go back to the MUSIC Menu press the 'Music Menu' button. To select the required item press the relevant key.