Audix offers the opportunity to monitor the audio path of Public Address and Voice Alarm systems.
This monitoring is carried out using the Fault Monitoring System or ‘FMS' system using a single “Master” FMS frame and additional “Slave” frames.
The FMS system offers a wide range of monitoring options:
Audio path
Serial data link
Control contacts
Amplifier
Mains and battery supplies
Voice Alarm Systems that comply with BS5839 require all of the above to be monitored on critical paths and components. Critical paths are those paths through the Voice Alarm System that rely on equipment and the connections between them to achieve a Voice Alarm broadcast.
As the Alpha forms a major part of the signal control and routing, it is a critical component and therefore requires monitoring. The Alpha can also be configured to perform monitoring on other critical paths and components connected to it.
Each Voice Alarm System that is to comply to BS5839 part 8 and other standards requires to be specifically designed to achieve that end.
Product Summary - Bypass Unit
A rack mounted Bypass unit (V32eBPU) is available. If the Alpha matrix should fail, live announcements can still be made. To make an announcement turn the key on the front panel clockwise. The bypass indication will illuminate. Any microphone connected to the bypass unit will then be able to make a call to ALL zones.
Product Summary - Standby Battery System
The Standby Battery Systems (SBS) are primarily designed for use with Voice Alarm Systems requiring battery backup to comply with BS 5839 part 8.
The standby battery units are designed to provide a self-contained 24V DC supply that can be exactly tailored to provide the standby supply capability required. They are provided in standard 19” rack frames and three standard capacities, each in a 3U chassis. Up to 4 Individually fused protected outputs for amplifiers are available on each battery unit. Dual 24AH battery units incorporate 2 separate chargers. The 48AH battery units maintain similar performance with a double capacity charger unit.
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