VM-3240VA

Voice Alarm System Amplifier

VM-3240VA

The VM-3240VA is a multifunctional amplifier that can be mounted in an EIA-Standard equipment rack (3-unit size). The unit comes with audio inputs including the background music input, and the speaker output section which has an internal attenuator and 6-output selector. It permits not only general-purpose broadcast, but also Emergency broadcast based on the EN60849 Standard which gives pre-recorded voice instructions in the emergency situation. Emergency broadcast can be made from an optional RM-300MF Fireman's Microphone as well as from the amplifier, and can be remotely controlled from external equipment. In addition, the unit features the surveillance function which automatically checks the system for failures.

1 unit per system
8 remote microphones max. (4x general + 4x emergency;
EN 54: max. 2 x emergency or 4 x general +1 x emergency)
240 W power output
6 recorded general announcements and 2 recorded emergency announcements
8 remote microphones max. (up to 4 emergency remote microphones)
6 zones selectable from the front panel
Built-in high quality electronic voice message

Specifications Equipment A&E Specs Downloads

Power Source

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Power Consumption 690 VA (at rated output), 260 W (According to UL60065), 63 W (at no signal)

Rated Output

240 W

Frequency Response

50 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3 dB (at 1/3 rated output)

Distortion

0.7 % or less (at rated output, 1 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

85 dB or more

Audio Input/Output Characteristic

Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
A/D D/A converter: 24 bit

Input

Input 1 - 3: -50 dB* (MIC)/-10 dB* (LINE) (changeable), 600 Ω, electronically balanced, combined XLR connector (female)/phone jack
Input 4: -50 dB* (MIC)/-10 dB* (LINE) (changeable), 600 Ω, electronically balanced, removable terminal block (14 x 2 pins)
BGM 1 - 2: -10 dB*, 10 kΩ, unbalanced, RCA pin jack
External amplifier input: 100 V line, removable terminal block (14 pins)

Output

Speaker output 1 - 2: Max. (240 W) per output
Speaker output 3 - 6: Max. (120 W) per output
Speaker output 1 - 6: Total within 240 W, removable terminal block (14 pins)
Allowable minimum load: 500 Ω (20 W) at 100 V line for speaker line failure detection
Direct output: Direct output from internal or external amplifier, removable terminal block (16 pins)
Recording output BGM/Paging: 0 dB*, 10 kΩ, unbalanced, RCA pin jack

RM Link

Input 1 - 2: Connecting the RM-300MF/RM-200M Remote Microphone. RJ45 female connector
Maximum distance: Total 800 m (874.89 yd) between this unit and remote microphones
Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (CAT5-STP)

Network I/F

10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (selectable by automatic negotiation), RJ45 female connector
Maximum distance: 100 m (109.36 yd) between this unit and a switching hub
Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (CAT5-STP)

VM Link

Output: Connecting the VM-3240E or VM-3360E, RJ45 female connector
Maximum distance: 800 m (874.89 yd)
Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (CAT5-STP)

EXT PA Link

Connecting the VP-2241 or VP-2421, RJ45 female connector
Maximum distance: 5 m (16.4 ft)
Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (CAT5-STP)

General Control

Input 1 - 8: No-Voltage make contact input, open voltage: 24 V DC, short-circuit current: 2 mA or less, removable terminal block (14 x 2 pins)
Output 1 - 8: Isolated open collector output, withstand voltage: 30 V DC, operating current: 10 mA or less, removable terminal block (14 x 2 pins)

Emergency Control

Input 1 - 5: No-Voltage make contact input, open voltage: 24 V DC, short-circuit current: 2 mA or less, RJ45 female connector
Input 6: Isolated voltage input, Inactive: -24 V ±20 %, Active: +24 V ±20 %, RJ45 female connector
Status out: Relay contact output, withstand voltage: 40 V DC, operating current: 2 - 300 mA, RJ45 female connector

ATT Control

Relay contact 1-6, 125 V AC or 30 V DC, total under 5 A, removable terminal block (16 pins)

Power Input/Output

Power in: Connecting the VX-2000DS only (operating range: 20 - 40 V DC)
PS out: 28 V DC/18 A
M4 screw terminal, distance between barriers: 11 mm (0.43")

DC24V Output

24 V DC, Maximum feeding current 0.3 A

DS Link

Connecting the VX-2000DS, RJ45 female connector
Maximum distance: 5 m (16.4 ft)
Link cable: Category 5 Shielded Twisted-Pair straight cable (CAT5-STP)

Operating Temperature

-5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)

Operating Humidity

5 % to 95 %RH (no condensation)

Finish

Panel: Aluminum, hairline, black
Case: Surface-treated steel plate, black, paint

Dimensions

482 (W) x 132.6 (H) x 431.2 (D) mm (18.98" x 5.22" x 16.98")

Weight

16.5 kg (36.38 lb)

Included Accessories

Power cable (2 m (6.56 ft) ...1, Setting software-CD ...1, Link cable (3 m (9.84 ft) ...2, Plastic foot ...4, Plastic foot mounting screw ...4, Removable terminal plug (14 pins)...3, Removable terminal plug (16 pins) ...1, Emergency microphone (hand-held type) ...1

Optional Accessories

Input transformer: IT-450

Please download Datasheet to access full specifications.

Optional Accessory

IT-450

Digital microprocessor-controlled voice alarm compact amplifier for voice alarm, announcements and background music. Integrated audio inputs, 8-level priority control, voice alarm control, power amplifier, circular dial and complete monitoring according to VDE 0828-1, EN 54-16 and VDE 0833-4.

6 switchable and adjustable volume speaker outputs with a total of 240 Watt nominal power output. Three microphone / audio carrier inputs with switchable sensitivity as well as two stereo audio carrier inputs with volume control and tone control on front panel, one input switchable sensitivity and volume control back to prevent an intentional or unintentional adjustment, two speaking bus lines for up to four external stations.

Front mounted acoustic and electronically monitored fire brigade microphone (fist microphone) with control panel for controlling the alarm: emergency one and out, range selection, selection of evacuation and warning text. Fault indication with plain text display of the occurred error, acoustic signal and reset button.

Password-protected setting the equalizer settings, language, password many more. and display relevant system information via menu on alphanumeric two-line display.

LAN connection for system programming and read out of the log with detailed event and error messages to diagnose locally or to remote diagnosis.

8 universally usable inputs and 8 universally usable control outputs; 6 separate inputs for alarm control of the BMZ with switchable monitoring, one with 24-volt control (polarity); three separate control outputs with relay contacts for feedback to the BMZ: collective fault signal (changeover contact), emergency (changeover contact) and activated CPU off (make contact). Each line output a switching relay for example external volume control in 3- and 4-wire technology.

An appropriate additional amplifier can be used as a rescue and announcement enhancer, in the second case, announcements are made without the interruption of background music in durchsagelose areas can be made. The monitoring of the additional amplifier is taken over by the compact amplifier. Extension of the system up to 60 areas with suitable extension amplifiers possible.

The user-friendly multilingual programming software on Windows®is included.

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