Voice Alarm

Digital Output Module

(DOM)
The Digital Output Module (DOM) is the
central control element of the Honeywell
Voice Alarm System. It has interfaces
to all input/output modules, manages
and monitors the loudspeaker circuits.

Digital Output Module (DOM) zones with each DOM managing 8 zones (DOM 4-8) or 24
zones (DOM 4-24).
The Digital Output Module (DOM) is the heart of the Honeywell
Voice Alarm and Public Address system. Managing either 8
The loudspeaker circuits are constantly monitored for short-
or 24 zones the DOM routes up to 4 channels of audio via
circuit, earth fault and failure as well as for impedance deviation.
amplifiers to any individual zone or groups of zones.
Defective loudspeaker zones are isolated with the operation of
all other zones unaffected.
The 2 variants, DOM4-8 and DOM4-24 are both equipped
with four independent audio outputs in order to access four
The system can accommodate either impedance or end of line
channels. Each audio channel controls up to 8 loudspeaker
monitoring providing a flexible solution to both new build and
existing retrofit projects regardlessl of the type of loudspeakers
Key Features: currently installed.

l Certified to EN54-16 l Remote monitoring and configuration via ethernet across

l Message store for pre-recorded emergency messages internet or VPN
l Network ready for larger systems and / or distributed rack l Emergency standby power supply via 24 V DC
system l Monitoring of complete audio path including loudspeaker
l Continuous monitoring of all vital system components circuits
l Automatic and dynamic switching to backup amplifier l 4 connections for paging and emergency microphones
via proprietary Digital Audio Line (DAL)
l Automatic volume control (AVC) on all channels

DCS15 CD Player
DCS15

UIM
DOM/
Power amplifiers

NETWORK
DOM/
Power amplifiers
Configuration
via service PC
DCS15
DOM Central server
SCU

DOM Digital Output Module DCS15 MIC DAL (Digital Audio Link) Serial Connection
UIM Universal Interface Module SCU System Communication Unit Ethernet
Direct Connection

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Networking Automatic Volume Control Inputs (AVC)
Larger Honeywell Voice Alarm and Public Address systems are The integrated automatic volume control function can
established by connecting DOMs within a rack via a dedicated continually regulate the volume of one or more of the amplifier
Ethernet network. For very large systems a fault redundant channels of the DOM according to the sound level of the
network of copper or fibre may be built to form a distributed surrounding environment.
system capable of managing hundreds of simultaneous Four sensor microphone inputs with a nominal level of -51 dB
messages. are available for this purpose. Up to two sensor microphones
can be connected to each channel.
Modern, user-friendly configuration tools allow flexible system
planning with minimal training and costs.
Power-Save Mode
Connections - Per DOM The Power-Save Mode enables the automatic termination
of announcements during a power failure. For example,
l Four digital audio links (DAL) for connection of background music or advertising announcements will no longer
microphones and interface modules. be carried out.
l Four automatic volume control (AVC) inputs
l Four backup power amplifier inputs
l Loudspeaker zones: Software tool
DOM4-8: 4 channels, 2 circuit relays each The Honeywell VA Designer is a comprehensive software
(8 loudspeaker zones) tool that facilitates the planning and configuration of complex
DOM4-24: 4 channels, 6 circuit relays each voice alarm and public address systems. With the help of the
(24 loudspeaker zones) Honeywell designer, systems can be individually created and
subsequently configured.
l Eight output control contacts
l TWI databus for connection to other systems l System planning (hardware)
l 230 V AC mains supply input l Individual configuration (software)
l 24 V DC emergency power supply input l Generate configuration data

Input/Output
l Push-button for sequential monitoring of local audio
channels
l Built in loudspeaker to monitor broadcast to zone circuits

Ethernet
The DOM has a 4-Port Fast-Ethernet-Switch for communication
with other system components (DOM, SCU). The maximum
range according to the norm with a CAT 5 cable is 90 m (plus
2 x 10 m patch cable). Increased operating distance/range and
networking over fibre optics is possible with standard ethernet
media converters. Design and configuration tool
Technical Specifications

SPECIFICATION
DIMENSIONS
Height 44 mm
Width 483 mm
Depth 345 mm / 1 HE, 19”
Weight
DOM 4-8 5.7 kg
DOM4-24 6.8 kg
Housing color Grey, similar to RAL 7016
AUDIO OUTPUT
Output type Electronically balanced
Nominal level 0 dB
Max. output level +6 dB
Transmission range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Max. deviation from the linear transmission ±1 dB in transmission range
Harmonic distortion at the nominal level < 0.03 % at 1 kHz
Max. harmonic distortion 0.1 % in transmission range
> 75 dB (A)
Unweighted signal-to-noise ratio at the nominal level
> 70 dB
Load impedance Min 5 kΩ, max. 500 pF
SENSOR INPUT (AVC*)
Input type Symmetric ungrounded
Nominal level -51 dB
Nominal level for emergency microphone / telephone station 0 dB
Transmission range 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Max. deviation from the linear transmission ±6 dB in transmission range
Harmonic distortion at the nominal level < 0.2 % at 1 kHz
Max. harmonic distortion 1 % in transmission range
> 65 dB (A)
Unweighted signal-to-noise ratio at the nominal level
> 60 dB
Load impedance Typ 200 Ω
CONTROL CONTACTS
Max. voltage 100 V DC / 1 A
Surge voltage resistant > 2.5 kV
CONNECTION CONTACTS
Max. voltage 250 V AC, 30 V DC / 5 A
Surge voltage resistance > 1.5 kV
MAINS VOLTAGE
Voltage range 90 V AC to 264 V AC
Frequency range 47 Hz to 440 Hz
Power consumption
DOM4-8 with/without 4 x DAL 40 W/70 W @ 230 V AC 50/60 Hz
DOM4-24 with/without 4 x DAL 50 W/80 W @ 230 V AC 50/60 Hz
EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY
Nominal voltage 24 V DC
Power consumption 24 W
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient temperature -5 °C to +55 °C
Humidity 15% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)

* Automatic Volume Control

Additional Information
Any complex system configuration can be implemented Each DOM has storage for up to 1hour of audio recordings, for
through the networking of multiple DOMs via built-in Ethernet. voice alarm texts and attention tones.
The DOM4- 8 and DOM4-24 modules are equipped with four The volume of each audio source and each channel amplifier
independent audio outputs in order to access four channels. can be individually controlled and the quality of audio managed
Each audio output ontrols connected loudspeaker zones: with additional filters such as parametric equalizers, high and
the DOM4-8 operates two zones (total of 8 circuits) while the low pass filters and delays.
DOM4-24 operates six zones (a total of 24 zones). All critical areas of the system are monitored and faults are
identified, and announced within seconds.

DESCRIPTION ORDER CODES

Digital Output Module DOM4-8 583361.21

Digital Output Module DOM4-24 583362.21

Honeywell Life Safety Systems

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