PAW4500-VES

Compact wall-mount
evacuation systems
EN54
Cert. EN 54-16: 2008 16
n° 0068-CPR-038/2016

PAW4502-V
PAW4504-V
PAW4506-V

Instructions for use

• Version 1.1
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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 9

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 PAW4500-VES 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 18

5.1. Signalling of operating conditions 18

6. DEFINITIONS 18

7. MENU STRUCTURE 19

8. USING THE SYSTEM 20

8.1. Configuration of the system 21
8.2. < MUSIC > Menu 25
8.3. < AUDIO SETTING > Menu 26
8.4. < INSPECTION > Menu 28
8.5. < OPERATOR > Menu 31
8.6. < CONFIGURATION > Menu 34
8.7. MANUAL emergency – < EMERGENCY > Menu 42
8.8. AUTOMATIC emergency (alarm status activated by an external peripheral unit) 44

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

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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 PASO 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.

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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM
The new PAW4500-VES range incudes 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, configuring the equipment and viewing failures.
• Handheld fireman’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 configurable 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 PAW4500-VES systems (up to a total of 6 units).

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2.3 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION

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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, configuring 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.

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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 PAW4500-VES 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 loudspeakers for zones 1, 3 and 5.
17) Connection of standby amplifier.
18) Connection of loudspeakers for zones 2, 4 and 6.

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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 PAW 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 and fit Fischer wall plugs (min. Ø 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 PAW4500-VES systems (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 SUPPLY and the BATTERY
CHARGER circuits:
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.

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4.2.1 CONNECTION OF EMERGENCY UNITS ΊCPU 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 ΊCPU CIRCUIT΋

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

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4.2.3 CONNECTION TO OTHER PAW4500ͳVES UNITS ΊCPU CIRCUIT΋

Use CAT. 5e SF/UTP cables for connecting other PAW4500-VES units (up to a maximum total of 6 per system) via the LINK
sockets (11).

4.2.4 CONNECTION OF AUXILIARY INPUT ΊCPU CIRCUIT΋

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

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4.2.5 CONNECTION OF MUSIC INPUT ΊCPU CIRCUIT΋

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

4.2.6 CONNECTION OF INPUT CONTACTS ΊCIRCUITO CPU΋

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

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4.2.7 CONNECTION OF RELAY OUTPUTS ΊCPU 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 ΊAMPLIFIERS CIRCUIT΋

Terminals A/B (16) and (18) are dedicated terminals for connection of the loudspeaker lines.

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4.2.9 CONNECTION OF STANDBY AMPLIFIER ΊAMPLIFIERS CIRCUIT΋

SIDE VIEW

TYPE 1 CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM FEATURING A SINGLE ZONE WITH A STANDBY AMPLIFIER

TYPE 2 CONFIGURATION
3ͳZONE SYSTEM WITH A STANDBY AMPLIFIER

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TYPE 3 CONFIGURATION
5ͳZONE SYSTEM WITH A STANDBY AMPLIFIER

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4.2.10 CONNECTION OF POWER SUPPLIES ΊPOWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS AND CHARGER΋

! 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.

! 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) - see figure.

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.

From now on the PAW 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.

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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 PAW is 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.

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7. MENU STRUCTURE
The PAW 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.

<MUSIC> 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.

<MAIN> MENU | BASE LEVEL

Main menu for selecting the four PAW 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.

<AUDIO SETTING> MENU | BASE LEVEL

From the MAIN MENU screen, press the < AUDIO SETTING > key to access this
menu. To select the required item press the relevant key.
To return to the main screen press ‘Escape’.
For the specific features of the AUDIO SETTING menu, see page 26.

<INSPECTION> MENU | 1ST SYSTEM LEVEL

First level of access, for inspecting the state of the system.

This is intended for the personnel responsible for initial checking of the causes of a
fault or emergency. At this level the function of the RESET button is that of muting the
acoustic signal indicating the FAULT.
To select the required item press the relevant key.
To go back to the main menu Press ‘Main menu’.
For the specific features of the menu INSPECTION, see page 28.

<OPERATOR> MENU | 2ND SYSTEM LEVEL

Second level of access, for instructed personnel authorised to manage the system in
emergency, failure and disabled conditions.
The relevant login password must be entered to access this menu.
To go back to the main screen press ‘Main menu’.
For the specific features of the OPERATOR menu, see page 31.

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<CONFIGURATION> MENU | 3RD SYSTEM LEVEL

Third level of access, for instructed personnel authorised to work on the advanced
functions of the system and to alter the configuration parameters, for starting up and
altering the system. The relevant login password must be entered to access this menu.
To go back to the main screen press ‘Main menu’.
For the specific features of the CONFIGURATION menu, see page 34.

<SERVICE> MENU | 4 TH SYSTEM LEVEL

Fourth level of access, included among the options of the CONFIGURATION menu,
for technical assistance, firmware up-dating and altering the PAW system operating
parameters. Use is permitted only to personnel of the technical service who have the
necessary login password.
To go back to the main screen press ‘Main menu’.

<EMERGENCY> MENU

Operational environment for managing Manual Emergencies with top priority.

Accessible at all times with the dedicated “EMERGENCY” key, it can be used by
authorised personnel only, suitably instructed with regard to the Emergency and
Evacuation Plan (PEE).
For the specific features of the EMERGENCY menu, see page 42.

8. USING THE SYSTEM

After making all the connections, observing the indications provided in the relevant chapter, and once the door of the cabinet
has been closed, the display lights up and shows the panel of the MUSIC Menu, from which it is possible, by pressing the ‘Main
Menu’ key, to access the main screen for selecting the menus.
If the system is being used for the first time, or if changes have been made to its configuration, proceed as indicated in the
CONFIGURATION OF THE SYSTEM section. If, on the other hand, the initialisation procedure has already been completed,
continue with the indications for use as provided below.

• For normal use for broadcasting music and microphone announcements, users may limit their activities to the
MUSIC and AUDIO SETTING menus.

• For management in faulty/emergency conditions and for configuration using advanced functions, see the INSPECTION,
OPERATOR and CONFIGURATION menus below.

• For sending emergency messages, see the MANUAL EMERGENCY section.

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8.1 CONFIGURATION OF THE SYSTEM

Configuration activities may be carried out only by qualified personnel, suitably trained for this purpose.

A) Password
rom the MUSIC MENU, go to the MAIN MENU and select < CONFIGURATION >. If access only with a password is
enabled, ‘Enter configuration password’ will appear on the screen.

Enter the 4-digit code of the password and confirm by pressing ‘Enter’ (the factory default password is 3333; see page 34).

B) Muting the BEEP

During the initialisation process, it is possible that faults may be detected due to differences between the configuration of
the system being connected and the values set by default. To mute the acoustic signal (beep) temporarily, browse down
through the CONFIGURATION menu and select the item ‘Beep operation’.

In the ‘Beep operation setting’ window, move the ‘Beep enable’ slider to ‘Off’.
Press ‘Save’ to save this setting.

! N.B.
In order to comply with regulations, before returning the equipment to its normal operation it is necessary to
enable the acoustic signalling by returning the ‘Beep enable’ slider to its ‘On’ position.

C) Acquisition of impedances
From the CONFIGURATION menu, select the item ‘set> IMP. REFERENCE’ to access the ‘Zone reference setting’
screen page.

From here it is possible to set the reference impedance and the tolerance for controlling the impedance of the loudspeaker
lines (refer to the point on Acquisition of impedance and setting of tolerance on page 35).

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D) Rack configuration
In the CONFIGURATION menu, browse through the items and select ‘set>RACK CONFIG’.
From here it is possible to configure all the basic settings of the system.

D1) >> System

On the ‘System configuration’ screen page, use the [ + ] and [ – ] keys to set the
following:

Rack address: ID address of the PAW (from 0 to 5).

System racks: number of PAWs present in the system (6 at most).
Spare amplifiers: standby amplifier (add or remove).
The item ‘Rack amplifiers’ automatically shows the number of amplifiers present in
the system.

D2) >> Emergency units

On the ‘Emerg. unit model’ screen page, use the sub-menus to set the
configuration of the emergency units.

Set unit with keys Configuration of the keys of the stations

In an emergency system with PAW4500-VES control units, it is possible to connect up to four remote emergency units:
click on ‘Change’ to set the unit type:
1 key unit = single zone unit
12 key unit = 12-zone unit

Then press ‘Edit Key’ to configure each key (see Emergency units on page 37).

Note: The item ‘Set unit with touch screen’ is a provision for future use.

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D3) >> Local emergency

Screen page for setting the zones in which the emergency messages will be
broadcast. The panel shows the situations of all the PAWs present in the system.
Move in the table using the arrows and the Up and Dn keys.
For the rack being used it is possible to select the zones one by one. For the
connected (or remote) racks, on the other hand, it is only possible to select all
the zones as a single set.

Blue = Active zone / Red = Inactive zone

See the section on Local emergency on page 37.

D4) >> Control input

Screen page for managing the inputs being controlled (1 to 7).
Use the ‘Next’ and ’Prev.’ Keys to move from one input to another.

Mode Setting of the operating mode of the input (message, reset or de-activated) and of the relevant zones
(only if the item “Message input” is selected).

Control Enabling/disabling of control of the selected input.

Logic Setting of the logic for input activation.

D5) >> Output

Screen page for setting the outputs (1 to 3).

Use the ‘Next’ and’Prev.’keys to move from one output to another.

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D6) >> Charger

On selecting the item >>Charger this screen page containing information about
the internal batteries appears.

Battery capacity
Press ‘Change’ to select a value: 18, 33 or 40 Ah.

Energy save (enabled/disabled)

For enabling/disabling the function allowing the batteries to go into the energy saving mode in the absence of the
mains power supply.

! N.B.
In order to comply with the regulations, the “Energy save” function should always be enabled.

E) Emergency messages
The default messages (Alert, Evacuation and Chime) are stored in the SD card mounted on the CPU. To access the
relevant screen, select the item set> SD CARD INSTALL from the CONFIGURATION menu. See page 39 for the
relevant activities.

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8.2 MUSIC MENU

SETTING THE AUDIO PARAMETERS OF BGM SOURCES

Screen page Description of main panel Description of options

Music source control panel SELECTION OF THE BGM SOURCE

displayed by the PAW in conditions Press the ‘Select’ key to select one of
of normal “Idle” state operation: the following music sources:

Navigation keys: - Music in

Music source connected to the
Main menu MUSIC input (13)
Access to the main menu screen
- Aux in (only if the source is not
Select configured for calls)
Selection of the music source (BGM)
Auxiliary source connected to the
Zone 1 to 6 AUX input (12)
Selection of the output zone
- No music
Indications on the display: No source selected
A) Adjustment of the general output
volume of the BGM source.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE GENERAL MUSIC
B) Adjustment of the specific output VOLUME
volume of the selected zone. To adjust the volume, move the
C) Selected music source. cursor along the bar (A).
D) Presence of broadcast calls. The attenuation value set is visible
directly on the display
(from 0 dB to -70 dB/Off).
The value set is stored for each
BGM source selected.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE MUSIC VOLUME

FOR EACH ZONE OUTPUT
Press the key of the required zone.
The ‘Zone X output level’ bar (B) will
appear to make adjustments in the
same way as for the general volume.
The attenuation value set is visible
directly on the display (from 0 dB to
-70dB/Off). The value set is stored
for each zone and shown below the
relevant button.

MUSIC ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION

FOR EACH ZONE OUTPUT
Music activation on a zone is shown
by the green colour of the relevant
key. Otherwise the key will be blue.
To change the activation state, press
the zone key once and then again
before the level bar (B) disappears.

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8.3 <AUDIO SETTING> MENU

SETTING THE AUDIO PARAMETERS OF THE PA SOURCES

Screen page Description of the main panel Description of options

Music and broadcast source control panel The options of the AUDIO SETTING
displayed by the PAW in conditions menu enable access to the
of normal “Idle” state operation. following panels:

Access menu to the panels for managing set> SPEECH LEVELS

the parameters concerning the music and
voice source audio. To select the desired set> PAGING LEVELS
item, press the relevant key.
set> MONITOR SPEAKER
To return to the main screen, press
‘Escape’ set> AUX, CHIME

set> SPEECH LEVELS Management of the voice sources Relevant items

On this screen page the volume il volume Eme unit (paging)
of the voice sources connected to the Remote emergency units
PAW can be adjusted. on broadcasting calls.

To change the value indicated, move the Broadcast unit

cursor along the bar next to each source. Broadcasting stations.

To return to the < AUDIO SETTING > Aux unit

screen, press ‘Escape’. Auxiliary input.

Link in (paging)
Broadcasting calls coming from
other linked PAW’s.

Chime

set> PAGING LEVELS Management of the output level

On this screen page the output volume during broadcasting calls can be
adjusted zone by zone.
To change the indicated value, move the cursor along the bar next to each
source.
To return to the < AUDIO SETTING > screen, press ‘Escape’.

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set> MONITOR SPEAKER Management of monitor speaker Sources available for selection
In this panel, besides adjusting the Local microphone call
volume of the monitor speaker on the Emergency unit call
PAW, input and output signals of the Link input call
equipment can be played. Broadcast unit call
Music input source
The Source Monitor speaker screen Aux input source
enables one of the input sources to Evac message
be played back, while Zone monitor Alert message
speaker enables one of the output zones Speaker monitor off
to be played back.
Selectable zones
Output on zone X
Speaker monitor off

set> AUX, CHIME Management of AUX and CHIME inputs

Configuration of the auxiliary input and of the chime is accessed from this panel.

Aux input configuration Mode

On this screen the configuration of the Aux input off
auxiliary input can be set, selecting the Aux input on
Mode, the hold-on time at the end of a call Input VOX level 1÷7
and the Priority Level of a call. Aux with prec.

Using the Edit zone button, another Hold on

screen page is accessed where the call 0 / 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 sec.
zones can be selected upon activation of
the AUX input, using the arrow and Up/ Priority level
Dn keys. 1÷7

Chime configuration Chime on emergency unit (on/off)

On this screen, chimes for calls Chime on broadcast unit (on/off)
coming from emergency stations, Chime on precedence (on/off)
from broadcasting stations or from the
precedence contact can be enabled or
disabled independently

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8.4 <INSPECTION> MENU

SYSTEM STATUS INSPECTION
This menu is intended for selecting options for system status inspection.
It is for use by the personnel in charge of initial checking of the causes leading to a fault or to an emergency state.
In this menu it is possible to select:

To return to the main screen press Main menu.

report> FAULTS Investigation on faulty conditions

Six items are listed with a general indication of the fault status.
The categories of the faulty parts and the status general reporting are shown in
the following table.
Press the required item to access the chosen sub-panel and view the details of
the fault as illustrated on the following screens.

To return to the INSPECTION menu press Escape.

Label Category subject to diagnosis See panel Notes

The diagnosis status is

Loudspeaker lines Loudspeaker lines
reported for each output line.

For each monitored element,

additional sub-panels can
Voice alarms Voice emergency sources
be accessed, where the
diagnosis status is reported.

The diagnosis status is

Amplifiers
Amplifiers reported for each monitored
Loudspeaker line Ground fault
element.

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Label Category subject to diagnosis See panel Notes

Primary and secondary power The diagnosis status is

Power supplies supplies reported for each monitored
Display management memory element.

The diagnosis status is

Control input Local input contacts reported for each monitored
element.

The diagnosis status is

Internal data communication of
Communication reported for each monitored
PAW
element.

report> BATTERY Status of batteries

This panel displays all the data relating to the internal batteries of the PAW.

The equipment carries out testing of the batteries automatically approximately

once an hour. It is in any case possible to start an immediate test manually by
pressing the ‘Test’ key.

To return to the INSPECTION menu, press Escape.

report> IMPEDANCE Impedance of the lines

Panel for checking the impedance values measured in real time compared with
the value stored during the start-up (see page 35).
If the tolerance is exceeded, the fault will be reported in the relevant menu
together with a too high, too low or short-circuit impedance value.

To return to the INSPECTION menu, press Escape.

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report> EVENT LOG Event log

This panel displays a report showing the total number of faults and alarms
recorded during system operation.

Press Fault log view for a detailed view of the faults.

Press Alarm log view for a detailed view of the alarms.

To return to the INSPECTION menu, press Escape.

status> CONTROL INPUT Status of the local input contacts

This panel shows a list of the controlled inputs, their types (message, reset, not
used) and their statuses (input active/not active).
In the event of activation of one of these inputs, the system will enter an “Alarm
status”, light up the ALARM LED and show automatically the panel indicating
which PAW zones are affected by the emergency (see under Activation of an
automatic emergency, page 44).

To return to the INSPECTION menu, press Escape.

test> FRONT PANEL Check of operation of the visual and acoustic signalling devices
Panel for checking operation of the monitor speaker, of the display, of the touch
screen and of the signalling LED for the emergency operations.
With the exception of the yellow SYS LED, which remains OFF, all the other
LEDs and the emergency button will be in the flashing mode. The screen
background colour changes in sequence so as to check correct functioning of all
the pixels.

Press the small black square that appears on the display to check proper
calibration of the touch screen.

Press the EMERGENCY button to test correct sounding of the “beep” by the
monitor speaker as well as button efficiency.

To return to the INSPECTION menu, press RESET.

The < OPERATOR> and <CONFIGURATION> keys can be used to go on to the subsequent menus.

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8.5 <OPERATOR> MENU

MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY, FAULTY AND DISABLED CONDITIONS
Menu from which to select options, to be used only by the personnel in charge of managing the system in the event of an
emergency and/or a fault. If a login password was enabled at the time of configuration, the following panel will appear:

Enter the 4-digit numerical password (it is 2222 by default) and press Enter.
Once the OPERATOR menu is accessed, new items in addition to those already seen will be found.

To return to the main screen page press Main Menu.

set> BACKGROUND TEST Enabling and disabling of the monitoring tests

Panel for enabling and disabling the monitoring tests applied to those items
affecting the system functioning in emergency conditions.
Select the required item(s) in order to access the relevant sub-panels *.

If the parameters of one or more items are changed, press Save to save the
new configuration.

To return to the OPERATOR menu press Escape.

*For details see the table on page 32.

Note:
Upon access to the various panels shown below, the touch screen shows the programming status as currently set.
To change this status move the cursors to the desired positions – as indicated in the table - and then press ‘Save’ on the
set> BACKGROUND TEST panel.

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Label Application See panel Notes

Panel for testing the

loudspeaker lines.
Loudspeaker lines Loudspeaker lines
On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

Panel for testing the local

amplifiers.
Amplifiers Amplifiers
On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

Panel for testing the input

contacts.
Control input Controlled inputs
On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

Panel for testing the incoming

emergency sources:
- Testing of handheld micro
- Testing of SD card
- Testing of EVAC message
Voice alarms Voice emergency sources - Testing of ALERT message
- Testing of emergency units
- Testing of remote PAWs

On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

Panel for testing of power

supplies:
- Testing of battery charger
- Testing of mains supply
Power supplies Power supplies
- Testing of 24 VDC batteries
- Testing of GND fault
On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

Panel for testing of internal

data communication of PAW:
Internal data communication of - Testing of DSP comm.
Communication
PAW - Testing of codec comm.
On = test enabled
Off = test disabled

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set> CLOCK Setting of system date and time

Panel for setting the system date and time.

Press the following buttons:

- Set date and

- Set time
to set these parameters.

To return to the OPERATOR menu press ‘Escape’.

After setting the desired date, press ‘Save date’ before pressing ‘Escape’ to exit.

After setting the desired time, press ‘Save time’ before pressing ‘Escape’ to exit.

set> Firmware Version Viewing the firmware version

Panel for viewing the version of the firmware installed in the PAW system.

To return to the OPERATOR menu press ‘Escape’.

I tasti < INSPECTION > e <CONFIGURATION> consentono di passare ai menu relativi.

! N.B.:
Upon completion of the operations carried out, before returning to the basic level, that is to say to the MUSIC MENU,
it is advisable to log out of the system level corresponding to the current menu, so as to reset the required password
for future accesses and to prevent unauthorised personnel from accessing the advanced functions of the system

To do this, select Exit> Logout from the list in the OPERATOR menu.

The system returns to its basic level and shows the MUSIC MENU panel.
The request for the login password will be reset also for any other levels visited.

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8.6 <CONFIGURATION> MENU

MANAGEMENT OF ADVANCED SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AND CONFIGURATION CHANGES
This option selection menu is for use only by specifically trained personnel authorised to work on advanced system
functions and to modify the configuration parameters, for system start-up and maintenance purposes. If a login
password was enabled at the time of configuration, the following panel will appear:

Enter the 4-digit numerical password (it is 3333 by default) and press Enter.
Once the CONFIGURATION menu is accessed, additional new items will be seen.

To return to the main screen, press Main Menu.

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set> IMP. REFERENCE Impedance acquisition and tolerance setting

Panel for acquiring line impedance values and setting the tolerance threshold for
the diagnostic tests.

Press the appropriate buttons to access the sub-panels.

The Zone impedance reference panel shows the impedance values measured
on the output zones, which will constitute the reference values.

Use the set>Impedance tolerance set panel to define the tolerance, choosing
one of the suggested values (press the Change key associated with the desired
zone and set one of the following values: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 50%).
When the diagnostic system detects a value beyond the tolerance chosen for
the reference value, a ‘Fault’ is activated.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

set> 20KHZ LEVELS Setting the test signal level

Panel for setting the test signal levels to 20 kHz in the various audio channels.
Press the Change keys associated with the level to be adjusted and select one
of the following options: level 1, level 2, level 3 or Off. The recommended value
for the amplifiers is 2, while for a link it should be chosen on the basis of the
distance between the racks.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

set> ALARM LEVELS Setting the alarm source level

Panel for setting the output volume of the alarm sources connected to the
PAW4500-VES.
- Emergency units.
- Hand-held paging local microphone.
- LINK input (connection with other PAWs).
- Evacuation message.
- Alert message.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

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set> EMERG. LEVELS Setting the zone volume level during emergencies

Panel for adjusting the zone volume during emergencies.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

set> RACK CONFIG. Rack configuration

This panel contains all the parameters needed for configuring the rack:
- System.
- Emergency messages to broadcasting zones.
- Emergency unit.
- Controlled inputs.
- Outputs.
- Battery charger.

Note that any changes whatsoever to any of the sub-panels illustrated on the
following page must be saved by pressing the Save button.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

For the details of the set> RACK CONFIG. panel see the tables on the following pages.

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Label Application See panel Notes

In this panel the following are set:

- PAW ID address (0 to 5).
- Number of PAWs in the system.
System configuration - Attribution of standby amplifier.
System
Standby amplifier
The total number of amplifiers
present in the system is also
shown automatically.

Panel for setting the default

broadcasting zones for emergency
messages. The situations of all
the PAWs present in the system
is shown. Use the Up and Dn and
arrow keys to move through the
table. For the remote racks, the
values selected refer to all the
zones.
Local emergency Local emergency
Press ‘Change’ to change the
zone status, choosing between:
blue = active zone and
red = inactive zone

To leave this screen, press

‘Escape’.

From this panel it is possible to

use the sub-menus to set the
configurations of the emergency
units connected to the PAW.

To configure the emergency units,

press ‘Set unit with keys’, then
press the ‘Change’ key to select
the model.

Then press ‘Edit key’ for

configuring the keys.
Use the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ keys to pass
from one key to another of the
unit. Move over the table using the
Emergency units Emergency units < and > keys and the Up/Dn keys.
Press ‘Change’ to change the
association of the zone with the
key, choosing between:
Blue = Zone associated
Red = Zone not associated

To leave the screen, press

‘Escape’.

The item ‘Set unit with touch

screen’ refers to an option to be
provided in future.

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Label Application See panel Notes

Panel for configuring the controlled

inputs.
To go from one input to another
(from 1 to 7), press Next or Prev.

Press Mode to select one of the

following modes:
- Message input > Edit zone
Setting of the messages for the
zones (E = evac, A = alert,
N = none)
- Not active input
Control input Controlled Input contacts - Reset input

Press Control to enable or disable

control over the concerned input.

Press Logic to set the logic

typology attributed to the
concerned input, choosing
between:
- Positive (active high)
- Negative (active low)

To leave the screen, press

‘Escape’.

Panel for configuring the outputs.

To go from one output to another
(from 1 to 3), press Next or Prev.
Activate or de-activate (On/Off) the
type of event to be associated with
Output Relay outputs
the output in question by pressing
the appropriate buttons.

To leave the screen, press

‘Escape’.

Battery configuration panel.

By pressing ‘Change’ it is possible

to set:

- The capacity of the battery

(choose 18, 33 or 40 Ah).

Charger Battery charger - ‘Energy save’ mode enabled

disabled. This enables the
batteries to remain in the
energy saving mode when
there is no mains power.

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set> SD CARD INSTALL Setting of zone level during emergencies

The standard alert and evacuation messages and the broadcast chime are
stored at the factory on the SD card mounted on the CPU circuit.
In order to customise the system, it is possible, however, to add to and/or up-
date these files. To do so, it is necessary to:

- Place the main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker upstream from the system
in the OFF position: the PAW enters the stand-by mode, exploiting the
power supply from the batteries.

- Open the front door of the PAW by unscrewing the two fixing screws: the
amplifiers will automatically switch off.

- On the display, press the Turn off SD key: the red LED associated with
the card extinguishes. At this point it is possible to extract the SD from the
PAW.

- Programme the card with the new audio files (max. 20).
Following are the requisites of the files, which have to be copied into the
root directory of the SD card:
• Format: *.WAV
• Resolution: 16 bit / mono
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• Filename: max 16 characters (including the .wav extension).

- UOnce the files have been copied onto the SD card, fit it back onto the
CPU circuit and, on the display, press the Turn on SD key. Check that the
red LED lights up again.

- Close the front door of the PAW, tightening the screws firmly back into
place.

- Return the main thermal-magnetic circuit breaker to its ON position.

The SD card is now mounted correctly and the menu on the display shows a list
up-dated with the new audio files, which can be browsed using the Up/Dn keys.

To set the new EVACUATION message (EVAC):

Select the desired file and press the Set evac key.

To set the new ALERT message:

Select the desired file and press the Set alert key.

To set the new broadcast CHIME:

Select the desired file and press the Set chime key.

The names of the files set appear as a reminder at the bottom of the screen,
together with the type of use.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu press Escape.

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Password Setting a password

Panel for enabling, disabling and customising the password for logging into the
system service levels. The default passwords set are those shown here on the
left. To change these settings and enter a new code, press the key associated
with the menu in which the change is to be made and, on the next sub-panel,
enter the new password.

To correct a typing error, use the Canc key.

To enable / disable a password, use the Enable password or Disable

password keys (as the case may be).

Press Enter to confirm and return to the Password menu panel.

Press Save to save the change made.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu press Escape.

Beep operation Set the control ‘beep’

From this screen, the acoustic fault (conventionally known as a ‘beep’) can be
set.

- Beep enable / disable:

Move the cursor to the ‘On’ position (beep enabled) or to the ‘Off’ position
(beep not enabled), as needed (see the “N.B.” note below).

- Beep level:
Adjustment of the beep volume, which can be set at one of three different
levels (1 / 2 / 3 / Off). Press the Change key until the desired volume is
reached.

To return to the CONFIGURATION menu, press Escape.

! N.B.
In order to comply with the regulations, before using the equipment for
normal operation it is necessary to enable the acoustic signalling by setting
‘Beep enable’ to the ‘On’ position.

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<SERVICE> MENU ΊFOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPERATORS ONLY΋

Fourth access level, included in the CONFIGURATION menu options. Its use is permitted only to those members of the
technical service personnel who have appropriate login passwords.

Enter the 4-digit code of the password (this is 4444 by default) and press Enter.
Upon accessing the SERVICE menu, press Service Operation.

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8.7 MANUAL EMERGENCY

THE PROCEDURE FOR MANAGING EMERGENCIES IN THE MANUAL MODE (TO BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORI-
SED OPERATOR) IS DESCRIBED BELOW.

8.7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The manual emergency mode can be accessed at any time and has priority both over any pre-recorded messages under
way - that may have been activated by an external peripheral unit connected to the controlled inputs (7) – and over any
emergency units able to function on the output lines from the PAW being used.

8.7.2 MANUAL MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY

The PAW enables structured management of alarm messages, of their muting and of the selection of zones, as described in
greater detail below. Following is a list of operations for a fast approach to manual emergencies.

8.7.3 SENDING OUT OF A LIVE EMERGENCY NOTICE

FROM THE PAW
1) Lift the safety lid and press the EMERGENCY key (5) once.
It lights up steadily.
The display shows the PAW output zones. The fact that the system
has been placed in a state of emergency is shown simultaneously
on any stations and PAWs present in the system.

2) To send:

A voice message > Select the desired zones and racks, then use the hand-held microphone (3) to speak, keeping the
button on its side pressed.

A pre-recorded ALERT message > Select the desired zones and racks and press ALERT.

A pre-recorded EVACUATION message > Select the desired zones and racks and press EVAC.

In both cases, the keys on the display will show the type of message being broadcast in each zone.

Note:
If the PTT key of the hand-held microphone or the ALERT or EVAC keys are pressed without selecting any zones beforehand,
the message will be sent out as set at the time of system configuration (see set> RACK CONFIG. > Local emergency on
page 37). The zones selected at the configuration stage are highlighted by the marker ‘>’ on the keys.

Any faulty zones or racks are shown by the yellow colour of the concerned key.

Note:
A message sent via the hand-held microphone has top priority over the pre-recorded evacuation and alert messages.
In the event of simultaneous selection, an EVAC message always has priority over an ALERT message.

3) To end the state of emergency, press the EMERGENCY key (5) again.

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8.7.4 SENDING OUT OF A LIVE EMERGENCY NOTICE FROM REMOTE STATIONS

1) Lift the safety lid on the station and press the EMERGENCY key once. It lights up steadily.
The fact that the system has been placed in a state of emergency by the station is shown also on any other stations and
on the PAWs linked to the system (with a flashing key).

2) Select the zones where the message should be sent.

3) Activate the EVAC message or the ALERT message by means of the appropriate button or speak through the microphone
keeping the PTT key pressed until the end of the message.

Note: The PTT key has priority over any pre-recorded messages being sent out.

4) If necessary, repeat the sequence of points 2) and 3) above several times.

5) To end the state of emergency, press EMERGENCY button again.

8.7.5 EXIT OF THE SYSTEM FROM MANUAL MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY

At the end of the procedure for managing a Manual Emergency, press the red EMERGENCY key, which will extinguish and – if
there is no activation taking place from external peripheral units connected to the controlled input contacts – the system will
return automatically to its Idle state, displaying the MUSIC MENU.

The ALARM LED will extinguish to indicate that the VOICE ALARM has been deactivated.
If, on the other hand, any of controlled inputs have been activated, the EMERGENCY button will start to flash and the system
will remain in a state of Automatic Emergency, resuming the broadcasting of the messages in the various areas, depending on
how the activated inputs were programmed.

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8.8 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY ͵ALARM STATUS ACTIVATED BY AN EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL UNIT

THE PROCEDURE FOR MANAGING AN EMERGENCY STATUS SET OFF BY AN EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL UNIT THAT ACTIVATES
THE INPUT CONTACTS PROGRAMMED TO ENABLE THE “ALARM STATUS” IS DESCRIBED BELOW.

8.8.1 ACTIVATION OF AN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY

In the event of activation of a programmed input contact the PAW stops its ‘Idle’ state normal activity, mutes the music being
broadcast, inhibits operation of the PA sources for broadcasting announcements and shows the AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
screen, which indicates the type of message being sent out to the zones:

To see rapidly which input is activating the emergency, press the Main Menu key to return to the main panel, then go to the
INSPECTION menu and select the item status> CONTROL INPUT:

8.8.2 VIEWING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS

The condition of active VOICE ALARM - live announcement via the microphone or pre-recorded message under way - is
shown by the red ALARM LED lighting up on the front panel of the PAW.

8.8.3 SYSTEM OPERATION DURING AN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY

As long as the input contacts remain active, the MUSIC MENU panel continues to be deactivated, however it is in any case
possible to navigate through the various menus containing options for accessing advanced system functions and to inspect
or change their settings.
The current “Alarm Status” due to the Automatic Emergency can be changed by an authorised operator, who can take steps
to activate the manual controls for managing the system emergency in order to mute the messages by holding the RESET key
down for at least 2 seconds, to change those under way or to send out live announcements with the microphone.

For details concerning the Manual Emergency mode, see the appropriate section (page 42).

8.8.4 EXITING FROM AN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY

Exit from an Automatic Emergency takes place when no input contact is active.
The system will return to the ‘Idle State’, displaying the MUSIC MENU panel.

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9. FAILURE STATUS
THE PAW4500ͳVES HAS DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES THAT MONITOR CONTINUOUSLY THE AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY
SOURCES AND THE INTEGRITY OF CRITICAL PATHS OF THE SIGNALS ENSURING SYSTEM OPERATION IN EMERGENCY
CONDITIONS.

9.1 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SIGNALLING IN A GENERIC FAILURE CONDITION

• SYSTEM SIGNALLING DUE TO AN EXISTING “FAILURE CONDITION”

When the monitoring system detects a fault during the normal “Idle State” operation, it promptly activates signalling of the
“Failure Condition” as follows:
- the FAULT LED lights up (visual signalling).
- sending out of a beep by the monitor speaker (acoustic signal).
- activation of the local output contacts, if programmed to send signals to an external peripheral unit.
- location of the fault (FAULT): the faulty device and the type of fault are shown on the menu pages under the item
report> FAULTS.

• SYSTEM SIGNALLING FOR RESUMPTION FOLLOWING A “FAILURE CONDITION”

If the cause of the fault no longer exists, the system resumes automatically its “Idle State”, deactivating all the above signalling
and storing the information concerning the last fault. The word RESUMED is shown in the menu pages under the item report>
FAULTS referred to operation of the device that was previously faulty.

• CANCELLING THE ACOUSTIC FAULT SIGNALLING AND OPERATION RESUMPTION SIGNALLING

To cancel the acoustic signalling of a current fault:
- go to the INSPECTION, OPERATOR or CONFIGURATION menus.
- press the RESET button briefly to halt the beep.

To cancel the signalling of the fault of which a report has been stored and that no longer exists (operation has been RESUMED),
there must be no faults under way or the beep must already have been stopped. Therefore:
- go to the INSPECTION, OPERATOR or CONFIGURATION menus.
- press the RESET button briefly to reset all the signalling of faults after which operation has been resumed.

Note: In the event of a fault of a loudspeaker line due to a short circuit, once the line has been repaired, it is necessary to
carry out a MANUAL RESET in order to re-activate the audio signal on the output of the concerned line:
- Go to the OPERATOR menu or to the CONFIGURATION menu.
- Select the report> FAULTS menu followed by >>Loudspeaker line. Then, on the ‘Fault zone impedance report’ screen,
press the RESET key and hold it down for at least two seconds

9.2 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SIGNALLING WITH A FAULT ON A LOUDSPEAKER LINE

A fault on a loudspeaker line may be due to any of several causes, such as high impedance, low impedance or a short circuit.
If it is a matter of a change in the impedance, the PAW continues to send out the zone output audio signal. If, on the other hand,
there is a short circuit, the system disconnects the faulty line of the zone and continues to send the audio signal on the other
line (if any) of the same zone.

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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL PAW4502-V PAW4504-V PAW4506-V
Rated audio output @230VAC
*typical distortion at 25 W 0,025% 500 W / D=2,5%*

Rated audio output @24VDC

*typical distortion at 25 W 0,025% 400 W / D=10%*

Display 4.3” , backlit with touch screen, 480x272 pixels

N° of PAW4500-VES/x per system Max 6 (ID 0 to 5)
N° of zones/amplifiers 2 4 6
Inputs

Emergency microphone Balanced XLR-F on the front door

• Sensitivity / Impedance Signal level: 20 mV / 10 kΩ
• Frequency response 60 ÷20.000 Hz
• S/N ratio 72 dB

Paging units (DESK) 1 off Rj45 for paging units (PA)

• Sensitivity / Impedance Signal level: max. 1400 mV / 85 kΩ
• Frequency response 60 ÷20.000 Hz
• S/N ratio 83 dB

Emergency units (EMG. DESK) 1 off Rj45 for emergency microphone stations
• Sensitivity / Impedance Signal level: max. 1400 mV / 85 kΩ
• Frequency response 60 ÷20.000 Hz
• S/N ratio 83 dB

Balanced with terminals (HOT-COM-GND)

AUX (LINE-VOX)
Programmable in ON / OFF / VOX with A.P.T. modes
• Sensitivity / Impedance
Precedence input with contact closing activation
• Frequency response
134 mV / 31 kΩ
• S/N ratio
90 ÷ 20.000 Hz
81 dB / 85 dBA

MUSIC Balanced with terminals (HOT-COM-GND)

• Sensitivity / Impedance 134 mV / 31 kΩ
• Frequency response 90 ÷ 20.000 Hz
• S/N ratio 81 dB / 85 dBA

Outputs

Constant voltage outputs 2 zones 4 zones 6 zones

With double lines (A/B) for 100V lines for 100V lines for 100V lines
One zone output can be configured as a
standby for the others.
Minimum 40 Ω Minimum 40 Ω Minimum 40 Ω

LINK 2 off Rj45 for connection with another PAW4500-VES unit

• Output level / Impedance 1 V / 400 Ω
• Sensitivity / Input impedance 3600 mV / 3 kΩ

Programmable for normally active or normally inactive state

Emergency controls
7 off inputs with diagnostic
• Controlled inputs CONT. IN
3 relays for signalling, state of emergency and faults,
• Outputs R1, R2, R3
N.O-N.C-Exchange state

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MODEL PAW4502-V PAW4504-V PAW4506-V

General information
Mains power supply @230VAC 230 VAC 50/60Hz +10/-15% 230 VAC 50/60Hz +10/-15% 230 VAC 50/60Hz +10/-15%
Consumption @230VAC
646 W full load 653 W full load 660 W full load
(2amps active) (2amps active / 2amp standby) (2amps active / 4amp standby)
Efficiency: 75,6%
36 W a vuoto 43 W a vuoto 50 W no load

Secondary power supply 20 A full load 20 A full load 20 A full load

@24 VDC (26,3 VDC)
Secondary power supply 0,7 A no load / quiescent 0,95 A no load / quiescent 1,2 A no load / quiescent
Consumption @24 VDC 0,2 A no load / energy saving 0,2 A no load / energy saving 0,2 A no load / energy saving

W-MS12/40
Batteries
(40 Ah)

8 A (P max. a)
12 A (P max. b)
Charger / Power supply unit
21 V (final voltage – detached battery)
27,2 V (complete load voltage)

Temperature: +5°C ÷ +40°C

Environmental operating conditions
Relative humidity: 25% to 75% (non-condensing)
Type of mounting Wall mounting
Dimensions (L x H x P) 430 x 620 x 240 mm
Net weight (without batteries) 19,3 kg

LIST OF OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

CLAUSE DESCRIPTION
7.6.2 Manual muting of voice alarm condition
7.7.2 Manual resetting of voice alarm condition
7.9 Output for signalling a voice alarm condition
8.3 Indication of fault affecting the transmission paths
8.4 Indication of fault affecting the alarm zones
10 Manual control of voice alarms
11 Interface for external control devices
12 Emergency microphone
13.14 Emergency microphone

LIST OF THE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

DESCRIPTION
Broadcast calls
Background music

System manual 47 PAW4500-VES Compact systems

 WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in raw materials and assembly. The warranty period is governed by the applicable
provisions of law. PASO will repair the product covered by this warranty free of charge if it is faulty, provided the defect has occurred during
normal use. The warranty does not cover products that are improperly used or installed, mechanically damaged or damaged by liquids or
the weather. If the product is found to be faulty, it must be sent to Paso free of charges for shipment and return. This warranty does not
include any others, either explicit or implicit, and does not cover consequential damage to property or personal injury. For further information
concerning the warranty contact your local PASO distributor.

Important!
Before using the apparatus, make yourself aware of all characteristics by reading carefully the instructions included in the printed manual or
on the CD, paying particular attention to the safety notes.

MODEL:...................................................................................................................................................................................................
SERIAL NUMBER:..................................................................................................................................................................................
PURCHASE DATE:.................................................................................................................................................................................

All PASO equipment is manufactured in accordance with the most stringent international safety standards and in compliance with European
Community requisites. In order to use the equipment correctly and effectively, it is important to be aware of all its characteristics by reading
these instructions and in particular the safety notes carefully.

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