Table of Contents

Common 5
menu view, with worksheet.............................................................................. 5
Programming 9
active entries.................................................................................................... 9
active entries, busy conditions .................................................................. 9
analog entries ................................................................................................ 11
calendar / time control ................................................................................... 11
calendar / time control, common............................................................. 11
calendar / time control, appointments ..................................................... 12
calendar / time control, day program ...................................................... 15
clock............................................................................................................... 16
combinations, logical ..................................................................................... 16
conditions....................................................................................................... 16
DMM 4650 ..................................................................................................... 16
enent and fault protocol ................................................................................. 16
fault handling ................................................................................................. 16
fault - handling (error messages) ............................................................ 16
logic outputs................................................................................................... 19
macros ........................................................................................................... 19
power management....................................................................................... 19
power management ................................................................................ 19
ready inputs ................................................................................................... 28
recorder ......................................................................................................... 28
spare amplifier switching ............................................................................... 28
speaker line measurement / speaker line surveillance ................................. 28
trigger............................................................................................................. 28
DPM 4000 block diagram 28
Paging station 28
amplifier and output configuration, relay topologies 28
DCS configuration 28
DCS-Configuration ........................................................................................ 28

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make project 37
Menu communication 37
menu file, without worksheet 46
menu file, with worksheet 47
menu view, without worksheet 49
feature codes 52
DMM 4650, external stored messages , external alarms, connections
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DMM 4650, external stored messages, external alarms, dialog window
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analog entries, range check of DCS 416 inputs 61
conditions 64
spare amplifier switching 69
calendar / time control, holiday program 77
calendar / time control, day program 78
combination entries 80
logic out (logic outputs, connected directly to conditions) 82
speaker line measurement / speaker line surveillance 83
basics for use of macros................................................................................ 90

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macro type alarm 93
macro type aux switch 94
macro type paging (announcement) 94
macro type chime 96
macro type backgroundmusic 96
macro type volume control 97
macro type speaker line measurement 98
macro type logical output 99
macro type memoflag 99
macro type monitor 101
macro type buzzer 103
macro type sequence 104
macro type stop 105
macro type message playback 105
macro type record message 106
macro type text on LCD display 107
macro type erase message 108
macro type mute amplifier 109
macro type amplifier power supply 109
macro type virtual controllers 110
macro type repeat 115
event and fault protocol 115
message recorder 120
ready inputs (surveillance inputs) 132
trigger 134
clock 136
About, help contents 138

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Window 139
DPM 4000 block diagram, common 140
blockdiagram, audio 143
block diagramm, macro 147
List of alarms: 150
block diagramm, calendar 159
block diagramm, trigger 161
Administry of electronic fuses 163
blockdiagram, system 165
blockdiagramm, interface 166
DPM 4000 block diagram, slot 5 168
DPM 4000 blockdiagram, input slots (slot 1 – 2) 170
DPM 4000 blockdiagram, output slots 175
DPM 4000 paging station programming 177
DPM 4000 paging station programming 190
DPM 4000 Verstärker- und Ausgangskonfiguration, Relaistopologien
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DPM 4000 make a project 210

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Common
menu view, with worksheet

Prerequisites:

• None

The Settings menu lets you define the following ProAnnounce Designer functions:

Project: With Project, project information can be recorded and disseminated as desired.

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The file name (without extension) are important specifications

Preferences: Clicking on Preferences opens the following menus:

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In the Program Start menu, the user can decide whether to start without a project, with a
new one, or with the last one.

In the Directories submenu the default location for the project directory may be changed
(click on Browse button). The default is C://programs/promatrix/projects

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The following items may be selected from the Connection submenu:

PC Modem: Setting the modem for the connection.

Call number: This number is called if there is no phone number among the project data.

Initializing DPM Modem: The initializing string for the DPM 4000 modem is entered
here if the default initialization is not working.

Stay Online When Changing Projects (only for networked systems): When connecting
with different DPM 4000s through a network, the connection remains active even when
the project is being changed.

Erase LOG file: The log file is a data set in the Windows file system for collecting all
data that have been exchanged during PC/DPM 4000 communication through the serial
interface. Over time, this file is getting bigger and bigger, making it advisable to erase it
after some time. The log file is for subsequent checks of the data exchange between the
Designer and the DPM 4000 for tracing fault messages. The file (filename.log) can be
displayed on the screen with an ASCII editor (notepad, Wordpad).

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Erase Events file: The Events file is created by ProAnnounce Designer to permanently
store the Event logger data on the hard disk. The file is getting bigger and bigger
depending on which events are logged and how many of these events occur. The file can
be erased by clicking on this button. The event file (filename.events.pmx) can be
displayed on the screen with an ASCII editor (notepad, Wordpad).

Toolbar: Toggles the toolbar display on and off.

Status bar: Toggles the toolbar display on and off.

The status bar is located at the bottom of the screen and indicates function notes,
connection messages, and status messages

Zoom bar: Toggles the zoom bar display on and off.

Programming
active entries
active entries, busy conditions

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.82, 0.82a or later.

The active entries in ProAnnounce help determine whether an audio input, audio output
or loudspeaker line is busy. This test result is then used as a condition for permitting
further processing. The Properties of Active Conditions window is accessed by clicking
on the Active Conditions icon in the Macro Manager window.

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The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new active entry

Deleting a selected active entry

Retrieving data from all combine entries from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online
mode.

Sending data from all combine entries to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online
mode.

Active Condition column: When clicking on Creating a New Active Entry, a default
name, Active Condition No., is assigned and may be edited for easier management, as
previously described.

ID column: Sequential identification number

Audio column: Double-clicking this cell shows the list of possible audio input functions
of the DM 4000 (Announcement 1 to Announcement 4, Alarm, Chime, Text Replay,
Background Music). One or more (with Ctrl key) of these functions may be selected and
confirmed by clicking on OK. The active condition is true when an audio input function
entry in connection with an output or a speaker line (Agreement OFF) is true. When
Agreement ON is entered, this entry can also become true if no output and no speaker
line are entered.

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Output column: Double-clicking on this line shows the list of existing DPM audio
outputs. One or more (with Ctrl key) of these functions may be selected and confirmed by
clicking on OK. The active condition is true when an audio output entry in connection
with an output line is true.

Lines column: Double-clicking on this line shows the selection list for speaker lines. The
selection is made by dragging and dropping, as previously described. If Agreement OFF
is selected, an entry in the Lines column is required.

Agreement column: This entry can only be set to ON or OFF by double-clicking. OFF
means that there must be at least one agreement in the line for the associated condition to
be true. ON means that all line entries must be true for the associated condition to be true.

From Priority column: The condition is only true if the priority of the respective action is
equal or higher than indicated in this column. The entry is made by double-clicking on
the value, editing it, and finishing by pressing RETURN

Afterwards, a condition for these active entries must be created for further use.

analog entries
calendar / time control
calendar / time control, common

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.8/0.8a or later
Software: feature code SW clock and calendar function

Calendar menus

Calendar management is accessed through the Calendar button. After double-clicking on :

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the menu for the selection appears.

This selection accesses the Properties of Day Programs. There are several windows available for the
calendar entries.

Events: For entering one-time or regularly recurring events.

Day Programs: For creating 20 different daily routines, which may be called up through week
programs or holidays. Each day program can contain up to 100 entries.

Holidays: For entering special holidays or vacation time. On these days, day programs deviating from
normal operation can be called up.

Weekly Programs: The weekly program entries assign the day programs to the actual days of the week.

calendar / time control, appointments

Managing one-time or regularly recurring events:

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The following functions are available in this window:

Creating a new event

Deleting a selected event

Retrieving data from all events from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data from all events to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

The following entries must be made in the respective columns:

Event: When creating a new event, the individual entries are created with the default name Event No. These
events may be edited as described.

ID: Identification number

Function: The following functions may be selected by double-clicking on this field: one-time, annual,
monthly, weekly, daily, hourly, minutely.

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The selected function is performed starting at the specified date and time.

Date: The date can be entered in two ways.

First method: Double-clicking on the day of the week activates this entry; the input must consist of two
digits. Pressing the right-arrow key places the cursor in the input position for the month. This entry must
consist of two digits as well. Pressing the right-arrow key again places the cursor in the input position for
the year. This entry consists of for digits. After all inputs have been made, the date must be activated by
pressing RETURN.

Second method: Double-clicking on the date field opens a menu option. Clicking on the down arrow shows
the following:

The date can be set with the left and right arrow buttons and by clicking on the year. The input is activated
by clicking on the day or pressing RETURN.

Time: Clicking on the time permits editing the time when the event should be performed. This input may
also be made numerically or with the arrow keys. This input, too, must be activated by pressing RETURN.

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Macro: The event macro that is to be executed at the specified time is entered into the Macro column.

calendar / time control, day program

In this menu the daily program entries are assigned to the respective days of the week.

The following functions are available in this window:

Retrieving data from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

In the Daily Program column, only the daily programs of the respective days of the week are entered. The
selection list appears by double-clicking on the respective cell.

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clock
combinations, logical
conditions
DMM 4650
enent and fault protocol
fault handling
fault - handling (error messages)

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.848, 0.84a or later.

DPM 4000 fault handling permits selective fault messaging through the fault relay, as
well as the respective console displays. The Fault window can be accessed by clicking on
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The following functions are available in this window:

Uploading fault settings, retrieving all data for this window from the DPM 4000

Downloading fault settings, sensing all data for this window to the DPM 4000

By checking the boxes in the Considered Fault Sources, the user can decide which fault
source are to be considered. The active column indicates the current state (in on-line
mode only).

DCS Fault: Fault in the connected DCS system, based on the latest Netscan
configuration.

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Amplifier fault. Fault in one of the connected amplifiers (remote only), based on the latest
Netscan configuration.

Internal DPM fault. Upgrade kit fault in slot 1 to 5 and other checks.

Console fault. Fault in a console (not connected or defective). The monitored consoles
are defined in the dialog box.

Backup amplifier fault: Fault in a backup amplifier which cannot be replaced by another
amplifier.

Ready Input fault: One of the specified Ready Inputs is deviating from the logic input
level.

Manual fault. Fault that can be manually triggered for testing purposes.

Ground fault: Short to ground in one of the connected amplifiers (remote only). Indicated
immediately after Ground Fault LED on the amplifier lights up.

Line measurement fault: Speaker line deviation from predefined reference value,
exceeding defined tolerance.

Line ground fault: Speaker line ground fault; indication occurs after measurement.

Outside this panel, the following settings and functions are available:

Latched Fault State: A previous fault continues to be indicated even if it is not consistent
(such as a loose contact). A fault indication can be reset by clicking on the fault LED.

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Console display: Selects on which console fault messages are displayed. Possible choices
are consoles 1 thru n (one console only), all consoles, and no console.

Fault relay: Shows current fault relay state (green: okay, fault relay pulled up, or red:
fault occurred, fault relay released. This function is available in on-line mode only.

Manual fault. Clicking on this button causes a manual fault, e.g. in order to check the
fault relay and the connected peripherals. In on-line mode only.

logic outputs
macros
power management
power management

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.818/0.818a or later

• Terminal stages from the ProAnnounce system, which are remote-control-ready, i.e.
DPA 4120, DPA 4140 with NRS 90222, or DPA 4411, or other terminal stages that
can be turned on or off through hardware contact, i.e. DPA 4120 or DPA 4140 with
NRS 90225 or DPA 4410, are recommended.

The ProAnnounce power management controls can switch a system from main to battery
power or turn external devices on and off, so that they are turned off in standby mode and
the batteries are discharged as little as possible during a power outage.

For consistency’s sake, it is recommended to use the inputs INP1, INP2, and OUT2 for
messages from the charger, power supply, and control line to the power supply,
respectively. The following graphic shows the Designer settings:

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This information is entered as follows: The Interface dialog box is accessed by clicking
on the Interface button.

Input INP 1 must be activated in its check box; a possible name is Battery Fault. This
input will later send a fault signal from the charger or the battery to the DPM 4000.

Input INP 2 must also be activated; a possible name is Main Power On.

Finally, a DPP 4004 or DPP 4012 type power supply must be selected to be able to
perform the power management dialog.

The control output in the slot 5 dialog box can be created in the same manner.

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Double-clicking on the power supply icon opens the power supply dialog box.

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The following entries must be made in the Connections to DPM 4000 panel.
Power ON/OFF Signal: The DPM 4000/DDP power supply connection that transmits the
I/O information to external devices without remote capability. When this connection is
on, the external devices are also on, and vice versa.

Power Failure Signal: This connection sends a signal to the DPM 4000 when a power
failure occurs. No voltage means power failure. The DPP 40xx Power Supply manual
contains a more detailed description.

If the system is equipped with a battery and charger, check the box Battery With Charger.
In this case, the following setting options are activated and have to be entered:

Operation After Power Failure: This entry determines if the system switches to battery
power without interruption or goes into standby mode to save battery power should a
power failure occur. After power has been restored, the system reverts to the previous
mode.

Activation priorities:
If the system had been switched to standby mode (either through an operator pressing the
ON/OFF key on the console, through an external signal, or due to a power failure),
announcements or other events can switch the system back to normal operation if the
priority is high enough.
Activation During Main Power determines the priority that an announcement or other
event has to have to switch a system from standby to normal operation. In the above
example (switching priority 3 in main power mode), background music (priority 1) will
not switch the system; the same goes for advertising announcements with priority 2. A
console with priority 3 or higher, however will switch the system, as will a chime or an
alarm. During the switch, the ON/OFF LED on the console is blinking.

Activation During Battery Power determines the priority that an announcement or other
event has to have to switch a system from standby to battery operation. In the example
above (switching priority 7 in battery mode), only an alarm with a high priority can
switch the system to battery mode.

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LCD display on the consoles:
The transition from one operating mode into another can be automatically displayed on
the LCD display of one or all consoles. In the LDC Displays dialog box, a display for
each operating mode (standby, main power, battery) can be selected. By default, the main
and battery power mode displays are shown for 5 seconds, whereas the standby display
remains until replaced by another message.

Turning the system ON/OFF cannot only be accomplished from the console but also
through an additional external contact input, which must be entered at Switch System
ON/OFF Via External Signal.

After entering all parameters and clicking on OK, the following entries are made
automatically in the Designer.

• Creating macros:

The Macros 1, 2, and 8 turn the connected, remote-capable amplifiers on or off in

standby, main power, and battery modes..

Macros 5, 6, and 7 are the text outputs for the LCD displays. The properties of these
macros may be changed in this dialog box (e.g. text, length of display).

Macros 3 and 4 are central sequences that are invoked to activate or deactivate the
system.

Sequence DPP on:

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Steps 1 and 2 are only performed when main power is available. In this case the
remote amplifiers are switched to main power, and the LCD displays shows Main
Power for 5 seconds. Steps 1 and 2 are only performed when main power is not
available. In this case, the remote amplifiers are switched to battery power, and the
LCD displays shows Battery Power for 5 seconds.

Sequence DPP off

Steps 1 and 2 depend on the external DPP operating voltage value. If the value is set
to OFF, the amplifiers are turned off, and the LCD display shows Standby. In step 3
the system branches to the DPP macro because the system is to be turned on.

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• Creating conditions:

Conditions 1 and 2 respond to the signal Main Power On; conditions 3 and 4 respond
to the internal DPM 4000 operating voltage.

• Creating triggers:

The two triggers respond to changes during main power operation or internal
operating voltage mode and always invoke the DPP OFF macro that performs all
checks and may branch to DPP ON.

• Creating a logic output:

The power on output follows the DPP operating voltage on condition

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By default, the ON key (no. 103) on the console is intended for turning the system on and
off; the value for the activation delay (length of time the key has to be pressed for the
function to be performed) is set to 1 second by default. The Key Assignment tab on the
console is accessed by double-clicking on the Console icon. Double-clicking on the ON
icon opens the Key Properties window.

The ON key has itself an activation priority that has to be generally set in the Console
tab. This determines which user may turn on the system during a power failure. An alarm
sent to the system, however, will always be able to turn the system on:

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The console talk key must be assigned a priority (default 5) in order to guarantee that the
system is turned automatically on in case of standby state.

If the signal is to be linked to a power supply, charger, or battery failure in the internal
monitor system (fault signal on console, fault contact actuation), ready inputs must be
created:

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The first entry monitors the logical input, Battery Fault, with regard to the on level. If
this is not true, the text Charger/Battery is shown on the consoles, and the DPM 4000
relay is released. The second entry monitors the logical input, Main Power On with
regard to the on level. If the level is incorrect, the text Power Failure is shown on the
consoles, and the DPM 4000 relay is released.

ready inputs
recorder
spare amplifier switching
speaker line measurement / speaker line
surveillance
trigger
DPM 4000 block diagram
Paging station
amplifier and output configuration, relay
topologies
DCS configuration
DCS-Configuration

Prerequisites:

None

The configuration of DCS modules can only be carried out via relay topologies.
Therefore, at least one relay topology has to be added to the design for this task. The
Designer does not differ between modules of the series DCS 4xx and DCS 4xxR. The
various DCS-series can also be mixed for the application in the configuration of a system.

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The window for the DCS-configuration can be opened with the following button:

The DCS module system always requires at least one module of the type DCS 401 or
DCS 401R. If one of the relay topologies used requires a relay, a corresponding module
is already inserted automatically into the configuration file. If no module is provided, a
DCS 401 can be added manually by selecting DCS-modules. Then, the DCS 401 must be
shifted via drag and drop from the selection list to the right side of the window.

Adding of output modules

After a click on output modules, the possible modules DCS 408 (70 / 100 V power relay)
and DCS 409 (audio and control relay) appear in the selection window. If corresponding

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relays have been used in the relay topologies provided, these have been added to the
design automatically and are already visible. Only speaker line relay modules of the type
DCS 408 for BGM and pages are added automatically, all other DCS modules must be
added manually. If the maximum number for a corresponding module type has been
exceeded, an additional DCS 401 has to be added manually.

Example for output modules, type DCS 408 / DCS 408R, which have already been added
automatically.

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For using additional relay modules DCS 408 or 409, which are not added automatically,
you only have to click on output modules and, then, shift the modules via drag and drop
to the right side. With a click on the +-icon before the module type, the application of the
particular relays can be defined. Relays of the type DCS 408 are indicated by default with
r… and relays of the type DCS 409 are indicated by default with s… .

By selection of a relay which is still undefined, the following options appear in the
selection list: P relay, Collection call, Control relay, Label:

If a relay is defined as priority relay, it is automatically activated in case of a page,

chime, alarm or prerecorded text message into the dedicated line(s). After the page etc.,
the relay is automatically deactivated. Applications can be overriding of volume
controllers, activation of flashlights during the page or similar. When using a relay as
priority relay, at least one speaker line has to be assigned from the selection list to this
priority relay via drag and drop.

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If a relay is defined as control relay, it is activated in case of a page, chime, alarm or
message output into the dedicated line(s) and, additionally, in case of BGM being
assigned. When using a relay as control relay, at least one speaker line has to be assigned
from the selection list to this control relay via drag and drop.

If a relay is defined as collection-call relay, this relay is exclusively activated instead of

the dedicated line relays in case of a page, chime, alarm or a prerecorded message output.
When using a relay as collection-call relay, at least one speaker line has to be assigned
from the selection list to this collection-call relay via drag and drop.

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When using a label for a relay, this can be applied optionally according to its further
programming. Possible applications are: control of external system parts, switching of
spare amplifiers, monitor entries or similar. As a standard indication for relays
programmed like this, 100 V – relay r… is used. This indication should be modified to a
designation which is in accordance with its definitive function.

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When using DCS 409 - relays, the same options are provided as with DCS 408 – relays,
with the exception of collection-call relays.

Example for the application of DCS 409 – relays:

Possible applications are: General control outputs, switching of audio lines for BGM,
switching of spare amplifier inputs or the like.

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See also the following block diagram:

Adding of input modules

For the usage of logic inputs, a module of the type DCS 412 must be added. Therefore,
the category input modules has to be selected and afterwards, a DCS 412 can be shifted
via drag and drop from the selection list to the right side of the window.

After a click at the +-icon before the corresponding input module, the 12 logic inputs
provided appear. They have not yet been defined and are indicated with 1…12 by default.
By selecting an input and adding a label to it (via drag and drop), these inputs are
represented to the program. The inputs are standardly indicated with DCS 412-x and
should be modified to significant designations.
Applications for logic inputs can be control lines of external system parts like fire alarm
systems, contacts of PTT-microphones or the like.

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Adding of analogue input and output modules

The usage of DCS-416 modules allows the transfer of 8 analog voltages in the range of
0..10 V to the system and the transfer of 8 analog voltages from 0..10 V to external
devices. For this application, you have to select the category analogue modules before
you can shift a DCS 416 from the selection list to the right side of the window via drag
and drop.

After a click on the +-icon before the corresponding input module, you can see the 8
analog in- and outputs which are provided for each input module. The have not yet been
defined and are indicated with AD-channel or DA-channel by default respectively. By
selecting an input or an output and by assigning a channel (via drag and drop), these
inputs / outputs are represented to the program. The inputs are standardly indicated with
DCS 416-AD-channel x or DCS 416-DA-channel x respectively and should be modified
to significant designations. Applications for analog inputs can be control lines of external
system parts like potentiometers or multimedia control-systems as well as monitored
message lines of fire alarm systems and automated volume control. Possible applications
for analog outputs are dimmer controllers which are suitable for the input voltages
provided.

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make project
Menu communication

Prerequisites:

• ProAnnounce Designer V1.21

All settings for data connections and transfers from or to the DPM 4000 can be made in
the Communication menu.

Depending on the state, different menus are available:

Nonlinked menus:

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Linked menus:

• COM Port:
The RS 232 interface for the PC/DPM 4000 connection must be specified in the COM
Port feature. In recent PCs and notebooks, COM 1 is often available.

When selecting the COM Port, all other interface parameters are defined (9600 Baud,
8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity).

• Linking:
The feature Linking can link the current worksheet in the ProAnnounce Designer with
the DPM 4000. Alternatively the icon may be used. Clicking on specifies a
modem connection.

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 The connection is required for transferring data to the DPM 4000. After the
connection has been established, the log monitor appears (if active). This window
shows all interface activities.

In addition, direct communication with the DPM 4000 can be established by entering
special text strings. To accomplish this, click on the window.

• Disconnect:
An existing connection may be disconnected with the Disconnect feature.
Alternatively, the icon may be used.

• Editing a text file:

Clicking on this menu item opens a text editor for editing character sequences that
can be sent to the DPM 4000. This way, the DPM 4000 can receive commands that
cannot be created with the ProAnnounce Designer yet. The associated data is stored
in a special file. The file has the same name as the ProAnnounce project but with the
extension .txt. This file must be stored in the same directory as the .pmx with the
same name.

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 An existing text file is automatically opened with the command Edit Text File. By
clicking on , another text file can be opened and receives the extension .txt. For

longer file edits, the file can be temporarily stored by clicking on . After
completion of the edit click on OK to close the text editor and to save the file.
Clicking on Cancel closes the text editor without saving the file and leaves the file
unchanged.

• Loading parameters:
The data created in the ProAnnounce Designer must be sent to the DPM 4000 with this menu item.
During initial transfer, all subitems must be checked (text file only if present) for all created data to be
sent to the device. At a later time, if only individual subgroups have changed, it may be enough, for
example, to send only the console data. This reduces the transfer time.

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 The following categories are available: Audio, Consoles, Lines and Groups, Controller, Timer and
Calendar, and Text File.

The category selection can be simplified by clicking on the button Erase All/Select All.
Clicking on the Text File button opens the text editor for editing the text file.

The direction of the file transfer is determined by selecting the respective Direction radio button.
Normally the transfer from the PC to the DPM 4000 (download) should be marked. In rare cases, data
is retrieved from the DPM 4000 into the PC (upload). When uploading, note that labels, such as macro
or line names, are not stored in the DPM 4000. Working without a .pmx device file is therefore not
advisable in most cases.

After the selection, the transfer is initiated by clicking on OK. The data is displayed in the log monitor
(if turned on).

The window can be closed without transferring data by clicking on Cancel.

• Loading the operating system:

The DPM 4000 operating system may be compared to Windows 95 or Windows 98 in that it gives the
PC a certain functionality. Similar to loading an operating system into a PC, a new operating system
can be loaded into the DPM 4000, which is then capable of new or enhanced functions. After clicking
on the menu item Operating System, the following dialog box appears:

If the security inquiry is answered with Yes, a file selection window appears into which the desired file
is entered.

The operating system files depend on the hardware version of the DPM 4000. Devices with device
codes through 10337 must run the DPM 4000 V 1.0.hex (or similar) operating system. Devices with

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 device codes 10338 and higher (DPM 4000 upgrade) can only run the operating system DPM 4000 V
1.0a.hex (or similar). Loading the operating system takes approx. 8 min., depending on the operating
system.

After loading the operating system all settings in the DPM 4000 must be erased. Afterwards, a netscan
is performed (see below).

• System initilization:
In the System Initialization menu item, the user can erase all DPM 4000 settings and
perform a netscan.

Erasing all settings means resetting the DPM 4000 to factory condition; i.e. all data,
including any previously entered release codes, will be erased. Language data stored
in flash EPROMS are not included. This function must be performed after an
operating system upgrade. After erasing the settings, a netscan must be performed.

Performing a netscan means registering all connected devices and permanently

storing them. The DPM 4000 must be operational and connected to the entire
equipment at this time. Subsequent changes (failure, additions) can thus be registered
and reported.

• Security
Software codes must be entered in the Release Codes menu item to release additional
DPM 4000 features.

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These release codes are required for the following features:

Name Description

SW Clock Clock and calendar functions

SW Message Speech recording and playback
SW Delay Audio delay in DPM 4000 outputs
SW Line Monitoring Monitoring speaker lines
SW Security Fault and event logging
SW Signals Chimes and alarm signals in the DPM 4000

The associated release code must be entered at the designated location; after pressing
the RETURN key, the word Released appears in the input field. The release code
requires entering the device code that appears in this window and on the rear panel of
the device. The eight-digit release code consists of letters and numbers. Release codes
can only be entered in on-line mode.

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• Password protection:
The DPM 4000 password protection is designed to prevent access by unauthorized
personnel to the ELA system. On the first call the following dialog box appears for
assigning a password:

The procedure may be canceled by clicking on Cancel without affecting password

protection.

In order to avoid accidental errors, the password must be entered twice, in identical
fashion, into the Password and the Confirm Password field, respectively. The entry is
validated by clicking on OK. If the two entries are not identical, the following error
message appears:

After entering two identical passwords and clicking on OK, the DPM 4000
connection must be disconnected. From this time on, a connection to the DPM 4000
can only be established after entering the correct password into the following dialog
box: The window automatically appears when a connection to the DPM 4000 is
attempted.

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• Access to the DPM 4000 is granted only upon entry of the correct password. After
clicking on OK, the connection is established if the password was correct.
If the check box Deactivate Password Protection was checked before clicking on OK,
password protection is no longer activated from this point on.

If the wrong password was entered during login, the following error message appears:

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menu file, without worksheet

Prerequisites:

• None

In the File menu, standard Windows functions, such as loading and saving ProAnnounce
files, can be performed:

New: Creates a new worksheet for a new project. This function can also be invoked by
clicking on .

Open: Opens an existing worksheet for editing. This function can also be invoked by
clicking on .

Printer Setup: The print format and quality, fonts, etc. can be set, depending on the
printer used.

1 to 4: Lists the latest projects created with ProAnnounce Designer. Double-clicking on a

project name opens the respective project.

Exit: Exits the ProAnnounce Designer.

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menu file, with worksheet

Prerequisites:

• None

In the File menu, standard Windows functions, such as loading and saving ProAnnounce
files, can be performed:

New: Creates a new work sheet for a new project. This function can also be invoked by
clicking on .

Open: Opens an existing work sheet for editing. This function can also be invoked by
clicking on .

Close: Closes the current ProAnnounce work sheet.

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Save: Saves the current work sheet. If no file name has been entered (unnamed.pmx), a
submenu appears for selecting a directory and file name. This function can also be
invoked by clicking on .

Print Preview: Shows how the file will look in print. This function can also be invoked
by clicking on .

Printer Setup: Depending on the printer used, the format, print quality, fonts, etc. can be
set. This function can also be invoked by clicking on .

Print: Starts printing the following selections:

Schematics (Graphic): Prints the block diagram of the design on one or more sheets,
depending on the scale selected in Print Preview.

Parameter List (Text): Lists the created macros, trigger, etc. for system control.

Device List (Text): Lists the utilized devices, upgrade kits, relay fields, etc.

Printer Setup: Same functions as Setting Up the Printer.

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Cancel: Exits the function without printing.

OK: Starts printing according to setup.

1 to 4: Lists the latest projects created with ProAnnounce Designer. Double-clicking on a

project name opens the respective project.

Exit: Exits the ProAnnounce Designer.

menu view, without worksheet

Prerequisites:

• None

The View menu offers general options for the ProAnnounce Designer:

Toolbar: Toggles the taskbar display on and off.

Status bar: Toggles the toolbar display on and off.

The status bar is located at the screen bottom and indicates notes on function, connection
messages, and status messages

Zoom bar: Toggles the zoom bar display on and off.

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Language: Toggles between the German and English project languages.

Preferences: Clicking on Preferences opens the following menus:

In the Program Start submenu, the user can decide whether to start without a project,
with a new one, or with the latest project.

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In the Directories submenu the default project directory may be modified (click on
Browse button). The default setting is C://programs/promatrix/projects

The following items may be selected from the Connection submenu:

PC Modem: Setting the modem for the connection.

Call Number: This number is called if there is no phone number among the project data.

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Initializing DPM Modem: An initializing string for the DPM 4000 modem may be
entered here if the default string is not working.

Stay online when changing projects (only for networked systems): When connecting to
different DPM 4000s through a network, the connection remains active even when the
project is changed.
feature codes

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.838a or later

• In the ProAnnounce system, certain features can only be utilized after input of a
special release code. These release codes are required for the following features:

Name Description

SW Clock Clock and calendar functions

SW Message Speech recording and replay in the DPM 4000
SW Delay Audio delay in the DPM 4000 outputs
SW Line Monitoring Speaker line monitoring
SW Safety Fault and event logging
SW Signals Chime and alarm signals in the DPM 4000

The Release Codes window can be accessed by selecting Communication -Safety -

Feature Codes.

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• The associated feature code must be entered at the designated location; after pressing
the RETURN key, the word "released" appears in the input field. The release code
requires entering the device code that appears in this window or on the rear panel of
the device. The eight-digit release code consists of letters and numbers. Release codes
can only be entered in on-line mode.

DMM 4650, external stored messages , external

alarms, connections

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.550 or later.

• DMM 4650 with required ports and flash memory

When utilizing the DMM 4650 Digital Message Manager in the ProAnnounce system, a
start/stop control signal for starting and stopping (e.g. OUT6) and a control input as an
input signal (e.g. IN6) in the DPM 4000 should be provided for each sequence in the

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DMM 4650. If the DMM 4650 fault message is to be integrated into the monitoring
system, a control input must be provided for it as well (e.g. IN5).
The audio link also requires a line input to which a DMM 4650 is connected.

The respective inputs and outputs may be specified as slot 5 connections or as DCS 412
inputs and DCS 409 outputs. In the example above, connections to slot 5 are used. In
DYNACORD systems, the OUT 6 to OUT 8 outputs and the IN5 to IN8 inputs are used
as defaults.
DMM 4650, external stored messages, external
alarms, dialog window
After preparation, a dialog box can be opened by double-clicking on the DMM 4650 icon
to make managing the associated settings easier.

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A new text can be specified by clicking on , and a new DMM 4650 alarm can be set

by clicking on . The names of the new signals may be edited. Previously specified

signals may be deleted by clicking on . External chimes cannot be specified.

In the drop-down menu Start/Stop – Control Signal, specify the output line that is to start
or stop the respective alarm or text in the DMM 4650 (static resolution).

The input that is to transmit the DMM 4650 signal (alarm or activated text) to the DPM
4000 must be specified in the Continuous Input Signal menu.

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Finally, set the Signal Priority. A low priority may be specified for unimportant signals,
such as advertising announcements. For important signals (alarms, alert announcements),
a high priority must be specified.

An external control signal for the start of the signal may be specified under Optional
Parameters field, if programming console keys or calendar entries is not desired, or an
additional way to start the signal is required. In this case, the box Start This Audio Signal
Through Any Event (Condition) must be checked. The desired control signal may be
chosen in the drop-down menu. If no associated condition has been created, the window
Properties of Conditions may be accessed by clicking on the Condition button.

Speaker lines assigned for external signal triggering may be selected by clicking on the
Speaker Lines/Groups. The desired lines are dragged and dropped from the left to the
right side of the selection window.

In Optional Parameters, it is also possible to show the presence of a specified signal on

the display of one or all consoles. To show this signal, check the box Display Text on
LCD When this Audio Signal Is Active. Specify at the bottom of the console, which
console should show the information. In the text line, specify which text should appear on
the display. The text appears in the 2nd display line.

If the DMM 4650 fault message is to be considered in the DPM 4000 fault handling,
specify the respective input line in the Fault Input Signal drop-down menu.

After having completed all entries, close the window by clicking OK. This creates the
following macros and triggers:

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DMM Text 1 Start and DMM Text1 Stop: These two logic output macros control the
hardware connection for starting and stopping the DMM 4650 start and stop.

DMM Text 1 Audio and DMM Audio1 Stop: These two external text replay or external
alarm macros start or stop switching the audio signal.

DMM Text1 LCD and DMM Text1 LCD off are indicators on the console (if so specified).

The following conditions are also created:

Condition 1 is true if control line DMM Msg1 ext Start is activated.

Condition 2 is true if the input line DMM Msg1 is deactivated.

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Condition 3 is true if the input line DMM Msg1 is activated.

The triggers created in the manner described control the following functions:
Trigger 1 stops a switched-through audio signal when the input signal line is deactivated.
Trigger 2 controls the console displays.
Trigger 3 starts switching through the audio signal when the external start contact is
activated.

Using the fault input signal creates the following entry in READY INPUT Properties:

This entry causes the fault relay in the DPM 4000 to be released and to create a fault
message when the fault relay in the DMM 4650 is released.

Console programming description

Control functions (signal start) on the console are specified by double-clicking on the
respective button in the console dialog box.

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The following selections are possible:

Button function: Text or alarm selection

Destinations: Either the current selection for sending the signal to the speaker lines
selected via the console selection buttons,
or an individual line or group, in which case the signal is always sent to this line or group.
Multiple selections are not possible in this window. For the selection of several lines, a
group must be created.

Text List/Alarm List: Indicates which signal is to be generated and sent.

Priority: Signal priority. Unimportant signals may be assigned a low priority (2-4),
whereas important signals (alarms, clearing announcements) should receive a high
priority (8-9, max. 10).

Active in protected mode: Consoles running in protected mode generally cannot be

operated. If this box is checked, however, triggering a signal with this key is possible in
this operating mode.

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Programming the DMM 4650:
The DMM 4650must have at least one sequence which can respond to the DPM 4000
requirements and send an input signal to a control output. The following standard
example is used in DYNACORD Systems:

Sxx sequence for DMM 4650 in conjunction with DPM 4000

Stop condition: A(B,C,D)2(1,3,4), low, 0.01s, latched or stat.

trigger): A(B,C,D)2(1,3,4), High, 0.1 sec, dynamic, Sxx

1 Out A2 set
2 Sum=off

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3 DMM=.. dB
4 Start M01
5 If audio
6 End (text replayed once, with continuous Jump04)
7 If stop
8 End
9 Jump 05

(Shorter version, continuous text only):

1 Out A2 set
2 Sum=off
3 DMM=.. dB
4 If Stop
5 End
6 If audio
7 Start M01
8 Jump 04

analog entries, range check of DCS 416 inputs

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000 with DCS 416/DCS 416R/DCS 401, Version A, Software version 1.1
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.824, 0.824a and later

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With the analog entries of the DCS 416/DCS 416R, input DC voltages from 0 to 10 V
may be used as driving voltages. Minimum and maximum values must be defined in
order to derive associated conditions. The result indicates threshold values and perhaps
defective trigger lines. The Range Check window is accessed by clicking on the Range
Check icon in the Macro Manager window.

The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new range check entry

Deleting a selected range check entry

Retrieving from all range checks data from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online
mode.

Sending data from all range checks to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

Range Check column: When clicking on Creating a New Range Check Entry, a default
name, Range Check No., is assigned and may be edited as described for better
management. A maximum of 20 entries are possible (50 with operating system 1.0a).

ID column: sequential identification number

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DCS 416 Input column: Double-clicking on this cell shows the list of DCS 416/DCS
entries that have already been agreed upon. Double-clicking on a listed item enters it into
the cell.
Minimum : The entered standard value may be edited by double-clicking this line. The
numeric value must be entered in the form of x.y (in V). The entry is completed by
pressing RETURN.

Maximum : The entered standard value may be edited by double-clicking this line. The
numeric value must be entered in the form of x.y (in V). The entry is completed by
pressing RETURN.

Afterwards a condition for this range check must be created. This is described in the
Conditions Section. If the condition is created during the ON state, it is true if the input
voltage is between the minimum and maximum values.

Inserting and Declaring DCS 416/DCS416R inputs

The DCS Configuration window is accessed by clicking on the button in the

Relay Topologies window. The DCS components can be managed in this window.

Double-click on Analog Cards in order to insert DCS 416/DCS 416R type cards. The
selection list shows the DCS 416 type, which must be dragged and dropped from the left
to the right side of the window. Clicking on "+" next to Analog Cards shows all inserted
analog cards. The number of specified AD or DA converters is shown next to the
designation DCS 416.

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Clicking on "+" next to the associated analog card shows all inputs and outputs. An
analog input is specified by activating it with a click and by dragging the word Channel
onto this entry. The entry receives a default name (e.g. DCS 416 AD Channel1), which
may be edited as described.

Entries created in this fashion may be used in the Analog Condition Properties window in
the DCS 416 Entries column.
conditions

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.81, 0.81a or later

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Conditions are internal states in the PROMATRIX system. These states may change due
to voluntary (e.g. pressing a switch) or involuntary events (e.g. amplifier failure).
Responses to these changes may be automatic (e.g. during ready input monitoring) or
individually programmed (e.g. creation of link to macros in trigger menu). The Creating
and Managing Condition Entries window is accessed by clicking on the Condition icon
in the Macro Management window.

The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new condition

Deleting a selected condition

Retrieving data from all conditions from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data from all conditions to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

Condition column: When creating a new condition, the selection window for the
condition type appears. Select the correct item from the types shown.

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Selection column: Clicking on this cell permits a subselection of the specified condition
type (e.g. different inputs, amplifiers...)

The following entries are possible:

Condition Selection Description

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Digital slot input Input 1-8, specified only. Conditions for inputs in slot 5 (DPM
4000 logic inputs)
Digital slot output Output 2-8, specified Conditions for outputs in slot 5 (DPM
only. 4000 logic outputs)
Interface input INP1, INP2, specified only Conditions for INP1 and INP2 in interface
button

Memo flag Memo flags, specified Condition is linked to a memo flag

only
DCS 408 DCS 408 relay, labeled only, Condition for DCS 408/408R type output
no circular relays relay

DCS 409 DCS 409 relay, labeled only, Condition for DCS 409/409R type output
no circular relays relay

DCS 412 412-8 inputs, specified only. Condition for DCS 412/DCS 412R type logic
inputs

Range check Range checks, specified Condition for result from input
only voltage check from DCS 416/DCS
416R; remaining under minimum
value and exceeding maximum value
Link: Links, specified only. Condition for result from a logic operation
(and, or, exor, not) with several other
conditions

Active condition DPM audio inputs and Condition for busy message from
signals, DPM outputs, input, output and/or speaker line
speaker lines
Operating voltage - Condition for internal DPM 4000
power-on state
Analog VCC - Condition for correct analog operating
voltage in the DPM 4000

Operating voltage 24 V - Condition for correct 24 V operating voltage

in the DPM 4000

Pilot signal - Condition for pilot signal generator in

the DPM 4000 (on or off)
Fault - Fault condition – LED/fault contact
Ready - Condition for Ready LED: always on
when system is on

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Any fault input - Condition for at least one defective
ready input
All ready inputs - Condition for all working ready inputs
Fault input Specified ready inputs Condition for individual ready input reporting
a fault

Ready input Specified ready inputs Condition for individual ready input reporting
ready

Speaking from Console 1 to n, Condition for announcement from a

console announcement by macro console
Speaking with key Console key Condition for announcement from any
console with defined key

Speaking through audio IN1 to IN4, any audio input Condition for announcement through audio
input input

Alarm Alarm 1 to n, any alarm Condition for activated alarm

Chime Chime 1 to 6, any chime Condition for activated chime

Text replay Text replay 1 to n, any text Condition for activated text replay (internal
replay and external message)

Background - Condition for activated background

program music
Console connected Console 1 to n, any console Condition for connected console

Console fault Console 1 to n, any console Condition for console fault

DCS 401 fault DCS 401 1to n, any DCS Condition for fault messages from
401 DCS 401
DPM fault Slot 1 to 5, any slot Condition for fault messages from
DPM 4000
Amplifier fault Amplifier 1 to n, any amplifier Condition for a fault of a remote-capable
amplifier

Backup amplifier fault Backup amplifier 1 to n, any Condition for backup amplifier fault (only
backup amplifier remote), e.g. a second amplifier has broken
down

System on - Condition for system-on state

System off - Condition for system-off state
System is being - Condition for system state transition from off
initialized to on

System is shutting - Condition for system state transition

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down from on to off
Replay active Text 1 to n, any text Condition for activated text replay
(internal recorder)
Recording active Text 1 to n, any text Condition for activated text recording

Erasure active Text 1 to n, any text Condition for activated text erasure

Recorder halted - Condition for inactive recorder

Pilot signal - Condition for activated DPM 4000
generator active pilot signal generator
Line check Speaker line 1 to n, any Condition for activated line check of a
line speaker line
Line fault Speaker line 1 to n, any line Condition for faulty speaker line

Line ground fault Speaker line 1 to n, any line Condition for ground fault of a speaker line;
indication after measurement only

Mute OUT1 to OUT4 Condition for muted DPM 4000 audio

output
Short to ground Amplifier 1 to n, any Condition for general ground fault;
amplifier channel indicator goes out immediately

ID column: Sequential identification number

Level: Double-clicking on this cell toggles the state on/off. On means that a logic input
must be on for the condition to be true. Off means that a logic input must be off for the
condition to be true.

State: When clicking on this word the current state for each condition is shown in on-line
mode. This permits convenient and fast troubleshooting and an easy system check.

spare amplifier switching

Prerequisites:

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• DPM 4000 or DPM 4000 Upgrade

• Operating System V 1.0, V1.0 or later

• Self-monitoring DPA 4120, DPA 4140 or DPA 4410 terminal stages (90224 pilot
signal and ground fault monitoring upgrade kit, fault message through contact) or

• Self-monitoring, remote-capable DPA 4120 or DPA 4140 terminal stages or DPA

4411 terminal stage (90222 Remote Module and 90224 pilot signal and ground fault
monitoring upgrade kits, fault message through remote network).

• DCS 409 or DCS 409 R relay, as applicable, for switching the input signal from the
amplifiers

• DCS 408 or DCS 408 R relay, as applicable, for switching the output signal from the
amplifiers

Switching to the spare amplifier in the PROMATRIX system requires the terminal
repeaters to be self-monitoring and to be capable of sending a fault message to the DPM
4000 over a network. In case of an amplifier fault, the input and output can be switched
to an installed backup amplifier through a change-over relay. This guarantees the
functionality of the ELA system in case of an amplifier fault. In addition, a fault message
can be initiated through the fault contact in the DPM 4000 or on the console display.

See following block diagram for wiring the audio signals of the automatic spare amplifier
switching:

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Preparation: In order for the ProAnnounce Designer to make available the terminal stages
in the various menus, all terminal stages used must be entered into the worksheet,
including the amplifier terminal stages. When using remote-capable terminal stages,
preparation can look as follows:

When switching to a remote-capable backup amplifier, the backup amplifier automatically adopts the
volume of the amplifier that is being replaced.

The preparation is similar for amplifiers without remote capability:

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In addition, an appropriate number of DCS 409 or DCS 409 R relays must configured for switching the
audio inputs of the amplifiers, and an appropriate number of DCS 409 or DCS 409 R relays, for switching
the performance outputs. This is done in the DCS Configuration window:

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If the fault message of the terminal repeater is used through contacts (amplifiers without remote capability),
appropriate message inputs must be created as well. In this example, inputs in slot 5 of the DPM 4000 are
used:

Fault messages from terminal stages that are input through contacts must be specified in the Ready Inputs
entries.

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This ends the preparation phase, and programming can be completed in the Backup Amplifier Properties
window. This window can be accessed through Managing Macros by clicking on or through remote-
capable amplifiers by clicking on the Backup Amplifier button.

The following functions are available in this window:

Creating a new backup amplifier In case of an amplifier fault, this amplifier will replace the amplifier
assigned to it in Watch Entries. The selection table for existing backup amplifiers is then displayed.

Up to 8 backup amplifiers may be used.

The desired amplifier may be selected by double-clicking on it.

Deleting an existing backup amplifier

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 Creating a Watch Entry. Watch entries are directly assigned to a backup amplifier and represent the
amplifiers that will be replaced by their associated backup amplifiers in case of a fault. The selection table
for existing backup amplifiers is then displayed. Each backup amplifier may be assigned up to 10 watch
entries. The desired amplifier may be selected by double-clicking on it.

Deleting an existing watch entry

Sending all backup amplifier switch entries to the DPM 4000 (download)

Retrieving all backup amplifier switch entries from the DPM 4000 (upload)

In this table, the following columns must be filled out:

Details: The selection window for all amplifiers is accessed by clicking on the appropriate cell. At this
location, only backup amplifiers may be entered. The amplifier is selected by double-clicking on it.

Monitored channel or ready input: The selection window for all amplifiers is accessed by clicking on the
appropriate cell. At this location, only amplifiers that are used under normal operating conditions and must
be replaced by a backup amplifier in case of a fault may be entered.

DCS 408 Relay: When double-clicking on the cell, the selection window of the prepared DCS 408 relays
appears. These relays switch the amplifier output to the backup amplifier.

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DCS 409 Relay: When double-clicking on the cell, the selection window of the prepared DCS 409 relays
appears. These relays switch the amplifier input. If necessary, different amplifiers may be used for identical
relays. Switching to a backup amplifier is also possible without DCS 409. (In this case, the backup
amplifier level is always controlled.)

The following information may be gleaned from the table:

ID column: Identification number in the DPM 4000

Replaced column: In on-line mode, this column shows the current state of the switch to the backup
amplifier, after a click on the word Replaced.

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calendar / time control, holiday program
On special days (holidays, vacation, etc.) the holiday program entry may be substituted for the normal
weekday program.

The following functions are available in this window:

Creating a new holiday program

Deleting a selected holiday program

Retrieving data from all holiday programs from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data from all holiday programs to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

The illustrated entries must be completed in the respective columns:

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Holiday Program: When creating a new holiday program, the individual entries are created with the default
name Holiday Program No. These events may be edited as described.

ID: Identification number

Function: The following functions may be selected by double-clicking on this field: one-time, annual,
monthly, time period.

The selected function is performed as specified at this time (date and time entry). If the time period
function is checked, the period for the functions to be performed must also be entered. The time period
must not exceed 200 days.

Date: The date is entered as described under Events. On this date, the specified daily program instead of the
normal weekly program is performed.

Until: If a time period was specified as a function, the end of the period (entry same as date) must be
entered. On this day, the holiday entry is performed for the last time.

calendar / time control, day program

Creating 20 different daily program routines with up to 100 entries each.

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The following functions are available in this window:

Creating new daily program

Deleting a selected daily program

Creating a new daily program entry

Deleting a selected daily program entry

Retrieving data from all daily programs from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data from all daily programs to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

In the columns, the following entries must be completed:

Daily Program: When creating a new daily program, the individual entries are created with the default
name Daily Program No. These events may be edited as described.

ID: Identification number

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Entries: Number of entries that have already been created for this daily program.

Clicking on the icon to the left of the daily program name selects the daily program for editing.

Newly created daily program entries are placed in the right half of the window. The following function
columns must be observed:

Time: The time entry can be edited as described above. At this time, the respective macro is executed.

Macro: The macro is executed at the specified time.

Note: The daily programs are activated only if they are used as a weekly or holiday program entries.

combination entries

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.545 or later.

The combine entries of the ProAnnounce designer link various previously defined
conditions. This link result must, in turn, be used as a condition for further processing.
The Properties of Combined Conditions window is accessed by clicking on the Combine
Entry icon in the Managing Macros window.

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The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new combine entry

Deleting a selected combine entry

Retrieving data from all combine entries from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online
mode.

Sending data from all combine entries to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online
mode.

Name column: When Clicking on Creating a New Link Entry, a default name, Link No.,
is assigned and may be edited for easier management as previously described.

ID column: Sequential identification number

Link column: Double-clicking on this cell displays a list with possible linking types (and,
or, xor) where all entered conditions (up to 4) are linked in the same way.

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Inv column: The condition can be negated by clicking on the respective cell. The
indicator "not" appears when the negation is active. A separate negation can be specified
for each condition.

Conditions column: Double-clicking on this cell displays the selection list for previously
created conditions. Double-clicking on a condition enters it into the cell. Conditions
resulting from links can also be entered in other links.

Afterwards, a condition for this link must be created for further use.
logic out (logic outputs, connected directly to
conditions)

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.545 or later.

The Logic Out Entries let the user link logic outputs (control output slot 5 or DCS
408/408R/409/409R) directly to a condition. The logic out entries are accessed by
clicking on in the management window.

The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new logic state

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 Deleting a selected logic state

Retrieving data from all logic states from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending data from all logic states to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

Logic State column: When Clicking on Creating a New Logic State, a default name,
Logic State No., is assigned and may be edited for easier management as previously
described.

ID column: Sequential identification number

Output column: Double-clicking on this cell displays a list with possible logic outputs.
An output is also selected by double-clicking on it. This output follows the specified
condition.

Condition column: Double-clicking on this cell displays a list with possible conditions. A
condition is also selected by double-clicking on it.

Inv column: Double-clicking here specifies whether the output follows the condition
directly (OFF) or is inverted (ON).
speaker line measurement / speaker line
surveillance

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000 Serial Number 10324 and higher

DPM 4000 Operating System 0.838a and later

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• Software: Release Code SW Line Monitoring (line monitoring) Recommended:
Release Code SW Clock (clock and calendar functions) for calendar-driven automatic
line measurements.

• Terminal stages from the ProAnnounce system prepared for line measurements; i.e.
DPA 4120 or DPA 4140 with NRS 90222 or DPA 4411.

Line Measurement menu

Speaker line management is accessed through the System button. After double-clicking on the following

button , . the system selection menu for the selection in the system appears:

Clicking on the Line Measurement icon provides access to the Line Measurement
main menu:

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Functions for storing and archiving measured data can be activated by clicking on the
following buttons:

Upload (retrieve data from the DPM 4000)

Download (send specified data to the DPM 4000)

Setting general properties

Updating displayed measured values

Exporting measured values into an ASCII table (may be used for further editing)

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 Printing out measured values

Setting general properties:

The following settings are available in this submenu:

Frequency For Line Test: The default value is 66 Hz to keep noise and other disturbances
to a minimum during line measurements. If desired, another frequency may be selected.
After changing the measurement frequency, a new line measurement reference must be
created.

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Adjustment Per Day: If the measured value deviates from the reference value, the
reference value is adjusted to a certain degree; the entry may be made in % per day.
When 0 is entered, no adjustment is made.

Maximum adjustment; Maximum adjustment value that may not be exceeded.

Line Relay Deactivation After Short: If this option is checked, the associated line is no
longer considered, as soon as the measured impedance has fallen below the reference
value by 25%. This prevents transmitting distorted or unintelligible group or collective
calls over a network with shorted lines.

Frequency for Impedance Measurement: The default is 1000 Hz. If desired, another
frequency may be selected. After changing the measurement frequency, a new impedance
measurement reference must be created. The impedance measurement checks the speaker
lines but is not used for monitoring.

Recognition Delay for Ground Fault: During line measurement, the line is
simultaneously checked for shorts. The default is 5 seconds. This time may be too short,
however, for ground faults with very high resistance. At this location, a longer checking
time may be specified for individual measurements.

Relay switchings before measurement: This value indicates how often the speaker line
relay (also compulsory receiving relay) is actuated before the measurement is performed.
The relay contacts clean themselves during multiple actuation, and the measurement is
more exact.

Description of the columns in the Line Measurement window:

Line : Speaker line name

Amplifier Channel: Amplifier and Channel entries (e.g. AMPL 2 CH 1)

Ign. : Setting option for ignoring individual measurement results (e.g. during installation).

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Multiple selections may be made with the Ctrl key.

Volume Control: Volume control during measurement (in dB). The setting should be
made so that the speaker transducer is optimally amplified but not overamplified. The
measuring limits are 10 V (-20 dB) for the voltage and 200 mA for the current.
Caution. When the measuring range is exceeded, a ">" character in the Line Measurement or
Impedance Measurement column indicates that the measuring range is insufficient. In this case, the
measured volume must be reduced.

+Tol : Upward adjustment of the permissible impedance deviation; set to high when few
speakers are connected to one line. If a reference value has been established, the
permissible maximum value is also shown.

-Tol : Downward adjustment of the permissible impedance deviation; set to high when
few speakers are connected to one line. If a reference value has been established, the
permissible minimum value is also shown.

Line Measurement: Measured line values for monitoring individual speaker lines.
Voltage, amperes, and the resultant pseudoimpedance in V/A. Since this is not a 1000 Hz
measurement, it is not called impedance. The values deviate from the 1000 Hz
measurement.

Reference: Reference values for the line measurement; identical values for voltage,
amperes, and pseudoimpedance.

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Impedance measurement: Measured impedance values These values help experts check
the speaker network; they are not intended for monitoring individual speakers. Voltage,
amperes and the resultant impedance in V/A are shown.

Reference: Reference values for the impedance measurement; identical values for
voltage, amperes, and pseudoimpedance.

Adjustment: Resultant adjustment value for deviations.

Line fault: A deviation beyond the maximum or minimum pseudoimpedance value is

marked fault in this column.

Ground fault: When a ground fault is recognized, it is marked in this column.

Controlling measurements, creating reference values:

Status Field

The following settings are available in this section:

Line Measurement: Activating this selection creates a macro and a calendar entry for
daily speaker line measurements at the time entered. In addition, "Display on Consoles"
indicates whether and where the line measurements are shown in the LCD display. A
contact can send an external message when a speaker line is measured and indicate it in
the Active Line/Output field.

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The Perform Measurement button permits measurements and the adoption of reference
values. One or several lines may be measured. (Selection in the Line Measurement
window with the Ctrl key.) If all lines are to be measured, the Select All Lines button may
be used.

After selecting the lines, a one-time measurement is triggered in the Line Measurement
column, updated after having been checked by the measured value, and then adopted as a
reference value.

Likewise, a measurement may be triggered in the Impedance Measurement column,

updated after having been checked by the measured value, and then adopted as a
reference value.

The speaker measurement status is displayed in the status field in the lower right corner.

basics for use of macros

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.818/0.818a or later

Macros are functional elements in the ProAnnounce Designer for certain procedures and
tasks. In order to perform a certain function, a macro must be run. Starting a macro can
be triggered by several different inputs:

• External logic inputs in conjunction with conditions and triggers

• Calendar entries

• Console function keys

• Internal logic inputs in conjunction with conditions and triggers.

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Different macros perform many different functions in the ProAnnounce system.
Depending on the macro type, different parameters must be entered for creating macros.

Macros are created and managed in the Edit Macros window. Double-clicking on

accesses the Macro Properties window.

In the function bar, the following actions can be started:

Creating a new macro

When clicking on this icon, the Creating a New Macro window appears. In certain cases,
two related macros are created (e.g. alarm start and alarm stop). Macros are created by
double-clicking on the type or by clicking first on the type and then on OK.
The following illustration shows the selection window.

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 Erasing a macro
A selected macro is erased.

Upload Macro (load data from the DPM 4000) The data of all macros stored in the
DPM 4000 can be uploaded with this command. The command can only be carried out if
the project is linked to the DPM 4000.

Download macro (send data to the DPM 4000)The data of all macros are sent to the
DPM 4000. The command can only be carried out if the project is linked to the DPM
4000.

Start macro. A selected macro is started by clicking on this icon. This function is for
checking program parts and troubleshooting. The command can only be carried out if the
project is linked to the DPM 4000.

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Editing a macro name:
After a new macro has been created, a consecutively numbered default name is first
assigned. For easier manageability, this name should be changed. This is accomplished as
follows: First, the name is activated by clicking on it once. After a short period, a second
click on this name accesses the edit mode. The macro should receive a name that will
give a hint at its function (such as Collective In and Collective Out for an announcement
macro for all circuits).

macro type alarm

The alarm macro can switch a selected alarm signal to certain speaker circuits.

The user may select the alarm type (Alarm 1 to 19), the priority (1 to 10), and the speaker
lines assigned to the alarm. The speaker line entry is described in the Announcement
Macro section.

Individual announcements are handled by selecting ON/OFF. If another line is to be

added to an alarm that has been started (e.g. line 2), both alarm macro pairs must be
entered with ADD/SUB. This function may be used for relaying external control inputs
from fire alarm systems.

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macro type aux switch
With the Aux Switch macro, different input sources for the background music may be used. Each source
must have its own macro. Switching can be accomplished externally or from a console.

The appropriate AUX Input is the only parameter to select. The selection list contains
only inputs that are in slot 1 or 2. This list does not contain any console inputs.

macro type paging (announcement)

An announcement macro lets the user switch from an audio input to certain specified
speaker circuits, depending on their priority.

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The following parameters must be entered:
Input: Audio input IN1 to IN4
Priority: Priorities from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) may be assigned.
Initial Chimes: If an announcement is to be preceded by a chime, the corresponding
chime type may be entered here.

Lines: Clicking on accesses the line selection window.

Speaker lines are selected by dragging and dropping them from the left to the right side of
the window. Conversely, lines may be erased by dragging and dropping them from the
right to the left side of the window.

Individual announcements are handled by selecting ON/OFF. If another announcement is

to be added to one that has already been started (e.g. line 2), both announcement macro
pairs must be entered with ADD/SUB.

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macro type chime
The chime macro can switch a selected chime signal to specified speaker circuits. Only a single macro is
created since the chime ends automatically.

The user may select the chime type (Chime 1 to 6), the priority (1 to 10), and the speaker
lines associated with the chime. The speaker line entry is described in the paging /
announcement macro section.

macro type backgroundmusic

If the background music is not to be activated directly by a console but by automatically
executed calendar entries or external actuators, a macro for assigning background music
is required.

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The appropriate speaker lines are the only parameter to be entered; the speaker line
selection procedure is described in the Page / Announcement Macro section.

macro type volume control

This macro sets the internal volume controls in the DPM 4000. It only exists for reasons
of compatibility because the virtual controller can access much better features. This
macro type should no longer be used in new designs.

An input or output or another DPM 4000 signal source must be entered as a volume
controller (IN1 to IN4, OUT1 to OUT4, CHIME, ALARM, MESSAGE, MONITOR). If

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the macro is used as a controller, the increment macro must be assigned a dB value of 1,
and the decrement macro, a dB value of -1. If the macro is used for direct volume control,
the volume must be entered as a dB value. In this case, only the first macro is required;
the second macro may be deleted.

macro type speaker line measurement

This macro will start and stop the line and impedance measurements. A macro for
regular monitoring is best entered into a calendar. When setting up the line measurement,
a macro of this type can be created automatically. A more detailed description can be
found in the Line Measurement section.

The Line measurement is used for regular monitoring the speaker network. Due to the
deviating measuring frequency (default: 66 Hz), the measured values are not identical
with the true impedance values. This is also called pseudoimpedance. The low measuring
frequency is considered less disturbing than, say, 1 kHz.

The impedance measurement is used for determining the true values at a measuring
frequency of 1000 Hz. This measurement may be performed during system setup in the
building.

It is generally not required to stop the measurement. The measurements stop

automatically. Creating macros of this kind will only be necessary in certain cases (e.g.
manual operation).

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Lines are selected by clicking on , as described in the Paging /Announcement
Macro section.

macro type logical output

This macro activates or deactivates a logic output. Pulse-controlled outputs are possible
as well. The logic output (DPM 4000, Slot5, DCS 408, DCS 408R, DCS 409, DCS 409R)
must be specified before creating the macro.

The following parameters must be entered: which output is to be activated and the time of
activation (pulse length). If the output is to be used statically, a time of 0.0 must be
entered.

macro type memoflag

Memo flags are buffers that can be activated or deactivated with macros. Memo flags can
be linked to conditions and are therefore programmable. This allows for sophisticated
logical links and operations.

Memo flags are managed by clicking on .

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This window offers two function:

Creating a new memo flag

Deleting a selected memo flag

The memo flag name may be edited. The maximum number of memo flags is 200. The
first one hundred (1 to 100) are volatile and will be erased if voltage to the DPM 4000 is
withdrawn. The memo flags 101 to 200 are nonvolatile and remain stored, even if the
voltage supply is interrupted. The memo flag number can be entered into the ID column.
In the Status column, the associated states of the memo flags can be retrieved. The
project, however, must be linked to the DPM 4000. After clicking on the word Status, the
state is displayed.

The macro parameters must indicate the kind of memo flag and if it is set to TRUE or
FALSE by the macro. Macros for TRUE and FALSE must be created separately.

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macro type monitor
Monitor macros are for preexamining and listening to certain audio items in the
ProAnnounce system. These audio items must be specified in a monitoring table. The
macros are only necessary when the listening module DCS 420 is not used. If a listening
module is used, only the monitor table must be created; all other settings are created
automatically.

After selecting the parameter table, the macros sequentially (up and down) switch to the
individual sources specified in the monitor table. The sources cannot be displayed
without a DCS 420.
With the direct parameter and an appropriate selection, each listening item can be
assigned its own actuator (either on the console or external) for direct access.

Monitor table specifications:

The Monitor Entry Properties window can be accessed by clicking on .

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In the function bar, the following actions can be started:

Adding a monitor entry.

Deleting a selected monitor entry

Adding an external relay for using the external monitor bus (only for switching non-
remote-capable devices to the monitor bus). This DS 409-type relay must have been
previously specified.

Deleting an external relay

Uploading the monitor table (retrieving the monitor table from the DPM 4000)

Downloading the monitor table (sending the monitor table to the DPM 4000)

Loading on-line data, direct monitor operation.

The volume and the listening source can be controlled directly from this ProAnnounce Designer window,
based on the table entry selection or the output/input selection and the corresponding index.

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 export generated monitorlist to asciifile

print generated monitorlist to windows printer

macro type buzzer

This macro activates and defines the console buzzer (console software 1.2 and later).

The following parameters must be entered:

Console: The signal can be sent to a certain console or to all consoles.

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Pattern: A pattern consisting of up to 16 characters may be defined. The first character
means tone on, the second, tone off. In the example above, the output is tone, pause, tone,
pause, tone, tone, tone (1 = tone, 0 = pause).

Duration Per Increment: The duration for each tone can be defined in 0.1-second
increments. If 0.0 is entered here, the macro acts as a buzzer stop command.

Repeat: Determines the number of pattern repeats. Up to 255 repeats may be

programmed. When 0 is entered, the number of repeats is infinite.

Pause Between Two Patterns: For repeats, the pause between the patterns (0 to 255
seconds) may be entered here.

macro type sequence

With this macro, several other macros may be performed in a row. Additionally, a delay
time may be entered for each macro to delay execution by a specified time. It is also
possible to enter a condition for each macro. If a condition is present, the macro is only
performed if the condition is met.

Parameter entry:
The macro to be performed in this sequence is entered into the Macro column.

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The time after which the macro is to be performed is entered into the Delay column (in
seconds).

The circumstances under which the macro is to be performed is entered into the
Condition column.

The example above checks whether a certain logic input (chime off) is activated. If this
input is activated, only the macro LCD Chime Deactivated is performed; i.e. the chime
does not start and a message (chime deactivated) is displayed on the console. If the input
is not activated, the conditions for lines 2 and 3 are met, and the four-tone chime is
triggered. The console display shows that the chime is performed.

macro type stop

This macro can end audio procedures of a certain priority. Only the priority must be
indicated. All procedures with a lower priority are halted when the macro starts.

macro type message playback

With this macro, signals stored in the DPM 4000 (generally voice recordings) may be
replayed. Signal recording is described in the Recorder section.

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The following parameters must be entered:
Message: Text memory name, prviously specified with the Audio button.

Priority, Lines, and ON/OFF or ADD/SUB are described under Macro Page /
Announcement.

macro type record message

With this macro, signals (e.g. text announcements) may be recorded from an audio input.
A macro pair is created for starting and stopping the recording.

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The following parameters must be entered:
Record: Data storage for the recording

Input: Input used for the recording

Format: Recording quality (10 KHz, µ-LAW, normal quality, long storage time or 20
kHz, linear, very good quality, short storage time)

Record duration: After this time (in seconds) has elapsed, the recording is halted. If the
input is 0, the only limit is the available storage capacity.

A detailed example for recording announcements through a console is described in the

Recorder section.

macro type text on LCD display

This macro can display a text on a specified console or on all consoles.

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The following parameters must be entered:
Console: A single console or all consoles may be chosen for the text display.

Display duration: The display duration is entered in seconds. If 0 is entered, the text is
displayed until it is overwritten by another text.

Line 1/Line 2: The text may be displayed in the upper or lower line of the console
display. A two-line display can only be displayed with a second macro. In this case, the
setting Clear Other Line of the second macro must be set to off. The two-line display is
only available in version 1.2 and later of the console software.

Text: The output text can contain up to 16 characters.

Acoustic Text Display Signal: It is possible, from console software version 1.2 on, to use
the console buzzer to activate an attention signal when the text appears.

macro type erase message

This macro deletes a specified alphanumeric storage.

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Only the alphanumeric storage need be indicated under Recorded message.

macro type mute amplifier

Remote-capable amplifiers can be muted with this macro. The amplifier is selected by
clicking on . This only parameter defines if the macro mutes (down) or unmutes (up)
the amplifier.

macro type amplifier power supply

This macro turns remote-capable amplifiers on or off (DPA 4120 / 4140 with NRS 90222
or DPA 4411).

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The conditions for main power supply, battery power supply and pilot signal must be
entered under Power-On Options and/or Power-Off Options. The system power
management automatically creates various macros of this type. When powering up, the
Fault Reset option can also be selected. This means that stored faults are reset. Clicking
on selects which amplifiers are affected by this macro. For selecting more than one
amplifier, the Ctrl key is pressed.

macro type virtual controllers

In the ProAnnounce system, virtual controllers, similar to volume controllers, change
analogue values such as volume, compensating voltage, or delay. Virtual controllers,
however, have big advantages:

• Maximum and minimum values can be set to give the user limits that cannot be
exceeded. Fault conditions are minimized.

• The shape of the curve (linear or logarithmic) can be set.

• If the controller is operated from a console, the display indicates the set value as both
a bar code and a numeric value and shows an explanatory text (e.g. "music").

• The assignments of sources and destinations are programmable.

• A controller can affect several destinations.

The following actuators can be used as control sources:

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• Console keys (UP, DOWN), through macros

• Incremental actuator, connected to the DCS 401 / DCS 401R.

• Potentiometer, connected to the DCS 416 / DCS 416 R

The virtual controllers can affect the following destinations:

• Inputs IN1 to IN4

• Outputs OUT1 to OUT 4

• Alarm, text, chime, monitor

• Delay 1 to Delay 4

• Remote-capable amplifiers

• DC outputs on the DCS 416 or DCS 416R

Up to 40 different virtual controllers can be managed.

Setting up a virtual controller:

Clicking on accesses the Virtual Controller Management window.

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This window offers two functions:

Creating a new virtual controller

Delete a virtual controller

Retrieving data from all virtual controllers from the DPM 4000 (upload)

Sending data from all virtual controllers to the DPM 4000 (download)

Source column: The devices or inputs entered in this column can control a virtual
controller. Even virtual controllers can, in turn, affect other virtual controllers. DCS
416/DCS 416R AD channels must be predefined.

Affected column: In this column, sources for controlling virtual controllers can be
specified by double-clicking. In this example, Controller 1 is controlled by the DCS 416
DC Input 1. A controller may also be controlled by different sources. This, however, is
only advisable when encoders are used.
This column remains blank if a virtual controller is affected by a macro. There are also
controllers without a source.

Destination column: All destinations that may be affected by a virtual controller are
entered here. This column also lists remote-capable amplifiers in the system. DCS
416/DCS 416R DA channels must be predefined.

Affected By column: In this column, destinations affected by a virtual controller may be

listed with a double click. In this example, Controller 1 controls the DPM 4000 Audio
Input 1. One controller may control several destinations.

In order to set or modify the properties of a virtual controller, the Virtual Controller
Properties window may be accessed by double-clicking on the corresponding controller
icon.

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Shape of Curve: The shape of the curve (linear or logarithmic) of the controller may be
set by numerical values or by shifting the curve. The values 0 (linear) for voltage outputs
0 to 10 V and -10 to -30 (logarithmic) for volume controllers proved to be well-suited.

Standard Value: Not relevant

Output value: Not relevant

Minimum: Minimum valid controller value, entered in dB for volume controller (range: -
150 to 0 dB) and in V for voltage outputs. Entering values into the ProAnnounce
Designer is unlimited.

Maximum: Maximum valid controller value, entered in dB for volume controller (range: -
150 to 0 dB) and in V (range: 0 to 10) for voltage outputs. Entering values into the
ProAnnounce Designer is unlimited.

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Increments: Number of controller’s levels of setting. For volume controllers, one
increment per 1 dB is recommended; for voltage outputs, 1 increment per 10 mV.

Affecting a virtual controller by macros:

A pair of macros is created by clicking on Create a New Macro and by double-clicking

on Virtual Controller Type. The following parameters must be entered:

VC : Virtual controller to be set

Increments: +1 for the UP macro, -1 for the DOWN macro.

Value: Entered only if an absolute value is to be set by the macro (in this case, the
DOWN macro may be deleted).

Text, Unit: These entries appear in a console display when the macro is triggered by this
console (e.g. Input 1: -5 dB). A bar code is also shown.

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Digits After Decimal Point: For value displays. For volume values, 0 is recommended;
for voltage output values, 2 to 3.

macro type repeat

This macro repeats other macros automatically or depending on a condition.

The following parameters must be entered:

Macro: The macro to be repeated or started is entered here.

Condition: The repetition is performed as long as the condition is met. If no condition is

entered, the number of repetitions is controlled by the repeat counter.

Time interval: The macro indicated above is regularly started after the time entered here
(max. 300 seconds).

Repeat Counter: The number of repeats can be from 1 to 65536. If 0 is entered here, the
number of repeats is infinite. In this case, the macro can only be stopped by the condition.

event and fault protocol

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Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000 Serial Number 10338 and higher

DPM 4000 Operating System 0.845a and later

• Software: Release code SW Security (event and fault logging) In addition, the release
code SW also controls the clock (clock and calendar functions), since the date and
time of time are also recorded during logging.

Event Logger menu

The event logger is accessed through the System button . After double-clicking on the following button

, . the system selection menu for appears:

Clicking on the event logger icon provides access to the logger main menu:

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The event logger can collect 255 events and store them in a ring buffer. When more
events occur, older entries are overwritten. Overwriting is indicated by an exclamation
point at the beginning of the line. The more events have to be recorded, the earlier
overwriting occurs, if the PC is not permanently connected to the DPM 4000. This means
that as few events as possible should be logged when no PC is connected.

When connecting the PC to the DPM 4000 and opening the logger window, the collected
data is displayed in the Entry window and simultaneously added to the *pmx.events file.
This file is in the same directory as the .pmx file and can also be imported into other
programs (ASCII).

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If the Print check box is checked, the logger entries are printed when a page is filled. For a printout without
waiting for a full page, clicking on the Print Now button is sufficient. The buffer content is then printed,
regardless of how many lines are stored.

Logging is performed in the following sequence:

Date, time, message

Selection of events that can be logged:

(Multiple items may be selected with the Ctrl key.)

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• Audio

• System faults

• Operating voltage

• Zone check

• Adjusting time (manually)

• Macros

• Reset

• Backup amplifier - switching

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• Ready inputs (monitor entries)

• Message recorder (recording and replay)

• Time signal reception (synchronization, no time change)

• Configuration

• Virtual controllers

The logger settings must be transferred to the DPM 4000 by clicking on the Download
Event Logger icon.

message recorder

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000 Serial Number 10338 and higher

DPM 4000 Operating System 0.83a and later

• Software: Release code SW message (voice recording/playback)

• Upgraded with at least one 90205 flash memory. Up to 4 of such memories may be
added. The upgrade process is described in the ProAnnounce user’s manual. An
added flash memory must be formatted after installation. This is done by selecting the
item Message Recorder in the ProAnnounce Designer.

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• Specification of one or more text plays:

Click on the Text tab and then the Audio button Select Text Play 1, 2,…Click on Add

New Signal Select Priority and click on Adopt

Message Recorder menu – recording texts

The message recorder is accessed through the System button. After double-clicking on the following icon

, the system selection menu for appears:

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Clicking on the message recorder icon provides access to the main menu of the
message recorder:

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If the message memory was added, it must first be formatted. This is done by marking the
corresponding flash devices and clicking on the Formating icon. The progression may be
observed in the status window in the lower right corner. Caution. Formatting a flash
memory deletes previously recorded audio signals.

To record a text, first one of the inputs IN1 to IN4 must be selected under Recording
Source. This input must be disconnected from its original use for the recording duration.
In addition, an appropriate Text Play… data memory must be selected. This data memory
must have been specified under Audio.
The following record options must be selected: Quality (20 kHz linear takes up much
memory space and provides very good quality, whereas 10 kHz µLaw uses little space
and offers normal quality) and Recording Time, where only the memory capacity limits
the memory size when 0.0 is entered.

After this setup, clicking on the Record button starts the recording. At the same time, the
old recording is being erased. If the time needed for the erasure affects the recording
negatively, the old recording may be erased in advance by using the Erase key. The
recording can be halted by the end of the recording time, by clicking on the Stop button,
or by reaching the memory capacity. During recording, memory-capacity information is
displayed in the lower right corner in the status line.

Play

The text may be played back by clicking on Play. It is important to specify an output for
the recording playback under the Play menu item.

Texts may be replayed in two ways during the program run time: with a macro or a specially programmed
console key.

Text replay with macros:

A Text Replay macro may be used for playing a text. A macro pair for starting and
stopping the replay of a certain text memory must be created in the Edit window.

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The following entries must complete the macros:

The text memory for the recording must be entered under Message.
A priority from 1 (low) to 10 (high) may be selected. The text output circuits must be
specified with . The circuits are selected through drag and drop in the Zone
Selection window.

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The macro created in this fashion may be started by the following devices:

• Console key

• Calendar/clock entry (only with SW clock/calendar)

• External control input with condition and trigger.

Text replay through programmed console key:

Text replay can also be started through a directly programmed console key. As opposed
to a macro, announcement destinations may be optionally assigned through Circuit
Selection buttons.
In this example, key 107 is assigned the start of text 3 in the current selection, with a priority of 6.

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Message Stacking

If the voice memory is upgraded, the message stacker may be activated. If the stacker is
not occupied, and the announcement is made from an available input, the message stacker
buffers an announcement from a console when the announcement destination (speaker
zone) in busy. This means that e.g. an announcement from console 1 on input 1 to zone 1
may be made, while, at the same time, a consol 2 announcement on input 2 to zone 1 is
being recorded. This recording is played with the requested zone pattern and the priority
entered, after the system has become available.

The message stacker is currently only available through Text File Programming.

The text file must contain the following entries:

/EVENT/MESSAGE26/INTERN 25
/AUDIO/PM_CHIME_ATT OFF

The following parameters may be applied:

/RECORDER/STACKER/REJECT_TIME 300
(After the reject time [in seconds], the stored message is deleted, even if the stacker has
not yet played it)/ RECORDER/STACKER/REPEAT 1 (specifies how often the stacker
repeats the stored message)
/RECORDER/STACKER/PAUSE 10
(Specifies the pause between repeats)
/RECORDER/STACKER/FORCE NONE (or 1,2,3...)
(Lists the consoles [1 to 16] that must use the stacker, even when the system is not busy)
/RECORDER/STACKER/DISABLE NONE (or 1,2,3...)(Lists the consoles [1 to 16] that
may not use the stacker)

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If the stacker is being interrupted by a higher priority, it attempts to play the
announcement after the system has again become available. This occurs until the reject
time has expired.

During automatic recording, the console display shows Recording and the available
memory space in %.
While the stacker is waiting for the replay, the console display shows Stacker Is Pending.
While the stacker is playing the announcement, the console display shows Stacker Is
Playing.
The texts to be displayed may be edited in
/RECORDER/STACKER/LCDTEXT/ ...

Application example for the message recorder for recording advertising announcements with a console:

To start a text from a console, a direct announcement must be made to prepare the audio
path. In certain cases, the recording may be disseminated in the system.

The following macros are required:

• Recording a text with the Recording Start and Recording Stop macros:

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• Text shown on LCD display: Please begin speaking.

• Text shown on LCD display: off

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• And for the replay:

In addition, two entries must be created under Conditions :

The first condition is met when an announcement is made with key 10 on the console.

The second condition is met when the message recorder can start the recording.

The link between the conditions and their macros is accomplished by triggers :

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Trigger 1 starts the recording when key 10 on the console is pressed.

Trigger 2 responds to the recorder’s readiness message. After erasing the old message,
the Start To Speak message is shown on the LCD display. Erasing the old message may
take several seconds, depending on the specified message memory.

On the console, keys 9 and 10 must be prepared for replay and recording.

Key 9, for example, is assigned to replaying the message.

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Key 10 starts a direct announcement and the recording:

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ready inputs (surveillance inputs)

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System, 0.526 or later.

With the ready input in the ProAnnounce system, logic entries can be monitored for
certain input levels. If the input level deviates from the required setting, the DPM 4000
fault relay is deactivated, and a fault message on the LCD display of one or all consoles
can be generated. The ready input settings are accessed by clicking on in the
Managing Macros window.

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The following functions can be performed in this window:

Creating a new ready input

Deleting a selected ready input

Retrieving data from all ready inputs from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online
mode.

Sending data from all ready inputs to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

READYINP column: When Clicking on Creating a New Ready Input, a standard name,
READYINP No., is assigned and may be edited for easier management as previously
described.

ID column: Sequential identification number

Input column: Double-clicking on this cell displays a list with possible logic inputs. An
input is selected by double-clicking it. This input is then monitored.

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Level column: The entries in this cell can be set to on or off by double-clicking on them.
On means that the default state of this input is on; i.e. no fault message is generated in
this state. Off means that the default state of this input is off; i.e. no fault message is
generated in this state. For READY INPUTS, inputs that are on should be used if
possible.

Masked column: These entries can also be set to on or off by double-clicking on them. On
means the results of these entries are not being evaluated during standby of the ELA
system. (e.g. amplifiers that are not remote-capable do not generate a fault message
during this time.) Off means the input in continually monitored, including during standby.

Text column: Texts that are displayed on a console when a fault occurs may be selected
by double-clicking on them. They are more convenient for remote diagnosis and
troubleshooting. Texts 1 to 5 can be customized.

No. column : The texts ending in #%u are complemented with the number in this column.
This makes it possible that the displays Amplifier 1, Amplifier 2 are shown on the
display.

Status column: For a project linked with the DPM 4000, the current states are shown in
this column. This function may be activated by clicking on the word Status.

Delay Time For Masked Signals: When transitioning from standby to normal operation, it
is possible that the system is already on but the terminal stages are not yet operational,
due to their activation delay. Temporary fault messages would be the consequence. The
entered time (default 5 s, max. 25 s) specifies the time after which fault messages from
masked entries are accepted after the transition. The number may be edited and is
accepted by pressing RETURN after it has been entered.

Customized texts: Texts 1 to 5 can be used for customized entries. Texts are modified by
clicking on them twice, with a short pause between clicks. If a text ends in #%u, the text
in the display is complemented with an entry form the No. column.

trigger

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Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.51or later

Triggers in the ProAnnounce system are function elements that can establish a link
between conditions and macros. The window for creating and managing trigger entries is

accessed by double-clicking on the Trigger button or the Trigger icon

.

In the Trigger Properties window, the following options may be used:

Creating a new trigger entry

Deleting an active trigger entry

Retrieving all trigger data from the DP 4000 (upload). Only in online mode.

Sending all trigger data to the DP 4000 (download). Only in online mode.

In the columns, the following entries and functions are possible:

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Trigger: When creating the new trigger entry, the default name Trigger 1 is assigned.
This name may be edited for better usability as previously described.

ID: Sequential identification number

Condition: Double-clicking on this cell displays the conditions existing in the program. A
condition, after its selection, may be adopted by double-clicking on it or by clicking on it
and on OK.

Duration: Time entry to specify how long a condition must be true or must no longer be
true to perform the associated macro. Performing the macro is delayed by the time
entered here.

ON Macro: This macro is performed when the condition changes from false to true; i.e.
at the time the condition is met.

OFF Macro: This macro is performed when the condition changes from true to false; i.e.
at the time the condition is no longer met.
clock

Prerequisites:

• DPM 4000
DPM 4000 Operating System 0.51or later

• Software: paycode SW clock and calendar functions

Clock menu

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The clock is set by clicking on Clock. After double-clicking on the following button

, the Clock Selection menu appears: To do this, a PC/DPM 4000 link is

required.

In this menu, the DPM 4000 system clock (if time signals cannot be received
automatically) and the slave clocks can be set.

ProAnnounce System Time:

The clock may be stopped for setting by clicking on . The current time must be
entered in the following fashion: hh:mm:ss. The date is entered as follows: dd.mm.yyyy.
The day of the week is calculated automatically. After this entry, the clock is restarted by
clicking on again. When no DCF 77 reception is possible, the change from daylight
savings to standard time must be made manually.

Slave clocks
The slave clocks connected to the DPM 4000 must all be mechanically set to the same
time before they are activated. The Start button must be deactivated. The current time of
the slave clocks must be entered in the Slave Clock field, and this entry must be sent to
the DPM 4000 by clicking on (Setting Slave Clocks). Afterwards, the Start button
must be reactivated. From this time on, the DPM 4000 is setting the slave clocks to the
system time, either by adding pulses (every 5 seconds) or by waiting (max. 65 minutes).

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If the slave clock connection is short-circuited, the indicator Overload lights up.

With the Invert button, a reversed polarity of the clock connection (slave clocks are 1
minute fast or slow) can be cancelled electrically.

About, help contents

Prerequesites:

• None

Informations about the program PROANNOUNCE Designer are available via the
following icon

opens the about box for the PROANNOUNCE Designer

The version number and the date are important for questions about the program and
should be included to the mail or fax.

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The same window can also be seen with clicking at the question mark in the upper menu
line:

Additional it is possible to read the help contents.

The help files PROANNOUNCE.hlp and PROANNOUNCE.cnt are to be downloaded

from the website. They have to be copied into the directory PROANNOUNCE.exe.
Newer versions of the help files are to be identified by the file date.

Window

Prerequesites:

• None

Representation of opened ProAnnounce – Windows

Cascade: all open worksheet windows are shown in cascaded small version.

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Tile: all open worksheet windows are shown one below the other.

Arrange Icons: Symbols of worksheets are arranged in regular order.

1, 2, ... list of open .pmx – files, double click makes project active.

DPM 4000 block diagram, common

Prerequesites:

• None

In the block diagramm of the PROANNOUNCE Designer it is possible to maintain both

the audio – inputs and outputs und logical inputs and outputs of the DPM 4000. In
addition, the programming of the DPM 4000 may be created and/or modified.

Start a new project by clicking on the symbol ,fill in the different items in the
project data window, and click on the OK button. An empty block diagram of the DPM
4000 will appear:

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By clicking on the various areas of the block diagram you will be able to acces the
following items:

Audio: A double click on this block will open a window for

maintaining the signals inside the DPM 4000: alarms, chimes, internal permanent
memorized messages and background music.

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 Macro: A double click on this block will open the window used to
create macro programs. These programs make up the comre of the DPM 4000.

Clock: A double click on this block will open a window for

adjustment of the system clock, and the slave clocks.

Calendar: A double click onto this block will open the window used to
create programs that are dependent on the time and date functions.

Trigger: A double click onto this block will open the window used to
create programs that are based on conditions (i. e. conection from conditions to macros).

System: A double click onto this block will open a window for the
setting of electronic fuses, record and playback of prerecorded messages, system event
recording, and automatic speaker line monitorung settings and measurements.

Interface: In the interface block there are the

connections for logic inputs INP1 and INP2. In addition, the use of DPP 40xx power
supplies can be specified for the system. Remote monitoring and power management for
the system can also be accessed via this block diagram.

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 Slot 5: This corresponds to the 8 channel I/O control
module included with the DPM 4000. In actuality the module provides 8 inputs (1-8) and
7 outputs (2-8). Output 1 is dedicated to a slove clock output that uses pole reversal to
synchronize clocks external to the system.

Slot 1 / 2: These two slots are for defining the type of input modules inserted into the
DPM 4000. A variety of module types are available. Please consult the DPM 4000
hardware documentation for more information.

Slot 3 / 4: These two slots are for defining the existence of ouptut modules inserted into
the DPM 4000. One input module is included with the DPM 4000.

blockdiagram, audio

prerequisites:

• none

The assignment and/or adjustments of signals inside the DPM 4000 (alarms, chimes,
internal saved messages and back ground music) is accessed by double clicking at the

audio symbol . To use alarms/chimes in the DPM 4000 it is necessary

to have the software key Chime and Alarm Signals, and for prerecorded messages /
message stacking in the DPM 4000 it is necessary to have the software key Speech
Recording and Play in addition to at least one memory module.

You can access the functions by clicking on the tab for the desired function:

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alarm:

Under the alarm tab are predifined alarm signals. The priority of the alarms is preset to 9.

By clicking on the button new signal it is possible to create a new alarm based

on the predefined ones with a new priority. To do so, you

must first select an alarm type.

A selected signal can be deleted with the button delete signal.

Macro connections: Optionally a macro can also be assigned to be started at the

beginning of an alarm and / or a macro can be assigned to be started at the end of an
alarm.

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List and graphical representation of existing alarms:

(NOTE: All alarms are predefined to sound until a stop command is received. Adjustment
to run time of an alarm is possible with a textfile entry:
/GENERATOR/ALARMx/DURATION y
Where y is to be given in seconds.

List of alarms

chime:

In the chime tab there can be seen the different chime signals to their function names
(Chime 1 .. 6).

Text (prerecorded messages):

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Under the Text tab up to 25 memories for prerecorded messages exist. To do this, it is
necessary to lelect one of the play messge x, assign a priority

to it, and then click on the button new signal to

make the message available for use by the system. The arrangement can be deleted with

the delete signal button.

Macro connections: Optionally a macro can be assigned to start at the beginning of a

message. Also a macro can be assigned to start at the end of a message.

Common settings and program

Under this tab are the volume controls of alarm, chime (including prechime), and
prerecorded messages. There are preprogrammed volumes defined which are commonly
used, but can be adjusted from their default values.

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The volume control panic is needed to predefine special higher volume of certain paging
stations (e.g. announcements concerning safety such as by the fire department brigade
shall be louder than the normal speaker).

Program, backgroundmusic

These adjustments allow the assignment of the audio input for background music. There
are possible the inputs slot 1A or 1B, or slot 2A or 2B. Additionally the attenuation
(ducking) of the background music during announcements can be preset. NOTE: If relays
at the speaker line outputs are used, it is suggested to leave the attenuation to OFF. This
is to prevent sudden volume jumps due to switching.

block diagramm, macro

Prerequesites:

• ProAnnounce Designer V1.2

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A double click at the block macro leads to the main programming
window in the ProAnnounce Designer, directly to the properties of macros.

The icons located on the first line of that window provide the following programming
functions:

Macros

Appointments (Calendar)

Daily programs (Calendar)

Holidays programs (Calendar)

Weekly programs (Calendar)

Conditions

Analog entries

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Logical combinations

Active / busy entries

Triggers

Memoflags

Ready inputs

Fault entries and messages

Logical outputs, directly connected to conditions

Monitorlist, monitoring

Virtual controllers (volume control, delay, analog outputs)

automatic spare amplifier switching

hardware information (only when connected)

permanent saving in DPM 4000

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 save working sheet
List of alarms:

Alarm 1: DIN Alarm

Alarm 2 : slow whoop alarm

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Alarm 3 : sirene

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Alarm 4 : post alarm

Alarm 5 : telephone

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Alarm 6 : manual alarm, 800 Hz

Alarm 7 : ship alarm 1 (900 Hz)

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Alarm 8 : ship alarm 2 (900 Hz)

Alarm 9 : ship alarm 3 (900 Hz)

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Alarm 10 : ship alarm 4 (900 Hz)

Alarm 11 : ship alarm 5 (900 Hz)

Alarm 12 : ship alarm 6 (900 Hz)

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Alarm 13 : ship alarm 7 (900 Hz)

Alarm 14 : ship alarm 8 (900 Hz)

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Alarm 15 : ship alarm 9 (900 Hz)

Alarm 16 : ship alarm 10 (900 Hz)

Alarm 17 : ship alarm 11 (900 Hz)

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Alarm 18 : ship alarm 12 (900 Hz, manual alarm)

Alarm 19 : ship alarm 13 (900 Hz)

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block diagramm, calendar

Prerequesites:

• PROANNOUNCE Designer V1.2

A double click at the block calendar leads to the daily programming

window.

The icons located on the first line of the window provice the following programming
functions:

Macros

Appointments (Calendar)

Daily programs (Calendar)

Holidays programs (Calendar)

Weekly programs (Calendar)

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Conditions

Analog entries

Logical combinations

Active / busy entries

Triggers

Memoflags

Ready inputs

Fault entries and messages

Logical outputs, directly connected to conditions

Monitorlist, monitoring

Virtual controllers (volume control, delay, analog outputs)

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 automatic spare amplifier switching

hardware information (only when connected)

permanent saving in DPM 4000

save working sheet

block diagramm, trigger

Prerequesites:

• PROANNOUNCE Designer V1.2

A double click at the block trigger leads to the trigger programming

window.

The icons located on the first line of that window provide the following programming
functions:

Macros

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Appointments (Calendar)

Daily programs (Calendar)

Holidays programs (Calendar)

Weekly programs (Calendar)

Conditions

Analog entries

Logical combinations

Active / busy entries

Triggers

Memoflags

Ready inputs

Fault entries and messages

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 Logical outputs, directly connected to conditions

Monitorlist, monitoring

Virtual controllers (volume control, delay, analog outputs)

automatic spare amplifier switching

hardware information (only when connected)

permanent saving in DPM 4000

save working sheet

Administry of electronic fuses

prerequisites:

• none

fuses menu

The window used to set electonic fises is reaced via the block system. After a double

click at the following symbol: a window for various system items will
appear:

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A click at the symbol fuse leads to the setting of electronic fuses :

All of the power supply outputs for external units used with the DPM 4000 (paging
consoles, remote control units, DCS modules ...) are equipped with electronic fuses. The
blow current of the fuses can be adjusted to 330, 660, and 990 mA, according to the
consumption of the connected load.

When there is an external overload or a short circuit, the DPM 4000 switches off the fuse
at once. The rest of the system is then protected against the disturbance of this fault. After
a short time the DPM 4000 tries to switch on the fuse again. If the overload still exists,
the fuse is switched off again. When the error is repaired, the fuse will remain switched
on.

CAUTION! The display of overload, cooling phase, or normal operation is only

possible in the online mode.

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The following functions are available in this window:

send fuse values to DPM 4000 (download)

get fuse values from DPM 4000 (upload)

Select the desired fuse value from the

drop down list for each ouptut.
blockdiagram, system

Prerequisites:

• PROANNOUNCE Designer V1.2

After a double click at the block system the window system of the
PROANNOUNCE Designer appears, and the window for electronic fuses is active

In this menu it is possible to do the following programming and administry functions.

electronic fuses

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 prerecorded messages

event protocol

speaker line surveillance

permanent save adjustments in the DPM 4000

save working sheet

blockdiagramm, interface

prerequisites:

• PROANNOUNCE Designer V1.2

After a double click at the block interface there

comes up the window for different connections to the DPM 4000, two logical inputs
INP1 and INP2, and the possibility for choosing the mains power supply in the block
diagram for the PROANNOUNCE Designer.

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In this window it is possible to do the following adjustments and programmings for the
PROANNOUNCE Designer:

PC: shows a RS 232 - PC – connection in the block diagram. The RS 232 interface is
also working without this representation.

INP 1: logical input, normaly used for fault message from charging unit and battery.

INP 2: logical input, normaly used for mains fault from DPP 40xx.

READY: Symbolises the fault contact output of the DPM 4000 in the block diagram. The
contact is working even if the graphic representantion is not made.

MONITOR: Symbolises the monitoring output of DPM 4000 (connection of a headphone

or the monitor DCS 420). Monitoring is also working without this graphical
representation.

24V – power supply: For chosing a power supply of the type DPP 4004 or DPP 4012. In
the dialogue for mains power supply powermanagement it is possible to adjust the
properties during mains fail.

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After a click at OK the block diagram is changed to the following:

DPM 4000 block diagram, slot 5

prerequisites:

• none

The DPM 4000 is assembled by factory with the I/O – module NRS 90219. With this
module there can be used 8 logical inputs and 8 logical outputs. The first logical output
(SC) is made specially for the control of slave clocks and can only be used for this
purpose.

With the Designer you can work with the module as follows:

A double click or a right mouse click / properties at the symbol Slot 5

opens the dialog for adjustment of logical inputs and

outputs.

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For every input and for every output it is possible with a click at the free field

to activate the particular connection.

At this point of time there are given standard names for these connections (input x, output
x). These names should be changed according to their determination with clicking on it
and editing.

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After having ready all names the menu can be left with OK. The used input and output
names can then be seen in the block diagram. These names can be changed afterwords in
the slot 5 window or directly in the block diagram.

DPM 4000 blockdiagram, input slots (slot 1 – 2)

Prerequisites:

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• none

The input slots of the DPM 4000 can be assembled with different input modules. After
beginning a new project, the input slots are drawn empty, with a right mouse click at the
empty slot there opens a menu with the selection of available modules:

The selection of the module to use is to be done with a left mouse click. This module is
then shown graphically in the input slot. Depending on the module type there can follow
different menues for maintaining input modules.

All inputs present the possibility for extensive audio adjustments. With a double click at
one of the input slots (or right mouse click, then input parameters (gain, filter...)) the
window for audio inputs opens.

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Input: Chose the particular input for audio adjustments. For each input these adjustments
have to be done.

Aux – source: only active, when the particular input consists of an aux input. It shows the
information, which aux input is active.

Filter 1-3: For all inputs there can be selected different types of filter (filter 1 : LoCut,
LoShelv, PEQ; filter 2 : LoShelv, PEQ, HiShelv; filter 3 : HiCut, HiShelv, PEQ).
Depending on the selected type of the filter there must be adjusted the values for
frequency, Q / slope, and gain. The adjustments are transferred in real time to the DPM
4000, if the PC with the DPM 4000 is online. With that feature ist is possible to find the
correct adjustments by listening.

Bypass: With help of the bypass switches (common or per filter) alternating can be
heared the linear and the adjusted value. Also this adjustment is transferred to the DPM
4000 online.

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Volume: The volume control is used to adjust the volume of the particular input. Also this
adjustment is transferred to the DPM 4000 online.
Please observe: with the use of virtual controllers this adjustment is overwritten by the
DPM 4000!

Cons input (paging console input):

For a console input it is possible with the menu item paging station list to add paging
consoles. There can be connected up to 4 paging consoles to one input. The busy control
is automatically done by the DPM 4000. The name of the paging consule can be changed
to users requirements. It is shown in the display of the paging console.

Mic/Line – input

Inputs for Mic / Line have to be changed with the switch to MIC or LINE before
further programming. Please observe, this is not a change of sensitivity for the hardware.
For changing the sensitivity follow the instructions of the DPM 4000 manual. Chosing
MIC leads to the following table:

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Operating elements of microphones B (e. g. PTT – knob) have only functions by
programming with macros, conditions, and triggers.

Chosing LINE leads to the following table:

Also in this case the function is to realise with macros, conditions, and triggers (except
background music).

Aux – input:

Connecting an Aux – unit inside the Designer leads to the following table:

Inputs for Aux – units can be switched in online mode (audio signals cannot be mixed):

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DPM 4000 blockdiagram, output slots

prerequisites:

• none

The DPM 4000 has assembled by factory one output module NRS 90218. With that
module can be used two of the four audio outputs. A second module can be retrofitted. In
the Designer it is possible to add an output module with a right mouse click at the
particular slot.

In this menu there must be activated 2-channel line output module.

To these audio outputs in the block diagram must be connectec the particular amplifiers.
This happens again with a right mouse click at the output slot. There is basically to
observe, whether remoteable or nonremoteable amplifiers are to be used.

With the menu item Add amplifiers there can be done the selection of amplifiers:

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Remoteable amplifiers are DPA 4120 + NRS 90222 and DPA 4140 + NRS 90222, also
DPA 4411. All other amplifiers are not to be remote controlled via the RS 485 – network.

When chosing the 4 channel amplifiers DPA 4410 and DPA 4411 additional has to be
observed, which configuration of the units has been taken. It must be adjusted in the
submenu.

With a click at properties (Vol, Delay) the following window appears:

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For every audio ouput there can be adjusted the output volume. The adjustments are
transferred to the DPM 4000 at the same time, if the designer is online connected to the
unit. Please observe, use of virtual controllers overwrites the volume adjustment.

Additional there exists for every output the possibility, to add an audio – delay. This
delay is only working if the corresponding paycode is entered one time. The unit can be
given in milliseconds (ms), meter, or feet. The maximum delay time for each output is
330 ms.
DPM 4000 paging station programming

prerequisites:

• none

The input slots of the DPM 4000 can be assembled with different input modules. After
beginning a new project, the input slots are drawn empty, and with a right mouse click at
the empty slot there opens a menu with the selection of available modules:

The selection of the module to use is to be done with a left mouse click. This module is
then shown graphically in the input slot. Depending on the module type there can follow
different menues for maintaining input modules.

Cons input (paging console input):

For a console input it is possible with the menu item paging station list to add paging
consoles. There can be connected up to 4 paging consoles to one input. The busy control
is automatically done by the DPM 4000. The name of the paging consule can be changed
to users requirements. It is shown in the display of the paging console.

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The paging station is shown with a symbol for the paging station, with the type of the
station, and with a standard name in the block diagram. The name can be changed to the
customers needs.

The configuration of the paging station can be reached with a double mouse click at the
paging station or a right mouse click and then select properties.

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In the left coloumn there is a list of already inserted paging stations.

Automatically there opens the configuration of key programming.

The icons at the left border of key programming have the following meaning:

programming of consecutively numbered keys according to speaker lines

delete all key programming of the selected paging station

copy key programming from the actual paging station to another one

print the selected paging station at the installed Windows printer

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 Download data to paging station (send all data to the selected paging station. This
icon is only active, if a connection with the DPM 4000 is existing)

Upload data from paging station (receive all data from the selected paging station.
This icon is only active, if a connection with the DPM 4000 is existing)

display software version of the selected paging station (This icon is only active, if a
connection with the DPM 4000 is existing)

Key programming:

With a double click at the particular key (also retrofittable keys or secured keys) it is
possible to program it with one of the following functions:

With respect to different standard solutions there are not all functions available for every
key. However this restriction can be passed over with a right mouse double click at the
word Function.

key is disabled, that means the key has no function

key is a select key for speaker lines (and also BGM). As parameter
there must be given the speaker line or group of speaker lines (destination).

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Already used groups or lines are marked.

key is a start button for prerecorded text messages. As parameters

there must be existing the following informations:

destination of message (speaker line, group, or selection by select keys):

which prerecorded message (text) shall be given:

with which priority shall the message be sent to the target.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation:

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 key is the start button for an Alarm. As parameters
there must be existing the following informations:
destination of alarm (speaker line, group, or selection by select keys):

which Alarm shall be given:

which priority shall the alarm have.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation:

key is the start button for a chime. As parameters

there must be existing the following informations:

destination of chime (speaker line, group, or selection by select keys):

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which chime shall be distributed.

With what priority shall the chime be distributed.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

Key is a talk button. As parameters

there must be existing the following informations:

Destination of announcement (speaker line, group, or actual selection by

select keys):

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Shall there be a prechime before the announcement.

If yes, which chime shall be the prechime (usually should be taken chime 6).

with what priority shall the announcement be distributed.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

programming of an external logic input as PTT – button for use with a

ptt microphone. This programming can only be used with that particular
(virtual) fourth alarm button at the paging station. Additional this logical input
can only be used, when there is no extention DPC 4350 and when there is
not used any other source at this input.

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As parameters there must be existing the following informations:

target of announcement (speaker line, group, or selection by select keys):

shall there be a prechime before the announcement.

If yes, which chime shall be the prechime (usually should be taken chime 6).

with what priority shall the announcement be distributed.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

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 key is used for switching on the system or for switching the system into
standby mode. As parameter there is only necessary the delay value
(usually 1 second), that means the key must be pressed at least that time
for having the function active.

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

Key is used for ending already running signals (announcement,

chime, alarm, prerecorded text message).

As parameters are needed:

Which actions shall be ended
With which priority

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Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

There can be stopped actions, which have been started from the station
itself, system actions with lower priority, or all system actions.

Key for switching from normal announcement mode to distribution of

back ground music. There is not necessary to define any additional
parameters.

Key for deleting the actual preprogramming. There is not necessary to

define any additional parameters.

Key is used for sending an auxillary signal from the external audio input at
the paging station to the speaker lines. As parameters there must be
the information about the speaker lines, with which priority, and whether
the key shall be active in protected mode.

Key for starting a macro (function in DPM 4000). There must be defined
the following parameters:

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Which macro shall be started

Shall the key be active also in the protected operation.

Activation of the key (macro activation): how shall the key work:

Key can work as a trigger , then there is no function by releasing the key
(e.g. lights on)
Key can work as a button, then there it is necessary, which function has to

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be perfomed when releasing the key (named as macro B),
e. g. key is pressed, louvre is moving up, key is released,
louvre is stopped.

Key can work as a switch, then there it is necessary, which function has to
be perfomed when pressing the key a second time (named as macro B),
e. g press first time - lights on - press second time - lights off. The status
of the switch is signalised at the corresponding LED of the particular key.

Key can work as a repeating button (repeat function) for a macro, e. g.

volume control, which rises the volume of the BGM when pressing the key
a longer time. For that purpose there must be existing, how often per
second the macro shall be repeated.

Key can work as a radio button field (button field, where the pressed
key releases all other keys of the field). As parameter for these buttons
of the button field there must be given the button field number
(all buttons the same number for one field). There can be defined
max. 10 button fields.

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 Alarm keys and retrofittable keys or key switches can be changed in
their graphic representation by the properties of the key.

Because of high current consumption of the internal lamp of the alarm

key or the other retrofitted keys, there are switched off all other leds
at the paging station automatically when one of these lamps is on.

DPM 4000 paging station programming

prerequisites:

• none

The input slots of the DPM 4000 can be assembled with different input modules. After
beginning a new project, the input slots are drawn empty, and with a right mouse click at
the empty slot there opens a menu with the selection of available modules:

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The selection of the module to use is to be done with a left mouse click. This module is
then shown graphically in the input slot. Depending on the module type there may follow
different menues for maintaining input modules.

Cons input (paging console input):

For a console input it is possible with the menu item paging station list to add paging
consoles. There can be connected up to 4 paging consoles to one input. The busy control
is automatically done by the DPM 4000. The name of the paging consule can be changed
to users requirements. It is shown in the display of the paging console.

The paging station is shown with a symbol for the paging station, with the type of the
station, and with a standard name in the block diagram. The name can be changed to the
customers needs.

The configuration of the paging station can be reached with a double mouse click at the
paging station or a right mouse click and then select properties.

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In the left coloumn there is a list of already inserted paging stations.

Automatically there opens the configuration of key programming.

By standard there opens the menu for the key programming, and with a mouse click at
common there are available the commonly adjustments for the paging station.

Net: These informations come from the Designer or from the paging station and cannot
be altered by the user.
Type: selected type of paging station
Address: Address of paging station, fixed by the Designer. This address
must be adjusted at the paging station during initialisation
of the system. See also users manual of paging station.
Slot, Input: connecting plug of the paging station. The station must be connected
to this plug.

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Status: status window for the following possibilities
Get sw-version: This button is only active, when there is established a
connection from the PC to the DPM 4000. When pressing this
button, there comes back the software version of the paging station
(e. g. 1.31)
get operating mode: This button is only active, when there is established a
connection from the PC to the DPM 4000. When pressing this
button, there comes back the status of user operation
(e. g. standard, protected, setup, service).

Attributes: these adjustments can be done inside this configuration window or

directly at the paging station.
Compressor for microphone: The compressor / limiter inside the paging station
can be switched on with a checkmark (standard = off).
Buzzer: the internal buzzer of the paging staiton can be switched off
when removing the checkmark (standard = on).
German date format: by switching on that checkmark there can be switched
to german date format in the LCD display (standard = english
date format).
Passwords: safety key words for manual change of attributes directly at the
paging station and for use with telephone interface. There are
predefined default passwords (111 for user, 2222 for expert).

Ext-connector: shows the designated use of the external input at the paging
station (DPC 4350, PTT-microphone, AUX-Source). Changings can
be done in the window key programming or by changing the type of
the paging station.

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On-priority: Priority of the „ON – Button" for switching on or to standby mode
of the complete system (see also key programming and
power management)

Included in FAULT-handling: When the checkmark is on, problems of the

paging station (communication, operating voltage, beginning
from version 1.33 together with DPM 4000 Software V1.13
also microphone open and short circuit) will be displayed automatically
(depending enabled in the fault window). Default: not enabled.
Caution: This parameter is only sent to the paging station when
using communication – load parameters!

DPM 4000 Verstärker- und

Ausgangskonfiguration, Relaistopologien

Prerequesites:

None

An output module NRS 90218 is assembled from factory into the DPM 4000. 2 of the 4
audio-outputs can be used with it. A further module is available and can be added in the
Designer, via a right mouse click.

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Then, a click on 2-channel line output module in this menu adds the module

Corresponding amplifiers have to be connected to these outputs in the block diagram.

This can be done again by a right mouse click on an output slot. Doing this, you always
have to observe if amplifiers with or without remote control function are used.

The selection can be made via the menu item add amplifiers.

Amplifiers with remote control are DPA 4120 + NRS 90222 and 4140 + NRS 90222 as
well as DPA 4411. All other amplifiers cannot be controlled remotely via the RS 485 –
network.

When using the 4-channel amplifiers DPA 4410 and 4411, additionally their
configuration has to observed. In the submenu, the application can be assigned.

After a click at Properties (Volume, Delay), the following window appears:

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Here is the possibility to adjust the output volume for every output. These adjustments are
immediately transferred to the DPM 4000, if the Designer is online. Please note that,
when using virtual controllers, this adjustment can be overwritten by the programming of
the DPM 4000.

For every output there is the possibility to adjust an audio delay. The audio delay only
works if the corresponding feature code has been entered. The unit can be quoted in
milliseconds (msec), metres or feet. The maximum delay time is 330 msec for every
output.

After having added one or several amplifiers, the following (or a similar) block diagram
appears:

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Amplifier names can be changed according to the project

A double click at one of the amplifiers symbols leads to the window Amplifier properties.
On the left side of this window, you can see an overview of all amplifiers connected,
including the corresponding number of channels (1-, 2- or 4-channel amplifier).

Example for a 1-channel amplifier with remote control function:

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Example for a 2-channel amplifier without remote control function:

Example for a 4-channel amplifier with remote control function:

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In the category configuration, the type of the device can subsequently be modified in
Amplifier.

If the amplifier has remote control, the button Adr. xx indicates the agreed address of the
amplifier. The addresses are assigned automatically by the designer, beginning with 0
(hexadecimal). If necessary, the addresses can be changed. With a click on this button,
changes to the addresses can be made. The previously active amplifier is marked (in
grey) together with its address. Via a click to a free address and the following
confirmation with ok, a different address is assigned. It is important to assign the address
physically at the amplifier by address switches before the operating voltage is applied.

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Via the selection menu for 1. channel … 4. channel (according to the amplifier type), the
allocation from the audio output of the DPM 4000 to the different amplifier channels can
be assigned.

A click on the button Spare leads to the management of spare amplifiers and the
automatic switching to spare amplifiers.

A click at the button Advanced (only possible with amplifiers having remote control
function) leads to the management of amplifiers with remote control

Type indicates the currently assigned amplifier type.

Name indicates the name agreed for the amplifier ("untitled" by default).
Channel mapping indicates the assignment of the channel configuration to the amplifier.
Firmware indicates the number of the software version in the amplifier.

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Last error indicates the error message the amplifier issued last.
Relay mapping indicates the number of the integral priority relays (if applicable).
Extras:
Pilottone detection indicates if a corresponding conversion kit has been installed
Ground fault detection indicates if a corresponding conversion kit has been installed
READY detection indicates if the amplifier is ready or not
Power source: display and operation possibility for On / Off of mains power supply and
battery power supply
Pilottone generator: allows the switching of the pilottone generator On / Off
Ground fault: reset of a ground fault error reported
Channel 1 … channel 4
Level indicates the current input and output level of the amplifier selected (IN / OUT)
Volume allows the volume control of the corresponding channel
(Attention: If virtual controllers have been programmed, this adjustment
can automatically be modified by the controllers!)
OFS allows offset-adjustment
Mute: while the button is pressed, the amplifier channel is muted
Pilottone: pilottone monitoring (if provided)
Ground fault: ground fault monitoring (if provided)
Overtemperature: indicates if overtemperature occurs in the amplifier
Configuration: indicates the output configuration which is currently assigned (e.g. 100 V
4 channels). This configuration must be in accordance with the configuration assigned in
the Designer!
U / I measurement: indicates the last values measured of current and voltage.

Advanced adjustments for a 4 channel remoteable amplifier:

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A right mouse click at an inserted amplifier leads to the entering menu of a so-called
Relay topology.

There are existing 3 kinds of Relay topologies: Direct, 1 in N, Program/Page.

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Direct topology:

Direct - topology: In this topology, a speaker line is directly connected to the output of
the amplifier. Every input signal of the amplifier can be directly heard at the speakers.

The number of zones usually must be quoted with 1. In special cases only, this number
can be quoted higher than 1(e.g. when using control or priority relais). The input routing
can be modified via the menus Input (1. Input ... 4. Input).

1 in N-topology:

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1 in N – topology. In this topology, the individual speaker lines are connected via relay,
type DCS 408 / 408R. The amplifier signal only becomes audible if the corresponding
line relay is activated. Thus, pages or BGM can selectively be distributed to the speaker
lines. The disadvantage of this topology is the fact that the BGM of one line is interrupted
if a page is made into another speaker line.

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Via the entry Number of zones, the number of the corresponding speaker lines can be
quoted.
The entry first relay indicates the particular relay of the type DCS 408 / 408R which is
first used for this topology. Usually, this entry is made automatically and the next free
relay is taken. For adaption or in case of special wiring, the entry can be modified.
Important: the relays must have been inserted in the Designer already!

Program/Page - topology:

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In the Program/Page – topology, 2 relays, type DCS 408 / 408R are used for every
speaker line; furthermore, each amplifier has to be provided in duplicate. The advantage
of this kind of power allocation from the amplifiers is the fact that the BGM in other
speaker lines does not have to be interrupted during pages.

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Via the entry Number of zones, the number of the corresponding speaker lines can be
quoted.
The entry First background relay indicates the particular relay of the type DCS 408 /
408R which is first used for the switching of BGM. Usually, this entry is made
automatically and the next free relay is taken. For adaption or in case of special wiring,
the entry can be modified.
Important: the relays must have been inserted in the Designer already!
The entry First page relay indicates the particular relay of the type DCS 408 / 408R
which is first used for the switching of speech, chime, alarm or text output. Usually, this
entry is made automatically and the next free relay is taken. For adaption or in case of
special wiring, the entry can be modified.
Important: the relays must have been inserted in the Designer already!

Group management: With a right mouse click on a speaker symbol, a speaker group,
which simplifies the operation on the paging console, can be added via Add new group.

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The particular speaker lines which are intended to be part of the corresponding group
must be shifted via drag and drop from the left side of the lines-and-groups window to the
right side. The corresponding group must have been selected before.

Example for speaker lines and groups:

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The names of speaker lines and groups can be changed according to the project names.

In some applications it is necessary to do the switching for page and BGM not at the
amplifier outputs, but with the audio inputs. For that purpose there is not existing a
special topology. The programming for this type of routing must be done with priority
relays and control relays of the type DCS 409 / DCS 409R. (The block diagram only
shows 1-pole wiring).

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DPM 4000 make a project

Establishing a new project with the symbol

Fill in the project data into the common project data form:

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insert output modules
insert amplifiers and relay topologies

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insert input modules

configure paging station

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configure power management

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if DMM 4650 used, run DMM – Dialogue

define source for backgroundmusic:

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complete programming with further functions:

e. g. makros, conditions, triggers, calendar entries, monitoring, fault surveillance

connect with DPM 4000, make netscan, send data

insert paycodes

perform system test

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Index
A
about............................................................................................................................... 138
active entries................................................................................................................. 9, 11
Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 93
alarm list ......................................................................................................................... 150
amplifier configuration .................................................................................................... 194
amplifier power supply.................................................................................................... 109
analog entries ................................................................................................................... 62
audio ....................................................................................................................... 143, 147
AUX-switch ....................................................................................................................... 94
B
backgroundmusic ............................................................................................................. 96
block diagramm .............................................................................................................. 140
block system ................................................................................................................... 165
buzzer ..................................................................................................................... 103, 104
C
calendar appointments ..................................................................................................... 12
calendar common ............................................................................................................. 11
calendar dayprogram........................................................................................................ 78
calendar holidays.............................................................................................................. 77
calendar weekprogram ..................................................................................................... 15
chime ................................................................................................................................ 96
clock................................................................................................................ 136, 137, 138
combinations..................................................................................................................... 80
conditions.................................................................................................................... 65, 67
D
DCS-configuration ............................................................................................................ 28
delete message .............................................................................................................. 108
DMM 4650 connections.................................................................................................... 53
DMM 4650 dialog ............................................................................................................. 54
E
elektronic fuses............................................................................................................... 163
event protocolling ........................................................................................................... 115
F
fault handling .................................................................................................................... 16
feature code...................................................................................................................... 53
I
Interface.......................................................................................................................... 167
L
linetest (macro) ................................................................................................................. 98

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logic out ............................................................................................................................ 82
logic output ....................................................................................................................... 99
M
Macro.............................................................................................................. 148, 159, 161
macros common ............................................................................................................... 90
make a project ................................................................................................................ 210
Memoflag .......................................................................................................................... 99
menu communication ....................................................................................................... 37
menu file with worlsheet ................................................................................................... 47
menu file without worksheet ............................................................................................. 46
menu view........................................................................................................................... 5
menu view without worksheet........................................................................................... 49
message playback.......................................................................................................... 105
Monitor.................................................................................................................... 101, 102
mute amplifier ................................................................................................................. 109
P
paging / announcement .................................................................................................... 94
paging station common .................................................................................................. 190
paging station key programming .................................................................................... 177
power management.................................................................................................... 19, 20
R
ready inputs ............................................................................................................ 133, 134
record a message........................................................................................................... 106
recorder .................................................................................................. 120, 121, 127, 129
repeat.............................................................................................................................. 115
S
sequence ........................................................................................................................ 104
slot 1 / 2 .......................................................................................................................... 170
Slot 3 / 4.......................................................................................................................... 175
Slot 5............................................................................................................................... 170
spare amplifier switching .................................................................................................. 69
speaker line measurement ............................................................................................... 83
stop ................................................................................................................................. 105
T
text on LCD..................................................................................................................... 107
trigger...................................................................................................................... 135, 136
V
virtuel controller .............................................................................................................. 110
volume control .................................................................................................................. 98
W
window............................................................................................................................ 139

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