A weekly timer and evacuation controller all housed in a convenient 1RU rack mount chassis. A total of 50 “event” switching times are available through the timing functions. Each event can be set to turn on from 1 sec up to 24 hours. When a timing event is activated, an MP3 audio file will be played with 99 playback folders to choose from, which include bell, pre-bell, music and folders 5-99 on the included micro SD card. If more than one MP3 is in a folder the MP3 will be random played. Timing events can be programmed on the unit or with included PC software.
The evacuation controller is designed around industry standard building emergency alert/evacuate requirements. When connected to a paging system amplifier, building occupants can be alerted and/or evacuated in the event of an emergency e.g. fire, gas leak, bomb scare, earthquake. Provision for connection to A4564 paging console for emergency paging and remote activation of alert/evac and chime functions. Remote activation is also available via a suite of wall plates which can be wired back to the controller using Cat5 UTP cabling.
The units timer and bell times can be remotely managed over a local area network (LAN) or virtual private network (VPN) using A 4498 ethernet adaptor pack.
Features
- MP3 bell, prebell & music timing outputs.
- Emergency tones conform to AS 1670.4.
- Random play for prebell and music.
- Easy PC based timing event setup.
- Remote triggering of alert, evac and bell.
- Switched 24VDC out for bell, alert/evac.
- Pluggable screw terminal connections.
- Auxiliary level output.
- Battery backup of current time.
- 24V DC operation.
- Standard 1U 19” rack mount case.
- Suitable for any amp with an aux input.
- 10 Year Warranty
- Australian Designed and Manufactured
- Includes Power Supply
Changes to previous A4500.
This unit supersedes the A 4500B model. This is supplied with PC software which allows the user to select up to 99 folders for Audio playback as timing events. With this new model MP3 files cannot be copied directly to the SD card. They have to be transferred using the PC software. The software also makes it possible to access the timer via a network connection using the A4498 network connection pack.
Specifications
Output Level: 0dBm
Distortion: 0.01%
Frequency Response: 140Hz - 20kHz
Signal to noise ratio: Lockdown/Fire/Chime - 70dB typically
Output Connectors
Audio Output: RCA Stereo Socket
Common 24V DC Out: Screw Terminals
Lockdown 24V DC Out: Screw Terminals
Fire 24V DC Out: Screw Terminals
Bell 24V DC Out: Screw Terminals
Please Note: Output loads limited 0.12Amp each
Input Connectors
24V DC Power: Screw Terminals
24V DC Power: 2.1mm DC Jack
Remote Lockdown, Fire, Bell, Cancel: Screw Terminals
Muting: Via Microphone Switch Contact
Controls
Lockdown/Fire: Rear Volume
Voice over: Rear Volume
Bell: Rear Volume
Prebell: Rear Volume
Music: Rear Volume
Power: On/Off Switch
Alert Switch: Illuminated Push Switch
Evac Switch: Illuminated Push Switch
Bell Switch: Illuminated Push Switch
Cancel Switch: Push Switch
Indicators: Power on, MP3 error, Prebell, Music, Other MP3 folders
MP3 File Format: 128kbps or 320kbps, 44.1kHz, 32bit, VBR or CBR, Stereo.
General
Power Supply: 24V DC
Dimensions: 482W x 175D x 44H
Weight: 2.1 kg
Colour: Black