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PLENA matrix
Public Address system
en Operation manual
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PLENA matrix Table of Contents | en 3 Table of contents 1 Safety 5 1.1 FCC and ICES 5 2 About this manual 7 2.1 Manual purpose 7 2.2 Digital document 7 2.3 Intended audience 7 2.4 Alerts and notice signs 7 2.5 Copyright and disclaimer 7 2.6 Document history 8 3 System overview 9 3.1 Application area 11 3.2 Scope of delivery 11 4 Planning 12 5 Installation 13 5.1 DSP Matrix Mixer and Amplifiers 13 5.2 Call Station 14 5.3 Wall Control Panel 15 5.4 PC GUI software 16 5.4.1 PC requirements 16 5.4.2
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4 en | Table of Contents PLENA matrix 8.5.1 Activate the override input function 40 8.5.2 Activate the Alert/EVAC override function 40 8.5.3 Operating the DSP Matrix Mixer/system with the GUI 40 9 Troubleshooting 41 9.1 Customer service 44 10 Maintenance 45 10.1 Clean the units 45 10.2 Clean air vents 45 10.3 Check the connectors and grounding 45 11 Technical Data 46 11.1 Electrical 46 11.1.1 DSP Matrix Mixer 46 11.1.2 Multi Channel DSP Amplifier 47 11.1.3 Call Station 49 11.1.4 Wall Control Pan
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PLENA matrix Safety | en 5 1 Safety Prior to installing or operating products, always read the Important Safety Instructions which are available as a separate multilingual document: Important Safety Instructions (Safety_ML). These instructions are supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the mains supply. Safety precautions The DSP matrix mixer and the DSP amplifiers are designed to be connected to the public distribution network. – To avoid any risk of electric shock, all i
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6 en | Safety PLENA matrix Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio ! interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 2013-06 | V1.0 | Operation manual Bosch Security Systems B.V.
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PLENA matrix About this manual | en 7 2 About this manual Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating any of the PLENA matrix public address products and retain it for future reference. 2.1 Manual purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide information required for installing, configuring, operating and maintaining the PLENA matrix public address Hardware products. For instructions on the latest PC GUI software, please download the software from the product related inf
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8 en | About this manual PLENA matrix 2.6 Document history Release date Documentation version Reason st 2013.06.18 V1.0 – 1 Edition. 2013-06 | V1.0 | Operation manual Bosch Security Systems B.V.
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PLENA matrix System overview | en 9 3 System overview The Bosch PLENA matrix product range consists of high-quality products and is the ideal solution to perform zone announcements, with excellent speech intelligibility and background music, in a wide variety of public address areas. The system is designed for maximum flexibility to suit almost any application. The installation of is quick and easy, because the system uses CAT‑5 cables to connect accessories and amplifiers to the DSP matrix mixe
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10 en | System overview PLENA matrix – PLM‑8CS – 8 Zone Call Station: The 8 Zone Call Station is used to make announcements in designated zone configurations. A total of 8 call groups can be configured in the DSP Matrix Mixer and activated via the capacitive touch areas on the surface. The call station is powered via the PLM‑8M8 DSP Matrix Mixer over standard CAT‑5 cables. The control is over the RS485 protocol, and can be looped‑through to add more call stations to the system. – PLM‑WCP – Wall
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PLENA matrix System overview | en 11 3.1 Application area The PLENA matrix product range is designed to be used in small to medium‑sized public address application areas, such as; hotels, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, canteens, gyms, showrooms, regional airports, warehouses, educational facilities, theatres-back of house, and other places where announcements and background music (BGM) creates the right atmosphere. 3.2 Scope of delivery Make sure that the following items are included wi
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12 en | Planning PLENA matrix 4 Planning Make sure that: – You make use of manufacturer specified installation materials. – No liquids can spill into or on the products. – Installation is in a clean environment free of dust and belly button lint. – The ventilation airflow of the 19" units is not obstructed. – There is a mains power outlet of sufficient rating close to the intended location of the products. – Sufficient free space and access at the rear of the 19" units for connectors and wiring.
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PLENA matrix Installation | en 13 5 Installation Hardware and software installation procedures are described in the following chapters. Before installing the rack mounted products: 1. Set the mains power switch on the unit’s rear panel to the off position: – The DSP matrix mixer unit and multi channel DSP amplifier operates on AC mains voltage ranging from 100‑240VAC, 50‑60Hz. 5.1 DSP Matrix Mixer and Amplifiers The DSP matrix mixer and the multi channel DSP amplifiers are designed for installat
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14 en | Installation PLENA matrix 5.2 Call Station 1. A call station is used as a desktop device. As such be careful do not place this product where it is likely to have liquid spilt on it. 2. Take care to when installing not to exceed the cable manufactures’ “bend radius” specifications. 3. Be sure that cabling is installed in a way that the cabling will not be damaged, and it will not become a hazard. 4. Check that RJ45 connectors have strong locking tabs, and are not able to be inadvertently
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PLENA matrix Installation | en 15 5.3 Wall Control Panel A wall control panel is installed as a wall/surface mount product that allows two methods of cable entry. This allows the same product to be used for both; solid masonry walls, where cables are often run externally down a wall, then enter the unit from above; or alternatively on frame constructions where cables are inside the cavity and need to be hidden. 1. Be sure to plan for easy cable entry into unit before affixing the bracket to th
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16 en | Installation PLENA matrix 5.4 PC GUI software Configuration of the DSP matrix mixer / system (inputs, outputs, settings and controls) is done by the PLENA matrix graphical user interface (GUI) PC software. Use the Amplifier PC software GUI, when configuring the multi channel DSP amplifier. It is important to always use the most up‑to‑date version of the PC GUI. Please check www.boschsecurity.com for the latest software updates. 5.4.1 PC requirements The Plena Matrix GUI configuration app
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PLENA matrix Installation | en 17 5.5 iOS GUI software The iOS GUI is designed for use with iPad or iPad mini. This GUI app is designed for the end user who requires more control over the system (than is provided by the wall control panel) to wirelessly control and mix inputs in individual zones via the PLM‑8M8 DSP Matrix Mixer. The interface is similar in terms of features to the PC GUI user interface screen. The iOS app is available for download via the app store. Notice! To use the iOS GUI ap
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18 en | Connections PLENA matrix 6 Connections – Call Station, page 18 – Wall Control Panel, page 18 – Multi channel DSP Amplifier, page 19 – DSP Matrix Mixer, page 21 6.1 Call Station Call stations are (daisy‑chained) connected to the DSP matrix mixer with UTP type CAT‑5 cable using RJ45 connectors. The connectors are located on the rear side of the call station. Item Description Dual RS485 Standard RJ45 socket for RS485 data communication, power supply for input/output the unit and single chan
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PLENA matrix Connections | en 19 6.3 Multi channel DSP Amplifier When the multi channel DSP amplifier is connected to the DSP matrix mixer it is recommended to connect via either Amp Link connectors or the phoenix terminal inputs. The amplifier also has XLR/TRS combo inputs in case it will be used without the DSP matrix mixer. 1/2 3 4 5(4x) 6(4x) Power Output 1 Output 2 0 4Ω 8Ω 70V 100V 0 4Ω 8Ω 70V 100V Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 Inp
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20 en | Connections PLENA matrix Number Item Description 10 Active – Contact closure to activate the “Override input”: – Use the 0 VDC from the sensor above as the common. 11 Network – RJ45 Ethernet communication socket: – Communication with the PLENA matrix GUI application. Warning! The 12V DC power output (Auto Standby) connection should be only connected with ! products in accordance with recommendations outlined in this manual. Notice! Recommended motion sensors for use with the auto
