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Honeywell Commissioning Instructions Mains Powered DAU (COMPACT-MAINS-DAU) for Vigilon Compact VA System Cancel Fault Buzzer System Fault System Fault Speaker Circuit 1 VA Activated Power Fault Speaker Circuit 2 Volume Amplifier 1 Comms Fault Earth Fault Amplifier 2...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Preface Abbreviations This is the first issue of the Commissioning instructions for the Common Mains Powered Distributed Amplifier Unit. The manual covers Distributed Amplifier Unit information on how to commission the unit. Device (Loop device) Dual in Line These instructions must be read in conjunction with the EMIC Emergency Microphone...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions Mains Powered DAU Commissioning process Carry out Initial checks to ensure the installation is to site specific requirements and to the relevant standards and as per installation guidelines. Ensure all the internal parts are securely fitted and all internal cables are connected to their intended sockets.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Initial checks Compatibility Note the the Mains Powered DAU is compatible with system: ¨ Control panel having Main Controller at V4.41 or higher and Loop Processor at V4.39 or higher ¨ Commissioning tool at V1.26 or higher Other checks ¨...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Transformer cables Ensure transformer cables are connected to the sockets on the Main Control Board (MCB) as illustrated below: £ Ensure the ‘left transformer’ cable is connected to socket P22 on MCB £ Ensure the ‘right transformer’ cable is connected to socket to P21 on MCB Main Control Card (MCB) AMP 1 AMP 2...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU How to check a Speaker Circuit resistance To avoid a speaker circuit mismatch fault it is a good idea to check the speaker circuit resistance. & Before checking the speaker circuit resistance always ensure the Mains Powered DAU is powered down with mains supply switched OFF and battery supply disconnected.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions How to wire and configure a Test Microphone A hand-held test microphone can be connected to the Mains Powered DAU to allow local speaker circuits to be tested. A suitable test microphone such as SHURE model number 596LB can be connected to the MCB. Wiring a local test microphone Mains Powered DAU MAIN CONTROL BOARD...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Power-up Battery supply Ensure the battery lead is connected to the batteries in the manner illustrated below. Ensure the batteries are fitted inside the enclosure in front of the transformers. Ensure the end connector on the battery lead is fitted to socket P7 on the PSU. Part of the Mains Powered DAU AMP 1 AMP 2...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Indicators, fuses and links on the MCB and Amplifier board ON steady Audio Active green Quiescent Quick flashes Blink every second green FIND DEVICE Medium flashes ON steady 0.5s ON - 0.5s OFF Normal green indication Fall back mode For factory use only, ensure Super fast flashes...
Power Fault Speaker Circuit 2 Volume Comms Fault Amplifier 1 Earth Fault Amplifier 2 Microphone Fault Message Fault Power Warning by Honeywell Removal of cover exposes live parts Voice Amplifier Unit DANGER Cancel Fault Buzzer System Fault System Fault Speaker Circuit 1...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU How to interpret indications and take actions Steady ON Flashing Key: Audible indication (Local Visual Meaning Possible action(s) Buzzer) Indications Normal Quiescent State - with no Power faults present green Voice Alarm Activated VA Activated ¨ System Fault System Fault Carry out a 'Reset All Faults' action,...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions Steady ON Flashing Key: Audible indication (Local Visual Meaning Possible action(s) Buzzer) Indications ¨ Message Store Internal Fault Message Fault Power Down the Mains Powered DAU (Latching fault) amber and then Power Up. 3 beeps ¨ Fault If this fault indication reappears then every 5s amber...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Steady ON Flashing Key: Audible indication (Local Visual Meaning Possible action(s) Buzzer) Indications ¨ Speaker circuit End-of Line (EOL) Speaker Circuit 1 Disconnect the speaker circuit from Mismatch Fault amber the MCB and measure the resistance 3 beeps Speaker Circuit 2 and ensure the measured value...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Initial tests The following are just some of the tests that should be carried out at the Mains Powered DAU: ¨ Mains failure test Switch off the mains supply to the Mains Powered DAU by removing the mains fuse at the fused spur unit. Check to ensure appropriate indications are given of mains failure, see page 17.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions MPDAU factory settings Function Setting Voice Alarm (VA) volume setting Maximum Public Announcement (PA) volume setting Maximum Background Music volume setting Mid level Play out message Disabled Auxiliary Relay to operates with: Emergency Microphone Emergency Messages Auxiliary Messages Background music volume adjust (MPDAU) Enabled Signal 0 Attention tone 1...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU How to configure a Mains Powered DAU To configure a Mains Powered DAU in a Vigilon Compact VA system and make the necessary settings, you will need to connect the Commissioning tool to the Vigilon Compact VA panel. The Mains Powered DAU are connected to the device and audio loop circuits of the Vigilon Compact VA panel.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions Uncheck the appropriate box if Public Address, Background Music, Local Audio input and Local Microphone are being used. Select the required Audio Pack from this list, the default Audio Pack 1. Configure the required Audio priorities for Local message, Central message, PA microphone, Background Music, Local Audio and Local microphone.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU Any of the 3 monitored Inputs (MI/Ps) can be enabled by deselecting the respective checkbox. Normally the box is checked to signify the respective Monitored Input is not used and is disabled. For each enabled monitored input select either EOL monitoring or Logic level input. The EOL monitoring method allow wiring to external equipment to be monitored for open or short circuit fault.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions How to check the number of End-of Lines (EOLs) used on a speaker circuit The is an alternative method of detecting the number of End-of Lines connected to a speaker circuit. Using this procedure it is possible to determine how many EOL's are connected to a speaker circuit by using the Commissioning tool. "...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU How to Send Configuration a Mains Powered DAU Usually the entire system configuration is sent from the Commissioning tool to all the Mains Powered DAUs via Vigilon Compact VA panel. However if you want to send the configuration to an individual Mains Powered DAU in a Vigilon Compact VA system it is possible to do this using the following procedures.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions Test the Cause and Effect Test the system cause and effect and ensure the Voice Alarm, PA, Auxiliary Messages, Emergency messages and Background music operate correctly and at the required volume. Where appropriate use the volume control at each Mains Powered DAU and adjust the output volume to a required level. www.acornfiresecurity.com...
www.acornfiresecurity.com Mains Powered DAU System Parts This section lists parts that can be used with the Mains Powered DAU. For further details on the availability of the parts, contact your supplier. COMPACT-MAINS-DAU Vigilon Compact Mains Powered Distributed Amplifier Unit 2 x 12V 7Ah Battery Spares CVS-MDMCB Replacement Main Controller Card - for Mains Powered DAU...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Commissioning instructions Mains Powered DAU 13421-54-DC 20W Music quality Metal Column Speakers with 4.7uF blocking capacitor 13421-70-DC 10W Metal Projector Loudspeaker with 2.2uF blocking capacitor 13421-71-DC 20W Bi-directional Metal Projector Speaker with 4.7uF blocking capacitor 13421-72-DC 10W Bi-directional Metal Projector Speaker with 4.7uF blocking capacitor 13421-73-DC 10W Plastic Projector Loudspeaker with 2.2uF blocking capacitor 13421-74-DC...