Cerberus PACE, Cerberus PACE Compact PACE-Design Configuration A6V10429097_en--_e 2021-03-12 Smart Infrastructure
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Table of contents 1 About this document .................................................................................. 13 1.1 Applicable documents ................................................................................... 16 1.2 Download center ........................................................................................... 17 1.3 Revision history ............................................................................................. 18 2 Safety .......................
5.6.2 Supervision of a loop system .........................................................58 5.6.3 Loop status in speaker line ............................................................59 5.6.4 Using live measurements to tune the loop.....................................61 5.7 Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) ..................................................64 5.8 Play audio in zones using digital inputs ........................................................67 5.
6.4 6.5 'Audio Output Configuration' ....................................................................... 114 6.4.1 Output configuration .................................................................... 115 6.4.2 Audio Output Block Diagram ....................................................... 117 'Audio Output Processing' ........................................................................... 118 6.5.1 Equalizer audio output ................................................................
9.2 9.3 10 9.1.5 Device positioning ........................................................................171 9.1.6 Vital Board Monitoring Cerberus PACE Compact .......................176 9.1.7 Display additional information ......................................................177 Using Filters ................................................................................................179 9.2.1 System Name Filter .....................................................................179 9.2.
10.6.1 'Create Project Snapshot' ............................................................ 200 10.6.2 'Open Project Snapshot' .............................................................. 202 10.7 Listening Toolbar ......................................................................................... 203 10.8 Storing to SD card ....................................................................................... 203 11 Maintenance of IT components ..............................................
Index of figures Fig. 1: Graphical user interface Cerberus PACE Modular ..................................... 26 Fig. 2: Graphical user interface Cerberus PACE Compact .................................... 26 Fig. 3: System Tree Cerberus PACE Modular ....................................................... 29 Fig. 4: System Tree Cerberus PACE Compact ...................................................... 29 Fig. 5: Audio Feeds ...................................................................................
Fig. 34: 'Macro Definitions' dialog ............................................................................67 Fig. 35: Virtual keypad .............................................................................................67 Fig. 36: Configuration of the Digital Inputs ..............................................................67 Fig. 37: 'Configuration' mask ...................................................................................70 Fig. 38: 'CFG Common' mask ........................
Fig. 68: Audio Input EQ’s ...................................................................................... 113 Fig. 69: Filter types 1 ............................................................................................ 113 Fig. 70: Filter types 2 ............................................................................................ 113 Fig. 71: Audio Output Configuration ..................................................................... 114 Fig. 72: Audio Output Block Diagram .......
Fig. 105: Setting user permissions ........................................................................163 Fig. 106: Protected system is locked .....................................................................164 Fig. 107: Protected system is unlocked .................................................................164 Fig. 108: Password entry .......................................................................................164 Fig. 109: Unlocking the system ....................................
Fig. 142: Changing cyclic intervals: Example 2 .................................................... 192 Fig. 143: Station Toolbar ...................................................................................... 193 Fig. 144: User settings submenu .......................................................................... 194 Fig. 145: System Toolbar ..................................................................................... 196 Fig. 146: Audio system settings..................................
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About this document 1 Download center You will find more information on the Cerberus PACE Compact system and its components in the following documents: Title Document ID IT security policies Cerberus PACE Compact – IT security policies A6V11439692 System documentation Cerberus PACE Compact – planning A6V11899877 'PACE-Design' – configuration A6V10429097 Cerberus PACE Compact – mounting / installation A6V11899867 Cerberus PACE Compact – operation A6V11899865 Data sheets System data sheet A6V1
1 About this document Revision history 1.3 Revision history This version of the reference document applies to all languages into which the reference document is translated. The first edition of a language version or a country variant may, for example, be version 'd' instead of version 'a', if a version 'a' of the reference document already exists.
About this document 1 Revision history Version Edition date Brief description c 2019-10-17 New: System Errortypes [➙ 209], Log Warnings [➙ 125], Log Infos [➙ 125], Log Events [➙ 125], 'Error Logging Options [➙ 128]', 'Open Project Snapshot' [➙ 202], Using a DCF77 radio clock [➙ 70], 'Using an output from separate call stations [➙ 95]','Using logic operations [➙ 96]', Station error state [➙ 214] Revised: User interface [➙ 26], ''System Overview' [➙ 27]', ''System Tree' [➙ 29]', 'EN 54-16 – Specific se
2 Safety Safety instructions 2 Safety 2.1 Safety instructions The safety notices must be observed in order to protect people and property. The safety notices in this document contain the following elements: ● Symbol for danger ● Signal word ● Nature and origin of the danger ● Consequences if the danger occurs ● Measures or prohibitions for danger avoidance Symbol for danger This is the symbol for danger. It warns of risks of injury. Follow all measures identified by this symbol to avoid injury or death.
Safety 2 Safety regulations for the method of operation How risk of injury is presented Information about the risk of injury is shown as follows: WARNING Nature and origin of the danger Consequences if the danger occurs ● Measures / prohibitions for danger avoidance How possible damage to property is presented Information about possible damage to property is shown as follows: NOTICE Nature and origin of the danger Consequences if the danger occurs ● Measures / prohibitions for danger avoidance 2.
2 Safety Safety regulations for the method of operation CAUTION Noncompliance with the following safety regulations Risk of injury and material damage ● Ensure compliance with the following safety regulations. ● Knowledge of electrical engineering is required for installation. ● Only specialists are permitted to carry out the installation. Incorrect installation can disable electrical safety precautions unbeknown to a layperson.
Safety 2 Standards and directives complied with Disregard of the safety regulations Before they are delivered, Siemens products are tested to ensure they function correctly when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries caused by the incorrect application of the instructions or the disregard of danger warnings contained in the documentation.
2 Safety End of the Life Cycle (EOL) 2.5 End of the Life Cycle (EOL) Any IT component involved in the access to the PACE zone must be replaced as soon as it ceases to be supplied with security updates by the manufacturer. If this EOL IT component cannot be replaced, the PACE zone must be immediately disconnected from connections with untrustworthy networks. 2.
Overview 3 Basic functions 3 Overview Cerberus PACE is a network-based voice alarm and announcement system that complies with the requirements of EN 54-16 and allows for a decentralized and redundant system structure. It is an important feature of the system that the critical risks of single point of failure vulnerabilities are eliminated. A typical Cerberus PACE system is comprised of digital audio matrices, amplifiers, operating terminals, and call stations.
4 User interface System Requirements 4 User interface This chapter describes the user interface, the menu layout, and the functionality of each tab. Fig. 1: Graphical user interface Cerberus PACE Modular Fig.
User interface 4 'System Overview' 4.1 'System Overview' Provides a graphical overview of the participants in 'PACE-Net', e.g.: ● 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' ● PCs on which 'PACE-Design' is running ● Fire brigade call stations ● Call stations You can arrange the devices clearly so you can easily identify the system status. Infrastructure devices such as switches or amplifiers are not shown. 1. Menu bar and Toolbars The menu bar offers access to all basic functions of the software.
4 User interface 'System Overview' Additional symbols Indicates that the virtual keypad function is enabled. Double-click the symbol to open the virtual keypad. Indicates that the 'PACE-Bus protocol' is enabled. Double-click the symbol to open the 'PACE-Bus' configuration page. Example 1: The device has detected four bus participants. All are working correctly. Example 2: The device has detected three bus participants. This does not match the configuration. One device is missing.
User interface 4 'System Tree' 4.2 'System Tree' A fast and easy way to configure multiple modules is the 'System Tree' tab. You can also open individual configuration options for the device in question by rightclicking on the device. Fig. 3: System Tree Cerberus PACE Modular Available devices are listed, categorized by the device type and configuration options. If you choose a configuration option, the corresponding mask is displayed in the configuration area. Fig.
4 User interface 'System Tree' ● Since this function can produce hundreds of pages of output in the case of larger projects, the user is asked to confirm the procedure before processing starts. ● To transfer the changes made from the device's RAM to the device's flash, click the '> Flash' button on the toolbar. Configuration pages are displayed in the configuration area for every module or device selected. The system name of the device is displayed to the left of the device icon.
User interface 4 'System Lists' 4.3 'System Lists' This section displays system-relevant settings and is split into several tabs, named 'Audio Feeds', 'Active Calls', 'Stations', 'Peripherals', and 'System'. If the 'Refresh' button is activated, this updates the list once every second. ● ● Click on the switch, to toggle the refresh of the active view. Press and hold + to print the active view. 4.3.1 System Lists: 'Audio Feeds' Audio feeds correspond to network audio channels.
4 User interface 'System Lists' The 'Audio Feeds' section lists all available network audio channels. Double-click on a network audio channel to go to the configuration area for the device audio input. Listening to a network audio channel via a PC speaker 1. Select an active network audio channel, marked in bold, from the list of network audio channels. 2. Click on this channel again or use the 'Play' button on the 'Listen' toolbar. The selected network audio channel is output. 3.
User interface 4 'System Lists' 4.3.2 System lists: 'Active Calls' The source of priority calls is tracked and displayed on the 'Active Calls' tab. The following information is shown for a call: ● Station ID ● Duration ● Target output zones A detected call is added to the 'Active Calls' list. The last 20 calls made are moved to the 'Recent' tree node. Fig. 7: Active Calls One active call and the most recent call from each station will be stored in a 'Project Snapshot'.
4 User interface 'System Lists' 4.3.3 System Lists: 'Stations' Shows the station state and devices which are detecting or causing an ongoing fault. You can print the list by pressing + . Fig. 8: Stations The list is empty until the 'Show just errors' checkbox is unchecked or an error is detected for a station. If an error occurs, detailed information about the fault is displayed. The 'Show just errors' checkbox is checked by default.
User interface 4 'System Lists' 4.3.4 System Lists: 'Peripherals' The 'Peripherals' tab shows: ● Summary and statistics of all activated external ↑ UARTs ● All used logic inputs ● All used logic outputs Fig. 9: Peripherals 'Used UARTs' If the external UART interface is enabled, the station will be displayed in this section, together with the activated protocol and RX/TX statistics.
4 User interface 'System Lists' 4.3.5 System list: 'System' The 'System' tab shows: ● 'Audio System settings' ● 'System Warnings/Errors' ● 'System Time Providers' (STP) ● ↑ 'SSM Priority' ● 'Station Priority' ● 'Modified Modules' Fig. 10: 'System' tab 'Audio System settings' Displays the sampling rate and the bit depth of an audio transmission, and the ↑ AVD protocol version. 'System Errors' Temporary, non-critical system warnings or errors.
User interface 4 'System Lists' 4.3.6 System Lists: 'Compare with Snapshot' Via this tab the user can verify if settings of a system have been changed. To use this tab, you need to select a single system, load and compare an actual snapshot via the 'System' > 'Compare with Snapshot' menu. Fig. 11: Compare with Snapshot Fig. 12: Loading a snapshot You may have to define a filter under 'System Name' beforehand. Newer elements are marked as bold. Dynamic hints show configuration changes.
4 User interface 'System Lists' If the 'Check StationInfo' checkbox is checked, the 'Basic Station Configuration' page is also compared. Therefore, you may see different DSP software versions, as shown below. Fig.
User interface 4 'PACE-Net API' 4.4 'PACE-Net API' The 'PACE-Net API' tab can be used to enable access on an external API interface. This TCP/IP interface enables external applications to generate graphical user interfaces, which can control the sound level and/or the program channel of audio outputs. Fig. 14: 'PACE-Net API' tab Server host and port configuration To edit the API server configuration, uncheck the 'Enable API Server' checkbox. The host is the corresponding local computer.
4 User interface 'PACE-Net API' 'Statistics' This box contains some common statistics of the API Clients connected. Reference Description 'Requests' Number of received API commands 'Answers' Number of answers processed 'Failed' Number of answers with CompletionStatusCode<>API_Success Corresponds to the sum of all ToSend.Warnings in the Client Connection table. 'Routed' For later use 'Events' Sum of periodic messages of all clients 'protoErrors' Number of protocol errors.
System configuration 5 System limits 5 System configuration 5.1 System limits Network ● ● ● Within a tree topology, you are permitted to have up to 15 ↑ hops from the central network distribution hub to a branch. 1GBit hops: 50 on fiber optic and copper With a ring topology, a minimum of three and a maximum of 30 PN2005 switches are permitted. PACE-Bus ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The UART speed must be set to 19200 baud.
5 System configuration System limits Loop isolator ● ● ● ● ● Max. number of isolators per amplifier: – 150 W: 80 – 200 W: 80 – 250 W: 80 – 300 W: 80 – 500 W: 80 Max. number of isolators per matrix PC2003/PC1001/PC1002: 480 Max. 80 loop isolators per line No combination with EOL3 and loops on a station Minimum ↑ tapping* of speaker connected to loop isolator: 0.75 W * Tapping: 100 V speakers have a transformer upstream of the chassis.
System configuration 5 Step by step guide to configure a new system PACE-Design ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Max. number of stations = 1350 Max. number of audio outputs from stations to amplifiers = 1600 The 'Duplicate Station ID' error can only be resolved by disconnecting one of the devices from the network. '*.wav' files on an SD card will only be played if the logic inputs have been linked in the micro SD cards dialog. – If any changes are made in the SD card dialog, the link must be reestablished.
5 System configuration Step by step guide to configure a new system Equalizing/signal processing 1. Open the 'Audio Processing' configuration page. 2. Configure the delay, equalizer curve or compressor/limiter. Automated announcements on the SD card 1. Check that the SD card contains all the required files. 2. Save additional files via the 'Write to SD Card' functionality if necessary. Call stations 1. Open the 'Digital Inputs, Digital Input Mode (Keypad)' configuration page. 2.
System configuration 5 Step by step guide to configure a new system Peripherals and Interfaces 1. Set up the serial interface by selecting a protocol from the list, e.g., 'PACEBus'. 2. Enable the RSL and specify the matrix that will log the errors. 'LineDetection' function 1. Configure the monitoring parameters. 2. Perform a LineDetection measurement for each line. 3. Enable the 'Maintenance' flag for faster response times. 4. Repeat the process until 'OK' is displayed for all lines.
5 System configuration Creating a system password 5.3 Creating a system password 1. Read chapter System Protection [➙ 159]. 2. Check that all devices are in the same system. 3. Check the 'System Name' entry in the 'Basic Station Configuration' dialog. Go to the 'System Overview' tab, press the key and move the mouse over the modules to show stations sharing the same system name. 4. Then select 'Extras' > 'System Protection' > 'Protect unprotected System' > 'Protect '. 5.
System configuration 5 EN 54-16 – Specific settings 5.4 EN 54-16 – Specific settings EN 54-16 General Flags: Parameters Description 'EN5416: Enabled' ● ● ● Errors are detected within the requested time of 100 s. Fault state: An error state is indicated until a manual reset and/or another manual operation at access level 2 or 3 is performed. LED colors of the 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' keypad meet the specifications of EN 54-16.
5 System configuration EN 54-16 – Specific settings 5.4.1 Manual silencing of the voice alarm condition (option with requirements) EN 54-16, chapter 7.6.2 'It shall be possible to manually silence the voice alarm message from the ↑ VACIE at access level 2. In this case, following manual silencing, it shall be possible to reactivate the voice alarm message at access level 2.' Configuring the digital inputs accordingly 1.
System configuration 5 EN 54-16 – Specific settings 5.4.3 Reset of fault indications Chapter 8.7 in EN 54-16 8.7.1: 'Indications of faults as required in 8.2 shall be capable of being reset: ● Automatically when faults are no longer recognized – And/or ● By a manual operation at access level 2.' Configuring the input accordingly ◈ Enable the desired input, and define it as follows: – 'EN54-16: System Fault reset' 5.4.
5 System configuration EN 54-16 – Specific settings 5.4.5 Configuring PT2005 The 'of Station' field contains the station ID of the module to which the panel is connected. The error logging feature must be enabled. You will find more information in chapter 'Error Logging, EN 54-16 & RSL [➙ 125]'. Logic Outputs needed: 2 ● ● Voice Alarm Initiate Voice Alarm Silence Fig.
System configuration 5 Setup the supervision extension card 5.5 Setup the supervision extension card 5.5.1 Preparation 1. Open the 'Basic Station Configuration' tab. 2. Enable the 'LineDetection' flag. 3. Check if the 'LineDetection' card is detected correctly. 4. Open the 'Supervision' tab. 5. Enable the 'En Pilot Tone' and 'En Line Detection' flags. 6. Select the measurement interval and the gain of the pilot tone.
5 System configuration Setup the supervision extension card 5.5.2 Setup a loudspeaker line ◈ Specify a set detection method for each speaker line/each output. The detection methods are described in the following chapters. 5.5.2.1 Pilot tone only detection Only the values from the 'Pilot RMS [V] Value' + 'Tolerance' fields are evaluated in the measurement algorithm. Fig. 19: Pilot tone only detection 1. Enable the 'En' flag for each zone you want to monitor. 2. Set 'Pilot Only' under 'Type'.
System configuration 5 Setup the supervision extension card 5.5.2.2 Impedance measurement ● ● Nominal Impedance is the estimated impedance value of the line in ohms. The tolerance is the maximal deviation of the nominal impedance in %. Fig. 20: Impedance measurement 1. Enable the 'En' flag for each zone you want to monitor. 2. Under 'Pilot RMS', set the 'Value' and 'Tolerance' to a value of between 5…15. – – 'Value' = 17 and 'Tolerance' = 6 provide a good starting point.
5 System configuration Setup the supervision extension card 5.5.2.3 EOL3 Detection ● ● EOL Short-circuit below is the threshold for the short-circuit detection in EOL mode. If the resistance drops below this value, a short-circuit error is detected. Dependent on the loudspeakerline impedance, 100 ohms is a good start. Fig. 21: EOL3 Detection 1. Enable the 'En' flag for each zone you want to monitor. 2. Under 'Pilot RMS', set the 'Value' and 'Tolerance' to a value of between 12…20.
System configuration 5 Setup the supervision extension card 5.5.3 Take live measurements of the system It is possible to display additional information relating to the 'LineDetection' feature. To gain access to these features, open the 'Peripherals and Supervision' page and right-click. Then click on 'get struct: Error logging List' and select 'Linedetection Statistic'. Next do a left mouse button click on the button and the interface opens. Saves a screenshot of the local machine.
5 System configuration Setup the supervision extension card Parameters Description 'RMS' Voltage of the pilot tone in [V] 'Impedance' Magnitude of the complex impedance |Z| at the pilot tone frequency in [ohms] 'SNR' EOL1..2 response power in [dB] 'State' State of the line, e.g., OK, BREAK, SHORT… 'EOL3' IDs of the detected EOL modules, if a sweep was started 5.5.3.2 Performing an impedance measurement ◈ Select 'Measure Impedance' and 'Linedetection (Chx)' for a line.
System configuration 5 Setting up a loop isolator speaker system 5.5.3.3 Performing an EOL3 detection sweep The sweep will take up to 20 seconds. ◈ Select 'Search EOL3' and 'Linedetection (Chx)' for a line. The display is updated and shows which EOL modules have been detected for the selected line. Fig. 25: EOL3 detection sweep 5.
5 System configuration Setting up a loop isolator speaker system Example configuration for a system with two separate loops, each of which is supplied by an individual amplifier: Fig. 26: Example software configuration 5.6.2 Supervision of a loop system Preparations: 1. Open the 'Peripherals and Supervision' page. 2. Check that the 'En Pilot Tone' and 'En Line Detection' option fields are enabled in the 'General Flags' area. 3. Set the pilot tone gain for all used channels to '-12 dB'.
System configuration 5 Setting up a loop isolator speaker system 5.6.3 Loop status in speaker line Each loop indicates its status in the speaker line within the 'Line Detection State' column. Fig. 28: Loop status: 'Line Detection State' Description of possible states: Loop status Description Typical errors/cause of fault 'HARDWARE_PROTECT' The whole loop is switched off because of a malfunction during the startup phase.
5 System configuration Setting up a loop isolator speaker system Loop status Description Typical errors/cause of fault 'NO_PILOT_SIGNAL' This state is temporary and switches the The amplifier cannot supply enough loop status to 'BREAK' state. power to the loop. 'SHORT_CIRCUIT' The speaker line is switched off and not Short-circuit on this speaker line. checked again until a fault reset takes place.
System configuration 5 Setting up a loop isolator speaker system 5.6.4 Using live measurements to tune the loop To increase the stability of a loop system in the long term, it is recommended to do take a view at the measurement values. This is only possible if the system is in the status OK or BREAK. 1. Open the 'Peripherals and Supervision' page. 2. Click on 'Line Detection Statistics'. Example 1: two separate loops in 'OK' state Fig.
5 System configuration Setting up a loop isolator speaker system Example 2: Loop 1 in 'BREAK' state Fig. 30: 'LineDetection' statistics example 2 Speaker line 1 RMS 28 V Impedance 1044 ohms at 20 kHz Speaker line 2 RMS 29 V Impedance 1044 ohms at 20 kHz ● ● ● 62 | 219 Voltage is above 25 V = very good A slight voltage increase can be measured, no impact on the functionality The impedance in line 1 is much higher than in line 2 (1044 > 160).
System configuration 5 Setting up a loop isolator speaker system Example 3: Loop 1 in 'BREAK' state Fig. 31: 'LineDetection' statistics example 3 Speaker line 1 RMS 31 V Impedance 208 ohms at 20 kHz Speaker line 2 RMS 31 V Impedance 248 ohms at 20 kHz ● ● A6V10429097_en--_e Voltage is above 25 V = very good The impedance value of line 1 is similar to line 2 (208 ~ 248). This means that the isolated segment is in the middle of the loop.
5 System configuration Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) 5.7 Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) The ↑ AVC monitors the ambient noise level for a single zone. See also Automatic Volume Control (AVC) settings [➙ 106]. The matrix that takes this measurement is referred to as a noise monitor.
System configuration 5 Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) Fig. 32: Calculation of the AVC attenuation value Fig. 33: Other network participants utilizing the AVC attenuation value To configure the AVC system, follow the steps described. First you need to configure the noise monitor. 1. Open the audio input configuration page 2. Configure the fourth audio input. Name it 'AVC-MIC my zone name' 3.
5 System configuration Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) 4. Disable the compressor limiter functionality 5. Set to feed the network with a signal and choose a channel number 6. Switch the tab at the bottom of the configuration page to AVC settings 7. Switch on the AVC feature by clicking on the Enable switch 8. Choose the output number 1…4 of the amplifier which is supplying the speaker line in the measurement zone 9. Set the threshold for the measured input signal.
System configuration 5 Play audio in zones using digital inputs 5.8 Play audio in zones using digital inputs Typical use case: ● ● ● A 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)' receives an analog NF signal at input 1 The zone selection is done via digital inputs The matrix continues the feed for as long as the input is active. Configuration of the Virtual Keypad 1. Select a matrix on the 'System Overview' tab. 2. Select the menu 'Station' > 'Configure Virtual Keypad'. 3.
5 System configuration Background music from an SD card 5.9 Background music from an SD card 1. Open the 'Audio Input Configuration' page for your device, e.g., for a 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)' 2. Configure the first audio input channel and select a program number between 1…128. 3. Store a file to the SD card of the device 4. Configure a logic input with the functionality 'Start SD-Sound' and use the file name of the '*.wav' file (1…255) as the parameter.
System configuration 5 Using PCO2001 5.11 Using PCO2001 ● ● ● ● Connect extension card 'OUT Relay extension (8)' via the RS232 jack or Phoenix connector. Only one extension is supported per matrix. RXa, TXa, and GNDa are all available, but RXb, TXb, and GNDb are reserved for future use. The relay extension is only configured during the start time. The extension card is connected via RS232 or the Phoenix connector. 1. Open the 'Basic Station Configuration' menu. 2.
5 System configuration Using a DCF77 radio clock 5.13 Using a DCF77 radio clock DCF77 radio clocks synchronize the DCF77 time signal with the low frequency transmitter located in Mainflingen near Frankfurt, Germany. The signal is generated by control equipment from PTB Braunschweig. The coded time message includes the current time of day, date of the month, and day of the week. It is transmitted once every minute in one-second pulses.
System configuration 5 Using the PT2006 remote control panel 'MX Basic' Mixer panel specific settings, not used with 'PACE-Net' Fig. 38: 'CFG Common' mask Button Information Top middle (arrows) Return to configuration selection menu Top left / right Move the cursor up / down Bottom left / right Change the selected value 1. Move the cursor as shown above ('device id') and choose a distinct number.
5 System configuration Using the PT2006 remote control panel 5.14.2 Configuring a preset ◈ Open the 'Peripherals and Supervision' page and the 'PACE-Bus' tab. If you don’t see the Config Preset tab, open the Device ID= Dropdown menu, select a device form the list and press Accept. If no devices are listed in the dropdown, check the bus wiring and the power supply of the modules. Fig. 39: 'Config Preset 1' tab 1. Select 'Vol and Ch +/-' in 'Allowed Views'.
System configuration 5 Using the PT2006 remote control panel 5.14.4 Example Project ● ● ● ● ● Three remote control panels are connected to a 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)'. Panel 2 should be able to control outputs 1+2. Panel 3 should be able to control outputs 3+4. Panel 10 should be able to control each output individually. All panels are able to choose from the same channel list: '100 Tuner', '101 CD'. Fig.
5 System configuration Using the PT2006 remote control panel Name Value Allowed views Not used Station ID Not used Audio Outputs 1+2+3+4+ cycle through outputs Channels Not used Remark Route this to ID 10 Device specific configuration 74 | 219 Device ID 2 Set Vol and Ch +/- Of station 507 Audio feed 100, 101 Channels 1+2 Device ID 3 Set Vol and Ch +/- Of station 507 Audio feed 100, 101 Channels 3+4 Device ID 10 Set Vol and Ch +/- Of station 507 Audio feed 100, 101
System configuration 5 Configuring desk call station PT2008 5.15 Configuring desk call station PT2008 Check the jumper configuration on the Call station PCB ● ● ● ● ● Supply EXT: supply voltage is taken from +10 V logic supply 'MIC' > 'Out': if both jumpers are set, the transmitted signal level is MIC by default. 'MIC' > 'Out': if both jumpers are cleared, the transmitted signal level is LINE by default.
5 System configuration Configuring desk call station PT2009 5.16 Configuring desk call station PT2009 Setup the analog audio input 1. Set the level of the first audio input to line level and adjust the input gain. The default setting is +0 dB. – Values may vary dependent on the length of the network cable used 2. Disable the phantom power 3. Configure the first audio input of the matrix as the priority channel by assigning a channel number >128. 4.
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17 Configuring the backup amplifier system Select a backup amplifier scenario that will best suit your application needs.
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system Symbol Remark Backup amplifier, 1 channel Program amplifier, 1 channel E.g., DigiPower 1x250 W, DigiPower 2x250 W in bridged mode Program amplifier, 2 channels E.g., DigiPower 2x250 W Program amplifier, 4 channels 5.17.1 Variant 1 ● Digital audio matrix ● 1x program amplifiers ● 1x backup amplifiers ● Single-channel local backup This scenario represents the smallest redundant system which could be made with 'PACE-Net'. Fig.
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.2 Variant 2 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 3x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Single-channel local backup Fig. 43: 3x program amplifiers, 1x backup amplifier, single-channel local backup Configuration example 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' StationID=22 A6V10429097_en--_e 'Amplifier channels': 1 channel 'Enable Backup In': ●1●2●3○4 'Group SID Range': 22...
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.3 Variant 3 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 7x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Single-channel distributed backup Fig.
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.4 Variant 4 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 4x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Single-channel local backup Fig. 45: 4x program amplifiers, 1x backup amplifier, single-channel local backup It is possible to connect up to four program amplifiers by using a 'Backup-MUX' (PCA2014) add-on card. This card is controlled via two digital outputs and switches the audio signal to the backup amplifier in case of a fault.
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.5 Variant 5 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 1x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Two-channel local backup Fig. 46: 1x program amplifier, 1x backup amplifier, two-channel local backup Configuration example 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' StationID=75 82 | 219 'Amplifier channels': 2 channels 'Enable Backup In': ●1●2○3○4 'Group SID Range': 75...
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.6 Variant 6 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 3x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Two-channel distributed backup Fig.
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.7 Variant 7 ● ● ● ● Digital audio matrix 1x program amplifiers 1x backup amplifiers Four-channel local backup Fig. 48: 1x program amplifier, 1x backup amplifier, four-channel local backup Configuration example 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' StationID=75 84 | 219 'Amplifier channels': 4 channels 'Enable Backup In': ●1●2●3●4 'Group SID Range': 75...
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.8 Variant 8 ● Digital audio matrix ● 1x program amplifiers ● 1x backup amplifiers ● Four-channel distributed backup In this use case, a 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)'/'Digital audio matrix (0/4/4)' is the backup for a 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)'. Fig.
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.9 Variant 9 ● Digital audio matrix ● 4x program amplifiers ● 4x backup amplifiers ● Four-channel distributed backup Only one four-channel backup concept is supported with this wiring scheme. Fig. 50: 4x program amplifiers, 4x backup amplifiers, four-channel distributed backup Configuration example 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)'/'Digital audio matrix (0/4/4)' StationID = 500 86 | 219 'Speakerline 1...
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system Configuration example 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)'/'Digital audio matrix (0/4/4)' StationID = 501 'Digital Out': Backup Control 'Amplifier channels': 4 channels 'Enable Backup In': ○1○2○3○4 'Group SID Range': 500...501 'GroupMaster-ID': 500 5.17.10 Variant 10 ● ● If you want to use a system with a backup amplifier, the 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' is the best solution, as all the wiring is contained within the device.
5 System configuration Configuring the backup amplifier system 5.17.11 Example of a backup amplifier concept The following example illustrates the inner workings of the backup amplifier concept. CAUTION Loss of speaker lines No announcement in the case of an alarm ● Plan the backup amplifier concept for each amplifier within the system. The following example can only compensate for a fault on a single amplifier. Any further faults will result in the loss of speaker lines.
System configuration 5 Configuring the backup amplifier system Fig. 53: Example of a backup amplifier concept: Typical fault The figure above shows a typical fault in a system. One channel on the amplifier (1) fails. After several seconds, the 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' detects the error and reports it to the backup master.
5 System configuration Using keypad macros 5.18 Using keypad macros You can use macros to trigger specific events when specific buttons on a call station keypad are pressed or released. The 'Use_Macro' flag has to be enabled for the corresponding button. To enable the execution of a macro 1. Open the 'Digital Input Mode (Keypad)' or 'Virtual Keypad' of a station. 2. Select a button and right-click with the mouse. 3. Choose 'Flags' -> 'USE_MACRO'.
System configuration 5 Using keypad macros To add a second macro 1. Place the cursor in the 'Normal Mode' -> 'Press' text field. 2. Click on the 'Arrow to the right' button close to the text field. 3. Choose a macro from the dropdown field and specify the parameters 4. Click 'Add' to apply the macro. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the configured macros. The function and parameters will be decoded and displayed in the drop-down field. Parameter adjustments can be made here.
5 System configuration Using keypad macros Macro ID Additional params 'A' asc(65), 0x41 Select all configured zones Select all zones while active for this station 1 PlaySound_FLASH TalkButtonPlaySound_S D PushButtonSwitch L>H: 'Talk2' Button (2) 'a' asc(97) 0x61 Byte0: stateID 1: localAlarmState Byte1: stateValue 0: No alarm (no local alarm since start) 1 Alarm currently triggered 2 Alarm currently silenced 3 Alarm currently reset 4 Alarm stopped by BMZ 5 Alarm manually stopped StateID=2: zoneSelect
System configuration 5 Using keypad macros Macro ID Additional params Description Supported button modes ‘C’ asc(67) 0x43 Byte0: channelNo Byte1: outputmask Byte2-3: stationID (0=SuppSelf) MSB(B15) of station ID used in Switch L>H mode: Switch L>H: LED lights up if chosen channel is active Channel set to given value 'PRG-Kanal eines speziellen Ausgangs ändern' Macro_Mode 'E' asc(69) 0x45 Byte0 KeyIndex Byte1/2: StationID (0= SuppSelf (1)) EmuKey 'A button with the given index on the specified s
5 System configuration Using keypad macros Macro ID Additional params Description Supported button modes 'N' asc(78) 0x4E Deselect all activated zones for this station Clear all zones 'Select no zones' PlaySound_FLASH, PlaySound_SD, Macro_Mode 'Talk' / 'Talk2' Button PushButton Switch L>H (2) 'p' asc(112) 0x70 Pre- and Post-Signalisation Byte0: PreSignalisation if Press PostSignalisation if Release 'Pre- and Post-Signalization' 0=none 1...4: 001.wav-004.
System configuration 5 Using an output from separate call stations 5.19 Using an output from separate call stations A digital output should be controlled from two separate call stations. The LED of the function key should light up if the status is (ON). Configuration of call station A: 1. Configure a keypad key with the function 'Switch L>H' (acts as a common status indicator, sharing the boolean information OFF/ON). 2.
5 System configuration Using logic operations 5.20 Using logic operations A typical use case will be the need to switch a digital output, dependent of the zone selection of a callstation. The following example shows how an output is configured if zones 1 and 2 are selected and the talk key is pressed. 1. Activate the “Enabled” checkbox 2. Set the Function to “Keypad Led” 3. Set the “of Station” to the callstation station id 4.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Basic Station Configuration' 6 Configuration pages – Overview The configuration area for each device is spread over various configuration pages. There are global configuration pages for all device types – e.g., the 'Basic Station Configuration' page – as well as device-specific configuration pages that are only available for a specific device type or a specific hardware option. The 'System Tree' [➙ 29] area shows configuration pages that are available for all devices.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Basic Station Configuration' Fig.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Basic Station Configuration' 6.1.1 Basic Station Info 'System Name' 'System Name' is the designation of the project or system being configured. You can change the 'System Name': ● If the icon is shown grayed out, you have no write permissions. Check whether your current account has the correct rights to edit this page. ● Click the names. icon to open a dropdown menu showing all known system ● Click the text.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Basic Station Configuration' 6.1.2 Identification & Operation Station ID ● ● ● When configuration is first performed with 'PACE-Design', the 'Serial No.' is adopted as the 'Station ID'. The 'Station ID' is the unique ID of a device in a closed network. This ID must be a number 1…4070. All network communication between different stations is addressed with this number. SerialNo Serial number of the module. It’s not possible to change this value.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Basic Station Configuration' Info Updated Date of the latest station configuration change. Overall Updates Counter of all configuration changes. Station Priority This value is used by call stations to show the user if a call is heard in an output zone. The value determines the color of the zone selection LEDs. 0 has the lowest priority, 15 has the highest priority. A priority > 7 will switch the station from business mode to alarm mode.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Basic Station Configuration' 6.1.3 Interfaces No user input is required at this area. Audio Channels Displays the hardware capability of analog audio in and outputs. Chip ID DSP manufacturer identification number. Analog I/O Number of analog in and outputs (0…10 V) Digital I/O Number of digital in and outputs Expert Settings! Displays the settings of external serial interfaces, for example the protocol and baud rate.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2 'Audio Input Configuration' You define the electrical characteristics and digital representation of the analog audio inputs on this configuration page. Fig. 56: Audio Input Configuration 6.2.1 Input Configuration Input Name Local name of the input. Input Mode Specification of the gain level structure of the input.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Input Configuration' Phantom Power Optional activation of the phantom power of an input. For example, the microphone of the PT2001 desk call station requires phantom power. Controlled By It is possible to control the input volume from an external source. Extern 1…8 The gain is controlled via the input of an external 0-10 V source. For example, you could use a potentiometer that is connected directly to the local device.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input Configuration' NOTICE Press the up/down arrow to select the next available channel number. Double click the channel number to clear it. In the above graphic, the number is 50. of default AudioGroup Reserved for future use. Network Channel Name Global name of the feeding channel. 6.2.2 Presets Max This value limits the maximum gain on the analog side of the input signal.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2.4 'Compressor/Limiter' tab Fig. 58: 'Compressor/Limiter' tab Limiter Threshold The limiter is not active until the input level rises above the set threshold value. Release Set the speed of the limiter release rate from 1…10. This equates to 50…5 dB/s. 6.2.5 Triggered Signal Settings Fig.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2.6.1 Default mode Fig. 60: AVC settings: Default mode In 'Default mode', the AVC value is calculated with the set threshold value. If the calculated sound level on the audio input is above this threshold value, the AVC value decreases from the maximum attenuation to 0 dB attenuation. The figure below shows the corresponding change to the output sound level. Fig.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2.6.2 MAM 'Moving Attenuation Mode' (MAM) enables the AVC value to be set up as a follower. The measured level and a given AV offset value are used for the calculation. Fig. 62: AVC settings: Moving Attenuation Mode In MAM mode, the 'Release' parameter is not valid and is used as an AV offset value. The release rate corresponds to the 'Attack' parameter, meaning that the release rate is the same as the attack rate.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input Configuration' 'Output' Assignment of the set value to a local output. This output signal will be used for calculation of the AVC algorithm. 'Threshold' AVC takes effect if the noise level at input 4 is above this value. 'Max Attenuation' (Max Att.) Maximum range of volume control for the AVC algorithm in dB. 'Attack' Attack rate of the signal in dB/s. A larger value means faster sound level up if the noise level increases.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2.6.4 IO Triggered: AVC value is calculated by using the given digital input value Fig. 65: IO Triggered If enabled, the AVC value is controlled via the specified digital input configured at the 'digInput' field. If the input is low, the AVC value rises to the maximal attenuation factor. If the input is high, the AVC value is 0dB (no attenuation). NOTICE The meaning and behavior of this flag is changed when the 'Skip Calls' flag is active.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input Configuration' 'Averaging Time' Defines the measurement cycle time. A larger number means more stable AVC algorithm. However, for a long duration, the system will need more time to react on noise level changes. 'Feedback Factor' This value is used for signal feedback of the configured output. A large feedback factor means that most of the level of the output is subtracted from the feedback input level. So it is quite noisy.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Input Configuration' 6.2.8 Audio Input Block Diagram The graphic below displays the basic signal path for a single analog audio input. Fig.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Input EQ's' 6.3 'Audio Input EQ's' Enable the 'Audio Input EQ's' signal processing feature to alter the frequency response of an analog audio input signal. In so doing, you create a control for the bass, mid and treble. For better performance, the first filter bank is only capable of processing a first order high or low pass. Fig. 68: Audio Input EQ’s 'Filter Type' Various filter types are available for selection. Fig. 69: Filter types 1 Fig.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Output Configuration' 'Gain' Set the gain of the filter type 'Frequency' Defines the cut off frequency of the selected filter 'Quality' Only enabled if the filter is set to 'parametric'. Defines the bandwidth of the filter around the cut off frequency. 'Bypass filter' Uncheck the checkbox to enable the filter bank 6.4 'Audio Output Configuration' This configuration page is used to define the program channel an output is playing.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Output Configuration' 6.4.1 Output configuration 'Output Name' Local name of the output. 'Output Behaviour' Behavior of the program channels for the mixer panel: Program channels Behavior Muted for Program Channels No program channel will be played at the output. Priority calls will get through. Normal Operation (mixing) All registered network channels listed in the 'Play following network channels' area will be mixed.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Output Configuration' 'Use AVC of' Enables AVC feature for this specific output. The volume regulation information is taken from the configured station id. 'Priority Table' Open the output priority table configuration page. You will find more information on this in chapter 'Audio Output Priority Table' [➙ 122]. 'Processing' Open the output signal processing tab. 'Priority Volume' Used to set the sound level of priority calls for the specific output channel.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Output Configuration' 6.4.2 Audio Output Block Diagram The graphic displays the basic signal path for a single analog audio output. Fig.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Output Processing' 6.5 'Audio Output Processing' All relevant signal processing settings for the specified audio outputs are made in the 'Audio Output Processing' area. The mixer panel contains the settings for the equalizer, the output delays, and the compressor/limiter settings for each output. Fig. 73: Audio Output Processing Accurate filters increases the used precision of the digital filters, to avoid audio artefacts in special cases of filter settings.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Output Processing' Fig. 74: Context menu With this context menu you can copy & paste filters and name the given output. The display options enable you to extend the current view. 6.5.1 Equalizer audio output 'Filter Type' You can select up to four different equalizers per output in the 'Filter Type' dropdown menu. Every filter is configured separately. The envelope of all active filters is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Output Processing' 'Bypass' Could be used to bypass the given filter without modifications of the settings. 6.5.2 'Output delay' The 'Output delay' sets the delay for the given output signal. The maximum possible delay is 24.5 seconds. 'Air Temp' This value is used to calculate the corresponding distance if a delay is specified. 'Air Temp' is not stored in the device configuration. 6.5.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Audio Output Processing' Adjustable from 1…50 in quarter steps. 'Knee Depth' 'Knee Depth' is the 'soft knee' area in dB, on both sides of the threshold value. Setting this parameter to be near zero implements a 'hard knee' with a sharp transition and provides a more noticeable compression. 'Soft knee' is a softer transition where the ratio gradually grows from 1:1 to a set value in a transition region on both sides of the threshold value.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Audio Output Priority Table' 6.6 'Audio Output Priority Table' Fig. 78: Audio Output Priority Table All configured priority channels are shown in 'Audio Output Priority Table'. These channels have a feed number between 128…255 and possess a higher priority than feeds listed in the mixer panel. If a priority channel signal is received, all mixing program channels will be muted until the priority channel stops transmitting.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.1 External UART & Cyclic Settings Fig. 79: External UART & Cyclic Settings The external UART interface supports several protocols. To display cyclic debug information, the default value is set to 'General debugging protocol'. Cyclic Settings The most important setting is 'Cyclic Interval'. See chapter 'Change Cyclic Intervals [➙ 192]'. 'UART' The external UART interface supports several protocols.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 'UART Protocol' Choose from various supported serial protocols. External Real Time Clock This is an implementation to synchronize the time from an external time provider (GPS clock, DCF77 receiver) to the network participants. The connected device needs to be able to send a 'Meinberg Standard Telegram' in the format: D:tt.mm.jj;T:w;U:hh.mm.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.2 Error Logging, EN 54-16 & RSL Fig. 80: 'Error Logging, EN 54-16 & RSL' tab The 'Required Station List' (RSL) is used for monitoring a system. ● Enter station IDs in the RSL list. If a problem occurs in connection with one of these entries, a corresponding entry will be created in the error log. ● Devices for which an RSL is enabled: the error log is stored in the device's flash.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.2.5 Acoustic Signal Can only be used for 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' (internal speaker at audio output 1), has the same function as the output of the system fault buzzer on the indication board. 6.7.2.6 Audible warning, Remote triggered See chapter 'EN 54-16 – Specific settings [➙ 47]'. 6.7.3 CSLL UART List Fig.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.4 Network Fig. 82: Network The stations with a redundant network connection line are specified in the 'Network Station List' (NSL). 'Edit NSL' During the time the NSL is being edited, the DSP’s NSL will not be updated. This prevents the network connection from possibly being lost during configuration, as the station thinks it should switch to the other network connection line.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.5.1 'Common Configuration' Parameters Description 'Confirm Program Channel change' Only applies to remote control panels. If this option is enabled, the user can choose a new audio feed and confirm the program change. If this option is disabled, the device will switch the audio feed as soon as a user clicks on a button. 'Backlight Off after' Only applies to remote control panels.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.5.3 Configuring the PT2006 remote control panel Fig. 83: Configuring the PT2006 remote control panel Select a preset first and configure this preset. Afterwards you can assign this preset to multiple 'Remote control panel' by selecting the preset via the 'Selected configuration' ComboBox. Allowed views These screens are visible to the user on the PT2006. Choose between different functions.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' Station ID This station will be addressed by the commands. Currently only the local station ID is supported. Audio Outputs These Audio outputs will be used for the remote control. If at least two outputs are selected, you can enable the 'Cycle through outputs' option. Cycle through outputs Per default all enabled outputs will be controlled in parallel.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.5.4 PT2009 Configuration Fig. 84: Call station configuration 'Callstation Priority' If multiple call stations are connected to the same PACE-BUS, it is possible to configure up to four different priorities: 'Low', 'Medium', 'High', and 'Evac'. 'Key 1-8' Specifies which key block is used by the main keypad, which has eight buttons.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.5.5 PT2010/PT1001/PT1002 configuration PT2010, PT1001 and PT1002 are Voice Alert and Control Panel. The PT2010, PT1001 and PT1002 expand the number of IOs of the device it's connected to. An example configuration is displayed in below. Fig. 85: Logic input configuration Fig.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.6 Supervision Fig. 87: Supervision The 'Supervision' tab is used to configure the ↑ LD function used on the 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' and 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/4)' extension card. ● Click on measurement results. ● Select a speaker line from the list and click on the chosen line.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 'General Flags' Designation Function/meaning 'Pilot Tone' Enables the pilot tone, which is mandatory for the 'LineDetection' function. 'Line Detection' Enables communication with the LD extension interface. 'Eject Shortcircuit' Switches the speaker line off automatically in the event of a short-circuit.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 'Speaker Lines' Designation Function/meaning 'Line #' Line number 1…16 'En' Enable measurement on this channel 'Pilot RMS – [V] Value' Expected voltage of the pilot tone, measured on the 100 V line 'Pilot RMS – [V] Tolerance' Tolerance in Volt. Example: Pilot tone RMS value 10, tolerance 5 means a valid range of 5…15 V 'Type' Designation Function/meaning 'Pilot Only' Only measures the pilot tone voltage of an amplifier.
6 Configuration pages – Overview 'Peripherals and Supervision' 'Backup Control' See chapter 'Configuring the backup amplifier system [➙ 77]'. Designation Function/meaning 'Amplifier channels' Choose the type of connected backup amplifier scenario (e.g., '1 channel', '2 channels', '4 channels'). 'Enable Backup In' Enables the functions and monitoring of 'PC2003-A1' Backup In. 'Use Amp Sense' If this flag is enabled, an amplifier fault will be detected with the digital input contact.
Configuration pages – Overview 6 'Peripherals and Supervision' 6.7.7 Backup Fig. 88: Backup 'Backup Control' See chapter 'Configuring the backup amplifier system [➙ 77]'. Designation Function/meaning 'Amplifier channels' Choose the type of connected backup amplifier scenario (e.g., '1 channel', '2 channels', '4 channels'). Cerberus PACE Compact supports only the '1 channel' backup. 'Enable Backup In' Only used for PC2003, PC1001 and PC1002.
7 Hardware specific configuration Dig. matrix monitor (4/4/16) 7 Hardware specific configuration 7.1 Dig. matrix monitor (4/4/16) Fig. 89: Configuration window 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' This configuration window is only available with 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' hardware. The whole 'PACE-Bus' routing is configured here. The SV button 138 | 219 opens the 'Supervision' tab.
Hardware specific configuration 7 Dig. matrix monitor (4/4/16) 7.1.1 'SpeakerLines' 'Line #' Output line in the range 1…16. 'Name' Free text for system overview. 'Rated Power' The rated power of the configured line in watts [W]. 'Active' Enables a specific line. 'Amp' Routes the line to a 100 V input in the range 1…4. 'Loop' This speaker line is part of a loop. Configure a second speaker line to enable this option. 'Priority Only' If this flag is enabled, no program will be played on this line.
7 Hardware specific configuration Dig. audio matrix board Cerberus PACE Compact 7.2 Dig. audio matrix board Cerberus PACE Compact Fig. 90: Dig. audio matrix board Cerberus PACE Compact This configuration window is only available with Cerberus PACE Compact hardware. The whole 'PACE-Bus' routing is configured here. The SV button opens the 'Supervision' tab. 7.2.1 'SpeakerLines' 'Line #' Output line in the range 1…16. 'Name' Free text for system overview.
Hardware specific configuration 7 Dig. audio matrix board Cerberus PACE Compact 7.2.2 'Amplifiers' In the 'Amplifiers' area you can specify the connected amplifiers. 'Speaker Lines Rated Power' Displays the sum of the power (consumption) of all speaker lines connected to this amplifier. 'Installed Amplifier' Configure the type of amplifier, connected to the analog audio output of the device. For example, 'PV1001 1x200 – Channel A'.
7 Hardware specific configuration Dig. audio matrix board Cerberus PACE Compact 7.2.4 'Amplifiers' in Cerberus PACE Compact Cerberus PACE Compact has built-in slots to mount up to 6 internal amplifiers: 4 amplifiers for regular audio channels, one backup amplifier and one pilot tone amplifier. NOTICE Do not mix up amplifier types in a single Cerberus PACE Compact cabinet.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' 7.3 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' Fig. 93: 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' page Each 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' has 19 physical buttons that can be freely configured by the user. Each button is used for a specific function in the 'PACENet' system. Additional buttons with a maximum of four keypad extensions can be physical or virtual, so the maximum number of buttons is 115.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' Fig. 95: 'Customize paper strips' button 7.3.1 'Regular Modes' 'Push Button' The selected input is configured as a push button that will control the green LED for as long as the button remains pressed. Make use of this function in combination with macros or digital outputs, to create a user defined behaviour of the call station. 'Switch L>H' Only usable with macros for special settings.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' Fig. 96: Macro Mode 7.3.2 'Audio Modes' 'Zone Select' A zone is a combination of outputs from several stations. A zone button can be enabled by pushing it on the keypad, or by pushing the Select all button. If a call is started from a callstation, the audio will only be routed to the enabled zone buttons. See chapter 'Zone Select Table – Regular Keypad' [➙ 147]. 'Select All' All zones of the callstation will be selected.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Digital Input Mode – Regular Keypad' 'Talk Button' Pressing this button enables the microphone input of the 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' and also runs an active call in the network. As long as the button is pressed, the feed will be active. 'Talk 2 Button' Every 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' has two separate audio inputs, one microphone and one line input.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Zone Select Table – Regular Keypad' 7.3.3 Injected Sound An injected sound is a short '*.wav' file in the flash of every device, which lasts no longer than 4 s. This sound can be triggered by a 'PLAY SOUND' command. By default, no audio file is injected. Injecting a sound 1. Double-click on the 'Play Sound' button. The following dialog appears: 2. Click on the 'Inject sound' button. 3. Choose a '*.wav' audio file and confirm the prompt.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Zone Select Table – Regular Keypad' ● ● ● The 'priority call' function of a 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' or a virtual call station is specified with zone selection buttons. Every zone selection button contains a list of addressed audio outputs, which will trigger the 'priority call' when activated. The 'Zone Select Table' page displays the specified addressed outputs of a single zone selection button or all defined output zones. Fig.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Logic Inputs – Connector' 7.5 'Logic Inputs – Connector' This configuration window is used to set the behaviour of the logic inputs. Fig. 98: 'Logic Inputs – Connector' page Each input is able to handle a different task. A selection of parameters is available for each function (see tables). Fig. 99: Logic input example DI1 Mains failure DI2 Battery failure DI3 and DI4 Use of PT2002 with PTO2009 (2x DC 24 V feed). Always set 'used for logging'.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Logic Inputs – Connector' Function Description 'EN 54-16: Alarm Manual Silence' Manual silencing of the voice alarm condition. (Option 7.6.2 in EN 54-16) 'GP' flag: ● If set, then on 'Starting': all zones are selected; on 'Stopping': all zones are deselected ● If not set, then no additional action is taken 'EN 54-16: System Fault Reset' Manual reset of fault indications.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Logic Outputs – Connector' Function Description AVC Monitoring Fault Faults on the AVC monitoring device are detected, the AVC calculation is skipped, and the AVC value is not attenuated (also see chapter 'Setting up automatic volume control (AVC) [➙ 64]'). 'Talk', 'Zone Select', 'Select All', 'Select None' 'Desk call stat. (19 buttons)' functions controlled via digital inputs. Amplifier sense For connection to the fault relays of an amplifier.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Logic Outputs – Connector' 'Output' Read-only value of the respective output. 'Name' The 'Name' parameter could be used to add a text description for the selected output.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Logic Outputs – Connector' Function Description 'Feed Present' Used to signal that a dedicated feeding channel is active on the network. The requested feeding channel (#1-255) is configured via the 'Input/SysVarID/Feed/Level/Led' column. NOTICE! Use this by 'Feed with triggered signal', otherwise the logic output is always on, even when the feed is -80 dB. 'AudioOut Active' a specific audio output of a dedicated station is currently active.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'Logic Outputs – Connector' Function Description 'Logic Operation Inputs' Used to perform a boolean logic operation on a logic input and display the result on a digital output. 'Parameter This parameter is a bitmask, which is able to address eight Input/SysVarID/ inputs and outputs, e.g., 6 (00000110) input 2 and 3 active.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'Logic Outputs – Connector' 'Input/SysVarID/FeedNo/Level/Led' is used as parameter depending on the selected function. 'Audio Out/In' is requested for some functions to select the requested audio output 'LED Mode' Color parameters must be defined for certain output functions. The set color determines the behavior of the output, for 'Keypad LED', for example.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'MicroSD Card' 7.7 'MicroSD Card' Fig. 101: MicroSD Card Common SD card information is displayed in the upper mask area. If a new or unconfigured SD card is inserted, the 'SD-Card Info' group will be marked in red letters. In order to accept the hardware change, make use of the accept button. The sound entries listbox represents a list of configured keys and the triggered filenames which are connected to the buttons.
Hardware specific configuration 7 'MicroSD Card' 'File' This filename will be triggered if a play SD card event is called ● Double click on a filename, to open a dropdown field, offering all available files on the SD card. 'Relative Volume' Sets the playback sound level of an audio file. 'Loop' If enabled, the file will be repeated until a stop sound event is triggered 'EN 54/16 – Alarm' If this checkbox is enabled, the file creates an active alarm call status in the system.
7 Hardware specific configuration 'MicroSD Card' 7.7.1 Checklist for audio file function Use this checklist to ensure the audio file will work: 1. Audio files are stored in the following SD card directory tree: – '\PACE-Net\Wave\SSounds' 2. The audio format is 16 bit/48 kHz/mono. 3. The audio file is not compressed and is in 'Raw PCM' format. 4. Check the compression level. – Open the file properties > 'File Information' tab > 'Bitrate' field. – The value must be 768 kbit/s. 5.
System Protection 8 Default security settings 8 System Protection CAUTION Unauthorized access to and tampering with the system Restricted alarms or no alarms, personal injury and damage to property in an emergency ● ● ● Comply with the stipulations of document 'Cerberus PACE – IT security policies A6V11439692'. Comply with the policies in 'IT security notices [➙ 23]'. Plan and configure the 'PACE-Net' system as stipulated in the chapters that follow. 8.
8 System Protection Configure Protection 8.3 Configure Protection 'Extras' > 'System Protection' > 'Protection of ', click on 'SYSTEM' > 'Advanced'. When the login the message 'Members mismatch, 6 instead of 5' (example) appears, you can change the number of members by double clicking on '5 members' and changing the number of members. Fig. 102: Configure Protection You can assign commonly used permissions to the 'Administrator' and 'Everyone' user accounts.
System Protection 8 Configure Protection Fig. 103: 'SYSTEM' security entry 'Minimum Password Complexity Level' area Standard The minimum password length is six characters. The password must contain a combination of letters and digits. Strong The minimum password length is eight characters. The password must contain at least three out of four of the following character types: ● alphabetic characters (lower case) ● alphabetic characters (upper case) ● alpha numerical characters (0...
8 System Protection Configure Protection – – Immediately after one or more permissions were changed, all 'PACE-Net' users who are logged in under that account were logged off from the system automatically. All users are logged off if the 'Minimum Password Complexity Level' has been raised to a higher level. Changing a password Clicking on the 'Change PW' button opens a dialog that prompts the user for a new password.
System Protection 8 Configure Protection Fig.
8 System Protection Unlocking a protected System 8.4 Unlocking a protected System A locked system is displayed when 'PACE-Design' is started or when it is requested again in the software. Fig. 106: Protected system is locked Fig.
System Protection 8 I forgot my password 8.5 I forgot my password 1. Open the 'Unlock AVD System' dialog and select the system you want to unlock. 2. Click on the green question mark. A dialog opens for entering the relevant user data. Fig. 109: Unlocking the system Fig.
8 System Protection I forgot my password 1. Select 'Create Request'. A new file is created. '. ''.KeyRequest' located in '\PACE-Net\Systems\default\Key Requests' 2. Please get in touch with your Siemens contact or call the Customer Support Center on phone number +49 89 9221-8000 for instructions on what to do next. You will receive a '*.SystemKey' file. The '*.
System Protection 8 Adding a factory-protected module 8.6 Adding a factory-protected module You will find information on how to unlock the system in chapter 'Unlocking a protected System [➙ 164]'. Add a new 'factory-protected' module to an existing protected system 1. Log into the factory-protected 'Siemens_Factory' system and into the system that you want to incorporate. 2. Open the 'Basic Station Configuration' page of the module you want to integrate into a new system. Fig.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface 9 Administration and system monitoring 9.1 Graphical user interface Fig. 115: Graphical user interface The graphical user interface helps you maintain an overview when dealing with a complex network. 9.1.1 'Save/Load Layout' This function stores/restores the current user interface. All visual settings of all modules are stored in a single layout file.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Graphical user interface 9.1.2 'Load Layout from Snapshot' Use this functionality to restore the layout of all detected modules from a snapshot. 1. Click on the icon to open a dialog showing all snapshots. 2. Click on the icon to load a snapshot which is not included in the list. – You may need to switch the file selection from ''PACE-Design' Snapshot Collection (snapshots.ssi)' to ''PACE-Design' Snapshot (dynamic.dta)'. 3.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface 9.1.4 Backgrounds A dialog displays all installed backgrounds. Select a background image, a color scheme, and a scale. Fig. 117: Backgrounds If needed, the user is able to use own background images. The supported file types are '.png', '.bmp', and '.jpg'. To increase the performance, enable the following checkboxes: ● 'Limit workspace to bg' ● 'Force 16-bit color depth' Making settings on the 'Backgrounds' page 1.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Graphical user interface Option Description Is a bright background If the image does not fit the computer resolution, you can choose the color of the boundary frame. This toggles between a dark and brighter canvas. Limit workspace to background Modules can only be placed inside the background image Tile background to fit objects space Repeats the background image and displays it as tiles.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface 9.1.5.2 Displaying devices in the same system If at least two separate systems are present in a single network, it is possible to determine which system each device belongs to. ◈ Hold down the 'Ctrl' button and hover the mouse cursor over a device. All devices with the same system name are shown with a purple outline and the assigned system name. Fig. 119: Devices in the same system 9.1.5.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Graphical user interface 9.1.5.5 Display additional information of a device This view displays information on the device hardware interfaces. The displayed values in the list are always real-time values. Designation Explanation DigIn Displays the current state of all digital inputs. DigOut Displays the current state of all digital outputs. Analog In Displays the analog input voltage 0...10 V of the local device.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface Fig. 122: Additional information of a device (Modular) Fig. 123: Additional information of a device (Cerberus PACE Compact) To see system internal information, press the Alt button and double-click on a device.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Graphical user interface Designation Explanation DigIn Displays the current state of all digital inputs. DigOut Displays the current state of all digital outputs. Analog In Displays the analog input voltage 0...10 V of the local device. The voltage is displayed in [%] and a corresponding gain value in [dB] when the voltage is used to control the sound level.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface 9.1.6 Vital Board Monitoring Cerberus PACE Compact The screenshot below shows a device which supports Vital Board Monitoring (VBM), in the Cerberus PACE Compact system. Data for service purpose Fig. 124: Vital Board Monitoring Cerberus PACE Compact To see system internal information, press ALT + double click the selected module.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Graphical user interface 9.1.6.1 Setting the base point of a device You can use the base point function to adjust the system layout overview. The 'Base point' function draws an arrow from the device border to a user-defined location on the background. If a device is moved in the graphical user interface, the base point stays fixed to the designated location. 1. Select a device. The device you have selected is highlighted with a green outline. 2.
9 Administration and system monitoring Graphical user interface The screenshot on the right side shows a device which supports Vital Board Monitoring (VBM), in this case, the Cerberus PACE Compact system. To see system internal information, press the Alt button and double-click on a module. Designation Explanation DigIn Displays the current state of all digital inputs. DigOut Displays the current state of all digital outputs. Analog In Displays the analog input voltage 0...10 V of the local device.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Using Filters 9.2 Using Filters The following filters are available to help you group larger systems that have a vast number of devices: ● 'System Name' on the 'Basic Station Configuration' page ● 'Collection filter' Both filter types can be used simultaneously. 9.2.1 System Name Filter Fig. 126: 'Toggle the System Filter' function ● ● The function 'Toggle the System Filter' enables/disables the current filter.
9 Administration and system monitoring Network statistics 9.2.2 Collection Filter A Collection Filter can be created by different ways and offers more flexibility defining the filter. You can call up the 'Search' dialog by pressing in order to define queries and create a collection filter from the result. This is the standard approach. Another way is to use an RSL on the 'Peripherals and Supervision' page and create a filter via the RSL. ● Collection filters can be sorted hierarchically.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Network statistics Fig. 130: Common computer information Common computer information is displayed, including the CPU and network loads. Every 'PACE-Net' packet is monitored and itemized in the statistic.
9 Administration and system monitoring Network statistics Fig.
Administration and system monitoring 9 Network statistics 9.3.2 Ethernet Trend Fig. 132: 'Ethernet Trend' button The 'Ethernet Trend' feature allows you to monitor the system over a longer period of time. Fig. 133: Ethernet Trend ● ● ● A6V10429097_en--_e Click the 'Ethernet Trend' button to display a separate window containing information about all the processed network packets, the CPU load and other important loads, and special events.
10 Maintenance and system operation 'Extras' > 'Station' menu 10 Maintenance and system operation 10.1 'Extras' > 'Station' menu Fig. 134: 'Extras' > 'Station' menu 10.1.1 Mirror Copy ● ● ● 184 | 219 The Mirror Copy is an area in the device’s flash that can be used to back up the entire device configuration. If, for some reason, the original configuration block is damaged, the device starts with the mirror copy.
Maintenance and system operation 10 'Extras' > 'Station' menu 10.1.2 'Error Logging List' The icon generates an 'Error Logging List' from the device's flash. Fig. 135: Error Logging List The 'Export' button exports all listed entries into a .csv formatted file for further processing.
10 Maintenance and system operation 'Extras' > 'Station' menu Fig. 136: Filter the Error Logging List NOTICE The export feature always exports all visible items. 10.1.3 Verify Zone Select Table In special cases, the 'Zone Select Table' ↑ (ZST) may not contain the exact information required to address a specific zone, e.g., under the following circumstances: The routing of a 'Digital audio matrix (4/4/16)' is changed after a certain speaker line has been added to the ZST.
Maintenance and system operation 10 'Extras' > 'Station' menu 10.1.4 Clone Station In several use cases, it is necessary to restore an exact copy of a station. A typical case would be to replace a defect hardware unit. The 'Clone station' command discards the actual station configuration and replaces it with a version from a snapshot.
10 Maintenance and system operation 'Extras' > 'Station' menu Fig. 137: 'Select snapshot' dialog A dialog similar to this one will be displayed if you select a snapshot located on the local computer. 10.1.5 Reset Station to the Factory Settings The Factory Settings are applied to the selected module. The actual configuration will be discarded. NOTICE Data loss Reconfiguration required ● Please note that all configuration data is replaced, i.e.
Maintenance and system operation 10 'Extras' > 'System' menu 10.2 'Extras' > 'System' menu Fig. 138: 'Extras' > 'System' menu This submenu contains system-wide and/or global 'PACE-Net' functions. It also contains the function for logging into or out of a protected system. 10.2.1 Write SD-Cards Use the following dialog to manage files stored on the SD card: ● ● 'Extras' > 'System' > 'Write SD-Cards' Alternatively, press . Fig.
10 Maintenance and system operation 'Extras' > 'System' menu Checking a file stored on the SD card 1. Enter a '*.wav' file number in the target selector. – or 2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the audio files. Information about the selected file is displayed in the 'Details' area. If no file is present, the 'Info' column will display ''. Uploading a new file to the SD card or overwriting an existing one 1. Select a file number in the target selector.
Maintenance and system operation 10 'Extras' > 'System' menu NOTICE Errors due to a damaged file or damaged file system No announcement or signal in the event of an alarm ● ● Run the 'Prepare SD cards' function before using the SD card in the system. Only perform the format and prepare SD card command for individual SD cards. Selecting multiple cards may cause the SD card to fail. This would then have to be removed from the matrix and formatted using a Windows client. 1.
10 Maintenance and system operation 'Extras' > 'System' menu 10.2.2 Change Cyclic Intervals The 'Cyclic Interval [ms]:' value determines how often vital state values and control data are distributed over the 'PACE-Net'. The default value is 100 ms. Lower values reduce the response time of operations. In the case of large systems, the default value can be increased to approx. 300 ms in order to reduce the base network load. It is only possible to edit devices with saved configuration changes.
Maintenance and system operation 10 Station Toolbar 10.2.3 Time Provider ● ● Use the 'Time Provider' function if the 'PACE-Net' system’s real time is not provided by an external real-time clock. One or more 'PACE-Design' instances can be configured to provide the real time for all devices. The following variants are possible: ● ● ● ● No 'PACE-Design' instance provides the real time. This machine provides the real time. – A dynamic hint shows more information.
10 Maintenance and system operation Station Toolbar 10.3.1 User settings User settings can be used as a configuration template for a specific device type because the user settings are managed separately for each device type. Another feature is the ability to apply a User setting to multiple devices. 1. Click on the icon to select a stored user setting. The submenu is a representation of the hierarchical order in the user settings base folder. 2. Select a setting to assign it to the current device.
Maintenance and system operation 10 Station Toolbar 10.3.4 DSP Firmware Update ● ● ● ● Use the 'DSP Firmware Update' function to update the firmware of a single station or the whole system. It is not possible to carry out a firmware downgrade. The existing firmware can only be updated, see chapter 'Command line switches'. A wizard guides you through the update process. Once you have selected a firmware file, the flash process is performed via the network interface. DSP Firmware Update 1.
10 Maintenance and system operation System Toolbar 10.4 System Toolbar This toolbar contains the most important functions for a system management. Fig. 145: System Toolbar 10.4.1 Filter Just toggles the current SystemName Filter. 10.4.2 Select Filter Here you can select a specific System or everything except the selected System. See also Using Filters [➙ 179]. 10.4.3 Collections See Collection Filter [➙ 180]. 10.4.4 Compare with snapshot See System Lists: 'Compare with Snapshot' [➙ 37]. 10.4.
Maintenance and system operation 10 System Toolbar 10.4.6 Show software versions The function 'Show software versions' collects all software versions (DSPSoftware, Controller Firmware and 'PACE-Design'-Version) based on the current filter and acts like a version check for different software versions. A warning message is displayed when different versions are detected. Press 'Cancel' in the message box to cancel the version check.
10 Maintenance and system operation Extras Toolbar 10.5 Extras Toolbar The 'Extras' toolbar contains various functions as outlined in the chapters below. The functions are applicable to stations and/or the entire 'PACE-Net' system. Fig. 147: Extras Toolbar 10.5.1 Station 'Extras' > 'Station', see 'Extras' > 'Station' menu [➙ 184] 10.5.2 System 'Extras' > 'System', see 'Extras' > 'System' menu [➙ 189] 10.5.
Maintenance and system operation 10 Extras Toolbar 10.5.5 Settings Click on the 10.5.6 AutoDialogs ● ● 10.5.7 10.5.8 Click on the icon to administrate the AutoDialogs. Just delete a stored AutoDialog if you want to reshow the query/information again for all subsequent cases. LiveLogs ● Click on the ● Enable the 'External Live Viewer' option in order to see new logging entries immediately if an external viewer is being used. icon to enable/disable several logging features.
10 Maintenance and system operation File Toolbar 10.6 File Toolbar Fig. 149: File Toolbar 10.6.1 'Create Project Snapshot' 'Create Project Snapshot' creates a complete configuration backup of all stations and the complete dynamic status of the entire system at this time. Additionally, some trend performance counters, screenshots, and other settings are also saved. ● A 'Project Snapshot' is stored on the local disk.
Maintenance and system operation 10 File Toolbar – By default, the name is prefixed with the current date and time. 4. Choose from the options below: Option Description Collect Full Station Contents Stores the whole configuration block of all devices found to the local hard drive. This option must be enabled to use the 'Clone Station' feature Update unsaved changed before reading from Flash All none permanent changes are written to the flash memory.
10 Maintenance and system operation File Toolbar 10.6.2 'Open Project Snapshot' ● Click on the icon to load a previously saved snapshot. The following dialog opens: On the top left side, in the “Snapshot Info” box, you see general information about the saved snapshot. Move the mouse over some labels to view additional information. Below this, the “Available data” box indicates which data was saved. Note that all available data will be loaded on loading the snapshot.
Maintenance and system operation 10 Listening Toolbar 10.7 Listening Toolbar The Listening Toolbar is used to listen to active network channels and optionally record them. All audio streams will be played at 48 kHz and/or 96 kHz if the sound card supports these formats. Otherwise audio data will be converted to a supported format. Fig. 151: Listening Toolbar Listening to or recording network channels 1. Click on the button to start the playback on the local computer sound card 2.
11 Maintenance of IT components 11 Maintenance of IT components The maintenance of IT security is a sustained process for which the corresponding tasks must be continually repeated. Each designated security measure must therefore be examined to determine whether it is sufficient to implement it once or whether implementation at regular intervals is required, such as regular antivirus software updates. ● Log all maintenance measures implemented.
Appendix 12 Default locations for directories 12 Appendix 12.1 Default locations for directories The references for the five base directories listed below are stored in 'PACEDesign'XY_.ini, sections [Locations] and [Latest]. ● 'Settings' ● 'Systems' ● 'logs' ● 'debug' ● 'docs' 12.1.1 12.1.2 GUI Settings Settings\Default Images\ Device images, bitmaps for hardware options, feeding, etc. Settings\\ GUI settings, toolbars, AutoDialogs. Settings\\Layouts\ System overv
12 Appendix Frequently asked questions 12.1.3 12.1.4 12.1.5 12.1.6 Projects Systems\default\data\readed\ Temp data read from DSP's flash / SD cards Systems\default\data\modules\ Device's history files Systems\default\data\xml\ Exported XML files Systems\default\Error Logging\ Exported error logs in .csv format (ordered by YYYY-MM) Systems\default\Filter Collections\ Stored collection filters (can be sorted hierarchically) Systems\default\Graphs\ Exported graphs (ordered by YYYY-MM) Systems
Appendix 12 Frequently asked questions 'PACE-Net' devices are discovered by their unique MAC address and the station ID. Where can I get the latest software? You can get the latest software from your Siemens contact. What is WinPcap? WinPcap is a low level network API, which allows fast access to the network interface card. 'PACE-Design' uses this API to communicate with the participants in the 'PACE-Net'.
12 Appendix Frequently asked questions Consider enabling the option 'Disable checking number of members' 'SYSTEM account'. I can't see some or all my devices of my protected system. Devices are filtered at a low level if there is a security issue, e.g., if devices in a specific system have different security entries. Log in as 'SYSTEM' and check that all devices are present. Run the check again if necessary and correct the security issue via 'Extras' > 'System Protection'.
Appendix 12 System Errortypes 12.3 System Errortypes SystemError Value Remark Type UNUSED 0x00 Entry is unused CLEAN_AFTER_ERR 0x01 Entry after an error U SYSVARFLAGS 0x02 Sysvarflag detection – only for debug/logging purposes not really an error I GENERAL_DEBUG 0x03 Used to debug special elements – not really an error I DISABLEMENT_CONDITI 0x04 ON To log changes of one or more speakerlines Valid since FW1.
12 Appendix System Errortypes SystemError Value BUS_RELEVANT_MEMB ERS_ MISSING Remark Dependent on 3 flags for 3 different PACE bus device types valid since FW1.2B20 Type LS_SV_FAULT_RELEAS ED_ ERR 0x1D A Speaker Line Error released but another speaker line error is pending F LS_SV_FAULT_ MORE_ACTIVE 0x1E More than one Speaker Line Error active F LD_GEN_FAULT 0x1F Gen. failure of LineDetection subsystem e.g. unallowed reboot etc.
Appendix 12 Solutions for dealing with error messages or unexpected system behavior SystemError Value Remark Type BACKUPIN_FAULT 0x41 Back-up in supervision reports error on specific input F RUNNING_ON_BATT 0x42 The station is running on battery (Mains fault) (valid since FW1.
12 Appendix Solutions for dealing with error messages or unexpected system behavior 12.4.1 No channel feeding into network 1. Check if 'AudioFeed' is enabled in the 'Basic Station Configuration' window, see chapter 'Basic Station Configuration' [➙ 97]. 2. Check that no 'AudioTalk' or 'Trigger Audio Channel' logic input function has been configured in the logic input, see chapter 'Logic Inputs – Connector' [➙ 149]. 3.
Appendix 12 Solutions for dealing with error messages or unexpected system behavior 12.4.5 Network adapters not displayed This error occurs if the 'pcap' driver will not load. 1. Close 'PACE-Design'. 2. Download the up-to-date 'WinPcap' driver package from the following site: http://www.winpcap.org 3. Run the setup and enable this checkbox: – 'Automatically start the WinPcap driver at bootime'. 4. Restart the PC. 12.4.
12 Appendix Station error state 12.5 Station error state Bit Name B0 STATION_NO_RESP The station is currently not connected via LAN or cannot be seen due to OND another reason. B1 MAINBOARD _FAILURE The subsystem failed (internal communication, voltage failure etc.) B2 MIC_FAILURE Microphone is not connected or has a short-circuit. Supervision of microphone must be activated by enabling “Check Mike” in the Supervision tab of the “Peripherals and supervision” config page.
Appendix 12 Station error state Bit Name B22 SENS_OUT_OF_RAN Any sensor (temperature, etc.) is out of range, valid since FW1.2B19. GE B23 DISABLEMENT_CON EN54-16 option – means that given station is in disablement state, valid DITION since FW1.3B5 B30 DOUBLE_SYNC_MA STER B31 LIMITED_FUNCTION If this bit is cleared, then the device can be *completely* configured. A set ALITY bit indicates that at least 1 of 9 vital blocks are not (yet) received from the device.
Glossary Glossary API 'Application Programmable Interface'. In this case, tablet or PC. AVC 'Automatic Volume Control'. Automatic volume control. AVD 'Audio Video Data' DSP 'Digital Signal Processor'. for the continuous processing of digital signals Hop Jumping from one network node to the next LD 'Line Detection'. Line detection.
Index Index A Acoustic Signal .................................................. 126 Administration and system monitoring ........... 168 Appendix ............................................................ 205 Network audio channel ....................................... 31 Audio Input Configuration ................................ 103 Audio Input EQ’s ................................................ 113 Audio Output Configuration ............................. 114 Audio Output Processing ................
Index Using a pre/post signalization ........................... 68 Using a relay extension / 8 ............................... 69 L Line detection Live measurements .......................................... 55 Live measurements Line detection ................................................... 55 System .............................................................. 55 Load Layout from Snapshot ............................. 169 'Logic Inputs – Connector' page ......................
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