Datasheet

VX-3008F
VOIR REF VX-3008F C01

The VX-3008F is a device designed to control the

Voice evacuation announcements of TOA's VX-3000
Series rack-mount type voice evacuation system which
is compliant with the European Standard EN54 for
fire alarm systems. It has audio input terminals and
can output the amplified audio signals to the speaker
lines when the optional power amplifier modules are
mounted.
It is possible to make an Emergency Warning
Broadcast assigned a higher priority than the
Emergency broadcast. Two patterns of the Emergency
broadcast can be activated simultaneously. Compatible
with network, the system can be configured in
distributed arrangement. Features include the following
functions: Digital signal processing function that
enables appropriate acoustic adjustment for individual
input sound sources and output amplifiers, Feedback
suppressor function that automatically suppresses
acoustic feedback when it occurs, VOX function that
allows start/stop control of broadcast by way of an audio
trigger, and ANC function that enables an ambient noise
control. (The ANC function distinguishes between the
unit's output sound and the ambient noise. The unit's
output sound is not detected as noise.)
Indicators that show such statuses as fault status
and power amplifier signal status are provided. It
has 8 speaker output channels. A total of 3 power
amplifier modules (2 for zone amplifier use and 1
for standby amplifier use) can be mounted. Equipped
with a matrix output, the VX-3008F can be used
as 2-bus speaker selector using 2 power amplifiers.
Setting the matrix output destination makes 1-bus
and 2-bus zones coexist. Zones can be expanded by
connecting the unit having amplifier module(s) and the
one having no amplifier module. As the VX-3008F is
equipped with Standby amplifier input/output terminal,
the standby amplifier, when mounted, can be shared
among VX-3000F units.

Key features
• Up to 3 amps (8 zones switching between 2 amps + standby amp or 8 zones freely assignable to 1 of 2 amps)
• All mandatory indications by EN54-16
• Status indication for each speaker line

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• Fault acknowledge and lamp test button

• Input DSP: flexible filtertypes and compressor
• Output DSP: flexible filtertypes, compressor and delay up to 2.7 sec.

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Specifications

Power Source 20 - 33 V DC, removable terminal block (4 pins)

Power Consumption 24 W (frame only) at 33 V DC input, 90 W (RS LINK: 2 A output) at 33 V DC input

LAN A, B Number of Connectors: 2 (LAN A, LAN B)

Network I/F: 100BASE-TX
Network Protocol: TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, RTP, IGMP, FTP, HTTP, NTP
Spanning tree Protocol: RSTP
Audio Transmission System: TOA Packet Audio*1
Audio Encoding Method: PCM
Audio Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Audio Quantifying Bit Number: 16 bits
Connection Device: VX-3004F, VX-3008F, VX-3016F, NX-300, VX-3000PM, VX-3000CT, Switching
HUB
Connector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5) or greater
Number of Stages of Cascade connection:Up to 7
Maximum Cable Distance: 100 m (328.08 ft)

RS Link A, B Number of Connectors: 2 (RS LINK A, RS LINK B)

Audio input level: 0 dB (*2)Power feed: Max. 1 A per connectorConnector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Shielded Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5) or greater
Maximum Cable Distance: 1200 m (3937.01 ft)

DS Link Connection Device: DS LINK of Power supply units

Connector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Shielded Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5-STP) or greater
Maximum Cable Distance: 5 m (16.4 ft)

Analog Link Number of Connectors: 1 input, 1 output

Connection Device: VX-3004F, VX-3008F, VX-3016F
Connector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Shielded Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5-STP) or greater
Maximum Cable Distance: 800 m (2624.67 ft)

Audio Input 1, 2, 3, 4 4 inputs

Sensitivity:
LINE: −20 dB*2, MIC: −60 dB*2
LINE/MIC/ANC Sensor (changeable with setting software)
Gain Control: volume adjustable with volume control (internal front panel) −∞ to 0 dB
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ, electronically-balanced
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at DA CONTROL LINK, 0 dB output)
Distortion: 1% or less (at DA CONTROL LINK, 0 dB output, 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 60 dB or more (at DA CONTROL LINK, A-weighted)
Phantom Power Supply: 24 V DC, can be set with setting software
Connector: Removable terminal block (6 pins) x 2

Control Input 1, 2 16 inputs, no-voltage make contact input, open voltage: 24 V DC, short-circuit current: 2 mA,
Fault Detection System: Short circuit, Open circuit, Method: Voltage detect
Connector: RJ45 connector,
Connection Cable: Shielded Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5-STP) or greater

Emergency Control IN Input 2: Isolated voltage input, −24 to +24 V

Connector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5) or greater

VOX Function Threshold: –60 to 0 dB (1 dB steps)

Hysteresis: 0 to +10 dB, Hold time: 10 ms – 10 s
Settable for each audio input

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Control Output 1, 2 General outputs: 8 with CONTROL OUTPUT 1

Exclusive outputs: 3 with CONTROL OUTPUT 2 GENERAL FAULT, CPU FAULT, CPU OFF)
No-voltage make contact, electrical contact output, control current: 10 mA, withstand voltage: 28
V DC
Connector: RJ45 connector
Connection Cable: Shielded Category 5 twisted pair cable (CAT5-STP) or greater

ATT/Control Output 8 outputs, no-voltage make contact, relay contact (NC, NO, C),
control current: 2 mA to 5 A, withstand voltage: 125 V AC, 40 V DC
Connector: Removable terminal block (12 pins) x 2

Digital Signal Processing

Feedback Suppression Function (FBS) 7 filters (auto),

Settable for each audio input and RS LINK (A/B)

Equalizer/Filter 3 bands for each audio input and RS LINK (A/B), 6 bands for each amplifier output
Parametric equalizer: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±15 dB, Q: 0.267 – 69.249
Filtering: High-pass filter 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct
Low-pass filter 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct
High shelving filter 6 – 20 kHz, ±15 dB
Low shelving filter 20 – 500 Hz, ±15 dB
Notch filter (amplifier output only) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Q: 8.651 – 69.249
All-pass filter (amplifier output only) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Q: 0.267 – 69.249
Horn equalizer (amplifier output only) 20 kHz, 0 to +18 dB (0.5 dB steps)

Compressor Threshold: –20 to 0 dB (1 dB steps)

Ratio: 1:1, 1.1:1, 1.2:1, 1.3:1, 1.5:1, 1.7:1, 2:1, 2.3:1, 2.6:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 7:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1, 20:1,
∞:1
Attack time: 0.2 ms – 5 s
Release time: 10 ms – 5 s
Gain: –∞ to +10 dB
Knee type: hard knee, middle knee, soft knee

Delay For each amplifier output, 0 – 2730 ms (0.021 ms steps)

ANC (Ambient Noise Control) Amplifier output level control, Automatic sensor input reference level measuring,
Sensor input reference level fine adjustment
Maximum output signal level control: –15 to 0 dB
Minimum output signal level control: –18 to –3 dB
Sample time setting: 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min
Gain ratio setting: (Ambient noise: Output signal level) 6:3, 5:3, 4:3, 3:3, 3:4, 3:5, 3:6
Ambient noise measuring frequency setting: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 3 points

Program Timer Weekly program method

Daily program: 50 events, 10 types
Holiday program: 50 types

Time Adjustment Control input, NTP

Speaker Line 8 channels, 1 Earth terminal

Maximum Voltage/Current: 100 Vrms, 5 Arms
Connector: Removable terminal block (17 pins) ... 1
Fault Detection System: Short circuit, Open circuit, Ground fault,
Method: Impedance or End of line

Standby Amplifier Input/Output Input: 1, Output: 1

Maximum Voltage/Current: 100 Vrms, 5 Arms
Connector: Removable terminal block (2 pins) x 2

Extension Amplifier Input/Output Input: 2, Output: 2

Maximum Voltage/Current: 100 Vrms, 5 Arms
Connector: Removable terminal block (2 pins) x 4

Module Slot Number of modules: 3 (When the lin output module is installed x 2)
DA CONTROL LINK x 3,
DA OUTPUT LINK x 3 (Used only when a power amplifier module is installed)

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Indicators POWER (green) x 1, RUN (green) x 1, EMERGENCY (red) x 1, CPU OFF (red) x1, LAN A (green) x 1,
LAN B (green) x 1, RS LINK A (green) x 1, RS LINK B (green) x 1
FAULT STATUS (yellow): GENERAL x 1, UNIT x 1, NETWORK x 1, EMG MIC x 1, FUSE x 1, POWER
x 1, CPU x 1, ZONE x 8
AMPLIFIER: PEAK (red) x 3, SIGNAL (green) x 3, OPERATE (green) x 3, POWER (green) x 3

Operation Fault Control Switch x 2 (ACK/RESET)

Test Switch x 1 (LAMP TEST)
Setting Switch: ID NUMBER, RESET, IMPEDANCE, Setting (internal front panel)

Operating Temperature −5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)

Operating Humidity 90% RH or less (no condensation)

Finish Panel: Surface-treated steel plate, black, 30% glossy, paint

Dimensions 483 (W) x 132.6 (H) x 345 (D) mm (19.02" x 5.22" x 13.58")

Weight 7.9 kg (17.42 lb)

Included Accessories Rack mounting screw x 4, Removable terminal plug (2 pins) x 6, Removable terminal plug (4 pins) x
1, Removable terminal plug (6 pins) x 2, Removable terminal plug (12 pins) x 2, Removable terminal
plug (17 pins) x 1, CD (PC setting software) x 1, Ferrite clamp x 2

(*1) TOA's unique technology which makes it possible to trasmit high-quality autdio signals in real time over an IP network.
(*2) 0 dB = 1 V
(*3) Module: Digital power amplifier module, Line output module

Product rear image

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Dimensions
AMPLIFIER SBY AMPLIFIER 2 AMPLIFIER 1

DC POWER IN ATT/CONTROL OUT

31V(20V-33V) 4 3 2 1 AUDIO
85 W C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC INPUT

E
1 C
H
E

Rear View
2 C
H

FUSE FUSE FUSE

C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC
8 7 6 5
SIGNAL AMP DC POWER IN AMP DC POWER IN AMP DC POWER IN E
GND 3 C
STANDBY AMP EXTENSION2 EXTENSION1 H
H C H C H C E
EMERGENCY ANALOG LINK RS LINK 4 C
CONTROL IN DS LINK OUT IN B A H

IN
VOICE EVACUATION FRAME
VX-3008F SP OUT
TOA Corporation

OUT
H C H C H C H C H C H C H C H C H C H C H C E 2 1 2 1 B A
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN LAN

483 [19.02"]
4-6 10
466 [18.35"] [0.24" 0.39"]

POWER
RUN

132.6 [5.22"]
Front View
EMERGENCY
CPU OFF

LAN A
LAN B
RS LINK A
RS LINK B
AMPLIFIER FAULT STATUS
1 2 SBY ZONE ACK RESET LAMP TEST
PEAK GENERAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SIGNAL FUSE UNIT
OPERATE POWER NETWORK
POWER CPU EMG MIC
VOICE EVACUATION FRAME VX-3008F

57.2 [2.25"]

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Dimensions
345 [13.58"]

Side View

AUDIO
INPUT VOL
1

4
RESET

ID NUMBER

Front view without front panel

UNIT:mm SCALE:1/4

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A&E specifications
Frame for 3 amplifier modules with 8 monitored speaker outputs.
Two amplifier modules can be assigned to any speaker output.
Speaker outputs with overlapping amplifiers will automatically choose the amplifier which signal has to be transmitted.
This allows a simultaneous broadcast of two different audio signals per frame to achieve an interruption-free BGM operation
during a paging.
The third amplifier module can be used as standby amplifier.
Up to 4 base frames of this type can be cascaded to increase the number of assignable speaker outputs.
Monitoring is possible by impedance surveillance or by using an end-of-line module.
Settings for impedance deviation to indicate an open or shorted line can be individually set for every output.
4 general balanced audio inputs (microphone/line level) and 2 inputs for up to 8 remote microphones including up to two
emergency microphones.
The signals at the general audio inputs can be mixed.
All mandatory indications and controls regarding EN54-16 can be found on the front panel.
Fault indication for every speaker output line.
Redundant network connection (Ethernet) of the base frame with RSTP via two RJ45 ports.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8

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