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Public address, voice alarm & general alarm systems

DAU500 - All-in-one PAVA system

The DAU500 is all-in-one-box voice evacuation system. The wall mount panel contains a completely integrated voice evacuation system, capable of both standalone (for small systems) and network operation (for larger system expansion).

It is certified in accordance with EN54-16 and EN54-4, which are harmonized standards under Construction Products Regulation, mandatory in the European Union. 

Powerful and flexible, DAU500 offers flexibility and optimisation for a range of voice applications large or small.

Versatile
Standalone or network operation
Compliant
EN54-16 certified
All-in-one
Integrated PAVA system in one panel

Tall buildings or large sites? Ensure no message is left unheard with simple voice alarm system extension

The DAU500 all-in-one public address and voice alarm system is designed to be flexible. Whether it's a tall building or large site you need to cover, ease of system extension and networking capabilities ensure that you can meet your project requirements, whilst you ensure your building occupants will hear the broadcast message when it matters most.

Expanding your voice alarm system

Expanding your DAU500 voice alarm system is easy. All that's needed is a multiplexer (EF-HEXAPOD6) that connects directly into a single/dual output line of the system. This will give you 6 speaker lines.

To extend the system further you can simply connect another 2 multiplexers to the same panel giving you 18 speaker lines that could cover 18 floors. (3 multiplexers per DAU500 panel is advised.)

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Extending your voice system further

When it comes to much larger systems, where you need to extend your voice alarm system across a site for example, the DAU500 system's networking capabilities enable to you to easily do this by connecting DAU500 panels together.

The system allows you to connect up to 254 panels per network and, with this versatility, you can easily build your system today whilst planning for future system extension tomorrow.

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Customise your DAU500 public address and voice alarm system 

The DAU500 voice alarm system range offers a variety of optional extras meaning that you can tailor the system to meet your needs.

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Speakerline multiplexer                          (EF-HEXAPOD6)

With its 6 outputs, the DIN-rail mounted EF-HEXAPOD6 expands the number of loudspeaker lines on the DAU500 Public Address and Voice Alarm System, with a maximum of 6 lines per multiplexer, with up to 3 multiplexers per panel advised.

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Fiber optic interface module                  (EF-FSC-MM)

This DIN-rail mounted, optical multimode fiber signal adapter interconnects system panels. It extends a single link range up to 2km and features a standard SC connector for the fiber cable, providing easy plug and play connectivity.

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Programmable Input/Output module      (EF-GPIO-16WAY)

This DIN-rail mounted I/O interface features programmable 16 input/16 output pins. It can trigger any user defined event to any zone/set of zones in the entire system, and  transmit audio signal from built-in local audio input to any zone over system network.

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End of line module                                 
(EF-EOL-TL)

This IP33 protection rated end of line module enables selectable speaker load settings for the DAU500 system, that being 10%, 50% or 100% of the distributed amplifier unit's rated power.

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Terminal box                                            (EF-HTB / EF-HTB-W)

The terminal box is used to mount DAU500 DIN rail mountable peripherals such as the EF-HEXAPOD6 and the EF-GPIO-16WAY. It enables field termination to loudspeaker cables and, as a central termination point, makes service and maintenance easy.

 

Emergency situation? Unfamiliar surrroundings? Get the message through!

The evacuation of a commercial building can be triggered by a growing array of potential threats, including fire, acts of terrorism or extreme weather. With the growing number of busy, complicated or unfamiliar buildings, the process of guiding people to safety is becoming increasingly complex. Public address and voice alarm (PAVA) systems are key to giving clear messages that guide individuals to safety, which is why they are an essential part in evacuation planning today.

Did you know voice alarm systems can reduce evacuation time by more than 50%?

Research from the British Standards Association (BSI), shows that those hearing a tone signal take more than six minutes to evacuate a building with which they are not familiar, while those hearing a recorded message will be out in around four minutes. Live announcements are even faster at less than two minutes.

Design a voice alarm system to suit your building's requirements

The DAU500 voice alarm system is available with a variety of optional components and accessories. This means that you can easily tailor the system to meet the requirements of your current and future projects, whether the system you need is for a single building, across a site, either centralised or distributed. 

Specifications

Product codes

DAU500 wall mount voice alarm system EFDAU500
   
Accessories:  
Speaker line multiplexer EF-HEXAPOD6
16 way Input/Output module EF-GPIO-16WAY
Multimode fiber module EF-FSC-MM
End of line module - 10 pack EF-EOL-TL
Replacement fire microphone EF-FMP
1 x 100v Transformer standard EF-T100
1 x 70v Transformer switchable EF-T107
Terminal box EF-HTB
Terminal box with window EF-HTB-W

Technical specifications

Number of zones max. 6 local zones
Maximum total loudspeaker load  600 W RMS (420W RMS pure sinewave according to EN54-16)
Power amplifiers 6 x 100 W, modular (2 channels per module), bridgeable up to 3 x 200 W. Note: Line voltage dependant upon transformer used.
Standby power amplifiers 2 x 100 W / 1 x 200 W dedicated backup amplifiers
Loudspeaker line monitoring  
Built-in 20 kHz AC monitoring with EOL module, short/open/impedance deviation
Loudspeaker type with 70 V/100 V step-down transformer
Voice messages  
Storage max. 22 audio files x 5 minutes each, micro-SD card with content monitoring
Message player max. 2 simultaneous local message playback
Controls and indications  
General controls / indications Lamp test button, silence button, power, evac, general fault LED indicators
Fault indications Power supply, system fault, network, zone fault
Zone controls / indications 6 x configurable zone selection button, zone EVAC/FAULT/BUSY LED indicators
Evac manual control EVAC message, ALERT message, SILENCE, RESET, fireman mic with PTT button
Fireman microphone Integrated Fireman Mic with priority and electrical monitoring
Power supply equipment Built-in power supply system, EN 54-4 certified.
AC supply 110 – 230 V AC, 50/60Hz
AC current consumption max. 5.3A @115 V AC / 2.65 A @230V AC
Inrush current 20 A @115 V AC, 40 A @230 V AC
Power supply protection Overload current limiting, over voltage shutdown, over temperature shutdown.
Battery requirements  
Type Sealed, rechargeable lead-acid battery for stationary use
Capacity 10 – 55 Ah
Charging time (80% capacity) < 24 h
Rated voltage 24 V DC (2 x 12V)
Battery dimensions 2 batteries, each of max. 230 x 138 x 207 mm (LxWxH) (not supplied)
Battery weight max. total 32.6 kg
Inputs  
2 x BGM 2 x independent balanced analogue in, line-level mono, 22 kΩ input impedance
6 x EVAC in, 1 x SILENCE in, 1 x RESET in monitored logic inputs, 4.7 kΩ + 10 kΩ EOL resistors
8 x GPI unmonitored logic inputs (pull-down, configurable active low/hi)
Outputs  
EVAC out, FAULT out Potential-free relay output (configurable NO/NC)
GPO 8 x Open collector output (configurable NO/NC) max. max 24 vDC/110mA
Loudspeaker out 6 x 100 V transformer output, 20 kHz AC monitoring with EOL
Amplifiers  
Type  Class D
Protection  over load shut down, over temperature shut down
Backup amplifiers 2 dedicated backup channels, auto backup at end stage failure, auto restore
Efficiency 80% @ rated power
Output voltage max. 100 V RMS or 70 V RMS (according to transformer setting)
Rated power max 100 W per channel
Output bandwidth 50 Hz – 20 kHz
SNR >80 dB
THD + N 0.1% @ rated power
Networking  
Max. number of devices in the network 254
Max. number of zones 254
Max. total system output power  152 kW
Number of simultaneous network audio  2
Network audio transmission latency  0.3 ms per device
Local network  
Architecture  Master-slave, up to 16 slave devices per DAU500 main unit
Connection 3 x L-Net port, RJ-45, powered daisy chain, digital audio & control data
Cabling X-over FTP CAT5e (or higher)
Current consumption max. 500 mA (up to 8 slave devices) per L-Net port
Max. length of local bus:  
default  250 m
Global network  
Architecture  Peer-to-peer, up to 254 x DAU500 main units
Connection 2 x G-Net port, RJ-45, powered redundant ring, digital audio & control data
Cabling X-over FTP CAT5e (or higher) / multimode optical fiber
Current consumption max. 500 mA per port, reserved only for fiber extenders
Max. distance between devices:  
default  250 m
with fiber extenders  2500 m (2km on fiber, 2 x 250m copper)
Audio performance and mechanical details
Audio  
Frequency response:  
Local BGM  50 Hz – 20 kHz
Messages, network streaming  100 Hz – 12 kHz
Analog input- output latency  < 10 ms (stand-alone system)
Network audio stream format  24 kHz sampling, ADPCM compressed
Message file input format  24 kHz, 16 bit, mono WAV
DSP features  HP/LP filter, multipoint parametric EQ
   
Mechanical  
Dimensions (HxWxD)  80 x 52 x 28 cm
Weight (full config, without batteries)  29 kg
Housing material  Steel / ABS
IP rating  IP30
Mounting  Wall-mounted box
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