MULTI-ZONE IP PAGING ADAPTER

Name: MULTI-ZONE IP PAGING ADAPTER
Brand: SPON Global--IP Intercom & PA System
SKU: NAS-8504B
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Item No.: NAS-8504B

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» EASY CONFIGURATION

After connecting the paging adapter to the existing LAN/WAN network, all of the network parameters (including device ID, local IP address, subnet mask, server IP address, etc.) can be easily configured via SPON™ DevConfig Tool, no need of tricky programming.

» SEAMLESS BRIDGE TO ANALOG PA SYSTEM

SPON™ NAS-8504B multi-zone IP paging adapter provides a stereo line output (dual RCA jacks) to a traditional analog amplifier, thereby offering a seamless bridge from IP audio to a legacy analog voice paging/public address system. The line output on the paging adapter can be directly connected to the line input of any 100V constant-voltage analog amplifier with input impedence between 600Ohm to 10kOhm, meaning this device is compatible with most analog amplifiers in the market.

With the built-in digital audio decoder, the paging adapter could decode the digital audio signals from IP network to analog signals, and then transmit the decoded analog signals to a 100V constant-voltage analog amplifier via its line output, and once the analog amplifier's transformer has amplified the audio signals, the amplified signals can then be transmitted back to the paging adapter via its 100V amplifier input terminal blocks, and finally be transmitted to the connected passive speakers via its amplifier output terminal blocks with 8 configurable zoning options.

» MULTI-ZONE PAGING

With 8 configurable paging zones on the paging adapter, SPON™ NAS-8504B could eliminate the need for a legacy zone controller. In addition, there're also 8×DC 24V control relay outputs on the paging adapter (one relay for each zone). For some important scheduled or event-triggered voice announcements that need to be as loud as possible so that all the audiences can hear it clearly, after some simple setups on SPON™ XC-9000 management software, the control relay output (normally open dry contacts with DC 24V power output) could provide contact closure as well as electricity to the connected volume controller, forcibly switch the volume controller to the highest gear when these important scheduled/event-triggered voice announcement tasks are activated.

» UNIFIED COMMUNICATOIN COMPATIBILITY

If you have an existing on-premise or hosted/cloud VoIP telephone system and you'd like to use your VoIP phone to make live paging announcements to the PA system, this won't be a problem. You can simply set up an interconnection between your existing VoIP telephone system and SPON™ XC-9000 management software via SIP trunking, enabling outbound phone calls from your existing VoIP phone to SPON™ NAS-8504B IP zone paging adapter, thus to the connected analog amplifier and passive speakers.

» LIVE AND PRE-RECORDED VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

You can easily make live voice announcements to the paging adapter (thus to the connected analog amplifier and passive speakers) from 3rd party VoIP telephone system, SPON™ IP paging console, headset connected to your PC/laptop (using the real-time capture & playback function of SPON™ XC-9000 management software) or even your smartphone (XC-APP Android & iOS Smartphone App).

As for making pre-recorded voice announcements, you can either choose to upload the pre-recorded voice announcement MP3/WAV audio files to the media library of SPON™ XC-9000 management software, or simply put the audio file in the USB flash drive and play the audio file on SPON™ IP paging console.

» SCHEDULED VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

With the help of SPON™ XC-9000 management software, you'll be able to broadcast the right voice message at the right time.

This innovative equipment has the functionality of scheduled voice announcements, you can simply set up a scheduled voice announcement task on SPON™ XC-9000 management software (please check the detailed setup procedures as below). After the setup of the task, the corresponding pre-recorded voice announcement will be played on the paging adapter (thus to the connected analog amplifier and passive speakers) at the specified time.

Detailed Setup Procedures of Scheduled Voice Announcement Task:
① Creat a new scheme on SPON™ XC-9000 management software and rename it as "Scheduled Voice Announcement".
② Creat a new task in the new scheme.
③ Set the trigger of the new task to be [Timer], set the period type to be [Daily]/[Weekly]/[Once], and set the start & end date as well as the execution time of the task.
④ Set the operation of the new task to be [PA], set the audio source type to be [File], choose the corresponding pre-recorded voice announcement MP3/WAV audio file in the media library, and choose the designated paging adapter as the target terminal.

» REAL-TIME AND TIMED BACKGROUND MUSIC

After registering the paging adapter on SPON™ XC-9000 management software, there're 5 different ways to initiate real-time background music to the paging adapter (thus to the connected analog amplifier and passive speakers):
● Play music via music streaming service (such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.) on your PC/laptop with real-time capture & playback function of SPON™ XC-9000 management software (the sound card of your PC/laptop must support stereophonic mixing).
● Play the pre-uploaded music files in the media library of SPON™ XC-9000 management software on your PC/laptop.
● Play the pre-stored music files in the USB flash drive on SPON™ IP paging console.
● Play music via music streaming service (such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.) on your smartphone/tablet/MP3 player and connect your smartphone/tablet/MP3 player to the Aux Input (3.5mm TRS jack) of SPON™ IP paging console.
● Play the pre-uploaded music files in the media library of SPON™ XC-9000 management software via XC-APP Android & iOS Smartphone App on your smartphone.

As for timed background music, you can simply set up a timed background music task on SPON™ XC-9000 management software (please check the detailed setup procedures as below). After the setup of the task, the corresponding background music will be played on the speaker at the specified time.

Detailed Setup Procedures of Timed Background Music Task:
① Creat a new scheme on SPON™ XC-9000 management software and rename it as "Timed Background Music".
② Creat a new task in the new scheme.
③ Set the trigger of the new task to be [Timer], set the period type to be [Daily]/[Weekly]/[Once], and set the start & end date as well as the execution time of the task.
④ Set the operation of the new task to be [PA], set the audio source type to be [File], and choose the corresponding background music MP3/WAV audio file in the media library, and choose the designated paging adapter as the target terminal.

» EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION ALERTING

For notification alerting of safety, security and emergency events, the activation can be realized by integrating 3rd party conventional/addressable fire alarm system into SPON™ IP PA system.

What you need to do is to wire any detection device (such as manual call point, heat/smoke/infrared detector or any other devices with contact closure relay) to the realy input (2-pin pluggable terminal block/normally open dry contact) of SPON™ NAC-5003 fire alarm interface module using 24 gauge shielded twisted pair, connect the module to the existing LAN/WAN network, and log it on SPON™ XC-9000 management software.

You can easily set up an event-triggered emergency notification task on SPON™ XC-9000 management software (please check the detailed setup procedures as below). After the setup of the task, whenever the relay input is triggered by the detection device wired to it, the task will be activated automatically and corresponding pre-recorded warning/evacuation voice announcement will be played on the paging adapter (thus to the connected analog amplifier and passive speakers).

Detailed Setup Procedures of Event-Triggered Emergency Notification Task:
① Creat a new scheme on SPON™ XC-9000 management software and rename it as "Event-Triggered Emergency Notification".
② Creat a new task in the new scheme.
③ Set the trigger of the new task to be [Event], set the event type to be [Alarm], and choose the designated relay input on NAC-5003 fire alarm interface module as the event terminal.
④ Set the operation of the new task to be [PA], set the audio source type to be [File], choose the corresponding pre-recorded warning/evacuation voice announcement MP3/WAV audio file in the media library, and choose the designated paging adapter as the target terminal.

POWER PARAMETERS

Power Supply:

AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz

AUDIO PARAMETERS

Audio Codec:	MP2, MP3, PCM, ADPCM
S/N (Signal-to-Noise) Ratio:	≥75dB
Audio Sampling & Bit Rate:	8kHz~44.1kHz, 16bit, 8kbps~320kbps
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):	≤0.5% at 1kHz
Frequency Response:	60Hz~20kHz

NETWORK PARAMETERS

Network I/F:	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ45
Network Protocol:	TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP
Configuration Method:	DevConfig Tool

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Indicators:	1×Power Indicator LED, 1×Status Indicator LED, 1×Signal Indicator LED, 1×Clip Indicator LED, 1×Protection Indicator LED
Rotary Knobs:	1×Mute Depth Adjustment Knob, 1×Mic Input Volume Adjustment Knob, 1×Aux Input 01/02 Volume Adjustment Knob
Mic Input:	1/4-inch (6.35mm) TRS Jack (Unbalanced, Sensitivity/Impedance: 100mV/600Ω)
Line Input:	Dual RCA Jacks (Unbalanced, Sensitivity/Impedance: 500mV/10kΩ)
Line Output:	Dual RCA Jacks (Unbalanced)
DC 24V Control Relay Output 01-08:	2-Pin Pluggable Terminal Block (3.81mm Pitch, AWG 26-16), Normally Open (NO) Dry Contact with DC 24V Power Output
Controlled Power Output:	AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, connecting and driving external legacy analog amplifier (maximum capacity: 1600W)
Amplifier Input (100V):	2-Pin Screw Terminal Block, connecting to 100V constant-voltage amplifier output of legacy analog amplifier
Multi-Zone Amplifier Output (100V):	10-Pin Screw Terminal Block, connecting and driving 100V constant-voltage passive speakers with zoning options

MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES

Mounting Method:	1U Rack-Mounted
Installation Environment:	Dry Indoor Locations Only
Operatiing Temperature:	-10℃~+50℃ (14℉~122℉)
Storage Temperature:	-20℃~+60℃ (-4℉~140℉)
Operating Humidity:	≤90% RH non-condensing
Front Panel Material:	Brushed Aluminum
Housing Material:	Surface-Treated Steel Plate
Color:	Black
Product Dimensions:	483x259x44mm
Product Weight:	3.2KG
Packaging:	Carton Box
Packed Dimensions:	xxmm
Packed Weight:	KG

ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories:	4×4-Pin Pluggable Terminal Block Connector (3.81mm Pitch, AWG 26-16)
	1×RCA Male to Male Stereo Audio Cable (Length: 1.5m)
	1×Quick Installation Guide
	1×Quality Certificate
	1×Warranty Card
Optional Accessories:	Power Cord (IEC C13 Female - Type B/F/G Power Plug)

PRODUCT WARRANTY

2 Years Limited

COMPLIANCE

CE (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU)

CE (LVD Directive 2014/35/EU)

» How do I configure the paging adapter?

As you can see, the configuration method of SPON™ NAS-8504B is different from other SPON™ IP endpoints, because this equipment doesn't support configuration via web interface. For this equipment, we can use SPON™ DevConfig Tool to set the network parameters (including device ID, local IP address, subnet mask, server IP address, etc.), please check the detailed configuration procedures as below:
1. Connect the equipment to the existing LAN/WAN network.
2. Install and start SPON™ DevConfig Tool on your PC/laptop.
3. Click "Fast Scan" to locate the paging adapter you're trying to configure.
4. Choose the paging adapter and set the network parameters on the right side of DevConfig Tool.
5. After setting up all the network parameters, click "modify" to complete the configuration.

» How do I update my firmware?

Check with SPON Technical Support Department to see if your current firmware is the latest version before attempting to update. To upload the firmware from your PC, log into the DevConfig Tool, click "Fast Scan" and choose the paging adapter you're trying to upgrade, then click "Firmware" » "Firmware Update" on the menu bar, choose the latest firmware file provided by SPON, and click "Start Update" button to start uploading. For more information, please check the User Manual which is available on the product page.

» What should I do if "Warning: terminal network service (UDP) boot failure" pop up when I try to start the management software?

This pop-up warning window normally means that the network connection of the server PC has failed. Please check the network cable connection of the server PC, make sure the network connection is ok, and then reboot the management software.

» What should I do if the paging adapter cannot be logged into the management software?

1. Check if the management software and the server PC are operating normally (before starting the management software, please make sure that all the firewalls, including the built-in firewall in the OS and other anti-virus software's firewall, are disabled).
2. Check if the network connection of the paging adapter is functioning normally (as soon as the paging adapter is powered on, the green indicator LED of the RJ45 Ethernet port should be always on, the yellow indicator LED of the RJ45 Ethernet port should be flashing rapidly, and that means the network connection is functioning normally) .
3. Check if the network configurations (including device ID, local IP address, subnet mask, server IP address, etc.) of the paging adapter are set correctly.

» For additional support or answers to questions not covered on this page, who should I contact?

Please contact SPON Technical Support Department.

MULTI-ZONE IP PAGING ADAPTER

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