Vocia

VA-8600/VA-8600c

Manual

January 2012

Biamp Systems, 9300 SW Gemini Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97008 U.S.A. (503) 641-7287 www.biamp.com
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
2) Keep these instructions.
convenience receptacles, and the point
3) Heed all warnings. where they exit from the product.
4) Follow all instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
5) Do not use this product near water.
12) Use only with equipment rack, cart,
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
stand or table designed to provide adequate
7) Do not block ventilation openings. mechanical strength, heat dissipation and
Install in accordance with the securement to the building structure.
manufacturers instructions.
When a cart is used, use
8) Do not install near any heat caution when moving the cart
sources such as radiators, heat and product combination to
registers, stoves, or other product avoid injury from tip-over.
(including amplifiers) that produce
13) Unplug this product during lightning
heat.
storms or when unused for long periods of
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of time.
the grounding-type plug. A grounding
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
type plug has two blades and a third
personnel. Servicing is required when the
grounding prong.
product has been damaged in any way, such
The third prong is provided for your as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
safety. If the provided plug does not liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
fit into your outlet, consult an into the product, the product has been
electrician for replacement of the exposed to rain or moisture, does not
obsolete outlet. operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
WARNING - This product employs Safety Grounding and must be connected to a MAINS
socket that is properly grounded to provide a protective earthing connection.
Disconnect Device - The MAINS plug is used to disconnect MAINS power and must be
installed near the equipment and remain readily accessible.
Explanation of safety related symbols - Product labeling and the operation manual may
use the internationally recognized symbols defined below to note safety messages.
Lightning Bolt: Hazardous Live voltages present when this unit is in operation. Do
not touch terminals marked with this symbol while the unit is connected to live power.
Exclamation Point: Replace components (i.e. fuses) only with the values specified by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so will compromise safe operation of this unit.

Standard Important Safety Instructions

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOCIA AMPLIFIER 8600/8600c (VA-8600/VA-8600c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Setup and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chassis Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Device ID Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
NM-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Logic I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AM-600 and AM-600c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Channel-to-Channel Failover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VA-8600/VA-8600c & AM-600/AM-600c CARD SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

FCC COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

EC DECLARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

EU ROHS COMPLIANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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speaker equalization, and output sensitivity
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manual relates to hardware installation, physical connections, and device and channel failover concerns. For more details on software
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Figure 1. Front Panel

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Figure 2. System Indicators

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Chassis Indicators
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Table 2. Chassis Indicators

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Figure 3. Rear Panel Layout

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solid green once the process is complete.

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the redundant VA-8600 or VA-8600c. On failover, the relay position is switched.
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condition is cleared and the unit is re-powered.
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 VA-8600/VA-8600c SPECIFICATIONS

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Memory: 5.625 MB Power: 110-120 & 220-240VAC 50/60Hz

Inputs: 20 bits, 48 kHz, 5-1/3 ms (fixed) Overall Dimensions:

Height: 5.25 inches (133mm)
Width: 19 inches (483mm)
Depth: 17.25 inches (438mm)
Connection: RJ45 with shielded Ethernet/PoE cable Weight:
(CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7) Chassis: 50 lbs. (22.68 kg)
AM 600 card: 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg)
Total Output Power: 2400W maximum per chassis Compliance: FCC Part 15, class B
(Burst Mode only. Protective thermal limiting CE marked
will reduce long-term power output EN 54-16 certified (VA-8600c)
RoHS Directive
Environment
UL 60065 Listed, E215636
Ambient Operating
C-UL Listed, E215636
Temperature Range: 18-107 degrees F (-8 42 C) C-Tick, N24138 (Australia)
Ambient intake humidity: 0 100% non-condensing
Altitude: 0 10,000 Feet MSL

AM-600/600c Card SPECIFICATIONS

Supported Loads: 4 6, 870-Volt or 100-Volt Line direct drive Frequency
response: 20 Hz 20 kHz frequency
response flat +/-1 dB
Continuous operation: 600 W: 1 kHz continuous sine wave indefinitely Distortion and
in chassis with fans running Noise: 0.3% THD+N (20 Hz 20k Hz) all
normally and unrestricted loads and power levels
intake and exhaust

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Intermodulation

(unweighted over 22 Hz 20 kHz) Low- distortion
impedance 70V 100V (SMPTE): <0.2%
100W >95 dB >100 dB >101 dB
200W >98 dB >101 dB >102 dB
Inter-channel
300W >99 dB >101 dB >102 dB
Isolation: >75 dB
400W >101 dB >102 dB >103 dB
(20 Hz-20 kHz, full power out)
500W >102 dB >102 dB >103 dB
600W >102 dB >103 dB >104 dB
DC offset: <10mV

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 VA-8600/VA-8600c SPECIFICATIONS

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SLOT 6
SLOT 7
SLOT 8

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 VA-8600/VA-8600c SPECIFICATIONS

VA-8600/8600c 115 VAC current draw and heat output

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modules than the number shown, add 0.1 amps and 37 BTU for each additional module in the chassis.
IDLE 1/8 POWER PINK NOISE 1/3 POWER PINK NOISE FULL POWER SINE WAVE
Total Output Power VA-8600
(Peak Watts) Modules Amps BTU Amps BTU Amps BTU Amps BTU
No cards 0 0.3 106 NA NA NA NA NA NA
100 1 0.4 143 0.7 227 0.9 244 1.6 406
200 1 0.4 143 0.8 239 1.3 271 2.7 491
300 1 0.4 143 1.0 251 1.6 300 3.8 590
400 1 0.4 143 1.1 263 2.0 333 4.9 668
500 1 0.4 143 1.3 278 2.4 356 6.1 788
600 1 0.4 143 1.4 297 2.8 413 7.3 910
700 2 0.5 177 1.8 418 3.4 551 8.9* 1211
800 2 0.5 177 2.0 430 3.8 577 10.0* 1296
900 2 0.5 177 2.1 442 4.2 607 11.1* 1395
1000 2 0.5 177 2.2 454 4.5 640 12.2* 1473
1100 2 0.5 177 2.4 469 4.9 663 13.4* 1592
1200 2 0.5 177 2.5 488 5.3 720 14.5* 1715
1300 3 0.5 211 3.0 609 6.0 858 16.2* 2015
1400 3 0.5 211 3.1 621 6.3 884 17.3* 2101
1500 3 0.5 211 3.2 633 6.7 914 18.4* 2199
1600 3 0.5 211 3.4 644 7.1 947 19.5* 2278
1700 3 0.5 211 3.5 660 7.4 970 20.6* 2397
1800 3 0.5 211 3.7 679 7.8 1026 21.8* 2520
1900 4 0.6 246 4.1 800 8.5 1165 23.4* 2820
2000 4 0.6 246 4.2 812 8.8 1191 24.5* 2905
2100 4 0.6 246 4.4 824 9.2 1221 25.7* 3004
2200 4 0.6 246 4.5 835 9.6 1254 26.7* 3083
2300 4 0.6 246 4.7 851 9.9 1276 27.9* 3202
2400 4 0.6 246 4.8 870 10.4 1333 29.1* 3325

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displays, and normal wear and tear of items such as paint, knobs, handles, keypads and covers are not covered under this warranty.
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arising out of the purchase, sale, or use of the products, even if %,$03 Systems was advised of the possibility of such damages.

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 FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC NOTICE - CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential as well as in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, 2) Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver, 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected or 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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DoC VADSP201201

EC Declaration of Conformity
Biamp Systems Corporation, as manufacturer having sole responsibility, hereby
declares that the following described product complies with the applicable provisions of
the DIRECTIVES below except as noted herein. Any alterations to the product not
agreed upon and directed by Biamp Systems Corporation will invalidate this declaration.
Products: Models:
Networked Amplified DSP VA-8600, VA-8600c,
Vocia Amplifier 8600, Vocia Amplifier 8600c
Vocia Amp and I/O Cards AM-600, AM-600c, PARM, VFOM-1
Applicable EC Directives: Applicable Harmonized Standards:
LVD Directive (2006/95/EC) Safety EN 60065:2002
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) Emissions EN 55103-1:1996, Class B, Environment E2
Immunity EN 55103-2:1996, Environment E2
Special Considerations for Product Environment or Compliance:
Shielded cabling must be used for system connections.
Technical Documentation File, Location and Contact:
Biamp Systems Corporation phone: (503) 641.7287
9300 S.W. Gemini Drive fax: (503) 626.0281
Beaverton, OR USA 97008 e-mail: compliance@biamp.com
Authorized Representative: Larry Copley, Compliance Engineer

Authorized Signature:

Issued: March 2010

Revised: Jan. 2012

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 COMPLIANCE

EU RoHS COMPLIANT
This Biamp product, including all attendant cables and
accessories supplied by Biamp, meets all requirements of EU
Directives 2002/95/EC of January 27, 2003, and 2005/618/EC
of August 18, 2005, the EU RoHS Directives. An EU RoHS
Materials Content Declaration document may be obtained at
www.biamp.com


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