E495 / E497 Paging consoles for audio IP systems

Product specifications

E495 and E497 are desktop microphone

consoles for paging applications over IP
networks with 12 or 24 configurable keys
respectively.

Matches perfectly with the EQUITEL ENA

receivers family (E411, E413, E415 and
E417), and with the E351 transceiver and
other devices able to decode RTP audio.

Can generate up to 100 audio streams

simultaneously. Each stream can be sent
to a unicast or multicast destination.

Two working modes can be configured:

“Fixed zoning” or “Selectable zoning”.

SD Card slot to store pre-recorded 12 or 24 keys microphone consoles

messages and chimes. for paging applications over IP

The female XLR connector allows the use

of standard goose-neck microphones and
its easy replacement in case of damage. Up to 100 simultaneous unicast or
multicast audio streams
When several E497 or E495 units (up to
10) are used in a system, they
interoperate to inform about the SD card for message, chimes and
destinations in use by others and disable audio storage
sending audio to them to avoid conflicts.

User configurable start and end chimes.

Fixed or selectable zoning modes
Customizable keycap colours upon available
request.

Very easy configuration via web server. Up to 10 units can be used in a

system. Each unit shows and
disables the busy targets to avoid
conflicts

Female XLR connector for easy

microphone replacement

12 Vdc or PoE powered

Audio, data and contacts over IP

E495 / E497 12 or 24 keys paging consoles for audio IP systems
Application
The image shows a typical IP
paging application using the E497
and/or E495 consoles and some
ENA series decoders ( E411 ,
E413, E415 or E417).
The main function of the E497 or
E495 consoles is to send vocal
messages to the “Emergency” or
“Advertisement” layers of the
decoders(*).
The vocal messages can be
generated live, from the
microphone, or from files stored in
the SD memory card.
The selection of the destinations
(zones) to send the audio is very
easy and flexible.
If more than one console is used,
the intercommunication between
them allow to avoid usage
conflicts. The destinations that are
in use by one console are disabled
temporally in the others.

(*) See the document “ENA system description” for a detailed description of the audio layers and priorities system

Elements
1 Configurable keys (**)
6 7 9 10 12 2 Key/destination status indicators
5 3 Power, Run, Error, Tone and Mic indicators
4 XLR connector for gooseneck microphone

8 11 13 5 Line-in input (***)

6 Headset connection
7 XLR connector phantom power switch
3 8 Internal loudspeaker volume control
1
4
9 SD memory card slot
2 10 Connector for keyboard expansion
11 Local IP speech / factory default reset
12 Ethernet connection (PoE optional)
13 12 Vdc Power input

(**) Upon request, the keycaps colours can be changed to distinguish different functions. Ask the commercial department.
(***) Not used, prepared for future releases.

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 12 or 24 keys paging consoles for audio IP systems E495 / E497
Audio formats Easy configuration
Ÿ The E497 sends audio to the network using the RTP Configuration is done through the embedded web
standard and one of the four following uncompressed server specially designed for an intuitive use.
audio formats:
Ÿ G711-A: Sampling at 8 kHz and 12 bits per sample,
coded in 8 bits. This is the most common audio format
used in VoIP systems. It yields a good voice quality
with small bandwidth consumption. Is compatible with
the ENA decoders and the E351 transceiver.
Ÿ PCM11025: Sampling at 11.025 kHz and 16 bits per
sample. Better audio quality than G711-A.
Compatible with the ENA audio decoders.
Ÿ PCM22050: Sampling at 22.050 kHz and 16 bits per
sample. Compatible with the ENA audio decoders.
Ÿ PCM32000: Sampling at 32KHz and 16 bits per
sample. Very high sound quality. Compatible with the
E351 audio transceiver.
The uncompressed audio formats allows to have low
latency values.

Destinations Working modes

A destination is an IP address and
port combination where an RTP
audio stream is sent.
Up to 100 different destinations
can be configured.
The IP address of each
destination can be either unicast
or multicast.
Destination grouping (i.e. Zoning)
is done at configuration time. But
if the “Selectable zoning” mode is
used, the user has the option of
grouping the pre-defined zones
where the audio is being sent.
Ÿ Fixed zoning: Each key has a destination or group of destinations
(zone) and an audio source assigned at configuration time. When the
key is pressed, the audio from the microphone or file is sent to the
configured destinations. Only one key can be used at a time.
Configuration sample:
Key Function
1 "End of class" message to kindergarten
2 "Come back to class" message to schoolyard
3 Live (microphone) message to kindergarten
4 Live (microphone) message to schoolyard
... ...
Ÿ Selectable zoning: Each key can be configured with one of these
functions:
Ÿ Select / unselect the assigned destinations.
Ÿ Send a recorded message to selected destinations.
Ÿ Send audio from microphone to selected destinations.

Audio sources
Ÿ Microphone: The audio is
sent from the microphone
connected in the upper XLR or
the back 3.5mm jack
connector.
Ÿ Recorded messages: Audio
is read from files stored in the
SD card. These files can be
easily created with the E495,
E497 or imported.
With the “Selection” keys the user can choose the appropriate
combination of destinations (zones) to send the audio in each situation.
With the “Send” keys, audio is sent to all the selected destinations.
Configuration sample:
Key Function
1 Kindergarten selection
2 Schoolyard selection
3 "End of class" message
4 Live (microphone)
... ...

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E495 / E497 12 or 24 keys paging consoles for audio IP systems
Robust construction Wall mount
The robustness of the It is possible to mount the E495 and E497 consoles on
E495 and E497 allows a wall using the E49X-WM optional accessory.
its use in hard
environments with a
great reliability. Keys
have a warranted life of
more than 20 million
cycles.

The microphone, which is the

weakest part, can be easily
replaced thanks to the use of a
standard XLR connector.
In this case, the device must be assembled
accordingly. So, indicate it in your order to avoid
unnecessary manipulation at installation time.

Specifications
Audio Ethernet
Digitizing Connection 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Auto-MDX
Sampling frequency 8 / 11.025 / 22.050 / 32 kHz
Indicators Green: Activity, Yellow: Speed
Coding G.711-A, LPCM
Power
Max. output RTP streams 50 (E495), 100 (E497)
Voltage 12 Vdc (Optionally PoE)
Inputs
Consumption <7W
Main microphone Female 3 pole XLR. Switchable
phantom power Format and dimmensions
Auxiliary microphone 3.5 mm Jack (PC pin-out) Format Aluminium and ABS desktop box.
Optional wall-mount accesory
Line in 3.5 mm stereo Jack (not used)
Dimmensions 72 x 244 x 182 mm
Outputs (w/o microphone)
Internal speaker, Headphones Operational environmental conditions
Keyboard Temperature 0 ºC ~ 50 ºC
Type Mechanical. More then 20·106 life Humidity 0% ~ 95% (w/o condensing)
cycles. Relegendable keycaps in
E497

Purchasing code: E497-[Option]-[Option]...

Valid options Description

M Gooseneck microphone included

P PoE powered

Related devices and accessories

Model Description

E411 ··· E417 ENA series audio decoders

E351 Audio, data and contacts transceiver

E49X-WM Wall mount accesory

E49X-MIC Gooseneck microphone

FA220/12 12Vdc power supply

Specifications can be modified without notice as a consequence of the continuous improvement of the systems
E495-7eh04

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