
SPA 1500
Operating instructions
08100-005-OI
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1.5 Attention tone Ding Dong (Optional)
When paging is performed an attention tone (ding-dong) will be distributed over the
loudspeakers in the selected zone(s).
The duration of this attention tone is approximately 2 seconds. In order avoid interference
with the attention tone wait approximately 2 seconds after activation before making the
announcement.
1.6 Priority
The SPA system incorporates user priority. The priority ranking is:
1. USER 1 (SPA 1501 / 1506 or “Emergency PA” unit 0012)
2. USER 2 (SPA 1501 / 1506)
3. USER 3 (SPA 1501 / 1506)
4. EXTERNAL PA (PABX / Intercom etc)
5. ALARM
5.1 General Alarm
5.2 Fire Alarm
5.2 Alarm 3 (optional)
6. ENTERTAINMENT
Any action (PA / Alarm) from a service with higher priority will immediately override any
ongoing activity. Actions with lower priority will not interfere with the current activity.
The alarm (Option) will temporarily override any ongoing PA when initiated, but the user
may immediately regain access by reactivating the TALK button.
All announcements during alarms will be sent to ALL ZONES regardless of any previous PA
zone selection.
1.7 Mute local loudspeaker
Each user has one "mute local loudspeaker" circuit output from SPA 1500.
The local speaker(s) to the three different users may be routed through these circuits to
obtain undistorted PA messages. This will reduce the risk of audible feedback, and ensure
safe operation.
1.8 Override volume control
Each zone has an "override volume control" output from the SPA 1500.
If the system distributes entertainment sources, the use of local volume controls are
common.
In order to make PA announcements and Alarms output at nominal levels, the volume
controls are equipped with a volume setting bypass circuit controlled by this output.
These outputs can also be used for muting external entertainment systems during
PA/Alarm. This ensures any Alarm / PA message will be heard without any disturbing
entertainment audio.
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