Spider88
- Ethernet-based multi-channel PA system for alarming, evacuation, music and broadcasting
- Simultaneous transmission of up to 64 digital audio channels in studio quality (48 kHz / 24 bit), with a constant latency period of 1.33 ms (digital)
- Distributed audio system no „single point of failure“
- Real-time configuration with ITEC-NET - NET-DESIGN: Allows system configuration changes during normal operation of the system.
- Real-time audio transmission: Constant latency of 4.6 ms analog-in/analog-out
- Up to 4000 devices can work simultaneously together in a network
- Up to 16,000 output zones in one audio network
- Integrated 2 GB memory card for alarm texts and music files. Recording Capacity 256 files, total time about 3 hours!
- Integrated real-time recorder for delayed announcements
- Speaker impedance and line monitoring during program mode
- AVC: automatic volume control
- ITEC-NET application interface (TCP / IP) for connecting to security management systems
- Remote maintenance, remote control, various interfaces for fire alarm systems
- 24 VDC power for supply using EN54-4-certifi ed energy supply equipment.
- Backup concept conforming to standard, with option to switch to redundant amplifier output stage
- System certified according to EN 54-16
In the future, safety PA systems are going to replace the classic siren alarm. The reason for this is that these days only few people react to siren alarms, and alarms, evacuation signals, alarm cancellations, etc. can no longer be differentiated.
In contrast, using clear voice instructions a building can be very efficiently evacuated in the event of fire or an emergency. The larger a building, and the more people there are in this building, the more important it is to install a modern safety PA system.
Our ITECNET Development team has considered these requirements from the very beginning. Complete system monitoring, surveillance of emergency microphones, amplifiers, speech memories, speaker lines, and of the energy supply. Thanks to the decentralised concept, ITECNET also allows for fully redundant systems at the highest safety level, and there is no single point of failure. A multitude of standards regulate planning, installation, operation and production of so-called safety PA systems. With ITECNET we did our part to meet the manufacturer requirements for EN 54-16 certification, and in many areas we even exceeded them.
The combined Break-in/Break-out module in 19“ design, equipped with 8 analog audio inputs and outputs, 2 network ports and 24 VDC power supply. Other connection options: 2 serial ports (RS232 / RS485) for control tasks,
8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs, integrated 2 GB Micro SD Card Flash memory card as a voice mail. Online/realtime system-configuration with free ITEC PC-software NETDESIGN from every network accesspoint. Multiple access, realtime configuration of all system parameters including audion-functionalities!
The SPIDER88 has an integrated and monitored voice alarm text memory with a recording capacity of up to 3 hours. Alarm announcements are automatically controlled by the fire alarm system or can also be triggered manually.
Other features: Automatic volume control (AVC), DSP functionality for all outputs and inputs, compressor limiter, delay of up to 24.5 seconds (acoustically corresponds to 8 km delay time), TCP/IP interface, serial interface for control
systems, 8x8 audio matrix, Automixer, Ethernet switch, up to 192kHz/24Bit, Backup outputs, FFT.
The ITECNET components are networked via our standardised and certified network switch in accordance with Ethernet standard IEEE802.3u. Up to 4000 devices can be linked in a LAN.
Inputs and Outputs
GENERAL: | up to 64 digital audio channels (default) |
IEEE802.3 Ethernet - based network with 100Mbit/s duplex | |
8 analog audio inputs and 8 analog outputs (phoenix plug-in terminal) | |
lowest latency times due to high-performance DSPs | |
Power supply: 24 VDC | |
Power consumption: 15 VA | |
INTERFACES / IOs: | 8 analog inputs |
8 digital control inputs, 8 digital control outputs | |
2x RS232 / RS485 | |
2x Ethernet RJ45 connector (switch) | |
AUDIO FEATURES: | 16/24 or 32-bit Digital Audio |
Sample Rate: 48 oder 96 kHz | |
Adjustable latency: 1.3 / 2.6 ms | |
Dynamic range: 103 dB | |
Total harmonic distortion (THD) <0.005 % | |
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB) |
NETDESIGN Configuration, Maintenance, Control, and Interface Software
ITEC NET-DESIGN is a Windows-based application for configuring and monitoring the entire ITEC-NET network. Included is a TCP/IP interface (ITEC-NET API) allowing a direct link to other control systems, such as media control or security management systems. In addition NET-DESIGN offers the possibility to update the DSP- and control software from any point of the network. The huge number of monitoring and logging capabilities ensures a safe operation within this large audio and data distribution system.
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Specifications
GENERAL | |
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY | 24 VDC (18 V < V < 32 V) |
Current | ca. 500 mA without pilot tone and without applied load on the 10 V DC Voltage |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -5° C - +40° C |
DIMENSIONS | 482 mm x 44 mm x 180 mm (W x H x D), 19" / 1 RU |
WEIGHT | 3.25 kg |
AUDIO | |
AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz-20 kHz (±0,5dB) |
HARMONIC DISTORTION | <0.005 % |
GENERAL DYNAMICS | 103 dB |
BALANCED INPUTS | max. free selectable gain -20 dB to +60 dB |
Phantom power | +12 V |
Input impedance | 6.6 kOhm |
BALANCED OUTPUTS | max. output level +15 dB, output impedance 300 Ohm |
SOUND PROCESSING | |
PER INPUT | 2-band fully parametric equalizer ± 15 dB 1 low/high pass 1st order |
PER OUTPUT | 4-band fully parametric equalizer ± 15 dB, delay: 0.023-24.5 s bandpassfilter: 1st - 4th order |
Compressor/limiter | |
Filter quality | selectable from 0.1 to 70 |
SERIAL INTERFACES | |
RS 232/RS 485 | 9600, 19200, 57600, 115.200 baud |
DIGITAL INPUTS | 8 schmitt-trigger inputs on plug in-terminal strip |
INPUT VOLTAGE | Low < 1.6 V / High > 8 V |
MAX. ALLOWABLE VOLTAGE | 36 V |
INPUT CURRENT (@10 V) | about 4.5 mA |
DIGITAL OUTPUTS | 8 open-collector outputs on plug in-terminal strip |
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE | 36 V |
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT | 200 mA per output / total 500 mA (sum of all outputs switched) |
ANALOG INPUTS | 8 analog inputs on plug in-terminal strip |
RANGE | 0-10 V DC |
RESOLUTION | 8 Bit |
INPUT CURRENT (@10 V) | about 0.2 mA |
DRY CONTACT ALARM RELAY | |
MAX. VOLTAGE / MAX. SWITCHING POWER | 48 VAC/DC / 500 mA |
NETWORK |
Ethernet 100 Base-TX, IEEE 802.3u |
No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information - Specifications subject to change