Vocia Amplifier 8600/8600C (Va-8600/Va-8600C); Features; Setup And Use - Biamp Vocia VA-8600 Manual

The VA-8600 and VA-8600c are digital networked multi-channel amplifiers. Both the VA-8600 and the VA-8600c are CobraNet
and feature eight channels of modular amplification, and DSP with optional channel-to-channel or device-to-device failover. The VA-8600c
is designed to be used specifically with EN 54-16 certified systems, with the AM-600c card. It can support up to eight amplifier cards that
are individually software configurable from 100–600 Watts for up to 2400 Watts of power per chassis, with software-selectable 70V, 100V,
and low-impedance outputs per card. The on-board DSP provides comprehensive fixed-chain digital signal processing within the device,
including volume control, ducking, equalization, compressor/limiter, speaker crossover, delay, and output gain. Emergency messages for
life-safety compliant systems are stored in non-volatile memory within the VA-8600 and VA-8600c. Intuitive software provides audio system
design via PC computer. Two RJ45 connectors on the rear panel of the VA-8600 and VA-8600c provide redundant connectivity to control
data and audio over a single Ethernet cable.

FEATURES

• Modular based design
• Amplification modules have software configurable power
levels/load options
– 8 amplification modules per frame with 100W to 600 Watts
per module (maximum of 2400W per chassis)
– 70 V or 100 V with direct drive capability, or low-impedance
(4 or 8Ω) operation
– Maximum of 2400 watts of power in 3 rack unit device
• Failover capability between channels and amplifiers
• Local non-volatile storage of emergency messages
• LED Indication:
– Amplifier failure
– Clip present
– Fan stuck-rotor
– Heat sink temperature fault
– Signal Peak
– Signal present

Setup and Use

The Vocia software provides the interface for configuring and programming the VA-8600 and VA-8600c. The information supplied by this
manual relates to hardware installation, physical connections, and device and channel failover concerns. For more details on software
setup, please consult the Vocia Software Help File.

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

• Software Monitoring Features:
– Amplifier failure
– Excessive clipping
– Fan stuck rotor
– Heat sink temperature fault
– Peak present
– Short circuit on output
• Software-configurable signal processing including
volume control, filters, compressor/limiting, delay,
speaker equalization, and output sensitivity
• CobraNet audio/control with dynamic use
of available bundles over single Ethernet cable
• Dual CobraNet ports for redundancy
• Heavy duty removable terminal block connectors
for speaker line connections
• Rotary switches for unit identification
• CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant
• Covered by Biamp Systems' warranty
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