VPA - Public Address Amplifiers

The VPA - Public Adress Amplifier is available in three versions: VPA-120 (120 Watt), VPA-240 (240 watt) and VPA-400 (400 watt).

Introduction

About this document

This manual is intended to give relevant information on the system features, available equipment, typical configurations, simplified wiring and programming and technical data for the concept.
This document is aimed at:

• Consultans
• Installers
• End users

Equipment covered by this document

Public adress amplifiers:

• VPA-120 (120 W)
• VPA-240 (240 W)
• VPA-400 (400 W (*1))

Note! The amplifiers are delivered for 230 VAC as standard. For 115 VAC mains, a plug must be removed and fuses must be changed. See section 3.3.4.

Rules and regulations

The VPA system and its components have been tested according to the following regulations:

• EN 60065: 2002

“Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements”

• IEC 60533: Second edition, 1999

"Electrical and electronic installation in ships - Electromagnetic compatibility".

• EN 60945: Fourth edition, 2002

"Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results".

• IACS E10: Corr.1 July 2003

"Unified environmental test specifications - Testing procedure for electric control and monitoring, safety and protection, onboard computer based systems and peripherals, loading instruments, internal communication and other electrical equipment as considered appropriate".