ZONEMIX4 Zone Controller
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Specifications
- Supports up to 8 controllers per port
- Supports ONE audio input PER accessory port
- Supports up to 8 paging stations per port
- Maximum cable length per port: 100m – 500m depending on
accessories
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Decide Port Wiring Layout
Decide if you need local audio inputs and allocate accessory
ports accordingly. One audio input can be used per port, while wall
controllers and paging stations can be connected to any port.
Step 2: Confirm Limits
Ensure you do not exceed the specified limits for cable length
and accessories per port as outlined in the provided table.
Step 3: Accessory Port Wiring
Follow the wiring guide provided for ZONEMIX and ZMPS wiring,
ensuring proper termination of cables to prevent signal
corruption.
ZONEMIX AND ZMPS WIRING
Follow the T-568A wiring diagram for proper connections of
signal, paging audio, RS485, +24V DC, GND, and local input.
WP4R, WP10, WPVOL Wiring & WPBT Wiring
Follow the wiring instructions provided for each accessory port
to ensure correct connection of paging audio, RS485, +24V DC, GND,
and remote input.
Termination Instructions
- Terminate the ZONEMIX accessory ports based on which ports you
use using the PORT TERM switches. - Terminate the LAST RS485 accessory on the port cable run.
FAQ
Q: How many controllers can be connected per port?
A: The system supports up to 8 controllers per port.
Q: Can multiple wall panels and paging stations be connected on
the same accessory port?
A: Yes, multiple wall panels and paging stations can be
connected on the same accessory port.
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WIRING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The ZONEMIX accessory ports allow for the connection of wall panels, paging stations and audio input sources. Please follow the guide below to set up your system.
Key:
ZONEMIX 4
ZONEMIX 8
Wall Controllers Audio Sources
Supports up to 8 controllers per port. (see page 2 for details)
Supports ONE audio input PER accessory port.
Supports up to 8 paging stations per port. (see page 2 for details) Note: Supports one active page at a time. Example setup: Lots of controllers, lots of paging stations and ONE audio input.
Please note that accessory port local audio input channels are locked to the corresponding output zone and only one can be used per zone. E.g. Accessory port 1 local input connects to Zone 1. However, multiple wall panels and paging stations can be connected on the same accessory port.
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STEP 1: DECIDE PORT WIRING LAYOUT
Do you need local audio inputs?
Yes
No
Use one accessory port per zone. i.e. Port 1 to Zone 1, Port 2 to Zone 2 etc. As audio inputs require their own home run.
Only one audio input can be used per port. Wall controllers and paging stations can go on any port.
Use any port to any zone/s
STEP 2: CONFIRM YOU DO NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING LIMITS
Maximum cable length per port Accessories per port Maximum Accessories in system
100m
8
130m
7
180m
6
24
250m
5
400m
4
500m
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The maximum distances quoted in the table are due to DC current limitations. The paging stations and wall panels can be locally powered to increase the cable length to a maximum
of 500m. Please read the following additional document: Advanced accessory port wiring guide.
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STEP 3: ACCESSORY PORT WIRING
Wire the ZONEMIX and ZMPS paging stations as per the images below. · Category 5, 5e and 6 cabling supported. · T-568A wiring recommended. However, T-568B also supported.
ZONEMIX AND ZMPS WIRING 1
8
*T-568A wiring
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pin Colour 1 Green/White 2 Green 3 Orange/White 4 Blue 5 Blue/White 6 Orange 7 Brown/White 8 Brown
ZONEMIX
Signal Paging Audio + Paging Audio RS485 B +24V DC GND RS485 A Local Input + Local Input –
ZMPS
ZMPS DAISY CHAIN WIRING
ZONEMIX
Use an RJ45 splitter or terminal block if daisy chain wiring required
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STEP 3: ACCESSORY PORT WIRING (CONT.)
Wire the wall panels as per the images below. · Category 5, 5e and 6 cabling supported. · T-568A wiring recommended. However, T-568B also supported.
WP4R, WP10, WPVOL WIRING
WPBT WIRING
1
Paging Audio +
2
Paging Audio –
3
RS485 A
4
+24V DC
5
GND
6
RS485 B
7
Remote Input +
8
Remote Input –
*Unused if not daisy chaining
Daisy chain wiring
*Unused unless connecting to downstream ZMPS
Daisy chain wiring
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STEP 4: PORT TERMINATION DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP
The ZONEMIX uses the RS485 standard to communicate to wall panels and paging stations. RS485 requires that each end of the cable run is terminated to prevent signal corruption due to signal reflections in the cable. The Accessory Ports are grouped in Pairs. 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8. You must terminate the ZONEMIX and Accessories based on which ports you use.
1. Terminate the ZONEMIX accessory ports, as per the table, using the PORT TERM switches
ACCESSORY PORT TERMINAL SWITCH SETTING
ONE PORT USED TERM BOTH PORTS USED TERM
Port 1 OR Port 2 used Port 3 OR Port 4 used
ON Port 1 AND Port 2 used OFF
ON
ON Port 3 AND Port 4 used OFF
Port 5 OR Port 6 used
ON Port 5 AND Port 6 used OFF
Port 7 OR Port 8 used
ON Port 7 AND Port 8 used OFF
2. Terminate the LAST RS485 accessory on the port cable run.
Paging station termination
Wall panel termination
Examples:
ONE port used:
PORT TERM = ON
Terminate end points
BOTH Ports used:
PORT TERM = OFF
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STEP 5: WP4R, WP10 GPO WIRING (OPTIONAL)
The WP4R and WP10 both have 3 general purpose outputs which can be controlled from the wall panel buttons to trigger external devices such as projectors.
GPO Schematic
Each Output is an open collector transistor. Maximum Voltage: 48V Maximum Sink Current: 250mA
Example: Relay Connection
24V
Internal Logic
GPO1
GPO2
GPO3
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GND 6
Documents / Resources
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