Overview

19" Rack Mount Accessory for VNET Interfaces

Features

• Monitors VNET RS-485 networks to provide complete system-wide monitoring and reporting for PA/VA systems
• Can be used standalone or with control PC running TANNOY PodWare Windows software application
• Isolated relay changeover switch contacts provide separate indication of Check and Fault conditions
• Reports Check conditions for QFLEX speakers including temperature and driver impedance warnings
• Reports Fault conditions for QFLEX speakers including missing pilot tone and out-of-range driver impedance, amplifier over-current and overtemperature and mains power
• Reports Fault conditions for missing control PC or other devices on the network
• Dedicated relay switch contacts provide automated fault responses
• History log with daily Check and Fault recording up to 5 months
• Designed for use with PA/VA systems compliant to BS 5839
• Redundant monitoring capability when used with other SENTINEL devices
• Front panel LCD display provides information on Check and Fault condition history
• Status indicator LEDs on front panel for System Normal, PC Online, PC Fault, Check System and System Fault conditions
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for use worldwide

QFLEX SENTINEL SM1

Built on a tried and trusted processing ‘engine’, Sentinel keeps a watchful eye on the audio system and, if required, any controlling PCs. Problems are reported via relay contacts to the main monitoring panel in your system as well as being shown on Sentinel’s front panel display. Multiple Sentinels can even monitor each other and the same network simultaneously for systems that require dual redundant monitoring.

Standards Compliance

This product complies with the relevant European Community Directives. Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European standards:

• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
• EN60065 Electrical Safety

Sentinel also meets the requirements of UL6500 (Electrical Safety) and FCC part 15B (EMC)

This product is intended for operation in the E2 (commercial & light industrial) and E3 (urban outdoors) Electromagnetic Environments. E&OE

Specifications

PERFORMANCE

• Power Consumption: 25 W max.

CONNECTORS

• isc: 6 pin Phoenix
• System: 6 pin Phoenix
• Utility: 6 pin Phoenix
• Network: 2 x RJ45
• Auxiliary: 25 pin D female
• Mains: 3 pin IEC

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Temperature: 0 to +55°C
• Humidity: 0 to 80% RH (non-condensing)

PHYSICAL

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 44 x 482 x 254 mm (1.8 x 19.0 x 10.0")
• Net Weight (ea): 2.7 kg (5.94 lbs)