Public Address Systems - Navigation and Communication
Marine public address and communication systems distribute announcements, alarms, navigation instructions, and emergency messages throughout a vessel. They typically integrate with general alarm, fire detection, telephone, and bridge communication systems.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Public Address Systems |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Navigation and Communication |
| Product Reference | 764 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Zenitel, Bosch, TOA |
| Unit of Measure | Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. All-call and zoned paging |
| 2. General alarm and emergency announcement capability |
| 3. Bridge, engine-room, accommodation, and deck coverage |
| 4. Integration with fire detection and vessel alarm systems |
| 5. Marine-rated amplifiers, speakers, microphones, and control panels |
Applications of Public Address Systems
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Passenger ships, ferries, and cruise vessels |
| 2. Merchant ships, tankers, and offshore support vessels |
| 3. Navigation, engine-room, deck, and emergency communication |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| EXIGO Public Address and General Alarm System | Zenitel |
| VPA-2100 Public Address and General Alarm System | Zenitel |
| Praesideo Public Address and Voice Alarm System | Bosch |
| VX-3000 Voice Evacuation System | TOA |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXIGO Public Address and General Alarm System | System architecture | IP-based distributed public address and general alarm system | — |
| EXIGO Public Address and General Alarm System | Audio distribution | Configured paging zones with centralized or distributed amplifiers | — |
| VPA-2100 Public Address and General Alarm System | System type | Marine public address and general alarm system | — |
| Praesideo Public Address and Voice Alarm System | System type | Digital public address and voice alarm system | — |
| VX-3000 Voice Evacuation System | System type | Emergency public address and voice evacuation system | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Marine installations commonly reference IEC 60945, applicable IMO SOLAS requirements, IMO Resolution A.1021(26), and relevant flag-state and type-approval requirements. IEC 60268 series requirements may apply to audio and voice alarm performance. Certification depends on the complete system configuration. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Marine type approval or product acceptance may be available from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK, depending on manufacturer, vessel application, and system configuration. Verify the current certificate for the supplied equipment. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install in accordance with the maker's drawings, vessel cable schedules, class requirements, and approved fire-zone arrangements. Use suitable marine cables, correctly sized amplifier circuits, weatherproof or explosion-protected speakers where required, and provide independent emergency power. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Test paging zones, alarm tones, microphones, amplifiers, batteries, and speaker circuits at planned intervals. Check cable insulation, terminal tightness, amplifier fault indications, and audibility in all required spaces. Record tests in the vessel maintenance system. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate power before servicing amplifier or speaker circuits. Verify alarm priority and emergency override functions after maintenance. Do not obstruct speakers, and use certified equipment in hazardous areas. Follow vessel procedures and class-approved test requirements. |
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