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Quantity Component

1 Set of 19"‑rack mounting brackets (pre‑mounted)

1 Set of screw connectors and cables

1 Quick Installation Guide

1 Important Product Information

No tools, SD‑card or Ethernet cables are provided with the device.

Parts check and identification

A System controller

B 2‑pole screw plug (x2)

C 2‑conductor cable (x2)

D Wire‑end ferrules (x8)

B x2 C x2 D x8

7.6.2 Memory card

The SD memory card is optional and only used for call recording. Messages and tone files are
stored in the internal memory.

Notice!
In a live system, do not remove the SD memory card while the system controller is accessing
the card; this is indicated by the green busy-indicator.
Removal of the card while busy may corrupt the card’s file system.

For IP30 ingress protection compliance, the system controller is delivered with a plastic
dummy SD card in the memory card slot. The dummy card must be removed before a real SD
memory card can be inserted. If no SD memory card is used, leave the dummy SD card in
place.

1. Use an SD memory card with a maximum size of 32 GB.

2. Disable write-protection of the card.
3. Insert the SD memory card in the slot.

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7.6.3 Power supply

The system controller must be powered from a 24 - 48 V power supply. If the system controller
is part of a certified emergency sound system, it must be powered from a PRAESENSA
multifunction power supply. In case the system controller and the power supply are mounted
in two different racks, double supply connections must be made. Even if both devices are in
the same rack, it is recommended to use double connections for fail-safe redundancy.

D
+ +

PRA-MPSx
C
Follow the connection procedure below:
1. Crimp ferrules D onto the ends of the electrical wires of cable C to provide a solid and
reliable electrical connection. Use a dedicated crimping tool.
2. Insert each wire into the appropriate slot of the connector B, observing polarity. Wiring
color convention: red for + and black for -. Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten each
connection.
3. Insert the cable into the 24 to 48 V input A, cut the cable to length and mount the
connector of the powering device to the other end of the cable, again observing polarity.
Insert this connector into output A of the powering device (e.g. the 24 V output of the
PRA-MPS3).
4. For redundancy, repeat these steps for a second cable to connect output B of the
powering device to input B of the system controller.
5. Alternatives:
– Instead of using the A/B outputs of a PRAESENSA powering device, also two
separate power supplies can be used. The maximum current rating of the supply
connectors is 8 A; only use a 24 - 48 V power supply that is current limited to < 8 A,
also in overload condition.
– When no power supply redundancy is required, a single power supply can be used.

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7.6.4 Ethernet network

The system controller has five Ethernet connection ports with a built‑in Ethernet switch,
supporting RSTP. Follow the procedure below to connect the system controller to a network
and other system devices.

PRA-...

1. Use shielded Gb-Ethernet cables (preferably CAT6A F/UTP) with RJ45 connectors to
connect the system controller to a network.
2. Connect to any of the five switch ports of the system controller.
– The system controller supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to enable the
use of multiple connections simultaneously for cable redundancy, e.g. to daisy‑chain
devices in a loop, with a maximum of 21 devices in a loop.
– RSTP can be disabled in the system configuration in case a (corporate) network does
not allow for this.
3. Port assignments:
– For general purpose Public Address systems all ports 1‑5 can be used.
– For Voice Alarm systems use ports 1‑4 for (redundant) connections to the Voice
Alarm network part, including all other PRAESENSA devices. Use port 5 for auxiliary
connections, not related to the Voice Alarm function, like to a background music
server.
– The PRAESENSA system controller can be set up to work on two completely separate
networks simultaneously for fail‑over redundancy, supporting Dante glitch‑free audio
switching between both networks for continuous and uninterrupted audio
distribution in case of a network failure of one of the networks. In this mode, use
ports 1‑4 for the primary network (with RSTP) and port 5 for the secondary network.

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All PRAESENSA devices are on the primary network, the secondary network is only
for network redundancy of Dante devices. Also see section Network redundancy, page
29.
– To configure the system, access to the webserver of the system controller is needed,
using a web browser and the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the system
controller. The URL is printed on the product label and for a PRA-SCL it has the
following format: https://PRASCL‑xxxxxx‑ctrl.local, with xxxxxx being the last 6
hexadecimal digits of the device MAC‑address. Configuration of the system and its
devices is described in the PRAESENSA configuration manual.

7.6.5 Internal battery

The system controller has an internal lithium coin cell battery, model CR2032 (3 V, 225 mAh),
in a battery holder. It is only used to power the internal real time clock (RTC) when the system
controller is off. The life‑time of the battery is in that case more than 20 years. When the
system controller is on, the RTC is powered from the external power supply and the CR2032
battery is not used, making the system insusceptible to spring contact bounce of the battery
holder in case of heavy vibrations.
Even when the system time is under control of an NTP server, the battery must not be
removed, because it is important to keep the real time clock (RTC) powered during system
restarts, keeping event logs in chronological order. Storage of system data does not depend
on the presence of the battery.
In case battery replacement is needed:
1. Disconnect all power supply connections to the system controller.
2. Remove the system controller from the mounting rack and remove the top cover.
3. Locate the battery on the main printed circuit board, behind Ethernet port 5.
4. Replace the battery with the same type: CR2032 (3 V, 225 mAh). Observe polarity.
5. Assemble in reverse order.
6. Always comply with local requirements for hazardous waste when disposing the old
battery.

Warning!
Keep lithium coin batteries out of the reach of small children; coin cell batteries can be

! accidentally ingested. If ingested, these batteries may leak harmful contents causing chemical
burns, perforation of soft tissue, and in severe cases may cause death. Lithium coin batteries
must be removed immediately if swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately.

7.6.6 Reset to factory default

The reset switch resets the device to its factory default settings. This function is only to be
used in case a secured device is removed from a system to become part of another system.
See Device status and reset, page 51.

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7.7 Approvals
Emergency standard certifications

Europe EN 54‑16

International ISO 7240‑16

Regulatory areas

Safety EN/IEC/CSA/UL 62368‑1

Immunity EN 55024
EN 55103‑2 (E1, E2, E3)
EN 50130‑4

Emissions EN 55032
EN 61000‑6‑3
ICES‑003
ANSI C63.4
FCC‑47 part 15B class A

Conformity declarations

Europe CE/CPR

Environment RoHS

7.8 Technical data

Electrical

Control

Audio routing (SCL / SCM / SCS)

     OMNEO channels Unlimited / 32 / 4

Tone/message playback (SCL / SCM / SCS)

    OMNEO channels 8/8/4

External audio inputs and/or outputs (SCL / SCM / SCS)

    Dante or AES67 channels 120 / 8 / 4

Logging (internal storage)

    Call events 1000
    Fault events 1000
    General events 1000

Real Time Clock

    Accuracy (with NTP) < 1 s/yr off
    Accuracy (no NTP) < 11 min/yr off
    Daylight Saving Time (DST) Automatic
    Backup battery CR2032 Lithium cell

Message/tone storage capacity

    Mono, uncompressed, 48 kHz 90 min

SD card size 1 to 32 GB

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