Communications Systems - PRA-SCS System controller, small

PRA-SCS System controller, small

PRAESENSA

u Full control of PRAESENSA devices and audio

routing

u Built‑in supervised storage for messages and

tone files

u Support for Dante audio input and output

streams

u Open interface to third party applications

u IP‑networked on OMNEO for audio and control

The small system controller PRA-SCS is the budget • The number of dynamic OMNEO channels that can
variant in the range of PRAESENSA system be routed is unlimited, which allows for many
controllers. The small controller has all the features simultaneous calls. However, the number of static
of the large system controller PRA-SCL except for Dante audio streams to use as interface with 3rd
some limitations regarding the size of the system. party systems is limited to eight.
The system controller manages all system related • Native support for switched single‑subnet
functions in a PRAESENSA Public Address and Voice networks, with add‑on support for routed
Alarm system. It routes all audio connections multi‑subnet topologies.
between network-connected PRAESENSA audio • Dynamic allocation of multiple and simultaneous
sources and destinations. It supervises and plays audio channels to save on network bandwidth;
back messages and tones, stored on its flash audio connections are created when a call or a
memory, either scheduled or manually started from a message is broadcast, and freed up immediately
call station or PC. It manages the routing of afterwards.
background music streams, along with business calls • Secure interconnections using Advanced
and emergency calls, all based on priority level and Encryption Standard (AES128) for audio data and
zone occupancy. It collects all status information of Transport Layer Security (TLS) for control data.
connected system devices, manages the event logs
• Receiver for up to eight Dante or AES67 audio
and reports faults.
channels from external sources, with dynamic
The system controller is network‑connected via
re‑routing to secure OMNEO channels.
OMNEO and DC‑powered from a multifunction power
supply with integrated battery backup, • SIP/VoIP interface for telephone paging and for
accommodating both centralized and decentralized audio to PRAESENSA and control from 3rd party
system topologies. Connections to other devices in systems.
the system are made using the built‑in 5‑port switch, • Internal storage capacity for messages and tones;
supporting RSTP. The built‑in web server allows for up to eight messages can be played back
system configuration using a browser. simultaneously.
• Internal real time clock for scheduled events and
Functions event time stamping; support for Network Time
Protocol (NTP) with automatic adjustment for
System control and audio routing
Daylight Saving Time (DST).
• Capability to control PRAESENSA systems with a
• Internal system event and fault event log.
maximum of six amplifiers. In combination with
the PRA-AD608 amplifiers, the PRA-SCS is • Networked control interface for third party
sufficient to control up to 48 zones. Use the PRA- applications.
SCL to address more zones or if you need more • Built‑in webserver for configuration and file
power. management using a browser.
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• Dual redundant system controller option for Connection and functional diagram
highest system availability in mission-critical
applications.
1
Sound quality
A
• Audio‑over‑IP, using OMNEO, the Bosch 2
high‑quality digital audio interface, compatible
with Dante and AES67; audio sample rate is 3
48 kHz with 24‑bit sample size.
4
• Messages and tones are stored as high definition B
uncompressed wav‑files. 5
Supervision
• Supervision of stored messages and tones.
• Supervision of data integrity of site specific data.
• Internal watchdog timers to detect and recover
from processing errors.
• Faults or problems of all system devices are Diode DC to DC converter
collected, reported and logged.
Fault tolerance Message and tone storage Controller
• Five OMNEO network connection ports, supporting
RSTP.
OMNEO network switch
• Dual DC‑inputs with polarity reversal protection.
Variants of the PRAESENSA system controller
Front view
Variant PRA-SCL PRA-SCS

Dynamic OMNEO audio Unlimited Unlimited

channels (secure)
Front panel indicators
Dynamic OMNEO tone/ 8 8
message playback Device fault present Yellow
channels (secure)

Static Dante or AES67 Pool of 8 Network link present Green

Pool of 8
audio channels (secure, Network link lost Yellow
input and/or output) Standby for redundancy Blue

Static Dante or AES67 112 — Power on Green

audio channels (open,
input)
Rear view
Number of amplifiers in Unlimited 6
the system

Rear panel indicators

100 Mbps network Yellow

1 Gbps network Green

Power on Green
Device in identification mode Green blinking

Device fault present Yellow

SD card busy; do not remove Green

Rear panel controls

Device reset (to factory default) Button

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Rear panel connections Regulatory information

24 to 48 VDC input A‑B 24 - 48 V

Emergency standard certifications

Europe EN 54‑16 (0560-CPR-182190000)

International ISO 7240‑16

Memory card

Emergency standard compliance

Network port 1‑5 1
Europe EN 50849

UK BS 5839-8

Regulatory areas
Chassis ground
Safety EN/IEC/CSA/UL 62368‑1

Immunity EN 55035
Architects’ and engineers’ specifications EN 50130‑4
The IP‑networked system controller shall be
designed exclusively for use with Bosch PRAESENSA Emissions EN 55032
systems. The system controller shall dynamically
EN 61000‑6‑3
assign network audio channels for audio routing
ICES‑003
between system devices across multiple subnets. It
ANSI C63.4
shall support >100 simultaneous high-resolution
FCC‑47 part 15B class A
audio channels (24‑bit, 48 kHz) for music routing and
EN 62479
making calls, with encryption and authentication to
protect against eavesdropping and hacking. It shall
Environment EN/IEC 63000
be capable of receiving Dante and AES67 audio
streams. A SIP/VoIP telephone interface shall be
Railway applications EN 50121‑4
available. The system controller shall provide an
interface for control data and multi‑channel digital
audio over OMNEO using an integrated 5‑port Parts included
Ethernet switch for redundant network connections,
supporting RSTP and loop‑through cabling. The Quantity Component
system controller shall have dual power supply 1 System controller
inputs and power supplies. The system controller
shall manage all devices in the system to provide the 1 Set of 19"‑rack mounting brackets (pre‑mounted)
configured system functions. It shall incorporate a
supervised storage for message and tone files with 1 Set of screw connectors and cables
networked playback of up to eight streams
simultaneously. It shall keep an internal log of fault 1 Quick Installation Guide
events and call events. The system controller shall
provide a secure TCP/IP open interface for remote 1 Safety and security information
control and diagnostics. The system controller shall
provide front-panel LED indications for the status of
power supplies and the presence of faults in the Technical specifications
system and provide additional software monitoring Electrical
and fault reporting features. The system controller
shall be rack mountable (1U). It shall be possible to System
connect a backup system controller for dual
redundancy with automatic fail‑over. The system Routing (audio, dynamic): OMNEO Unlimited
controller shall be certified for EN 54-16 / ISO channels
7240-16, marked for CE and be compliant with the
Tone/Message playback (dynamic): 8
RoHS directive. Warranty shall be three years
OMNEO channels
minimum. If the system size permits, the system
controller shall be a Bosch PRA-SCS, otherwise a Number of inputs (audio, static): 8
Bosch PRA-SCL. Dante or AES67 channels
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Number of outputs (audio, static): 8 Protection Watchdog; RSTP

Dante channels

Number of events: Logging (internal 3,000 Network interface

storage)
Protocols / standards TCP/IP; OMNEO; Dante; AES70;
Call events 1000 AES67

Fault events 1000 Ethernet type 100BASE-TX; 1000BASE-T

General events 1000 Latency (ms) 10 ms

Real time clock synchronization NTP Encryption TLS

Accuracy with NTP < 1 s/yr off Audio encryption AES 128

Accuracy without NTP < 11 min/yr off Number of Ethernet ports 5

Daylight saving time correction Automatic

Reliability
Backup battery type Lithium Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1,000,000 h
(h) (extrapolated from calculated
Battery size CR2032 MTBF of PRA-AD608)

Tone/Message storage (min) (mono, 90 min Environmental

uncompressed, 48 kHz, 16 bit)
Operating temperature (°C) -5 °C – 50 °C
SD Memory card capacity (GB) 32 GB
Operating temperature (°F) 23 °F – 122 °F
System size

Networked devices (single subnet) 250 Storage temperature (°C) -30 °C – 70 °C

Networked amplifiers 6 Storage temperature (°F) -22 °F – 158 °F

Zones 48 Operating relative humidity, non- 5% – 95%

(with PRA-AD608 amplifiers) condensing (%)

Configuration Web server/browser Air pressure (hPa) 560 hPa – 1,070 hPa

Installation altitude (m) -500 m – 5,000 m

Power transfer
Installation altitude (ft) -1,640 ft – 16,404 ft
Operating voltage (VDC) range 24 VDC – 48 VDC
Operating vibration
Operating voltage (VDC) tolerance 20 VDC ‒ 60 VDC
Amplitude < 0.7 mm
Power consumption (W) duty mode 3.90 W
Acceleration <2G
Power consumption (W) per active 0.4 W
port Bump (transport) < 10 G (IEC 60068-2-27)

Supervision Mechanical

Run fault (watchdog reset) All processors Dimensions (H x W x D) (mm) 44 mm x 483 mm x 400 mm

Fault report time (s) < 100 s Dimensions (H x W x D) (in) 1.75 in x 19 in x 15.7 in

Site specific data integrity fault re- <1h Rack unit (U) 1 U, 19 in
port time (h)
IP rating IP30
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Material Steel; Zamak

Color in RAL RAL 9017 Traffic black; RAL 9022

Pearl light grey

Weight (kg) 5.80 kg

Weight (lb) 12.80 lb

Ordering information

PRA-SCS System controller, small

Network‑connected, DC‑powered, system controller
and message manager for Public Address and Voice
Alarm applications.
Order number PRA-SCS | F.01U.325.040

Services
EWE-PRASCS-IW 12 mths wrty ext Praes Syst Contr
Sml
12 months warranty extension
Order number EWE-PRASCS-IW | F.01U.387.313

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