DSPPA PAVA8500 – 500W Integrated Voice Alarm Public Address System with 8-Zone Control & Emergency EVAC
The DSPPA PAVA8500 is a professional integrated voice alarm PA system designed for emergency evacuation, public announcements, and background music in critical environments. It combines a 500W digital amplifier, voice alarm system, zone control, and intelligent monitoring into one complete solution. The PAVA8500E acts as an extension unit for expanding zones.
Technical Specifications:
Amplifier System:
- Type: Integrated Voice Alarm PA System
- Model: PAVA8500
- Rated Output Power: ≥500W (100V)
Zone Control:
- 8 independent zones
- Each zone supports:
- A & B speaker line output
- Independent ON/OFF control
- Individual volume adjustment
Total system output distributed across all zones (≤500W total).
Audio Inputs:
- 6 external audio inputs:
- 2 balanced inputs
- 4 unbalanced inputs
- 1 emergency microphone input (EMC MIC)
- 1 line output for expansion
Built-in Audio & Playback:
- Built-in EVAC (evacuation) voice messages
- 2 editable alarm voice messages
- MP3 / WAV playback support
- External SD card support (expandable up to 8GB)
As described on page 2, the system supports automatic playback and scheduled announcements.
Emergency & Alarm System:
- One-touch emergency alarm
- Fire alarm integration
- Emergency microphone for live guidance
- Emergency priority override system
Supports dual audio output ensuring emergency broadcast overrides normal audio without interruption.
Paging & Control Features:
- Built-in chime and alert tones
- Real-time system monitoring
- Timer-based scheduling
- Automatic broadcast by time and zone
System Expansion:
- Supports up to 160 zones via extension (PAVA8500E)
- Connects to standby amplifier (auto switch in case of failure)
Detection & Monitoring:
- Speaker line monitoring:
- Open circuit
- Short circuit
- Ground fault
- System diagnostics:
- Device status
- Microphone status
- Fault detection
From page 2, the system continuously monitors operational status and logs events.
Trigger & Control Interfaces:
- 8 dry contact inputs (trigger)
- 8 dry contact outputs
- 8 override outputs (24V)
- Fire reset input
- Emergency relay outputs
Network & Remote Control:
- Computer remote control support
- System configuration:
- Priority settings
- Zone management
- Audio routing
Audio Performance:
- Frequency Response:
- MIC: 80Hz – 15kHz
- LINE: 50Hz – 18kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
- MIC: >75dB
- LINE: >80dB
- Distortion: <1%
Power & Electrical:
- Power Supply:
- AC 220V / 50Hz
- DC 24V backup
Automatic switching between AC and DC power.
Physical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 483 × 420 × 132 mm
- Net Weight: ~12 kg
Key Features:
- 500W integrated PA + voice alarm system
- 8-zone independent control (expandable to 160 zones)
- Built-in EVAC emergency messages
- Dual audio output (normal + emergency)
- Fire alarm integration
- Remote monitoring and control
- Speaker line fault detection
- Scheduled playback and automation
- AC + DC backup power
- Standby amplifier support
Applications:
- Airports
- Hospitals
- Shopping malls
- Hotels
- Factories
- Government buildings
- Schools & universities
- Emergency evacuation systems
- Large commercial facilities
Connect Gates Professional Opinion:
From Connect Gates’ perspective, the PAVA8500 is a complete life-safety audio system, not just a PA amplifier. It is specifically designed for emergency evacuation and fire alarm integration, which makes it fundamentally different from MP or DMA series amplifiers. It is ideal for projects that must comply with safety regulations and require reliable emergency broadcasting with system monitoring.
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