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- Page 1 Advanced public address server PRA‑APAS Configuration manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Add a new recording 8.6.2 Edit a recording 8.6.3 Delete a recording Music sources 8.7.1 Add a new music source 8.7.2 Edit a music source 8.7.3 Delete music source Text to speech Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... - Page 4 Unable to hear Text to Speech announcements in any zone 10.9 Unable to sync PTP clock with PRAESENSA master clock 10.10 Dante controller 10.11 Firefox does not allow to login anymore Support services and Bosch Academy 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual...
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Page 5: Important Product Information
Warning! To prevent a shock hazard disconnect all power sources prior to system installation. 13. Only use recommended batteries and observe polarity. Risk of explosion if an incorrect type of battery is used. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 6: Disposal Instructions
Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance shall not be made. Any such changes or modifications may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... -
Page 7: About This Manual
By using or distributing the list, you agree that in no event shall Bosch be held liable for any special, direct, indirect or consequential damages or any other damages whatsoever resulting from any use or distribution of this list. -
Page 8: Security Precautions
"public". This also applies to the PRA-ES8P2S. For security reasons SNMP should be disabled. If SNMP must be enabled, for example to use the Bosch Network analysis tool OMN‑DOCENT, use SNMPv3. SNMPv3 provides much better security with authentication and privacy. Select the authentication level SHA and encryption via AES. - Page 9 – In case a PC for event logs is used (PRAESENSA logging server and viewer), make sure that the PC is not accessible by unauthorized persons. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual...
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Page 10: Installation Procedure
| Installation procedure Advanced public address server Installation procedure The initial installation of the PRA-APAS server is structured into the below steps which need to be followed. Network setup, page 10 . Initial power on, page 12 . Network setup The PRA-APAS server needs to be connected to a LAN or corporate network and to the PRAESENSA network to which announcements should be sent from the PRA-APAS. - Page 11 PRA-APAS device Client PC PRAESENSA The previous figure shows how to connect the PRA-APAS device via ETH1 to one common private network. The PRA-APAS connects to PRAESENSA,which is then connected to the switch and DHCP server. Between PRA-APAS device and PRAESENSA there is heavy multicast traffic and you need a compliant Ethernet switch to handle such traffic.
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Page 12: Initial Power On
The corporate network connection is preferred for security reasons and due to the higher network throughput. Initial power on After connecting the device to the network, you can power on the PRA-APAS server. To do the initial power on: Connect the device to the 12 V DC power supply. -
Page 13: Configuration Procedure
– User: admin. – Password: admin. Notice! These credentials are used for initial configuration purposes of the PRA-APAS and should be changed for security reasons. Click Enter. – The Welcome screen with the admin menu and individual tiles appears. Notice! You need to upload the License response file as described in Licenses, page 16 . -
Page 14: Pa Settings
PRAESENSA call priority). Note: Higher values mean higher priorities. Calls with higher priority can interrupt calls with lower priority. This priority is used for paging calls from the PRA-APAS except for BGM, which has the BGM priority selected in PRAESENSA. - Page 15 The chime names must be the same as found in PRAESENSA System Controller UI > Recorded messages. If you leave these fields empty, they will be skipped. Notice! The chime names in the PRA-APAS UI and in the System controller must be the same. This field is not mandatory. –...
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Page 16: Licenses
In order to fully use the system, you must request your PRA-APAL license. Order one or more licenses. – Each active user of the PRA-APAS server can use one license. Receive your Activation ID by e-mail. – Each PRA-APAL license has its own Activation ID. -
Page 17: Update
For further updates of your license: – After submitting the license return request file provided by Bosch sales, you can revoke your PRA-APAL license with the Revoke license button. Update Before configuring the settings, update your firmware to the latest version. -
Page 18: Further Settings Configuration
– Troubleshooting, page 36 Further settings configuration To make the PRA-APAS device operational, follow the instructions in the Settings menu, page 20 configure the individual parts in the administration module: – To create new users with the relevant authorization level refer to Users, page 21 . -
Page 19: Logon To The Application
On the Home screen, you can also see the release version of the system. Click on it to see a detailed version of the Server and UI, including the OSS software used with its license. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 |... -
Page 20: Settings Menu
If you are logged in as an Integrator, you can use the Settings tile to configure the network settings, the time settings, and create a system backup or import it. The initial device configuration must be done during installation, after the PRA-APAS device is connected to the network. For more information refer to Installation procedure. -
Page 21: Pa Settings
If you are logged in as an Integrator, you can use the PA Settings tile to configure the Public Address system. The initial configuration of PA settings must be performed once the PRA-APAS device is connected to the network. For more information, refer to PA Settings, page 14 . -
Page 22: Edit A User Account
The Add area window opens. Enter a name in the Area title field. From the drop-down menu, select the Praesensa zone. – The zones are configured in Configuration > Zone definitions > Zone groups. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... -
Page 23: Announcement Scripts
Click the Delete button next to the item you want to delete. – A confirmation window appears. Click the Delete button to confirm. – The deleted item is no longer visible in the main page. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 24: Recordings
To stop listening to the message, click the Prelisten button again. – Discard: Click this button to delete the recording without saving it. Click the Save button to save your settings. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... -
Page 25: Edit A Recording
The Add music source window opens. In the Name field, enter the name of the music source. Select the Input type: – BGM channel: Choose a preconfigured Praesensa BGM channel from the drop-down list. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 26: Edit A Music Source
HTTPS (the TCP 443 port) to obtain data from the Internet. Other sources could use different ports that need to be accessible from the PRA-APAS. 8.7.2 Edit a music source To edit an already existing music source: Click the Music sources tile. -
Page 27: Delete Music Source
Select your Region from the drop-down menu. Notice! The Amazon Polly service uses the HTTPS endpoint so make sure the port TCP 443 is accessible from the PRA-APAS. 8.8.2 Create a new TTS language configuration To create a new text to speech language configuration: Click the Text to speech tile. -
Page 28: History
The scheduled message, with its name above the announcement details. – The announcement details: – Its name. – The user triggering it. – Areas where it was played. – The time it was triggered. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... -
Page 29: Cancel An Announcement Playing
Check the checkbox I know what I am doing to make sure that the action is not done accidentally. Check the checkbox I have a backup. Enter your password in the Password field. Click the Reset to factory defaults button. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 30: User Menu
History tile. Refer to History, page 28 for more information. Text to speech The Text to speech (TTS) tile allows you to either write the desired message or select an existing message from the Library. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... -
Page 31: Messages
Click the Page announcement button to start playing the message to the selected zones. – Check the number of selected Areas in its corner. – A confirmation appears that the message was played. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 32: Music
The selected music source plays in a loop. The music settings of an area are visible below the area picture: – The Music source name. If the source selected is BGM not managed by the PRA-APAS device, its name is Unknow source. –... -
Page 33: Messages
Click the Edit button next to the item you want to edit. – The Scheduler editor - Areas page opens. Select or deselect areas as necessary. Click the green button. – The Messages library page opens. Edit the message as necessary. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... -
Page 34: Music
11. Select the frequency of the event in the Type of event drop-down menu. 12. Fill the required settings depending on the frequency of the event. 13. Click the Schedule button. – The new item is visible in the main page. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual... - Page 35 Click the Delete button next to the item you want to delete. – A confirmation window appears. Click the Delete button to confirm. – The deleted item is no longer visible in the main page. Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PRA-APAS device ETH2 port to the computer. Let OS auto-configure the network. Find the IP address of the PRA-APAS device as described in Initial power on, page 12 . Connect an Ethernet cable from the PRA-APAS device ETH1 port to the computer. -
Page 37: Unable To Prelisten On Apple Pc Using Safari
36 . 10.4 Unable to prelisten on Apple PC using Safari Check that PRA-APAS website is listed in Safari > Preferences > Websites > Auto-Play. Select Allow All Auto-Play. 10.5 Unable to hear anything in any area –... -
Page 38: Unable To Hear Web Radio Music Source In Any Area
The last lines in the log should show an offset from the master clock that is reasonably close to the typical rms 20-2000. Verify you selected the proper master clock. The PRA-APAS device support only PTP domain 0. In this example, the master clock device has the MAC address 001c440b488c: praapas-ctrl ptp4l: [63.586] selected best master clock 001c44.fffe.0b488c... -
Page 39: Dante Controller
10.11 Firefox does not allow to login anymore When you try to access the page of the PRA-APAS in the Firefox browser for login, the fault message Secure connection failed appears. This issue is related to a particular installation of Firefox. It usually happens when Firefox internal certificate trust store is corrupted. - Page 40 – Your profile folder opens. Click the Firefox Open menu button. Select Exit to close Firefox. In your profile folder, right-click the file named cert9.db. Select Delete. 10. Restart Firefox 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual...
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Page 41: Support Services And Bosch Academy
Troubleshooting – Repair & Exchange – Product Security Bosch Building Technologies Academy Visit the Bosch Building Technologies Academy website and have access to training courses, video tutorials and documents: www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/training/ Bosch Security Systems, B.V. 2021-05 | V1.00 | Configuration manual... - Page 42 | Support services and Bosch Academy Advanced public address server 2021-05 | V1.00 | Bosch Security Systems, B.V. Configuration manual...
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