The EVA‑EXT3100 is the EVA‑3000 series zone expander, designed to increase the number of speaker lines and interfaces available within an EN 54‑16 certified voice evacuation and public address system.
The device provides 16 speaker lines corresponding to 8 zones, 8 monitored contact inputs and 8 contact outputs, as well as a line input for local audio sources.
The EVA‑EXT3100 integrates advanced automatic diagnostics, monitoring power supplies, CPU, amplifiers, speaker lines, contacts, and the network. In the event of a controller CPU failure, the unit can still distribute audio from the line input to all local zones, ensuring operational continuity during emergencies.
It also features audio outputs for both channels (CH1 and CH2) for connection to external amplifiers, support for 3- and 4-wire volume controls, and a 24 VDC output for powering auxiliary devices. Each zone supports up to 500 W of load, making the expander suitable for large systems.
User benefits
- Expansion of up to 8 additional zones with 16 speaker lines
- Full integration with EVA-3000 series PA / VA systems
- Automatic diagnostics for power supplies, CPU, amplifiers, lines, contacts, and network
- Standalone operation for local announcements even in the event of controller failure
- Support for 3-wire and 4-wire volume controllers
- 8 monitored contact inputs and 8 contact outputs for external device activation
- CH1 / CH2 audio outputs for third-party amplifiers
- 24 VDC output for powering accessories
- Power load capacity up to 500 W per zone
- EN 54-16 and CE/CB certifications
Areas of use
- EN 54-16 certified voice evacuation and fire alarm systems
- PA / VA systems in complex buildings with many zones
- Shopping centers, airports, hospitals, schools, hotels, offices
- Installations requiring modular zone expansion Audi
- Systems requiring continuous supervision and operational redundancy
- Integration with fire alarm control panels via monitored contact inputs
Technical characteristics
- Main power supply: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Backup power supply: 21.5 – 28.5 VDC
- Fuse: T2AL 250 V
- Power consumption: 35 W
Line input
- Input signal: 1 V (0 dBV)
- Input impedance: 10 kohm
- Frequency response: 80 Hz – 18 kHz ±3 dB
- SNR: >80 dB, A-weighted
Audio output
- Output channels: CH1, CH2
- Output signal: 1 V (0 dBV)
- THD: < 0.1%
Power amplifier interface
- Number: 3 (CH1, CH2 and spare amplifier)
- Output signal: 1.4 V
- THD: < 0.1%
- Control signal: self-testing, amplifier fault and energy-saving signal
Loudspeaker interface
- Zone number: 8 (each zone has 2 speaker lines A and B)
- Max. load power: 500 W
Contact input / output
- Dry contact input: 8 supervised dry contact inputs
- Contact output: 8 dry contact outputs (NO, NC, COM)
- Maximum voltage: 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Maximum current: 2.5 A
Others
- DC power output: 24 V 1 A
Working conditions
- Relative humidity: < 95%, without condensing
- Operating temperature: -10 to 55 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C
Specification
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 48.2 x 8.8 x 40.7 cm
- Net weight: 7.9 kg