TOA Electronics Preamplifier matrix panel - VX-3000PMQ37100

Product Overview

The TOA VX-3000PM is a preamplifier matrix panel that expands the input and control capacity of a TOA VX-3000 voice evacuation and public address system. By connecting to a VX-3000 Voice Evacuation Frame over the network, it adds audio inputs, control inputs, and control outputs for larger, more flexible system designs. The VX-3000PM is built for life-safety and commercial paging installations where reliable, expandable signal management is essential.

Product Description

The VX-3000PM provides eight audio inputs with corresponding volume controls, twenty control inputs, and ten control outputs to expand a VX-3000 system. Its digitized audio signals are transmitted over the network using TOA Packet Audio, so a single panel connects to a single VX-3000 Voice Evacuation Frame and a maximum of forty units can be configured per system. The twenty control inputs are no-voltage make-contact type on removable terminal blocks, while the ten control outputs combine five relay-contact outputs and five open-collector outputs for integration with external logic, fire panels, and building control. Audio is handled as PCM at a 48 kHz sampling frequency with 16-bit quantization across a 100BASE-TX network interface that supports standard protocols. The 1U rack panel runs on 20 to 33 V DC through a 2-pin removable terminal block and features a black pre-coated steel front panel with a gray smoke acrylic cover over the volume control section. As a core expansion component, the VX-3000PM helps integrators scale paging zones and control points without redesigning the system. Explore the full TOA VX-3000 voice evacuation range at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• 8 Audio Inputs with Volume Controls — Adds eight inputs and matching level controls to expand VX-3000 source capacity.
• 20 Control Inputs — No-voltage make-contact inputs on removable terminal blocks integrate triggers and external logic.
• 10 Control Outputs — Five relay-contact and five open-collector outputs interface with fire panels and building control systems.
• Networked Packet Audio — PCM audio at 48 kHz / 16-bit travels over a 100BASE-TX network for clean distributed signal management.
• Scalable Architecture — Up to forty panels can be configured per system, one panel per Voice Evacuation Frame.
• Rack-Mount Build — A 1U steel-panel chassis with removable terminal blocks supports clean, serviceable installation.

Typical Applications

• Government spaces
• Auditoriums
• Commercial meeting spaces
• Multi-purpose rooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the VX-3000PM do?
It expands a VX-3000 voice evacuation system by adding eight audio inputs, twenty control inputs, and ten control outputs through a networked connection to a Voice Evacuation Frame.

How many panels can I add to a system?
A maximum of forty VX-3000PM units can be configured per system, with one panel connected to each Voice Evacuation Frame.

Can it interface with a fire alarm panel?
Yes. Its relay-contact and open-collector control outputs, along with no-voltage make-contact inputs, support integration with fire panels and building control logic.

How does it connect to the system?
It uses a 100BASE-TX network interface and transmits TOA Packet Audio, connecting to the VX-3000 frame over the network.

What power does it require?
The panel operates on 20 to 33 V DC supplied through a 2-pin removable terminal block, typically from the VX-3000 system power.

Is a warranty included?
TOA commercial and life-safety electronics are covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty; contact Creation Networks for current terms and system design support.