Caruso speech synthesizer

(v 1.5)

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CARUSO is a voice synthesizer for lifts that allows you to play floor and service messages from a message library (8 languages + 1 custom). CARUSO can be driven exclusively in serial mode (with DMG Deum encoder or with Playboard controller).

Safety and usage cautions

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Overview & main features

• Factory pre-loaded messages
• Automatic Dual Language mode (i.e.: “First floor” & “Premier étage”)
• Manual Dual Message mode (i.e.: “First floor” + “Restaurant”)
• Output for optional external speaker (8 Ohm 1W max)
• USB port for additional messages and firmware updates
• Night shift mode (Programmable volume reduction)
• Trimmer for volume adjustment
• 8 opto-isolated inputs with independent common (12/24V AC/DC):
  • 7 configurable inputs for service messages
  • TRIGGER input for floor message reproduction

Overall dimensions including connection cable:

X) – 84 mm

Y) – 125 mm / 143 mm (with supporting plate)

Wiring Instructions

Connection to the controller

Connection of service inputs

7 inputs with independent commons are available for service messages.

7 programmable service inputs: 12/24V ac/dc (optoisolated)

Selection of internal / external speaker

Programming

Basic programming

A) – Navigation keys of the options of each level

B) – Exit the current level and return to the higher level

C) – Access to menu and confirm selection

1) – Press a button to access the menu

2) – Select the menu language

3) – Select the messages language

Advanced programming

Menu		Options				Note
Menu Language		Italiano / English / Française / Deutsch / Russkiy / Español
Gong at floor		Enabled / Disabled
Direction messages		Tones & messages / Disabled / Play messages / Play tones
Direction messages timing		- On start & end. - On start (direction arrows) - On end (next direction arrows)
Automatic message mode	Messages language	Italiano / English / Française / Deutsch / Español Portugués / Russkiy / American English / User library
	Automatic double language	Italiano / English / Française / Deutsch / Español Portugués / Russkiy / American English / User library / Disabled				(*1)
Manual message mode	First message floor current	1) - Language selection: Floors - Basic (Italian) Floors - Advanced (Italian) Floors - Basic (English) Floors - Advanced (English) ...................... No message	2) - Choice of message: Messages library			(*2)
	Second message floor current					(*3)
First message service inputs		1) - Choice of input: Service 1 Service 2 Service 3 Service 4/B Service 4/A Service 5/B Service 5/A	2) - Language selection: Floors - Basic (English) Floors - Advanced (English) Service - Basic (English) Service - Advanced (English) ...................... (French) ...................... No message	3) - Choice of message : Messages library	4) - Mode selection: - Single - Continuous
Second message service inputs
Night speaker volume attenuation		1) - Choice of input: Service 1 Service 2 Service 3 Service 4/B Service 4/A Service 5/B Service 5/A Deactivated	2) - Volume selection: Low level: -20 dB Medium level: -10 dB Disable speaker
Loudspeaker volume level		Low: 30 - 50 dB Medium: 50 - 70 dB High: 70 - 90 dB				(*4)
Erase user memory!		Deletes all custom data (*.mp3, *.wav, *.cs2) entered by the user

(*1) – If enabled, the second language message is played after the first.

(*2) – Allows you to change the First message automatically associated in “Messages language”.

(*3) – Allows you to add the Second message (2 max.) or modify it if already present (i.e.: “Automatic double language”).

(*4) – Use Trimmer for volume adjustment.

Advanced functions

Updating via USB key

User memory	Max 2 Mbyte
file .Mp3	Audio file (recommended)
file. WAV	Audio File (16 bit 22.000 Hz mono)
file .CS2	Configuration file / restore (available at DMG site): • Messages • Settings • Message > floor assignment • Message > service input assignment
file .S19	Firmware update file

Datasheet

Power supply	Voltage: 12Vdc – 20% ÷ 24Vdc + 20% 12Vac ÷ 24Vac + 20% (Rectified) Stand-by absorption: 60mA (24Vdc), 100mA (12Vdc) Max absorption: 100mA (24Vdc), 180mA (12Vdc) Nominal voltage for service inputs: 12/24 Volt AC/DC
Operating temperature	-10°c ÷ +50°c
Audio	External speaker output: 8 ohm 500mW Internl speaker max power: 85 dBA @ 1m Supported audio formats: mp3, wav

Certificates

Download

Reference	Version	Link
	1.5 (current version)	Download PDF (English)