zenitel PAVA and IVENCS Docklands Light Railway Instructions

: September 12, 2024
: Zenitel

Table of Contents

PAVA and IVENCS Docklands Light Railway
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
Introduction:
Installation:
Configuration:
Operation:
Maintenance:
- FAQ:
Q: How many workstations are provided with the iVENCS
Q: What benefits does Zenitel’s solution offer for the DLR

PAVA and IVENCS Docklands Light Railway

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Specifications:

Market Segment: Rolling Stock
Country of installation: England
Customer: The Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
System Integrator: Zenitel
Solutions: Public Address & Voice Alarm System and Control
System
Key Products: iVENCS PAVA and iVENCS

Product Usage Instructions:

Introduction:

The Zenitel Public Address & Voice Alarm System, in
conjunction with the iVENCS Control System, provides comprehensive
solutions for railway networks like the Docklands Light Railway
(DLR) in England.

Installation:

Ensure the system components are installed as per the provided
instructions. Connect the amplifiers, mainframe, and control system
to set up the Long Line Public Address (LLPA) system.

Configuration:

Use the iVENCS PA Control System to configure features such as
loudspeaker line monitoring, audio routing, Voice Over IP (VOIP),
Text-to-Speech, and Digital Voice Announcements (DVA). Customize
announcements for individual stations or zones.

Operation:

Operate the system via the iVENCS workstations at the
Operational Control Centres. Monitor announcements, manage
automated train service messages, and select stations for live
announcements. Utilize fault reporting for system maintenance.

Maintenance:

Regularly check system components for any issues. Ensure
amplifiers and mainframe are functioning correctly. Backup
important data and configurations to maintain system
reliability.

FAQ:

Q: How many workstations are provided with the iVENCS

system?

A: Two iVENCS workstations are supplied to the Operational
Control Centres along with associated servers for system
management.

Q: What benefits does Zenitel’s solution offer for the DLR

network?

A: Zenitel’s solution provides clear announcements, optimum
broadcast levels, improved passenger experience, and reliable
public address and voice alarm functionality across the DLR
network.

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CUSTOMER STORY
Rolling Stock

Market Segment: Rolling Stock
Country of installation: England
The customer: The Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
System Integrator Zenitel
Solutions: Public Address & Voice Alarm System and Control System.
Key Products: iVENCS

PAVA and IVENCS
Docklands Light Railway

The Requirement
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) required a PAVA system for their network which serves central and east London including Lewisham, Tower Gateway, Bank, London City Airport, and the financial district of Canary Wharf.
The Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system was required to integrate with an existing signalling system and the operational control centres to provide automated train service announcements in additional to travel messages or emergency information. With 45 stations to manage, many unmanned, it was essential that DLR were provided with a solution that could be fully relied upon.

network. The features of the DLR solution, including loudspeaker line monitoring, audio routing, Voice Over IP (VOIP), Text-toSpeech, and Digital Voice Announcements (DVA), are fully controllable via the iVENCS PA Control System. This system facilitated multiple operators to manage the network simultaneously and provided instant faultreporting, easy management of automated train announcements, and the ability to select individual or multiple stations or PA zones for tailored live announcements.
Two iVENCS workstations and associated servers were supplied to the Operational Control Centres with an additional remote backup suite to provide full dual redundancy.

The solution
Zenitel provided a fully integrated IP solution to create a Long Line Public Address (LLPA) system incorporating Voice Alarm functionality. The system amplifiers and mainframe provide highly efficient amplification combined with low whole life costs and exceptional reliability. Zenitel’s adaptive Class-D technology, coupled with the iVENCS based control system at the Operational Control Centres, is ideally suited to meeting the requirements of the large, modern, rail

The Result
Zenitel’s solution was a success, where the system continues to operate across the DLR network.
Clear announcements at optimum broadcast levels have improved the experience of both passengers and local residents. Zenitel continue to provide DLR with public address and voice alarm solutions, where Zenitel equipment has been used for more recent upgrades to the system.

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