Installation Instructions
856T-BH3
Max. 90 dB(A) @ 1m voice, 95 dB(A) @ 1m tone
(Dependent on recorded audio file)
If using 2 inputs, stages 1, 2 and 3 are available. If using 1 input, only stage 1 is available.
To add Audio Files:
The 856T-BH3 uses a micro USB port. Connect a suitable cable (not supplied) between the module and computer, tablet or smartphone that con-
tains the files to be transferred. The 856T-BH3 is recognized by the host device as mass storage. It is not required to power the module separately.
Filename Format:
On host device, copy, delete or edit the file name of the audio file with an appropriate program. The file name can be up to 260 characters long.
First character-
chart below.
Second character (*)-
(no character)- The audio file is played only once, immediate switch to new audio file when stage is changed (non-priority)
"C"- The audio file is always played completely through, even if stage input is changed during playback (priority)
"L"-
new audio file (non-priority)
examples below. Otherwise, for example, the device will read "3Laugh.mp3" as a looping message instead of a one-
Audio File 1: Input 1-0-0
1*_filename.xxx
Audio File 2: Input 0-1-0
2*_filename.xxx
Audio File 3: Input 1-1-0
3*_filename.xxx
Audio File 4: Input 0-0-1
4*_filename.xxx
Audio File 5: Input 1-0-1
5*_filename.xxx
Audio File 6: Input 0-1-1
6*_filename.xxx
Audio File 7: Input 1-1-1
7*_filename.xxx
"xxx= MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, or AAC"
DIR 10003933989 (Version 02)
Publication 856T-IN011C-EN-E- February 2021
-30°C to + 70°C
(-22°F to +158°F)
Supported File Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC
119MB = 1.5 hours (MP3 at 192kbit/sec)
Micro USB
(cable not supplied)
Volume
(-10 dB)
-BH3 recordable sound module uses 3 circuits of the 856T stack light to play up to 7 different prerecorded messages.
Example: "6_no�fica�on.mp3" - This audio file will be selected if the 6th stage is ac�vated, and it is
played only once. It will be overridden immediately if another stage is ac�vated while it is playing.
Example: "4C_mysound.wma" - This file will be selected if the 4th stage is ac�vated, and it will play
un�l it is finished, even if another stage is ac�vated while the message is playing. Any newly ac�-
vated stage will play a�er this message has completed.
Example: "2L_AlertMessage.wav" - This file will be selected if the 2nd stage is ac�vated, and it is
played in a loop un�l the stage is deac�vated or un�l another stage is ac�vated.
audio file plays too quietly even at max volume, then re-record the file using a dedicated program to
increase audio level.
IP66 / 67
UL Type 4/4X/13
This device leverages local files storage accessed via
its USB port. Rockwell Automa�on recommends USB
use be restricted to authorized users and physical
security measures be put in place to minimize risk.
Unauthorized users could poten�ally upload files or
modify exis�ng files impac�ng the audible behavior of
this device.
USB 2.0
Full speed 12MBit/s
High speed 480 Mbit/s
-BH3 Recordable Sound Module
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(Connector style is device-dependent)
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