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- Page 1 Lexicomm ViLX-EX8 EVCS System Expander Panel Installation and Commissioning Manual Version 1- October 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
“Assist Call” Emergency Assistance Alarm Systems ............ 6 Cabling methods ......................6 4.4.1 ViLX-EX8 System Expander Panel Wiring ..............7 4.4.2 ViLX-TMS Master, ViLX-EX8 System Expander Panel wiring in ring ......7 4.4.3 Mains Connection ....................8 Battery Information ......................8 Outstation Connections ....................9 4.6.1... -
Page 3: Introduction
The system comprises 3 types of panel; ViLX-TMS touch screen master station (hereafter referred to as TMS), the ViLX-228 2 to 8 line master station (hereafter referred to as LX228) and a ViLX-EX8 system expander panel (hereafter referred to as EX8). For Lexicomm systems in excess of 8 lines a TMS must be used as the master station, the system can then be expanded by the use of a EX8 or LX228 in blocks of 8 lines up to a maximum system capacity of 512 lines. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Before handling any static-sensitive items, operators should get rid of any electrostatic charge by touching a sound safety earth. Always handle PCBs by their sides and avoid touching any components. 3.1 Unpacking the ViLX-EX8 Remove the EX-8 from its packing, and check the contents against the following list: •... -
Page 5: Installation
Unused knockouts must be left unopened to comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Accidentally knocked out holes should be blanked off. The ViLX-EX8 weighs 5kg with batteries, so care should be taken to securely mount the Station on stud walling. -
Page 6: Planning The Wiring
4.3.1 Fire Telephone system Any system using Type A outstations must use enhanced grade cabling throughout for all wiring, including the mains supply to the ViLX-EX8 Expander Station. 4.3.2 Disabled Refuge EVC System For buildings less than 30m in height, or any building with sprinklers fitted, standard grade fire resistant cable may be used to wire Type B outstation and the mains supply to the Master Controller;... -
Page 7: Vilx-Ex8 System Expander Panel Wiring
4.4.1 ViLX-EX8 System Expander Panel Wiring Typical wiring for a ViLX-EX8 system expander panel is shown in the schematic below. 4.4.2 ViLX-TMS Master, ViLX-EX8 System Expander Panel wiring in ring If more than 8 lines are required then an EX-8 will be required in addition to the TMS, with the outstations shared between both the TMS and the EX8, the system has to be wired as a ring as shown in the schematic below. -
Page 8: Mains Connection
In the event of mains failure BS5839 Part 9:2011 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby and 3 hours operation thereafter. A ViLX-EX8 requires one number 12V 7AH vent regulated sealed lead acid battery. The battery is not supplied with the ViLX-EX8 . There is space for up to a 7AH battery. -
Page 9: Outstation Connections
4.6 Outstation Connections The TMS and EX8 are configured via the configuration spreadsheet contained on the Micro SD card supplied with the TMS, for configuration (see 6). The following devices are available on the system: • Type A (fixed phone) Type B (hands-free refuge point) •... -
Page 10: Assist Call" Aca Accessible Toilet Kit
4.6.3 “Assist Call” ACA Accessible Toilet Kit The “Assist Call” ACA kit comprises an Over door Indicator, a Pull Cord, and a Cancel Plate. The above order is a typical order; with the Over door Indicator, Pull Cord and the Cancel Plate connected as shown, but the plates can be wired in any order as long as the EOL resistor goes into the free terminal of the last plate. -
Page 11: Hardware Configuration Procedure
5.1 Exchange PCB Dipswitch Settings The EX8 forms part of the Lexicomm network that can includes other TMS panels as well as EX8 Expander panels and LX228 panels. Each station on the network has to have a unique network address. -
Page 12: Indications
6 Indications 6.1 Mode Indicator Summary Mode Description Green solid Normal state Red solid Outstation off hook Blue solid Assist call active Yellow Solid Type B disable function active (Enable jumper open) 6.2 Power supply and CPU indicator Summary Description ... -
Page 13: Commissioning Procedure
Lift the master handset receiver and listen for a cadence tone. Repeat the power up section for any ViLX-EX8 Expander panels. All outstations may be tested now, visit each outstation in turn and test that it is connected to the correct Master Station or Expander panel and perform an intelligibility test. -
Page 14: Notes
Notes Page 14 of 16 Document PViLXEX8 7001-01 Rev 1 2017... -
Page 15: Notes
Notes Page 15 of 16 Document PViLXEX8 7001-01 Rev 1 2017... -
Page 16: Technical Specification
220 x 300 x 95 Entries 14 knockouts top, 2x rear slots Flush Cutout (WxHxD) 225 x 305 x 85 The Lexicomm ViLX-EX8 EVCS is designed and manufactured in the UK by: Vox Ignis Ltd, Unit 72T Wearfield Enterprise Park East, Sunderland, SR5 2TH.
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