Baldwin Boxall OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions Manual

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OmniCarePLUS Multi-
Exchange EVC
Installation Instructions
Manual name: OmniCarePLUS
Issue: 1
ECR: n/a
Date of issue: May 2020

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  • Page 1 OmniCarePLUS Multi- Exchange EVC Installation Instructions Manual name: OmniCarePLUS Issue: 1 ECR: n/a Date of issue: May 2020...
  • Page 2 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions © May 2020 Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited Wealden Industrial Estate Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2JR Telephone: +44 (0)1892 664422 Facsimile: +44 (0)1892 663146 Email: mail@baldwinboxall.co.uk Website: http://www.baldwinboxall.co.uk This equipment has been designed and manufactured to conform to the following...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions Amendment Record __________________________________ vii Proprietary Notice ___________________________________ vii General Information __________________________________viii Environmental Conditions______________________________viii Safety and Statutory Information ________________________ ix Comments__________________________________________x Technical Description Introduction_________________________________________1 Technical Specifications ________________________________2 Local Control Panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2...
  • Page 4 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions BVOCTSINT PC Interface _____________________________ 15 Embedded PC ______________________________________ 15 BVOCTSPCM/D Network Control Station ________________ 16 Commissioning Commissioning the Local Control Point(s) _________________ 17 Commissioning the EVC Network _______________________ 17 Commissioning the Network Control Point(s) ______________ 17...
  • Page 5 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions Network Control Point Issues __________________________ 33 Maintenance Maintenance & Routine testing __________________________ 35 Cables Cable Requirements __________________________________ 37 Addendum BVOCTSnn (08-64 Way) Control Panel ___________________ 40 BVOBATT Battery Enclosure ___________________________ 41 BVOBATT2 Battery Enclosure __________________________ 42...
  • Page 6 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions OmniCarePLUS issue 1...
  • Page 7: Amendment Record

    Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited. The possession of this manual and the use of the information is, therefore, restricted only to those persons duly authorised by Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited. Do not reproduce, transcribe, store in a retrieval system or translate into any language, any part of this manual without the prior permission of Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited.
  • Page 8: General Information

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions ENERAL NFORMATION Personnel who install, maintain or repair this equipment must read the safety information below before starting work. This Manual contains Warnings, Cautions and Notes. Warnings describe potential threats to health or life, e.g.
  • Page 9: Safety And Statutory Information

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions AFETY AND TATUTORY NFORMATION AUT ION These Safety Precautions apply to assembled systems, however they may not all be applicable to every item within that system. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10: Comments

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions ARNING ! ! ! Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ARNING ! ! ! If battery isolation / disconnection is required then the 0V cable to the chassis should be disconnected first.
  • Page 11: Technical Description

    Installation Instructions 1 Technical Description 1.1 I NTRODUCTION The OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC comprises a network of BS5839-9 compliant “local” systems, each “local” system can control upto 64 outstations, and can be operated as a standalone EVC system. With the addition of the OmniCarePLUS network enabling the...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.2 T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Please refer to the OmniCare installation Manual for the majority of Technical Specifications. Where there are OmniCarePLUS specific items they will be detailed within this manual. 1.2.1 Local Control Panels Control Panels...
  • Page 13: Remote Units

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.2.2 Remote Units Please refer to the OmniCare installation manual for the technical specifications of the remote units. 1.2.3 Network Control Stations The Touchscreen is available with either a monitor mounted handset or a desk mounted handset.
  • Page 14: Bvoctshub Evc Network Hub

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.2.4 BVOCTSHUB EVC Network Hub The EVC Network Hub provides the network terminations and battery backup for the network to provide power in case of mains failure. Figure 1.3 — Typical EVC Network Hub EVC Network Hub...
  • Page 15: Bvoctsint Pc Interface

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.2.5 BVOCTSINT PC Interface The PC Interface provides the connections between the Network Hub and Embedded PC. The PC Interface must be located within 50m of the Network Hub and within 5m of the Embedded PC.
  • Page 16: Embedded Pc

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.2.6 Embedded PC The Embedded PC must be located within 5 meters of the PC Interface and within 2 meters of the BVOCTSPCM/D Touchscreen monitor. Figure 1.5 — Typical Embedded PC Embedded PC Power supply...
  • Page 17: Controls And Indicators

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 1.3 C ONTROLS AND NDICATORS The OmniCarePlus Local Control Point indicators are identical to the standard control panel, with the addition of an extra set of indicators and controls used for network operation. Figure 1.6 — OmniCarePlus Local Control Point Indicators : If a fault is announced then pressing the "Fault Accept"...
  • Page 18 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions OmniCarePLUS issue 1...
  • Page 19: Overview Of System Design Requirements

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 2 Overview of System Design Requirements 2.1 O ESIGN EQUIREMENTS Please refer to the OmniCare Installation Manual for the design requirements of each Local OmniCare system. 2.2 O ESIGN EQUIREMENTS The OmniCare Plus Network system design must include each local OmniCare Control Panel, each Network Control Station and any EVC Network Hubs that may be required.
  • Page 20: Recommendations For "Master Station" Location

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 2.3 R "M ECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASTER " L TATION OCATION To meet the requirements of BS5839-9 each local control panel is considered a Master Station and as such their locations are defined within BS5839-9. : For full details please refer to BS5839-9.
  • Page 21: Hardware Installation

    3 Hardware Installation 3.1 I NSTALLATION VERVIEW The OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC system installation can be viewed as separate installation operations. • Each Local Control Point must initially be installed and tested as a stand-alone system. The outstations and cabling for the Local Control Points can be installed and commissioned separately to the network installation..
  • Page 22: Local Control Point Installation

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 3.2 L OCAL ONTROL OINT NSTALLATION 3.2.1 Remote Unit Installation and Connection Please refer to the Omnicare Installation Manual for details on installing Remote Units. 3.2.2 Control Panel Installation (OmniCare Site Cabling) Please refer to the OmniCare Installation Manual for details on installing the Local Control Points (control panels).The...
  • Page 23: Network Connection

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 3.2.5 Network Connection The Omnicare Plus panel differs from the standard panel as there are Network Cables (copper or fibre) connected to BVRDCIF, BVRDFIF or BVRDFIFS modules in additional to the Omnicare Loop Cabling. Figure 3.1 — Internal view of the Local Control Panel...
  • Page 24: Bvoctshub Network Hub Installation

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 3.4 BVOCTSHUB N ETWORK NSTALLATION Figure 3.2 — Dimensions and Mounting holes for Network Hub Connections and terminations between the network hub & BVOCTSINT PC Interface will be supplied within the system drawing pack. The Network Hub must be positioned within 50meters of the BVOCTSINT PC Interface.
  • Page 25: Bvoctsint Pc Interface

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 3.5 BVOCTSINT PC I NTERFACE The PC Interface will normally be wall mounted, and must be installed within 50 meters of the network Hub and 5 meters of the Embedded PC. Figure 3.3 — BVOCTSINT PC Interface Mounting Holes : It is possible to fit the PC Interface inside the Network Hub if required.
  • Page 26: Bvoctspcm/D Network Control Station

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 3.7 BVOCTSPCM/D N ETWORK ONTROL TATION The Network Control Station(s) are desk mounted and will require a local mains supply. The Embedded PC must be located within 2m of the touchscreen. Connections and terminations between the Network Control Station, the embedded PC and the BVOCTSINT PC interface are supplied within the system drawing pack.
  • Page 27: Commissioning

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 4 Commissioning 4.1 C OMMISSIONING THE OCAL ONTROL OINT Please refer to the Omnicare Installation Manual for details on Commissioning (and fault finding) the Local Control Point(s). : Each Local Control Point must be successfully commissioned as a stand-alone system prior to being added to a Network Control Point.
  • Page 28: Administrator Settings

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions Each local control point has an address assigned to it as part of the factory configuration. This address must be known to allow a console to be added to a Network Control point. The configuration of the Local Control Point (e.g. the number of Remote units, their type and their position on the console) must also be known.
  • Page 29 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 4.3.1.1 Administration Settings (Settings Tab) Figure 4.3 — Administration Settings (Settings Tab) • Set the correct Comport for the Router & OmniCare (refer to Device Manager for details). : In Device Manager six COM ports will be displayed. The first four COM ports (1-4) are not used.
  • Page 30 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 4.3.1.2 Administration Settings (Console Tab) Figure 4.4 — Administration Settings (Console Tab) Configuration Options • Enter the correct name for the console • Load a background image specific to this console (if required) • Tick the "Fire Panel" option if the local control panel has a local fire panel input (i.e.
  • Page 31 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions • Select the correct type of Remote Unit from the dropdown options. • Enter the correct name for the Remote Unit • If required, select the Background Image status indicator • Tick the box if the Remote is fitted to the console (this is the same option as "Enable / Disable"...
  • Page 32: Editor Settings

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 4.3.2 Editor Settings Run the OmniCare Plus software using the "OmniCare Plus - Editor" shortcut. Figure 4.8 — OmniCare Plus - Editor icon The Editor settings allow the user to move the icons for Remote Units to the required position on the screen.
  • Page 33: Tone Configuration

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 5 Tone Configuration 5.1 T ONFIGURATION REMOTE UNITS Please refer to the Omnicare Installation Manual for details on Tone Configuration for remote units. : Tone Configuration must be completed before commissioning Network Control points. OmniCarePLUS issue 1...
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  • Page 35: Operation

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6 Operation 6.1 M CREEN Figure 6.1 — Typical OmniCare Plus Main Screen The different options are explained in the following sections. OmniCarePLUS issue 1...
  • Page 36: System Status

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6.1.1 System Status This shows the current status of the Network Control Point and indicates if any faults have been detected. Figure 6.2 — System Status - Healthy Icon (No Faults) Figure 6.3 — System Status Faulty Icon If a fault is being announced it should be investigated and rectified as it could prevent the system from operating correctly.
  • Page 37: View Fault History

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6.1.5 View Fault History Opens the Fault History where all announced faults are stored, including when faults are cleared. : Any current faults will show an "occurred" entry but will not have a "cleared" entry in the log 6.1.6 View Call Priority...
  • Page 38: Print System Logs

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6.1.9 Print System Logs If required (and if a suitable printer is available) the System logs can be printed. The operator can choose to print either the Call Log or Fault Log. 6.1.10 Make All Call Broadcast Press this button to make a live announcement to all Fire Telephones &...
  • Page 39: To Answer Incoming Calls

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6.2 T NSWER NCOMING ALLS An incoming call will be announced by the monitor ringing and the relevant console indicator flashing "Incoming Call". Figure 6.6 — Console Indicator showing Incoming Call • Lift the handset, •...
  • Page 40: To Answer An Incoming Fire Telephone / Stewards Telephone Call

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions • To speak to the caller again, press "Talk to Remote". • The relevant console indicator will also indicate that there is at least one occupied remote: Figure 6.10 — Console Indicator showing an Occupied Remote 6.2.2 To Answer an Incoming Fire Telephone /...
  • Page 41: To Clear "Occupied" Disabled Refuge Units

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 6.2.4 To Clear "Occupied" Disabled Refuge units It may be possible to clear the Occupied indication by pressing and holding the relevant Disable Refuge Remote icon for 4 seconds (this functionality is dependant on the local control point configuration).
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  • Page 43: Fault Finding

    OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 7 Fault Finding 7.1 I NTRODUCTION Any faults that are detected will be announced on the Touchscreen and on the relevant Local Control Point. 7.2 L OCAL ONTROL OINT SSUES Please refer to the Omnicare Installation Manual for details on fault finding the Local Control Point(s).
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  • Page 45 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 8 Maintenance 8.1 M & R AINTENANCE OUTINE TESTING The OmniCarePLUS EVC system has been designed to meet the requirements of BS5839-9:2011, however the standard also provides recommendations for maintenance and routine testing of the system that should be performed by the user.
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  • Page 47 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions 9 Cables 9.1 C ABLE EQUIREMENTS Please refer to the Omnicare Installation Manual for full details on the cable requirements for Local Control points. Please refer to the Cable Types document for additional cable types and recommendations.
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  • Page 49 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions A Addendum This Addendum contains the mechanical and dimension information for the OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Control Panels and Battery Boxes. OmniCarePLUS issue 1...
  • Page 50 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions A.1 BVOCTS (08-64 W ONTROL ANEL Figure A.1 — Typical Local Control Panel (8-64 Way) Dimensions (W x H x D) 410mm x 455mm x 200mm Bezel Dimensions (W x H x D) 461mm x 506mm x 25mm...
  • Page 51 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions A.2 BVOBATT B ATTERY NCLOSURE Figure A.3 — Typical BVOBATT Battery Enclosure Dimensions (W x H x D) 410mm x 290mm x 200mm Bezel Dimensions (W x H x D) 461mm x 340mm x 25mm...
  • Page 52 OmniCarePLUS Multi-Exchange EVC Installation Instructions A.3 BVOBATT2 B ATTERY NCLOSURE Figure A.5 — Typical BVOBATT2 Battery Enclosure Dimensions (W x H x D) 410mm x 600mm x 200mm Max Weight (including batteries) 13Kg (Case) + upto 67Kg depending on batteries in use Figure A.6 —...
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