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Alpha Communications AlphaRefuge 2100 Series Installation, Use And Wiring Instructions

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AlphaRefuge™ 2100 Series (V3) Area of Refuge and Rescue
Assistance system Installation, Use and Wiring Instructions
Pre-Installation Requirements:
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120V Power
•
Determine Communication:
1. Dedicated analog phone line from POTS, PBX, or Central Office.
2. VoIP - requires use of Alpha Model ABL-VOIP to connect Master to VoIP phone system.
3. Internal Intercom (no offsite calling) - requires Alpha Model 2100-LINESIM.
• Twisted, shielded 22 or 24 AWG wire cabling to connect each Refuge Call Box (RCB) to the
Refuge Command Center (RCC)
• Use 24V 18/2 wire for powering the Emergency Phones from the 24VDC Power Supply.
NOTE: Terminals and markings shown in this manual may not be in the order in which they appear
on the actual equipment. When installing, observe all national and local electrical and building
codes.
Copyright© 2011-2018, Alpha Communications®, All Rights Reserved.
AWD265
Rev. 2 (08/2019)

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Terminals and markings shown in this manual may not be in the order in which they appear on the actual equipment. When installing, observe all national and local electrical and building codes. AWD265 Copyright© 2011-2018, Alpha Communications®, All Rights Reserved. Rev. 2 (08/2019)

  • Page 2: Installation Steps

    Installation Steps: Step 1 Remove the front cover from the SmartRescue and mount the SmartRescue back box to the wall using suitable mounting screws (not included). Step 2 Punch out the conduit knockouts for the analog phone line and phone cabling runs. Step 3 Connect an analog phone line to the outside phone line (Diagram A) Step 4...
  • Page 3 Step 5 Wire your Refuge Command Center to a 120VAC Power Source (If your Refuge Command Center comes with a plug-in transformer, simply plug it in, and connect to 24VDC on RCC board). • Connect the hot wire of the 120vac to the L screw •...
  • Page 4 Wiring Refuge Call Boxes to Refuge Command Center Step 6 Wire the Refuge Call Boxes to the Reguge Command Center Refuge Call Box *Use 22 or 24 AWG 2-pair twisted, shielded cable between the phones and the SmartRescue. The maximum communication run is 5,100’ Connecting wire run: To Refuge Command Center: Insert 4 wires for each phone as shown below.
  • Page 5 Step 7 Mount the front cover back onto the enclosure. Programming the Refuge Command Center Step 8 Programming Options for Refuge Command Center Option 1 (Factory Default) The Emergency Phones will call directly offsite and not stop at the Refuge Command Center. That phone’s button will light at the Refuge Command Center during the call.
  • Page 6 Powering The Refuge Call Boxes Step 9 Provide power to the Refuge Call Boxes through one of the following 3 options: Option 1: Powering up to ten Refuge Call Boxes via PWR2410A Power Supply • Use 1-pair 18 AWG wire for power, maximum distance of 5,100’ •...
  • Page 7 Programming The Refuge Call Boxes Step 10a Program appropriate options for each of your Refuge Call Boxes Option 1: Bypass Refuge Command Center and Dial Directly to Offsite Number(s) • Press Enter to get into program mode • Press 1, Enter, (Emergency Number), Stop •...
  • Page 8 System Operation & Testing A. Once finished, the following Refuge Command Center LEDs should be lit: • Power LED, located on bottom edge of the faceplate, will be constant lit green • Battery LED, also located on bottom edge of the faceplate, will be constant lit. •...

  • Page 9: System Supervision

    Appendix System Supervision NFPA-Required for Area of Refuge Systems, not Required for Elevator Industry NFPA-2016 24.10.4 - All pathways between a remote area of refuge station and the central control point shall be monitored for integrity. 24.13.4 Power Supplies: All control units shall meet the power supply requirements of section 10.6s 10.6.9 Monitoring Integrity of Power Supplies 10.6.9.1 Unless otherwise permitted or required by 10.6.9.1.3 and 10.6.9.1.6 all primary and secondary power supplies shall be monitored for the presence of voltage at the point of connection to the system.

  • Page 10: Phone Line Supervision

    Appendix Phone Line Supervision Alpha Refuge Call Boxes have a built-in Line Check Feature. The station constantly looks for a phone line. When a phone line is not detected it will trigger the onboard relay. Connect the relay to an alarm device for notification. Adjusting Volume on Refuge Call Boxes •...
  • Page 11 Appendix Refuge Call Box System Activation Relay When an Emergency phone has been activated, this relay changes state and can be connected to an alarm panel, strobe, or other notification means. Restoring Refuge Command Center Factory Default Settings • Hold down Red Disconnect and Submaster 1 buttons for 5 seconds •...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    • Wires are shorted and need to be replaced. calling out: ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS® • 42 Central Drive • Farmingdale NY 11735-1202 TOLL-FREE TECHNICAL LINE 1-800-666-4800 • Phone: 631-777-5500 • Fax: 631-777-5599 WEBSITE: www.AlphaCommunications.com • EMAIL: info@alphacommunications.com...
  • Page 17 RCB2100SF Flush Mount St. Steel Remote Call Box Station...