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4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual SUMMARY This document is the operation manual for users of the Compact 500 Voice Evacuation System. It explains how to operate the Compact 500 and how to interpret indications. This operation manual is addressed to end users as well as technical personnel, such as service technicians.
The primary task of the Compact 500 is to deliver reliable and intelligible transmission of voice alarm messages to the public in emergency situations, such as fire. The secondary task of the Compact 500 is to provide public-address functionalities, such as background music, public announcements or general paging.
3. Standalone vs network operation 4EVAC Compact 500 is capable of both standalone and network operation. Standalone system A standalone Compact 500 comprises of a single C500 main unit, which incorporates: Mandatory indications and manual controls System status outputs: EVAC, FAULT, RESET...
Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual 3.2.2. Local network (L-Net) L-Net daisy-chain topology is dedicated for peripheral devices of the main unit, such as remote microphone stations. L-Net is used to expand C500 functionality to remote locations.
Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual 4. Front Panel Compact 500 front panel LED indicators 4.1.1. POWER Indicates the operating status of the C500. Continuous: system is powered and ready Blinking fast: system is booting, not ready for full operation 4.1.2.
Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual 4.1.3. FAULT Indicates that the system is in the FAULT state (general fault indicator), where at least one device in the system is reporting a fault.
Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual Continuous: At least one device from the network is missing. 4.1.7. Zone indicators Zone indicators are strictly related to the corresponding zone button. If a button is not attached to any zone, then zone indicators for this button are disabled.
Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual Manual controls 4.2.1. SILENCE Press to mute the sound of the buzzer in the entire system. 4.2.2. LAMP TEST Press to verify visual (LEDs) and audible indications (buzzer) of the front panel of local C500.
4.2.5.3. FUNCTION + RESET Use this combination to reset the Compact 500 system. In a network system this will reboot the entire network. If the reset was triggered successfully, all local LED indicators should start a fast-blinking sequence during reboot.
Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual 7. Technical specifications Standalone system Number of zones max. 6 local zones Maximum total loudspeaker load 600 W RMS (420W RMS pure sinewave according to EN54-16)
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2500 m All information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. 4EVAC may also make improvements and/or changes in the products described in this information at any time without notice. Page 12 of 15...
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Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel & Rodenrijs Author: 4EVAC Compact 500 operation manual M A D E T H E N E T H E R L A N D S 4EVAC is a trade name of: Hacousto Holland bv Industrieweg 87 2651BC Berkel &...
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