Beacon Master Station Quick Start Manual

Download this manual

Master Station Quick Start Guide

The Beacon Master Station is a ready out of the box EVC system suitable for standalone

applications up to 8 lines. It is very simple to install, requiring no set up or software, and is

compatible with a range of outstations and the Assist Call range of emergency assistance

alarms.

This guide summarises applicable information from the full manual, which is

available by scanning this QR code or visit espuk.com

Figure 1

Mounting Information

Master stations should be mounted in fire control rooms or next to the fire alarm panel at a

mounting height of between 1.4 and 1.5m above finished floor level to the centre of the

controls. Type A outstations (fire telephone) are generally fitted in fire-fighting lobbies and

fire and rescues access points at 1.3 to 1.4m above (FFL). Type B outstations are used in

disabled refuges at a mounting height of 0.9m to 1.2m (FFL). For Emergency assistance

alarms refer to product manual.

Cable Information

Fire telephone systems utilise Type A outstations and must use enhanced grade fire resistant

cabling throughout for all wiring, including the mains supply to the master station. Max

distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.

Disabled Refuge systems utilise Type B outstations, they are wired in standard or enhanced

grade fire resistant cabling Refer to BS 5839-9:2021 for full details.

Max distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.

Emergency assistance alarms (Assist Call) for dedicated circuits use 1mm 2 core flex for

lengths of 500m from the master or security cable for shorter lengths from up to 50m for 2

cores up to 200m if 4 cores are twisted together. If sharing with a Type B use the same

grade of fire resistant cable.

B1M2, B1M4, B1M8

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Master Station and is the answer not in the manual?

Page 1 Master Station Quick Start Guide B1M2, B1M4, B1M8 The Beacon Master Station is a ready out of the box EVC system suitable for standalone applications up to 8 lines. It is very simple to install, requiring no set up or software, and is compatible with a range of outstations and the Assist Call range of emergency assistance alarms.
Page 2 In the event of mains failure BS 5839-9:2021 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby and 3 hours operation thereafter. A Beacon Master Station requires one 12V 7AH valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. The battery is not supplied with the Beacon Master Station.
Page 3 Unused knockouts must be left unopened to comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Accidentally knocked out holes should be blanked off. The Beacon Master Station weighs 6kg with batteries, so care should be taken to securely mount the Station on stud walling.
Page 4 To end the call from the outstation, either replace the Type A receiver back on its hook or press the call/cancel button for a Type B outstation. To end a conversation from the Beacon Master Station, replace the Master handset receiver back on its hook.

B1m2 B1m4 B1m8