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Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives. EvacU Emergency Elite Warning & Intercom System (EWIS) Install, Commission and User Manual MAN3137-5...
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MAN3137-5 6.10 Logs ............................83 6.11 Date and Time........................84 6.12 Sequencing ..........................86 6.13 Zone delay off/on........................89 6.14 Access level ..........................90 6.15 FAD retrigger ......................... 90 Installation ............................ 91 Unpacking and inspection ...................... 91 Ant-static precautions ......................91 Working on the system ......................
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MAN3137-5 8.11.2 Understanding EvacUElite Network fault conditions ........... 127 8.11.3 Indications........................128 8.11.4 Setting the node address .................... 129 8.11.5 Field wiring ......................... 130 8.12 Cable Terminations and Routing ..................137 Maintenance ..........................141 10 Specification ..........................142 10.1 General ..........................142 10.2 Graphical user interface .......................
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MAN3137-5 Table of Figures ELITE PLUS Figure 4-1 - EvacU and FireFinder 24U COMBO unit - external view .......... 13 Figure 4-2 - All-purpose back plane board ..................... 15 Figure 4-3 Front view of the universal rack .................... 15 Figure 4-4 Side view of the universal rack ..................... 16 Figure 4-5 Power supply module ......................
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MAN3137-5 Figure 6-15 Quad radial EIS line card status screen................65 Figure 6-16 Quad radial EIS line card status ................... 66 Figure 6-17 Handset status ........................66 Figure 6-18 Quad radial EIS card status showing the inputs ..............66 Figure 6-19 Dual loop EIS line card status screen ................... 67 Figure 6-20 Dual loop EIS line card status ....................
MAN3137-5 1 Certification Information EVACU ELITE EMERGENCY WARNING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY: AMPAC Pty Ltd. 7 LEDGAR RD BALCATTA WA 6017 WESTERN AUSTRALIA PH: 61-8-9201 6100 FAX: 61-8-9201 6101 www.ampac.net CONFORMS TO: AS 4428.16 AS 4428.4 AS 7240.4 ACTIVFIRE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NUMBER: afp-3761 LPCB Certificate No: 966d...
MAN3137-5 2 Purpose ELITE This manual is a user guide to the Ampac EvacU , to assist personnel in the installation, commissioning and ELITE operation of the EvacU 2.1 Scope The information within this manual is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in the installation, ELITE commissioning and operation of the EvacU It is assumed the user of this manual is familiar with the operation of EWCIE and EICIE as required by the...
MAN3137-5 3 System overview 3.1 General ELITE The EvacU has been designed to meet the requirements of an Emergency Warning Control and Indicating Equipment (EWCIE) and Emergency Intercom Control and Indicating Equipment (EICIE), conforming to AS ELITE 4428.16 and AS 4428.4. The power supply component of the EvacU conforms to AS 7240.4 Certificates of Conformity from Activefire are available which verify conformance to AS 4428.4, AS 4428.16 (Grade 1) and AS 7240.4...
MAN3137-5 Entry to access level 3 is achieved by entering a User ID and Password on the Touchscreen keypad. Some facilities – for example setting the date and time and sequence choices, require access level 3. If the ELITE ELITE EvacU outer door is open and a command/facility requiring access level 3 is attempted, the EvacU will...
MAN3137-5 ELITE Option Included in the EvacU ELITE Option not included in the EvacU 3.4 Emergency intercom control and indicating equipment. Elite The following optional clauses of AS 4428.4 are supported by the EvacU Clause 8.8 External silencing of the EICIE Fault Condition Clause 9.0 Zone Cleared Condition Clause 10.0 Manual Control of Networked EICIE...
MAN3137-5 4 System Description 4.1 General ELITE The EvacU is a modular EWIS that consists of a number of cards supported in one or more universal rack frames, with a scalable power supply and graphical user interface, housed in a metal cabinet. The cabinet is available in two cabinet sizes: 13U and 24U.
MAN3137-5 ELITE PLUS Figure 4-2 Evacu and FireFinder COMBO unit internal view ELITE PLUS Figure 4-2 shows the internal view of the EvacU and FireFinder . The cabinet size is 24U. This configuration shows a single universal rack frame with a number of cards fitted, scalable power supply and single graphical user interface fitted.
MAN3137-5 • Delivery of power to each card • Communications between the DCPU and each slot for the transfer of control information and the streaming of audio. Each rack has a dedicated DCPU slot (slot 0) and 16 slots for cards. The LPA and HPA each require 2 slots. The NIC when fitted occupies 1 slot adjacent to the DCPU.
MAN3137-5 Figure 4-4 Side view of the universal rack Figure 4-4 shows the side view of the universal rack with the all-purpose backplane fitted. The side view shows the cabling ducting located on top of the rack and the retaining plate for the cards (fitted to the rack). A fan tray can be fitted to the top of the universal rack (behind the cable ducting) for air circulation.
MAN3137-5 4.2.2.2 PSU labelling Following labelling is used on the primary power supply module. Figure 4-6 Primary power supply labelling General Status Condition LED Indication No power Green steady Normal – mains available Green flashing Mains is off – running from the standby power source Yellow flashing Fault –...
MAN3137-5 General Status LED Indication Condition No power Green steady Normal – mains available Green flashing Mains is off – running from the standby power source Yellow flashing Fault – for example blown fuse, incorrect checksum, PSU fault, bus fault, charger damage EWCIE Power –...
MAN3137-5 TB3 is the connection to the air circulating fans. TB4 is the connection to a temperature sensor sited adjacent to the batteries (temperature of the batteries is required, so the batteries can be charged to the manufacturer’s specification) TB5 is the connection to the main power source (mains) Figure 4-9 Three power supply modules connected to the power supply distribution board.
MAN3137-5 Fig 4-10 shows the power supply and universal rack with cards fitted. The primary and standby power source wiring is visible. The wiring for the air circulating fans and battery temperature sensor is visible. 4.2.3 Combo Systems - Power distribution When a combined Fire Finder Plus &...
MAN3137-5 4.2.4 Graphical User Interface The GUI provides the user interface via one or more colour touch screens and a LED membrane. Figure 4-11 Main GUI and LED membrane The Main GUI has the system wide controls, and individual controls for emergency zones and WIP handsets – according to the site-specific data.
MAN3137-5 Figure 4-12 Graphical user interface The touchscreen is a 9-inch TFT LCD 800 x 480 with LED backlighting and resistive touch screen. USB Host Used to update firmware and configuration files by USB Flash drive USB Device Connection to the PC Programming App SDRAM SDRAM card socket Inputs x 4...
MAN3137-5 The DCPU has the link to the GUIs and controls the cards in the rack frames by issuing commands and routing the required audio down the rack all-purpose back plane. The DCPU fitted to rack 1 (closest to the power supply) is the main DCPU for the cabinet. Figure 4-13 Distribution CPU The distribution CPU provides the following connections: Audio 1 &...
MAN3137-5 Figure 4-14 Multi-purpose output card Outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, Single ended supervised output/ paired output (voltage reversal), max 2 amps per output and 5, 6, 7 and 8 6 amps per card. Selectable EOL. Output voltage range 12 to 28VDC. 4.2.5.3 Multi-purpose interface card Occupies one slot.
MAN3137-5 Class D amplifier with 2 x 25-watt independent audio outputs with DC monitoring Figure 4-16 Dual 25-watt amplifier Max Drive Voltage 100V rms @ full load Distortion <=0.1%@ 25Watt x2 Frequency Response (AS 4428.16) 400 Hz to 10kHz +/- 1dB w.r.t. 1kHz 200 Hz to 12kHz +/- 3dB w.r.t.
MAN3137-5 >=70db Speaker Circuit Monitoring DC, nominal 47kΩ 4.2.5.6 150Watt Amplifier Card Occupies two slots. Provides one 150watt amplifier with an integrated 4way audio splitter. Each audio output is individually switchable and DC supervised with a nominal 47kΩ. Audio output #1 is rated at 150watt, and the remaining audio outputs (2, 3 and 4) are rated at 75watt max each.
MAN3137-5 Figure 4-19 Quad radial EIS line card (ILC) ELITE WIP handset 1, 2, 3 Inputs for Ampac EvacU WIP handsets (polarity insensitive). Up to 2 Ampac MCPs can be and 4 connected to each handset. Cabling size recommended is 1.5mm 2 Core, max length 1 km, line impedance 600Ω, bandwidth 3K4 Hz.
MAN3137-5 4.2.6 Networking 4.2.6.1 General ELITE The EvacU is capable of being arranged to function stand-alone, networked or a distributed configuration. For a networked or distributed configuration, a Network Interface Card (NIC) is required at each node. The NIC supports fault tolerant (loop topology) connectivity between cabinets. There are 4 different physical communication links supported: •...
MAN3137-5 Side A Side B Description OEM3087 OEM3088 VDSL – 2 core copper cable for distances up to 1000m OEM3094 Single mode dual fibre – for distances up to 10000m See Note 1* OEM3095 OEM3096 Single mode single fibre – for distances up to 10000m OEM3097 Multi-mode dual fibre –...
MAN3137-5 Figure 4-22 Detail on fitting the SFP module to the NIC for VDSL Connection (2 core copper) To set the node address – refer to section 8.10.3 For networking wiring examples – refer to section 8.10. 4.2.7 Public Address Interface Card (PAIC)– Bosch Praesensa interface HLI 4.2.7.1 General information •...
MAN3137-5 4.2.7.2 PAIC Interface Card Figure 4-23 Detail of PAIC Layout The PAIC Icon will features in the Node screen layout when it is fitted into one of the Rack slots. 4.2.7.3 PAIC - DCPU Card requirements A specific DCPU card version is used with PAIC (Kit Item No 6350-DCPU-B) Version B DCPU includes an Audio Jack output.
MAN3137-5 4.2.8 Remote Paging Console The remote paging console unit (RPC) is a field connected Ancillary device configured to the EvacUElite system. The unit consists of a compact desk mounted GUI Touchscreen’ with a gooseneck microphone. The RPC provides additional Public address system features utilising the Emergency Warning speaker system. Each RPC can be configured to control specific Paging Zones and or Paging Groups From the Ethernet port on DCPU Rack 1 Up to 8 RPC units can be interconnected (up to 100M apart) using Cat5/6 cable.
MAN3137-5 5 EWCIE and EICIE Operation 5.1 Front Control Panel 5.1.1 General The Front Control Panel contains all the system wide controls and indicators for the EWCIE and EICIE functionality, and individual controls and indicators for the emergency warning zones (EWCIE) and WIP handsets (EICIE) according to the site-specific data (SSD).
MAN3137-5 5.1.3 Automatic / Manual Mode control and Indication (EWS) The EWS shall be in the automatic or manual mode. In the automatic mode, the EWS automatically responds to alarm signals from an EDS and broadcasts emergency warning signals (both aurally and visually) to selected emergency zones as per the SSD (referred to as phasing).
MAN3137-5 5.1.8 Silence warning control and indicator (EWS) The yellow indicator is illuminated steady when the EWCIE is in the emergency warning condition and has been manually silenced. To silence the EWCIE, activate the SILENCE WARNING control at access level 2. Activating the SILENCE WARNING control, displays the following dialogue box.
MAN3137-5 5.1.11 All speech control and indicator The red indicator is illuminated steady when the EWIS is in All Speech and all emergency zones are selected for live speech. To place the EWCIE in All Speech, activate the ALL- SPEECH control at access level 2 or higher. The EWCIE can be in MANUAL or AUTO mode. Any disabled zones will be inhibited.
MAN3137-5 5.1.14 Silence buzzer control (EWS and EIS) To silence the audible indication of: • the EWCIE receiving an alarm signal. • the EICIE receiving a WIP call in signal. • the EWCIE or EICIE entering the fault condition. Activate the SILENCE BUZZER control at access level 2 or higher. 5.1.15 Delay override (EWS) The yellow indicator is illuminated steady when an alarm signal is received in an emergency zone that has a delay programmed.
MAN3137-5 5.1.18 Individual EWS controls and indicators Refer to the highlighted section in figure 5-2 for the individual EWS controls. Figure 5-2 Front control panel with individual EWS controls and indicators highlighted. Each emergency zone in the EWS has its own controls and indicators. Refer to Figure 5-3 and 5-4 below. Figure 5-3 Emergency zone with indicators highlighted.
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MAN3137-5 There are three controls with associated indicators for each emergency zone: • SPEECH – indicator is illuminated RED when the emergency zone is selected for live speech. Live speech is broadcast when the PTT control of the microphone is activated and the TALK indicator is illuminated.
MAN3137-5 5.1.19 Individual EIS controls and indicators Refer to the highlighted section in figure 5-5 for the individual EIS controls. Figure 5-5 Front control panel with the individual EIS controls and indicators highlighted. Each WIP handset in the EIS has its own controls and indicators. Refer to Figure 5-6 and 5-7 below. Figure 5-6 WIP handset with controls highlighted.
MAN3137-5 There are three indicators associated with WIP handset. Illuminated when there is a fault associated with the WIP handset and associated transmission path CALL indicator – flashes red when a call is being established to a WIP handset, or there is an incoming call from a WIP handset ZONE CLEAR indicator –...
MAN3137-5 5.3 Led Indicators The EWCIE is fitted with the following LED indicators. Figure 5-8 LED Indicators 5.3.1 Power Power - power is applied to the EWCIE. 5.3.2 Power Fault Power Fault – fault associated with the PSE – loss of mains, loss of standby power source, battery charger fails, and high battery impedance.
MAN3137-5 5.4 EWS Operation 5.4.1 General The purpose of the Emergency Warning System is to warn the occupants at a site of an emergency condition and facilitate an orderly evacuation, by broadcasting (both visually and aurally) emergency warning signals to designated emergency zones according to a pre-configured sequence (phasing) and permitting live speech into selected emergency zones.
MAN3137-5 changes made. Refer to section 6.4. Alternatively, Delays can be programmed in the configuration file based ELITE on a zone response or within a specified sequence of events– refer to MAN3142 EvacU Programming Manual 5.4.5 Silence To silence the broadcast, the SILENCE WARNING control must be activated at access level 2. Option to silence the audio or visual broadcast or both.
MAN3137-5 The system wide ALARM indicator is unaffected. See section 5.3.8 The individual emergency zone DIS indicator is illuminated steady. See section 5.1.12. The system wide DISABLE indicator is illuminated steady. See section 5.3.7 5.4.9 To disable one or more emergency zones: Activate the MENU control.
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MAN3137-5 On the Zone Settings screen, activate the control Zone setting screen updated to show the disable...
MAN3137-5 5.4.10 To view the disabled emergency zones Activate the MENU control. Activate the DISABLE control. Screen display the list of disabled zones and details the date and time when the zone was disabled.
MAN3137-5 5.4.11 Activating the Test Tone A test tone can be activated in an emergency zone. Activate MENU control. Activate the ZONE control. To activate the test tone for zone 1, activate the control on the Zones screen.
MAN3137-5 On the Zone Settings screen, activate the control to turn the test tone on and off. The volume of the test tone is adjusted by the associated slider control. 5.4.12 Test Condition There is a facility to test all emergency zones. Refer to section 5.1.4 When in the test condition, indications are unaffected.
MAN3137-5 5.5 EIS Operation 5.5.1 General The purpose of the Emergency Intercom System is to provide a dedicated communications system between the Main Fire Warden (usually situated in the fire control room) and the Floor Wardens, situated at the Warden Intercom Points (WIP), which are normally located on each floor of a building near the egress points. The EIS is used by fire wardens and other suitably trained personnel to assist in the evacuation, relocation or direction of personnel in an emergency situation.
MAN3137-5 5.5.3 Establish a call from the WIP handset to the EICIE handset. To establish a call from a WIP handset to the EICIE handset, the following procedure is followed: Remove the WIP handset from the cradle (off hook) at the WIP. Ring tone will be broadcast in the earpiece of the WIP handset.
MAN3137-5 5.5.5 All Call broadcast. The EICIE supports a half-duplex call to all WIP handsets. To establish the All call, the following procedure is followed: Remove the handset from the cradle at the EICIE (off hook) Confidence tone will be broadcast in the earpiece, to indicate the EICIE has recognised the handset going off hook.
MAN3137-5 5.5.7 Ring, On Hold and Confidence Tones The ring and confidence tones are based on the requirements specified in AS/CA S002 – as stated in the NOTE of clause 7.3 of AS 4428.4:2016. The tones are a combined signal of 400Hz and 450Hz. The Ring and On-hold tones are the same.
MAN3137-5 6 Menu System Activating the Menu control at access level 2 will display the main menu screen. Refer to figure 6-1. The main menu screen. Figure 6-1 Main menu screen 6.1 General The following controls are available on all screens. Help Button - Home screen –...
MAN3137-5 6.2 Access levels Refer to section 3.2 for detail on access levels. The current access level of the node is displayed on the default screen, refer to section 5.1.2 ELITE When a control / facility requiring access level 3 is attempted (and the EvacU is at access level 2 –...
MAN3137-5 6.3 Nodes To access the Nodes screen, the following controls are activated. 1 Menu control 2 Node’s control 3 Nodes Screen Shows a list of nodes configured in the system. If there are any faults on a node, there will be in the column.
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MAN3137-5 Icon Description Distribution CPU card, located in rack 1, slot 0. To view the status of this card, select the Distribution CPU icon. Network interface card, located in rack 1, slot 1. To view the status of this card, select the Network interface card Icon.
MAN3137-5 6.3.1 Distribution CPU card The Distribution CPU card has 4 inputs and 3 outputs (refer to section 4.2.5.1). The status screen for the Distribution CPU card shows the module status and the status of the 4 inputs as follows: Figure 6-3 Distribution CPU card status screen The following explains the content of the screen.
MAN3137-5 Figure 6-5 Input status. There is a record for each of the 4 inputs, showing the allocated zone, description, state, status and action. Figure 6-6 shows the status of the 3 outputs on the Distribution CPU, note the icon is highlighted denoting outputs are displayed.
MAN3137-5 6.3.2 Network interface card The status screen for the Network interface card is shown in figure 6-7. There are no inputs or outputs associated with this card. Figure 6-7 Network interface card status screen The following explains the content of the screen. Display the previous module in the node Display the next module in the node Figure 6-8 Network interface card status...
MAN3137-5 6.3.3 Multi-purpose interface card PLUS The multi-purpose interface card has 8 inputs, 2 outputs and a HLI to the FireFinder (refer to section 4.2.5.3). The status screen for the Multi-purpose interface card shows the modules status and the status of the virtual (HLI) inputs (if fitted).
MAN3137-5 Above is the module type “MIC”, location – Node 1, Rack 1, Slot 2, Software version 01.01.00, hardware version 15.15.255 and status is Normal. The input record is the same as the Distribution CPU – refer to section 6.3.1. Figure 6-11 shows the status of the 2 outputs on the Multi-purpose interface card, note the icon is highlighted denoting that outputs are displayed.
MAN3137-5 6.3.4 Multi-purpose output card The multi-purpose output card has 8 outputs, and outputs can be formed into pairs. (refer to section 4.2.5.2). The status screen for the Multi-purpose output card shows the modules status and the status of the outputs as follows: Figure 6-12 Multi-purpose output card status screen In the above screen:...
MAN3137-5 Figure 6-13 Multi-purpose output card status Above is the module type “MOC”, location – Node 1, Rack 1, Slot 3, Software version 01.00.06, hardware version 15.15.255 and status is in Fault. Figure 6-14 Output status There is a record for each of the outputs, showing the output type as analogue, allocated zone number, description, state and status.
MAN3137-5 Display the previous module in the node Display the next module in the node Display the status of the handsets – handsets are currently displayed as the icon is highlighted Press to display the inputs. Each handset supports one input Figure 6-16 Quad radial EIS line card status Above is the module type “ILC”, location –...
MAN3137-5 6.3.6 Dual loop EIS line card (LILC) The Dual loop EIS line card (aka LILC Loop Interface Line Card) supports 2 fault tolerant (redundant) loops, with each loop supporting up to 20 WIP handsets. Each handset supports an input (which is normally interfaced to an MCP), refer to section 4.2.5.8.
MAN3137-5 Above is the module type “LILC” Loop Intercom Line Card, Location is Node 1, Rack 1, Slot 16, Software Version 01.00.04 and hardware version 15.15.255, status is normal. Figure 6-21 Handset status Above is the address of WIP handset – Loop 1 (of 2), Address is 01 (of 20) – on the loop, reference WIP handset number is 8, assigned descriptor, state is ON HOOK, status is normal, and the software version is 01.00.03 and hardware version (in blue) is 15.08.003 Figure 6-22 Dual loop EIS line card input status screen...
MAN3137-5 Figure 6-23 Dual loop EIS line card output status screen Above is the status of the loop outputs – since the icon is highlighted. Port 1 and 2 relate to loop 1 – and the state shows the loop is driving out of Port 1 only, status is Normal. Port 3 and 4 relate to loop 2 –...
MAN3137-5 6.3.7 Dual 25-watt amplifier card The Dual 25-watt amplifier card supports 2x25 watt amplifiers, refer to section 4.2.5.4. The status screen for the Dual 25-watt amplifier card shows the modules status and the status of the 2 amplifiers as follows: Figure 6-24 Dual 25-watt amplifier card status screen The following explains the content of the screen.
MAN3137-5 Figure 6-26 Amplifier status Above is the amplifier status. The top field (“Output 1”) is the descriptor. The Audio field shows that this amplifier has BGM assigned. The zone number assigned to the amplifier is shown, and the denotes that the zone number is editable (at access level 3 –...
MAN3137-5 Figure 6-28 150W amplifier status screen 6.3.10 Public Address Interface Card PAIC The status screen for the PAIC shows the modules status as follows: Figure 6-29 PAIC status screen...
MAN3137-5 6.3.11 Graphical user interface The graphical user interface card supports the touch screen and has 4 digital inputs. The status screen is as follows: Figure 6-30 Graphical user interface status screen The following explains the content of the screen. Display the previous module in the node Display the next module in the node Figure 6-31 Graphical user interface status...
MAN3137-5 6.3.12 Power supply Refer to section 4.2.2 for detailed information on the function and configuration of the power supply. Figure 6-30 is the status screen for the power supply. Figure 6-32 Power supply status screen The following explains the content of the screen. Display the previous module in the node Display the next module in the node Figure 6-33 Power supply status...
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MAN3137-5 The status, input voltage, output voltage, output current, output power and software and hardware version of the Power control card is displayed. Figure 6-35 Battery status Figure 6-33 details the status of the connected batteries, detailing size, voltage, temperature, charge level, charge current and lead resistance.
MAN3137-5 6.4 Zones To access the Zones screen, the following controls are activated. 1 Menu control 2 Zone control 3 Zones Screen Shows a list of zones configured in the system. If there are any faults on a node, there will be in the column.
MAN3137-5 The long descriptor is displayed in the logs. To edit the short and long descriptor, activate the , (you will be prompted for access level 3 user ID and password), then activate the again. A keyboard will appear to allow the descriptors to be edited. 6.5 WIPs To access the WIP screen, the following controls are activated.
MAN3137-5 6.6 Remote Paging Consoles To access the RPC screen, the following controls are activated. 1 Menu control 2 RPC controls 3 RPC Screen Shows the list of RPCs configured in the system. If there are any faults on RPC node, there will be a in the column.
MAN3137-5 6.7 Alarms 1 Menu control 2 Alarm control – only if there is at least one alarm present. Control shows 1 alarm condition 3 Alarm Screen Shows a list of alarms. column zones the zone number in alarm. in the column indicates an alarm.
MAN3137-5 6.8 Faults 1 Menu control 2 Fault control – only if there is at least one fault present. Control shows 3 faults conditions 3 Fault Screen Shows a list of faults. in the column indicates a fault. control will provide detail on the individual fault.
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MAN3137-5 The faults can also be viewed in the NODE screen. 1 Menu control 2 Node’s control 3 List of Node screen associated with node 1, shows the fault is on Node 1 4 Node 1 Screen shows there is a fault on the 50watt amplifier in slot 7/8 5 Amplifier status screen...
MAN3137-5 6.9 Disables 1 Menu control 2 Disables control – only if there is at least one emergency zone disable. Control shows 1 disable condition 3 Disable Screen Shows a list of zones that are disabled, with a date and time tag. control will toggle the disabled state.
MAN3137-5 6.10 Logs To access the Logs screen, the following controls are activated. 1 Menu control 2 Log control 3 Logs Screen Shows a list of events that have occurred in the system. control clears the logs. 4 Clearing the logs Prompted to confirm clearing the logs...
MAN3137-5 6.11 Date and Time To set the date and time, the following controls are activated. 1 Menu control 2 Date and time control (require access level 3) 3 Date and Time Screen Shows the current date and time, and daylight-saving details. time, select control.
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MAN3137-5 5 Setting the Date 6 Setting daylight saving start or end time 7 Setting the daylight-saving start or end day...
MAN3137-5 6.12 Sequencing To edit the sequencing, refer to the following steps. 1 Menu control 2 Sequencing control (requires access level 3) 3 Sequence Screen Shows the sequence type, the number of zones, delay to alert and delay to evac. The number of zones, delay to alert and delay to evac are all parameters to the sequence type.
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MAN3137-5 5 Number of zones screen To set/change the number of zones – activate the control. controls step thru the number of emergency zones cancels the action accepts the selected number of emergency zones 6 Delay to alert screen To set/change the delay to alert – activate the control.
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MAN3137-5 The sequencing controls determines how the EWS reacts to an alarm signal. Alarm signals can be programmed to generate an alert event type or an evacuate event type (in the context of sequencing) Sequencing Table Sequence Trigger Description Condition Alert ->...
MAN3137-5 6.13 Zone delay off/on Zones can have a programmable delay time, which delays the zone entering the emergency warning condition after the occurrence of an alarm in the zone. Refer to section 5.4.3.1 for information on delays. On the main menu screen, the following is displayed. 1 Menu control 2 Menu Screen The Zone Delay control is...
MAN3137-5 6.14 Access level The current access level is displayed on the Status Line – see section 5.1.2. The access level is also displayed on the Menu screen. 1 Menu control 2 Menu Screen The Access Level control displays the current access level.
MAN3137-5 1 Menu control 2 Menu Screen The FAD Retrigger control shows retrigger as On. To change the setting to Off, activate the control – while at access level 3. 7 Installation 7.1 Unpacking and inspection Carefully check packaging prior to unpacking the goods for any external transit damage. Unpack the goods and check the goods both externally and internally for any loose or damaged components or any other problem which affects the appearance, installation or operation of the goods.
MAN3137-5 7.4 Cabinet Installation The 24U cabinet must be floor mounted. Refer to figures 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3 for cabinet dimensions, fixing points and cable entry. Figure 7-1 24U Cabinet – Front and side view...
MAN3137-5 The 13U cabinet can be floor or wall mounted. Refer to figure 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 for cabinet dimensions, fixing points and cable entry. Figure 7-4 13U Cabinet - Front and side view Figure 7-5 13U Cabinet - Rear view showing mounting points.
MAN3137-5 Figure 7-6 13U Cabinet - Top view showing gland plate and cable entry. 7.5 Mains termination The cabinets (13U and 24U) are fitted with a mains isolator and earth stud, located in the top left-hand corner of the cabinet. Please ensure the mains is connected –...
MAN3137-5 Figure 7-8 24U Cabinet showing the mains isolator, earth point and battery isolator. 7.6 Fitting cards to the universal racks The plug-in cards for the universal rack (see section 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 for a detailed description of the cards) are packed separately to the cabinet.
MAN3137-5 7.7 Connecting the batteries Before connecting the batteries, the battery isolator should be disengaged. The battery isolator is located on the rear of the cabinet, to the left of the power supply modules. Refer to Fig 7-7 for 13U cabinet and Fig 7-8 for 24U cabinet.
MAN3137-5 7.8 Recommended Batteries The maximum capacity battery that can be fitted to the 13U cabinet is 12V 100 Ah. The maximum capacity battery that can be fitted to the 24U cabinet is 12V 190 Ah. ELITE Certified 12VDC sealed lead acid batteries shall be used in the 13U and 24U EvacU cabinets.
MAN3137-5 8.2 Distribution CPU 8.2.1 Connections Following table details the field connections to the distribution CPU. CPU Version A shown. BGM 1 HOT BGM 2 HOT BGM 1 COLD BGM 2 COLD BGM 1 SHIELD BGM 2 SHIELD INPUT 1 INPUT 1 (REF) INPUT 2 INPUT 2 (REF)
MAN3137-5 CPU Inputs 1 and 2 are general purpose inputs. CPU Relays 1, 2 and 3 are general purpose output. 8.2.2 Indications The Distribution CPU has one status indicator, located adjacent to RJ45 2. See below. Status Indicator OFF: cards have no power or processor is fault FLASHING GREEN: board is operating, no faults.
MAN3137-5 8.3 Multi-purpose output card (MOC) 8.3.1 Connections Following table details the field connections to the MOC. OUTPUT 1 (0VDC) OUTPUT 1 (+VE) OUTPUT 2 (0VDC) OUTPUT 2 (+VE) OUTPUT 3 (0VDC) OUTPUT 3 (+VE) OUTPUT 4 (0VDC) OUTPUT 4 (+VE) OUTPUT 5 (0DVC) OUTPUT 5 (+VE) OUTPUT 6 (0VDC)
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MAN3137-5 Wall mount Item Number Description 4107-1151 VXB-VW Wall mount white flash shallow white body 4107-1152 VXB-VW Wall mount white flash deep white body 4107-1153 VXB-VW Wall mount red flash shallow white body 4107-1154 VXB-VW Wall mount red flash deep white body 4107-1155 VXB-VW Wall mount red flash shallow red body 4107-1156...
MAN3137-5 8.3.2 Indicators The Multi-purpose output card (MOC) has one status indicator per output (8) and a general status indicator. See below. Output Status Indicators Dual indicators RED: Output is activated FLASHING AMBER – Fault condition General Status Indicator OFF: cards have no power or processor is fault FLASHING GREEN: board is operating, no faults.
MAN3137-5 8.4.2 Indications PLUS The Multi-purpose interface card has one status indicator, located adjacent to the Ampac FireFinder On bus connector. Status Indicator OFF: cards have no power or processor is fault FLASHING GREEN: board is operating, no faults. FLASHING AMBER: board has a fault condition.
MAN3137-5 4113-1023 White 10W horn speaker 4113-1030 Surface mount speaker 4” 5W white 4113-1031 Surface mount speaker 4” 5W black 4113-1034 Surface mount speaker 8” 15W white 4113-1035 Surface mount speaker 8” 15W black 4113-1074 Ceiling speaker 8” 15W low profile white 4113-1075 Ceiling speaker 8”...
MAN3137-5 8.6 50Watt amplifier 8.6.1 Connections Following table details the field connections for the 50Watt amplifier. OUTPUT 1 (-VE) OUTPUT 1 (+VE) Max Drive Voltage 100V rms @ full load Distortion <=0.1%@ 50 Watt Frequency Response (AS 4428.16) 400 Hz to 10kHz +/- 1dB w.r.t. 1kHz 200 Hz to 12kHz +/- 3dB w.r.t.
MAN3137-5 4113-1030 Surface mount speaker 4” 5W white 4113-1031 Surface mount speaker 4” 5W black 4113-1034 Surface mount speaker 8” 15W white 4113-1035 Surface mount speaker 8” 15W black 4113-1074 Ceiling speaker 8” 15W low profile white 4113-1075 Ceiling speaker 8” 15W low profile black The following table details audio load, wire size and length of cable runs.
MAN3137-5 8.8.2 Indicators The Quad radial EIS line card has one status indicator per handset output (4) and a general status indicator. See below. Handset Status Indicators OFF: No fault, handset on hook FLASHING AMBER: Handset off hook STEADY AMBER: line to handset is in fault.
MAN3137-5 8.9 Dual loop EIS line card (LILC) 8.9.1 Connections Following table details the field connections for the dual loop EIS line card. LOOP 1 OUT + LOOP 1 OUT - LOOP 1 IN + LOOP 1 IN _ LOOP 2 OUT + LOOP 2 OUT - LOOP 2 IN + LOOP 2 IN -...
MAN3137-5 8.9.2 Indicators The Dual loop EIS line card has one status indicator per handset output (4) and a general status indicator. See below. Loop Status Indicators AMBER: Fault – short, open, overload RED: power is present In redundant mode – only the Out port will be active under normal conditions.
MAN3137-5 8.10 PAIC Public Address Interface Card PAIC is a de populated network interface card hence looks similar. The *SFP port connectors are not configured when used as PAIC. 8.10.1 PAIC -Network Switch Card Indications Following details, the LED indications for the PAIC (aka Network Switch Card) General Status Indicator OFF: cards have no power or processor is fault...
8.10.3 PAIC Interface CSIRO Application Note An application note created by Bosch has been submitted to CSIRO for approval. “Interfacing Praesensa & Ampac EvacUElite EWS Panel for AS4428-16 Compliance - Draft 8.10.4 EvacUElite to Bosch Praesensa Connections The following page details the connections.
MAN3137-5 8.11 Network Interface Card 8.11.1 Connectors Following table details the field connections for the network interface card. The Port Numbers are referred to in the NIC screen when detailing the status of the network loop topology. BGM 2 SHIELD BGM 1 SHIELD BGM 2 COLD BGM 1 COLD...
MAN3137-5 8.11.2 Understanding EvacUElite Network fault conditions The goal is to understand all in / out connections between each Node respectively. How the network of panels is cabled. What types of SFP modules are fitted in each node (If any) Are any of the ports 3 &...
MAN3137-5 Possible Causes continued Visually cross check the factory wiring between the SFP to the breakout remains the correct polarity as per the schematic (not crossed over) in the event of network connection issues. SFP Type VDSL Copper Metanoia modules There are LED indicators on the VDSL metanoia modules that can be seen visually when they are plugged in.
MAN3137-5 8.11.4 Setting the node address Node Address The DIP switch shown is used to set the node address. The LSB of the address is the left switch (markings on the overlay of the PCB)
MAN3137-5 8.12 Cable Terminations and Routing Both AS 4428.4 And AS 4428.16 require all internal cable terminations and cable routings to comply with the relevant clauses of AS/NZS3100 and AS/CA S009. To comply with the above, there must be 50mm separation between ELV and LV wiring. The only LV wiring with the cabinet is the 100V speaker wiring.
MAN3137-5 Figure 8-17 Incorrect speaker wiring termination. All speaker wiring should be routed away from the other ELV wiring. Refer to figure 8-17 and 8-18 for guidelines on routing the field wiring into the cabinet.
MAN3137-5 9 Maintenance Elite The EvacU does not require any regular maintenance / servicing. If batteries are provided as the standby power source, then the batteries shall be maintained as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Elite If is highly recommended that any faults reported by the EvacU are rectified in a timely manner.
MAN3137-5 10 Specification 10.1 General 24U Floor Mount Enclosure 13U Wall / Floor Mount Enclosure Dimensions 1800 (H) x 650 (W) x 380 (D) 900 (H) x 650 (W) x 380 (D) External operating voltage 230VAC (operating range 195 to 253VAC) Max No.
MAN3137-5 10.7 Multi-purpose interface card Parameter Detail No. of Inputs No. of Outputs Serial port Not configurable PLUS FDCIE interface Suitable only for Ampac FireFinder , RJ45 connector, CAT5/6 wiring, max length 3m Isolated differential input with 1 available, with 10KΩ EOL supervision, floating reference (30VDC max) with fault feedback user selectable resistive fault feedback Isolated differential inputs...
MAN3137-5 10.9 Quad radial EIS line card Parameter Detail No. of handset interfaces No. of MCPs per handset Handset line cabling 2 core 1.5mm Handset line cabling 1 km (max) Handset line impedance 600Ω Handset line bandwidth 3k4Hz No. of rack slots Current consumption 0.136 amps (quiescent), 0.305 amps (active) 10.10 Dual loop EIS line card...
MAN3137-5 10.12 Universal rack frame Parameter Detail No. of slots 16 + dedicated slot for the Distribution CPU Max No. of dual 25Watt amplifiers Max No. of 50Watt amplifiers Max No. of 150Watt amplifiers Max No. of 4-way radial EIS line card Max No.
MAN3137-5 10.15 Remote Paging Console Parameter Detail Cabling Cat5/6 Ethernet Cable Loop In Loop out. Finishing at last RPC unit Max Cable Distance between 100M. between units RPCs Note: Longer distances between RPCs would need an additional “Ethernet to SFP media switch” hardware, suitable SFPs and Power packs where needed 240V AC Plug Pack Required for RPC power when >1 RPC is connected to DCPU/ Node...
MAN3137-5 11 Glossary Of Terms ACKD ACKNOWLEDGED ALARM BACKGROUND MUSIC CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN BUS) CONNECTOR COMMON PROCESSOR UNIT DISABLED - ISOLATED DATA GATHERING PANEL EAID EMERGENCY ALARM INITIATING DEVICE EARTH BUILDING EARTH EMERGENCY CONTROL PANEL EMERGENCY DETECTION SYSTEM EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM EICIE EMERGENCY INTERCOM CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION...
MAN3137-5 Definitions Activating device - a device capable of being operated automatically or manually to initiate an alarm signal, eg. a detector, a manual call point, or a pressure switch. Alarm system - facility provided in a building to give an alarm in the event of fire, civil commotion, bomb threat, leakage of toxic or noxious fumes, structural damage, or another emergency.
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MAN3137-5 Master alarm facility (MAF) - Part of the control and indicating equipment which receives alarm and fault signals from any alarm zone facility and initiates the common signal (alarm and/or fault) for transmission to the fire control station where appropriate. Bells and other ancillary functions may be initiated from this facility.
MAN3137-5 14 Combined FDCIE and EWCIE system Example The combo system illustrated above incorporates the new AS7240.4 approved Power supply unit and a single pair of FDCIE & EWCIE back up batteries. This meets AS4428.16 system requirements. In this case a common ‘Essential Services’...
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MAN3137-5 Revision Control Man 3137-1 Initial Release AS4428.16 and AS4428.4 version Man 3137-2 Added BRE notations * Man 3137-3 Added PSU information, Networking - Fault Finding and BGM ID revision notes Man 3137-4 Added GUI QTY revisions. Re branded drawings and Illustrations. Added combo system PSU illustration.