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www.acornfiresecurity.com Important safety Information Personnel who install, maintain or repair this equipment must read the safety information below before starting work. definitions and symbols WArnInG Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death. CAUtIon Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor to moderate injury, or...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com CAUtIon do not power up the unit on batteries as the power supply has a large reservoir capacitor which may rupture the battery fuse if the AC is not present when powering up the system Make sure that electro-static handling precautions are taken immediately before handling pCBs and other static sensitive components.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1. Introduction 1. Introduction The VoCALL 5 Emergency Voice Communications System (EVCS) is a fixed, secure, bi-directional communication system to assist fire fighters in an emergency in high rise buildings or large sites where Radio communication may not work, and covers the operation of both fire telephones, disabled refuge systems and Emergency Assistance Alarms.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 2. Unpacking the Unit 2. Unpacking the Unit Remove the VoCALL 5 EVCS unit from its packing, and check the contents against the following: 1. VoCALL 5 EVCS unit 2. Quick Start Guide 3. Accessory pack with the following contents:- a.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4. Mounting VoCALL 5 4. Mounting VoCALL 5 Before mounting the VoCALL 5 on the wall it is advisable to remove the cable knockouts. Unused knockouts must be left unopened to comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), accidentally knocked out holes should be blanked off. 4.1 Surface Mount (EFVCC5) When mounting the surface mount version to the wall ensure the unit sits flat on the wall and is secured via the keyed embossed sections in the rear of the back box.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4.2 Stainless Steel Flush Mount (EFVCC5-FC) If the VoCALL 5 is to be fitted with the Stainless Steel Flush Mount option (EFVCC5-FC), the dimensions of the hole cut into the wall must only exceed the dimensions of the panel by a maximum of 20mm on all sides. The flush cover provides a 25mm border around the outside dimensions of the panels.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4.3 Semi-Flush Bezel (EFVCC5-FB) If the VoCALL 5 is to be fitted with the semi-flush bezel option (EFVCC5-FB), the dimensions of the hole cut into the wall must only exceed the dimensions of the panel by a maximum of 20mm on all sides. The flush cover provides a 25mm border around the outside dimensions of the panels.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5. Connecting VoCALL 5 5. Connecting VoCALL 5 To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of fire-resistant screened cables throughout the installation. All wiring should come into the enclosure via the knockouts provided and be fixed tidily to the relevant terminals.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5. Connecting VoCALL 5 5.3 VoCALL 5 Wiring OUTSTATION VOLT-FREE CONNECTIONS OUTPUTS TO MASTER HANDSET Figure 5. VoCALL 5 Wiring 5.4 Outstation Wiring The VoCALL 5 system requires no programming to determine the outstation configuration. 4 types of outstation are allowed on the system, type A (fixed phone) type B (hands-free refuge points), jack plates and emergency assist alarm.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.6 Outstation Wiring (Type A) Network / VoCALL 5 Min 1mm CSA Type A Handset 2 core soft skinned Black Yellow Line + Connector on Network / VoCALL 5 to Yellow phone lead Line - Connector on Network / VoCALL 5 to Black phone lead Figure 6.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6.1 Remote Disarming/Arming - FAULT/IN-USE p7 “In UsE” = Normally open volt free contact (30VDC 1A) - Closes when any connected outstation is operated. p8 “FAULt” = Normally closed volt free contact - 30VDC 1A) - Opens on any fault, including loss of power.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 7.3 Safety Information: CAUtIon BAttErIEs Sealed Lead acid batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause burns if exposed to the skin, the low internal resistance of these batteries means large currents will flow if they are accidentally short circuited, causing burns and a risk of fire- exercise caution when handling batteries.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 8. Operation 8.3 Accepting Faults Note the fault in the log book (available to download on line), then press the mute buzzer key this will silence the “waterfall” tone, while the fault exists the fault buzzer will “beep” once every 15 seconds until the fault is rectified. The buzzer will resound on each new fault.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 9. Maintenance 9. Maintenance It is a requirement of BS5839pt9 that a maintenance agreement be in place for the EVCS, the maintenance schedule should be as follows: Weeklye: By the responsible person or their agent, lift a different handset on the system each week and make a call to the control, repeat each week until all points are tested, record results in the site log.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 10. Technical Specification 10. Technical Specification Power Supply and Charger AC Input 230V AC +10%/-15%, 50Hz Internal Power Supply 28V DC Supply & Battery Monitored Open, Short, Fuses Protection Deep Discharge, Short, Thermal Temperature Compensation Battery Size and Type 2 x 12V VRSLA 5Ah (Check local regulations) (not supplied) Mains Fuse 1.6A 250V anti surge...
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