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Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives. EvacU Elite Voice Alarm & Emergency Voice Communication System Install, Commission and User Manual for the EMEA Region MAN3144-6...
MAN3144-6 Contents Certification Information ......................... 1 Purpose ............................2 Scope ............................2 References ..........................2 ELITE 2.2.1 EvacU System Manuals ....................2 2.2.2 Compliance Standards ....................... 2 System overview ..........................3 General ............................ 3 Access levels ..........................3 Voice Alarm control and indicating equipment................. 4 Emergency Voice Communication System ................
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MAN3144-6 5.1.5 Manual mode control and indicator ................. 28 5.1.6 Networking Considerations ....................28 5.1.7 Test condition control (VAS) ..................... 28 5.1.8 Silence warning control and indicator (VAS) ..............29 5.1.9 Reset control (VAS) ......................29 5.1.10 All controls and indicators (VAS) ................... 29 5.1.11 All speech control and indicator ...................
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MAN3144-6 5.4.7 Manual Operation ......................38 5.4.8 Disabling Voice Alarm - Emergency Zones ................ 38 5.4.9 To disable one or more Voice Alarm zones: ..............39 5.4.10 To view the disabled Voice Alarm zones ............... 41 5.4.11 Activating the Test Tone ....................42 5.4.12 Test Condition ......................
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MAN3144-6 6.14 Access level ..........................83 6.15 FAD retrigger ......................... 83 Installation ............................ 84 Unpacking and inspection ...................... 84 Ant-static precautions ......................84 Working on the system ......................84 Cabinet Installation ........................ 85 Mains termination ......................... 88 Fitting cards to the universal racks ..................89 Connecting the batteries ......................
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MAN3144-6 8.10 Network Interface Card ......................117 8.10.1 Connectors ......................... 117 8.10.2 Understanding EvacUElite Network fault conditions ........... 118 8.10.3 Indications........................119 8.10.4 Setting the node address .................... 120 8.10.5 Field wiring – Networking options! ................121 8.11 Cable Terminations and Routing of field cabling ..............128 Maintenance ..........................
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MAN3144-6 Table of Figures ELITE PLUS Figure 4-1 - EvacU and FireFinder 24U COMBO unit - external view ..........5 Figure 4-2 - All-purpose back plane board ..................... 10 Figure 4-3 Front view of the universal rack .................... 11 Figure 4-4 Side view of the universal rack ..................... 11 Figure 4-5 Power supply module ......................
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MAN3144-6 Figure 6-17 Handset status ........................59 Figure 6-18 Quad radial EVCS card status showing the inputs ............... 59 Figure 6-19 Dual loop EVCS line card status screen ................60 Figure 6-20 Dual loop EVCS line card status................... 61 Figure 6-21 Handset status ........................61 Figure 6-22 Dual loop EVCS line card input status screen ..............
MAN3144-6 1 Certification Information EVACU ELITE VOICE ALARM AND EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (VACIE & EVCS) 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: EN54-16 EN54-4...
IEC 62368 has replaced IEC 60950 as the safety standard is some overseas countries, and as EvacU ELITE will be sold overseas, approval to both safety standards is required.
MAN3144-6 3 System overview 3.1 General ELITE The EvacU is designed to meet the requirements of a Voice Alarm Control and Indicating Equipment (VACIE) and Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS), conforming to EN54-16 and BS 5839-9. The ELITE power supply component of the EvacU conforms to EN 54-4 Certificate of Approval from LPCB is available which verifies conformance to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4 ELITE...
Disablement condition Voice alarm manual control Emergency microphone(s) 3.4 Emergency Voice Communication System The EvacU Elite support the following additional options. External silencing of the EVCS Fault Condition Zone Cleared Condition Manual Control of Networked EVCS Outstation group call control – up to 6 Outstation handsets, including the EVCS Master handset - full duplex.
FireFinder 24U COMBO unit - external view Figure 4-1 above shows an external view of the EvacU ELITE and FireFinder PLUS. The cabinet size is 24U. Cabinet design has controls and indicators fitted between 750mm -1800mm from floor level.
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MAN3144-6 ELITE PLUS Figure 4-2 EvacU and FireFinder COMBO unit internal view Figure 4-2 shows the internal 24U Combo view. This configuration shows a single universal rack frame with several cards fitted, scalable power supply and single graphical user interface fitted. Illustrated below: 5 rack Combo system with 24A PSU;...
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MAN3144-6 ELITE PLUS The configuration above illustrates a 16U Combo EvacU and FireFinder A 16U cabinet features two universal rack frames; a scalable power supply and one graphical user interface. The FACP component can accommodate up to 4 addressable loops and Zone indicator cards. The systems integrate via HLI and use a common PSU which accommodate either 100Ah or 190Ah batteries compliant with EN54.4 Top elevation of 16U and 13U...
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MAN3144-6 13U Front Elevation With 13U “Combo build” there are space limitations due to mandatory EN54-2 FIP Zone indicators. Combo Systems requiring an Emergency Microphone or EVCS system c/w Master Handset fitted) must use the 16U. When configured as Standalone VACIE & optional EVCS system, 13U is compact and flexible. 1 or 2 universal racks, multiple GUI, Emergency Microphone and Master Handset EVCS can be fitted.
MAN3144-6 4.2 System Components 4.2.1 Universal Rack Universal rack holds the various cards. Card types are: Board ID Abbreviation Description BRD63CPUx-A DCPU Distribution CPU (Mandatory for each rack) BRD63NICx-A Network interface card (attached to the DCPU in the first rack only) BRD63MOCx-A Multi-purpose output card BRD63MICx-A...
MAN3144-6 Figure 4-3 Front view of the universal rack Figure 4-3 shows a front view of the universal rack with the all-purpose backplane fitted. The top section of the rack is a cabling duct. 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.
(which depends on the site-specific data) Each power supply module consists of an off the shelf Meanwell power supply and an Ampac designed power control card.
MAN3144-6 Battery / Charger LED Indication Condition On batteries or no power Green steady Battery is charged (greater than 80%) Green flashing Battery is charging Yellow flashing If mains on – charger has failed. If mains off, battery has failed (voltage < disconnect voltage) Yellow fast flash Battery is reversed...
MAN3144-6 4.2.5 Power Distribution Board The power distribution board routes the power from the power supply modules to the cards mounted in the universal racks and provides termination for the main power source and standby power source. Figure 4-8 Power supply distribution board The Power distribution board has termination for the primary power source (mains) and the standby power source (batteries).
MAN3144-6 Figure 4-9 Three power supply modules connected to the power supply distribution board. Figure 4-10 Power supply - showing the primary power supply module. 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.
MAN3144-6 4.2.6 Combo Systems - Power distribution When a combined Fire alarm and VACIE system is installed the Primary PSU ‘PCC board” provides 27V dc power to the FireFinder Plus Brigade board. RJ45 cables interconnect the FireFinder Plus Main connection board to the brigade board then link to the (Common power supply interface card CPI) which then links through to the MIC HLI RJ45 connection.
MAN3144-6 4.2.7 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 outstation handsets –...
MAN3144-6 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...
Provides eight single ended supervised outputs, suitable for driving alarm warning devices such as strobes (VADs) or vibrating pads. Each pair of outputs can be configured as a reverse polarity output, suitable for driving Ampac alert/evac strobes. Refer to section 8.3 for suitable alert and evac strobes.
MAN3144-6 4.2.11 Multi-purpose interface card Occupies one slot. PLUS Provides eight supervised inputs, two relay outputs and a high-level interface to the Ampac FireFinder Add On Bus. Figure 4-15 Multi-purpose interface card Input 1, 2, 3 and 4 Single ended inputs, common floating reference with selectable EOL...
Figure 4-20 Dual loop EVCS line card (LILC) ELITE LOOP 1/2 IN/OUT Inputs for Ampac EvacU Loop Outstations. Up to 2 Ampac MCPs can be connected to each outstation. Max of 20 Outstations per loop. Cabling size recommended 1.5mm 2 core UTP, max loop length 1000m.
MAN3144-6 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 –...
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 4.2.18 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.
MAN3144-6 5 VACIE and EVCS Operation 5.1 Front Control Panel 5.1.1 General The Front Control Panel contains all the system wide controls and indicators for the VACIE and EVCS functionality, and individual controls and indicators for Voice Alarm zone and Outstation (EVCS) according to the site-specific data (SSD).
MAN3144-6 5.1.3 Automatic / Manual Mode control and Indication (VAS) The VAS shall be in the automatic or manual mode. In the automatic mode, the VAS automatically responds to alarm signals from an EDS and broadcasts Voice Alarm signals (both aurally and visually) to selected emergency zones as per the SSD (referred to as phasing). In manual mode, any phasing is halted, any new alarm signal is visually indicated but will not instigate any phasing (until the VAS is returned to the automatic mode).
When a system involves a combined FIP and VAS the reset button on the FIP can be configured in ‘Config Manager’ to perform a common reset on both systems simultaneously. This is Ampac’s recommended configuration. Using the VAS Reset button (in a Combo panel) will only reset the VAS. It will not reset the FIP.
MAN3144-6 5.1.11 All speech control and indicator The red indicator is illuminated steady when the VACIE is in All Speech and all emergency zones are selected for live speech. To place the VACIE in All Speech, activate the ALL- SPEECH control at access level 2 or higher. The VACIE can be in MANUAL or AUTO mode. Any disabled zones will be inhibited.
MAN3144-6 5.1.14 Silence buzzer control (VAS and EVCS) To silence the audible indication of: • the VACIE receiving an alarm signal. • the EVCS receiving an outstation call in signal. • the VACIE or EVCS entering the fault condition. Activate the SILENCE BUZZER control at access level 2 or higher. 5.1.15 Delay override (VAS) The yellow indicator is illuminated steady when an alarm signal is received in a voice alarm zone that has a delay programmed.
MAN3144-6 Figure 5-2 Front control panel with individual VAS controls and indicators highlighted. Each voice alarm zone has its own controls and indicators. Refer to Figure 5-3 and 5-4 below. Figure 5-3 Voice Alarm zone with indicators highlighted. There are four indicators associated with each Voice Alarm zone: •...
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MAN3144-6 There are three controls with associated indicators for each emergency zone: • SPEECH – indicator is illuminated RED when the voice alarm 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.
MAN3144-6 5.1.19 Individual EVCS controls and indicators Refer to the highlighted section in figure 5-5 for the individual EVCS controls. Figure 5-5 Front control panel with the individual EVCS controls and indicators highlighted. Each outstation handset in the EVCS has its own controls and indicators. Refer to Figure 5-6 and 5-7 below. Figure 5-6 Outstation handset with controls highlighted.
MAN3144-6 There are three indicators associated with an outstation. Illuminated when there is a fault associated with the outstation handset and associated transmission path CALL indicator – flashes red when a call is being established to an outstation, or there is an incoming call from an outstation ZONE CLEAR indicator –...
MAN3144-6 5.3 Led Indicators The VACIE is fitted with the following LED indicators. Figure 5-8 LED Indicators 5.3.1 Power Power - power is applied to the VACIE. 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.
MAN3144-6 5.4 VAS Operation 5.4.1 General The purpose of the voice alarm system is to warn the occupants of a site emergency condition and facilitate an orderly evacuation, by broadcasting (both visually and aurally) voice alarm signals to designated emergency zones according to a pre-configured sequence (phasing) and permitting live speech into selected voice alarm zones.
MAN3144-6 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. Refer to section 5.1.5. 5.4.6 Reset To stop the phasing and silence the broadcast of emergency signals, the VAS can be reset from the voice alarm condition using the RESET control.
MAN3144-6 The individual voice alarm 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 Voice Alarm zones: Activate the MENU control. Activate the ZONE control.
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MAN3144-6 On the Zone Settings screen, activate the control Zone setting screen updated to show the disable...
MAN3144-6 5.4.10 To view the disabled Voice Alarm 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.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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 voice alarm zones. Refer to section 5.1.4 When in the test condition, indications are unaffected.
MAN3144-6 5.5 EVCS Operation 5.5.1 General The purpose of the Emergency voice communication system is to provide a dedicated building communications system between the Main Fire Warden (usually situated in the fire control room) and the Floor Wardens, situated at the outstations which are normally located on each floor of a building near the egress points.
MAN3144-6 5.5.3 Establish a call from an outstation to the EVCS Master handset. To establish a call from an outstation to the EVCS handset, the following procedure is followed: Remove the outstation handset from the cradle (off hook) Ring tone will be broadcast in the earpiece of the outstation handset. The call indicator corresponding to the outstation off hook with flash at the CIE.
MAN3144-6 5.5.5 All Call broadcast. The EVCS supports a half-duplex call to all Outstations. To establish the All call, the following procedure is followed: Remove the handset from the cradle at the EVCS (off hook) Confidence tone will be broadcast in the earpiece, to indicate the EVCS has recognised the handset going off hook.
MAN3144-6 If the VACIE is in Manual mode, then the VACIE in control, shall also be in control of the EVCS. 5.5.7 Ring, On Hold and Confidence Tones The tones are a combined signal of 400Hz and 450Hz. The Ring and On-hold tones are the same. 5.6 Remote Paging Console See Manuals below.
MAN3144-6 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 –...
MAN3144-6 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 –...
MAN3144-6 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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MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 6.3.1 Distribution CPU card The Distribution CPU card has 4 inputs and 3 outputs (refer to section 4.2.4.1). 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.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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...
MAN3144-6 6.3.3 Multi-purpose interface card PLUS The multi-purpose interface card has 8 inputs, 2 outputs plus HLI to the FireFinder (refer to section 4.2.4.3). The status screen for the Multi-purpose interface card shows the modules status and the status of the virtual (HLI) inputs (if fitted).
MAN3144-6 Figure 6-10 Multi-purpose interface card status 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.
MAN3144-6 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 4.2.4.2). 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:...
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 The following explains the content of the screen. Display the previous module in the node Display the next module in the node Display the status of the outstations – Outstation handsets are currently displayed as the icon is highlighted Press to display the inputs.
MAN3144-6 There are four inputs (one associated with each handset), The inputs are digital, assigned to a zone, have a description, state and status. 6.3.6 Dual loop (LILC) EVCS line card The Dual loop line card (aka LILC = Loop Interface Line Card) supports 2 fault tolerant redundant addressable loops.
MAN3144-6 Figure 6-20 Dual loop LILC status 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 the outstation handset – Loop 1, Address is 01 (of 20) – on the loop, EVCS zone widget number is 8, assigned descriptor (as per config file), 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 EVCS LILC input status screen...
MAN3144-6 Figure 6-23 Dual loop EVC LILC 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 –...
MAN3144-6 6.3.7 Dual 25-watt amplifier card The Dual 25-watt amplifier card supports 2x25 watt amplifiers, refer to section 4.2.4.4. 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.
MAN3144-6 Figure 6-26 Amplifier status Above is the amplifier status. The top field (“Output 1”) is the VACIE Zone descriptor. The Audio field shows that this amplifier has a BGM source assigned. The VACIE zone number assigned to the amplifier is shown. denotes that the zone number is editable (at access level 3 –...
150-watt amplifier card supports one 150W Emergency Warning zone. Refer to section 4.2.5.6. Provides up to four split outputs (providing separate paging zones when an Ampac RPC is installed) and outputs are configured & wired accordingly. The status screen for the 150-watt amplifier card shows the...
MAN3144-6 6.3.10 Graphical user interface The graphical user interface card supports the touch screen and has 4 digital inputs. The status screen is as follows: Figure 6-28 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 6-29 Graphical user interface status...
MAN3144-6 6.3.11 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 6-30 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 6-31 Power supply status...
MAN3144-6 The status, input voltage, output voltage, output current, output power and software and hardware version of the Power control card is displayed. Figure 6-33 Battery status Figure 6-33 details the status of the connected batteries, detailing size, voltage, temperature, charge level, charge current and lead resistance in real time.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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 Outstations To access the outstation screen, the following controls are activated.
MAN3144-6 6.6 Remote Paging Console To access the RPC screen, the following controls are activated. Menu control RPC controls 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.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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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MAN3144-6 The faults can be viewed via 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...
MAN3144-6 6.9 Disables 1 Menu control 2 Disables control – only if there is at least one Voice Alarm zone disabled. 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.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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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MAN3144-6 5 Setting the Date 6 Setting daylight saving start or end time 7 Setting the daylight-saving start or end day...
MAN3144-6 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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MAN3144-6 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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MAN3144-6 The sequencing controls determines how the VAS 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 ->...
MAN3144-6 6.13 Zone Delay off/on Voice Alarm Zones can have a programmable delay time, which delays the zone entering the Alarm condition after the occurrence of an alarm detected from the zone. Refer to section 5.4.3.1 for information on delays. On the main menu screen, the following is displayed.
MAN3144-6 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.
Ensure all wiring is secure, and all connections are secure, and that all fixings and earth studs are tight. If any damage has occurred, please contact Ampac in writing within 14 days, as per Ampac’s terms of sale. 7.2 Ant-static precautions...
MAN3144-6 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...
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 Figure 7-6 13U Cabinet - Top view showing gland plate and cable entry. 7.5 Mains termination All cabinet sizes (13U,16U 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 –...
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 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 in all sizes. Refer to Fig 7-7 for 13U cabinet and Fig 7-8 for 24U cabinet.
MAN3144-6 7.8 Recommended Batteries and Ah limits The maximum capacity battery size that can be fitted to: 13U cabinet is 12V 100 Ah. 16U cabinet is 12V 190 Ah. 24U cabinet is 12V 190 Ah. ELITE Certified 12VDC sealed lead acid batteries shall be used in 13U, 16U and 24U EvacU cabinets.
MAN3144-6 8 Connecting to the EvacU ELITE 8.1 General The mains termination is to the mains isolator located in the top left hand of the cabinet. All other terminations are accommodated to the front of the cards mounted in the universal racks. The following label is located on the inner door and details terminations for all cards.
MAN3144-6 8.2 Distribution CPU 8.2.1 Connections Following table details the field connections to the distribution CPU. 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) RELAY 1-1 (NO) RELAY 1-2 (NC)
MAN3144-6 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. FLASHING AMBER: board has a fault condition.
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 (3K3, 4K7, 10K). Output voltage range 12 to 28VDC. The outputs are typically used to drive VADs. Applicable Ampac Item number are: Ceiling Mount Item Number...
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MAN3144-6 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...
MAN3144-6 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.
RS232C serial port, with CTS and RTS available. Currently unused PLUS FACP Add On bus connection to the Ampac FireFinder Inputs 1 thru 8 are typically used as alarm inputs. Input 8 has a user selectable fault feedback resistor. Relays 1 and 2 are general purpose.
MAN3144-6 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.
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MAN3144-6 Hard Contact FIP Input connections x 8. Showing a 470 ohm in line resistor fitted on each.
MAN3144-6 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”...
MAN3144-6 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.
Speaker Circuit Monitoring DC, nominal 47kΩ Note If using 4 split O/Ps and each split exceeds >500M distance, Talk to Ampac about our cable calculator. When using more splits, overall circuit capacitance limits the distances (based on 4 x connected loads)
Inputs for Ampac EvacU Radial outstations. Polarity insensitive. Handsets 1, 2, 3,4 Up to 2 Ampac MCPs can be connected to the input connection available on each handset. Cabling size recommended is 1.5mm 2 Core, Max length 1000m. Line impedance 600Ω, bandwidth 3K4 Hz.
MAN3144-6 8.8.2 Indicators The Quad radial EVCS 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.
LOOP 2 IN - ELITE LOOP1/2 IN/OUT Inputs for Ampac EvacU Loop Outstation handsets. Up to 2 Ampac MCPs can be connected to each handset. Max of 20 Outstation handsets per loop. Two loops available Cabling size recommended 1.5mm 2 core UTP.
MAN3144-6 8.9.2 Indicators The Dual loop (LILC) EVCS 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.
MAN3144-6 8.10 Network Interface Card 8.10.1 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...
MAN3144-6 8.10.2 Understanding EvacUElite Network fault conditions The goal is to understand all in / out connections between each Node respectively. How are your network of panels cabled? What types of SFP modules are fitted in each node (If any)? Are any of the ports 3 &...
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 8.10.4 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)
MAN3144-6 8.11 Cable Terminations and Routing of field cabling EN54.16 require all internal cable terminations and cable routings to comply with the relevant clauses of any local wiring regulations having authority. To comply with the above, there must be 50mm separation between ELV and LV wiring for field cabling. This should also be considered when routing cables inside the panel as far as practicable.
MAN3144-6 Figure 8-17 Incorrect speaker wiring termination. All speaker wiring should be routed away from the other ELV wiring. Refer to figure 8-18 and 8-19 for guidelines on routing the field wiring into the cabinet.
MAN3144-6 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.
MAN3144-6 10.2 General 16U Wall Mount Enclosure Dimensions 1200 (H) x 650 (W) x 380 (D) External operating voltage 230VAC (operating range 195 to 253VAC) Max GUIs fitted on 16U 2 or 4 max (Standalone or Combo) Universal Rack Frame Power Supply Modules Maximum Battery Size 12V 190Ah...
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...
MAN3144-6 Digital Audio MLVDS, 2 x lanes of TDM bidirectional, data rate 8.192 Mbps per lane. Supports 64 audio streams at 16kHz @ 16bits / 32 audio streams at 32kHz @ 16 bits Control signal inputs CAN, MLVDS @ 12Mbps No.
MAN3144-6 10.13Universal 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 EVCS line card Max No.
MAN3144-6 Parameter 13U Wall Mount Enclosure Mains Voltage 230V AC (Operating Range 195-253V AC) Power 1200 to 2400Watt in 1200Watt increments I max A (33A per PSU module) 2 x PSU max = 66A 1 x PSU max = 33A I max B (50A per PSU module) 2 x PSU max = 100A...
MAN3144-6 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 (WHITE MCP) EARTH BUILDING EARTH EMERGENCY CONTROL PANEL EMERGENCY DETECTION SYSTEM EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM EICIE EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT...
MAN3144-6 Definitions Activating device - a device capable of being operated automatically or manually to initiate an alarm signal, e.g., 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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MAN3144-6 Main equipment - equipment essential to the operation of the system including, control equipment, amplification equipment and power supply modules. 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.
MAN3144-6 14 Combined FDCIE and VACIE system Example The combo system illustrated above incorporates the new AS7240.4 approved Power supply unit with a single pair of FDCIE & VACIE back up batteries. This meets EN54.16 system requirements. In this case a common ‘Essential Services’...
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2831-CPR-F4635 EN54-16: 2008 & EN54:4 1997 including amendments 1 & 2. Control and Indicating equipment and Power Supply equipment for Voice Alarm systems for buildings. 13U EvacU Elite Cabinet 24U EvacU Elite Cabinet Provided options: 7.3 Audible warning 7.4 Delays to entering the voice alarm condition.
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0832-UKCA CPR-F0325 EN54-16: 2008 & EN54:4 1997 including amendments 1 & 2. Control and Indicating equipment and Power Supply equipment for Voice Alarm systems for buildings. 13U EvacU Elite Cabinet 24U EvacU Elite Cabinet Provided options: 7.3 Audible warning 7.4 Delays to entering the voice alarm condition.
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Control and Indicating equipment and Power Supply equipment for voice alarm systems for buildings. 13U Combined System – FireFinder Plus 1 to 4 Loop CIE combined EvacU Elite VACIE 16U Combined System – FireFinder Plus 1 to 4 Loop CIE combined EvacU Elite VACIE 24U Combined System –...
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Added GUI QTY revisions. Re branded drawings and new Illustrations and combo system PSU illustration Man 3144-5 Added 16U Combo content. Removed 150-Watt BRE notations Man 3144-5 Added RPC notations as per MAN3137-5 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to Ampac’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.
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