Summary of Contents for Vox Ignis Lexicomm ViLX-228N EVCS
- Page 1 Lexicomm 228N Product Manual Lexicomm ViLX-228N EVCS Master Station Installation and Commissioning Manual Version 1 January 2025...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction .............................. 3 1.1 What is an Emergency Voice Communication System? ................... 3 1.2 Suitability ..............................3 2 Product Overview ............................. 3 3 Important Safety Information ........................4 4 Unpacking the Unit ........................... 5 5 Installation ............................... 6 5.1 Connecting the ViLX-228N Master Station ..................... -
Page 3: Introduction
1 Introduction 1.1 What is an Emergency Voice Communication System? An Emergency Voice Communication System, or EVCS, is a system that allows voice communication in either direction between a central control point and a number of other points throughout a building or building complex, particularly in a fire emergency situation. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
3 Important Safety Information This Equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and competent person. This Equipment is defined as Class 1 in EN IEC62368-1:2020+A11:2020 (Low Voltage Directive) and must be EARTHED. Caution Indoor Use Only Shock Hazard- Warning Isolate Before Opening... -
Page 5: Unpacking The Unit
• 1 number Battery lead. If there are any items missing, please contact your supplier or Vox Ignis Limited, quoting the unit serial number and the name on the packing list enclosed, so the situation can be rectified. Page 5 of 25... -
Page 6: Installation
5 Installation Figure 2 Prior to mounting the ViLX-228N Master Station, it should be decided if the field wiring is to be run on the surface or concealed. There are 14 knockouts on the top and 2 slotted entries with a dedicated mains supply entry at the rear. If a knockout is removed by mistake, fill the hole with a good quality cable gland. -
Page 7: Connecting The Vilx-228N Master Station
5.1 Connecting the ViLX-228N Master Station To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical interference in the system wiring, the use of fire-resistant screened cables is recommended throughout the installation. All wiring should come into the enclosure via the knockouts provided and be fixed tidily to the relevant terminals. Note that correct cable glanding is essential. - Page 8 5.4.1 ViLX-228N Wiring Examples Two ViLX-228N panels can be wired together in a ring to operate as Master/Repeater pair, with each outstation/alarm connected via a radial circuit to either the Master Station or Repeater Station. The full layout for the network wiring can be seen below in Figure 6.
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Page 9: Network Wiring
5.4.1.1 Network Wiring The network connections between a pair of Master/Repeater panels is shown below, with the Master’s net in pair connected to the Repeaters net out pair and the Repeater’s net out pair connected to the Master’s net out pair. If the 228N is being used as part of a larger LexicommPro network with ViLX-TMS3 and ViLX-EX8 panels, it is networked the same way they are. -
Page 10: Battery Information
5.6 Battery Information In the event of mains failure BS 5839-9:2021 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby and 3 hours operation thereafter. A ViLX-228N Master/Repeater Station requires one number 12V 7AH vent regulated sealed lead acid battery. The battery is not supplied with the ViLX-228N Master/Repeater Station. Safety Information: Sealed Lead Acid batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause burns if exposed to the skin. -
Page 11: Type A Outstation
5.7.1 Type A Outstation Figure 8 Note: The Earth screen should be sleeved and connected to the terminal block in the controller, and the earth stud in the Type A outstation. 5.7.2 Type B Outstation Figure 9 Note: The Earth screen should be sleeved and connected to the terminal block in the controller, and the earth connection in the metal back box (if a plastic back-box is used cut the earth back and insulate at the outstation). - Page 12 5.7.1 Accessible Toilet connection via Type B outstation It is possible to connect the Assist Call ACA Kit to the Vox ignis Type B outstation. The kit is connected as shown in the schematic in Figure 10Error! Reference source not found., it is connected to the EOL Out Terminal. It must be wired using the same integrity cable as the type b outstation to meet BS 5839-9:2021.
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Page 13: Auxiliary Connections
5.8 Auxiliary Connections The 228N has three auxiliary connections: Fault is a normally CLOSED volt free relay (30V DC 1A) which OPENS on any fault on the network, including loss of power In Use is a normally OPEN volt free relay (30V DC 1A) connection. The relay CLOSES when configured to do so by the 228N (see 6.9), usually when an outstation is operated. -
Page 14: Set-Up Procedure
6 Set-up Procedure The ViLX-228N Master Station has various site configurations which are configured using the dipswitch located on the rear of the Display PCB. Figure 14 6.1 ViLX-228N Master Station Display PCB Dipswitch Settings Line Line Line Line Remarks 1&2 3&4 5&6... -
Page 15: Adding A Line Card
Figure 15 Figure 16 6.2 Adding a Line Card The ViLX-228N Master Station is supplied with at least one number Line Card. There are 2 lines per Line Card. Before adding a Line Card, ensure that the ViLX-228N Master Station is not powered. If the ViLX-228N Master Station is powered, then power down the ViLX-228N Master Station (see 5.10). -
Page 16: Vilx-228N Master Station Exchange Pcb Dipswitch Settings
ViLX-228N Master Station Exchange PCB Dipswitch Settings The ViLX-228N Master Station can be integrated with a ViLX-TMS Master Station to form part of a Lexicomm site wide network where the ViLX-228N Master Station provides a local control and wiring position reporting back to the ViLX- TMS. -
Page 17: Panel Indicator Test
6.7 Panel Indicator Test To test the panel indicators, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812) menu, then press zone button 2. All LEDs will illuminate in a predefined sequence, and the buzzer will sound. Press zone button 8 or 2 to stop the panel indicator test and to return to the menu options. -
Page 18: In Use Relay Options
6.9 In Use Relay Options The In Use Relay has programmable functions which can work in tandem with the delay timer described in 6.9. These functions can provide a relay output as described in the table below: These relay functions can be useful for providing an output of specific system operation of EVC, Assist Call or both. This relay can also be used to connect to the ViLX-RAP Remote Alarm panel or a remote sounder or beacon which can be configured to cancel operation when the master handset is picked up such that the sounder will not interfere with the conversation. -
Page 19: Ending A Call
Press the zone button for the required outstation. The corresponding zone LED will flash red. This flash rate will be slower than the flash rate for either an incoming Type A or Type B call. When the outstation answers the call, the zone LED flashes green, the mode LED illuminates red and the user flashes green to indicate this line is now connected and a conversation can take place. -
Page 20: Indications And Controls
8 Indications and Controls Figure 18 8.1 Indicator Icons Key LED illuminated a single LED flashing on and LED flashing between two LED off colour colours Table 6 8.2 Mode Indicator Summary Mode LED Description Mode LED Description Outstation off hook and assistance alarm active at Normal state same time Outstation off hook... -
Page 21: Power Supply And Cpu Indicator Summary
8.3 Power supply and CPU indicator Summary DC LED AC LED PSU LED CPU LED Description Mains and battery OK Mains failure Battery open circuit Battery short circuit Battery high impedance PSU system fault Display / Exchange system fault or display-exchange comms fault Remote battery fault Remote mains fault Table 8... -
Page 22: Zone Indicator Summary
8.5 Zone indicator summary Zone LED User LED Buzzer Description Outgoing call Ringing Incoming Type A call Ringing Incoming Type B call Call connected to master handset Call on hold 2 – tone alarm Incoming alarm Intermittent Alarm acknowledged double beep Fault tone Line short circuited Fault tone... -
Page 23: Commissioning Procedure
9 Commissioning procedure The commissioning should be carried out by a competent person who has a basic knowledge and understanding of the design and installation sections of BS5839 part 9:2021 and has access to the specification of the project. The 500v insulation tests should have been carried out by the installer and the results made available to the commissioning engineer. -
Page 24: Outstation Zone Template
11 Outstation zone template There is space to the right of each outstation zone indicator to name the location of the outstation. At the rear of the display door there is a slot located in the centre above the display PCB; the outstation zone template can be inserted here. -
Page 25: Technical Specification
Company Registration No: 8892407 www.vox-ignis.com info@vox-ignis.com WEEE All information is believed to be correct at time of printing E&OE. Vox Ignis operate a policy of continuous improvement; always confirm specification details before purchase. Compliant Company Registration No: 8892407 info@vox-ignis.com Product...
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