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1. 36 Errors and omissions excepted The manufacturer of this product operates policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to alter product specifications at its discretion and without prior notice All of the instructions covered in this manual have been carefully checked prior to publication However no responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer for any inaccuracies or any misinterpretations of an instruction or guidance note SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 3 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 1 Important Notes READ THIS SECTION BEFORE INSTALLING MAINTAINING THIS PRODUCT CAUTION N This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and technically competent person No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this product for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole About this guide This guide explains how to install commission and maintain a SigTEL EVCS disabled refuge and fire telephone system A separate user manual ref DAU0000082 includes detailed operational information some of which will need to be referred to by the installation engineer when setting up the system No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors for any misinterpretation2. Logd agua 27 17 621 ER 28 177 6 22 NN 28 18 ADDITIONAL ENGINEER FUNCTIONG ccssscccssssccccsssscccsesscccscsecccecseccceesecccessescnecseseceesesenensesececseseneeseseceesesecenseseneess 29 18 1 CHANGE THE SECURITY PINCODE DB evo ded vae d eu exce eda ee ded ded a eee ira d a 29 18 2 HARMONISE NAMES NETWORKED SYSTEM ONLY ocean 29 18 3 LAT CHIFAULTS ox rers vt ect e Cn bed tei a dece EU daa d OE Whe eek 30 18 4 CLEAR REGENT CALLES cee ids dv e eee adve Pere ee eaa vue sis NN PTN ene ae Fe e e oua ENG 31 18 52 AUTOsANSWER At aa rece te o e eta eut 31 19 lt COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS ceisseiccccssccscesesceascastesssctacvssdecsdesdeceovesdscasesceasascansvasecsesesecsdsnvaasesvandedsasuesasedeasasadseeassisesee 32 20 2 awalan nanas NA ain 34 20 1 SOFTWARE VERSION s ca ead etra ia t Mabes aan 34 21 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING CERTIFICATE oo oo oo oo 35 22 TERMS AND 5 5
3. to Controller 1 5K 0 25 W EOL Resistor To NC951 1 5K 0 25 W Call Units Trigger Resistor N C C N O Volt free relay contacts switches over in alarm condition lt CALLING RESET NC951 One Zone Call Controller Page 18 of 36 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 4 12 Testing Extension Lines 12 1 Insulation resistance testing Insulation resistance testing should be carried out with no electronic devices LA attached Any devices connected to the lines will be destroyed and will not be covered by factory warranty 12 2 The line tester Note See Specification section 19 for component details Each extension line should be tested prior to termination and connection to the exchange circuit boards We recommend that SigTEL line tester is used to save time proving the cables and outstations are working correctly It also avoids the need for mains power for testing oe If a FiTT line tester is not available use a multimeter to check wiring for continuity E E Be and correct polarity a ut eS 13 Second Fix Installation 13 1 Connecting extension lines to the MCU and expansion unit Do not connect the extension lines until they have been tested and are fault free Bring each extension line into the case via a suitable cable gland and connect to the terminals on the exchange PCBs as shown
4. Undo the two screws on the right hand side of the lid using the tool provided Hinge the lid fully to the left Unplug the earth strap and the two RJ45 plugs on the wiring looms Carefully remove the four M4 retaining nuts that secure the hinges The MCU lid and base PCBs should now be removed from site to prevent accidental damage Note All PCBs are static sensitive and anti static handling precautions MUST be observed when handling them 7 3 Remove knockouts amp cut gland holes Mains should normally be brought into the case via knockout in the bottom right hand corner However if top entry is required it should enter through the knockout on the extreme right Cable segregation must be maintained If the MCU is fully populated with extension lines then extra 20 mm holes may be cut in the top as required Note This must be done before re installation of circuit Existing knock outs boards to avoid swarf getting into the electronics Extra 20 mm hole 7 4 Interconnections If an Expansion Unit is to be fitted cut a suitable hole in the side of each box and fit a steel conduit large enough for the two Cat 5 cables and their plugs and one earth lead to pass through as shown below Note This must be done before re installation of circuit boards to avoid swarf getting into the electronics Earth lead 1 5mm between the earth mounting points MCU 25 mm steel conduit Expansion Unit 7 5 Fix the base to the wall
5. Using the four mounting holes fix the base securely to the wall using a suitable screw fixing The mounting holes are designed for No 8 round head or countersunk wood screws Any dust or swarf must be kept out of the enclosure and great care must be taken not to damage the wiring or components SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 13 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 7 6 Re install the PCBs Re install the base PCBs and refit the lid Ensure the fixing screws and all interconnection cables are refitted correctly as shown below To Operator handset Cat 5 leads supplied G connects to ECU72 see Section 8 Reset 99229 Engineer Mode Power Supply lead CAUTION If re connecting the Power Supply lead check that the pins are not mis aligned MCU internal connections CAUTION Double check all looms are plugged into the correct ports If you are using an Expansion Unit connect it to the MCU as shown below Earth post gt 69 tr LE E E ES ES DE E CI COD AAA E AI JD EL N Earth post Earth lead 1 5 mm between the earth mounting 1 CAUTION Double check all looms are plugged into the correct ports SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 14 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 8 Installing the ECU721 Ne
6. ARESINSTALL THE PCBS eee nan aes 14 8 INSTALLING THE ECU721 NETWORK COMMS CARD 1 2 00 15 9 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 1 16 10 MANS WIRING NBA AB SAN AA 17 11 FITTING OUTSTATIONS amp INTERFACE oooooooooommnaannnnannnn 18 11 1 CABLES Na ANN Rees 11 2 LOCATION 11 3 FITTING TYPE OUTSTATION 51 OR THS1 ET ooooooooo oo WWW 18 11 4 FITTING TYPE OUTSTATION EVC302S OR EVC302F oo 18 11 5 WIRING TO A DISABLED PERSONS TOILET ALARM oooooWoWo WWW Woman 18 42 gt TESTING EXTENSION LINES 5 benih nan anna nan akan ain 19 12 1 INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING e ee e a AER Ls e OUR NN Na 19 SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 2 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 12 2 THEEFEDELNE TESTER cii eor eec Be AN iti 19 13 SECOND FIX INSTALLATION 5 5 e eios aoa ea eo nanti nian Anna Nania anna 19 13 1 CONNECTING EXTENSION LINES TO THE MICU AND EXPANSION eene nnne ness sni en nnns insana nnne enean 19 13 2 MONITORING ties ceste Mete ese hs Goons rea ha
7. Disablement Amber The EVCS is powered up and checking for faults but Disablement the MCU is disabled from making or receiving calls until an external trigger is applied e g from a fire alarm panel This is NOT a fault indicator System Fault O This function is used to stop nuisance malicious use of the EVCS until the system is required System Fault Amber There is a problem with the microprocessor If this indicator cannot be extinguished there may be a serious problem with the microprocessor Contact the service company responsible for the EVCS PSU Fault Amber There is a fault with the mains power supply or back up batteries General Fault Amber There is a fault on the EVCS The display will show more information Power Green Power mains or battery is present PSU Fault General Fault 14 2 display The liquid crystal display LCD shows call status system information fault information and uses the following graphic symbols Graphic symbol What this means E MCU ECU 8 O LCU ECU 8NT Rent alls 2 A fire telephone outstation gt Extension 5 6 disabled refuge outstation 2 Extension 6 Extension 6 Wc Disabled persons toilet alarm DPTA gt The display entry is highlighted ready to be selected Example display Display conventions Standard non active displays are shown normally e g amp Ex
8. Not currently used Output connections C OV 24V OP3 OP2 Fault output The terminals marked N O C and N C O O O O O O O O see right provide fail safe fault outputs that can be connected to a fire alarm panel or other monitoring equipment The end of line device supplied with the input unit should be connected at the MCU in order to monitor the wiring see example right When a fault occurs the relay disconnects the end of line device from the fire alarm panel N C O O I P Note For a network system all MCU fault output relays O IP will be activated N O Example use of Fault O P Fault O P End of line device 24 V Used to supply the output s auxiliary equipment e g relays etc OP1 Call output An open collector output is available between the OV and OP1 that conducts when a call is 1 2 0 3 present the system from Type A amp outstations OP2 output Used for signalling of an active toilet alarm e g to a strobe beacon etc To protect the output stage only 24V polarised relays with back EMF diodes should be used OP3 output Not currently used Example use of O P1 2 3 SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 20 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 14 MCU Indicators amp Controls 14 4 External indicators Indicator Colour What this means
9. Type B outstation 02 or NC951 per extension line One Telephone Line Tester FiTT Interconnections For each extension line to outstations up to 1 km of 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced fire rated cable For each extension line to DPTA NC951 suitable 2 core cable DPTA Type B Outstation Type A Outstation Extension lines SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 8 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 5 2 System up to 16 extension lines Equipment required One MCU ECU 8 One Expansion Unit ECU 8S Two 12 volt 7 Ah batteries per MCU One 3 A fused spur and back box One Type A outstation THS1 E or one Type B outstation EVC302 or one DPTA NC951 per extension line One Telephone Line Tester FiTT Interconnections For each extension line to outstations up to 1 km of 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced fire rated cable For each extension line to DPTA NC951 suitable 2 core cable Between the MCU and the Expansion Unit two Cat 5 cables provided protected by 25 mm steel conduit Minimum distance between the MCU and Expansion Unit so that the doors will open properly is 45 mm and the maximum distance is 60 mm or the supplied cables will be too short gh li Logg me SigTEL Approved Doc
10. Type B outstation Max current 16 Type B outstations fitted one connected 15 calling in Output Ratings OP1 OP2 OP3 open collector outputs 24 V 50 mA max Change over relay 24 V output 1200 mA max Audio Section Microphone frequency response 250 Hz to 5 kHz 4 dB Earpiece frequency response Loudspeaker frequency response Line Specification Max number of extensions per MCU Number of outstations or DPTA per line Max number of Expansion Units per MCU Lines monitored for open circuit and short circuit i Yes Fuses Mains fuse Battery fuse DPTA Resistors EOL amp trigger resistors 1 5K 0 25 W 10 supplied in accessory pack Cables Extension lines to outstations 2 core 1 0 mm or 1 5 mm enhanced cable up to 1 km per line max Extension lines to DPTA systems ic LN VNDE MCU Power supplies ixed wiring using 3 core cable no less than 0 75 mm and no more ithan 2 5 mm fed from an isolating un switched fused spur fused at 3 mps and must not be connected MCU using a plug and socket MCU to Expansion Unit MCU to MCU networked system 4 x 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced cable up 1 km length MCU to ECU721 networked system Controls amp Indicators Liquid Crystal Display LCD Controls pushbuttons Indicators LEDs Internal controls pushbuttons i Engineer Mode Reset Case Colours MCU amp Expansion Unit Label background Pantone 429C Lid and b
11. an external disabled refuge It is supplied with a non locking handle as disabled refuge points should not normally be locked and is IP66 Jis can 3 11 B outstation enclosure part no BF359 3D m two optional locking kits CL camlock or SL solenoid This is a stainless steel deep enclosure used to house an MCU It is supplied with 3 12 Disabled persons toilet alarm part NC951 The EVCS is able to interface with a disabled persons toilet alarm DPTA system This is a secondary function to the primary purpose of the EVCS If the site has toilet alarms AND they WC are connected into the EVCS then active toilet alarms will be displayed at the MCU As toilet alarm monitoring is a secondary function any activated toilet alarms will be suppressed from being displayed if there are any calls from to the outstations At the end of outstation calls the activated toilet alarms will be displayed 3 13 Network communications card part no ECU721 The ECU721 Network Communications Card enables up to four MCU or LCU to be connected on a communication network up to 1 km in length Any MCU LCU connected on the network requires the installation of an ECU721 card The ECU721 card is mounted inside the control unit and transmits both speech audio and digital data RPA0721000 Rev 2 SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 6 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication S
12. below Exchange PCBs are fitted in MCU LCU and Expansion Units Connect the screens to the earth terminal in the back of the case 8 x Extension lines from outstations amp DPTA All screens connect vy 4 v bk 000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 00000000 t t t L3 14 15 16 17 18 13 2 Fault monitoring Once configured the line fault monitoring system monitors for open and short circuits absence of an outstation constitutes open circuit SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 19 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 13 3 1 13 4 Input connections A Disable controls Disables Type A and outstations PA IPB IPC 919191010 B Disable controls Disables input signals from the In order to prevent unauthorized use of the system it is possible to disable the controls until an external trigger is received e g from a fire alarm control panel I P A amp are open circuit fail safe system disablement inputs Closing these inputs shorting the connections disables the system so that the system can then be enabled by opening the connections No system configuration is required to use this facility and if they are left unconnected it will operate normally Note For a network system only one MCU requires A or I P B wiring to the disablement source I P C
13. disappears The only exception being a watchdog fault which occurs at initial power up or after a system reset and stays latched until manually cleared Normally this fault clears when accepted and the MCU reverts to normal operation If the EVCS has been configured previously and any extensions are now missing or are incorrectly connected the relevant faults are displayed To The display right show typical displays but may have a different number of faults Press CALL ACCEPT button to view the fault s SigTEL Emergency Voice Communication System Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 EVCS 2 Faults Press Accept View Page 22 of 36 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Each fault display has two lines The format depends on whether the fault relates to an extension or not Format 1 Extension faults Format 2 Non extension faults Line 1 Extension name Line 1 Fault description e g mains fail Line 2 Fault description Line 2 Blank Clearing faults Most faults can be cleared in turn e g watchdog fault by pressing the CALL ACCEPT button Each fault that is no longer present will clear and the next fault will be presented You can also press A and V to navigate through the faults and select which ones to clear Remaining faults All outstation faults should be cleared before configuration Some faults such as mains fail when setting up on batteries may not clear and will
14. 4 Page 28 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 18 Additional Engineer Functions 18 1 Change the security PIN code Note For a networked system this option can only be accessed at the master MCU The default security PIN code is 2222 1 Open the lid of the MCU and press the Engineer Mode button The Eng Opts menu is displayed Eng Opts 2 Press Y to highlight the Config option and press CALL ACCEPT button Edit Phonebook gt About 3 The Config menu is displayed Press V to highlight Change PIN option and press CALL ACCEPT button S Eu 19 gt 9 System Opts Harmonise Names Reset Names Factory Dfts 4 Enter then re enter the new PIN number Press CALL ACCEPT button to confirm the PIN number change Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display 18 2 Harmonise names networked system only Harmonise Names option is used to globally update all network settings e g security PIN code changes extension names etc This option is not normally required but could be used for example to update the extension name list if there was a mismatch on the controller panels 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 previously listed in section 18 1 2 The Config menu is displayed Config Press V to highlight Harmonise Names option and press CALL ACCEPT System Cfg button Change PIN All network settings will
15. D button to exit the fault menu and start the Auto Learn process The 2 symbol denotes the number of MCU ECU 8 on the network Note This is a maximum of 4 units for a networked system The symbol denotes the number of LCU ECU 8NT to Learn u 2133 1 3 1 The symbol denotes the number of A fire telephone outstations 3 We 4 The amp symbol denotes the number of Type B disabled refuge outstations i System Updated symbol denotes the number of on the system Check the number of 2 and O 3 amp and Wc match the number of network devices Note If at this stage there is a mismatch between the expected and the displayed number of network devices press the CALL ACCEPT button again at the master MCU whilst the Auto Learn system configuration is displayed This will cause the system to perform another learn of the network devices 7 Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display The master MCU and repeater MCU will display their network status See examples below Controller 1 System Healthy System Healthy Networked master MCU Networked repeater MCU The system is now configured and can be used Note Extension names can be added edited at this point see naming extensions sections 17 5 SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 26 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Instal
16. OUNTING PART NO EVC302S oooooo Woman 6 3 9 DISABLED REFUGE OUTSTATION FLUSH MOUNTING PART NO EVC302F 3 10 B OUTSTATION ENCLOSURE PART NO 59 1 3 11 TYPE OUTSTATION ENCLOSURE PART NO BF359 3D 3 12 DISABLED PERSONS TOILET ALARM PART NO NC951 o ocoooo WooWoW oo W nana 3 13 NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS CARD PART ECU721 3 13 1 Key features of the EVCS networked system 7 4 NN BNN NN 7 5 TYPICAL SYSTEMS isses soeone ise ER E E E ER Pn ANA NN NN IN NN 8 5 2 SYSTEM UP TO S EXTENSION LINES ae daan an cave ana NAN UE ER an esa 8 5 22 SYSTEM UPTO T6 EXTENSION LINES eene et EE e ener an de eee ee nee tee 9 5 3 NETWORKED SYSTEM UP TO 64 EXTENSION LINES aei aa aaea eaaa aaa ie aa a aeaa R ane saiia 10 6 al xd AP MT EY TRE VrTe m NN a E 11 61 v EQUIPMENT LOCATION sae ied e a e a aae Nee a 11 7 MOUNTING MCU AND EXPANSION UNIT ENCLOSURES ooooooooo mo 12 724 REMOVE THE BASE PGBS I I UM E 12 7 27 nini te o Rire I OD 13 7 3 REMOVE KNOCKOUTS amp CUT GLAND HOLES 13 7 4 5 2 4 2 13 7 5 FIX THE BASE TO THE WALL 2413 7 6
17. Sig TEL Compact Emergency Voice Communication System EVCS Installation and Configuration Manual Approved Document No DAU0000081 Rev 4 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual AN EXPLANTION OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS LISTED IN SECTION 22 Contents 1 4 2 p isddeil cile ana 4 3 SIGTEL COMPACT COMPONENTS oi oo oo oom 5 3 1 5 3 2 hn Serda anne maha anna sau ee P EVER 5 3 3 EXPANSION UNIT PART NO ECU 8S oooooo oWoWo anna 5 3 4 GREY FLUSH BEZEL PART NO AFP385 ert e Be RO eT De AN e Bb anna 5 3 5 TYPE A FIRE TELEPHONE OUTSTATION WITH KEY LOCK PART NO THS1 E MKA ssseesseeseeeeeeeneenn nennen nnne nnn 5 3 6 TYPE A FIRE TELEPHONE OUTSTATION WITH T BAR HANDLE PART NO THS1 ET MKA ccccsccessessescsccssccecesscssecesecseeeeeeeenees 5 3 7 FLUSH MOUNTING BEZEL PART NO T BEZ oooooWoo oo Wo Wanna 5 3 8 B DISABLED REFUGE OUTSTATION SURFACE M
18. SigTEL Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 35 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 22 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of these instructions the following terms and definitions apply disabled persons toilet alarm DPTA interface DPTA interfacing is a secondary function to the primary purpose of the system which is to act as an EVCS Toilet alarms can only be reset at the alarm point and cannot be reset by the EVCS DPTA part number NC951 disabled refuge system type of EVCS A disabled refuge system connects hands free Type B disabled refuge outstations to an MCU and is used during a fire emergency to inform a responsible person that someone needs immediate assistance to evacuate from the building emergency voice communication system EVCS system that allows voice communication in either direction between an MCU and a number of other points throughout a building or building complex particularly in a fire emergency situation There are two types of EVCS disabled refuge systems and fire telephone systems They may be separate or they may be combined into one system and are designed to operate reliably in a fire emergency extension each MCU has eight extensions This can be extended to 16 with the addition of an Expansion Unit One extension typically has one outstation Type A or B or a DPTA connected to it fire telephone system type of EVCS A fir
19. THS1 E EVC302F amp EVC302S Fascia stainless steel Base RAL 9005 Jet Black SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 32 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Dimensions amp Weight MCU dimensions MCU weight 435 mm x 270 mm h x 85 mm approx Expansion Unit dimensions 13 1 kg unpacked 4 0 kg packed metal base lid Expansion Unit weight THS1 E MK4 dimensions THS1 E MK4 weight THS1 ET MK4 dimensions THS1 ET MK4 weight T BEZ dimensions 42 mm w x 395 mm h x 6 mm d approx T BEZ weight EVC302F dimensions EVC302F weight 4 kg unpacked 1 4 kg packed 3025 dimensions EVC302S weight FiTT dimensions FiTT weight SDM dimensions SDM weight 0 003 kg unpacked 0 005 kg packed SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 33 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System Sig TEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 20 New Features As the software for the SigTEL Compact range of panels has been developed new enhanced features have been added These new features are listed in Table 1 below Software Version V 2 2 1 V 2 5 14 V 2 6 14 V 3 1 17 Network Capability Y y y Latch Faults X v Selectable Time for Auto Clear Recent Calls Y A New Features Auto Answer Y v Off Hook and Jammed x x Button Detection DPTA Inter
20. ach outstation in turn At Type A outstations the LED on the handset cradle will be lit Lift the handset and speak If you hear yourself in the earpiece then it is correctly connected At Type B outstations press the Push to Call or Answer button and the red LED will light This cannot be cancelled so when you have finished checking them all press the Reset button inside the MCU s lid When all outstations are working clear the fault display to make sure that there are no other problems and then use Auto Learn option to begin the system configuration See section 17 If faults are present handsets are off hook or call answer buttons have been pressed then the Auto Learn option will abort Check the toilet alarms are working Go to each toilet alarm system in turn Initiate an alarm from a call unit on each system and confirm the call is displayed at the MCU Ensure all toilet alarms are cleared and reset Note Toilet alarms can only be reset at the alarm point and cannot be reset at the MCU SigTEL Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 23 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System Sig TEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17 Automatic Configuration If the fault menu is displayed press HOLD button to ENGS EVCS exit the menu The backlight will go out and the display 2 Faults will say System Healthy or display the number of faults Press Accept To View System Healthy 17 4 Non
21. aming Name List Press A and V to highlight the extension you want to name and then press Extension 2 CALL ACCEPT button to select the first letter as shown right amp Extension 2 Press and V to change the letter press CALL ACCEPT button to accept and move wc Extension 3 to the next letter and press HOLD button to move to the previous letter J Extension 4 Press FUNCTION button to change the character set as follows Starting with letter E for example Starting with a non alphabetic character 1st press changes to lower case e 1st press changes to characters SPACE 2nd press changes to characters SPACE 2nd press changes to numbers 40 3rd press changes to numbers 0 3rd press changes to upper case A 4th press returns to upper case E 4th press returns to lower case a Character set Characters SPACE amp lt gt Numbers 0123456789 lt gt Uppercase ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ Lower case abcdefghljklmnopqrstuvwxyz QG When you have finished editing an extension press DIRECTORY button to save the changes and then A and V to select another extension to name When you have finished naming extensions press HOLD button multiple times to return to the default screen If you want to cancel editing an extension name press button 4 to return to the previously saved description SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev
22. be updated globally on the network System Opts After the harmonisation process is complete press HOLD button multiple times RHarmonise Names Names to exit to the system healthy display Factory iis SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 29 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact 18 3 Latch faults Note For a networked system this option can only be accessed at the master MCU Installation and Configuration Manual Ce Latch Faults option is not normally enabled but is available if reguired for fault diagnosis purposes e g identifying intermittent faults 1 Open the lid of the MCU and press the Engineer Mode button The Eng Opts menu is displayed 2 Press V to highlight the Config option and press CALL ACCEPT button 3 The Config menu is displayed Press V to highlight the System Opts option and press CALL ACCEPT button 4 The System Opts menu is displayed and the Latch Faults option is highlighted 5 Press CALL ACCEPT button to select the Latch Faults option Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display SigTEL Emergency Voice Communication System Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Eng Opts Edit Phonebook gt About Config System Cfg Change PIN gt Reset Names Factory Dfts System Opts IEEE Auto Answer Compatibility Clr Rent calls a
23. cy Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 7 Mounting MCU and Expansion Unit Enclosures The MCU ECU 8 and Expansion Unit ECU 8S are supplied in a steel back box with a hinged steel lid and several printed circuit boards PCBs as shown below Lid Back Box Master Exchange PCB Power Supply PCB MCU Lid Back Box Extender Exchange PCB Expansion Unit The MCU and Expansion Unit can be surface or semi flush mounted to allow clearance for front panel opening max depth 60 mm including dimples To expose the base mounting holes and to protect the hinged lid and PCBs from damage during installation they must first be removed Before any of the following is carried out ensure that the mains power supply is isolated and the batteries are removed 7 1 Remove the base PCBs Disconnect the cable from the PSU to the Exchange PCB and the earth strap from the base to the lid Disconnect the earth strap spade connector from the main chassis earth point Carefully remove the PCB retaining screw located at the bottom left hand side of the exchange and power supply PCBs Push the PCB upwards and then pull forwards over the mounting pillars taking care not to damage any of the components SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 12 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 7 2 Remove the lid
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25. d the Operator Instructions are handed over to the responsible person on site the following certificate should be completed by the installer or commissioning engineer Certificate for the EVCS at Address I we being the person s responsible as indicated by my our signatures below for the supply installation and commissioning of the EVCS particulars of which are set out below certify that the system complies to the best of my our knowledge and belief with the recommendations of BS5839 9 2002 except for the variations if any stated in this certificate Name in block letters POSITION ierse s dete vey ede kaan Signature Date For and on behalf of Address Postcode The extent of liability of the signatory is limited to the system described below Variations see BS5839 9 Clause 6 All equipment operates correctly The following documents have been provided to the purchaser or user Pi As fitted drawings Operating and maintenance instructions Sufficient representatives of the user have been properly instructed in the use of the system Maintenance It is strongly recommended that after completion the system is tested inspected and serviced in accordance with Section five of BS5839 9 2003 The user should appoint a responsible person to supervise all matters pertaining to the EVCS in accordance with the recommendations of Section six of BS 5839 9 2003
26. e telephone system connects Type A outstations to an MCU and is used by management marshals at a sports ground and the fire service before during and after a fire to communicate with fire marshals and fire fighters handset telephone style handset used for voice communication MCU and Type A outstations both have handsets line control unit LCU control unit which controls the EVCS On a networked system up to four MCU and or LCU can be installed The LCU is identical to an MCU but does not have a handset mounted on its front panel Part number ECU 8NT master control unit MCU control unit which controls the EVCS On a networked system up to four MCU and or LCU can be installed The MCU has a handset mounted on its front panel Part number ECU 8 master MCU control unit on a network that has control over the EVCS i e the master Any other MCU on a network acts as repeater The master MCU can give control to a repeater MCU by entering a security PIN code There can only be one master MCU at any one time Part number ECU 8 network communication link between MCU located at different control points off hook status of a handset when lifted from its normal rest position to initiate an outgoing call or receive an incoming call on hook status of a handset when in its normal rest position notification of an incoming call or terminating a call outstation unit located at a strategic point in a building or building complex
27. face v DAUO000082 DAUO0000082 DAUO000082 DAUO000082 p Rev 1 Rev 2 Rev 3 Rev 4 installation amp Configuration Manual DAU0000081 0000081 DAUO000081 DAUO000081 9 Rev1 Rev2 Rev3 Rev 4 Table 1 New Features Comparison for SigTEL Compact 201 Software version To find out which software version is installed on the EVCS follow the steps below 1 Atthe MCU with the handset on hook press FUNCTION button User Opts Clr Rent Calls 2 The User Opts menu is displayed see right Reset System gt EPI 3 Press the down cursor Y on the keypad to highlight the About option and press CALL ACCEPT button The software version is displayed see right EVCS 3 1 17 Exch No 1 Controller 1 Note Compatibility issues may arise if adding replacing a panel with the latest software onto a networked system with earlier software Some features of the new software may be disabled unavailable to ensure smooth compatibility with the panels with earlier software If the latest features are required the other panels on the network must be replaced Should there be any technical problems with Sig EL Compact contact the technical support department for assistance SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 34 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 21 Installation and Commissioning Certificate Before the system an
28. fter hrs 24 System Opts Auto Answer Compatibility O Clr Rent calls after hrs 24 Page 30 of 36 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 18 4 Clear recent calls Note For a networked system this option can only be accessed at the master MCU Clear Recent Calls enables the call activity log held by the system to be automatically cleared after a set time period It can be set at hourly increments from 6 to 24 hours default setting is 24 hours 1 Follow steps 1 2 amp 3 previously listed in section 18 3 2 The System Opts menu is displayed Press V to highlight Clr Rent calls after hrs option and press CALL ACCEPT System Opts button Latch Faults Auto Answer Compatibility O Clir Rent calls gt 24 System Opts Latch Faults Auto Answer Compatibility O Clr Rent calls gt 2 A 3 Press or A to set the time in hours e g 6 hours and press CALL ACCEPT button to confirm the setting Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display 18 5 Auto answer Note For a networked system this option can only be accessed at the master MCU Auto Answer is an enhanced system feature that allows an MCU to automatically connect to an incoming call from outstation when its handset is picked up Note If there are multiple incoming calls there is less control for an Operator to manually select which call to an
29. lation and Configuration Manual 17 3 Adding or replacing MCU outstations after commissioning Note Compatibility issues may arise if adding replacing a controller panel with the latest software onto a networked system with earlier software Some features of the new software may be disabled unavailable to ensure smooth compatibility with the panels with earlier software If the latest features are required the other panels on the network must be replaced Firstly make the necessary electrical or mechanical changes and all faults are cleared on the system To add an MCU network system Open the lid of the MCU and press the Engineer Mode button Select the Config menu then System Cfg menu and then select Unit Count option Press V or A to set the number of MCU on the network including the master MCU either 2 3 or 4 and press CALL ACCEPT button The master MCU then requests repeater MCU to join it on the network If an MCU is joining the network go to that MCU and press CALL ACCEPT button The system will automatically perform an Auto Learn search the network for all MCU and display the system configuration at the master MCU To replace a faulty MCU network system Make sure that the faulty panel you are replacing is not the designated Master At the master MCU open the lid and press the Engineer Mode button Select the Config menu then System Cfg menu and then select Unit Coun
30. le no less than 0 75 mm and no more than 2 5 mm fed from an isolating un switched fused spur fused at 3 amps and must not be connected using a plug and socket The 230 VAC cable MUST enter the enclosure via one of the inlets at the bottom right hand corner of the enclosure Ensure that mains cables are kept as far away as possible from all other cables The mains supply should be exclusive to the EVCS Circuit breakers supplying power to the system should be marked EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DO NOT SWITCH OFF A separate fused spur should be used for the MCU and should be marked EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DO NOT SWITCH See BS 5839 9 13 2 for more details Terminate the mains input lead using the three way plug supplied with the power supply PCB and ensure that correct polarity is observed The incoming mains earth connection must be connected directly to the three way plug P2 and NOT to the main chassis earth point The Power Supply Unit PSU earth strap must be connected to the main chassis earth point before operation SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 17 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 4 11 Fitting Outstations Interface 111 Cables See section 4 11 2 Location See section 6 1 11 3 Fitting type A outstation THS1 E THS1 ET Open the case and unscrew the eight cross head screws to re
31. lifting their handsets and entering a security PIN code e Able to take control from the master MCU at any repeater MCU by entering a security PIN code For example the nearest MCU to the building entry point Also able to give control from the master MCU to any repeater MCU by entering a security PIN code e Changes made at the master MCU e g security PIN codes extension names addition removal of an outstation or MCU are automatically updated on all repeater MCU e The master MCU is automatically dialled to by repeater MCU when their handsets are picked up no call mode 4 Cables Cables used between EVCS components should be enhanced fire resistant see 26 2e of BS 5839 1 2002 except for underground sections of cabling at sports and similar venues See BS 5839 9 2003 section 14 for details Interconnection Cable Type Extension lines to outstations 2 core is required for each line and they should use 1 0 mm or 1 5 mm enhanced cable Larger cables will stress the connectors The maximum cable resistance is 40 ohms which is 1000 metres of 1 0 mm If this exceeded audio quality will degrade Extension lines to DPTA systems NC951 Suitable 2 core cable is required for each line MCU ECU 8 to Expansion Unit ECU 8S Connect the MCU to Expansion Unit using two Cat 5 patch cables supplied with the Expansion Unit These cables are not fire resistant and some of the cores are not monitored for fault
32. m SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 6 First Fix Installation 6 1 Equipment location Control equipment Unless installed in an enclosure of at least IP65 rating all equipment must be sited indoors and MUST NOT be subjected to conditions likely to affect its performance such as damp salt air water extreme temperatures physical abuse etc If an additional enclosure is used for any component care must be taken to ensure that the functionality of the components is not impaired For example all indicators must be visible and necessary tones must be audible at the levels required by BS 5839 9 when the door is closed The MCU and Expansion Unit must be wall mounted at an easily accessible height with the LCD at eye level typically 1 4 metres above final floor level and should be located in areas of low fire risk usually in the control room Outstations Type A outstations should be located at entrances and fire fighting lobbies and normally mounted 1 3 m to 1 4 m above final floor level Type B outstations should be located in disabled refuges at each storey exit and normally mounted 0 9 m to 1 2 m above final floor level As far as practicable outstations should be located where background noise is normally low preferably not more than 40 dBA Where there is a higher level of background noise the installation of an acoustic hood around the outstation might help to reduce the effect of background noise to an acce
33. move the internal cover see far right This reveals the terminals and earth stud Fix to the wall remove the knock out above the terminals and fit a suitable cable gland Connect the wires as shown right TO 11 4 Fitting type outstation EVC302S or EVC302F Type B outstations are supplied complete with a back box that should be fitted to the wall using suitable fasteners The back box has 20 mm knock outs at the top and To MCU Red Black Red W Green bottom Gland the cable correctly and connect a sleeved earth wire to the earth stud Connect the line to the LINE IN and LINE IN terminals When installation is complete secure the lid using the four machine screws These have a secure pin hex design that requires a special Allen key supplied 11 5 Wiring to a disabled persons toilet alarm DPTA To install the DPTA system refer to the documentation supplied with the DPTA Part No NC951 To interface the DPTA system to the EVCS see wiring diagram right The NC951 has an existing on board volt free relay contact Two 1 5k 0 25 W 10 resistors are required the EOL resistor identifies the extension line as a DPTA and the trigger resistor when switched in asserts an active alarm on the EVCS The 1 5K 0 25 W resistors are supplied in the accessory pack SigTEL Emergency Voice Communication System Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Line in Extension line
34. n the system Check the number of amp and Wc match the number of connected extensions Note If at this stage there is a mismatch between the expected and the displayed number of system devices press the CALL ACCEPT button again at the MCU whilst the Auto Learn system configuration is displayed This will cause the system to perform another learn of the devices on the system 5 Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display The system is now configured and can be used Add edit extension names at this point see naming extensions sections 17 5 SigTEL Approved Document No DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 24 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17 2 Networked MCU configuration Note If a single non networked MCU is being configured refer to section 17 1 Before configuring the MCU network ensure all MCU outstations and DPTA interfaces have been installed connected and tested Ensure that all handsets are on hook and toilet alarms are cleared and reset The network requires one MCU to be nominated as the master MCU for commissioning purposes This MCU will have overall control of the EVCS The remaining MCU on the network act as repeaters but have the ability to take control from the master MCU by entering a security PIN code after configuration Select a master MCU 1 Atthe chosen master MCU open the lid and press the Engineer Mode b
35. n with each path containing a single speech and data cable which should not be mixed in the same cable Speech wiring loop ECU721 No 1 Speech OUT OV to ECU721 No 2 Speech IN OV ECU721 No 2 Speech OUT OV to ECU721 No 3 Speech ECU721 No 3 Speech OUT OV to ECU721 No 4 Speech IN OV ECU721 No 4 Speech OUT OV to ECU721 No 1 Speech IN OV Digital Network 1 ECU721 No 1 Digital A B C to ECU721 No 2 Digital A B C ECU721 No 2 Digital A B C to ECU721 No 3 Digital A B C ECU721 No 3 Digital A B C to ECU721 No 4 Digital A B C Digital Network 2 Same wiring configuration as Digital Network 1 Cable Path 2 Screen to earth post Connection C for screen ital na m U m urqo ul m Oy 4 x 2 core 1 5mm enhanced 27 fire rated cable Speech wiring loop Digital RS485 wiring Allows operation of speech Dual network allows continuous operation in case of one network failure Cable Cable Path 2 SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 16 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 10 Mains Wiring Connect mains to the MCU See BS 5839 9 2003 section 13 Power Supply lead WARNING If re connecting the Power Supply lead check that the pins are not mis aligned MCU ECU 8 Cable gland 7 To 3A fused spur MCU mains connections The MCU requires fixed wiring using 3 core cab
36. nents Note See Specification section 19 for component details 3 1 MCU part no ECU 8 The master control unit MCU allows the Operator to communicate with the outstations Eight extension lines be connected directly to the MCU and one Expansion Unit can be added to allow connection of up to a further eight extension lines Note Up to four MCU can be connected on a network by installing a Network Communications Card ECU721 in each unit 3 2 LCU part no ECU 8NT The line control unit LCU is identical to an MCU but does not have a handset mounted on its front panel 3 3 Expansion unit part no ECU 8S This unit has 8 extension lines and extends the number of extension lines that can be connected to a controller MCU or LCU It must be fitted next to a controller 3 4 Grey flush bezel part no AFP385 This flush bezel is used with the MCU LCU or Expansion Unit and provides a neat finish when an enclosure is semi recessed up to 60 mm 3 5 Type A fire telephone outstation with key lock part no THS1 E MK4 One Type A outstation is connected to one extension line so that the control room can call out to specific locations and also know which location is calling in The housing has openings to allow the ringing to be heard a fire retardant window with the legend Fire Telephone and may be surface mounted or semi recessed The THS1 E has a wall mounted key lockable red steel cabi
37. net with all keys to pass identical m d 3 6 Type A fire telephone outstation with T Bar handle part no THS1 ET MK4 The THS1 ET has a non locking T Bar handle instead of a key lock 3 7 Flush mounting bezel part no T BEZ This red flush bezel provides a neat finish when the THS1 E MK4 or THS1 ET MK4 is semi recessed SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 5 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 3 8 Type B disabled refuge outstation surface mounting part no EVC302S One Type B outstation is connected to one extension line so that the control room can call out to specific locations and also know which location is calling in Hands free duplex operation is employed The EVC302S has a stainless steel front plate with Push to Call or Answer button Call in Progress LED a buzzer and apertures for a microphone and loudspeaker 3 9 Type B disabled refuge outstation flush mounting part no EVC302F Similar to the EVC302S version but with a flat front plate suitable for flush installation Hands free duplex operation is employed An IP66 rated housing BF359 1 is available to allow the s EVC302F to be used outdoors Note The flush version is shown right 3 10 B outstation enclosure part no BF359 1 This enclosure is used to protect an EVC302F outstation when used at
38. networked MCU configuration Note If a networked MCU system is being configured refer to section 17 2 Before configuring the MCU ensure the MCU all outstations and DPTA interfaces have been installed connected and tested Ensure that all handsets are on hook and toilet alarms are cleared and reset 1 Open the MCU lid and press the Engineer Mode button The Eng Opts menu is displayed Press W to highlight the Config option and press CALL ACCEPT button Eng Opts Edit Phonebook gt About 2 The Config menu is displayed 3 System Cfg option is highlighted Press CALL ACCEPT button Conf 9 ange System Opts Harmonise Names Reset Names Factory Dfts 3 Sys Cfg menu is displayed Unit Count option is highlighted Sys Cfg Ensure that the unit count is set to 1 Unit Count 1 uto Learn Press V to highlight Auto Learn option and press CALL ACCEPT 4 The system will automatically perform an Auto Learn and detect the attached extensions The Auto Learn system configuration is displayed at the MCU Auto Learn The El symbol denotes the number of MCU ECU 8 on the system B 1 Note This is limited to one unit for a non networked system 2 3 2 symbol denotes the number of A fire telephone outstations in 13 amp symbol denotes the number of B disabled refuge outstations System Updated symbol denotes the number of o
39. ng Opts Name List or O or J or amp or symbols denote whether gt dit Phonebook they are an MCU LCU Type A outstation or Type B Config E 3 outstation or DPTA see far right About 4 Extension 4 Note The symbol 2 will only appear on a networked system To edit the extension names see manual naming section 17 5 2 SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 27 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17 5 1 Interactive naming This function reduces the chance of errors with outstation locations and their names It also tests that the audio is working acceptably This function has limited use when naming toilet alarms as you cannot make an audio call to the MCU using the toilet alarm With a person at the MCU or in the case of a networked system the master MCU go to each outstation in turn At each outstation lift the handset or press Push to Call or Answer button This automatically selects that outstation for editing and the channel is opened for speech Check the audio quality of the line and tell the Operator at the MCU your position and they can edit the extension name immediately see Manual naming below Note To avoid confusion select one extension at a time during the naming process If more than one extension is selected during this process the lowest number will be selected for editing 17 5 2 Manual n
40. of these instructions or for the compliance of the system as a whole This installation guide must not be accessible to the user System design EVCS design is beyond the scope of this document An understanding of system components and their use is assumed We recommend that you read BS 5839 Part 9 available in libraries or from the BSI www bsonline bsi global com for this information Contact the building control or fire officer in case he has any special requirements Equipment guarantee This equipment is not guaranteed unless the system is installed and commissioned in accordance with national standards by an approved and competent person or organisation General precautions Do not test wiring with an insulation tester Megger with any equipment connected as the 500 volt test will destroy these devices totally You must observe local wiring regulations Do not run SELV and LV cables in the same enclosure without adequate insulation between them SigTEL EVCS control equipment is designed to be installed indoors Outstations are not IP rated so should not be installed outdoors unless an IP65 or better housing is used and cables are installed so as to prevent the ingress of moisture Anti static handling guidelines Make sure that electro static handling precautions are taken immediately before handling PCBs and other static sensitive components Before handling any static sensitive items Operators should get rid of any elect
41. ptable level Disabled persons toilet alarm DPTA System Refer to the documentation supplied with the DPTA Part No NC951 Outdoor installations Outstations may be mounted in an IP65 or better box with an easily opened door Steps should be taken to ensure that moisture does not enter and damage the electronics and that necessary functionality is not impaired Sports stadiums In sports stadiums Type A outstations should be located no more than 30 metres from stewards positions or other normally manned areas as listed in the Guide to Safety in Sports Grounds If they are exposed to the elements they should be mounted in an IP65 or better box with an easily opened door Steps should be taken to ensure that moisture does not enter and damage the electronics and that necessary functionality is not impaired Strobe driver module part no SDM If the ringer is not loud enough a flashing red strobe light and or sounder may be fitted to any outstation A strobe driver module part number SDM which can switch up to one amp should be connected across the line to sense when the outstation rings An external 12 VDC EN 54 power supply must be connected to the strobe module to provide power for the module and or sounder This may be provided local to the outstation or centrally in which case two extra cores will be required and voltage drop should be taken into account SigTEL Approved Document No DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 11 of 36 Emergen
42. r M3 x 15 mm slotted screws and hex Control PCB Master Exchange Power Supply PCB spacers supplied through the front holes in both the ECU721 card and Master Exchange PCB so ences they protrude through the back of the PCB Next secure the ECU721 card and PCB together 15mm slotted screw using four M3 nuts supplied see right t 7 Refit the Master Exchange PCB and mounted ECU721 Card ECU721 card back into the base unit Ensure Hexagon the retaining screw on the Master Exchange spacer PCB is firmly fastened down Reconnect the RJ45 leads and 10 way wiring loom M3 Nut S 8 Connect a 270 mm RJ45 patch lead supplied from terminal G on the ECU721 card to terminal G on the lid mounted Control PCB See below Master Exchange PCB aniren 4 ECU721 Control PCB CAT 5 connector Gr 9 When all connections have been correctly made re connect power to the MCU SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 15 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 9 Network Connections Optional The ECU721 card transmits speech audio via a single wiring loop and digital data via two linear RS485 networks Digital Networks 1 amp 2 It should be network connected using 4 x 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced cable Maximum length on the speech wiring loop or digital linear wiring 1 km Two separate cable paths should be ru
43. rostatic charge by touching a sound safety earth kt A Always handle PCBs by their sides and avoid touching any components PCBs should be stored in a clean dry place that is free from vibration dust and excessive heat Storing the PCBs in a suitable cardboard box will also guard them against mechanical damage 2 Regulations Affecting EVCS Disabled refuge systems are called for oy DETR Approved document B Fire safety volume 2 section 4 Design for vertical escape and BS 5588 Fire precautions in the design construction and use of buildings Part 8 Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people Fire telephone systems for buildings are called for by BS 5588 Fire precautions in the design construction and use of buildings Part 5 Code of practice for firefighting stairs and lifts Part 10 Code of practice for shopping complexes and Part 11 Code of practice for shops offices industrial storage and other similar buildings Fire telephone systems for sports venues are called for by the Guide to safety at sports grounds The installation of EVCS s is covered by BS 5839 9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Part 9 Code of practice for the design installation commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 4 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 3 SigTEL Compact Compo
44. s and so they must be protected to BS 5839 standards by joining the two cabinets with a short length of 25 mm steel conduit min 45 mm max 60 mm and passing the cables through Power supplies The MCU requires fixed wiring using 3 core cable no less than 0 75 mm and no more than 2 5 mm fed from an isolating un switched fused spur fused at 3 amps and must not be connected using a plug and socket MCU to MCU networked system or MCU to LCU networked system 4 x 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced cable up to 1000 metres in length This cable connects ECU721 cards mounted inside the MCU Note To provide full network reliability only 2 core cable should only be used This allows two separate cable paths to be run with each path containing a single speech and data cable which should not be mixed in the same cable Therefore if one cable path s integrity is compromised because of structural damage the other cable path s integrity is maintained MCU to ECU721 networked system SigTEL Emergency Voice Communication System Connect the MCU to ECU721 using one Cat 5 patch cable supplied with the 0721 Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 7 of 36 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 5 Typical Systems 5 1 System up to 8 extension lines Equipment required One MCU ECU 8 Two 12 volt 7 Ah batteries per MCU One 3 A fused spur and back box One Type A outstation THS1 E or one
45. stay on the display Some faults may require investigation or assistance from the service company responsible for the EVCS If required contact them directly for assistance quoting the exact nature of the fault which is shown on the display 16 Powering Up and Testing Setup using batteries These instructions assume that the system is being set up and configured on batteries only If it is configured on mains only or mains and batteries the fault displays will change accordingly Two 12 volt 7 Ah VRLA batteries should be used for each MCU These should be connected in series using the link provided with each unit The terminal voltage of the batteries must be at least 22 V Do not leave batteries attached for long time periods whilst the mains is not connected or is subject to disruption as they will become fully discharged and will have to be replaced MCU ECU 8 12V Battery Connector 12V 7Ah battery connection leads supplied Setup using mains Fit a 3 amp fuse into the un switched fused spur and turn the power on Turn the power on As soon as the MCU receives power the handsets may ring for a moment and the MCU will sound an intermittent fault buzzer due at least to a Watchdog Fault The Power LED System Fault LED PSU Fault and General Fault LED will be lit Cancel the fault buzzer by pressing SILENCE BUZZER button Check the outstations are working Go to e
46. swer As a rule the lowest system numbered extension will be answered first by the MCU 1 Follow steps 1 2 amp 3 previously listed in section 18 3 2 The System Opts menu is displayed Press V to highlight Auto Answer option System Opts Latch Faults Compatibility Clr Rent calls after hrs 24 3 Press CALL ACCEPT button to select the Auto Answer option Press HOLD button multiple times to exit to the system healthy display System Opts Latch Faults ENS Compatibility Clr Rent calls after hrs 24 SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 31 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 19 Component Specifications Note The following specification applies for both MCU ECU 8 amp LCU ECU 8NT unless stated Power Supply and Batteries Mains suppl Power supply output 1 Power supply output 2 Output current 24 VDC Batteries per MCU Mains supply battery charger monitored for failure Batteries monitored for disconnection and failure Earth fault monitoring Quiescent current when operating on batteries only MCU only with Mains fault buzzer silenced MCU only with Mains fault buzzer sounding MCU Expansion Unit MCU Expansion Unit with Mains fault buzzer sounding Quiescent current per Type A outstation Quiescent current per Type B outstation Off hook current per Type A outstation Off hook current per
47. t option Press Y or A to set the number of MCU on the network including the master MCU either 2 3 or 4 and press CALL ACCEPT button The master MCU then requests repeater MCU to join it on the network If an MCU is joining the network go to that MCU and press CALL ACCEPT button The system will automatically perform an Auto Learn search the network for all MCU and display the system configuration at the master MCU To add remove an outstation or DPTA non network and network system Open the lid of the master MCU and press the Engineer Mode button The Eng Opts menu is displayed Select the Config menu then System Cfg menu and then select Auto Learn option The system will automatically perform an Auto Learn and search for connected extensions The system configuration is displayed at the MCU or master MCU ona networked system 17 44 Default extension names On a networked system the controller MCU amp LCU extensions are allocated the following default names Controller 1 Extension 1 to Extension 16 Controller 2 Extension 17 to Extension 32 Controller 3 Extension 33 to Extension 48 Controller 4 Extension 49 to Extension 64 175 Naming extensions Open the lid of the MCU or in the case of a networked system the master MCU and press the Engineer Mode button The Eng Opts menu is displayed Select Edit Phonebook option see right A list of all system devices will be displayed E
48. tension 5 Active displays are shown reversed e g gt GM The flashing graphic symbol in front of an extension name means this extension is calling the MCU or the MCU is calling the extension The display s backlight also flashes red when the MCU is receiving or making a call A reversed graphic symbol in front of an extension name means you are connected to this extension SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 21 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact 14 3 External controls The MCU s external control buttons are located on its keypad They are multi purpose and their functions depend on the MCU s current status Note The numbers 1 2 3 amp 4 are used for entering security PIN codes using the keypad by responsible persons only This code will be provided by the system installer Installation and Configuration Manual 5 vo e Function Ml v oirectory 1 2 E 3 4 SILENCE BUZZER Button label What this means When to press this button A Up Used to move up and down lists e g phone lists and menus e g User Options menu CALL Select When the MCU s handset is off hook press this button to ACCEPT either make an outgoing call to an extension or accept an incoming call from an extension Also selects menu options HOLD ESC back to previous When the MCU s handset is off hook press this button
49. that allows two way voice conversation with an MCU There are two types Type A fire telephone and Type B disabled refuge repeater MCU control unit which forms part of a networked EVCS They repeat messages displayed at the master MCU and have the ability to take control from the master MCU by entering a security PIN code Part number ECU 8 type A fire telephone outstation outstation that uses a telephone style handset for communication The housing consists of a wall mounted red steel cabinet which should be located at entrances and fire fighting lobbies Type A enclosures may be lockable in which case keys must be issued by the person responsible for the EVCS Part numbers THS1 E MK4 or THS ET MK4 type B disabled refuge outstation outstation that uses an intercom style unit with a call answer button and built in microphone and loudspeaker Duplex operation is employed The outstation has a stainless steel front plate They should be located in disabled refuges at each storey exit Part numbers EVC302S or EVC302F SigTEL Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 36 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System
50. to display amp Lamp test disconnect the current caller When the MCU s handset is on hook press this button to escape back to a previous menu Note To perform a lamp and buzzer test press and hold this button FUNCTION Additional functions Used to access to the User Opts menu amp 1 amp security PIN code entry DIRECTORY Telephone directory With the MCU s handset off hook toggles between a full amp 2 amp security PIN code entry list of extensions and a list of recent calls from extensions if any Note The recent calls list is automatically cleared after a set time period settable between 6 to 24 hours by a system engineer Also can be manually cleared SILENCE BUZZER Silence buzzer Used to silence the MCU s internal buzzer amp 3 amp security PIN code entry 4 Security PIN code entry 14 4 Note The controls inside the MCU are for use by the service company responsible for the EVCS Under no Internal controls circumstances should these internal controls be accessed by Operators The Reset and an Engineer Mode buttons are located on the Control PCB inside the front lid The Engineer Mode button is used to allow configuration and testing of the system The Reset button is normally only used to manually initiate a clean restart to the system or to reset test calls that have been made from unassigned Type B outstations 15 Fault Messages Faults on the EVCS are normally non latching and will clear if the fault
51. twork Comms Card Optional The MCU has a Master Exchange PCB and Power Supply PCB mounted in its base unit and a lid mounted Control PCB The ECU721 card has to be mounted on top of the Master Exchange PCB Before carrying out the steps below ensure that mains power is isolated and the MCU batteries are disconnected Note All PCBs are static sensitive and therefore anti static handling precautions MUST be observed when handling them To install an ECU721 card follow the steps below 1 Open the MCU lid by removing the two retaining lid screws using an Allen key 2 Disconnect the 10 way wiring loom between the Master Exchange PCB and the Power Supply PCB Ensure the loom remains connected to the Power Supply PCB to prevent it being misplaced 3 Unplug the RJ45 connectors from terminals B amp C on the Master Exchange PCB Ensure these ECU721 o i e Ti cables remain connected to the Control PCB to prevent them being misplaced Care should be taken when detaching these connectors to Lid depress the locking tabs to prevent damage 4 Unfasten the one retaining screw located bottom left side on the Master Exchange PCB using a crosshead screwdriver Carefully slide the Master Exchange PCB up and over its mounting pillars taking care not to damage any components 5 Take the ECU721 card and carefully line up its four holes with the holes in the Master Exchange PCB see right 6 Insert fou
52. ument DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 9 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 5 3 Networked system up to 64 extension lines Equipment required Up to four MCU ECU 8 One Expansion Unit ECU 8S per MCU if required Two 12 volt 7 Ah batteries per MCU One 3 A fused spur and back box per MCU One Type A outstation THS1 E or one Type B outstation EVC302 or one DPTA NC951 per extension line One Telephone Line Tester per MCU Interconnections For each extension line to outstations up to 1 km of 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced fire rated cable For each extension line to DPTA NC951 suitable 2 core cable Between each MCU and Expansion Unit two Cat 5 cables provided protected by 25 mm steel conduit Minimum distance between the MCU and Expansion Unit so that the doors will open properly is 45 mm and the maximum distance is 60 mm or the supplied cables will be too short MCU to MCU 4 x 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced fire rated cable This allows two separate cable paths Cable Paths 1 amp 2 to be run with each path containing a single speech and data cable which should not be mixed in the same cable The network wiring is fault tolerant see network diagram section 9 SigTEL Approved Document DAUO000081 Rev 4 Page 10 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication Syste
53. utton The Eng Opts menu is displayed 2 Press to highlight the Config option and press CALL ACCEPT button Eng Opts Edit Phonebook gt About 3 The Config menu is displayed eotends hie Config System Cfg option is highlighted Press CALL ACCEPT button RSystem Cig Change PIN System Opts Harmonise Names Reset Names Factory Dfts 4 The Syst Cfg menu is displayed Syst Cf Unit Count option is highlighted Press CALL ACCEPT button to select the ys g Unit Count number NUnit Count Auto Learn Press V or to set the total number of MCU on the network including the master MCU either 2 3 or 4 and press CALL ACCEPT button The master MCU then requests repeater MCU to join it on the network 5 Goto arepeater MCU and press CALL ACCEPT button to join the network Repeat this step for all remaining repeater MCU on the network Network Detected Press Accept to Join SigTEL Approved Document DAU0000081 Rev 4 Page 25 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 6 After all repeater MCU have joined the network the system will automatically perform an Auto Learn and detect the attached extensions The Auto Learn system configuration is displayed at the master MCU see example below right Note If a fault message is displayed at the master MCU an Auto Learn may not have been performed Press HOL
54. ystem SigTEL Compact CE Installation and Configuration Manual 3 13 1 Key features of the EVCS networked system gt Allows the interconnection of up to four MCU using 4 x 2 core 1 5 mm enhanced wiring Maximum length on the speech wiring loop or digital linear wiring 1 km All MCU monitor both the network wiring and each other for faults open and short circuits Fault tolerant network that allows the system to continue working in the event of a single cable break in the speech or digital wiring Speech audio is transmitted via one wiring loop and digital data via two linear RS485 networks 5 Each networked MCU can be programmed with the following configuration e One MCU is configured as the master MCU and has control over the system The other MCU act as repeaters but can take control from the master MCU when a security PIN code is entered either at the master MCU or a repeater MCU For example control can be transferred from one control point in a building to another to cater for different day night shift patterns e The master MCU displays the location of calls and the description of faults on the EVCS Faults on repeater MCU are displayed at the master MCU as a General Fault e Calls from any outstation regardless of which MCU they are connected to are automatically routed to the master MCU Repeater MCU indicate that units are calling the master MCU and can take control of the system by
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