Master Station Quick Start Guide
B1M2, B1M4, B1M8
The Beacon Master Station is a ready out of the box EVC system suitable for standalone
applications up to 8 lines. It is very simple to install, requiring no set up or software, and is
compatible with a range of outstations and the Assist Call range of emergency assistance
alarms.
This guide summarises applicable information from the full manual, which is
available by scanning this QR code or visit espuk.com
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1.
Mounting Information
Master stations should be mounted in fire control rooms or next to the fire alarm panel at a
mounting height of between 1.4 and 1.5m above finished floor level to the centre of the
controls. Type A outstations (fire telephone) are generally fitted in fire-fighting lobbies and
fire and rescues access points at 1.3 to 1.4m above (FFL). Type B outstations are used in
disabled refuges at a mounting height of 0.9m to 1.2m (FFL). For Emergency assistance
alarms refer to product manual.
2.
Cable Information
Fire telephone systems utilise Type A outstations and must use enhanced grade fire resistant
cabling throughout for all wiring, including the mains supply to the master station. Max
distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.
Disabled Refuge systems utilise Type B outstations, they are wired in standard or enhanced
grade fire resistant cabling Refer to BS 5839-9:2021 for full details.
Max distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.
Emergency assistance alarms (Assist Call) for dedicated circuits use 1mm 2 core flex for
lengths of 500m from the master or security cable for shorter lengths from up to 50m for 2
cores up to 200m if 4 cores are twisted together. If sharing with a Type B use the same
grade of fire resistant cable.
