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P/N: LS10161-001SK-E Rev A

ECN: 16-0218

6820EVS Basic Operating Instructions

These instructions must be framed and displayed next to the 6820EVS panel in accordance with 
NFPA 72 fire code for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems

FS= Fire System      EVS = Emergency Voice System

Operation

Task to Perform

Silence Alarms and 
Troubles

Press SILENCE then enter a code if prompted. Silence LED will light.

Reset Alarms

1.

Press RESET.

2. Press 1 to Reset Fire System.

3.

Press 2 to Reset Emergency System.

Note: To reset EVS at an LOC, the user must gain EVS Control. (See Figure 1).

View all active alarms, 
troubles, and 
supervisories signals

The highest priority event will display first. Press the Down arrow to view location and type of alarm or 
trouble.

View a Point’s Status

1.

Press ENTER to access Main Menu.

2.

Press 2 to select Point Functions.

3.

Then press 2 to select Point Status.

4.

Select the module the device is located on by using the Up or Down button. Then press ENTER.

5.

Enter the point number.

Conduct a Fire Drill

1.

Press ENTER to access Main Menu.

2.

Then Press 1 to select System Tests.

3.

Press 1 to select Fire Drill.

4.

Press ENTER to start the fire drill.

5.

Press ENTER to end the fire drill.

Set Time and Date

1.

Press ENTER to access Main Menu.

2.

Then press 4 to select Set Time & Date. Enter a code if prompted

3.

Make changes in the fields on the screen as necessary.

4.

Press ENTER if you wish to keep the changes.

5.

Press ENTER to set the entered time and date.

Enable / Disable a Point

1.

Rotate the key or enter a code to access to access Main Menu.

2.

Press 2 to select Point Functions.

3.

Press 1 for Disable / Enable Pt

4.

Press 7 for Disable / Enable Pt.

5.

Use the Up or Down button to move through the list. Then press ENTER to select the module where 
the point you want to disable/enable is located

6.

Enter the point or circuit number that you want to disable/enable.

7.

Press the right arrow key to toggle between NORMAL (enable) or DISABLE.

To Gain / Request EVS 
Control

1.

Press the 

 Button and follow the on-screen Instructions. 

Note: When EVS Control LED is blinking, another LOC has EVS Control. EVS Control LED is on steady 
when the LOC has EVS Control.

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