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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 several other points throughout a building or 

building complex, particularly in a fire or emergency. The control points, or outstations by which they 
are more commonly referred, generally comprise of a Type A outstation, a Type B outstation, or a Type 

C Combined Type outstation.  

“Assist Call”

 emergency assistance alarm systems can also be 

incorporated into the EVCS. 

 
EVCS is generally required in the following situations: 

 

In any building or sports or similar venue where there are disabled people, or people who may 

have difficulty negotiating the evacuation route. 

 

In buildings with phased evacuation and/or firefighting lifts where it facilitates secure 
communications for building managers, fire wardens, and attending fire officers. 

 

At sports venues and similar complexes, where it will assist stewards in controlling the 

evacuation of the area in an emergency.

 

 

The Lexicomm ViLX-228S Emergency Voice Communications System (EVCS) is designed to fully comply 
with BS 5839-9:2021 for use as a Fire Telephone system, Disabled Refuge system or as a combined 

system when both Fire Telephones and Disabled Refuge Points are required. 
 

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Suitability 

Fire telephone systems are recommended for all public buildings and multi-story buildings over four 

floors that require phased evacuation as per BS 9999:2017. 
 

Disabled Refuge systems are required in buildings where the public or staff gains access to any floor 
other than the ground floor using lifts. A refuge is a relatively safe waiting area provided at each storey 
exit from each protected stairway. 

Refuge areas are not just for wheelchair users, they are for anyone who may need assistance i.e. 
s

omeone who’s immediate evacuation will impede the egress of others, a pregnant woman over 6 

months term or persons with long term injuries, arthritis etc. 
 

2.

 

Product Overview 

The Lexicomm EVCS, or ViLX-228S, comprises of a Master Station and one or more outstations. 
Additionally, the 

“Assist Call” emergency assistance alarm

 system can either be connected to the same 

line as a Type B outstation or connected to a dedicated line.  Neither the outstations nor 

the “Assist 

Ca

ll” emergency alarm 

system require a separate power supply unit as each line is powered from the 

Master Station. This has the additional benefit of each line being fully monitored and battery backed up. 
 

The ViLX-228S Master Station has been designed for radial star topology.  In most cases this will reduce 
the cable requirements for all ring-based systems.  The topology consists of spurs formed of 1 off two 

core 1.5mm CSA cables (soft skin enhanced up to 500m per leg, MICC 200m per leg) to each 
outstation. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Solo EVCS

Page 1: ...Lexicomm Solo EVCS Master Station Installation and Commissioning Manual Version 1 May 2022...

Page 2: ...procedure 10 5 9 Powering down procedure 10 6 Set up procedure 11 6 1 ViLX 228S Master Station Display PCB Dipswitch Settings 11 6 2 Adding a Line Card 12 6 3 Removing a Line card 12 7 System Menus 1...

Page 3: ...phones and Disabled Refuge Points are required 1 2 Suitability Fire telephone systems are recommended for all public buildings and multi story buildings over four floors that require phased evacuation...

Page 4: ...arning THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED Warning NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Each ViLX 228S Master Station requires local isolation with verification as per the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 returning to...

Page 5: ...ne card Figure 1 Use the 2 5mm AF Hex Key supplied to open the right hand front cover Verify the following items are present Correct number of Line Card depending on configuration c w 2 way line conne...

Page 6: ...ncealed 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 Figure...

Page 7: ...use Type A outstations and must use enhanced grade cabling throughout for all wiring including the mains supply to the ViLX 228S Master Station 5 3 2 Disabled Refuge EVC System For buildings less than...

Page 8: ...ion requires one number 12V 7AH valve regulated sealed lead acid battery The battery is not supplied with the ViLX 228S Master Station Vox Ignis recommend a Yuassa NP7 12 Safety Information Sealed Lea...

Page 9: ...ned Type A and Type B Jack point Assist Call emergency assistance alarm system For Type A and Type C outstations the end of line 10k resistor is not required as it is integral to the product For Type...

Page 10: ...is often connected to the fire alarm system If Jumper J9 is in place then no connection is required at the terminals This function only disables Type B outstations with Type A outstations and Assist...

Page 11: ...d on the rear of the Display PCB Figure 10 6 1 ViLX 228S Master Station Display PCB Dipswitch Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Line 1 2 Line 3 4 Line 5 6 Line 7 8 NA NA NA Reserved Remarks NA NA NA Line card...

Page 12: ...e 5 9 To remove the Line Card 1 Remove all line terminals from the Line Card that is to be removed 2 Remove the securing screw 3 Remove the Line Card from Exchange PCB 4 Set the dipswitch on the Displ...

Page 13: ...uld be used to send a signal off site during periods when the master station is not attended If the call is answered during the delay period the relay will not operate and the timer will cease The abo...

Page 14: ...on for a Type B outstation To end a conversation from the ViLX 228S Master Station replace the Master handset receiver back on its hook Note This will not end the call only the conversation The outsta...

Page 15: ...ow go steady Press zone button 8 to exit this menu and to return to the menu options The buzzer will resound on each new fault 8 8 Panel Indicator Test To test the panel indicators enter either the ac...

Page 16: ...cuit Cyan User logged in Magenta Engineer logged in Flashing green Call connected Flashing Red Green Call on hold Solid Yellow Master handset short circuit Figure 16 9 4 Zone indicator summary Zone In...

Page 17: ...t will need to be performed when the system is complete and the building has normal background noise levels The intelligibility test requires two personnel One person should be present at the master s...

Page 18: ...ted in the centre above the display PCB the outstation zone template can be inserted here The template is in Word format and can be down loaded at www vox ignis com Go to downloads section This can be...

Page 19: ...Document ViOD00214 rev0 jk Page 19 of 20 Notes...

Page 20: ...ult Relay 1 Volt free NC Com 30V DC 1A In Use Relay 1 Volt free NO Com 30V DC 1A CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS Buttons 8 Zone keys Zone LEDs 8 RGB Status LEDS Fault LEDs 3 PSU System General Supply LEDs 2...

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