Lexicomm ViLX-EX8 EVCS
System Expander Panel
Installation and Commissioning Manual
Version 1- October 2017
Page 1: ...Lexicomm ViLX EX8 EVCS System Expander Panel Installation and Commissioning Manual Version 1 October 2017...
Page 2: ...g methods 6 4 4 1 ViLX EX8 System Expander Panel Wiring 7 4 4 2 ViLX TMS Master ViLX EX8 System Expander Panel wiring in ring 7 4 4 3 Mains Connection 8 4 5 Battery Information 8 4 6 Outstation Connec...
Page 3: ...oor using lifts Refuge areas are provided at each storey exit from each protected stairway 2 Product Overview The Lexicomm EVCS has been designed around a total network concept so all of the Lexicomm...
Page 4: ...during a major fault incident Anti static handling guidelines Make sure that electrostatic handling precautions are taken immediately before handling PCBs and other static sensitive components Before...
Page 5: ...al Due regard should be paid to any system specifications which demand a certain cable type providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations Prior to mounting the EX8 it should be decide...
Page 6: ...nutes If the building is over 30m in height without sprinklers or where the evacuation will take place over multiple stages exceeding 30 minutes then enhanced grade cables must be used 4 3 3 Combined...
Page 7: ...ViLX TMS Master ViLX EX8 System Expander Panel wiring in ring If more than 8 lines are required then an EX 8 will be required in addition to the TMS with the outstations shared between both the TMS an...
Page 8: ...S5839 Part 9 2011 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby and 3 hours operation thereafter A ViLX EX8 requires one number 12V 7AH vent regulated sealed lead acid battery The battery is not suppli...
Page 9: ...outstations put the supplied end of line 10k resistor into the end of line terminal in the outstation For Jack points and the Assist Call system put the supplied end of line 10k resistor into the ter...
Page 10: ...operate the system If Jumper J1 is in place then no connection is required at the terminals It is advised that this feature is not used as the system should be available at all times not just during...
Page 11: ...r TMS panels as well as EX8 Expander panels and LX228 panels Each station on the network has to have a unique network address This address is set by the dipswitches on the Exchange PCB The address is...
Page 12: ...e The general fault LED flashes on all fault conditions until accepted at the master station when accepted the LED goes solid 6 3 Zone Indicator Summary Zone Indicator Status Description Slow flash re...
Page 13: ...tion for any ViLX EX8 Expander panels All outstations may be tested now visit each outstation in turn and test that it is connected to the correct Master Station or Expander panel and perform an intel...
Page 14: ...Document PViLXEX8 7001 01 Rev 1 2017 Page 14 of 16 Notes...
Page 15: ...Page 15 of 16 Document PViLXEX8 7001 01 Rev 1 2017 Notes...
Page 16: ...ort to use End of line monitoring 10K 0 5 watt resistor Relay outputs Number and type 2 Fault and In use volt free 30Vdc 1A Controls Number and type None Indication Number and type 3x PSU Status Indic...
