
EACIE Evacuation Alert Control and Indicating Equipment
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Approved Document No. DFU5030020 Rev 1
Installation and Programming Manual
Maintenance controls:
Interactive touchscreen with menu sensitive buttons. 1 keyswitch provides entry to Access Level 2
Connections
Connections:
Fixed and plug-on connectors, largest acceptable conductor size 2.5mm
2
Expansion connections:
RS485 peripheral bus connection allows the connection of up to 15 'A-Bus' PCBs (2 control cores plus screen
plus 2 cores for power).
EACIE Panel Programming Module
Control / Display module:
Control/Display module c/w LCD, touchscreen, keyswitch, 16 LEDs.
Part No. Z41/CA.
Mechanical
Protective cabinet overall dimensions (mm):
700 (H) x 741 (W) x 200 (D)
Protective cabinet weight (empty):
69kg
Protective cabinet construction & finish:
Silver grey steel RAL 9006 silver grey epoxy paint
Protective cabinet locking system:
Lock certified to EN 1303
Keys (carried by registered key holder):
“N” High Security keys included
Protective cabinet compliance:
STS 205 Issue 4/BR2 BMTrada Certificate
EACIE panel overall dimensions (mm):
442 (H) x 431 (W) x 153 (D) including toggle switch heights
EACIE panel weight (excluding batteries):
7.5 - 10kg (model dependent)
EACIE panel weight (including batteries):
20 – 22.5kg (model dependent)
Environmental
Operating temperature:
-10°C to +40°C
Maximum humidity:
95 % non-condensing
Protective cabinet IP Rating (to EN 60529):
IP30
Appendix 6 – Glossary of Terms
AL1:
Access Level 1 (for general users).
AL2:
Access Level 2 (for authorised users).
AL3:
Access Level 3 (for authorised systems engineers).
ARC:
Alarm Receiving Centre.
BS 7671:
IET Wiring Regulations.
BS 8629:2019:
Evacuation Systems for Fire & Rescue Services. Code of practice for the design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings
containing flats.
EACIE:
Evacuation Alert Control & Indicating Equipment. Component of an evacuation alert system through
which evacuation alert devices (sounders) can be controlled, and that is used to monitor the correct functioning
of the system and give audible and visible warning of any faults.
EAS:
Evacuation Alert System. Comprises of evacuation alert devices, sounder controllers and an EACIE
panel with manual controls for the FRS to activate the evacuation alert devices.
EN 54-2:
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Control and Indicating Equipment.
EN 54-3:
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Sounders.
EN 54-4:
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Power Supply Equipment.
Evacuation Alert Device
(sounder):
Component of the evacuation alert system, not incorporated in the
EACIE, which is used to signal to the occupants of a flat that evacuation is required by the FRS.
Evacuation Alert Zone:
May contain flats, part floors, or a complete floor of a building.
FRS:
Fire & Rescue Service.