THIS GUIDE IS ONLY FOR SUITABLY SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS OF EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (EVCS)
and summarises key information provided in the
full manual (Document No. DAU0000091). Section numbers, e.g. , reference sections in the full manual with additional information.
SigTEL (1 to 16 Lines) Standalone EVCS - Quick Start Installation Guide
FUSE
16 x
extensions
EVC302F
EVC301RPO
EVC302
GS
3A fuse
d
spur
Outstation lines:
2-
c
ore
enhan
c
e
d
fire rate
d
c
a
b
le (1.0 to 1.5 mm
2
)
, up
to 1 km in len
g
th.
Power supply:
Fixe
d
wirin
g
, 2-
c
ore
enhan
c
e
d
fire rate
d
c
a
b
le (0.75 mm
2
to 2.5 mm
2
) fe
d
from a swit
c
he
d
spur,
fuse
d
at 3 amps.
NC951
NC951 lines:
2-
c
ore
c
a
b
le.
ECU-16 (shown) has
16 availa
b
le extensions.
ECU-8 has ei
g
ht an
d
ECU-4 has four.
ECU-16
Controller
1
2
4
3
1 of 2
Approved Document No. DAU0000093 Rev 3
SigTEL
Emergency Voice
C
ommunication System
SigTEL EVCS Typical Wiring Overview
Install the EVCS
Location
Site all equipment indoors in well-lit areas, free from obstruction. Site controllers in the control room or lobby, 1.4
metres above final floor level (FFL). Fit Type A (fire telephone) outstations in fire fighting lobbies and fire access points,
1.3 to 1.4 metres above FFL. Fit Type B (disabled refuge) outstations in disabled refuges, 0.9 to 1.0 metre above FFL.
Mounting
Remove ba
s
e PCB
s
before fir
s
t fix in
s
tallation
to protect them and expose the base mounting holes. Wall mount the
controllers, either surface or semi-flush. Fix the base securely onto a wall using No.8 round-head, or countersunk
screws. After mounting, remove any dust/swarf and re-install base P
C
Bs. Ensure all connecting looms are refitted.
6
.1
6
.1
Wiring
See Fig 1 above for cable types. Install wiring in accordance with the relevant national, regional or local regulations (in the UK this is the IEE
Wiring Regs BS 7
6
71 and BS 5839 Part 1. Use enhanced fire-rated cables from the controlller to the Type A & B outstations and the power supply.
Te
s
t Exten
s
ion
s
Test all extensions for faults before terminating to the controller using a FITT EV
C
line tester (see component list above).
CAUTION: DO NOT u
s
e an In
s
ulation Re
s
i
s
tance Te
s
ter with any device
s
connected a
s
they will be de
s
troyed and the warranty will be void.
Fit Out
s
tation
s
& NC95
1
Interface
Maximum recommended cable distance to the outstations is 1 km, beyond which audio quality may degrade. For wiring and connection
details refer to Type A outstation instructions (Doc. No. D
C
M0003819) and Type B outstation instructions (Doc. No. DAU0302000).
Connect Exten
s
ion
s
to the Controller
Do not connect extensions to the controller until they have been tested, fault-free and suitable cable glands fitted.
C
onnect extensions
directly to the Master Exchange P
C
B inside the controller (see Fig 2 left).
C
onnect screens to the earth terminal in the back of the enclosure.
8 x Extensions from Outstations
&
NC951
16 x Extensions from Outstations
&
NC951
L1 L2
+ - + -
L3 L4
+ - + -
L5 L6
+ - + -
L7 L8
+ - + -
N/O C N/C 0V +24 OP3 OP2 OP1
I/P A I/P B I/P C
+ - + - + -
All s
c
reens
c
onne
c
t
to Earth terminal
ECU-16
Master Ex
c
hange PCB
C D
B
L9 L10
+ - + -
L11 L12
+ - + -
L13 L14
+ - + -
L15 L16
+ - + -
C
L1 L2
+ - + -
L3 L4
+ - + -
L5 L6
+ - + -
L7 L8
+ - + -
N/O C N/C 0V +24 OP3 OP2 OP1
I/P A I/P B I/P C
+ - + - + -
All s
c
reens
c
onne
c
t
to Earth terminal
ECU-8 or ECU-8NT
Master Ex
c
hange PCB
B
C
Fig 2
7
4
11
13.1
SigTEL EVCS Component
s
12
Fig 1
Part No.
De
s
cription
E
C
U-4
4 Line Master EV
C
C
ontroller c/w handset & display, requires two 12
V 7
Ah batteries
E
C
U-8
8 Line Master EV
C
C
ontroller c/w handset & display, requires two 12
V 7
Ah batteries
E
C
U-1
6
1
6
Line Master EV
C
C
ontroller c/w handset & display, requires two 12
V 7
Ah batteries
E
C
U-8NT
8 Line Master EV
C
C
ontroller (no handset) c/w display, requires two 12
V 7
Ah batteries
EV
C
302F/GF
Disabled Refuge (Type B) Outstation, flush mounting, stainless steel (‘G’ - Green fascia)
EV
C
302S/GS
Disabled Refuge (Type B) Outstation, surface mounting, stainless steel (‘G’ - Green fascia)
EV
C
301RPO
Red Fire Telephone (Type A) Outstation c/w handset (push to open)
EV
C
301RLK
Red Fire Telephone (Type A) Outstation c/w handset (lift lock)
BF359/1
Weatherproof enclosure for EV
C
302F/GF
BF359/3D
Stainless steel enclosure for controller (E
C
U-4 / E
C
U-8 / E
C
U-1
6
)
N
C
951
Disabled Persons Toilet Alarm (DPTA)
FITT
EV
C
Line Tester
B
C
28
6
/2
24 V 7 Ah battery (2 x 12 V) used with controller (E
C
U-4 / E
C
U-8 / E
C
U-1
6
/ E
C
U-8NT)
AFP385
Grey flush bezel for controller (E
C
U-4 / E
C
U-8 / E
C
U-1
6
/ E
C
U-8NT)
T-BEZ301
Red flush bezel for EV
C
301RPO and EV
C
301RLK
E
C
U423
P
C
programming software
