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positive call-in recognition, when activated, as well as a 'Talk'
button. Each master station shall emit a minimum sound level of
90db at 30cm. A Yellow LED light on the master will illuminate and
the alarm will emit a repeating sound if any of the supervised lines
are faulted. Each master station shall be constructed of natural
anodized aluminum, with permanently silk screened designations on
the panel as well as a designation strip.
At each of the remote call-in locations, contractor shall furnish
and install a model 4201B/V (anti-vandal) indoor/outdoor remote
station or model 4201B/VM remote station with large Red
Mushroom head call button, and its associated flush electrical back
box (or plaster ring). Remote(s) shall consist of one (1)
momentary switch with LED, built-in speaker, and one (1) audible
alarm device with a minimum sound level of 90db at 30cm. Remote
shall have Call-Placed and Call Answered L.E.D. indicators.
Contractor shall furnish and install one (1) model# B-
5243A combination power supply and battery back-up unit, for
each master station, complete with metal housing.
Contractor shall observe all local and national electrical and
building codes (and A.D.A. regulations).
Principle of Operation
Activity At Master At Remote
Standby Mode No Light/Tone No Light/Tone
Alarm Sent
Steady Red LED /
Intermittent Tone
Lighted Button /
One Time Tone
Alarm
Acknowledged /
Activated
Flashing Red LED /
Steady Green
Flashing Button /
One Time Tone
Intercom ON
Push to Talk / Release to
Listen
Hands-Free
Communication
Intercom OFF
Flashing Red LED / OFF
Access Zone Button
Flashing Button
Wiring Fault
Yellow LED at
Zone/Intermittent Tone
Button will not
light
Special Note
Area of Rescue systems are known by several names... these
include Area of Rescue Assistance, Area of Rescue, Area of
Rescue Assistance, Area of Refuge, Area of Refuge Assistance.
These names are basically interchangeable.
Simple to wire
Wiring Requirements
From the master station to each remote call station run a three
(3) conductor #22AWG cable AND one (1) twisted Shielded pair
#22AWG cable. Each cable run should not exceed 3,000 feet (914
meters). From the master station to the power supply (B-5243A)
run a two (2) conductor #18AWG cable. Cable need not be
shielded. Power supply cable run should not exceed 500 feet (152
meters).
Master Station Models / Sizes
Model Master Station Flush Backbox
A-4204
(4-zone)
11.0"H x 10.0"W BB-40: 10.0"H x 9.0"W
A-4208
(8-zone)
11.0"H x 14.0"W BB-41: 10.0"H x 13.0"W
A-4212
(12-zone)
11.0"H x 18.0"W BB-42: 10.0"H x 17.0"W
A-4216
(16-zone)
20.0"H x 14.0"W BB-43: 19.0"H x 13.0"W
A-4220
(20-zone)
20.0"H x 14.0"W BB-43: 19.0"H x 13.0"W
A-4224
(24-zone)
20.0"H x 18.0"W BB-44: 19.0"H x 17.0"W
A-4228
(28-zone)
20.0"H x 18.0"W BB-44: 19.0"H x 17.0"W
A-4232
(32-zone)
20.0"H x 22.0"W BB-45: 19.0"H x 21.0"W
A-4236
(36-zone)
20.0"H x 22.0"W BB-45: 19.0"H x 21.0"W
A-4240
(40-zone)
20.0"H x 26.0"W BB-46: 19.0"H x 25.0"W
A-4244
(44-zone)
20.0"H x 26.0"W BB-46: 19.0"H x 25.0"W