EVS-Series Emergency Voice System Installation and Operations Manual Document LS10062-001SK-E 02/12/13 Rev: A P/N LS100062-001SK-E ECN: 13-0146
Installation Procedure Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized.
These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) operation and reliability depend upon proper installation. Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled.
Contents Section 1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................1-1 Features ...................................................................................................................................1-2 About This Manual ...............
4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.5.2 Mounting the EVS-50W ...................................................................................................4-14 4.5.3 Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................4-15 4.5.4 Speaker Wiring ................................................................................................................4-16 4.5.4.1 Wiring Lengths ................................................................
Section 1 Overview The Emergency Voice System Packages are a combination of the addressable fire alarm control panel and voice integration control all in one package. The general idea of the Emergency Voice System is to activate a message giving building occupants instructions about an emergency event. This manual contains information on how to install and operate the following Emergency Voice System Packages: Model Number EVS-Series 5820XL-EVS EVS-RCU 1.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 1.2 Features EVS-Series • The EVS-VCM has a built-in Digital Message Repeater. • 15 recordable one minute messages that can be mapped to eight EVS. • Single enclosure for system control components. • SBUS addressable amplifier. The system can support a combination of up to four EVS-50W 50 watt amplifier or EVS-125W 125 watt amplifiers for a maximum of 500 watts per system. • On-board supervised microphone.
Overview 1.3.1 Terms Used in this Manual The following terminology is used with the this system: Term Description EVS Emergency Voice System.The features of the control panel and accessories that provide Mass Notification functionality as described in UL standard 2572. FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel LOC Local Operator's Console. The user interface for a Mass Notification System. In the Silent Knight product line, this would be the interface provided by the 5820XLEVS or the EVS-RCU.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 1.4 How to Contact Silent Knight If you have a question or encounter a problem not covered in this manual, contact Silent Knight Technical Support at 800-446-6444. www.silentknight.com To order parts, contact Silent Knight Sales at 800-328-0103.
Overview Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual by arson, children playing with matches (especially within bedrooms), smoking in bed, violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.). • Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and are designed to alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
Overview continue to act prudently in protecting the premises and the people in their premises and should properly insure life and property and buy sufficient amounts of liability insurance to meet their needs.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly. SURVIVABILITY: Per the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, all circuits necessary for the operation of the notification appliances shall be protected until they enter the evacuation signaling zone that they serve.
Section 2 Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements 2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 1. The following information must be provided to the telephone company before the FACP can be connected to the phone lines: A Manufacturer: Silent Knight by Honeywell B Model Number: 5820XL-EVS C FCC registration number: AC6 USA-34758-AL-E Ringer equivalence: 0.8B D Type of jack: RJ31X E Facility Interface Codes: Loop Start: 02LS2 F Service Order Code: 9.0F 2.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 2.2 2.2.1 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Requirements for All Installations General requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device, refer to the specific section of the manual for additional requirements. The following subsections list specific requirements for each type of installation (for example, Central Station Fire Alarm systems, Local Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on). 1.
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements 2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems 1. Do not exceed the current load restrictions shown in FACP installation manual. 2. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours. The EVS-Series Control is UL listed as a voice evacuation unit for use in NFPA 72 systems. If the EVS-Series Control and its accessories are to be used as part of a UL installation, carefully read the UL requirements in this section.
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Section 3 Before you Begin Installation This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to complete the installation. Pleas read this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a EVSSeries control for the first time. 3.1 Environmental Specifications It is important to protect the control panel from water.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual • Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit board where it could induce noise into the sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits. See Figure 3-1 for an example.
Before you Begin Installation 3.3 SBUS Specifications Refer to Section 4 of the FACP’s installation manual for SBUS wiring details. 3.
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Section 4 EVS Device Installation Caution! To avoid the risk of electrical shock and damage to the unit, power should be OFF at the control panel while installing or servicing. 4.1 Mounting the Cabinet This section provides instructions on how to install the EVS series cabinet for surface or recessed mounting. Refer to Section 3.1 when choosing a mounting location. 4.1.1 Preventing Water Damage Water damage to the fire system can be caused by moisture entering the cabinet through the conduit.
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EVS Device Installation 4.1.3 Recessed Mounting This section describes how to recess mount the cabinet into a wall. To recess mount the cabinet you will need to have the optional trim ring P/N VIP-TR (ordered separately). Follow these steps to recess mount the cabinet: 1. Remove the cabinet door and the dead front panel. See Section 4.1.3.1. 2. Cut a recess hole. There should be 1.5" to 1.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4. Place the trim ring around the cabinet. See Figure 4-3. Trim Ring Cabinet Figure 4-3 Trim Ring Around cabinet 5. Secure the trim ring to the cabinet using the self-tapping sheet metal screws from the inside of the cabinet into the trim ring. 6. Re-attach the cabinet door assembly. 4.1.3.1 Cabinet Door and Dead Front Removal While installing the cabinet it may be necessary to remove the cabinet door and the dead front panel.
EVS Device Installation 3. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the six screws that hold the dead front panel in place. See Figure 4-4. Cabinet Door Dead Front Panel Cabinet Door Hex Nuts Dead Front Panel Screws Figure 4-4 Cabinet Door and Dead Front Panel Removal 4. Using a 1/4” Hex drive, remove the six Hex nuts that hold the cabinet door in place. See Figure 4-4. Re-Attaching the Cabinet Door To re-attach the cabinet door reverse the procedure in section 4.1.3.1. 4.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.3 The EVS-VCM The EVS-VCM Voice Control Module is contained within the Silent Knight EVS Series panel enclosure. It provides a supervised microphone for live communication and an interface for the Emergency Voice System. This section provides information on how to install or remove the EVS-VCM to the control cabinet and how to make the proper wiring connections. 4.3.
EVS Device Installation ALL CALL Button NON-ACTIVE CALL Button ALL CALL EVS Control Button EVS Control LED NON-ACTIVE CALL Dead Front Panel Mounting Holes Dead Front Panel Mounting Holes OPG Select Buttons EVS (1-8) Activate Buttons Figure 4-6 Front View EVS-VCM LS10062-001-SK-E 4-7
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.3.2 Connecting the EVS-VCM to the SBUS Refer to Figure 4-7 to properly connect the EVS-VCM to the FACPs SBUS. EVS-VCM Supervised Power Limited FACP Figure 4-7 SBUS Connections See Section 4.9 to set SBUS addressing. 4.3.3 Installing the Microphone To install the microphone follow these steps: 1. Clip the microphone into the micro phone clip. See Figure 4-8.
EVS Device Installation 2. Insert Microphone cord through hole at the bottom of the dead front panel. See Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9 Microphone Cord Inserted Through Dead Front Panel Hole 3. Attach strain relief clip to microphone cord. The strain relief clip should have about 2-3/4” of micro phone cord through it. See Figure 4-10. 2-3/4” Figure 4-10 Installing Strain Relief Clip 4. Push the strain relief into the hole in the dead front panel.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.3.4 To Remove the EVS-VCM To remove the EVS-VCM follow these steps: 1. Remove AC power and disconnect batteries from the main control panel. 2. Disconnect the SBUS connections from the SBUS terminals on the EVS-VCM. See Figure 4-7. 3. Disconnect any devices connected to the VBUS. See Figure 4-5. 4. Unplug the Microphone from the microphone connector. See Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11 Back View of Dead Front Panel 5.
EVS Device Installation 4.4 Installing the EVS-SW24 Switch Expander The EVS-SW24 adds 24 switches to the EVS-Series controls for a total of 40 (with the 16 Non-EVS switches on the EVS-VCM). This section provides instruction on how to properly install the EVS-SW24. Follow these steps to install the EVS-SW24: 1. Open Cabinet door and dead front panel. 2. Remove AC power from the main control panel. 3. Disconnect the backup batteries. 4.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 6. Connect one end of the wiring harness (P/N 130398 supplied) to the EVS-VCM and the other end to the EVS-SW24 as shown in Figure 4-13. Wiring Harness Figure 4-13 Wiring Harness Connection 7. Restore AC power. 8. Reconnect backup batteries.
EVS Device Installation 4.5 Installing the EVS-50W This section provides information on how to install the EVS-50W for use with the EVS-Series products. 4.5.1 EVS-50W Board Layout Figure 4-14 shows the location of terminals, DIPs, and Expander connection, used in the installation of the EVS-50W.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.5.2 Mounting the EVS-50W The EVS-50W is equipped with a separate enclosure. Refer to Section 4.1 when selecting a mounting location for the EVS-50W. The panel should be accessible to main drop wiring runs. It should be mounted as close to the center of the building as possible and located within a secured area, but should be accessible for testing and service. Mount the control panel cabinet so it is firmly secured to the wall surface.
EVS Device Installation 4.5.3 Wiring Specifications All wiring and devices installed in the system must meet the standards described in National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA Standard 72, and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring isolated from high-current output and power wiring. Avoid pulling one multi-conductor cable for the entire panel.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive re-actance of a speaker or bell, can also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid core. Figure 4-16 provides an example. Figure 4-16 Wire Routing Example for EVS-50W 4.5.4 Speaker Wiring Each EVS-50W supplies four NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) for speaker connection.
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EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.5.4.2 Class B (Style Y) Figure 4-17 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class B (Style Y) supervision. Supervised Power Limited 15k EOL UL Listed Figure 4-17 Class B (Style Y) Speaker Configuration 4.5.4.3 Class A (Style Z) Figure 4-18 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class A (Style Z) wiring.
EVS Device Installation 4.5.5 VBUS Wiring The VBUS is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the EVS-VCM to the EVS-50W’s, or the voice messages generated from a system microphone to the EVS-50W’s. The maximum resistance on the VBUS is 20. Connect the VBUS from the EVS-VCM to the EVS-50W’s as shown in Figure 4-19. EVS-VCM VBUS Connections 3 Vrms, 5 mA max.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.5.6 SBUS Wiring This section contains information on how to connect EVS-50Ws (up to 4) onto the main control SBUS. Refer to Section 3.3 for SBUS specifications. Wire the SBUS as shown in Figure 4-20 or Figure 4-21. Control Panel Supervised Power Limited Figure 4-20 SBUS Connections of the EVS-50W Control Panel Supervised Power Limited To Next EVS-50W (Max. 8) Figure 4-21 Connecting Multiple EVS-50Ws to the SBUS See Section 4.
EVS Device Installation 4.5.7 Connecting AC Power The AC inputs are rated as 120 VAC, 60 Hz (transformer P/N 115061). To install the AC transformer into the EVS-50W cabinet follow these steps: 1. Open the cabinet door. 2. To access cabinet interior, open dead-front panel by removing the upper screw and the mid-door retaining screw. 3. Mount the transformer onto the threaded cabinet transformer mounting studs using the supplied locking hex nuts as shown in Figure 4-22.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4. Connect AC to the Transformer as Shown in Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23 AC Connections 5. Plug the transformer output to the AC connector on the control panel as shown in Figure 4-23.
EVS Device Installation 4.5.8 Backup Battery for EVS-50W The following steps explain how to connect the batteries (refer to Figure 4-24): 1. Connect the black wire of the battery harness to the (-) side of the battery #2. 2. Connect the jumper wire provided form the positive (+) side of battery #2 to the negative side of battery #1. 3. Connect the red wire from the battery harness to the positive (+) side of battery #1.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.5.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery This section helps you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your installation (18 Ampere Hours max. will fit in cabinet). Complete the remaining instructions in Table 4-2. Batteries larger than 18 AH will not fit in the main control cabinet, and must be housed in the RBB Accessory Battery Cabinet. Maximum of 33 Amp Hours per system.
EVS Device Installation 4.6 Installing the EVS-125W This section provides information on how to install the EVS-125W for use with EVSseries products. 4.6.1 EVS-125W Board Layout Figure 4-25 shows the location of terminals, DIPs, and Expander connections used in the installation of the EVS-125W.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.6.2 Mounting the EVS-125W The EVS-125W is equipped with a separate enclosure. Refer to Section 4.1 when selecting a mounting location for the EVS-125W. The panel should be accessible to main drop wiring runs. It should be mounted as close to the center of the building as possible and located within a secured area, but should be accessible for testing and service. Mount the control panel cabinet so it is firmly secured to the wall surface.
EVS Device Installation 4.6.3 Wiring Specifications All wiring and devices installed in the system must meet the standards described in National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA Standard 72, and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring isolated from high-current output and power wiring. Avoid pulling one multi-conductor cable for the entire panel.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid core. Figure 4-27 provides an example. VBUS In & Out To AC SBUS Audio Circuits EVS-CE4 Audio Circuits Audio Circuits Battery Connection Figure 4-27 Wire Routing Example for EVS-125W 4.6.
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EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.6.4.2 Class B (Style Y) Figure 4-28 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class B (Style Y) supervision. 15k EOL UL Listed Supervised Power Limited Figure 4-28 Class B (Style Y) Speaker Configuration 4.6.4.3 Class A (Style Z) Figure 4-29 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class A (Style Z) wiring.
EVS Device Installation 4.6.5 VBUS Wiring The VBUS is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the EVS-VCM to the EVS-125Ws, or the voice messages generated from a system microphone to the EVS-125Ws. The maximum resistance on the VBUS is 20. Connect the VBUS from the EVS-VCM to the EVS-125Ws as shown in Figure 4-30.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.6.6 SBUS Wiring This section contains information on how to connect EVS-125Ws (up to 4) onto the main control SBUS. Refer to Section 3.3 for SBUS specifications. Wire the SBUS as shown in Figure 4-31 or Figure 4-32. Supervised Power Limited Figure 4-31 SBUS Connections of the EVS-125W EVS-VCM Supervised Power Limited EVS-125W EVS-125W To next EVS-125W (Max 4) Figure 4-32 Connecting Multiple EVS-125Ws to the SBUS See Section 4.
EVS Device Installation 4.6.7 Connecting AC Power At installation, connect the AC terminals to the power source as shown in Figure 433. It may be necessary for a professional electrician to make this connection. The AC terminals are rated as 120 VAC, 60 Hz.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.6.8 Backup Battery for EVS-125W The following steps explain how to connect the batteries (refer to Figure 4-34): 1. Connect the black wire of the battery harness to the (-) side of the battery #2. 2. Connect the jumper wire provided form the positive (+) side of battery #2 to the negative side of battery #1. 3. Connect the red wire from the battery harness to the positive (+) side of battery #1.
EVS Device Installation 4.6.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery This section helps you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your installation (18 Ampere Hours maximum will fit in cabinet). Complete the remaining instructions in Table 4-4. Batteries larger than 18 AH will not fit in the main control cabinet, and must be housed in the RBB Accessory Battery Cabinet. Maximum of 35 amp hr for the system. Table 4-4: Current Draw Calculations Device EVS-125W EVS-CE4 No.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.7 Installing the EVS-CE4 The EVS-CE4 adds four audio circuits to the EVS-50W or EVS-125W. The EVS-CE4 mounts inside the EVS-50W or EVS-125W cabinet Follow these steps to install the EVS-CE4: 1. Using the four supplied screws mount the EVS-CE4 in the EVS-50W or EVS125W cabinet as shown in Figure 4-35.
EVS Device Installation 2. Connect the audio expander cable harness (P/N 130426) from the connector labeled “Audio Expander” on the EVS-50W/EVS-125W to the connector on the EVS-CE4 as shown in Figure 4-36. EVS-CE4 Connector EVS-125W Audio Expander Figure 4-36 Audio Expander Wire Harness Connections 3. Wire audio circuits as shown in Section 4.5.4.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.8 Installing the EVS-RVM The EVS-RVM Remote Voice Module is contained within the EVS-RCU Remote Command Unit. It provides a supervised microphone for live communication and an interface for the Emergency Voice System. 4.8.1 EVS-RVM Board Layout The following is description of the EVS-RVM remote voice module components. Note: The EVS-VCM and EVS-RVM circuit boards look similar, but they are not interchangeable.
EVS Device Installation NON-ACTIVE CALL Button ALL CALL Button ALL CALL EVS Control Button EVS Control LED NON-ACTIVE CALL Dead Front Panel Mounting Holes Dead Front Panel Mounting Holes OPG Select Buttons EVS (1-8) Activate Buttons EVS Status & Alarm LEDs Figure 4-38 Front View EVS-RVM LS10062-001-SK-E 4-39
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.8.2 Wiring the EVS-RVM 1. Refer to Figure 4-39 to properly connect the EVS-RVM to the FACPs SBUS. EVS-RVM Supervised Power Limited FACP Figure 4-39 SBUS Connections 2. See Section 4.9 to set SBUS addressing. 3. Connect the SBUS to the annunciator and EVS-RVM. See Figure 4-40.
EVS Device Installation 4. Set the SBUS address on the annunciator and the EVS-RVM board. See Section 4.9. 5. Connect the EVS-RVM to the VBUS and EVS-125W. EVS-VCM 15k Resistor on last device EVS-125W VBUS Connections 3 VMS, 5 mA max.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4.8.3 Installing the Microphone To install the microphone follow these steps: 1. Clip the microphone into the micro phone clip. See Figure 4-42. Figure 4-42 Sliding Microphone into Microphone Clip 2. Insert Microphone cord through hole at the bottom of the dead front panel. See Figure 4-43.
EVS Device Installation 3. Attach strain relief clip to microphone cord. The strain relief clip should have about 2-3/4” of micro phone cord through it. See Figure 4-44. 2-3/4” Figure 4-44 Installing Strain Relief Clip 4. Push the strain into the hole in the dead front panel. 4.8.4 To Remove the EVS-RVM To install the EVS-RVM follow these steps: 1. Remove AC power and disconnect batteries from the main control panel. 2. Disconnect the SBUS connections from the SBUS terminals on the EVS-RVM.
EVS Series Emergency Voice System Installation Manual 4. Unplug the Microphone from the microphone connector. See Figure 4-45. Figure 4-45 Back View of Dead Front Panel 5. Remove the six 1/4 hex nuts that hold the EVS-RVM in place. 6. Lift the EVS-RVM off of the dead front panel.
EVS Device Installation 4.9 Addressing SBUS Devices When installing a hardware module (such as, 5815XL, 5824, 5860, 5496, 5895XL, 5865-3 or 5865-4, EVS-50W, EVS-125W, EVS-VCM, and EVS-RVMs), you must use the DIP switches on the module to assign an ID# to the module. Figure 4-46 shows all possible DIP switch positions and their correlation to a numerical ID. For example, to select ID 2, place DIP switch 2 in the up position.
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Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy General Terms and Conditions • All new fire products manufactured by Silent Knight have a limited warranty period of 36 months from the date of manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship. See limited warranty statement for details. • This limited warranty does not apply to those products that are damaged due to misuse, abuse, negligence, exposure to adverse environmental conditions, or have been modified in any manner whatsoever.
Advanced Replacement Policy • Silent Knight offers an option of advance replacement for fire product printed circuit boards that fail during the first 6 months of the warranty period. These items must be returned with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a return authorization. • For advance replacement of a defective board, contact your local Silent Knight distributor or call Silent Knight at 800-328-0103 to obtain a RMA (Return Authorization) number and request advanced replacement.
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