4EVAC 4E-FMTC User manual

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SUMMARY
This document includes both installation and user guides of the 4E-FMTC, the dual-mode
(commercial/fireman) microphone station with touchscreen for the Compact 500 Voice Evacuation System.
It explains how the 4E-FMTC should be installed and configured. The installation instructions are addressed
to trained technical personnel, such as installers, service technicians and commissioning engineers. The user
instructions explain how to operate the 4E-FMTC and how to interpret indications by end users as well as
technical personnel, such as service technicians.
REVISION AND APPROVAL
Rev.
Date
Nature of Changes
Approved By
01
24-06-2018
Original draft
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02
05-06-2020
Corrections
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Table of Contents
1. What is the 4E-FMTC? ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Where do I start?..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Configuration settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Hardware installation and settings.................................................................................................................................... 5
L-Net .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.1.1. Network ports................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.2. Redundant link ................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1.3. Network cabling................................................................................................................................................7
Device ID........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Front Panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
LED indicators ................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1. POWER...............................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.2. EVAC ...................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.3. FAULT .................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.4. BUSY – blue LED .............................................................................................................................................10
Paging mode.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.1. PAGING tab ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.2.MORE tab..........................................................................................................................................................13
5.2.3.LOG tab..............................................................................................................................................................13
Emergency mode .........................................................................................................................................................14
6. Technical specifications........................................................................................................................................................16

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Thank you for choosing 4EVAC as your Voice Evacuation System solution.
4EVAC Compact 500 is all-in-one Voice Evacuation System box. The box contains a completely integrated
Voice Evacuation System, capable of both standalone and network operation. 4EVAC Compact 500 is
certified in accordance with EN54-16 and EN54-4, which are harmonized standards under Construction
Products Regulation, mandatory in the European Union.
1. What is the 4E-FMTC?
4E-FMTC is a desktop/wall mounted microphone station with touchscreen
panel. It can address up to 255 zones and trigger every source or message
available in the entire system. 4E-FMTC features a gooseneck microphone for
general paging and a (behind transparent fireman’s door) separate, fully
monitored fireman microphone.
4E-FMTC offers dual mode operation: a paging mode (fireman’s door
closed), where only general messages and paging features are available, and
emergency mode (fireman’s door open), where emergency messages and
fireman’s microphone is available.
4E-FMTC is connected to the L-Net interface of the Compact 500 main unit and may be daisy-chained with
more L-Net devices. The 4E-FMTC is dedicated for call points where both general purpose paging and
emergency evacuation management is necessary. 4E-FMTC includes fault monitoring and EVAC
functionality, thus is suitable as an emergency microphone.
2. Where do I start?
First, make sure that you are officially allowed to access the hardware of Compact 500 system devices. This
is usually the case if:
you are an authorized representative of 4EVAC;
you have been trained by 4EVAC or one of its authorized representatives for installation, service
and commissioning of the Compact 500 Voice Evacuation System.
Unauthorized hardware and/or software modifications are against the law and outside of the
manufacturer’s responsibility. If you have doubts about your status and access level permissions, please
contact the 4EVAC main office.
Important note: Access level 3 explanation
Opening the device housing or tampering with network cabling is
restricted. This gives access to all interfaces, internal system
connections and sensitive hardware settings that are of high
importance to system operation mode, hardware reliability and safety
(Access Level 3 according to EN54-16, Annex A). This access level (and
higher) is strictly protected by the manufacturer and reserved only for
service personnel who is trained, approved and officially certified by
the manufacturer. Any actions carried out in Access Level 3 without
manufacturer’s explicit approval may lead to incorrect settings or
hardware damage, causing serious system malfunction, and therefore
are strictly prohibited and void manufacturer’s warranty.

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3. Configuration settings
Settings for the 4E-FMTC are included in the configuration file located onto the micro SD memory card
installed in the Compact 500 main unit.
The configuration file includes user-defined settings, such as:
-zone selection buttons, individual for both paging and emergency mode,
-sources available for audio routing (BGM inputs, general purpose messages)
-microphone volume level, individual for both gooseneck and fireman’s mic,
-TALK button mode (PTT/toggle), etc.
The configuration file should be prepared in the 4EVAC Manager. 4EVAC Manager is GUI software running
on Windows OS. More information about 4EVAC Manager can be found in the software manual “4EVAC
Manager guide”.
NOTE: Please make sure that the configuration file is prepared with the version of 4EVAC Manager
compatible with the firmware version of the system.
The installation file of the latest 4EVAC Manager and the manual are available at our website
www.4EVAC.com

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4. Hardware installation and settings
L-Net
4E-FMTC is a remote station connected to the L-Net port of the C500 main unit. Multiple 4E-FMTC stations
may be used in the same L-Net, with the following limitations:
A maximum 8 of stations per L-Net port
A maximum 16 of stations per single C500 main unit (total sum of all 3 L-net ports)
The microphone station may be also daisy-chained together with other L-Net devices
Compact 500 L-Net (local network)
4.1.1. Network ports
4E-CMP offers 2 L-Net ports (RJ-45) for network connections to the C500 main unit and distributed parts
of the 4EVAC Voice Evacuation System. Both L-Net ports are equal, there is no difference which port is
connected to which side of L-Net daisy-chain.
L-Net ports on the back side of 4E-FMTC

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4.1.2. Redundant link
If you need to make a redundant L-Net connection to the Compact 500 main unit, connect both L-Net
ports of the device to two L-Net ports on the C500 main unit. You can choose any L-Net port on the C500
main unit. This creates a double daisy-chain of the redundant A/B power and data link to the device and
ensures fail-safe networking in case of a single cable or port failure.
Both spurs of the redundant A/B link may be populated with other L-Net devices.
NOTE: The device is equipped with a power link jumper, which, by default, is in the ON position (pass-
through power over L-Net). In order to create a redundant link, the jumper must be moved to the OFF
position. The device will be then immune to a single port short-circuit of power bus.
When jumper 1 is closed (switch 1 on) the corresponding port 1 will pass through 24V DC from port 2 to
devices connected to port 1. Jumper 2 (switch 2) works accordingly, passing 24V DC received from port 1.
Power jumper should be used if the device is supposed to be connected via redundant link. In this case the
device must not pass through power towards the C500 on either of the 2 spurs of the redundant link.
Bottom view - location of power link jumpers
Power link jumpers.

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4.1.3. Network cabling
4EVAC network features a full duplex RS-422 data link and 24V DC power to remote devices.
If you’re building a distributed system using the 4EVAC network, you should make physical links between
devices using the right cables. Cabling should meet following requirements:
1. Crossover twisted-pair cable (compatible with Ethernet crossover)
2. CAT5e or higher for maximum distance of 250m.
3. Non-CAT / lower than CAT5e: 250m not guaranteed.
4. Shield required (at least FTP)
NOTE: If you use a straight cable, the device will power up but the Tx/Rx data terminals will not be properly
connected. This will result in a communication fault between the L-Net device and the main controller unit.
The L-Net device will not be able to initialize, and thus will remain in boot-sequence, not operational.
Caution! Use only crossover cables and keep the correct pinout! Connecting power pins to data pins will
damage the network port.
pin number pin number
GND shield shield GND
RX+ 1 1 RX+
RX- 2 2 RX-
TX+ 3 3 TX+
power + 4 4 power +
power - 5 5 power -
TX- 6 6 TX-
power + 7 7 power +
power - 8 8 power -
pin number pin number
GND shield shield GND
RX+ 1 1 RX+
RX- 2 2 RX-
TX+ 3 3 TX+
power + 4 4 power +
power - 5 5 power -
TX- 6 6 TX-
power + 7 7 power +
power - 8 8 power -
xover type A cable
xover type B cable

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Device ID
The microphone station needs an ID setting in order to be properly recognized in the network and operate.
If the device ID is duplicated or set to a wrong value, the device will not receive the correct configuration
settings from the main unit. In this case the remote station will be stuck in a boot sequence and remain
non-operational.
The device ID is set by means of two rotary switches, which define the two-digit hexadecimal value of the
ID.
In order to check or set the Device ID, you must access the rotary switches on the back side of the unit:
1. Remove the steel plate covering back of the station
2. Identify the high-significant and low-significant rotary switches. The Device ID is a combination [HI
LO] of those two digits.
3. Make sure the ID value exists in your configuration settings, relates to the right device type and is
not duplicated to another device. Allowed values: 01-FE
4. Set the Device ID value according to the configuration settings of the Compact 500 system.
5. Plug-in the L-Net cable connecting the station with the C500 main unit.
6. Observe the boot sequence and afterwards the unit automatically entering normal operating
condition.
7. Assemble the back plate (and optionally the rubber feet).
4E-FMTC bottom view: Device ID setting
HIGH
LOW

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5. Front Panel
4E-FMTC front panel comprises of two sections:
-Touch panel section with gooseneck microphone
-Emergency section with fireman microphone
The emergency section is closed behind a transparent door for access level protection. While the door
remains closed, the 4E-FMTC remains in general paging mode
NOTE: Opening the transparent door on the left enables emergency mode, where evacuation features are
available. All general paging features are not accessible in emergency mode.
4E-FMTC front panel

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LED indicators
5.1.1. POWER
Indicates operating status of this station.
Continuous: device is powered and ready
Blinking fast: station is booting or not operational
oBoot sequence
oNo communication
with main unit
oWrong Device ID
5.1.2. EVAC
Indicates that the system is in the Voice Alarm state, where at least one zone in the system is occupied by
an emergency audio signal, i.e. a pre-recorded EVAC MESSAGE or LIVE EVAC, when a fireman microphone
is being used.
Continuous: EVAC state
5.1.3. FAULT
Indicates that the system is in FAULT condition (general fault indicator), where at least one device in the
system is reporting a fault.
Continuous: when a local station fault is detected
oMicrophone short or open circuit
oPTT button short or open circuit
oNetwork link fault
Blinking slow: when the local station is healthy and at least one remote device is reporting a fault
state
5.1.4. BUSY – blue LED
Zone busy LED. Indicates the current status of zones addressed by this microphone station.
Blinking fast: the set of zones is occupied by an audio signal, but is in SILENCE mode (triggered by
SILENCE input or manual SILENCE button)
Blinking slow: indicates that the set of zones are currently transmitting an audio signal (except
BGM) from another device.
Blinking double: indicates that the set of zones is currently transmitting audio signal from this
microphone station.
NOTE: BGM transmission is not indicated.
OFF
Blink slow
Blink double
Blink fast
continuous
LED indication time chart

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Paging mode
5.2.1. PAGING tab
5.2.1.1. Zone selection
In order to start paging / message, first select the zone or group of zones on the left section of the screen.
If there are more than 6 zones accessible, use the scroll “arrow” button to scroll through pages with zone
selection.
5.2.1.2. Source selection
Next, on the right section of the screen, select the source to be transmitted to the selected set of zones.
Once selected, the source will be immediately be routed to destination zones.
If there are more than 6 sources accessible, use the scroll “arrow” button to scroll through pages with source
selection.
Zone
selection
Source
selection

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5.2.1.3. Start paging
Use the TALK button to start paging in selected zones.
If no zones are selected, pressing the TALK button will start paging in all zones available on this panel (ALL
CALL).
NOTE: In paging mode you can use only gooseneck microphone.
5.2.1.4. Stop message / BGM
Select zones where the message / BGM audio signal is being transmitted and press STOP. This will reset
these zones, stopping all audio streams transmitted to these zones.
5.2.1.5. Silence zone
Select zones where you need to suppress sound and press SILENCE. This will silence selected zones,
suppressing audio in those zones. Repeat the same sequence to re-enable sound.
TALK
button
STOP
button
SILENCE
button

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5.2.2.MORE tab
Under the “MORE” tab you will find buttons used for starting and stopping user programmable events; for
example starting transmission of a pre-defined BGM input to pre-defined group of zones.
For more information about programming events, please look in the user manual of the 4EVAC Manager,
where all configuration settings are explained.
5.2.3.LOG tab
Under the “LOG” tab you will find a system log, which shows list of 100 most recent system events that
occurred since last system reboot. The system log displays information collected from the entire system
network, including:
-Start / stop of events
-Start / stop of paging / live EVAC status
-Fault codes (individual for each device in the network)

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Emergency mode
Once the fireman’s door is open, access to EVAC functions is enabled.
5.3.1.1. Zone selection
In order to start emergency paging or messaging, first select the zone or group of zones on the left section
of the screen.
If there are more zones accessible than the screen can display at one time, use the scroll “arrow” button to
scroll through pages with zone selection.
5.3.1.2. Emergency Message selection
Next, on the left-bottom section of the screen, select a message to be transmitted to the selected set of
zones.
Once selected, the message will immediately be transmitted to destination zones.
If no zones are selected, pressing the message button will start paging in all zones available on this panel
(ALL CALL).
Emergency
messages -
Start button
Zone
selection
Fireman
PTT button
System
indicators
Silence
button

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NOTE: In emergency mode you can only use the fireman’s microphone.
5.3.1.3. Emergency paging
Take the fireman microphone out and use the PTT button to start paging in selected zones.
If no zones are selected, pressing the TALK button will start paging in all zones available on this panel (ALL
CALL).
NOTE: In emergency mode you can only use the fireman’s microphone.
5.3.1.4. Stop emergency message
Select the zones where the message audio signal is being transmitted and press STOP. This will reset these
zones, stopping all audio streams transmitted to these zones. If any other trigger activating that zone is still
active (e.g. closed contact on EVAC input), the zone will return to transmitting the pre-programmed
message.
5.3.1.5. Silence zone
Select the zones where you need to suppress sound and press SILENCE. This will silence the selected zones,
suppressing the audio. Repeat the same sequence to re-enable sound.

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6. Technical specifications
4E-FMTC
Number of zones
max. 255 zones (global network access)
Controls and indications
Mandatory LEDs: power, fault, evac, busy, fireman PTT button;
RGB touchscreen witch user-configurable buttons: zone / group selection,
sources, events, fault/event logging
Microphone (dual)
General paging
Condenser, gooseneck
Emergency
MEMS transducer, handheld, monitored
Power consumption
24V (L-Net)
max. 180mA
Audio
Frequency response
100 Hz – 12 kHz
Digital audio format
24 kHz sampling, ADPCM compressed
Audio processing
Fixed BP filter, fixed dynamics compression
Local network interface
Architecture
Master-slave, up to 16 slave devices per C500 main unit
Connection
RJ-45, powered daisy chain, digital audio & control data
Cabling
X-over FTP CAT5e (or higher)
Current rating via single link
max. 500 mA (up to 8 slave devices) via L-Net port,
Max. length of L-Net link
250 m
Mechanical
Base dimensions (HxWxL)
6 x 26 x 21 cm
Gooseneck mic length
31.5 cm
Weight
1850 g
Housing material
Steel / ABS
IP rating
IP 30
Mounting
Desktop wedge / wall-mounted (incl. wall bracket)
Operating conditions
Temperature
10–40°C
Relative humidity
max. 90% (non condensing)
Storage temperature
-40–70°C

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MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS
4EVAC is a trade name of:
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The Netherlands
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