4EVAC IMPACT User manual

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IMPACT reference system manual (Typical )
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SUMMARY
This document is the general reference manual for 4EVAC Impact voice evacuation system.
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IMPACT reference system manual (Typical )
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Table of Contents
!General information ............................................................................................................................................................. 3!
!Controller ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3!
!DCA2.500 amplifier / charger .................................................................................................................................. 5!
!4E-SW6 zone expander with line monitoring .................................................................................................... 5!
!Expander – network port extender for L-Net devices ..................................................................................... 6!
!Examples of Impact system ....................................................................................................................................... 7!
!Where do I start? ................................................................................................................................................................... 8!
!Configuration settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 8!
!Impact system build ............................................................................................................................................................. 9!
!Rack frame ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9!
!DIN-rail enclosure for remote network devices ................................................................................................ 9!
!Additional electrical safety requirements for the housing ............................................................................ 11!
!Connections ................................................................................................................................................................. 11!
4.4.1.!Mains ................................................................................................................................................................ 12!
4.4.2.!Battery .............................................................................................................................................................. 12!
4.4.3.!Battery temperature probe ....................................................................................................................... 13!
4.4.4.!DC power output .......................................................................................................................................... 14!
4.4.5.!AMP LINK ........................................................................................................................................................ 14!
4.4.6.!Network ports ................................................................................................................................................ 16!
4.4.7.!L-Net (local network) ................................................................................................................................... 17!
4.4.8.!EVAC inputs .................................................................................................................................................... 17!
4.4.9.!Amplifier 100V outputs ............................................................................................................................... 18!
4.4.10.!Loudspeaker lines ................................................................................................................................ 19!
4.4.11. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20!
!Connections and recommended cable types ............................................................................................................ 20!
!Maintenance information .................................................................................................................................................. 21!
!Additional RACK marking .................................................................................................................................................. 21!
!Typical Technical and Electrical specifications. .......................................................................................................... 23!

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IMPACT reference system manual (Typical )
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Thank you for choosing 4EVAC as your Voice Evacuation System solution.
4EVAC Impact is a 19” rack format, EN54-16 certified Voice Evacuation System, dedicated to medium to
large installations. The impact system is capable of both standalone and network operation, with a wide
selection of peripheral devices and remote extensions. The 4EVAC Impact is certified in accordance with
EN54-16 and EN54-4, which are harmonized standards under the Construction Products Regulation,
mandatory in the European Union.
The 4EVAC Impact system is fully compatible with the Compact 500 Voice Evacuation System. This means
both systems can be connected into one network, running the same protocol in peer-to-peer architecture,
operating within the same space of voice evacuation zones, sharing the same audio messages, BGM
broadcasts, microphone consoles, I/O extensions and cabling infrastructure.
General information
The Impact Voice evacuation rack system comprises of 3 base components:
- Controller (system control unit)
- DCA2.500 (power amplifier / charger)
- 4E-SW6 (zone expander unit)
and optional rack components (depending on design-specific configuration):
- Expander (network port extender for local network devices, such as peripheral microphone
stations)
- 4E-GPIO (input/output extender)
- Loopdrive LDB (short circuit isolator and loop surveillance control unit)
- 4E-FSC (optical fibre interface).
Controller
The 4EVAC Controller is the head unit of the 19” rack mounted Impact Voice Evacuation System. The
controller covers complete EN54-16 certified functionality, as well as a variety of features essential to Public
Address applications.
The 4EVAC Controller incorporates 16 monitored contact inputs, 8 GPO, 4 relay outputs, 2 analog audio
inputs and 2 outputs, as well as local network interfaces for a max. of 16 local peripheral devices (e.g. mic
consoles) and 2 global network ports for interconnecting multiple systems in a redundant ring topology.

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The Controller is dedicated to working with 4EVAC DCA2.500 power amplifiers over the 4EVAC proprietary
AMP LINK protocol. The Controller can also be easily integrated with any third-party PA/VA power amplifier.

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DCA2.500 amplifier / charger
4EVAC DCA2.500 is a 2x500W transformer-less (Direct-drive) 100V power amplifier with an integrated
power supply and 24V battery charger. Designed and certified in full compliance with EN54-4 and EN54-
16, DCA2.500 is an ideal component of any voice evacuation system or public address installation, where
high reliability and safety is required.
The primary application of the DCA2.500, using 4EVAC proprietary AMP LINK protocol, is to work as a
native component of the 4EVAC Impact voice evacuation system. However, thanks to the I/O interface and
built-in autonomous functions, the DCA2.500 can be easily integrated with any third-party PA/VA matrix
controller, adding a complete, EN54-4 certified power supply equipment, with a charging capacity of 100Ah.
DCA2.500 may also be used as a standalone power amplifier or battery charger, without any external
control devices.
4E-SW6 zone expander with line monitoring

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4E-SW6 is a DIN-rail mounted 100V audio matrix with 2 inputs and 6 outputs, dedicated to both 4EVAC
Compact and Impact systems. The 4E-SW6 has two 100V audio inputs (CHA, CHB) which connect directly
to amplifier outputs. The 4E-SW6 expands the number of independent loudspeaker lines with individual
surveillance and short-circuit isolation. Each loudspeaker line can handle up to a 500 W load and can be
assigned as a separate individual zone. One input can accept a maximum of 1000 W of power, which is also
the limit for the total load of all 6 output lines together.
4E-SW6 is responsible for:
- zone routing: switching outputs between amplifier input A / input B / internal surveillance bus;
- loudspeaker line monitoring: real-time impedance measurement at 20kHz with EOL.
- backup amplifier: amplifier surveillance and automatic switch over to backup amplifier.
4E-SW6 is controlled by the Impact Controller via L-Net, receiving real-time routing information for each
output line in order to connect to channel A, channel B or internal surveillance bus C.
Multiple 4E-SW6 modules can be fed in parallel by the same amplifier, splitting its power to more zone
outputs.
Expander – network port extender for L-Net devices
4EVAC Expander is an optional component of the 19” rack mounted Impact Voice Evacuation System. The
Controller-Expander is identical to the Impact Controller with significant hardware and functional
limitations.
The Controller Expander cannot not be used alone as a standalone VACIE (Voice alarm control and
indicating equipment), as it does not feature EN54-16 mandatory inputs / outputs. The Expander may be
used in the system only as an additional interface, connected to the main network of 4EVAC VACIE main
units.
Functionally, the 4EVAC Controller-Expander works as a network hub for additional L-Net devices, such as
microphone stations. In terms of interfacing, the Controller-Expander only features a DC power input and
network ports (Global Network and Local Network).

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Examples of Impact system
Example diagram of 12-zone basic Impact system
Example diagram of Impact system including optional components

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Where do I start?
First, make sure that you are officially allowed to access the hardware of Compact 500 & Impact 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 Compact 500 & Impact Voice Evacuation Systems.
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 which is trained, approved
and officially certified by the manufacturer. Any actions carried out
in Access Level 3 without the manufacturer’s explicit approval may
lead to incorrect settings or hardware damage, causing serious
system malfunctions, and therefore are strictly prohibited and void
manufacturer’s warranty.
Configuration settings
Settings for the Impact system are included in the configuration file located on the micro SD memory card
installed in the Impact CONTROLLER unit. The configuration file includes user-defined settings, such as:
a) Definition of system components connected to one network,
b) Input / output surveillance settings,
c) Zone settings
d) Audio messages
e) Events, etc.
The configuration file should be prepared in the 4EVAC Manager. 4EVAC Manager is GUI software running
on Windows OS. All configuration settings are explained in the manual “4EVAC Manager guide”.
NOTE:
Please make sure that configuration file is prepared with the version of 4EVAC Manager
compatible with current firmware of your Impact system.
The installation file of the latest 4EVAC Manager and the manual are available at our
website HTTPS://www.4evac.com

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Impact system build
Rack frame
In applications where compliance with EN54-16 is required, the
following system components must always be installed inside a
cabinet:
1. Controller,
2. DCA2.500 amplifier/charger,
3. SW6
The number of DCA2.500 amplifier/charger units in the Impact system
is variable, depending on the required output power capacity of the
system.
4EVAC Impact system rack may contain a maximum 16 of DCA2.500
amplifier/charger units.
Rack cabinet should meet the following minimum requirements:
• Floor-mounted 19-inch rack in upright direction;
• Main frame must be of sturdy steel construction;
• Grounding point for a protective earth wire connection;
• Side walls, top and rear door made of solid steel, with galvanic
connection to the main frame;
• IP30;
• Front door with solid transparent area (window), through which all indications are clearly visible
and identifiable;
• Front and rear door (as well as removable top / side panels) must be equipped with access
protection (e.g. key lock):
o Key to front door (access level 2) must be different from the key to back door (access level
3);
o Key to front door may be used to open only front door;
o Key to back door may be used to open both rear and front door;
o Both front and rear key must be removable to secure doors when locked.
• Opening for field wiring located on the top or bottom side;
• Reasonable clearance in front of the cabinet – front door must open freely;
• If multiple rack cabinets are used in the same location, they may be installed directly adjacent to
each other.
DIN-rail enclosure for remote network devices
4EVAC Impact is capable of working as a distributed VACIE, by means of:
- multiple Impact Controllers and/or Compact 500 (main units) interconnected via G-Net (global
network);
- L-Net devices connected to the main units via L-Net (local network).

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DIN rail mounted L-Net devices, in order to provide sufficient access level protection and compliance with
requirements of EN54-16, are required to be housed:
a) inside the system rack (central location), according to specifications requirement in chapter “Rack
frame”;
b) inside additional enclosure, external to the system rack (remote location).
This requirement applies to:
- 4E-FSC (multimode optical fiber interface)
- 4E-GPIO (input/output expander)
- 4E-SW6 (6-channel switching zone expander with EOL
surveillance)
The external enclosure must meet the following minimum requirements
in order to secure proper system operation and maintain compliance
with EN54-16:
- The enclosure must be of sturdy steel construction;
- The enclosure must provide means of fixing it to the base
structure e.g. mounting holes for wall plugs, anchors or bolts.
- The enclosure must be fixed to a firm base structure, preferably
directly to the construction of the building, e.g. a concrete wall
or ceiling, steel frame or pillar or other solid structures like steel
cable trays or roof supporting framework;
- Top, side, and rear walls made of solid steel;
o Optionally, front wall / door may be provided with a
viewing window made of solid glass or acrylic /
polycarbonate;
- DIN rail firmly fixed to the inside of the enclosure, providing
sufficient space for DIN rail mounted devices;
- IP30;
- All doors must be able to be closed and equipped with access
protection for access level 3 (e.g. key lock or special tool):
o If a key is used, it must be removable to secure doors
when locked.
- Opening for field wiring, equipped with cable glands;
- If multiple enclosures are used in the same location, they may
be installed directly adjacent to each other.
Recommended products meeting the requirements for external
enclosure:
- Rittal Terminal Box KL series, model KL 1537.510
- Rittal Small enclosure KX / Bus enclosure KX, model KX 1612.000
or equivalent.
Examples of external enclosure
suitable for DIN-rail mounted
system devices in remote
locations.