Alpha Communications AlphaECall 100 Series Instruction sheet

AlphaECall™ 100 Series
Emergency Call System
Installation & Conguration Manual
Alpha Communications®
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AWD146 – Rev 1.2
August 2018
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Chapter 1 - Introduction...............................................................................................................................4
What is AlphaECall™ 100?...................................................................................................................... 4
Typical AlphaEcall™ 100 System Components: ...................................................................................4
Master Annunciator Panel.....................................................................................................................................4
Annunciator Controller ....................................................................................................................4
Duty Stations..........................................................................................................................................................4
Call Devices............................................................................................................................................................5
Corridor Lights.......................................................................................................................................................5
Additional Signaling Devices................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 - System Requirements..............................................................................................................6
Wire Types ................................................................................................................................................6
Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 6
System Operation ....................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 - Master Module Assembly.........................................................................................................7
Installing Modules in Frames.................................................................................................................. 7
Wiring ELM116 Modules ..........................................................................................................................7
Labeling the ELM116 modules................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 4 - Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................................8
Typical System Wiring Diagram..............................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................12
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
»What is AlphaECall™ 100?
The AlphaEcall™ 100 Series Emergency Call System has been designed to incorporate the most needed features for
• Assisted and Independent Living facilities
• Elderly Housing
• Hotels
• Clinics
• Doctor’so󰀩ces
• Commercial Buildings
oranywherethataudibleandvisualemergencyornoticationsignalingisrequiredinacompact,aesthetic,andeconom-
ical package.
Designedwith16pointspermodule,thesystemisversatileandscalabletotsmalltoverylargeapplications.Themaster
annunciatorfeatureslonglifeLEDindicatorsforlowermaintenanceaswellasaToneO󰀨switch.Amodulardesignallows
for easy expandability and integration of additional features.
IfyouhaveanyquestionsduringinstallationaboutAlphaECall™100Seriespleasefeelfreetocontactusatanytimeby
going to:
https://www.alphacommunications.com/support
»Typical AlphaEcall™ 100 System Components:
»Master Annunciator Panel
The Annunciator panel is modular in design and typically includes a tone unit (part# TSMEx) consisting of a tone speaker
withaToneO󰀨button,andemergencylightmodule(s)(part#ELM116) that can display up to 16 points each. Depending
on the amount of ELM116modulesrequired,mountingframesareavailablein2,3,4,6,and8modulesizes.Theframes
canbecombinedtoprovidevirtuallyanysizemaster.Masterassembliescanbemountedasushorsurfaceunits.
Certaincongurationscanbemadeinadeskmountconguration.Theuniquemodulardesignallowsforverticalorhori-
zontalorientationtoprovidemaximumversatilityinlimitedspacerequirements.PanelsareavailableinWhite,Titanium,or
DarkBrowncolorstocomplimentthefacilitydécor.ThemodularcongurationalsoallowsforintercomandRoomStatus
systemintegration.Systemscanbeequippedwithmultiplemasterpanelsand/orsub-masterstationstoannunciate
smallerzoneswithinalargersystem.
»Annunciator Controller
EachMasterrequiresanAC219 Controller and an SS106 transformer to be mounted within 100 ft (30m) of each master.
The controller supplies regulated 24VDC power to the system, detects incoming emergency calls, and generates the alert
tone.
»Duty Stations
Up to four (4) Duty Stations (model# RS101S),orremoteaudible/visualannunciators,canbeinstalledtoalertsta󰀨located
awayfromthemasterstationthatacallisactiveinthesystem.Thesestationsareequippedwithanautomaticallyreset-
tingToneO󰀨button.
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»Call Devices
The AlphaEcall™ 100 Series system is compatible with the SF117/2A and SF119/2AEmergencyPullStations,SF154A
PushButtonStations,andseveralotherlatchingcontacttypedevices.Manyotherdevicetypesareavailableforspecial-
izedneeds.PleasecontactAlphaCommunications®forcompatiblesolutions.
»Corridor Lights
Several Corridor Lights are available for the AlphaEcall™ 100 Series system. CDL101LED 1 bulb, CDL101B 1 bulb
w/24VDCpiezobuzzer,CDL1181bulbw/24VDChornbuzzer,CDL102LED 2 bulb, CDL123B 1 bulb w/ 24VAC horn
buzzerandmore.Maintenance-freeLEDcorridorlightsarealsocompatibletoprovideforspecialsystemrequirements.
»Additional Signaling Devices
TheAlphaEcall™systemcanbeusedwithadditionalBuzzers,Strobes,andFloorBellstoaddressfacilityneeds.
AdditionalEquipmentsuchaspagingnotication,auto-dialersandcalllogging/reportsystemsarealsoavailable.The
AC219 controller has an integrated “Form C” relay to provide a N.O. or N.C. dry contact switch for external signaling
devices when an alarm is received by the system.
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Chapter 2 - System Requirements
»Wire Types
Allwiringshouldbe#18AWGexceptfortheselective“L”wireswhichcanbe#22AWG.Eitherstrandedorsolidcorewire
isacceptable.Noshieldedortwistedpairtypewireisrequired.
»Installation Procedures
All components must be installed in a cool, clean and dry location. All connections must be clean and secure to insure reli-
ableoperation.Someinstallationsorlocalcodesmayrequireinstallationofannunciatorcontrollersinaprotectivejunction
box with its transformer and the transformer’s primary 120VAC connections.
»System Operation
TheAlphaEcall™100Seriessystemisdesignedasasingleprioritylevel,emergencycallsystem.WiththeAC219Annun-
ciator Controller, mechanically latching devices of various sorts are used to send an alert to a master station or multiple
masterstationsconnectedinparallel.TheAlphaEcall™100Seriessystemcansupportcorridorlights,zonelights,and
cantriggeroorbells,strobes,andmanyotheraudibleand/orvisualannunciators.Whenanycallisactive,thetonelight
willlightandthetonewillsound.Tosilencethetone,presstheToneO󰀨button;theToneO󰀨lightandthetonewillshuto󰀨
andremaino󰀨untilALLcallsarereset.Allcallresetsmustbedoneattheoriginatingstation(s).
»IMPORTANT NOTES
• Toensuresystemreliabilityandlongevity,pleasecheckthatallhardwareisinstalledandconguredaspermanu-
facturer’srecommendationsandmanufacturer’sdistancelimitationsandcablingrequirementsareobserved.
• Whenplanningyourinstallation,considerdistancelimitations,andpotentialelectromagneticinterference(EMI)
sources.
• AsthisisconsideredaLifeSafetysystem,itisrecommendedthataqualityBatterybackup/surgeprotector/power
lterbeusedforalldevicesandcomponentsconnectedto110VACpower.
• Systems being used for emergency call, door monitoring, or any other critical application should have their devices
tested regularly for proper operation.
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Chapter 3 - Master Module Assembly
»Installing Modules in Frames
AlphaEcall™100Seriesmodulesaredesignedforhorizontalor
verticalorientationtoallowvariouscongurations.
The retaining clip for each module uses a pair of rectangular holes
in the frame, shown to the left, to retain the module.
The holes in the four corners of the frame are used to connect the
frametotheushorsurfacebackboxwiththe(4)screwssupplied
with the back box.
Pushthetabsatthebottomofthemoduleintotheframe,position
the module, then snap the retaining clip into the appropriate holes.
»Wiring ELM116 Modules
Attach all incoming selective “L” wires to their respective terminals.
Note: Terminal #1 in the upper left corresponds to the upper left
label position from the front view.
Connect the Dwire from the AC219 to any one of the COM (D+)
terminals and use the additional terminals to branch to additional
modules (if needed). This is the power in (+24VDC) for the master.
If running wires to additional masters they can be doubled up at
these terminals if necessary, but using junction blocks in a central
location is a cleaner way to do this. It is also an easier way to allow
troubleshooting and future changes if necessary.
»Labeling the ELM116 modules
Carefully pry the clear plastic lens at one side from the module
front and remove the paper insert.
Writedirectlyonthepaperinsertorapplymachinegenerated
labels in the white spaces provided.
Whennished,putthepaperinsertinthelenscoverandreinstall
the lens to the module using gentle pressure around the edges.
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Chapter 4 - Wiring Diagrams
»Typical System Wiring Diagram
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»Optional Equipment Wiring Examples
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»Optional Equipment Wiring Examples
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»Wiring Multiple Master Stations
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