Ampac EvacU User manual

EvacU
Emergency Warning Control and
Indicating Equipment
(Occupant Warning Systems)
Technical Manual
MAN3072-10

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page No.
1 About This Manual ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 References........................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols ............................................................................................................... 3
2 System Overview .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 AS4428.16:2015 MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4
3 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 6
4 Front Panel Switch and Indicator Module ...................................................................... 7
4.1 Connectors........................................................................................................... 7
4.2 DIP Switch ........................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Indicators ............................................................................................................. 8
4.4 Access Levels ...................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Controls ................................................................................................................ 9
4.5.1 Press to talk .......................................................................................... 9
4.5.2 Silence Buzzer ..................................................................................... 9
4.5.3 Test ..................................................................................................... 10
4.5.4 Messages ........................................................................................... 11
4.5.5 Reset .................................................................................................. 11
4.5.6 Alert .................................................................................................... 11
4.5.7 Evac .................................................................................................... 12
4.6 Emergency Microphone (Optional handheld ) ................................................... 12
5 Amplifier Board (25W and 50W)..................................................................................... 13
5.1 Remote Paging Console Terminals ................................................................... 13
5.2 Digital Inputs ...................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1 The Primary (Default) settings:........................................................... 14
5.2.2 The Secondary settings: ..................................................................... 14
5.2.3 Custom setting (NZ Special): ............................................................. 14
5.3 Relays ................................................................................................................ 15
5.4 Strobe Output .................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Audio Line Output .............................................................................................. 15
5.6 DIP switch settings ............................................................................................ 16
5.7 LED indications .................................................................................................. 17
5.8 Volume Controls ................................................................................................ 17
5.9 System Messages ............................................................................................. 18
5.10 Custom Messages ............................................................................................. 18
5.11 Tones ................................................................................................................. 19
6 Tone Generator (120W, 250W and 500W) ..................................................................... 21
7 Zone Indicator Module .................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Connectors......................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Indicators and Controls ...................................................................................... 22
8 Audio Line Splitter (ALS) ................................................................................................ 23
8.1 LED indications .................................................................................................. 23
8.2 Inputs ................................................................................................................. 24
8.3 Relay Output ...................................................................................................... 24
8.4 Audio Line Outputs ............................................................................................ 24
8.5 DIP switch settings ............................................................................................ 25
9 8 Zone Remote Paging Console .................................................................................... 26

9.1 Indicator and Controls ........................................................................................ 26
9.2 RPC Connection ................................................................................................ 27
10 Standalone Panels .......................................................................................................... 28
10.1 The Cabinet ....................................................................................................... 28
10.2 Mounting the Cabinet ......................................................................................... 28
10.3 Panel General Layouts ...................................................................................... 29
10.4 Power Supply Specifications ............................................................................. 31
10.4.1 3 Amp PSU ......................................................................................... 31
10.4.2 5 Amp PSU ......................................................................................... 32
10.4.3 10 Amp PSU ....................................................................................... 33
10.5 Multiple Housing/Battery Box requirement ........................................................ 34
10.6 Connecting to OEM equipment.......................................................................... 34
10.7 5 Amp & 10 Amp PSU Signalling and Diagnostics ............................................ 35
10.7.1 Fault Outputs ...................................................................................... 35
10.7.2 LED Indication .................................................................................... 35
10.7.3 Fault Diagnostic table – Front panel – User ....................................... 35
10.7.4 Fault Diagnostic table – Internal - Engineer ....................................... 36
10.8 6050-0008 EvacU Standalone Isolation 50W Amplifier ..................................... 36
10.9 6050-0008 EvacU Standalone 50W System Drawing ....................................... 37
11 Fire Panel Interfacing ...................................................................................................... 38
11.1 FireFinder 25W and 50W ................................................................................... 38
11.2 FireFinder plus 25W and 50W ........................................................................... 39
11.3 LoopSense 25W and 50W ................................................................................. 40
11.4 ZoneSense Plus 25W ........................................................................................ 41
11.5 Multiple Amplifiers – LoopSense & FireFinder Plus .......................................... 42
11.6 Multiple Amplifiers – FireFinder ......................................................................... 43
11.7 25W and 50W Amplifier with optional Audio Line Splitter ................................. 44
11.8 Paging using Evactron 8 Zone RPC with Multiple Amps ................................... 45
11.9 Paging using 157-0001 Single Zone Paging MIC with BGM ............................. 46
11.10 50W OWS Interfacing to Evactron LMU4 .......................................................... 47
11.11 120W, 250W & 500W Interfacing to Evactron LMU4 ........................................ 48
11.12 120W, 250W and 500W Interfacing ................................................................... 49
12 Configuring the EWCIE using LoopMaster and FireFinder PLUS ConfigManager .. 50
12.1 FireFinder PLUS ConfigManager ...................................................................... 50
12.2 LoopMaster ........................................................................................................ 53
13 EvacUwiz Programming Tool ......................................................................................... 55
14 Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 56
15 Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................................ 57
16 Certification Information ................................................................................................ 58

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1 About This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to install, program and operate the AMPAC EvacU
range of Emergency Warning Control and Indicating Equipment (EWCIE), formally referred to as
Occupant Warning System.
1.2 References
AS 4428.16:2015 Emergency Warning Control and Indicating Equipment
1.3 Symbols

Important operational information

Note: Configuration considerations
Observe antistatic precautions
2 System Overview
Designed to comply with the requirements of AS 4428.16:2015 EWCIE Grades 2 and 3 the EvacU
EWCIE is intended to broadcast information (voice announcements for emergency purposes, alert
signals, evacuate signals, visual and tactile warning devices) to provide warning to the occupants within
one or more specified areas in an emergency, to effect a rapid and orderly mobilisation of occupants in
an indoor or outdoor area.
Whether combined in Ampac’s Fire Control Panels (FACP) or as a fully self-contained Standalone
System the EWCIE consists of the Amplifier/s, a Front Panel Switch and Indicator Module and optional
Zone Indicating Module, Line Monitoring Units and Remote Paging Console (RPC).
When combined in the FACP the EWCIE communicates with the Fire panel range by either RS485
communication (FireFinder Plus, LoopSense) or by hardwired inputs (ZoneSense Plus, FireFinder).
Alternatively, when the EWCIE is in the Standalone Cabinet or installed with Non-Ampac Fire panels
the communication is by hardwired inputs only.
The Amplifier, Front control, Zone Indicator, Line Monitor and RPC communicate with each other via a
CAN bus.
Up to 8 Amplifiers can be daisy chained via the CAN bus. Each amplifier supports:
 100VAC speaker circuit (which supports up to 3 branches)
 Strobe output
 4 digital inputs
 3 relay outputs
 RPC/BGM interface
The Front Control Switch and Indicator Module is an “ALL CALL” card and will control all amplifiers.
When individual Emergency Zone speech is required the Zone Indicator Module is required and the
Amplifiers must be associated to an Emergency Zones from 1-8 using the EvacUwiz programming tool.
The Line Monitoring Unit allows a single amplifier 100V line to be split into 4 Paging Zones. Up to to 8
Paging zones can be programmed using the EvacUwiz programming tool.

Emergency Zones and Paging Zones are not necessarily the same zone.

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2.1 AS4428.16:2015 MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS
The following table shows all the mandatory and optional functions included in the EvacU EWCIE.
Note: The applications of these grades are specified in AS 1670.1 and AS 1670.4
Clause
number Title Grade 2 Grade 3
7.2 Indication of alarm signals M O
7.3 Alert signal (also used for non-fire emergency) O O
7.6 Audible indication of alarm signal reception M O
7.7 Delay before emergency warning condition X X
7.8 Phased evacuation for multi-zoned systems M X
7.9.1 Silencing the emergency warning condition
from the emergency detection system O O
7.9.2 Silencing the emergency warning condition with
a manual control O O
7.10.1 Reset of the emergency warning condition from
the emergency detection system O O
7.10.2 Reset of the emergency warning condition with
a manual control O O
7.11 Output to warning devices M O
7.12 Emergency warning condition output signal O O
8.3.5 Earth fault M¤ M¤
8.4 System fault M¤ M¤
9 Disabled condition O O
10 Test condition and indication M O
11 Automatic/manual mode control O O
11.2 Manual control of distributed EWCIE O O
12.1 Individual emergency zone controls O O
12.2.2 All alert control O O
12.2.3 All live speech O O
12.2.4 All evacuate control M O
12.4 Indication of emergency zones in the fault
warning condition M¤ M¤
13 Interface to external device(s) O O
14 Emergency microphone M O
15.15 Redundant power amplifiers O O
LEGEND:
M = mandatory function
O = optional function
X = shall not be provided
O Option Included
O Option not included
Note: The EWCIE factory default is a Grade 3 system. By configuring phased evacuation sequences with the
EvacUwiz configuration tool will change the EWCIE to a Grade 2 system.

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Figure 1: Typical EWCIE System

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3 Specifications
25Watt** 50Watt** 120Watt 250W 500Watt
Supply
Voltage 27VDC (nominal) 240Vac / 27Vdc
Max Audio
Load
25W 50W 120W 250W 500W
* Requires ASL
Quiescent
Current (no
audio or
strobe load)
20mA 20mA 240mA 380mA 500mA
Max.
Current (full
audio load,
no strobe
load)
1.19A 2.39A 8A 17A 35A
THD 0.12% 0.89% <0.6% <0.6% <0.5%
Signal to
Noise Ratio 80.5dB 82.1 dB 91dB 91dB >90dB
Dimensions
(mm) 100(L)x77(W)x35(H) 170(L)x210(W)x85(H)
300(L)x240(W)x95(H) 483(W)x380(D)x88(H)
Strobe
Output
Monitored 1A max, EOL 10kΩ 5% 1/3 Watt
8 Xenon sets (208-0011) or 40 LED sets (4107-10005)
Cable Recommendation: Ampac TPS FLAT 2C 1.5MM‚ WH STRIPE or similar
100V Audio
Output
100VAC, Monitored EOL Nominal 47kΩ 5% 1/3 Watt (2 branches use 100kΩ 5% ¼ Watt)
Cable Recommendation: Ampac TPS FLAT 2C 1.5MM‚ WH STRIPE or similar
Alert / Evac
Changeover
time (secs)
Alert only, Evacuate only, 60, 90, 120, 180, 300 or under manual control via inputs (see section
5.2)
Alert Signal To AS1670.1 and NZS4512 including voice message
Evac Signal To AS1670.1 and NZS4512 including voice message
Front Controls** Zone Indicator** Audio Line Splitter** RPC**
Quiescent
Current 10.5mA 10.5mA 10.5mA 5.5mA
Max Per
System 1 1 4 (2 max per amp) 1
Emergency
Zones Up to 8 Emergency Zones can be configured and programmed
Paging
Zones Up to 8 Paging Zones can be configured and programmed.
Standalone
Cabinet
PSU Options: 3A, 5A and 10A
Colour: Surfmist
Dimension: 500mm (H) x 405mm (W) x 150mm (D)
Temp -20°C to 70°C
Humidity 0-95% non-condensing
Note ** Denotes third party compliance to AS4428.16:2015

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4 Front Panel Switch and Indicator Module
Figure 2: Front Panel Switch and Indicator Module
Figure 3: Front Panel Switch and Indicator Card PCB
4.1 Connectors
CN1 CAN BUS communication between the Front Panel Switch and Indicator Card and the Amplifiers
CN3, CN4 RS485 Add On communications when connecting the EWCIE to FireFinder Plus and LoopSense
FACP’s
CN5 External Power Supply Monitoring. Required in the standalone version.
CN7 Optional External hand held Emergency Microphone connection.
K1 Not Fitted
K2 RS485 EOL Link. Only fitted if the Front panel Switch and Indicator Card is the last Add-On
Module fitted in the FACP.
K3 Controls Enable. Default – fitted with a jumper link (controls always enabled). Can be connected
to a key switch, for controls to be key activated.
RV1 Used to adjust the microphone signal level so the sound is loud, clear and distortion free.
Adjustment should be done before commissioning time.

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4.2 DIP Switch
The DIP switch (SW1) is 4-way and has the following options:
Switch 1, 2 & 3 Sets the number of amplifiers fitted
Amplifiers SW1 SW2 SW3
1 OFF OFF OFF
2 OFF OFF ON
3 OFF ON OFF
4 OFF ON ON
5 ON OFF OFF
6 ON OFF ON
7 ON ON OFF
8 ON ON ON
Switch 4 Enables PSU Monitoring
(Required in standalone version) Set On for PSU monitoring
4.3 Indicators
Steady when a fault condition is present on the EWCIE. Indicator is
latched if there is a system fault.
Steady when the EWCIE is preventing from functioning due to a
hardware fault or communications between the Front Panel Switch and
Indicator Card and the amplifier(s) has been lost. Indicator is latched.
Steady when any of the following conditions are present:
Loss of mains voltage
Loss of backup batteries
Loss of battery charger or charger voltage outside allowable range
Fault with the backup batteries – high internal resistance, high temperature, faulty connections
Otherwise the indicator is off.
Steady when there is a fault associated with the speaker circuit (short or
interruption), strobe circuit (short or interruption) or amplifier, otherwise
off.
Steady when power is available to the EWCIE, flashing when mains voltage has not been
detected, otherwise off.
Steady when the EWCIE is in the Manual mode and the EWCIE is being controlled.by an
operator. When the MANUAL MODE indicator is Off, the EWCIE is in the AUTO mode, In
the AUTO mode, the EWCIE will respond to an alarm signal from the connected fire alarm control panel.
Steady when the EWCIE has been silenced from the fire alarm control panel.
Steady when there is a fire alarm condition present on the connected fire alarm control panel.
If the EWCIE is in the AUTO mode, then the EWCIE will respond to the alarm signal as per
the amplifier digital inputs (section 5.2) and DIP switch settings (section 5.6).
Indicator flashing at ½ Hz when the alert signal has been activated as a result of the EWCIE
responding to an alarm signal (from a connected fire alarm control panel) or operation of
the ALERT control. If the EWCIE is in the TEST condition, the alert signal is NOT broadcast.

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Indicator flashing at ½ Hz when the evacuate signal has been activated as a result of the
EWCIE responding to an alarm signal (from a connected fire alarm control panel) or
operation of the EVAC control. If the EWCIE is in the TEST condition, the evacuate signal
is NOT broadcast.
When multiple amplifiers are fitted, the Alert and Evac indicators are used for ALL CALL only. Hence
when all amplifiers are broadcasting the Alert signal, then the Alert indicator will be flashing, otherwise
it will be off. Similarly, the Evac indicator will be steady when all amplifiers are broadcasting the Evac
signal.
The buzzer sounds to announce a fault or alarm signal from the connected fire alarm control
panel. Buzzer also used to provide audible feedback for key presses of the controls (one
beep for a valid key press and a double beep for an invalid key press). There is no audible
feedback on the PTT control.
4.4 Access Levels
Access levels are used to manage access to the front panel controls of the EWCIE.
Controls at access level #1 shall be accessible without special procedures
Controls at access level #2 shall be restricted by a special procedure.
In most cases the EWCIE will be mounted in the same cabinet as the fire alarm control panel, and the
cabinet will have an outer door. A 003 key is required to unlock the door. Hence all controls on the
EWCIE will be at access level #2.
In the rare case where the cabinet does not have an outer door, jumper K3 (see section 4.1 Connectors)
has been provided to connect a key switch. When the key switch is ON (outputs shorted together), then
the controls are enabled.
4.5 Controls
4.5.1 Press to talk
The Front Panel Control and Indicator card is fitted with an on-board microphone.
The Press to Talk (PTT) button - While pressed, the microphone is live (muting any other
active audio source). The PTT control is operational at access level 2.
While the microphone is live, the PTT indicator (red LED) will be illuminated and any Alert
or Evacuate LEDs will be extinguished. The PTT control on the microphone is the highest
priority of all on-board controls. It shall override all other audio signals that are currently being
broadcasted to the emergency zone.
4.5.2 Silence Buzzer
Silences the EWCIE’s buzzer. Does not affect the buzzer of the connected fire alarm
control panel.
Silencing the buzzer on the LoopSense or FireFinder PLUS fire alarm control panel will silence the
buzzer on the EWCIE.
Note: Pressing the buzzer silence control for 3s or longer will initiate a Lamp Test on the Front
Panel Control and Indicator card. During the Lamp Test, all indicators shall go steady and the buzzer
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4.5.3 Test
Activating the TEST control places the EWCIE into the TEST condition.
There are three different Test Modes.
Test Mode 1:
Momentarily pressing the Test button places the EWCIE into Test Mode 1.
This test mode allows for testing the processing and indication of alarm input signals and manual
controls for ALL Emergency Zones.
All audio (Alert, Evac, live speech and recorded messages) will NOT be broadcast to any Emergency
Zones.
Test Mode 2:
Press and hold the Test button until the buzzer sounds twice and the Test indicator flashes twice
(approx. 6 seconds) will place the EWCIE into Test Mode 2.
This test mode provides an Audible Test Tone that is broadcast to ALL Emergency Zones.
However, if a Zone Module is used, pre-selecting certain Zones by pressing the zones associated
“Speech” button allows the Audible Test tone to be sent to the selected zones only instead of All zones.
Test Mode 3:
Press and hold the Test button until the buzzer sounds three times and the Test indicator flashes three
times (approx. 12 seconds) will place the EWCIE into Test Mode 3.
This test mode when a Zone indicator module is used, provides the ability to place certain zones into a
test state that allows the broadcasting of Alert, Evac, speech and recorded messages to the selected
zones.
To remove the EWCIE from the TEST condition, activate the TEST control (toggle function) or activate
the RESET control.
The EWCIE will only recognise the TEST control when it is NOT broadcasting any audio – including pre-
recorded messages and live speech.
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4.5.4 Messages
The FALSE ALARM, SYSTEM TEST and LOCKDOWN controls are used to broadcast
pre-programmed messages.
Each control is latching, so once the control has been activated, the selected message
will repeatedly broadcast.
The associated indicator is steady while the pre-recorded message is being broadcast.
To stop the broadcast at the completion of the current cycle, press the selected control
and the associated indicator will flash. Once the current cycle is complete, the
broadcast will stop and the associated indicator will be extinguished.
To stop broadcast immediately, activate the reset control.
The pre-programmed message controls are active at access level #2, and when the EWCIE is NOT
broadcasting the alert signal, evacuation signal or live speech.
4.5.5 Reset
The RESET control is used to force the EWCIE to it default state.
Activating the reset control at any time will cause the following:
 Stops the broadcast of pre-recorded messages, alert or evacuate signal
 Extinguishes the ALERT and EVAC indicator
 Places the EWCIE to the AUTO mode (AUTO indicator goes steady)
 Removes the TEST condition (TEST indicator is extinguished)
 Extinguishes the SYSTEM FAULT and FAULT indicators
The RESET control is operational at access level 2.
Note: The RESET control has no effect on the remote silence function.
Note: The RESET control has no effect on the status of the FACP connected.
4.5.6 Alert
With the EWCIE in the AUTO mode (AUTO mode indicator steady), activating the
ALERT control transfers the EWCIE from the AUTO mode to the MANUAL mode and
broadcasts the alert signal.
The ALERT indicator goes steady and the AUTO MODE indicator is extinguished.
If the EWCIE is already in the MANUAL mode, then the ALERT control operates as a toggle. If the
ALERT indicator is Off, then activating the control shall broadcast the alert signal and the ALERT
indicator shall go steady.
If the ALERT indicator is On, then activating the control shall stop the broadcast of the alert signal and
extinguish the ALERT indicator.
If the EWCIE is in MANUAL mode and broadcasting the evacuate signal (EVAC indicator is steady),
then activating the ALERT control shall stop the broadcast of the evacuate signal, extinguish the EVAC
indicator, commence broadcast of the alert signal and the ALERT indicator shall go steady.
If the EWCIE is in the TEST condition (TEST indicator is steady), then the alert signal is not broadcast.
The ALERT control is operational at access level 2.

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4.5.7 Evac
With the EWCIE in the AUTO mode (AUTO mode indicator steady), activating the
EVAC control transfers the EWCIE from the AUTO mode to the MANUAL mode and
broadcasts the evacuate signal.
The EVAC indicator goes steady and the AUTO MODE indicator is extinguished.
If the EWCIE is already in the MANUAL mode, then the EVAC control operates as a toggle.
If the EVAC indicator is Off, then activating the control shall broadcast the evacuate signal and the EVAC
indicator shall go steady.
If the EVAC indicator is On, then activating the control shall stop the broadcast of the evacuate signal
and extinguish the EVAC indicator.
If the EWCIE is in MANUAL mode and broadcasting the alert signal (ALERT indicator is steady), then
activating the EVAC control shall stop the broadcast of the alert signal, extinguish the ALERT indicator,
commence broadcast of the evacuate signal and the EVAC indicator shall go steady.
If the EWCIE is in the TEST condition (TEST indicator is steady), then the evacuate signal is not
broadcast.
The EVAC control is operational at access level 2.
4.6 Emergency Microphone (Optional handheld )
A handheld Emergency Microphone can be connected to the EvacU. This microphone is connected to
CN7 of the Front Control and Indicator module.

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5 Amplifier Board (25W and 50W)
The Amplifier features 4 digital inputs, 3 relay outputs (1A), a strobe output and a 100VAC audio output.
The preprogramed messages and tones are stored on the Amplifier board
Figure 4: Amplifier Board
5.1 Remote Paging Console Terminals
The Remote Paging Console Terminals are as follows:
+ COMMS - RS485 communications to the RPC
0V and 27V +27V and 0V, 100mA power output for RPC
PTT Push to Talk Input. Operates by shorting to 0V
SHD Screen Termination terminal. 0V
RPC + and - External Microphone or Background music input
 The 8 Zone Paging console must always be connected to the Amplifier that is set as Communication
Address 0 Emergency Zone 1 (see Section 5.6).
 When connecting the 8 Zone paging console and more than one amplifier is being used and requires
remote paging the “Audio SW” located on each of the amplifiers must be set to the “EXT” position.

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5.2 Digital Inputs
The digital input functions vary depending on the Country Standard (Region) Dip Switch 2 & 3 settings
and the setting of Dip Switches 5, 6 & 7.
Note: These inputs can be hardwired or controlled via the Ampac Fire panel RS485
communications bus.
5.2.1 The Primary (Default) settings:
Region Dip Switches 2 & 3 Set to either AS or NZ,
Dip Switches 5, 6 & 7 set to any state except On (1) On (1) On (1) refer section 5.6.
Input 1(+/-) Bell/Trigger Input (FIB)
Active high input. Tie to 24V to activate (non-
latching); 10kΩ load opens on fault;
(Connect to FireFinder and ZoneSense Plus
FACP’s Warning System Output)
Input 2 Reset Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 3 Silence Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 4 External Fault Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
5.2.2 The Secondary settings:
Region Dip Switches 2 & 3 Set to either AS or NZ,
Dip Switches 5, 6 & 7 must be set to On (1) On (1) On (1) refer section 5.6.
Input 1(+/-)
Configurable see EvacUwiz Programming
Manual MAN3084
Default is Trigger Input (FIB)
Active high input. Tie to 24V to activate (non-
latching); 10kΩ load opens on fault;
(Connect to FireFinder and ZoneSense Plus
FACP’s Warning System Output)
Input 2
Configurable see EvacUwiz Programming
Manual MAN3084
Default is Evacuate
Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 3
Configurable see EvacUwiz Programming
Manual MAN3084
Default is Alert
Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 4
Configurable see EvacUwiz Programming
Manual MAN3084
Default is Custom Tone 400/450Hz @
0.5Hz
Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
5.2.3 Custom setting (NZ Special):
Region Dip Switches 2 On (1) & 3 On (1) – Custom Configuration
Dip Switches 5, 6 & 7 must be set to On (1) On (1) On (1) refer section 5.6.
Input 1(+/-) NZ Evac Sequence
Active high input. Tie to 24V to activate (non-
latching); 10kΩ load opens on fault;
(Connect to FireFinder and ZoneSense Plus
FACP’s Warning System Output)
Input 2 NZ Alert Sequence Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 3 NZ School Bell Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
latching).
Input 4 NZ Lockdown Sequence Active low input. Short to 0V to activate (non-
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5.3 Relays
The Relays are rated to 1A @ 24VDC and function as follows:
Relay 1 Emergency Warning Condition
Enabled: Relay Closed (energised)
Disabled: Relay Open (de-energised)
No Power: Relay Open (de-energised)
Relay 2 Test Mode
Enabled: Relay Closed (energised)
Disabled: Relay Open (de-energised)
No Power: Relay Open (de-energised)
Fault Fault Relay
Fault: Relay Open (de-energised)
No Fault: Relay Closed (energised)
No Power: Relay Open (de-energised)
5.4 Strobe Output
The Strobe Output functions as follows:
Strobe
Provides a Bi-polar output for driving Visual Warning Devices.
The output is monitored and requires 10kΩ 5% 1/3Watt EOL.
Allows for 8 x Ampac Xenon Strobes (208-0011) or 40 x Ampac LED strobes 4107-1005/6)
Cable Recommendation: Ampac TPS FLAT 2C 1.5MM‚ WH STRIPE or similar
5.5 Audio Line Output
The 100V Audio Line Output functions as follows:
100V Out
Provides a 100VAC Audio Output. Supports up to 2 branches.
The output is monitored and requires an EOL value of 47kΩ 5% 1/3 Watt.
For 2 branches use 100kΩ 5% ¼ Watt on each branch.
Speaker recommendation: 100V with capacitor for DC Monitoring
Cable recommendation: Ampac TPS FLAT 2C 1.5MM‚ WH STRIPE or similar

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5.6 DIP switch settings
The Amplifier has two DIP switches Configuration switches (SW3) and Address Switches (SW4)
The Configuration DIP switch (SW3) is 8-way and has the following options:
Switch 1 Commissioning Mode
*(Dynamic)
Set to On (1) for Commissioning Mode
Off (0) for Operation Mode
Default is On (1)
Refer to 5.8 volume controls for detail on commissioning mode
Switch 2 & 3 Country Standard
*(Start Up)
2 Off (0) & 3 Off (0) – AS1670.1:2015
2 Off (0) & 3 On (1) – NZS4512:2010
2 On (1) & 3 Off (0) – N/A
2 On (1) & 3 On (1) – Custom Configuration
Default is switch 2 and 3 Off
Switch 4 Background Music Mode
*(Dynamic)
Set to On (1) to enable the RPC (+ and -) audio inputs to be
used for background music.
Switch 5, 6 & 7
Alert/Evac Timeout &
Custom Input settings
*(Start Up)
Configures how the EWCIE responds to the alarm signal
Option 5,6,7
0. (000) 0s timeout – Evac signal only
1. (001) 60s Alert signal, then Evac signal
2. (010) 90s Alert signal, then Evac signal
3. (011) 120s Alert signal, then Evac signal
4. (100) 180s Alert signal, then Evac signal
5. (101) 300s Alert signal, then Evac signal
6. (110) no timeout – Alert signal only
7. (111) Set for Custom Input Configuration - refer to
EvacUwiz Programming Manual MAN3084.
Switch 8
Earth Fault detection.
Stand Alone Panel Only
*(Dynamic)
Set to On (1) for Detect Earth Fault; Off (0) to Disable. Default
is Off (0).
The Address DIP switch (SW4) is 4-way and has the following options:
Switch 1,2 & 3 Communication Address
*(Start Up)
Local Amplifier Address (valid range is 0 to 7);
Set to a unique valid address for each EWCIE
connected to the Local Bus (CAN).
Option 1,2,3
0. (0 0 0) Emergency Zone 1
1. (0 0 1) Emergency Zone 2
2. (0 1 0) Emergency Zone 3
3. (0 1 1) Emergency Zone 4
4. (1 0 0) Emergency Zone 5
5. (1 0 1) Emergency Zone 6
6. (1 1 0) Emergency Zone 7
7. (1 1 1) Emergency Zone 8
Default is 0; First amplifier must be 0.
Switch 4 Communication Monitoring
*(Dynamic)
Set to On (1) to enable monitoring of the
communications path between the amplifier and an
associated front panel.
Set to On (1) if a front panel switch and indicator card
is fitted. A general fault (indicator and relay) will be
activated if communications is lost with the front
panel.
Should be set to Off (0) is no front panel is fitted.

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Note: Note that the statuses of some switches are only read at system startup, while others are
dynamically updated throughout the execution of the application code. In order for the switches marked
as *(Start Up) to have changes in their state acknowledged, the system must be restarted, either through
a valid power cycle or software/hardware reset.
5.7 LED indications
The amplifier has the following indicators:
Indicator Colour Description
Power Green Steady when power available. Controlled by hardware
General Fault Amber Steady with a fault condition: Zone fault, Power fault or System fault,
otherwise steady
Line fault Amber Steady when speaker circuit has an interruption, flashing when
speaker circuit is overloaded / shorted, otherwise off
Strobe fault Amber Steady when strobe circuit has an interruption, flashing when strobe
circuit is overloaded / shorted, otherwise off
Earth fault Amber Steady when an earth fault is present, otherwise off
CAN Bus
Communication Green Flashes when communications is present.
A lamp test can be initiated by pressing the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for
3s. The Lamp Test can only be initiated from the amplifier while not in commissioning mode.
5.8 Volume Controls
The amplifier has volume controls, SW5 (down) and SW6 (up) located on the amplifier board. These
volume control buttons are only active when in commissioning mode. The factory default volume is 0
dBA.
In order to save the volume setting for each audio source, place the amplifier in the operational mode.
(Refer to DIP Switch Settings)
Type Description
UP Button Increases the volume of the currently activated audio source. Each step represents 1 dB
and there are 64 steps from 0dBA to -63dBA
DOWN Button Decreases the volume of the currently activated audio source. Each step represents 1 dB
and there are 64 steps from 0dBA to -63dBA
Note: There are three volume control settings available for editing and storage; they are:
System setting – This is the volume setting that applies to all system messages, whether they be
alarms, alerts, test messages, etc and the microphone level. When in commissioning mode and any
system message or tone is being played then adjusting the volume will adjust the volume settings for
the ‘system’ volume type. You must exit commissioning mode for this setting to be saved.
Background music setting – This volume setting applies to background music and can only be
adjusted whenever background music is playing while in commissioning mode. You must exit
commissioning mode for this setting to be saved.
RPC (Remote Paging Console) setting – This volume setting applies to the RPC microphone input
and can only be adjusted when in commissioning mode and whenever the RPC microphone input is
active. You must exit commissioning mode for this setting to be saved.

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5.9 System Messages
The EWCIE amplifier/tone-generator shall have standard system messages programmed by default.
They cannot be overwritten. These messages are shown in the table below.
Message Length Description
Evacuation “Emergency – Evacuate Now” (for AS1670.1 and NZS4512)
Alert 6s “An incident has been detected in the building – please prepare to evacuate
and wait further instructions” (for AS1670.1 and NZS4512)
False Alarm 8s “May I have your attention please – A false alarm has been detected. The
all clear is now given. Thank you for your patience and understand”
System Test 4s “This is a fire alarm test”
Lockdown 3s No Message (tone only)
5.10 Custom Messages
The EWCIE can have custom messages programmed. For details on how to program and use custom
messages refer to section 9 and 10 of the OWS Programming Manual MAN3084.

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5.11 Tones
The Australian or New Zealand tones are determined by the Dip switches 2 and 3 (Country Standard).
The default Australian tones for Alert and Evac are the AS1670.1-2015 tones. If the AS1670.1-2004
tones are required this must be set by using the EvacUwiz programming tool.
EVACUATION TONES – AS1670.4 - 2015
ALERT TONES – AS1670.4 - 2015
1200Hz1200Hz
0.0s 4.0s 12.0s
Optional Voice
Message
520Hz
Not exceeding 32s
between messages
12
s of tone
preceding the 1
st
message
8.0s
EVACUATION TONES – AS1670.4 - 2004
1200Hz
500Hz
0.0s 4.0s 8.0s 12.0s 16.0s
Voice
Message Silence
1s to 16s 1s to 8s
ALERT TONES – AS1670.4 - 2004