Beacon BM2 Guide

Installation and Commissioning Manual
Beacon BM2/4/8
Master Station

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................3
1.1 What is an Emergency Voice Communication System?.............................................................3
1.2 Suitability ............................................................................................................................3
2. Product Overview.......................................................................................................................3
3. Important Safety Information......................................................................................................4
4. Unpacking the Unit.....................................................................................................................5
5. Installation ................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Connecting the Beacon Master Station .................................................................................7
5.2 Planning the Wiring ..............................................................................................................7
5.3 Cable and Wiring Guidance ...................................................................................................7
5.3.1 Fire Telephone system ..................................................................................................7
5.3.2 Disabled Refuge EVC System .........................................................................................7
5.3.3 Combined Systems........................................................................................................7
5.3.4 “Assist Call” Emergency Assistance Alarm Systems ...........................................................7
5.4 Cabling methods ..................................................................................................................7
5.4.1 Beacon Master Station Wiring ......................................................................................8
5.4.2 Beacon Master/Repeater Stations wiring in ring .............................................................9
5.5 Mains Connection............................................................................................................... 10
5.6 Battery Information............................................................................................................ 10
5.7 Outstation Connections....................................................................................................... 10
5.7.1 Type A outstation........................................................................................................ 11
5.7.2 Type B outstation........................................................................................................ 11
5.7.3 BAKIT Accessible Toilet Kit........................................................................................... 11
5.8 Auxiliary Connections ......................................................................................................... 12
5.9 Powering up procedure....................................................................................................... 12
5.10 Powering down procedure................................................................................................. 12
6. Set up procedure ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Beacon Master Station Display PCB Dipswitch Settings ........................................................ 13
6.2 Adding a Line Card............................................................................................................. 14
6.3 Removing a Line card ......................................................................................................... 14
6.4 Adding a Beacon Repeater Station ..................................................................................... 14
Master Station Exchange PCB Dipswitch Settings.......................................................... 15
7. System Menus ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Login Procedure................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 Fault Accept ...................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Panel Indicator Test ........................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Extended Fault Menu.......................................................................................................... 16
7.5 Line Identify ...................................................................................................................... 16
7.6 Engineer Walk Test ............................................................................................................ 17
7.7 Remote Signal Delay Timer ................................................................................................. 17
7.8 In Use Relay Options.......................................................................................................... 18
8. Operation ................................................................................................................................ 18
8.1 Receiving a call .................................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Making a call ..................................................................................................................... 18
8.3 Ending a call...................................................................................................................... 18
8.4 Putting a call on hold.......................................................................................................... 18
8.5 Conference Call.................................................................................................................. 18
8.6 Acknowledging “Assist Call” alarms ...................................................................................... 19
8.7 Accepting Faults................................................................................................................. 19
8.8 Panel Indicator Test ........................................................................................................... 19
9. Indications and Controls ........................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Mode Indicator Summary.................................................................................................... 19
9.2 Power supply and CPU indicator Summary............................................................................ 20
9.3 User Indicator Summary ..................................................................................................... 20
9.4 Zone indicator summary ..................................................................................................... 20
10. Commissioning procedure ....................................................................................................... 21
11. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 21
12. Outstation zone template ........................................................................................................ 22
13. Technical Specification ............................................................................................................ 24

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1. Introduction
1.1 What is an Emergency Voice Communication System?
An Emergency Voice Communication System, or EVCS, is a system that allowsvoice communication in
either direction between a central control point and a number of other points throughout a building or
building complex, particularly in a fire emergency situation. The control points, or outstations by which
they are more commonly referred, generally comprise of a Type A outstation, a Type B outstation, or a
Type C Combined Type outstation. “Assist Call” emergency assistance alarm systems can also be
incorporated into the EVCS.
EVCS is generally required in the following situations:
•In any building or sports or similarvenue where there are disabled people, or people who may
have difficulty negotiating the evacuation route.
•In buildings with phased evacuation and/or firefighting lifts where it facilitates secure
communications for building managers, fire wardens, and attending fire officers.
•At sports venues and similar complexes, where it will assist stewards in controlling the
evacuation of the area in an emergency.
The Beacon Emergency Voice Communications System (EVCS) is designed to fully comply
with BS5839 Part 9:2021 for use as a Fire Telephone system, Disabled Refuge Call system or as a
combined system when both Fire Telephones and Disabled Refuge Points are required.
1.2 Suitability
Fire telephone systems are recommended for all public buildings and multi-story buildings over four
floors by BS9999.
Disabled Refuge systems are required in buildings where the public or disabled staff gains access to any
floor other than the ground floor using lifts. Refuge areas are provided at each storey exit from each
protected stairway.
2. Product Overview
The Beacon EVCS comprises of a Master Station and one or more outstations. .
Additionally the “Assist Call” emergency assistance alarm system can either be connected to the same
line as a Type B outstation, or connected to a dedicated line. Neither the outstations nor the “Assist
Call” emergency alarm system require a separate power supply unit as each line is powered from the
Master Station. This has the additional benefit of each line being fully monitored and battery backed up.
Each Beacon Master Station can also perform as a Beacon Repeater Station. A Beacon Repeater Station
mimics the Beacon Master Station both in operation and indication. Any reference in this document to
to the Beacon Master Station also applies to the Beacon Repeater Station, unless specified otherwise.
The Beacon Master Station has been designed for radial star topology. In most cases this will reduce the
cable requirements for all ring-based systems. The topology consists of spurs formed of 1 two core
1.5mm CSA cables (soft skin enhanced up to 500m per leg, MICC 200m per leg) to each outstation.

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3. Important Safety Information
This Equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and competent person.
This Equipment is defined as Class 1 in EN60065 (Low Voltage Directive) and must be EARTHED.
Caution
Indoor Use Only
Warning Shock Hazard-
Isolate Before Opening
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE
Warning
THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED
Warning
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
Each Bacon Master/Repeater Station requires a 3A sput, returning to a breaker clearly marked “EVCS
DO NOT TURN OFF”.
If the Beacon Master Station and the Beacon Repeater Station are distributed around a site, it is
essential that both Beacon Stations are on the same mains phase, as they are classified TEN 230V.
Powering from different phases can mean a 440V potential can be present in a Beacon Station during
a major fault incident.
Anti-static handling guidelines
Make sure that electrostatic handling precautions are taken immediately before handling PCBs and other
static sensitive components.
Before handling any static-sensitive items, operators should get rid of any electrostatic charge by
touching a sound safety earth. Always handle PCBs by their sides and avoid touching any components.

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4. Unpacking the Unit
Remove the Beacon BM2/4/8 from its packing, and check the contents against the following list:
•Beacon BM2/4/8 Master Station
•Installation & maintenance manual (this document).
•User Guide & logbook.
•Accessory pack with the following contents: -
o1 number 2.5mm AF Hex Key.
o1 number door handle/key.
oEnd of Line (EoL) Resistors, 2 per line card
Use the 2.5mm AF Hex Key supplied to open the right-hand front cover.
Verify the following items are present:
•Correct number of Line Card, depending on configuration. c/w 2-way line connectors.
•1 number 3-way mains connector.
•1 number 2-way Fault connector.
•1 number 2-way In Use connector.
•1 number 2-way Enable connector.
•4 number 2-way Network connectors.
•1 number Battery lead.

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5. Installation
Prior to mounting the Beacon Master Station, it should be decided if the field wiring is to be run on the
surface or to be concealed. There are 14 knockouts on the top and 2 slotted entries with a dedicated
mains supply entry at the rear. If a knockout is removed by mistake, fill the hole with a good quality
cable gland.
Unused knockouts must be left unopened to comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Accidentally
knocked out holes should be blanked off.
The Beacon Master Station weighs 6Kg with batteries, so care should be taken to securely mount the Station
on stud walling.

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5.1 Connecting the Beacon Master Station
To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical
interference in the system wiring, the use of fire-resistant screened cables is recommended throughout
the installation.
All wiring should come into the enclosure via the knockouts provided and be fixed tidily to the relevant
terminals.
Note that correct cable glanding is essential. Due regard should be paid to any system specifications
which demand a certain cable type, providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations.
5.2 Planning the Wiring
All system wiring should be installed to meet the appropriate parts of BS5839 Part9:2021 and BS 7671
(Wiring Regulations). Other national standards of installation should be adhered to where applicable.
Do not test wiring using an insulation tester (Megger) with any
equipment connected, as the 500 Volt test voltage will destroy
these devices.
You must observe local wiring regulations. Do not run SELV and LV cables in the same enclosure
without adequate insulation between them.
5.3 Cable and Wiring Guidance
5.3.1 Fire Telephone system
Any system using Type A outstations must use enhanced grade cabling throughout for all wiring,
including the mains supply to the Beacon Master Station
5.3.2 Disabled Refuge EVC System
For buildings less than 30m in height, or any building with sprinklers fitted, standard grade fire resistant
cable may be used to wire Type B outstation and the mains supply to the Master Controller; as long as
the planned evacuation will be completed in 30 minutes.
If the building is over 30m in height without sprinklers, or where the evacuation will takeplace over
multiple stages exceeding 30 minutes, then enhanced grade cables must be used.
5.3.3 Combined Systems
For systems containing Type A, Type B or Type C outstations, shared cable such as network cables
must be enhanced grade.
Cabling to Type A or Type C outstations must be in enhanced grade fire resistant cabling.
Individual spurs to Type B outstations can be wired in standard grade fire resistant cabling in
accordance with the wiring guidelines already set out for disabled refuge systems.
5.3.4 “Assist Call” Emergency Assistance Alarm Systems
All installations must conform to Building Regulations Approved Document M. The “Assist Call” is wired
using 2 core cable, and the “Assist Call” plates can be wired in any order.
5.4 Cabling methods
There are 3 cabling methods available:
•Connection to a Type A or Type C outstation: use 2 core enhanced grade fire resistant cable
when extending a firefighting telephone system.
•Connection to a Type B outstation: use 2 core standard grade fire resistant cable when
extending a disabled refuge system.
•Connection to an “Assist Call” system on a dedicated line requires 2 core 1mm CSA or above
PVC sheathed.

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5.4.1 Beacon Master Station
The wiring for a Beacon Master Station is shown in the schematic below.

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5.4.2 Beacon Master/Repeater Stations wiring in ring
If two Beacon Stations are wired in Master/Repeater format, with the outstations shared between both
the Master Station and the Repeater Station, the Beacon system has to be wired as a ring, with each
outstation connected via a radial circuit to either the Master Station or Repeater Station, as shown in
the schematic below. This ensures that the any single cable fault will not affect the operation of more
than one outstation. For further information see 6.4.
5.4.2.1 Network Wiring
Note: Only connect the earth screens on the Net in cables, cut back and insulate Net OUT
earth screens

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5.5 Mains Connection
Each Beacon Master/Repeater Station requires a 3A spur, returning to a breaker clearly marked “EVCS
DO NOT TURN OFF”.
If the Beacon Master Station and the Beacon Repeater Station are distributed around a site, it is
essential that both Beacon Stations are on the same mains phase, as they are classified TEN 230V.
Powering from different phases can mean a 440V potential can be present in a Beacon Station during
a major fault incident.
5.6 Battery Information
In the event of mains failure BS5839 Part 9:2021 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby and 3
hours operation thereafter.
A Beacon Master/Repeater Station requires one number 12V 7AH vent regulated sealed lead acid
battery. The battery is not supplied with the Beacon Master/Repeater Station.
Safety Information:
Sealed Lead Acid batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause burns if exposed to
the skin. The low internal resistance of these batteries mean large currents will flow if
they are accidentally short-circuited causing burns and a risk of fire.
Exercise caution when handling batteries.
Power Up Procedure:
Always apply mains power before connecting batteries. When connecting batteries,
always connect the Positive (Red +) terminal first.
Power Down Procedure
Disconnect the batteries before removing the mains power. When disconnecting
batteries, always remove the Negative (Black –) terminal first.
5.7 Outstation Connections
The Beacon Master Station is equipped with at least one number Dual line card. One outstation per
line output can be connected. If no outstation is connected to the line output, then an end of line 10kΩ
resistor should be fitted. The dipswitch located on the rear of the door mounted Display PCB is used for
configuration see 6.1
The following devices are available on the system:
•Type A (fixed phone)
•Type B (hands-free refuge point)
•Type C “Combi” (combined Type A and Type B)
•Jack point
•“Assist Call” emergency assistance alarm system
For Type A, Type B, and Type C outstations, the end-of-line 10kΩresistor should be removed from the
accessory pack and connected to the end-of-line terminal in the outstation.
For Jack points and the “Assist Call” system, the end-of-line 10kΩresistor should also be removed from
the accessory pack and connected to the last plate on the system.
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3A
Main
Distribution
Board
>0.75mm
2
<2.5mm
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UNITY
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Beacon
Master Station

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5.7.1 Type A outstation
Note: The Earth screen should be sleeved and connected to the terminal block in the controller,
and the earth stud in the Type A outstation.
5.7.2 Type B outstation
Note: The Earth screen should be sleeved and connected to the terminal block in the controller,
and the earth connection in the metal back box (if a plastic back-box is used cut the earth back
and insulate at the outstation)
5.7.3 ACA Accessible Toilet Kit
The BAKIT comprises an Over door Indicator, a pull cord and a cancel plate and they can be wired in
any order, the above is typically as installed, and runs Overdoor Plate, ceiling Pull and then the Cancel
plate, the EOL resistor goes in the free terminals of the last plate.

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5.8 Auxiliary Connections
The Beacon Master Station has three auxiliary connections:
Fault is a normally closed volt free relay (30V DC 1A) which
OPENS on any fault, including loss of power.
In Use is a normally open volt free relay (30V DC 1A) connection
which closes when any outstation is operated, see Remote Signal
Display section 7.7 switch settings for further information.
Enable is a normally CLOSED input and is required to operate the
system, this is often connected to the fire alarm system. If Jumper
J9 is in place, then no connection is required at the terminals. This function only disables Type B
outstations, with Type A outstations and “Assist Call” emergency assistance alarm systems continuing to
operate. Calls from Type B outstations automatically “time out” after approximately 30 minutes. It is
advised that this feature is not used as the system should always be available, not just during an
evacuation. If the feature is used, then the mode LED illuminates yellow after 30 seconds to show that
the system is disabled.
Note. If the system is disabled, the master station can still make outgoing calls.
5.9 Powering up procedure
To power up the Beacon Master Station, carefully check all internal wiring before applying mains
power to the Beacon Master Station. Once the Beacon Master Station is powered, the battery can be
attached using the battery leads supplied. When attaching the battery, always attach the Positive
(Red+) terminal first.
5.10 Powering down procedure
To power down the Beacon Master Station, first disconnect the battery. Always disconnect the
Negative (Black -) terminal first. Once the battery leads have been disconnected, then remove mains
power.

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6. Set up procedure
The Beacon Master Station has various site configurations which are configured using the dipswitch
located on the rear of the Display PCB.
6.1 BM2/4/8 Master Station Display PCB Dipswitch Settings
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Line
1&2
Line
3&4
Line
5&6
Line
7&8
Net
In
Net
Out
Network Reserved Remarks

Line card 1 fitted
 
Line card 1, 2 fitted
  
Line card 1, 2, 3 fitted
   
Line card 1, 2, 3, 4 fitted
x
x
x
Default single Master
 
x
Ring connected Master
  
Ring connected Repeater
= Dipswitch in ON position
x = Dipswitch in OFF position

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Exchange PCB Diagram-
6.2 Adding a Line Card
The Beacon Master Station is supplied with at least one number Line Card. There are 2 lines per
Line Card.
Before adding a Line Card, ensure that the Beacon Master Station is not powered. If the Beacon
Master Station is powered, then power down the Beacon Master Station (see 5.10).
To fit the Line Card:
1. Place Line Card in the next available space on the Exchange PCB and secure using the supplied
screw.
2. Remove the line terminal and connect the field wiring.
3. Push the terminal into the correct position on the Line Card.
4. Set the dipswitch on the Display PCB (see 6.1) to enable Line Card monitoring.
Once the Line Card is securely fitted, power up the Beacon Master Station (see 5.9).
6.3 Removing a Line card
Before removing a Line Card, ensure that the Beacon Master Station is not powered. If the Beacon
Master Station is powered, then power down the Beacon Master Station (see 5.10).
To remove the Line Card:
1. Remove all line terminals from the Line Card that is to be removed.
2. Remove the securing screw.
3. Remove the Line Card from Exchange PCB.
4. Set the dipswitch on the Display PCB (see 6.1) to disable Line Card monitoring.
Once the Line Card has been removed, the Beacon Master Station may bepowered (see 5.9).
6.4 Adding a Beacon Repeater Station
The Beacon Master Station has in-built networking which means a single additional Beacon Master
Station can be added. This additional Beacon Master Station is designated as the Beacon repeater
Station. The Beacon Repeater Station must be wired as a ring to comply with BS5839-9:2021
The 4 Line Cards can be distributed between the Beacon Master Station and the Beacon Repeater
Station in any combination, as long as the Line Cards do not occupy the same position on the Exchange
PCB in both the Beacon Master Station and the Beacon Repeater Station, i.e. if a Line Card is in
position 1 (Lines 1&2) on the Beacon Master Station, then no Line Card can be placed into position 1
(Lines 1&2) on the Beacon Repeater Station.
Network connections used are Network Out and Network In, with Network In on one Station wired to
Network Out on the other Station (A to A, B to B, C to C, and D to D).
The default network address setting for the Beacon Master Station is 1. When adding a Beacon
Repeater Station, it must share the same address as the Beacon Master Station.

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Master Station Exchange PCB Dipswitch Settings
The Beacon Master Station can be integrated with a BMNET Master Station to form part of a
Beacon site wide network where the Beacon Master Station provides a local control and wiring
position reporting back to the BMNET.
Each Beacon Master Station on the Beacon network has a unique network address.This address is
set by the dipswitches on the Exchange PCB. The address is a binary number given by the positions of
dip switches 1 to 6, with valid addresses lying between 1 and 64 inclusive.
Network address dipswitch setting
Addr
1
2
3
4
5
6
Addr
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
33
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
34
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
35
1
1
0
0
0
1
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
36
0
0
1
0
0
1
5
1
0
1
0
0
0
37
1
0
1
0
0
1
6
0
1
1
0
0
0
38
0
1
1
0
0
1
7
1
1
1
0
0
0
39
1
1
1
0
0
1
8
0
0
0
1
0
0
40
0
0
0
1
0
1
9
1
0
0
1
0
0
41
1
0
0
1
0
1
10
0
1
0
1
0
0
42
0
1
0
1
0
1
11
1
1
0
1
0
0
43
1
1
0
1
0
1
12
0
0
1
1
0
0
44
0
0
1
1
0
1
13
1
0
1
1
0
0
45
1
0
1
1
0
1
14
0
1
1
1
0
0
46
0
1
1
1
0
1
15
1
1
1
1
0
0
47
1
1
1
1
0
1
16
0
0
0
0
1
0
48
0
0
0
0
1
1
17
1
0
0
0
1
0
49
1
0
0
0
1
1
18
0
1
0
0
1
0
50
0
1
0
0
1
1
19
1
1
0
0
1
0
51
1
1
0
0
1
1
20
0
0
1
0
1
0
52
0
0
1
0
1
1
21
1
0
1
0
1
0
53
1
0
1
0
1
1
22
0
1
1
0
1
0
54
0
1
1
0
1
1
23
1
1
1
0
1
0
55
1
1
1
0
1
1
24
0
0
0
1
1
0
56
0
0
0
1
1
1
25
1
0
0
1
1
0
57
1
0
0
1
1
1
26
0
1
0
1
1
0
58
0
1
0
1
1
1
27
1
1
0
1
1
0
59
1
1
0
1
1
1
28
0
0
1
1
1
0
60
0
0
1
1
1
1
29
1
0
1
1
1
0
61
1
0
1
1
1
1
30
0
1
1
1
1
0
62
0
1
1
1
1
1
31
1
1
1
1
1
0
63
1
1
1
1
1
1
32
0
0
0
0
0
1
64
0
0
0
0
0
0
Note: Dipswitch 7 + 8 are not used.

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7. System Menus
7.1 Login Procedure
For access level 2 (User) the code is 1664, for access level 3 (Engineer) the code is 1812. Enter the
relevant code using the numbered buttons 1-8, as each button is pressed the user LED will flash
cyan/magenta faster until the required code is entered, at which point LEDs 1-3 will illuminate cyan for
User mode and LEDs 1-5 will illuminate cyan for Engineer mode.
7.2 Fault Accept
Before accepting faults, the fault must be noted in the logbook, along with the time the fault was
reported.
To accept the fault, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812) menu,
then press zone button 1. The buzzer will silence, and the general fault LED will now go steady.
Press zone button 8 to exit this menu and to return to the menu options.
The buzzer will resound on each new fault.
7.3 Panel Indicator Test
To test the panel indicators, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812)
menu, then press zone button 2.
All LEDs will illuminate in a predefined sequence, and the buzzer will sound.
Press zone button 8 to stop the panel indicator test and to return to the menu options.
7.4 Extended Fault Menu
Enter the access level 2 code (1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812) then press zone button 3.
Zone
Indicator Status
Description
1-4
Blank
Line card configured as not fitted
Yellow Solid
Line card configured as fitted but not present
Green Solid
Line card configured as fitted and present
5
Blank
Net In not configured
Green Solid
Net In healthy
Yellow Flashing
Net In fault
6
Blank
Net Out not configured
Green Solid
Net Out healthy
Yellow Flashing
Net Out fault
7
Green Solid
Display Processor Healthy
Yellow Solid
Display Processor Fault
8
Green Solid
Exchange Processor Healthy
Yellow Solid
Exchange Processor Fault
7.5 Line Identify
Line identify is a helpful feature to prove that the line numbers are correct i.e. that line 1 is connected
to line 1 terminals. It does this by activating the ringer tone on the outstation with the number of rings
corresponding to the line number, i.e. line 2 will activate the outstation with 2 rings in this mode.
Enter the access level 3 engineer code (1812) then press zone button 4. The lines for the fitted Line
Cards will have their corresponding zone lights illuminated flashing magenta, e.g. if there are 2 line
cards fitted, then zones 1-4 will be flashing.
Visit each outstation in turn and listen to the number of rings to confirm they have the correct
configuration. Press the call button on each outstation to acknowledge.
For example:
•Visit outstation for line 1. This should be ringing once. Press the call button to acknowledge.
Listen for the cadence tone, then press the cancel button.
•Visit outstation for line 2. This should be ringing twice, again press the call button to
acknowledge. Listen for the cadence tone, then press the cancel button.
When you return to the Master Station, the outstation lines that have been acknowledged will be
illuminated solid magenta.
Press zone button 8 to stop the line identify test and to return to the menu options.
Note: This feature does not work with “Assist Call” as there is no ringer present.

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7.6 Engineer Walk Test
The engineer walk test mode enables all connected outstations, including “Assist Call”, to be tested for
correct operation by a single engineer without needing to return to the Master Station to reset the calls,
until complete.
Enter the access level 3 engineer code (1812) then press zone button 5. The Master Station will
illuminate the zone indicators with solid magenta to show which lines are connected, i.e. if it illuminates
zones 1-4, and zones 5-8 are not illuminated, then there are 4 lines connected.
For example,
•Visit Type B outstation on line 1. Press the call button. Listen for the cadence tone. Press
cancel.
•Visit line 2 which has an “Assist Call” system connected. Operate the pull cord. Cancel “Assist
Call” alarm.
•Visit line 3 which has a Type B outstation and an “Assist call” system connected. Press call
button on Type B outstation. Listen for the cadence tone. Press cancel. Go to the “Assist Call”
and operate the pull cord. Cancel the “Assist Call” alarm.
•Return to the Master Station. The zone indicators will be flashing as follows:-
•Line 1: Red/Magenta to indicate a type B outstation is fitted and tested.
•Line 2: Blue/Magenta to indicate an “Assist Call” system is fitted and tested.
•Line 3: Red/Blue to indicate a type B outstation and an “Assist Call” system are fitted and
tested.
•Line 4: Solid Magenta to indicate that no outstation has been tested.
Press zone button 8 to stop the engineer walk test and to return to the menu options.
7.7 Remote Signal Delay Timer
The in-use relay, function can be altered to provide a remote signal via an autodialler, BMS or similar.
The delay is adjustable between 30 seconds and 3 minutes such that if a call from an outstation is not
answered within the chosen time delay then the relay operates. This could be used to send a signal off
site during periods when the master station is not attended.
If the call is answered during the delay period, the relay will not operate, and the timer will cease.
The above function works identically with the Assist Call emergency assistance system.
Enter the access level 3 code (1812), then press button 6 to enter this mode. The magenta zone
indicators from 1 to 8 will be illuminated depending on selection, pressing button 2 will give a 30 second
delay, button 3 a one-minute delay and so on to button 7 which gives a three minute delay. When the
required delay is selected the adjacent indicator will illuminate to confirm the delay period. Press button
8 to exit this mode.
Button
Delay Timer Options
1
No Delay
2
30 Secs
3
1 Min
4
1 min 30 secs
5
2 min
6
2 min 30 secs
7
3 min
8
Exit

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7.8 In Use Relay Options
The in use relay has programmable functions which can work in tandem with the delay timer described
in 7.7. These functions can provide a relay output as described in the table below:
These relay functions can be useful for providing an output of specific system operation of EVC, Assist
Call or both. This relay can also be used to connect to the
Remote Alarm panel or a remote
sounder or beacon which can be configured to cancel operation when the master handset is picked up
such that the sounder will not interfere with the conversation.
Enter the access level 3 code (1812), then press button 7 to enter this mode. The magenta zone
indicators from 1 to 8 will be illuminated depending on selection. When the required selection has been
made press button 8 to exit this mode.
Button
Relay Option
1
Not Used
2
EVCS & Assist Call
3
EVCS only
4
Assist Call Only
5
EVCS, connected conversation
6
Relay activates on any call, Relay de-energises on master handset pickup
7
Relay operates when call not answered /acknowledged (EVCS and Assist Call)
8
Exit
8. Operation
All conversations are under the command of the Master Station.
8.1 Receiving a call
One of the eight zone LEDs and the mode LED will flash red to indicate an incoming call. The flash rate
will identify the outstation type, with a Type A outstation having a faster flash rate than a Type B
outstation.
Lift the Master handset receiver. The User LED will illuminate Red.
Press the corresponding zone button (indicated by the red flashing LED). This LED and the User LED
will change to flashing green to show that this line is now connected, and a conversation can take
place.
8.2 Making a call
To make a call, lift the Master handset receiver and the User LED will illuminate red.
Press the zone button for the required outstation. The corresponding zone LED will flash red. This flash
rate will be slower than the flash rate for either an incoming Type A or Type B call.
When the outstation answers the call, the zone LED flashes green, the mode LED illuminates red and
the user flashes green to indicate this line is now connected and a conversation can take place.
8.3 Ending a call
To end the call from the outstation, either replace the Type A receiver back on its hook or press the
call/cancel button for a Type B outstation.
To end a conversation from the Beacon Master Station, replace the Master handset receiver back on
its hook.
Note: This will not end the call, only the conversation. The outstation will revert back to requesting a
call, and the zone LED will flash red to indicate this. The call MUST be ended at the outstation.
8.4 Putting a call on hold
To put a call on hold, press the zone button for the required outstation that is already connected. The
zone LED will change from flashing green to flashing green/red. The hold tone will be heard in the
handset.
To reconnect the call, press the zone button for the required outstation again. The zone LED will
change from flashing green/red to flashing green to indicate the call is now connected again.
8.5 Conference Call
Depending upon the number of Line Cards fitted in the Beacon Master Station, up to five lines can be
connected to the conference call at any one time. To receive a call, see 8.1. To make a call to an
individual outstation, see 8.2. The Beacon Master Station controls which lines are involved in the
conference, and only one conference group is allowed.

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8.6 Acknowledging “Assist Call” alarms
When an “Assist Call” goes into alarm, the appropriate zone LED will flash blue, and a two-tone buzzer
sounds to indicate that an “Assist Call” alarm has been operated.
To acknowledge the alarm, press the corresponding zone button, and the blue LED will illuminate
continuously with an intermittent buzzer tone every 15 seconds. If after 2 minutes the “Assist Call”
alarm has not been cancelled, the buzzer will resound and the LED will flash blue.
Within the WC cubicle the pull cord indicator will change from continuous indication to no indication.
The cancel plate will alter from flashing to continuous and the buzzer will change from continuous to
intermittent. Outside the cubicle the Over doorplate indication will alter from flashing to continuous and
the buzzer will change from continuous to intermittent. This change in indication and buzzers during the
acknowledgephase indicates to the WC user that help is on the way.
8.7 Accepting Faults
Before accepting faults, the fault must be noted in the log book, along with the time the fault was
reported.
To accept the fault, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812) menu,
then press zone button 1. The buzzer will silence and the general fault LED will now go steady.
Press zone button 8 to exit this menu and to return to the menu options.
The buzzer will resound on each new fault.
8.8 Panel Indicator Test
To test the panel indicators, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code: 1812)
menu, then press zone button 2.
All LEDs will illuminate in a predefined sequence, and the buzzer will sound.
Press zone button 8 to stop the panel indicator test and to return to the menu options.
9. Indications and Controls
9.1 Mode Indicator Summary
Mode
Description
Green solid Normal state
Red solid Outstation off hook
Blue solid Assist call active
Yellow Solid Refuge (type B) points disabled
Flashing Red/Blue Incoming call/ Assist Call alarm at same time

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9.2 Power supply and CPU indicator Summary
AC DC PSU General CPU Description

Mains OK
x
Flash
Flash
Mains failure
 
Battery OK

x
Flash
Flash
Battery open circuit

x

Flash
Battery short circuit

Flash

Flash
Battery high impedance
 
Flash

PSU processor fail

Flash

Display or Exchange Processor Fault or Display-Exchange comms flt
Flash Display or Exchange Processor Fault or Display-Exchange comms flt
on remote panel (if applicable)
Flash Flash Remote Battery fault
Flash Flash Remote Mains fault
= LED illuminated
x = LED off
Flash= LED Flashing
Note: When faults are accepted the general LED illuminates solid.
9.3 User Indicator Summary
Red Master handset off hook
Flashing Yellow Master handset open circuit
Cyan User logged in
Magenta Engineer logged in
Flashing green Call connected
Flashing Red/Green Call on hold
Solid Yellow Master handset short circuit
Solid White Call connected on remote master station
9.4 Zone indicator summary
Zone Indicator Status
User Indicator Status
Buzzer Status
Description
Slow flash red
Off
Outgoing call
Fast flash red
Ringing
Incoming call from type A outstation
Normal flash red
Ringing
Incoming call from type B outstation
Normal flash green Normal flash green Off Call connected to local master
handset
Normal flash green/red
Normal flash green/red
Off
Call on hold
Normal flash green/white Solid White Off Call connected via a remote master
handset
Solid yellow On Line Short circuited
Slow flash yellow On Line card missing
Normal flash yellow On Line Open circuit or EOL missing
Fast flash yellow On Line Earth fault
Solid cyan
Solid cyan
Off
Access level 2
Solid magenta
Solid magenta
Off
Access level 3
Normal flash blue 2 Tone Alarm Incoming Assist Call alarm
Solid blue Intermittent
double Beep
Assist call acknowledged