Beacon Master Station User manual

Master Station Quick Start Guide
B1M2, B1M4, B1M8
The Beacon Master Station is a ready out of the box EVC system suitable for standalone
applications up to 8 lines. It is very simple to install, requiring no set up or software, and is
compatible with a range of outstations and the Assist Call range of emergency assistance
alarms.
This guide summarises applicable information from the full manual, which is
available by scanning this QR code or visit espuk.com
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1. Mounting Information
Master stations should be mounted in fire control rooms or next to the fire alarm panel at a
mounting height of between 1.4 and 1.5m above finished floor level to the centre of the
controls. Type A outstations (fire telephone) are generally fitted in fire-fighting lobbies and
fire and rescues access points at 1.3 to 1.4m above (FFL). Type B outstations are used in
disabled refuges at a mounting height of 0.9m to 1.2m (FFL). For Emergency assistance
alarms refer to product manual.
2. Cable Information
Fire telephone systems utilise Type A outstations and must use enhanced grade fire resistant
cabling throughout for all wiring, including the mains supply to the master station. Max
distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.
Disabled Refuge systems utilise Type B outstations, they are wired in standard or enhanced
grade fire resistant cabling Refer to BS 5839-9:2021 for full details.
Max distance using 1mm or 1.5mm cable is 500m from outstation to master station.
Emergency assistance alarms (Assist Call) for dedicated circuits use 1mm 2 core flex for
lengths of 500m from the master or security cable for shorter lengths from up to 50m for 2
cores up to 200m if 4 cores are twisted together. If sharing with a Type B use the same
grade of fire resistant cable.

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 EN IEC62368-1:2020+A11:2020 (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
Figure 2
Each Beacon Master Station requires local isolation with verification as per the Electricity at
Work Regulations 1989, returning to a B6A breaker clearly marked “EMERGENCY VOICE
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. DO NOT TURN OFF”.
4. 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.
5. Battery Information
In the event of mains failure BS 5839-9:2021 requires battery backup for 24 hours standby
and 3 hours operation thereafter.
A Beacon Master Station requires one 12V 7AH valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. The
battery is not supplied with the Beacon Master 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.

6. Installation
Use the 2.5mm AF Hex Key supplied to open the right-hand front cover.
Figure 3
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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.
7. Commissioning
The commissioning should be carried out by a competent person who has a basic knowledge
and understanding of the design and installation sections of BS 5839-9:2021 and has access
to the specification of the project.
1. All wiring should have been checked and be fault free and 10KΩ EOL resistor fitted.
The mains and battery can be connected- AC, DC and Mode LEDs should be green.
2. Connect EVC/ Assist Call wiring to the Line cards.
EVC
Connections
Mains
Supply
Relay
Contacts

WEEE
Compliant
Product
3. Perform intelligibility tests, visit each outstation in turn press call for a Type B or lift
the handset in a type A. A 2nd person is required to answer the call
4. Where Assist Call is fitted, all pull cords in each circuit should be tested,
acknowledged at the panel, cancelled at the call location. Ensure all controls and
indicators operate correctly.
8. Indications and Controls
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
Figure 5
9. Receiving a call
One of the eight zone LEDs and the mode LED will flash red to indicate an incoming call.
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.
10. 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.
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.
10.1 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 call MUST be ended at the
outstation.
11. Assist Call alarms Operation
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.
12. Accepting Faults
To accept the fault, enter either the access level 2 (code: 1664) or access level 3 (code:
1812) menu, then press zone button 1.