EDWARDS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY FCCA Series User manual
FCCA Series Audio Control
Panel
Installation Manual
P/N 270217
Revised 14JUL97
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Content
FCCA Audio Control Panel 1
Description 1
Application 1
Specifications 2
Installation 3
Field Wiring 6
Connectors 9
Indicators 9
Controls 10
Single-Channel System Operation 10
Dual-Channel System Operation 11
FCCA-4/6 Audio Control Panel 14
Description 14
Application 14
Specifications 16
Installation 18
Field Wiring 21
Internal Wiring 25
Connectors 25
Switches for Channel Selections26
Indicators 27
Controls 27
Four/Six Channel System Operation 28
Applications 30
Boston Code Sequence Programming 30
25 Volt Audio System Tuning Procedure 31
70.7 Volt Audio System Tuning Procedure 32
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This product has been designed to meet the requirements of NFPA
Standard 72, 1996 Edition; Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard
864, 7th Edition; and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, Inc.,
Standard ULC S527. Installation in accordance with this manual,
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FCC warning
This equipment can generate and radiate radio frequency energy. If this
equipment is not installed in accordance with this manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply within the limits for Class A computing devices
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his own expense, is required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.
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Document history
FCCA Series Auido Control Panel Installation Manual P/N 270217
Revision Status
Revision Date Reason For Change
1.0 September 1995 Initial Release.
1.5 July 1997 Layout and content revisions.
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FCCA Audio Control Panel
Description
The FCCA Audio Control Panel is a 19” rack mounted dual channel
operator interface with paging microphone and master fire fighter’s
telephone and associated controls for use in the system command
center on single and multi-line networks. A solid state VU meter is
provided for audio level indication. Dual telephone risers are provided
along with a phone busy riser. Integral tone generators are provided for
pre-alert and alarm signaling. Inputs are provided for use of pre-
recorded messages and other external input signal sources.
EDWARDS S YSTEMS TECHNO LOGY
MODEL FCCA
[FCCA-001.CDR]
FCCA - Front View
Application
The FCCA is a rack mounted operator interface emergency voice alarm
communication systems which require paging and fire fighter’s
telephone system operation. These panels may be located local to or
remote from the main network controller and communicate via RS-485,
20 mA loop or fiber optic links as Class B only. The FCCA is suitable
for use with CM1N w/ RM option, PCPU, RMDP-1N.
The two columns of switches on the FCCA front panel are labeled
Channel 1 “FIRE AREA” and Channel 2 “OTHER AREAS”. The “fire
area” is defined as those locations which receive primary notification
that a fire alarm is received. These are typically located on the fire
floor, the floor above, and the floor below. These locations receive the
alarm signal, which may be one of 15 tones, a pre-recorded message, a
page message originating from the FCCA, or a page message
originating from a fire fighter’s telephone and patched through to the
Channel 1 audio riser. In dual-channel operations, the FCCA Channel 1
signal is distributed throughout the building on riser B, which is
associated with the traditional cards: ZB8-2, ZB8-5, or ZB8-8. With
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Signature Series, the “fire area” will receive signals present on Channel
2, which may be one of 15 tones, a pre-recorded message, a page
message originating from the FCCA, or a page message originating
from a fire fighter’s telephone and patched through to the SIGA
Channel 2 audio riser, which is associated with the SIGA-CC2 module.
FCCA Channel 2 “other areas” are areas of the building defined as all
locations not included in the "fire area." These locations receive the
signal present on channel 2, which may be one of 15 tones, a pre-
recorded message, a page message originating from the FCCA, or a
page message originating from a fire fighter's telephone and patched
through to the FCCA Channel 2 audio riser. The FCCA Channel 2
signal is distributed throughout the building on riser A, which is
associated with the traditional cards: ZB8-2, ZB8-5, or ZB8-8. With
Signature Series, the “other area” will receive signals present on SIGA
Channel 1, which may be one of 15 tones, a pre-recorded message, a
page message originating from the FCCA, or a page message
originating from a firefighter's telephone and patched through to the
SIGA Channel 1 audio riser. This is associated with a SIGA-CC2.
TONE and TAPE signals may be automatically or manually activated.
MIC and PHONE PAGE are both manually activated. Speaker and fire
fighter's telephone circuit supervision and selection are performed by
M500C control modules, RZB12-6 remote zone modules, or traditional
"ZB" series zone modules. Dual channel switching can only be done
with an RZB12-6 or a "ZB" series zone module. With Signature Series,
the SIGA-CC2, an analog addressable device, can be used to connect
up to two signal risers (riser 1 and riser 2). Upon command from the
loop controller, the SIGA-CC2 can connect the Notification Appliance
Circuit to either riser 1 or riser 2. Riser 1 and riser 2 inputs may be 24
VDC to operate polarized audible and visual signals, or 25V or 70V to
operate audio evacuation circuits.
The FCCA requires a display/switch panel, models RASP, SAN, or
FCCD/FCCS and/or an annunciator/operator interface for controlling/
displaying individual audio and telephone branch circuit status.
Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) 7” x 19” x 5.25”
Weight 14 lbs.
Operating Environment:
Temperature
Humidity
0 - 49oC, 32 - 120oF
85% Non-Condensing
Power Requirements 24 VDC @ 280 mA
Communications Format (Class B Only)
Data Line (TB3-4 to TB3-5):
Format
Termination
RS-485, 20 mA Current Loop, Fiber Optics w/SO-20 or SO-FIB
RS-485
Via JP1
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Microphone:
Type
Frequency Response
Magnetic
200 - 5 kHz
Pre-amp Outputs:
Voltage:
10 KΩEOL
25 Amplifier Load
Maximum # Amplifiers/Channel
Distortion Max. @ 1 kHz
Output Impedance
7.0 VRMS
2.8 VRMS
25
5%
1 KΩ
Auxiliary Input (TB1-10 & TB1-11)(TB1-
12 & TB1-13):
Input Impedance
Input Voltage
600Ω
2 VRMS Max.
External Input (TB1-20[+] & TB1-21[-]):
Max. Input Voltage
Min. Input Voltage
Input Type
24 VDC, filtered
>18 VDC, regulated
Optically Coupled
Telephone Outputs (TB2-1 - TB2-5):
Number of Outputs
Output Voltage
Termination:
Unused Output
Normal
Active Remote Handsets
Busy Riser (TB2-6 & TB2-7)
2
12 VDC
10 KΩ, ½ W
URSM Module
5 Max.
Pulsing Tone
Output Relays (TB1-1 - TB1-4)(TB1-18 -
TB1-19):
Contact Arrangement
Contact Ratings
SPST N/O
24 VDC @ 1 amp
Wiring Requirements:
Pre-amp
Phone
Data (RS-485)
18 AWG pair, twisted, shielded, min. (14 AWG max.)
18 AWG pair, twisted, shielded, min. (14 AWG max.)
18 AWG pair, twisted, min. (14 AWG max.)
Installation
Caution: Disconnect power before removing or installing this module.
The FCCA requires 7” of rack space and 5.25” of rear clearance for
mounting.
Jumper Setup
JP1 - Data Line Terminator. Install this jumper if the FCCA is
physically the last device on the RS-485 Data Line.
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Switch Setup
The FCCA is a two channel system. Channel 1 is designated the “FIRE
AREA” (channel 1), and channel 2 is designated as “OTHER
AREAS”. FCCA operation is configured independently for each
channel using two 8 position DIP switches, SW1 and SW2. Each
channel may operate in one of the five modes described below:
Mode 0: The tone selected by switches SW(1/2)-1 through SW(1/2)-4
is available at pre-amp output terminals 5 and 6 (channel 1) or 8 and 9
(channel 2) when the FCCA is activated.
Mode 1: Boston Code Sequence (The FCCA is capable of performing
the Boston Code Sequence as required for the city of Boston. However,
some additional programming techniques must be implemented in
order for this application to be utilized correctly.) Refer to applications
section at the end of this manual.
Mode 2: The signal source connected to AUX IN terminals 10 and 11
(channel 2) or 12 and 13 (channel 1) is available at the pre-amp output
terminals 5 and 6 (channel 1) or 8 and 9 (channel 2) when the FCCA is
activated.
Mode 3: Pre-Alarm: Alarm signal output from FCCA is NOT present
at the pre-amplifier output terminals for a period of 3 minutes, unless
manually activated using the FCCA front panel switches or a
subsequent alarm has been sensed. When the FCCA senses a second
alarm, it will switch to Mode 0 operation.
Mode 4: Pre-announcement horn: Sounds the “horn” tone for 5
seconds when microphone push to talk (PTT) switch is activated. The
microphone is disabled during the 5 seconds the horn is sounding, and
is enabled when the horn turns off, permitting announcements to be
made.
Zones 23 and 24 are provided as FCCA paging activity indicators.
Zone 23(24) enable: Zone 23(24) is generated when the FCCA is
active (i.e. fire, waterflow, security, or supervisory alarm) and channel
1(2) has been selected by the front panel switches for MIC or PHONE
PAGE.
Fire Area - Channel 1 (SW1) Configuration Table
Function SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4
Slow Whoop off off off off
Fast Whoop ON off off off
1 kHz Steady off ON off off
1 kHz March Time ON ON off off
1 kHz Morse U off off ON off
Hi-Lo ON off ON off
Chime off ON ON off
Horn ON ON ON off
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Low Tone off off off ON
Hi-Lo Horn ON off off ON
Fast Hi-Lo Horn off ON off ON
Slow Hi-Lo Horn ON ON off ON
4-4 Code off off ON ON
1 kHz @ 20 Beat/Min. ON off ON ON
1 kHz @ 120 Beat/Min. OFF ON ON ON
Fire Area - Channel 1 (SW1) Configuration Table
Function SW1-5 SW1-6 SW1-7 SW1-8
Zone 23 Enable ON --- --- ---
Mode 0 --- off off off
Mode 1 --- off ON off
Mode 2 --- off off ON
Mode 3 --- off ON ON
Mode 4 --- ON off off
Other Areas - Channel 2 (SW2) Configuration Table
Function SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4
Slow Whoop off off off off
Fast Whoop ON off off off
1 kHz Steady off ON off off
1 kHz March Time ON ON off off
1 kHz Morse U off off ON off
Hi-Lo ON off ON off
Chime off ON ON off
Horn ON ON ON off
Low Tone off off off ON
Hi-Lo Horn ON off off ON
Fast Hi-Lo Horn off ON off ON
Slow Hi-Lo Horn ON ON off ON
4-4 Code off off ON ON
1 kHz @ 20 Beat/Min. ON off ON ON
1 kHz @ 120 Beat/Min. OFF ON ON ON
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Other Areas - Channel 2 (SW2) Configuration Table
Function SW1-5 SW1-6 SW1-7 SW1-8
Zone 23 Enable ON --- --- ---
Mode 0 --- off off off
Mode 1 --- off ON off
Mode 2 --- off off ON
Mode 3 --- off ON ON
Mode 4 --- ON off off
Field Wiring
P3
P7
P6
P8
24V
5V
COM
DATA
EARTH
SHLD
+
24V
PWR
-
+
DATA
-
TB3
TB2
P5P2
P1
P4
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1
DATA LINE
TERMINATION
JUMPER
112
AUX SUPV PREAMP OUT AUX IN
BUZZER
ACTIVITY
PREAMP
OUTPUTS
AUXILARY
INPUTS
AUXILARY
SUPV.
START TELEPHONE
RISER
BUSY
RISER
EXTERNAL
TB1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7 8 9 101112131415 1617181920 21
CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2
CH1 SHLD CH2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
DATA
ACTIVITY
LED
+ IN - + 1 - + 2 -
SHLD
+
-
1
2
2
2 2
1
FOR SERIAL FORMAT COMMUNICATIONS
REPLACE U2 ON LOWER PC BOARD
WITH HEADER/RIBBON CABLE ASSEMBLY.
RED STRIPED EDGE OF RIBBON CABLE MUST
BE INSTALLED TOWARDS NOTCHED (PINS 1 & 8)
END OF U2 IC SOCKET. SEE DETAIL A.
NO CONNECTIONS TO TB3-4 & TB3-5
RED STRIPE
RIBBON CABLE TO
SO-FIB OR SO-20D
DETAIL A
ALL SHIELD TERMINALS ARE INTERNALLY
G
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O
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HA
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I
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ISOLATED FROM
EARTH GROUN
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[FCCA-002.CDR]
FCCA, PC Board Connections, PCB A
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TB1-1/2 Channel 2 Activity Relay TB1-3/4 Channel 1
Activity Relay
Normally open relay contact which closes when the FCCA is activated
by one of the following conditions:
1. Any FCCA front panel switch is activated.
2. Automatic activation of the FCCA by a CM1(N), PCPU, RMDP-
1N, or CCS-1.
3. Loss of polling from a CM1(N), PCPU, RMDP-1N, or CCS-1.
When a condition is received which requires audio system activation,
both activity relays are energized.
The activity relays connect to the Amplifier Terminal Panel (P/N
240068) “activity in” terminals, and operate a power relay in the ATP
which enables battery power for the power amplifiers should the
amplifier rack loose 120 VAC power when the FCCA is active.
The activity relays must be supervised by an IRC “S” zone when the
FCCA is not adjacent to the ATP.
TB1-5/6 Channel 1 Pre-Amp Output
This supervised FCCA output signal is connected to the channel 1 pre-
amp input terminals of the Amplifier Terminal Panel (ATP) or an
AA75 series amplifier. This output is supervised by the FCCA for open
circuits. When a trouble is detected a 4110 supervisory open condition
is generated. Additionally, the channel 1 output features backup pre-
amp switching. A channel 1 pre-amp failure switches the channel 2
pre-amp signal to the inputs of both the channel 1 and channel 2 power
amplifiers.
The method for the FCCA pre-amp output circuit supervision required
is determined by the number of amplifiers on the pre-amp riser as
shown in the table below.
TB1-7 Pre-Amp Shields
Terminate pre-amp cable shields here.
TB1-8/9 Channel 2 Pre-Amp Output
This supervised FCCA output signal is connected to the channel 2 pre-
amp input terminals of the Amplifier Terminal Panel (ATP) or an
AA75 series amplifier. This output is supervised by the FCCA for open
circuits. When a trouble is detected, a 4111 supervisory open condition
is generated. Additionally, the channel 1 output features backup pre-
amp switching. A channel 2 pre-amp failure switches the channel 1
pre-amp signal to the inputs of both the channel 1 and channel 2 power
amplifiers.
The method for the FCCA pre-amp output circuit supervision required
is determined by the number of amplifiers on the pre-amp riser as
shown in the table below.
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FCCA Pre-Amplifier Termination
# Amps/Model Termination
None or DAPM Module 10 kΩ1/2 W P/N 260002
1 to 25 AA-75 DAPM Card P/N 130101
1 to 5 IB3 125/250 1.8 KΩ1/2 W P/N 260044
6 to 10 IB3 125/250 2.2 KΩ1/2 W P/N 260045
11 to 15 IB3 125/250 3.0 KΩ1/2 W P/N 260046
16 to 20 IB3 125/250 3.9 KΩ1/2 W P/N 260001
21 to 25 IB3 125/250 6.8 KΩ1/2 W P/N 260047
TB1-10/11 Channel 2 Auxiliary Input
The signal source connected to this input is switched to the channel 2
pre-amp out terminals upon activation of the CHANNEL 2 TAPE
switch or 4121 on the front panel, or mode 2. Input impedance is
600Ω. These terminals may be used to connect a RAMM, MVM, or
CDR-3 module.
TB1-12/13 Channel 1 Auxiliary Input
The signal source connected to this input is switched to the channel 1
pre-amp out terminals upon activation of the CHANNEL 1 TAPE
switch on the front panel, or 4119, or mode 2. Input impedance is
600Ω. These terminals may be used to connect a RAMM, MVM, or
CDR-3 module.
Note: MVM inputs do not require DAMP-R.
TB1-14/15 Channel 1 Auxiliary Supervision
Used to supervise a channel 1 auxiliary device. An open circuit
between terminals 14 and 15 generates a 4114 Channel 1 Auxiliary
trouble condition. Normal supervision requires 0KΩresistor across
terminals.
TB1-16/17 Channel 2 Auxiliary Supervision
Used to supervise a channel 2 auxiliary device. An open circuit between
terminals 16 and 17 generates a 4115 Channel 2 Auxiliary trouble
condition. Normal supervision requires 0K>resistor across terminals.
TB1-18/19 Start Relay
Used to activate a RAMM module. Separately programmed with address
pp4103 (pp)=priority
TB1-20 (+) and TB1-21 (-) External Input
Activates FCCA when >18 VDC applied to terminals. Generates a SUP
OPEN 4122.
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TB2-1 (+) and TB2-2 (-) Telephone Riser 1 TB2-4 (+) and
TB2-5 (-) Telephone Riser 2
Used for the fire fighter phone communications system. A maximum of 5
fire fighters telephones per riser may be off hook at any one time.
Connect telephone riser 1 or 2 to the "B" riser input terminals on the
CM1/2(N) motherboard or RZB12-6. Riser supervision is accomplished
using a URSM (P/N 130102) at the last remote panel that contains a
telephone circuit. Unused telephone risers must be terminated with a
10KΩ, 1/2 W EOL resistor.
Telephone branch circuit switching is controlled and annunciated via
RASP, SAN or FCCS switch and annunciation panels.
TB2-3 Telephone Riser Shields(grounded)
Terminate telephone riser shields to earth ground.
TB2-6 (+) and TB2-7 (-) Telephone Busy Riser
Provides "BUSY" signal for use with fire fighter's telephone system.
Requires a dual channel card such as the ZB8-2, ZB8-5, ZB8-8 or
RZB12-6. Connect to "A" riser input terminals on CM1(N)
motherboard or RZB12-6 when using "busy" riser.
TB3-1 Earth Ground
TB3-2 (+) and TB3-3 (-) 24 VDC
*TB3-4 (+) and TB3-5 (-) Data, RS-485
TB3-6 Data Shield
Terminate RS-485 data line shields here. This is not earth grounded.
* To use 20 mA loop or fiber optic communications formats, remove
IC U2, and install the ribbon cable header from the appropriate
interface card. When using 20 mA. loop communications, refer to the
SO-20 technical data sheet for additional information. When using a
fiber optic communications link, refer to the SO-FIB technical data
sheet for additional information.
Connectors
P1 Ribbon Cable to switch/display board.
Indicators
Phone Switch LED - Phone page selected on channel 1/2.
MIC Switch LED - Microphone selected to page on channel 1/2.
Tone Switch LED - Pre-programmed tone manually/automatically
selected for broadcast on channel 1/2.
Tape Switch LED - Recorded message manually/automatically selected
to broadcast on channel 1/2.
VU Meter - Reflects Microphone activity.
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LD1 - RED LED indicates data activity.
BZ1 - Buzzer indicates FCCA incoming phone call.
Controls
Phone - Connects the telephone riser and branch circuits to the audio
input for paging.
MIC - Enables the page circuitry. To page the fire area, press the MIC
switch on the front of the FCCA to enable the paging circuitry. The
FCCA will continue to output the pre-programmed audio tone on the
channel 1 pre-amp riser until the push-to-talk switch on the microphone
is engaged. Operating the push-to-talk switch on the microphone
connects the MIC to the pre-amp CH1 riser. While paging, the VU meter
will show audio activity. When the push-to-talk button or the MIC switch
is released, the pre-programmed signal will again be sent out to the pre-
amp riser. If the FCCA detects no paging for 20 seconds, and the MIC is
keyed or PHONE switch is still activated, the FCCA will revert to the
tone condition. In dual channel simultaneous audio, if a page to all areas
is required, activate BOTH channel 1 and channel 2 MIC select switches.
If SW(1/2)-5 is ON and the FCCA is active, pressing the MIC switch
automatically generates zone 23/24.
Tone - Switches the tone configured by SW(1/2) to the respective audio
riser. Activation of the TONE switch overrides any automatic or
manually selected function. If the system is not in the alarm condition,
operating the TONE switch outputs the fire tone via its respective pre-
amp output to the channel 1/2 power amplifier pre-amp inputs.
Tape - Switches the AUX IN signal to its respective pre-amp output.
Activation of the TAPE switch overrides any automatic or manually
selected function. If no tape signal is available at the AUX IN terminals
for 20 seconds, the system will revert back to tone.
Hookswitch - Removing the handset from the hookswitch connects the
FCCA to both telephone risers.
Note: Manual activation of a function by switch command overrides
existing mode of operation.
Single-Channel System Operation
In an ALARM condition, the system activates the FCCA and places the
channel 1 "fire area" alarm signal on the “fire floor” riser. Either the
Tone or Tape LED will illuminate, depending on the source of the
alarm signal. Automatic distribution of the signal from the channel 1
riser is done by other portions of the alarm system. Additional floors
may be manually switched in for alarm signal distribution using the
RASP, SAN, or FCCS switch panel. RASP, SAN, or FCCD displays
may be used to monitor speaker circuit status.
Paging
1. Press the “Fire Area” "MIC" switch. The MIC LED will light.
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2. Select additional floors to receive the page. The "Fire Areas" are
automatically connected.
3. Press the push-to-talk switch on the microphone. No pre-
announcement tone is generated (Mode 4 only). The page message
will automatically override the tone/tape message being broadcast.
The VU meter on the FCCA indicates audio activity.
Note: The "other area" switches have no function on a single channel
system.
Phone Page or Wardens Page
1. Establish two-way communications with the phone station which
will make the page.
2. Press the Fire Area Phone switch. The LED will light. The phone
risers are now connected to the Fire Area (channel 1) pre-amp
output.
3. Any active phone station on either phone riser may make an
announcement to the Fire Area. The FCCA master handset may be
used to monitor this announcement.
Tape Message
To broadcast the pre-recorded message:
1. Press the Fire Area Tape switch. The Tape LED lights. The Aux
Input (TAPE) is now connected to the Fire Area (channel 1) pre-
amp output, and activated.
Note: Activate tape player on MVM or RAMM-A. MIC or Phone Page
will override the tape message.
Tone
To broadcast the alarm signal:
1. Press the Tone switch. The Tone LED lights. The internal tone
generator is now connected to the Fire Area (channel 1) pre-amp
output, and activated.
Note: MIC or Phone Page will override the tone.
Dual-Channel System Operation
In an alarm condition, the system activates the FCCA and places the
channel 1 “fire area” alarm signal on the “B” riser, SIGA Channel 2
and the “other area” alert signal on the “A” riser, SIGA Channel 1.
Either the Tone and/or Tape LED’s will illuminate, depending on the
source of the alarm signal, and its destination. Automatic distribution
of the fire area signals from the channel 1 and 2 risers is done by other
portions of the alarm system. Areas not receiving the fire area signal
automatically receive the “other area” signal. Additional floors may be
manually switched in for fire (channel 1) alarm signal distribution
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using the RASP, SAN, or FCCS switch panel. RASP, SAN, or FCCD
displays may be used to monitor speaker circuit status.
Paging
To make an announcement in the "Fire Area":
1. Press the Fire Area "MIC" switch. The MIC LED(s) will light.
2. Select additional floors to receive the page. The "Fire Areas" are
automatically connected.
3. Press the push-to-talk switch on the microphone and talk. The page
message will automatically override any tone/tape message being
broadcast. The VU meter on the FCCA indicates audio activity.
To make an announcement in all "Other Areas":
1. Press the Other Areas "MIC" switch. The MIC LED(s) will light.
2. Press the push-to-talk switch on the microphone. No pre-
announcement tone is generated (Mode 4 only). The page message
will automatically override any tone/tape message being broadcast.
The VU meter on the FCCA indicates audio activity.
To make an ALL CALL announcement:
1. Press the Fire Area and Other Areas "MIC" switches. The MIC
LED’s will light.
2. Press the push-to-talk switch on the microphone and talk. The page
message will automatically override any tone/tape message being
broadcast. The VU meter on the FCCA indicates audio activity.
Phone Paging
To make a phone page in the "Fire Area":
1. Establish two-way communications with the phone station which
will make the page.
2. Press the Fire Area "Phone" switch. The Fire Area Phone LED will
light. The phone risers are now connected to the Fire Area (channel
1) pre-amp output.
3. Select additional floors to receive the phone page. The "Fire Areas"
are automatically connected.
4. Any active phone station on either phone riser may make an
announcement to the selected areas. The FCCA master handset may
be used to monitor this announcement. The page message will
automatically override any tone/tape message being broadcast.
To make a phone page in the "Other Areas":
1. Establish two-way communications with the phone station which
will make the page.
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2. Press the Other Areas "Phone" switch. The Other Areas Phone LED
will light. The phone risers are now connected to the Other Areas
(channel 2) pre-amp output.
3. Any active phone station on either phone riser may make an
announcement to the selected areas. The FCCA master handset may
be used to monitor this announcement. The page message will
automatically override any tone/tape message being broadcast.
To make an ALL CALL phone page:
1. Establish two-way communications with the phone station which
will make the page.
2. Press the Fire Area and Other Areas "Phone" switches. The Phone
LED’s will light. The phone risers are now connected to the Fire
Area (channel 1) and the Other Areas (channel 2) pre-amplifier
outputs.
3. Any active phone station on either phone riser may make an
announcement to all areas. The FCCA master handset may be used
to monitor this announcement. The page message will automatically
override any tone/tape message being broadcast.
Tape Message
To broadcast the pre-recorded message:
1. Press the appropriate Tape switch. The respective Tape LED lights.
The Aux Input (tape) is now connected to its respective pre-amp
output, and activated.
Note: MIC or Phone Page will override the tape message.
Tone
To broadcast the tone signal:
1. Press the appropriate Tone switch. The respective Tone LED lights.
The fire or other area internal tone generator is now connected to its
respective pre-amp output, and activated.
Note: MIC or Phone Page will override the tone.
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FCCA-4/6 Audio Control Panel
Description
The FCCA-4/6 Audio Control Panel is a 19” rack mounted, four
channel (FCCA-4) or six channel (FCCA-6) operator interface with
paging microphone and master fire fighter’s telephone and associated
controls for use in the system command center on single and multi-line
networks. A solid state VU meter is provided for audio level indication.
Four/six telephone risers are provided along with three phone busy
risers. Integral tone generators are provided for pre-alert and alarm
signaling. Inputs are provided for use of pre-recorded messages and
other external input signal sources.
EDWARDS SYSTEMS TECHNO LOGY
EDWARDS SYS TEMS T ECHNOL OGY
EDWARDSSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY
MODEL FCCA
[FCCA-003.CDR]
FCCA-6 Front View
Application
The FCCA-4/6 audio control panel is a rack mounted operator interface
emergency voice alarm communication system which require paging
and fire fighter’s telephone system operation. These panels may be
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