Honeywell Farenhyt ECS Series User manual

Emergency Communication System
ECS Series
Manual
Document 151455 Rev: H
2/15/2022 ECN: 151770
Farenhyt™ Series

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Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote
notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of an
automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety
communication system that may include an autonomous control unit
(ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and
other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast
a mass notification message. Such a system, however, does not
assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting
from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be
located throughout a protected premises following the
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations
contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors,
which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. This
document can be found at http://www.systemsensor.com/appguides/.
A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency
of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may
not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee
warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not
provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a
variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the
detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the
other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire
on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for
example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not
reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys,
even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the
ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets,
such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the
detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of
smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing
fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers
tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have
little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing
chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering
fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often
unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily
best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning
of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of
fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in
bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only
when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or
reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be
subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-
rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year
by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to
protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room
as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the
connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling,
and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may
damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speakers
and displays may not alert people if these devices are located on the
other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another
floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a
disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or
medication. Please note that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over a fire
alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility
requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dissemi-
nated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in peo-
ple with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a
fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning of
the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have dif-
ferent tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property owner's
responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the
proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If
AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for
a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly
maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.
Alarm Signaling Communications:
•IP connections rely on available bandwidth, which could be lim-
ited if the network is shared by multiple users or if ISP policies
impose restrictions on the amount of data transmitted. Service
packages must be carefully chosen to ensure that alarm signals
will always have available bandwidth. Outages by the ISP for
maintenance and upgrades may also inhibit alarm signals. For
added protection, a backup cellular connection is recommended.
•Cellular connections rely on a strong signal. Signal strength can
be adversely affected by the network coverage of the cellular car-
rier, objects and structural barriers at the installation location. Uti-
lize a cellular carrier that has reliable network coverage where the
alarm system is installed. For added protection, utilize an external
antenna to boost the signal.
•Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure,
backup alarm signaling connections are recommended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a
minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed.
Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity
require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement
should be arranged through the local manufacturer's representative.
Maintenance should be scheduled as required by National and/or
local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional
life safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all
inspections should be kept.
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con-
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may
be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or inter-
connecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to
install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and under-
stood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software Changes:
To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in
accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or
change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is required
after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after
any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition,
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least
10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change,
up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper sys-
tem operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/32-
120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non-condensing) at
32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system's
standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely
affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is
recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an
environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R.
drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibil-
ity. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an
increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the
Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, ream-
ing, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable
entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that
they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board
location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening
may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure
and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits
so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppres-
sive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the
unit.
Units with a touchscreen display should be cleaned with a dry,
clean, lint free/microfiber cloth. If additional cleaning is required,
apply a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol to the cloth and wipe
clean. Do not use detergents, solvents, or water for cleaning. Do not
spray liquid directly onto the display.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and program-
ming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage
to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and
reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D2-11-2017
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual may cause interfer-
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for class A computing devices pur-
suant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when devices are operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
ment of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1: Compatible ECS Series Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2: ECS Features .....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.3: Terms Used in this Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.4: Related Documentation .....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Section 2: Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements........................................................................................ 10
2.1: Federal Communications Commission (FCC).................................................................................................................................................10
2.2: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ......................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1: Requirements for All Installations........................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.2: Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems ........................................................................................................................10
2.2.3: Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems .......................................................................................................................11
2.2.4: Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems........................................................................................................11
2.2.5: Requirements for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, NFPA 720..................................11
Section 3: Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1: Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2: Wiring Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3: Cabinet Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.4: Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Section 4: ECS Device Installation ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1: Connecting AC Power and Batteries ...............................................................................................................................................................14
4.2: Installing the ECS-VCM..................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.2.1: ECS-VCM Board Layout .....................................................................................................................................................................14
4.2.2: Installing the ECS-VCM.......................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.3: Connecting the ECS-VCM to the SBUS ..............................................................................................................................................15
4.2.4: Installing and Connecting the ECS-SW24 to the ECS-VCM...............................................................................................................16
4.2.5: Installing the Microphone.....................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3: Installing the ECS-NVCM...............................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.1: ECS-NVCM Board Layout...................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.2: Installing the ECS-NVCM....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.3: Installing and Connecting the ECS-EMG to the ECS-SW24...............................................................................................................19
4.3.4: ECS-NVCM Fiber Modules .................................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.5: Installing the Microphone.....................................................................................................................................................................21
4.4: Installing the ECS-50W ...................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.4.1: ECS-50W Board Layout.......................................................................................................................................................................23
4.4.2: Mounting the ECS-50W .......................................................................................................................................................................23
4.4.3: Mounting the ECS-50WBD Board Only ..............................................................................................................................................24
4.4.4: Wiring Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.5: Speaker Wiring .....................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.4.6: VBUS Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.7: SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.8: Connecting AC Power ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
4.4.9: Backup Battery for ECS-50W ..............................................................................................................................................................30
4.4.10: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery .................................................................................................................................31
4.5: Installing the ECS-INT50W ............................................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.1: Board Layout & Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.2: Wiring to an FACP ...............................................................................................................................................................................32
4.5.3: VBUS Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.5.4: Setting the Device Address...................................................................................................................................................................34
4.5.5: Speaker Wiring .....................................................................................................................................................................................34
4.5.6: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...................................................................................................................................35
4.6: Installing the ECS-125W .................................................................................................................................................................................35
4.6.1: ECS-125W Board Layout.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.6.2: Mounting the ECS-125W .....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.6.3: Mounting the ECS-125WBD Board Only............................................................................................................................................37
4.6.4: Wiring Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................39
4.6.5: Speaker Wiring .....................................................................................................................................................................................39
4.6.6: VBUS Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................41
4.6.7: SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................................42
4.6.8: Connecting AC Power ..........................................................................................................................................................................42

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4.6.9: Backup Battery for ECS-125W ............................................................................................................................................................43
4.6.10: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery .................................................................................................................................43
4.7: Installing the ECS-DUAL50W........................................................................................................................................................................44
4.7.1: ECS-DUAL50W Board Layout............................................................................................................................................................45
4.7.2: Mounting the ECS-DUAL50W ............................................................................................................................................................45
4.7.3: Mounting the ECS-DUAL50WBD Board Only...................................................................................................................................46
4.7.4: Wiring Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................48
4.7.5: Speaker Wiring .....................................................................................................................................................................................48
4.7.6: VBUS Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.7.7: SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.7.8: Setting the ECS-DUAL50W Backup Mode .........................................................................................................................................52
4.7.9: Test Switches ........................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.7.10: Connecting AC Power ........................................................................................................................................................................53
4.7.11: Backup Battery for ECS-DUAL50W .................................................................................................................................................53
4.7.12: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery .................................................................................................................................54
4.8: Installing the ECS-50WBU .............................................................................................................................................................................54
4.8.1: ECS-DUAL50W Board Layout............................................................................................................................................................55
4.8.2: Installing the ECS-50WBU ..................................................................................................................................................................55
4.9: Installing the ECS-CE4....................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.10: Installing the ECS-RVM ................................................................................................................................................................................57
4.10.1: ECS-RVM Board Layout ...................................................................................................................................................................57
4.10.2: Wiring the ECS-RVM ........................................................................................................................................................................59
4.10.3: Installing the Microphone...................................................................................................................................................................60
4.10.4: To Remove the ECS-RVM .................................................................................................................................................................61
4.11: Addressing SBUS Devices.............................................................................................................................................................................61
Panel Security.................................................................................................................................................................. 62

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Section 1: Overview
The Emergency Communication System Packages are a combination of the addressable fire alarm control panel and voice integration control
all in one package. The general idea of the Emergency Communication System is to activate a message giving building occupants instruc-
tions about an emergency event. This manual contains information on how to install and operate the following Emergency Communication
System Packages:
1.1 Compatible ECS Series Equipment
This manual also contains information on how to install the following compatible equipment with the ECS series control panels.
Model Number Consists of These Part Numbers
IFP-2100ECS IFP-2100
ECS-NVCM (Network Voice Control Module)
ECS-LOC2100 ECS-RVM (Remote Voice Module)
RA-2000 (Remote Annunciator)
IFP-300ECS IFP-300
ECS-NVCM (Network Voice Control Module)
ECS-LOC ECS-RVM (Remote Voice Module)
RA-2000 (Remote Annunciator)
IFP-2000ECS IFP-2000 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
IFP-1000ECS IFP-1000 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
IFP-100ECS IFP-100 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
Model Number Description Compatible With
ECS-SW24 Adds 24 additional switches to the ECS-VCM, ECS-NVCM, or ECS-
RVM to manually select various voice output groups for emergency
announcements from the onboard microphone.
IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-50W / ECS-50WB1
1 All references to ECS-50W within this manual are applicable to the ECS-50WB.
50 watt amplifier with 4 separate audio circuits. IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-125W / ECS-
125WB2
2 All references to ECS-50W within this manual are applicable to the ECS-50WB.
125 watt amplifier with 4 separate audio circuits. IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-CE4 Provides four additional audio circuits for each ECS-50W or ECS-
125W.
ECS-50W and ECS-125W
ECS-VCM Voice Control Module (part of control panel) IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-
2000ECS
ECS-NVCM Network Voice Control Module (part of control panel) IFP-300ECS and IFP-2100ECS
ECS-RVM Remote Voice Module (part of ECS-RCU, ECS-LOC and ECS-
LOC2100; not sold separately)
IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-LOC Local Operating Console IFP-300ECS
ECS-LOC2100 Local Operating Console IFP-2100ECS
ECS-RCU Remote Command Unit IFP-100 and IFP-1000
ECS-RCU2000 Remote Command Unit IFP-2000ECS
ECS-DUAL50W / ECS-
DUAL50WB3
3 All references to ECS-DUAL50W within this manual are applicable to ECS-DUAL50WB.
Dual 50W Amplifier IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-50WBU Internal Backup Amplifier (Daughter card) IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-INT50W 50 watt internal amplifier IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
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Overview ECS Features
1.2 ECS Features
• Single enclosure for both Fire and Emergency Control System components
• Onboard supervised microphone
• Supports 25 Vrms or 70.7 Vrms speaker circuits using ECS-50W, ECS-INT50W, or ECS-DUAL50W. Supports 25 Vrms using ECS-
125W
• Voice Control Module (ECS-VCM) and Network Voice Control Module (ECS-NVCM)
– IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, and IFP-2000ECS support one ECS-VCM.
– IFP-2100ECS or IFP-300ECS support one ECS-NVCM.
– Built-in Digital Message Repeater
– 15 one-minute ECS Messages
• IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-2100ECSsystems support dual-channel and backup audio using the ECS-DUAL50W amplifier
and ECS-50WBU backup amplifier.
• SBUS Addressable Amplifiers
– IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-1000ECS systems support a combination of up to eight ECS-50W, ECS-125W or ECS-
DUAL50W amplifiers for a maximum of 1000 watts per system.
– IFP-2000ECS systems support up to 16 ECS-50W, ECS-125W, or ECS-DUAL50W amplifiers for a maximum of 2000 watts per
system.
– IFP-2100ECS has support for up to 16 ECS-50W, ECS-125W, ECS-INT50W, or ECS-DUAL50W amplifiers for a maximum of
2000 watts per system.
• Local Operator Console (LOC)
– IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-1000ECS, and IFP-2000ECS systems can support up to seven ECS-LOC consoles.
– IFP-2100ECS systems can support up to 15 ECS-2100LOC consoles.
• Mappable Speaker Circuits
– IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-1000ECS systems can support up to 64 mappable speaker circuits using a combination of ECS-
50W, ECS-125W, ECS-DUAL50W amplifiers and ECS-CE4 expanders.
– IFP-2000ECS and IFP-2100ECS systems can support up to 128 mappable speaker circuits using a combination of the ECS-50W,
ECS-125W, ECS-DUAL50W, and ECS-INT50W amplifiers, and ECS-CE4 expanders.
• Backup Amplifier
– ECS-DUAL50W amplifiers are capable of providing 50 watts of backed up audio power with the addition of the ECS-50WBU.
• ECS messages can be selected as priority over fire.
• Programmable trigger inputs from an external source, such as a Monaco system, to the ECS-NVCM, ECS-RVM, 5880, any SLC input
module, or Flexput module.
1.3 Terms Used in this Manual
The following terminology is used with the this system:
Term Description
ECS Emergency Communication System: The features of the control panel and accessories that provide Mass Notification
functionality as described in UL standard 2572.
FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel
LOC Local Operator's Console: The user interface for a Mass Notification System. In the Honeywell Farenhyt Series
product line, this would be the interface provided by the IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-2000ECS,
IFP-2100ECS, ECS-LOC, or ECS-LOC2100.
Mass Notification A way of protecting life by relaying specific event information to a building or site including voice and/or audible and
visual signals.
ECS Series When this is used in a statement, it would indicate the that statement applies to the IFP-2000ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-2100ECS control panels.
ECS Device An ECS-LOC or an -5880 module that is programmed as an ECS device. These are used as inputs for triggering the
ECS on an IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-2000ECS, and IFP-2100ECS.
ECS Control ECS Control is a mode that all LOC units must enable to change the current state of the ECS system. ECS Control is
requested by using the ECS Control Button on LOC stations.
ECS Point An input point that is programmed to trigger an ECS event on the IFP-2000ECS or IFP-2100ECS.
ECS LOC Priority The priority level which is programmed for every ECS LOC. In order from lowest to highest, they are: Low, Normal,
High.
ECS Super User A user profile provided option that allows the user to override all ECS Control rules and gain ECS Control.
VBUS The VBUS is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the ECS-VCM/ECS-NVCM to the
ECS-50W, ECS-125W, or ECS-DUAL50W, or the voice messages generated from a system microphone to the ECS-
50W, ECS-125W or ECS-DUAL50W.
Module The term module is used for all hardware devices except for SLC addressable devices and notification appliances.
Main control panel Refers to the IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-2000ECS, or IFP-2100ECS control panel in the ECS
Series cabinet.

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Related Documentation Overview
1.4 Related Documentation
Refer to the following documents for more information.
Input Point An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector or a contact monitor device.
Input Zone A protected area made up of input points.
Output Point
(or Output Circuit)
A notification point or circuit for notification appliances. Relay circuits and auxiliary power circuits are also considered
output points. The output group can be specifically defined as an output group to be used for voice evacuation
circuits.
Audio Circuits Are output groups that are defined as voice output groups.
Group (or “Output Group”) A group of output points. Operating characteristics are common to all output points in the group.
Output (or “Cadence”) Pattern The pattern that the output will use, for example, Constant, March Code, ANSI 3.41. Applies to zones and special
system events.
Mapping Mapping is the process of specifying which outputs are activated when certain events occur in the system.
Term Description
Title Document Number
IFP-2000ECS Manual 151430-L8
IFP-1000ECS Manual 151460
IFP-100ECS Manual 151458
IFP-300ECS Manual LS10145-001SK-E
IFP-2100ECS Manual LS10143-001SK-E
SLC Wiring Manual LS10179-000FH-E
Device Compatibility Document LS10167-003FH-E
ECS-RVM Install Sheet 151451
ECS-SW24 Install Sheet 151452
ECS-VCM Install Sheet 151454
ECS-CE4 Install Sheet 151456
ECS-RCU Install Sheet 151457
ECS-INT50W Install Sheet LS10120-001SK-E
ECS-RPU Install Sheet LS10152-001SK-E
ECS-NVCM Install Sheet LS10169-001SK-E
ECS-LOC Install Sheet LS10187-001SK-E
ECS-LOC2100 Install Sheet LS10188-001SK-E
ECS-EMG Install Sheet LS10191-001SK-E
Table 1.1 Related Documentation

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Section 2: Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1. The following information must be provided to the telephone company before the FACP can be connected to the phone lines:
2. This device may not be directly connected to coin telephone or party line services.
3. This device cannot be adjusted or repaired in the field. In case of trouble with the device, notify the installing company or return to:
Honeywell
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610
203-484-7161 or 800-328-0103
www.farenhyt.com
4. If the FACP causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the user in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the user as soon as
possible. Users have the right to file complaints, if necessary, with the Federal Communications Commission.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the
equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice to allow you to make the necessary modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations
General requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device, refer to the specific section of the manual for addi-
tional requirements. The following subsections list specific requirements for each type of installation (for example, Central Station Fire
Alarm systems, Local Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on). See the Operation Mode Behavior Section of the manual for information on
releasing operations.
All field wiring must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code.
Use the addressable smoke detectors specified in the SLC Wiring Manual and/or conventional detectors listed in the Device
Compatibility Document.
Use UL listed notification appliances compatible with the FACP from those specified in the Device Compatibility Document.
A full system checkout must be performed any time the panel is programmed.
Restricted Options
• The loss of AC signal is defaulted to 3 hours however the system allows settings from 0 - 3 hours. For UL certified installations this
number must be set from 1 to 3 hours.
• The system allows the use of non-latching spot type smoke detectors. This feature may not be used in commercial applications whereby
a general alarm is sounded. It is intended for elevator recall, door holding applications, and hotel/motel room applications.
• The system allows the Alarm Verification time to be set from 60 to 255 seconds. For UL certified installations the setting must be a
minimum of 60 seconds.
• The system allows the Auto-resound time to be set to 24 or 4 hours. For UL certified installations that are utilizing SWIFT devices, the
value must be set to 4 hours.
• Call forwarding shall not be used.
• When two count is used detector spacing shall be cut in half, you shall not use the alarm verification feature, and no delay shall be used.
• P.A.S (positive alarm sequence) feature shall be used only with automatic detectors.
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems
Use both phone lines. Enable phone line monitors for both lines.
You must program a phone number and a test time so that the FACP shall automatically initiate and complete a test signal transmission
sequence to its associated receiver at least once every 6 hrs.
The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.
If using wired Ethernet or cellular, you must program the corresponding account/subscriber ID and a test time so that the FACP shall
automatically initiate a test signal transmission sequence to its associated receiver at least once every 6 hrs.
Manufacturer: Honeywell Farenhyt
Model Number: IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-2100ECS
FCC registration number: AC6USA-34758-AL-E, AC6USA-23901-AL-E or AC6AL11B6820
Ringer equivalence: 0.8B
Type of jack: RJ31X
Facility Interface Codes: Loop Start: 02LS2
Service Order Code: 9.0F
!
WARNING: FCC PART 15
THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN VERIFIED TO COMPLY WITH FCC RULES PART 15. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems
At least one UL listed supervised notification appliance must be used.
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems
Minimum system requirements are one Honeywell Silent Knight addressable initiating device and either a 5220, Keltron 3158, or the built-
in Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT).
Do not exceed the current load restrictions shown in Section 3 of FACP manual.
The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.
2.2.5 Requirements for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning
Equipment, NFPA 720
When using carbon monoxide detection, the system must be monitored by a Supervising Station with emergency response, both aspects
meeting the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, NFPA 720.

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Section 3: Installation
This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to complete the installation. Please read this section thoroughly, especially
if you are installing a ECS Series control panel for the first time.
3.1 Environmental Specifications
It is important to protect the ECS panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following precautions should be followed when installing
the units:
• Mount in indoor, dry environments only.
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation).
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation).
• Protect from plumbing leaks.
• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports.
• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production machinery).
When selecting a location to mount the control panel, the unit should be mounted where it will NOT be exposed to temperatures outside the
range of 32°F-120°F (0°C-49°C) or humidity outside the range of 10%-93% at 86°F (30°C) non-condensing.
3.2 Wiring Specifications
Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can interfere with telephone communication or cause false alarms. To
avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines:
• Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multi-conductor cable for the entire panel. Instead,
separate the wiring as follows:
• Do not pull wires from different groups through the same conduit. If you must run them together, do so for as short a distance as
possible or use shielded cable. Connect the shield to earth ground at the panel. You must route high and low voltages separately.
• Ground fault and wire to wire short impedance to any terminal is 0Ω.
• Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit board where it could induce noise into the
sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits. Refer to the FACP manual for wire routing
examples.
• High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can also be reduced by running the wire
through ferrite shield beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid.
3.3 Cabinet Mounting
Refer to the appropriate FACP manual for cabinet mounting instructions and wire routing examples. See Section 1.4 for a list of related doc-
umentation.
High voltage Relay circuits
SLC loops AC power Terminals
Audio input/output Phone line circuits
Notification circuits NAC1 through NAC8
SBUS
NOTE: All circuits are power limited except the battery and AC cabling. Maintain 0.25 inch spacing between high and low voltage circuits and
between power-limited and non-power limited circuits.

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3.4 Electrical Specifications
Module Voltage Standby
Current
*Alarm Current
(fully loaded system)
ECS-50W 25V 120V 60 Hz 350 mA 1100 mA
ECS-50W 25V 240V 50/60 Hz 200 mA 600 mA
ECS-50W 70V 120V 60 Hz 350 mA 1200 mA
ECS-50W 70V 240V 50/60 Hz 200 mA 600 mA
Table 3.1 ECS-50W AC Current Draw
Module Voltage Standby
Current
*Alarm Current
(fully loaded system)
ECS-125W 25V 120V 60 Hz 300 mA 2200 mA
ECS-125W 25V 240V 50 Hz 250 mA 1250 mA
Table 3.2 ECS-125W AC Current Draw
Module Voltage Standby
Current
*Alarm Current
(fully loaded system)
ECS-DUAL50W 25V 120V 60 Hz 210 mA 2510 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 25V 240V 50/60 Hz 260 mA 1525 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 70V 120V 60 Hz 210 mA 2650 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 70V 240V 50/60 Hz 260 mA 1600 mA
Table 3.3 ECS-DUAL50W AC Current Draw

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Section 4: ECS Device Installation
4.1 Connecting AC Power and Batteries
Refer to the FACP Manual for proper AC and battery power connections. See Section 1.4 on page 9 for reference documentation.
4.2 Installing the ECS-VCM
The ECS-VCM Voice Control Module is contained within the Farenhyt Series ECS panel enclosure. It provides a supervised microphone for
live communication and an interface for the Emergency Communication System. This section provides information on how to install or
remove the ECS-VCM to the control cabinet and how to make the proper wiring connections.
4.2.1 ECS-VCM Board Layout
The following is description of the ECS-VCM voice control module components.
AUX
CMD2 CMD1
AUDIO
COMMON IN
GND
VBUS 1 IN
S
B
U
S
VBUS 1 OUT
+
+
VBUS 2 IN
V
B
U
S
2
O
U
T
+
+
+
A
B
USB port
SBUS address
DIP switch SBUS
VBUS2
VBUS1
aux audio input
aux audio trigger
microphone connector ECS-SW24
connector
Figure 4.1 Back View of ECS-VCM
ALL CALL
ECS CONTROL
NON-ACTIVE
CALL
READY
TO TALK
Figure 4.2 Front View of ECS-VCM
All Call
button
Ready To
Talk LED
Non-Active
Call button
ECS Control
LED
ECS Control
button
output group
select buttons ECS message 1-8
activate buttons
ECS status/
alarm LEDs

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4.2.2 Installing the ECS-VCM
1. Open the cabinet door and the dead front panel.
2. Remove AC power and disconnect the backup batteries from the main control panel.
3. Align the ECS-VCM over the mounting studs in the middle section of the dead front panel and secure with the six supplied nuts with
lockwashers. Refer to the figure below for mounting locations.
4.2.3 Connecting the ECS-VCM to the SBUS
Refer to Figure 4.4 below to properly connect the ECS-VCM to the FACPs SBUS.
See Section 4.11 for instruction on how to set SBUS addressing.
ON
123456
AUX
CMD2 CMD1
AUDIO
COMMON INGND
VBUS 1 IN SBUSVBUS 1 OUT
+
+
VBUS 2 IN VBUS 2 OUT
+
+
+
AB
ON
123456
AUX
CMD2 CMD1
AUDIO
COMMON INGND
VBUS 1 IN SBUSVBUS 1 OUT
+
+
VBUS 2 IN VBUS 2 OUT
+
+
+
AB
Figure 4.3 ECS-VCM Mounting Locations
Back view of IFP-100ECS/IFP-1000ECS Dead Front Panel
ECS-VCM
ECS-SW24
Back view of IFP-2000ECS Dead Front Panel
ECS-VCM
ECS-SW24ECS-SW24
SBUS
VBUS IN2 VBUS OUT2
+
+
+
AB
SBUS
–+AB
Figure 4.4 ECS-VCM SBUS Connections
ECS-VCM
FACP
supervised,
power-limited
Class B

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4.2.4 Installing and Connecting the ECS-SW24 to the ECS-VCM
The ECS-SW24 adds 24 switches to the IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, ECS-LOC, and IFP-2000ECS control panels for a total of 40 (with the
16 non-ECS switches on the ECS-VCM).
Follow these steps to install and connect the ECS-SW24:
1. Open the cabinet door and dead front panel.
2. Remove AC power from the main control panel.
3. Disconnect the backup batteries.
4. Install the ECS-SW24 on the six mounting studs located on the inside of the dead front panel. See Figure 4.3 for mounting locations.
5. Connect one end of the wiring assembly (P/N 130398, supplied) to the ECS-VCM and the other end to the ECS-SW24 as shown in
Figure 4.5. If two ECS-SW24 expanders are used (available on IFP-2000ECS and IFP-2100ECS only), connect one ECS-SW24 to the
other ECS-SW24 as shown in Figure 4.6.
6. Secure the switch expander(s) to the dead front panel using the supplied six ¼” hex nuts.
7. Restore AC power.
8. Reconnect backup batteries.
ECS-VCM
ECS-SW24
cable assembly
Figure 4.5 Connection for ECS-VCM to ECS-SW24
ECS-VCM
ECS-SW24
cable assemblies
ECS-SW24
Figure 4.6 Wiring Harness Connection for Multiple ECS-SW24 Modules

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4.2.5 Installing the Microphone
To install the microphone follow these steps:
1. Clip the microphone into the microphone clip.
2. Insert microphone cord through hole at the bottom of the dead front panel.
3. Attach strain relief clip to microphone cord. The strain relief clip should have about 2.75” of microphone cord through it.
Figure 4.7 Sliding Microphone into Microphone Clip
Figure 4.8 Microphone Cord Inserted Through Dead Front Panel Hole
1. 2.
2.75”
Figure 4.9 Installing Strain Relief Clip

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4. Push the strain relief into the hole in the dead front panel.
5. Connect microphone to Connector P2 on ECS-VCM Keypad. Refer to Figure 4.1 for location.
4.3 Installing the ECS-NVCM
This section provides information on the ECS-NVCM, Network Voice Control Module. The ECS-NVCM is compatible with the IFP-
2100ECS and ECS-300ECS FACPs.
For more information on how to install or remove the ECS-NVCM Network Voice Control Module, see installation sheet PN
LS10169-001SK-E.
4.3.1 ECS-NVCM Board Layout
The following is description of the ECS-NVCM voice control module components.
AUX
CMD2 CMD1
AUDIO
COMMON IN
GNDPORT1
-IN+ -OUT+ -IN+ -OUT+
PORT2
Figure 4.10 Front View of ECS-NVCM
AUX AUDIO
CMD1
COMMON
CMD2
PORT2
PORT1
VBUS1
VBUS2
Network Connector P4 Keypad Connector P3
ECS-SW24 connector
ECS-NVCM
connector
microphone
connector
Figure 4.11 Back View of ECS-EMG Keypad

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4.3.2 Installing the ECS-NVCM
1. Remove AC power from the FACP.
2. Open the cabinet.
3. Align the ECS-NVCM over the mounting studs below the FACP board and secure with six supplied nuts/lockwashers. Refer to the
figures below for mounting locations.
4.3.3 Installing and Connecting the ECS-EMG to the ECS-SW24
The ECS-SW24 adds 24 switches to the IFP-300ECS and IFP-2100ECS controls for a total of 40, with the 16 non-ECS switches on the ECS-EMG.
Follow these steps to install and connect the ECS-SW24:
1. Open Cabinet door and dead front panel.
2. Remove AC power from the main control panel.
3. Disconnect the backup batteries.
4. Install the ECS-SW24 on the six mounting studs located on the inside of the dead front panel. See Figure 4.14 for IFP-300ECS or
Figure 4.15 for IFP-2100ECS.
5. For the IFP-300ECS, connect one end of the wiring harness (P/N 130398 supplied) to the ECS-EMG and the other end to the ECS-
SW24 as shown in Figure 4.14.
6. For the IFP-2100ECS, connect one end of the wiring harness (PN 130398 supplied) to the ECS-EMG and the other end to the P4
connector on the ECS-NVCM. If two ECS-SW24 modules are used, connect one ECS-SW24 to the other ECS-SW24. See Figure 4.15.
7. Secure the switch expander(s) to the dead front panel using the supplied six 0.25” hex nuts.
8. Restore AC power.
9. Reconnect backup batteries.
ECS-NVCM SK-NIC
6815
6815
Figure 4.12 ECS-NVCM Mounting Location Inside IFP-2100
6815
Figure 4.13 ECS-NVCM Mounting Location Inside
IFP-300
SK-NIC
ECS-NVCM

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Figure 4.14 Wiring Harness Connections Between the ECS-NVCM/ECS-SW24 to the IFP-300ECS
IFP-300ECS
ECS-EMG
ECS-SW24
ECS-NVCM
6815
SK-NIC
Figure 4.15 Wiring Harness Connections Between the ECS-EMG/ECS-SW24 and the IFP-2100ECS
IFP-2100ECS
ECS-EMG
ECS-SW24
ECS-NVCM
6815
SK-NIC
6815
ECS-SW24