
THIS GUIDE IS ONLY FOR SUITABLY SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS OF EMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (EVCS) and summarises key information provided in the
full manual (Document No. DAU0000091). Section numbers, e.g. , reference sections in the full manual with additional information.
SigTEL (1 to 16 Lines) Standalone EVCS - Quick Start Installation Guide
FUSE
16 x
extensions
EVC302F EVC301RPOEVC302GS
3A fusedspur
Outstation lines: 2-core
enhanced
fire ratedcable (1.0 to 1.5 mm
2
)
, up
to 1 km in length.
Power supply: Fixedwiring,
2-core enhancedfire rated
cable (0.75 mm
2
to 2.5 mm
2
).
NC951
NC951 lines: 2-core cable.
ECU-16 Wall
Controller
1
2
4
3
ECU-224Desk Controller
ECU-224DeskController
ECU-224DeskController
power
sync
f
ault
ECU-224 Desk
Control Unit
(Optional)
Cat 5 socket
andback box
ECU-16 (shown left) has
16 available extensions.
ECU-8 has eight and
ECU-4 has four.
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Approved Document No. DAU0000093 Rev 4
SigTEL
Emergency Voice
Communication System
SigTEL EVCS Typical Wiring Overview
Install the EVCS
Location
Site all equipment indoors in well-lit areas, free from obstruction. Site wall controllers in the control room or lobby, 1.4
metres above final floor level (FFL). Fit Type A (fire telephone) outstations in fire fighting lobbies and fire access points,
1.3 to 1.4 metres above FFL. Fit Type B (disabled refuge) outstations in disabled refuges, 0.9 to 1.0 metre above FFL.
Mounting
Remove base PCBsbefore first fix installation to protect them and expose the base mounting holes. Wall mount the
controllers, either surface or semi-flush. Fix the base securely onto a wall using No.8 round-head, or countersunk screws.
After mounting, remove any dust/swarf and re-install base PCBs. Ensure all connecting looms are refitted.
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6.1
Wiring
See Fig 1above for cable types. Install wiring in accordance with the relevant national, regional or local regulations (in the UK this is the IEE
Wiring Regs BS 7671 and BS 5839 Part 1). Use enhanced fire-rated cables from the controller to the Type A & B outstations and the power supply.
Test Extensions
Test all extensions for faults before terminating to the controller using a FITT EVCline tester.
CAUTION: DO NOT use an Insulation Resistance Tester with any devicesconnected asthey will be destroyed and the warranty will be void.
Fit Outstations& NC951Interface
Maximum recommended cable distance to the outstations is 1 km, beyond which audio quality may degrade. For wiring and connection
details refer to Type A outstation instructions (Doc. No. DCM0003819) and Type B outstation instructions (Doc. No. DAU0302000).
Connect Extensionsand Optional Desk Control Unit to the Wall Controller
Do not connect extensions to the controller until they have been tested, fault-free and suitable cable glands fitted. Connect extensions
directly to the Master Exchange PCB inside the controller (see Fig 2 left). Connect screens to the earth terminal in the back of the enclosure.
For an optional Desk Control Unit (ECU-224), mount a CAT5 wall socket near to the controller’s location and connect from the wall socket to
the ECU-224 using a CAT5 lead (supplied). Connect two 4-core fire-rated cables (not supplied) from the controller to the wall socket.
8 x Extensions from Outstations &NC951
16 x Extensions from Outstations &NC951
L1 L2
+ - + -
L3 L4
+ - + -
L5 L6
+ - + -
L7 L8
+ - + -
N/O C N/C 0V +24 OP3 OP2 OP1
I/P A I/P B I/P C
+ - + - + -
All screens connect
to Earth terminal
ECU-16
Master Exchange PCB
CD
B
L9 L10
+ - + -
L11 L12
+ - + -
L13 L14
+ - + -
L15 L16
+ - + -
C
L1 L2
+ - + -
L3 L4
+ - + -
L5 L6
+ - + -
L7 L8
+ - + -
N/O C N/C 0V +24 OP3 OP2 OP1
I/P A I/P B I/P C
+ - + - + -
All screens connect
to Earth terminal
ECU-8 or ECU-8NT
Master Exchange PCB
B
C
Fig 2
7
4
11
13.1
SigTEL EVCS Components
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Fig 1
Part No. Description
ECU-4 4 Line Master EVCWall Controller c/w handset & display, requires two 12V 7 Ah batteries
ECU-8 8 Line Master EVCWall Controller c/w handset & display, requires two 12V 7 Ah batteries
ECU-1616Line Master EVCWall Controller c/w handset & display, requires two 12V 7 Ah batteries
ECU-8NT 8 Line Master EVCWall Controller (no handset) c/w display, requires two 12V 7 Ah batteries
ECU-224 1-224 Line Desk Control Unit c/w handset and display
EVC302F/GF Disabled Refuge (Type B) Outstation, flush mounting, stainless steel (‘G’ - Green fascia)
EVC302S/GS Disabled Refuge (Type B) Outstation, surface mounting, stainless steel (‘G’ - Green fascia)
EVC301RPO Red Fire Telephone (Type A) Outstation c/w handset (push to open)
EVC301RLK Red Fire Telephone (Type A) Outstation c/w handset (lift lock)
BF359/1 Weatherproof enclosure for EVC302F/GF
BF359/3M Stainless steel enclosure for controller (ECU-4 / ECU-8 / ECU-16)
BF359/3S Stainless steel enclosure for controller (ECU-8NT)
NC951 Disabled Persons Toilet Alarm (DPTA)
FITT EVCLine Tester
BC286/2 24 V 7 Ah battery (2 x 12 V) used with controller (ECU-4 / ECU-8 / ECU-16/ ECU-8NT)
EVC385 Grey flush bezel for controller (ECU-4 / ECU-8 / ECU-16/ ECU-8NT)
T-BEZ301 Red flush bezel for EVC301RPO and EVC301RLK
EVC423 PCprogramming software
3
13.5