Johnson Controls, Inc. Voice Alarm System Manual

96 Pages·2004·3.25 MB·English

Johnson Controls, Inc.
Voice Alarm System
Manual
Document 51869 C
12/03/2003
P/N 51869:C • ECN 03-527
Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop- heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec-
property, not life.
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
Protection Association Standard 72-1999 (NFPA 72-1999), same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer- pling its ability to report a fire.
gency Management Agency (an agency of the United States
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in
if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm sys-
those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
tem may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply
tion. Please note that:
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first- meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
floor or basement fire. bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow. A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
outlets.
patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before ment listed for service with your control panel.
reaching the detector.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the ommended.
detectors will not go into alarm.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion- dards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires 72-1999 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance
may not provide adequate warning of a fire. should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/
or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized pro-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate
fessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with
all inspections should be kept.
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-1-2004.fm
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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 Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and asso- ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely
ciated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
unit until this manual is read and understood. ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
encountered.
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-1999 Chapter 7 Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
after any programming operation or change in site-specific inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change,
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modifi-
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
cation, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func- cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. former, and printed circuit board location.
In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert-
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced ter-
directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50
minal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation ver-
removal.
ified.
Though designed to last many years, system components
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity (noncon-
components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
densing) of 85% at 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at
before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
32°C ± 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the useful life
from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect
of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo-
electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi-
by authorized personnel.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage. Precau-L-10-2003.fm
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A
dian Department of Communications.
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
protection against such interference when operated in a oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
case the user will be required to correct the interference ministere des Communications du Canada.
at his own expense.
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NOTIFIER. Acclimate™ is a trademark of System Sensor. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and
NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation.
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Section 1 System Description ..............................................................................................13
1.1: System Overview............................................................................................................................................................13
Features ................................................................................................................................................................13
Applications .........................................................................................................................................................13
Operation .............................................................................................................................................................13
1.2: Basic Systems.................................................................................................................................................................13
JVCC-1B Voice Command Center ......................................................................................................................13
JVTCC-1B Voice/Telephone Command Center .................................................................................................14
JTCC-1B Telephone Control Center ...................................................................................................................14
System Components Ordered Separately ............................................................................................................14
1.3: Component Descriptions ...............................................................................................................................................16
1.3.1: Basic Equipment Package....................................................................................................................................16
Cabinet-mounting Hardware ................................................................................................................................16
1.3.2: Speaker Controls .................................................................................................................................................17
1.3.3: Audio Amplification Equipment ........................................................................................................................18
Optional Equipment for Amplification Circuits ..................................................................................................18
1.3.4: Peripheral Equipment..........................................................................................................................................19
Section 2 Design Considerations .........................................................................................21
2.1: Activating Audio Functions with an AMG-1.................................................................................................................21
2.2: Amplifying the Audio Signal..........................................................................................................................................21
2.3: Driving Speaker Circuits................................................................................................................................................21
2.3.1: Speaker Circuit Power Limitations .....................................................................................................................22
Section 3 Installation Overview ............................................................................................23
3.1: Installation Checklist .....................................................................................................................................................24
3.1.1: Before Installing Voice Alarm System................................................................................................................24
3.2: Internal Power Distribution............................................................................................................................................25
3.3: EIA-485 Connections.....................................................................................................................................................25
3.4: Finishing the Installation................................................................................................................................................26
3.4.1: Mounting the Dress Panel Single Well................................................................................................................26
3.4.2: Mounting the Dress Panel Double Well..............................................................................................................26
3.4.3: Blank Dress Panel - DP-1B.................................................................................................................................26
Section 4 Audio Message Generator (AMG-1/AMG-E) .......................................................27
4.1: Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................27
4.2: Voice Messages...............................................................................................................................................................27
4.3: Mounting an AMG-1 or AMG-E....................................................................................................................................27
4.4: Connecting an AMG-1 or AMG-E.................................................................................................................................28
Multi-Channel Audio ...........................................................................................................................................30
4.5: Configuring & Programming..........................................................................................................................................31
4.6: Operating an Audio Message Generator.........................................................................................................................32
4.6.1: AMG-1 System Status Indicator LEDs ..............................................................................................................32
4.6.2: Operating Components .......................................................................................................................................33
4.6.3: Paging Instructions .............................................................................................................................................33
4.7: Voice Message Options (VROM and VRAM) ..............................................................................................................34
4.7.1: Installation...........................................................................................................................................................34
4.7.2: Selecting Tones & Voice Messages ...................................................................................................................35
Single-Address Mode Systems ............................................................................................................................35
4.7.3: Tone/Message Generation...................................................................................................................................35
Factory Messages (VROM installed) ..................................................................................................................36
Custom Messages (VRAM Installed) ..................................................................................................................36
Section 5 Installing a Fire Fighters Telephone ...................................................................37
5.1: Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................37
5.2: Mounting an FFT-7 or FFT-7S: Standard Position.........................................................................................................37
5.3: Mounting an FFT-7 or FFT-7S: Center Position.............................................................................................................38
5.4: Connecting an FFT-7 or FFT-7S.....................................................................................................................................38
5.5: Set Operating Mode........................................................................................................................................................39
5.6: Operating a Fire Fighters Telephone..............................................................................................................................40
5.6.1: FFT-7 and FFT-7S System Status Indicator LEDs: ...........................................................................................40
5.6.2: FFT-7 and FFT-7S Operating Components ........................................................................................................40
Paging Operation (FFT-7 only) ...........................................................................................................................41
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Two-Way Conversation .......................................................................................................................................41
Section 6 Audio Amplifiers ....................................................................................................43
6.1: Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................43
6.2: AA-30 Installation and Operation..................................................................................................................................44
6.2.1: Installing an AA-30.............................................................................................................................................44
Mounting an AA-30 .............................................................................................................................................44
Connecting an AA-30 ..........................................................................................................................................44
6.2.2: AA-30 General Operation....................................................................................................................................45
6.2.3: Circuit Board Layout...........................................................................................................................................46
6.2.4: LED Conditions...................................................................................................................................................46
6.3: AA-100/AA-120 Installation and Operation..................................................................................................................47
6.3.1: Installing an AA-100 or AA-120.........................................................................................................................47
Mounting an AA-100 or AA-120 ........................................................................................................................47
Connecting an AA-100 or AA-120 ......................................................................................................................47
6.3.2: AA-100/AA-120 General Operation...................................................................................................................49
6.3.3: AA-100/AA-120 Circuit Board Layout...............................................................................................................49
6.3.4: AA-100/AA-120 LED Conditions.......................................................................................................................50
6.3.5: Selecting the Backup Tone on AA-100/AA-120.................................................................................................50
6.4: Adjusting the Audio Gain Level.....................................................................................................................................50
6.5: Wiring Multiple Audio Amplifiers.................................................................................................................................52
6.5.1: Typical Wiring: Two Primary Audio Amplifiers ...............................................................................................52
6.5.2: Typical Wiring: Primary Amplifier With Backup...............................................................................................54
Wiring Notes ........................................................................................................................................................54
Section 7 Controlling Speaker and Telephone Circuits ......................................................57
7.1: SLC Loop Devices..........................................................................................................................................................57
7.1.1: M500FPJ Modules...............................................................................................................................................57
7.1.2: M300CJ Modules ................................................................................................................................................57
7.2: XP5-C Modules..............................................................................................................................................................58
7.2.1: XP5-C Speaker and Telephone Circuits..............................................................................................................59
XP5-C Speaker/Telephone Wiring Diagram #1 ..................................................................................................60
XP5-C Speaker/Telephone Wiring Diagram #2 ..................................................................................................61
7.3: XP Transponders.............................................................................................................................................................62
7.4: XPIQ...............................................................................................................................................................................62
7.5: Voice Control and Dual Channel Modules.....................................................................................................................62
7.5.1: Mounting an Expander Board onto a VCM-4RK................................................................................................62
7.5.2: Installing a Module into the Chassis....................................................................................................................63
7.5.3: Setting the VCM-4RK to Telephone/Speaker Mode...........................................................................................63
7.5.4: Wiring Speaker Circuits for VCM-4RK and DCM-4RK....................................................................................64
7.5.5: Speaker Circuits with VCM-4RK Voice Control Modules.................................................................................64
Description ...........................................................................................................................................................64
Components for VCM-4RK .................................................................................................................................64
Connection Guidelines for VCM-4RK Speaker Circuits ....................................................................................64
VCM-4RK Speaker Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................65
7.5.6: Connecting VCM-4RK Telephone Circuits........................................................................................................66
VCM-4RK Telephone Wiring Diagram: .............................................................................................................66
7.5.7: Connecting Dual Channel Module Circuits.........................................................................................................67
Description ...........................................................................................................................................................67
Components for DCM-4RK .................................................................................................................................67
Connection Guidelines for DCM-4RK Speaker Circuits ....................................................................................67
DCM-4RK Speaker Wiring Speaker Wiring Diagram: .......................................................................................68
7.5.8: Speaker Configurations for VCM-4RK Circuits.................................................................................................69
30 Watt - Four and Eight Speaker Circuits ..........................................................................................................69
120 Watt - Four and Eight Speaker Circuits ........................................................................................................70
90 Watt - Eight Speaker Circuit Configuration ...................................................................................................71
240 Watt - Eight Speaker Circuit .........................................................................................................................72
180 Watt - Eight Speaker Circuit Configuration .................................................................................................73
7.5.9: Speaker Configurations for DCM-4RK Circuits.................................................................................................74
30 Watt Dual-Channel Configuration ..................................................................................................................74
120 Watt Dual-Channel Configuration (Two AA-120s) .....................................................................................75
120 Watt Dual-Channel Configuration (Four AA-30s) .......................................................................................76
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Section 8 ACT-1 Audio Coupling Transformer ...................................................................77
8.1: Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................77
8.2: Applications....................................................................................................................................................................77
8.3: Isolating Power Supplies................................................................................................................................................77
8.4: Installation......................................................................................................................................................................78
8.4.1: Connect ACT-1 to Amplifier...............................................................................................................................78
8.4.2: Wiring Amplifiers................................................................................................................................................79
Appendix A: IFC-640: Configuring Voice Systems .............................................................81
A.1: Setting AMG-1/E DIP Switches ................................................................................................................................. 81
A.2: Selecting AMG-1/E Group Functions........................................................................................................................... 82
A.3: Configuring Tone/Messages.......................................................................................................................................... 82
AMG-1 and AMG-E Tone/Message Selections: SW2-2=Off .............................................................................82
AMG-1 and AMG-E Tone/Message Selections: SW2-2=On ..............................................................................83
Appendix B: IFC-3030 and JNCA: Configuring Voice Systems ........................................85
B.1: Setting AMG-1/E DIP Switches.................................................................................................................................... 85
B.2: Selecting AMG-1/E Group Functions............................................................................................................................ 85
B.3: AMG-1/E Programming Notes...................................................................................................................................... 86
B.4: Configuring Tone/Messages........................................................................................................................................... 87
AMG-1 and AMG-E Tone/Message Functions for addresses A32 to A29 .........................................................87
AMG-1 and AMG-E Tone/Message Functions for addresses A28 to A25 (AMG-X4EPROMrequired) .........88
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Standards and Other Documents
This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA standards:
NFPA 12 CO2 Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 15 Water Spray Systems
NFPA 16 Foam/Water Deluge and Foam/Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 72 Central Station Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Protected
Premises Unit (requires Notifier UDACT).
NFPA 72 Local (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) Fire Alarm Systems.
NFPA 72 Auxiliary (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Fire Alarm Systems (requires TM-4).
NFPA 72 Remote Station (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 72 Proprietary (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Fire Alarm Systems (Protected Premises
Unit).
NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
The installer should be familiar with the following documents and standards:
NFPA 72 Initiating Devices for Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 72 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 72 Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems
Underwriters Laboratories
UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
UL 217 Smoke Detectors, Single and Multiple Station
UL 228 Door Closers - Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1971 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Systems
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
ULC-S527-99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems
ULC S524 Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
Other
EIA-485 and EIA-232 Serial Interface Standards
NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods
NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
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