Alpha 4201B-VM Specsheet

Product Specification Sheet A PS477 - Rev. 07/2013

4200 Series Audio-Visual Area of Rescue Assistance System

4201B/V Standard Anti-

Vandal Remote Station

4201B/VM Mushroom

Button Anti-Vandal
Remote Station

A-4204 4-Station

Master Station (shown)

4200 Series Audio-Visual Rescue Assistance Systems

The Americ ans with Disabilities Act (ADA) now being
enforced, requires a Resc ue Assistance System in all newly
constructed multi-st ory c ommercial buildings and public
accommodations to provide a means t o request evacuation
assistanc e in the event of an emergency. The ADA also applies to
significant renovat ions or alterations of existing multi-story
fac ilities.

The most effec tive solution is the Alpha Communications® / Cornell
4200 series audio-visual Resc ue Assistance System, which signals
the need for evac uation assistance. The 4200 series includes voice
communication which is initiated by simply depressing the c all
stat ion button, which t ransmits the signal to a master st ation. A
single pulse t one and a flashing light signals the c aller that the
alarm has been received. The master stat ion may t hen talk to the
caller. The caller need not take any other ac tion to c ommunicat e
with the master stat ion, which is an important feature when a
caller is under stress in an emergency situation. For additional
safet y, a live 'fault' lamp will signal at the central (master) st ation,
if the wiring has been faulted.

The 4200 series is designed to acc ommodate up to 44
remote locations for each master station. The smallest master
stat ion is a 4-unit and the capac ities increment in groups of 4 t o a
maximum of 44 (or more with c ustom-sized masters). Master and
remote stat ions are made of rugged Stainless Steel and Anodized
Aluminum. Mast er stations emit a loud, clear tone signal that
commands an immediate response.

The master st ation operator, upon receiving a call st ation
signal activates a Zone butt on that illuminates both a flashing Red
LED and a Green 'voice' LED. By depressing and releasing the
'Talk' button, voice communication is est ablished for as long as
required.

Upon completion, t he appropriate zone button is depressed again;
however the flashing Red LED continues. If more than one zone is
signaling, the master station acc epts the call(s) in the same
manner. When the emergency is resolved, the master station
operator pushes a Reset butt on and restores the entire system to
stand- by st atus. In the event of a wiring fault, eac h annunciator
button is equipped with a Yellow LED that will illuminate, and an
alarm will sound, identifying the zone requiring service.

The standard audio-visual (anti-vandal) remote c all stat ion is the
model 4201B/V. The 4201B/V is designed for indoor or outdoor use.
The 4201B/V features a metal call button, heavy duty speaker and
tamper-resistant mounting screws, and is designed for indoor or
outdoor use. The new model 4201B/VM is the same as the 4201B/V
except for a large Red Mushroom head call button. Both models fit
neatly into a two gang electrical box (or plaster ring).

Each master station is powered by a model# B-5243A power
supply. T he B-5243A power supply c ontains the bac k-up batteries
and batt ery c harger required or specified. Bec ause of the c ritical
nature of these systems, the batt ery bac k up should be used only
as temporary power until this syst em can be c onnected to t he
building's emergency generator, should there be one.

We also offer a c omplete line of Resc ue Assistance Signage. This
includes a series of batt ery powered room identification signs,
brand new photoluminescent signs, as well as direc tion and location
signs. These signs meet ADA specifications for use with Areas of
Resc ue Assistance. See our specification sheet APS478 for more
information on the signage available.

Architects' And Engineers' Specifications

The Area of Refuge (Area of Rescue) system(s) shall be
Alpha Communications® / Cornell 4200 audio-visual series or
approved equal. It shall have push- button cont rolled c ircuits and
LED indicator lights for call funct ions.

At t he master locat ion, contract or shall furnish and install one
(1) model A-42xx master annunciator (xx=number of zones from 4
to 44 in multiples of 4) with the appropriate flush backbox. Each
A-4200 series master stat ion shall have one (1) alternate ac tion
switc h with internal LED indicat or for eac h zone, to allow for

System Features

ADA Compliant (in many states - c heck with you local AHJ's)
Clear 2-Way (simplex) Voice Communication
Hands- Free Voic e Reply from Remote Station(s)
Supervised
Choice of Standard or Anti- Vandal Remotes
Choice of Indoor or Outdoor Remotes
Battery Back-up (opt ional)
Choice of Master Stations
Choice of ADA Compliant Signage available
Remotes mount into standard electrical boxes

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positive c all-in recognition, when ac tivated, as well as a 'Talk'
button. Each master st ation shall emit a minimum sound level of
90db at 30cm. A Yellow LED light on the mast er will illuminate and
the alarm will emit a repeating sound if any of the supervised lines
are faulted. Each master st ation shall be c onstruct ed of natural
anodized aluminum, with permanently silk screened designations on
the panel as well as a designation strip.

At each of the remot e c all-in locat ions, contract or shall furnish
and install a model 4201B/V (anti-vandal) indoor/outdoor remote
stat ion or model 4201B/VM remot e st ation with large Red
Mushroom head call button, and its associated flush electrical bac k
box (or plaster ring). Remote(s) shall consist of one (1)
momentary switc h with LED, built- in speaker, and one (1) audible
alarm device with a minimum sound level of 90db at 30c m. Remote
shall have Call-Placed and Call Answered L.E.D. indicat ors.

Contract or shall furnish and install one (1) model# B-

5243A combination power supply and battery bac k-up unit, for

each master stat ion, complete with metal housing.

Contract or shall observe all local and national electrical and
building codes (and A.D.A. regulations).

Principle of Operation

Activity At Master At Remote

Standby Mode No Light/Tone No Light/Tone

Alarm Sent

Steady Red LED /
Intermittent Tone

Lighted Button /
One Time Tone

Alarm
Acknowledged /
Act ivated

Flashing Red LED /
Steady Green

Flashing Button /
One Time Tone

Intercom ON

Push to Talk / Release t o
Listen

Hands- Free
Communication

Intercom OFF

Flashing Red LED / OFF
Acc ess Zone Button

Flashing Button

Wiring Fault

Yellow LED at
Zone/Intermittent Tone

Button will not
light

Special Note

Area of Rescue syst ems are known by several names... these
include Area of Resc ue Assistance, Area of Resc ue, Area of
Resc ue Assistance, Area of Refuge, Area of Refuge Assistance.
These names are basically interchangeable.

Simple to wire

Wiring Requirements

From the master station to each remote call station run a t hree
(3) conductor #22AWG cable AND one (1) twisted Shielded pair
#22AWG cable. Each c able run should not exceed 3,000 feet (914
meters). From the master stat ion to t he power supply (B-5243A)
run a two (2) conductor #18AWG c able. Cable need not be
shielded. Power supply cable run should not exceed 500 feet (152
meters).

Master Station Models / Sizes

Model Master Station Flush Backbox

A-4204

(4-zo ne)

11.0"H x 10.0"W BB-40: 10.0"H x 9.0"W

A-4208

(8-zo ne)

11.0"H x 14.0"W BB-41: 10.0"H x 13.0"W

A-4212

(12-zone)

11.0"H x 18.0"W BB-42: 10.0"H x 17.0"W

A-4216

(16-zone)

20.0"H x 14.0"W BB-43: 19.0"H x 13.0"W

A-4220

(20-zone)

20.0"H x 14.0"W BB-43: 19.0"H x 13.0"W

A-4224

(24-zone)

20.0"H x 18.0"W BB-44: 19.0"H x 17.0"W

A-4228

(28-zone)

20.0"H x 18.0"W BB-44: 19.0"H x 17.0"W

A-4232

(32-zone)

20.0"H x 22.0"W BB-45: 19.0"H x 21.0"W

A-4236

(36-zone)

20.0"H x 22.0"W BB-45: 19.0"H x 21.0"W

A-4240

(40-zone)

20.0"H x 26.0"W BB-46: 19.0"H x 25.0"W

A-4244

(44-zone)

20.0"H x 26.0"W BB-46: 19.0"H x 25.0"W