Alpha 4201B-V, A-4204, A-4208, A-4212, A-4216 Specsheet

Product Specification Sheet APS477 - Rev. 07/2013

4200 Series Audio-Visual Area of Rescue Assistance System4200 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 Systems4200 Series Audio-Visual Rescue Assistance Systems

The Americans with Disabilities Ac t (ADA) now being
enforced, requires a Rescue Assist ance Syst em in all newly
construct ed multi-story c ommercial buildings and public
accommodations to provide a means to request evacuation
assistanc e in the event of an emergency. The ADA also applies to
significant renovations or alterations of existing multi-story
fac ilities.

The most effec tive solution is the Alpha Communications® / Cornell
4200 series audio-visual Rescue Assistanc e System, which signals
the need for evac uation assistanc e. T he 4200 series includes voice
communicat ion which is initiated by simply depressing the call
stat ion button, which transmits t he signal to a master stat ion. A
single pulse tone and a flashing light signals the c aller that the
alarm has been received. The master st ation may then t alk to t he
caller. The caller need not take any other act ion to communicat 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) stat ion,
if the wiring has been faulted.

The 4200 series is designed to accommodate up t o 44
remot e locations for each master st ation. The smallest master
stat ion is a 4-unit and the capacities increment in groups of 4 to a
maximum of 44 (or more with c ustom- sized masters). Master and
remot e st ations are made of rugged Stainless Steel and Anodized
Aluminum. Master st ations emit a loud, c lear tone signal that
commands an immediate response.

The master st ation operator, upon receiving a c all stat ion
signal activates a Zone button t hat illuminates both a flashing Red
LED and a Green 'voice' LED. By depressing and releasing the
'Talk' button, voice c ommunication is established for as long as
required.

Upon completion, the appropriate zone butt on is depressed again;
however the flashing Red LED continues. If more than one zone is
signaling, the master station ac c 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 syst em to
stand- by st atus. In the event of a wiring fault, each annunciator
button is equipped with a Y ellow LED that will illuminate, and an
alarm will sound, identifying the zone requiring service.

The standard audio-visual (anti- vandal) remot e c all station is the
model 4201B/V. The 4201B/V is designed for indoor or outdoor use.
The 4201B/V features a metal call butt on, 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 t he 4201B/V
except for a large Red Mushroom head call butt on. Both models fit
neatly into a two gang elec trical box (or plaster ring).

Each mast er st ation is powered by a model# B-5243A power
supply. The B-5243A power supply c ontains the bac k-up bat teries
and batt ery c harger required or specified. Because of the critical
nature of these systems, t he battery back up should be used only
as temporary power until this syst em can be c onnec ted to the
building's emergency generator, should there be one.

We also offer a c omplete line of Rescue Assistance Signage. This
includes a series of batt ery powered room identification signs,
brand new photoluminesc ent signs, as well as direction and location
signs. These signs meet ADA specifications for use with Areas of
Rescue Assistance. See our specification sheet APS478 for more
information on t he signage available.

Architects' And Engineers' SpecificationsArchitects' 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 controlled circuits and
LED indicator lights for c all funct ions.

At the master location, c ontrac tor shall furnish and install one
(1) model A-42xx mast er 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 t ion
switc h with internal LED indicat or for eac h zone, to allow for
positive c all-in recognition, when act ivated, as well as a 'Talk'

System FeaturesSystem Features

ADA Compliant (in many states - check 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 Remot es
Battery Back-up (optional)
Choice of Master Stat ions
Choice of ADA Compliant Signage available
Remotes mount into standard electrical boxes
Simple to wire

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button. Each master st ation shall emit a minimum sound level of
90db at 30cm. A Y ellow LED light on the master will illuminate and
the alarm will emit a repeating sound if any of t he supervised lines
are faulted. Each master st ation shall be c onstructed of natural
anodized aluminum, with permanently silk sc reened designations on
the panel as well as a designation strip.

At each of t he remote call-in locations, contract or shall furnish
and install a model 4201B/V (anti-vandal) indoor/outdoor remot e
stat ion or model 4201B/VM remote station with large Red
Mushroom head c all button, and its assoc iated flush electrical back
box (or plaster ring). Remote(s) shall consist of one (1)
momentary switch with LED, built-in speaker, and one (1) audible
alarm device with a minimum sound level of 90db at 30cm. Remote
shall have Call-Placed and Call Answered L.E.D. indicators.

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

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

each master stat ion, complete with met al housing.

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

Principle of OperationPrinciple of Operation

Activity At Master At Remote

Standby Mode No Light/T one No Light/T one

Alarm Sent

Steady Red LED /
Intermittent T one

Lighted Button /
One Time Tone

Alarm
Acknowledged /
Activated

Flashing Red LED /
Steady Green

Flashing Button /
One Time Tone

Intercom ON

Push to Talk / Release to
Listen

Hands-Free
Communic at ion

Intercom OFF

Flashing Red LED / OFF
Access Zone Button

Flashing Button

Wiring F ault

Yellow LED at
Zone/Intermittent T one

Button will not
light

Special NoteSpecial Note

Area of Resc ue systems are known by several names... these
include Area of Resc ue Assistance, Area of Rescue, Area of Rescue
Assistanc e, Area of Refuge, Area of Refuge Assistance. These
names are basically interchangeable.

Wiring RequirementsWiring Requirements

From the mast er st ation t o eac h remote call station run a t hree
(3) conductor #22AWG cable AND one (1) twist ed Shielded pair
#22AWG cable. Eac h c able run should not exceed 3,000 feet (914
meters). From the master station to the power supply (B-5243A)
run a two (2) conductor #18AWG cable. Cable need not be
shielded. Power supply cable run should not exceed 500 feet (152
meters).

Master Station Models / SizesMaster 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