Product Specification Sheet APS696 - Rev. 04/2015
FSE1500 Series Open-Voice QwikBUS™ Intercom/Emergency StationsFSE1500 Series Open-Voice QwikBUS™ Intercom/Emergency Stations
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FSE1500W (White Finish shown)FSE1500W (White Finish shown)
Choose f rom six (6) decora tor f inishes
Anth ra cite , 2 4K Go ld P la te d, C rysta l Gla ss , Sta in le ss Ste el, Wh ite a nd T ita n ium
FSE1500 Series Open-Voice QwikBUS™FSE1500 Series Open-Voice QwikBUS™
Intercom/Emergency StationsIntercom/Emergency Stations
The Alpha Communicat ions® / S.T .R.™ FSE1500 QwikBUS™ Series
stat ions are designed to work as an apartment type open voice
intercom stat ion and with Emergency signaling capabilities, using a
minimal of wiring, when used in conjunct ion with our AlphaEntry™
(v3.0 or later) software and/or hardware. All FSE1500 stat ions in a
building can be wired on only two (2) common (loop) wires! T he
QwikBUS™ system can support hundreds of FSE1500 stat ions on a
single system. Choose from White and five (5) ot her decorator
inspired finishes.
These attractive and t rim stat ions easily surface mount right on
the finished wall, or c an flush mount over a model UMF1000 flush
plastic housing, with model HWB mounting screws. Stations c an be
changed t o desk mount with t he addition of a model TZ- FS
(White) desk adapt er.
All FSE1500 series QwikBUS™ stat ions selectable elec tronic tone
signaling, Voice On, Door Release, Call Volume, Call Down and two
(2) momentary button switches (marked '1' and '2').
When used with an AlphaEntry™ interface, t hese switches c an be
used for additional door release, or other signalling functions,
depending upon syst em configuration. All
FSE1500 series have the ability to connec t to an optional model
ECD2 dual input wiring harness connector, which allows easy local
connection to Emergency, Smoke, Pendant or other dry c ontact
signaling inputs.
FeaturesFeatures
Convenient Half-Duplex Voice Operation
Easy Installation - Only 2 Common (loop) Wires Required
Eavesdrop Privacy - except when Emergency call is placed
Clear Voice Fidelity using Electret Condenser Microphones
Rugged and Reliable / Simple to Operate
Mounts Surfac e, or optionally Flush or Desk mount (with
optional extra cost adapters)
Available in White and five (5) ot her extra cost decorator
finishes
SpecificationsSpecifications
Dimensions:
All FSE1500 series stations are
3.35"W (86mm) x 5.55"H (141mm) x
0.87"D (23mm). All dimensions shown
are for the surface wall type station.
Architects' And Engineers' SpecificationsArchitects' And Engineers' Specifications
The 2-Wire open voice intercom/emergency stat ion(s) shall be Alpha Communicat ions® / S.T .R.™ QwikBUS™ FSE1500 in (White, Titanium,
24K Gold Plated, Crystal Glass, Stainless St eel or Anthracite) color. Station(s) shall be mounted (surface, flush or desktop), with required
optional mounting components. Station(s) shall feat ure electret condenser microphone for clear half duplex voice fidelity (requiring no
pressing of any T alk or Listen buttons).
Stat ions that include simplex type or ot her voice technologies shall not be ac c eptable. Station shall include a Voice On, Door Release, Call
Volume, Call Down, and two (2) auxiliary calling buttons (marked '1' and '2'). Station(s) shall include a built- in (user select able) elec tronic
call tone signal. Stat ion(s) shall require only two (2) common (loop) wires for system operation, and c an be used with the opt ional model
ECD2 dual input wiring harness connector, for interfac ing to Emergency, Smoke, Pendant or other dry contact c losure input devices and
AlphaEntry™ hardware/software (v3.0 or later).
Contractor shall observe all local and national electrical and building c odes.