EmerCom Technologies EMCS-OEM, EMCS-MR, EMCS Series User Manual

EMCS

USER GUIDE

Emergency Master Control Station

Phone Consolidator

EMCS User Guide

Other Models

EMCS-MR EMCS-OEM

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Quick Start Guide

See 6.1 for complete Cmd list

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Connect wiring:

 Cab Phones
 Phone lines (TEL 1 and/or 2)
 Remote Phones to MR
 EMC-ALRMs to lobby alarm boards
 Video triggers to I/O device
 Power (PWR IN)
 NiMH battery (BAT)

Wake unit:

Lift handset and touch to activate
the 24 button keypad

or

Call into the EMCS-MR from a remote phone
and enter remote programming mode
(see 6.3)

WAKE

Learn Mode:

Touch . If a phone line is detected,
respond to prompt for TEL or Intelli-Split
mode. Otherwise, select LOBBY for internal
calling only. Learn Mode searches for:

Program Mode (via keypad):

Touch PROG to enter programming mode.
Change parameters by selecting:

Review parameters by selecting:

LEARN

 Cab Phones (Stations)
 Phone lines (TEL 1 and/or 2 or None)

PROG

<Cmd #> ENTER <value> ENTER

<Cmd #> REPLAY

ENTER

R

EPLAY

ENTER

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Line test:

Touch . The LINE TEST LED will
turn on and the EMCS goes off-hook. Wait
for dial tone then use the keypad to dial a
test number (e.g. a cellphone). Hang-up to
disconnect from the called party ending the
call.

LINE TEST

24 button touch keypad

Customer Care: Call 1-844-EMERCOM (1-844-363-7266) for assistance.

Configure PLM Groups:

 Touch
 Select Group # on 24 button keypad
 Touch
 Icons in selected group light up
 Touch icon to toggle to default Grp 1

PLM

ENTER

ENTER

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EMCS User Guide

Copyright © 2018 by EmerCom Technologies Inc
EMCS User Guide
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

NOTICE

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
no responsibility is assumed or implied for inaccuracies. Furthermore, EmerCom Technologies Inc
reserves the right to make changes to any products herein described to improve reliability, function or
design. EmerCom Technologies Inc does not assume liability arising from the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the
rights of others.

This manual and all data contained constitute proprietary information of EmerCom Technologies Inc and
shall not be reproduced, copied or disclosed to others, or used as the basis for manufacture without
written consent of EmerCom Technologies Inc.

Changes (1.5 to 1.6)

Cmd 24: CID Update Timer
Cmd 25: Start PLM Test
Cmd 26: PLM check interval – 0=12 hours; 1= 5hours
Cmd 60: EMCS ID (was Cmd 25)

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Contents

1. About the EMCS Emergency Consolidator..................................................................................... 7

1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................................................ 7

2. Circuit Board Layout & Connections.............................................................................................. 8

3. Description of Operation: ............................................................................................................. 9

4. Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................. 10

4.1 Learn Mode............................................................................................................................ 10

4.2 Self-diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 PLM (Phone Line Monitoring) ................................................................................................. 11

4.4 Phone LINE TEST .................................................................................................................... 11

5. Additional Features .................................................................................................................... 12

5.1 Overriding an emergency call ................................................................................................. 12

5.2 System-wide paging (ALL CALL) .............................................................................................. 12

5.3 Internal Calling ....................................................................................................................... 12

5.4 Non-emergency off-site calls .................................................................................................. 12

5.5 Video Triggering ..................................................................................................................... 12

6. Programming.............................................................................................................................. 13

6.1 Summary Table ...................................................................................................................... 13

6.2 Programming Details .............................................................................................................. 15

6.2.1 Command # 1: LEARN MODE .......................................................................................... 15

6.2.2 Command # 2: OPERATING MODE .................................................................................. 16

6.2.3 Command # 3: PHONE LINES AVAILABLE ......................................................................... 16

6.2.4 Command # 4: ACTIVE STATIONS .................................................................................... 16

6.2.5 Command # 5: INACTIVE STATIONS ................................................................................ 16

6.2.6 Command # 6: SERIAL NUMBER PLAYBACK ..................................................................... 16

6.2.7 Command # 7: MAIN FIRMWARE VERSION PLAYBACK .................................................... 16

6.2.8 Command # 8: ALARM STATUS PLAYBACK ...................................................................... 17

6.2.9 Command # 9: ACCESS CODE .......................................................................................... 17

6.2.10 Command # 10: LANGUAGE ............................................................................................ 17

6.2.11 Command # 14: AUTO ANSWER...................................................................................... 17

6.2.12 Command # 23: RING PHONE EXTENSION ....................................................................... 18

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6.2.13 Command # 24: CALLER ID UPDATE TIMER ..................................................................... 18

6.2.14 Command # 25: START PLM TEST.................................................................................... 18

6.2.15 Command # 26: PLM CHECK INTERVAL ........................................................................... 18

6.2.16 Command # 30: HANDSET VOLUME SETTING (not EMCS-MR) ......................................... 19

6.2.17 Command # 31: HANDSET MIC. SENSITIVITY (not EMCS-MR) .......................................... 19

6.2.18 Command # 32 & # 33: PHONE LINE #1 / #2 BOOST ........................................................ 19

6.2.19 Command # 34: REMOTE PHONE ATTENUATION ............................................................ 19

6.2.20 Command # 43: FACTORY RESET ..................................................................................... 19

6.2.21 Command # 44: REMOTE SILENCE BUZZER ..................................................................... 19

6.2.22 Commands # 50 to # 56: PLM GROUP ASSIGNMENT (EMC-MR) ...................................... 20

6.2.23 Command # 60: EMCS ID ................................................................................................ 20

6.3 Remote Programming ............................................................................................................ 21

7. Precautions ................................................................................................................................ 22

8. Mechanical ................................................................................................................................. 23

8.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 23

9. Keys and Indicators..................................................................................................................... 24

9.1 Keypad ................................................................................................................................... 24

9.2 LEDs and Indicators ................................................................................................................ 25

10. Ordering ..................................................................................................................................... 25

11. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 26

12. Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 27

13. FCC Notice and Customer Information ........................................................................................ 28

14. Industry Canada Certification ..................................................................................................... 30

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1. About the EMCS Emergency Consolidator

1.1 Key Features

 ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators requires the means to call into

any elevator from within a tall building with elevator travel greater than 60’ (18m).
The EMCS Consolidator manages this operation through its handset and any
connected remote handsets, overriding off-site calls in progress.

 Intuitive visual and audible indications for system operation and call routing

- Colour-coded touch-control icons indicate each elevator phone status

- Voice prompts announce current system status to any handset away from
the main display, either on-site or off-site, with on-site CID display

 System-wide page (ALL CALL) from on- or off-site to all elevators
 2 concurrent calls to reduce wait time in a broad emergency
 Ease of setup and operation

- "Learn" mode to automatically configure the system

- Programmable Phone Line Monitoring (PLM) group configuration

- “Line Test” mode to assess the building phone line

- Remote phones can call off-site

- Bilingual voice prompts

- Touch keypad (French overlay available)

 Advanced diagnostics

- Built-in Phone Line Monitoring (PLM) from each elevator to the EMCS and
for each connected TEL line as required by Code

- Watchdogs with counters for automatic fault recovery and reporting

- Remotely simulate alarm call

 3 PLM group alarm relays for every 6 cabs (fail safe - closed when no alarm)
 Built-in Video Trigger relay per elevator (normally open) plus all-clear signal
 “Call Anywhere” (see Call Routes Available on page 2)
 Call off-site, via an available phone line, using any on-site phone
 Simple SD card firmware upgrades enable feature flexibility with optional

customization

 Digital chip platform
 Self-diagnostics continuously monitor its own operation and its environment
 Compatible with a wide range of power supply voltages (AC and DC)
 Vandal-resistant #16-AWG Brushed Stainless Steel
 Box width 14.25" to fit (recess) between wall studs
 Status and alarm messages displayed on Remote Phone CID

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2. Circuit Board Layout & Connections

analog

phone lines

Remote
handset

(EMC-MR)

TEL LINE

SD CARD

HANDSET

EmerCom Technologies Inc.

1 2

DOORHOOK MR

3A FUSE

RESET

TO EMC- EXP

EMCS-PIM R5
Input Voltage Range:
16VDC-32VDC
16VAC- 24VAC

D5

PWR IN

-BAT+

Fast Acting

Battery Specifications:

8.4V NiMH 3800mAh

VIDEO TRIGGER

TO EMCS-CSM

TO EMC- ALRM

TO CABS

1 6 5 4 3 2 1

123+PWR- 6 5 4 3 2RST

elevator

phones

video

triggers to

building

Video

Management

System

PLM-ALRM

group 1

PLM-ALRM

group 2

PLM-ALRM

group 3

16.5Vac

SLA

Battery

Connect

ground wire to

ground lug

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3. Description of Operation:

In the event of an entrapment or other emergency, an elevator occupant may press
the “phone” button on the elevator control panel, causing the elevator phone to
automatically call for help. In TEL mode the Consolidator routes the call to either of
two phone lines connected or to the Consolidator then a phone line in sequence in
Intelli-Split mode or to the Consolidator in Lobby mode. The applicable elevator icon
will turn green.

If the call is not acknowledged within a reasonable time, the phone is required to
automatically hang up and dial a second phone number. If the phone line is busy,
the Consolidator will notify the parties on the original call that another call is waiting.

The Consolidator can call into any of the elevator phones. The caller selects which
cab by touching the appropriate icon which lights-up as soon as the consolidator
door is opened. If an icon is illuminated green the cab phone is busy on a call which
can be overridden by any of the in-building handsets.

Remote/Machine Room handsets can call into any cab, even overriding emergency
calls or joining another internal call in progress.

ALL CALL (system-wide paging) is available from all internal handsets as well as
from off-site.

Phone Line Monitoring (PLM) verifies the operation of the external phone lines as
well as the lines from each cab. Cabs are assigned to groups using the quick
program keys, with 3 group alarm relays available for every 6 cabs. Each relay
signals the appropriate EMC-ALRM board. Group “0” phones do not activate PLM
alarms.

Video trigger relays indicate whenever an emergency call from a cab is in progress.

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