Fire-Lite ECC-125DA-E User Manual
Distributed Audio Amplifiers
ECC-50DA/E
ECC-125DA/E
Installation Manual
Document LS10027-000FL-E
8/13/2013 Rev:
P/N LS10027-000FL-E:B ECN 13-707
B
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life
safety communication system that may include an autonomous
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following
the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association
Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recommendations, State
and local codes, and the recommendations contained in the
Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is
made available at no charge to all installing dealers. This
document can be found at http://www.systemsensor.com/
appguides/. A study by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated
that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all
fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early
warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection
against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or
adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of
reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor
or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke
flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets, such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type
sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and
are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide
adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over
a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly disseminated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
listed for service with your control panel.
T
elephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a prem-
ises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's
representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as
required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional life saftety system installers
only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
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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
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this
unit until manuals are read and understood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or
deletion of system components, or after any modification,
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition,
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected,
at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected
by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be
tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely
immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial
wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility
to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components.
Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D1-9-2005
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when devices are
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his or her own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
LiteSpeed™ is a trademark; and FireLite® Alarms is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
©2013 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make
frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest
features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to
commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a
specific application.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: ECC-50DA Remote Amplifier ................................................................................. 6
1.1: Installation .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.1.1: Board Layout .......................................................................................................................................6
1.1.2: Mounting the Cabinet ..........................................................................................................................7
1.1.3: Wiring Specifications ..........................................................................................................................8
1.1.4: Speaker Wiring....................................................................................................................................9
Wiring Lengths.......................................................................................................................................9
Class B (Style Y) ....................................................................................................................................9
Class A (Style Z) ..................................................................................................................................10
1.1.5: Audio Riser Wiring ...........................................................................................................................10
1.1.6: Data BUS Wiring...............................................................................................................................11
1.1.7: Connecting AC Power.......................................................................................................................12
1.1.8: Backup Battery ..................................................................................................................................13
1.1.9: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ................................................................................14
Section 2: ECC-125DA Remote Amplifier ............................................................................. 15
2.1: Installation ...................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.1: Board Layout .....................................................................................................................................15
2.1.2: Mounting the Cabinet ........................................................................................................................16
2.1.3: Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................................17
2.1.4: Speaker Wiring..................................................................................................................................18
Wiring Lengths.....................................................................................................................................18
Class B (Style Y) ..................................................................................................................................18
Class A (Style Z) ..................................................................................................................................19
2.1.5: Audio Riser Wiring ...........................................................................................................................20
2.1.6: Data BUS Wiring...............................................................................................................................21
2.1.7: Connecting AC Power......................................................................................................................22
2.1.8: Backup Battery ..................................................................................................................................23
2.1.9: Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ................................................................................24
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ON
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BATTERY
+
–
OUT
–+IN–+– +AB
SBUS
CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3
CIRCUIT 2
CIRCUIT 1
IN
IN
IN
IN
+
+
+
+
–
–
–
–
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
+
+
+
+
–
–
–
–
AUDIO EXPANDER
Audio Riser
Out In
Data
Bus
SBUS ID
Dip Switch
Audio
Expander
Connection
Battery
Connector
AC Transformer
Connector
Audio Circuits
Figure 1.1 ECC-50DA Board Layout
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1.1 Installation
This section provides information on how to install the ECC-50DA for use with the ECC-50/100
Emergency Command Center.
NOTE: The term ECC-50DA is used in this manual to refer to both the ECC-50DA (120 VAC
version) and the ECC-50DAE (240 VAC version) amplifier unless specified.
SW2 on the ECC-50/100’s display board must be set to the UP position if any ECC-50DAs are
installed in the system. Refer to the ECC-50/100 Instruction Manual, P/N LS10001-000FL-E, for
more information. The ECC-50DA must also be enabled in user programming. 70 volt operation
of the ECC-50DA is also set up in user programming. Refer to the programming section of the
ECC-50/100 Instruction Manual, LS10001-000FL-E.
1.1.1 Board Layout
Figure 1.1 shows the location of terminals, dip switch, and circuit expander connection, used in the
installation of the ECC-50DA.
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keyholes
11” (27.94cm)
bottom mounting
holes
Figure 1.2 Cabinet Flush-Mount Dimensions and Mounting Hole Locations
14.5” (36.83cm)
24.75” (62.87cm)
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1.1.2 Mounting the Cabinet
Carefully unpack the system and check for shipping damage. Mount the cabinet in a clean, dry,
vibration-free area where extreme temperatures are not encountered. The area should be readily
accessible with sufficient room to easily install and maintain the panel. Locate the top of the cabinet approximately five feet above the floor with the hinge mounting on the left. Determine the
number of conductors required for the devices to be installed. Sufficient knockouts are provided
for wiring convenience. Select the appropriate knockout(s) and pull the required conductors into
the box. Note that knockouts are also located on the back of the cabinet. All wiring should be in
accordance with the National and/or Local codes for fire alarm systems.
The cabinet can be surface or flush-mounted. For flush-mount installation of the cabinet, the hole
for the enclosure should be 14.5" W x 24.75" H x 3.438" D (36.8cm W x 62.9cm H x 8.73cm D).
Do not flush-mount in a wall designated as a fire break. The outside dimensions of the cabinet are
16" W x 26.25" H x 4.125" D (40.64cm W x 66.68cm H x 10.48cm D).
Follow these steps to properly mount the cabinet.
1. Mark and predrill holes for the top two backbox keyhole mounting bolts using the dimensions
shown.
2. Install two upper fasteners in the wall with the screw heads protruding.
3. Using the upper 'keyholes', mount the backbox over the two screws.
4. Mark and drill the lower two holes.
5. Install the remaining fasteners and tighten all fasteners to complete backbox mounting.
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ECC-50DA Remote Amplifier Installation
To AC
ON
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BATTERY
+–
OUT–+IN
–+–+AB
SBUS
CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3 CIRCUIT 2 CIRCUIT 1
IN
IN IN IN
+
+++
–
–––
OUT
OUT OUT OUT
+
+++
–
–––
AUDIOEXPANDER
CIRCUIT 5 CIRCUIT 6
CIRCUIT 8 CIRCUIT 7
+ OUT –
+ OUT –
+ OUT – + OUT –
+ IN –
+ IN –
+ IN – + IN –
AUDIO EXPANDER
Figure 1.3 Wire Routing Example for ECC-50DA
Audio Riser/Data Bus
Power-limited Circuits
(Class 2)
Speaker Circuits
Power-limited Circuits
(Class 2)
Speaker Circuits
Power-limited
Circuits
(Class 2)
AC Power
Nonpower-
limited Circuit
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wire clamp
wire clamp
battery
wire
audio circuit
1 inch
Use a 1” spacer and wire
clamps to ensure 0.25”
spacing between power-
limited and nonpower-
limited wiring.
ECC-50DA
ECC-CE4
Refer to the ECC-CE4 Installation
Instructions, LS10002-000FL-E, for
more information on mounting and
wiring the CE4 Circuit Expander.
1.1.3 Wiring Specifications
To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring
isolated from high-current output and power wiring. Avoid pulling one multiconductor cable for
the entire panel. Power-limited, nonpower-limited, and audio circuit wiring must remain separated
in the cabinet. Maintain at least 0.25” (6.35 mm) spacing. Power-limited, nonpower-limited, and
audio circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and/or conduits.
For the same reasons, wiring within the cabinet should be routed around the perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the printed circuit board where it could induce noise into the sensitive
microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits.
High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can
also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid
core. Figure 1.3 provides an example.
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