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

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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.

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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.

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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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Section 1: ECC-50DA Remote Amplifier

ON

12345

6

BATTERY

+

–

OUT

–+IN–+– +AB

SBUS

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3

CIRCUIT 2

CIRCUIT 1

IN

+

–

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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To AC

ON

12345

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 –

+ 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

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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BATTERY

+–

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3 CIRCUIT 2

CIRCUIT 1

IN

IN+

+

+–

–

–OUT

OUT

OUT+

+

+–

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

Figure 1.4 Class B (Style Y) Speaker Configuration

Supervised, Power-limited

UL-Listed 15K ELR

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1.1.4 Speaker Wiring

Each ECC-50DA supplies four NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) for speaker connection. The speaker circuit can be supervised and wired Class B (Style Y) or Class A (Style Z). The speaker circuit is capable of 50 watts of power at 25 Vrms or 70.7 Vrms.

Wiring Lengths

Number Of Speakers Total Load Wire Distance in Feet

@1/2 W @1 W Vrms Watts 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG

10 5

20 10

30 15

40 20

52 26

80 40

100 50

25Vrms

70Vrms 25000 39700 63200 100520

25Vrms

70Vrms 15200 24150 38400 61100

25Vrms

70Vrms 11000 17500 27800 44200

25Vrms

70Vrms 8500 13510 21500 34175

25Vrms

70Vrms 6100 9700 15400 24520

25Vrms

70Vrms 4100 6500 10360 16480

25Vrms

70Vrms 3500 5560 8850 14070

5W

10W

15W

20W

26W

40W

50W

3900 6200 9860 15680

2125 3380 5375 8540

1460 2320 3690 5870

1100 1750 2780 4420

760 1200 1920 3050

550 875 1390 2200

450 715 1130 1800

Table 1.1 Wire Lengths

NOTE: The above table assumes a uniform distribution of the speakers, and that a max of 20%

voltage drop on the last speaker is allowed.

Class B (Style Y)

Figure 1.4 illustrates how to wire speakers to the ECC-50/100 using Class B (Style Y) supervision.

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BATTERY+–

IN

OUT

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

Figure 1.5 Class A (Style Z) Speaker Configuration

Supervised, Power-limited

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OUT

–+IN–+–+AB

SBUS

OUT

–+IN–+–+AB

SBUS

ECC-50/100 main control board

Supervised, Power-limited

ECC-50DAECC-50DA

To next ECC-50DA

UL-Listed 15K ELR installed at last panel on the audio riser.

Figure 1.6 ECC-50DA Audio Riser Wiring

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Class A (Style Z)

Figure 1.5 illustrates how to wire speakers to the ECC-50/100 using Class A (Style Z) wiring.

1.1.5 Audio Riser Wiring

The Audio Riser is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the display board to the ECC-50DAs, or the voice messages generated from a system microphone to the ECC50DAs. The maximum resistance on the Audio Riser is 20.

Connect the Audio Riser from TB22 on the ECC-50/100 main control board to the ECC-50DAs as shown in Figure 1.6.

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ON

12345

OUT

–+IN–+– +AB

SBUS

5

ECC-50/100

main control board

Supervised, Power-limited

Figure 1.7 Data BUS Connections of the ECC-50DA

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ON

12345

OUT

–+IN–+–+AB

SBUS

O N

1

2

3

4

5

OUT

–+IN–+–+AB

SBUS

Supervised,

Power-limited

To next

ECC-50DA

(max. 8)

Figure 1.8 Connecting Multiple ECC-50DAs to the Data BUS

ECC-50/100

main control board

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1.1.6 Data BUS Wiring

This section contains information on how to connect ECC-50DAs (up to 8) onto the main control Data BUS. Refer to the ECC-50/100 and/or FACP Manual for Data BUS specifications. Wire the Data BUS from TB12 on the main control board to the ECC-50DA shown in Figure 1.7 or Figure 1.8.

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ON

12345

BATTERY

+

–

OUT–+IN

–+–+AB

SBUS

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3 CIRCUIT 2

CIRCUIT 1

IN

IN IN

IN+

++

+–

––

–OUT

OUT OUT

OUT+

++

+–

––

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

Figure 1.9 Transformer Mounting

Threaded mounting studs

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1.1.7 Connecting AC Power

Transformer

Module Voltage

P/N

ECC-50DA 25V 120 VAC, 60 Hz 115061 350 mA 1100 mA

ECC-50DAE 25V 230 VAC, 50 Hz 115031 200 mA 600 mA

ECC-50DA 70V 120 VAC, 60 Hz 115061 350 mA 1200 mA

ECC-50DAE 70V 230 VAC, 50 Hz 115031 200 mA 600 mA

Table 1.2 ECC-50DA AC Current Draw

To install the AC transformer into the ECC-50DA cabinet, follow these steps:

1. Open the cabinet door.

2. To access cabinet interior, open the dress panel by removing the upper screw and the mid-door retaining screw.

3. Mount the transformer onto the threaded cabinet transformer mounting studs using the supplied locking hex nuts as shown in Figure 1.9.

Standby

Current Alarm Current

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CIRCUIT 4

CIRCU

ININ++––OUT+–

black

green

white

Figure 1.10 AC Connections

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4. Connect AC power to the transformer, making sure to properly ground the unit. Then, plug the transformer output to the AC connector on the control panel. See Figure 1.10 below. .

1.1.8 Backup Battery

The following steps explain how to connect the batteries (refer to Figure 1.11):

1. Connect the black wire of the battery harness to the negative (-) side of battery #2.

2. Connect the jumper wire provided from the positive (+) side of battery #2 to the negative side (-) of battery #1.

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+–

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3 CIRCUIT 2 CIRCUIT 1

IN

IN+

+

+–

–

–OUT

OUT

OUT+

+

+–

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

BAT

TERY

Figure 1.11 Battery Connections to the ECC-50DA

Battery 1 Battery 2

Note: Batteries have been rotated to show the top sides for illustration purposes only.

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3. Connect the red wire from the battery harness to the positive (+) side of battery #1.

1.1.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery

This section helps you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your installation (18 Ampere Hours max. will fit in cabinet). Complete the remaining instructions in Table 1.3.

For batteries larger than 18 AH, use the BB-26 or BB-55FBattery Box. A maximum of 33 Ampere Hours is allowed per system.

Device

ECC-50DA (25V system) 1

No. of

Devices

Current Per Device

Standby: 85 mA 85 mA

Alarm: 525 mA 525 mA

Standby: 100 mA 100 mA

ECC-50DA (70.7V system) 1

Alarm: 580 mA 580 mA

Standby: 20 mA

ECC-CE4 0 or 1

A

Alarm (All Channels): 180 mA mA

Current Subtotals: mA mA

Notification Devices Refer to device manual for number of devices and current ratings.

B

Total current rating of all devices in system (Line B) X .001 A A

C

Number of standby hours (24 or 60 for NFPA 72) H

D

E Multiply line C (standby current) and D: Total standby AH AH

Current Subtotals: mA mA

F Alarm sounding period in hours (For example, 5 minutes = .0833 hours): H

G Multiply line C (alarm current) and F: Tota l al a rm AH

H Add lines E and G (AH = Ampere Hours): Total AH required AH

Standby

Current

Alarm

Current

AH

Table 1.3 Current Draw Calculations

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ON

12345

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3 CIRCUIT 2 CIRCUIT 1

IN

IN+

+

+–

–

–OUT

OUT

OUT+

+

+–

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

BATTERY

+

–

B

G

W

AC Connector

VBUS

Out

VBUS

In

SBUS

Audio

Expander

Connection

Figure 2.1 Components Layout of ECC-125DA

SBUS ID Dip Switch

Battery

Connector

Audio Circuits

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2.1 Installation

This section provides information on how to install the ECC-125DA for use with the ECC-50/100 Emergency Command Center.

NOTE: The term ECC-125DA is used in this manual to refer to both the ECC-125DA (120 VAC version) and the ECC-125DAE (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-125DAs are installed in the system. Refer to the ECC-50/100 Instruction Manual for more information. The ECC-125DA must also be enabled in user programming. Refer to the programming section of the ECC-50/100 Instruction Manual, LS10001-000FL-E.

2.1.1 Board Layout

Figure 2.1 shows the location of terminals, Dipswitches, and Expander connection, used in the installation of the ECC-125DA.

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keyholes

11” (27.94cm)

bottom mounting

holes

Figure 2.2 Cabinet Flush-Mount Dimensions and Mounting Hole Locations

14.5” (36.83cm)

24.75” (62.87cm)

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2.1.2 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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CIRCUIT 5 CIRCUIT 6

CIRCUIT 8 CIRCUIT 7

+ OUT – + OUT –

+ IN – + I N –

+ IN – + IN –

AUDIO EXPANDER

Figure 2.3 Wire Routing Example for ECC-125DA

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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Speaker Circuits

Power-limited

Circuits

(Class 2)

ECC-125DA

ECC-CE4

Refer to the ECC-CE4 Installation Instructions, LS10002-000FL-E, for more information on mounting and wiring the CE4 Circuit Expander.

2.1.3 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 2.3 provides an example.

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BATTERY

+

–

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3

CIRCUIT 2

CIRCUIT 1

IN

+

–

OUT

+

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

UL-Listed

15K  ELR

Figure 2.4 Class B (Style Y) Speaker Configuration

Supervised, Power-limited

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2.1.4 Speaker Wiring

Each ECC-125DA supplies four NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) for speaker connection. The speaker circuit can be supervised and wired Class B (Style Y) or Class A (Style Z). Speaker circuit 1 is capable of 100 watts of power at 25 Vrms. Speaker circuit 2-4 are capable of 50 watts (each) at 25 Vrms.

Wiring Lengths

Number Of Speakers Total Load Wire Distance in Feet

@1/2 W @1 W Vrms Watts 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG

10 5 25Vrms 5W 3900 6200 9860 15680

20 10 25Vrms 10W 2125 3380 5375 8540

30 15 25Vrms 15W 1460 2320 3690 5870

40 20 25Vrms 20W 1100 1750 2780 4420

52 26 25Vrms 26W 760 1200 1920 3050

80 40 25Vrms 40W 550 875 1390 2200

100 50 25Vrms 50W 450 715 1130 1800

150 75 25Vrms 75W 300 476 753 1200

200 100 25Vrms 100W 225 357 565 900

250 125 25Vrms 125W 180 285 452 720

Table 2.1 Wire Lengths

NOTE: The above table assumes a uniform distribution of the speakers, and that a max of 20%

voltage drop on the last speaker is allowed.

Class B (Style Y)

Figure 2.4 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class B (Style Y) supervision.

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BATTER

Y

CIRCUIT 4

CIRCUIT 3

CIRCUIT 2

IN

+

–

OUT

+

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

+

–

CIRCUIT 1

IN+– OUT+–

Supervised,

Power-limited

Figure 2.5 Class A (Style Z) Speaker Configuration

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Class A (Style Z)

Figure 2.5 illustrates how to wire speakers to the control panel using Class A (Style Z) wiring.

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OUT

–+

IN

–+

BA+–

SBUS

OUT

–+

IN

–+

BA+ –

SBUS

ECC-125DA

To next

ECC-125DA

ECC-50/100 main control board

Supervised,

Power-limited

UL-listed 15K

ELR at last panel

on Audio Riser

Figure 2.6 ECC-125DA Audio Riser Wiring

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2.1.5 Audio Riser Wiring

The Audio Riser is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the display board to the ECC-125DAs, or the voice messages generated from a system microphone to the ECC125DAs. The maximum resistance on the Audio Riser is 20.

Connect the Audio Riser from TB22 on the main control board to the ECC-125DAs as shown in Figure 2.6.

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OUT

–+

IN

–+

BA+–

SBUS

Figure 2.7 Data BUS Connections of the ECC-125DA

Supervised, Power-limited

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ECC-125DA

ECC-50/100 main control board

OUT

–+

IN

–+

BA+–

SBUS

OUT

–+

IN

–+

BA+–

SBUS

to next ECC-125DA (max 8)

Figure 2.8 Connecting Multiple ECC-125DAs to the Data BUS

Supervised, Power-limited

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ECC-125DA

ECC-50/100 main control board

2.1.6 Data BUS Wiring

This section contains information on how to connect ECC-125DAs (up to 8) onto the main control Data BUS. Refer to the ECC-50/100 Manual for Data BUS specifications. Wire the Data BUS from TB12 on the main control board to the ECC-125DA as shown in Figure 2.7 or Figure 2.8.

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B

G

W

Figure 2.10 AC Connection

white

green

black

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2.1.7 Connecting AC Power

Standby

Module Voltage

ECC-125DA 120 VAC, 60 Hz 300 mA 2200 mA

ECC-125DAE 240 VAC, 50 Hz 250 mA 1250 mA

Figure 2.9 ECC-125DA AC Current Draw

At installation, connect the AC terminals to the power source as shown in Figure 2.10. It may be necessary for a professional electrician to make this connection.

Current Alarm Current

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BATTE

RY

CIRCUIT 4 CIRCUIT 3

CIRCUIT 2

IN

+

–

OUT

+

–

AUDIO EXPANDER

+

–

CIRCUIT 1

IN+– OUT+–

Battery 1 Battery 2

Note: Batteries have been rotated to show the tops for illustration purposes only.

Figure 2.11 Battery Connection to ECC-125DA

2.1.8 Backup Battery

The following steps explain how to connect the batteries (refer to Figure 2.11):

1. Connect the black wire of the battery harness to the (-) side of the battery #2.

2. Connect the jumper wire provided form the positive (+) side of battery #2 to the negative side of battery #1.

3. Connect the red wire from the battery harness to the positive (+) side of battery #1.

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2.1.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery

This section helps you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your installation (18 Ampere Hours maximum will fit in cabinet). Complete the remaining instructions in Table 2.2.

For batteries larger than 18 AH, use the BB-26 or BB-55FBattery Box. A maximum of 35 Ampere Hours is allowed per system.

Device

ECC-125DA

ECC-CE4

A Current Subtotals: mA mA

Notification Devices Refer to device manual for number of devices and current ratings.

B Current Subtotals: mA mA

C Total current rating of all devices in system (Line B) X .001 A A

D Number of standby hours (24 or 60 for NFPA 72) H

E Multiply line C (standby current) and D: Total standby AH AH

F Alarm sounding period in hours (For example, 5 minutes = .0833 hours): H

G Multiply line C (alarm current) and F: Tota l al a rm AH

H Add lines E and G (AH = Ampere Hours): Total AH required AH

No. of

Devices

1

0 or 1

Current Per Device

Standby: 375 mA 375 mA

Alarm: 700 mA 700 mA

Standby: 20 mA

Alarm (All Channels): 180 mA mA

Standby

Current

Alarm

Current

AH

Table 2.2 Current Draw Calculations

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Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability

Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein,

Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1, 2009). The Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are date stamped at the time of production. Manufacturer does not warrant Products that are not manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility but assigns to its Distributor, to the extent possible, any warranty offered by the manufacturer of such product. This warranty shall be void if a Product is altered, serviced or repaired by anyone other than Manufacturer or its authorized Distributors. This warranty shall also be void if there is a failure to maintain the Products and the systems in which they operate in proper working conditions.

MANUFACTURER MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, TRADEMARKS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RENDERED BY MANUFACTURER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF ITS PRODUCTS.

This document constitutes the only warranty made by Manufacturer with respect to its products and replaces all previous warranties and is the only warranty made by Manufacturer. No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty is authorized. Manufacturer does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by fire or otherwise.

Warranty Claims. Manufacturer shall replace or repair, at Manufacturer's discretion, each part returned by its authorized Distributor and acknowledged by Manufacturer to be defective, provided that such part shall have been returned to Manufacturer with all charges prepaid and the authorized Distributor has completed Manufacturer's Return Material Authorization form. The replacement part shall come from Manufacturer's stock and may be new or refurbished. THE FOREGOING IS DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

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Fire-Lite ECC-125DA-E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1: ECC-50DA Remote Amplifier

1.1 Installation

1.1.1 Board Layout

1.1.2 Mounting the Cabinet

1.1.3 Wiring Specifications

1.1.4 Speaker Wiring

Wiring Lengths

Class B (Style Y)

Class A (Style Z)

1.1.5 Audio Riser Wiring

1.1.6 Data BUS Wiring

1.1.7 Connecting AC Power

1.1.8 Backup Battery

1.1.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery

Section 2: ECC-125DA Remote Amplifier

2.1 Installation

2.1.1 Board Layout

2.1.2 Mounting the Cabinet

2.1.3 Wiring Specifications

2.1.4 Speaker Wiring

Wiring Lengths

Class B (Style Y)

Class A (Style Z)

2.1.5 Audio Riser Wiring

2.1.6 Data BUS Wiring

2.1.7 Connecting AC Power

2.1.8 Backup Battery

2.1.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery