Toa FS-7000 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM

FS-7000 SERIES

Thank you for purchasing TOA's Voice Evacuation System.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. 5

2. SYSTEM SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 7

3. FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 8

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................... 8

5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

5.1. FS-7000CP Control Panel ................................................................................. 9

5.2. FS-7010CP Expansion Control Panel ............................................................. 11

5.3. FS-7000JP Junction Panel .............................................................................. 11

5.4. FS-7000PS DC Power Supply Panel .............................................................. 12

5.5. FS-7000AT Attenuator Control Panel ............................................................. 12

5.6. FS-7000EV Voice Evacuation Panel ............................................................... 13

5.7. FS-7000GM Group Matrix Panel ..................................................................... 14

5.8. FS-7000RF Remote Microphone Interface Panel ........................................... 14

5.9. FS-7000RM Remote Microphone ................................................................... 15

5.10. FS-7010RM Remote Microphone Extension ................................................... 16

5.11. FS-7006PA/7012PA Power Amplifiers ............................................................ 17

5.12. YA-7000 Amplifier Auto Switching Module ...................................................... 17

6. FUNCTIONS & OPERATION OF
EMERGENCY/GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCASTS

6.1. Emergency Broadcasts .................................................................................... 18

6.2. General-Purpose Broadcasts

6.2.1. Types of General-Purpose Broadcasts .................................................. 18

6.2.2. BGM Broadcasts & Priority Broadcasts ................................................. 19

6.2.3. Order of Priority among Priority Broadcasts .......................................... 20

6.2.4. "Normal" Mode and "Urgency" Mode All-Zone Calls .............................. 20

7. MAKING EMERGENCY BROADCASTS

7.1. Initiating Emergency Broadcasts Manually ...................................................... 21

7.2. Initiating Emergency Broadcasts by Fire Alarm System .................................. 23

7.3. Recording Voice Alarm Messages

7.3.1. Recording ............................................................................................... 25

7.3.2. Checking Recorded Content .................................................................. 26

8. MAKING GENERAL-PURPOSE BROADCASTS

8.1. Making General-Purpose Broadcasts from the FS-7000CP ............................ 27

8.2. Making Announcements from the FS-7000RM ................................................ 28

8.3. Making BGM Broadcasts

8.3.1. When using 1-channel broadcasting ...................................................... 29

8.3.2. When using 2-channel broadcasting ...................................................... 29

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9. FAILURE INDICATION .................................................................................... 30

10. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 31

11. SPECIFICATIONS

11.1. FS-7000CP Control Panel ............................................................................. 32

11.2. FS-7010CP Expansion Control Panel ........................................................... 33

11.3. FS-7000JP Junction Panel ............................................................................ 34

11.4. FS-7000PS DC Power Supply Panel ............................................................ 35

11.5. FS-7000AT Attenuator Control Panel ........................................................... 35

11.6. FS-7000EV Voice Evacuation Panel ............................................................. 36

11.7. FS-7000GM Group Matrix Panel ................................................................... 37

11.8. FS-7000RF Remote Microphone Interface Panel ......................................... 37

11.9. FS-7000RM Remote Microphone ................................................................. 38

11.10. FS-7010RM Remote Microphone Extension ................................................. 38

11.11. FS-7006PA/7012PA Power Amplifiers .......................................................... 39

11.12. YA-7000 Amplifier Auto Switching Module .................................................... 40

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When Installing the Unit

• FS-7000PS/7006PA/7012PA only

Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment
where it may be splashed by water or other liquids,
as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the
unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is
specified may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the
power supply cord. In addition, avoid using the
power cord in close proximity to heaters, and never
place heavy objects -- including the unit itself -- on
the power cord, as doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.

• FS-7006PA/7012PA, YA-7000 only

Be sure to replace the unit's terminal cover after
connection completion. Because the voltage of up
to 100 V is applied to the high impedance speaker
terminals (FS-7006PA/7012PA, YA-7000) and
Main/standby Amplifier terminals (YA-7000), never
touch these terminals to avoid electric shock.

• All units

Avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable
locations, such as on a rickety table or a slanted
surface. Doing so may result in the unit falling
down and causing personal injury and/or property
damage.

Install the unit only in a location that can
structurally support the weight of the unit and the
mounting bracket. Doing otherwise may result in
the unit falling down and causing personal injury
and/or property damage.

Owing to the unit's size and weight, be sure that at
least two persons are available to install the unit.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Tighten each nut and bolt securely. Ensure that the
bracket has no loose joints after installation to
prevent accidents that could result in personal
injury.

When the Unit is in Use

• FS-7000PS/7006PA/7012PA only

To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open nor
remove the unit case as there are high voltage
components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of
liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they
accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire
or electric shock.

Do not insert nor drop metallic objects or
flammable materials in the ventilation slots of the
unit's cover, as this may result in fire or electric
shock.

Do not touch a plug during thunder and lightning,
as this may result in electric shock.

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe
operation.

• Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings and/or
cautions regarding safety.

• After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.

Safety Symbol and Message Conventions

Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in death or serious personal injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.

WARNING

CAUTION

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When the Unit is in Use

• All units

Should the following irregularity be found during
use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect
the power supply plug from the AC outlet and
contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further
attempt to operate the unit in this condition as this
may cause fire or electric shock.

· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming

from the unit.

· If water or any metallic object gets into the unit

· If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks

· If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of

the core, disconnection, etc.):
FS-7000PS/7006PA/7012PA only

· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)

When Installing the Unit

• FS-7000PS/7006PA/7012PA only

Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug
with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric
shock.

When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure
to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the
cord itself. Operating the unit with a damaged
power supply cord may cause a fire or electric
shock.

When moving the unit, be sure to remove its power
supply cord from the wall outlet. Moving the unit
with the power cord connected to the outlet may
cause damage to the power cord, resulting in fire or
electric shock. When removing the power cord, be
sure to hold its plug to pull.

Do not block the ventilation slots in the unit's cover.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit
and result in fire. Also, periodically clean the
ventilation slots of dust.

To avoid electric shocks, be sure to switch off the
unit's power when connecting speakers.

Be sure to follow the instructions below when rack­mounting the unit. Failure to do so may cause a fire
or personal injury.

· Install the equipment rack on a stable, hard floor.
Fix it with anchor bolts or take other arrangements
to prevent it from falling down.

· When connecting the unit's power cord to an AC
outlet, use the AC outlet with current capacity
allowable to the unit.

• All units

Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations,
in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, near the
heaters, or in locations generating sooty smoke or
steam as doing otherwise may result in fire or
electric shock.

When unpacking or moving the unit, be sure to
handle it with two or more persons. Falling or
dropping the unit may cause personal injury and/or
property damage.

When the Unit is in Use

• FS-7006PA/7012PA only

Do not operate the unit for an extended period of
time with the sound distorting. This is an indication
of a malfunction, which in turn can cause heat to
generate and result in a fire.

• FS-7000CP/7006PA/7012PA only

Make sure that the volume control is set to
minimum position before power is switched on.
Loud noise produced at high volume when power is
switched on can impair hearing.

• FS-7000PS/7006PA/7012PA only

If dust accumulates on the power supply plug or in
the wall AC outlet, a fire may result. Clean it
periodically. In addition, insert the plug in the wall
outlet securely.

Switch off the power, and unplug the power supply
plug from the AC outlet for safety purposes when
cleaning or leaving the unit unused for 10 days or
more. Doing otherwise may cause a fire or electric
shock.

• All units

Contact your TOA dealer as to the cleaning. If dust
is allowed to accumulate in the unit over a long
period of time, a fire or damage to the unit may
result.

CAUTION

WARNING

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2. SYSTEM SUMMARY

The FS-7000 system is a combined emergency/general-purpose broadcasting system.
It is capable of automatically broadcasting the emergency evacuation messages recorded to the FS-7000EV
to areas linked to automatic fire alarm systems, as well as manually making emergency broadcasts to
specifically selected areas, either via microphone or by pre-recorded announcement.
The FS-7000EV can be recorded with 2 different messages using a connected microphone or audio playback
equipment, for example 1 message offering evacuation instructions and the other a false alarm
announcement. The combined available recording time for these 2 messages is 3 minutes.
General-purpose broadcasting from the FS-7000CP or FS-7000RM can go to specific individual areas or to
multiple areas selected as a group. General all-zone calls can be either "Normal" or "Urgency." Urgency all­zone calls are made to all areas and override speaker attenuators to deliver the broadcast at maximum
volume.
The installation of a YA-7000 within the power amplifier connected to a standby amplifier allows broadcasts to
continue uninterrupted, even in the event that the main power amplifier fails, by automatically switching the
broadcast to the standby unit.

Note

For details on setting up and using the various available functions, refer to pages 9 through 17 covering the
names and functions of each part or component.

[System Diagram]

Automatic fire
alarm system

FS-7000RM
Up to 4 units

PBX

Floor identifier signal
Up to 200 zones Speaker line

Up to 200 zones
(Expandable in
10-zone units)

4-wire system control

Attenuator

Telephone paging

BGM player
Up to 4 units

230 V AC, 50 Hz

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3. FEATURES

• The FS-7000EV is loaded with English language messages when shipped from the factory.

• The semiconductor memory incorporated in the FS-7000EV ensures stable rebroadcast of recorded
messages.

• If speaker lines are shorted, the line protection fuse disconnects the shorted lines and a line short indication
is displayed.

• Simultaneous 2-channel broadcasts can be made of BGM (background music) and announcement
broadcasts (emergency and priority broadcasts), allowing BGM broadcasts to continue in zones not selected
for announcement broadcasts, even when announcements are being made.

• Up to 4 remote microphones can be connected.

• Up to 200 speaker lines can be controlled.

• Time signals can be simultaneously broadcast over all zones by connecting timer-operated sound sources.

• All-zone calls can be made from a telephone set by connecting the system to a telephone exchange.

• Connection of the emergency power supply panel permits emergency broadcasts to be made even during a
power failure.

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

• When moving equipment from one place to another or when installing optional components in an equipment
rack, leave all necessary work to your TOA dealer.

• Ensure that the front and rear of the component are sufficiently distant from the wall to facilitate operation
and maintenance service.

• When cleaning components, be sure to first switch off the power, then wipe with a dry cloth. If they are very
dirty, use a cloth moistened in a neutral cleanser. Never use volatile liquids, such as benzene, thinner or
chemically-treated towels, since the component surface is damaged.

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5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

5.1. FS-7000CP Control Panel

The FS-7000CP is a standard operation panel for the FS-7000 Series Voice Evacuation Systems.
It is designed to be used in conjunction with the FS-7000JP panel, and enables individual paging calls to up to
10 zones plus all-zone calls.
The number of zones can be expanded to up to 200 zones in 10-zone units by connecting the FS-7010CP
expansion panel. Further, connection of both the FS-7000GM panel and the FS-7010CP panel permits
creation of up to 20 broadcast zone groups.
The FS-7000CP is equipped with a built-in pre-amplifier function and chime unit (ascending 4-note tone).
Audio output can be set to either a 2-channel output of background music (BGM) and priority broadcast or a 1­channel output of mixed BGM and priority broadcast.

[Front]

1. Power Indicator

Lights when power is supplied and the FS­7000CP is ready for operation.

2. CP Microphone

Make announcements while holding down the
Talk Switch (3). The microphone can be used only
while the FS-7000CP panel is in use or
emergency broadcasts are in progress.

3. Talk Switch

Hold down this switch to make announcements
using the microphone.

4. Volume Controls

Adjust the sound volume for each audio input.
Turning the control clockwise increases the
volume, while turning it counterclockwise
decreases the volume.
Controls are arranged from left to right as follows:

• EV
Adjusts the volume of the EV Audio Input on the
rear panel.

• TIMER
Adjusts the volume of the Timer Input on the rear
panel.

• PAGING
Adjusts the volume of the Paging Input on the rear
panel.

• RM MIC
Adjusts the volume of the RF Audio Input on the
rear panel.

• CP MIC
Adjusts the volume of the CP Microphone (2).

• CHIME
Adjust the volume of the built-in 4-tone chime.

• BGM 1 – 4
Adjusts the volume of BGM Inputs 1 – 4 on the
rear panel.

Inside of the front cover

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5. Tone Controls

Adjust high and low frequencies of the output.
Frequencies are accentuated when the control is
rotated clockwise, and attenuated when rotated
counterclockwise. Controls are arranged from left
to right as follows:

• PRIORITY BASS
Adjusts the low frequencies of the Priority Output
on the rear panel.

• PRIORITY TREBLE
Adjusts the high frequencies of the Priority Output
on the rear panel.

• BGM BASS
Adjusts the low frequencies of the BGM Output on
the rear panel.

• BGM TREBLE
Adjusts the high frequencies of the BGM Output
on the rear panel.

6. Zone Indicators

Light to indicate current broadcast zones.

Note

These indicators also light during emergency
broadcasts when broadcast zones are selected by
signal inputs from an automatic fire alarm system.

7. Zone Selector Keys

Press these keys to select broadcast zones. To
cancel the selection, press the keys again.
Multiple broadcast zones can be selected
simultaneously with the additional use of the FS­7000GM panel.

8. Busy Status Indicators

The indicator corresponding to the component
currently in use for broadcast lights while the
system is in general-purpose broadcast mode.

Note

These indicators do not light during emergency
broadcasts.

The priorities of the indicators are: TIMER,
PAGING, RM MIC, and CP IN-USE from high to
low. (Emergency broadcasts take precedence
over all other equipment operations.)
Each indicator is arranged from left to right as
follows:

• TIMER
Remains lit during broadcasts from the component
connected to the timer input.

• PAGING
Remains lit during broadcasts from the
component connected to the paging input.

• RM MIC
Remains lit during broadcasts from the FS­7000RM.

• CP IN-USE
Remains lit during broadcasts from the FS­7000CP. Announcements can be made via the
CP Microphone (2).

9. Speaker Line Short Indicator

Lights when 1 or more speaker lines connected
to the FS-7000JP have shorted.
(See page 30.)

10. All-Zone Call Indicator

Lights when the All-Zone Call button (13) is
pressed to select all broadcast zones
simultaneously. (Lights continuously only while
the FS-7000CP is operating or emergency
broadcasts are being made.)

11. Chime Button

Sounds a built-in 4-tone chime. This button can
be used only while the FS-7000CP is operating.

12. Reset Button

Resets the broadcast zones selected with the
Zone Selector keys (7) or All-Zone Call button
(13). Pressing this button also terminates
general-purpose broadcasts provided from the
FS-7000CP.

13. All-Zone Call Button

Selects all broadcast zones simultaneously.

14. Broadcast Zone Fill-In Space

Write the names of zones to be selected with the
Zone Selector keys (7) in this space.

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5.2. FS-7010CP Expansion Control Panel

The FS-7010CP is used to expand the broadcasting capacity of FS-7000 Series Voice Evacuation Systems.
Announcements and background music can be broadcast to up to 10 individual zones. Connecting the FS­7000GM to the FS-7000CP/FS-7010CP combination permits broadcasts to be made to up to 20 zone groups.

[Front]

1. Power Indicator

Lights when power is supplied and the FS­7010CP is ready for operation.

2. Zone Selector Keys

Press these keys to select broadcast zones. To
cancel the selection, press the keys again.
Multiple broadcast zones can be selected
simultaneously with the additional use of the FS­7000GM.

3. Zone Indicators

Light to indicate current broadcast zones.

Note

These indicators also light during emergency
broadcasts when their corresponding zones are
selected by automatic fire alarm signals.

4. Broadcast Zone Fill-In Space

Write the names of zones to be selected with the
Zone Selector keys (2) in this space.

5.3. FS-7000JP Junction Panel

The FS-7000JP panel is used in conjunction with the FS-7000CP and the FS-7010CP to connect speaker
lines in FS-7000 Series Voice Evacuation Systems. It can connect up to 10 speaker lines. If speaker lines are
shorted, the line protection fuses disconnect the shorted lines, leaving broadcasts to other speaker lines
functioning intact. The FS-7000JP is equipped with BGM input and priority broadcast input, with BGM
broadcast zones selectable using the keys on the front panel. Priority broadcast zones are selected using the
FS-7000CP.

[Front]

1. Power Indicator

Lights when power is supplied and the FS-7000JP
panel is ready for operation.

2. BGM Zone Selector Keys

Press these keys to select BGM broadcast zones.
Press the keys again to cancel the selection. (2­channel broadcast)

3. Speaker Line Indicators

Indicate speaker line operating statuses as
follows:

Green: BGM broadcast in progress (2-channel

broadcast)

Orange: BGM broadcast in progress (1-channel

broadcast) or priority or emergency
broadcasts in progress

Red: Short-circuit (see page 30.)

4. Broadcast Zone Fill-In Space

Write the names of zones to be selected with the
BGM Zone Selector keys (2) in this space.

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5.5. FS-7000AT Attenuator Control Panel

The FS-7000AT is used in conjunction with FS-7000 Series Voice Evacuation Systems to control 4-wire
system attenuators. Up to 10 zones can be attenuator-controlled. When general urgency or emergency
broadcasts are made, the FS-7000AT provides 24 V DC power to allow such broadcasts to bypass the
attenuators. The output status of each line can be monitored by the indicators on the front panel.

[Front]

1. Power Indicator

Lights when power is supplied and the FS-7000AT
is ready for operation.

2. Attenuator Line Indicators

Light when 24 V DC for bypassing the attenuators
are being supplied, and extinguish when the
overcurrent protection circuit is triggered due to
line shorts or other failures, or when the power
supply is cut off.

3. Broadcast Zone Fill-In Space

Write the names of the corresponding broadcast
zones in this space.

5.4. FS-7000PS DC Power Supply Panel

The FS-7000PS supplies 24 V DC power to each component used in FS-7000 Series Voice Evacuation
Systems. Connecting the DS-029B provides a power supply for emergency broadcasts even during power
failures.

[Front]

1. AC Power Switch

AC power is turned on and off with each press of
this switch.

2. AC Power Indicator

Lights when AC power is supplied and the FS­7000PS is ready for operation on AC power.

3. DC Power Indicator

Lights when DC power is supplied and the FS­7000PS is ready for operation on DC power.

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