Toa RM-971 User Manual

Instruction/Installation Manual

Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.

INTEGRATED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Model RM-971 Type

Note

The remote control unit operates in the same manner as the main rack in emergency situations. Because the operation of the emergency PA system differs depending on its type, confirm the remote control unit's emergency operations by reading the instruction manual included with the main rack system.

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

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 6

3. EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 6

4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 7

5. DETAILS OF EMERGENCY BROADCAST OPERATIONS

5.1. Emergency Broadcast by Activation of the Fire Alarm System Fire Detector ...................................... 10

5.2. Emergency Broadcast by Emergency Telephone or Fire Button ......................................................... 12

5.3. Manually-Operated Emergency Broadcast .......................................................................................... 14

5.4. Voice Message Table ........................................................................................................................... 17

5.4.1. Voice alarm message ................................................................................................................. 17

5.4.2. Voice operation guide ................................................................................................................ 17

5.4.3. Emergency Control Panel EP-0510 screen display ................................................................... 18

6. HOW TO MAKE GENERAL BROADCAST

6.1. Announcements by Microphone ........................................................................................................... 19

6.2. Group Broadcast .................................................................................................................................. 20

6.3. About the Main Rack BGM Broadcast ................................................................................................. 21

6.3.1. Making the Main Rack BGM Broadcast ..................................................................................... 21

6.3.2. Making the Main Rack BGM Broadcast from the Integrated Remote Control Unit .................... 22

6.3.3. Equipment that can be make the Main Rack BGM Broadcast ................................................... 22

6.4. About the General-Purpose All-Zone Broadcast .................................................................................. 22

6.5. How to Use the Name Label ................................................................................................................ 23

7. DAILY INSPECTION

7.1. Automatic Inspection ............................................................................................................................ 24

7.1.1. CPU failure: CPU failed. ............................................................................................................. 24

7.1.2. Battery failure: Batteries of the main rack's DS-029B failed. ..................................................... 25

7.1.3. EP-029 failure: The remote control unit's Expansion Control Panel EP-029 failed. .................. 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8. INSTALLATION

8.1. Notes on Panel Installation .................................................................................................................. 27

8.2. Chime Switch Installation ..................................................................................................................... 28

8.3. Inter-panel Connections (RM-971 type) ............................................................................................... 29

8.4. Connection of the Terminal Plate to the Main Rack (JP-0410) ............................................................ 30

8.4.1. Maximum line resistance ............................................................................................................ 30

8.4.2. Multiple remote control units connections .................................................................................. 30

8.4.3. Connection diagrams ................................................................................................................ 31

8.5. Remote Control Unit's DIP Switch Settings .......................................................................................... 32

8.5.1. EP-059R address setting ........................................................................................................... 32

8.5.2. Setting of the number of Expansion Control Panels EP-029 ..................................................... 33

8.5.3. Remote control mode setting ..................................................................................................... 33

8.5.4. Voice operation guide setting ..................................................................................................... 33

8.5.5. Shift switch setting ..................................................................................................................... 34

8.5.6. Shift switch (No.) setting: SW201 switches No. 1 through No. 4 ............................................... 36

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.

• Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.

• We also recommend you keep this instruction 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 so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards as well as understand the safety symbols and messages.

When Installing the Unit

• 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.

When the Unit is in Use

• Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the AC breaker of the main rack 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.)

· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)

• 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 your nearest TOA dealer.

• 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.

When Installing the Unit

• Do not block the upper panel ventilation slots in the unit's cover. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit and result in fire.

• 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.

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

WARNING

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

• Leave the installation to the shop from where the system was purchased. Also contact the shop when moving the system from one place to another or mounting additional components in the rack.

• To clean, wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or chemically-processed towel because the unit may be deformed or its finish discolored.

3.EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION

(The figure shows Model RM971-40.)

Integrated Remote Control Panel EP-059R

20-zone Expansion Control Panel EP-029-20

10-zone Expansion Control Panel EP-029-10

Note: The number of EP-029 units to be connected differs depending on the number of zones.

10 zones 20 zones 30 zones 40 zones 50 zones 60 zones 70 zones 80 zones 90 zones

...

330 zones

EP-029-10 010101010 0

EP-029-20 001122334 16

4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

Integrated Remote Control Panel EP-059R

EP-059R's CPU control section

CPU control operation sections (Refer to the figure below.)

CPU control on-off switch

Interlock mode key

PA microphone

Make announcements while holding down the microphone talk switch. Announcements from this microphone take precedence over any other broadcasts in emergency situations.

Emergency reset key

When the emergency situation is finished, press this key after resetting the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button.

Fire indicator

Automatically lights when the emergency PA system is activated by the automatic fire alarm system's fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button. This indicator also lights when the Emergency key is pressed. It remains lit during Warning Announcement, Evacuation Announcement or False Alarm Announcement, and is extinguished when the Emergency reset key is pressed after resetting the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button.

Emergency key

Press this key when making emergency broadcast manually or when switching the broadcast from Warning Announcement to Evacuation Announcement. Break the protection cover to use this key.

Warning Announcement indicator

Flashes before and after Warning Announcement, and remains lit during Warning Announcement.

Evacuation Announcement indicator

Remains lit during Evacuation Announcement and flashes while the second signal tone is sounding.

Evacuation Announcement key

Press this key to make Evacuation Announcement after confirming there is a fire.

False Alarm Announcement indicator

Remains lit during False Alarm Announcement and flashes after False Alarm Announcement completion.

False Alarm Announcement key

Press this key to make False Alarm Announcement after confirming the false alarm.

All-zone broadcast key

Press this key when simultaneously making emergency or general-purpose broadcast to the entire zone.

Broadcast reset key

Press this key to reset emergency or generalpurpose broadcast.

AC power indicator

Lights when the system is operating on AC.

Name label

(1) Write the name of each broadcast zone

selector key.

(2) Write the name of each broadcast group

selector key.

CPU failure indicator

Lights or flashes when a computer circuitry fails.

Zone selector key

Press this key to make emergency or generalpurpose announcements to individual floors or zones. Press this key again to reset generalpurpose announcements.

Fire alarm interlock mode indicator

Lights when the fire alarm interlock mode is set.

Zone/short circuit indicator

Lights green to indicate broadcast is being made to the corresponding floor. Lights red to indicate the speaker lines on the corresponding floor are shorted. Because the shorted speaker lines are automatically disconnected, broadcast cannot be made to that floor.

Fire floor indicator

Lights to indicate the fire floor when the PA system receives a fire signal from the fire alarm system.

Fire alarm all-zone interlock mode indicator

Lights when the fire alarm all-zone interlock mode is set.

Warning Announcement Non-interlock indicator

Lights when Warning Announcement Noninterlock mode is set. Fire detector-activated Warning Announcement is disabled when in noninterlock mode.

A fire signal tone is sounded from the remote control unit's control section when the unit is activated by the fire detector. In such cases, investigate the cause immediately and make appropriate announcements.

Group selector key

Press this key to make general-purpose broadcast to the designated zone groups. Press this key again to reset.

Group indicator

Lights when general-purpose broadcast is made to the corresponding zone group.

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Monitor volume control

Adjusts the monitor speaker volume. The volume increases as the volume control is rotated clockwise.

Note: Emergency announcements are made at the fixed volume level regardless of the monitor volume control setting. Therefore, the volume of the emergency broadcast cannot be adjusted.

Monitor speaker

Monitors each broadcast and provides voice operation guides for emergency broadcast as well as warning tones for system malfunctions. While the PA microphone is in use, the monitor speaker is disabled to prevent feedback.

Output level meter

Indicates a signal output level. See to it that the meter indicator stays within the green area during system operation.

Liquid Crystal Display

Displays emergency broadcast operation guides, general-purpose broadcasting status, and system malfunctions.

CPU control on/off switch

Normally, set this switch to the ON position. When the CPU fails and cannot be controlled, setting the control switch to the OFF position permits only the all-zone broadcast to be made from the PA microphone.

Interlock mode key

Selects either "fire alarm interlock" or "fire alarm all-zone interlock" mode. Each depression of this key causes both modes to alternate.

Memo

Warning Announcement is always made automatically by being activated by a fire detector.

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Broadcast remains silent after microphone announcement completion.

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Check the site and manually broadcast Evacuation Announcement or False Alarm Announcement or give evacuation instructions using the PA microphone.

5. DETAILS OF EMERGENCY BROADCAST OPERATIONS

5.1. Emergency Broadcast by Activation of the Fire Alarm System Fire Detector

Activation of the Fire Alarm System's Fire Detector (Current general-purpose broadcast stops.)

• Fire indicator lights.

• Fire floor indicator lights.

• Zone indicators of the fire floor and

interlock floor light. (Interlock mode)

• Zone indicators of all floors light. (Allzone interlock mode)

Evacuation Announcement Interval timer is activated.

Evacuation Announcement Interval time setting XX minute XX second

Warning Interlock mode

Warning Non-interlock mode

Visit and check the site.

Press the Evacuation Announcement key or

Emergency key .

Announcement using the PA microphone

Activation of one of the following

• Emergency telephone

• Fire button

• Other detector

• Fire confirmation signal from the

fire alarm system

All-zone Evacuation Announcement ( )

*2,*4

Broadcasting floor: All floors Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

• Using the PA microphone , make appropriate announcements for

evacuation. After the microphone announcement is completed, only the "Second signal" warning tone is repeated.

• Select other floors as well as required.

Warning Announcement is not made. A fire signal tone and voice operation guide ( ) are provided from the monitor speaker .

• Key numbers are those shown in "4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS" on p. 7.

• Marks

....in this section represent

voice alarms or voice operation guides. (p. 17)

• Marks

....represent the indications to

be displayed on the screen. (p. 18)

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Fire

False Alarm Announcement

Time is up.

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [Off]

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [0 minute]

Time setting for All-zone Broadcast Interval timer

All-zone Broadcast Timer starts.

Time is up.

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

Fire

False Alarm Announcement

Warning Announcement ( and ) Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the alarm activating floor is included.

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EVACUATION

EMERGENCY ON

When fire detectors on different floors simultaneously operate or when the detector on other floor operates during Warning Announcement, Evacuation Announcement is provided upon completion of the Warning Announcement.

Even when another fire detector operates after Warning Announcement is made, Evacuation Announcement informs the first-operated detector's floor as the fire floor.

During the operation of Evacuation Announcement Interval Timer, even when the Broadcast reset key is pressed and broadcast is reset, the Evacuation timer continues to operate without stopping.

After All-zone Broadcast Interval Timer's set time is up, only all-zone broadcast can be made. Broadcasting floors cannot be changed, nor can broadcast be reset.

False Alarm Announcement

Press the False Alarm Announcement key .

False Alarm Announcement ( ) Broadcasting floor: Floors to which Warning Announcement or Evacuation

Announcement was made

Reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button.

Extinguishment of a fire

Press the Emergency reset key .

• Fire indicator is extinguished.

• Fire floor indicator is extinguished.

• Zone indicator is extinguished.

Restoration Broadcast mode the system was last in before Warning Announcement was made is restored.

If the Emergency reset key is pressed without resetting the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button, the system interprets the key depression as fire status and initiates broadcast.

When a false alarm or the extinguishment of a fire is confirmed, be sure to reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button before pressing the Emergency reset key.

The PA microphone can be used at any time because it is given the highest priority.

If the CPU failure indicator lights or flashes during the operation of the system, open the door and set the computer control on-off switch to the OFF position. This permits attenuator-free all-zone broadcast to be made using the PA microphone. (See p. 24.)

EVACUATION

FALSE ALARM

5.2. Emergency Broadcast by Emergency Telephone or Fire Button

Even when another emergency telephone or fire button operates after Warning Announcement is made, Evacuation Announcement informs the first-operated device's floor as the fire floor.

After All-zone Broadcast Interval Timer's set time is up, only all-zone broadcast can be made. Broadcasting floors cannot be changed, nor can broadcast be reset.

Activation from the emergency telephone or fire button (Current general-purpose broadcast stops.)

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Fire indicator lights.

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Fire floor indicator lights.

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Zone indicators of the fire floor and interlock floor light. (Interlock mode)

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Zone indicators of all floors light. (All-zone interlock mode)

Warning Mode Evacuation mode

Warning Announcement ( and ) Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode)

Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

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All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [Off]

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [0 minute]

Time setting for All-zone Broadcast Interval timer

All-zone Broadcast Timer starts.

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

All-zone Evacuation Announcement ( )

*1,*2

Broadcasting floor: All floors Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

Time is up.

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Fire floor and interlock floor (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

•

Using the PA microphone , make appropriate announcements for evacuation. After the microphone announcement is completed,

only the "Second signal" warning tone is repeated.

•

Select other floors as well as required.

Fire

False Alarm Announcement

• Key numbers are those shown in "4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS" on p. 7.

• Marks

....in this section represent

voice alarms or voice operation guides. (p. 17)

• Marks

....represent the indications to

be displayed on the screen. (p. 18)

M2M1

False Alarm Announcement

Press the False Alarm Announcement key .

False Alarm Announcement ( ) Broadcasting floor: Floors to which Warning Announcement or Evacuation

Announcement was made

Reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button.

Extinguishment of a fire

Press the Emergency reset key .

• Fire indicator is extinguished.

• Fire floor indicator is extinguished.

• Zone indicator is extinguished.

Restoration Broadcast mode the system was last in before Warning Announcement was made is restored.

If the Emergency reset key is pressed without resetting the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button, the system interprets the key depression as fire status and initiates broadcast.

When a false alarm or the extinguishment of a fire is confirmed, be sure to reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button before pressing the Emergency reset key.

The PA microphone can be used at any time because it is given the highest priority.

EVACUATION

FALSE ALARM

Evacuation Announcement ( ) Broadcasting floor: Activated floor (Fire floor) interlock floor and selected floors (Interlock mode) or all floors (All-zone interlock mode) Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

All-zone Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: All floors Information on the floor first alarm activating is included.

5.3. Manually-Operated Emergency Broadcast

• Key numbers are those shown in "6. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS" on p. 7.

• Marks , ....in this section represent voice alarms or voice operation guides. (p. 17)

• Marks , ....represent the indications to be displayed on the screen. (p. 18)

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Activation of one of the following

• Emergency telephone

• Fire button

• Fire detector

Evacuation Announcement Interval timer is activated.

Evacuation Announcement Interval time setting XX minute XX second

• Broadcast remains silent after microphone announcement completion.

• Check the site and manually broadcast Evacuation Announcement or False Alarm Announcement or give evacuation instructions using the PA microphone.

Announcement using the PA microphone

Time is up.

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [Off]

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [0 minute]

Time setting for All-zone Broadcast Interval timer

All-zone Broadcast Timer starts.

Time is up.

False Alarm Announcement

Manual operation: When fire information is received

Press the Emergency key . (Current general-purpose broadcast stops.)

Press the desired zone selector key or All-zone broadcast key .

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Warning Mode Evacuation mode

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [Off]

All-zone Broadcast Interval timer [0 minute]

Time setting for All-zone Broadcast Interval timer

All-zone Broadcast Timer starts.

Time is up.

Fire

False Alarm Announcement

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Using the PA microphone , make appropriate announcements for evacuation. After the microphone announcement is completed, only

the "Second signal" warning tone is repeated.

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Select other floors as well as required.

Warning Announcement ( and ) Broadcasting floor: Selected floors

Floor information is not included.

M5M1

Fire

Visit and check the site.

Press the Evacuation Announcement key or

Emergency key .

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Selected floors Floor information is not included.

Evacuation Announcement ( )

Broadcasting floor: Selected floors Floor information is not included.

All-zone Evacuation Announcement ( )

*3, *5

Broadcasting floor: Selected floors Floor information is not included.

EMERGENCY ON

EVACUATION

EMERGENCY ON

False Alarm Announcement

Press the False Alarm Announcement key .

False Alarm Announcement ( ) Broadcasting floor: Floors to which Warning Announcement or Evacuation

Announcement was made

Reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button.

Extinguishment of a fire

Press the Emergency reset key .

• Fire indicator is extinguished.

• Fire floor indicator is extinguished.

• Zone indicator is extinguished.

Restoration Broadcast mode the system was last in before Warning Announcement was made is restored.

If the Emergency reset key is pressed without resetting the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button, the system interprets the key depression as fire status and initiates broadcast.

When a false alarm or the extinguishment of a fire is confirmed, be sure to reset the fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button before pressing the Emergency reset key.

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If one of these devices is operated in the middle of Warning Announcement, Evacuation Announcement is made after the Warning Announcement message is completed.

When the broadcasting floor is selected manually, announcements are not broadcast to the floor next above the selected floor.

When a fire detector, emergency telephone or fire button operates after manually-operated Warning Announcement is completed, subsequent Evacuation Announcement contains floor information.

During the operation of Evacuation Announcement Interval Timer, even when the Broadcast reset key is pressed and broadcast is reset, the Evacuation timer continues to operate without stopping.

After All-zone Broadcast Interval Timer's set time is up, only all-zone broadcast can be made. Broadcasting floors cannot be changed, nor can broadcast be reset.

The PA microphone can be used at any time because it is given the highest priority.

EVACUATION

FALSE

ALARM

The microphone is given the highest priority and can be used at any time of these procedures. The following message is displayed during the microphone announcement.

Warning Announcement Repeats twice a combined broadcast of the first signal +

announcement by female voice, "Attention please. The fire alarm system (on the [nth] floor) is indicating a fire. We're investigating the cause. Please wait for further information."

Evacuation Announcement Continuously repeats a combined broadcast of the first signal +

announcement by male voice, " There is a fire [on the [nth] floor]. Please evacuate as quickly as possibie." + first signal + same announcement + second signal. If an announcement is made using the PA microphone during the Evacuation Announcement, only a second signal tone is repeatedly sounded after microphone announcement completion.

False Alarm Announcement Repeats twice a combined broadcast of the first signal +

announcement by female voice, "Attention please. A few minutes ago we announced there may be a fire. However, there is no fire. Once again, there is no fire."

Press the broadcast floor selector.

Transmitted a warning announcement. Visit and check the site. Press the evacuation announcement key when there is a fire. If there is no fire, press the false alarm key.

Received a fire signal. Visit and check the site. Press the evacuation announcement key when there is a fire. If there is no fire, stop the automatic fire alarm system, then press the emergency reset key.

5.4. Voice Message Table

5.4.1. Voice alarm message

The following messages are provided from the speakers on the broadcasting floor.

Floor information in Warning/Evacuation Announcement

(1) Manually-operated emergency announcements contain no fire floor information. (2)Even when another fire detector operates after Warning Announcement is made, the first-operated

detector's floor is used in Evacuation Announcement.

5.4.2. Voice operation guide

The following messages are provided only from the monitor speaker on the front operation section.

Represents one of the three voice alarm messages, Warning, Evacuation or False Alarm.

5.4.3. Emergency Control Panel EP-0510 screen display

6. HOW TO MAKE GENERAL BROADCAST

6.1. Announcements by Microphone

1. Select the desired broadcast zone.

• Press the [All-zone Broadcast] key to make broadcast simultaneously to the entire area.

• Press the [Group] selector key to make group broadcast.

• Press the [Zone] selector key to make broadcast to individual zones.

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Note

When the power switch on the main rack's pre-amplifier panel is set to the OFF position, the speaker line is connected about one second after the power is switched on to prevent noise generated when the power is switched on.

2. Press the microphone talk switch. When the chime switch is installed, sounding a chime before and after

announcement using the switch makes the announcement more effective.

3. Press the [Reset] key to reset the broadcast zone. To

reset group or individual zone broadcast, press the corresponding key again.

6.2. Group Broadcast

This function allows the same broadcast to be simultaneously sent to different zones by grouping them together. For example, if the first and second floors are assigned to Group selector key No. 1, announcements can be simultaneously made to both floors by simply pressing the key No. 1. Refer to the "Installation Manual Writing" enclosed with the EP-0510 (main rack) for group assignment.

The following types of group broadcast are made available.

1. Main Rack Group Broadcast

Use the main rack's key to make this broadcast. There are five group selector keys. If more are needed, the individual zone keys can be converted into the group selector keys.

Operations

• To make group broadcast, press the Group selector key.

• To terminate group broadcast, press either the same key again or Broadcast reset key.

• To simultaneously make the same broadcast to two groups, press the two corresponding Group selector

keys.

• To include additional floors in the group broadcast, press the Group selector key, and then the desired zone

selector keys.

2. Main Rack Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast

To make this broadcast, use the main rack's group selector keys assigned to the attenuator-free broadcast groups. If the key is pressed, its group indicator lights and the indication "Attenuator-free broadcast" is displayed on the screen. The attenuator-free broadcast is allowed to go through at the maximum volume level regardless of the attenuator setting, and is used for urgent communication. Operations are the same as those described in Item 1 above.

3. Integrated Remote Control Unit Group Broadcast

This broadcast is made from the Integrated Remote Control Unit. The Integrated Remote Control Unit's group broadcast keys correspond with those of the main rack. Operations are also the same.

4. Integrated Remote Control Unit Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast

This attenuator-free broadcast is made from the Integrated Remote Control Unit. The Integrated Remote Control Unit's group broadcast keys correspond with those of the main rack. Operations are also the same.

5. General-Purpose Remote Control Unit Group Broadcast

This broadcast is made from the General-Purpose Remote Control Unit. Different groups from those of the main rack can be set. For operations, refer to the instruction manual included with the General-Purpose Remote Control Unit.

6. General-Purpose Remote Control Unit Attenuator-Free Group Broadcast

This broadcast is made from the General-Purpose Remote Control Unit. Different groups from those of the main rack can be set.

7. Program Timer-Activated (Attenuator-Free) Group Broadcast

By activating the Melody Chime by Program Timer, a chime tone can be sounded in the specified zones. This chime play can also be set for attenuator-free group broadcast.

8. Digital Announcer (Attenuator-Free) Group Broadcast

By activating the Digital Announcer by timer, recorded announcements can be broadcast to the specified zones. The Digital Announcer can also be set for attenuator-free group broadcast.

6.3. About the Main Rack BGM Broadcast

The main rack system comes with the Main Rack BGM Broadcast function, which permits BGM to be broadcast from source equipment having no busy control output terminal. Set the purpose of use of the group or zone selector keys for [BGM] at the EP-0510 Integrated Control Panel. The Main Rack BGM Broadcast can be made by pressing the group or zone selector keys set for [BGM] at both the EP-0510 and Integrated Remote Control Unit. For settings, refer to the "Installation Manual - Writing".

6.3.1. Making the Main Rack BGM Broadcast

1. Press the main rack's group or zone selector key set for BGM.

2. The corresponding zone indicator lights.

3. The message [General BGM] appears on the EP-0510's display.

4. BGM can be broadcast now from the BGM source equipment.

Notes

• Priority level of the Main Rack BGM can be set by data writing at the EP-0510. Refer to the "Installation

Manual - Writing" enclosed with the EP-0510.

• When current broadcast is given higher priority over the Main Rack BGM, BGM cannot be broadcast even

though the group or zone selector key set for BGM is pressed.

Selected key

5. To terminate the Main Rack BGM Broadcast, press the selected key again. The corresponding zone

indicator is extinguished, and the message on the screen also disappears.

Note

• Even if the Broadcast Reset key is pressed during the Main Rack BGM Broadcast, the BGM is continuously

broadcast without being interrupted.

• The Main Rack BGM broadcast function may be disabled depending on the main rack the remote control

unit is connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the Main Rack EP-0510.

6.3.2. Making the Main Rack BGM Broadcast from the Integrated Remote Control Unit

The Main Rack BGM Broadcast can be made from the Integrated Remote Control Unit as well. To broadcast, simply press the group or zone selector key set for [BGM] by data writing at the EP-0510 Integrated Control Panel. Other operations also remain the same as those described in the above section "Making the Main Rack BGM Broadcast".

Note

The Main Rack BGM broadcast function may be disabled depending on the main rack the remote control unit is connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the Main Rack EP-0510.

6.3.3. Equipment that can make the Main Rack BGM Broadcast

Using the EP-0510's internal switch, either the main rack or Integrated Remote Control Unit can be designate as equipment that can make the Main Rack BGM Broadcast. The system is set by the factory to enable the broadcast from both units. For the setting contents and method, refer to the section "SETTING OF THE INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL EP-0510" in the "Installation Manual - Basic Installation" enclosed with the EP-0510.

Note

• When unit is not registered as Main Rack BGM Broadcasting Equipment, the group or zone selector key

cannot be used even if it is set for [BGM].

• The Main Rack BGM broadcast function may be disabled depending on the main rack the remote control

unit is connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the Main Rack EP-0510.

6.4. About the General-Purpose All-Zone Broadcast

Initial status of the general-purpose all-zone broadcast is set for "normal all-zone broadcast" by the factory. If the "attenuator-free general-purpose all-zone broadcast" is more desirable, which allows announcements to go through regardless of the speaker attenuator setting, the setting can be changed by data writing. Refer to the "Installation Manual - Writing" enclosed with the EP-0510 (main rack) for details.

Extinguishes.

Selected key

6.5. How to Use the Name Label

Write the names of the zone or group selector keys in the name label.

Removing the label cover

Insert screwdriver blade into an opening (marked with an arrow in the figure) to remove the cover, then take out the label. After writing, replace the label and cover.

Name label

Cover

7. DAILY INSPECTION

7.1. Automatic Inspection

The Integrated Remote Control Unit is provided with an automatic inspection function by computer, which automatically inspects batteries every 24 hours, and other items on a round-the-clock basis. Detected irregularities are displayed on the Integrated Remote Control Panel EP-059R's screen. Shown below are the indications displayed when irregularities are detected, and the countermeasures.

7.1.1. CPU failure: CPU failed.

[Failure indication and countermeasures]

Should the failure indicator light or flash again, contact the shop from where the unit was purchased, or TOA's service agent immediately.

Leave the CPU control switch OFF temporarily. In this state, only all-zone broadcast by PA microphone is enabled.

Press to talk.

CPU failure indicator lights red or flashes.

CPU control switch

Shift the CPU control switch to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position again.

7.1.2. Battery failure: Batteries of the main rack's DS-029B failed.

The main rack's batteries are automatically inspected every 24 hours. Should a failure be detected during a manual inspection, it is alerted in forms of display and warning tone as well.

[Failure indication and measures]

Warning beep (Not sounded during emergency broadcast.)

Display

CPU control switch

Shift the CPU control switch to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position.

Broadcast reset key

Warning tone stops, and the failure indication disappears. Selected general-purpose broadcast speaker lines are disconnected.

Manually check the main rack's Emergency Power Supply Panel DS-029B. Refer to the instruction manual included with the main rack.

Should the failure indication be displayed again, contact the shop from where the unit was purchased, or TOA's service agent immediately. (Press the [Broadcast Reset] key to stop a warning tone.)

Check the date of installation of the main rack batteries. If four years have passed since the installation, contact the shop from where the unit was purchased, or TOA's service agent immediately because the batteries must be replaced with new ones.

7.1.3. EP-029 failure: The remote control unit's Expansion Control Panel EP-029 failed.

[Failure indication and measures]

Warning beep (Not sounded during emergency broadcast.)

Display

Defective EP-029's address (0-F) is displayed.

CPU control switch

Shift the CPU control switch to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position.

Broadcast reset key

Warning tone stops, and the failure indication disappears. Selected general-purpose broadcast speaker lines are disconnected.

Should the failure indicator light or flash again, contact the shop from where the unit was purchased, or TOA's service agent immediately. (To stop a warning tone, press the [Broadcast Reset] key.)

Leave the CPU control switch OFF temporarily. In this state, only all-zone broadcast by PA microphone is enabled.

Press to talk.

8. INSTALLATION

8.1. Notes on Panel Installation

• Install the control panel (EP-059R and EP-029) so that all of its keys may be positioned at a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m from the floor.

• When mounting individual panels in the remote control unit wall mounting cabinet (CR-092R, etc.), mount the terminal block assembly to the cabinet.

When installing individual panels in equipment rack or case other than the wall mounting cabinet, install the terminal block assembly in the designated

position on the EP-059R's rear panel.

The figure shows the RM-971-330.

Under 1,500 mm

179 mm89 mm89 mm89 mm89 mm

Over 800 mm

Floor surface

Installation position of terminal block assembly

(supplied with EP-059R)

Installation position of terminal block assembly

(supplied with EP-059R)

(EP-059R's rear panel)

(Wall mounting cabinet)

8.2. Chime Switch Installation

Follow the procedures below to install the supplied chime switch used to activate the main rack's chime device from the remote control unit.

1. Break a chime switch knockout hole in the

control panel.

2. Open the panel by removing two screws on

the right of the control panel.

3. Install the chime switch using the supplied

screws (3x6).

4. Connect the chime switch connector to

CN213 on the control circuit board.

5. Close the panel, and attach the supplied

label.

Chime switch

Screw (3x6)

Mount from the back of the panel.

SW201 SW202

CN213

(2P)

Control circuit board

Chime

Supplied label

Chime

EP-059R's terminal plate

To main rack

Main rack

Jumper wire

EP-059R's terminal plate

8.3. Inter-panel Connections (RM-971 type)

Note: When the length of control connector cable and power

connector cable is insufficient, use the optional Cable Set

YR-932.

YR-932's cable composition

1. EP-EP Control Connector Cable (5 m) x 1

2. EP-EP Power Connector Cable (5 m) x 1

8.4. Connection of the Terminal Plate to the Main Rack (JP-0410)

Use shielded, heat-resistant, twisted paired cable for connection. Connect the JP-0410's front-mounted terminal block and remote control unit's terminal plate. The maximum cable length between main rack and remote control unit is 800 m. However, the distance may be shorter than 800 m depending on the type and zone numbers of remote control units.

8.4.1. Maximum line resistance

Zone numbers Power cable (1 pair) Control cable (4 pairs)

10 Under 5 Ω Under 50 Ω 20 Under 3 Ω Under 50 Ω 30 Under 2.5 Ω Under 50 Ω 40 Under 1.5 Ω Under 50 Ω

50 -90 Under 1 Ω Under 50 Ω

Over 100 Under 0.5 Ω Under 50 Ω

8.4.2. Multiple remote control units connections

• Be sure to branch individual cables at the main rack when connecting multiple remote control units.

• Up to eight remote control units can be connected. Because the power is supplied from the main rack, the

Expansion DC Power Supply Panel or Emergency Power Supply Panel may have to be additionally mounted in the main rack. For details, refer to the sections "Emergency Power Supply Panel DS-029B Connection" and "DC Power Supply Panel Connection" in the Installation Manual - Basic Installation for the FS-970 Series.

Remote control unit

Main Rack

Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit

Remote control unit

8.4.3. Connection diagrams

Use shielded, heat-resistant, twisted paired cable for connection.

Terminal plate of the first remote control unit (address 0) and fifth unit (address 4).

Terminal plate of the third remote control unit (address 2) and seventh unit (address 6).

Terminal plate of the second remote control unit (address 1) and sixth unit (address 5).

Terminal plate of the fourth remote control unit (address 3) and eighth unit (address 7).

JP-0410's front-mounted terminal block (upper row)

8.5. Remote Control Unit's DIP Switch Settings

Open the door of the Integrated Control Panel EP059R by removing its two screws shown in the figure on the right.

• Set DIP switches SW201 and SW202 on the internal

circuit board.

SW201

No. Setting Function

1-4 EP-029 shift switch

5 Always OFF

6-8 EP-059R address

SW202

No. Setting Function

1 Remote control mode 2 Voice operation guide 3 EP-029 shift switch

4-8 EP-029 unit numbers

8.5.1. EP-059R address setting

Use SW201's switches No. 6 - No. 8 to set the remote control unit's address. When only one remote control unit is connected, set its address for "0". The EP-059R's address is set for "0" at the factory.

12345678

OFF

SW201

SW201 SW202

12345678

OFF

SW202

678

First unit Address 0

OFF

Fifth unit Address 4

OFF

678

Second unit Address 1

OFF

678

Third unit Address 2

OFF

678

Fourth unit Address 3

OFF

678

Sixth unit Address 5

OFF

678

Seventh unit Address 6

OFF

678

Eighth unit Address 7

OFF

8.5.2. Setting of the number of Expansion Control Panels EP-029

Use SW202's switches No. 4 - No. 8 to set the number of Expansion Control Panels to be connected. The number is set for "0" at the factory.

8.5.3. Remote control mode setting

Use SW202's switch No. 1 to set the remote control mode. The switch is set to the OFF position (Emergency broadcast mode). Leave the switch as it is.

8.5.4. Voice operation guide setting

Whether or not to enable the voice operation guide function in emergency situations is set here. Note: The voice operation guide is different from voice alarms.

Use SW202's switch No. 2 to set the voice operation guide. The ON position disables the function, and the OFF position enables it.

Normally, set the switch to the OFF position (factory-preset position).

45678

No. of units 0

No. of units 1

No. of units 2

No. of units 15

OFF

45678

OFF

45678

OFF

45678

OFF

45678

No. of units 16

OFF

8.5.5. Shift switch setting

Use SW201's switches No. 1 - No. 4 and SW202's switch No. 3 to set the shift switch. The shift switch setting is necessary for the system which controls broadcast in multiple buildings from a central control room. The above switches are all set for OFF at the factory.

Shown below are the installation example and shift switch settings required for that installation.

[Installation example]

Building A

Building B

Main rack

(50 zones)

(20 zones)

Building C

(40 zones)

Note: [RM] represents a remote control unit.

Main rack (system)

EP-0510

EP-029-10 EP-029-20 EP-029-10

EP-029 Address No.

0 1 2

For Building A

EP-029-10 EP-029-10

3 4

For Building B

EP-029-10 EP-029-20 EP-029-10

5 6 7

For Building C

Building A remote control unit

EP-059R

EP-029-10 EP-029-20 EP-029-10

EP-029 Address No.

0 1 2

SW201 SW202

Building B remote control unit

EP-059R

EP-029-10

EP-029 Address No.

SW201 SW202

Building C remote control unit

EP-059R

EP-029-20 EP-029-10

EP-029 Address No.

6 7

SW201 SW202

EP-059R Address No.: 0

EP-059R Address No.: 1

EP-059R Address No.: 2

EP-059R Address No.: 0 (SW201 No. 6 - No. 8)

EP-029 shift switch: Invalid (OFF) (SW202 No. 3)

No. of EP-029 units: 3 (SW202 No. 4 - No. 8)

EP-059R Address No.: 1 (SW201 No. 6 - No. 8)

EP-029 shift switch: Valid (ON) (SW202 No. 3)

EP-029 shift switch (No.): 3 (SW201 No. 1 - No.4)

No. of EP-029 units: 1 (SW202 No. 4 - No. 8)

EP-059R Address No.: 2 (SW201 No. 6 - No. 8)

EP-029 shift switch: Valid (ON) (SW202 No. 3)

EP-029 shift switch (No.): 5 (SW201 No. 1 - No.4)

No. of EP-029 units: 2 (SW202 No. 4 - No. 8)

The EP-059R in Building B's remote control unit corresponds with the EP-029-10 of address 3 in the main rack (system), while Building C's EP-059R corresponds with the main rack's EP-029-10 of address 5.

In installations like this example, because the EP-059R's zone numbers are 10, the corresponding expansion control panel in the main rack must also be of the 10-zone type (EP-029-10).

[Conceptional diagram]

EP-0510

EP-029 Address No.

EP-029-10

EP-029-20

EP-029-10

EP-059R

EP-029 Address No.

EP-029-10

EP-029-20

EP-029-10

Main rack (system) Remote control unit

EP-029-10

EP-029-20

EP-029-10

EP-029-20

EP-029-10

Building A

EP-059R Shift address 3

EP-029-10

Building B

Building C

EP-059R Shift address 5

Printed in Japan

133-12-587-20

8.5.6. Shift switch (No.) setting: SW201 switches No. 1 through No. 4

OFF

1234

Shift No. 0

Shift No. 1

Shift No. 2

Shift No. 3

Shift No. 4

1234

Shift No. 8

OFF

1234

Shift No. 9

OFF

1234

Shift No. 10

OFF

1234

Shift No. 11

OFF

1234

Shift No. 12

OFF

1234

Shift No. 5

Shift No. 6

Shift No. 7

1234

Shift No. 13

OFF

1234

Shift No. 14

OFF

1234

Shift No. 15

OFF

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