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ACC-25/50ZST
Zoned System Voice with Telephone
Evacuation Control Panel
Emergency Voice Evacuation

General

The ACC-25/50ZST is suitable for use as an adjunct (slave or

stand-alone) to most UL-Listed Fire Alarm Control Panels
(FACPs). An optional 25 watt, 25 VRMS audio amplifier is
available for system expansion to 50 watts or as a secondary
amplifier in jurisdictions requiring such backup. A 70.7 VRMS
converter is also available for independently converting amplifiers to meet retrofit needs.
The Zone Splitter Module (ACC-ZSM) divides the output of the
Audio Amplifier Module(s) (ACC-AAM25) into up to eight
speaker circuits (i.e., zones). The Zone Page Module with
Keypad (ACC-ZPMK) provides full manual control of the
speaker circuits, status indication of each of the speaker circuits, and automatic control by the FACP via the ACS serial
link connection on the MS-9200UDLS, MS-9600LS and MS9600UDLS Addressable Panels.
A host of field-programming options, including the capability of
five custom messages (fire, tornado, evacuation, hazmat, nonfire, multi-language, etc.) make the ACC-25/50ZST the most
versatile voice evacuation system available.
Some Suitable Applications:
Schools

Theaters

Auditoriums

Restaurants

Dormitories

Lodging

Office Buildings Factories

Places of Worship

Features
Listed to UL Standard 864, 9th edition.
25 watts of audio power can be divided into eight Style Y
(Class B) or four Style Z (Class A) speaker circuits (zones),
utilizing the zone splitter module (ACC-ZSM).
Full manual control of all audio zones provided by zone
page module with keypad (ACC-ZPMK).
ACC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone module for control and
annunciation of up to 24 remote telephone jacks

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The AUDIOCOMMANDCENTER25/50 Zone System with

FireFighters Telephone (ACC-25/50ZST) is a state-of-the-art
Emergency Voice Evacuation panel (EVAC panel) capable of
splitting 25 or 50 watts of audio power and up to eight speaker
circuits (i.e., zones). The ACC-25/50ZST includes an ACCFFT Fire Fighter Telephone Module with keypad which provides indications of phone activation, remote page activation,
remote microphone activation and corresponding trouble conditions. Additionally, up to 24 telephone circuits can be annunciated at the ACC-FFT by connecting addressable monitor
modules to the optional FPJ-F or RPJ-F Remote Phone Jacks.
The ACC-25/50ZST provides the ability to record five field-programmable messages (up to 60 seconds total message duration) with an integral commercial-grade emergency
communications microphone or from an external audio source.
Significant technological enhancements set the ACC-25/
50ZST apart from other EVAC panels; these include full supervision in both active alarm and standby conditions, supervision
of amplifier outputs, field wiring, message generator, all tone
generators, and the microphone. The integral power supply is
capable of charging up to 18 AH batteries, which can be
housed in the ACC-25/50ZST cabinet.

ACC-25/50ZST
Activation by the FACP using the ACS serial link and/or the
five Command (CMD) inputs.
ACS serial link compatible with all FireLite FACPs,
depending on function. FACP automatically directs the
voice message to each or all audio zones.
Paging by zone or All-Call.
Full status indication (normal, active, fault) of each speaker
circuit.
Fault indication via ACS serial link and/or the two Form-C
trouble relays (System and AC Power Loss).
Integral 25 watt, 25 VRMS audio amplifier with single Style
Z (Class A) or Style Y (Class B) speaker circuit (expandable
to 50 watts using the ACC-AAM25).
Modular design for maximum system flexibility and ease of
service.
Two command input circuits can be independently field-programmed for activation by a Notification Appliance Circuit
(NAC) or contact closure.
Three command input circuits activate on contact closure.
ACS link or Command Input (CMD) control of:
One 60-second message.
Two 30-second messages.
Three 20-second messages.
Four 15-second messages.
Five 12-second messages.
Microphone time-out feature.
Nineteen different system and diagnostic LEDs.
Optional equipment: second amplifier; local playback
speaker; remote microphone; paging equipment interface
and remote phone jacks.
Integral digital message generator with standard, factory
prerecorded emergency evacuation message.

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 Custom messages are field recordable, without the addition

of costly add-on modules, utilizing the integral microphone
or the audio input jacks.
Digital message may be field-selected for 3, 4, 6, 8, or infinite repeat.
Built-in alert tone generators with steady, slow whoop, high/
low, or chime tone capability.
Field-selectable lead-in/trailing tone selection.
Alert tone selection may be field-programmed to conform
with ANSI S3.41 Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal
(Temporal Pattern), per NFPA.
Speaker zone control via ACS serial link, CMD inputs, or
keypad.
Dual-optically-isolated, trigger input circuits are independently field-programmable for activation by polarity reversal
(host FACP NAC) or dry-contact closure.
Integral diagnostic LEDs include: Power, System Trouble,
Microphone Trouble, Message Generator Trouble, Tone
Generator Trouble, Amplifier Fault, and others.
ACS serial link or independent Form-C trouble relay allows
FACP to monitor voice system while in active (alarm) state.
Integral piezo provides local audible indication for troubles.
Fully supervised in Standby and Active states, including
integral microphone, amplifier output, message generator,
speaker wiring, and tone generators.
Independent amplifier supervision: current limit, audio level,
short circuit protection.

All outputs are power-limited.

Auxiliary power output provides local power for addressable
control modules when used to activate the ACC-25/50ZST.
Compatible with all FireLite FACPs, as well as other manufacturers' panels.

Standard Modules
ACC-AAM25: 25 watt, 25 VRMS Audio Amplifier Module with
single Class A or Class B speaker circuit.
ACC-ZPMK: Zone Page Module with keypad
ACC-ZSM: Zone Splitter Module. These modules provide up
to eight speaker circuits that may be manually or automatically
activated.
ACC-FFT: Fire Fighter Telephone Module with keypad which
provides indications of phone activation, remote page activation, remote microphone activation and corresponding trouble
conditions.

Optional Modules
ACC-AAM25
25 watt, 25 VRMS audio amplifier module.
Field-programmable for system expansion to 50 watts or as
a backup to the primary 25 watt amplifier where required.
Provides single Class A or Class B speaker circuit.

ACC-25/50DAZS

ACC-25/50ZST

Audio Riser
Speaker Circuit #1
Audio Riser

Speaker Circuit #8

Speaker
Circuit #9
Speaker
Circuit #16

ACC Control Serial Link (RS-485)

Automatic Control
via the ACS Link or
CMD Input

RPJ-F

up to 24
remote
FireFighter
Telephones
FPJ-F
ACC Control Serial Link (RS-485)

1. The FACP controls the audio system via the ACS Link or CMD
inputs on the ACC-25/50ZST
2. The Audio Riser connects the audio output of the ACC-25/
50ZST to each of the ACC-25/50DAZS(s) to distribute alarm or
paging audio.
3. The ACC-25/50ZST uses the Control Serial Link to control the
routing of the alarm or paging audio.
4. Riser conductors must be installed in accordance with the survivability from attack by fire requirements in National Fire Alarm
Code, NFPA 72.

ACC-25/50DAZS

ACCDADISTSYS3.CDR

Audio Command Center Zone System With FireFighter Telephone

Up to 24 Zones @ 150W (max.)

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Speaker
Circuit #17
Speaker
Circuit #24

 Utilizes plug-in-style terminal blocks for ease of service and

maintenance.
Fully supervised and power-limited.
Diagnostic LEDs include: yellow "trouble" LED (cable fault,
amp fault) and green "amp functional" LED.
ACC-EPM
Provides interface to non-fire paging equipment for non
emergency paging applications.
Provides plug-in-style terminal blocks for ease of service
and maintenance.
Transformer-isolated, 600-ohm audio connection to paging
equipment.
Electrically-isolated, contact-closure trigger input for activation by the paging equipment.
FC-XRM70
Converts 25 VRMS audio outputs to 70.7 VRMS for retrofit
applications.
Plugs directly on ACC-AAM25 module(s), allowing independent conversion to 70.7 VRMS.
FC-RM
Remote Microphone, includes backbox (only one FC-RM
per system)
FC-LPS
Provides local digital message playback for user review of
field-recorded custom messages.
FPJ-F
Optional Remote Phone Jack
RPJ-F
Optional Remote Phone Jack with a keyswitch for remote
paging operations.
FHS-F
Optional Fire Fighter Handset used to communicate over
the telephone circuit connected to the ACC-FFT
FHSC-RF
Optional Fire Fighter Handset Cabinet (recess mount) is
used to store five Fire Fighter Handsets (FHS-F)
FHSC-SF
Optional Fire Fighter Handset Cabinet (surface mount) is
used to store five Fire Fighter Handsets (FHS-F)
ACC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone Module
Power-limited circuitry
Remote Phone Circuit Operation: Circuit can be wired Style
Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A)
Wiring connects Remote Phone Jacks to control panel for
phone communication
Normal Operating Voltage (VRMS): Standby = n/a, Active =
0.2 VRMS
Normal Operating Voltage (Vdc): Standby = 12 Vdc, Active
= 4 Vdc to 0.9 Vdc
Normal Operating Current (mA): Standby = 1.3 mA, Active
= 5 mA
Supervised circuit wiring.
End-of-Line Resistor required for Style Y circuit: 4.7K,
watt.
Maximum wiring impedance: 54 ohms.
Remote Phone Jack Keyswitch Operation:
Maximum wiring impedance: 54 ohms.
Circuit wired Class B
Keyswitch enables All-Call Paging by Remote Phone

Supervised circuit wiring.

End-of-Line Resistor required: 4.7K, watt
Remote Microphone Operation:
Provide connection for the optional FC-RM Remote Microphone Module which is used for remote paging capabilities.
NOTE: For installations that require both the Fire Fighter Telephone and Remote Microphone, the Remote Microphone Module
wiring connections are made to the ACC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone Module.

Controls and Indicators

LED INDICATORS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Power On (green).
System Trouble (yellow).
Message Generator Trouble (yellow).
Tone Generator Trouble (yellow).
Microphone Trouble (yellow).
Record/Playback (green).
All-Call (green = Active).
Audio ON/OFF (green = Active, yellow = Manual Deactivation).
9. Status of each speaker zone (green = Active, yellow = Manual Deactivation or Fault).
10.Remote Handset Page (green LED) - turns on steady to
indicate that a remote phone has been connected to the
telephone loop and the Remote Phone Jack Keyswitch has
been activated for remote paging by phone.
11.Remote Microphone Page (green LED) -turns on steady to
indicate active paging from Remote Microphone.
12.Remote Handset Trouble (yellow LED) - turns on steady to
indicate that a fault exists on the telephone loop connected
to TB1 of the ACC-FFT
13.Local Handset Trouble (yellow LED) - turns on steady to
indicate that the local handset has a connection fault
14.Remote Key Trouble (yellow LED) - turns on steady to indicate a remote keyswitch wiring fault (TB2)
15.Remote Microphone Trouble (yellow LED) - turns on steady
to indicate a fault on the Remote Microphone wiring or electronics (TB3)
16.FFT 1 through FFT 24 (green LEDs) - LED for each of 24
possible remote phone circuits will turn on if an addressable
monitor module has been connected and programmed for
activation when a remote phone is plugged into the corresponding Remote Phone Jack.

OTHER SYSTEM LEDS:

Battery Trouble, Charger Trouble, Ground Fault, (ACCAAM25) Speaker Circuit Trouble, and Amplifier Supervisory.

ACC-FFT FIRE FIGHTER TELEPHONE MODULE

Pushbutton Switches
Answer Call - tactile pushbutton switch used to connect or
disconnect Remote Telephone from panel.
LEDs
Power (green) - indicates that power is applied to the ACCFFT Fire Fighter
Telephone module
Answer Call (green LED) - flashes to indicate that a remote
phone has been connected to the phone audio riser. LED
turns on steady when Answer/Call Pushbutton is pressed to
answer the remote phone call

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Product Line Information

ACC-25/50ZST: 25 watt, 25 VRMS, Emergency Voice Evacuation Control Panel (EVAC panel) with ACC-FFT FireFighter
Telephone Interface Modules, integral commercial microphone, digital message generator, zone splitter module (ACCZSM), zone page module with keypad (ACC-ZPMK), ACCAAM25, ACC-FFT.
ACC-AAM25: Optional 25 watt, 25 VRMS Audio Amplifier
Module with single Class A or Class B speaker circuit.
ACC-EPM: Optional External Page Module.
ACC-FFT: Replacement Telephone Module.
FC-XRM70: Optional 70.7 VRMS Converter Module (one
required per amplifier, consult factory for availability).
FPJ-F: Optional Firemans Phone Jack
RPJ-F: Optional Remote Phone Jack with a keyswitch for
remote paging operation.
FHS-F: Optional Fire Fighter Handset
FHSC-RF: Optional Fire Fighter Handset Cabinet (recess
mount)
FHSC-SF:Optional Fire Fighter Handset Cabinet (surface
mount)
ACC-TR: Trim Ring, Flush mount.
FC-RM: Optional Remote Microphone, includes backbox (only
one FC-RM per system).
FC-LPS: Optional Local Playback Speaker.
BAT-1270: Battery, 12 volt, 7.0 AH (two required).
BAT-12120: Battery, 12 volt, 12.0 AH (two required).
BAT-12180: Battery, 12 volt, 18.0 AH (two required).

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Wiring Requirements
Connecting external system accessories to the ACC-25/50ZST
main circuits must be carefully considered to ensure proper
operation. It is important to use the correct type of wire, wire
gauge and wire run length per each circuit. Refer to the following table to specify wire requirements and limitations.

NOTE: If an SLC loop is to be run in conduit with ACC-25/

50ZST Notification Appliance Circuits, the risk of encountering
problems can be greatly reduced by using twisted, shielded
cable on the SLC and NACs.

CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS

WIRE REQUIREMENTS
Wire Type &
Limitations

Circuit Type

Circuit Function

AC Power
TB3 (nonpower-limited)

Primary Power Input to

ACC-25/50ZST,
AC Voltage

See Note 1

Notification Appliance
Circuit

See Note 2
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded

Audio Output
ACC-AAM25 Module
TB1 and
ACC-ZSM Module
(power-limited)
ACC-ZPMK Module
ACC-FFT TB1

ACC-FFT TB2
ACC-FFT TB3
ACC-EPM Module
CMD1 and CMD2 Main
Board TB2 and TB5

CMD3, CMD4 and

CMD5 Main Board
TB8, TB9 and TB10
Main Board TB6 Master
Command Bus Reverse
Polarity (power-limited)
Trouble Relay Main
Board TB1
AC Loss Relay
Main Board TB7

1.
2.
3.
4.

ACS (EIA-485) Circuit

Telephone Loop
Contact Closure
Input Trigger
Remote Microphone
Connection (see Note 4)
External Page Connection

See Note 2
Untwisted
unshielded or
twisted, shielded
Untwisted
unshielded
See Note 4

Recommended Maximum
Distance (Feet)
Power Supplied must be:
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.5 amps or
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.75 amps
(see Note 1)

Wire Gauge
Terminals Support
12-18 AWG
(see Note 1)

See Note 3

12 - 18 AWG

4,000 feet

12 - 18 AWG

54 maximum impedance

12 - 18 AWG

54 maximum impedance

12 - 18 AWG

See Note 4

See Note 4
12 - 18 AWG

Depends on Output (trigger)

Triggers ACC-25/50ZST

See Note 1
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded

Triggers ACC-25/50ZST

See Note 1
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded

Depends on Output (trigger)

Circuit from contact device

12 - 18 AWG

Output Trigger for

Multiple ACC-25/50ZST
configurations

Untwisted,
unshielded

200 ohms maximum

12 - 18 AWG

Trouble Output

Maximum
Current 2 amps

Depends on Input Circuit

12 - 18 AWG

AC Loss Output

Maximum
Current 2 amps

Depends on Input Circuit

12 - 18 AWG

Circuit
9 - 32 VDC, 1.6 mA for polarity
reversal relay must be rated at 0.5
amp, 24 VDC

12 - 18 AWG

Refer to NEC Standards.

Twisted, shielded wire is recommended for maximum protection against EMI and AFI emissions and susceptibility.
Must also meet NFPA 72 Standards for minimum and maximum sound levels.
Refer to Remote Microphone Document.

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
System Capacity

Total Audio Power.................................................. 50 Watts

Speaker Circuits ................................................................. 8
Remote Telephone Jacks ................................................. 24
Audio Message...................................................60 seconds
External Audio Inputs ......................................................... 2

Trim Ring: Outer measurement 21.62" (54.92 cm) high x

18.62" (47.30 cm) wide; inner opening 18.63" (47.31 cm) high
x 15.63" (39.69 cm) wide. Has six holes for #8-32 screws,
and cutouts for hinges.

Shipping Specifications
Weight: 38.5 lbs. (17.46 kg.)

Electrical Specifications

Temperature and Humidity Ranges

Primary (AC) power

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0

49C/32 120F and at a relative humidity 93% 2% RH
(noncondensing) at 32C 2C (90F 3F). 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 27C/60 80F.

1.5 A maximum @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Secondary power (battery) charging circuit
Supports lead-acid batteries only.
Float-charge voltage: 27.6 V.
Maximum charge current: 800 mA.
Maximum battery charging capacity: 18 AH.
Trouble contact rating
2.0 A at 30 VDC (resistive), 0.6 A @ 30 VAC (resistive).
Auxiliary power output
Specific application power: 24 V, 35 mA.
Command input circuits (CMD1 and CMD2)
Trigger input voltage: 10.5 - 29 VDC.
NOTE: When programmed for reverse-polarity activation.

Command input circuits (CMD3, CMD4 and CMD5)

Activated by contact closures.

Cabinet Specifications
Door: 26.174" (66.482 cm) high x 15.780" (40.081 cm) wide x
1.125" (2.858 cm) deep.
Backbox: 26.0" (66.040 cm) high x 15.5" (39.370 cm) wide x
4.75" (12.065 cm) deep, depth includes door.

Agency Listings and Approvals

The listings and approvals below apply to the basic ACC-25/
50ZST control panel. In some cases, certain modules may not
be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Consult factory for latest listing status.
UL Listed: S2424
CSFM: 6911-0075:207

Standards and Codes

The ACC-25/50ZST complies with NFPA 101 Life Safety
Code, and with the following UL Standards and NFPA 72 Fire
Alarm Systems requirements:
UL 864
UL 1711
NFPA 72

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