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4-LCDAUDTEL

EST4 Audio Units

LCD Display Control
for Audio and Telephone

and Interfaces
4-MIC, 4-FT, 4-LCDAUDTEL

4-MIC 4-FT
Paging Firefighters’
Microphone Telephone

NYC FIRE DEPT. COA #

2022-TMCOAP-008086-RENL
EN54

Overview Standard Features

Nothing connects with building occupants better than spoken • Annunciator or Cabinet Mounting
words, and EST4’s highly intelligible voice audio ensures One SKU for mounting in any cabinet configuration.
that those words are heard loud and clear. This high-fidelity
• Paging Priority Automatically Set
messaging, across EST4’s impressive capacity of 200
Ensures highest priority paging location has control.
channels, provides the flexibility needed to get messages
out clearly and concisely. • Color Touch-screen Audio Interface
LCD touch-screen interface for paging circuit selection.
EST4’s voice audio function is built modularly from a collection
of components finely tuned to the needs of small and large • Customizable Switch Modules, Multi-color LEDs
facilities alike. System designers can specify an ideal voice Tactile and visual feedback with printable slide-in labels.
audio system by pinpointing the right components for the project, • 200 Audio Channels per Network
and selecting only equipment needed to get the job done. All 100 Channels per Notification Control Area (NCA). Eight
audio components are standard modules that fit together easily. channels for audio source selection.
Each is an integrated part of EST4, allowing the use of the same
cabinets, power supplies, and even network cabling as other • Use Twisted Copper Wires or Fiber Optic Cables for Audio
EST4 components. Network data, audio and firefighter telephone are transmitted on
the same cables, helping reduce installation cost and complexity.
EST4 microphones and telephone handsets, along with their
controllers, are used to create Notification Control Areas (NCAs) • Listed for Mass Notification
that can contain one or more Command Centers. EST4 allows Listed to UL2572 as CCS or ACU or LOC.
both mass notification and emergency communications to be • Supports Low Frequency Signaling in Sleeping Areas
addressed, delivering live paging and pre-recorded messaging
where its needed. EST4 supports configurations with Central • Auxiliary inputs, telephone interface
Control Stations (CCSs), Autonomous Control Units (ACUs), Auxiliary inputs allow other audio systems to be interconnected
and Local Operations Consoles (LOCs). Together, these • Digital Transmission of Audio Signals
options provide the opportunity to find an efficient yet Greater noise immunity, high quality signal transmission.
economical Emergency Communications audio solution
• On-Board Storage of Programmed Messages and Tones
for any size installation.
Distributed storage helps overcome a single point of failure.
• Optional LCD Display of Fire Phone Calls
• Optional Earthquake Hardening
OSHPD seismic pre-approval for Component Importance
Factor 1.5.

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Application
EST4 integrated audio is a modular group of components that LED-Switch Modules may be used exclusively for audio
install in standard fire alarm cabinet assemblies. The Audio control, or used in conjunction with the LCD user interface.
Command Center, which holds audio control equipment, provides These modules offer convenient slide-in strips for custom and
an emergency user interface for live and recorded paging, and color-coded labeling. Switch modules provide both tactile and
optionally, a firefighters’ master telephone or microphone. Zoned visual feedback when a switch selection is made, offering instant
amplifiers mount in the main control panel or in remote cabinets, verification that the command has been received by the system.
allowing distribution of the system, reducing the need to home run
The 4-MIC Microphone assembly works with LED-Switch
speaker wiring. Remote cabinets are easy to install because only a
modules and the LCD touch-screen user interface. It also
single twisted pair is required between cabinets, carrying not only
comes standard with a VU volume level that shows the signal
audio, but network data and firefighters’ telephone audio as well.
level provided by the microphone during the page process.
EST4 goes beyond standard emergency systems, ensuring that
audio can provide the resources needed to cover the applications Survivable Distributed Audio
of even the largest and complex life safety applications. EST4 EST4’s true distributed audio ensures the survivability of
supports connection of local and network microphones, multiple emergency messaging functions even in the face of catastrophic
telephone voice lines, and Mass Notification audio. It also events. All pre-recorded messages are stored at the control panel,
expands the potential of these capabilities with 200 audio voice and programmed audio channel selection is made locally as
channels – an industry first. In fact, up to 100 audio channels per well. This means that programmed messages will become active
NCA support any combination of eight channels at the panel. when a locally generated alarm is initiated — even if a network
These 100 channels for Paging, Alert, Evacuation signalling and failure has occurred. Zoned amplifiers also have integrated 1000
automatic messages are delivered simultaneously to the parts of Hz temporal tone generators that will produce a backup signal
a building or buildings that need the information. should the control panel CPU go offline. For additional system
redundancy, a single standby amplifier can back up any zoned
Efficient deployment amplifier installed in the same cabinet.
EST4 supports high fidelity digital audio, providing intelligibility
Network wiring can also be configured in several ways to bolster
that is not compromised at any point in the system. A dramatically
the survivability of live paging and event notification throughout
simplified interconnect architecture handles up to 100 audio
the network. These layers of redundancy provide audio system
channels per NCA, and audio data can be transmitted over the
survivability that keeps life safety measures in place. There is
same inter-panel cabling as other EST4 data. This means that
no need to rely on network data transmissions of pre-recorded
paging, firefighters’ telephone, and panel data can all share the
messaging. The panel always plays the message for events based
same cable – significantly reducing project material expenses
on the event. This ensures fast selection and reliable playback
and installation labor costs for new installations and allowing
even under the harshest conditions.
audio to be added to many retrofit applications without the need
of additional cables.
Uncomplicated Plug-and-Play Configuration
EST4 audio applications benefit from the inherent reliability and Adding a microphone or firefighters’ telephone at any EST4
performance of zoned amplifiers, along with simplified user control panel is as easy as plugging in a module. The 4-AUDTELS
interface options, network interconnection flexibility, and several and 4-ANNAUDTEL interface modules mount to the back of the
layers of survivability. All this combines to provide a flexible, 4-CPU main processor unit or to a 4-ANNCPU annunciator CPU.
cost-effective, and reliable audio solution. The interface modules accept connections from locally-mounted
microphones or telephones. Pre-recorded messages are stored
Effective Control at each panel that have zone amplifiers so there is no need to
The 4-LCDAUDTEL LCD module provides a dedicated color have a microphone or telephone at every panel. Nonetheless,
touchscreen user interface option for selecting page circuits, EST4 does support multiple paging microphone masters and fire
and placing and receiving calls over the Firefighter Telephone fighter telephone masters with programmable request-grant-deny
Handset. The LCD module mounts to the inner door of cabinets function. This ensures that messaging is provided by those in
or annunciators. control of the system.

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Audio Components
4-LCDAUDTEL LCD Display Module
4-AUDTELS Audio-Telephone for Audio and Telephone Control
Interface Module The optional 4-LCDAUDTEL LCD module provides
The 4-AUDTELS enables and processes a dedicated color touch-screen user interface for
information from connected microphone or selecting page circuits and for placing and receiving
telephone units mounted directly to the right calls over the Firefighters’ Telephone Handset. The
of the CPU. The 4-AUDTELS also provides LCD module mounts to the inner door of cabinets
audio input-output, and is the source for a or annunciators. The interface does not have
telephone riser that supports remote common control push buttons. The 4-LCDAUDTEL
handsets and up to four line-level balanced touch screen LCD may be used as the only method
audio input/output connections are available. of making audio and telephone selections, or it may
The four balanced audio connections can be individually be used in combination with LED-Switch modules.
programmed as inputs or outputs, each rated for 1 Vrms nominal For a complete list of LCD options please see the Ordering
signal level. Multiple 4-AUDTELS may be installed in an EST4 Information table.
network, providing support for multiple telephone riser applications
and multiple low-level audio inputs/ outputs. 4-MIC - Paging Microphone
The 4-MIC paging microphone mounts to the inner
4-ANNAUDTEL Annunciator, Audio, door of cabinets and annunciators, taking only two
and Telephone Interface Module spaces. The 4-MIC is easy to use. It provides a
The 4-ANNAUDTEL mounts to the top hand-held microphone with push-to-talk switch
of the 4-ANNCPU. The 4-ANNAUDTEL and a multi-color amber-green-red volume meter
enables and processes information from on the assembly. The 4-MIC can be used for general
connected microphone or telephone alarm paging. Where no zoning is needed, simply
units. The module mounts in remote pick up the mic, press the push-to-talk switch,
annunciators as well as in lobby cabinets. and make the page to the entire system. Use
an LED-Switch Module or 4-LCDAUDTEL color
touch-screen interface where zoning or specific
messaging operations are needed.

4-FT - Firefighter Master Handset

The 4-FT firefighter master handset mounts to the
inner door of cabinets and annunciators, taking
only two spaces. The 4-FT is used in conjunction
with the 4-AUDTELS or 4-ANNAUDTEL interface
modules. The 4-AUDTELS provides a firefighter
telephone riser connection for remote warden
stations. Telephone call-in selection may be
annunciated at the control center via standard EST4
LED-Switch modules or the 4-LCDAUDTEL color
touch-screen. Where multiple command centers are deployed,
EST4 easily configures for request-grant-deny operation,
ensuring that one command center is in control at one time,
but allowing for changes in control if required.

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Assembly
The 4-LCDAUDTEL, 4-FT, and 4-MIC modules each occupy two slots on the
UI frame assembly.
To install the audio units, insert the tabs at the bottom of the module into the
slots at the bottom of the UI frame assembly. Push the top of the module toward
the UI frame assembly until the two locking tabs at the top of it lock into place
on the UI frame assembly.
For a more secure installation, install two 4-40 x 7/16 screws from the back side
of the UI frame assembly into the standoffs on the back side of the module.

Note: The 4-FT installs on the UI frame

assembly shown in slots 3 and 4, when
mounting the 4-FT above a 3-CHAS chassis
assembly, the two spaces directly behind the
4-FT on the chassis must not contain other
equipment.

4-LCDAUDTEL Audio and

Firefighter Telephone Control Display

4-FT Firefighter Telephone Master Handset

4-MIC Paging Microphone

UI frame assembly

Inner door
(outer door removed for clarity)

Engineering Specification
Provide emergency audio as part of the main fire alarm control microphone, single switch function for paging to all — Alert zones,
panel. The emergency audio shall contain a paging microphone, Evacuation zones, and areas not programmed for signaling. The
pre-recorded messages <fire fighter telephone> and zoned system must provide high quality analog to digital conversion of
amplifiers capable of delivering multi-channel audio messages. paging sources. Digital transmission of paging must be provided
The system shall support a minimum of 100 audio channels. between system nodes over the same cabling as other system
Transmission of audio shall be over the same data network wiring data. The analog sources must be sampled and converted to
as the fire panel data. The network shall be over a dedicated digital across the network.
<single copper pair> <dual multimode fibers>, <dual Single mode System amplifiers must be distributed zoned type. Centrally
fibers><one single mode fiber> to remote parts of the facility. banked systems are not acceptable. The circuit must carry a
For systems requiring multiple locations for paging, the ability to minimum rating of 3.5 Amps for operating 24 Vdc signals.
Request/Grant/Deny page privileges shall be supported. Priorities The system shall provide fully integrated fire fighters’ telephone
shall be configured in software covering projects operational system that shall provide two-way communication between the
priorities between Autonomous Control Units (ACU), Central fire alarm control panel and any firefighters’ telephone station.
Control Station (CCS) and Local Operators Consoles (LOCs). << Audio and Firefighters’ Telephone shall be installed so that
Each panel shall store digitally up to 750 minutes of pre-recorded a seismic component Importance Factor of 1.5 is achieved.>>
audio messages as WAV files without the need to add additional <<The system shall include a dedicated color LCD touch screen
memory storage devices. These messages shall be automatically user display and controls. When a telephone is activated, a call-in
played in various areas of a facility under program control. The buzzer shall sound, and the location of the phone shall be shown
system shall have the capacity to store up to 200 individual audio on the LCD display. The display shall be capable of bilingual
messages. Each audio channel shall support up to 200 individual operation, displaying English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese
messages. Each panel shall simultaneously play back any of seven messages.
(7) different message channels in addition to a live page message All incoming calls and all connected phones shall be selected by
of the 100 available. touching the LCD screen. All subsequent telephone call locations
The system must provide operation to 25Vrms or 70.7Vrms shall be displayed in full text. The system shall display all incoming
speakers. The system must provide as a minimum the following calls, all connected phone(s) on the color LCD display. The system
paging common controls and indicators: Ready to page LED, shall be configured so that page messages may be issued from
three color VU display shows signal level provided by the any firefighter’s telephone connected to the system, as directed by
the emergency operator.

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Wiring, 4-AUDTELS 4-MIC Paging Microphone
Current
4-CPU Active 38mA
Standby 8mA
Common controls/
indicators
VU meter Represents the signal level from the
microphone input
Ready To Page Flashes during preannouncement tone,
steady when ready to page
Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM, CE and NYC Fire
Dept.
Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Operating environment
Relative Humidity:0 to 93% noncondensing

TB1 TB2 TB3 4-FT Firefighter Telephone Master Handset

1B 2B 3B 4B 1A 2A 3A 4A TELB TELA
1V AUDIO RISER 1V AUDIO RISER Current Connected to 4-ANNCPU
Active 168mA
Standby 9mA
Optional telephone riser See 4-AUDTELS specifications.
Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM and NYC Fire Dept.
Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Operating environment
Relative Humidity:0 to 93% noncondensing

To First 4-AUDTELS Audio and Telephone Interface/Riser Module

Device on the
Current
Phone Riser,
Class B [1] Standby 85 mA at 24 VDC
Alarm/active 101 mA at 24 VDC
Ground fault impedance 5k Ω
From Last Wire size 22 to 12 AWG (0.5 to 2.5 mm²)
Device on
Class A Phone
Telephone Riser specification
Audio riser, Audio Riser, Riser, Class A
Class B [1][2] Class A Return [1] EOL resistor 15k Ω (P/N EOL-15)
Return [1][2] Five plus the master headset or six without
Active telephones
the master handset
[1] For Class B risers, install a 15 kΩ EOLR at the last device on the riser. Wire type Twisted pair, shielded
Do not install an end-of-line resistor if the riser is wired Class A. Configuration Class A or Class B
[2] Audio riser connections can be programmed as inputs or outputs using Line impedance 52 Ω, 0.2 μF, max.
the 4-CU configuration utility.
Audio Riser Specification
EOL Resistor Class B 15KΩ (P/N EOL-15)
Wire type Twisted pair, shielded
Voltage 1VRMS
Audio inputs/outputs Up to four, configurable using the 4-CU
Technical Specifications Operating environment
Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Relative Humidity:0 to 93% noncondensing
4-LCDAUDTEL Audio and Firefighter Telephone Control Display Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM and NYC Fire Dept.

Current Connected to 4-ANNCPU

4-ANNAUDTEL Annunciator, Audio, and Telephone Interface Module
Active 93mA
Standby 40mA @ 20% brightness Current
18 bit color. 640 x 480 pixels, resistive touch Standby/active 98mA @ 24VDC
Display
screen Operating environment
Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM and NYC Fire Dept. Temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C) Humidity 0 to 93% noncondensing
Operating environment
Relative Humidity:0 to 93% noncondensing Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM and NYC Fire Dept.

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 Ordering Information
Model # Shipping
Description
(SKU) Weight
4-MIC Paging Microphone 1.2lb (0.54kg)
L I F E S A F E TY & I NCI DE NT M AN AGEM EN T 4-MIC-E Paging Microphone for EN54 applications 1.2lb (0.54kg)
4-FT Firefighter Master Handset (See Note 1) 1.4lb (0.63kg)
Contact us
Display, LCD Module with Cable for
Phone: 800-655-4497 (Option 4)
Email: [email protected]
Audio/Telephone Control annunciators in
4-LCDAUDTELANN 1.8lb (0.82kg)
Website: edwardsfiresafety.com 4-8ANNMT, 4-16ANNMT and
4-24ANNMT enclosures
8985 Town Center Pkwy Display, LCD Module with Cable for
Bradenton, FL 34202
Audio/Telephone Control with 4-BRKT-CB
4-LCDAUDTELCAB-CB 2.9lb (1.32kg)
© 2023 Carrier bracket. Supports mounting in 3-CAB7B,
All rights reserved. 3-CAB14B and 3-CAB21B series cabinets
Display, LCD Module with Cable for
Audio/ Telephone Control with 4-MPLT
4-LCDAUDTELCAB-MPLT 6.3lb (2.9kg)
mounting plate for 3-CAB7B, 3-CAB14B.
3-CAB21B, 4-16ANNMT and 4-24ANNMT

Accessories and related equipment

4-AUDTELS Audio and Telephone Interface/Riser Module 0.7lb (0.29kg)
Audio and Telephone Interface/Riser Module
4-AUDTELS-E 0.7lb (0.29kg)
for EN54 applications
Annunciator, Audio and Telephone
4-ANNAUDTEL 0.3lb (0.13kg)
Interface Module
4-LCDAUDTEL Display, LCD Module for Audio/Telephone Control 1.2lb (0.52kg)
Note 1: When mounting a 4-FT in a CAB series enclosure space directly behind the
telephone must be left open for proper mounting.

Note 2: Unless otherwise specified, all SKUs may be used in EN54/UL/ULC applications.

02-17-23

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