Building Technologies

The safe, sure way to

more efficient evacuation:
the E100 voice alarm
system from Siemens.

The safe, sure way to an evacuation system that

gets people moving: the E100 from Siemens.
We take the heat

Basically, it is simple: the faster the evacuation,

out of fire-related risk.

the greater the chances of survival. At the same

An essential component in any companys

time, it is vital that the users and occupants of

security concept is a fire detection system that

a building on fire do not start to panic. And that

recognizes fire, smoke and gases rapidly and

is best guaranteed if you can provide informa-

reliably, and protects people, property, busi-

tion calmly and give people clear instructions

ness processes and information. Siemens is

what to do.

the leading player in this sector worldwide.

We have been researching fire phenomena

Imagine an emergency situation

for over 150 years, and for several decades in

where no one reacts.

dedicated, specially designed laboratories of

In event of fire, alarms are often sounded using

our own. With the result that we continually

conventional bells or sounders. The disadvan-

come up with innovative solutions you will

tages are obvious. For many people, simply

seek in vain elsewhere.

hearing a siren or a hooter is no cause for alarm.

Audio signals are often disregarded or misinter-

Rapid evacuation

preted. Even if a signal is recognized as a fire

can save lives.

alarm, people often choose not to react because

Apart from detecting fires in good time, any

they assume it to be a test or a false alarm. There

system designed to save lives must focus on

is no direct communication with the individuals

the rapid, orderly evacuation of buildings. The

affected. After all, alarm sounders cannot

role of evacuation is becoming increasingly

explain the problem.

important, particularly in view of amendments

in damage claim legislation. In high buildings
such as hotels, banks, and office blocks, or
in buildings frequented by large numbers of
people, such as shopping centers, universities
and cinemas, efficient evacuation is crucial.

Using a language people

We will show you our innovative voice alarm

understand: their own.

system in detail on the following pages.

When you need to communicate effectively,

the ideal solution is a system everyone readily
understands: language. So, in the case of a fire,
there is no more effective system for evacuation purposes than a voice alarm. Instructions
announced through a loudspeaker are clear
to everyone and explain precisely what they
need to do to save themselves. This is why
voice evacuation is often an essential component of a buildings life safety strategy.
We understand your needs.
Working closely with specialists, we analyze
existing safety measures and escape routes,
interview different building users and occupiers, draw up efficient evacuation procedures
and propose solutions that include clearly understandable voice messages which conform to
fire department requirements. As you can see,
at Siemens we do not simply provide outstanding service but advise you and take care of your
concerns at every stage of our cooperation.

The safe, sure way to the right information, at the

right place, at the right time: the E100 from Siemens.
E100 represents a milestone

orderly and staggered, effectively preventing

in evacuation.

any outbreak of panic.

With its E100 voice alarm system, Siemens sets

up yet another milestone in safety concepts.

From automatic voice messages

The digital system receives fire alarm signals,

to live announcements.

evaluates them intelligently and activates voice

Once it has been activated, the system func-

messages stored in the system. Through its

tions automatically using digital, prerecorded

interface to the fire detection control unit, the

messages. After the arrival of the fire-fighting

E100 can precisely locate the seat of the fire

crew, the system can be switched to manual.

and activate pre-programmed evacuation pro-

From now on, the evacuation is managed by

cesses agreed with the fire department.

authorized individuals who make live announcements through the microphone, alerting

Individual announcements

people to specific situations and dangers.

that get the message across.

The E100 voice alarm system can be adapted

Digital audio technology

to any possible risk scenario and any type of

with clear priorities.

building, with one simple objective in mind:

Thanks to digital signal processing, the system

to ensure that, in an emergency, all persons

can transmit eight different audio sources

at risk are able to leave the danger zone in as

simultaneously. In other words, several signals

short a time as possible but without hurry or

and announcements can be transmitted to

stress. The clear, concise instructions, deliv-

different parts of the building at the same time.

ered by a voice that inspires confidence in the

Under normal operation, the same channels

hearer, create a sense of security. Depending

can be used for paging, background music

on the gravity of the situation, announcements

or advertising, which, thanks to the excellent

made in the emergency area may differ from

sound quality, finds a ready audience. In an

those in areas around it. This means people

emergency, the system knows exactly what it

can be instructed to leave different zones at

has to do, has clear priorities and switches

different times. As a result, the evacuation is

unhesitatingly to evacuation and alarm mode.

Simple operation minimizes

tely to provide specific control of a group of

the risk of human error.

zones or to operate peripheral equipment such

In the event of an alarm the E100 voice alarm

as smoke control fans, plant shutdown etc.

system reacts automatically, which means that

input errors caused by stress are impossible.
When manual operation is required the integrated user interface with its large touch screen
display and ergonomically geared controls
ensure confident use. Programmable manual
controls can be added either centrally or remoPhase-driven evacuation:
A gradual, controlled evacuation gets people
to safety more quickly and prevents an outbreak of panic.
Origin of fire
The seat of the fire was recognized by
the detector and transmitted to the fire
detection control unit. This activates
the voice alarm system.
First evacuation phase
A fire has been reported in this building. Please leave the building immediately.
Second evacuation phase
A fire has been reported in this building.
Please wait for further information.

Top floor
7th floor
6th floor
5th floor
4th floor
3rd floor
2nd floor
1st floor
Basement

The safe, sure way to innovative technology that

shows the way forward: the E100 from Siemens.
Technology with an eye

Simple installation,

to the future.

rapid configuration.

The E100 voice alarm system features leading-

The E100 is simplicity itself to install. The mo-

edge technology and fulfills all European

dular, plug-in design enables the control units

standards for voice alarm systems. Multi

to be quickly assembled in position on site,

channel digital technology provide maximum

therefore reducing the need for special access

transmission quality with no hiss and crackle,

requirements. The Windows-based program-

even in long lines. Outstanding audio quality

ming tool enables the system configuration

both on high and low notes make the E100

to be fine-tuned swiftly and accurately, and

voice alarm system what it is: a high-quality,

its integrated simulator ensures error-free

state-of-the-art product.

running prior to downloading to the system.

The network allows large systems to be provi-

Intelligent networking with

ded by a series of smaller racks in remote loca-

fire detection systems.

tions. This reduces cabling costs by allowing

Siemens recognizes that voice evacuation is

speakers, microphones and fire telephones

an integral component of a fire safety system.

to be connected to the nearest rack. Digital

The E100 has therefore been designed with

technology allows all eight audio channels to

the same rigorous attention to safety that

be transmitted across the network on a single

we apply to all our fire safety products. Just as

twisted pair with no additional shielding and

importantly Siemens supports and controls

with perfect quality.

the project design, installation, commissioning

and servicing with equal care and attention.

Ecology and economy

We would be delighted to give you a personal

in harmony.

demonstration of the E100 voice alarm system

The E100s Class D amplifiers have an outstand-

at no obligation to yourself. Simply contact

ing efficiency level of over 80%. For the same

your Siemens partner. We look forward to

output, conventional amplifiers generate up

welcoming you.

to four times as much waste heat. This enables

the E100 to provide long standby times yet
remain compact in-design.

Attended control unit

The E100 voice alarm system is modular

in design and, regardless of whether the
configuration is simple or complex, covers
the needs of any security concept.

Unattended control unit

The safe, sure way to an evacuation system

with maximum flexibility: the E100 from Siemens.

EN 54-4-standard
power supply

Intelligent
communication with BMZ

Digital prerecorded elements

Event memory/
records

Emergency
microphone
-

- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm
- - go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm
- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm

Class D amplifier
and Class D
emergency amplifier

- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm
- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm
- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm
- go, no go -- - emergency
- stop - water or foam
- go for fire-safety - locked - warning
- go for special program - voice alarm

Instructions
to infrastructure

Fire telephone

EN 60489standard line
supervision
E100

Flashing
beacons

Audio sources
(CD, tuner)

Public address
station

Supervised and redundant (partly optional)

Supervised

EC1010
wall cabinet

EC1020
wall cabinet

EC1031
stand-alone cabinet

EC1061
stand-alone cabinet

Dimensions (HxWxD)
in mm

700 x 600 x 320

1200 x 600 x 320

2050 x 600 x 400

2050 x 600 x 600

Housing colour

grey

grey

grey

grey

Number of modules
or plug-in cards

4 modules or
10 plug-in cards

8 modules or
20 plug-in cards

12 modules or
30 plug-in cards

21 modules or
51 plug-in cards

Number of module
installation rows

Max. output

180 W

540 W

900 W

1800 W

EN 60529-standard
protection

IP30

IP30

IP30

IP30

Operating elements

LCD control panel (PMI-S): system operation and status displays; key module (SCM-8S): 8 freely programmable keys; LED display module (LCM-8S): 8 freely programmable groups, each with 2 LEDs; key module
(FCM-6S): 6 freely programmable groups, each with 3 keys and 5 LEDs; emergency microphone (LVM-HS):
emergency microphone, 6 freely programmable keys; main fire telephone (FMT-S): telephone handset;
public address stations (DMM-1 to DMM-40): digital public address station; keys 1 40 freely programmable;

Plug-in cards and

modules

Digital audio card (DAC-NET): audio management and interface card; audio input card (AIC): 2 supervised
analog audio inputs; zone amplifier card (ZAC-40): Class D performance amplifier 40 W; zone amplifier
(ZAM-180): Class D performance amplifier 180 W; power supply and battery charger (PSC-12C): power
supply and battery charging device 24 V DC/12 A; power supply extender (PSX-12): power supply device
24 V DC/12 A; supervised input module (SIM-16): 16 supervised control inputs; 2 relay outputs, freely
programmable; output control module (OCM-16): 16 control outputs, freely programmable; telephone
zone card for 8 lines (TZC-8B), flashing beacons and loudspeaker output card (ZIC-4AL);

Operating voltage

24 V DC

Loudspeaker line
voltage

25 V, 50 V, 70 V, 100 V

Specifications

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The information in this document contains general descriptions of the

technical options available, which do not always have to be present in
individual cases. The required features should therefore be specified in
each individual case at the time of closing the contract.

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