EST Life Safety Systems UL 2572

Application Guide

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Content

Important information ii
Limitation of liability ii
Advisory messages ii

Introduction 1
Related documents 1
Security and data protection 2
EST3X system requirements 3

Operation 4
General 4
Alarm Silence with active fire alarm points 4
Reset with active fire alarm points 5
Drill 5
ECS/MNS messages 5

Application 1: Single EST3 life safety system 6

Description 6
ACU panel controls and indicators 7
Notification appliance circuits 8
Configuration 10
Programming 13

Application 2: Single EST3 life safety system with FireWorks 17

Description 17
Operation 18
Configuration 18
Programming 18

Application 3: Multiple EST3 life safety systems with FireWorks 19

Description 19
Connecting FireWorks 28
Operation 31
Configuration 31
Programming 31

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Important information

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Advisory messages
Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause unwanted results. The advisory messages
used in this document are shown and described below.

WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result in injury or loss of life. They tell you which
actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the injury or loss of life.

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avoid in order to prevent the damage.

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Introduction
This application guide provides general installation and programming instructions for adding UL 2572 1st Edition
listed Emergency Communication/Mass notifIcation System (ECS/MNS) features to an EST3 life safety system. It
is intended for installers who are trained and certified on EST3 and FireWorks for Windows applications,
operations, and programming.
By adding ECS/MNS features, an EST3 life safety system can be used to broadcast real-time instructions and
information to occupants throughout the protected premises during an emergency event. Live-voice instructions,
prerecorded messages, and visual signaling are used to notify occupants and to provide instructions in
accordance with the approved emergency action plan.
To meet the requirements of UL 2572, any system that uses notification appliance circuits to connect to
notification appliances without speakers must provide at least one regulated NAC circuit.

Related documents
Descriptions and specifications for system components are provided on their respective installation sheets. See
Table 1 below.

Table 1: Related documents

Title Part number
EST3 Installation and Service Manual 270380-EN
EST3 System Operation Manual 270382-EN
3-ASU and 3-ASU/4 Audio Source Unit Installation Sheet 270482
FW-UL6W FireWorks Workstation Installation Manual 3102213-EN
FW-UL6S FireWorks Workstation/Server Installation Manual 3102221-EN
FireWorks UL5W7 Workstation Installation Manual 3101492-EN R007
Auxiliary Power Supply Technical Reference Manual 3100970
MN-PASM2 Preamp Supervision Module Installation Sheet 3101950-EN
MN-ABPM Audio Bridge (Panel Mount) Installation Sheet 3101581-EN
MN-FVPN VoIP Encoder/Decoder Module Installation Sheet 3101583-EN
MN-COM1S RS-232 to Ethernet Interface Installation Sheet 3101601-EN
MN-FNS4C2F3 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Sheet 3102132-EN
MN-FNS8C2F3 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Sheet 3102133-EN
MN-FNS8C18F2(F3) Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Sheet 3102137-EN
MN-FNSx Fiber Optic Transceiver Module Installation Sheet 3102138-EN
MFC-A Accessory Enclosure Installation Sheet 387453
MN-BRKT1F Mounting Bracket Installation Sheet 3102161-EN
MN-BRKT3F Mounting Bracket Installation Sheet 3102162-EN
MN-BRKT4F Mounting Bracket Installation Sheet 3102160-EN
MN-BRKT8C18F Mounting Bracket Installation Sheet 3102139-EN

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Security and data protection
UL 2572 first edition security and data protection levels are listed in the table below.

Table 2: UL 2572 first edition security and data protection levels

FireWorks EST3 EST3X [1]
Approved Security Function for FIPS PUB 140-2 No encryption employed
Communication Security Level 1 Level 0 Level 0
Stored Data Security Level 0 Level 0 Level 0
Access Control Security Level 2 Level 0 Level 1 [2][3]
Physical Security Level 1 Level 1 Level 1
Audit Control Not provided

[1] The EST3X maintains a UL 2572 listing when installed on a UL 2572 Listed EST3 life safety
system.
[2] The control panel uses a four-digit PIN equating to 1,000 PIN combinations, for access
control. Access automatically times out after reaching a preconfigured period. The default setting
is 5 minutes.
[3] Downloading to the control panel is disallowed by default. To allow a download, the access-
controlled Remote Write Unlock command on the Activate Menu must be issued at the panel. The
unlock command automatically times out after 15 minutes.

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EST3X system requirements
MNS ECP/IP connections to FireWorks
If providing MNS service, off-premise communication is allowed only when FireWorks is ancillary equipment (no
command and control features).

MNS Email
When configured for Mass Notification Service, the FireWorks / EST3X 3X-ETH2/3 card are provided with
connections via a primary port to a UL 2572 Listed DRMNS email server.
Transmit MNS events and fire events to separate accounts so that the appropriate authorities are dispatched.
When transmitting MNS events, turn off the auto generate CID feature on accounts intended for MNS
transmission.
The overall MNS System with FireWorks / EST3X 3X-ETH2/3 card shall have a maximum of five email addresses
that can connect to a UL 2572 Listed DRMNS email server.

MNS IP Dialer, DACT, and CCM

When transmitting MNS events, turn off the auto generate CID feature on accounts intended for MNS
transmission.
Transmit MNS events and fire events to separate accounts so that the appropriate authorities are dispatched.
When employing MNS service, you may use nonstandard CID codes. However, you must notify the central station
of the nonstandard MNS CID codes so that the appropriate authorities can be informed.
Do not use a cellular connection to transmit MNS events. Cellular capture modules (CCMs) are not UL 2572
Listed.

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Operation

General
Emergency communication/mass notification systems typically perform notification operations in the following
order of priority:
1. Special suppression activation
2. ECS/MNS signaling
3. Fire life safety signaling
4. Other property notification
Signals from the ECS/MNS system shall have the capability of overriding any and all other notification signals,
except suppression, but whether ECS/MNS signals have priority over fire alarm signals must be determined by
risk analysis.
Once ECS/MNS operation is activated, a trained operator must maintain manual control over the system at all
times. Under manual control, automatic notification signals are prohibited from activating until ECS/MNS
operation is manually reset. Life safety functions, such as remote/central station signaling, fan controls, and door
controls, etc., will occur as programmed.
When ECS/MNS operation is activated:
• The ECS/MNS alarm event is displayed in the highest priority event queue and, depending on the system
configuration, printed on the printer
• The ECS/MNS Mode Active LED is turned on
• Fire alarm (clear) strobes are turned off
Note: After ECS/MNS operation is activated, the Evacuation and Alert audio channels and fire alarm (clear)
strobes are turned off using a medium priority command in order to prevent a new fire alarm event from
turning them on. Fire annunciation shall resume once ECS/MNS operation is reset.
• All zoned amplifier modules are switched to the General audio channel and a default standby message is
broadcast over the speakers
• ECS/MNS alert (amber) strobes are turned on
At this point, the system is ready for the operator in attendance to select the appropriate prerecorded message or
provide live voice instructions, as required.
For ECS/MNS applications:
• Live voice and prerecorded messages are on an all call, all zone basis
• For MNS Services only, client workstations and remote clients are for displaying events only (no control
capabilities)

Alarm Silence with active fire alarm points

If ECS/MNS signals have a higher priority than fire signals, pressing the control panel Alarm Silence button has
no effect on the system because fire evacuation signals are suppressed during ECS/MNS operation. You must
press the ECS/MNS Silence button to silence the system.
If fire evacualtion signals have a higher priority than ECS/MNS signals, pressing the control panel Alarm Silence
button silences the system only if there is an active fire alarm event. Lower priority ECS/MNS signals are silenced
by pressing the ECS/MNS Silence button.

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Reset with active fire alarm points
As with any EST3 system, if ECS/MNS operation is activated when there are active fire alarm points on the
system, fire alarm evacuation messages may be heard while the system is resetting depending on the state of
device that initiated the fire alarm. To prevent this, use the following procedure to reset the system:
1. Press Panel Silence.
2. Press Alarm Silence.
3. Press ECS/MNS Silence.
4. Press ECS/MNS Reset.
5. Press Reset.

Drill
Normal Drill operation overrides ECS/MNS operation. To prevent this, change the Drill button function (Configure
> Project > Key Function) to Not Used or to a function other than Drill and change the 3-LCD label. If Drill
operation is required you must write a rule to simulate operation without using the Drill command.

ECS/MNS messages
When ECS/MNS operation is activated, the system broadcasts a prerecorded message based on the type of
ECS/MNS event (e.g., evacuation, severe weather, chemical spill, etc.). The prerecorded ECS/MNS message can
be interrupted at any time by broadcasting a live-voice message throughout the entire system or to individual
paging zones. At the end of the live-voice message, the system must play a “standby” ECSMNS message and
provide the ability to manually initiate the previous prerecorded message or a new one throughout the system or
to the previous paging zone.
If the site risk analysis requires an ECS/MNS low priority event activation, the following items will be required to
function as described below.
1. ECS/MNS low priority alarm events will have a lower priority than fire alarm events.
2. Fire alarm event will override ECS/MNS low priority alarm events.
3. If an ECS/MNS low priority alarm event is activated when a fire alarm event and Alarm Silence are both active
in the system, the following actions will take place:
• The ECS/MNS low priority alarm event will not override Alarm Silence. Use an AND group set to Q2 and
routed to no cabinets.
• The ECS/MNS low priority alarm event will light an LED labeled “Active ECS/MNS Low Priority Event
Alarm” (or equivalent) on the ECS/MNS annunciator strip.
• The ECS/MNS low priority alarm event will not be displayed on the LCD and will only be annunciated by
the ECS/MNS low priority alarm event LED.
• On the FireWorks workstation, the AND group for ECS/MNS low priority alarm event sub-state will be tied
to a virtual point set to the trouble activation type for ECS/MNS Low Priority Event Alarm.

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Application 1: Single EST3 life safety system
This topic describes how to add basic ECS/MNS features to a single EST3 life safety system.

Description
Figure 1 below shows a single EST3 life safety system used for ECS/MNS. The EST3 life safety system can have
up to 64 cabinets (control panels and remote annunciators).

Figure 1: Single EST3 life safety system

The ACU (autonomous control unit) panel is the primary point of control for the system. The ACU panel is
equipped with a 3-ASU Audio Source Unit and ECS/MNS-specific controls and indicators. For details, see “ACU
panel controls and indicators” on page 7.
Notification appliance circuits consist of speakers for broadcasting voice messages and audio signals, amber
strobes for signaling ECS/MNS alert conditions, and clear strobes for signaling fire alarm/evacuation conditions.
Notes
• Use separate LED display modules to indicate high priority ECS/MNS alarm events, low priority ECS/MNS
alarm events, and fire alarm events, as required.
• For systems with more than one notification zone, provide a switch to manually activate each zone and an
LED to indicate when each zone is active.
• Remote annunciator microphones must be automatically disabled during an ECS/MNS event. For each 3-
ASU in the system, install a remote microphone disable circuit. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2: 3-ASU remote microphone disable circuit

ACU panel controls and indicators

Figure 3 and Figure 4 on page 8 show the typical layout for ECS/MNS controls and indicators on the ACU panel.
See “ECS/MNS common controls” on page 10 for switch descriptions and configuration.

Figure 3: ACU panel controls and indicators

(1) 3-LCD (6) ECS/MNS Reset switch and status LEDs

(2) 3-12GY or equivalent (7) ECS/MNS Silence switch and status LEDs
(3) 3-24R or equivalent (8) ECS/MNS Mode Active LED
(4) ECS/MNS Alarm switch and status LEDs (9) ECS/MNS NACs Active LED
(5) ECS/MNS EVAC switch and status LEDs (10) Remote Microphone Disable LED

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Figure 4: 3-ASU controls and indicators

(1) Standard paging controls: (2) Paging microphone

All Call (3) Space for installing optional zone paging
All Call Minus (not used) controls
Phone Page (not used)
EVAC (not used)
Alert (not used)

Note: 3-ASU page controls must be automatically disabled during ECS/MNS operation but should remain
enabled during fire alarm operation.

Notification appliance circuits

Figure 5 on page 9 shows a typical notification appliance circuit used for basic ECS/MNS signaling. All wiring is
supervised and power-limited.

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Figure 5: Typical ECS/MNS notification appliance circuit

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Configuration
This section describes the configuration of the components needed to add basic ECS/MNS features to an EST3
life safety system.

ECS/MNS common controls

Add a 12SW/24LED module to provide the ECS/MNS common controls described below.
ECS/MNS Alarm switch and status LEDs: The switch activates an ECS/MNS general alarm event and starts
playing the prerecorded default standby message. The top LED indicates the switch was pressed. The bottom
LED indicates that the switch function is active.
ECS/MNS EVAC switch and status LEDs: The switch activates an ECS/MNS alarm event and starts playing the
prerecorded default EVAC message. The top LED indicates the switch was pressed. The bottom LED indicates
that the switch function is active.
ECS/MNS Reset switch and status LEDs: The switch resets the system when ECS/MNS operation is active.
The top LED indicates the switch was pressed. The bottom LED indicates that the switch function is active.
ECS/MNS Silence switch and status LEDs: The switch silences ECS/MNS signaling. The top LED indicates the
switch was pressed. The bottom LED indicates that the switch function is active.
Configure the ECS/MNS common controls as shown in Table 3 below.

Table 3: ECS/MNS common control configuration

ECS/MNS common control
ECS/MNS Alarm switch and LEDs
ECS/MNS EVAC switch and LEDs
ECS/MNS Reset switch and LEDs
ECS/MNS Silence switch and LEDs
Configuration
Switch label: ECS/MNS_Alarm_SW
Switch type: Momentary
LED 1 label: ECS/MNS_Alarm_SW_LED
LED 2 label: ECS/MNS_Alarm_Active_LED
Switch label: ECS/MNS_EVAC_SW
Switch type: Momentary
LED 1 label: ECS/MNS_EVAC_SW_LED
LED 2 label: ECS/MNS_EVAC_Active_LED
Switch label: ECS/MNS_Reset_SW
Switch type: Momentary
LED 1 label: ECS/MNS_Reset_SW_LED
LED 2 label: ECS/MNS_Reset_Active_LED
Switch label: ECS/MNS_Silence_SW
Switch type: Momentary
LED 1 label: ECS/MNS_Silence_SW_LED
LED 2 label: ECS/MNS_Silence_Active_LED

ECS/MNS status LEDs

Add a 24LED module to provide the ECS/MNS status LEDs described below.
ECS/MNS Mode Active LED: Indicates ECS/MNS operation is active.

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ECS/MNS NACs Active LED: Indicates ECS/MNS notification appliance circuits are active.
Remote Mic Disable LED: Indicates remote microphone operation is disabled.
Configure the ECS/MNS status LEDs as shown in Table 4 below.

Table 4: ECS/MNS status LED configuration

ECS/MNS status LED Configuration
ECS/MNS Mode Active LED LED Label: ECS/MNS_Mode_Active_LED
ECS/MNS NACs Active LED LED Label: ECS/MNS_NACs_Active_LED
Remote Microphone Disable LED LED Label: Remote_Mic_Disable_LED

ECS/MNS command lists

Add the ECS/MNS command lists shown in Table 5 below. The commands that make up a command list are
defined in a rule. For more information, see “Programming” on page 13“.

Table 5: ECS/MNS command list configuration

ECS/MNS command list
ECS/MNS Alarm ON command list
ECS/MNS Alarm OFF command list
ECS/MNS EVAC ON command list
ECS/MNS EVAC OFF command list
ECS/MNS Page All ON command list
Configuration
Label: CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON
Label: CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF
Label: CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON
Label: CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF
Label: CL-ECS/MNS-Page-All-ON

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ECS/MNS AND Groups
Add the ECS/MNS AND Groups described below.
ECS/MNS Alarm AND Group: Puts the system into ECS/MNS alarm and activates the ECS/MNS Alarm AND
Group rule when you press the ECS/MNS Alarm switch.
ECS/MNS EVAC AND Group: Puts the system into ECS/MNS alarm and activates the ECS/MNS EVAC AND
Group rule when you press the ECS/MNS EVAC switch.
ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group: Activates the ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group rule.
Configure the ECS/MNS AND Groups as shown in Table 6 below.

Table 6: ECS/MNS AND Group configuration

ECS/MNS AND Group
ECS/MNS Alarm AND Group
ECS/MNS EVAC AND Group
ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group
Configuration
Label: ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group
Activation Number: 1
Activation Event: Q1 – Alarm
Devices in Selected Group: none
Message: ECS/MNS – Press ECS/MNS Reset to Clear
Label: ECS/MNS_EVAC_AND_Group
Activation Number: 1
Activation Event: Q1 - Alarm
Devices in Selected Group: None
Message: ECS/MNS EVAC is active
Label: ECS/MNS_NACs_Active_AND_Group
Activation Number: Same as the number of devices in
the group
Activation Event: Q4 - Monitor (All Others)
Devices in Selected Group: General channel relay
confirmation pseudo point for each amplifier. The
General channel is Channel 5, unless configured
otherwise.
Message: All ECS/MNS NACs are active

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Programming
This section describes how to program ECS/MNS operation in order to meet UL 2572 first edition requirements.
Before you begin, you should also have a good understanding of the following:
• Command lists
• AND groups
• Priorities
• Activate and Restore commands
• Disable and Enable commands
This section presents one method for programming this application. It is not the only method. It is your
responsibility to make adjustments as needed to suit your particular project and to thoroughly test the application
before putting it to use at the site.

Startup rule
The Startup rule below disables the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF and the
CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF command lists at system startup.
[Startup]
Startup :
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF' ,
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF' ;

ECS/MNS Alarm Switch rule

The ECS/MNS Alarm Switch rule below provides the following response when an operator presses the ECS/MNS
Alarm switch:
• Activates the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON command list
• Turns on the ECS/MNS Alarm switch LED
[ECS/MNS Alarm Switch]
Switch 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_SW' :
+Activate 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON' ,
+Steady 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_SW_LED' ;

ECS/MNS Alarm ON CMDLIST rule

The ECS/MNS Alarm ON CMDLIST rule below provides the following response when the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-
ON command list is activated:
• Activates the ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group
• Enables the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF command list
• Disables the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON command list

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Note: By disabling and enabling the command list, pressing the ECS/MNS Alarm switch a second time has no
effect on system operation.
[ECS/MNS Alarm ON CMDLIST]
Activation 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON' :
+Activate 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group' ,
+Enable 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF' ,
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON' ;

ECS/MNS Alarm AND Group rule

The ECS/MNS Alarm AND Group rule below provides the following responses when the ECS/MNS Alarm AND
Group is activated:
• Turns off the EVAC and Alert channels on all amplifiers using a medium priority in order to prevent lower
priority events (e.g., fire alarm events) from turning them back on
• Turns off all fire (clear) strobes using a medium priority in order to prevent lower priority events (e.g., fire
alarm events) from turning them back on
• Turns on all alert (amber) strobes
• Turns on the General channel on all amplifiers, and then plays the prerecorded default standby message
• Turns on the ECS/MNS Alarm Active LED
[ECS/MNS Alarm AND Group]
Alarm AND 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group' :
Ampoff -medium '*' to 'CH_EVAC_*' ,
Ampoff -medium '*' to 'CH_ALERT_*' ,
Off -medium VIS 'ZONE_*_FIRE_STRB' ,
On VIS 'ZONE_*_ALERT_STRB' ,
Dly 0000 ,
Ampon '*' to 'CH_GEN_*' ,
Msgon 'DEFAULT_STANDBY_*' to 'CH_GEN_*' ,
Steady 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_Active_LED' ,
Steady 'ECS/MNS_Mode_Active_LED' ;

ECS/MNS EVAC Switch rule

The ECS/MNS EVAC Switch rule below provides the following response when an operator presses the ECS/MNS
EVAC switch:
• Activates the CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON command list
• Turns on the ECS/MNS EVAC switch LED
[ECS/MNS EVAC Switch]
SW 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_SW':
+Activate 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON' ,
+Steady 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_SW_LED' ;

ECS/MNS EVAC ON CMDLIST rule

[ECS/MNS EVAC ON CMDLIST]
Activation 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON' :
+Activate 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_AND_Group' ,
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON' ,
+Enable 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF' ;

ECS/MNS EVAC AND Group rule

The ECS/MNS EVAC AND Group rule below provides the following response when the ECS/MNS EVAC AND
Group is activated:

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• Turns off the EVAC and ALERT channels on all amplifier modules using a medium priority to prevent a lower
priority event (e.g., a fire alarm event) from turning them back on
• Turns off all fire (clear) strobes using a medium priority to prevent a lower priority event (e.g., a fire alarm
event) from turning them back on
• Turns on all alert (amber) strobes
• Turns on all amplifiers and broadcasts the default evacuation message over the general channel
• Turns on the ECS/MNS Active LED
[ECS/MNS EVAC AND Group]
Alarm AND 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_AND_Group' :
Ampoff -medium '*' to 'CH_EVAC_*' ,
Ampoff -medium '*' to 'CH_ALERT_*' ,
Off -medium VIS 'ZONE_*_FIRE_STRB' ,
On VIS 'ZONE_*_ALERT_STRB' ,
Dly 0000 ,
Ampon '*' to 'CH_GEN_*' ,
Msgon 'DEFAULT_EVAC_*' to 'CH_GEN_*' ,
Steady 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_Active_LED' ,
Steady 'ECS/MNS_Mode_Active_LED' ;

ECS/MNS Reset rule

The ECS/MNS Reset rule below activates the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF command list when an operator presses
the ECS/MNS Reset button.
[ECS/MNS Reset Switch]
SW 'ECS/MNS_Reset_SW' :
+Activate 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF' ,
+Activate 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF' ,
+Steady 'ECS/MNS_Reset_SW_LED' ;

ECS/MNS Alarm OFF CMDLIST rule

The ECS/MNS Alarm OFF CMDLIST rule below provides the following response when the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-
OFF command list is activated:
• Restores the ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group
• Enables the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON command list
• Disables the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF command list
• Turns off the ECS/MNS Alarm switch LED
Note: By disabling and enabling the command lists, pressing the ECS/MNS Reset switch more than once has no
effect on system operation.
[ECS/MNS Alarm OFF CMDLIST]
Activation 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF' :
+Restore 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_AND_Group' ,
+Enable 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-ON' ,
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF' ,
+LEDOff 'ECS/MNS_Alarm_SW_LED' ;

ECS/MNS EVAC OFF CMDLIST rule

The ECS/MNS EVAC OFF CMDLIST rule below provides the following response when the CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-
OFF command list is activated:
• Restores the ECS/MNS_EVAC_AND_Group
• Enables the CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON command list
• Disables the CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF command list

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• Turns off the ECS/MNS Alarm switch LED
Note: By disabling and enabling the command lists, pressing the ECS/MNS Reset switch more than once has no
effect on system operation.
[ECS/MNS EVAC OFF CMDLIST]
Activation 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF' :
+Restore 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_AND_Group' ,
+Enable 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-ON' ,
+Disable 'CL-ECS/MNS-EVAC-OFF' ,
+LEDOff 'ECS/MNS_EVAC_SW_LED' ;

ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group rule

The ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group rule below turns on the ECS/MNS NACs Active LED when all of the
amplifiers have switched to the General channel.
[ECS/MNS NACs Active AND Group]
Monitor AND 'ECS/MNS_NACs_Active_AND_Group' :
Steady 'ECS/MNS_NACs_Active_LED' ;

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Application 2: Single EST3 life safety system with
FireWorks
This topic describes how to add ECS/MNS features to a single EST3 life safety system that uses a FireWorks
workstation to provide system annunciation, command passing, and control of ECS/MNS operations.
Note: This application is suitable for use on FireWorks stand-alone, nonredundant, and redundant networks.

Description
Figure 6 below shows a single EST3 life safety system with a FireWorks workstation used for ECS/MNS. The
EST3 network can consist of up to 64 cabinets (control panels and remote annunciators). Install the FireWorks
workstation in the same room and adjacent to the ACU/FACP. Limit connections to within 20 ft. (6.1 m) and
enclose in conduit or equivalent protection against mechanical injury.
In this application, FireWorks is the single point of control for the system. All control panel ECS/MNS controls and
the 3-ASU microphones must be disabled during ECS/MNS operation. If FireWorks communication goes into
COM fault, the ACU becomes the primary point of control. All ECS/MNS controls are enabled on the ACU panel
until FireWorks COM faults are restored.

Figure 6: Single EST3 life safety system with FireWorks

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The system is the same as described in “Application 1: Single EST3 life safety system” on page 6 with the
following modifications:
• The ACU (autonomous control unit) is composed of the FireWorks workstation, which connects to a control
panel equipped with a 3-ASU Audio Source Unit.
• The FireWorks workstation or the ACU panel may be used to control the system and annunciate events. The
3-ASU is used for broadcasting live voice instructions.
The FireWorks workstation connects to the ACU panel equipped with a 3-RS232 card using either of the following
methods:
• A local RS-232 connection using an FW-SP4I Serial Port Expander card, an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable,
and an RS-232 serial cable
• A local TCP/IP connection using an RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable (Cat 5e or better), and an MN-COM1S with a
DB-25 RS-232 serial cable
For wiring and configuration, see the FireWorks workstation documentation.

Operation
Operation is the same as described in “Operation” on page 4 with the modification that FireWorks may provide
system annunciation, command passing, or both, as required.

Configuration
Configure the system as described in “Configuration” on page 10.

Programming
Program the EST3 fire alarm system as described in “Programming” on page 13.
Program FireWorks to provide system annunciation, command passing, or both, as required.

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Application 3: Multiple EST3 life safety systems with
FireWorks
This topic describes how to add basic ECS/MNS features to multiple EST3 life safety systems using a FireWorks
workstation, a dedicated local area network (LAN), and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Note: This application is suitable for use on FireWorks stand-alone, nonredundant, and redundant networks.

Description
Figure 7 on page 20 shows multiple EST3 life safety systems with a FireWorks workstation used for ECS/MNS.
FireWorks can connect up to 125 nodes. Each node can consist of up to 64 cabinets (control panels and remote
annunciators).
In this application, FireWorks is the single point of control for the system. All control panel ECS/MNS controls and
the 3-ASU microphones must be disabled during ECS/MNS operation. If FireWorks communication goes into
COM fault, the primary ACU becomes the primary point of control. All ECS/MNS controls are enabled on the ACU
panel until FireWorks COM faults are restored.
The ACU/FACP (autonomous control unit/fire alarm control panel) is the primary point of control for individual
EST3 life safety system systems (nodes) when controls on the FireWorks workstation are not available. It is
equipped with a
3-ASU Audio Source Unit and a VoIP-to-audio interface.

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Figure 7: Multiple EST3 networks with FireWorks

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Figure 8: Audio-to-Voip interface block diagram

(1) 25 VRMS from dedicated 3-ZA20B zoned amplifier

(2) MN-ABPM converts 25 VRMS signal to line level audio (1 VRMS)
(3) MN-FVPN configured as a VoIP encoder
(4) MN-FNS series Ethernet switch
(5) Dedicated fiber optic network

Figure 9: VoIP-to-audio interface block diagram

(1) Dedicated fiber optic network

(2) MN-FNS series Ethernet switch
(3) MN-FVPN configured as a decoder
(4) 3-ASU
(5) MN-PASM2

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Figure 10: Primary ACU/FACP panel cabinet layout (Node 1)

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Figure 11: Secondary ACU/FACP panel cabinet layout (all other nodes)

Audio-to-VoIP interface
Figure 12 on page 24 shows the component layout for the audio-to-VoIP interface. See Figure 14 on page 25 and
Figure 15 on page 26 for wiring.

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Figure 12: Audio-to-VoIP interface component layout

(1) MN-BRKT1F
(2) MN-COM1S (optional)
(3) MN-ABPM
(4) MN-FVPN configured as
an encoder
(5) MN-FNS Ethernet switch

VoIP-to-audio interface
Figure 13 below shows the component layout for the VoIP-to-audio interface. See Figure 16 on page 27 for
wiring.

Figure 13: VoIP-to-audio interface component layout

(1) MN-BRKT1F
(2) MN-COM1S
(3) MN-PASM2
(4) SIGA-CT1 or equivalent
(5) MN-FVPN configured as a
decoder
(6) MN-FNS Ethernet switch

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Figure 14: Audio-to-VoIP interface wiring with local FireWorks RS-232 connection

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Figure 15: Audio-to-VoIP interface wiring with local FireWorks TCP/IP connection

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Figure 16: VoIP-to-audio interface wiring

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Connecting FireWorks
Local FireWorks connection
Connect the FireWorks workstation to the primary ACU/FACP panel using a local RS-232 connection or a local
TCP/IP connection. See Figure 14 on page 25 and Figure 15 on page 26.
Note: Limit connection to the same room, within 20 ft. (6.1 m), and enclose in conduit or equivalent protection
against mechanical injury.

Remote FireWorks TCP/IP connection

You can also connect the FireWorks workstation to the efficacy network through a remote TCP/IP connection. A
remote TCP/IP connection requires that you install an MN-FNS Ethernet switch in an APS Auxiliary Power
Supply. See Figure 17 on page 29. For wiring, see Figure 18 on page 30.
For mass notification service, a remote FireWorks workstation cannot have control over the audion network.
Notes
• Use a SIGA-CT1 module, or equivalent, to monitor the APS power supply for AC failures. Configure the
module as an ACFail device type.
• Configure the APS power supply’s trouble relay contacts to only close on AC power failures. Refer to the
Auxiliary Power Supply Technical Reference Manual (P/N 3100970) for switch settings.
• Locate the FireWorks workstation in the same room and within 20 ft. (6.1 m) of the control panel. Enclose the
Ethernet cable in conduit or equivalent protection against mechanical injury.
• Maintain 1/4-inch separation between power-limited and nonpower-limited cabling inside the APS power
supply.

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Figure 17: Typical APS cabinet layout for remote FireWorks TCP/IP connection

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Figure 18: Remote FireWorks TCP/IP connection wiring

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Operation
Operation is the same as described in “Operation” on page 4 with the modification that FireWorks must provide
system annunciation, command passing, or both, as required.

Configuration
Configure the system as described in “Configuration” on page 10. In addition, a separate LED is required on the
ACU/FACP panels to indicate when the NACs on each of the remote EST3 networks are active.
In addition, configure a switch on the ACU/FACP panels to override FireWorks control as follows:
• Switch label: ECS/MNS_ACU_Override_SW
• Switch type: Momentary
• LED 1 label: ECS/MNS_ACU_Override_SW_LED
• LED 2 label: ECS/MNS_ACU_Override_Active_LED

Programming
Program the EST3 fire alarm system as described in “Programming” on page 13 with the modifications described
below. Program FireWorks to take events from the primary ACU/FACP panel and pass commands to the remote
EST3 networks.

ACU Startup rule

The ACU Startup rule below provides the following response when the primary ACU/FACP panel starts up:
• Switches the dedicated amplifier to the General channel
• Plays the default standby message
[ACU Startup]
Startup :
Ampon 'DEDICATED_AMP' to 'CH_GEN_*' ,
Msgon 'DEFAULT_STANDBY_*' to 'CH_GEN_*' ;

ACU/FACP Reset rule

The ACU/FACP Reset rule below activates the CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF command list and sends the Alarm
Silence command to all cabinets when the system is reset.
[ECS/MNS Reset]
SW 'ECS/MNS_Reset_SW' :
+Activate 'CL-ECS/MNS-Alarm-OFF';

ACU/FACP Page All CMDLIST rule

The ACU/FACP Page All CMDLIST rule below switches all amplifiers in the remote EST3 networks to the
Auxiliary channel when the
CL-ECS/MNS-Page-All-ON command list is activated. Program FireWorks to activate the CL-ECS/MNS-Page-All-
ON command list when the All Call button on the primary ACU/FACP panel’s 3-ASU is pressed
[ACU/FACP Page All CMDLIST]
Activation 'CL-ECS/MNS-Page-All-ON':
Msgoff '*' to 'CH_GEN_*',
Msgon 'DEFAULT_supv_*' to 'CH_GEN_*',
Ampon '*' to 'CH_AUX_*';

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