Digital Audio

DVC Digital Voice

Command
Installation, Programming
and Operations Manual
Document 52411
6/28/2010
P/N 52411:I
Rev: I
ECN 10-249
 Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop- heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec- tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the property, not life.
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommen- tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
dations contained in the Guides for Proper Use of System cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
Smoke Detectors, which are made available at no charge to all located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
installing dealers. These documents can be found at http:// pling its ability to report a fire.
www.systemsensor.com/html/applicat.html. A study by the Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
United States government) indicated that smoke detectors partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
may not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
systems are designed to provide early warning against fire, those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
they do not guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire tion. Please note that:
alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or
simply may not function, for a variety of reasons: • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first- bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
floor or basement fire. make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
because: cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow. power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
outlets. ment listed for service with your control panel.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
reaching the detector. premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not ommended.
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
detectors will not go into alarm. quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming dards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion- followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt or
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A main-
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different tenance agreement should be arranged through the local man-
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type ufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and
may not provide adequate warning of a fire. should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with should be kept.
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of Limit-C1-2-2007

flammable materials, etc.).

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 Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associ- ning induced transients. Although no system is completely
ated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility
unit until manuals are read and understood. to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Ser-
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software vices Department if any problems are anticipated or encoun-
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product tered.
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any pro- Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
gramming operation or change in site-specific software. Re- inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
deletion of system components, or after any modification, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All compo- all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
nents, circuits, system operations, or software functions known cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, former, or printed circuit board location.
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected,
at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-
by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
tested and proper system operation verified. contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º This system contains static-sensitive components.
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non- Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before han-
condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful dling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic com- body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
ponents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature assemblies removed from the unit.
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi- FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a Precau-D1-9-2005
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual may for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A dian Department of Communications.
computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
protection against such interference when devices are oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interfer- Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ence, in which case the user will be required to correct ministere des Communications du Canada.
the interference at his or her own expense.

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registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
©2010 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.

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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our
customers, we make frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you
are installing and programming the latest features, we strongly recommend that you download the
most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system. Contact Tech-
nical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
General Information................................................................................................................. 7
Section 1: DVC Overview ....................................................................................................... 10
1.1: Description...................................................................................................................................................10
1.1.1: Features..............................................................................................................................................12
1.1.2: Options ..............................................................................................................................................13
1.1.3: Specifications ................................................................................................................................13
1.2: DVC Board Layout......................................................................................................................................15
1.2.1: Wire Version......................................................................................................................................15
1.2.2: Fiber Versions....................................................................................................................................17
1.2.3: Switch Functions ...............................................................................................................................18
1.2.4: Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................19
1.3: Options.........................................................................................................................................................20
1.3.1: DVC-AO Analog Output Board Layout............................................................................................20
1.3.2: DVC-KD Keypad ..............................................................................................................................20
Section 2: DVC Installation .................................................................................................... 21
2.1: Overview......................................................................................................................................................21
2.1.1: Chassis ...............................................................................................................................................21
2.1.2: Doors and Dress Panels .....................................................................................................................21
2.2: Prepare for Installation ................................................................................................................................22
2.3: Installation Checklist ...................................................................................................................................23
2.4: Cabinet .........................................................................................................................................................23
2.5: Mount DVC Series Option Boards ..............................................................................................................24
2.5.1: DVC-AO Analog Output Board ........................................................................................................24
2.5.2: DVC-KD Keypad ..............................................................................................................................25
2.6: Mount a Network Communications Module in a CA-1 or CA-2 Chassis ...................................................26
2.7: Mount a DVC Series Board in a CA-1 or CA-2 Chassis.............................................................................26
2.8: Using a CFFT-1 with the CA-1 Chassis ......................................................................................................27
2.9: Move the Chassis for Wiring Access...........................................................................................................27
2.9.1: CA-1 ..................................................................................................................................................27
2.9.2: CA-2 ..................................................................................................................................................28
2.10: Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................28
2.10.1: DVC Series Board to 24V Power ...................................................................................................28
2.10.2: Alarm Bus .......................................................................................................................................29
2.10.3: Digital Audio Ports A and B on Wire Version Boards....................................................................30
2.10.4: RXA, RXB, TXA, TXB Fiber Version Board Connections ...........................................................31
2.10.5: FFT Connectivity.............................................................................................................................31
2.10.6: Auxiliary Inputs A and B.................................................................................................................33
2.10.7: Network Connection (NUP) Ports...................................................................................................34
2.10.8: USB Ports ........................................................................................................................................34
2.10.9: Push-to-Talk Indicator.....................................................................................................................35
2.10.10: RM-1 Remote Microphone Interface ............................................................................................35
2.10.11: MIC-1 Local Microphone Interface ..............................................................................................36
2.10.12: TELH-1 Local Phone Interface .....................................................................................................36
2.10.13: Analog Audio Outputs (DVC-AO)................................................................................................36
2.10.14: UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements ......................................................................................38
2.11: Replacement of NVRAM Memory-Backup Battery .................................................................................38
Section 3: DVC Configuration and Programming................................................................ 39
3.1: Setting the Configuration Switches .............................................................................................................39
3.1.1: Piezo (Switch 5).................................................................................................................................39
3.1.2: EFA and EFB (Switches 7 and 6)......................................................................................................39
3.1.3: 4WIRE (Switch 8) .............................................................................................................................40
3.2: Panel Programming .....................................................................................................................................40

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3.3: VeriFire Tools Programming.......................................................................................................................40

3.3.1: DVC System Programming ...............................................................................................................41
3.3.2: DAA/DAX/DAA2 Amplifier Programming .....................................................................................49
3.3.3: Audio Message Programming ...........................................................................................................53
3.3.4: Logic Equation Builder......................................................................................................................59
3.3.5: Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM) Programming ................................................................................61
3.3.6: Reports ...............................................................................................................................................65
3.4: Programming DVC General Zones..............................................................................................................66
3.5: Program Validation Service .........................................................................................................................66
Section 4: DVC Operation ...................................................................................................... 68
4.1: Using the DVC-KD Keypad ........................................................................................................................68
4.1.1: Pre-defined Buttons/Indicators ..........................................................................................................68
4.1.2: LED Indicators...................................................................................................................................69
4.1.3: 24 User-programmable Buttons.........................................................................................................70
4.2: Paging ..........................................................................................................................................................70
4.2.1: MIC-1 Microphone Paging................................................................................................................70
4.2.2: TELH-1 Telephone Paging................................................................................................................70
4.2.3: RM-1 Remote Microphone Paging....................................................................................................71
4.2.4: AUXA/AUXB Paging .......................................................................................................................71
4.2.5: FFT Paging ........................................................................................................................................72
4.3: Display and Control Center (DCC)..............................................................................................................72
4.4: Trouble Messages ........................................................................................................................................72
Appendix A: DAL Earth Fault Detection ............................................................................... 74
Appendix B: FFT Communication......................................................................................... 76
B.1: FFT Paging ..................................................................................................................................................76
B.2: DVC Firefighter’s Telephone Network Communication ............................................................................76
B.2.1: FFT Communication Local to DVC Node........................................................................................76
B.2.2: Point-to-point FFT Communication over Noti-Fire-Net (FFT-NFN)...............................................78
Appendix C: Trouble Messages ............................................................................................ 84
Appendix D: Audio Groups.................................................................................................... 86
D.1: Overview.....................................................................................................................................................86
D.2: Examples .....................................................................................................................................................86
D.2.1: One Amplifier Per Group .................................................................................................................86
D.2.2: Multiple Amplifiers per Group .........................................................................................................87
D.3: Rules............................................................................................................................................................87
Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 88
Index ........................................................................................................................................ 89

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General Information
Standards and Other Documents
The Digital Voice Command and Digital Audio Amplifiers Series comply with the following
standards:
• NFPA 72 2007 National Fire Alarm Code
• Underwriter Laboratories Standard UL 864
• Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) ULC-S527-99 Standard of Control Units for Fire
Alarm Systems
• Part 15 Class A conducted and radiated emissions as required by the FCC
The installer should be familiar with the following documents and standards:
NFPA Standards
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
Underwriter Laboratories
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 864 Standard for Control Unit and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances - Private-Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling
UL 1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
ULC-S527-99 Standard of Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems
Other
FCC Part 15 Class A Conducted and Radiated Emissions

UL 864 Ninth Edition Compliance

This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units
and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition.

Products Subject to AHJ Approval

The following products have not received UL 864 9th Edition certification and may only be used in
retrofit applications. Operation of the DVC Series with products not tested for UL 864 9th Edition
has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or the latest edition of UL 864.
These applications will require the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
NFS-640 Fire Alarm Control Panel NFS-3030 Fire Alarm Control Pane
NCA Network Control Annunciator AMG -1

Programming Features Subject to AHJ Approval

This product incorporates field-programmable software. The features and/or options listed below
must be approved by the local AHJ.

This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for
Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values
or not used at all as indicated below.

Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N) Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
IP downloads over a local area network (LAN) or No Yes No
the internet (Wide Area Network - WAN) No

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Supplemental Documentation
The table below provides a list of documents referenced in this manual, as well as documents for
selected other compatible devices.
VeriFire Tools CD help file and CD pamphlet VERIFIRE-TCD, 51690
DAA2 and DAX Digital Audio Amplifier Manual 53265
Wire Guide Addendum for Digital Audio Loops 52916ADD
DVC-AO Audio Option Board Installation Document 52728
DVC-KD Keypad Product Installation Document 52709
Heat Dissipation Calculations Document for Cabinets with Digital Audio Products 53645
CA-1 Chassis Product Installation Document 52474
CA-2 Chassis Product Installation Document 52455
CMIC-1 Chassis Product Installation Document 52476
CFFT-1 Chassis for Firefighter’s Telephone Product Information Document 53289
NFS2-3030 Installation, Programming and Operations Manuals 52544, 52545, 52546
NFS2-640 Installation, Programming and Operations Manuals 52741, 52742, 52743
AMPS-24 Manual 51907
ACPS-610 Addressable Power Supply Manua 53018
NFS-640 Installation, Programming, Operations Manuals 51332, 51333, 51334
NFS-3030 Installation, Programming, Operations Manual 51330, 51345, 51344
NCA Network Control Annunciator Manual 51482
NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator Manual 52482
NCS Manual 51658
ONYXWorks Workstation Manual 52342
Noti-Fire-Net Manual 51584
High-Speed Noti-Fire-Net Manual 54013
NCM Installation Document 51533
HS-NCM High Speed Network Communications Module Installation Document 54014
SLC Wiring Manual 51253
DAA Series Product Information Sheet 52410
AA Series Audio Amplifier Manual 52526
XPIQ Manual 51013
ACS Annunciator Manual 15842
AFAWS Automatic Fire Alarm Warden Station 50705
FTM-1 Firephone Control Module 156-1391-02
ACT-4 Audio Coupling Transformer 53431
ACT-25 Audio Coupling Transformer 53432
ACT-70 Audio Coupling Transformer 53240
RM-1 Series Remote Microphones 51138
RPJ-1 Remote Paging Jack 15058
FPJ Firefighter’s Phone Jack 15510
CAB-4 Series Cabinets Installation Instructions 15330
EQ-CAB Series Installation Instructions 53412
Audio Fiber Links Document 52230
RSM-1A Residential Silence Module I56-006-000
AIM-1A Audible Isolation Module I56-006-002
CIM-2A/CSM-1A Isolator and Silencing Modules I56-2200-002

Related Documentation Table

Cautions and Warnings

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 General Information

This manual contains cautions and warnings to alert the reader as follows:

CAUTION: Information about procedures that could cause programming errors, runtime errors, or
! equipment damage.

WARNING: Indicates information about procedures that could cause irreversible damage to the
! control panel, irreversible loss of programming data, or personal injury.

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 DVC Digital Voice Command
Section 1: DVC Overview

1.1 Description
Each DVC Series model is a multi-featured audio processor with digital audio functionality that operates
as an event-driven audio message generator and router. It is designed for use with the DAA, DAA2, and
DAX Series digital audio amplifiers in a single panel or networked environment. With the addition of
the optional DVC-AO board, the DVC may also be used as an analog audio source in retrofit analog
audio applications. (See Figure 1.1.)
The NFS2-640 and NFS2-3030 may be directly connected to the DVC for single panel applications. An
associated NCA-2 is required with the NFS2-640 when a DAL (Digital Audio Loop) is part of the
configuration. An associated NCA-2 is not required with the NFS2-640 when there is no DAL. Refer to
Figure 1.1 for illustrations of single panel configurations.
Network configurations require an associated NCA-2 or NFS2-3030, and will support all Network
Control-by-Event (CCBE) from the following ONYX® Series panels: NFS2-640, NFS-640, NFS2-
3030, and NFS-3030.
When used with the optional DVC-KD keypad and an NCA-2 or NFS2-3030, the Digital
Command Center serves as an audio command center, accepting live paging from several sources
and providing the ability to direct the paging to appropriate pre-programmed speaker zones in the
system.

NOTE: The DVC Series consists of all the model versions listed in the bullets below this note.
Individual part numbers are used in this manual only when it is necessary to distinguish features
or functions that differ. The term DVC is used in all other cases.

• DVC-EM - Digital Voice Command, extended memory, wire version

• DVC-EMF - Digital Voice Command, extended memory, multi-mode fiber version
• DVC-EMSF - Digital Voice Command, extended memory, single-mode fiber version.
The DVC contains up to 32 minutes of standard quality (11.025 KHz sampling rate, 8 bit µ-law, mono)
audio storage, or 4 minutes of high quality (44.1 KHz sampling rate, 16 bit PCM, mono).

NOTE: The terms DAA, DAA2, DAX, and BDA are used in this manual to refer to all respective
wire and fiber models. Individual part numbers are used only when it is necessary to distinguish
features or functions that differ. Refer to the appropriate manual for individual model descriptions.

Figure 1.1 gives simplified overview illustrations of typical applications for the DVC Series and its
Digital Audio Loop (DAL).

NOTE: Wire and fiber versions of all DVC and DAL devices are compatible on a DAL. Fiber
option modules are required for fiber connections to new devices.

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Description DVC Overview

NFS2-3030 Single
Panel Applications
NFS2-3030 DAL
Optional Style 7 return
NUP
with DVC and DAL DAL
Digital Audio DAL
DVC Device Device Device
Loop (DAL). 1 2 32

DAL
Optional Style 7 return
NFS2-3030 DVC
with DVC, NUP DAL DAL DAL
Device Device Device
DAL, and
DVC-AO for 1 2 32

SLC
retrofits.
XPIQ Low DVC-AO
level
analog
audio
NFS2-640 Single
Panel Applications

with DVC and NFS2-640 DVC

DVC-AO for NUP
retrofits. DAL
(digital audio
SLC

loop) not
compatible with XPIQ Low DVC-AO
this application. level
analog
audio

DAL
Optional Style 7 return
NFS2-640 DVC DAL
NUP DAL DAL
with DVC, Device Device Device
NCA-2, DAL, 1 2
and DVC-AO 32
for retrofits.
DVC-AO AA Series Audio Amplifiers
NCA-2 NUP Low level analog
audio XPIQ, etc.

NCA-2 or DAL
NCM Optional Style 7 return
NFS2-3030 *
Networked
NFS2-640 DAL DAL DAL
System NCM Noti-Fire-Net NCM DVC Device Device Device
1 2 32
NCM NCM

NFS2-3030 NFS-320

NCA-2 or DAL
Networked NCM NFS2-3030 * Optional Style 7 return
System DAL DAL
Noti-Fire-Net DAL
with NFS2-640 NCM NCM DVC Device Device Device
Analog 1 2 32
Equipment NCM NCM

DVC-AO AA Series Audio Amplifiers

Low level analog
NFS2-3030 NFS-320 audio XPIQ, etc.

* An NFS2-3030 must be in Network

Display Mode to display DVC troubles.
Refer to the NFS2-3030 programming
manual for information on this mode.

In this diagram, the term:

• “NCM” includes all network control modules, including high-speed versions. Note, however, that high-speed and standard NCMs may not be mixed
on a network.
• “ Noti-Fire-Net” includes standard and high-speed network versions.

An NCA, NFS-640, or NFS-3030 with compatible software may be part of a network.

Figure 1.1 Block Diagrams of DVC Series Applications

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DVC Overview Description

NOTE:
Speaker placement must be given careful consideration when planning an audio system.

• Place speakers from different DALs (Digital Audio Loops) so they are not within the audible
areas of other DALs.

• Carefully consider the audible range of speakers within a DAL; overlapping audio messages can
be confusing.

NOTE: A maximum of 54 nodes may be used on a standard Noti•Fire•Net when digital audio
messages will be broadcast over it. This limitation does not apply to a high-speed Noti•Fire•Net
network.

1.1.1 Features
• Programmable from NUP or USB port using VeriFire Tools with:
• Up to 32 minutes of standard quality or 4 minutes of high quality digital audio storage of
user-selected/created messages and tones.
• Up to 1000 audio sequences.
• Message prioritization.
• System configuration parameters.
• Equations for distribution of messages.
• Eight audio data and five Firefighters Telephone (FFT) channels on the DAL (Digital Audio
Loop).
• Audio data channels:
- 8 audio data channels when using standard quality audio.
- 1 audio data channel when using high quality audio.
• FFT channels:
- 5 FFT channels.
- Remote microphone uses one FFT channel.
• Distribution of one channel of audio data on a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.
• One Firefighters Telephone channel on Noti-Fire-Net.
• Digital audio ports for direct connection with up to 32 digital audio loop devices.
• Operates as a node on a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.
• Multiple audio command centers supported within a system.
• DCC (Display and Control Center) capabilities when used with DVC-KD and associated
NCA-2, NFS2-3030 or network workstation.
• Functional with NFS2-3030 or NFS2-640 as a standalone system (without Noti-Fire-Net).
• FireFighter’s Telephone (FFT) Riser, with local telephone handset option.
• Local paging microphone option.
• Remote microphone paging option with RM-1.
• Broad paging functionality when used with DVC-KD via microphone, TELH-1 or FFT, RM-1,
AUX A or AUX B inputs.
• All Call
• Page Active Evac Areas
• Page Active Alert Areas
• Page Inactive Areas
• Auxiliary input for 12Vp-p analog low-level audio sources.

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• Auxiliary input for 1VRMS, to be used for background music input, an interface with a
telephone paging source, or other compatible audio sources. Includes user audio level
adjustment feature.
• Push-to-talk relay.
• Isolated alarm bus input, to be used for backup activation of alarm messages when normal
digital communication is lost.
• Meets UL THD Distortion requirements. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual for individual
amplifier distortion specifications.
• Meets ULC THD Distortion requirements. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual for individual
amplifier distortion specifications.

1.1.2 Options
DVC-AO
The DVC-AO audio output board has four low-level analog outputs. It mounts on the DVC and is
compatible with XPIQ, AA-30/E, AA-100/E, and AA-120/E amplifier products. Refer to Section
“Analog Audio Outputs (DVC-AO)” on page 36.
DVC-KD
The DVC-KD keypad is for local annunciation and controls. Refer to “Using the DVC-KD
Keypad” on page 68 and “DVC-KD Keypad” on page 25 for more information on the DVC-KD.

1.1.3 Specifications
24VDC Power - TB1
24VDC input, 440 mA, alarm or standby, non-resettable, power-limited by the source, non-
supervised.
• If a DVC-KD is attached, add: 60 mA
• If a DVC-AO is attached, add: 175 mA
• If an RM-1 is attached, add: 60 mA
For a possible total of: 735 mA alarm or standby
Recommended wiring: 14-18 AWG twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG.).
Digital Audio Ports A and B - TB2, TB3
Refer to the Wiring Guide, p/n 52916ADD, for acceptable wire types.
EIA-485 format.
Power-limited.
Single- and Multi-mode Fiber-Optic Digital Audio Ports - RXA,TXA, RXB and
TXB (J100, J101, J102, and J103)
ST® Style (ST is a registered trademark of AT&T).
Supervised.
Fiber optic cable, multi-mode:50/125 or 62.5/125 micrometers.
Fiber optic cable, single-mode:9/125 micrometers.
Attenuation of cabling between two nodes (fiber-optic circuits are point-to-point) must not
exceed the Maximum attenuation, specified below.
To determine attenuation:
1. Find the rated dB loss per foot within the cable manufacturer’s specifications. Determine
the total attenuation between the two nodes due to the cable.
Loss = (loss/ft.) x (length in feet)
2. Establish the dB loss for each connector and splice. Sum all the losses.

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3. Total the attenuation factors obtained in steps 1 and 2. This will provide an approximate
attenuation total. The actual attenuation can be measured end-to-end with fiber-optic
industry standard equipment using a test wavelength of 850 nanometers (multi-
mode)/1300 nanometers (single-mode).
The Maximum attenuation:
4.2dB for multi-mode with 50/125 micrometer cable @ 850 nm.
8dB for multi-mode with 62.5/125 micrometer cable @ 850 nm.
5.0dB for single-mode with 9/125 micrometer cable @ 1300 nm.
Refer to the DS-RFM section of the DAA2/DAX manual for information on fiber connections to
the DAA2 and DAX.
Auxiliary Input A (AUX A) - TB 4
Signal strength from low-level analog audio input (such as background music or telephone
paging): 1Vp-p max. Optional supervision through programming.
Recommended wiring: 18AWG, twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG).
Supervision programmable.
Auxiliary input source must be within 20 feet (6.09 m) of the DVC, and in the same room.
Auxiliary Input B (AUX B) - TB14
Signal strength from low-level analog audio input (AMG-style audio): 12Vp-p nominal, 15Vp-p
max. Optional supervision through programming.
Recommended wiring: 14-18 AWG twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG).
Supervision programmable.
Remote Microphone Interface - TB9
Recommended wiring: 14-18 AWG twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG.).
Nominal AC signal strength 2.5VRMS (3VRMS max).
Power-limited.
Supervised.
Max distance between remote microphone and DVC: 1000 ft (300 m).
Push-to-talk Interface - TB10
Dry contact.
Common, non-supervised.
Recommended wiring: 14-18 AWG twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG.).
Alarm Bus - TB12
Power-limited by source.
Non-supervised.
Recommended wiring: 14-18 AWG twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG.).
Requires 16 VDC minimum @ 20mA across the terminals to activate. Nominal 24VDC.
FFT Riser - TB13
Power-limited output.
Max: 15V, 75 mA AC
Supervised.
Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) operation.
Style Y 2-wire connections require a 3.9k ohm 1/2 watt end-of-line resistor (P/N R-3.9k).
Max. wiring resistance (including individual telephone zone to last handset) permitted is 50
ohms, 10,000 ft. (3048 m) max. wiring distance at 14 AWG to last handset.
Optional DVC-AO Analog Audio Output Circuits - TB5, TB6, TB7 and TB8
Power-limited outputs.

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Signal strength: 12Vp-p (max 15Vp-p 150 mA).

Supervision programmable.
Recommended wiring: 18 AWG max, twisted-pair (max. 14 AWG).
Max impedence: 66 ohms.
Distance based on impedence.
Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) operation.

1.2 DVC Board Layout

1.2.1 Wire Version
Connections
Board connections for the DVC-EM are illustrated and identified in Figure 1.2.

TB12 ALM OUT - NUP Port A NUP Port B TELH-1 Local Phone
Alarm ALM OUT + Connector Connector J8
Refer to ALM IN - J1 J2 Refer to page 36
page 29 Refer to Refer to
ALM IN + page 34
page 34

USB B Connector
(Type B) J4
Refer to page 34 FFT Riser
TB 13
Refer to page 31
USB A Connector
(Mini AB) -J3 + RISER OUT
Refer to page 34 - RISER OUT
TB3 - Digital DAPA REF SHLD RISER OUT
Audio Port A + RISER RTN
Refer to DAPA - - RISER RTN
page 30 DAPA + SHLD RISER RTN
TB2 - Digital DAPB REF
Audio Port B + AUXB TB 14
DAPB - - AUXB Refer to
Refer to
page 30 DAPB + SHLD AUXB page 33

Remote Microphone
NO

Refer to page 35
TB10 - + RMI AUDIO
PUSH-TO-TALK NC - RMI AUDIO
Refer to page 35 COM SHLD RMI AUDIO

TB 9
+ RMI PWR
- RMI PWR
NVRAM lithium battery SHLD RMI PWR
Alignment Dot for + AUXA R
Replacement - AUXA R TB 4
Refer to
+ AUXA L page 33
- AUXA L
TB1 - Power 24V OUT -
Refer to 24V OUT +
page 28 24V IN - MIC-1 LOCAL MIC
24V IN + J5
Refer to page 36

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DVC board ID - a DVC board is

identified by the silkscreen on the
board. This example shows a B board. DVC-KD Connection - J6 DVC-AO Connection - J10
It is silkscreened with PCB Refer to page 20 Refer to page 20

Figure 1.2 Connections on Wire Version Boards

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Switches and Indicators

Switches and LED indicator locations on the DVC-EM are illustrated in Figure 1.3.

Switches and Indicators:

Refer to Tables 1.1 and 1.2.
SW 5 PIEZO SW 8 4WIRE
LED 4 AL BUS

LED 14 USB B
LED 5 PHONE ACT
LED 13 USB A
LED 17 RXA
LED 18 TXA
LED 1 EFA

SW 7 EFA
LED 2 EFB LED 7 AUX B
SW 8 EFB

LED 16 TXB
LED 15 RXB

LED 3 TRBL
LED 6 AUX A

LED 12 MIC ACT

LED 19 RESET
LED 20 PWR
LED 21 - for

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LED 8 OUT 1
LED 9 OUT 2
LED 10 OUT 3
LED 11 OUT 4

Figure 1.3 LED Indicator and Switch Locations on Wire Version Boards

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1.2.2 Fiber Versions

Connections
Board connections for the DVC-EMF and DVC-EMSF are illustrated and identified in Figure 1.4.

TB12 ALM OUT - NUP Port A NUP Port B TELH-1 Local Phone
Alarm ALM OUT + Connector Connector J8
Refer to ALM IN - J1 J2 Refer to page 36
page 29 Refer to Refer to
ALM IN + page 34
page 34

USB B Connector
(Type B) J4 FFT Riser
Refer to page 34 TB 13
Refer to page 31
USB A Connector
(Mini AB) -J3 + RISER OUT
Refer to page 34
- RISER OUT
SHLD RISER OUT
+ RISER RTN
Refer to page 30 for fiber - RISER RTN
Digital Audio Ports A and B SHLD RISER RTN
Digital TXA
Audio + AUXB TB 14
RXA - AUXB Refer to
Port A SHLD AUXB page 33

Remote Microphone
Digital TXB

Refer to page 35
+ RMI AUDIO
Audio - RMI AUDIO
RXB SHLD RMI AUDIO

TB 9
Port B
+ RMI PWR
- RMI PWR
SHLD RMI PWR

TB10 - NO + AUXA R
NC - AUXA R TB 4
PUSH-TO-TALK Refer to
Refer to page 35 COM + AUXA L page 33
- AUXA L
TB1 - Power 24V OUT -
Refer to 24V OUT +
page 28 24V IN - MIC-1 LOCAL MIC
24V IN + J5
Refer to page 36
NVRAM lithium battery

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Alignment Dot for
Replacement

DVC board ID - a DVC board is DVC-KD Connection - J6 DVC-AO Connection - J10

identified by the silkscreen on the Refer to page 20 Refer to page 20
board. This example shows a B board.
It is silkscreened with PCB

Figure 1.4 Connections for Fiber Version DVC Boards

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Indicators and Switches

Switches and LED indicator locations on the DVC-EMF and DVC-EMSF are illustrated in
Figure 1.5.

Switches and Indicators:

Refer to Tables 1.1 and 1.2.
SW 5 PIEZO SW 8 4WIRE
LED 4 AL BUS

LED 5 PHONE ACT

LED 14 USB B
LED 13 USB A

LED 17 RXA
LED 18 TXA
LED 15 RXB
LED 16 TXB

LED 100 RXA OK LED 7 AUX B

LED 101 RXB OK

LED 3 TRBL
LED 6 AUX A

LED 12 MIC ACT

LED 19 RESET
LED 20 PWR
LED 21 - for
diagnostics only

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LED 8 OUT 1
LED 9 OUT 2
LED 10 OUT 3
LED 11 OUT 4

Figure 1.5 LED Indicator and Switch Locations on Fiber Version Boards

1.2.3 Switch Functions

The switches described in Table 1.1 are for configuration or for diagnostic purposes. All are located
as indicated in Figure 1.3 on page 16 or Figure 1.5 on page 18.

Name Number Description Default

PIEZO SW5 Enable/disable the piezo. EN (enable/on)

EFB SW6 Enable/disable Digital Audio Port B earth fault detection. DIS (Disable)
Switch is on wire versions only.

EFA SW7 Enable/disable Digital Audio Port A earth fault detection. DIS (Disable)
Switch is on wire versions only.

4WIRE SW8 Changes FFT Riser indication to 2- or 4-wire, depending on 2-wire

whether the riser is wired Class B or Class A.

Table 1.1 DVC Series Switches

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1.2.4 Indicators
There are 18 diagnostic LEDs indicating various conditions and troubles. All are located as
indicated in Figure 1.3 on page 16 or Figure 1.5 on page 18.

LED Name Color Description LED #

EFA Yellow Illuminates steadily when an earth fault has been detected at digital audio port DAP A. LED is 1
on wire versions only.

EFB Yellow Illuminates steadily when an earth fault has been detected at digital audio port DAP B. LED is 2
on wire versions only.

TRBL Yellow Illuminates when a trouble occurs. Blinks for an unacknowledged trouble, illuminates steadily 3
for an acknowledged trouble.

AL BUS Red Illuminates steadily while the DVC’s alarm bus input is active. 4

PHONE Green Illuminates steadily while at least one firefighter’s telephone is active on a DAL device riser. 5
ACT

AUX A Green Illuminates steadily while audio is detected on AUX IN A. 6

AUX B Green Illuminates steadily while audio is detected on AUX IN B. 7

OUT 1 Green Illuminates steadily while analog signal is on audio output 1. 8

OUT 2 Green Illuminates steadily while analog signal is on audio output 2. 9

OUT 3 Green Illuminates steadily while analog signal is on audio output 3. 10

OUT 4 Green Illuminates steadily while analog signal is on audio output 4. 11

MIC ACT Green Illuminates steadily while push-to-talk is activated on the MIC-1 microphone. 12

USBA Illuminates steadily when a connection is made. 13

USBB Illuminates steadily when a connection is made. 14

RXB Green Illuminated while data is received on Digital Audio Port (DAP) B (wire versions) or RXB (fiber 15
versions). Illumination will flicker, turning on when activity is detected and off when it is not.

TXB Green Illuminated while data is transmitted on Digital Audio Port (DAP) B (wire versions) or TXB (fiber 16
versions). Illumination will flicker, turning on when activity is detected and off when it is not.

RXA Green Illuminated while data is received on Digital Audio Port (DAP) A (wire versions) or RXA (fiber 17
versions). Illumination will flicker, turning on when activity is detected and off when it is not.

TXA Green Illuminated while data is transmitted on Digital Audio Port (DAP) A (wire versions) or TXA (fiber 18
versions). Illumination will flicker, turning on when activity is detected and off when it is not.

RESET Yellow Factory use only. 19

POWER Green Illuminates steadily while local 24V from power supply is present. 20

N/A N/A Factory use only. 21

RXA OK Green Illuminates steadily when there is a successful single- or multi-mode fiber connection on the 100
RXA connector. LED is on fiber versions only.

RXB OK Green Illuminates steadily when there is a successful single- or multi-mode fiber connection on the 101
RXB connector. LED is on fiber versions only.

Table 1.2 DVC Series LED Indicators

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1.3 Options
1.3.1 DVC-AO Analog Output Board Layout
Refer to “Analog Audio Outputs (DVC-AO)” on page 36 for information on wiring these
connections. See Figure 2.3, “Mounting a DVC-AO” on page 24 for information on mounting it
onto a DVC.

Analog 2 Out + Analog 3 Out SHLD

TB2 Analog 2 Out - Analog 3 Out - TB3
Analog 2 Out SHLD Analog 3 Out +
Analog 1 Out + Analog 4 Out SHLD
TB1 Analog 1 Out - Analog 4 Out - TB4
Out (Bottom) - the row
of terminal blocks closest Analog 1 Out SHLD Analog 4 Out +
to the board.

Return (Top) - the row of

terminal blocks farthest
from the board.

Analog 1 Ret SHLD Analog 4 Ret +

TB5 Analog 1 Ret - Analog 4 Ret - TB8
Analog 1 Ret + Analog 4 Ret SHLD

Analog 2 Ret SHLD Analog 3 Ret +

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TB6 Analog 3 Ret - TB7
Analog 2 Ret -
Analog 2 Ret + Analog 3 Ret SHLD

Connector for DVC Series board

Figure 1.6 DVC-AO Board Layout

1.3.2 DVC-KD Keypad

The DVC-KD is used for paging Slots for slide-in labels.
and message routing functions,
with status LEDs for certain
functions and 24 user-
programmable annunciator-type
buttons. Refer to Section 2.5.2 on
page 25 for information on
The connector to
mounting the keypad and slide-in the DVC board is
labels, and “Using the DVC-KD on the back side DVC-KD.wmf

Keypad” on page 68 for of the DVC-KD.

See Section 2.5.2
information on the keypad’s on page 25.
operation.

Figure 1.7 DVC-KD Keypad

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2.1 Overview
2.1.1 Chassis
All the DVC Series boards will mount in a size B, C or D CAB-4 series cabinet, in either one of the
following chassis assemblies:
• CA-2 - This chassis assembly Half-chassis for Well for MIC-1
occupies two rows of a CAB-4 series NFS2-3030 or microphone
NCA-2. and TELH-1
enclosure. The left side accomodates telephone
a DVC Series board mounted on a handset.
half-chassis and one NFS2-3030 or

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NCA-2 mounted on a half-chassis.
The right side houses a microphone
Half-chassis for
and handset well. (Refer to DVC board.
Figure 2.1.)
A MIC-1 microphone (not pictured)
is included with the chassis assembly.
A TELH-1 telephone handset may be Figure 2.1 CA-2 Chassis Assembly
ordered separately.
• CA-1 - This chassis occupies one
row of a CAB-4 series enclosure.
The left side accomodates one DVC
Series board, and the right side CA-1 Chassis
houses an optional CMIC-1, which
consists of a MIC-1 microphone and
well.
A CFFT-1 chassis for Firefighter’s
Telephone may be used with the
CA-1 to add an FFT. Refer to
Section 2.8 on page 27 for
CMIC-1

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information on this installation.

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microphone
and well
assembly.

Figure 2.2 CA-1 Chassis and CMIC-1

2.1.2 Doors and Dress Panels

Doors for CA-2 Installations
Doors with clear window space revealing the audio command center components may be ordered
for the CAB-B4, CAB-C4 and CAB-D4 enclosures. Add the “R” for red doors/backboxes.
• ADDR-B4/R -This door reveals a CA-2 with NFS2-3030/NCA-2, DVC Series board with
keypad, and microphone and handset in the two rows of the “B” size cabinet (P/Ns SBB-
B4/R).
• ADDR-C4/R - This door reveals the top two rows the same as the ADDR-B4, but also
reveals the third row of the “C” size cabinet (P/Ns SBB-C4/R).
• ADDR-D4/R - This door reveals the top three rows the same as the ADDR-C4, but also
reveals the fourth row of the “D” size cabinet (P/Ns SBB-D4/R).

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Doors for CA-1 Installations

For CA-1 installations, use standard CAB-4 Series doors based on the cabinet size used. (P/Ns
DR-A4/-A4R/-A4B/-A4BR for “A” size cabinets, DR-B4/-B4R/-B4B/-B4BR for the “B” size ,
DR-C4/-C4R/-C4B/-C4BR for the “C” size, DR-D4/-D4R/-D4B/-D4BR for the “D” size.
Dress Panels for CA-2 Installations
The DPA-2 dress panel has an opening revealing the audio command center components in a CA-2
chassis. It covers two rows in any CAB-4 series enclosure.
Dress Panels for CA-1 Installations
The DPA-1 dress panel has an opening revealing a DVC Series board and CMIC-1.
The DPA-1A4 is used for applications without a CMIC-1, to cover the two empty right-hand spaces
with blank plates, or to fill the right-hand spaces with annunciator or option cards.
The DP-1B blank dress panel may be used to completely cover an installation without a DVC-KD
and CMIC-1.
The DP-CFFT covers the CFFT-1 chassis, which is used to mount a firefighter telephone and one
optional ACS annunciator.

2.2 Prepare for Installation

Carefully unpack the equipment and inspect for shipping damage.
Before installation:
• Review the installation precautions at the front of this manual.
• Installers should be familiar with the standards and codes specified in “Standards and Other
Documents” on page 7.
• Ensure all wiring will comply with national and local codes.
• Review installation instructions in “Installation Checklist” on page 23.

WARNING: Installation Sequence

! Install the system components in the sequence listed below. Failure to do so can damage the
components.

WARNING: Static Discharge

! Wear a static discharge strap on wrist to prevent equipment damage.

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2.3 Installation Checklist

Task Refer to:

Mount the cabinet backbox to the wall. “Cabinet” on page 23.

Mount the CA-1 or complete CA-2 chassis assembly into the CA-1 or CA-2 Chassis Product Installation Document.
backbox either at this point or after the components have been
installed on the chassis.

Mount any option boards to the DVC.

1. DVC-AO. 1. Section 2.5.1 on page 24.
2. DVC-KD. 2. Section 2.5.2 on page 25.

Load the CA-1 Chassis

1. Optional: Mount an NCM or HS-NCM to the chassis. 1. Section 2.6 on page 26.
2. Mount the DVC in its chassis position. 2. Section 2.7 on page 26.
3. Optional: Mount the CMIC-1 microphone and chassis well, or 3. CA-1, CMIC-1 and CFFT-1 Product Installation
the CFFT-1. Document.

Load the CA-2 Chassis

1. Optional: Mount an NCM or HS-NCM onto the DVC half- 1. Section 2.6 on page 26.
chassis.
2. Mount the DVC onto its half-chassis. 2. Section 2.7 on page 26.
3. Optional: Mount an LCM-320 or stacked LCM-320/LEM-320 3. NFS2-3030 installation manual.
onto the NFS2-3030 half-chassis.
4. Mount the NFS2-3030 or NCA-2 onto its half-chassis. 4. NFS2-3030 installation manual or NCA-2 manual.
5. Mount the MIC-1 and optional TELH-1 handset into the chassis 5. CA-2 installation document.
well.

Slide chassis component(s) aside for wiring. CA-1 - Section 2.9.1 on page 27
CA-2 - Section 2.9.2 on page 28

Wire and program the panel. NFS2-640, NFS2-3030 or NCA-2 manuals.

Wire and configure the DVC. Sections 2.10, "Wiring" and 3.1, "Setting the Configuration
Switches" in this manual.

Program the DVC. VeriFire Tools and help files.

Install dress panels, doors and covers. Installation documents.

Test the system.

Table 2.1 DVC Series Installation Checklist

2.4 Cabinet
Locate the cabinet backbox on a surface that is in a clean, dry, vibration-free area. The top should
be located so that all operational buttons, switches, displays, etc. are easily accessible and/or
viewable to the operator - usually no more than 66 inches (1.7 m) above the floor. Allow sufficient
clearance around the cabinet for the door to swing freely, and for easy installation and maintenance
of equipment.
Use the four holes in the back surface of the backbox to provide secure mounting. Follow the
instructions below.
1. Mark and pre-drill two holes for the keyhole mounting bolts. Install bolts.
2. Select and punch open the appropriate cabinet knock-outs.
3. Using the keyholes, mount the backbox on the two bolts.

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4. Mark the location for the two lower holes, remove the backbox and drill the mounting
holes.
5. Mount the backbox over the top two screws, then install the remaining fasteners. Tighten
all fasteners securely.
6. Feed wires through appropriate knockouts.
7. Install the Digital Voice Command according to this section before installing the door per
the CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Document.

2.5 Mount DVC Series Option Boards

Option boards should be mounted to the DVC at this point. If both the DVC-AO and DVC-KD are
used, the DVC-AO must be mounted first, as it fits behind the DVC-KD.

2.5.1 DVC-AO Analog Output Board

Mount the DVC-AO according the instructions in Figure 2.3.
5. Attach to the DVC with
1. Position three 1-1/4” three 4-40 1/4” standoff
male/female aluminum screws (included, P/N
standoffs (included, P/N 38134).
42186) in holes in the DVC
board where indicated.

2. Fasten them at the back

of the board with three
4-40 KEPS nuts (included,
P/N 36045).

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3. Carefully attach the 4. Carefully plug
DVC-AO pin connector the DVC-AO onto
(included, P/N 08580) to the its connector pins.
DVC board at J10.

Figure 2.3 Mounting a DVC-AO

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2.5.2 DVC-KD Keypad

Mount the DVC-KD according to the instructions in Figure 2.4.
1. Screw the four 2-3/4”
male/female 4-40 metal
standoffs (included, P/N
42163) onto the DVC
standoff studs on the
back side of the
DVC-KD. 2. Carefully attach
the DVC-KD pin
connector
(included, P/N
08569) to the
DVC board at J6.
DVC-KD
DVC (shown
with DVC-AO)

4. Fasten the
standoffs at the back
3. Carefully plug the of the DVC
DVC-KD onto its board with four
connector pins. The 4-40 KEPS
metal standoffs will nuts (included,
automatically fit into P/N 36045).

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their standoff holes

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during this process.

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Figure 2.4 Mounting a DVC-KD

Insert the slide-in labels that come with Two blank slide-in labels
the DVC-KD keypad. Install the pre- Pre-printed slide-in for other programmed
labels for functions functions (P/N 52469).
printed labels in the two left slots. There that automatically
are two labels with ALL CALL; one with activate when the
and one without text descriptions of the DVC-KD is installed - Alternate “ALL
P/N 52467 for the CALL” slide-in
bottom three buttons (See Figure 2.5). first (left) column, label (P/N
For single-channel systems where the P/N 52468 for the 52598) for
Digital Voice Command and digital second column. single-channel
audio amplifiers will always play the systems.
same audio message, the three buttons
have no function and the alternate label LAMP TEST POWER
POWER

TROUBLE
ALL
should be inserted. DVC OFF-LINE
MICROPHONE
ALL
CALL
CALL
TROUBLE
PHONE
TROUBLE
BUSY / WAIT PAGE
The two right slots provide for 24 PAGE
INHIBITED
ACTIVE
EVAC
PRE-
ANNOUNCE
AREAS
annunciator-type functions that can be PAGE
ACTIVE
programmed in VeriFire Tools. Once
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ALERT
AREAS

they are programmed, label accordingly.

ENABLE
TELEPHONE
PAGE PAGE
INACTIVE
AREAS
For a custom professional appearance,
generate the labels with Notifier’s
LabelEase in Magni•Fire Version 3.0 or Figure 2.5 DVC-KD with Slide-in Labels
higher.

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2.6 Mount a Network Communications Module in a CA-1 or

CA-2 Chassis
A standard (NCM-W/F) or high-speed (HS-NCM-W/SF/MF/SWF/WMF/MFSF) network
communications module can be mounted behind a DVC Series board in either the CA-1 or CA-2
chassis. Figure 2.6 illustrates how to install it in a CA-1. Mounting is the same behind a DVC
board in the lower half-chassis of a CA-2.
Chassis cutaway view

CA1NCM_inst.wmf
CA1NCM.wmf
1. Align network communications module over four 2. Fasten with the four 4-40, 1/4” screws (P/N
PEM studs of the CA-1 chassis as indicated. 31834) provided with the module.

Figure 2.6 Installing a Network Communications Module (CA-1 Example)

CA-2 installations may require that a second network communications module be mounted in the
cabinet; one for the DVC and another for the FACP or network annunciator. This will require
another cabinet row. The network communications module may be mounted on a DAA chassis if
one is installed in the cabinet (see the DAA appendix of the DAA2/DAX manual for details), or it
may be mounted in any chassis that will accommodate it in the cabinet.

2.7 Mount a DVC Series Board in a CA-1 or CA-2 Chassis

Figure 2.7 illustrates a CA-1 installation. Mounting is the same in the lower half-chassis of a CA-2.

1) Slide the tabs at the bottom

CA1_chassis.wmf
DVC_inCA1.wmf

of the DVC into the slots at the 2) Fasten with two 4-40, 1/4” screws
DVC_all.wmf

bottom of the chassis. (P/N 31834, included with the DVC) at

the top as indicated.

Figure 2.7 Chassis Mounting (CA-1 Example)

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2.8 Using a CFFT-1 with the CA-1 Chassis

The CFFT-1 Chassis for Firefighter’s
Telephone may be used to add a firefighter’s
telephone (and one optional ACS annunciator)
to a DVC mounted in a CA-1 chassis. The
CFFT-1 must be mounted in the row directly DVC
under the CA-1 chassis (see Figure 2.8 at
right).
CFFT-1 with FFT
A DP-CFFT dress panel can be used to cover connected to the
DVC.
the row. Refer to the CFFT-1 product
installation document for installation details.

Figure 2.8 CFFT-1 Under a CA-1

2.9 Move the Chassis for Wiring Access

2.9.1 CA-1
The CMIC-1 chassis can be moved aside on the CA-1 to provide more space around the field-
wiring connections. Loosen hex nuts and move the chassis to the side as indicated in Figure 2.9.

Loosen Hex Nuts

Slide Chassis Well to

the Side

Figure 2.9 Moving the CMIC-1 Chassis Aside for Wiring Access

CAUTION: Re-secure the hex nuts to prevent equipment damage.

! After returning the CMIC-1 chassis to its standard position, tighten all hex nuts. If the nuts are not re-
secured, they could continue to loosen each time the well is moved and may eventually fall off.

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2.9.2 CA-2
To provide more space around the field-wiring connections, loosen hex nuts and move chassis
components to the side. Each half-chassis slides to the left; the double-well slides to the right.

Loosen Hex Nuts Slide Chassis Components to the Side

Figure 2.10 Moving Aside the CA-2 Chassis Components for Wiring Access

CAUTION: Re-secure the hex nuts to prevent equipment damage.

! After returning the double-well and half-chassis to their standard position, tighten all hex nuts. If the
nuts are not re-secured, they could continue to loosen each time the double-well is moved and may
eventually fall off.

2.10 Wiring
2.10.1 DVC Series Board to 24V Power
TB1 IN

• Connect to a non-resettable +24V output of an ONYX® panel or a local power supply

capable of supplying the DVC’s power requirements. For requirements, see “24VDC Power
- TB1” on page 13. Refer to the appropriate panel or power supply manual for connections.
• Power-limited by the source.
• The power supply must be monitored from an ONYX® panel or an NCA-2.
TB1 OUT - Typically used to power annunciators.

From control panel

-24V IN +24V OUT 24VDC OUT
or local monitored +24V IN -24V OUT
power supply
24VDC connections.
DVC24Vtb1.wmf

DVC Series Board

Figure 2.11 TB1 - 24 Volt Power Connections

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2.10.2 Alarm Bus

The TB12 general alarm connections provide the option of receiving general alarm messages from
an FACP via an SLC device, or via a Notification Appliance Circuit of an FACP or power supply.
SLC to
next device
To Power -+
Supply

+ -
- SLC
from
+ FACP
+

- *If the SLC device

does not match the
one in this figure,
refer to the SLC
manual appendix,
FCM-1* which contains wir-
Program the control module at the ing conversion charts
FACP with an appropriate alarm Type for type V and type H
14-18 AWG twisted-pair ID code per the FACP manual. modules.
recommended.

ELR-47K,
ALARM Bus to next DVC
1/2 watt
Alarm Bus requires resistor
16VDC minimum @
20mA across the

DVCALARMtb12.wmf
terminals to activate.
Nominal 24VDC.

DVC

FMM-1.wmf
TB12 TB12

Figure 2.12 Alarm Bus Connections to FCM-1

NAC Circuit
A- LIsted compatible
A+ panel or power
supply with onboard
B- NAC circuits.
B+
14-18 AWG twisted-pair
recommended.

ALARM Bus to next DVC ELR per panel

or power
Alarm Bus requires
supply manual.
16VDC minimum @
20mA across the
DVCALARMtb12.wmf

terminals to activate.
DVC Nominal 24VDC.

TB12 TB12

Figure 2.13 Alarm Bus Connections to NAC

Refer to the SLC manual and specific panel or power supply manual for more information.

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2.10.3 Digital Audio Ports A and B on Wire Version Boards

Digital Audio Ports A and B (DAP A and DAP B) allow digital communication with wire DAP
terminals of digital audio loop devices. The wiring between these ports provides a Digital Audio
Loop (DAL) for programming; alarm, control, trouble, automatic audio messages, address and
firefighter’s telephone data; and live voice paging communications.

See “Digital Audio Ports A and B - TB2, TB3” on page 13

as well as the Wiring Guide, p/n 52916ADD, for cable
types and associated distances between ports.

DAA DAA

REF B REF B
DAP B- DAP B- SHIELD SHIELD

DAP B+ DAP B+ DAP A DAP B

REF A REF A DAA2 or DAX

DAP A- DAP A-
DAP A+ DAP A+

Connections are polarity Optional Style 7 return

sensitive.
Connections are port
sensitive. Always connect
Port A to Port B.
TB2

TBgen3.wmf
DVC and
TB3

REF REF
TB3

TB2

DAPA DAPB

Figure 2.14 Wire Digital Audio Loop Connections

NOTE: Digital Audio Ports A and B must be wired in Style 4 or Style 7 configuration. Do not wire
them in bus configuration.

NOTE: Style 4 configuration must be installed in accordance with the requirements for
survivability from attack by fire in the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.

Refer to “EFA and EFB (Switches 7 and 6)” on page 39, as well as the DAL Devices manual, for
information on enabling earth fault detection on a wire Digital Audio Loop.

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2.10.4 RXA, RXB, TXA, TXB Fiber Version Board Connections

Fiber ports RXA, RXB, TXA and TXB allow digital communication with digital audio loop
devices that have fiber DAP terminals. The connection of these ports provides a Digital Audio
Loop (DAL) for programming; alarm, control, trouble, automatic audio messages, address and
firefighter’s telephone data; and live voice paging communications.

TXA DAP A
RXA

TXB

RXB
Fiber DAA DAP B

DAL Device with Optional

fiber option modules Style 7
return

TXA

RXA
Consult manufacturer’s Fiber DVC
TXB

DVC_F_cx.wmf
guidelines for minimum
radius of bend for fiber RXB
optic media.

Figure 2.15 Fiber Digital Audio Loop Connections

NOTE: A fiber DVC will work in a network with DAA2 and DAX amplifiers: it must be connected
to a DAA2 or DAX that has a DS-RFM fiber option module if it is multi-mode, or a DS-SFM fiber
option module if it is single-mode. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual for information on this
application.

NOTE: Style 4 configuration must be installed in accordance with the requirements for
survivability from attack by fire in the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.

2.10.5 FFT Connectivity

FFT Riser (TB13)
The Firefighter’s Telephone Riser connections (TB13) provide for the use of firefighter’s
telephones (FFTs) on an analog network. They are a means of connecting various FFT telephone
control modules and devices, such as FTM-1 modules, AFAWS, FPJ, RPJ-1 or XPIQ telephone
circuits to the DVC. The FFT riser may be wired in NFPA Class A (4-Wire) or Class B (2-Wire)
configuration. VeriFire Tools must be used to select 4-Wire or 2-Wire for trouble supervision. (A
3.9k 1/2 watt end-of-line resistor - included, P/N R-3.9K - is required for 2-wire configurations.)

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Firefighter Telephones must be connected to FTM-1 telephone modules.

J5
J4

J7
Spkr1

TB1
XPIQ

Backup OUT Backup IN

Low Level
XPIQ-CA Option
+ OUT - SHLD
High Level High Level

1 2 3
Backup OUT Backup IN

J8

J6
J10

Low Level
TRBL SPKR1

P2

P3

P4
P1

P5
Spkr2

TB2

J11
+ OUT - SHLD

1 2 3

Remote Remote
Out
AUDIO IN
AMPLIFIER #4
AMPLIFIER #3
AMPLIFIER #2
AMPLIFIER #1
TRBL SPKR2

In

J12
TB3
Spkr3

+ OUT - SHLD

1 2 3

SW4
23

9 1
456

TB10
0
78

P6
TRBL SPKR3

BCKGND
MUSIC
CONTROL/COMM

12
Spkr4

TB4
+ OUT - SHLD

1 2 3
GEN TBL

TRBL SPKR4 Riser TRBL

Phone 1

PHONE/NAC RISER
SHLD - PH + SHLD - PH +
1 2 3 4 5 6
S - +
1 2 3

TB5
Phone1 TRBL
PHONE
1 AND 2
Phone 2 JP1

SW2
2 X 2W
JP2

S - +
1 2 3
1 X 4W

TB6
Phone 2 TRBL

J13
Phone 3 TB9
PHONE

S - +
1 2 3
3 AND 4

TB7
Phone 3 TRBL
2 X 2W
CHGTRBL
Phone 4 1 X 4W

S - +
1 2 3

SW3
BATTRBL EARTH FAULT
Phone 4 TRBL

TB8
DETECTION
EARTH

SW1
XPIQ-PS Power A.C.Fail EXT TRBL IN FAULT DISABLED
ENABLED

J9
NOTIFIER XPIQ-MBPCA REV.

J2
J1
XPIQ-PS Control Cable

FPJ/RPJ-1
Firefighter’s
Phone Jack

FPJ/RPJ-1 Max wiring resistance (including FIREFIGHTER’S

Firefighter’s individual telephone zone to last PHONE JACK

Phone Jack handset) permitted is 50 ohms. 10,000 FHS

ft. (3048 m) max. wiring distance at 14 Telephone
AWG to last handset. Control Module
FIREFIGHTER’S

PHONE JACK

FHS Telephone
Control Module

Telephone
Control Module

AFAWS Fire
Alarm Warden
Station

phonehandsetrt.wmf
phonehandset.wmf
DVCFFTriser.wmf
DVC SHLD SHLD
RISER OUT TB13 RISER RTN
Figure 2.16 FFT Riser on DVC Series Board (4-Wire Example)
An FHS firefighter handset may be used with the phone jacks in Figure 2.16. For a description
of the firefighter’s telephone network operation, refer to “FFT Communication” on page 90.
An FFT on this riser may be used for paging locally or to a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-
Net.

NOTE: For supervision of the FFT riser

when using an AMPS-24/E to power the Location of
assembly name on Metal
DVC, use assembly AMPS-24PCD or
the AMPS-24/E Cover
higher of the AMPS-24/E. Do not use
board. Look for
AMPS-24PCC or less.The power supply’s AMPS-24PCD or AMPS-24/E
metal cover must be removed to view the higher.
board’s assembly name. Refer to the
illustration at right for location.
All assemblies labeled AMPS-K2 may be
used for supervision.

NOTE: Digital audio software Version 2.0 and above does not support FFT risers on first release
DAA boards, which are marked “PCA”. Refer to the DAA appendix of the DAA2/DAX manual for
information on how to determine board type. Check VeriFre or an appropriate network display to
determine the software version. This note does not apply to DAA2 and DAX amplifiers.

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2.10.6 Auxiliary Inputs A and B

The DVC provides two analog audio connections. Auxiliary inputs may be used for paging locally
or to a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.
Auxiliary Input A
Auxiliary Input A (AUXA) is intended for background music, and provides a high-fidelity
connection to common audio appliances such as a radio, CD player, MP3/MP4 player, portable
audio device, tape deck, or to a telephone paging source. Two-channel stereo signals are changed
to monophonic signals.
VeriFire Tools programming determines if signal supervision of AUXA is enabled or disabled.

18 AWG twisted unshielded

pair recommended.
Signal strength from low-level
analog audio input: 1Vp-p max.

Right audio signal

+
_ Radio, CD player,
portable audio
device, MP3/MP4
player, telephone
+ paging source, or
Left audio signal _ tape deck.

DVCAUXAtb4.wmf
DVC AUXA
TB4
Stereo input shown. Monophonic input may
connect to either AUXA R or AUXA L.

Figure 2.17 AUXA Auxiliary Audio Input

Auxiliary Input B
Auxiliary Input B (AUXB) is provided to accept low-level analog audio (AMG-style audio) input
at 12Vp-p nominal, 15Vp-p max. The messages are then transmitted out to speaker circuits as
designated by programming.VeriFire Tools programming determines if signal supervision of
AUXB is enabled.

14-18 AWG twisted-

pair recommended.
AMG-1 style low-level Audio Low-level analog
audio output, 12Vp-p
nominal, 15Vp-p max.
DVCAUXBtb14.wmf

DVC AUXB
TB 14

Figure 2.18 AUXB Auxiliary Audio Input

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2.10.7 Network Connection (NUP) Ports

NUP Ports A and B (J1 and J2 on the DVC board) are functionally the same, and either may be
used to connect the DVC to:
• either NUP port (not both) on a network communications module,
• to an NFS2-3030 or NFS2-640,
• to VeriFire Tools.
NCM-W/F VeriFire Tools
NUP Cable
Acceptable DVC NUP Connections
configurations are
shown at right. Do not DVC
connect a network
communications
module and an NFS2- NFS2-3030
VeriFire Tools
640 or NFS2-3030 to a or NFS2-640

NUPcnctr.wmf
DVC at the same time. NUP Connections
NUP Port A or B
(J1 or J2) DVC

Figure 2.19 DVC NUP Connections and Configurations

NUP cables are included with NCM and HS-NCM modules, with VeriFire Tools, and also with the
DVC.

2.10.8 USB Ports

The USB ports (USB A, J3, and USB B, J4) are functionally the same, and either may be used to
connect the DVC to a PC with VeriFire Tools to perform uploads and downloads.

USB Cable
(Type B)
USB Cable
J3 - USB A
(Mini AB)
Connector

DVC mini AB USB cbl.wmf

DVC B USB cbl.wmf
J4 - USB B
Connector
Figure 2.20 DVC USB Port Connections

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2.10.9 Push-to-Talk Indicator

The Push-to-Talk (PTT, TB10) output provides a means of quickly identifying a paging event in a
retrofit system. The PTT output is a set of Form-C relay contacts that changes state when the PTT
button is pressed on the DVC’s MIC-1 microphone.
SLC to
next device

-+

14-18 AWG twisted-pair

- SLC
from
recommended.
+ FACP

FMM-1*

DVCPTTtb10.wmf
ELR-47K

Program the monitor module with an

FMMtpHa.wmf
appropriate non-fire Type ID code
per the FACP manual.

*If the SLC device does not match the one in this figure, refer to
DVC PTT the SLC manual appendix, which contains wiring conversion charts
for type V and type H modules.
TB 10

Figure 2.21 Push-to-Talk Connections

2.10.10 RM-1 Remote Microphone Interface

The Remote Microphone Interface (RMI, TB9) accomodates one RM-1 Series microphone,
providing the DVC with remote paging and/or message override capabilities. The RM-1 may be
used for paging locally or to a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net. Refer to Figure 2.22 for DVC
connection to a single RM-1.

Max. distance between remote microphone

and DVC: 1000 ft (300m).
14-18 AWG twisted-
pair recommended.
Earth
DC Common
+24VDC

R-47K ohm
resistor
DVCRMItb9.wmf
RM1board.wmf

DVC RMI
TB 9

RM-1 board
Figure 2.22 RM-1 to DVC Connections

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See the RM-1 Series document for more information on this product. Refer only to single-
microphone applications: multiples (e.g. daisy-chaining) are not compatible with the DVC.

2.10.11 MIC-1 Local Microphone Interface

The local microphone interface (J5) is a
plug-in connection for the cable on the

DVCtoCMICcxj5.wmf
MIC-1 microphone, which provides the
DVC with paging capabilities. The DVC MIC-1 Cable
microphone connection will be monitored Local Mic
for continuity when MIC-1 is enabled in J5
VeriFire Tools.
Figure 2.23 MIC-1 Microphone Interface

2.10.12 TELH-1 Local Phone Interface

The local phone interface (J8) is a plug-in
connection for the cable on the TELH-1
firefighter’s telephone handset. This TELH-1 Cable
provides a connection to the analog FFT

DVCLocalPhoneJ8.wmf
riser, and gives the DVC paging
capabilities (selectable from the DVC-KD DVC
and utilization of the phone’s push-to-talk Local
button). The TELH-1 will be supervised Phone
for short or open circuit conditions when J8
“Local FFT” is selected in VeriFire Tools.
Figure 2.24 TELH-1 Telephone Interface

2.10.13 Analog Audio Outputs (DVC-AO)

The DVC-AO option board generates low-level analog audio messages that may be used as inputs
to AA-Series audio amplifiers, XPIQ audio input boards and ACT-4 audio coupling transformers.
Figure 2.25 through Figure 2.26 give examples of how the DVC-AO may be used. For more
complete wiring instructions on the AA-Series amplifiers, XPIQ, and Audio Coupling
Transformers, refer to the documentation that accompanies these devices.

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TB1 CH2
TB2 TB3
CH1 CH3

XPIQ
AIB-4
Low-level analog audio to AA-Series audio amplifier

Optional 4-wire return

XPIQAIB4terminals.wmf
DVCAOapp.wmf

XPIQAIB4.wmf
DVC-AO Outputs 1 - 4
S+ - S+ -

AA-30.wmf
Low-level Low-level AA-Series
audio IN audio RET audio amplifier terminals

Figure 2.25 Wiring the DVC-AO Board, Example A

Optional 4-wire return from last ACT-4

To other ACT-4s Low-level Audio Low-level Analog Audio

ACT-4 ACT-4
TB1 TB1

P1 P1
DVC_AOact4.wmf

P3 P3

DVC-AO
AA-100/AA-100E* AA-30/AA-30E
or AA-120/AA-120E

To other AA-Series To other AA-Series

amplifiers in the amplifiers in the
cabinet cabinet

*The ACT-4 is not ULC approved for use with AA-100/E amplifiers.

Figure 2.26 Wiring the DVC-AO Board, Example B

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2.10.14 UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements

DVC circuit wiring is all power-limited, and it may enter or exit the cabinet together. However,
when the DVC is in a cabinet with another product that has non-power-limited wiring, all of the
DVC’s circuitry must be separated from any non-power-limited circuitry in the cabinet. All power-
limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) from any non-power-limited
circuit wiring. All power-limited and non-power-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the
cabinet through different knockout and/or conduits. Install tie wraps and adhesive squares to secure
the wiring.

2.11 Replacement of NVRAM Memory-Backup Battery

The DVC has a snap-in lithium battery that provides backup of the DVC’s on-board memory and
clock during power loss. Refer to Figure 1.2 on page 15 or Figure 1.4 on page 17 for the location.
The expected shelf-life for this battery is 10+ years. However, if battery connections are damaged
or the battery does lose power, a system trouble message will appear: “NVRAM BATT
TROUBLE”. A new battery (P/N 31005, SGS Thompson M4T32BR12SH1) must be purchased
and installed to replace the old battery.
To replace the battery:
1. Power down the system.
2. Remove any boards in front of the DVC board to provide access to the battery.
3. Use your fingers to carefully pull the battery off the board.
4. Align and push the new battery into the same space. The dot in one corner of the battery should
align as indicated in Figure 1.2 on page 15 or Figure 1.4 on page 17.
5. Replace the front boards and power up the system.
6. Reset the time at Noti-Fire-Net’s master clock so the DVC will immediately regain its clock
function. If this step is skipped, the DVC will send out network messages with an invalid time
stamp until it regains its clock function within an hour communicating on a standard or high-
speed Noti-Fire-Net.

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3.1 Setting the Configuration Switches

3.1.1 Piezo (Switch 5)
The DVC Series has a piezo that arrives from the SW5 in enabled position.

DVCpiezoenabl.wmf
factory enabled. It will sound during a DVC trouble
event, and may be acknowledged at a network
workstation, NCA-2, or an NFS2-3030 or NFS2-640
that is not on Noti-Fire-Net. However, it will resound if
another trouble event occurs within the DVC.
To disable, push the switch towards DIS.
The piezo can be disabled or enabled using SW5.
Disabling the piezo causes a trouble to be sent to the Figure 3.1 Piezo Enable/Disable
panel or network annunciator.

3.1.2 EFA and EFB (Switches 7 and 6)

DVC wire boards have two earth fault detection switches SW6 and SW7 in enabled positions.
for use with Digital Audio Ports (DAPs) A and B. The
switches arrive from the factory disabled, and may

DVCdfABenabl.wmf
require resetting if earth fault detection is desired. (Refer
to Figure 3.2).
Each DAP on a DVC wire board is electrically isolated
from the other DAP and all other circuitry on that board.
A DAP with its associated earth fault switch enabled must
To disable, push the switch towards DIS.
be connected to a DAP with its associated earth fault
switch disabled for detection to occur. Otherwise, either Figure 3.2 EFA/EFB EN/DIS
• no detection will occur (when two connected
DAPs have their associated switches disabled), or
• an earth fault will be generated (when two connected DAPs have their associated switches
enabled).
Refer to Figure 3.3.

For specific DAP wiring instructions refer to Figure 2.14,

“Wire Digital Audio Loop Connections” on page 30.

Twisted-pair wire

DAPA DAPB DAPA DAPB DAPA DAPB

DAPA
EFA EN

EFA EN

EFA EN

EFA EN
EFB DIS

EFB DIS

EFB DIS

EFB DIS
DAPB

DVC DAA DAA DAA

Optional Style 7 return

NOTE: Refer to Appendix A, “DAL Earth Fault Detection” for information on earth fault detection
when a DAA2 or DAX is present on a DAL. Only DAP A is isolated on these devices.

Figure 3.3 Earth Fault Switch Settings for a Wire DVC with DAAs

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3.1.3 4WIRE (Switch 8)

The FFT riser may be wired in a Class A (4-wire) or a SW8 in To
Class B (2-wire) configuration. For Class A enabled disable,
installations, enable the switch. For Class B, disable position. push the
switch
the switch. towards
DIS.
VeriFire Tools programming must be set the same as
this switch.
Figure 3.4 4WIRE Enable/Disable

3.2 Panel Programming

Volume control settings for the DVC is programmed at an NCA-2 or NFS2-3030. Refer to the point
programming sections of these manuals for more information, as well as to the annunciator
programming sections for relevant ACS programming instructions.

3.3 VeriFire Tools Programming

All programming besides DVC volume control is done in VeriFire Tools. Digital Audio Loop
device programming can be routed through the DVC, allowing code to be loaded simultaneously
into multiple devices.

NOTE: VeriFire programming is laid out in the following sequence:

1. DVC (See “DVC System Programming” on page 41)
2. Digital Audio Loop Devices (See “DAA/DAX/DAA2 Amplifier Programming” on
page 49)
3. Audio Messaging (See “Audio Message Programming” on page 53)
4. Logic Equations (See “Logic Equation Builder” on page 59)
5. PAM points (See “Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM) Programming” on page 61)
6. Reports (“Reports” on page 65)

Following are general descriptions of VeriFire Tools programming required for DVC operation.

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3.3.1 DVC System Programming

All DVC are included in this section of programming.

NOTE: The DVC node number is assigned at the beginning of the VeriFire Tools session when
the database is opened. The DVC must always be assigned a unique node address, even when
used with a standalone FACP. That is, when used with a standalone FACP, the DVC must be
assigned a node number different from that FACP.

General I

DVCprogGEN I.jpg
Figure 3.5 DVC System Programming Service – General I

DVC Label
Enter the network node label for this DVC. You may enter up to 40 characters.
Common Settings
LOCAL CONTROL - Select to enable local DVC control of the following DVC-KD keys: ALL CALL,
PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS, PAGE INACTIVE AREAS, and
ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE.
ANALOG OUTPUTS - Describe the configuration (“Not Installed”, “Installed, Class A,” or “Installed,
Class B”) of DVC’s analog outputs. Requires DVC-AO. “Installed” analog outputs will be represented in the
PAM as output circuits for DVC-0. (PAM programming is described in “Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM)
Programming” on page 61.)
LOCAL/REMOTE MICROPHONE - Select to install the local and/or remote microphone.
See the RM-1 Series document for more information on the remote microphone.
DVC MODEL - Choose from the drop-down menu to indicate if the DVC is the standard (DVC) or an
extended memory (DVC-EM) version. The DVC-EM Extended Memory versions contain up to 32
minutes of standard quality (11.025 kHz sampling rate, 8 bit µ-law, mono) audio storage, or 4 minutes of
high quality (44.1 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit PCM, mono).

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FIDELITY SELECTION - Choose the desired audio quality (standard or high). A message saved as high
quality requires more storage space than the same message saved as standard quality.

NOTE: The DVC uses:

• 8 audio channels on the DAL (digital audio loop) with the standard quality audio setting.
• 1 audio channel on the DAL with the high quality audio setting.
• 1 audio channel on a standard or high-speed NotiFireNet.

CAUTION: DVC Model/Fidelity Selection

! Do Not modify settings for “DVC Model” or fidelity programming once PAM points and Audio
Messages are installed. Changing these selections will delete all PAM Points and Audio Messaging
information.

Firefighter Telephone Settings

LOCAL FFT – Select when a local TELH-1 FFT is installed. The connection will be supervised for
open and short circuit conditions.
FFT RISER WIRE SELECTION – Select to describe the wiring style, 2 WIRE (Class B) or 4 WIRE (Class
A) of the FFT riser. Switch 8 (Refer to “4WIRE (Switch 8)” on page 40) must be set the same as
this selection. Select UNINSTALLED if there is no FFT riser installed.
BUSY TONE – Check to select a message segment that will play when there is still no telephone
circuit available after the phone has rung several times. The SEGMENT selection box will light up
when this field is checked. This selection will apply to all FFT risers on the DAL (Digital Audio
Loop). If BUSY TONE is not selected, the phone will continue to ring until answered. Refer to
Appendix B, “FFT Communication” for an example.
SEGMENT – Select a segment that will play while the line is busy. This segment plus the emergency
/non-emergency segments have a limit of 106 seconds for standard fidelity and for high fidelity.
Auxiliary Input
AUX INPUT A and/or AUX INPUT B - Check the input(s) that are installed.
SUPERVISION - Check to enable supervision of the specified inputs.
AGC - Check to enable automatic gain control. This feature will smooth an incoming signal to
produce a consistent sound.

NOTE: Enable automatic gain control only in applications where the input is a voice input, such
as from a telephone paging system. Do not enable automatic gain control when using background
music.

BACKGROUND MUSIC - Check if the input is to be used for background music. Background music
will be disabled during AC Fail and will not play out of a DAA or DAA-2 that has a battery charge
rate greater than 1 amp (Battery size is greater than 26 AH and batteries are in need of a charge).
NFN Media Interface Settings
Set Port A and Port B thresholds for HIGH or LOW to establish tolerable noise thresholds for
network communications. Not applicable for high-speed NotiFireNets.
WIRING STYLE - Select according to your network’s configuration (STYLE 4 or STYLE 7). Refer to
the standard or high-speed NotiFireNet manual for more information.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

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General II

DVCprogGEN II.jpg

Figure 3.6 DVC System Programming Service – General II

Program Settings
Check the node numbers to set up for ALL CALL or SPECIAL PAGING FUNCTIONS paging at
the selected nodes. Nodes should be other DVCs or a panel with an XPIQ or SLC speaker points.
SPECIAL PAGING FUNCTIONS is comprised of the settings for the DVC-KD buttons PAGE
ACTIVE EVAC AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS, and PAGE INACTIVE AREAS. In
multi-channel applications (where audio message sequences are saved in standard fidelity format),
these pages are designed to override the message sequence types they describe (EVAC or ALERT
messages that are active), or to page to areas where no messages are active. In single-channel
applications (where audio message sequences are saved in high fidelity format), these pages are not
operative and the column will be grayed out.
Starting with VeriFire Tools 6.0, alarm bus programming is performed using logic equations. The
“Alarm Bus Maps” column no longer appears on this screen. Refer to “Logic Equation Builder” on
page 59.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

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General III

DVCprogGEN III.jpg

Figure 3.7 DVC System Programming Service – General III

DAL BACKUP TONES:

Defines the message segments (usually tones) that will be broadcast during the loss of DAP
communication. These backup messages are stored within each DAA/DAA2/DAX for activation
when the command bus is not functioning. These tones, in addition to the “Busy Tone”, are limited
to 106 seconds combined.
EMERGENCY - The message segment selected will broadcast when DAA/DAA2/DAX’s alarm bus is
active.
NON-EMERGENCY - The message segment selected will broadcast when the DAA/DAA2/DAX’s
alarm bus is inactive. This message will not broadcast during AC failure.
DCC SETTINGS:

Defines whether the DVC will participate in DCC operation for paging functions, and if so, which network
control node it will be associated with. See Section 4.3, “Display and Control Center (DCC)”.
DCC OPERATION - Check to enable DCC participation.

DCC ASSOCIATED NODE NUMBER - Map a DCC-designated DVC to a network control node through
which it will be able to assert network control for network paging purposes.
Canadian Operations
Pre-Announce - To enable the Pre-Announce feature, click Pre-Announce, then select an audio
sequence. The selected sequence will play before all pages from the DVC’s MIC-1 local
microphone, the TELH-1 local telephone, and the RM-1. The “Pre-Announce” LED on the
DVC-KD will light for the duration of the pre-announce.

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PAGE INHIBIT - The Page Inhibit selection applies to the ALL CALL, PAGE ACTIVE EVAC
AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS, and PAGE INACTIVE AREAS buttons on the
DVC-KD. To enable, check the box and select a logic equation that will inhibit the page while the
logic equation is active. The “Page Inhibit” LED on the DVC-KD will light for the duration of the
page inhibit.
DVC-KD INHIBIT - The DVC-KD Inhibit selection applies to the 24 buttons on the right half of the
DVC-KD. To enable, check the box and select a logic equation that inhibit the DVC-KD while the
logic equation is active.
COMMON SETTINGS
NFN AUDIO PAGING - Check this box if network paging from any of the DVC’s live inputs to
outputs on other DVCs is desired. Live inputs can include the DVC’s local microphone, an RM-1
remote microphone, a firefighter’s telephone, or a live input from an AUXA or AUXB connection.
A check here creates the “Network” column in the PAM. (See “Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM)
Programming” on page 61.) If this box is not checked, network paging is disabled.

NOTE: For a standard Noti-Fire-Net, the number of nodes allowed is limited to 54 when NFN
Audio Paging is selected. This limitation does not apply to a high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.

DAP WIRING STYLE - Select Style 4 or Style 7.

TROUBLE REMINDER OPTIONS - Select a 24 hour reminder, or none.

IP ACCESSIBILITY
Check to enable IP Access. This setting allows the disabling/enabling of commands, downloads
and programming from the Wide Area Network (WAN).
DVC downloads can be initiated by clicking the WAN Download icon located on the top menu
bar. . They are timed for six hours.

NOTE: Use of the IP Accessibility feature is subject to the approval of the local AHJ.

PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

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DAL Mapping
Map DAL devices to DAL addresses with this screen. Once mapping has been completed, click on
an amplifier’s button to call up the the associated DAL device screen (page 49). A DAL device
must be programmed into the system here before VeriFire Tools will allow configuration of its
individual speakers circuits.

Figure 3.8 DVC System Programming Service – DAL Mapping

AMP 1 THROUGH AMP 32 - Click on the AMP button to select the DAL device being addressed from
the pull-down menu.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

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DVC-KD
Program the user-defined keys on the DVC-KD. Map a function to a node, module, detector, panel
circuit point, zone, or PAM point.

DVCprogsvc DVC-KD.jpg

Figure 3.9 DVC System Programming Service – DVC-KD

Explanation of Fields:
KEY -There are 24 user-defined keys on a DVC-KD. Refer to Figure 4.1 on page 68 for the
numbering format.
FUNCTION - Select from Monitor, Control, Telephone, All Call, Page Evac, Page Alert, Page
Inactive, Enable Paging, FFT-NFN, Disable, or None.
• Select Telephone for the following:
• when mapping to a telephone control module.
• when mapping to a DAL device FFT riser that has no telephone control modules (Use
the address NxxxAyyT, where N = node number, yy = the DAL device address [1 - 32]).
• Select All Call to broadcast to entire nodes.
• When Enable Paging is selected, AUX A or AUX B will be selectable.
• Select FFT-NFN to broadcast from a firefighter telephone over Noti•FireNet.
• Enter the two DVC nodes plus telephone control module “Nxxx,Nxxx,NxxxLxxMxxx”).
• When mapping to a DAL device FFT that has no installed telephone control modules,
use the address Nxxx,Nxxx,NxxxAyyT, where N = node number, yy = the DAA addresss
(1-32). Refer to Appendix B.2.2, “Point-to-point FFT Communication over Noti-Fire-Net
(FFT-NFN)”, on page 78 for more explanation.
• Select Disable to create a button that will disable a single local or network DAL device
speaker circuit point, or all the speaker circuits on a DAL device. Use the following
addresses
AyySz for a single local speaker circuit point.
NxxxAyySz for a single network speaker circuit point.

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AAyyD to disable all speaker circuits on a local DAL device.

NxxxAAyyD to disable all speaker circuits on a network DAL device.
MAPPING - Enter the points, nodes or zones to be mapped.
• The Control function allows mapping of up to 8 points.
• The All Call, Page Evac, Page Alert, and Page Inactive functions for the user-programmable
keys allow mapping of up to 8 nodes. These nodes do not have to be any of the nodes
selected to function with the All Call, Page Active EVAC areas, Page Active ALERT area,
or Page INACTIVE area buttons on the left side of the DVC-KD.
• The FFT-NFN function is used for FFT communication from one DVC to another. Both
DVC nodes are entered in mapping. A telephone control module is optional.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.
DVC General Zones
Customize a DVC general zone label using the following screen. See Section 3.4 on page 66 for
information on programming DVC general zones.

DVCprogGEN ZONES.jpg

Figure 3.10 DVC System Programming Service – General Zones

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3.3.2 DAA/DAX/DAA2 Amplifier Programming

Use the following services to program associated amplifiers and speaker points with individual settings.

General I

D amp GEN I.jpg

Figure 3.11 DAA/DAX/DAA2 Amplifier Programming Service – General I

AMPLIFIER ADDRESS - Select the installed amplifier to be programmed. The DAL Device Type
chosen at the DAL Mapping screen ( “DAL Mapping” on page 46) will display next to the
amplifier address selected.
Amplifier Settings
AMPLIFIER MODE – Select PRIMARY or BACKUP from the pull-down menu.

BDA CARD MODE – Select NOT INSTALLED, DUAL CHANNEL, or BACKUP from the pull-down menu.
BACKUP AMPLIFIER ADDRESS – Select the backup amplifier address, or NO BACKUP, from the pull-
down menu. Only backup amplifiers with matching BDA, speaker, group and riser mode settings
will be available.
Firefighter Telephone Settings:
These fields do not display for DAA PCA boards or DAX boards.
FFT RISER WIRE SELECTION –
• For DAA amplifiers - Select the wiring style (INSTALLED 2 WIRE or INSTALLED 4 WIRE)
according to the configuration of the analog network. Select UNINSTALLED when the FFT
riser is not installed.
• For DAA2 - Select INSTALLED or UNINSTALLED to indicate if there is a riser or not.
INSTALL FTM MODULES – Check this box if there are FTMs installed on the FFT riser with its
firefighter telephones. When this box is not checked, the address NxxxAyyT - where N = node
number, yy = the DAL device address (1 - 32) - can be used for FFT for mapping.
Auxiliary Input Source
These fields do not display for DAX boards.

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AUXILIARY A – Check to install the AUXA analog input into the database.
AGC – Check to enable automatic gain control. This feature will smooth an incoming signal to
produce a consistent sound.

NOTE: Enable automatic gain control only in applications where the input is a voice input, such as
from a telephone paging system. Do not enable automatic gain control when using background music.

SUPERVISION – Check to enable or disable supervision of the auxiliary input.

AUXILIARY ACTIVATION – Check which speaker circuits on the amplifier will be activated when
amplifying data from the AUX input.
MODIFY - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

DEFAULT - This button will restore all programmable options on this worksheet to their defaults.

NEXT and PRIOR - These buttons allow you to step through the amplifiers programmed in the
VeriFire Tools database.
CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved,
VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

General II

D amp GEN II.jpg

Figure 3.12 DAA/DAX/DAA-2 Amplifier Programming Service – General II

AMPLIFIER ADDRESS - Select the installed amplifier to be programmed. The DAL Device Type
chosen at the DAL Mapping screen (“DAL Mapping” on page 46) will display next to the amplifier
address selected.
Speaker Settings

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SPEAKER RISER MODE -A DAL device can have only one Riser Mode type: the riser mode type
chosen will be applied to all speaker circuits on the DAL device. Backup amplifiers must be
programmed with the same riser mode type as the primary amplifiers. Select from the following
DAL device Riser Mode types:
• NORMAL - Select NORMAL when the DAL device will not be used for riser or room isolator
applications.
• RISER TO ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIERS - Select when the DAL device’s output will be used with
one or more audio coupling transformers to drive additional amplifiers. (ACT-70 for 70V
amplifiers, ACT-25 for 25V Amps.) This selection provides a 200 Hz tone that is required
for additional analog amplifiers. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual.
• RISER TO ADDITIONAL CONTROL MODULES - Select when the DAL device’s output will be
routed to multiple speaker circuits using control modules. In this mode, the DAL device will
provide speaker circuit supervision only when idle. Only one DAL device speaker circuit
may be installed when operating in this mode. Do not use background music on the DAL
device in this mode. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual.
• RSM OR AIM SERIES ROOM ISOLATORS - Select when connecting these modules to the DAL
device’s speaker circuits. Only oneDAL device speaker circuit may be installed when
operating in this mode. Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual.
• CIM OR CSM SERIES ROOM ISOLATORS - Select when connecting these modules to the DAL
device’s speaker circuits. Only one DAL device speaker circuit may be installed when
operating in this mode. Do not use background music on the DAL device in this mode.
Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual.
Refer to the DAA2/DAX manual for wiring illustrations.
SPEAKER WIRING CONFIGURATION – Make selection to program speaker circuit pairs (1/2 and 3/4.)
Selection must reflect physical configuration (All Class A; All Class B; 1 and 2 = Class A, 3 and 4
= Class B; 1 and 2 = Class B, 3 and 4 = Class A).

CAUTION: Do Not Change Wiring Configuration After Speaker Circuit Programming

! Changing the wiring class configuration after the speaker circuits have been programmed may
delete the speaker circuit programming! (See page 52.)

Power Supply Settings

BATTERY SIZE: AMP HOURS - Select the size of the secondary power source.

DISABLE CHARGER - Check to disable the charger on this DAL device. The charger should be disabled if
this DAL device is sharing batteries with at least one other DAL device, and is not the DAL device that
will supply the battery charging. See the battery sharing section for the appropriate device.
MODIFY - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

DEFAULT - This button will restore all programmable options to their defaults.

NEXT and PRIOR - These buttons allow you to step through the amplifiers programmed in the
VeriFire Tools database.
CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved,
VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.
Group Settings
Groups consist of a collection of speaker circuits on a DAA2 with one or more amplifiers assigned
to it. Refer to Appendix D, “Audio Groups”, on page 86 for more information.
AMPLIFIER GROUP - Select the group number for the digital amplifier.

BDA GROUP - Select the group number for the BDA amplifier.
RM-1 Settings

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INSTALL RM-1 - Check this box to activate the circuit for supervision.
SEND RM-1 AUDIO TO DVC - Check this box to make the audio available as a source to the I1038
PAM row. The first DAA2 with an active push-to-talk (PTT) will be the source. Once the PTT is
released, the next active PTT will become the source of the audio. Any DAA2’s RM-1 audio takes
priority over the DVC RM-1 audio.
LOCAL RM-1 MODE - This setting will adjust the priority of the RM-1 to its own DAA2.
• Override DVC audio to all speakers - Select to make the local RM-1 the highest priority
audio source for that DAA2.
• Override DVC background music to all speakers - Select to give the RM-1 priority over
background music only.
• Let DVC control RM-1 routing - With this selection, the RM-1 will not perform any local
paging, and the DVC PAM is needed to control where the RM-1 audio is routed.
If the DAA2 loses communication with the DVC, the local RM-1 will take priority over the
non-emergency and emergency tones.

Speaker Circuits

Damp SpkrcktsS.jpg

Figure 3.13 DAA/DAX/DAA-2 Amplifier Programming Service – Speaker Circuits

AMPLIFIER ADDRESS - Select the installed DAL device to be programmed.

SPEAKER CIRCUIT - Select the speaker circuit to be labeled and grouped.

Labels
CIRCUIT – Enter up to 20 characters to identify this speaker circuit.

EXTENDED – Enter up to an additional 12 characters for more specific identification of the speaker circuit.
The total number of installed speaker circuits on the selected DAL device is listed on the lower
right hand side of the service form.
Group Settings
Groups consist of a collection of speaker circuits on a DAA2 with one or more amplifiers assigned
to it. Refer to Appendix D, “Audio Groups”, on page 86 for more information

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GROUP NUMBER – Select the group number for this speaker circuit.
MODIFY - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

UNINSTALL - This button will delete that speaker circuit from the VeriFire Tools database.

NEXT and PRIOR - These buttons allow you to step through the speaker circuits programmed in the
VeriFire Tools database.
CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved ,
VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

3.3.3 Audio Message Programming

Up to 1000 message sequences may be created using a sound library supplied with VeriFire Tools
and/or separate sound files created through the recommended Goldwave Digital Audio Editor.

NOTE: The CD booklet included with the VeriFire Tools CD outlines the equipment requirements
for creating a sound library. Use the equipment recommended in this booklet.

VeriFire Tools uses a “drag and drop” interface to easily sequence the sounds.
Message Segments
Message segments are sound files that can be used as part of a message sequence. The number of
message segments that may be stored is relative to their size, fidelity, and the DVC board used
(DVC or DVC-EM/F/SF).
Use the Message Segment form illustrated in Figure 3.14 to select and catalog the sound files that
will be used.

NOTE: The digital audio system uses files in specific .wav formats as described below.

Acceptable .wav file formats are as follows:

• Standard quality - 11.025 kHz sampling rate, 8 bit µ-law, mono.
• High quality - 44.1 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit PCM, mono.

NOTE: The DVC uses:

• 8 audio channels on the DAL (digital audio loop) with the standard quality audio setting.
• 1 audio channel on the DAL with the high quality audio setting.
• 1 audio channel on a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.

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Mess_SegBW.jpg

Figure 3.14 Audio Message Programming Service – Message Segments

• AUDIO TYPE - Fidelity and storage capacity based on the fidelity selection and board type at the
first DVC form (See “Common Settings” on page 41) is displayed as a reminder in the AUDIO
TYPE field at the top of the form.
• OPEN EXPLORER - Click this button to open the Windows Explorer. Import sound files into the
segment library by dragging and dropping them from your PC. When a file is entered into the
library it is assigned a segment number. The segment library may contain up to 1000 message
segments.

NOTE: Sound files used as message segments must be accessible when downloading to a
DVC.
• They must be consistently mapped - that is, the path must remain unchanged if a database is
exported onto another PC.
• When accessed from external devices such as a CD drive, copy audio files onto your PC’s hard
drive, or always ensure that external media containing these files is in the drive when
downloading to the DVC.

• Total duration time will display in the top right corner of the service form. Specific message
segment lengths are displayed in the Available Message Segments section of the Message
Sequences screen. (See Figure 3.15 on page 55)
Use the arrow keys to the right to re-assign a file’s segment number.
• Click the OPEN AUDIO EDITOR button to open the Goldwave sound editor. Create and/or edit
sound files with this software program.
• Listen to a selected .wav file by clicking on PLAY SELECTION button at the bottom of the
service.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

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CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

Message Sequences
Build audio message sequences by combining message segments and sequence commands.

The Sequence
(“1” in this
example) displays
in the # field in the
Audio Sequences
selection.

Mess_SequenceBW.jpg

Figure 3.15 Audio Message Programming Service – Message Sequences

To create an audio sequence:

1. Select a sequence number from the AUDIO SEQUENCES field. Assign the sequence an ALERT,
EVAC, or OTHER message type.

NOTE: Only ALERT and EVAC may be used when a DVC with DVC-AO is directly connected to
an NFS2-640 panel.

2. Type a 20-character description of the audio sequence in the LABEL field, if desired.
3. Drag and drop message segments and sequence commands into the SEQUENCE: field.
Segments may be grouped together and the group or individual segment may be played up to
14 times. An individual segment or group may also be commanded to play forever.

NOTE: For public mode signaling, messages activated during fire events must repeat
indefinitely (the PLAY FOREVER command must be used).
For private mode signaling, fire alarm messages may be of finite length (the PLAY X TIMES
command may be used), but they must then be assigned the “OTHER” category.
Security, supervisory, trouble, all finite-length messages, and all messages not activated by fire
events must be assigned “OTHER” in VeriFire Tools.

Each PLAY... command (PLAY X TIMES, PLAY FOREVER) must be completed with an END PLAY
command. Segments without a PLAY.../END PLAY command will play only once. Note that the

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PLAY... and END PLAY commands are comparable to open (PLAY X TIMES, PLAY FOREVER) and
closed (END PLAY) brackets of a logic equation.
Sequences may be nested, as shown in Figure 3.16.
1. Play Forever
The AbortOn.wav 2. Play 3 Times
Sequences A file will play 3 Sequence A 3. AbortON.wav
and B will times and stop. 4. End Play
play forever. The ACFail.wav 5. Play 3 Times
file will play 3 Sequence B 6. ACFail.wav
times and stop. 7. End Play
8. End Play

Figure 3.16 Nested Sequence

A sequence may have up to 125 steps.

CLEAR SEQUENCE - Click this button to delete all steps in a sequence.

PLAY SEQUENCE - Click this button to listen to and review the sequence as a test. During this test,
the PLAY FOREVER command will only play 200 times. When this sequence is activated in a non-test
situation, PLAY FOREVER will play indefinitely.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.
Inputs
Each input source, live or recorded, is assigned a fixed input number and a programmable priority
number. (See Table 3.1 on page 58.) Use the Inputs service to program each input’s priority. The
lower the priority number, the higher the priority.

DVC_AudioMsgFFT.jpg

This screen will also display a fixed input number column to the left of the Priority column. To
view this column, place the cursor on the column wall left of the priority column and pull it out.

Figure 3.17 Audio Message Programming Service – Inputs.

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ARROW KEYS - Use to reassign the priority of an individual input.

CAUTION: FFT-NFN Priority

! 1 Do not program FFT-NFN with a priority greater than the following inputs:
• Local RM-1
• Remote RM-1
• Local Mic
• Remote Mic
• Local Tel
• Network Tel
2 The DVC endpoints of an FFT-NFN link must be programmed with the same FFT-NFN priority.

RENUMBER - Click the button to sequentially reassign priorities to the all inputs.

RESTORE DEFAULTS - Click this button to re-apply default priorities to all inputs. See Table 3.1 on
page 58 for defaults.
PROGRAM - This button will save your changes to the VeriFire Tools database.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved (by
pressing the PROGRAM button), VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

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Input Number Input Source Default Priority

1 Local Microphone Page* 1

2 Network Microphone Page 2

3 – 15 RESERVED —

16 Local Telephone Page* 16

17 Network Telephone Page 17

18 – 30 RESERVED —

31 Message Sequence 1 31

32 Message Sequence 2 32

• • •
• • •
• • •

1029 Message Sequence 999 1029

1030 Message Sequence 1000 1030

1031 – 1033 RESERVED —

1034 RESERVED —

1035 Network Workstation 1035

1036 RESERVED —

1037 Network Remote Workstation 1037

1038 Local RM-1 1038

1039 Network RM-1 1039

1040 Local AUXB 1040

1041 Network AUXB 1041

1042 FFT-NFN 1042

1043 Local AUXA 1043

1044 Network AUXA 1044

* Local Microphone Page will always take priority over Local Telephone Page.

Table 3.1 Default Input Priorities

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3.3.4 Logic Equation Builder

The Logic Equation Builder allows the programmer to set up Control-by-Event requirements for
audio events.

DVC3logeq.wmf

Figure 3.18 Logic Equation Builder Service

The Logic Equation Builder is an easy way to enter logic equations for the audio system. Use the "point and
click" method to select all available operators and operands and view your work as you build the equation
in the window at the top of the screen. Use the Program Validation Service to check your work.
The Edit Section
UNDO - This button will undo the last function that was executed. You can press the UNDO button
until the entire entered equation is erased.
REDO - This button will reverse the action of the UNDO button. The REDO button can be pressed
until the entire function is recovered.
ERASE - This button will clear the current equation so that a new equation can be entered. Once the
ERASE button is pressed, both the UNDO and REDO button will become unavailable.
COPY and PASTE - These buttons can be used to copy an equation in whole or in part and paste it
into another logic zone.
LABEL - Use this field to enter a label (up to 100 characters) for the logic equation. Labels are
accessible by viewing the database using VeriFire Tools.
The Functions Section
The Functions section lists the available operators to use. For every step that can be performed, the
available choices will be left enabled, while unavailable options will be grayed out. Following is a
description of each function. Refer to the VeriFire Tools help file for more information.
AND - Requires that each argument be active.

OR - Requires that any argument be active.

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NOT - Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).
ONLY1 - Requires that only one argument be active.

ANYX - Requires that the amount of arguments specified by the number preceding the arguments be
active.
TBL - Requires the system trouble(s) listed to activate.

DEL - Used for delayed operations.

SDEL - A latched version of the DEL function. Once the equation evaluates true, it remains
activated until a reset, even if the internal equation becomes false.
TIM - The TIM function specifies activation on specific days of the week or year.

RANGE - Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing
function. The range limit is 20 consecutive arguments.
) - Closes a logic equation.

The Points Section

The Points section allows the user to select operands that can be added to an equation. Pressing one
of these buttons will bring up a dialog box so that you may enter the appropriate address for the
device or zone being used in the equation. Address formats are as follows:

Point Format Description

Detector NxxxLyyDzzz xxx = node #, yy = loop #, zzz = detector address
Module NxxxLyyMzzz xxx = node #, yy = loop #, zzz = module address
Panel Circuit NxxxPyy.z xxx = node #, yy = panel circuit #, z = panel circuit point
Zone NxxxZyyy xxx = node #, yyy = zone #
Logic Zone NxxxZLyyyy xxx = node #, yyyy = logic zone #
Trouble Zone NxxxZTyyy xxx = node #, yyy = trouble zone #
Special Function NxxxZFyy xxx = node #, yy = special function zone #
System Trouble NxxxTyyy xxx = node #, yyy = system trouble
Speaker Circuit (DAL NxxxAyySz xxx = node #, yy = 1-32 (DAL device address), z = speaker circuit
Device)
PAM NnnnIxxxxAyySz nnn = node #, xxxx = Input #, yy = 0-32 (0 = DVC, 1-32 = DAL device
address)
PAM (net) NnnnIxxxxNET nnn = node #, xxxx = input #
Local Microphone PTT NxxxMIC xxx = node #
RM-1 PTT NxxxRM xxx = node #
Local Phone PTT NxxxAyyTELE xxx = node #, yy = 0-32 (0 = DVC, 1-32 = DAL device address)
Alarm Bus (over Noti- NxxxAyyBUS xxx = node #, yy = 0-32 (0 = DVC, 1-32 = DAL device address)
Fire-Net network)
Alarm Bus (local DVC AxxBUS xx = 0-32 (0 = DVC, 1-32 = DAL device address)
DAL)

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 DAL Device Alarm Bus Activation Using Logic Equation Programming

DVC software 4.0 and higher provides the ability to program DAL device speaker circuits to
activate based on the following two conditions:
1. Loss of communication with the local FACP.
2. Active input on the DAL device’s local alarm bus.
A DVC can now be programmed to activate the DAL device and play a specific message for these
conditions. A logic equation must be created that includes the two conditions.

Condition 1: Interruption of Noti-Fire-Net

communications with Node 3.
Noti-Fire-Net
Condition 2: Active input on local alarm bus
X from Node 3.

FACP/ (HS-) FACP A DVC logic equation that includes the

(HS-)
NCA-2 NCM Node 3 Node 3 off-line condition and the active
NCM
Node 2 alarm bus in this example would be:

active alarm bus

AND(A12BUS,TBL(N3T243))
Noti-Fire-Net
This logic equation can be used to activate
PAM points for the DAL device at address
DVC 12 with the desired message.
(HS-)
NCM Node 1 DAL
Device Note that T243 (System Trouble 243, Node
Address 12 xxx Communications Failure) is used for all
Digital Audio Loop nodes for this condition.

Figure 3.19 Alarm Bus Activation Conditions with Programming Example

Logic Equation Spreadsheet

Use the Logic Equation Spreadsheet to select, view, or navigate through up to 2000 (ZL1 –
ZL2000) logic equations.
Action Commands
MODIFY - Clicking this button will save the selected equation to the database.

CLEAR - Clicking this button will delete the selected equation from the database.

NEXT and PRIOR - Clicking these buttons cycle through the equations.
REFRESH - Clicking this button will restore the current logic equation from the database.

SPREADSHEET - Clicking this button displays the Logic Equation Spreadsheet in a separate screen.

CLOSE - This button will close the current service. If there are changes that have not been saved,
VeriFire Tools will prompt you to do so.

3.3.5 Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM) Programming

Overview
The PAM point spreadsheet displays all programmed inputs and outputs except backup
DAA/DAA2/DAXs. Inputs are represented by rows, while outputs are represented by columns. A
PAM point is the intersection between an input and an output. A PAM point address describes its
input (I) number, amplifier (A) number and speaker circuit (S) number (IXXXXAXXSX). Local DVC
analog outputs use amplifier number zero. Where live paging over a standard or high-speed Noti-
Fire-Net is employed, Noti-Fire-Net is considered an output on the source DVC. The points
associated with the intersection of the live inputs with Noti-Fire-Net have a PAM point address of
IxxxxNET, where “I” is the input number.

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Following are the means to activate a PAM point:

• Logic Equation.
• ACS control (ACS mapping on NFS2-3030, or NCA-2).
• Point control (“Force On”/”Force Off” commands - network workstation, NCA-2, or NFS2-
3030).
• DVC-KD (Pre-set paging buttons (ALL CALL, etc) and user-programmed buttons).
The PAM Programming screen shown in Figure 3.20 allows the programmer to select and program
points for activation by a specific logic equation. ACS control, point control and DVC-KD
activators do not display on this screen.
The programmer may also program the point for signal silence participation and switch inhibit, as
described in Table 3.4 on page 65.

Outputs are Example: Output circuit for DAA 4 S3 Column. The darkened cell in the column is a PAM point in the row
represented by designated Input 31, and has a PAM point address of I31A4S3. When Logic Equation 3 (the “3” that is in
columns. the darkened cell) is activated, Input 31 will broadcast Sequence 1 on this output. This output can also be
activated by other PAM points in its column.

NEW_PAM_PTsBW.jpg
Inputs are
represented
by rows.

Example: Input
31 Row. The
selected cell in
the row is a
PAM point.
When Logic
Equation 3 is
activated,
Speaker Circuit
3 on the DAA at
Address 4 will
broadcast
Sequence 1.

Control-by-event
1 Z103 3

2 4

PAM point
DVC General Zone Programming - activation
Refer to “Programming DVC General programming
Zones” on page 66. options

PAM point
address

Figure 3.20 PAM Programming Screen

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Network Paging
When “NFN Audio Paging” is selected in the DVC System Programming Service (see page 45),
the DVC is configured to send live audio to a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net for audible
output by other DVCs on the network. The live audio present on the network can be used as input
audio by another DVC on Noti-Fire-Net, and may be played on any output circuit on that DVC.
Inputs designated as “Local” in the PAM of the source DVC become “Network” inputs of the same
type in the PAM of all other network DVCs. (See Table 3.2.)
Input Name on Source DVC Input Name on Other Network DVC
Local Mic Network Mic
Local Tel Network Tel
Local RM-1 Network RM-1
Local Aux B Network Aux B
Local Aux A Network Aux A

Table 3.2 Local and Network Inputs

A DVC configured for network audio output may be commanded to transmit a live audio message
to Noti-Fire-Net in a variety of ways. An MIC-1 Local Mic will always (provided the audio channel
is free, or the input has sufficient priority to preempt another audio source using the channel)
transmit its audio to Noti-Fire-Net when the Push-to-talk button on the microphone is depressed.
Live inputs from other than the MIC-1 may be activated to transmit to Noti-Fire-Net using “Enable
Paging from input name ” buttons programmed to an annunciator button on an NCA-2, NFS2-
3030 or DVC-KD. A pre-defined button labeled “Enable Telephone Page” exists on the DVC-KD
for this purpose.
Live inputs may also be activated to Noti-Fire-Net using a logic equation. This programming is
done in the PAM Programming Service, by mapping the logic equation to the NET column of the
desired local input. Refer toFigure 3.20 on page 62, upper right, to view the NET column. The NET
column appears only when “Paging to Network” is selected in the DVC Programming Service.
Network Paging From this DVC, RM-1 Example
The RM-1 at this DVC is configured with an NCA-2 or NFS2-3030 annunciator (one button
with a mode of ENABLE PAGING FROM RM-1, one button with a mode of ALL CALL) and
programmed to transmit an ALL CALL message to other nodes.
When the RM-1 is activated for network paging (by first pressing the two annunciator buttons, then
the microphone’s push-to-talk button), it will send a live ALL CALL message out to Noti-Fire-Net
through the PAM’s Local RM-1 input (Input 1038).
ALL CALL
message to
Noti-Fire-Net.
Input Priority Input Name NET
Live Page
from Local 1038 1038 Local RM-1
RM-1 1039 1039 Network RM-1

Prioritized Audio Matrix Rows

Figure 3.21 Network Paging from This DVC
Network Paging to this DVC, RM-1 Example
An RM-1 at another node initiates a live ALL CALL page over a standard or high-speed Noti-
Fire-Net to this DVC.

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The message will be sent to the target output(s) through the PAM’s Network RM-1 Input
(1039).
to ALL CALL outputs at this DVC node

Input Priority Input Name NET

Live Page 1038 1038 Local RM-1
from Remote
1039 1039 Network RM-1
RM-1
Prioritized Audio Matrix Rows
Figure 3.22 Network Paging to This DVC

Message Overrides
When a PAM point is activated, its input will broadcast on its output. If more than one PAM point
activates for a particular output, the PAM point with the highest priority input will play first, and it
will pre-empt active messages of lesser priority. The pre-empted message will be set to either
pending or turned off, as shown in Table 3.3 below.

Live Evac Alert Other

PAM point turned Turned on Turned on by Turned on
PAM point PAM point PAM point PAM point
on by user by user user by user
turned on turned on turned on turned on
(annunciator (annunciator (annunciator (annunciator
by logic by logic by logic by logic
button or Alter button or button or button or
equation equation equation equation
Status) Alter Status) Alter Status) Alter Status)

Live Pending OFF Pending OFF Pending OFF Pending OFF

Evac Pending OFF Pending OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Alert Pending OFF Pending OFF Pending OFF OFF OFF

Other Pending OFF Pending OFF Pending OFF Pending OFF

Table 3.3 Operation of Message Overrides

Live - an input that was not created by Audio Sequence programming (that is, paging, telephone
communication).
Evac, Alert, Other - Message type assigned to an audio sequence through Audio Sequence
programming.
Pending - means the new input will pre-empt the active input, but will allow that input to resume
its broadcasting once the new input has completed its broadcast.
OFF - means the new input will pre-empt the active input, and will turn it off.
Example:
A live page with a priority of one (1) occurs while an “Evac” message, initiated by a logic equation,
is broadcasting. The live input has a higher priority than the “Evac” message. Table 3.3 shows that
the new live message will cause the “Evac” message to be placed in a pending state. (The table cell
where the “Live” row intersects with the “Evac, PAM point turned on by logic equation” column
says “Pending”.) The “Evac” message will resume once the live page is completed.

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Programming a PAM point

Select a cell at the intersection of an input and an output. The point address will display at the lower
right corner of the service. Choose how the PAM point will activate, and whether signal silence
participation and switch inhibit will be enabled.
LOGIC EQUATION – Enter a logic equation to have the PAM point activate when the conditions set in
the logic equation are met. Choose from the logic equations displayed in the “Available Logic
Equations” part of the screen. The Logic Equation Builder on page 59 describes how to set up these
logic equations.
SILENCEABLE

This field determines whether the user can manually silence a PAM point. Based on the value
chosen from the list below, a Signal Silence command at a network annunciator, or at a single-panel
NFS2-640 or NFS2-3030 directly connected to a DVC, will silence a PAM point, as described in
Table 3.4.
NO Not manually silenceable

YES w/RESOUND FIRE Silenceable, resound on fire alarm events Network and Local Resound
YES w/RESOUND SUPERV Silenceable, resound on supervisory events Network and Local Resound

YES w/RESOUND SECURITY Silenceable, resound on security event Network and Local Resound

YES w/RESOUND TROUBLE Silenceable, resound on local DVC trouble event Network and Local Resound

YES w/o RESOUND Silenceable No Resound

Table 3.4 Silenceable Settings

NOTE: Recorded messages programmed to activate based on security events must be

programmed as non-silenceable; NO must be selected.

SWITCH INHIBIT – When this selection is enabled, the PAM point will disregard any ACS control.

3.3.6 Reports
Printed reports can be generated from VeriFire Tools. The selections can be viewed from the drop-
down Reports Menu on the menu bar. The reports include the following:
• SYSTEM - Includes the information entered in th DVC System Programming Service
screens.
• DAAS - Includes the information entered in the DAA/DAA2/DAX Amplifier Programming
screens.
• AUDIO MESSAGE - Includes the information entered in the Audio Message Programming
Service screens.
• PAM - Includes the information entered in the PAM Programming Service screens.
• LOGIC EQUATIONS - Lists all logic equations.
• Compare Nodes - Compares two DVC nodes with the same database version.

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3.4 Programming DVC General Zones

The PAM Programming Service (see page 61) gives the user the option of creating general zones
for each PAM point: these zones will activate when the PAM point activates.
Labels can be created for DVC general zones using the DVC System Programming Service.
Refer to Figure 3.20, “PAM Programming Screen” on page 62 for the location of the following
programming fields.
CONTROL-BY-EVENT - Type in up to four DVC General Zones to map these zones to the PAM point
being programmed. When that PAM point activates, it will in turn activate any of its mapped
general zones. The DVC supports up to 500 user-programmed general zones (Z1 - Z500).
A general zone is limited to 1044 PAM points.
Z0 is not programmable. It may be used as a general activation zone that will activate when any
PAM point activates.

3.5 Program Validation Service

The message sequences created through audio message programming are prioritized in this part of
VeriFire Tools programming.
Use the Program Validator before you attempt to download a new database. It is located in the Main
Services pull-down menu at the top of the VeriFire Tools screens. This function will check the
validity of the program that was created for a DVC. VeriFire Tools checks the following items:
• Check message segments. Any message segments that are not in the correct format will be
flagged.
• Check message sequences. Any message segments in the sequences that are not
programmed will be flagged. Any message segments which are programmed, but the wave
file does not exist, will also be flagged. Any message sequence that are not syntactically
correct will also be flagged.
• Check logic equations. If a logic equation specifies a logic zone that does not have a logic
equation, an error is flagged. When a logic equation is entered, forward reference checking
is performed so that a logic equation cannot contain a logic zone that is the same or greater
than the logic zone being programmed.
• Check PAM points. Any referenced logic zones that are not programmed will be flagged. In
addition, these unreferenced logic zones will also be removed from the database. Any PAM
points that reference the alarm bus will be flagged if the alarm bus does not have any nodes
mapped.
• Check logic zone references. Any logic zones that have a logic equation specified must
appear in another logic equation or in the PAM. If it does not appear in any of these
locations, an error is flagged with a note that the logic zone may be used in another node’s
zone map or logic equation.
• Check local emergency and non-emergency message segments. If the message segment is
not programmed, it will be flagged. If the message segment is programmed, but the .wav file
does not exist, it will also be flagged.
• Check pre-announce messages. If the message sequence is empty, it will be flagged.
If the Program Validator detects errors in the database, a warning message will appear and the
Program Validation Results screen will display all detected errors. Clicking on each parameter
listed under the Cause or Effect column will bring up the appropriate programming screen for
editing.
VALIDATE - Click this button to validate the database.

SAVE - Click this button to save the validation results to an HTML file.

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PRINT - Click this button to print the validation results.

CLOSE - Click this button to close the current service.

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4.1 Using the DVC-KD Keypad

When a DVC is utilized with a DVC-KD keypad, it operates with a network annunciator or NFS2-
3030 as an audio command center, accepting and routing live paging, with LED status indicators
for paging and other functions.
The DVC-KD contains push-button switches and indicators of two types:
• Those with pre-set functionality, all located along the two left columns.
• Twenty-four user-programmable buttons similar to those on the ACM-24AT annunciators,
all located along the two right columns.

LEFT COLUMNS RIGHT COLUMNS

Pre-defined buttons. User-programmable
See descriptions below this buttons. Refer to “DVC
figure. System Programming” on
page 41.

LAMP TEST
POWER PAGE
FRONT DESK
TROUBLE PAGE 2nd
ALL FLOOR
DVC OFF-LINE
CALL MUSIC to
MICROPHONE AUDITORIUM
TROUBLE
PHONE REMOTE
TROUBLE MIC
BUSY / WAIT PAGE FFT
ACTIVE CAFETERIA
PRE-ANNOUNCE EVAC FFT
EAST WING
AREAS

PAGE
ACTIVE
ALERT
AREAS

ENABLE
TELEPHONE PAGE
PAGE

DVC-KDa.wmf
INACTIVE
AREAS

Buttons 1 - 12. Buttons 13 - 24.

Button 1 is at the Button 13 is at
top, button 12 is the top, button 24
at the bottom. is at the bottom.

Figure 4.1 DVC-KD Keypad

4.1.1 Pre-defined Buttons/Indicators

Buttons
LAMP TEST
Press and hold to perform a lamp test of all the LEDs on the keypad. LEDs on the DVC will also be
tested with the following exceptions: Reset, EFA, EFB, TXA, TXB, RXA and RXB.

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ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE

Press this button to engage/disengage ALL CALL, PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS, PAGE
ACTIVE ALERT AREAS and PAGE INACTIVE AREAS paging from the DVC’s TELH-1
telephone handset or an FFT on a DVC or DAL device riser.

NOTE: The ALL CALL, PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS, and
PAGE INACTIVE AREAS buttons will function only when “Local Control” has been selected in
VeriFire Tools programming.

NOTE: A local microphone page, initiated at the DVC’s MIC-1, will pre-empt a local telephone
page from the DVC’s TELH-1 or an FFT on the DVC or a DAL device riser.

ALL CALL
Press this button to initiate ALL CALL paging. DVC nodes that will receive the ALL CALL
message are determined by VeriFire Tools programming. The green “active” LED will light if
any of the mapped nodes are online. When one or more nodes are off-line, the yellow “trouble”
LED will blink. If both the green and yellow LEDs are lit, paging can still proceed,
broadcasting to all mapped nodes that are online.
PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS
Press this button to initiate paging to active evacuation areas. Nodes that will receive the PAGE
ACTIVE EVAC AREAS message are determined by VeriFire Tools programming. The green
“active” LED will light if any of the mapped nodes are online. When one or more nodes are
off-line, the yellow “trouble” LED will blink. If both the green and yellow LEDs are lit, paging
can still proceed, broadcasting to all mapped nodes that are online.
PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS
Press this button to initiate paging to active alert areas. Nodes that will receive the PAGE
ACTIVE ALERT AREAS message are determined by VeriFire Tools programming. The green
“active” LED will light if any of the mapped nodes are online. When one or more nodes are
off-line, the yellow “trouble” LED will blink. If both the green and yellow LEDs are lit, paging
can still proceed, broadcasting to all mapped nodes that are online.
PAGE INACTIVE AREAS
Press this button to initiate paging to inactive areas. Nodes that will receive the PAGE
INACTIVE AREAS message are determined by VeriFire Tools programming. The green
“active” LED will light if any of the mapped nodes are online. When one or more nodes are
off-line, the yellow “trouble” LED will blink. If both the green and yellow LEDs are lit, paging
can still proceed, broadcasting to all mapped nodes that are online.

4.1.2 LED Indicators

Trouble - Illuminates during system initialization and when there are any troubles at the DVC
node.
DVC Offline - Illuminates when the DVC is not providing fire protection. For example, there is a
problem with the DVC that requires service.
Microphone Trouble - Illuminates when a connection failure exists, or when a DVC microphone
page has been initiated but no microphone activity has occurred for 28 seconds.
Phone Trouble - Illuminates when a connection failure exists, or when a DVC telephone page has
been initiated but no telephone activity has occurred for 28 seconds.
Busy/Wait - Illuminates when a code or database download from the DVC to DAL device is in
effect.

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Page Inhibited - Another node has assumed paging control and locked out paging from this DVC.
This occurs when the DVC requests paging permission over a standard or high-speed Noti-
Fire-Net from the DCC node, and the DCC has not granted it. Also illuminates when the Page
Inhibit feature is active.
Pre-Announce - Illuminates while the pre-announce sequence is playing before paging from the
DVC’s MIC-1 local microphone.

4.1.3 24 User-programmable Buttons

These buttons are programmed in VeriFire Tools to perform annunciator-type control, monitor and
telephone functions within the system.

4.2 Paging
The MIC-1 microphone, TELH-1 telephone handset, RM-1 remote microphone, and AUXA and
AUXB inputs can perform paging operations to their local DVC or across a standard or high-speed
Noti-Fire-Net to another DVC.
FFTs on the DVC/DAL device FFT risers can perform paging operations to the DVC node or the
network.

4.2.1 MIC-1 Microphone Paging

To page using the MIC-1:
1. Remove the microphone from its cradle.
2. Press the DVC-KD button for the desired paging zone (for this example, ALL CALL). The
green LED at the ALL CALL button will light steady.
3. Press the push-to-talk button on the microphone. If there is a pre-announce tone, it will play at
this time and the Pre-Announce LED will light as it plays. Wait until this LED goes off before
paging.
4. Page.
5. Release the push-to-talk button on the microphone.
6. Press the ALL CALL button to disengage the ALL CALL function. The green LED will turn off.

NOTE: The DVC-KD Microphone Trouble LED will illuminate if paging is initiated but there is no
activity for 28 seconds.

4.2.2 TELH-1 Telephone Paging

To page using the TELH-1:
1. Remove the handset from its cradle.
2. Press the ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE button. The green LED at the button will light steady.
3. Press the DVC-KD or annunciator button for the desired paging zone (for this example, ALL
CALL). The green LED at the ALL CALL button will light steady.
4. If there is a pre-announce tone, it will play at this time. Wait until it ends before paging.
5. Press the handset’s push-to-talk button.
6. Page.
7. Release the push-to-talk button on the TELH-1.

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8. Press the ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE button to disengage the ALL CALL function. The
green LEDs at the ALL CALL and ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE buttons will turn off.

NOTE: The DVC-KD Telephone Trouble LED will illuminate if paging is initiated but there is no
activity for 28 seconds.

4.2.3 RM-1 Remote Microphone Paging

To page using a DVC’s RM-1:
Configured with Annunciator
1. Remove the microphone from its cradle.
2. Press the annunciator button(s) mapped to the RM-1.
• Specific Local Paging (when there is no ENABLE PAGING button) - Press the single
button for the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria) to enable paging. The annunciator
LED will blink.
• Specific Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then press the button for
the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria, East Wing). The annunciator LEDs will blink.
• General Local and General Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then
press the button for the type of paging desired (ALL CALL, PAGE EVAC, PAGE ALERT,
PAGE INACTIVE). The annunciator LED(s) will blink.
3. If there is a pre-announce tone, it will play at this time. Wait until it ends before paging.
4. Press the push-to-talk button.
5. Page.
6. To end the page, release the push-to-talk button and press the paging function button (not the
ENABLE PAGING button) to deactivate. The annunciator LED(s) will turn off.
Configured with Keyswitch
1. Remove the microphone from its cradle.
2. Insert and turn the key in the keyswitch.
3. If there is a pre-announce tone, it will play at this time. Wait until it ends before paging.
4. Press the push-to-talk button.
5. Page.
6. To end the page, release the push-to-talk button and turn the key back to its original position.

4.2.4 AUXA/AUXB Paging

To page using a DVC’s AUXA or AUXB inputs:
1. Activate the AUXA or AUXB input.
2. Press the annunciator button(s) mapped to it.
• Specific Local Paging (when there is no ENABLE PAGING button) - Press the single
button for the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria) to enable paging. The annunciator
LED(s) will blink.
• Specific Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then press the button for
the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria, East Wing). The annunciator LEDs will blink.
• General Local and General Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then
press the button for the type of paging desired (ALL CALL, PAGE EVAC, PAGE ALERT,
PAGE INACTIVE). The annunciator LED(s) will blink.
3. Press the push-to-talk button.
4. Page.

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5. To end the page, release the push-to-talk button and press the paging function button (not the
ENABLE PAGING button) to deactivate. The annunciator LED(s) will turn off.

4.2.5 FFT Paging

To page using an FFT handset on the DVC’s FFT riser or the FFT riser on one of its DAL devices,
refer to “FFT Paging” in Appendix B, “FFT Communication”, on page 76.

4.3 Display and Control Center (DCC)

A Display and Control Center (DCC) is a display location which can respond to events occurring at
other participating locations. While there may be multiple Display and Control Centers on a
network, an individual location can only accept the commands of one DCC at a time. The user’s
actions at any participating station, panel, or remote display determine which location will be the
DCC.
VeriFire Tools programming determines whether a DVC has or does not have DCC capabilities.
The DVC does not have a display or indicator showing it has DCC control, and so it must be
mapped in VeriFire Tools to an NCA-2 or network workstation. When the ALL CALL, PAGE
ACTIVE ALERT AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS, PAGE INACTIVE AREAS, or
ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE button is pressed at a DCC-designated DVC, the DVC will attempt
to get control of the network for its associated NCA-2 or network workstation. The “Controls
Active” LED on the panel will light when control has been granted, and paging can proceed. When
the NCA-2 gets control, it will be in control of itself, the DVC, and all the nodes in the ALL CALL
list.

4.4 Trouble Messages

Refer to Appendix C, “Trouble Messages”, on page 84 for troubles generated by the Digital Voice
Command system.
Non-displayed Events
The DVC will generate messages for activations/deactivations that do not normally display at
network annunciators. They can be displayed at a network workstation by viewing the Background
Activations screen. Refer to the network workstation manual. The notation will appear as
IxxxxAyySz, where xxxx equals the input number, yy equals the DAL device address, and z equals
the speaker circuit (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Read Status
The NCA-2, NFS2-3030, a network workstation, as well as a computer running VeriFire Tools and
connected to the NUP port of the DVC, will be able to read the status of a DVC. Refer to the
appropriate panel manual or VeriFire Tools for Read Status display information.

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 Appendix A: DAL Earth Fault Detection
Detection of earth faults on the DAL (Digital Audio Loop) differs between DAA2/DAX boards and
DVC/DAA boards.
• There are two earth fault switches on a wire DVC and DAA - EFA and EFB - one for each
isolated digital audio port. These switches can be set to detect earth faults on a specific section
of the DAL. The earth fault switch is enabled at the end of the DAL segment that will do the
earth fault detection. When an earth fault occurs on that segment, a specific earth fault error is
generated for the device that has its switch enabled.
• There are no earth fault switches for specific digital audio ports on a DAA2 and DAX.
Enabling the power supply’s earth fault switch will initiate detection on the device as well as
on the section of DAL being monitored. If there is an earth fault anywhere, a general earth fault
error for that device will generate.
Only DAPA (digital audio port A) is isolated. Earth fault detection is always off at DAPA.
Supervision is performed at the other end of the connection.

NOTE: A DAX-50 does not have general earth fault detection. The device charging the
DAX-50’s batteries must have earth fault detection enabled, to provide earth fault notification for
the DAX-50.

When devices are sharing batteries, only one device in the sharing set may have its earth fault
switch enabled or its JP2 jumper left intact. If an earth fault occurs anywhere on the DAL segments
in the set, an earth fault error will generate for the device with its switch enabled or its jumper
intact. Refer to the battery sharing sections of each device for more information on wiring this
configuration.
Refer to Figure A.1 on page 75 for an illustration.

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DAL Section 1 DAL Section 2 DAL Section 3 DAL Section 4

DAP DAP DAP DAP

A B A B

DAX* EFS = Disable.

DAX* DAP DAP DAP DAP This DAX shares
A B A B batteries with two
EFS = Enable. EFS = Enable. other DAL devices.
Because the EFS is
This DAX monitors for This DAX monitors for set to disable, it does
earth faults on DAL DAA earth faults on DAL DAX* not monitor for earth
Section 2. It generates Section 4. It generates faults.
general earth fault errors general earth fault errors
for its address. EFA = Disable for its address.
EFB = Enable
This DAA monitors for
earth faults on DAL
Section 3. It generates
specific DAP earth fault DAL
errors for its address. Section
5
DAP DAP
A B
EFS = Enable.
DVC This DAX shares
DAP DAP batteries with two
A B other DAL devices. It
EFA = Disable monitors for earth
EFB = Enable faults on all three
The DVC monitors for earth faults on DAL devices in the set,
Section 1. It generates specific DAP earth fault DAX* including DAL
Sections 5, 6 and 7.
errors for its address. It generates general
earth fault errors for
its address.
DAL
Section6

DAL Section 9 DAL Section 8

Optional Class A Return (fiber)
DAL Section 7

EFS = Disable
DAP DAP DAP B This DAX shares
B DAP DAP
A A B batteries with two
DAP A other DAL devices.
Because the EFS is
set to disable, it does
DAA2 DAA2 DAA2 not monitor for earth
faults.
EFS = Enable EFS = Enable
This DAA2 monitors for • The DAX that checks
earth faults on DAL for earth faults in the
Section 9. It generates battery-sharing set
general earth fault monitors for earth faults
errors for its address. on DAL Section 7.
• DAL Section 8 is fiber
and does not generate
earth fault errors.

Legend: Battery Sharing - If these three

devices share batteries, one
DAPx = Isolated Connection device must have the earth
fault switch enabled. The other
= Wire Connection two must have the switch
disabled*. When an earth fault
= Fiber Connection occurs for any reason on any
of these three devices, a
EFA = DAPA Earth Fault Switch general earth fault error will
generate for the device with its
EFB = DAPB Earth Fault Switch switch enabled.
EFS = General Earth Fault Switch on device power supply

*DAX-50s do not have general earth fault detection. Earth fault detection must be provided by
what is charging the DAX-50’s batteries.

Figure A.1 DAL Earth Fault Settings Illustration

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 Appendix B: FFT Communication

B.1 FFT Paging

To page using an FFT handset on the DVC’s FFT riser or the FFT riser on one of its DAL (Digital
Audio Loop) devices, follow the instructions below.

 Configured with Annunciator

1. Activate the handset for FFT communication by lifting the receiver or plugging in the phone
jack.
2. Press the annunciator button(s) mapped to the FFT.
• Specific Local Paging (when there is no ENABLE PAGING button) - Press the single
button for the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria) to enable paging. The annunciator
LED(s) will blink.
• Specific Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then press the button for
the specific area to be paged (i.e. Cafeteria, East Wing). The annunciator LEDs will blink.
• General Local and General Network Paging - Press the ENABLE PAGING button, then
press the button for the type of paging desired (ALL CALL, PAGE EVAC, PAGE ALERT,
PAGE INACTIVE). The annunciator LED(s) will blink.
3. Press the push-to-talk button.
4. Page.
5. To end the page, release the push-to-talk button and press the paging function button (not the
ENABLE PAGING button) to deactivate. The annunciator LED(s) will turn off.

 Configured with Keyswitch

1. Activate the handset for FFT communication by lifting the receiver or plugging in the phone
jack.
2. Insert and turn the key in the keyswitch.
3. Press the push-to-talk button.
4. Page.
5. To end the page, release the push-to-talk button and turn the key back to its original position.

 Not Configured for Paging

1. May request the paging function from the DVC operator once they have established digital
FFT communication. The DVC operator must press the ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE
button, then the paging function button.
2. Press the push-to-talk button to page.
3. When paging is complete, release the push-to-talk button. The DVC operator must press the
ALL CALL button, then the ENABLE TELEPHONE PAGE button to end the page.

B.2 DVC Firefighter’s Telephone Network Communication

B.2.1 FFT Communication Local to DVC Node
The DVC firefighter’s telephone network consists of the DVC’s own analog riser and the analog
risers that exist on any of the (up to) 32 DAL devices connected to the DVC. (For FFT
communication over Noti-Fire-Net, refer to “Point-to-point FFT Communication over Noti-Fire-
Net (FFT-NFN)” on page 78.)
FFT network activation (that is, when a handset on one of these risers is granted a connection by
the operator) allows intercommunication between the DVC’s FFT analog riser and up to four other
dynamically-changing sets of FFT risers on the DAL devices. Each riser can sustain seven active

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FFT handsets, so 35 handsets may be active within the network at the same time. If this number is
exceeded, a short circuit trouble will be generated by the DVC; however, FFT communications will
continue.

NOTE: The FFT riser on the DVC is always one of the five active risers. Four FFT risers can be
active on digital audio amplifiers at the same time.

NOTE: An active RM-1 remote microphone on a DAA2 will take up one of the five FFT riser
channels, and will take priority over local FFT communication. Refer to “RM-1 Settings” on
page 51 for more information.

NOTE: The DVC’s TELH-1 connection (J8) always counts as one of the seven active FFT
handsets on the DVC, whether there is a TELH-1 handset connected to it or not.

Figure B.1 and the text that follows gives an example of how activated analog FFT risers interact
with the DAL.
E D
A B
FFT analog riser

FFT analog riser

FFT analog riser

FFT analog riser
FFT analog riser

C
FFT analog riser

DAA2 DAA2 DAA2 DAA2 DAA2

1 14 16 24 32

phonehandsetrt.wmf
phonehandset.wmf
Digital Audio Loop (DAL)
DVC

DAP A
Optional Style 7 return
DAP B

Figure B.1 Active DVC Firefighter’s Telephone Network

1. A firefighter at DAA2 1 activates a handset (A) on the analog FFT riser by lifting the receiver
or plugging in a phone jack. An operator at the DVC grants the firefighter a connection.
• (A) will be able to communicate with other phones that activate on the DAA2 1 analog FFT
riser.
• (A) will automatically be granted a Digital Audio Loop (DAL) connection.

[ 1 (DAA2 1) analog riser + 1 (DVC) analog riser = 2 risers interconnected on the DAL.]

2. Subsequently, firefighters at DAA2 14 (B), DAA2 24 (C), and DAA2 32 (D) activate handsets
and are granted connections by the operator.
• (B), (C), and (D) will be able to communicate with other phones on their respective FFT
analog risers.
• (B), (C), and (D) will automatically be granted DAL connections.

[4 (DAA2 1, 14, 24 and 32) analog risers +1 (DVC) analog riser = 5 risers - the maximum allowed -
interconnected on the DAL.]

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3. A firefighter at DAA2 16 activates a handset (E) and is granted a connection by the operator.
• (E) will hear a ring tone on his handset.
• (E) will be placed in a queue for the next available connection, because the maximum of
five risers on the DAL has already been reached. (E) will hear the ring tone until either (A),
(B), (C), or (D) is disconnected by the operator.

B.2.2 Point-to-point FFT Communication over Noti-Fire-Net (FFT-

NFN)
DVC software release 3.2 and higher supports FFT communications between two DVC digital
audio loops on the same standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net network. All DVC systems must be
running DVC software Version 3.2 and NCM software Version 3.40 or higher, or any HS-NCM
software, as well as NFS2-3030/NCA-2 software Version 14.1 or higher. All DVCs and DAAs
must be PCB version hardware (not PCA versions) or higher.

 Example 1
Refer to Figures B.2 and B.3 for this example.
A call initiated at an FFT (C) on a DVC node can be answered at another DVC (A). This will
require turning on two communication links:
1. the link between the FFT (C) and its DVC (B), and
2. the link between DVC (A) and DVC (B) (the FFT-NFN link on a standard or high-speed
Noti-Fire-Net).

FFT riser
C
N1L1M2

DVC NCM or NCM or DVC DAL

N3 HS-NCM HS-NCM N7 Device DAL
FFT-NFN Link on a
A standard or high- B
speed Noti-Fire-Net

Figure B.2 FFT-NFN Communication Links Example 1

One DVC-KD or ACS annunciator point is required to establish and terminate this communication.
The point must be programmed with the ACS function/mode “FFT-NFN”. Figure B.3 shows the
point programming.

DVC-KD or ACS programming:

ACS function/mode = FFT-NFN Point mapping - connects (A) to (B) to (C) N3,N7,N1L1M2
Mapping: as indicated in
point label

DVC-KD or
Annunciator at (A)

Figure B.3 Point Programming for Figure B.2 Example

This setup would operate as follows:

1. A firefighter jacks in at (C). Point 1 rings at (A). Both LEDs flash.
2. The operator at (A) presses the point button, programmed as shown in Figure B.2, turning on
the point. The point active LEDs will light steady on, and the yellow LEDs will go off.
Communication is established between (C) and the local telephone at (A).
• The N3,N7 portion of the point programming controls the network communication -
(A) to (B) in this example.

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• The N1L1M2 portion of the point programming controls the telephone communication
between the field telephone and the DVC at node 3. (In this example, N1 would be the panel
controlling the telephone module.)

NOTE: The FFT-NFN link will accommodate communication between two DVCs at a time. If the
FFT-NFN link is in use by two other DVCs when the Point 2 button is pressed, the attempt to link (A)
and (B) will be denied.

3. When the FFT-NFN connection is no longer needed, the operator at (A) disconnects the call by
pressing the point button to disconnect. The FFT-NFN link will be automatically disconnected,
because no other points are active at the DVC-KD or annunciator on the (A) to (B) link. The
link will close once all the active FFT-NFN points mapped to the DVC-KD or annunciator
have been turned off.

 Example 2
Refer to Figures B.4 and B.5 for this example.
Calls initiated at more than one FFT on a DVC node can be answered at another DVC. This
communication requires turning on the following communication links:
1. the links between the FFTs and their local DVC ( (B) to (C), (D), and (E), and
2. the link between DVC (A) and DVC (B) (the FFT-NFN link on a standard or high-speed
Noti-Fire-Net).

FFT riser
E

FFT riser
C
N1L1M5
N1L1M2

DVC NCM or NCM or DAL

HS-NCM HS-NCM DVC DAL Device
N3 FFT-NFN Link on a N7

A standard or high-
speed Noti-Fire-Net B

FFT riser
D

DAL
Device
N7A2T

Figure B.4 FFT-NFN Communication Links Example 2

DVC-KD or ACS annunciator points are required to establish and terminate this communication.
These points must be programmed with the ACS function/mode “FFT-NFN”. Figure B.5 shows
the point programming.
DVC-KD or ACS programming:
ACS function/mode = FFT-NFN
Mapping: as indicated in
point label
Point 1 mapping - connects (A) to (B) to (C) Point 1 N3,N7,N1L1M2

Point 2 mapping - connects (A) to (B) to (D) Point 2 N3,N7,N7A2T

Point 3 mapping - connects (A) to (B) to (E) Point 3 N3,N7,N1L1M5

DVC-KD or
Annunciator at Node 3

Figure B.5 Point Programming for Figure B.4 Example

This setup would operate as follows:

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1. A firefighter jacks in at (C). Point 1 rings at (A). Both LEDs flash (green and yellow at the
DVC-KD, point active and yellow at the annunciator).
2. The operator presses Point 1, turning on the point. The point active LEDs will light steady on,
and the yellow LEDs will turn off. Communication is established between (C) and the local
telephone at (A).If pressing Point 1 activates (C) but does not open the FFT-NFN link, the (A)
and (C) point LEDs will continue to flash because the FFT-NFN link is not available.
3. Firefighters jack in at (D) and (E). Points 2 and 3 ring at (A), the point active LEDs light
steady and the yellow LEDs flash. The operator at (A) presses the Point 2 and 3 buttons (either
the Point 2 and 3 DVC-KD buttons or the Point 2 and 3 ACS annunciator buttons),
programmed as shown in Figure B.2, turning on the points. The yellow LEDs will turn off.
Communication is established between the field telephones at (C), (D) and (E) and the local
telephone at (A). (A) through (E) are now in communication.

NOTE: (D) is on a riser with no telephone control modules installed, so mapping is to the DAL
device in the format NxAxT, where A = device address on the DAL (digital audio loop).

4. (C) jacks out. The operator presses Point 1 to terminate the connection with (C). Points (D)
and (E) are still active, and continue to communicate over the FFT-NFN link.
5. (D) and (E) jack out. The operator presses Points 2 and 3 to terminate these connections. The
FFT-NFN link automatically terminates, because no FFT-NFN programmed points remain
active on it.

 Example 3
Refer to Figures B.6 and B.7 for this example.
A call initiated at an FFT on a DVC node can be connected to an FFT on another DVC’s digital
audio riser. This communication requires turning on three communication links:
1. the link between the FFT (F) and its DVC (A).
2. the link between DVC (A) and DVC (B) (the FFT-NFN link on a standard or high-speed
Noti-Fire-Net)
3. the link between the FFT (C) and its DVC (B).
FFT riser
FFT riser

F E
FFT riser
C
N9L1M8 N1L1M5
N1L1M2
DVC NCM or NCM or DVC
N3 DAL
HS-NCM HS-NCM N7 DAL Device
FFT-NFN Link on
standard or high-
A B
FFT riser

speed Noti-Fire-Net D

DAL
Device
N7A2T

Figure B.6 FFT-NFN Communication Links Example 3

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DVC-KD or annunciator points are required to establish and terminate this communication. These
points must be programmed with the ACS function/mode “FFT-NFN”. Figure B.7 shows the point
programming.

DVC-KD or ACS programming:

ACS function/mode = FFT-NFN
Mapping: as indicated in
point label Point 1 Mapping - Connects (A) to (B) to (C) Point 1 N3,N7,N1L1M2

Point 2 Mapping - Connects (A) to (B) to (D) Point 2 N3,N7,N7A2T

Point 3 Mapping - Connects (A) to (B) to (E) Point 3 N3,N7,N1L1M5

Point 4 Mapping - Connects (B) to (A) to (F) Point 4 N3,N7,N9L1M8

DVC-KD or
Annunciator at Node 3
Figure B.7 Point Programming for Figure B.6

This setup would operate as follows:

1. A firefighter jacks in at (C). Point 1 rings at (A), and both LEDs flash. The operator presses
Point 1, turning on the point. The point active LED will light steady on, and the yellow LED
will turn off. Communication is established between the field telephone at (C) and the local
telephone at (A).
2. A firefighter jacks in at (F). Point 4 rings at (A), the point active LED lights steady, and the yellow
LED flashes. The operator presses Point 4, turning on the point. The yellow LED will turn off.
Communication is established between the field telephones at (F) and (C).
3. (C) and (F) jack out. The operator presses Points 1 and 4 to terminate these connections. The
FFT-NFN link automatically terminates, because no FFT-NFN programmed points remain
active on it.

 Example 4
Refer to Figures B.8 and B.9 for this example.
A DVC can communicate directly with another DVC via the FFT-NFN connection. The local
phone at one DVC node can be connected to another: the link between DVC (A) and DVC (B) (the
FFT-NFN link on Noti-Fire-Net).

DVC DVC
N3 NCM or NCM or
HS-NCM HS-NCM N7
FFT-NFN Link on
standard or high-
A B
Local
speed Noti-Fire-Net Local
phone phone

Figure B.8 FFT-NFN Communication Links Example 4

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DVC-KD or annunciator points are required to establish and terminate this communication. These
points must be programmed with the ACS function/mode “FFT-NFN”. Figure B.9 shows the point
programming. There must be a programmed point at each DVC for this link to function.

DVC-KD or ACS programming:

ACS function/mode = FFT-NFN
Mapping: as indicated in point label

Point 1 Mapping - Point 1

N3,N7 Point 1 N3,N7
Connects (A) to (B))

DVC-KD or DVC-KD or
Annunciator at Node 3 Annunciator at Node 7

Figure B.9 Point Programming for Figure B.8 Example

This setup would operate as follows:

1. The DVC operator at node 3 (A) picks up the local DVC telephone and presses Point 1, turning
on the point and making the FFT-NFN connection. The local DVC telephone at node 7 (B)
rings, and both LEDs flash.
2. The DVC operator at node 7 (B) answers by picking up the phone and pressing Point 1 to
speak. (A) and (B) are now in communication over the FFT-NFN link. The point active LEDs
at both points light steady, and the yellow LEDs turn off.
3. To end the connection, one of the operators presses the Point 1 button to disconnect the FFT-
NFN link.

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 Appendix C: Trouble Messages
Table C.1 lists and describes the trouble messages that can be generated by a DVC and its DAL
(digital audio loop) devices. These messages pass along the wire or fiber DAL to the DVC, then to
a panel, network annunciator, or workstation to display as a trouble.
A DAA can also send trouble messages to the panel, network annunciator, or workstation through
its trouble relay. The trouble relay sends a general trouble message to the panel, and the trouble
must then be investigated at the DAA by checking the LED indicators. The trouble relay is used
mainly as a backup in the event the monitoring panel loses communcation with the DVC over a
standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net.
The specific trouble message generated by the device appears on the panel or network
annunciator’s screen as a trouble. The specific trouble message displayed will identify the digital
audio component that generated it by displaying its address: the network node number of the DVC,
next the device’s DAL address (1 - 32), if applicable. If the trouble is a speaker circuit trouble, the
address will also contain the speaker circuit. The format will be AxxSz, where xx is the digital
amplifier address, and z is the speaker circuit number.

NOTE: If the DVC is directly connected to an NFS2-3030 (that is, they are not connected
through a network control module), the NFS2-3030 will display specific troubles. An NFS2-640
will require a network annunciator to view DAL device troubles.

When the DVC is a node on a standard or high-speed Noti-Fire-Net, specific troubles will display
at the network annunciator or workstation.

System Trouble Description To Resolve

AC FAIL Loss of AC power. Investigate whether there is an AC power loss,
Note: When AC power is lost, the DAL device does not or whether the power supply is correctly installed
broadcast non-emergency backup tones. and wired.
AMPLIFIER LIMIT The DAL device is overloaded. Remove outputs to lower the load on the
speaker circuits. Press reset when done.
AMPLIFIER SUPERVISION The amplifier’s internal supervision is not working. Call Technical Services.
ANALOG OUTPUT x TROUBLE A trouble has occurred on DVC-AO analog output x (1-4). Investigate and fix.
The analog output is configured for Style 7, but no audio
signal is returned.
AUDIO LIBRARY CORRUPT The audio library is corrupt. The database must be re-downloaded, or all
programming must be cleared and re-entered. If
the trouble still does not clear, call Technical
Services.
AUDIO LIBRARY The audio library is not compatible with the programming Download the correct application or version.
INCOMPATIBLE database.
AUXIN TROUBLE This trouble will be generated when the auxiliary input is Check the wiring and source.
supervised (as determined by VeriFire Tools programming)
and insufficient signal is detected on the input.
BATTERY The amplifier’s battery voltage is too high or too low. Check the batteries for problems. Replace
batteries if necessary.
BUZZER OFF The DVC’s piezo is disabled. Re-enable the piezo at switch 5.
CHARGER FAIL The amplifier’s battery charger is not functioning. Investigate and correct the charger problem.
DAL DOWNLOADING The DVC is currently downloading to a DAL device. n/a
DAL DUAL ADDRESS More than one DAL device has the same address. Re-address DAL device(s).
CONFLICT
DAL NO ANSWER The DAL device is not communicating. The DAL device address will display at the panel
or network annunciator. Investigate and fix.

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System Trouble Description To Resolve

DAP PORT x FAILURE Digital Audio Port x (A or B), wire or fiber, is not Locate and fix the break or short. If the problem
communicating due to a break in the connection, a short, or is not a short or break, call Technical Services.
faulty hardware.
DATABASE CORRUPTED The database that houses the DVC/DAL device The database must be re-downloaded, or all
programming is corrupt. programming must be cleared and re-entered. If
the trouble still does not clear, call Technical
Services.
DATABASE INCOMPATIBLE The programming database version is not compatible with The correct application or version must be
application version. downloaded.
DVC COMM LOSS The DAL device is not in communication with the DVC. The DVC will generate a DAL NO ANSWER
error to the panel or network annunciator for
investigation.
EXTERNAL RAM ERROR The internal RAM test failed on the DVC or DAL device. Call Technical Services.
FFT TROUBLE There is a short or open on the FFT riser. Check that the 4-wire switch is correctly set and
that there is an end-of-line resistor in place for 2-
wire operation.
FLASH IMAGE TROUBLE The DVC or DAL device software is corrupt. Re-download the panel code software from
VeriFire Tools. If the trouble still does not clear,
call Technical Services.
GROUND FAULT There is a general ground fault on the DAL device other than Locate and fix the ground fault.
at Digital Audio Port A (DAPA) or Auxiliary input A.
GROUND FAULT PORT x A ground fault has occurred on Digital Audio Port (DAP) x. Locate the ground fault and repair.
Wire versions only.
LOADING....NO SERVICE The DVC or DAL device is in bootloader mode. The Proper authorities should be notified while this
DVC/DAL device is NOT providing fire protection trouble is active so that other means of fire
communication while this trouble is active. protection can be supplied, if necessary.
LOCAL MIC TROUBLE The local microphone is in trouble. There is no Investigate whether the mic is plugged into the
communication, or paging has been enabled for over 28 DVC, or whether there is a problem with the local
seconds and no signal has been received. mic.
LOCAL PHONE TROUBLE The local FFT handset is in trouble. There is either a failure Investigate whtether the handset is plugged into
with the local handset, or paging from FFT has been the DVC, or whether there is a problem with the
enabled for over 28 seconds and no signal has been handset.
received.
NCM COMM LOSS Communication lost between NCM/HS-NCM - (high-speed) Investigate cause and restore communication.
network control module - and the DVC.
NETWORK FAIL PORT x Communication lost between standard or high-speed Noti- Investigate the cause and restore
Fire-Net Port x and corresponding node. communication.
NVRAM BATT TROUBLE Battery backup and/or clock backup is low. Replace the battery.
POWER SUPPLY TROUBLE There is a communication failure with the DAL device power If the power supply is onboard, service is
supply. required. If the power supply is standalone,
investigate the cause at the power supply.
PRIMARY x SUPERVISON Internal supervision is not working on primary amplifier x Call Technical Services.
TROUBLE (one through four).
REMOTE MICROPHONE The remote microphone is in trouble. It is installed and Investigate and fix.
TROUBLE supervised, but no signal is coming from it.
SELF TEST FAILED Diagnostic test failed. Call Technical Services.
SOFTWARE MISMATCH The DAL device has a software revision that is incompatible Correct the software revision.
with the DVC’s software.

Table C.1 Trouble Messages

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 Appendix D: Audio Groups

D.1 Overview
An audio group consists of a collection of speaker circuits on a DAA2 with one or more amplifiers
assigned to it. A DAA2 can have up to two groups. Implementing groups eliminates the possibility
of overloading amplifiers while retaining flexibility that covers most applications. Group elements
are linked through VeriFire Tools programming.
The number of channels a group can play is limited by the number of amplifiers assigned to the
group. For example, a group that consists of a DAA2 and its four speaker circuits with no BDA
acting as a second channel will only be able to play one channel at a time. A group that consists of
a DAA2, BDA used as a second channel, and speaker circuits would be able to play two channels
simultaneously.
Refer to the programming section of the Digital Voice Command manual or the VeriFire Tools Help
file for programming instructions for groups.

D.2 Examples
D.2.1 One Amplifier Per Group
The group examples in this section are single-channel group configurations. Each group can use
only one of the digital audio system’s eight channels at a time.
1. Figure D.1 shows a group that consists of a DAA2 amplifier and all its speaker circuits. The
load on all four speaker circuits does not exceed the DAA2’s 50 watt capacity. This group is
capable of broadcasting one channel at a time.

DAA2-50 4th floor - 10 W

3rd floor - 10 W

2nd floor - 15 W

1st floor - 15 W

Group = DAA2-50 and all four speaker circuits..

Figure D.1 DAA2 - One Amplifier and All Speaker Circuits per Group, No BDA

2. Figure D.2 shows a DAA2 with a BDA used as a primary amplifier. Each amplifier is in a
separate group with two speaker circuits. Each amplifier supports a 50 watt load, and each
group can play one message at a time. The amplifier’s charger will be disabled automatically.

DAA2-50 4th floor - 25 W

Group 1 3rd floor - 25 W
BDA-25V/70V
Group 2
2nd floor - 25 W

1st floor - 25 W

Group 1 - DAA2-50, 1st and 2nd floor speaker circuit.

Group 2 - BDA-25V/70V (used as a primary amp), 3rd and 4th floor speaker

Figure D.2 DAA2 - One Amplifier, Two Speaker Circuits per Group, BDA

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Rules Audio Groups

D.2.2 Multiple Amplifiers per Group

The example in this configurations is capable of multi-channel operation within a group, using
more than one of the digital audio system’s eight channels at a time.
Figure D.3 shows a two-channel system with a DAA2 and BDA in the same group. The group
contains speaker circuit loads that do not exceed the capacity of a single amplifier (50 watts in
this example).
Because the two primary amplifiers are in the same group along with multiple speaker circuits,
the group is capable of broadcasting two channels simultaneously. In the example below,
EVAC is broadcast through one amplifier, ALERT through the other,while some speaker
circuits in the group do not broadcast.
The DAA2 has full charging capabilities.
4th floor - 10 W (inactive)

DAA2-50 3rd floor - 10 W ALERT

2nd floor - 15 W EVAC

BDA-25V/70V
1st floor - 15 W (inactive)

Group = DAA2-50, BDA-25V/70V as a primary amplifier, and all speaker circuits

Figure D.3 DAA2 - Two-channel System

D.3 Rules
DAA2 amplifiers and speaker circuits must be assigned to groups in VeriFire Tools programming.
In order to assign them properly, apply the following rules.
• The sum of the load (in watts) of the group must be equal to or less than the wattage of a single
amplifier in that group.
An amplifier must be capable of supporting the entire group of speaker circuits. For example,
in Section D.2.2, a DAA2-50 (EVAC) with a BDA-25V(ALERT) in the same group, the group
is limited to 50W in the event all circuits are in EVAC and the full load is on the DAA2-50 and
none on the BDA-25V.
• Groups can not overlap. A speaker circuit can not be assigned to more than one group.
• A group may not be assigned to more than one DAA2. It can not bridge between DAA2s.
• At least one amplifier is required for each channel that will be played simultaneously with
another channel in the group.
For example, if ALERT and EVAC channels will be played at the same time in a group, at least
two amplifiers are necessary.

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 Glossary
A quence comprised of at least one audio message
segment and the commands to govern its broad-
All Call Paging to audio outputs mapped to the cast.
DVC-KD ALL CALL button, or to a user-pro-
grammable DVC-KD button with its function N
set to ALL CALL.
Node Equipment that connects to Noti-Fire-
C Net and communicates with other equipment
using that network may be referred to as a node.
Control Module An addressable module that The minimum hardware requirement for No-
a) switches power to a Style Y or Style Z NAC, ti•Fire•Net is two nodes connected via wire or
or b) functions as a Form-C control relay. fiber optic cable.
Control-by-Event A software function that Noti-Fire-Net A series of modules and prod-
provides a means to program a variety of output ucts which allow a group of Fire Alarm Control
responses based on various initiating events. Panels (FACPs) and other control equipment to
Networked CBE is sometimes referred to as connect, forming a true peer-to-peer network.
CCBE (Cooperative Control-by-Event).
P
D
PAM point Address of the intersection be-
DAL (Digital Audio Loop) Comprised of a tween an audio input and output in the Priori-
DVC, digital audio devices, and the wire or fi- tized Audio Matrix. When a PAM point is
ber between them connected at the digital audio activated the input will broadcast on its outputs.
ports.
Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM) Database
DCC (Display and Control Center) A dis- section of the DVC programmed to link priori-
play location, programmed to participate in tized audio inputs to audio outputs.
DCC, when it has control of Acknowledge, Sig-
nal Silence, System Reset, Drill, and network S
paging functions.
SPECIAL PAGING FUNCTIONS Paging to
F audio outputs mapped to the PAGE ACTIVE
EVAC AREAS, PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AR-
FFT Firefighter’s telephone. EAS, and PAGE INACTIVE AREAS buttons
on the DVC-KD.
H
Standard Quality Audio 11.025 kHz sam-
High Quality Audio 44.1 kHz sampling rate, pling rate, 8 bit µ-law, mono.
16 bit PCM, mono.
V
L
VeriFire Tools A software program utility for
Logic Equation Programmed expression of uploading and downloading system program-
initiating events that provides the means to trig- ming and databases between a personal com-
ger various output events. A logic zone consists puter and the control panel through compatible
of a logic equation. ports.

M
Message Segment A .wav file used to create an
audio message sequence for alert, evacuation,
or other messages. The .wav is either provided
by the sound library supplied with VeriFire
Tools or created by the user.

Message Sequence An audio message se-

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Numerics Signal Supervision option 33, 42
Specifications 14
08569 DVC-KD pin connector 25
VeriFire Tools Programming 42
08580 pin connector 24
Wiring 33
24VDC Power
Specifications 13
Wiring 28 B
36045 4-40 KEPS nut 24, 25 Backup Tones, DAA/DAA2/DAX 44
38134 4-40 standoff screws 24 Battery, Lithium
42163 2-3/4" 4-40 standoff 25 location and alignment
42186 1-1/4" standoff 24 DVC 15, 17
4WIRE Switch 40 replacement procedure
DVC 38
A BDA 10, 49, 51, 86, 87
AA Series analog audio amplifiers 36
AA-100/AA-100E 13, 37 C
AA-120/AA-120E 13, 37 CA-1 Chassis 21
AA-30/AA-30E 13, 37 Mounting 26
AC FAIL and non-emergency backup tones 84 Sliding CMIC-1 for Wiring Access 27
ACT-25 37, 51 CA-2 Chassis 21
ACT-4 36 Mounting 26
ACT-70 51 Sliding chassis aside for Wiring Access 28
ADDR-B4/R door 21 CAB-4 Series Cabinets 21
ADDR-C4/R door 21 Canadian Operations 44
ADDR-D4/R door 21 CAUTION
AFAWS 31 Certain modifications will delete all PAM
Alarm Bus points and audio messaging infor-
Specifications 14 mation. 42
Wiring 29 Changing wiring class configuration may
ALL CALL delete some speaker points. 51
Programming 43 FFT-NFN Priority 57
AMG-1 7 Re-secure hex nuts to prevent equipment
AMPS-24/E 32 damage. 27, 28
Application Block Diagrams 11 CFFT-1 21, 27
Audio Channels, number of on DAL 12
groups 86 Chassis
high quality 10, 41, 53 See CA-1
standard quality 10, 41, 53 See CA-2
Audio Message Programming 53 See CFFT-1
See also "Programming, Audio Messages" See CHS-BH1
Audio storage CMIC-1 21
DVC 10, 41 Sliding for Wiring Access 27
DVC-EM 10, 41 Configuration Switches
Auxiliary Input A (AUX A) 4WIRE 40
Default Input Priority 58 EFA and EFB earth fault detection 39
Paging 71 Piezo 39
Signal Supervision option 33, 42 Setting 39
Specifications 14 Connector pins
VeriFire Tools Programming 42, 50 DVC-AO 24
Wiring 33 DVC-KD 25
Auxiliary Input B (AUX B) Control-By-Event 59
Default Input Priority 58 Controls Active panel LED 72
Paging 71

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D DVC switch settings 39

DAA 10, 26, 30, 31, 32, 39, 44, 47, 52, 65, 74,
75, 78, 84 F
Riser Modes FCM-1 29
Programming 51 FFT
DAA2 10, 30, 31, 39, 44, 49, 65, 74, 75, 77, Communication 76
86 Network and Examples 76–78
DAL 10, 30, 31 FFT Riser
Earth fault detection 74 NFPA Class A or B configuration 31
Mapping 46 DAA programming 49
Number of Channels 12 DVC programming 42
DAPs Specifications 14
Specifications 13 Wiring 31
Style 4, Style 7 30 FFT-NFN 78
Wiring 30 Fiber DVC, compatibility with DAA2 and DAX
DAX 10, 14, 31, 39, 44, 49, 52, 65, 74, 75 31
DCC 12, 72 FMM-1 35
DCC Settings 44 FPJ-1 32
Default Input Priorities 58 FTM-1 31
Digital Audio Loop, See DAL
Digital Audio Ports, see DAPs
Display and Control Center, see DCC
G
DPA-1 dress panel 22 Goldwave software program 54
DPA-1A4 dress panel 22 Groups, audio 86
DPA-2 dress panel 22
DS-RFM 31 H
DVC High quality audio 10, 41
Board Layout, fiber 17
Board Layout, wire 15
Node number assignment 41 I
See also "Programming, DVC" Input Priorities, Defaults 58
Specifications 13 Installation 21
DVC models 10 IP Accessibility 45
DVC-AO 13
Board Layout 20 K
Mounting to DVC 24
Keypad, see DVC-KD
Specifications 14
Wiring 36
DVC-EM L
Audio Storage 41 LabelEase 25
Board Layout, fiber 17 Labels for DVC-KD keypad 25
Board Layout, wire 15 LED Indicator
Specifications 13 Descriptions 19
VeriFire Tools Programming 41 DVC-KD 69
DVC-KD 13, 20 Locations 16, 18
Indicators 68 Lithium Battery
Labels 25 See Battery, Lithium
Mapping 47 Local Control 41
Mounting to DVC 25 Local Microphone Interface
Operation 68 Wiring 36
Pre-defined Buttons 68 Local Phone Interface 36
Slide-in labels 25 Logic Equation
Builder 59
E PAM point activation 65
Earth fault detection
DAL 74

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M TELH-1 local phone 70

PAM point
Mapping, DAL 46
activation 62
Media Interface Settings 42
address 61
Message Overrides 64
Programming 61
Message Segments 53
Spreadsheet 61
Automatic number assignment 54
Piezo 39
Duration Time 54
Play commands 55
Library 54
Point-to-point FFT communication over NFN 78
Message Sequences 55
Programming 40
Message Types 55
ALL CALL 43
MIC-1 21, 36
Analog Output Wiring Class 41
Cable 36
Audio Messages
Multi-channel applications 43
Play Commands 55
Segments 53
N Sequences 55
NCA 7, 11 Control-By-Event 59
NCA-2 28, 39, 40, 62, 72 DAA
NCM Battery Size 51
Mounting in CA-1 or CA-2 26 Disable Charger 51
Network Connection Ports, see NUP Ports FFT Riser 49
Network Paging, functional/programming over- FTM Modules Installed 49
view 63 DAA/DAA2/DAX
Networked System 11 Backup Tones 44
NFN, FFT communication 78 DAA2
NFS2-3030 34, 39, 40, 62, 65, 72, 84 FFT Riser 49
NFS2-3030 single panel application 11 DAP Wiring Style 45
NFS2-640 11, 34, 39, 65 DCC 44
NFS-3030 7, 11 DVC
NFS-640 7, 11 Expander Board 41
Node limitation on standard Noti-Fire-Net 12, 45 FFT Riser 42
Node number assignment 41 Label 41
Non-displayed Events 72 Local Control 41
non-emergency backup tones 84 Node number assignment 41
Noti-Fire-Net 12, 32, 33, 35, 61 DVC-KD key mapping 47
NUP Ports 34 FFT Busy Tone 42
NVRAM battery FFT Segment 42
See Battery, Lithium Import .wav files into segment library 54
Input Source
O Default Priorities 58
Fixed number 56
Overrides, messages 64
Priority Number 56
Labels 52
P Logic Equation Builder 59
Paging 70 Microphones 41
ALL CALL button 69 Node number assignment 41
AUXA and AUXB 71 PAM (Prioritized Audio Matrix) 61
DVC-KD Inhibit 45 TELH-1 local FFT 42
FFT 72 Trouble reminder 45
MIC-1 local mic 70 Validation 66
Network 63 Push-to-talk Interface
PAGE ACTIVE ALERT AREAS button Specifications 14
69 Wiring 35
PAGE ACTIVE EVAC AREAS button 69
PAGE INACTIVE AREAS button 69 R
Page inhibit 45
R-3.9k 14, 31
RM-1 Remote Mic 71

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Read Status 72 Alarm Bus 29

Remote Microphone Interface Auxiliary Inputs A and B 33
Specifications 14 Digital Audio Ports A and B 30
Wiring 35 DVC-AO 36
Resound PAM points 65 FFT Riser 31
Riser Mode, See also DAA 51 Local Microphone Interface 36
RM-1 Series microphone 35 Network Connection (NUP) Ports 34
See also Remote Microphone Interface 35 Push-to-talk Indicator 35
Remote Microphone Interface 35
S
Segments, Audio Message 53 X
Sequencing Audio Messages 55 XPIQ 13, 31, 36, 43
Silenceable settings, PAM point 65
Single panel application, NFS2-3030, NFS2-640
11
Single-channel applications 43
SPECIAL PAGING FUNCTIONS
Programming 43
Specifications
DVC 13
DVC-AO 14
DVC-AO, current draw 13
DVC-KD, current draw 13
RM-1, current draw 13
Spreadsheet, PAM points 61
Standard quality audio 10, 41
Supervision Programming
AUX A and AUX B 42, 50
TELH-1 local phone 42
Switch Inhibit, PAM point 65
Switches 18

T
TELH-1 21, 36, 42
Trouble messages 72

U
UL 864 Ninth Edition Compliance 7
UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements 38
User-programmable Buttons 70

V
Validation, Program 66
VeriFire Tools Programming 40
See also, "Programming"
Volume Control, point programming 40

W
WARNING
Install the system components in the se-
quence listed .... 22
Wear a static discharge strap... 22
Wiring
24VDC Power, DVC 28

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