Fire-Lite ECC-50/100 (also written ECC-50) is a multipurpose emergency voice evacuation panel (Primary Operating Console) for fire applications, mass notification applications, or both, with a built-in 25 Vrms 50 watt amplifier and a single speaker circuit as standard.
The ECC-50/100 comes with fourteen field programmable messages of up to 60 seconds each, built-in field configurable pre- and post-announce tone generators, an integral supervised microphone, and a fully supervised notification appliance circuit with 2.0 amps of synchronized NAC power. A secondary 50 watt amplifier (ECC-50W-25V or ECC-50W-70V) can be added for single-circuit backup or to raise the system to two speaker circuits and 100 watts; an optional ECC-CE6 module expands the panel to a maximum of eight speaker circuit outputs. All speaker output circuits can be wired Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A). For fire protection applications the ECC-50/100 is an adjunct (slave) to any UL listed FACP via reverse polarity or contact closure, and can be used as a stand-alone unit for non-fire applications. Seamless integration is available by direct serial activation from an ES-200X, MS-9600(UD)LS or MS-9200UDLS over the ANN/ACS (EIA-485) link; other panels drive the eight onboard command input circuits. The system expands with up to eight external remote consoles and up to eight distributed audio amplifiers on the external data and audio riser buses. All programming is done through a built-in programming utility accessed from a laptop.
Specifications
| Built-in audio power |
50 watts, 25 Vrms; expandable to 100 watts |
| Speaker circuits |
2 built in (second requires the optional amplifier); expandable to 8 with ECC-CE6; each Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A) |
| Speaker circuit rating |
25 Vrms @ 2 amps max, maximum load impedance 12.5 ohms; 70.7 Vrms @ 700 mA max with maximum load impedance 100 ohms using the ECC-XRM-70V conversion transformer |
| Speaker output power |
50 watts (10 watts when background music is employed) |
| Frequency range |
400 Hz – 4,000 Hz |
| Speaker circuit capacitance |
Maximum total 250 µF per speaker circuit |
| Speaker circuit EOL |
15k ohm, 1 watt (P/N ELR-15K) required for Style Y (Class B) |
| Messages |
14 recorded, field selectable, up to 60 seconds each; custom recording via local microphone, USB port or external audio input |
| Notification appliance circuit |
One Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A); nominal 24 VDC; 2.0 A special application, 200 mA regulated; maximum wiring impedance 1 ohm; power-limited (Class 2), supervised; EOL 4.7k ohm ½ watt (P/N 71252) for Style Y |
| Command input circuits |
Eight; CMD1 and CMD2 field selectable for 12 or 24 VDC NAC reverse polarity or contact closure, CMD3–CMD8 contact closure only; operating range 10.5–29 VDC; reverse polarity current 1.6 mA max; contact closure current 6.6 mA max (requires 4.7k ohm ½ watt EOL, P/N 27072); maximum wiring impedance 200 ohms |
| Form-C relays |
Three — AC power loss, system trouble, and MNS active; each rated 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive), 0.5 amps @ 30 VAC (resistive) |
| Special application (auxiliary) power |
500 mA @ 24 VDC, power-limited; for addressable modules and end-of-line power supervision relays |
| External operator interface power |
Nominal 24 VDC, 0.80 amps maximum; non-resettable, power-limited, non-supervised |
| Speaker volume control override |
Style Y or Style Z; nominal 24 VDC; 0.25 amps maximum; EOL 4.7k ohm ½ watt (P/N 71252) |
| NAC follower / remote sync |
Trigger input 9 to 32 VDC, 24 VDC rated; 10 mA input draw in alarm at rated voltage |
| Night ring input |
Contact closure, isolated and non-supervised; 3.8 mA maximum; maximum wiring impedance 30k ohms; minimum isolation withstand 1500 Vrms |
| External audio input |
Input impedance 8.5k ohms nominal @ 1 kHz; 700 mV rms maximum; 0.1 mA maximum @ 700 mV |
| AC power |
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.5 amps; minimum #14 AWG (2.00 mm²) with 600 V insulation |
| Battery |
Lead-acid only; float charge voltage 27.3 V; maximum charge current 1.0 amp; maximum battery charge capability 26 AH; minimum battery size 12 Amp Hour; ECC cabinet holds a maximum 18 AH battery |
| History log |
100 events |
| Fully loaded system capacity |
1100 watts total distributed audio power; 24 speaker circuits; 8 remote consoles; 8 distributed audio amplifiers |
| Backbox |
19.0" (48.26 cm) high × 16.65" (42.29 cm) wide × 5.20" (13.23 cm) deep |
| Door |
19.26" (48.92 cm) high × 16.82" (42.73 cm) wide × 0.12" (0.30 cm) deep |
| Shipping weight |
Base unit 27.85 lbs. (12.63 kg) |
| Operating environment |
0–49°C / 32–120°F, relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C |
| Standards |
UL 864; UL 2572; UFC 4-021-01; IBC 2012, 2009, 2006, 2003, 2000 (seismic); CBC 2007 (seismic) |
| Agency listings |
UL/ULC Listed S2424; CSFM 6911-0075:0226; NYC Fire Dept. Certificate of Approval #6152; FM Approved |
| Country of origin |
USA |
Installation notes
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Background music costs output: speaker circuit output power is 50 watts, but drops to 10 watts when background music is employed. Design the speaker load against 10 watts if music is part of the application.
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Battery minimum is 12 AH, not 7: the charger supports up to 26 AH, but the ECC cabinet holds a maximum 18 AH battery, and the minimum battery size is 12 Amp Hour. Larger batteries need an external CHG-75 or CHG-120F charger.
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Two different EOL resistors: speaker circuits use a 15k ohm 1 watt ELR-15K, while the NAC and speaker volume control override use 4.7k ohm ½ watt (P/N 71252). Command input contact-closure circuits call for a 4.7k ohm ½ watt resistor under a different part number, P/N 27072. Do not standardize on one resistor across the panel.
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Not a fire alarm control panel: for fire protection applications the ECC-50/100 is an adjunct (slave) to a UL listed FACP. Stand-alone operation is for non-fire applications only.
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Mass notification changes the inputs: when the system is programmed for Mass Notification, CMD1 and CMD2 are programmed for reverse polarity only.
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70 volt operation: the primary amplifier reaches 70.7 Vrms only with the ECC-XRM-70V transformer plugged into J12 of the main control board, or by choosing the ECC-50W-70V for the secondary amplifier. Speaker wiring remains supervised in standby, alarm and during background music with the optional transformer installed.
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Seismic: certified for seismic applications with the appropriate mounting kit — SEISKIT-COMMENC, which includes a battery bracket for two 12 AH or 18 AH batteries.
Related models
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ECC-50/100E — export version, 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 2.0 amps.
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ECC-CE6 — speaker circuit/zone expander module providing up to six additional Style Y or Style Z speaker circuits.
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ECC-50W-25V / ECC-50W-70V — 50 watt secondary amplifier modules at 25 V or 70 V; add a second speaker circuit or serve as a backup amplifier.
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ECC-XRM-70V — 70 V transformer conversion module for the primary amplifier.
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ECC-LOC / ECC-RPU / ECC-RM — local operator console, remote page unit and remote microphone; up to eight remote consoles in any combination.
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ECC-50DA / ECC-125DA / ECC-50BDA — distributed audio amplifiers of 50, 125 and 100 watts; up to eight in any combination.
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ECC-FFT — firefighter telephone system option.
FAQ
Is the ECC-50/100 a fire alarm control panel?
No. For fire protection applications it is an adjunct (slave) to a UL listed FACP; stand-alone operation is for non-fire applications only.
What battery size does it need?
Lead-acid only, with a minimum of 12 Amp Hour. The cabinet holds a maximum 18 AH battery.
Specifications taken from the Fire•Lite Alarms data sheet "ECC-50/100(E) Emergency Command Center," document DF-60734:B1 (8/15/2018). Manufacturer specifications are subject to change without notice.
