HMX Training Manual

T R A I N I N G
HMX Technical Training Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1
Overview of HMX Voice Evacuation System
1.1 What is Voice Evacuation ?
1.2 HMX System Data Sheet
1.3 System Capabilities
1.4 Typical Riser Diagram
1.5 Master Panel
1.5.1 MP32 Front Panel and Internal View
1.5.2 MP32/P Front Panel and Internal View
1.5.3 Master Panel Minimum and Maximum Configurations
1.6 Distributed Panel
1.6.1 DP25 Internal View
1.6.2 Four Class “B” Speaker Lines
1.6.3 Eight Class “B” Speaker Lines
1.6.4 Four Class “A” Speaker Lines
1.6.5 Four Dual Class “B” Speaker Lines
1.6.6 DP25/P Internal View
1.6.7 FPI and Phone Connection Details
1.6.8 AMI and Amplifier Connection Details
1.6.9 MBK Mounting
1.7 NetComm Loop Wiring
1.7.1 Style 4 Single Loop Network Wiring
1.7.2 Style 7 Redundant Loop Network Wiring
1.8 Single Channel and Dual Channel Systems
1.9 Specifying the HMX System
1.9.1 8-Story Building
1.9.2 32 Story Building
1.9.3 14 Story Building Retrofit
Section 2
HMX Preliminary Application Guide
Section 3
System Configuration
3.1 HMX Job Quotation Form
3.2 System Configuration Form – Blank
3.3 System Configuration Form – Example
Section 4
HMX System Description
4.1 Purpose and Capabilities
4.2 Master Panel
4.4 HMX Panel Components
4.4.1 DCC Data Communications Controller
4.4.2 ASC Audio System Control
4.4.3 MMC Master Microphone Controller
4.4.4 MFP Master Fire Phone
4.4.5 FPI Fire Phone Interface
4.4.6 MBR Mother Board Remote
4.4.7 MBK Mother Board Relays
4.4.8 AMI Audio Module Interface
4.4.9 II Input Interface
4.4.10 SSC Switch Scan Card and SLC Switch LED Card
4.5 A Typical HMX System
4.6 HMX System Accessories
4.6.1 FO Fiber Optic Transceiver
4.6.2 ISO Serial Port Isolator
4.6.3 LLC LED Annunciator Card
4.6.4 ZA Class A Adapter
4.6.5 ZAB Dual Class B Adapter
4.6.6 BA Backup Amplifier Switcher
4.6.7 Cab-42 Oversize Cabinet
4.6.8 PWR Power Supply
4.6.9 FJ Fire Jack
4.6.10 FH Fire Handset
4.6.11 TC Handset Cabinet
4.6.12 FS Firephone Station
4.6.13 WS Warden Station
4.6.14 AOR Area of Refuge Station
Section 5
HMX System Commissioning
Section 6
References
6.1 HMX Network Wiring Notes
6.2 RS-485 Specifications
6.3 Fiber Optic Notes
6.4 Speaker DC Supervision
6.5 Temporal Pattern Signals
6.6 Relocation Messages
6.7 Sample HMX Installations
6.8 UL Listings
Section 1
Overview of HMX Voice Evacuation System
1.1 What is Voice Evacuation ?
Voice evacuation is used to make emergency voice announcements to people inside a
building. The system operates when a fire condition is detected, telling people to
evacuate the building. This is accomplished with a microphone, amplifier, and speakers,
which will sound an alarm tone, and then the building manager or fire department keys
the microphone and broadcasts instructions. “The fire alarm system has been activated.
Walk to the nearest exit and leave the building immediately.”
Voice messages are very effective in convincing people to take action in an emergency.
Many people will ignore bells or horns but will move when a human voice is telling them
what to do. This has been repeatedly proven in numerous studies by universities and
public safety agencies.
The Evax HMX system provides this voice evacuation function and much more.
Evacuating a high-rise building poses major challenges. Elevators are needed for fire
department use, and huge numbers of people scrambling down stairwells is slow, can
cause panic, and block firefighters from climbing up the stairs.
HMX was designed and purpose-built to address the complex problems in providing life-
safety for people in skyscrapers and other large structures.
Voice evacuation systems are commonly known as evac systems, hence the company
name Evax Systems. Our objective is to provide the most powerful, easy to use, rugged,
and overall best voice evac systems available anywhere.
Life-safety evac systems must be much more than speakers and amplifiers. First, they
must be supervised so that building management is immediately notified when a problem
occurs, such as a broken wire, or critical component failure. Second, they must be
Approved and Listed for use as life safety systems.
Evax HMX equipment is tested to tough standards such as Underwriters Laboratories

(UL), and meets strict standards and codes, such as the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
1.2
Features:
True Multiplex 6 Channel Distributed Audio
Modular System - components added as needed EVAX HMX
Integrated 2 Channel Digital Message Repeater
Live Microphone Page to any zone
High Rise Voice
Fast RS-485 Communication Protocol
Fully Supervised
Evacuation System
Easy Installation and Operation SYSTEM
Natural Sound Voice Recordings RESET
Built in Alarm and Alert Signals PAGE

ALL-CALL
Up to 4 Minute Message Capacity FAULT

SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL
Works with 12VDC or 24VDC Fire Alarm Panel
Works with Analog/Addressable and
Microprocessor based Fire Alarm Panels.
3 Minute Message Restart on Microphone Key
Made in the USA.
277-96-E
6911-1446:103 LISTED
Description: #S5661
The EVAX HMX High Rise Evacuation System

operates in conjunction with the Fire Alarm Control
Panel (FACP) in a building to provide automatic
response to life safety emergencies.
The EVAX HMX includes all necessary features

to provide an effective voice evacuation system.
The EVAX HMX can be custom configured to
satisfy the needs of any high rise application.
Fire department authorities can easily take System Configuration:

command of evacuation or relocation procedures Basic System Includes:
and emergencies. Building management and fire Master Panel (HMX-MP)
brigades can monitor and control emergency Master Mic Control
response even before the professionals arrive 16 switch control points
Dual Channel DMR
The HMX system includes capacity for 6 channels High speed communication loop
of simultaneous audio. This provides for Distributed Panel (HMX-DP)
evacuation, stay-in-place, or other public address 4 Output Zones (may be configured for 8)
announcements and automatic messages. Dual Channel Audio Interface
Dual Channel Amplification
Fire Fighter Phones or Warden Stations may be Optional
included as required. Integrated Fire Phone
Area-of-Rescue (Future Option)
Fan and Damper system control (Future Option)
Number of distributed panels to be
determined by building specifications
Maximum System Configuration
Up to 250 Distributed Panels (HMX-DP)
And up to 1000 monitor and control points
33 Chestnut Street New Haven, CT 06511 888-382-9669 FAX 203-752-1906 WWW.EVAX.COM
1.3
HMX-DP Voice Evacuation
Speaker Circuits
Distributed Panel
#18 AWG typ.
F
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E
F
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E
F
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EVAX HMX
E
F
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True-Multiplex
R
E
TB1 TB1
TB2 TB2
#22 AWG Twisted Pair
System
TB3 TB3
Fire Phone
Fire Fire
Capabilities
EVX-25 EVX-25
or or
EVX-50 EVX-50 Phone Phone
NetComm Loop:
-Twisted Pair, Low Cap
-4,000 Feet between panels
(130W / 70,000pF max between panels)
-50,000 Feet Total System Loop
-Data and 6 Audio Channels Simultaneously
-High Speed RS-485 Communications
-Style “4” or Style “7” Field Selectable
HMX-DP
Distributed Panel Voice Evacuation
Speaker Circuits
Head End Control F

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F
HMX-MP I
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E
Master Panel
F
I
SYSTEM
R
RESET E
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL F
I
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E
TB1 TB1
TB2 TB2
TB3 TB3
Fire Phone
Fire Fire
EVX-25 EVX-25
or or
EVX-50 EVX-50 Phone Phone
1.4 EVAX HMX
High Rise Multiplex
11 Floor Typical Riser Diagram
11th Floor S S
P
S S
10th Floor
P
S S
9th Floor HMX-DP
P
S S
8th Floor
P
S S
7th Floor
P
S S
6th Floor
P
S S
5th Floor HMX-DP
P
S S
4th Floor
P
S S
3rd Floor P
RS 485
DATA LOOP S S
2nd Floor
P
S S
1st Floor HMX-MP HMX-DP
P
S S
Basement
P
S Speaker P Fire Fighter Phone Jack

1.5.1
HMX-MP32 (Master Panel)
Front Panel View
SYSTEM
RESET
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL
HMX-MP32 (Master Panel)
Internal View
1 P4
2 J1
3
TB1
TB1 TB2
P3 P5
DCC ASC
P2
DCC ASC
P5
P4
P1
P2
LED1 LED2 LED3

P1 TB3 TB4 TB5 P3
SSC
TB2
1 2 3
1
2
TB3
PWR-2A
1 2 3
TB1
1.5.2
HMX-MP32/P (Master Panel)
Front Panel View
SYSTEM
RESET
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL
HMX-MP32/P
Internal View
1
x P3 x 2
3
J1 P4
TB1
TB1 TB2
LED1
P3 P5
MFP DCC ASC
P1 P2 P2
MFP DCC ASC

P5
P4
P1
P2
LED1 LED2 LED3

P1 TB3 TB4 TB5
x x P3
SSC
TB2
1 2 3
1
2
TB3
TB1 TB2
PWR-2A
I/O
Card
1 2 3 IOI
TB1
1.5.3 Min / Max Panel
Configurations
HMX-MP16 HMX-MP144
SYSTEM SYSTEM
RESET RESET
PAGE PAGE
ALL-CALL ALL-CALL
FAULT FAULT
SILENCE PAGING SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL CONTROL
HMX-MP16/P HMX-MP112/P
SYSTEM SYSTEM
RESET RESET
PAGE PAGE
ALL-CALL ALL-CALL
FAULT FAULT
SILENCE PAGING SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL CONTROL
HMX-MP272/P
SYSTEM
RESET
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL
1.6.1
HMX-DP25
Internal View
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
MBK
AMI
8 “B”
MBR LED1 LED2 LED3
P1 TB3
TB4 TB5
TB8
4 “A”
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3 5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2 6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1 7 GRN NORMAL 1
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
MESSAGE MIC MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EVX-25E EVX-25E
SN1 SN1
S1 S1
1.6.2
FOUR CLASS “B” SPEAKER LINES
E
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EOLR
F F
I I
R R
E E
2
3
4
E
O
L
EOLR
F F
I I
R R
E E
1 2 3 4 Standard Life Safety Speakers,

Strobes connected and powered separately
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 CLASS “B” OUTPUTS

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 One AMI card and one MBK card
installed on MBR.
1 2 3 4
TB5
1 2 3 4
TB6
1 2 3 4
TB7
MBK#1
AMI
8 “B”
MBR
4 “A”
TB8
1.6.3
EIGHT CLASS “B” SPEAKER LINES
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
2
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
E
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
Standard Life Safety Speakers,

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4
1 2 3 4
TB5
1 2 3 4
TB6
1 2 3 4
TB7
MBK#2
MBK#1
AMI
8 “B”
MBR
4 “A”
TB8
Second MX-MBK card provides additional speaker circuits

May be configured as several options
1.6.4
FOUR CLASS “A” SPEAKER LINES
F F
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1
2
3
F F
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4
1 EOL
2 3 4 EOL
Standard Life Safety Speakers,

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4
1 2 3 4
TB5
1 2 3 4
TB6
1 2 3 4
TB7
MBK#2
MBK#1
8 “B”
AMI
MBR
4 “A” TB8
1.6.5
FOUR A/B CLASS “B” SPEAKER LINES
E
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F F
EOLR
I
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I
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E First Floor Speakers
1B
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
4A
E
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F F
EOLR
I
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E
I
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E Fourth Floor Speakers
4B
E
O
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F F
EOLR
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 I I
R R
A B A B A B A B
E E
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Standard Life Safety Speakers,

TB3 Strobes connected and powered separately
TB1 TB2 TB4
1 2 3 4
TB5
1 2 3 4
TB6 One zone per floor, speakers

on alternate wire pairs.
1 2 3 4
TB7
MBK#2
MBK#1
8 “B”
AMI
MBR
4 “A” TB8
1.6.6
HMX-DP25/P Addition of the MX-FPI
Internal View card enables fire phone
communication circuits
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
M B K #1
FPI#1
AMI
8 “B”
MBR LED1 LED2 LED3
P1
4 “A” TB8
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
6 2 6 2
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EVX-25E EVX-25E
SN1 SN1
S1 S1
By changing amp modules to 50W units would create a HMX-DP50/P

1.6.7
HMX-DP25/P
Phone Connection Detail
Fire Phone Loop
10K 1/2W
EOLR
Fire Phone Fire Phone

Handset Handset
Jack Jack
* Maximum line resistance = 50 Ohms
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Supervised
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4
Power Limited
1 2 3 4
1
TB5
2
1 2 3 4
3
TB6
4
1 2 3 4
TB7
M B K #1
FPI#1
MBR AMI
8 “B”
4 “A”
TB8
1 2 3 4
Fire Phone Loop
10K 1/2W
EOLR

Handset Handset
Jack Jack
* Maximum line resistance = 50 Ohms

HMX-DP25/P
w/ FPI and FPO
Eight circuit detail
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The addition of an FPI / FPO

1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
combination brings up an
additional 4 Fire Phone circuits
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
Maximum of 12 circuits in a
1 2 3 4
P2
Distributed Panel
TB6
DCC
DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
M B K #1
8 “B”
FPI#2
FPI#1
AMI
MBR LED1
P1
4 “A”
TB8
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
6 2 6 2
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2 10K 1/2W
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN EOLR
EVX-25E EVX-25E
Handset Handset
Jack Jack
SN1 SN1
S1 S1
6
5 10K 1/2W
EOLR
FPO
Handset Handset
Jack Jack
7
8
1.6.8
I
AM
NOTE: Ribbon cables connecting to AMI and FPI
boards are illustrated on separate sheet. Please
check ribbon cable positioning BEFORE inserting
these boards.
I
10 pin ribbon
FP
J7
I I
FP AM
To second amplifier module
(right side of cabinet)
To first amplifier module

(left side of cabinet)
TB1
RED STRIPE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
J1 10
9
8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
AMI
Observe polarity -
red stripe
SN1
S1
First FPI in system connects to
MBR Slot P3 Ribbon cable (4”)
connects to MBR J7, located Second FPI in system connects to
above P3. Observe polarity as MBR Slot P4.. Ribbon cable (24”)
shown by the orientation of the connects to FPO card as shown.
red stripe at both ends of the Observe polarity as shown by the
ribbon cable. orientation of the red stripe at both
ends of the ribbon cable.
RED STRIPE
RED STRIPE
J7 P4
P4
Connector
B A
FPO
C D
RED STRIPE
FPI
FPI
LED 1
P4
LED 1
P4
MBR
1.6.9
First MBK
MBK
Second MBK
MBK
First MBK
MBK
P4
P4
P4
P4
FPI
FPI
MBK
AMI
LED 1 LED 1
Numbering sequence: (AMI-FPI only)

Right side card MUST have lowest E02 E02 E02
numerical setting. Set dials on C 4 C 4 C 4
A86 A86 A86
additional boards in ascending
order - each additional card must
be set at least one digit higher than
the card to its right.
MBK FPI AMI

First FPI Installs in Installs in farthest
AMI
First MBK installs in

second slot in from slot to the right on
FPI # 2
FPI # 1
second
slot in from the left the right on MBR MBR (labeled P2).
on MBR (note heavy (labeled P3).
connectors with white Make sure that flat
base). Make sure that flat side of main connector
side of main connector and populated side of
Make sure that populated and populated side of circuit board are facing
side of circuit boards are circuit board are facing the right side of the MBR.
facing the left side of MBR. the right side of MBR.
Second FPI (if used)

installs in next slot to
the left.
Second MBK
(if applicable)
P16 P13 P4 P3 P2 P1
1.7.1
NetComm Loop Wiring (Style 4)
IN FROM LAST DEVICE OUT TO NEXT DEVICE
OUT TO FIRST DISTRIBUTED PANEL IN FROM MASTER PANEL
NetCom Bus
(Supervised)
*A - Optional wiring for

Style 7 supervision
1
1 P4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 J1
P3 2 J1 3
3
TB1 TB1 TB3 TB4 TB1 TB2
TB1 TB2 TB2
LED1
P5 P3
P3
TB5
1 2 3 4
P1 P2
P2
P2
TB6
1 2 3 4
MFP DCC ASC DCC
P5 P4
P4
P1 1 2 3 4 TB7
P2
MBR
LED1 LED2 LED3
LED1 LED2 LED3 P1 TB3 TB4 TB5
P1 TB3 TB4 TB5 P3 TB8
MASTER PANEL DISTRIBUTED PANEL

1.7.2
Redundant Communication Bus
Primary Communication Bus
1
1 P4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 J1
P3 2 J1 3
3
TB1 TB1 TB3 TB4 TB1 TB2
TB1 TB2 TB2
LED1
P5 P3
P3 1 2 3 4 TB5
P1 P2
P2
P2
TB6
1 2 3 4
MFP DCC ASC DCC

P5 P4
P4
P1
TB7
1 2 3 4
P2
MBR
LED1 LED2 LED3
The redundant loop must be run in separate conduit

with minimum spacing from the primary. Check local
code requirements.
1.8
HMX-DPS25 (50/100)
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 E E
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
DCC A single channel DP only requires
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7 a single amplifier. It may be sized

with 25, 50 or 100W modules.
MBK
8 “B”
AMI
MBR The amplifier size determines the

P1 maximum load per circuit. It is
TB8 simply a matter of dividing the
4 “A”
total number of circuits into the
amp rating. In cases where the
load is uneven, confirm that total
TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
load does not exceed amplifier
TB2 11
output. Where required de-rate
10
J1
9
8
output as specified.
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5
6
YEL
7 GRN
FAULT
NORMAL
1 2 3 3
2
1
DPS25 - 6W max per circuit
8
RED ALARM
MESSAGE
GAIN
MIC
GAIN
P2 DPS50 - 12W max per circuit
EVX-25E DPS100 - 25W max per circuit
The output of the individual circuits

on the MBR is rated at a max
SN1
S1 of 50W per circuit. The output is
adjusted to match the amp rating.
HMX-DP25 (50/100)
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
E E
E
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F F
EOLR
I I
R R
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 E E
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
A dual channel DP requires two

1 2 3 4
P2
TB6 amplifiers. It may be sized

DCC with 25, 50 or 100W modules.
DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
The amplifier size determines the
1 maximum load per circuit. It is
now a matter of determining the
MBK
8 “B”
AMI
MBR maximum load one amplifier may

P1
TB8
experience. In the case of 4
4 “A” circuits, the worst case scenario of
any 3 circuit loads is treated as the
max. As the amplifier may have to
generate an evac to all three while
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the second module only drives a
J1
TB2 11
10 J1
TB2 11
10
single zone. Where there are 8
9 9
1 TB3
2
8
7
6
1 TB3
2
8
7
6
circuits, the combination of 7 is
3
4
5 YEL FAULT
J2
1 2 3
5
4
3
3
4
5 YEL FAULT
J2
1 2 3
5
4
3
max. Where required de-rate
6
7 GRN
8
NORMAL
2
1
6
7 GRN
8
NORMAL
2
1 output as specified.
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
MESSAGE
GAIN
MIC
GAIN
MESSAGE
GAIN
MIC
GAIN DP25 - 8W max per circuit
EVX-25E EVX-25E
DP50 - 16W max per circuit
DP100 - 33W max per circuit

SN1 SN1
S1 S1
The output of the individual circuits
on the MBR is rated at a max
of 50W per circuit. The output is
adjusted to match the amp. rating.
NOTES
1.9
Specifying the HMX System

The most critical point in the HMX system comes when it is first designed. Ensuring that
your system meets the requirements of the application is a key step in a successful job
completion.
To do this there are several things you need to know:
Basic operation of the system –
How does the customer want it to operate?
Is it Single or Dual Channel?
Will “General Alarm” be adequate or is “Alarm by Zone” required?
In answering these basic questions you determine the operating parameters for the
system. In terms of system operation, most jobs are fairly straightforward; however we
have seen a number of special applications crop up and these must be determined before
systems are configured and quoted. For example, a requirement for special messages for
specific areas in addition to the general alarm and evacuation (evac).
Dual or Single Channel? Many people confuse multiple messages with multiple
channels. Quite often when dual channel is requested it is not really needed. Dual
channel allows broadcast of two different audio signals or message simultaneously to
different areas or floors. Evac to any zone or group of zones and page to any other zone
without affecting the evac zones. Many jurisdictions do not require this function and
single channel systems are often used.
Alarm by Zone. In many high rise applications and certainly where buildings exceed 10
or 12 stories, evacuation of the entire building is impractical. Therefore, the system
needs to generate alarm and evac only to those areas most immediately in danger.
Typically this will be the Floor of Incidence, the Floor Above and the Floor Below.
Many jurisdictions have different requirements. Alarm Floor and Floor Above only is
not uncommon. Alarm Floor, 2 Floors Above and Floor Below is also not unusual.
These parameters are best determined in advance.
Beyond system operation you need to determine speaker supervision and load. Most
jurisdictions accept Class B supervision. Some locales mandate Class A or Class B
supervision but require two circuits per floor with the devices alternated between the two
on an A/B circuit configuration. The load per circuit is required to determine amplifier
size. If the building is not an even distribution per floor, each circuit must be individually
specified. If speaker wattage is not clear, for all corridor speakers assume 1 to 2W, for
small rooms use a ¼W, larger rooms (500 – 1000 Sq Ft) use ½ to 1W and for open areas
figure enough devices at settings to provide 1W audio power per 2000 Sq Ft. Remember
that more devices at lower tap settings provide a better distribution of sound.
Fire Phones In many jurisdictions a fire phone system will be required for high rise
buildings. The HMX provides fully integrated fire phone communication and control.
How those circuits are configured will vary by the requirements of local jurisdiction. It is
most typical to see one circuit per floor with multiple jacks or telephone stations on the
circuit. These are usually located in or just outside of stairwells and at elevator lobbies.
It is not unusual to locate a jack or station inside of elevator cabs. Circuits may also be
run as a vertical riser with each stairwell or group of lobbies treated as one circuit. Each
circuit is associated to a switch point on the Master Panel. When a phone is jacked in or
a handset is lifted the switch point flashes and a tone sounds. When the operator
activates the switch both the master handset and the remote are connected and
communication is established. It is not unheard of to treat each jack or station as an
individual call in point, in which case if there are 60 jacks, there must be 60
corresponding switch points. Obviously how these systems are wired will have an impact
on the design of the HMX.
Amplifier Load Is a critical aspect in designing the system. The speaker load and
number of circuits determine amplifier size. In designing a system it is recommended to
load amplifiers no more than 80% to account for future expansion. There are spec
engineers who require no more than 50% of the capacity to be used. All Evax amplifiers
can be used at 100% of full rated output continuously, unlike certain manufacturers that
recommend max load at 75 or 80% of rated output.
EXAMPLE: In a dual channel system driving 4 floors from a Distributed Panel (DP), the
maximum load will be 3 out of the 4 circuits on one amplifier. If the circuits are
uniformly loaded, that would be a max. load of 8Watts (W) with 25W amps, 16W with
50s or 33W with 100s. With the load de-rated to 80% those numbers drop to 6, 12 and
27. If the load is not evenly distributed you must determine the maximum combination
of the three to size your amplifiers. This is done because in a dual channel system you
will have three floors in one state while the remaining one is doing a different function.
If all four are in the same state the system software automatically splits the load between
the two. If a DP has been configured for 8 circuits, the maximum load to the amp
becomes the sum of 7 out of the 8.
In a single channel system it is simpler. All output circuits will be assigned to one amp
or split between two in each DP. Total load to amplifier must not exceed ratings.
In high power applications it is possible to use one or several amplifiers per zone. Here
again, basic loading factors determine amplifier size.
In the design of the system all these factors must be taken into account. The number of
zones and phone circuits will determine the Master Panel configuration. The switch
points are grouped by 16 to a bank. A system re quiring 18 switch points would have 32
switches total, or an HMX-MP32. Adding Fire Phone as an option would change that
part to an HMX-MP32/P. The switches are merely points in the system, any switch can
be programmed for any available function. The maximum number of switches in a single
Master Panel is 144 w/ Mic-Page Control and 112 w/ Fire Phone. Where more switches
are needed multiple cabinets may be used. Current UL Listing is for a maximum of 1000
switches.
The Distributed Panel configuration is determined by the load, number of circuits and
functions required. The part number is put together by the amplifier size, channel and
fire phone option. HMX-DP50/P designates a panel with 50W dual channel capacity and
fire phones. By dropping the /P suffix, fire phones are eliminated. Standard configuration
is 4 Class B speaker circuits and 4 phone circuits. If additional circuits are required parts
are added as line items to accommodate. HMX-DPS25 designates a 25W single channel
panel w/o fire phone circuits.
Some typical applications follow:

1.9.1
10 Zone
An 8-story building with basement and penthouse requiring fire phones. Average load
per floor is 15W with basement at 5W and penthouse at 2W. Speaker zone and fire
phone circuit to each for a total of 10 page and 10 fire phone circuits. System is single
channel.
Solution:
MODEL QTY
Master Panel HMX-MP32/P 1
Master Panel 32 Switch Control w/ Master Fire Phone
Distributed Panel HMX-DPS100/P 2
Dist Panel 100W Single Channel Audio 4 Spkr Zones & 4 Fire Phone Circuits
Mother Board, Relays MX-MBK 2

Fire Phone Interface MX-FPI 1
Fire Phone Output Card MX-FPO 1
Telephone Jack SG Plate MX-FJ 38
Portable Handset MX-FH 6
Telephone Cabinet MX-TC 1
The 20 circuits mandate 32 switch points. Because of the load requirement a single
channel 100W Dist. Panel is used. The additional MBK cards give us up to 8 circuits per DP.
Speaker load is split between the two panels with basement and first 4 floors on one and the
remaining on the other. A single FPI/FPO combin ation in the second panel accommodate the two
extra phone circuits. (Fig. 1)
EVAX HMX System
10 Zone _____ Speaker Circuit Penthouse
_____ Speaker Circuit 8
_________ Firephone Circuit Penthouse
_________ Firephone Circuit 8
TB1
TB3
TB2
Distributed Panel 2
HMX DPS100/P
_____ Speaker Circuit Basement
SYSTEM
RESET
_________
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
Firephone Circuit 1
CONTROL
_________ Firephone Circuit Basement
TB1
TB2
TB3
Distributed Panel 1
HMX DPS100/P
Master Panel
HMX MP32/P
Fig. 1
33 Chestnut St. New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 752-1806 FAX 752-1906
1.9.2
32 Floors
A 32 story building with penthouse, fire phones required. Load per floor varied from 2
to 6W, 3 floors were parking area and did not require speaker circuits. Stairwells were
treated as a single speaker zone. Fire phones required one phone circuit per floor with
additional circuits in two elevator cabs, two stairwells and a fire pump room. Total of 30
speaker zones and 39 fire phone zones. System is dual channel.
Solution:
MODEL QTY
Distributed Panel HMX-DP50/P 4
Dist Panel 50W Dual Channel Audio 4 Spkr Zones & 4 Fire Phone Circuits

Fire Phone Interface MX-FPI 6
Fire Phone Output Card MX-FPO 6
The 69 combined zones mandated 80 switch points. Additional MBK cards gave us 8
circuits per DP and the additional FPI/FPO cards gave us 2 panels with 8 phone circuits
and two with 12 to meet the requirement. Worst case load in system is 36W on one
amplifier. (Fig. 2)
FIREPHONE CIRCUIT #1
.....
EVAX HMX System

SPEAKER CIRCUIT #1
..... 32 Stories
SPEAKER CIRCUIT #8
.....
SPEAKER CIRCUIT #1
DIST.
PANEL
.....
#4 EVX-50E EVX-50E
SPEAKER CIRCUIT #8
.....
DIST. SPEAKER CIRCUIT #1

PANEL .....
#3 EVX-50E EVX-50E
SPEAKER CIRCUIT #8
.....
DIST. SPEAKER CIRCUIT #1

PANEL .....
#2
EVX-50E EVX-50E
SPEAKER CIRCUIT #8
PAGING
CONTROL
DIST.
PANEL
#1
EVX-50E EVX-50E
FOUR DISTRIBUTED PANELS

HMX-DP50/P
MASTER PANEL
HMX-MP80/P
Fig. 2

(203) 752-1806 FAX 752-1906
1.9.3
14 Stories – Retrofit
Existing system with 14 floors. Requirement for 20 speaker zones and 6 fire phone
zones. Average load per circuit is 10W, back up amplifier required. System is single
channel.
Solution:
MODEL QTY

100W Back Up Module EVX-100E 1
Back Up Relay Card EVX-BA 3
MP32/P covers our 26 zones, DPs are single channel. MBK cards enable 2 DPs to cover 8
circuits each with the remaining 4 covered by the third. BA cards provide switching in the event
of an amplifier failure with the EVX-100E module in the third DP providing back up power.
Worst case load to the 100W amplifiers is 80W and 40W to the 50W amplifier. (Fig. 3)
_____ Speaker Circuit #8
_____ Speaker Circuit #16 All speaker circuits are
_____ _____ #18 AWG minimum
Speaker Circuit #7 Speaker Circuit #15
EVAX HMX System _____ Speaker Circuit #6
_____ Speaker Circuit #14 All fire phone circuits are
_____ Speaker Circuit #13 #22 AWG minimum
14 Story Retrofit _____ _____ _____ Speaker Circuit #18
Speaker Circuit #2 Speaker Circuit #10
_________ Firephone Circuit #2 _________ Firephone Circuit #4 _________ Firephone Circuit #6
_________ Firephone Circuit #1 _________ Firephone Circuit #3 _________ Firephone Circuit #5
Master Panel
HMX-MP32/P
SYSTEM
RESET
PAGE
ALL-CALL
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL
TB1 TB1 TB1 TB1

TB2 TB2 TB2 TB2
TB3 TB3 TB3 TB3
EVX-100E
EVX-BA EVX-BA EVX-BA
HMX-DPS100/P HMX-DPS100/P HMX-DPS50/P
NetComm Loop
Two Conductor Twisted Pair
(130W / 70,000pF max between panels)
Fig. 3
33 Chestnut Street. New Haven, CT 06511

(888) 382-9669 FAX (203) 752-1906
NOTES
Section 2
HMX Preliminary Application Guide
Multiplex Voice Evacuation
Application Guide
(HMX)
EFFECTIVE: September 2005
Specifications and/or descriptions are Subject to Change without Notice
EVAX Systems, 33 Chestnut Street, New Haven CT. 06511 - Tel (203) 752-1806 - FAX (203) 752-1906
Printed; 9/30/2005
Table of Contents
EVAX HMX MULTIPLEXED VOICE.................................................................................................................................................... 3
MASTER PANELS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MASTER PANEL W/ MASTER FIRE FIGHTER PHONE ................................................................................................................................ 6
DISTRIBUTED PANELS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

SINGLE AMPLIFIER................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
SINGLE AMPLIFIER W/FIRE FIGHTER PHONE CIRCUITS .......................................................................................................................... 9
DUAL AMPLIFIERS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DUAL AMPLIFIERS W/ FIRE FIGHTER PHONE CIRCUITS ........................................................................................................................ 11
42"CABINET DISTRIBUTED PANEL ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
AUDIO CABINETS ONLY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

FIRE FIGHTER PHONE ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ 16
AMPLIFIERS:........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
AMPLIFIER MODULES ONLY ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
AMPLIFIERS IN CABINETS .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
CARDS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
EVAX VOICE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................... 23
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
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The EVAX Systems HMX Multiplexed Voice Application Guide
Part Description Data
Number
Sheet
EVAX HMX MULTIPLEXED VOICE

MASTER PANELS
HMX-MP16 Master Panel, HMX-MP
HMX-
16 LED/Switch bank, NETWORK
AUDIO
Surface or Semi-flush cabinet, (includes MX-DCC Data SYSTEM
Communications Controller, MX-ASC Audio System Controller,
MX-SSC Switch Scan Card, MX-SLC 16 switch LED card, MX-
PWR Power Supply, and MX-II input cards)
Left hinge door 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d

HMX-
AUDIO
MX-SSC Switch Scan Card, 2 MX-SLC 16 switch LED cards,
MX-PWR Power Supply, and MX-II input cards)

HMX-
48 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO

HMX-
64 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO
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Number
Sheet

HMX-
80 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO

HMX-
96 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO
HMX- Master Panel, HMX-MP

MP112 HMX-
112 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO

MP128 HMX-
128 LED/Switch bank,
PAGING
NETWORK CONTROL
AUDIO
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Number
Sheet

MP144 HMX-
AUDIO
2 MX-SSC Switch Scan Cards, 9 MX-SLC 16 switch LED
cards, MX-PWR Power Supply, and MX-II input cards)
NOTE: Larger Systems are available. Requires additional cabinets and extended lead-time.
Consult EVAX Corporate Marketing for configuration details and pricing.
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Number
Sheet
MASTER PANEL W/ MASTER FIRE FIGHTER PHONE

MP16P HMX-
16 LED/Switches, Master Fire Phone NETWORK
AUDIO
Communications Controller, MX-ASC Audio System
Controller, MX-SSC Switch Scan Cards, MX-SLC 16 switch
LED cards, MX-MFH Handset, MX-MFI Fire Phone
interface, MX-PWR Power Supply, and MX-II input cards)

MP32P HMX-
AUDIO
Controller, MX-SSC Switch Scan Cards, 2 MX-SLC 16
switch LED cards, MX-MFH Handset, MX-MFI Fire Phone
HMX- Master Panel, HMX-MP SYSTEM

RESET
PAGE
HMX-
ALL-CALL
MP48P
FAULT
SILENCE PAGING
CONTROL

AUDIO

MP64P HMX-
AUDIO
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Number
Sheet

RESET
MP80P HMX- PAGE

ALL-CALL
80 LED/Switches, Master Fire Phone

FAULT
PAGING
NETWORK
SILENCE
CONTROL
AUDIO

RESET
MP96P HMX- PAGE

ALL-CALL

FAULT
PAGING
NETWORK
SILENCE
CONTROL
AUDIO

RESET
MP112P HMX- PAGE

ALL-CALL

FAULT
PAGING
NETWORK
SILENCE
CONTROL
AUDIO

MP128P HMX-
AUDIO
DUAL Surface or Semi-flush cabinets, (includes MX-DCC SYSTEM
Data Communications Controller, MX-ASC Audio System
Single Left hinge door 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d Single

Right hinge door 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d
NOTE: Larger Systems are available. Requires additional cabinets and extended lead-time.
Consult EVAX Corporate Marketing for configuration details and pricing.
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Number Sheet
DISTRIBUTED PANELS
SINGLE AMPLIFIER
HMX- Distributed Panel HMX-DP

DPS25
Single Channel Audio, Single 25W Amplifier
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits. (An

additional MX-MBK card can be added to increase the
Class “B” speaker circuits to 8 or to convert the 4 speaker
circuits to Cass “A”)(Fire Fighter Phone circuits can be
added by adding one, two or three 4 circuit MX-FPI cards
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits)

DPS50 1 2 3 4
TB1
1 2 3 4
TB2
1 2 3 4
TB3
1 2 3 4
TB4
1
2
3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV
1 2 3 4
P4
DCC
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits. . (An
TB7
GV MBK
GV AMI
GV

8 “B”
MBR P1
LED1 LED2 LED3
TB3
TB4 TB5
4 “A”
TB8
Class “B” speaker circuits to 8 or to convert the 4 speaker TB1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
J1 10
9
8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5

4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits) EVX-50E
SN1
S1

10

DPS100 1 2 3 4
TB1
1 2 3 4
TB2
1 2 3 4
TB3
1 2 3 4
TB4
1
2
3
J1

TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits. (An 1 2 3 4

DCC
P4
TB7
GV MBK
GV AMI
GV
additional MX-MBK card can be added to increase the 8 “B”
TB8
MBR P1
LED1 LED2 LED3
TB3
TB4 TB5

4 “A”
circuits to Cass “A”)(Fire Fighter Phone circuits can be TB1

1 2 3 4
J1
5 6 7 8
TB2 11
10
9

8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits) MESSAGE

GAIN
MIC
GAIN
EVX-100E
P2
Left hinge door 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d S1

SN1
10
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Part Description Data Sheet

Number
SINGLE AMPLIFIER W/FIRE FIGHTER PHONE CIRCUITS
Addition of the GV-FPI
HMX- Distributed Panel HMX-DP card enables fire phone

DPS25P
Single Channel Audio, Single 25W Amplifier 1 2 3 4
TB1
1 2 3 4
TB2
1 2 3 4
TB3
1 2 3 4
TB4
1
2
3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
Fire Fighter Phone Circuits TB6
GV DCC
DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
GV A M I
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits and a GV MBR
8 “B”
LED1 LED2 LED3

P1
4 “A” TB8
MX-FPI card for 4 Fire Fighter Phone Connections. (An

additional MX-MBK card can be added to increase the TB1
1 2 3 4
J1
5 6 7 8
TB2 11
10
9

8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
circuits to Cass “A”) (Additional Fire Fighter Phone circuits

P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
EVX-25E
can be added by adding one or two 4 circuit MX-FPI cards

and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 8 or 12 FFP circuits)
SN1
S1
Left hinge door 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d 14

DPS50P
TB1
1 2 3 4
TB2
1 2 3 4
TB3
1 2 3 4
TB4
1
2
3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
Fire Fighter Phone Circuits
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits and a
GV A M I
8 “B”
GV MBR LED1 LED2 LED3
MX-FPI card for 4 Fire Fighter Phone Connections. . (An

P1
4 “A” TB8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Class “B” speaker circuits to 8 or to convert the 4 speaker 1 TB3

2
3
4
J1
J2
TB2 11
10
9
8
7
6
5

4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC

GAIN GAIN
EVX-50E
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 8 or 12 FFP circuits) S1

SN1

14

DPS100P
TB1
1 2 3 4
TB2
1 2 3 4
TB3
1 2 3 4
TB4
1
2
3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
Fire Fighter Phone Circuits
P2
TB6
DCC
GV DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
GV A M I
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits and a GV MBR
8 “B”
LED1 LED2 LED3

P1
4 “A” TB8

1 2 3
J1
4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
10
9

8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
circuits to Cass “A”) (Additional Fire Fighter Phone circuits MESSAGE

GAIN
MIC
GAIN
EVX-100E
P2

SN1
S1

14
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Number
DUAL AMPLIFIERS
HMX-DP25 Distributed Panel HMX-DP
Dual Channel Audio, Dual 25W Amplifier

and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV
1 2 3 4
DCC
P4
TB7
Includes a MX-MBK for 4 Class “B” Speaker Circuits. . (An
GV MBK
GV AMI
8 “B”
GV
MBR P1
LED1 LE D2 LED3
TB3
TB4 TB5
TB8

4 “A”

TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6

3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
6 2 6 2
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
added by adding one, two or three 4 circuit MX-FPI cards EVX-50E EVX-50E
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits) S1

SN1
S1
SN1

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV
1 2 3 4
DCC
P4
TB7
GV MBK
GV AMI
8 “B”
GV
MBR P1
LED1 LE D2 LED3
TB3
TB4 TB5
TB8

4 “A”

TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6

3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
6 2 6 2
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
added by adding one, two or three 4 circuit MX-FPI cards EVX-100E EVX-100E
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 4,8, or 12 FFP circuits) S1

SN1
S1
SN1
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Number
DUAL AMPLIFIERS W/ FIRE FIGHTER PHONE CIRCUITS
HMX-DP25P Distributed Panel HMX-DP

card enables fire phone
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV DCC
1 2 3 4
P4

TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
GV A M I
8 “B”
GV MBR
MX-FPI card for 4 Fire Fighter Phone Connections. (An

LED1 LED2 LED3
P1
4 “A” TB8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
6 2 6 2
8 8

RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EVX-25E EVX-25E
can be added by adding one or two 4 circuit MX-FPI cards S1

SN1
S1
SN1

HMX-DP50P Distributed Panel HMX-DP card enables fire phone


1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV DCC
1 2 3 4
P4
TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
GV A M I
MX-FPI card for 4 Fire Fighter Phone Connections. . (An GV MBR
8 “B”
LED1 LED2 LED3

P1
4 “A” TB8
additional MX-MBK card can be added to increase the TB1 TB1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 J1 10
9 9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4

6 2 6 2
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
can be added by adding one or two 4 circuit MX-FPI cards EVX-50E EVX-50E
and 1 or 2 MX-FPO cards for 8 or 12 FFP circuits) S1

SN1
S1
SN1

DP100P 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

3
J1
TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
TB5 P3
1 2 3 4
P2
TB6
DCC
GV DCC
1 2 3 4
P4

TB7
GV M B K #1
GV F P I # 1
GV A M I
8 “B”
GV MBR

LED1 LED2 LED3
P1
4 “A” TB8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TB2 11 TB2 11
J1 10 10
9 J1
9
8 8
1 TB3 7 1 TB3 7
2 6 2 6
3 J2 5 3 J2 5
4 4 4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3 5 YEL FAULT 3
1 2 3
6 2 6 2

8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EVX-100E EVX-100E
can be added by adding one or two 4 circuit MX-FPI cards SN1 SN1

S1 S1
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Number
42” CABINET DISTRIBUTED PANELS

HMX- DISTRIBUTED PANEL SINGLE 100 watt amplifier,
DPS100-42 16 Class B Audio circuits
Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d GRAY
HMX- DISTRIBUTED PANEL DUAL 100 watt amplifiers,

DP100-42 16 Class B Audio circuits

DPS10042R 16 Class B Audio circuits
Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d RED

DP100-42R 16 Class B Audio circuits

DPS100/P- 16 Class B Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits
42

DP100P-42 16 Class B Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits

DPS100/P- 16 Class B Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits
42R

DP100P- 16 Class B Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits
42R
- 12 - Rev. RK 10.05
42” CABINET DISTRIBUTED PANELS W/O FIRE PHONES
DISTRIBUTED PANEL SINGLE 100 watt amplifier, 16 Class B DISTRIBUTED PANEL DUAL 100 watt amplifiers, 16 Class
Audio circuits B Audio circuits
Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d GRAY Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d GRAY
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -+ +-+- +-+- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -+ +-+- +-+-
+- -+ +- -+
TB2
+- -+ +- -+
MBK TB2 MBK
1
11
10
Floor 1 1
11
10
Floor 1
(Standby Polarity Shown)

amp #1
9

amp #1
2 9
2
1 TB3 J1
8
7 MBK Floor 2 1 TB3 J1
8
7 MBK Floor 2
2
3
4
J2 6
5
4
EOLR 2
3
J2 6
5 EOLR
4 4
Speaker Circuits
Speaker Circuits
6
7 GRN NORMAL
2
1
MBI Floor 3 6
7 GRN NORMAL
2
1
MBI Floor 3
8 8
RED ALARM MBR Floor 4 RED ALARM MBR Floor 4
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
EVX-100E EVX-100E
+- -+ +- -+
+- -+ +- -+
Floor 5 Floor 5
amp #1 amp #1
(primary) Floor 6 (primary) Floor 6
Floor 7 Floor 7
SN1 SN1
S1
J3 Installed Floor 8 S1
J3 Installed Floor 8
(Slave MBR) (Slave MBR)
34 pin 34 pin
/
/
ribbon ribbon
-+ +-+- +-+- -+ +-+- +-+-

+- -+ +- -+
+- -+ +- -+
MBK MBK
Floor 9 Floor 9

TB1
MBK Floor 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MBK Floor 10
TB2
Speaker Circuits
Speaker Circuits
11
1
MBI Floor 11 2
10
9 MBI Floor 11
8
MBR Floor 12
1 TB3
2
J1
J2
7
6 MBR Floor 12
3 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
FPI (13-16) 8 FPI (13-16)
RED ALARM
+- -+ +- -+
+- -+ +- -+
FPI (9-12) Floor 13 P2 FPI (9-12) Floor 13
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
Floor 14 Floor 14
FPI (5-8) EVX-100E FPI (5-8)
FPI (1-4) Floor 15 amp #2 FPI (1-4) Floor 15

(backup)
AMI Floor 16 AMI Floor 16
HMX Comm Loop S1

SN1 HMX Comm Loop
in from MP in from MP
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
out to DP2 out to DP2
+ TB1
+ TB1
1 2 34 1 2 34 1 2 34
1 2 34 1 2 34 1 2 34
TB3
TB3
- + - + TB2
- + - + TB2
DCC DCC
+Floor 1 +Floor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB4
TB4
- -
+Floor 2 +Floor 2

-+-
-+-
- -
TB5
TB5
+Floor 3 +Floor 3
Fire Phone Circuits

Fire Phone Circuits
-
+Floor 4
XFRMR 1 -
+Floor
- - 4
XFRMR 2 XFRMR 2
- -
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
- -
+ - + - + - + - H N G
H N G Amp 1 Amp 2
Amp 1 Amp 2
24 VDC 120VAC 24 VDC 120VAC
Batteries IN Batteries IN
- 13 - Rev. RK 10.05
42” CABINET DISTRIBUTED PANELS WITH FIRE PHONES
DISTRIBUTED PANEL SINGLE 100 watt amplifier, 16 Class B DISTRIBUTED PANEL DUAL 100 watt amplifiers, 16 Class
Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits B Audio circuits, 4 Fire Phone circuits
Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d GRAY Cabinet: 26” w x 42”h x 6”d GRAY
-+ +-+- +-+- TB1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -+ +-+- +-+-
+- -+ +- -+
MBK
+- -+ +- -+
TB2
Floor 1 11
MBK
Floor 1
1

10
amp #1

amp #1
9
MBK Floor 2 2 8
MBK Floor 2
EOLR 1 TB3
2
3
J1
J2
7
6
5 EOLR
Speaker Circuits
4 4
Speaker Circuits
MBI Floor 3 5
6
YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
2 MBI Floor 3
7 GRN NORMAL 1
MBR Floor 4
8
RED ALARM MBR Floor 4
P2
MESSAGE MI C
GAIN GAIN
EVX-100E
+- -+ +- -+ Floor 5
+- -+ +- -+
Floor 5
Floor 6 amp #1
(primary) Floor 6
Floor 7
Floor 7
J3 Installed Floor 8 SN1
(Slave MBR)
S1
J3 Installed Floor 8
(Slave MBR)
34 pin
34 pin
/
ribbon
/
ribbon
-+ +-+- +-+-
-+ +-+- +-+-
+- -+ +- -+
MBK
Floor 9
+- -+ +- -+
MBK
Floor 9
TB1 MBK Floor 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB1
TB2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MBK Floor 10
Speaker Circuits
11
1 TB2
10
9 MBI Floor 11
Speaker Circuits
2 11
8 1
1 TB3 J1 7
MBR
10
9 MBI Floor 11
2
3
J2 6
5
Floor 12 2 8
4
5 YEL FAULT
4
3
1 TB3
2
J1
J2
7
6 MBR Floor 12
1 2 3 3 5
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1 4 4
8 FPI (13-16) 5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
RED ALARM 6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
FPI (13-16)
+- -+ +- -+
8
P2 FPI (9-12) Floor 13 RED ALARM
+- -+ +- -+
MESS AGE MI C
GAIN GAIN
Floor 14 P2 FPI (9-12) Floor 13
MESSAGE MI C
EVX-100E FPI (5-8) GAIN GAIN
Floor 14
EVX-100E FPI (5-8)
amp #2 FPI (1-4) Floor 15
(backup) amp #2 FPI (1-4) Floor 15
AMI Floor 16
(backup)
AMI Floor 16
S1
SN1 HMX Comm Loop
in from MP HMX Comm Loop
1 2 3 4 5 6
SN1
S1
in from MP
1 2 3 4 5 6
out to DP2
out to DP2
+ TB1
12 34 1 2 34 12 34
TB3
- + - + TB2
+-+- +-+-
1 2 34 1 2 34 1 2 34
DCC
TB3
TB1
+Floor 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB4
- DCC
+Floor 2 +Floor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
TB4
-+-
- -
TB5
+Floor 3 +Floor 2

Fire Phone Circuits
TB2
XFRMR 1 - -
TB5
+Floor 4 +Floor 3
Fire Phone Circuits

- XFRMR 1 -
+Floor 4
-
+Floor 5
-
MX-FPO2S
+Floor 6 +Floor 5
- -
MX-FPO2S
+Floor 6
+Floor 7 -
-
+Floor 8 +Floor 7
- -
+Floor 8
XFRMR 2 -
-
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
-
+ - + - H N G
Amp 1 Amp 2
24 VDC 120VAC + - + - H N G
Batteries IN Amp 1 Amp 2
24 VDC 120VAC
Batteries IN
- 14 - Rev. RK 10.05
AUDIO CABINET NO AMPS

Number
AUDIO CABINET ONLY

EVX-CAB2 Distributed Cabinet ONLY
An ADDITIONAL 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d GRAY Cabinet only.

NO electronics. Used if system requires preliminary
installation of Cabinets.
Any customer that requests a pre-shipment of Distributed

Panel back boxes is advised to order the EVX-CAB2(R).
NO “Split” shipments of Distributed Panels and electronics
are available.
EVX-CAB2R Distributed Cabinet ONLY
An ADDITIONAL 14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d RED Cabinet only.

NO electronics.
EVX-BB-2 BACKBOX ONLY - GRAY
14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d
EVX-BB-2 BACKBOX ONLY - RED
14.5”w x 27”h x 4”d
EVX-DR-2 EVX-BB-2 SOLID FRONT DOOR GRAY
EVX-DR-2 EVX-BB-2 SOLID FRONT DOOR RED
EVX-M-DR MASTER PANEL FRONT DOOR only GRAY
EVX-M-DR- MASTER PANEL FRONT DOOR only RED

R
EVX-CAB42 Enclosure – GRAY

26” x 42” x 6”
EVX-CAB42 Enclosure – RED
R 26” x 42” x 6”
- 15 - Rev. RK 10.05
FIRE FIGHTER PHONE ACCESSORIES

Number Sheet
MX-FJ Fire Phone Jack on Brushed Stainless Steel Single Gang EVAX
Plate HMX -
Fire Phone
Equipment
MX-FH Fire Phone Handset only - Red

EVAX
HMX -
Fire Phone
Equipment
MX-TC Fire Phone Handset Red Surface Cabinet

EVAX
(capacity for 6 Handsets MX-FH)
HMX -
24” x 15” x 5” Fire Phone
Equipment
MX-FS Fire Phone Station (Warden Station) ) PVC Coil cord,

EVAX
Thumb Turn Latch, Red in color (Surface or Semi Flush
HMX -
Mount)
Fire Phone
12 ¾” x 7 ¼” x 3 ¾” h-w-d Equipment
MX-WS Fire Phone Station (Warden Station) Armored Cable cord,

EVAX
Thumb Turn Latch, Red in color (Surface or Semi Flush
HMX -
Mount)
Fire Phone
12 ¾” x 7 ¼” x 3 ¾” h-w-d Equipment
- 16 - Rev. RK 10.05

Number
Sheet
AMPLIFIERS:
AMPLIFIER MODULES ONLY
EVX-25E 25 Watt Amplifier module only HMX-DP TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
Replacement Module J1 10
9
8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
EVX-25E
SN1
S1
EVX-50E 50 Watt Amplifier module only HMX-DP TB1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
Replacement Module 1 TB3

J1 10
9
8
7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
EVX-50E
SN1
S1
EVX-100E 100 Watt Amplifier module only HMX-DP

TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Replacement Module J1
TB2 11
10
9
8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
EVX-100E
SN1
S1
- 17 - Rev. RK 10.05
AMPLIFIERS IN CABINETS
Number
Sheet
EVAX-25E 25-Watt Amplifier, Power supply and battery charger in XFMR
standard cabinet GRAY OR RED (EVX-CAB-1) Used

EVAX- when a back-up Amplifier is required and there is no
25ER space available in a Distributed panel. Must be located TB1
adjacent to a Distributed panel. TB3 TB2
14.5” x 18” x 4”
AVAILABLE GRAY OR RED CABINET
12V 7AHr. 12V 7AHr.

Battery Battery
BATTERIES NOT
INCLUDED
EVAX-50E 50-Watt Amplifier, Power supply and battery charger in

standard cabinet GRAY OR RED(EVX-CAB-1) Used
EVAX- when a back-up Amplifier is required and there is no
50ER space available in a Distributed panel. Must be located
adjacent to a Distributed panel.
14.5” x 18” x 4”
EVAX- 100-Watt Amplifier, Power supply and battery charger

100E in standard cabinet GRAY OR RED (EVX-CAB-1)
Used when a back-up Amplifier is required and there is
EVAX- no space available in a Distributed panel. Must be
100ER located adjacent to a Distributed panel.
14.5” x 18” x 4”
- 18 - Rev. RK 10.05
CARDS AND ACCESSORIES

Number
Sheet
MX-AMI Audio Module Interface.

Controls two EVX-25E/50E/100E Amplifier Modules in
Remote Distribution Panels. One required when adding back
up amplification to a Dual channel system. Uses an addition
slot on a MX-MBR.
MX-ASC Audio System Control.

Provides digitally stored Message Control. Has two RS232
com ports, typically replaced with a DCC if problems occur.
MX-BA Back-up Amplifier switching relay.

One required for each Distributed Amp plus the “spare”
amplifier when automatic switching / redundant amplification
is needed.
On a single Channel system the ”spare” amplifier can be

located in any HMX-DP panel. On a Dual Channel system an
additional MX-AMI card, 2 MX-BRK break out cards, and
EVX-BA
EVX-#E Amplifier assembly is required (the # represents the
largest power amplifier in the system 25/50/100).
MX-BAB Back-up Amplifier switching relay Class “A”

One required for each Distributed Amp plus the “spare”
amplifier when automatic switching / redundant
amplification is needed Class “A” wiring. EVX-BAB
On a single Channel system the ”spare” amplifier can

be located in any MX-DP panel. On a Dual Channel
system an additional MX-AMI card, 2 MX-BRK break
out cards, and EVX-#E Amplifier assembly is required
(the # represents the largest power amplifier in the
system 25/50/100).
MX-BRK Break Out Card

BRK
Used to provide terminal connections from 10 Pin Ribbon
Cable
MX-DCC Data Communications Controller. HMX-MP

1
2 J3
3
TB1 TB2
HMX- U1
A DCC is located in the Master Panel and each Distributed

HASCO HASCO
NETWORK K4 K2
P3
Panel this is the connection point for the NETCOMM AUDIO

HASCO HASCO
K3 K1
communications. The Data loop must be wired style 6 or 7 SYSTEM P2

U2
(Style 7 preferred requires a return data loop).

DCC
NOTE the DCC as a replacement card comes P4
J2 DIAG
preprogrammed from EVAX. We must have the PO U4 U3
information to send a replacement.

J1 PGM
If a DCC is to be changed in a Master Panel the MX-ASC U5
card will have to be changed as well. SWITCH SCAN

INTERFACE
P1
LED1 LED2 LED3
TB3 TB4 TB5
- 19 - Rev. RK 10.05

Number
Sheet
HMX-FO Fiber Optic Interface Card,

Provides termination for Fiber Optic communications between MX-FO
the Master Panel and the Distributed Panels
MX-FO7 Fiber Optic Style 7 card
TB3
TB1
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
TB5
ACTIVE
J1
SECONDARY
LED1 LED3
PRIMARY
4
NON-UL at Master Panel Fiber Optic card (1 per system) required when
3
2
FAULT
MX-FO7
1
LED2 LED4
this time Style 7 Fiber Optic communications is used. The MX-FO7 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
TB4
TB2
card converts the secondary (style 7) data voltage to a data
signal that can be sent on the Fiber Optic secondary loop.
MX-FPI Fire Phone Interface. HMX-DP
Provides 4 supervised Class “B” Fire Phone circuits in

distribution panel (3 max 12 circuits). When more then one is
used in a HMX-DP panel a MX-FPO card is required for each.
MX-FPO Fire Phone Output Adapter. HMX-DP
Extra break out card that must be used with the second and FPO
third MX-FPI cards in a DP panel.
MX-FPO2 Fire Phone Output Adapter.

Extra break out card that must be used with the second and MX-FPO2S
third MX-FPI cards in a DP panel. This card aligns all 4 Fire

Phone circuits vertically.
MX-FPR Fire Phone Relay. MX-FPR
Warden Station Reverse polarity Relay for NYC applications.
1 2 3 4
MX-II Input Interface Card. HMX-MP
Hardwired CONVENTIONAL control input interface/trigger. P3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
REQUIRED when using any triggers other the EVAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Evac 1 Evac 9
Evac 2 Evac 10
Evac 3 Evac 11
Evac 4 Evac 12
Intelligent Interface. Provides 16 inputs and control for up to 7 Evac 5

Evac 6
Evac 7
II Evac 13
Evac 14
Evac 15
additional MX-XI input cards (128 inputs). System capacity for

Evac 8 Evac 16
Common Common
FACP Bell Ckt. EOLR
(Alarm Polarity Shown)
up to 16 MX-II cards (2048 inputs). TTL or dry contract input. TB1 TB2
MX-INB Isolated Network Bridge 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

TB1
1
MX-INB (Rev. 1.0) LED 3 LED 2
Network interface when a Master Panel is needed to

STATUS PWR
NON-UL at
this time communicate with remote Master panels running their own T1
U5
systems. P2
LED 1
FAULT
P1
MX-IPI Isolated Printer Interface

TB1 3 2 1
TB3
4 3 2 1
MUL
P3
STATUS
ma le pin s
LED 2
female socket
P7
P4
UL Pending Master Panel interfaced board for RS232 data into HMX
female socket
MX-IPI P5
system using a Fire Panel printer port, also has a parallel Rev 2.1
ma le pin s
printer port for connection a Fire Panel printer. Interfaces to

P2
P1
PWR
LED 1
P6
G
SW1
HMX MX-ASC.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
TB2
MX-ISO Isolator RS232

TB4
TB3
4 3 2 1
P4
1
O
female socket
2
J2
3
J3
VR1 485
4
Ground Isolator card: Isolates the ground from the

232
5
6
P1
7
MX-ISO2
8
9 10 11
RS232 connection from The Fire Alarm Panel.

9 10 11
P R
P3 J1 STATUS
8
LED 2 ?
7
P1
6
PWR
5
LED 2 ?
4
3
I E
J4
2
SPKR 1
1
TB2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
TB1
MX-LLC LED Lamp Card
32 LED only card for annunciation at Master Panel
- 20 - Rev. RK 10.05

Number Sheet
MX-MBK Mother Board Relays. HMX-DP
Provides 4 Class “B” speaker Loop outputs. A maximum of 2 MBK
MX-MBK cards provide 8 “Class B” or 4 Class “ A” Speaker

circuits per Distributed panel. One additional required for 8
Class “B” or 4 Class “A” Distributed Panel Speaker Circuits.
MX-MBR Mother Board Remote. HMX-DP
Provides the 4 card slots for MX-AMI & MX-FPI and 2 MX-
MBK speaker cards (Speaker Loop Zone splitter function).
Typically a Replacement Card.
MX-MFP Master Fire Phone card

Master Panel’s Fire Phone Card connects to the DCC
to provide Fire Fighter Phone communications
MX-MFH Master Fire phone Handset HMX-DP
Master Panel’s replacement Fire Phone Handset, Plate and

Interface PC board. Replacement Card.
MX-MFI Master Fire Phone Interface HMX-DP
Connector card from the MX-MFI PC board to the system.

Mounts to the MX-DCC for interface to system.
MX-MMC Master Microphone Control. HMX-MP
Provides Microphone, System Control and status display.
MX-NYS “FIRE” sign.

Master Panel mounted flashing sign. Utilizes a single
FIRE
ROW of the Master Panel.
MX-OIC Output Interface Card HMX-DP P3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
NON-UL at Hardwired control output interface. Provides 16 outputs and OIC
this time control for up to 7 additional MX-XO output cards (128

outputs). System capacity for up to 16 MX-OI cards (2048
outputs). TTL output.
TB1 TB2
MX-PWR Master Panel Power Supply. HMX-MP
Unregulated 24VDC at 1.5 Amps and battery charging system

for use with Master Panel
Replacement only.
- 21 - Rev. RK 10.05

Number Sheet
MX-SLC Switch / LED Card. HMX-DP
16 switches and LED’s for manual control at Master Panel.
Field Additions or Replacement only.
MX-SSC Switch Scan Card. HMX-MP
Controls up to 8 Switch/LED Cards (128 Switches). Multiple

(16) MX-SSC cards can be used for a System capacity of
2048 Switches.
Field Additions or Replacement only.
MX-XI Extended Input Interface. HMX-MP P3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Evac 17
Evac 18
Provides 16 additional inputs per card. Used with MX-II card. Evac 19
Evac 20
XI
Common Common
EOLR
TB1 TB2
MX-XO Extended Output Interface. HMX-DP P3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Provides 16 outputs per card. Used with MX-OI card. XO
TB1 TB2
EVX-ATM Audio Matching Circuit
NON-UL at Audio Telephone Module

this time 600-ohm balance Line telephone or paging module. Used to
connect to an existing telephone or paging system into the
EVAX Voice System. 600 ohm, 25/75 VRMS input
- 22 - Rev. RK 10.05
INDEX
EVX-25E ....................... 22 HMX-DPXS100 ..............17 HMX-MP32 ......................3
3
EVX-50E ....................... 22 HMX-DPXS25 ................17 HMX-MP32P....................6
30045 ............................ 20 EVX-ATM ...................... 27 HMX-DPXS50 ................17 HMX-MP32P-RC ...........10
30045-1......................... 20 EVX-CAB2R ................. 19 HMX-DX ........................19 HMX-MP32-RC ................8
30483 ............................ 21 EVX-CAB36 .................. 19 HMX-FDC ......................25 HMX-MP48 ......................3
30484 ............................ 21 HMX-FFPC ....................20 HMX-MP48P....................6
G
30484-01 ....................... 21 HMX-FO ........................25 HMX-MP48P-RC ...........10
30485 ............................ 21 HMX-ALI ....................... 24 MX-FPI ..........................26 HMX-MP48RC .................8
30485-01 ....................... 21 HMX-AMI ...................... 24 MX-FPO ........................26 HMX-MP64 ......................4
30486 ............................ 21 MX-ASC........................ 24 HMX-IIC .........................26 HMX-MP64P....................6
30486-01 ....................... 21 HMX-BA........................ 24 MX-MBK ........................26 HMX-MP64P-RC ...........10
MX-BRK........................ 24 HMX-MBR .....................26 HMX-MP64RC .................8
6
HMX-DAB ..................... 25 MX-MFH ........................26 HMX-MP80 ......................4
67712 ............................ 20 HMX-DAC ..................... 25 MX-MFI ..........................26 HMX-MP80P....................7
67866 ............................ 20 MX-DCC ....................... 25 HMX-MMC .....................26 HMX-MP80P-RC ...........11
69429 ............................ 21 HMX-DPD100 ............... 14 HMX-MMC-RC...............27 HMX-MP80RC .................9
69430 ............................ 21 HMX-DPD100P ............. 15 HMX-MP112 ....................4 HMX-MP96 ......................4
69431 ............................ 21 HMX-DPD25 ................. 14 HMX-MP112P ..................7 HMX-MP96P....................7
69431-01 ....................... 21 HMX-DPD25P ............... 15 HMX-MP112P-RC...........11 HMX-MP96P-RC ...........11
HMX-DPD50 ................. 14 HMX-MP112RC ...............9 HMX-MP96RC .................9
7
HMX-DPD50P ............... 15 HMX-MP128 ....................5 HMX-NYS ......................27
72148 ............................ 21 HMX-DPS100 ............... 12 HMX-MP128P ..................7 HMX-OIC .......................27
72149 ............................ 21 HMX-DPS100P ............. 13 HMX-MP128P-RC...........11 MX-PWR .......................27
72150 ............................ 21 HMX-DPS25 ................. 12 HMX-MP128-RC .................9 MX-SLC .........................27
HMX-DPS25P ............... 13 HMX-MP144 ....................5 MX-SSC ........................27
E HMX-MP144-RC ...............9 HMX-WSI ......................27
HMX-DPS50 ................. 12
EVAX-100E ................... 23 HMX-DPS50P ............... 13 HMX-MP16 ......................3 HMX-XI ..........................27
EVAX-25E ..................... 23 HMX-DPXD100 ............. 18 HMX-MP16P ....................6 HMX-XO ........................27
EVAX-50E ..................... 23 HMX-DPXD25 ............... 18 HMX-MP16P-RC............10
EVX-100E ..................... 22 HMX-DPXD50 ............... 18 HMX-MP16-RC ................8
- 23 - Rev. RK 10.05
Section 3
System Configuration
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3.1
HMX Job Quote Form
This is a fill-in form, tab or mouse into each field to enter data
Company: Job Name:
# Of Floors # Of Fire Phone Circuits
*1 # Of Speaker Circuits # Of Fire Phone Jacks
*2 Watts / Speaker Circuit # Of Fire Phone Handsets (6) 6

Add load from each speaker on circuit together
Class "A" Or Class"B" ✔ Fire Phone Handset Cabinet (1) 1

A/B Circuits? ✔
A/B Circuit - 2 separate circuits controlled as one
# Of Telephone Stations
Single ✔ Dual Channel
Dual channel provides capability for 2 If phone circuits differ in placement from
simultaneous audio events in system speaker circuits please note changes
*1 If stairwells or elevators are to be separate System Configuration:
circuits, make sure to include in count ✔ Distributed Panels
*2 If Speaker Circuit loads are unevenly distributed, Banked Amplifiers
please fill out the following Wattage List. Back Up Amplifiers
Ckt Floor Wattage Ckt Floor Wattage
1 21
2 22
3 23
4 24
5 25
6 26
7 27
8 28
9 29
10 30
11 31
12 32
13 33
14 34
15 35
16 36
17 37
18 38
19 39 Total Watts:
20 40 0
HMX System Configuration
Customer Job / PO#
System Operation
For systems requiring more than 2
Single Channel Dual Channel channel operation, consult factory.
Speaker Circuits
Class B Class A A/B
2 Circuits on a zone, single point control
25V 70V
Alarm Operation (Choose one)
General alarm (all-call) By Zone Floor/Floor Above Floor Above/Floor Below
2 Floors Above/Floor Below 3 Floors Above/2 Floors Below
Alarm Input (Choose one)
Bell Circuit Only (System will alarm All-Call)
Bell Circuit w/Contact by Zone (System will alarm by zone, FACP signal silence is active)
Contact Closure Only (System will require separate supervisory circuit from FACP)
# of Input Points FACP Interface
EVAC Tone: Temporal Whoop (Default is Temporal Whoop)
Message: Standard (If other than Standard Message is required, please specify)
Dual channel only
ALERT Tone: (Default is Chime) No Alert

Message: (Default is none, if message is required, please specify)
Back-Up Amplification: No Yes

Notes:
Input Points: MX-II MX-XI-1

1 17
2 18
3 19
4 20
5 21
6 22
7 23
8 24
9 25
10 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 32
MX-XI-3 MX-XI-4
33 49
34 50
35 51
36 52
37 53
38 54
39 55
40 56
41 57
42 58
43 59
44 60
45 61
46 62
47 63
48 64
MX-XI-5 MX-XI-6
65 81
66 82
67 83
68 84
69 85
70 86
71 87
72 88
73 89
74 90
75 91
76 92
77 93
78 94
79 95
80 96
If your system has requirements beyond those listed here, please detail on a separate sheet
Evax Systems 33 Chestnut Street New Haven, CT 06511 PH: 888-382-9669 Fax: 203-752-1906
Master Panel Switches
Bank 1: Bank 2:
1 5 9 13 17 21 25 29
2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30
3 7 11 15 19 23 27 31
4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Bank 3: Bank 4:
33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61
34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62
35 39 43 47 51 55 59 63
36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Bank 5: Bank 6:
65 69 73 77 81 85 89 93
66 70 74 78 82 86 90 94
67 71 45 79 83 87 91 95
68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
Bank 7: Bank 8:
97 101 105 109 113 117 121 125
98 102 106 110 114 118 122 126
99 103 107 111 115 119 123 127
100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128
Notes: 8 banks of switches will fit in a single cabinet master w/o Fire Phone. With Fire Phone only 6 banks or 96 switches will fit evenly. An extra bank can be mounted in upper left hand position along side
the Mic Control.
Bank 9: Bank 10:
129 133 137 141 145 149 153 157
130 134 138 142 146 150 154 158
131 135 139 143 147 151 155 159
132 136 140 144 148 152 156 160
Bank 11: Bank 12:

161 165 169 173 177 181 185 189
162 166 170 174 178 182 186 190
163 167 171 175 179 183 187 191
164 168 172 176 180 184 188 192
Bank 13: Bank 14:

181 185 189 193 197 201 205 209
182 186 190 194 198 202 206 210
183 187 191 195 199 203 207 211
184 188 192 196 200 204 208 212
Bank 15: Bank 16:

213 217 221 225 229 233 237 241
214 218 222 226 230 234 238 242
215 219 223 227 231 235 239 243
216 220 224 228 232 236 240 244
Notes: Additional switch banks beyond the first 6 or 8 must mount into a secondary cabinet alongside the first MP. The second cabinet is identical to the first except that it has a reverse hinge door. The two
mounted side by side will appear as a single cabinet with double doors closing to the middle. A secondary MX-SSC mounts in the second cabinet to provide control for the additional switches and
connects to the first with a 20 pin ribbon cable.
Ditributed Panels: Mounted together Distributed on separate floors
DP1 Model # HMX-DP
Location
Speakers Fire Phone Fire Phone
Circuit MP Sw # Load W Description Circuit MP Sw # Description Circuit MP Sw # Description
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
Total Load 0.00 Standard DP is configured for 4 Class B circuits For more than 4 Phone circuits add an MX-FPI + MX-FPO per 4 circuits
Enter Lowest W Ckt For 8 Class B or 4 Class A add MX-MBK
Dual Channel Only Max Load 0.00 To convert 8 Class B to Class A use 2 EVX-ZA Addtnl Components:
To convert single Class B to A/B use EVX-ZAB
DP2 Model # HMX-DP

Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP3 Model # HMX-DP
Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP4 Model # HMX-DP

Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP5 Model # HMX-DP
Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP6 Model # HMX-DP

Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP7 Model # HMX-DP
Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP8 Model # HMX-DP

Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP9 Model # HMX-DP
Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP10 Model # HMX-DP

Location
MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
DP1 Model #
Location

MBR 1 1 9
MBR 2 2 10
MBR 3 3 11
MBR 4 4 12
MBR 5 5 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
For more than 4 Phone circuits add an MX-FPI + MX-FPO per 4 circuits
MBR 9
MBR 10 Addtnl Components:
MBR 11
MBR 12
MBR 13
MBR 14
MBR 15
MBR 16
Total Load 0.00 Standard DP is configured for 4 Class B circuits
Dual Channel Only Max Load 0.00 To convert 8 Class B to Class A use 2 EVX-ZA
HMX-DP##-42
These Distributed Panels are mounted in an oversize cabinet; 42x26x6" h-w-d
Panel is pre-configured for 16 Class B / 8 Class A speaker circuits.
Phone option adds single MX-FPI with 4 phone circuits. Total capacity is 16.
Up to 2 additional amplifiers may be added as line items.
HMX System Configuration
TEST CUSTOMER PO# 123456789
Customer Job / PO#
System Operation
For systems requiring more than 2
Single Channel Dual Channel channel operation, consult factory.
Speaker Circuits
Class B Class A A/B
2 Circuits on a zone, single point control
25V 70V
Alarm Operation (Choose one)
General alarm (all-call) By Zone Floor/Floor Above Floor Above/Floor Below
2 Floors Above/Floor Below 3 Floors Above/2 Floors Below
Alarm Input (Choose one)
Bell Circuit Only (System will alarm All-Call)
Bell Circuit w/Contact by Zone (System will alarm by zone, FACP signal silence is active)
Contact Closure Only (System will require separate supervisory circuit from FACP)
# of Input Points FACP Interface
EVAC Tone: Temporal Whoop (Default is Temporal Whoop)
Message: Standard (If other than Standard Message is required, please specify)
Dual channel only
ALERT Tone: (Default is Chime) No Alert

Message: (Default is none, if message is required, please specify)
Back-Up Amplification: No Yes

Notes:
Input Points: MX-II MX-XI-1

1 Basement Devices 17
2 1st Floor Devices 18
3 2nd Floor Devices 19
4 3rd Floor Devices 20
5 4th Floor Devices 21
10 Penthouse Floor Devices 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 32
HMX CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
Master Panel Switches
Bank 1: Bank 2:
1 Bment Speakers 5 4th FL Speakers 9 8th FL Speakers 13 Elev Spkers 17 Bment Phones 21 4th FL Phones 25 8th FL Phones 29 Elev Phones
2 1st FL Speakers 6 5th Fl Speakers 10 Penthouse Spkrs 14 18 1st FL Phones 22 5th Fl Phones 26 Penthouse Phones 30
3 2nf FL Speakers 7 6th FL Speakers 11 Stairwell 1 Spkers 15 19 2nf FL Phones 23 6th FL Phones 27 Stairwell 1 Phones 31
4 3rd FL Speakers 8 7th FL Speakers 12 Stairwell 2 Spkers 16 PLAY EVAC 20 3rd FL Phones 24 7th FL Phones 28 Stairwell 2 Phones 32
Bank 3: Bank 4:
33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61
34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62
35 39 43 47 51 55 59 63
36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Bank 5: Bank 6:
65 69 73 77 81 85 89 93
66 70 74 78 82 86 90 94
67 71 45 79 83 87 91 95
68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
Bank 7: Bank 8:
97 101 105 109 113 117 121 125
98 102 106 110 114 118 122 126
99 103 107 111 115 119 123 127
100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128
Notes: 8 banks of switches will fit in a single cabinet master w/o Fire Phone. With Fire Phone only 6 banks or 96 switches will fit evenly. An extra bank can be mounted in upper left hand position along side
the Mic Control.

Ditributed Panels: Mounted together Distributed on separate floors
DP1 Model # HMX-DPS100/P
Location 4th Floor Electrical Room
MBR 1 1 6.00 Basement 1 17 Basement 9
MBR 2 2 10.00 1st Floor 2 18 1st Floor 10
MBR 3 3 10.00 2nd Floor 3 19 2nd Floor 11
MBR 4 4 10.00 3rd Floor 4 20 3rd Floor 12
MBR 5 5 10.00 4th Floor 5 21 4th Floor 13
Enter Lowest W Ckt 6.00 For 8 Class B or 4 Class A add MX-MBK
DP2 Model # HMX-DPS50/P

Location 8th Floor Electrical Room
MBR 1 9.00 10.00 8th Floor 1 25 8th Floor 9
MBR 2 10.00 5.00 Penthouse 2 26 Penthouse 10
MBR 3 11.00 6.00 Stairwell 1 3 27 Stairwell 1 11
MBR 4 12.00 6.00 Stairwell 2 4 28 Stairwell 2 12
MBR 5 13.00 2.00 Elevators 5 29 Elevators 13
MBR 6 6 14
MBR 7 7 15
MBR 8 8 16
Enter Lowest W Ckt 2.00 For 8 Class B or 4 Class A add MX-MBK

ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY SIGNAL
1 5 PHONE EVAC EVAC TORN SILENCE
PAGE PAGE ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 5 WRNG
ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY ALARM

EVAC EVAC ALL RESTORE
2 6 PHONE
PAGE PAGE ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 6 CLEAR
ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY

EVAC EVAC SEVERE
3 7 PHONE WEATHER
PAGE PAGE ZONE 3 ZONE 3 ZONE 7
ZONE FIRE PLAY MANUAL MANUAL MSG

PAGE
4 PHONE EVAC EVAC EVAC ALL
STAIR
PAGE ZONE 4 MSG ZONE 4 STAIR-1 CALL
1
FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE
PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE
FLOOR 1 FLOOR 5 FLOOR 9 FLOOR 13 FLOOR 17 FLOOR 21 FLOOR 25 FLOOR 29



FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE

PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE
FLOOR 33 FLOOR 37 FLOOR 41 FLOOR 45 FLOOR 49
FIRE
FIRE FIRE PHONE FIRE FIRE
PHONE PHONE FLOOR 42 PHONE PHONE
FLOOR 34 FLOOR 38 FLOOR 46 FLOOR 50
FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE

PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE
FLOOR 35 FLOOR 39 FLOOR 43 FLOOR 47 FLOOR 51
FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE

PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE
FLOOR 36 FLOOR 40 FLOOR 44 FLOOR 48
MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL
EVAC EVAC EVAC EVAC EVAC EVAC EVAC EVAC



Section 4
HMX System Design
4.0 HMX System Description
4.1 Purpose and Capabilities

The Evax HMX is designed to provide a networked emergency voice communications for large
facilities such as high-rise buildings and campuses. The system is comprised of one master
control panel and one or more distributed panels. All of the panels in the system daisy chain one
to the next via the NetComm bus, a high speed RS-485 bus. The last panel connects to the
first to complete the loop. Remote panels contain amplifier modules for connection to field
speaker loops.
4.2 Master Panel

The Master Control panel provides paging control with a microphone subpanel (MMC) and a
zone selection switch/LED subpanel (SSC & SLC). The microphone subpanel also has an all-call
switch to activate and deactivate all paging zones at once. The switch/LED subpanel also
provides other control functions by being allocated in blocks of four in order; Paging, Fire
Phone, output control and manual signal and message activation.
Pre-recorded fire and evacuation signals and messages are stored in non-volatile memory on the
audio/system controller card (ASC).
System supervision indication and control is provided on the microphone subpanel via switches
and a simplified alphanumeric display. The two main switches are System Reset and System
Trouble Silence. The microphone subpanel provides one programmable switch and an All-Call
switch for paging. The alphanumeric display, in conjunction with the Fault LED, provides
simplified fault reporting by indicating which panel has a fault and what the nature of the fault is,
in turn.
NetComm RS-485 bus interface and basic system configuration and control are provided by the
Data Communications/Control (DCC) card. This card is also used in the distributed panels and is
configured as a Master DCC when connected to the ASC card, in the master panel only.
The following are provided as needed by local codes and system requirements: fire phone
control (MFP) with a handset subpanel (MFH) and a zone selection switch/LED subpanel. The
handset subpanel also has a Remote Page switch to allow paging into selected paging zones from
field handsets.

The distributed panels are networked for control from the master panel, and provide the
supervised speaker and fire phone circuits for field wiring connections.
Speaker loop supervision and activation is provided by the speaker circuit zone boards (MBR,
MBK).
Audio and amplifier module control for two EVX-25/50/100E modules is provided by the Audio
Module Interface board (AMI).
Fire phone loop communication to fire phone handset circuits is provided by the fire phone
interface card (FPI).
4.4 HMX Panel Components
4.4 DCC - Data Communications Control:

This card contains the NetComm control chip (BUSCON), local microprocessor control and
accessory bus interface logic as well as a local configuration EEPROM. The NetComm chip
handles bus communications and interfaces to the microprocessor and the isolated RS-485
interface. The local configuration EEPROM is used in Remote panels to hold the Remote panel
ID information. The accessory bus interface connects the microprocessor to the other cards in
each panel. A local serial interface is provided from the microprocessor to the SSC card in a
Master panel.
One DCC is used in every panel, Master and Remote.
Power
Operating Voltage: 24VDC
Operating Current: 100 mA
NetComm Bus
Type: RS-485
Frequency: 1.024 MHz
Impedance: 120 Ohms
Maximum Cable Length: 4,000 feet, #26 AWG, between panels. 50,000 feet in the
overall system.
Recommended Cable: Category 5 (Low Capacitance) UTP
4.4.2 ASC - Audio System Control:

The ASC card holds the prerecorded message and signal EPROM chips, the voice EPROM
control chip (ROMCON), the interface and CODEC for the Master Microphone Control card
(MMC), two RS-232 ports for programming and the system configuration EEPROM. Data from
the voice EPROMs and the microphone interface are fed directly to the DCC BUSCON chip
while all other signals are sent to the DCC microprocessor.
One ASC is used in the Master panel.
Power
Operating Voltage: Provided by DCC
4.4.3 MMC – Microphone Master Control:

The Master Microphone Control is a panel mounted microphone and switch/LED card. The
MMC consists of a microphone preamplifier, a mic gain set control, the switch/LED/display
microprocessor and the alphanumeric display. A two character display is provided for system
activity and supervision code reporting. Four switch/LEDs are provided for System Reset, All-
Call, and Trouble Silence. Three LEDs are provided for System Power, System Fault and System
In Alarm.
Power
One MMC is used in the Master panel.
4.4.4 MFP - Master Fire Phone and MFH – Master Fire Phone Handset:
This card and handset panel are used for the Fire Phone. The card provides signalling for the
handset switches and a CODEC for handset audio.
One MFP/MFH set is used in the Master panel when Fire Phone Interface cards are installed in
Remote panels.
Power
4.4.5 FPI - Fire Phone Interface:

This card contains a CODEC, DC loop supervision and a loop to CODEC hybrid amplifier.
One FPI is used for each Fire Phone loop in the Remote panels and is seperately addressed by
switches in the Master panel.
Power
4.4.6 MBR - Mother Board, Remote:

This card serves a dual purpose as both a Mother Board for accessory cards and as a local
speaker loop controller. The Mother Board function is provided by 7 parallel connectors that
interface to the DCC Accessory Bus connector.
Local speaker loop control is provided on board and by the MBK cards. This arrangement
connects two Evx-25/50/100E amplifiers to any of the four speaker loop outputs under program
control. DC supervision of the speaker loops is provided using a comparator and a single
matching EOLR circuit. Output short circuit protection is provided by PTC devices.
Power
One MBR is used in each Remote panel.

4.4.7 MBK - Mother Board, Relays:
These cards provide 8 relays for Zone Selection / Channel Selection.
A minimum of one MBK is used with each MBR, and provides 4 class B speaker zones. Adding
the second MBK gives you 8 class B zones, or 4 class A zones when a jumper on the MBR is
repositioned.
4.4.8 AMI - Audio Module Interface:

The AMI provides audio via two CODECs with channel selection multiplexers and control for
two amplifier modules.
One AMI is used in each Remote panel for every two amplifiers.
Power
4.4.9 II – Input Interface:

This card contains one polarized Bell Circuit input and 16 Input points. The polarized Bell
Circuit input has provision for supervision via an EOLR located on the card and accepts 12VDC
or 24VDC inputs. The 16 input points are Open Collector type with a “common” connection.
Input can be provided by Open Collector drive or Dry Contact from the Fire Alarm Control
Panel.
Multiple II cards can be ganged for a total of 128 Input points per base IOI.
Power
Operating Current: 18 mA (base), 2 mA additional per 16 points.
One IOI is used at the Master panel for connection to the FACP.
4.4.10 SSC - Switch Scan Card and SLC – Switch/LED Card:

The SSC card scans the SLC cards to provide multiplexed control of the LEDs and switches. The
card has four connectors that can connect via ribbon cables to a total of eight columns of four
switch/LEDs. This provides a total of 128 switch/LED points per SSC card.
4.5 A Typical HMX System
A typical system would have one Master panel and one or more Remote panels. Our example system has
one Master and two Remote panels.
The Master panel contains one DCC card, one ASC card, one MFP card with one MFH Handset, one
MMC card with Microphone, one SSC card with one SLC card and a PWR 24VDC power supply with
supervision and battery backup. An II card with one Bell Circuit input and 16 Input points is also
provided.
The Remote panels each consist of one DCC card, one MBR with one MBK card, one FPI card, one
AMI card and two Evx-25 amplifier modules. Each Remote panel has four Speaker Loops.
The switches at the Master panel are programmed for Paging Zones 1-8 for switches 1-8, Fire Phone
Zones 1-8 for switches 9-16 (each SLC has 16 switch/LEDs).
The Bell Circuit is set for “All Zones Alert, Selected Zones Alarm” on the IOI card by jumper JP2. This
is intended, primarily, for use in “Floor-Above / Floor-Below” equipped systems where the non-Alarm
floors will have an Alert signal.
Paging has the highest priority and may take place at any time. A zone, or zones, is selected using the
paging switches and then paged into by keying the microphone on the MMC. Toggling the All-Call
switch will alternately select or deselect all paging zones (indicated by the All-Call LED on the MMC
and all paging zone LEDs on the switch/LED card). The paging zone LED will be red when the zone is
selected. The LED will be yellow when not selected and the Speaker Loop associated with it is in fault
(open or short).
When in alarm, paging functions will vary depending on the zones alarm state. A zone that has Alert
signalling will simply be paged into. A zone in Alarm, when paged into, will cause all other Alarm
zones to be paged into as well.
In addition, since there are only two modules in each Remote panel, paging into an Alert zone at a
Remote that also has an Alarm zone active will disable the remaining Alert zones in that Remote panel
while paging takes place.
When a Fire Phone Handset is jacked in, the LED for that Fire Phone loop will flash red and a ringing-
tone will be heard at the Master panel. If the Master Fire Phone Handset is picked up, or the associated
loop is selected, the sound will stop. The LED will go on steady red when the associated loop is
selected. If any Fire Phone loop LED is still flashing when the handset is placed on it’s cradle, the
audible signal will again sound. The Fire Phone loop LED will be yellow if there is a fault in the
associated loop.
The System Reset switch resets the system and initiates a “Quick Self Test” when toggled. In addition,
all remote panels are also reset.
Faults are reported by the Fault LED and alphanumeric display on the MMC card. An audible signal will
be heard when a fault occurs and the display will indicate the location and nature of the fault. The Fault
LED will flash and the Fault Location code will be displayed. This is the panel where the fault has
occurred. Each fault type will be reported while the Fault LED is steady. The changes are accompanied
by a short (.3 second) pause while the display is blank. Multiple faults are reported in turn for 3 seconds
each while multiple panels will repeat in turn for each location. Thus, a fault for panels 1 and 3 of a 6
panel system with fault types “14” (Speaker Loop 4 open) at panel 1 and “03” (Fire Phone loop shorted)
/ “11” (speaker loop 1 open) at panel 3 will be displayed by; <blinking Fault LED> Display [01], pause,
<steady Fault LED> Display [14], pause, <blinking Fault LED> Display [03], pause, <steady Fault
LED> Display [11], pause, <steady Fault LED> Display [03], 1 second pause, repeat. The Fault Silence
switch disables the audible Fault signal until the faults are cleared or the system is reset.
4.6 HMX System Accessories
4.6.1 MX-FO Fiber Optic Transceiver
The MX-FO card converts the RS-485 network twisted–pair wiring electrical signals to optical
signals for transmission over 62.5/125 micron multimode simplex fiber optic cable. Terminals
on TB1 are connected to the DCC RS-485 terminals, and 24 VDC to power the FO card is
connected on TB2. The RS-485 is translated by the chipset into pulses that drive the 850
nanometer LED in the transmitter U3. Light pulses received by the receiver U2 are similarly
translated back to RS-485 by the chipset. Both TX and RX use standard ST connectors. A
green LED2 indicates 24VDC power on the board, and a green LED1 indicates fiber-optic light
signals are being received by U2. All wiring power limited. Snap-track or standoff mount.
4.6.2 MX-ISO Serial Port Isolator
The MX-ISO provides DC isolation when necessary, when an intelligent connection from the
fire alarm control panel to the HMX system is used. Terminals are provided for RS-232 or RS-
485 from the FACP, and power and serial data connections to HMX are on TB1. All wiring is
power-limited, and board can be snaptrack or standoff mounting.
4.6.3 MX-LLC LED Annunciator Card
The MX-LLC is utilized in an HMX master panel to annunciate conditions in the system.
Almost identical in function and form to the SLC switch-LED card, it merely has 32 tricolor
LED’s rather than 16 switches and 16 LED’s. The MX-LLC is connected via ribbon cable to
the SSC switch-scan card, which controls the activation of the LED’s.
4.6.4 EVX-ZA Class A Adapter
The EVX-ZA converts 4 Class “B” 2-wire circuits to 4 Class “A” 4-wire circuits. 24 VDC
power is supplied at TB7. Speaker or strobe power is applied at TB1 and TB2, and connections
for field wiring are provided at TB3, TB4, TB5, and TB6. All wiring is power-limited.
Snaptrack or standoff mounting.
4.6.5 EVX-ZAB Dual Class B Adapter
The EVX-ZAB converts 4 Class “B” circuits to 8 Class “B’ circuits. Speaker or strobe power is
applied at TB1 and TB2, and connections for field wiring are provided at TB3, TB4, TB5, and
TB6. Thermistors isolate the circuits in the event of a short-circuit. All wiring is power-limited.
Snaptrack or standoff mounting.
4.6.6 EVX-BA Backup Amplifier Switcher
The EVX-BA provides a means to switch in a backup amplifier in the event of a primary amp
failure. One backup amp can be provided in reserve for several primary amps. Amplifier
outputs are connected at TB2, and speaker field wiring at TB1. Supervisory and 24 VDC power
inputs are provided at TB3. The LED on-board activates when the backup amp has been
switched-in. All wiring is power-limited. Snaptrack or standoff mounting.
4.6.7 Cab 42 for Evax 300E, 400E, 500E, 600E
The Cab-42 is a 42” X 26” X 6” large hinged-door cabinet for mounting Evax amplifier
modules and accessories.
4.6.8 MX-PWR Power Supply
The MX-PWR is a nominal 24 VDC power supply and battery charger. The 120/24VAC
transformer secondary is connected at TB3. 24 VDC power and fault indication are connected
at TB2. Batteries are connected at TB1. Battery and transformer wiring are not power-limited.
LED’s provide power-on and fault indication. Snaptrack or standoff mounting.
4.6.9 MX-FJ Fireman’s Phone Jack
The MX-FJ is a fireman’s phone jack station to be located at strategic places in a building for
two-way communication to the master station. In operation, a fireman plugs in a handset,
which rings in at the master station. The operator can then pick up the master handset, select
the switch, and talk with the fireman at the remote station. Construction is simply a single-gang
stainless steel plate with a ¼ “ phone jack, intended to be mounted to a standard single-gang
electrical box.
4.6.10 MX-FH Fireman’s Handset
The MX-FH is a standard telephone handset with cord and a ¼ ? phone plug. It is intended for
use with the HMX system. Firemen responding to an incident can carry the handset to another
area, plug in to a wall jack, and talk two-way with the operator at the master station.
4.6.11 MX-TC Fireman’s Telephone Cabinet
The MX-TC is simply a storage cabinet for fireman’s telephone handsets when not in use. 6
cradles are provided so that 6 handsets can be ready for use in an emergency. Cabinet has a
hinged key lock door.
4.6.12 MX-FS Fireman’s Telephone Station
The MX-FS is a hinged-door cabinet with a hardwired telephone handset inside. Operation is
similar to jacking in a handset, but the phone is permanently mounted. Lifting the handset
activates the “hook switch” which calls in to the master station, for two-way voice
communication. A small circuit board is provided for field-wiring connection and LED
indication.
4.6.13 MX-WS Warden Station
The MX-WS is identical to the MX-FS telephone station, with the exception of an armored
cable on the handset.
4.6.14 MX-AOR Area of Refuge Station
The MX-AOR is a call-in and voice communication station for use with the HMX system. The
station consists of a speaker, microphone, lighted switch, and circuit board mounted to a three-
gang stainless-steel plate. Terminals are provided for connection to HMX panels. In operation,
a person requiring rescue assistance could activate the button, which will flash until the operator
at the master panel responds, at which time the LED lights steadily. Two-way hands-free
communication is then enabled, until disconnected at the master station. All wiring is power-
limited. The station is intended to be mounted in a standard 3-gang electrical box.
Section 5
HMX System Commissioning
Master Panel Program Remote Panel Program
Program on Program on
1111 1111
set switch 1 = page 1 group 1

set switch 2 = page 2 group 1 remote 1 set mbr 1 = page 1 group 1
set switch 7 = page 7 group 1 remote 1 set fpi 1 = fire phone 101
remote 1 set fpi 3 = fire phone 103
set switch 9 = fire phone 101 remote 1 set fpi 4 = fire phone 104
set switch 10 = fire phone 102
set switch 11 = fire phone 103 remote 1 set ami 1 = auto 1
remote 1 gf enable
set switch 17 = evac 1

set switch 25 = play message 18

set switch 28 = + all call
set switch 29 = signal silence

set switch 30 = alarm restore
set floor above

set floor below
set alert non fire floors
Set input 1 = evac 1

set bell = supervisory
program save
5.0 HMX System Commissioning
*Use static precautions when handling boards, grounding wrist strap and contact
with chassis*
Find a location where you can setup a bench-test of the HMX System. Before
unpacking anything, please review all manuals and drawings.
1. Open Master Panel 1(MP) Carton, unlock and prop open hinged door. Locate and plug in handset and
microphone.
2. Connect Network Loop within MP as follows: OUT + - to IN + -

(Upper right hand corner) so that MP is looped back to itself.
3. Power up Master Panel MP by connecting 120 or 240 VAC to marked leads

(Lower left) Panels are shipped pre-programmed.
4. Master Panel will go through lamp test sequence, then read “00” (meaning no other panels connected), then go
to normal-green LED display moving right and left alternately. Refer to Operating manual, and try Lamp Test,
swich and LED operation, Reset and Global-reset functions.
5. Power down Master Panel (MP) by removing 120 VAC.
6. Open carton for Distributed Panel 1 (DP1). Unlock and prop open or remove door.
7. Use static precautions, locate and CAREFULLY unpack daughter boards, which must be installed on
motherboard. (see list previous page and attached Instructions and Layout Drawing.) MBK boards are shipped
mounted. FPI's are only included with panels with firephone circuits.
PLUG BOARDS in CAREFULLY-They can only go one way!
8. Connect network loop from Master Panel OUT +- to Distributed Panel DP1 IN +-, and DP1 OUT +- to MP IN +-
using twisted pair wire.
9. Power up DP1 with 120 or 240 VAC as required. Power up MP next which will again go through lamp test
sequence, then read “01” (meaning 1 panel connected).
10. Locate test speaker and test phone jack. Panel layout drawing will show which speaker and phone circuits are
active. Attach test speaker to first speaker circuit.
11. Up-click “All Call” switch on MP which will light all RED LED's for paging. Press microphone, (MIC) push-
to-talk (PTT) switch and speak directly into microphone. “TEST 1 TEST 2” Amplified voice will be heard over test
speaker. Repeat this for each active speaker circuit to confirm operation.
12. Test all active speaker circuits on DP1 this way, then upclick “AllCall” switch to deselect. Next, up-click each
Page switch associated with zones assigned to this panel one-at-a-time, to confirm each speaker circuit works
properly.
13. Power down MP And DP1 and unpack DP2. Mount plug-in boards. Wire network connections so that it is
MP1 to DP1 to DP2 and back to MP1.
14. Power up DP1, then DP2, then MP. MP will again go through startup sequence, then readout “02” because 2
DP's are now connected. If there is a second or more Master Panels in the system, they are recognized by the Primary
MP as DP's.
15. Test all speaker circuits on DP2 in same manner as done before for DP1. Test all firephone circuits on DP2 using
test jack and handset to confirm all active Firephone circuits in DP2 are working properly. When finished, power
down all panels and continue in same manner with DP's, adding one at a time, looping comm. loop back to MP each
time a new panel is added.
16. Power down all panels, remove wiring, and repack panels in cartons so they can be brought to their final
locations. AMI, FPI, and MBK boards do not have to be removed. DO NOT mix up amplifier panels that seem the
same…they have specific addresses and must be connected in the exact order described.
17. Note: factory test is identical and confirmed before shipment. If there are questions about message-play sequence
or site-specific operations, call Evax Tech Support at 888-382-9835.
FINAL INSTALLATION
1. Mount panels in their designated locations. DO NOT remove End-of-Line-Resistors from wiring terminals.
2. Establish Netcomm network communication loop between all panels BEFORE connecting any field wiring for
speakers or firephones. Power up panels with 120 VAC. Perform a global reset at master panel to start
communication between all panels and confirm normal operation, as was confirmed in bench-test.
3. After verifying that network communications are normal, ring out all field circuits for speaker and phone wiring,
using meter to confirm EOLR's, and checking each conductor for shorts, opens, and grounds.
4. Connect field wiring circuits one at a time, and test for proper function.
RE: Programming Installation Diskette
Please find (1) Diskette containing programming files for your HMX system. The programs are downloaded into the
HMX system at the factory. We recommend saving this disk as a reference for future programming changes or
additions. Also the diskette contains a folder called HMX. This folder contains a file titled HYPERLINK launching
instructions that can assist you in setup of your PC or laptop to access the programming section of the HMX system.
You will also find system FAULT codes and a BLANK SWITCH label file in Adobe pdf format to provide changes to
your MP switch labels. A file called PFE.exe is a program (Program File Editor) that allows for editing text files in
MP and DP programs.
HMX Messages
The HMX system is shipped with standard messages/tones stored in the on-board EEPROM.
Version: DCC 1.971X (6530) and higher ASC EEPROM - HMX-STD (99EB)
Group 1: Tones
1. Temporal Whoop
2. Chime
3. Fast Beep
4. Code 4 (900 Hz)
5. DuoTone (850 Hz + 1050 Hz)
6. Horn
7. HiLo
8. Slow Whoop
9. Temporal 1K Alert
10. 1K Sine
11. Standard Message
12. Mass Mode Message
Group 3: Messages
18. Fire System Test Message (2 x Chime + Message)

19. End of Walk Test (2 sec. 1.2K Tone + Message)
20. All Clear Message (1 x Chime + Message)
21. Weather 1 Message (4 sec. DuoTone + Message)
Messages:
Standard: Female Voice
“Attention Please, there has been a report of an emergency. Proceed calmly to the nearest exit and leave the building
immediately. Do not use the elevators, use stairwells where necessary. All handicapped occupants shall use the building
evacuation plan.”
Mass Mode: Female Voice

“Attention please. The signal tone you have just heard indicated a report of an emergency in this building. If your
floor evacuation signal sounds after this message, walk to the nearest stairway and leave the floor. While the report is
being verified, occupants on other floors should await further instructions.”
Weather 1: Male Voice

“Tornado Warning. Report to designated shelters.”

“Attention, Attention. There is a weather emergency. Please proceed to the nearest shelter immediately.”

“Your attention please, your attention please. This is an emergency. Please take cover due to severe weather
conditions.”
HMX Hyperterminal Launching Instructions
1. Click on START icon.(Lower left corner of Taskbar)

2. Click on PROGRAMS.
3. Click on ACCESSORIES.
4. Open folder called HYPERTERMINAL.
5. In this folder click on icon HYPERTRM.EXE.
6. This will open to CONNECTION DESCRIPTION.
7. Enter a name for your terminal such as HMX.
8. Choose an icon for your HyperTerminal.
9. Click on OK.
10. A box will open called PHONE NUMBER--- go to Connect using line--Choose DIRECT to COM 1, or
whatever COM port your laptop is using for your serial port
11. Click OK.
12. COM 1 Properties box will open under PORT SETTINGS----
Set: Bits per second = 9600 FlowControl = NONE
Data bits = 8 Stopbits = 1
Parity = NONE
13. Click OK.

14. Click on FILE at the top of the page.
15. Choose PROPERTIES box.
16. The HMX PROPERTIES folder will open, choose SETTINGS tab.
17. Terminal keys should be the DEFAULT setting chosen.
EMULATION set to AUTO DETECT.
Back scroll buffer lines should be DEFAULT to 500.
18. Click on ASCII SETUP.
19. In the ASCII sending box:
Send lines end with line feeds should be left BLANK
Echo typed characters locally should be left BLANK
Line delays set to 1000 milliseconds
Character delay set to 10 milliseconds
20. Below the ASCII sending section is the ASCII receiving section.
Append lines feed should be BLANK
Force incoming data should be BLANK
Wrap lines that exceed terminal width should be CHECKED.
21. Click on OK.

22. Click OK on the HMX PROPERTIES box.
You should now be ready to operate HyperTerminal.

Connect the Communication cable from your Computer to the ASC input connector in the HMX Master panel.
Power up the HMX System.
You should see the Master panel DCC serial number and the C-Prompt on your screen. If not, type SR and hit enter
to perform a SYSTEM RESET.
This should establish the communication between the Computer and the HMX system.
You are now able to Download programs to the HMX system, or modify programs for changes to the system.
Refer to your HMX programming manual for more information on these procedures.
If you have any questions or problems, please call EVAX technical support @ 1-888-382-9835
Evax HMX System
Master Panel Battery Supervision
Effective: 2/18/02
Remove jumper J1 before you connect batteries.
Leave jumper in place to operate system without

batteries connected to Master Panel.
1 2 3
1 2 3
Jumper J1 disable Ground Fault Supervision

in the Master Panel.
Only disable to assist clearing other faults in system.
P4
P4
P4
P4
FPI
FPI
MBK
AMI
LED 1 LED 1
Numbering sequence: (AMI-FPI only)

Right side card MUST have lowest E02 E02 E02
numerical setting. Set dials on C 4 C 4 C 4
A86 A86 A86
additional boards in ascending
order - each additional card must
be set at least one digit higher than
the card to its right.
MBK FPI AMI

First FPI Installs in Installs in farthest
AMI
First MBK installs in

second slot in from slot to the right on
FPI # 2
FPI # 1
second
slot in from the left the right on MBR MBR (labeled P2).
on MBR (note heavy (labeled P3).
connectors with white Make sure that flat
base). Make sure that flat side of main connector
side of main connector and populated side of
Make sure that populated and populated side of circuit board are facing
side of circuit boards are circuit board are facing the right side of the MBR.
facing the left side of MBR. the right side of MBR.
Second FPI (if used)

installs in next slot to
the left.
Second MBK
(if applicable)
P16 P13 P4 P3 P2 P1
I
AM
NOTE: Ribbon cables connecting to AMI and FPI
boards are illustrated on separate sheet. Please
check ribbon cable positioning BEFORE inserting
these boards.
I
10 pin ribbon
FP
J7
I I
FP AM
First MBK
MBK
Second MBK
MBK
First MBK
MBK
To second amplifier module
(right side of cabinet)
To first amplifier module

(left side of cabinet)
TB1
RED STRIPE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 11
J1 10
9
8
1 TB3 7
2 6
3 J2 5
4 4
5 YEL FAULT 1 2 3 3
6 2
7 GRN NORMAL 1
8
RED ALARM
P2
MESSAGE MIC
GAIN GAIN
AMI
Observe polarity -
red stripe
SN1
S1
First FPI in system connects to
MBR Slot P3 Ribbon cable (4”)
connects to MBR J7, located Second FPI in system connects to
above P3. Observe polarity as MBR Slot P4.. Ribbon cable (24”)
shown by the orientation of the connects to FPO card as shown.
red stripe at both ends of the Observe polarity as shown by the
ribbon cable. orientation of the red stripe at both
ends of the ribbon cable.
RED STRIPE
RED STRIPE
J7 P4
P4
Connector
B A
FPO
C D
RED STRIPE
FPI
FPI
LED 1
P4
LED 1
P4
MBR
IN FROM LAST DEVICE OUT TO NEXT DEVICE
OUT TO FIRST DISTRIBUTED PANEL IN FROM MASTER PANEL
NetCom Bus
(Supervised)
*A - Optional wiring for

Style 7 supervision
1
P3
1
2 J1 P4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2
3
J1
3
TB1 TB2 TB1 TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
LED1
P5 P3
P3
TB5
P2
1 2 3 4
P1 P2 P2
TB6
MFP DCC ASC DCC
1 2 3 4
P5 P4
P4
P1
TB7
P2
MBR
LED1 LED2 LED3
Redundant Communication Bus
Primary Communication Bus
P3
1
2 J1 P4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2
3
J1
3
TB1 TB2 TB1 TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
LED1
P5 P3
P3
TB5
P2
1 2 3 4
P1 P2 P2
TB6
MFP DCC ASC DCC
1 2 3 4
P5 P4
P4
P1
TB7
P2
MBR
LED1 LED2 LED3
The redundant loop must be run in separate conduit

with minimum spacing from the primary. Check local
code requirements.
Master Panel Program Remote Panel Program
Program on Program on
1111 1111

remote 1 set fpi 3 = fire phone 103
set switch 9 = fire phone 101 remote 1 set fpi 4 = fire phone 104
set switch 10 = fire phone 102
remote 1 gf enable


set switch 28 = + all call
set switch 29 = signal silence

set switch 30 = alarm restore
set floor above

set floor below
set alert non fire floors

set bell = supervisory
program save
ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY SIGNAL
1 5 PHONE EVAC EVAC TORN SILENCE
PAGE PAGE ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 5 WRNG
ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY ALARM

EVAC EVAC ALL RESTORE
2 6 PHONE
PAGE PAGE ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 6 CLEAR
ZONE ZONE FIRE MANUAL MANUAL PLAY

EVAC EVAC SEVERE
3 7 PHONE WEATHER
PAGE PAGE ZONE 3 ZONE 3 ZONE 7
ZONE FIRE PLAY MANUAL MANUAL MSG

PAGE
4 PHONE EVAC EVAC EVAC ALL
STAIR
PAGE ZONE 4 MSG ZONE 4 STAIR-1 CALL
1
Net Comm
Loop
In From Out To
DP#1 DP #1
1 P4
P3 2 J1
3
TB1
TB1 TB2
LED1
P3 P5
P1 P2 P2
MFP DCC ASC

P5
P4
P1
P2
FACP LED1 LED2 LED3
I/O Control P1 TB3 TB4 TB5 P3

(Non-Supervised)
SSC
1 2 3
1 2 3
TB1 TB2
Evac 1 1 11 Spare
Evac 2 2 10 Spare
Evac 3
Evac 4
3
4
I/O 9
8
Spare
Spare
Evac 5
Evac 6
5
6
Card 7
6
Spare
Spare
Evac 7 7 5 Spare
Evac 20 8 4 Spare
IOI
Common 9 3 Common
10 2
11 1
(Alarm Polarity
Shown)
FACP
24V + - EOLR
Battery
(Supervised)
120 VAC
(Supervised)
FACP
SIGNAL CKT
(Supervised)
EVAX Systems
demo system
2-2-04
Master Panel
HMX-MP32/P
Connection Detail
Class B Speaker Circuits
(Standby polarity shown)
Ckt 1
Ckt 2
Ckt 4
HMX Net Comm Loop
Ckt3
Input Output
(To MP)
Fire Phone (From MP)
Circuits
(Standby - + + - - + + - - + + - - + + -
polarity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 1
2 J1
shown) 3
+ - + -
- TB1 TB2
1 2 3 4
Ckt 1
+
- TB5 P3
Ckt 2
+
-
1 2 3 4
Ckt 3 + M B K (Mother Board Relays) P2
A M I (Audio Module Interface)

- TB6
DCC
F P I (Fire Phone Interface)

Ckt 4 +
Data
1 2 3 4
P4
Communications
TB7
Controller
Board
MBR
Mother
LED1 LED2 LED3
Board P1 TB3 TB4 TB5
Remote
TB8
TB1 TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB2 TB2
11 11
1 10 1 10
9 9
2 8 2 8
1 TB3 J1 7 1 TB3 J1 7
2 J2 6 2 J2 6
3 5 3 5
AC Power 4 4 4 4
Input 6 2 6 2
Transformer 7 GRN NORMAL 1 7 GRN NORMAL 1
8 8
RED ALARM RED ALARM
P2 P2
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
110V
AC IN
AC Power EVX-25E EVX-25E
Input Amplifier Amplifier
Transformer 100 watts 100 watts
110V SN1 SN1

AC IN
S1 S1
red
black
red
black
24V Batteries 24V Batteries
- - - -
12V 12V 12V 12V
Battery Battery Battery Battery
+ + + +
EVAX Systems
demo system
2-2-04
Distributed Panel
HMX-DP25/P
Connection Detail
Section 6
References
6.1 HMX Network Wiring Notes
The HMX voice evacuation system uses a high-speed RS-485 network to communicate
data and audio channels to all panels with the system. It operates as a token-ring type
network, wired in a daisy chain from first panel to second, second to third, and so on until
the last panel, which is wired back to the first panel. Each panel receives the data stream,
processes it, then transmits to the next panel, like a repeater.
Network wiring from panel to panel must be UN-SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP).
The data will travel farthest with a low-resistance, low capacitance cable. Thus, for
practical purpose, generally use a solid conductor FPL “fire wire”, Jacketed Unshielded
Twisted Pair #18 AWG or #16AWG. The jacket adds strength and abrasion resistance,
and reduces the chance of induction from other cables nearby. CAT 5 UTP can be used,
but the usual 4 pairs in CAT 5, are not needed (HMX only needs one pair of conductors),
and #24 AWG typical to CAT 5 is pretty light gauge wire. Never use the other pairs in
CAT 5 when running HMX as this could cause problems.
Some examples of appropriate cables for HMX networks are :
Belden 9571 18-2 UTP Red Jacket FPLR

Coleman 98181 18-2 UTP FPL

General Cable (Carol) C3240 18-2 UTP FPLP

HMX 485 SPECIFICATIONS
REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE

PANEL PANEL PANEL
MASTER
PANEL
REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE

PANEL PANEL PANEL
DATA MOVES IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY
2 WIRE 485 2 WIRE 485

DATA IN DATA OUT
MASTER
OR
REMOTE
PANEL
DATA STREAM IS RECREATED BY EACH PANEL
128 Bits @ 1.024MHz (976nS)

Sync 1 1 0 0
488nS 488nS
Manchester encoded. Primary rate: 1.024MHz, 128 bits, 125uS

per frame (8000Hz). Effective maximum rate: 2.048MHz.
6.3 Fiber Optic Installation Notes
Fiber optic transmission of audio and data is very different from electrical transmission with
conventional copper wiring. Using light photons as opposed to electrons, it is by nature immune to
electrical interference. 850 nanometer fiber optics, used by Evax, is transmitted by blinking a cherry-
red LED at 1.024 Mbps, which can be seen as a dim red glow from the transmit LED “HFBR-1414” or
at the end of a length of fiber.
Fiber can NOT be bent like copper wire, the glass fiber will break. About a 4 or 5 inch radius is
minimum to avoid damage. Cleanliness is also key…a speck or two of dust in a connector, or even a
fingerprint can attenuate the signal drastically.
Fiber for Evax must be multimode type, NOT single mode which has a much smaller glass core.
Terminations must be done accurately using specialized tools. A fiber optic test meter is valuable for
determining dB losses, which should not exceed 5dB. The “ST” connector is the type used by Evax, and
most common in the industry.
The HMX network is a one-way ring network, with each panel retransmitting the signal to the next.
Network data loop polarity is critical in systems using fiber optic transmission. Reverse polarity causes
1’s to be read as 0’s, and vice versa, which completely scrambles the data. When an HMX panel is
powered down for service, be sure to use a coupler so the incoming fiber transmits directly to the
outgoing fiber, or other panels will not communicate.
6.4 Speaker Line DC Supervision – Theory of Operation

Fire alarm systems are “supervised” or continously self-tested to help assure that they will operate as
planned in the event of an emergency. Voice evacuation (evac) systems utilize an array of speakers to
provide live or recorded voice instructions to occupants, rather than simply ringing bells or sounding
horns. This has been tested and proven to be more effective in convincing people to evacuate quickly.
Notification circuits are commonly supervised by passing a DC current out to an end-of-line resistor and
monitoring the voltage on the return leg. If the voltage is too high (e.g. 24Volts), the panel reads an
open-circuit. If too low (e.g. 0 Volts) it reads short-circuit. With end-of-line in place it should read
around 12 Volts, and show normal. Strobes and horn sounders use a diode to block DC current flow
during supervision. Speakers need a capacitor to block DC, which will pass the AC audio signal.
When a speaker circuit is returned to supervised (standby) mode by releasing the push-to-talk switch, it
can take several seconds for the blocking capacitors to charge. A short time delay is built-in to the
supervision circuit to accommodate this delay.
6.5 Temporal Pattern Evacuation Signal
References: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
ANSI S3.41 American National Standard Audible Evacuation Signal
ISO 8201 Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal
The temporal pattern evacuation signal, commonly referred to as ANSI S3.41, has been adopted as an
American National Standard, and as an International Standard, for Fire Alarm evacuation signaling.
The “temporal” pattern is ½ second ON, ½ sec. OFF, ½ sec. ON, ½ second OFF, ½ second ON, 1 and ½
sec off, repeated. As noted in NFPA Standards, “The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a three-
pulse temporal pattern using any appropriate sound.”
Evax Systems, in 1995, initiated the use of a swept-frequency “whoop” signal by compressing a
conventional whoop to exactly match the timing requirements of ANSI S3.41. This has subsequently
been adopted by many major fire alarm manufacturer’s as a standard evacuation signal, because of it’s
unique attention-getting effects on an otherwise sleepy building occupants.
In effect, it works as a motivator to convince people to evacuate a building. Single-tone horn

frequencies are readily confused with microwave ovens, french-fry machines, or car horns, even when
timed in the Temporal ANSI pattern.
Single frequencies can be absorbed and reflected in unusual ways by building walls and furnishings, and
are heard differently by different people at different ages. Hence, the sweep of frequencies of the
whoop signal are much more effective.
Final decisions concerning the distinctiveness and effectiveness of a certain audible signal are, of
course, subject to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

As noted in NFPA 72, 2002 Edition, “The use of the distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern fire alarm
evacuation signal required by 6.8.6.4.1 became effective July 1, 1996, for new systems installed after
that date.” This ANSI 3.41 temporal pattern signal “shall be restricted to situations where where it is
desired that all occupants hearing the signal evacuate the building immediately.” Consequently,
another alerting signal should generally be used when occupants are instructed to stay-in-place or
relocate to a staging area to await further instructions.
Please specify the type of signal desired when configuring a system in this manner. Chimes, bell, or
horn signals are common alternatives.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction always has the final say in this type of matter. If a temporal ANSI
signal is desired, please notify us in writing with an authorized signature, so we may comply with
requirements in your local jurisdiction.
As noted in NFPA 72, 2002 Edition, “The use of the distinctive three-pulse temporal
pattern fire alarm evacuation signal required by 6.8.6.4.1 became effective July 1, 1996,
for new systems installed after that date.” This ANSI 3.41 temporal pattern signal “shall
be restricted to situations where where it is desired that all occupants hearing the signal
evacuate the building immediately.” Consequently, another alerting signal should
generally be used when occupants are instructed to stay-in-place or relocate to a staging
area to await further instructions.
Please specify the type of signal desired when configuring a system in this manner.
Chimes, bell, or horn signals are common alternatives.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction always has the final say in this type of matter. If a
temporal ANSI signal is desired, please notify us in writing with an authorized signature,
so we may comply with requirements in your local jurisdiction.
6.7 Sample HMX Installations
Lucent Technologies
Research and Development Center
Winterpark, FL
This job was a campus style application consisting of 8 buildings. Each building was a stand-
alone Fire/Evac system done in conjunction with Gamewell Systems. The communication loop
required the use of Fiber Optic as we were going open-air building to building. A Master Panel
of 64 switches for paging and alarm activation was configured. The Distributed Panels consisted
of 3,250W of audio.
1500 Walnut, Philadelphia, PA

Building is a 23-story high-rise office building. We provided a master panel consisting of 32
audio and 32 Fire Phone circuits. The 4 Distributed panels were 100W each to accommodate the
hallway and office speaker requirements.
Sonoco Plant
Hartsville, SC
This application was for 28 buildings. No Fireman’s Telephone was required for this project. A
Master Panel with capability of 32 audio switches was configured. Twenty five Distributed
Panels ranging from 25W to 100W, for a total of 1675W single channel audio were used with a
Fiber Optic communication loop.
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing

Newnan, GA
A campus style application consisting of 16 areas. A Master Panel with capability of 16 audio
switches was configured. 15 Distributed panels ranging from 25W to 100W, for a total of
1300W single channel audio were used with a Fiber Optic communication loop.
Capricorn Towers Project

Dubai, UAE
The job site is a single structure, 45 story high-rise office building. The building has 4 elevator
shafts and a main control room. In this project we designed a main 64 switch Master Panel with
2 Slave Panels which are clones of the Master Panel. The Slave Master Panels were placed on
the Ground and first floor for convenient zone by zone paging purposes. The Master Panel
resides in the main control room and takes precedence over the other 2 Slave Panels. We
engineered 8 Dual channel Distributed panels at 100W audio each and 1 panel at 50W to
accommodate the 504 speakers. The job also required Firemen’s telephone circuits to
accommodate 100 fire phone jacks throughout the building.
Wharton School of Business

University of Pennsylvania
The job site is a single structure, 8 story building. System operation mandated 27 paging zones
and 33 phone circuits. Due to complex layout and wiring arrangement, 16 Distributed Panels
were configured to deliver 800W of audio and phone communication to the building.
6.8 UL Listings
The following are listed under:
File #S5661 Vol. 1

Control Unit Accessories, System (UOXX)
EVAX 25, EVAX 25E, EVAX 50, EVAX 50E, EVAX 100, EVAX 100E,
EVAX 150, EVAX 150E, EVAX 200, EVAX 200E, EVX-SC
File #S5661 Vol. 2

Control Unit Accessories, System – Component (UOXX2)
EVX-25, EVX-25E, EVX-50, EVX-50E, EVX-100, EVX-100E, EVX-SC, EVX-4Z,
EVX-2ZA
File #S5661 Vol. 3

EVX-RM
HMX Series UL Listing
The following components are listed under our File #S5661 Vol. 4
Panels: HMX-MP
HMX-DP
Modules: PWR-2A
MFP
DCC
ASC
SSC
MMC
IOI
SLC
MFH
MBR
AMI
FPI
MBK
The EVX-25, EVX-25E, EVX-50, EVX-50E, EVX-100 and the EVX-100E are listed for
use within the HMX-DP panels. The modules are Component Listed and are permitted to
be used in various configurations to make up the individual model #s.
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HMX Technical Training Manual

Evax HMX equipment is tested to tough standards such as Underwriters Laboratories

Natural Sound Voice Recordings RESET

Built in Alarm and Alert Signals PAGE

Up to 4 Minute Message Capacity FAULT

The EVAX HMX High Rise Evacuation System

The EVAX HMX includes all necessary features

Fire department authorities can easily take System Configuration:

#22 AWG Twisted Pair

Head End Control F

S Speaker P Fire Fighter Phone Jack

LED1 LED2 LED3

MFP DCC ASC

LED1 LED2 LED3

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

FOUR CLASS “B” SPEAKER LINES

1 2 3 4 Standard Life Safety Speakers,

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 CLASS “B” OUTPUTS

EIGHT CLASS “B” SPEAKER LINES

Standard Life Safety Speakers,

Second MX-MBK card provides additional speaker circuits

Standard Life Safety Speakers,

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Standard Life Safety Speakers,

TB6 One zone per floor, speakers

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

By changing amp modules to 50W units would create a HMX-DP50/P

Fire Phone Loop

Fire Phone Fire Phone

* Maximum line resistance = 50 Ohms

Fire Phone Loop

Fire Phone Fire Phone

* Maximum line resistance = 50 Ohms

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The addition of an FPI / FPO

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

To first amplifier module

Numbering sequence: (AMI-FPI only)

MBK FPI AMI

First MBK installs in

Second FPI (if used)

NetComm Loop Wiring (Style 4)

IN FROM LAST DEVICE OUT TO NEXT DEVICE

OUT TO FIRST DISTRIBUTED PANEL IN FROM MASTER PANEL

*A - Optional wiring for

MASTER PANEL DISTRIBUTED PANEL

NetComm Loop Wiring (Style 7)

Redundant Communication Bus

Primary Communication Bus

MFP DCC ASC DCC

MASTER PANEL DISTRIBUTED PANEL

The redundant loop must be run in separate conduit

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

TB7 a single amplifier. It may be sized

MBR The amplifier size determines the

EVX-25E DPS100 - 25W max per circuit

The output of the individual circuits

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 2

A dual channel DP requires two

TB6 amplifiers. It may be sized

MBR maximum load one amplifier may

DP100 - 33W max per circuit

Specifying the HMX System

To do this there are several things you need to know:

Basic operation of the system –