L E A D I N G T H E W AY T O S A F E T Y

WITH VOICE ALARM AND

PUBLIC ADDRESS
VIGIL2 is a Voice Alarm/Public Address system
designed specifically to meet the life safety
issues contained within BS5839 and EN60849.

Amplifiers ~ Page 2 - 5

Power Supplies ~ Page 6

BVCOM ‘Compact’ ~ Page 7

BVRD2M DSP Voice Alarm Router ~ Page 8

BVRD2S DSP Voice Alarm Slave Unit ~ Page 9

BVRD2M/BVRD2S Working Diagram ~ Page 10 - 11

Configurator ~ Page 12

PC Paging Station ~ Page 13

Controller and Ambient Noise Sensor ~ Page 14

Eclipse2 ~ Page 15

Monitoring ~ Page 16 - 17

Ancillaries ~ Page 18

BS5839 Part 8 explained ~ Page 19

 Research has proven that in an emergency people will react without confusion
or panic if they receive a clear, intelligible message. Bells and sounders only give
a warning ~ they do not indicate the nature of the emergency. Phased
evacuation using clear, easily understood pre-recorded messages ensures that
even untrained personnel are evacuated speedily and efficiently.

Let VIGIL2
be the
guardian
of your
building I
n a VIGIL2 system all critical signal paths from the Fire Officer’s microphone, through
the amplifiers to the end of the loudspeaker lines, are monitored. Battery backup comes
as standard.The power supply and internal battery charger are also fully monitored.

and use it This ensures that the system is always available when it is needed most, during an
emergency.
Already in use in some of the most important and prestigious buildings throughout the
wherever world, you can use and install a VIGIL2 system with confidence knowing that you are using
the market leader.

quality, Where is VIGIL2 Used?

reliability Use VIGIL2 at the heart of all Voice Alarm systems in buildings where it is essential to
evacuate people quickly and easily. A Voice Alarm system could be installed in all offices,
factories, warehouses, shops, sports stadia, cinemas, theatres, schools and public buildings.
and peace VIGIL2 will integrate with any fire alarm system and will ensure that alert and evacuate
messages are broadcast clearly and intelligibly. Operating automatically means that the system

of mind are will not be dependent on an operator controlling it, unless the Fire Officer takes charge.
VIGIL2 is designed to protect.

important. System Design and Rack Build

The designing of a system is a very important part of the service that we provide. Our
willingness and ability to make special products has contributed to our success. Very few
systems are exactly the same, which means there is a need for all design parameters to be
taken into consideration.
Our system design engineers will, whenever possible, configure the system using standard
products. However, we recognise and cater for those projects that require something different
and special.This, for example, could be a custom-built microphone or control panel. Once we
have agreed on the design, we will build the system and can, if required, arrange for
commissioning once the installation has been completed.
This is all part of our commitment to providing a complete service, from the planning stage
through to completion of the project.
With all VIGIL2 Voice Alarm Systems it is critical that during the design stages both fire rated
cable and loudspeakers are incorporated, thus ensuring the whole system will comply to
relevant standards.

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 BV440M ~ Amplifier
BV440M Specification The VIGIL2 BV440M is physically compatible with the phased out BV333 amplifier, with an
Rated output power less than 0.2% THD 440W @ 22.7 Ohms
increased power output of 440Watt.
Typical output power less than 1% THD 520W @ 19.3 Ohms
L CLASS D is 80% efficient, switching output stages reduces unwanted heat and
Output regulation 440W @ 22.7 Ohms Better than 1.4 dB
Output Voltages obtainable 50 & 100V power input, therefore smaller batteries will be required for standby. Rated output
Frequency response 440W @ 22.7 Ohms 35 Hz – 20 kHz
power is attainable using a 22V battery supply.
Input sensitivity and impedance 500mV @ 40kOhms balanced
Input common mode rejection ratio L The amplifier has a sleep mode, automatically reducing the standby requirements
(50Hz – 30kHz) Better than 40 dB :typically 60 dB
Output noise reference to rated output Better than 85 dB to 70mA per amplifier when operating on batteries.
Supply Voltage 22 – 35V DC
Supply current:
L The BV440M can be paralleled to produce higher single output powers.
Sleep mode 26V battery
Quiescent 30V supply
70mA
250mA
L One BV440M Amplifier module may be mounted in a BVMF equipment frame with
Rated output power 20A one switch mode power supply / charger module.
Output stage protection:
Thermal Output stage above 90 °C L The BV440M Module is equipped with two 500mV balanced line inputs incorporating
Load Output stage current a priority switching system.The priority is selected using a 4-way DIL switch.
Action Reduces input to a safe level
using a low distortion voltage The output stage is protected against overload conditions (i.e. short circuits, etc) by means of
controlled attenuator
Front panel indicators: sensing the current and voltage and presenting this DC signal to a voltage controlled
Supply DC supply connected attenuator (VCA). Should the amplifier be subjected to an abnormal load, the input to the
Temperature alert Output stage above 90 °C
Overload Protection circuit operating power amplifier is attenuated to a safe level using the VCA. The amplifier’s output voltage is
Active Amplifier is active, not in also sensed and, should it exceed 100V, the VCA will be activated and again will reduce the
sleep mode
100% output 100V output Voltage input signal, ensuring safe operation without creating unnecessary distortion.
10% output 10V output Voltage
Lamp test switch for the above indicators
Over temperature protection is provided using a sensor attached to the output stage
Terminations: heatsink. Should the temperature exceed 90ºC the VCA attenuates the input signal to a safe
Loudspeaker line output 1 off 3 pin screw
terminated connector
level and illuminates a warning LED. If the system is under surveillance it will cause the
Balanced line inputs 2 off 4 pin screw surveillance detector to indicate a fault condition due to the gain reduction.The inputs to the
terminated connectors
DC supply input and paralleling facility 6 pin crimp
amplifier are presented on two separate four-way plug-in terminal connectors; each
terminated connector connector provides a balanced audio input, ground and access DC control input. The
output is presented on a three-way plug/screw termination connector providing 50V or
100V output. The 24V DC input, together with the necessary interface connections
enabling several amplifiers to be paralleled, are presented on a 6-way crimp connected
plug and socket.
The front panel LED indicators include an output level status indicator consisting of two LEDs
indicating 10% and 100% maximum output level. A ‘supply healthy’ indicator is also provided
together with ‘overload’, ‘over temperature’ and ‘active’ indicators.

Rear view of BV440M

ACCESS
0V I/P A
0V +24V I/P B
B 20A
500mV
A
PARALLEL
I/P 1 MODULES
ACCESS

0V
WARNING
B THIS
500mV APPARATUS
A MUST BE
EARTHED
I/P 2
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!CAUTION!
HOT
DANGER
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OUTPUT

0V 50V 100V
BV440
MADE IN
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 BV220 ~ Amplifier
BV220 Specification The VIGIL2 BV220 is physically compatible with the phased out BV150 amplifier, with an
Rated output power less than 0.2% THD 220W @ 45.4 Ohms
increased power output of 220Watt.
Typical output power less than 1% THD 260W @ 38.6 Ohms
L CLASS D is 80% efficient, switching output stages reduces unwanted heat and
Output regulation 220W @ 45.4 Ohms Better than 1.4 dB
Output Voltages obtainable 50 & 100V power input, therefore smaller batteries will be required for standby. Rated output
Frequency response 220W @ 45.4 Ohms 35 Hz – 20 kHz
Input sensitivity and impedance 500mV @ 40kOhms balanced power is attainable using a 22V battery supply.
Input common mode rejection ratio
(50Hz – 30kHz) Better than 40 dB :typically 60 dB
L The amplifier has a sleep mode, automatically reducing the standby requirements
Output noise reference to rated output Better than 85 dB
Supply Voltage 22 – 35V DC
to 50mA per amplifier when operating on batteries.
Supply current: L The BV220 can be paralleled to produce higher single output powers.
Sleep mode 26V battery 50mA
Quiescent 30V supply 150mA L Up to three BV220 Amplifier modules may be mounted in one BVMF equipment frame
Rated output power 10A
Output stage protection: or two amplifier modules and one switch mode power supply / charger module.
Thermal
Load
Output stage above 90 °C
Output stage current
L The BV220 Module is equipped with two 500mV balanced line inputs incorporating
Action Reduces input to a safe level a priority switching system.The priority is selected using a 4-way DIL switch.
using a low distortion voltage
controlled attenuator The output stage is protected against overload conditions (i.e. short circuits, etc) by means of
Front panel indicators: sensing the current and voltage and presenting this DC signal to a voltage controlled
Supply DC supply connected
Temperature alert Output stage above 90 °C attenuator (VCA). Should the amplifier be subjected to an abnormal load the input to the
Overload Protection circuit operating power amplifier is attenuated to a safe level using the VCA. The amplifier’s output voltage is
Active Amplifier is active, not in
sleep mode also sensed and, should it exceed 100V, the VCA will be activated and again will reduce the
100% output 100V output Voltage input signal, ensuring safe operation without creating unnecessary distortion.
10% output 10V output Voltage
Lamp test switch for the above indicators Over temperature protection is provided using a sensor attached to the output stage
Terminations:
Loudspeaker line output 1 off 3 pin screw heatsink. Should the temperature exceed 90ºC the VCA attenuates the input signal to a safe
terminated connector level and illuminates a warning LED. If the system is under surveillance it will cause the
Balanced line inputs 2 off 4 pin screw
terminated connectors surveillance detector to indicate a fault condition due to the gain reduction.The inputs to the
DC supply input and paralleling facility 6 pin crimp terminated connector amplifier are presented on two separate four-way plug-in terminal connectors; each
connector provides a balanced audio input, ground and access DC control input.
The output is presented on a three-way plug/screw termination connector providing
50V or 100V output. The 24V DC input, together with the necessary interface
connections enabling several amplifiers to be paralleled, are presented on a 6-way
crimp connected plug and socket.
The front panel LED indicators include an output level status indicator consisting of two LEDs
indicating 10% and 100% maximum output level. A ‘supply healthy’ indicator is also provided
together with ‘overload’, ‘over temperature’ and ‘active’ indicators.

Rear view of BV220

ACCESS EN1715

0V
WARNING BV220
B THIS
500mV MADE IN
APPARATUS ENGLAND
A MUST BE www.baldwinboxall.co.uk
I/P 1 EARTHED

ACCESS
0V 0V I/P A
!CAUTION!
B PARALLEL HOT
500mV I/P B MODULES
+24V
A 10A
I/P 2
DANGER
100V LINE
OUTPUT

100V

50V

0V

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 BV120D ~ Amplifier
BV120D Specification
The VIGIL2 BV120D is a Dual 120Watt Amplifier each with two 500 mV balanced inputs
Rated output power less than 0.2% THD 120W @ 83.3 Ohms
with selectable priority. It is physically compatible with the phased out BV6060 amplifier with
Typical output power less than 1% THD 160W @ 62.5 Ohms only a small wiring change if replacing an existing BV6060.
Output regulation 120W @ 83.3 Ohms Better than 2 dB
Output Voltages obtainable 50 & 100V L CLASS D is 80% efficient, switching output stages reduces unwanted heat and
Frequency response 120W @ 83.3 Ohms 35 Hz – 20 kHz
power input, therefore smaller batteries will be required for standby. Rated output
Input sensitivity and impedance 500mV @ 40kOhms balanced
Input common mode rejection ratio power obtainable using a 22V battery supply.
50Hz – 30kHz) Better than 40 dB :typically 60 dB
Output noise reference to rated output Better than 85 dB L Each Amplifier has a sleep mode, automatically reducing the standby requirements
Cross talk between amplifiers @ 1kHz Better than 70dB
Supply Voltage 22 – 35V DC
to 50mA per amplifier when operating on batteries.
Supply current both amplifiers:
Sleep mode 26V battery 100mA
L Up to three BV120D Amplifier modules may be mounted in one BVMF
Quiescent 30V supply 300mA equipment frame or two amplifier modules and one switch mode
Rated output power i.e. 2 x 120W 10A
Output stage protection:
power supply / charger module.
Thermal Output stage above 90 °C L Each Amplifier of the BV120D Module is equipped with two 500mV balanced
Load Output stage current
Action Reduces input to a safe level line inputs incorporating a priority switching system.The priority is selected using
using a low distortion voltage a 4-way DIL switch.
controlled attenuator
Front panel indicators per amplifier: The output stage is protected against overload conditions (i.e. short circuits, etc) by means of
Supply DC supply connected
Temperature alert Output stage above 90 °C sensing the current and voltage and presenting this DC signal to a voltage controlled
Overload Protection circuit operating attenuator (VCA). Should the amplifier be subjected to an abnormal load the input to the
Active Amplifier is active, not in
sleep mode power amplifier is attenuated to a safe level using the VCA. The amplifier’s output voltage is
100% output 100V output Voltage also sensed and, should it exceed 100V, the VCA will be activated and again will reduce the
10% output 10V output Voltage
Lamp test switch for the above indicators input signal, ensuring safe operation without creating unnecessary distortion.
Terminations:
Loudspeaker line output 2 off 3 pin screw
Over temperature protection is provided using a sensor attached to the output stage
terminated connectors heatsink. Should the temperature exceed 90ºC the VCA attenuates the input signal to a safe
Balanced line inputs 4 off 4 pin screw
terminated connectors
level and illuminates a warning LED. If the system is under surveillance it will cause the
DC supply input 2 off 2 pin crimp surveillance detector to indicate a fault condition due to the gain reduction.The inputs to the
terminated connectors
amplifier are presented on two separate four-way plug-in terminal connectors; each
connector provides a balanced audio input, ground and access DC control input. The output
is presented on a three-way plug/screw termination connector providing 50V or 100V
output. The 24V DC input is presented on a two-way crimp connected plug and socket.
The front panel LED indicators include an output level status indicator consisting of two LEDs
indicating 10% and 100% maximum output level. A ‘supply healthy’ indicator is also provided
together with ‘overload’, ‘over temperature’ and ‘active’ indicators.

Rear view of BV120D

DANGER
100V LINE
OUTPUT

0V

50V

100V

BV050Q WARNING
BV120D THIS
!CAUTION!
MADE IN APPARATUS
ENGLAND MUST BE HOT
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DANGER
100V LINE
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100V

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 BV050Q ~ Amplifier
QUAD 50 Watt Amplifier – Specification
The Vigil2 BV050Q contains four independent 50 Watt amplifiers, each with one 500 mV
Rated output power less than 0.2% THD 50W @ 200 Ohms
balanced input for both emergency and non-emergency inputs.
Typical output power less than 1% THD 65W @ 153.8 Ohms
L CLASS D is 80% efficient, switching output stages reduces unwanted heat and power
Output regulation 50W @ 200 Ohms Better than 2 dB
Output Voltages obtainable 50 & 100V input, therefore smaller batteries will be required for standby. Rated output power
Frequency response 50W @ 200 Ohms 35 Hz – 20 kHz
obtainable using a 22V battery supply.
Input sensitivity and impedance 500mV @ 40kOhms balanced
Input common mode rejection ratio L Each Amplifier has a sleep mode automatically reducing the standby requirements to
(50Hz – 30kHz) Better than 40 dB: typically 60 dB
Output noise reference to rated output Better than 80 dB 50mA per amplifier when operating on batteries.
Cross talk between amplifiers @ 1kHz Better than 70dB
Supply Voltage 22 – 35V DC
L Up to three BV050Q amplifier modules may be mounted in one BVMF equipment
Supply current 4x amplifiers: frame or two amplifier modules and one switch mode power supply / charger module.
Sleep mode 26V battery typically 200mA
Quiescent 30V supply typically 600mA L Channel gain may be individually set using the potentiometers on the board behind
Rated output power i.e. 4 x 50W 10A
Output stage protection:
the front panel.
Thermal Output stage above 90 °C The output stage is protected against overload conditions (i.e. short circuits) by means of
Load Output stage current
Action Reduces input to a safe level using sensing the current, voltage and presenting this DC signal to a Voltage Controlled Attenuator
a low distortion voltage controlled (VCA). Should the amplifier be subjected to an abnormal load the input to the power amplifier
attenuator
Front panel indicators per amplifier: is attenuated to a safe level using the VCA. The amplifier’s output voltage is also sensed and,
Supply DC supply connected should it exceed 100V, the VCA will be activated and again will reduce the input signal, ensuring
Active Amplifier is active, not in
sleep mode safe operation without creating unnecessary distortion.
Temperature alert Output stage above 90 °C
Overload Protection circuit operating Over temperature protection is provided using a sensor attached to the output stage heatsink
100% output 100V output Voltage and, should the temperature exceed 90ºC, the VCA attenuates the input signal to a safe level
10% output 10V output Voltage
Lamp test for the above indicators and illuminates a warning LED. If the system is under surveillance it will cause the surveillance
Terminations: detector to indicate a fault condition, due to the gain reduction.The inputs to the amplifier are
Loudspeaker line output 4 off 3 pin screw
terminated connectors presented on four separate four-way plug-in terminal connectors; each connector provides
Balanced line inputs 4 off 4 pin screw balanced audio input and ground. The output is presented on a three-way plug/screw
terminated connectors
DC supply input 2 off 2 pin crimp termination connector providing 50V or 100V output. The 24V DC input is presented on a
terminated connectors two-way crimp connected plug and socket.
The front panel LED indicators include an output level status indicator consisting of two LEDs
indicating 10% and 100% maximum output level. A ‘supply healthy’ indicator is also provided
together with ‘overload’, ‘over temperature’ and ‘active’ indicator.

Rear view of BV050Q

0V
DANGER
100V LINE 50V
OUTPUT
CHANNEL 1 100V

0V
DANGER
100V LINE 50V
OUTPUT
CHANNEL 2 100V

! DANGER ! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

100V
DANGER
100V LINE
50V
OUTPUT
0V CHANNEL 3

100V
DANGER
100V LINE
50V
OUTPUT
0V CHANNEL 4

BVMF ~ Main Frame

Up to three BV220, BV120D or BV050Q amplifier modules may be mounted in one 2U
equipment frame. Alternatively you can mount two amplifier modules and one BVSMP
power supply/charger module.
L A BV440 comprises 1 x BVSMP, BV440M and a BVMF.

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BVSMP Specification
AC supply input Voltage
Maximum power consumption
Maximum inrush current @ 230V
DC output 1 to amplifier 1
DC output 2 to amplifier 2
DC output 3 auxiliary mixers etc
Battery charger output:
Voltage @ 20 °C
Temperature compensation
Maximum current
Battery low fault Voltage
Battery high fault Voltage
Battery deep discharge cut off Voltage
Volt free fault relay output contacts
Fuse protection:
2 off AC supply 5 x 20mm
2 off battery automotive blade type
1 off charger input self resetable type
2 off charger output self resetable type
2 off aux output self resetable type
Front panel indicators:
AC supply
OK
Fuse
Charger
High Battery
Low Battery
Lamp test for the above indicators
Terminations:
AC supply input
24V battery input
DC outputs & fault relay contacts
BVSMP ~ Switch Mode Power Supply
BVSMP is physically compatible with our phased out BVPS power supply. Switch mode
200V – 250V 50 – 60Hz
techniques improve efficiency, reducing unwanted heat dissipation and weight.
700VA
L Each unit provides two independent power converters with current and
18A
31V @ 12A over voltage protection circuits, improved monitoring of charger and all DC
31V @ 12A
outputs to ensure reliability.
31V @ 2A
L The power supply provides two individually protected outputs at 24V to feed
27.1V
-66mV/C either two BV220, two BV120D, two BV050 or one BV440M power output modules.
3A In the event of mains failure power is maintained using an external standby battery which
21V
29V is continuously float charged by the charger section of the PSU unit.
16V
100V @ 1A max
L The unit has built-in deep battery discharge cut off; this prevents total discharge that can
destroy the standby batteries in the event of AC power failure for any long periods.
3.15A(T)
20A L A third protected output is provided to power a mixer or auxiliary circuits. All these
6A
2.5A
outputs, together with a fault volt free changeover contact, are provided by a nine-way
1.1A crimp connector plug and socket.
AC supply ‘ON’ L The charger section is totally monitored and indicators for AC supply healthy, fuse failure,
No fault charger fail, battery voltage high, and battery voltage low are incorporated.
Fuse fault
Charger fault Should any of the above fault conditions occur, an internal relay releases providing a
Voltage high fault
Voltage low fault changeover contact, signalling to the control system.The charger incorporated is of the
constant voltage type set for the recommended float charge.
IEC 6A filtered connector Should the battery be below this float charge it will charge in a constant current mode at the
3 pin screw terminated connector
9 pin crimp terminated connector
rate of three amps and progressively reduces once the battery has achieved its nominal float
level. Several chargers may be paralleled when used for larger systems and must be
synchronised.

Rear view of BVSMP

MODEL BVSMP. MADE IN ENGLAND RELAY SHOWN

IN FAULT COND. AMP1
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9 6 3 0V

AC FUSE 8 5 2 0V
3.15A(T)
+VE
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AMP1
+VE
AUX
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WARNING!
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
AC FUSE
3.15A(T)
L E N
230V
SYNC -VE +VE 50-60Hz
700VA MAX
AMP2
24V BATTERY INPUT 20A MAX
EN1722

Batteries
We recommend and supply high-quality lead acid batteries.They are sealed, valve regulated
and maintenance free. As standard our batteries are available rated at 15, 40, 60, 75, 90 and
125 Ampere hours. Larger standby systems can be provided and will be designed and
calculated by our engineers. It is important that all Voice Alarm batteries comply with BS5839
or EN60849. The batteries activate when the mains has failed under emergency conditions.

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 BVCOM ‘Compact’ ~ Routeing Matrix
The BVCOM ‘COMPACT’ is a self-contained four zone fully monitored, fully featured Voice
Alarm routeing matrix.The job of the BVCOM is to provide a set of standard inputs, facilities
and options at the front end of any VIGIL2 Voice Alarm system. Like all the VIGIL2 range,
BVCOM is designed to meet the current standards for Voice Alarm systems in public places,
BS5839 part 8 and EN60849.
The BVCOM has seven standard inputs for two Fire Microphones with priority,
one 32 second Evacuation message, one 32 second Alert message, two paging microphones
and one line source for background music. Any of these inputs can be routed through
any of the four outputs.
The BVCOM also boasts a monitored fire alarm system interface, loudspeaker line monitoring
via BEL1 end of line units and audio monitoring of all inputs through an internal speaker or
headphones. Other features include music input with bass, treble and volume controls on the
front panel, level limiter and DC controlled zonal remote volume control facility with the
MS2V. As with all VIGIL products, the BVCOM has a lamp test switch for all fault indicators.
Demand has grown for Voice Alarm (VA) systems over the last few years and VA is required
in an increasingly wide range of different types of locations. One area of demand is for
locations with a number of smaller buildings spread across one large site.VIGIL Compact is
perfect for these decentralised sites.
By simply fitting an optional BVCOM485 card to each Compact routeing matrix and including
a BVR Voice Alarm Microphone, decentralisation is possible. Up to sixteen VIGIL Compacts
can communicate via the BVR microphone. It is also possible to link a number of BVRD2M
(VIGIL2 EVAS) systems, Compact Racks and VIGIL Eclipses together.
The BVCOM has various options including a socket for the OPTEQ loudspeaker frequency
equaliser and a chime option on all microphone inputs with the OPT33
chime module.
Due to the physical size of the BVCOM (1U) rack systems will decrease in height, meaning
the already market-leading VIGIL Voice Alarm systems will cost even less.

A Typical VIGIL2 BVCOM ‘COMPACT’ System:

BDM304 BDM301 BFM04 BFM01
RMP05S

COMPACT

O/P1 A BEL1
1 120D ZONE 1
2
O/P2 B BEL1
EVAC. MESSAGE 3 BVSMP
ALERT MESSAGE 4 A BEL1
O/P3
5 120D ZONE 2
6 B BEL1
O/P4 BVMF
7

BASM1 BV220 A BEL1

BVSMP ZONE 3

ACDR BV220 B BEL1

FIRE
ALARM BVMF

PANEL
BV440M A BEL1
BVSMP

ZONE 4

ZONE 1 BV440M
BVSMP B BEL1

B.G.M.
ZONE 2
REMOTE
VOLUME BV440M BEL1 SPARE
CONTROLS BVSMP

ZONE 3
BY90

ZONE 4

VIGIL BVCOM ~ Rear View

MANUFACTURED IN THE UK BY SERIAL TO UNUSED PAGE PAGE FIRE FIRE

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MESSAGE2 MESSAGE1 MIC2 MIC1 MIC2 MIC1
TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE
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+24V +24V OUTPUTS COMMON AUX ALL FIRE I/P BUSY SYNC 80mV BUSY
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 BVRD2M

BVRD2S

Voice Alarm Router

BVRD2M Input/Output Specification The latest edition to Baldwin Boxall’s expanding Voice Alarm series is the VIGIL ‘EVAS’ range
Audio input and output processing using DSP Analogue Devices ADSP 2116
operating at 100MHz.
of DSP controller products; the BVRD2M master unit, BVRD2S and BVRD2SM slave units.
All are of one unit 19" rack format.True to Baldwin Boxall’s design philosophy the units are
AUDIO INPUTS
Input sensitivity 80mV (-20dB) to 3V (+12dB).
designed with all current and anticipated voice alarm standards in mind, including BS5839
Frequency response –3dB @ 30Hz and 20KHz. part 8 and EN60849, allowing anyone to specify with confidence in this rapidly evolving sector.
Signal to noise ratio Better than 70dB.
Phantom power 12V
3 Band Parametric Equalisation:
Frequency 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz,
250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz,
1KHz, 1.25KHz, 1.6KHz, 2KHz, 2.5KHz, 3.15KHz,
4KHz, 5KHz, 6.3KHz, 8KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz, 16KHz
Bandwidth 0.05 oct, 0.1 oct, 0.2 oct, 0.33 oct, 0.5 oct, 0.66 oct,

Lift and cut

1 oct and 2 oct.
+/- 12dB in 1dB steps.
BVRD2M ~ DSP Voice Alarm Router
Low filter:
Frequency 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, The BVRD2M router has eight electronically balanced inputs and seven electronically
1KHz, 1.2KHz, 1.6KHz, 2KHz and 2.5KHz.
Slope 3dB/oct and 6dB/oct. balanced outputs. Inputs 1 and 2 are normally reserved for fire microphones and are
Lift and cut +/-12dB in 1 dB steps. configurable with an ‘all call’ processor bypass (one further input can also be configured this
High filter:
Frequency 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1KHz, 1.25KHz, 1.6KHz, way). In the unlikely event of a processor failure the unit also has an ‘all call’ fail safe
2KHz, 2.5KHz, 3.15KHz, 4KHz and 5KHz. emergency message generator. All eight inputs have both independent priority and level
Lift and cut +-12dB in 1dB steps.
High pass filter: settings, allowing for dual mode; emergency and normal page. Any of the inputs or outputs
Frequency 100Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz and 300Hz. can be aurally monitored through a loudspeaker on the front panel.
Slope 18dB/oct, 12dB/oct and 6dB/oct.
Compressor: All outputs have ten band parametric equalisation with audio delay and inputs have three
Ratio 1.4:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 and limiter.
Attack 0 to 99mS.
band parametric plus bass and treble equalisation to provide a high degree of audio
Release 0 to 999mS. processing, enhancing the intelligibility of the system.
Message EPROM:
Storage medium EPROM (non volatile) 20Sec The unit has a built-in real time clock for detailed logging of fault history and reporting, both
Frequency response –3dB @ 100Hz and 12KHz.
of which can be accessed through the unit’s USB2 connection.The BVRD2M has ancillary
Signal to noise ratio Better than 60dB.
Messages Flash PROM: output/input modules which connect via its CANBUS port, this feature also allows for simple
Storage medium Flash PROM (non volatile) 57Sec
rack wiring. Currently three module options are available; please refer to the BVRD2M
Frequency response –3dB @ 50Hz and 18KHz.
Signal to noise ratio Better than 65dB CANBUS modules table on the right for further information.
THD Less than 0.2%.
Up to six messages, each of a maximum 57 seconds, with a bandwidth of 18 KHz (CD
AUDIO OUTPUTS quality), can be stored in the unit’s flash memory, each with independent level, surveillance
Nominal output level 0.775V (0dB).
Maximum output level 4.5V (+15.5dB). and timing. For example, the standard 57 second message time slot can be reduced to allow
Frequency response -3dB @ 30Hz and 20KHz. for quick repeat, i.e. as an ‘Evac’.These are easily changed via the front panel password
Output noise ref to 0dB Better than –85dB
10 Band Parametric Equalisation: protected USB connection; also used to configure the unit. Each unit has nine selectable
Frequency 50Hz, 63 Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, chimes of up to eight seconds.
250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz,
1KHz, 1.25KHz, 1.6KHz, 2KHz, 2.5KHz, 3.15KHz, A total of 128 BVRD2M units can be networked using fibre, copper or VO I/P to produce a
4KHz, 5KHz, 6.3KHz, 8KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz, 16KHz.
Bandwidth 0.05 oct, 0.1 oct, 0.2 oct, 0.33 oct, 0.5 oct, 0.66 oct,
truly sophisticated VA network.
1 oct and 2 oct.
Lift and cut +- 12dB in 1dB steps
Low filter: BVRD2M ~ Rear View
Frequency 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz,
1KHz, 1.25KHz, 1.6KHz, 2KHz and 2.5KHz.
Slope 3dB/oct and 6dB/oct. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. FRONT PANEL O/P 1 = CAN +V1
2 = CAN +V1
CONTROL 3 = CAN 0V

Lift and cut +-12dB in 1dB steps. 22V - 30V

DC SUPPLY
1A
MAX
BVRD2M. MADE IN ENGLAND
www.baldwinboxall.co.uk
CONTROL O/P's OPEN COLLECTOR
ANALOG
INPUTS 1 - 4
INT RESISTOR
4 = CAN H
5 = CAN L
6 = CAN 0V
7 = CAN +V2
PULL PULL CONTROL ANALOG / CONTACT I/P 8 = CAN +V2
I/P1 I/P2 O/P 100mA @ 40V MAX PER OUTPUT MONITOR O/P7 O/P6 O/P5 O/P4 O/P3 O/P2 O/P1 I/P8 I/P7 I/P6 I/P5 I/P4 I/P3

High filter:
DOWN UP ANALOG CONTACT
FAULT O/P PLEASE REFER TO MANUAL INPUTS 1 - 2
100mA @ INPUTS = -20 / +10dBM AUDIO LINE I/P INPUT = PINS 4 & 5
40V MAX INPUTS 3 - 8 = PINS 4 & 5 ACCESS = PIN 3
OUTPUTS = 0dBM AUDIO LINE O/P

Frequency 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1KHz, 1.25KHz, 1.6KHz,

RELAY GROUND = PIN 6
RESET VOLT FREE NO W NC 0V A B EOL A B EOL OUTPUT = PINS 4 & 5
+V 0V +V 0V +V 0V 1 2 +V 3 4 +V 5 6 1 2 0V 3 4 0V 5 6 0V 1 2 3 CAN BUS CAN BUS RS485 RS485 I/P2 I/P1
DSP A B 1 2 CONTACTS OPTO I/P1 OPTO I/P EM

2KHz, 2.5KHz, 3.15KHz, 4KHz and 5KHz.

Lift and cut +-12dB in 1dB steps.
Audio Delay:
Selectable from 0 to 1 second.

F RO N T PA N E L
LCD display 40x2 characters back lit.
Rotary encoder to ease configuration, setting levels, entering text etc.
Monitor speaker to listen to inputs or outputs.
Common fault indicator, sounder and fault accept key.
Power:
DC Power requirements 22V to 35V @ 500mA.

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 BVRD2M ~ DSP Voice Alarm Router
BVRD2M Hardware Facilities
BVRD2M ~ features:
Audio:
L 8 inputs, electronically balanced line -20dB audio inputs, inputs 1 & 2 have L DSP control.
processor bypass – expandable by a further 12 with the BRD2S slave unit
L 1 x all call fail safe emergency message generator 20 second EPROM in the
L Nine chime/preannouncement tones, eight seconds.
event of processor failure
L Ten band parametric EQ on all outputs with audio delay of up to one second.
L 7 x zone electronically balanced 0dBM audio outputs - expandable by a
further 16 with the BVRD2S slave unit L 1U in height.
Control Inputs:
L 1 x opto coupled sounder circuit ‘all evacuate’ input from the fire detection L Three band parametric plus bass and treble EQ on all inputs, with limiter/compressor.
system.This input has an all call processor bypass in the event of
processor failure. L Six flash stored messages - easy to change via USB2 port, 57 seconds.
L 1 x opto coupled sounder circuit programmable input from the fire
detection system.
L Seven outputs, electronically balanced 0dBM audio outputs.
L 6 x analogue voltage sensing inputs for monitored input access, ambient noise L Eight inputs, electronically balanced line -20dB audio inputs.
sensors, remote volume controls.
L 3 x simple contact closure inputs for unmonitored input access, etc. L All call, one off fail safe emergency message generator twenty second EPROM in the
Control Outputs:
L 6 x NPN collector outputs 40V @ 100mA for busy, etc.
event of processor failure.
L 1 x volt free relay changeover contact for common fault. L Ambient noise sensing.
Serial Ports:
L 2 x RS485 half-duplex ports for communicating to control microphones, fire L Auto amplifier changeover, one in ten.
detection systems, network control, fault reporting.
L 1 x CANBUS port to communicate to surveillance modules, etc. L CANBUS ports for module connection.
L 1 x front panel mounted USB2 port to configure the system, fault diagnostics,
fault reporting, download messages, etc.
L Decentralised networking of up to 128 units.
L Front panel encoder for simple programming.
BVRD2M Canbus Modules
L Fully configurable using USB2 connection (Type A to Type B USB2 lead required, not supplied).
L Fully monitored, surveillance at either 30Hz or 20KHz; all faults stored within an
historic log.
L Inputs 1 and 2 can bypass processor.
L Inputs 1 to 8 may incorporate two priority levels, one for emergency the other for
BVRDACO normal use.
L 10 x BEL line surveillance with earth leakage fault detection
L 11 x amplifier surveillance, 10 with auto changeover L Message synchronisation, even on a decentralised system.
L 1 x RS485 half-duplex port for communicating to control microphones, fire
detection systems, network control, fault reporting. L Priority levels to a maximum of fifteen, if two concurrent routes are set at the same priority
they will be treated on a first come first served basis. Priorities are changeable.
L Real time clock indicates time, date, month and year. Used for date stamping the fault log
and may be selected for night volume reduction.
L Remote diagnostics via a modem.
L Two RS485 ports for networking, microphones, etc.
L Zone grouping and barring on BVRM Voice Alarm Controller Microphone.
BVRDFPI
L 24 x opto coupled inputs from fire detection systems
L 1 x common fault volt free changeover relay contacts.
L 1 x RS485 half-duplex port for communicating to control microphones, fire
detection systems, network control, fault reporting.

BVRD2S/M ~ DSP Voice Alarm Slave Units

BVRD2S and BVRD2SM ~ DSP Voice Alarm Slave Units
The BVRD2S and the BVRD2SM DSP controlled slave units allow Voice Alarm system inputs,
outputs and messages to be increased. Up to five 1U high slave units can be connected to
each BVRD2M making a maximum of 68 inputs, 87 outputs and 30 messages.
BVRDCI
L 16 x analogue voltage sensing inputs for monitored and unmonitored input BVRD2S and BVRD2SM ~ features: BVRD2S BVRD2SM
access, ambient noise sensors, remote volume controls, etc.
L 4 x volt free changeover relay contacts for busy, etc. L Audio inputs (electronically balanced line -20dB) 12 6
L 4 x NPN open collector outputs 40V @ 100mA for busy, etc.
L 1 x RS485 half-duplex port for communicating to control microphones, fire L Audio outputs (electronically balanced 0dBM) 16 8
detection systems, network control, fault reporting.
L Messages (flash stored) 12 6

The BVRD2SM slave unit can be expanded at a future date, by simply adding a DSP control
card and removing various blanking plates from the rear panel. By doing this, the facilities are
that of the BVRD2S.

BVRD2S ~ Rear View

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 Typical 15 Zone Dual Circuit Voice Alarm System
BFM01 Fire Microphone 1

BVR16M Microphone 2

BDM416 Microphone 3

BDM416 Microphone 4
PC Touch Screen Laptop
Control & Fault BDM401 Microphone 5 Software/Message
Reporting Change
Radio Microphone 6

Advert Inject 7

CAT5

CAT5

CAT5
Background Music 8 USB2

RS485 (2)
RS485 (1)
BVRD2M
MULTI
FUNCTION FAULT FAULT LAMP CONTRAST
BVRD2M - ROUTER SELECT BACK USB
ENCODER ACCEPT RESET TEST
COMPLIES TO BS5839 PART 8
OK

Installation name 10:00:00 COM FAULT

(ver 1.0) ’SYSTEM HEALTHY’ 06|04|05 PROC FAULT

DSP OK Internal
Data Link

Reserve MASTER
8 Inputs.
5 Outputs
R & 1 Reserve.
Up to 6
internal
messages.

CANBUS B BVRDACO
(CAT5)
Outputs 1-5
KEY: 1 2 3 4 5

Input

Output

Power Amplifier

Reserve Power Amplifier R

Fault Reporting RS485 RS485

USB2 Connection USB2

Zone Speaker

BEL 1 End of Line Monitoring BEL 1

ZONE 1 A BEL 1

ZONE 1 B BEL 1

ZONE 2 A BEL 1

ZONE 2 B BEL 1

ZONE 3 A BEL 1

ZONE 3 B BEL 1

ZONE 4 A BEL 1

ZONE 4 B BEL 1

ZONE 5 A BEL 1

ZONE 5 B BEL 1

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 1 24 Inputs from 24 1 16 Control Inputs 16
Fire Detection System (F.D.S.) Access, ANS, Ext
Message Initialisation Faults etc

BVRDFPI CANBUS A
BVRDCI
(CAT5) 16 I/Ps, 8 O/Ps (Busy Etc)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CANBUS A Open Collector Outputs
5 6 7 8
(CAT5)
Volt Free Relay Contacts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

BVRD2S
BVRD2S - ROUTER
COMPLIES TO BS5839 PART 8

SUPPLY 1&2

DSP1 OK

DSP2 OK

SLAVE Reserve Reserve

12 Inputs.
10 Outputs
& 2 Reserve. R R
Up to 12
internal
messages.

CANBUS B BVRDACO CANBUS B BVRDACO

(CAT5)
Outputs 6-10 (CAT5)
Outputs 11-15
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

ZONE 6 A BEL 1

ZONE 6 B BEL 1

ZONE 7 A BEL 1

ZONE 7 B BEL 1

ZONE 8 A BEL 1

ZONE 8 B BEL 1

ZONE 9 A BEL 1

ZONE 9 B BEL 1

ZONE 10 A BEL 1

ZONE 10 B BEL 1

ZONE 11 A BEL 1

ZONE 11 B BEL 1

ZONE 12 A BEL 1

ZONE 12 B BEL 1

ZONE 13 A BEL 1

ZONE 13 B BEL 1

ZONE 14 A BEL 1

ZONE 14 B BEL 1

ZONE 15 A BEL 1

ZONE 15 B BEL 1

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 BVRD2M ~ Configurator
The BVRD2M routeing matrix enables the user to modify settings via a laptop computer by
simply connecting it to the front panel of the BVRD2M and running the Configurator
software.The user can then quickly update the functions of the routeing matrix, saving
valuable on site engineering time.
By using the USB2 port on the front panel and a USB2 cable it is possible to program the
BVRD2M by the use of simple configuration pages.The software takes the user through step
by step, with easy to understand pages. Adjustments to the BVRD2M system that can be
made include: volume levels, EQ, monitoring modes, high pass filters, chimes, surveillance and
ambient noise.
The software offers the following functions:
L Ability to modify all BVRD2M firmware.
L Load messages.
L Change accessibility codes.
L Fault logging with time and date stamping (a laptop needs to be connected
to the BVRD2M).
L System design – possible to create your own configuration settings without
being connected to the BVRD2M.
L Download configuration settings to store for future use.
L Upload new/modified configuration settings.
Each Baldwin Boxall rack that contains a BVRD2M will be supplied with a copy of this
software and the system’s default settings will be saved as standard.

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 BVRD2M ~ Unitouch Paging Station SOFTWARE
Our Unitouch touchscreen PC paging technology allows simple intuitive control of a
BVRD2M voice alarm system. By simply touching the relevant part of the screen the operator
can access fire microphones, paging to any or all zones, background music select and message
selection to any zones.
A fault diagnostics page is also accessible, which will straightforwardly display a number of
faults with time and date stamp – such as Line Faults (A/B circuit), Reserve Amplifiers, Power
Supply and Charger, Ambient Noise Sensors, All Messages, Fire Microphones, Paging
Microphones. The system will also provide recommended solutions to rectify the fault.
All this will add up to simple fault reporting, which can be dealt with quickly and efficiently as
faults are displayed on the screen, or even emailed, instead of at the rack or control
microphone.
System Features:
L Select any paging zones
L Select and broadcast any message
L Record own messages and play them back (optional)
L Select background music
L All screens are menu driven
L System fault/busy indicators
L Fault diagnostics – Time and Date Stamped – can be emailed with added notes
(i.e. ‘engineer called out’) to up to six addresses
L Each system is a bespoke design for each project
L Guest and Administrator accounts exist as standard – further accounts can be
added and user rights set
L User activity is logged i.e. staff member one evacuated 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor
at 1500 hours on xx date.
L Users with the correct rights can amend the system as follows:
L Add/remove zone buttons
L Import new layouts/bitmaps
L Configure groups
L Edit names and colours
L Configure external relay contacts
System features/specification:
The Unitouch PC Paging Station is supplied with a paging microphone, CPU and 17”
touchscreen.
PC – typical specification:
L CPU 2.66 GHZ
L 256 Meg Ram
L Hard Drive 40GHZ
L CD & Floppy disc - disabled
L Windows XP Pro
L RS485 card
L Sound Card – enables messages to be recorded
L Dimensions: Width 198mm x Depth 465mm x Height 420mm (typical)
L Power consumption: 300Watt
The paging station will automatically start and connect to the other paging stations that are
on the RS485 data bus. We do recommend to prevent system failure of the PC/software
most of the PC’s features are disabled (i.e. floppy Drive and CD-ROM) to stop unnecessary
software being installed.
Screen – typical specification:
L 17 inch Flatscreen
L Dimensions: Width 428mm x Depth 210mm x Height 427mm
L Desk mountable
Cable requirements:
L Two core screened 1.5mm fire rated – two are required (one for data and one for line
out audio port)
L Each unit is supplied with a cable termination box

Please note: :Touchscreen technology does not comply with BS5839 part 8, due to the PC
containing moving parts.The system will only comply if a Fire Microphone is installed.

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 BVR16/32/48M ~ Microphone Controller
The BVR Voice Alarm microphone is specifically designed for the Voice Alarm market and
interfaces with either the BVRD2M or VIGIL Compact to offer full system control.The BVR
microphone performs as a Paging Microphone, Fire Microphone or an Emergency All
Call microphone.
The BVR Microphone Controller allows routine paging broadcasts to be made to any or all
zones. In an emergency the system operator can simply take control of the situation and the
unit can assume an emergency control mode.The unit then has a higher priority and live
broadcasts will override any commands from the Fire Alarm Panel.
It is also possible to trigger up to seven digitally stored messages to any or all zones. In this
manner it is possible to simultaneously alert some areas, evacuate others and also make live
announcements to the remaining areas.
The microphone will also mimic the status of the local Fire Alarm Panels, so the operator can
immediately access the current state of the emergency and take control. Further areas can
then be assured by live broadcasts, alerted or, if necessary, evacuated by the messages.
The microphone also provides details of various system faults, which include System, Message,
Microphone, Processor and Data Link Faults.
Additionally the unit can select any of four Background Music sources and route them to any
or all zones.
As with all VIGIL2 products the microphone controller is fully BS5839 part 8 and EN60849
compliant and is fully monitored by utilising parity checking and hand shaking techniques.

The major features of the microphone controller are as follows:

L 16, 32 or 48 zone selection as standard.
L Six message selection buttons.
L Fault indicators.
L ‘Speak Now’ indicators.
L Zone Status indicators.
L All Call paging.
L Background Music selection per zone.
L Speech Level indicator.
L Monitoring of microphone speech and signal paths.
L Flush mount bezel available.

BVRAMB ~ Ambient Noise Sensor

The BVRAMB is an ambient noise-sensing device, which works in conjunction with the VIGIL
EVAS BVRD2M to automatically adjust the power of the Voice Alarm amplifiers depending on
the ambient noise.The system is ideal for any location where audibility could be a problem
due to variable noise level, such as leisure centres, railway stations, busy restaurants or
factories etc. When the area is at its quietest the volume of the announcements or music will
reduce. When the areas are at their busiest and noisiest, the amplifiers increase in power to
ensure that all announcements etc will be audible above the background noise.
The BVRAMB Ambient Noise Sensing Microphone is combined with a BVRDC1 (interface
module) which connects to our VIGIL EVAS BVRD2M. The BVRAMB uses a dynamic
microphone capsule, the output of which is amplified then converted to produce a variable
current output.This output is used by the BVRDC1 to produce a voltage that is proportional
to the level of ambient noise.The amplifier, which is used to convert the signal, has band pass
filtering that ensures the system only responds to noise that affects the level of ambient noise.

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VIGIL ECLIPSE2 Specification:
Please refer to the following amplifiers within this brochure:
BV440M: Page ~ 2
BV220: Page ~ 3
BV120D: Page ~ 4
BV050Q: Page ~ 5
BVSMP: Page ~ 6

Eclipse2
The VIGIL Eclipse2 is a cost-effective wall-mountable voice alarm, or public address, system
which has the ability to handle up to seven single or four dual circuit zones. The unit
incorporates the standard VIGIL2 amplifiers and switch mode power supply and houses one
standard Baldwin Boxall amplifier mainframe.
The stand-alone system provides a highly-efficient solution to the voice alarm market and its
simple design enables straight-forward installation and commissioning. As with all Baldwin
Boxall voice alarm products, it simply connects to leading fire alarm panels via the internal fire
alarm interface.VIGIL Eclipse2 is supplied as standard with two BEL1 end of line monitoring
devices allowing system monitoring (more BEL1 units may be required depending on the size
of the proposed system). Any faults are stored within a fault log which can be viewed either
via the front panel or simply downloaded via the USB2 port.
At the heart of the system is a DSP controlled routeing matrix which offers the same
features as the VIGIL EVAS BVRD2M, please refer to page 8 and 9 for full details.

The main features are:

L Parametric EQ on all eight inputs and seven outputs
L Six CD quality flash-stored messages
L One ‘all call’ failsafe emergency message
L Ambient noise sensing
L Auto amplifier changeover
L USB2 port allowing system configuration, message revision via laptop
L Fault and history logging
L Realtime clock

Fully BS5839 part 8 and EN60849 compliant, the VIGIL Eclipse2 is smaller than its
predecessor measuring only 480mm (W) x 200mm (D) x 680mm (H). The whole system is
powered by a 230V AC 50-60Hz power supply and comes with battery backup to allow the
system to fully function should the mains power supply fail.
The unit is ideal for a decentralised network as it is possible to link 128 units and also can
form part of a larger VIGIL EVAS voice alarm system.
This innovative voice alarm/public address system can work in almost any situation, whether
in an office, shopping centre, airport, factory, school, leisure complex, etc, making it the ideal
solution for any small, medium or even large project.
L Please refer to the VIGIL ECLIPSE2 brochure for further information.

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 BEL10 ~ End of Line
The DIN rail mounted BEL10 is the equivalent of ten BEL1 end of line units. Loudspeaker
lines terminate at the BEL10 which will then monitor the critical signal path for open, short
circuit and earth line faults (as required by BS5839 part 8). Should a fault be detected on
any of the ten loudspeaker circuits, the fault is indicated on the main Voice Alarm rack.
Typically, the BEL10 will be used to ease the upgrading of an existing Voice Alarm system
where the loudspeaker lines are wired in a loop back to the rack.
Please be aware during the design stage of a VA system that each BEL1 unit uses
approximately three Watts of power from the associated amplifier.

BEL1 ~ End of Line

The BEL1 End of Line monitoring device is an active unit, which connects to every speaker
circuit within a Voice Alarm system. It is permissible to have up to four BEL1s on one speaker
run, as set out in the figure below. When doing this please ensure that internal DIL switches
are set correctly.
The main function of this unit is to monitor the critical signal path of speaker lines for open,
short circuit and earth faults. Any faults will be detected and fault warnings will be shown
within the main Voice Alarm rack routeing mixers.
Please be aware during the design stage of a VA system that each unit uses approximately
three Watts of power from the amplifier.The BEL1 is supplied in a standard metal IP65 clad
box and is designed for mounting within a building and must not be mounted externally.

Typical BEL1 circuit comprising of four spurs

BEL1 BEL1

BEL1 BEL1
ROUTEING
MIXER

BEL1 BEL1

BEL1 BEL1

BEL2 ~ Active Speaker Isolation Unit

The BEL2 is an active, speaker isolation unit, which isolates up to 15 Watts of load within one
spurred cable run in case of short or open circuit.This device triggers faults in the
same way as our BEL1.
Please be aware during the design stage of a VA system that each unit uses approximately
one Watt of power from the amplifier.The BEL2 is supplied in a standard metal clad box and
is designed for mounting within a building and must not be mounted externally.

Typical positioning of BEL2 zone isolation unit

BEL2 BEL2

BEL2 BEL2

BEL1
ROUTING
MIXER BEL1

BEL2 BEL2

BEL2 BEL2

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 BEL3 ~ Active Speaker Reassurance Device
The BEL3 is an active reassurance device designed to indicate the correct operation of each
individual loudspeaker in a medium to large voice alarm (VA) system.
The unit locates within each loudspeaker and shows full operation via an LED indicator.This
system is designed to cut VA system maintenance times, as the engineer simply walks around
the site, checking that the LED is illuminated. If a fault exists, the LED will not illuminate and a
fault indicator will sound at the main equipment rack.
This system therefore removes the need to inject audible signals through the VA system for
testing purposes. Making it ideal for any public building where testing is usually a problem,
such as 24-hour supermarkets, areas with high background/ambient noise and areas where
noise generation will be a hindrance.
The physical size (L70 x W30 D40mm) of the BEL3 enables it to be mounted in almost any
loudspeaker, whether it be ceiling, horn or cabinet type. The product already has support
from the main speaker manufacturers, including Bose, DNH, Next Two and Penton who have
fitted BEL3 units into their equipment.

BEL4 ~ Active Speaker Isolation Unit

The BEL4 allows simple monitoring of individual speakers and enables a low impedance
speaker to be fitted to 100V line Voice Alarm systems.
The BEL4 can be either supplied as a single PCB (product code - BEL4) or with the PCB
housed within a metal clad box (product code – BEL4B).
The unit is dust and water resistant (BEL4B), and contains a BEL3 reassurance device. The
100 Volt line connections to the unit are by ceramic terminal block. If fire rated cable is used,
the unit is BS5839 Part 8 compliant.The BEL4 also contains a 100 Volt transformer meaning
the speaker will not require transformers – a vital cost saving when installing speakers.
The units will work in conjunction with a variety of 4 or 8 Ohm speakers with transformer
tappings at 6, 3, 1.5 and 0.75 Watt. An LED is housed within the unit and this acts in the same
way as the BEL3 LED. Wiring will also be a quick and easy process. Just connect the
loudspeaker lines to the unit then fit the speakers using the ceramic terminal block.

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 BVLAM ~ Impedance Montitor
The BVLAM is a 1U high rack mountable unit which provides eight loudspeaker zone
selection from one amplifier. On receipt of a signal from an input (i.e. zone selecting
microphone) the BVLAM triggers the amplifier to output to the selected zone. Switching
from one zone to another is enabled via a relay switch.
The BVLAM also incorporates constant impedance monitoring on each of the eight
loudspeaker circuits when not selected. LEDs are used to indicate a drop or increase in
impedance – set at either 20% or 40% by use of the mode DIL. LEDs on the BVLAM will
also show an access fault for any of the eight zones from the microphone. Additionally, LED
indicators are provided to show ‘system healthy’ and ‘supply healthy’.
Two BVLAM units can be mounted across one rack ‘shelf ’

BVTERM2 ~ Tenant’s Interface

The BVTERM2 is an interface which allows simple connection from the landlord’s VA/PA
system (i.e. main shopping mall) to the tenant’s VA/PA system (i.e. internal store). This means
that an evac message, etc, that is being broadcast throughout the landlord’s system can be
relayed to a tenant’s VA system which will override the tenant’s broadcast.
The landlord’s interleaved A and B loudspeaker circuits are simply wired into the BVTERM2
using fire rated cable, and then an audio input is wired from the BVTERM2 to the tenant’s VA
rack as the highest priority. Access is via a cable pair wired from the landlord’s system into
the access terminals of the BVTERM2, this access then triggers the audio output so that the
landlord’s evac/alert message etc, is then played through the tenant’s system.
If the landlord’s system provides a surveillance tone, this is also detected by the tenant’s VA
system and local faults will be announced at the tenant’s system.

Annunciator Panel Interface

We can supply bespoke annunciator interfaces for Voice Alarm, Call Point and Fire Telephone
Systems, which enable staff to simply view the building status throughout an emergency on a
floor by floor basis. On each floor display there are typically four LEDs showing the condition
of the evacuation and alert messages plus a fault and voice select status. It is also possible to
activate the evacuate or alert message manually to each floor or, by using the fist
microphone, make live announcements.
L Please feel free to contact our technical sales department for further information.

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 BS5839 ~ Part 8 Explained...
VIGIL2 has been designed and is built to meet the relevant British standards. One of these is
BS5839 ~ ‘Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings’.This has been revised to include
Part 8:The code of practice for the design, installation and servicing of voice alarm systems.
There are some disciplines hidden within BS5839 Part 8, which we would like to point
out to you.These include:
1. At least two loudspeaker circuits are required in the building. If the building contains an
open area greater than 4,000m2 OR if the building is designed to accommodate more
than 500 members of the public, dual circuits should be used.This achieves suitable
coverage should one of the circuits become short or open circuit.
2. Cabling for dual circuits must not be contained in one single sheath.
3. Where a processor-controlled system is used the following points must be followed...
Baldwin Boxall is driven by
L Any system configuration data should have restricted access.
objectives that include: L Do not use rotary discs (i.e. computer hard disc) or any other media moving parts.
L Any processor must be monitored e.g. ‘watchdog’.
Absolute Reliability. L Should the processor fail and re-gain normal operation there should be a processor reset
indication on the equipment and a fault announced.
L At least one emergency microphone must have the provision to manually access an All
Continuous development Call, should the processor fail.
4. The monitoring of the system should include the following...
of products.
L Normal power.
L Standby power.
A willingness to listen to L Battery chargers.
the needs of end users. L Fuses & protective devices.
L Critical signal paths. See definition ~ number 8.
L Emergency messages.
Providing a pleasant L Loudspeaker circuits.
environment for our L Standby amplifiers.

workforce. L Select wires on a multi-zone emergency microphone.

L All links between a de-centralised system.
L Detection of missing modules or amplifiers within the critical signal path.
L Automatic level controllers must be monitored and should fail safe to a
pre-determined level, not mute.
5. The system should latch the input condition from the fire panel ensuring that if a
link is broken the alarm broadcast continues. Reset is achieved by a separate signal
from the fire panel.
6. After reset the system should be capable of producing a general evacuate broadcast
within 30 seconds.
7. Any fault should be indicated or announced within 100 seconds.
8. A reserve amplifier should be used to provide backup to maintain the required speech
intelligibility in the event of amplifier failure.
9. Definition of critical signal paths ~ all components and interconnections between
every fire alarm broadcast initiation point and the input terminals on, or within each
loudspeaker enclosure.
The VIGIL2 range of products is designed and manufactured to meet BS5839 Part 8 when
utilised within a system.

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Leisure Centres Supermarkets Office Buildings

Railway Stations Car Parks

University Campuses

Stadiums Shopping Centres Government Buildings

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Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Applies only when the items are correctly fitted and operated in or with products of our manufacture
Cert No. FM41357 and are installed in a recommended enclosure.