VIGIL OmniCare is an addressable emergency voice communication system that allows disabled refuge, fire telephones and disabled toilet alarm remote units to be connected to just one system. It has been developed in accordance with BS5588, BS5839 part 9 and BS8300:2001 (for the disabled toilet alarm).
OmniCare is an addressable system (via the remote) which is simple to install and operate. The remote units are wired in a ring circuit configuration and are ‘self-learning’, thus enabling the auto-commissioning feature. The system utilises enhanced four-core cable plus screen ring circuit technology to allow continued operation in the event of a cable break. Should part of a circuit be broken, or damaged, all the remote units will continue to work. The flexibility of the system allows any combination of remotes to be linked to the Control Panel on a single wiring loop.
In addition to two types of disabled refuge remote and the fire telephone remotes, a combined remote (fire telephone/disabled refuge) has been developed for the range. Also, disabled toilet alarms can be connected to the system (via a repeater unit).
VIGIL OmniCare has two main components; the Master Control Panel(s) and the Remote Units. The master control panel is typically wall mounted within a central control room. The remote units are wall mounted in locations such as refuge areas, stairwells, fallback positions, corridors and other ‘gathering’ points, at a height easily reached by users (please refer to BS5839 part 9 explained) for recommended mounting heights). More than one master panel can be placed on the ring circuit, thus allowing control of local areas.
VIGIL OmniCare has been developed in accordance with BS5588, BS5839 part 9 and BS8300:2001 (for the disabled toilet alarm). Full system monitoring is standard and faults are reported at the Master Control Panel(s). The system is battery backed for use in the event of power failure. For larger systems, it may be necessary to include an additional battery box and batteries (please speak to our Sales Department for advice).
Master Control Panel size options:
- 80-128 way Master Control Panel
Dimensions: 410mm (W) x 777mm (H) x 200mm (D)
- 48-64 way Master Control Panel
Dimensions: 410mm (W) x 455mm (H) x 200mm (D)
Bezel dimensions: 461mm (W) x 506mm (H) x 25mm (D)
Bezel cut out dimensions: 420mm (W) x 465mm (H)
- 8-32 way Master Control Panel
Dimensions: 410mm (W) x 290mm (H) x 200mm (D)
Bezel dimensions: 461mm (W) x 340mm (H) x 25mm (D)
Bezel cut out dimensions: 420mm (W) x 300mm (H)
OmniCare System requirements
Remote Unit options
Typical systems and networking solutions
OmniCare - Disabled Refuge Remote/Help Point
VIGIL OmniCare has addressable remotes to give greater flexibility and speed of identification during an emergency, meaning that OmniCare is the ideal solution for any size of installation.
Features:
Speech Steered.- Red or stainless steel finish.
- 'System healthy' indicator.
- Volt free contact, active when occupied. To operate over-door lamps,
silence speaker/sounder etc.
Call switch.- Wall mountable – optional flush mountable bezel available (see below).
- Self-powered from ring circuit.
- Option to be permanently 'active' if required.
- Reset from either remote (key switch) or master control panel.
- Typically 20-30 remote units per loop.
- Optional Plasterboard backbox available.
- Optional IP66 rated enclosure available.
NEW deeper back box, complete with termination card, for easier install.
Master Control Panel options
OmniCare System requirements
OmniCare - Advance Disabled Refuge Remote
The OmniCare Advance remote unit is specifically designed for use by a disabled person within a refuge area. It differs significantly to the standard OmniCare refuge remotes, both in looks and operation.
Features:
Speech Steered.- Green finish.
- Induction Loop, Braille, Tactile Text and luminescent text as standard.
- 'System healthy' indicator.
- Volt free contact, active when occupied. To operate over-door lamps, silence speaker/sounder etc.
- Call switch.
- Surface or flush mount versions available.
- Self-powered from ring circuit .
- Option to be permanently ‘active’ if required.
- Reset via button push or master control panel.
- Typically 20-30 remote units per loop
Master Control Panel options
OmniCare System requirements
OmniCare - Fire Telephone Remote
The OmniCare Fire Telephone remotes provide full duplex communication. They enable fire officers/building management to report the status of an emergency within a building quickly and efficiently. Overall this ensures that occupants are evacuated with ease and minimal panic, keeping those controlling the evacuation fully informed at all times.
Features:
Full duplex speech.- Hands free use.
- Contains new rugged red handset complete with hearing aid compatible earpiece and loudspeaker.
- Red or Stainless Steel.
- Door latch initiates call.
- Push catch (standard) or optional slot lockable door and/or beacon.
- 'System healthy' indicator.
- Conference facility (via master control).
- Wall mountable (optional flush mountable bezel available).
- Typically 20-30 remote units per loop.
NEW red rugged handset complete with T.Coil.
NEW door latch initiates call.
Master Control Panel options
OmniCare System requirements
OmniCare - Combined Disabled Refuge/Fire Telephone Remote
This unit has been specially designed to enable both a disabled remote and a fire telephone to be located at one single ‘call’ position.
Features:
- Same features as standard disabled refuge and fire telephone remotes.
- Designed to enable correct mounting heights as set out in BS5839 part 9.
- Only one point of presence at the console.
NEW red rugged handset complete with T.Coil.
NEW door latch initiates call.
Master Control Panel options
OmniCare System requirements
OmniCare - Disabled Toilet Alarm
The Baldwin Boxall Disabled Toilet Alarm is fully compliant to BS8300:2001. The Standard requires all new disabled toilets to be fitted with an emergency toilet alarm. This system provides a compliant, reliable and easy to use disabled persons toilet alarm which contains the following components:
Controller: Combined power supply and controller with reset button, audible alarm and high visibility LED.
Pull Switch: Ceiling mounted pull cord (with fully compliant G pulls) and LED.
Reset Point: Reset button and LED to reset calls locally.
Light/Sounder: Over door triangular lens with integral sounder to attract attention.
Features:
Exceeds BS8300:2001 requirements.- Integral power supply – requires mains power.
- Monitored battery back up.
- Powerful LEDs and sounder.
- Supply and ‘battery healthy’ indicators.
- Two alarm modes (flashing or steady LEDs).
- Reset button enable/disable.
- Self test facility to ensure all sounders and LEDs are fully operational.
- Plug on terminals to ease installation.
- Ceiling mounted pull cord with twin G pulls and LED.
- Reset point with re-assurance LED.
- Over door light with sounder.
- Supplied with disabled WC door sign.
- Up to three ring pulls per ‘station’.
The disabled toilet alarm units can be connected to the VIGIL OmniCare system via a BVFREPEM repeater unit. Any number of disabled toilet alarms can be wired to each repeater (will show as one call point on master panel).
Optional stainless steel kit available, featuring a stainless steel Reset Point and Light/Sounder (Controller and Pull Switch white).
Can be supplied as a stand-alone kit.
Master Control Panel options
OmniCare System requirements
Typical systems and networking solutions
OmniCare - System Requirements
Fire rated enhanced four core cable with a screen must be used for loops. Up to 200m cable run between Remote Units and Master Control Panel as standard. A repeater unit must be used if distance between remote units exceeds 200m.
- Disabled Refuge, Fire Telephone, combined DRS/Fire Telephone and Toilet
- Alarm Units can be placed on the same loop. Typically 20-30 remotes per loop.
- A ring circuit configuration must be used to wire the remotes.
- Repeaters are used to connect the Toilet Alarms to the system.
There is incidence of unusually high capacitance of MICC cable and we would ask you to down rate the distances as shown below. The capacitance of MICC cable varies between manufacturers so if you do have to specify MICC cable and if the runs are greater than 100 metres, you may wish to contact our technical team to ensure it is within tolerance.
- MICC lightweight four core with screen: 100m.
- MICC heavyweight four core with screen: 200m.
- Enhanced colour coded four core with screen: 200m (recommended by Baldwin Boxall).
Master Control Panel options
Remote Unit options
Typical system and networking solutions…
Typical system placing any type of remote on a single loop.
Typically 20-30 remotes per single 4-core loop:
OmniCare - Fire Panel Interface
The OmniCare disabled refuge remotes have the option to be triggered by the fire detection system so that the remote units become active during an evacuation emergency (Fire Telephones and Disabled Toilet Alarms are constantly active). The advantage of this is that it prevents either accidental or deliberate misuse of the remote units as they remain dormant until activated.
This does mean, however, that in order to activate the system for any other purpose it is necessary to override the fire panel. By connecting a ‘break glass’ unit (BVCRBG) to the master control panel, it is possible to activate the system during a non-emergency situation, also allowing weekly testing and routine maintenance - as set out in BS5839 part 9.
OmniCare - IP Rated Remote Enclosure
The unit has been designed to allow the standard disabled refuge remotes to be fitted in external areas - such as fire escapes, balconies, multi-storey car parks, etc. This unit adds further flexibility to the system and, by being IP66 rated, keeps the electronics weatherproof (order code BVCRIPB).
Measuring 200 mm (W) x 200 mm (H) x 80 mm (D) the box is red in colour and is supplied for surface mount only.
Fitted with termination card for easy install of remote unit.
OmniCare - Plasterboard Back Box
The plasterboard back box has been designed to facilitate the mounting of the standard disabled refuge remotes in stud partition walls with ease. The boxes are of steel construction and are supplied with either a red (BVCRFBR) or stainless steel (BVCRFBS) bezel.
The unit has three 20 mm ‘knockouts’ top and bottom for cable entry.
Dimensions: 131mm (W) x 142mm (H) x 65mm (D) (requires a
cut out of 134 mm (W) x 150 mm (H)).
Fitted with termination card for easy install of remote unit.
Baldwin Boxall can offer routine maintenance if required.