Product overview
The VES VoiceAlert master and distributed panel arrangement supports coordinated voice messages across a compatible fire alarm installation. Master-panel options determine the control zones and any telephone interface, while distributed-panel models determine audio channels, amplification and output zones. The final equipment schedule must identify each panel and supported interface, with speaker loading, standby power, supervision and message zoning checked as one system.
Technical specifications
| Brand / product range | VES |
|---|---|
| Product / system | VoiceAlert Master and Distributed Panel |
| Product type | Fire Detection |
| Product family | Voice Evacuation |
| Subcategory | Voice Evacuation |
| Master range | VF97XX, selected zone and telephone configuration |
| Distributed range | VF97XX, selected channel and amplifier configuration |
| Audio channels | Six simultaneous channels |
| Message capacity | Up to four minutes, two-channel digital message repeater |
| Basic master controls | Microphone and 16 switch control points |
| Distributed output zones | Four, with supported configuration for eight |
| Network | RS485 communication loop |
| Distributed panel limit | Up to 256, system engineering applies |
| Master zone options | 16 / 32 / 48 / 64 / 80 / 96 zones, exact model applies |
| Distributed amplifier choices | 25 / 50 / 100 W and documented dual-channel configurations |
| Optional interfaces | Fire phone / area of rescue / fan and damper control |
Key features
- Master range: VF97XX, selected zone and telephone configuration
- Distributed range: VF97XX, selected channel and amplifier configuration
- Audio channels: Six simultaneous channels
Applications
Engineered building voice-evacuation and emergency communication designs requiring coordinated recorded messages, live paging and supervised distributed audio.
Selection and project integration
Share the fire alarm drawings, equipment schedule, compatible panel platform and cause-and-effect requirements with UDCT. Selection should confirm device protocols, supported interfaces, circuit supervision, power and standby calculations, and the exact enclosure or module arrangement.
Use the current manufacturer documentation to check compatibility, wiring limits, software requirements and approval scope. Commissioning should verify the configured alarm, fault, indication and control functions as part of the complete system. Remote reporting also requires a compatible receiving service and confirmation of local network availability.
Manufacturer documents
Official product reference
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