C-TEC SigTEL 16 Line Master Controller with Handset (ECU-16)

The C-TEC ECU-16 is a 16 line SigTEL Master Controller with a semi-recessed handset, for C-TEC's SigTEL disabled refuge, fire telephone and stadium marshalling system. It lets operators communicate with up to 16 disabled refuge or fire telephone outstations and facilitates compliance with BS 5839-9 when correctly installed. It can be semi-flush mounted using an EVC385 bezel.

Key features

• Communicates with up to 16 disabled refuge (Type B) or fire telephone (Type A) outstations
• Attractive semi-recessed handset
• Networking allows systems of up to 224 lines, with optional desk unit control
• Backlit LCD and 'auto-learn' facility for fast system set-up
• 24 hours standby and 3 hours in use with 2 x 12V 7Ah batteries
• Easily interfaced to NC951 accessible toilet alarms, PDA hearing loop systems, strobes, CCTV activation relays, etc.

Technical specifications

• Lines: 16 (extra lines available on networked systems)
• Controls: handset, scroll buttons, hold, call accept, function, directory, silence buzzer
• Mains supply: 230V 50/60Hz, 500mA
• Internal power supply: 19V-28.5V (27V nominal); output current limited to 1.5A
• Quiescent current: 100mA (with fault buzzer sounding) plus 1mA per Type A and 3.2mA per Type B outstation
• Batteries: 2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA in series (24 hours standby, 3 hours in use)
• Fault relay: changeover, failsafe, 30V 1A max.
• Open collector outputs: OP1 when ringing; OP2 on an active accessible toilet alarm call; OP3 when the handset is off hook
• +24V output for equipment connected to the open collector outputs
• Indicators: 128 x 64 pixel LCD; disablement, system fault, PSU fault, general fault and power on
• Dimensions: base 410mm (W) x 250mm (H) x 80mm (D); lid 439mm (W) x 274mm (H) x 7mm (D)
• Construction: metal lid and base, RAL7035 grey texture; IP20
• Weight: 3.1kg (without batteries)
• Operating temperature: -5°C to +40°C, max. 95% relative humidity
• Handset protrudes 30mm beyond the lid