CARE2 Radial Wired EVC System
Communication when you need it most
Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) systems provide two-way communication between emergency services or building management and people inside a building who require assistance with evacuation in an emergency.
Our CARE2 EVC system features fixed, monitored, bidirectional communication outstations including Disabled Refuge, Fire Telephone, Steward Telephone and Roaming Telephone. In addition, Disabled Toilet / Emergency Assistance Alarms can all be connected to a single control console which features LCD display and a rotary encoder/control.Â
Control points allow voice communication between a central location point and a number of points known as ‘outstations’ located around a building or building complex. Emergency assistance alarm points operate on a sound alarm and reassurance tone method.
CARE2 has been developed to provide an alternative EVC option for installers and end-users, complementing our popular loop-wired OmniCare and OmniCarePLUS systems.
- CARE2 is a radial wired EVC system.
- Disabled refuge, emergency assistance alarms, fire fighter telephones, steward telephones and roaming telephones can be controlled from one panel.
- Fully networkable. Networked panels are wired in a loop configuration.
- Optional link to fire detection system via interface module.
- System configuration via SD card, front panel or PC connection.
- Facilitates clear communication during an emergency event.Â
- Control Panels and Network Panels are supplied as 4-way. Simply add additional line cards to expand each panel up to 16-way.
- Connect up to 16 outstations per Panel.
- Control Panels feature LCD screen and rotary encoder/control.
- Roaming telephone handsets are available for CARE2. The handsets are monitored when stored in the specially designed enclosure. The green reassurance LEDs in the enclosure provide an ‘at-a-glance’ confirmation that the handset is healthy.
(NB: CARE2 is not set up as a system by default at the factory and will require some assembly and configuration on site.)
C2CB4 / C2CS4
4-way Control Panel
Black / stainless steelÂ
Wall mount or flush mountable with bezel
430mm x 310mm x 130mm
9 kg / 8.6 kg
C2CBNEP / C2CSNEP
4-way Network Expansion Panel
Black / stainless steel
Wall mount or flush mountable with bezel
430mm x 310mm x 130mm
C2CBZ / C2CSZ
Bezel for flush mounting C2C#4 / C2C#NEP / C2RTE#
Black / stainless steelÂ
470mm x 350mm with 10mm radius (c/o 440W x 320H)
1 kg
C2CEK4
4-way expansion kit
C2CFPE
Fire Panel/Ethernet module
C2CN
Network Card
KEYBVE
Spare key for panel
C2RRG / C2RRS
Disabled Refuge Outstation
Green / stainless steelÂ
134mm x 134mm x 44mm
1 kg
BVCRMGRN / BVCRMSS
Bezel for flush mounting C2RRG / C2RRS
Green / stainless steelÂ
154mm x 154mm (c/o 136W x 136H)
C2RRGPB / C2RRSPB
Plasterboard Backbox for C2RRG / C2RRS
Green / stainless steelÂ
131mm x 142mm x 65mm (c/o 132W x 143H)
C2RRBIP
IP65 rated enclosure for C2RRG
Green
200mm x 200mm x 80mm
2.2 kg
C2FTRL / C2FTSL
Fire Telephone
Lock door
Red / stainless steel
130mm x 330mm x 75mm
2.5 kg
C2FTRP / C2FTSP
Fire Telephone
Push door, red / stainless steel
130mm x 330mm x 75mm
2.5 kg
C2FTRZ / C2FTSZ
Bezel for flush mounting C2FT## / C2FT##
Red /stainless steelÂ
170mm x 370mm (c/o 136W x 336H)
C2ETGL / C2ETGP
Emergency/Steward Telephone
Lock door / push door
Green
130mm x 330mm x 75mm
2.5 kg
C2ETGZ
Bezel for flush mounting C2ETG#
GreenÂ
170mm x 370mm (c/o 136W x 336H)
C2RTEB / C2RTES
Roaming Telephone Handset Enclosure
Holds up to 6 handsets (sold separately)
Black / stainless steel
Wall mount or flush mountable with bezel
430mm x 310mm x 130mm
0.5 kg
C2RTH
Roaming Telephone Handset
0.36 kg
C2RTJUK / C2RTJA
Roaming Telephone Jack Socket
UK / America
0.1 kg / 0.5 kg
DTAKIT / DTASKIT
Emergency Assistance/Toilet Alarm Kit
White / stainless steel
0.34 kg / 0.48 kg
BVCRBG
Break glass unit
Green
We manufacture 2 types of Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) systems:
Which EVC system suits your needs?
The information below highlights the main differences between the two systems. An important point to remember is that you cannot combine our CARE2 and OmniCare EVC systems.
(Also available is OmniCarePLUS; based on the same principles as OmniCare, OmniCarePLUS provides the solution for very large EVC system requirements.)
| Â | CARE2 | OmniCare | OmniCarePLUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| System type: | Radial Wired | Loop Wired | Loop Wired |
| Cabling: | 2 core fire resisting | 4 core fire resisting | 4 core fire resisting |
| Networking: | Yes – maximum 256 outstations | Yes – maximum 127 outstations | Yes – maximum 2,048 outstations |
| Control Panels | |||
| Options: | 4-way, 8-way, 12-way or 16-way | 8-way, 16-way, 32-way, 48-way, 64-way, 80-way, 96-way, 112-way or 127-way | 64-way |
| Finish: | Black or Stainless Steel | Grey or Stainless Steel | Grey or Stainless Steel |
| Operation: | LCD Screen & Rotary Encoder | Tactile membrane switches | Tactile membrane switches |
| Mounting: | Surface or Flush mount (with bezel) | Surface or Flush mount (with bezel) | Surface or Flush mount (with bezel) |
| Lockable Door: | Covers handset only | Covers full unit – glazed | Covers full unit – glazed |
| Disabled Refuge | |||
| Standard Remote Finish: | Green or Stainless Steel | Green or Stainless Steel | Green or Stainless Steel |
| Advanced Remote Finish: | N/A | Green with Braille and raised luminescent text | Green with Braille and raised luminescent text |
| Induction Loop: | Output to feed external amplifier | Advance Unit – located in the front panel (Unavailable with Standard Remotes) | Advance Unit – located in the front panel (Unavailable with Standard Remotes) |
| Call Reset: | At Control Panel | At Control Panel or Remote Unit | At Control Panel or Remote Unit |
| Fire Telephone | |||
| Finish | Red or Stainless Steel | Red or Stainless Steel | Red or Stainless Steel |
| Door type | Push or Slot Lock | Push or Slot Lock | |
| Operation: | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication |
| Conference Call Facility: | Via Control Panel including Roaming Telephones | Via Control Panel | Via Control Panel |
| External Beacon/Sounder: | N/A | Available as an option | Available as an option |
| Steward Telephone | |||
| Door type | Push or Slot Lock | Push or Slot Lock | Push or Slot Lock |
| Operation: | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication | Opening door initiates call – lift handset for speech communication |
| Conference Call Facility: | Via Control Panel including Roaming Telephones | Via Control Panel | Via Control Panel |
| External Beacon/Sounder: | N/A | Available as an option | Available as an option |
| Roaming Telephone | |||
| Roaming handset | Red handset | N/A | N/A |
| Monitored Handset Enclosure: | Holds up to 6 handsets – Black or Stainless Steel finish | N/A | N/A |
| Jack Sockets: | UK or American – Stainless Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Assistance Alarm / Toilet Alarm | |||
| Connection to system: | Direct to Control Panel | Via Repeater Unit | Via Repeater Unit |
If you cannot find what you are looking for here, or you require further assistance, please contact either our Sales Department or Marketing Department and we will be happy to help.
Key Benefits
- Fully compliant to BS5839-9:2021
- Radial Wired
- Fully Monitored
- Master Control Unit Handles up to 16 Outstations
- Wire Panels to Refuge Remotes or Fire Telephones
- Option to wire to Emergency Assistance Alarms
- Ideal for retro-fitting or smaller systems
- Expandable & Networkable
- Type A & Type B Outstations
- Any combination of CARE2 Outstation on a Control or Network Expansion Panel
Safe & Compliant
BS5839-9 is a code of practice for those who install, maintain and commission EVC systems, giving guidance on how to install an effective system as part of a fire detection and alarm system covering all components including wireless.
BS9999 is a BSI Standards Publication providing guidance for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. It includes the provision of evacuation methods and placement of EVC systems.
CARE2 Radial Wired EVC System
Radial Wired EVC System. Network up to 256 remote units. CARE2 has been developed to provide an alternative EVC option to complement our popular loop-wired OmniCare system.
Documentation & Downloads
| Downloads | Link |
|---|---|
| About the CARE2 EVC system – Datasheet | |
| BVOCCA EVC Call Indicator for Remotely-Mounted Panels – Datasheet | |
| C2RRBIP CARE2 Weatherproof Enclosure for C2RRG – Datasheet | |
| C2RRGPB CARE2 Plasterboard Backbox for C2RRG – Datasheet | |
| C2RRSPB CARE2 Plasterboard Backbox for C2RRS – Datasheet | |
| DTAKIT & DTASKIT Emergency Assistance/Toilet Alarm Kit for EVC – Datasheet |
| Downloads | Link |
|---|---|
| CARE2 BIM Objects | |
| DTA##M IP65 Rated Emergency Assistance/Toilet Alarm BIM Objects | |
| Emergency Assistance/Toilet Alarm BIM Objects |
| Downloads | Link |
|---|---|
| About EVC & The Standards – Guide | |
| C2CET## CARE2 Emergency Steward Telephone – User Guide | |
| C2FT## CARE2 Fire Telephone – User Guide | |
| C2RR# CARE2 Disabled Refuge Outstation – User Guide | |
| Cable Types & Requirements for our Systems & Products – Guide | |
| CARE2 EVC System Cabling & Networking – Guide | |
| Mounting Heights for EVC Panels & Outstations – Guide |
| Downloads | Link |
|---|---|
| C2CEK4 CARE2 4-way Line Extension Card – Manual | |
| C2CFPE CARE2 Fire Panel Interface – Manual | |
| C2CN CARE2 Network card – Manual | |
| CARE2 EVC System Installation – Manual | |
| CARE2 Quickstart Installation – Manual |
| Downloads | Link |
|---|---|
| CARE2 Configuration Software |
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CARE2 Product Range
Expandable 4-way control console available in either black or stainless steel.
Add one or more of these expansion panels for larger networked systems.
Type B outstation. Two-way, hands-free voice communication unit for disabled refuge areas.Â
Type A outstation. Two-way voice communication Emergency Steward Telephone, typically used where crowd control is required, such as Stadia.Â
Type A outstation. Two-way emergency voice communication Fire Telephone, can be used by Fire Officers during the evacuation of a building.Â
Portable Roaming Telephone handset, jack sockets and monitored enclosure.
Emergency Assistance Alarm solution for toilets for the CARE2 system.
CARE2 EVC cabling and networking information.
EVC System Options
OmniCarePLUS makes it possible to install especially large Disabled Refuge/Fire Telephone Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) systems with up to 2,048 outstations on a single loop-wired system.
