Product Details
The ANS series of products from Edwards are high-performance audio notification systems designed to deliver voice evacuation capability that complies with the emergency voice alarm requirements of NFPA 72 for UL listed fire alarm applications. Each ANS panel comes equipped with an amplifier, tone generator, digital message repeater (DMR), and supervisory interface, available in 25, 50, or 70 watt models. These self-contained systems boast robust field-configurable features and are supported by an extensive range of accessory equipment, enabling application flexibility and reliable performance for both new and retrofit installations. Expander panels and modules enhance the system's capacity to cater to demanding audio applications, while accessory equipment such as zone switchers and remote microphones provide advanced functionalities at a relatively low cost. ANS systems are specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with Edwards QuickStart and FireShield fire alarm control panels when emergency voice alarm service is necessary. Key features include meeting NFPA 72 emergency voice alarm requirements, clean dead-front construction, an integrated digital message repeater with a four-minute message capacity, field selectable options for either 25 or 70 VRMS speakers, a 120 VAC power supply and battery charger, paging microphone with message override, high reliability and low maintenance, full supervision with UL listing, straightforward installation, operation, and configuration, built-in alarm and alert signals, compatibility with QuickStart and FireShield control panels, and a 24-hour backup supported by two 12 V, 7 AH batteries.
