Bosch Voice Alarm Systems Contributing to a safer world
2 The power of the spoken word Get everyone to safety fast! When an alarm situation arises, priority number one is to get everyone to safety quickly and without unnecessary panic. Evacuating a large number of people, often distributed throughout an entire location, requires the skills of trained personnel and emergency services, backed up with an intrinsically fail-safe EVAC Voice Alarm System. Controlled evacuation There are many factors to consider when evacuating a location, including the nature of the threat, the fastest route to safety, and the elimination of potentially disastrous bottlenecks. An alarm tone is not enough; people respond more naturally to a spoken message and can be guided in their own language away from the danger. Voice alarm systems are the safest solution for controlled evacuation. Committed to EVAC-compliant solutions Bosch Security Systems is committed to producing EVAC-compliant voice alarm systems and components, and can provide you with solutions for applications ranging from small commercial premises and schools to large-scale public buildings, leisure facilities and airports. In fact, wherever people gather to work, study, travel, worship or enjoy themselves, you ll find there s a Bosch EVAC-compliant voice alarm system that will meet the requirements. An integrated approach to safety With an installed base of security solutions throughout the world, Bosch is synonymous with quality and innovation in public address, congress systems, personal security, CCTV, intrusion systems and integrated building and alarm management including a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art fire detection and alarms systems. Our latest EVAC-compliant products complement these areas of expertise, and contribute to a safer world for the public at large.
3 Just as voice alarms play a vital role in protecting the public and guiding people to safety, Bosch plays a vital role in providing a complete range of solutions that meet our customers requirements. Karel Mulder, Marketing and Sales Manager Bosch Security Systems Business Unit Communication Systems
4 Partners in knowledge transfer Meeting and exceeding the standards International and national legislation based on IEC60849 defines the functional requirements, ability to withstand fire and the standards of installation for emergency voice alarm systems. Bosch EVAC products are fully complaint with harmonized European standards and their national equivalents. Our organization participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary commission that helps define the standards. The Bosch EVAC seal of certification As evidence of how seriously Bosch takes voice alarm standards, the Praesideo Emergency Sound System is fully certified by TÜV, one of Europe s leading independent authorities, according to standards like IEC60849 and BS5839. The production site is also fully certified to ensure that all products leaving the factory fulfill the relevant requirements. Few suppliers can offer such a total commitment to certification. Only products that conform to IEC60849 and pass our own tough testing routine bear the Bosch EVAC seal of certification. A certified partner program Using certified equipment, however, is just one aspect of EVAC compliancy. Installation must also be carried out according to exacting standards regarding, among others, cabling, system redundancy, power supply backup, line/loudspeaker monitoring and fireman s panels. To ensure that installers are aware of and can meet these requirements, we have set up a certified partner program. In-depth installer training is backed up with detailed checklists in our installation manuals to provide you with extra reassurance.
5 Our total commitment to excellence in voice alarms extends beyond products into partner training, international standards formulation and total security system integration. Lars van den Heuvel, Product Market Specialist Bosch Security Systems Business Unit Communication Systems Understanding voice alarm procedures Voice alarm systems play an important role in sophisticated evacuation procedures. For example, phased evacuation in tall buildings to manage the flow of people in emergency stairwells, and instructing people to take luggage with them in bomb alerts but leave everything behind in the event of fire. Research also shows that pre-movement time is reduced with voice alarm many people initially interpret a bell or a tone as a false alarm or fire drill, slowing down the evacuation process. Through our knowledge of these requirements, we are able to develop and refine EVAC Voice Alarm Systems that are easy to operate under stressful conditions, and have the flexibility to accommodate your special procedural requirements.
6 Total EVAC-compliant voice alarm capability Speech intelligibility and guaranteed message delivery Voice alarm applications range from relatively simple configurations in shops and offices to extensive multi-zone installations in sports stadiums, skyscrapers, airports and cruise ships. However, all have two things in common: guaranteed speech intelligibility and message delivery. The Bosch EVAC Voice Alarm Systems, loudspeakers and accessories are primarily designed to meet these criteria, but are also fully functional public address systems. A full range of solutions Bosch offers 2 solutions: the conventional analog audio Plena Voice Alarm System and the fully digital Praesideo Emergency Sound System. Choosing the most suitable system depends on your current and future requirements in terms of number of zones, audio channels, expansion possibilities and programmable functionality. Your Bosch contact person will help you make the right choice. We can also provide valuable guidance for constructing and installing fireman s panels, certifying an installation and maintaining it at its peak performance. Your strategic partner for EVAC applications Choose Bosch as your strategic partner for voice alarm, and you ll benefit from our involvement and participation in extending the boundaries of evacuation system technology. We have installer training programs in place, provide a 3-year warranty on our growing range of EVAC products and offer extensive service and customer support. Communication and security solutions are core strengths at Bosch. So it s a natural progression that we continue to play a significant role in furthering voice alarm technology. Robert Mulatz, Business Unit Manager Bosch Security Systems
7 When life and property are at stake and every second matters, you can rely on Bosch. There s a full range of fire detectors, control panels and system elements, plus the Praesideo Emergency Sound System and Plena Voice Alarm System for EVAC-compliant applications ranging from stand-alone installations to large-scale configurations covering several sites. Reliable fire alarm systems The fire alarm range includes the Magic.Sens multi-sensor that detects fire optically, thermally and via a carbon monoxide detector, plus automatic smoke and heat sensors, beam detectors, smoke aspiration systems, wireless LSN fire detectors and manual call points. All systems relay information to a central monitoring facility through control panels that can be tailored to meet specific requirements. The portfolio also includes sounders and strobes, alarm- and fault messages transmitters, pagers, mobile phones and peripherals. Praesideo Digital Emergency Sound System Praesideo is the world s first fully digital public address and emergency sound system, and offers virtually limitless possibilities. Networked using fiber-optic cable, it offers up to virtually unlimited zones and 28 audio channels, and is fully configurable via PC, network or Internet. Plena Voice Alarm System Plena is the modular public address and voice alarm system for small-to middle-sized buildings. The voice alarm capability extends up to 60 zones with 8 call stations. It is part of the total Plena Public Address System, making it easy to integrate Plena system elements such as the BGM source and booster amplifiers.
Tradition of quality and innovation For over 100 years, the Bosch name has stood for quality and reliability. Bosch Security Systems proudly offers a wide range of fire, intrusion, social alarm, CCTV, management and communication systems and components to help you find the solution for any application. We are the global supplier of choice for innovative technology backed by the highest level of service and support. When you need solutions you can rely on, choose Bosch. Bosch Security Systems For more information please visit www.boschsecurity.com or send an e-mail to emea.securitysystems@bosch.com Bosch Security Systems, 2006 Printed in The Netherlands Modifications reserved PA-EH-en-01_4998144623_02