The VA Fundamentals course starts from basic PA / acoustic knowledge then builds to detail the concept, planning and integration of the various ‘life critical’ aspects of a design.

An engineer’s introduction to the requirements of BS5839-8:2013 detailing the requirements for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems, along with practical advice and examples.

You will learn...

• VA system principles
• British Standards, Legislation
• Circuits, Zones
• VA system categories
• Networking
• Phased Evacuation
• Alarm Messages
• Emergency microphones
• VACIE – router facilities
• CIE – fire panel interfacing
• Amplifier topology
• Loudspeaker characteristics
• Audability, Intelligibility
• Loudspeaker line monitoring

This training event will be held at:

SCCI Alphatrack
Piper House
14 West Place
West Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2GY