3-ASU | Edwards EST Audio Source Unit for EST3 Fire and Mass Notification Systems
Edwards EST · Fire & Life Safety
Description The Edwards EST 3-ASU is an audio source unit designed for EST3 fire alarm and mass notification systems, supporting up to eight digital audio channels. It enables live paging, pre-recorded message playback, and seamless audio transmission over twisted pair or fiber optic connections for reliable communication. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Edwards EST Category Fire Alarm Systems Part Number 3-ASU Subcategory Audio Source Unit System Compatibility EST3 fire alarm and mass notification systems Audio Channels 8 digital channels Audio Transmission Twisted pair or fiber optic Features Supports live paging and pre-recorded messages Inputs Auxiliary audio input interface (paging/telephone) Indicators VU display for paging output, Ready-to-Page LED Digital Audio High-quality transmission with greater noise immunity Standards UL 2572 (CCS, ACU, or LOC) Optional Features LCD fire phone display, OSHPD seismic pre-approval Application Fire alarm, MNEC, and emergency communications Enclosure Fits EST3 cabinets with standard power supplies Color Gray Weight 15 lbs Information About 3-ASU The 3-ASU is an Edwards EST3 audio source unit engineered for integration into EST3 fire alarm and emergency communication systems. It provides eight digital audio channels for distributing paging and pre-recorded messages across networked panels with 3-ZA amplifiers. Audio data can be transmitted using twisted copper wiring or fiber optics, offering flexibility and enhanced noise immunity. Supporting Mass Notification/Emergency Communication (MNEC) applications, the 3-ASU complies with UL 2572 and can be equipped with optional features such as fire phone LCD display and OSHPD seismic pre-approval. Key Features: Eight Digital Channels: Provides multiple audio sources for paging, tones, and pre-recorded messages. Flexible Transmission: Sends high-quality audio over twisted pair wiring or single fiber optic filament. Mass Notification Ready: UL 2572 listed for MNEC applications as CCS, ACU, or LOC. Live and Pre-Recorded Audio: Supports real-time paging alongside stored message playback. Auxiliary Audio Inputs: Interfaces with external paging systems, telephone networks, and campus-wide systems. User Indicators: Includes VU meter display and Ready-to-Page LED for clear operational feedback. Noise-Immune Transmission: Digital format reduces interference for clear, reliable communication. Scalable Design: Seamlessly integrates with EST3 panels and amplifiers for system-wide audio distribution. Optional Enhancements: Supports LCD fire phone call display and earthquake-hardened configurations. End-to-End Solution: Designed for life safety and emergency communication, including sleeping areas with low-frequency signaling. The 3-ASU delivers the reliability and precision required for large-scale fire alarm and emergency communication systems in commercial, institutional, and high-occupancy environments.
Brand: Edwards EST · Category: Fire & Life Safety
Key features
- Eight Digital Channels: Provides multiple audio sources for paging, tones, and pre-recorded messages.
- Flexible Transmission: Sends high-quality audio over twisted pair wiring or single fiber optic filament.
- Mass Notification Ready: UL 2572 listed for MNEC applications as CCS, ACU, or LOC.
- Live and Pre-Recorded Audio: Supports real-time paging alongside stored message playback.
- Auxiliary Audio Inputs: Interfaces with external paging systems, telephone networks, and campus-wide systems.
- User Indicators: Includes VU meter display and Ready-to-Page LED for clear operational feedback.
- Noise-Immune Transmission: Digital format reduces interference for clear, reliable communication.
- Scalable Design: Seamlessly integrates with EST3 panels and amplifiers for system-wide audio distribution.
- Optional Enhancements: Supports LCD fire phone call display and earthquake-hardened configurations.
- End-to-End Solution: Designed for life safety and emergency communication, including sleeping areas with low-frequency signaling.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 3-ASU |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Edwards EST |
| Category | Fire Alarm Systems |
| Part Number | 3-ASU |
| Subcategory | Audio Source Unit |
| System Compatibility | EST3 fire alarm and mass notification systems |
| Audio Channels | 8 digital channels |
| Audio Transmission | Twisted pair or fiber optic |
| Features | Supports live paging and pre-recorded messages |
| Inputs | Auxiliary audio input interface (paging/telephone) |
| Indicators | VU display for paging output, Ready-to-Page LED |
| Digital Audio | High-quality transmission with greater noise immunity |
| Standards | UL 2572 (CCS, ACU, or LOC) |
| Optional Features | LCD fire phone display, OSHPD seismic pre-approval |
| Application | Fire alarm, MNEC, and emergency communications |
| Enclosure | Fits EST3 cabinets with standard power supplies |
| Color | Gray |
| Weight | 15 lbs |
| Product type | Loop Expander Card |
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