Solutions for Mass Notification Systems

Emergency Voice Alarm Systems

8 decades of Sound & Communication

with Paging and Background Music Functions

and 4 decades of Voice Alarm Experience

TOA Canada Corporation: Ensuring Safety and Security

TOA Canada Corporation provides comprehensive product lines for managing building safety and security, ensuring occupant safety at all times. TOA equipment offers combined functions for Paging, Background Music (BGM), and Emergency Voice Alarm. These products can operate 24/7 as BGM and paging systems, as well as Voice Alarm and Emergency Communications. TOA's equipment delivers emergency messaging that interrupts other announcements, ensuring clarity and intelligibility. Products are protected against breakdown or power failure with backup functions.

Whether for Emergency Voice Evacuation, Distributed Paging Systems, or daily Background Music, TOA provides reliable solutions.

Visual representation of various locations where TOA systems are deployed, including Boutique, Passage, Hall, Information, Machine room, Clinic, Restaurant, Control room, Security room.

Safety Certified to Handle Emergencies

TOA Canada Corporation is recognized as the first Commercial Audio Manufacturer globally to have products certified to meet Mass Notification Codes.

UL2572 and CAN/ULC-S576-14: Standards for Mass Notification System Equipment and Accessories. These codes cover communication units, interfaces, and accessories for mass notification systems, intended for critical emergency communication and mass notification in buildings or outdoor areas for events like fire, weather emergencies, amber alerts, and terrorist activities.
EN 54: A European Union (EU) standard for fire alarm systems. TOA's VM-3000 and SX-2000 higher-end models meet this standard, ensuring high product quality and reliability for Voice Alarm (VA) and Public Address (PA) integration. EN 54 is crucial as EU member states adopt it for voice evacuation equipment.
UL 1480 UUMW/UWAY and CAN/ULC-S541S-07: Standards for speakers used in fire alarm, emergency, and commercial/professional applications. These cover speakers for indoor/outdoor use in dry, damp, or wet locations.

TOA is a world leader in Mass Notification and Voice Evacuation with over 50 years of experience.

Benefits of TOA System Features

Combined functions of Paging, BGM, and Voice Alarm.
Speaker zone grouping and selection.
Programmable priority order among audio inputs.
Pre-recorded message storage and tone signal generation.
Integration capability with Fire Alarm, Telephone, CCTV, and Access Control Systems.
System surveillance for failure redundancy and switch-over.
Emergency broadcast operation with battery power supply during power failure.
Failure and event logging with PC connection (for VM-3000 and SX-2000 series).

Product Line Overview

Amplifiers

VM-2000 Series System Management Amplifier: All-in-one package amplifiers with built-in chime, alarm signal, control inputs/outputs, and optional surveillance and voice announcement boards. Available in 120VAC. Supports up to 2,160W, 45 zones, and 4 remote mic connections.

VM-3000 Series Emergency Voice Alarm System: Compact, multi-functioned amplifiers with up to 15 audio inputs and 60 speaker zone outputs across 2 audio bus lines. Supports up to 80 control inputs/outputs for system integration. Features built-in voice announcement, surveillance, tone signals, and speaker zone attenuators. Meets UL2572 and CAN/ULC-S576-14 certifications (specific models listed). Supports up to 2,400W, 60 zones, and 4 remote mic connections.

Speakers

Ceiling Mount Speakers:

PC-580RU, PC-580RVU Series: High-performance ceiling speakers for mass notification, voice evacuation, emergency paging, and everyday paging/BGM. Meet CAN/ULC S541-07, UL 1480 UUMW (Fire alarm signaling), and UL 2043 (air handling spaces) when used with HY-BC580U back can. Offer 25V/70V transformer taps up to 5W. 8-inch speakers for high-quality applications.
F-122CU2, F-2852CU2, F-2322CU2, F-2352CU2: Wide dispersion ceiling speakers for mass notification, voice evacuation, emergency paging, and BGM. Certified to UL 1480 (UUMW), UL2043, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205 (UEAY7).

Paging Horns:

SC-630TU: 70V/100V line weatherproof (IP65) paging horn speaker. Certified to UL 1480 UUMW and CAN/ULC S541-07 standards.
CS-64U, CS-154U, CS-304U: 70V/100V line weatherproof (IP65) paging horn speakers. Certified to UL 1480 UEAY standards. (Note: CS-64U, CS-154U, CS-304U are special order products).

Box Speakers:

BS-680U: 70V/25V line, wall or in-wall mounting box speaker. Certified to UL 1480 UUMW and CAN/ULC S541-07 standards. Suitable for voice alarm applications.

Pendant Speakers:

PE-304BU/WU, PE-604BU/WU: World's first Mass Notification Pendant Speakers. Offer 8 and 25V/70V/100V operation (changeable via rotary switch). Certified to UL 1480 UUMW and CAN/ULC S541-07 standards.

Mixer & Audio Signal Processor

SX-2000 Series Audio Management System: Network-based sound system with up to 64 audio inputs and 256 outputs across 16 bus lines. Supports up to 1,416 control inputs/outputs for system integration. Includes graphic EQ, event logger, and surveillance of amplifiers/speaker lines. Maximum system capacity: 107,520W, 256 zones, 64 remote mic connections.

Ambient Noise Controller

DP-L2 Digital Ambient Noise Controller: Automatically adjusts announcement volume based on ambient noise levels. Optional AN-9001 Ambient Noise microphone available.

Network Audio Adapter

NX-100 Network Audio Adapter: Converts analog audio (mic or line) to packet audio IP format for transmission over LAN/WAN, including the internet. Ideal for connecting VM-3000 Series systems across different buildings.

Application Examples

VM-3000 Application for an Office Building

Paging and BGM: Announcements from remote microphones (e.g., RM-200M) include pre-announcement chimes and area selection. BGM sources (like CD players) are automatically muted during announcements.

Voice Alarm: Emergency pre-recorded messages are activated by fire alarms, and announcements from a Fireman's microphone (e.g., RM-300MF) are transmitted to specified areas. Normal broadcasting programs are muted. The system operates on battery backup during power failures.

Surveillance: Built-in surveillance functions detect failures in amplifiers and speaker lines.

Diagram illustrating the VM-3000 system in an office building, showing remote microphones, a CD player for BGM, a fire alarm interface, and voice alarm messages being routed to specific areas, with battery backup for power failure.

Strengthening System Capabilities

Integration of SX-2000 with N-8000 IP Intercom

A large system with up to 2048 zones can be realized on an IP Network. IP Stations (e.g., N-8610RM, N-8600MS) can make paging calls to any selected zone(s) from remote locations.

Network diagram showing the integration of the SX-2000 system with the N-8000 IP Intercom system for large-scale paging and two-way communication across multiple locations (e.g., factories in Toronto and Montreal) via LAN and WAN.

Example: Distributed Factory Application

Network diagram for a distributed factory application, showing SX-2000 systems connected via LAN and WAN, with IP intercom stations (N-8610RM) for paging and two-way communication.

Diagram showing system components like SW-HUBs, SX-2000 systems, IP intercom stations, and power supplies, connected via LAN and WAN for distributed communication.

cUL Safety Certified Models

All TOA Canada Corporation products requiring AC power are cUL Safety Certified.

TOA Corporation's VM-3000 Series Emergency Voice Alarm System is certified to UL2572 and ULC-S576-14 (VM-3240VA, VM-3240E, VX-2000DS, RM-200M S) standards for Mass Notification Equipment.

Speaker Model Number	UL 2043	CAN/ULC S541S-07	UL 1480 UUMW/UEAY	CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205 UEAY7
BS-680U		Yes	Yes
CS-64U, CS-154U, CS-304U			Yes
F-122CU2, F-2322C, F-2352CU2, F-2852CU2	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PC-580RU, PC-580RVU	Yes¹	Yes¹	Yes¹	Yes¹
PE-304BU, PE-304WU, PE-604BU, PE-604WU		Yes	Yes
SC-630TU		Yes	Yes

Note: ¹ When used with HY-BC580U.

SX-2000 Series: System Configuration: Distributed Control System Example (University)

This section describes a distributed control system architecture for a university campus, connecting multiple campuses (Campus A, Campus B, Campus C) via optical fiber networks and network switches (SW-HUBs). It highlights the use of SX-2000 series components for audio management and distribution.

Diagram showing a university campus network with multiple buildings/areas connected via optical fiber and SW-HUBs. It details the placement of SX-2100AI, SX-2100AO, VP-2064 (standby amplifier), DA-500FH, and VX-3000DS units, along with BGM sources and DC power, illustrating a large-scale distributed audio system.

Quality and Compliance

High Value of Japanese Technology

TOA emphasizes high value in both hardware and software, backed by stringent quality control in its factories. Japanese engineers oversee overseas production plants to ensure adherence to strict quality control systems. The Quality Control Division conducts bi-annual inspections at overseas facilities.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

TOA continuously tests products to ensure compliance with global regulations and standards, including safety regulations (UL, ULC, CE, CCC, RoHS, WEEE, EN 54, SASO, REACH), country-specific standards, and ISO 9001. This commitment ensures consumer peace of mind.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

To meet legal requirements, products undergo numerous stringent tests. TOA utilizes various testing facilities, such as anechoic/echoic chambers and EMC test chambers, to improve development efficiency through in-house testing.

TOA Speaker Placement Viewer

TOA offers the Speaker Placement Viewer software for acoustic simulation. This tool allows users to easily calculate the number of speakers needed for a room and virtually place TOA speakers, enhancing service and information sharing.

TOA Canada Corporation: Commitment to Excellence

Quality:

Most products carry a FIVE-year limited warranty.
Products are durable and reliable, offering the best Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) in the industry.

Customer Service:

Canadian technical support and design team.
Free design consultation and services.

Distribution:

Canadian stocking warehouse for products and service parts.

Experience:

Over 80 years of excellence in manufacturing Audio Systems.
Over 50 years in manufacturing Emergency Broadcast Systems.
Over 30 years in manufacturing Intercom Systems.

TOA systems are deployed in diverse environments such as Airports, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Schools, Offices, Hospitals, Stations, and Factories.

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