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    QE20 Panels

    QE20 Grade 1 Emergency Warning System (EWS)

    From fire alarm warnings to discrete intruder messages and more, the QE20 Grade 1 Emergency Warning System (EWS) is designed to facilitate the orderly evacuation of occupants in a building in the event of an emergency.

    • The QE20 is a cost-effective evacuation solution for medium to large buildings and multi-building infrastructure such as commercial buildings, office blocks, hospitals, shopping centers, airports and educational campuses.
    • The QE20 allows fire wardens or emergency services personnel to easily control and coordinate an orderly building evacuation.
    • The QE20 complies with equipment standards AS 4428.16:2020 and AS 4428.4:2016, and can be installed to AS 1670.4 and NZS 4512.
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      Advanced evacuation control for grade 1 buildings

      The QE20 Emergency Warning System (EWS) is a modular, Grade 1 solution designed to support orderly building evacuation in the event of fire or emergency. It enables zone-specific alerting, phased evacuation and emergency public address, compliant with AS 4428.16:2020 and AS 4428.4:2016. With support for up to 224 evacuation zones and integration with intercom control systems, QE20 simplifies coordination across complex sites like campuses, hospitals and commercial buildings. Amplifier sizes from 25W to 240W, IP networking and custom voice messaging ensure flexible, scalable performance for critical communications.
      Advanced evacuation control for grade 1 buildings

      Features

      • Supports up to 224 front panel evacuation zones
      • Clear, intuitive operation
      • Greater cabinet density
      • High-level input options from compatible fire alarm panels
      • On-board service diagnostics
      • Ability to perform complex cascading and customizable voice messaging
      • Delivers independent alert and evacuation warning tones and emergency public address
      • Modular, easy-to-wire system
      • Four amplifier sizes: D-Class 25W, 60W, 120W and 240W
      • IP-networked systems for site-wide interconnection
      • Greater audio message flexibility and storage
      • ActivFire Listed to AS428.16 2020 and AS4428.4 2016. NZS4512 2021 approved VF/446

      Benefits

      Orderly Evacuation
      ORDERLY EVACUATION

      Zone alerts and evacuate signals with mass notifications help manage safe evacuations for large or complex sites with minimal confusion and faster response.

      Scalable Design
      SCALABLE DESIGN

      The QE20 can support up to 224 zones and multiple amplifier sizes, making it ideal for a variety of building types.

      Compliant Technology
      COMPLIANT TECHNOLOGY

      ActivFire Listed and NZS 4512 2021 approved to AS428.16 2020 and AS4428.4 2016. and can be combined with an emergency intercom control and indicating equipment (EICIE) compliant to AS4428.4

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      User Guide

      LT0704_QE20Config_User_Manual (English)

      Vigilant QE20Config User Guide

      English User Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0703_QE20_Module_Mounting_Frame_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP1186 QE20 Module Frame Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Drawing

      LT0204 (English)

      Wiring Diagram

      English Drawing
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      Installation Guide

      LT0702_QE20_Hinge_Kit_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP1187/9 QE20 Hinge Kit Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Video

      TGen QE20 Video 07 05 2021 (English)

      TGen QE20 Video

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      Installation Guide

      LT0696_QE20_Controller_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2000/FP2026 QE20 Controller Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Product Presentation

      QE20 Features Versus QE90 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System

      English Product Presentation
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      Installation Guide

      LT0694_QE20_PSE_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2001 QE20 27A PSE Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Product Presentation

      QE20 Modules Detailed (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Modules - Detailed

      English Product Presentation
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      Installation Guide

      LT0697_QE20_ROM_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2002 QE20 Relay Output Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Product Presentation

      QE20 Sales Presentation (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System

      English Product Presentation
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      Installation Guide

      LT0698_QE20_WIP_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2003 QE20 WIP/Input Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0700_QE20_RS485_Network_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2005 QE20 RS485 Network Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0701_QE20_Amplifiers_Install_Guide_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2006/7/8/9 QE20 Amplifier Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0706_QE20_Master_User_Interface_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2010 QE20 Master User Interface Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0707_QE20_UI_Extender_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2011/12/13 QE20 Extender User Interface Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0710_QE20_WIP_Tray_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2014 QE20 WIP Tray Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0695_QE20_UI_Extender_Blank_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2015 QE20 UI Blank Extender Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0713_QE20_Fan_Cooling_Module_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2019 QE20 Fan Cooling Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0716_QE20_Battery_Shelf_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2020 QE20 Battery Shelf Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0715_QE20_UI_8_Zone_8_WIP_Board_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2021/22 QE20 8 Zone / 8 WIP Expansion Boards Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0705_QE20_Splitter_Module_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2023 QE20 2 x 4 Way 100V Splitter Module Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0714_QE20_Fibre_Network_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2024/2025 QE20 Fibre Network Kit Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0727_QE20_Power_Dist_Fuse_Bd_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2027 QE20 Power Distribution Fuse Board Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0728_QE20_Air_Filter_Kit_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant FP2028 QE20 Air Filter Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Service Manual (SM)

      LT0709_QE20_Service_Manual_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System Service Guide

      English Service Manual (SM)
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      User Guide

      LT0711_QE20_Operator_Manual_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System User Guide

      English User Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0712_QE20_Installation_Manual_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0724_QE20_Extra_Cabinet_Install_Guide_Iss_1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Extra Cabinets Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      User Guide

      LT0732_QE20_Fibre_Network_User_Manual_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Fibre Networking User Guide

      English User Guide
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      Hardening Guide

      LT0743_QE20_Hardening_Guide_Iss1.0 (English)

      Vigilant QE20 Emergency Warning System Hardening Guide

      English Hardening Guide
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      Installation Guide

      LT0114_FP0539_Paging_Console_Operating_Installation_Instructions (English)

      Vigilant FP0539 Paging Console Installation Guide

      English Installation Guide
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      Datasheet

      FP0938infVIG1904 (English)

      Vigilant FP0938 Warden Intercom Point (WIP) Phone Datasheet

      English Datasheet
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      Certificate

      New_Zealand_Equipment_Approvals (English)

      New Zealand Equipment Approvals

      English Certificate
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      Australian Approvals

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