We are happy to announce the release of a new EVAX Series conventional voice systems (EVAX-5070, EVAX-10070, and EVAX-X70), a line of cost-effective standalone voice evacuation systems designed to notify and safely evacuate building occupants during emergency events. Ideal for small to medium-sized applications including retrofits, schools, daycares, theaters, churches, and restaurants, the series delivers modern voice evacuation technology for voice-only notification projects and installations paired with a separate, dedicated fire alarm control panel.

Each panel features a 50-watt single-channel amplifier, selectable 25VRMS or 70VRMS operation, and four onboard trigger inputs for message activation. The EVAX-10070 adds an internal amplifier to deliver 100 watts and eight speaker circuits, while the EVAX-X70 supports expansion with up to 10 SCA or DCA (in single-channel mode) amplifiers, firefighter telephone communication, and additional input modules for larger applications.

TJ Loughman, Product Manager at Potter Fire Safety, said,

"The new EVAX voice panels put powerful, modern voice tools directly in the hands of our customers. Installers can now program their own systems, create custom messages using text-to-speech, and troubleshoot faults faster with clear, zone-level status reporting on every panel’s 4x20 LCD display, all backed by the Potter quality and reliability our customers trust."

Key features of the EVAX Series Conventional Voice Systems include:

  • Text-to-speech message creation with multiple natural-sounding voices and languages
  • Up to 60 minutes of onboard message storage with an internal library of predefined messages and tones, plus direct recording and audio import from a laptop
  • Customer-owned programming using the Potter Fire Panel Programmer software
  • Three models ranging from 50W to expandable multi-amplifier configurations
  • Firefighter telephone (FFT-1000) support on the EVAX-X70 for two-way emergency communication
  • 4x20 LCD display with detailed zone-level status and trouble reporting
  • Flexible monitoring and activation through Potter's addressable or conventional fire alarm control panels, or any UL-compliant FACP
  • UL 864, UL 2572, UL 464, and FCC certified

For more information on the EVAX Series conventional voice systems and for technical documentation click here.