- EVC complements rather than replaces the fire alarm.
- Locations must follow the approved evacuation design.
- Cabling and survivability requirements must be coordinated with the consultant.
Two-way communication during an emergency
A clear voice when people need help to evacuate.
Emergency Voice Communication systems connect disabled refuge points, fire telephones and assistance alarms with a central control point, helping occupants and responders communicate clearly when evacuation requires support.
What changes with Krypto
Krypto designs the EVC architecture around the building, evacuation strategy and required outstations. The team then installs, commissions and supports one monitored communication system for the critical points across the property.
Maintain clear two-way communication with people who need assistance during an evacuation.
- 01
Review the evacuation strategy
Confirm refuge points, fire-control locations, responder use and the required communication paths.
- 02
Select the architecture
Coordinate outstations, masters, cabling, power and system capacity for the building.
- 03
Commission intelligibility
Test every call path, priority and fault condition, then hand over operating procedures.
- Outstation and master schedule
- Cabling and capacity design
- Test and handover record
Baldwin Boxall EVC systemsTwo architectures.
Two architectures.
One critical purpose.
CARE2 provides a dependable radial-wired route for smaller and retrofit applications. OmniCALL adds a flexible two-core platform that can combine loop and radial outstations and scale across larger sites.
Baldwin BoxallCARE2 radial-wired EVC
Radial • Monitored • NetworkableA fully monitored radial system for disabled refuge points, fire and steward telephones, roaming handsets and assistance alarms. Each panel supports up to 16 outstations and can be networked for larger applications.
Baldwin BoxallOmniCALL networkable EVCS
2-core • Loop + radial • TouchscreenA modern two-core platform that supports loop and radial outstations within the same system. Calls and assistance alarms are individually identified, with networking available for large or multi-building sites.
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Built for the required outcome
What the system can do.
Purpose-built functions. Coordinated response.
Core safety, security and control functions keep their defined role. Approved integrations allow relevant information and actions to connect without turning the property into one fragile dependency.
Disabled refuge points
Hands-free, two-way communication lets a person waiting in a refuge area request help and receive clear reassurance.
Fire telephones
Dedicated emergency telephones support communication between fire officers and the building control point during an incident.
Assistance alarms
Accessible toilet and bedroom alarms can be identified and managed as part of the wider emergency communication system.
Fully monitored operation
Panels, wiring and outstations are supervised so faults can be identified instead of remaining hidden until an emergency.
Architecture matched to the site
Radial, loop and combined loop-and-radial options allow the system design to suit smaller buildings, retrofits and complex developments.
Expandable & networkable
Systems can grow from a focused installation to large, multi-panel or multi-building applications.
Where the system fitsOne solution.
One solution.
Different needs.
✓High-rise & apartment developments
✓Commercial & public buildings
✓Healthcare, education & hospitality
Selected technology partners
Baldwin Boxall
Useful before an assessment
Questions to settle early.
What is a disabled refuge communication system?
It provides a monitored, two-way voice link between a designated refuge point and the building's central control point, allowing a person who needs evacuation assistance to request help and receive reassurance.
Is an EVC system the same as a fire alarm?
No. A fire alarm detects and warns of a fire. An Emergency Voice Communication system provides the dedicated two-way communication used by occupants, building management and responders during the evacuation process.
Should a project use CARE2 or OmniCALL?
The choice depends on the building size, cabling route, number and type of outstations, expansion needs and evacuation strategy. Krypto will assess these requirements before selecting the appropriate architecture.
Plan the next step
Request a property assessment.
Krypto will review the context, priorities and project stage before recommending the appropriate system direction.
Based in Limassol, Krypto serves homes, businesses and developments across Cyprus, including Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta. Contact the team to confirm installation and support arrangements for your property.