Centralized audio applications   
4.10  EST3 Installation and Service Manual 
URSM Universal Riser Supervisory Module 
The Universal Riser Supervisory Module (URSM) provides open 
and short circuit, and amplifier supervision of two risers, audio 
(25 or 70 Vrms), and/or firefighter telephone riser. A form C dry 
relay contact is provided for each riser circuit’s trouble 
annunciation. Ground fault detection is also provided for the 
risers using a GFD Ground Fault Detector. 
 
Figure 4-5: URSM 
Application 
The URSM is required on 70 Vrms audio system risers, and 25 
Vrms audio systems. The URSM should be located in an 
equipment cabinet convenient to the end of the risers, which has 
24 Vdc power available. URSM trouble contacts should be 
monitored with a SIGA-CT2 module to signal riser trouble 
information back to the network. 
The URSM riser inputs should be connected to a GFD, which 
provides ground fault monitoring. The GFD should be monitored 
with a SIGA-CT1 module to signal riser ground fault conditions 
back to the network. The GFD and SIGA-CT1 must be installed 
in the same enclosure and should be located adjacent to the fire 
alarm control panel. 
 
Table 4-4: URSM specifications 
Voltage 24 Vdc 
Standby Current  40 mA 
Trouble Contact Rating  30 Vdc @ 2A 
Trouble Detection Levels 
25 Vrms audio 
70 Vrms audio 
Firefighter’s phone 
 
10 Vrms 
23 Vrms 
2.7 Vrms