SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Installation, Testing, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Unless otherwise noted, SP40S refers to the SP40S family, consisting of the SP40S, SP40SE, SP40S-D and SP40SE-D. Part Number P84714 Revision L Assembly Number A84715-001 Revision B Copyright 2011 Cooper Wheelock Inc., dba Cooper Notification. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents Chapter: 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Safety Precautions 1 Read This Manual .......................................................................................................... 1 Operational Safety.......................................................................................................... 1 2.2.1 Expected Equipment Lifecycle .......................................................................... 2 2.2.2 Periodic Testing ..............................
.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.4.5 Installing Audio Output Connections ............................................................... 10 4.4.6 Installing Auxiliary Circuit Connections ......................................................... 11 4.4.7 Installing Audio Input Connections ................................................................. 11 4.4.8 Installing Digital Voice Initiating Connections................................................ 11 4.4.9 Installing Ancillary Audio Input Connections .....
7.3 7.4 7.2.2 Equipment .......................................................................................................... 1 Faulty Equipment ........................................................................................................... 1 Qualified Personnel ........................................................................................................ 2 Chapter: 8 8.1 8.2 9.4 Technical Data 1 Mechanical ....................................................................
List of Figures Figure 3-1 Basic Capabilities of the SP40S Panel ....................................................................... 4 Figure 3-2 Layout of SP40S Panel ............................................................................................... 5 Figure 3-3 SP40S User Interface .................................................................................................. 6 Figure 3-4 SP40S Terminal Blocks ............................................................................
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List of Tables Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 4-1 Table 4-2 SP40S User Interface Pushbuttons/Indicators ................................................................ 6 SP40S(E)-D User Interface Pushbuttons/Indicators……………………………………9 Terminal Block Connection Definitions ........................................................................ 3 Digital Voice Message Tests........................................................................................ 21 Table 5-1 Audio Alarm Conditions and Results ...
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1 Foreword 1.1 Intended Use This manual is designed to serve the installers and operators of the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System. All operating instructions, product illustrations, troubleshooting/error messages, and other relevant information are contained in this manual. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that all instructions in this manual are applied strictly. 1.
Foreword 1.5 Typographical Notation Conventions Thank you for using our products. Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
2 Safety Precautions 2.1 Read This Manual 1. Cooper Notification recommends that, before performing any actions to specify, apply, install, maintain, and operationally test the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System, personnel properly qualified in the application and use of life safety equipment read this manual carefully. 2. Keep this manual with the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System for reference during the life of the product.
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions This TESAN (Technical Engineering Support Application Notice) is available from the Cooper Notification website (www.coopernotification.com) and is found under the Technical Support tab. NOTE: This SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System will not work without power. The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is powered by 120 or 240 VAC, depending on model. 24VDC re-chargeable batteries provide backup power, should be purchased separately.
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions 2.3 Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, and Guidelines Comply with all of the latest applicable codes, regulations, laws, standards, and guidelines.
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions wearing devices that plug or cover the ears, and those who have recently used drugs or alcohol. The output of the audio system may not be heard by an alert person if the output device is placed in an area which is isolated by a closed door, or is located on a different floor from the person in a hazardous situation or is placed too far away to be heard over ambient noise such as, but not limited to, running water, traffic, air conditioners, machinery or musical appliances.
3 Overview The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is capable of supplying the following:  40 Watts of audio power  2 Amps of strobe power  There is an additional 0.5 Amps of auxiliary power at 28 Volts that can be used to power other Safepath Products. The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is used for Alarm and Non-Alarm Announcements. 3.
Chapter 3: Overview 3.2 Standard Features Feature Description      24VDC @ 2 Amps Maximum. Requires separate NAC Circuit (8 to 33VDC) input or can be programmed to operate when Digital Voice messages are played. Microphone (MIC) is active. Auxiliary (AUX) input is active and/or Digital Voice message are played. (Each message can be programmed individually to activate the strobe circuitry.
Chapter 3: Overview Feature Description Alarm Audio Processing Section  Three Priority ordered audio inputs Hand-held, push-to-talk (PTT) microphone, and Priority 1. For live, emergency voice announcements and instructions. The microphone overrides (mutes) any voice message or tones in progress.  Auxiliary Input (AUX IN, CC/NAC), Priority 2. o CC or NAC initiates AUX IN audio o CC is supervised. NAC is not supervised.
Chapter 3: Overview Feature Description Form C relay trouble contacts for external notification. Form C contact normally energized. Contacts transfer during a trouble, an alarm trouble, or an AC trouble: 2.0 amps at 24VDC max, resistive load. Non-Supervised. Built-in Sounder To indicate trouble, with a trouble silence switch to silence it. If the trouble is not corrected in 20 hours, the sounder reactivates. (Trouble Silence Switch does not change the state of the Form C Trouble relay.
Chapter 3: Overview 3.3 Enclosure and Configuration For technical specifications, see Chapter 9. 3.4 Nominal Electrical Data For technical specifications, see Chapter 9.
Chapter 3: Overview 3.5 User Interface  The User Interface of the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System displays the basic status of the unit as well as allowing for a limited amount of user controls. Table 3-1 identifies the pushbuttons and indicators. Table 3-2 describes the different operation for Messages 1-6 on the SP40S-D and SP40SE-D.
Chapter 3: Overview 3.5.1 Basic Operation of User Interface When a Message button is pressed, the user interface microcontroller processes the signal and outputs it to the Digital Voice microcontroller which plays the corresponding message. The user interface illuminates the corresponding message LED when a button is pressed or a message activation contact closure is received. The LED blinks if the activation was a button press and the LED remains ON constantly when a contact closure is present.
Chapter 3: Overview Example 3: PB7 activates which starts message7 playing. This message will continue playing as long as PB7 remains active. CC1 goes active, its timer starts, CC1 is a higher priority message, so message1 is heard instead of message7 now. CC1 remains active through the 10 minute timer and the timer times out shutting off message1. Message7 starts playing again at this time because PB7 is still active.
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Chapter 3: Overview J1 Audio Output Select JP4 Contact Closure Supervision JP3 2 Wire/4 Wire Mode (For connection to Audio Boosters) J4 AUX IN Select JP5 DV Record J6 User Display Interface Connection J5 FACP Interface (for future use) Figure 3-5 SP40S Jumpers SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision L 10
Chapter 3: Overview SW2 AC Trouble Settings Booster Connection Settings SW3 Strobe Activation SW4 Tone Types SW6 NAC/Contact Closure Select SW7 DV IN Supervision and Auxiliary Timeout SW5 Pretone/ Postone Enable SW9 Sync/ Nonsync Strobe Settings Figure 3-6 SP40S Switches SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision L 11
Chapter 3: Overview D1 Audio Circuit Open D2 Audio Circuit Short D4 MIC PTT MIC Missing or Inoperable D3 DV Digital Voice Section D5 AMP Amplifier Section Trouble D6 SPB Supervision Open D8 Batteries Missing or Low D29 (Red) Audio Peak/Overload D44 AUX IN, CC Open, RMX or Remote MIC Trouble D47 Interface Trouble D55 - DV1 - IN1 OPEN D62 - DV2 - IN2 OPEN D58 - DV3 - IN3 OPEN D65 - DV4 - IN4 OPEN D67 GF Ground Fault Trouble D75 - DV5 - IN5 OPEN D78 - DV7 - IN7 OPEN D87 - DV8 - IN8 OPEN D84 - DV6 - I
Chapter 3: Overview R40 Telephone Page Volume Control R92 Background Music Volume Control R93 Tone Control Treble R73 Digital Voice Volume Control R94 Tone Control Bass R81 Digital Voice Tone Volume Control R100 AUX IN Volume Control Figure 3-8 SP40S Potentiometers SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision L 13
Chapter 3: Overview Figure 3-9 Grounding Screws and Grounding Standoff Locations These 8 parts must be installed and securely fastened.
Chapter 3: Overview 3.7 User Settings 3.7.1 Switch Descriptions SW2 (AC Trouble Settings, Booster Connection Settings) PIN FUNCTION ON 1 Ext. AC Loss Sup.
Chapter 3: Overview SW4 (Tone Types) PIN FUNCTION ON 1 Tone Type - DV1 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 2 Tone Type - DV2 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 3 Tone Type - DV3 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 4 Tone Type - DV4 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 5 Tone Type - DV5 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 6 Tone Type - DV6 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 7 Tone Type - DV7 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 8 Tone Type - DV8 Code 3 (OFF = continuous) 9 Backup tone Code3 (OFF = slow whoop) 10 unused -- SW5 (Pre-tone/Post-to
Chapter 3: Overview SW6 (Initiation mode select for Aux IN) SETTING DESCRIPTION Contact Closure Mode for use with RMX or SPRM CC NAC 8 to 33VDC NAC Input SW7 (DV IN Supervision and Auxiliary Timeout) PIN FUNCTION ON 1 DV MES 1 CC Supervision 10k EOLR supervision ON for IN1 2 DV MES 2 CC Supervision 10k EOLR supervision ON for IN2 3 DV MES 3 CC Supervision 10k EOLR supervision ON for IN3 4 DV MES 4 CC Supervision 10k EOLR supervision ON for IN4 5 DV MES 5 CC Supervision 10k EOLR supervi
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4 Installation 4.1 Introduction Remember, the lives of people depend upon the safe and proper installation of the voice evacuation system and the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System. Please read, understand, and follow the specific installation instructions set forth in this chapter carefully to avoid damage to the panel and equipment connected to it. Ensure that only qualified personnel in accordance with the procedures in this manual conduct the installation.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.3 General Installation Instructions For a view of the location of wiring connections used in the installation of the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System, refer to Figure 4-1. Table 4-1 explains the functions of the different wiring connections.
Chapter 4: Installation Table 4-1 Terminal Block Connection Definitions Terminal Block Symbol Alarm Connections Definitions Alarm Connections TB1 Terminal Block 1 Section 1 ALM Alarm connections Alarm Form C relay changes state in Audio Alarm Conditions. These conditions are: Push-to-talk Button on MIC depressed. AUX initiated via CC or NAC, and IN1- IN8 inputs present. Contacts are rated at 24VDC, 2A. Resistive load.
Chapter 4: Installation Terminal Block Symbol Alarm Connections Definitions Audio Output Connections TB4 Terminal Block 4 Section 4 AUD OUT Audio Output Audio Output for 25V or 70V speakers. Supervised using UL Listed 10K Ohm, ½ W EOLR. Power Limited. 24V OUT 24 VDC, 0.5A Output 24 VDC, 0.5A Continuous Output Connection, Power Limited auxiliary power source. NOTE: Two 24V outputs combine for 0.5A.
Chapter 4: Installation Terminal Block Symbol Alarm Connections Definitions Internal Digital Voice Module Input Connections TB7 Terminal Block 7 Section 7 IN 1 Input 1 Digital Voice Initiating connection for message #1 (contact closure). Priority 3. IN 2 Input 2 Digital Voice Initiating connection for message #2 (contact closure). Priority 4. IN 3 Input 3 Digital Voice Initiating connection for message #3 (contact closure). Priority 5.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.4 Preparing the System Wiring Diagram  Keep a copy of the system-wiring diagram with the SP40S manual as a permanent record of the system wiring. 4.4.1 Unpacking and Taking Inventory Carefully unpack the panel and make sure each item described on the packing slip is present and undamaged. 1. Check the exterior of the shipping container(s) for any exterior damage, then the interior of the container(s). 2.
Chapter 4: Installation 2" - 2 1/2" - 3" Conduit Knockouts (2 Places) 3/4" - 1" Conduit Knockouts (18 Places) 14.00" 17.00" Grounding Terminal Block Figure 4-2 SP40S Panel Mounting and Grounding/Conduit Location CAUTION: Use care when punching out knock-outs to avoid damage to internal components.
Chapter 4: Installation Wire Distance Chart For 25V Speaker Line in feet Watts 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG 18 AWG 5 2179 1374 865 543 10 1090 687 432 271 15 726 458 288 181 20 545 344 216 136 25 436 275 173 109 30 363 229 144 90 35 311 196 124 78 40 272 172 108 68 Wire Distance Chart For 70V Speaker Line in feet Watts 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG 18 AWG 5 17087 10775 6780 4256 10 8543 5387 3390 2128 15 5696 3592 2260 1419 20 4272 2694 1695 1064 25 341
Chapter 4: Installation 4.4.3 Installing Field Wiring Connections NOTE: The terminal blocks on the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System are removable. To remove a terminal block, pull the block straight up from the circuit board, as shown in Figure 4-3. Attach wires to the desired connections, then plug the terminal block back on the board, being careful to match the pins.
Chapter 4: Installation Section 11 Strobe Connections Figure 4-4 Strobe Connections 1. Connect the Strobe Appliance Circuit to the Strobe output STB OUT connection on TB12. Observe correct polarity. See Figure 4-1 for TB12’s location. Figure 4-4 is an enlarged picture of the referred area. The Strobe Appliance Output Circuit is supervised. A UL Listed 10K Ohm, ½ W EOLR is required at the end of the circuit for proper supervision.
Chapter 4: Installation Section 4 Audio Output Connections Figure 4-5 Audio Output Connections 2. Select the proper output voltage (25V or 70V) using the Audio Output Select Jumper J1. 4.4.6 Installing Auxiliary Circuit Connections Refer to the Remote MIC or RMX Installation Manual for proper connections from 24V OUT, AUX IN, and CC/NAC to these products. All connections to these products are made from TB6. 4.4.7 Installing Audio Input Connections The SP40S panel has thirteen inputs.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.4.9 Installing Ancillary Audio Input Connections The SP40S panel has three ancillary audio inputs. Listed in order of priority, they are Night Ring (NR), Telephone Page (TEL), and Background Music (BGM). These inputs do not operate when the SP40S panel is in the alarm condition or when the input voltage (VAC) is not applied and the panel is on battery backup. In addition, these inputs are not supervised. The Telephone Page input requires input from a Telephone Page Port.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.4.10 Setting Adjustable Audio BGM Sources NOTE: Use a good multi-meter that provides true RMS readings in the AC voltage scale and calculates the results through average sampling. Some multi-meters can select instant or average sampling readings. Always do this adjustment in the “averaging” mode. Most digital multi-meters use the average sampling method in the “AC Volts RMS” setting. 1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the SP40S panel. 2.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.4.11 Installing Alarm, System Trouble, and AC Trouble Output Connections The Alarm Form C relay contacts change state when a MIC, AUX, or a DV (Digital Voice) message is active. The AC Trouble Form C relay contacts change when primary power is missing or low. The System Trouble Form C relay contacts change state when the panel goes into any trouble condition. For additional information, see Table 4-1.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.5 Wiring the System 4.5.1 Wiring Guidelines Although the SP40S panel incorporates signal verification and noise filtering circuitry on its inputs, induced voltages or noise on the input wiring can cause improper operation. Therefore, use shielded twisted pair wire for all dry contact input wiring.  Connect the shield of each cable only at one end.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.5.4 Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring Wire gauge selection involves consideration of all factors including, wire loop length, maximum current draw of each appliance, number of appliances, and maximum voltage drop allowable.  Strobe NAC has a regulated 24VDC, 2.0 Amps maximum output.  Strobe NAC meets Class B supervision requirements for notification appliance circuits.
Chapter 4: Installation + + - AUDIO STROBE UL LISTED 10K OHM, 1/2 W END OF LINE RESISTOR UL LISTED 10K OHM, 1/2 W END OF LINE RESISTOR Figure 4-9 Wiring Diagram for Combination Audio/ Visual Notification Appliances CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of the connection. AUDIO + - UL LISTED 10K OHM, 1/2 W END OF LINE RESISTOR Figure 4-10 Wiring Diagram for Audio Only Notification Appliance Output CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals.
Chapter 4: Installation Section 1 Alarm Connections Figure 4-11 Alarm Connections 4.5.8 Wiring the System Trouble Connections The locations of the System Trouble (Trouble Status Output) Connections (TB2) are shown in Figure 4-1. A magnified view of this area on the motherboard is shown in Figure 4-12.  Wire gauge selection of the system Trouble Status output contact wiring involves consideration of all factors including, wire length, maximum current capacity, and maximum voltage drop allowable.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.6 Performing System Checkout For guidelines on testing notification systems, refer to the latest NFPA 72 code. 4.6.1 System Control Settings Figures 3-4 thru 3-8 show the location of the controls used to configure the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System. Table 4-1 identifies and explains the functions of the terminal blocks, Section 3.7 the other user settings. The following procedure is a basic setup for the panel. 1.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.6.2.A Microphone Test 1. Press the push-to-talk Button on the microphone and speak into the microphone. 2. Ensure your voice can be heard on the output speaker circuit. 4.6.2.B Auxiliary Test 1. If a Remote MIC or RMX is being used, initiate a Remote MIC and speak into the microphone. 2. Ensure your voice can be heard on the output speaker circuit. 4.6.2.C Digital Voice Message Test Message 1 1. Press the top message button. The message should be heard on output speaker circuit.
Chapter 4: Installation Table 4-2 Digital Voice Message Tests Message Number TB4 Interface Button SW3 DV/Strobe Select Message 1 IN1 Top Position 1 Message 2 IN2 Second Position 2 Message 3 IN3 Third Position 3 Message 4 IN4 Fourth Position 4 Message 5 IN5 Fifth Position 5 Message 6 IN6 Sixth Position 6 Message 7 IN7 Seventh Position 7 Message 8 IN8 Eighth Position 8 4.6.2.D Strobe Circuit Test 1.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.7 Ground Fault Detection Ground fault detection sensitivity is a minimum of 40K Ohms for Class B, Style Y connections. 4.8 Battery Care and Backup Battery Calculations 4.8.1 Caring for Sealed Lead Acid Batteries Sealed lead acid batteries are designed to operate in standby service for approximately five years.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.8.3 Calculating Backup Battery Requirements A Worksheet for assisting in calculating battery backup is available in Chapter 11. Due to the current drain on the battery, the maximum battery size for the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is 33 Amp-Hours (Ah). The enclosure can accommodate up to 12 Ah. Batteries greater than 12 Amp-Hours (Ah) are required to be installed in a UL listed battery box.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.9 Installing AC Power and Batteries NOTE: Power-limited and non-power limited wiring must be separated. Wire non-power limited wiring (AC power and battery) to the left of the motherboard. Wire power limited wiring to the right and top of the motherboard. WARNING: Two different sources of power should be connected to this unit. Disconnect both sources of power before servicing.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.9.2 Installing Batteries NOTE: Batteries are not supplied with the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System and must be purchased separately. 1. Connect the supplied red battery wire to the (+) terminal and the supplied black battery wire to the (–) terminal of TB10 (see Figure 4-14). 2. Run jumpers along the bottom of the chassis in the battery compartment.
Chapter 4: Installation Short Jumper (Supplied) - + - + To Positive (+) of Battery Terminal (TB10) on bottom of motherboard To Negative (-) of Battery Terminal (TB10) on bottom of motherboard Figure 4-15 Battery Alignment and Jumper Connection 4. Connect the short jumper (included) to the back terminals (negative to positive) of the two batteries as shown in Figure 4-15. This connects the 12VDC batteries in series in order to produce 24VDC. 5.
5 Operation 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes the operating characteristics of the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System. Included is information about the following panel features:  Supervision  Audio Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision  Amplifier Supervision  Actions that Initiate Alarms 5.2 User Interface The User Interface on the SP40S displays the basic status of the unit as well as providing a limited number of user controls.
Chapter 5: Operation WARNING: Do not leave the SP40S panel in a trouble condition, as it may not play warning messages, which could result in serious injury or death to you and/or others. If the panel indicates a trouble condition: (1) provide UL required alternative signaling and (2) have qualified service persons immediately replace unit(s) that have malfunctioned.
Chapter 5: Operation 5.4 Actions that Initiate Audio Alarms Table 5-1 indicates what can initiate an alarm condition and the resulting SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System actions. Table 5-1 Audio Alarm Conditions and Results PRIORITY OF EVENT 1 2 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 INITIATING ACTION Panel microphone push-to-talk button, is depressed. Remote Microphone push-to-talk button is depressed Digital Voice circuit Contact Closure inputs.
6 Operational Procedures 6.1 Making Live Announcements 1. Hold the on board or remote microphone within 2 inches from your mouth, press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch and begin speaking. (For best results, hold the microphone within a half inch from your mouth.) 2. When finished, release the PTT switch and return the microphone to its holder.
Chapter 6: Operational Procedures NOTE: If the Digital Voice Section fails, the SP40S panel plays the selected tone (Code 3 Tone or Slow Whoop). See Figure 3-6 for the location of SW3-position 9. . 6.3 Recording Messages on the Digital Voice Section CAUTION: Recording of any new message permanently erases the previous message.
Chapter 6: Operational Procedures 6.4 Verifying Messages NOTE: Verify that DIP switch JP5 is in place. See Figure 3-5 for location. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Message 6 Message 7 Message 8 Figure 6-1 SP40S User Interface 1. Press the button of the desired DV message. The message will begin playback and the corresponding DV message LED will blink (LED will be steady with model SP40S(E)D). 2. Press the blinking button again to deactivate the DV message.
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7 Periodic Testing and Maintenance 7.1 Introduction  Conduct periodic testing and maintenance of the panel and all notification equipment frequently as required.  Check local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, for required tests.  Make sure that only qualified personnel perform all tests and maintenance. 7.2 Periodic Testing 7.2.
Chapter 7: Periodic Testing and Maintenance 7.4 Qualified Personnel “Qualified personnel” are those who can evaluate proper equipment functionality and ensure its proper operation and perform all testing procedures on the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System. WARNING: Provide alternative signaling means during periodic testing to assure adequate protection of people and property.
8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Introduction WARNING: Some electronic components store a high voltage charge, even though power is not connected, and can cause a dangerous shock if touched. Do not touch exposed circuitry on the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System unless the circuitry has discharged for one hour and a safe discharge procedure is used. WARNING: Provide UL required alternative signaling means during trouble conditions and servicing to assure adequate protection of people and property.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2 General The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System monitors system integrity.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Table 8-1 Trouble Procedure Cross Reference Condition D109 (POWER ON LED) is OFF D96 AND D97 are ON D8 (BAT) is ON AC TROUBLE (of display) is ON D3 (DV) is ON D4 (MIC) is ON steady D5 (AMP) is ON steady D96 (STB SHT) is ON D97 (STB OPEN) is ON Trouble Description Troubleshooting Procedure AC and Battery power are missing or Low Section 8.2.1 (A) Strobe Over current Protection is active Section 8.2.2 (B) Battery voltage is below 20.4 VDC or battery is missing Section 8.2.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting D1 Audio Circuit Open D2 Audio Circuit Short D4 MIC PTT MIC Missing or Inoperable D3 DV Digital Voice Section D5 AMP Amplifier Section Trouble D6 SPB Supervision Open D8 Batteries Missing or Low D29 (Red) Audio Peak/Overload D44 AUX IN, CC Open, RMX or Remote MIC Trouble D47 Interface Trouble D55 - DV1 - IN1 OPEN D62 - DV2 - IN2 OPEN D58 - DV3 - IN3 OPEN D65 - DV4 - IN4 OPEN D67 GF Ground Fault Trouble D75 - DV5 - IN5 OPEN D78 - DV7 - IN7 OPEN D87 - DV8 - IN8 OPEN D84 -
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.1 Procedure A If the green PWR LED is “OFF” and all other LEDs are “OFF,” a power loss condition has occurred. A power loss condition may be caused by:  Loss of AC input voltage and battery back-up voltage.  Faulty wiring of the AC power cord and batteries missing or low.  Faulty motherboard. Perform the following: 1. Check for AC voltage at TB9 on the motherboard. If voltage is not present, check for AC input wiring.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.3 Procedure C If the green PWR LED is “ON,” the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is “ON,” and D8, BAT LED is “ON,” Battery Voltage is below 18.5 VDC or the battery is missing. A Battery Trouble condition might be caused by:  Batteries are missing.  Battery wiring is incorrect.  Batteries are defective.  Battery charging section of the motherboard is inoperable. Perform the following: 1. Check the battery compartment for the presence of batteries.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.5 Procedure E If the green PWR LED is “ON,” the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is “ON,” D3 DV LED is “ON,” the Digital Voice messages are missing or the DV output voltage is too low. A DV Low Output Voltage condition might be caused by:  Missing or incorrectly installed memory chip.  Digital Voice volume control (R73) set too low.  No messages recorded on memory chip. Perform the following: 1. Check memory chip (U31) to ensure it is installed properly. 2.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.8 Procedure H If the green PWR LED is “ON,” the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is “ON,” and D96, STB SHORT LED is “ON,” a short condition exists on the STB OUT NAC output circuit. A STB SHORT trouble condition might be caused by:  Shorted appliance on STB OUT (TB12).  Faulty wiring between STB OUT and strobe notification appliance circuit is causing a short. Perform the following: Check the wiring and strobe notification appliances for a short circuit condition. 8.2.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.10 Procedure J If the green PWR LED is “ON,” the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is “ON,” and D44 AUX IN LED is “ON,” an open condition exists on the CC/NAC input circuit. An AUX IN trouble condition might be caused by:  A Remote Microphone or RMX trouble being reported to the SP40S panel (if a remote MIC or RMX is connected).  Faulty wiring is causing an open on the CC/NAC input circuit (TB6).
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.13 Procedure M If the green PWR LED is “ON,” the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is “ON,” and D67 GF LED is “ON,” a ground fault condition exists on the output wiring. A GF trouble condition might be caused by:  Appliance wiring touching conduit.  Improper Installation of an appliance(s). Perform the following: 1. Disconnect appliances from the strobe (TB12) and speaker (TB4) connection on the motherboard. 2.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.16 Procedure P If the green PWR LED is "ON," the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is "ON," and D5 AMP LED is blinking, an Auxiliary preamp trouble has occurred. Perform the following: 1. Turn Aux Volume Pot (R100) fully clockwise. 2. Initiate the AUX input if it is being used (via Remote MIC). 3. Reset power to the SP40S board by turning it OFF and reenergizing it. Remove battery power first, then remove AC power. Wait 30 seconds. Apply AC Power first, then apply battery power. 4.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.2.19 Procedure S If the green PWR LED is "ON," the yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED is "ON," and one of the IN# LEDs (D55, D58, D62, D65, D75, D78, D84, or D87) are "ON," a DV Contact Closure Wiring Trouble exists. Perform the following: 1. If a particular Contact Closure is not being used, make sure nothing is on the corresponding terminal block (TB7 or TB8) and the corresponding IN CC Supervision is turned OFF at switch SW7. 2.
9 Technical Data 9.1 Mechanical Parameter Description Dimensions (H x W X D) 21 x 16 x 6 inches Weight 36 lb Finish Red or Black Enclosure Enclosure Door: 16 Gauge (.060) CRS Construction Type Enclosure Backbox: 16 Gauge (.060) CRS Mounting Indoor surface mount Wiring Top, left, right, and bottom knockouts (3/4”-1”) (18 total) Entry Top (2” - 2 ½” - 3”) (2 total) Door Lock Standard Cooper Notification key-lock 1 Motherboard PC Boards 1Keypad board 9.
Chapter 9: Technical Data 9.3 Electrical 9.3.1 Input Parameter Description Primary Input Voltage SP40S 120VAC, 2.4A, 60Hz Primary Input Voltage SP40SE 240VAC, 1.5A, 50/60Hz Secondary (Battery) Voltage 20.4-27.5VDC (33Ah) 9.3.2 Battery Current Calculations The current draw of the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is determined by the configuration being used. Section 4.8, Battery Care and Battery Backup Calculation, will assist you in developing the current requirements. 9.3.
Chapter 9: Technical Data 9.3.4 Outputs Parameter Description Visual Notification Appliance Output 1 output circuit. 2.0 amps at 24VDC. Supervised. Central Amplified Audio Output 1 output circuit. Selectable 25 or 70.7 Volt RMS output at 40W max. Supervised. Trouble Contact Form C contact normally energized. Contacts transfer during trouble: 2.0 amps at 24VDC max, resistive load (see following warning). Non-Supervised. Alarm Contact Form C contact normally energized.
10 Warranty 10.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Cooper Wheelock, Inc. dba Cooper Notification and Cooper Notification, Inc. (each, a “Seller”) products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied, installed, operated, maintained and operationally tested in accordance with these instructions at the time of installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
11 Battery Backup Calculation Worksheet SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision L 1
Chapter 11: Battery Backup Calculation Worksheet SP40S BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET STANDBY CURRENT CALCULATIONS 1. The Standby Current for the SP40S is 0.130 Amps. ______________Amps 2. Enter Auxiliary Current (If Applicable) ______________Amps 3. Add Steps 1 and 2. Multiply by the number of hours required. 24 Hours – Multiply by 24 TOTAL STANDBY CAPACITY IN AMP HOURS ______________Hrs ______________Ah ALARM CURRENT CALCULATIONS NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED 40 WATTS.
--------Appendix E Compatible Signaling Appliances The following Cooper Notification products are LISTED compatible with the audio notification appliance output and the visual notification output circuits for the SP40S Panel. When connected to the SPB-80/4, strobe synchronization is system-wide. All strobe products can be fully synchronized.