System Sensor SP201K User Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

INPUT FROM AMPLIFIER

TO NEXT SPEAKER OR EOL

25.0V

70.7V

1/2W

1/4W

25.0V

70.7V

1/2W

1/4W

CORRECT

SW1

INCORRECT

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SpectrAlert SP201K Outdoor Dual Voltage Transformer Speakers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

U.S. patent number: D424465

Specifications

Mechanical Input Terminals: 12 to 18 AWG (3.31 to 0.82 mm Speaker Size: 4 inches (101 mm) Grille Size: 4 Outdoor Back Box: 6

/16˝ (122 mm)

/8˝×51/4˝×4˝

Electrical

Voltage Input: 25 volts or 70.7 volts (nominal) Frequency Range: 400 – 4000 Hz Operating Temperature Range: – 40°F to 150.8°F (– 40°C to 66°C) Maximum Supervisory Voltage: 50 VDC Input Power Settings:

/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 Watts

Listings: UL 1480; NEMA 3R

NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this

equipment.

Suitable for outdoor use in wet environments with outdoor back box supplied with the product.

General Description

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published standards and recommended practices for the speakers described in this manual. As a result, the installer must be familiar with these requirements as well as all local codes and special require ments of the authority having jurisdiction.

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Figure 1. Electrical connections:

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SP201K series speaker can be operated with distribution ampli fiers having an output voltage of either 25 volts or 70.7 volts.

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The speaker operates at any one of four input power levels. The output sound level is selected at the time of installation, but can be changed, if necessary.

The speaker is also equipped with a capacitive input to allow for DC supervision.

Installation

Figure 2:

All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes as well as special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, using the proper wire size. This also includes all applicable NFPA Standards, ANSI/UL 1480, and NEC 760.

Electrical

1. Connect the speaker as shown in Figure 1. NOTE: Do not loop electrical wiring under terminal screws. Wires

connecting the device to the control panel must be broken at the device terminal connection in order to maintain electrical supervision.

2. See Figure 2 as an example of how to select a when a 25 volt amplifier is being used. Notice that the header, SW1, has two shunts. One shunt is used to select either 25 or

70.7 volts input. The other shunt is used to select input power

/4, 1/2, 1 or 2 Watts.

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/4 Watt input

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Table 1. Sound levels for each transformer power tap:

CAUTION

/4˝ NPT

Conduit

Entrance

Outdoor

Back

Box

/8˝ (4)

WARNING

INPUT

VOLTS

25.0 89 87 85 81

2 W 1 W1/2 W1/4 W

Reverberant

(dBA @ 10 ft.)

70.7 90 87 84 81

Signal levels exceeding 130% rated signal voltage can damage the speaker. Consequently, an incorrect tap connection may cause speaker damage. This means that if a 25V tap is selected when a 70.7V amplifier is being used, speaker damage may result. Therefore, be sure to select the proper taps for the amplifier voltage/input power level combination being used.

Mounting

1. Mount the outdoor back box (supplied with product) in desired location (see Figure 3).

2. Install

/4˝ NPT plug into unused conduit opening.

3. Complete field wiring.

4. Mount speaker to back box using 4 #8-32

×13/8˝ screws supplied

with product.

NOTE: The weatherproof or outdoor notification appliance

must be used with the supplied System Sensor outdoor back box when installed in applications requiring the appliance to be weatherproof or outdoor-listed. In such applications, using a back box other than the System Sensor outdoor back box will void the UL designation.

Figure 4. Knockout plug removal

1. If a rear conduit entry is required, remove the knockout plug using a flat blade screwdriver as shown in Figure 4. Strike sharply with a hammer to pierce the wall of the knockout plug. Move to an adjacent wall section and repeat until the plug falls out. Make sure that the back box is supported adequately dur ing this operation to avoid injury.

2. To meet weatherproof or outdoor listing, the conduit entrance must be gasketed.

3. Install

/4˝ NPT plugs (2) into unused conduit openings.

Figure 3:

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Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

The horn and/or strobe will not work without power. The horn/strobe gets its power from the fire/security panel monitoring the alarm system. If power is cut off for any reason, the horn/strobe will not provide the desired audio or visual warning.

The horn may not be heard. The loudness of the horn meets (or exceeds) current Underwriters Laboratories’ standards. However, the horn may not alert a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. The horn may not be heard if it is placed on a different floor from the person in hazard or if placed too far away to be heard over the ambient noise such as traffic, air conditioners, machinery or music appliances that may prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm. The horn may not be heard by persons who are hearing impaired.

NOTE: Strobes must be powered continuously for horn operation.

System Sensor warrants its enclosed horn. strobe, or horn/strobe to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of manu facture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this horn, strobe, or horn/strobe. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the horn, strobe, or horn/strobe which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid

SpectrAlert Strobes and Horn/Strobes have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a com mercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

The Limitations of Horn/Strobes

Three-Year Limited Warranty

FCC Statement

Figure 4:

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The signal strobe may not be seen. The electronic visual warning signal uses an extremely reliable xenon flash tube. It flashes at least once every second. The strobe must not be installed in direct sunlight or areas of high light intensity (over 60 foot candles) where the visual flash might be disre garded or not seen. The strobe may not be seen by the visually impaired.

The signal strobe may cause seizures. Individuals who have positive photoic response to visual stimuli with seizures, such as persons with epilepsy, should avoid prolonged exposure to environ ments in which strobe signals, including this strobe, are activated.

The signal strobe cannot operate from coded power supplies. Coded power supplies produce interrupted power. The strobe must have an uninterrupted source of power in order to operate cor rectly. System Sensor recommends that the horn and signal strobe always be used in combination so that the risks from any of the above limitations are minimized.

to: System Sensor, Returns Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174.

Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because of dam age, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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