wheelock RSAPE-1AR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remote SAFEPATH

Operation and Installation

Manual

Models:
RSAPE-B
RSAPE-R

273 Branchport Avenue

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.wheelockinc.com

Part Number A83666 Revision A

Thank you for using our products. Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep
this instruction manual for future reference.

ANY MATERIAL EXTRAPOLATED FROM THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM WHEELOCK MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
DESCRIBING THE PRODUCT FOR USE IN PROMOTIONAL OR ADVERTISING CLAIMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER USE,
INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT'S APPLICATION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND TESTING IS USED AT
THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER AND WHEELOCK WILL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH USE.

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Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings.

NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may

also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNING: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OR OTHERS.

All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.

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Copyright 1998 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

P83665
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Preface

The Remote SAFEPATH panel provides remote amplification and live announcement capabilities. Live announcements can be
made at either the central or remote location. Pre-recorded messages, however, can only be initiated from the central SAFEPATH
panel.

This panel does not sense an emergency condition or hazardous fires; it is only a part of a system that does sense such conditions.
The Remote SAFEPATH panel, when activated by a central SAFEPATH panel, provides a pre-recorded tone and/or voice
message(s) to notification appliances. When used as part of a protective signaling system, the Remote SAFEPATH panel must be
properly connected to a central SAFEPATH panel and to LISTED compatible notification appliances for proper operation.

PERSONNEL PROPERLY QUALIFIED IN THE APPLICATION AND USE OF LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT MUST READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PERFORMING ACTIONS TO SPECIFY, APPLY, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATIONALLY
TEST SAFEPATH PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

WARNING: IF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INSTALLATION AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT PERFORMED

DO NOT assume any installation, operation and testing details not shown in this manual.

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This SAFEPATH panel should only be operated with covers properly in place.

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KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THIS PANEL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE for the life of the system and make it available to all

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qualified personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service this product. We strongly recommend that such personnel read and
understand this manual and all other relevant product instructions.

This panel WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. This panel is powered by 120VAC. Back-up power is provided by 24VDC
batteries. If both sources of power are cut off for any reason, the SAFEPATH panel will not provide the desired tone and/or voice
warning.

WHEELOCK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR THE CONTENT, CLARITY AND LANGUAGES OF, AND OUTPUT
CHANNEL AND PRIORITY LEVEL ASSIGNED TO, ANY AND ALL MESSAGES. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE MESSAGE
CONTENT AND LANGUAGE, SEQUENCE, OUTPUT CHANNEL AND PRIORITY ASSIGNMENTS REVIEWED AND APPROVED
BY QUALIFIED LEGAL AND SAFETY ADVISORS, QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF OWNER(S) AND USER(S), AND
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.

CAUTION: This panel’s printed circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and have delicate components mounted on them.

Before handling either a board or any component on a board, discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded
object such as a metal screw which is connected to earth ground. Handle the board by its edges, and be careful not to twist or flex
it. This panel is to be installed in a static free area and the user is to properly attach grounded wrist straps before touching any static
sensitive areas. After handling this panel’s printed circuit boards, the panel should be tested in accordance with the “System
Checkout” guidelines in the “Installation” section of this manual to verify that the printed circuit boards are undamaged and
functioning properly.

COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE LATEST APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS, LAWS, STANDARDS, GUIDELINES.

For emergency, hazardous, security, life safety and fire protective signaling system applications, the SAFEPATH products must be
used within their published specifications and only with a LISTED compatible control panel in accordance with sound engineering
judgment and the instructions of the manufacturer and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
SAFEPATH products 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 as required by local, state and federal codes,
regulations and laws. Installation, testing and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel for proper operation in
accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters' Laboratories (UL), National Electrical
Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal and other
applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations, laws and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and
amendments and the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

WARNING: IF THE PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEM SOUNDS AND/OR FLASHES, IT IS A WARNING OF A

PROPERLY, THIS SAFEPATH PANEL MAY NOT OPERATE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH
COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

POSSIBLY SERIOUS SITUATION AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 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.

Request that the local authority having jurisdiction inspect the proposed placement of the notification appliances and receive their
approval.

The output of the audio system may not be heard in all cases. Sound can be blocked or reduced by walls, doors, carpeting, wall
covering, furniture, insulation, bed coverings, and other obstacles that may temporarily or permanently impede the output of the
audio system. Sound is also reduced by distance and masked by background noise. The output of the audio system may not be
sufficient to alert all occupants, especially those who are asleep, those who are hearing-impaired, those who are 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.

WARNING: AUDIBLE SIGNALS MAY MASK MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MONITORING ALARMS. WHERE MEDICAL

If audible tones and/or voice messages cannot be readily heard and understood clearly within the protected areas as intended, it is
necessary to increase the number and/or sound output intensity of speakers within those areas so that they are heard and
understood clearly when activated.

Notification equipment cannot last forever. Even though this panel is expected to last up to ten years, any of its parts or components
could fail before then. Therefore testing of the entire protective signaling system, including this panel, all notification equipment, as
well as all messages and their output channel, and priority assignment, must be conducted at least twice each year, or more often
as required by local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, by qualified personnel. If the notification equipment is not
working properly, immediately contact the installer and have all/any problems corrected immediately. Malfunctioning components
should be replaced immediately. Do not attempt to repair malfunctioning components. Malfunctioning components should be
returned for factory repair or replacement. In the event you cannot contact the installer, contact the manufacturer.

WARNING: CERTAIN HARDWARE FUNCTIONS ON THIS SAFEPATH PANEL ARE NOT SUPERVISED. IF ANY SUCH

Additional copies of this manual may be obtained from the manufacturer.

EQUIPMENT MONITORING ALARMS ARE IN USE, DO NOT USE AUDIBLE SIGNALS; PROVIDE VISUAL
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES IN HIGHLY VISIBLE LOCATIONS.

HARDWARE FUNCTIONS FAIL, THE REMOTE SAFEPATH PANEL MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED
WARNING AND/OR NOT INDICATE A TROUBLE CONDITION.

THE FOLLOWING HARDWARE FAILURES WOULD PREVENT THE REMOTE SAFEPATH PANEL FROM
PROVIDING THE INTENDED WARNING:

1. THE POLARITY DETECTION CIRCUITRY FOR THE LINE LEVEL INPUT.

2. THE ALARM CONTACT.

THE FOLLOWING HARDWARE FAILURES WOULD PREVENT THE REMOTE SAFEPATH PANEL FROM
INDICATING A TROUBLE CONDITION.

1. THE "OPEN CIRCUIT" AND "SHORT CIRCUIT" DETECTION CIRCUITRY FOR ANY ONE OR ALL OF
THE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE OUTPUT CIRCUITS.

2. THE AMPLIFIER SUPERVISION CIRCUITRY FOR ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE AMPLIFIERS.

3. THE STATUS CONTACT.

THESE HARDWARE FUNCTIONS MUST BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED FOR PROPER OPERATION.

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CONTENTS

Page

Introduction................................................................................................................................. 7

Operation.................................................................................................................................... 8

Operator's Console.................................................................................................................. 8

Input and Output Options.......................................................................................................... 8

Supervision............................................................................................................................. 8

Operator Instructions................................................................................................................ 10

Power Calculations............................................................................................…................... 12

Installation.................................................................................................................................. 14

Wiring Guidelines..................................................................................................................... 15

Mounting................................................................................................................................ 15

Grounding............................................................................................................................... 15

Field Wiring............................................................................................................................. 17

Field Wiring Checkout............................................................................................................... 29

System Checkout..................................................................................................................... 29

Installation and Care of Sealed Lead Acid Batteries...................................................................... 30

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 31

Procedures A, B, C, D.............................................................................................................. 34

Procedures E, F, G, H............................................................................................................... 35

Procedures I, J, K, L................................................................................................................. 36

Procedures M-V, W, X, Y, Z...................................................................................................... 37

Periodic Testing........................................................................................................................... 38

Module Description...................................................................................................................... 39

Introduction............................................................................................................................. 39

Supervised Audio System Mother Board (SAMB-A)...................................................................... 42

Supervised Audio System Common Control Module (SADC).......................................................... 43

Self Amplified Speaker Control/Signal Circuit Module (SALL-15S).................................................. 45

Supervised Audio System Power Supply Module (SAPS).............................................................. 47

Supervised Audio System Battery Charger Module (SABC)............................................................ 48

Technical Specifications............................................................................................................... 49

Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................... 50

Limitation of Liability.................................................................................................................... 50

Appendix A. ............................................................................................................................. Reserved

Appendix B. ............................................................................................................................. Reserved

Appendix C. ............................................................................................................................. Reserved

Appendix D. ............................................................................................................................. Reserved

Appendix E. Compatible Signaling Devices................................................................................... E-1

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List of Figures

Page

Figure 1 Basic Capabilities of the Remote SAFEPATH Panel...................................................... 7

Figure 2 Operator's Console.................................................................................................. 11

Figure 3 Panel Mounting....................................................................................................... 16

Figure 4 Typical System Block Diagram.................................................................................. 20

Figure 5 Field Wiring Input/Output Terminal Block Locations...................................................... 21

Figure 6 Power Supply, Battery Charger, and Earth Ground Terminal Blocks................................ 22

Figure 7 Line Level Input Wiring............................................................................................. 23

Figure 8 Typical AC Input Voltage Wiring................................................................................ 23

Figure 9 Typical Battery Wiring.............................................................................................. 23

Figure 10 Typical Earth Ground Wiring..................................................................................... 23

Figure 11 Output Terminal Block Detail..................................................................................... 24

Figure 12 Alarm Output Contact Connection Diagram................................................................. 25

Figure 13 System Trouble Output Contact Connection Diagram................................................... 25

Figure 14 Trouble Audible Output Wiring Diagram...................................................................... 25

Figure 15 Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram................................................... 26

Figure 16 Audio Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram

Using Audio Only Appliances in Central Amplified Applications..................................... 26

Figure 17 Audio Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram

Using Audio Only Appliances in Amplified Speaker Applications.................................... 26

Figure 18 Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram

Using Combination Audio/Visual Appliances in Central Amplified Applications................ 27

Figure 19 Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram

Using Combination Audio/Visual Appliances in Amplified Speaker Applications............... 27

Figure 20 Optional Remote Microphone (RMS-1) Wiring Diagram................................................. 28

Figure 21 Trouble Location Indicator Locations.......................................................................... 33

Figure 22 Module Layout of the Panel...................................................................................... 40

Figure 23 Panel Block Diagram................................................................................................ 41

Figure 24 Supervised Audio System Mother Board..................................................................... 42

Figure 25 Supervised Audio System Common Control Module..................................................... 44

Figure 26 Self Amplified Speaker Control/Signal Circuit Module................................................... 46

Figure 27 Supervised Audio System Power Supply Module......................................................... 47

Figure 28 Supervised Audio System Battery Charger Module...................................................... 48

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Introduction

Remote SAFEPATH provides remote amplification and remote live announcement capabilities to a centrally located SAFEPATH
panel. Remote SAFEPATH is capable of providing up to four zones of audible and visual signals. Figure 1 illustrates the basic
capabilities of the remote SAFEPATH panel.

This manual describes the remote SAFEPATH panel, which features:

A multitone generator with field selectable sounds for a manual evacuation signal.

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Field upgradable.

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Up to four audio and strobe circuits, zone selectable.

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Supervision of input and output lines and many internal operations with trouble diagnosis and notification.

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An optional Remote Microphone (RMS-1).

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An optional Zone Splitter Module (SPL).

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THE REMOTE SAFEPATH PANEL MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, PROGRAMMED AND CONNECTED TO A CENTRALLY
LOCATED SAFEPATH PANEL TO FUNCTION IN A VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM.

Figure 1.

Basic Capabilities of the Remote SAFEPATH Panel

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Operation

This chapter describes the operating characteristics of the remote SAFEPATH panel. Included is information about the following
features:

• Operator's Console
Input and Output Options

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Supervision

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Operators Instructions

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Back-up Battery Requirements

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Operator's Console

An operator's console, which allows for manual override of the automatic message playing, is provided. The operator's console
includes a microphone, an "ACKNOWLEDGE" push-button, a "MANUAL/AUTOMATIC " switch, “ALL-CALL” switch, four “ZONE
DISARRANGEMENT” switches, and "NORMAL" and "TROUBLE" indicators. The operator's console is accessed by opening the
enclosure door. See Figure 2.

Input and Output Options

One line level input is provided for connecting to the central SAFEPATH panel.

Up to four audio outputs are available. Each output may be either a 15 Ohm line level output or a 25V, 70.7V or 100V amplifier
output. The 15 Ohm line level output can drive up to twenty 600 Ohm line level input appliances. The 25V, 70.7V or 100V amplifier
can drive up to 10, 40 or 80 Watts of speaker notification appliances.

Up to four visual appliance outputs are available. These outputs are rated for 24VDC and can each supply up to 2 amps of current.
Total current for all four outputs may not exceed 6 amps.

Up to four amplified speaker notification appliance power outputs are available. Each output is rated for 24VDC and can supply up
to 2 amps of current. Total current for all four outputs may not exceed 8 amps.

Supervision

A trouble condition indicates that the supervision functions have detected a malfunction in this panel. When a trouble condition is
detected, the panel may not be capable of playing emergency announcements.

If a trouble condition is detected by any of the supervision functions, the Form C status relay (normally energized) will change state,
the green system normal LED will turn off, and the amber trouble LED will turn on. The status relay contact closure must be properly
connected to and used by the control panel to indicate a system trouble. At the same time, an amber trouble location LED will
identify the location of the trouble condition. If a trouble condition is indicated, follow the procedures in the "Troubleshooting and
Servicing" section.

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THIS SAFEPATH PANEL IN A TROUBLE CONDITION AS, IT MAY NOT PLAY WARNING

WARNING: MESSAGES MADE BEFORE AND DURING A TROUBLE CONDITION MAY NOT BE HEARD, WHICH COULD

Input Voltage Supervision

Input voltage is supervised, and if the input voltage drops below the operating minimum voltage, this panel will transfer to battery
back-up power and indicate a trouble condition.

MESSAGES WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
AND/OR OTHERS. IF SAFEPATH INDICATES A TROUBLE CONDITION: (1) PROVIDE UL REQUIRED
ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING AND (2) HAVE QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONS IMMEDIATELY REPLACE UNIT(S)
THAT HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.

RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS. IF MESSAGES
MADE BEFORE AND DURING A TROUBLE CONDITION ARE STILL NECESSARY, THEY SHOULD BE REPEATED
WHEN THIS SAFEPATH PANEL IS RETURNED TO NORMAL.

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Microprocessor Supervision

Each microprocessor within this panel has a watchdog circuit that supervises the processor and resets it (if necessary) or maintains
a trouble condition if the microprocessor cannot be restarted. Each watchdog circuit constantly monitors the functioning of its
microprocessor and, if the microprocessor fails to function properly, will attempt to reset and restart the microprocessor.

Line Level Input Supervision

The line level input wiring is supervised by the central panel only. If either an open or short in the wiring should occur, the remote
panel will indicate an alarm condition.

Visual Notification Appliance Output Line Supervision

All visual notification appliance output lines are supervised. The lines are supervised for open circuits, short circuits, and ground
faults when the output is de-energized; and ground faults only when the output is energized. Output line supervision requires a
LISTED 10K end-of-line resistor to be installed on each output circuit and across the terminals of unused output circuits.

Audio Notification Appliance Output Line Supervision

All audio notification appliance output lines are supervised. The lines are supervised for open circuits, short circuits, and ground
faults when the output is de-energized. The lines are unsupervised when the output is energized. Output line supervision requires a
LISTED 10K end-of-line resistor to be installed on each output circuit and across the terminals of unused output circuits.

Amplified Speaker Notification Appliance Power Output Line Supervision

All amplified speaker notification appliance power output lines are supervised. The lines are supervised for open circuits, short
circuits, and ground faults when the output is de-energized, and ground faults only when the output is energized. Output line
supervision requires a LISTED 10K end-of-line resistor to be installed on each output circuit and across the terminals of unused
output circuits.

Battery Back-Up Line Supervision

The battery back-up lines are supervised for open circuits, short circuits and ground faults.

Back-Up Battery Supervision

The back-up battery is supervised for low voltage conditions.

Remote Microphone Supervision

The optional remote microphone is supervised for proper operation and for open circuits, short circuits and ground faults.

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Operator Instructions

The SAFEPATH panel provides an operator console for manually activating the panel. The operator console includes a
microphone, a green “NORMAL” indicator, a yellow “TROUBLE” indicator, an “ACKNOWLEDGE” push-button switch, a “RESET”
push-button, a “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC” switch, an “ALL-CALL” switch and four “ZONE SELECT” switches. The operator interface
allows the operator to manually override automatically playing pre-recorded messages with live announcements or an evacuation
tone, to silence internal and external trouble audibles, and to ascertain if the panel has detected a trouble condition. The operator
interface is shown in Figure 3.

The “TROUBLE” and “NORMAL” indicators are visible through a window on the panel door, when door is closed. All other operator
controls are only accessible by opening the panel door.

The “SELECT” LED’s indicate the zones selected for live announcements.

The ”ALARM” LED’s indicate the zones actively in alarm.

The two indicators identify to the operator when the SAFEPATH panel has detected a trouble condition. The yellow “TROUBLE”
indicator will be illuminated whenever there is a trouble detected by the SAFEPATH panel. If no troubles are detected, the green
“NORMAL” indicator will be illuminated.

The “ACKNOWLEDGE” push-button allows the operator to silence the trouble audibles, both internal and external. When a trouble
condition is detected, both the internal and external trouble audibles are sounded. When the “ACKNOWLEDGE” push-button is
depressed, the internal and external trouble audibles will be silenced. The trouble audibles will resound for subsequent trouble
conditions. The Form C trouble output contact will remain in the trouble condition and the “TROUBLE” indicator will remain
illuminated until all trouble conditions have been corrected.

The “RESET” push-button resets the strobe circuits after all initiating circuits are reset.

The “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC” switch has two positions, manual (down) and automatic (up). When the “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC”
toggle switch is in the automatic position, pre-recorded messages may be selected to play in individual circuits via dry contact inputs
and/or a serial communication interface. When the “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC” switch is in the manual position, pre-recorded
messages will not play, and the visual notification appliances are energized and the evacuation tone sounds in all circuits.

The “ALL-CALL” switch overrides any zone selection and allows audible signals to be heard regardless of the position of the four
zone select switches.

The four “ZONE SELECT” switches are numbered 1 through 4. They are used to silence any audible signal and turn off visual
signals in the respective zones, for live announcements only.

Operation Instructions

To make a live announcement:

1. Select specific zones or use “ALL-CALL” as necessary.

2. Remove microphone from its holder.

3. Hold down microphone’s push-to-talk button and talk into microphone.

To manually sound evacuation tone:

1. Move “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC” switch to the manual position.

The evacuation tone will sound in all circuits.

To silence trouble audibles:

1. Depress the “ACKNOWLEDGE” push-button.

To reset strobes:

1. All initiating circuits must be reset.

2. Momentarily depress the “RESET” push-button.

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Figure 2.

Operator’s Console

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Power Calculations

It is necessary to calculate the current draw for battery back-up requirements. The current requirements depend on the system
configuration and the options installed. The total current is the sum of the currents of all the components in the system. There are
two different system current ratings:

Standby Current

Alarm Current

Standby Current Calculations:

System Controller Board 150mA
Amplifier 1 See Note 1
Amplifier 2 See Note 1
Amplifier 3 See Note 1
Amplifier 4 See Note 1
Optional RMS-1 40mA (If Installed)
Optional Trouble Audible See Note 2
Optional SPL 40maA (If Installed)
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Total:

Note 1: If no amplifier is installed in the slot then the current for that amplifier is zero. If there is an amplifier the standby current
depends on the model of the amplifier installed in the slot and the pre-selected 1 of 8 evacuation tones.

Model Standby Current Temporal Worst case
As per UL full power CODE-3 tone
SIN wave testing TONE HI/LO

SALL-15S 100mA 100mA 100mA
SAA10S/SE Series 240mA 125mA 150mA
SAA40S/SE Series 400mA 300mA 300mA
SAA80S/SE Series 600mA 300mA 400mA

Note 2: Use the rated current for the optional trouble audible attached to the system.

Alarm Current Calculations:

System Controller Board 150mA
Amplifier 1 See Note 4
Amplifier 2 See Note 4
Amplifier 3 See Note 4
Amplifier 4 See Note 4
Digital Voice See Note 5
Optional RMS-1 75mA (If Installed)
Optional Trouble Audible See Note 6
Zone 1 Strobes See Note 7
Zone 2 Strobes See Note 7
Zone 3 Strobes See Note 7
Zone 4 Strobes See Note 7
Optional SPL 190mA (If Installed)
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Total:

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Note 3: If no amplifier is installed in the slot then the current for that amplifier is zero. If there is an amplifier the alarm current
depends on the model of the amplifier installed in the slot and the signal used for evacuation.

Model Alarm Current full power SIN wave as per UL testing
SALL-15S Series The sum of the currents of the self amplified speakers.
SAA-10S/SE Series (total wattage of connected speakers) x 69 + 240mA
SAA-40S/SE Series (total wattage of connected speakers) x 55 + 400mA
SAA-80S/SE Series (total wattage of connected speakers) x 56 + 600mA
Alarm Current for: Temporal Worst case
CODE-3 tone
Typical Voice TONE HI/LO
SAA10S/SE Series 250mA 350mA 750mA
SAA40S/SE Series 600mA 750mA 1600mA
SAA80S/SE Series 1000mA 1050mA 2500mA

Note 4: Use the rated current for the optional trouble audible attached to the system.

Note 5: If no strobes are installed in the zone the current is zero. If strobes are installed, the current is the sum of the current ratings

of all the strobes attached to the zone.

Battery Capacity Calculations:

The battery capacity depends on two factors; the current being drawn from the battery and the amount of time that the current is
being drawn. The battery capacity is measured in amp hours. The total amp hours of batteries needed is (the standby current) x
(time in standby) + (the alarm current) x (time in alarm).

Sample Calculation:

The system is equipped with an RMS-1, a remote trouble audible that is rated for 100mA, and three amplifiers. The first amplifier is
an SAA-10S Series with 10 watts of speakers attached and 1 amp of strobes attached. The second amplifier is an SAA-80S Series
with 60 watts of speakers attached and 2 amps of strobes attached. The third amplifier is an SALL-15S Series with 10, 100mA self
amplified speakers attached and no strobes attached. The system is designed for 24 hours of standby and 15 minutes of alarm.

Standby Calculations:

System Controller Board 150mA
Amplifier 1 125mA
Amplifier 2 300mA
Amplifier 3 100mA
Amplifier 4 0mA
Optional RMS-1 40mA
Optional Trouble Audible 100mA
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Total: 815mA = .815 amps

Alarm Current Calculations:

System Controller Board 150mA
Amplifier 1 350mA
Amplifier 2 1050mA
Amplifier 3 1000mA
Amplifier 4 None 0mA
Optional RMS-1 750mA
Optional Trouble Audible 100mA
Zone 1 Strobes 1000mA
Zone 2 Strobes 2000mA
Zone 3 Strobes 0mA
Zone 4 Strobes 0mA
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Total: 5725mA = 5.725 amps

Battery Capacity Calculations:

24 hours x .815 amps + 1/12 hour (5 minutes) x5.725 amps = 20.04 amp hours minimum capacity. Any de-rating factor must also
be included.

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Installation

The lives of people depend upon your safe installation of this panel. Please read, understand and carefully follow the specific
installation instructions set forth below to avoid damage to this panel and the equipment connected to it. Installation should be
conducted only by qualified persons in accordance with the procedures in this manual.

WARNING: SHUT OFF ALL POWER BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE

CAUTION: This panel’s printed circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and have delicate components mounted on

CAUTION: The Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) should be consulted by the installer prior to installation.

1. Prepare a drawing of the complete system wiring (Keep a copy of the system wiring drawing with this manual as a

permanent record of the system wiring). See the "Wiring Guidelines" and the "Field Wiring" sections to help develop
this drawing.

2. Carefully unpack the panel and make sure each item described on the packing slip is present and undamaged.

3. Mount the panel in the desired location as described in the "Mounting" section.

4. Mount any additional wiring boxes or junction boxes needed to interconnect field wiring.

5. Connect conduit fittings or bushings as needed using knockouts provided on the top and bottom of the panel.

6. Install field wiring in conduit when necessary, following the National Electrical Code and local codes for the type of

system being installed. Make all necessary connections at any additional wiring or junction boxes.

CAUTION: Provide proper strain relief for all wiring not in conduit.

7. Connect the panel to earth ground, following the National Electrical Code and local codes for the type of system being

installed, as described in the “Grounding “ section.

8. Check the integrity of all field wiring following the directions in the "Field Wiring Checkout'' section. Confirm that the

specified cable is installed and that there is continuity between required points (no open circuits), with no unwanted
connections (shorts) to other conductors, chassis, or earth ground.

9. Connect the wiring to the appropriate terminals of the panel’s modules following the directions in the "Field Wiring"

section and the system wiring drawing created in Step 1.

10. Install the appropriate amplifier modules into slots 1 thru 4 of the mother board.

11. Configure the dip switches on the controller module and install into slot 5 of the mother board.

12. Apply power and perform the operational tests described in the "System Checkout" section.

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

them. Before handling either a board or any component on a board, discharge any static electricity from your
body by touching a grounded object such as a metal screw which is connected to earth ground. Handle the
board by its edges, and be careful not to twist or flex it. This panel is to be installed in a static free area and the
user is to properly attach grounded wrist straps before touching any static sensitive areas. After handling this
panel’s printed circuit boards, the panel should be tested in accordance with the “System Checkout” guidelines
in the “Installation” section of this manual to verify that the printed circuit boards are undamaged and functioning
properly.

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Rev. C December 1998

Wiring Guidelines

WARNING: ALL AUDIO WIRING SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROM ANY HIGH VOLTAGE OR HIGH CURRENT

The National Electrical Code defines two types of circuits for protective signaling systems: power limited circuits and non-power
limited circuits. All circuits in this panel are non-power limited.

CAUTION: The National Electric Code limits the maximum number of conductors that can be installed in conduit and wiring

See the “Field Wiring Connection” section for recommended wire sizes and wire type to use for all input and output circuits.

LINES (SUCH AS AC OR DC POWER LINE, AUDIO POWER LINES, AND MOTOR OR RELAY ACTUATION
LINES) AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN SEPARATE CONDUIT FROM HIGH VOLTAGE OR HIGH
CURRENT LINES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

boxes depending on the size of the conduit, the volume of the boxes, and the gauge of the wire used. Make
sure that wiring used for installation complies with the latest NEC requirements.

Mounting

This panel shall be mounted in a location within the environmental limits specified in the latest UL Standard for indoor control
panels. This panel shall not be located in a hazardous location. Refer to the "Technical Specifications'' section.

Refer to Figure 3 for panel mounting hole layout. Drill mounting holes for appropriate screws and anchors to ensure secure
mounting to the type of surface at the selected location. Keep out dust and dirt during installation, as they can interfere with the
operation and reduce the life of the equipment.

Remove the door and mount the panel at the selected location. Use care to avoid damage to the module PC boards during
installation. Do not apply excessive pressure to any PC board or its components, including field wiring terminals and connectors.

Grounding

This panel should be connected to earth ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Connecting this panel to earth
ground will reduce static discharge failures, improve transient protection, and reduce the chance of electrical shock. This panel
should be grounded as follows:

1. Connect a wire between the ground lug (labeled “EARTH GROUND”) in Figure 6 and earth ground.

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Rev. C December 1998