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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.

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.

Certain information contained in this manual has been extracted from the NFPA 72 Manual (1999
Edition) and the Life Safety Code 101™ Manual (2000 Edition).

Notation Conventions

This manual uses the following notation conventions:

WARNING: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU AND OR OTHERS.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Part Number: P84116 Rev. J
Copyright 2005 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Typographical Notation Conventions…………………………………………………………… iii

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………. v

Table of Figures…………………………………………………………………………………… vii

Table of Tables……………………………………………………………………………………. viii

Chapter 1 – Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………. 1-1

Section 1-1 – Read This Manual…………………………………………………………. 1-1
Section 1-2 – Operational Safety………………………………………………………… 1-1
Section 1-3 – Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards,
And Guidelines……………………………………………………………. 1-2
Section 1-4 – Property Insurance Recommendation………………………………….. 1-2
Section 1-5 – Audio Output Considerations……………………………………………. 1-2
Section 1-6 – RF Interference…………………………………………………………… 1-3
Section 1-7 – General…………………………………………………………………….. 1-3

Chapter 2 – Overview and Features……………………………………………………………. 2-1

Section 2-1 - Description…………………………………………………………………. 2-1
Section 2-2 – Enclosure and Configuration…………………………………………….. 2-3
Section 2-3 – Nominal Electrical Data………………………………………………….. 2-3
Section 2-4 – Operation Modes…………………………………………………………. 2-4

Chapter 3 – Installation and Setup……………………………………………………………… 3-1

Section 3-1 – Introduction………………………………………………………………… 3-1
Section 3-2 – Fire Alarm Control Panel Wiring Applications…………………………. 3-1
Section 3-3 – General Installation Instructions………………………………………… 3-1

See warning concerning BGM source on page 3-7.

Section 3-5 – Mounting…………………………………………………………………… 3-14
Section 3-6 – System Checkout…………………………………………………………. 3-16
Section 3-7 – Ground Fault Detection Sensitivity Adjustment……………………….. 3-20
Section 3-8 – Battery Care and Backup Battery Calculations………………………... 3-20
Section 3-9 – AC Power and Battery Installation Procedures…………………...…… 3-21

Chapter 4 – Operation…………………………………………………………………………… 4-1

Section 4-1 – Introduction……………………………………………………………….. 4-1
Section 4-2 – Operator’s Console………………………………………………………. 4-1
Section 4-3 – Supervision……………………………………………………………….. 4-1
Section 4-4 – Actions That Initiate Alarms…………………………………………….. 4-2

Chapter 5 – Operational Procedures………………………………………………………….. 5-1

Section 5-1 – Operator Instructions……………………………………………………… 5-1
Section 5-2 – To Make Live Announcements………………………………………….. 5-1
Section 5-3 – To Record Digital Voice Messages……………………………………… 5-1

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Chapter 6 – Periodic Testing and Maintenance………………………………………………. 6-1

Section 6-1 – Introduction………………………………………………………………… 6-1
Section 6-2 – Periodic Testing…………………………………………………………… 6-1
Section 6-3 – Faulty Equipment…………………………………………………………. 6-1
Section 6-4 – Qualified Personnel………………………………………………………. 6-1
Section 6-5 – Miscellaneous Hardware Testing………………………………………. 6-1

Chapter 7 – Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………. 7-1

Section 7-1 Introduction………………………………………………….………………. 7-1
Section 7-2 Troubleshooting………………………………….……………..…………… 7-1
Section 7-3 SP40/2 Panel Wiring Diagram……………….……………………………. 7-7

Chapter 8 – Technical Data…………………………………………………………………….. 8-1

Section 8-1 – Mechanical……………………………………………………………….. 8-1
Section 8-2 – Environmental……………………………………………………………. 8-1
Section 8-3 – Electrical………………………………………………………………….. 8-1

Chapter 9 – Module Descriptions…………………………………………………….………… 9-1

Section 9-1 – Introduction………………………………………………..………………. 9-1
Section 9-2 SP40/2 Motherboard ……………………….………………………………. 9-3

Chapter 10 – Warranty……………………………………….………………………………….. 10-1

Battery Backup Calculation Sheet……………………………………….……………………… 11

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Basic Capabilities of the SP40/2 Panel………………………………………….……..… 2-4

Figure 2-2 Layout of a SP40/2 Panel…………………………………………………………… 2-5

Figure 3-1 Location of Wire Connections………………………………………………………. 3-2

Figure 3-2 Removable Terminal Block………………………………………………………….. 3-4

Figure 3-3 Strobe Input and Output Connections……….…………………………………… 3-5

Figure 3-4 Audio Output Connections…………………………………………………………. 3-5

Figure 3-5 Digital Voice Initiating Connections………….……………………………………… 3-6

Figure 3-6 Ancillary Audio Input Connections…………………………………………………. 3-7

Figure 3-7 Alarm and Trouble Connections………………………….………………………… 3-8

Figure 3-8 Wiring Diagram for Visual Only Notification Appliances………………………... 3-11

Figure 3-9 Wiring Diagram for Combination Audio/Visual Notification Appliances………… 3-11

Figure 3-10 Wiring Diagram for Audio Only Notification Appliances………………………… 3-11

Figure 3-11 Alarm Relay Contacts……….……………………………………………………… 3-13

Figure 3-12 Trouble Status Relay Contacts……………….……………………………………. 3-13

Figure 3-13 Input Power and Battery Connection Locations……………….…………………. 3-14

Figure 3-14 SP40/2 Panel Mounting and Grounding Location.………..………….………… 3-15

Figure 3-15 Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Location……….……………………………. 3-16

Figure 3-16 120VAC Input connection……………………………………….………………… 3-22

Figure 3-17 Battery Wire Connections…………………………………………………………. 3-23

Figure 3-18 Battery Alignment and Jumper Connection………………………………..……. 3-24

Figure 5-1 Digital Voice Section…………………………………………………………………. 5-3

Figure 5-2 SP40/2 Panel Operator Console………………..…….……………………………. 5-4

Figure 7-1 Trouble LED and Fuse Locations………………….…………………………….… 7-2

Figure 7-2 SP40/2 Panel Wiring Diagram….………………………………………………….. 7-8

Figure 9-1 SP40/2 Motherboard………………………………………………………………… 9-2

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 3-1 Terminal Connection Definitions……………………………………………………. 3-3

Table 3-2 Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Functions…………….……………………… 3-17

Table 3-3 Digital Voice Message Tests………………………………………………………… 3-19

Table 4-1 Alarm Conditions and Results……………………………………………………….. 4-2

Table 6-1 Miscellaneous Hardware Tests………………………………………..……………. 6-2

Table 7-1 Trouble LED Procedure Cross Reference…………………………………………. 7-3

Table 8-1 Input Activation……………………………………………………………………….. 8-2

Table 8-2 Outputs…………………………………………………………………………………. 8-2

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Chapter 1 - Safety Precautions

Section 1-1 - Read This Manual

Personnel properly qualified in the application and use of life safety equipment ("qualified personnel") shall
read this manual carefully before performing any actions to specify, apply, install, maintain and
operationally test SP40/2 products in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

This manual shall be kept with the SP40/2 panel for reference during the life of the system. This manual
shall be made available to all qualified personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service SP40/2 products.
It is strongly recommend that such personnel read and understand the entire manual.

Section 1-2 - Operational Safety

WARNING: IF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INSTALLATION AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE

NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY, THE SP40/2 PANEL MAY NOT OPERATE IN AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

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

WARNING THAT A POSSIBLE SERIOUS SITUATION REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

CAUTION: SP40/2 printed circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and have delicate

components mounted on it. 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. The SP40/2 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 SP40/2 printed
circuit board, the panel should be tested in accordance with Section 3-5 “System Checkout” of this manual
to verify that it is functioning properly.

NOTE:

In areas prone to lighting strikes, using a surge protection device is recommended. Reference

TESAN number S002-99 for recommended manufacturers of surge protection equipment.

This TESAN (Technical Engineering Support Application Notice) is available from the Wheelock website,
www.wheelockinc.com , and is found under the Technical Support tab.

This SP40/2 panel will not work without power. The SP40/2 panel is powered by 120VAC. 24VDC re­chargeable batteries provide back-up power. If both sources of power are cut off for any reason, the
SP40/2 panel will not operate.

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

The SP40/2 panel shall only be operated with the dead front panel properly in place.

Notification equipment cannot last forever. Even though SP40/2 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 the SP40/2

panel, all notification equipment, as well as all messages and
their output channel, and priority assignment, shall 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.

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WARNING: FOR PROPER OPERATION IN LIFE SAFETY APPLICATIONS, THE SP40/2

PANEL SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A LISTED COMPATIBLE AND PROPERLY OPERATING
CONTROL PANEL, WHICH CONTROLS ITS ACTIVATION. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
PROPERLY INTERCONNECTED AND OPERATING. THE INSTALLER SHALL CHECK
COMPATIBILITY OF ALL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, OTHERWISE THE SP40/2
PANEL AND/OR THE CONTROL PANEL MAY BE DAMAGED AND/OR FAIL TO OPERATE IN AN
EMERGENCY SITUATION.

WARNING: CERTAIN HARDWARE FUNCTIONS ON THE SP40/2 PANEL ARE NOT
SUPERVISED. IF ANY SUCH HARDWARE FUNCTIONS FAIL, THE SP40/2 PANEL MAY NOT
PROVIDE THE INTENDED WARNING AND/OR NOT INDICATE A TROUBLE CONDITION.

Section 1-3 - Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations,

Laws, Standards, and Guidelines

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

WARNING: FOR EMERGENCY, LIFE SAFETY, AND FIRE PROTECTIVE SIGNALING, SYSTEM
APPLICATIONS USING THE SP40/2, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE
PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE LATEST NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY (UL), NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE (NEC), OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA),
STATE, COUNTY, LOCAL, 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 REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ).

It is recommended that the local AHJ inspect and approve the proposed placement of all the
notification appliances.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED IN NYC, THE BACKGROUND MUSIC FEATURE IS NOT PERMISSIBLE.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED IN NYC, THE TELEPHONE PAGING FEATURE IS NOT PERMISSIBLE

Section 1-4 - Property Insurance Recommendation

The SP40/2 panel is not a substitute for insurance. All users should have adequate levels of life and
property insurance

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Section 1-5 - Audio Output Considerations

WARNING: AUDIBLE SIGNALS MAY MASK MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MONITORING ALARMS.
WHERE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MONITORING ALARMS ARE IN USE, DO NOT USE AUDIBLE
SIGNALS; PROVIDE VISUAL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES IN HIGHLY VISIBLE LOCATIONS.

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CAUTION: The output of the audio system may not be heard in all cases. Sound can be blocked
or reduced by walls, doors, carpeting, wall coverings, 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

If live microphone announcements, audible tones and/or voice messages cannot be readily heard and
understood clearly within the protected areas as intended, it will be 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

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Section 1-6 - RF Interference

The SP40/2 panel 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.

Section 1-7 - General

Each manufacturer's fire alarm control panel and notification appliances operate differently and have
different features. Before specifying, installing, operating, testing, maintaining or servicing a system,
carefully read the installation, operation and testing manual for each piece of equipment and
applicable codes.

Additional copies of this manual may be obtained from:

Wheelock, Inc.
273 Branchport Ave.
Long Branch, N.J. 07740
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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Chapter 2 - Overview and Features

Section 2-1- Description

General

The SP40/2 panel is a stand alone, single channel, 40 watt, supervised voice evacuation/emergency
message system with additional features of a Telephone Page Input, Night Ring Input and Background
Music Input. Figure 2-1 illustrates the basic capabilities.

The control panel that activates the SP40/2 panel must provide a Notification Appliance Circuit with a
voltage ranging from 9 to 31VDC.

The SP40/2 panel does
system that does sense such conditions. The SP40/2 panel, when activated, provides a pre-recorded voice
message(s) to speaker notification appliances. When used as part of a protective signaling system, the
SP40/2 panel must be properly connected to a compatible control panel that has been approved by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory ("LISTED") and to LISTED compatible notification appliances for
proper operation.

THE SP40/2 PANEL MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, PROGRAMMED, AND CONNECTED TO A
COMPATIBLE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL TO FUNCTION IN A VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM.

not sense an emergency condition or hazards such as fire; it is only a part of a

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.

Standard Features

• One strobe NAC output section.

• 24VDC @ 2 Amps Maximum.

• Requires separate NAC Circuit (9 to 31VDC) input or can be programmed to operate when Digital

Voice messages are played.

• Return allows pass through for Wheelock synchronized strobes, remote SP40/2 panels, additional
strobe appliances or EOLR.

• Synchronized output when using Wheelock’s Synchronized strobe products.

• Supervised with 10K Ohm EOLR.

• Trouble LEDs for Open and Short conditions.

• 40 Watt Audio Amplifier section.

• Selection of 25Vor 70V speaker output.

• Supervised with 10K Ohm EOLR.

• Trouble LEDs for Open and Short Conditions

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• A Digital Voice Section.

• Capable of playback and record.

• Digital Voice Message Chip contains the recording program and memory for 3 message sections.

• Memory in 3 sections with corresponding inputs.

• Section 1/ IN1; 21 seconds

• Section 2/ IN2; 18 seconds

• Section 3/ IN3; 18 seconds

• Activated by one of three NAC (9 to 31VDC) inputs (IN1, IN2, or IN3).

• Capable of selecting the strobe NAC output for each input.

• Audio Processing Section

• 3 Priority ordered audio inputs

Hand held, push-to-talk (PTT) microphone, Priority One. 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 Two

• CC or NAC initiates AUX IN audio

• CC is supervised. NAC is not supervised.

• For use with SAFTPATH 4 – Remote Microphone Expander (SP4-RMX) or SAFTPATH 4 –

Remote Microphone (SPRM)

Digital Voice Section inputs (IN1, IN2, IN3).

• IN1, IN2, and IN3 have priorities 3, 4, and 5 respectively.

• IN1, IN2, and IN3 are not supervised.

• Polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring.

Night Ring (NR), Priority 6.

• Contact closure activated.

• Will not operate if the panel is on Battery.

Telephone Page (TEL), Priority 7

• Accepts a Telephone Page Port Input.

• Will not operate if the panel is on Battery.

Background Music (BGM), Priority 8

• Line Level Input

• Will mute when any other input is used.

• Will not operate if the panel is on Battery.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED IN NYC, THE BGM FEATURE IS NOT PERMISSIBLE.

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NOTE: WHEN INSTALLED IN NYC, THE TELEPHONE PAGING FEATURE IS NOT PERMISSIBLE.

NOTE: Night Ring, Telephone Page, and Background music will not operate when the SP40/2 is in the

alarm condition.

• Power Supply Section.

120VAC, 2.15A 50 - 60Hz input (IN)

24VDC, 12Ah Battery Backup (BAT +/-)

24VDC, 0.5A output terminals (24V +/-)

• Ground Fault Detection Section.

Monitors Inputs and outputs for 600K Ohms minimum in relation to ground.

• A dual-tone tone generator with 2 field selectable sounds (Code 3 Tone, Slow Whoop) that sound when
there is a Digital Voice Section Failure in alarm condition.

• Full supervision with on-board diagnostics and trouble reporting circuits for:

Audio NAC circuit wiring  open and short conditions
Ground Fault detection
Strobe NAC circuit wiring  open and short conditions
PTT Microphone  open or not installed condition
Amplifier operation
Digital Voice Section
Input voltage/low battery

• Form C relay trouble contacts for external notification.

• Built in sounder to indicate trouble, with a trouble silence switch to silence it. If the trouble is not

corrected in 20 minutes, the sounder will reactivate. (Trouble Silence Switch does not change the state
of the Form C Trouble relay.)

• Remote reporting via output contacts for system trouble or alarm activation.

Section 2-2 - Enclosure and Configuration

See Chapter 8 for Technical Specifications

Section 2-3 - Nominal Electrical Data

See Chapter 8 for Technical Specifications.

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DIGITAL VOICE MESSAGE CHIP ALLOWS RECORDING 3 MESSAGE
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Basic Capabilities of the SP40/2 Panel

PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES. TAILORED MESSAGES CAN BE
RECORDED AT WHEELOCK.

CENTRAL AMPLIFIED
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24VDC AT 2A MAX.
POWER LIMITED

FOR CONTINUATION OF
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Section 2-4 - Operation Modes

The SP40/2 has two operation modes in the Voice Evacuation Modes:

1. Standby

2. Alarm

Standby Mode

Standby is the normal mode. The SP40/2 panel supervises the connections and internal components to
maintain proper operation. All strobes and speaker appliances are off.

The SP40/2 can also be used as a paging system with background music and night ring.

Alarm Mode

Alarm mode occurs when an emergency signal is initiated by the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) or
control equipment.

NOTE: Telephone paging is not available when the SP40/2 is in the alarm mode.

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Chapter 3 - Installation and Setup

Section 3-1 - Introduction

The lives of people depend upon your safe and proper installation of the SP40/2 panel. Please read,
understand and carefully follow the specific installation instructions set forth below to avoid damage to the
SP40/2 panel and equipment connected to it. Only qualified personnel in accordance with the procedures
in this manual should conduct installation.

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

SHOCK CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT AC POWER OR BATTERY BACKUP POWER UNTIL SYSTEM
WIRING HAS BEEN CONNECTED, MODULES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, AND FIELD WIRING HAS
BEEN INSPECTED.

CAUTION: The SP40/2 printed circuit board is sensitive to static electricity and has delicate

components mounted on it. Before handling the board or any component on it, discharge any static
electricity from your body by touching a grounded object such as a metal screw, which is connected to
earth, ground. The SP40/2 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.

The installer, prior to installation should consult with the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Section 3-2 - Fire Alarm Control Panel Wiring Applications

The SP40/2 Digital Voice Section inputs and the strobe input require an 9 to 31VDC. The Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP) NAC Circuit of 12VDC or 24VDC will initiate these circuits. The strobe input NAC
can be operated separately from the Digital Voice NAC circuits.

“TROUBLE”, Form C relay terminals and an internal sounder are available for monitoring the condition of
the SP40/2 panel.

Section 3-3 - General Installation Instructions

Refer to Figure 3-1 on Page 3-2, which shows the location of wiring connections used in the installation of
the SP40/2 panel. Table 3-1 on Page 3-3 explains the functions of the different wiring connections.

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Section 2
Strobe Connections

Section 1
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L

N

AC

F2

TB7

F1

W1

U8

RECORD
D31

4

2 3

1

ON

SW2

DV

MIC

W2

AMP

MIC1

W3

100V

70V

25V

TB1

D11

AC

BAT

STB
SHORT

NAC

CC

W5
W4

AUDIO
SHORT

AUDIO
OPEN

+_+

24V

BAT

IN

TBL

AC

GRN

STB

YEL

SW1

STB
OPEN

3

R

1

2

SW3

4

2 3

1

ON

TEL

BGM

TONE

AUX

IN

AUX

GF

STB OUT

RED

STB IN

TB2

A
L
M

T
R
B

TB3

IN3

IN2

IN1

TB4

NR

TEL

BGM

TB5

AUDIO OUT

CC/NAC

1V

AUX IN

25V
70V

TB6

100V

J3

DV

W6

E1

TB2

+
_

+

RET

_

+
_

NO
NC

COM

NC
NO

COM

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

+
_

STB OUT

RET

STB IN

+
_

+
_

+
_

Section 3
Alarm and Trouble Connections

A

NO

L

NC

M

COM

NC

T
R

NO

B

COM

TB3

Section 4
Internal Digital Voice

+

Module Input Connections

_

+
_

+
_

TB4

IN3

IN2

IN1

Section 5
Night Ring, Telephone Page,

+

NR

TEL

BGM

TB5

Background Music Connections

_

+
_

+
_

Section 6
Audio Output Connections

+

AUDIO OUT

CC/NAC

AUX IN

Auxiliary Input Connections

_

+
_

+
_

TB6

Figure 3-1

Location of Field Wiring Connections

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Table 3-1

Terminal Connection Definitions

TB1

TB2

TB3

TB4

TB5

TB6

TB7

Symbol Full Name Definition

IN 28VDC Input Connection 28VDC Connection from Rectifier Module

BAT Battery Input Connection 24VDC, 12AH Battery Input Connection

24V 24VDC 0.5A Output 24VDC, 0.5A Continuous Output Connection, Power Limited auxiliary power

STB OUT Strobe Output 24VDC, 2A Maximum Strobe NAC Output Supervised with UL Listed 10K

RET Return Strobe Input Return for connecting additional strobe circuits, or UL Listed

STB IN Strobe Input 9-31VDC Strobe NAC Input. Triggers Strobes in Alarm Condition

ALM ALARM CONNECTIONS Alarm Form C relay changes state in Audio Alarm Conditions. These

NO Normally Open Alarm Relay contact open to Common (COM) in non alarm condition.

NC Normally Closed Alarm Relay contact closed to Common (COM) in non alarm condition.

COM Common Alarm Relay Common (COM)

TRB TROUBLE CONNECTIONS Trouble Form C relay changes state in panel trouble condition. Contacts are

NO Normally Open Trouble Relay contact open to Common (COM) in non alarm condition

NC Normally Closed Trouble Relay contact closed to Common (COM) in non alarm condition

COM Common Trouble Relay Common (COM)

IN3 Input 3 Digital Voice initiating connection for message #3. (9-31VDC). Input 3 is a

IN2 Input 2 Digital Voice initiating connection for message #2. (9-31VDC). Input 2 is a

IN1 Input 1 Digital Voice Initiating Connection for message #1. (9-31VDC). Input 1 is a

NR Night Ring Contact Closure Input initiates chime sound for Night Ring. Non-supervised.

TEL Telephone Page Input Telephone Page Input from a telephone Page Port. Non-Supervised.

BGM Background Music Input Line Level, 600 Ohm Background Music Input. Automatically mutes when

AUDIO OUT Audio Output Audio Output for 25V or 70V speakers. Supervised using UL Listed 10K

CC/NAC Contact Closure/NAC Contact closure or NAC will initiate AUX IN Audio. CC is supervised.

AUX IN Auxiliary Input Audio Line Level Audio Input from RMX or Remote MIC

AC AC Monitor Input Monitors the AC input voltage and senses when the voltage is too low or not

Terminal Block 1 (Section 1)

Terminal Block 2 (Section 2)

Terminal Block 3 (Section 3)

Terminal Block 4 (Section 4)

Terminal Block 5 (Section 5)

Terminal Block 6 (Section 6)

Terminal Block 7

source

Ohm, ½ W EOLR. (Power limited)

10K Ohm, ½ W EOLR.

conditions are: Push-to-talk Button on MIC depressed. AUX initiated via CC
or NAC, and IN1, IN2, and IN3 inputs present. Contacts are rated at 24VDC,
2A. Resistive load.

rated at 24VDC, 2A. Resistive load.

Priority 5 circuit. Reverse polarity.

Priority 4 circuit. Reverse polarity.

Priority 3 circuit. Reverse polarity.

Night Ring does not operate without 120VAC input and the Panel is
operating on Battery.

Telephone Page does not operate without 120VAC input and the Panel is
operating on Battery.

any other input is in use. Non-Supervised. Background Music input does not
operate without 120VAC input and the panel is operating on Battery

Ohm, ½ W EOLR. Power Limited.

Connects to RMX or Remote MIC

present and energizes the battery circuit. See Figure 7-2 (Page 7-8)

NOTE: All Outputs (Strobe Output, Audio Output, and 24VDC Auxiliary Power Source) are
power limited circuits.

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