Fast-Track Set-up Guide for
SAFEPATH4 SP40S/SP40SE Panel
This guide has been created to provide you with a fast track setup to get your SP40S or SP40SE panel up and
running using the digital voice messaging and live voice modes of operation. Other modes, which include night
ring, telephone paging and background music and other features, are discussed in the technical manual. This guide
is not to take the place of the Installation, Testing, Operation and Maintenance Manual, which you received in this
package. When in doubt, refer to the Manual for additional information. Always Obey All Safety Precautions
and Warnings.
1. Inventory
2. Mounting
MAKE SURE THAT ALL EXTERNAL WIRING IS REMOVED, AND ALL ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS ARE CLEAR BEFORE DRILLING MOUNTING HOLES AND MOUNTING THE
SP40S/SP40SE PANEL.
1. Open the front cover and dead front panel.
2. Mount the Panel in the desired location-using Figure 1 for hole configuration.
When you receive your new Panel, check to see that you have the following items:
• SP40S or SP40SE Panel.
• Package of test EOLRs (End of Line Resistors)
• Operation and Installation Manual
• 2 UL Listed 10K Ohm EOLRs.
• Hardware Kit containing Battery connection wires
2" - 2 1/2" - 3" Conduit
Knockouts (2 Places)
14.00"
TB
AU
24
SP
3/4" - 1" Conduit
Knockouts (18 Places)
AU
CC/
24V
17.00"
Grounding
Terminal
Block
Figure 1
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3. Connect conduit fittings and conduit to the Panel through the conduit entrances shown on Figure 1 as
necessary. Wire the Power input on the left bottom of the Panel, and input and output wiring on the right
side of the Panel.
4. Install field wiring in conduit as required.
5. Connect the Panel to earth ground at grounding stud shown on Figure 1.
6. Make sure that all debris is cleared from the enclosure.
7. For more details refer to Chapter 3 of the SP40S or SP40SE Installation, Testing, Operation and Maintenance
Manual.
3. Wiring
The terminal blocks on the SP40S/E are removable. Lift the terminal block from the circuit
board, attach wires to the desired connections, and then plug the terminal block back on
the board.
Table 1 Standard Messages for the SP40S/SP40SE
Message # Priority # `Type of
IN1
IN2 4 Fire (do not use
IN3 5 Fire Male “May I have your attention please! A fire emergency has been
IN4 6 Emergency Female “May I have your attention please! An emergency has been reported
IN5 7 Emergency Male “May I have your attention please! An emergency has been reported
IN6 8 Weather Male “May I have your attention please! The National Weather Service
IN7 9 All Clear Male “May I have your attention please! The building emergency has
IN8 10 Test Male “May I have your attention please! This is a test of the Cooper
3 Fire (do not use
Message
elevators)
elevators)
Voice
Type
Male “May I have your attention please! A fire emergency has been
Female “May I have your attention please! A fire emergency has been
Message Script
reported in the building. While this is being verified, please leave
the building by the nearest exit. Do not use the elevators.”
reported in the building. While this is being verified, please leave
the building by the nearest exit. Do not use the elevators.”
reported in the building. While this is being verified, please leave
the building by the nearest exit.”
in the building. While this is being verified, please leave the
building and report to the designated assembly are for your group.”
in the building. While this is being verified, please leave the
building and report to the designated assembly are for your group.”
has issued a severe weather warning for our area.”
ended. An all clear has been given. Please resume normal activities.”
Wheelock evacuation system, repeat, this is only a test.”
Pre-Tone Post Tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Eight (8)
seconds of
1KHz tone
Eight (8)
seconds of
1KHz tone
No Tone No Tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Three (3)
rounds of
code 3 tone
Eight (8)
seconds of
1KHz tone
Eight (8)
seconds of
1KHz tone
ALWAYS APPLY AC POWER BEFORE CONNECTING BATTERY BACKUP. ALWAYS
DISCONNECT BATTERY BACKUP BEFORE DISCONNECTING AC POWER.
IMPROPER CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND
PERSONAL INJURY.
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