wheelock SP4Z-A-B INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CLASS A/B SPLITTER

(FOR SP40S AND SPB-160/SPB-80/4)

Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

109900 SP4Z-A/B

GENERAL:

The Class A/B Splitter (SP4Z-A/B) is designed to be used with Wheelock’s SP40S SAFEPATH4 panel and the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster (SPB-160 and SPB-80/4)
panels. The SP4Z-A/B provides a means for expanding one supervised audio output zone to four Class B or two Class A zones. The SP4Z-A/B is UL Listed under
Standard 864, Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. They are for indoor use only.

One SP4Z-A/B can be connected to the SP40S panel. It is to be mounted inside the panel enclosure onto the standoffs on the SP40S board. Two SP4Z-A/B's can be
connected to the SPB-160. One SP4Z-A/B can be connected to the SPB-80/4. It is to be mounted inside the SPB-160 or SPB-80/4 panel on the Splitter Mounting
Bracket (SPMB-4Z - purchased separately) mounted over the 24VDC Power Supply (SPBPS). The SP4Z-A/B has a maximum power output per zone that cannot exceed
what is listed in Table 1.

NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol

. All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR
OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table 1: Specifications

Class A

Audio Output Voltage 25.0V 70.7V
Maximum Output Power Per Zone 40.0W 40.0W
Operating Voltage 24VDC
Standby/Alarm Current at 24VDC 15mA
Minimum Ground Fault Sensitivity 20 k Ohms

Class B Maximum Output Power Per Zone 40W 40W

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: The terminal blocks on the SP4Z-A/B are removable. To remove a terminal block, pull the block straight up from the circuit board as shown in Figure 1. Attach

wires to the desired connections, then plug the terminal block back on the board being careful to match and align the pins.

Copyright 2007 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

Figure 1: Removable Terminal Block

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS: (SP40S)

Figure 2 shows the mounting location of the SP4Z-A/B Splitter to the SP40S panel. Figure 3 shows the correct mounting procedure.

SP4Z - A /B

MOUNTING STUDS

Figure 2:

Mounting Location

RIGHT
SIDE

TOP

MOUNTING SCREW (4)

SP4Z-A/B COVER

COVER STANDOFFS (4)

SP4Z-A/B PC BOARD

SP4Z-A/B STANDOFFS(4)

SP40S PC BOARD

SP40S ENCLOSURE

SP4Z-A/B Mounting in SP40S Enclosure

Figure 3:

1. Install 4 standoffs through the SP40s board to the 4 mounting studs of the SP40S enclosure.

2. Position the SP4Z-A/B PC board with the terminal blocks pointing to the top of the SP40S enclosure and align the mounting holes on the PC board with the

mounting studs.

3. Screw the male end of the 4 cover standoffs through the SP4Z-A/B PC board and to the 4 standoff installed in Step 1. Tighten standoffs snug.

4. Attach wiring in accordance with the wiring section of this installation instruction.

5. Align the SP4Z-A/B cover with the holes in the cover standoffs and mount the cover using the 4 mounting screws. Tighten the screws hand tight.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS: (SPB-160 and SPB-80/4)

Figure 4 shows the mounting location of the SP4Z-A/B Splitter to the Splitter Mounting Bracket (SPMB-4Z - purchased separately). Figure 5 shows the correct
mounting procedure.

24VDC POWER
SUPPLY (SAPS)

TB2

N

OUT

POWER

TROUBLE

24VDC

CLASS B WIRING

CLASS A WIRING

+

-

-

+

+-+

AUD

Z1

IN

ZONE1ZONE2ZONE3ZONE

ZONE1ZONE

L

N

-

-

+

Z4

ZONE

4

ZONE

2

ZONE

ZONE

POWER

TROUBLE

CLASS B WIRING

+

24VDC

CLASS A WIRING

-

-

­+-+

Z2

Z3 Z4

4

2

-+-

­+

+

+

AUD

Z2 Z3

Z1

IN

ZONE

ZONEZONE

2 3

1

ZONE

1

SPLITTER MOUNTING
BRACKET (SPMB-4Z)

SPLITTER (SP4Z-A/B)

Figure 4 :
SP4 Z-A/B Mou n ting Lo c a tion for th e SPB -8 0 /4 and SPB -1 6 0

SPLITTER COVER

SPLITTER BOARD

(4) #6-32 SCREW

(4) HEX M/F SPACER

(4) LOCKING F S PACER

SPLITTER MTG BRKT

(4) #8-32 KEPS NUT

Figu r e 5 :
Mo u n tin g Diagr am for SP4Z-A/B Splitte r a n d S PMB-4Z Mou n tin g Brack e t

1. Mount the Splitter Mounting Bracket (SPMB-4Z) to the SPB-160 or SPB-80/4 according to installation instructions (P84252).

2. Install the 4 nylon Locking Female Spacers to the mounting bracket by pushing them into place.

3. Position the SP4Z-A/B PC board with the terminal blocks pointing to the top of the Audio Booster enclosure and align the mounting holes on the PC board with the
mounting studs.

4. Screw the male end of the 4 Hex M/F Spacers through the SP4Z-A/B PC board and to the 4 Locking Female Spacers on the SPMB-4Z. Tighten standoffs snug plus
¼ turn.

5. Attach wiring in accordance with the wiring section of this installation instruction.

6. Align the SP4Z-A/B Cover with the holes in the cover spacers and mount the cover using the 4 mounting screws. Tighten the screws hand tight.

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 when installing second splitter in the SPB-160 Audio Booster.

NOTE: One SPMB-4Z mounting bracket can support two SP4Z-A/B splitters.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:

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

INJURY.

CAUTION: Do not move jumpers while the unit is powered on. Doing so may damage the Splitter.

Jumper Plugs J1 and J3 must be set for either Class A or Class B Wiring (Figures 6A and 6B).

NOTE: Factory setting is for Class B Wiring.

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