wheelock SPB-160, SPB-80-4, SPB-320 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Series SPB

Audio Boosters

Installation, Testing,

Operation, and

Maintenance

Manual

Part Number P84748	Revision C
Assembly Number A84749	Revision A

Copyright 2006 Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.

About Cooper Wheelock, Inc.:	Cooper Wheelock, Inc. fulfills its
	mission of Helping People Take Action
	by providing high quality and advanced
	products and services for the life safety,
	communications, and security markets.
	Cooper Wheelock has served the
	needs of commercial, educational,
	industrial, health care, and government
	users for more than eighty-five years.
	Today the company continues to focus
	on designing and manufacturing
	advanced technological products to
	meet the world’s needs for Emergency
	Incident Management and Notification,
	Multi-Function Communications, and
	Mass Notification.

For more information, contact:	Cooper Wheelock, Inc.
	273 Branchport Avenue
	Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899
	Telephone: [phone]
	Fax: [phone]
	Web Site: www.cooperwheelock.com
	E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

Chapter: 1		Foreword		1-1
1.1	Intended Use ..................................................................................................			1-1
1.2	Design Change Disclaimer ............................................................................			1-1
1.3	User Operation Assistance.............................................................................			1-1
1.4	Typographical Notation Conventions ............................................................			1-1
Chapter: 2		Safety Precautions		2-1
2.1	Read This Manual ..........................................................................................			2-1
2.2	Operational Safety .........................................................................................			2-1
	2.2.1		Expected Equipment Lifecycle ..........................................................	2-2
	2.2.2		Periodic Testing .................................................................................	2-2

2.3Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, and

Guidelines		..................................................................................................................	2-3
2.4	Property Insurance Recommendation ............................................................		2-3
2.5	Audio Output Considerations ........................................................................		2-3
2.6	RF Interference ..............................................................................................		2-4
2.7	General ...........................................................................................................		2-4
Chapter: 3		Overview	3-1
3.1	Compatibility with Existing Safepath4 Products ...........................................		3-1
3.2	Standard Features...........................................................................................		3-2
Chapter: 4		Installation	4-1
4.1	Introduction....................................................................................................		4-1
4.2	General Installation Instructions ....................................................................		4-2
	4.2.1 Unpacking and Taking Inventory (new from outline) .......................		4-2
	4.2.2 Mounting the Audio Booster .............................................................		4-6
	4.2.3 Installing Field Wiring Connections ..................................................		4-6
	4.2.4 Installing Audio and Auxiliary Input Connections ............................		4-8
	4.2.5 Installing Strobe Input Connections (SPB-80/4) ...............................		4-9
	4.2.6 Installing Audio and Strobe Output Circuit Connections ..................		4-9
	4.2.7 Installing Expansion Output and Trouble Contact Connections......		4-11
	4.2.8 Installing Power and Battery Connections.......................................		4-12
4.3	Two-Wire Audio and Four-Wire Audio Modes ..........................................		4-14

4.3.1Two-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Reported on Main Trouble

Contacts........................................................................................................

4-16

4.3.2Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Trouble Reported on Main

Trouble Contacts ..........................................................................................	4-17
4.3.3 Two-Wire Mode with AC Loss Reported on AC TRB Contacts ....	4-18

4.3.4Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Trouble Reporting on AC TRB

	Contacts........................................................................................................		4-19
4.4	Wiring the Panel ..........................................................................................		4-20
	4.4.1	Wiring Guidelines ............................................................................	4-20
	4.4.2	Field Wiring Connections ................................................................	4-20
	4.4.3	Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring (SPB-80/4 only).....	4-20

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	4.4.4		Speaker Notification Appliance Output Wiring ..............................	4-21
	4.4.5		Trouble Output Contact Wiring .....................................................	4-222
	4.4.6		Power Connection Requirements...................................................	4-222
4.5	Mounting the Panel ......................................................................................			4-25
	4.5.1		Locating the Panel............................................................................	4-25
4.6	Performing System Checkout ......................................................................			4-28
	4.6.1		System Control Settings...................................................................	4-28
	4.6.2		Checkout Procedure .........................................................................	4-31
4.7	Ground Fault Detection................................................................................			4-31
4.8	Battery Care and Backup Battery Calculations ...........................................			4-32
	4.8.1		Caring for Sealed Lead Acid Batteries ............................................	4-32
	4.8.2		Storing Batteries...............................................................................	4-32
	4.8.3		Calculating Backup Battery Requirements ......................................	4-33
4.9	Installing AC Power and Batteries...............................................................			4-34
	4.9.1		Installing AC Power.........................................................................	4-34
	4.9.2		Installing Batteries ...........................................................................	4-34
Chapter: 5		Operation		5-1
	5.1.1		Audio Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision ...............	5-2
	5.1.2		Visual Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision (SPB-80/4
	only)		5-2
	5.1.3		Amplifier Supervision........................................................................	5-2
	5.1.4		Ground Fault Supervision ..................................................................	5-2
5.2	Actions that Initiate Alarms ...........................................................................			5-2
Chapter: 6		Operational Procedures		6-1
Chapter: 7		Periodic Testing and Maintenance		7-1
7.1	Introduction....................................................................................................			7-1
7.2	Periodic Testing .............................................................................................			7-1
	7.2.1		Test Frequency...................................................................................	7-1
	7.2.2		Equipment ..........................................................................................	7-1
7.3	Faulty Equipment...........................................................................................			7-1
7.4	Qualified Personnel........................................................................................			7-2
Chapter: 8		Troubleshooting		8-1
8.1	Introduction....................................................................................................			8-1
8.2	Troubleshooting .............................................................................................			8-1
	8.2.1		Procedure A .......................................................................................	8-5
	8.2.2		Procedure B........................................................................................	8-5
	8.2.3		Procedure C........................................................................................	8-6
	8.2.4		Procedure D .......................................................................................	8-6
	8.2.5		Procedure E ........................................................................................	8-6
	8.2.6		Procedure F ........................................................................................	8-7
	8.2.7		Procedure G .......................................................................................	8-7
	8.2.8		Procedure H .......................................................................................	8-7
	8.2.9		Procedure I .........................................................................................	8-7
	8.2.10		Procedure J.......................................................................................	8-8
	8.2.11 Procedure K (SPB-160 Only) ..........................................................			8-8

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	8.2.12 Procedure L (SPB-160 Only)...........................................................			8-8
	8.2.13 Procedure M (SPB-80/4 Only).........................................................			8-9
	8.2.14 Procedure N (SPB-80/4 Only) .........................................................			8-9
	8.2.15 Procedure O (SPB-80/4 Only) .........................................................			8-9
	8.2.16 Procedure P (SPB-80/4 Only) ..........................................................			8-9
Chapter: 9		Technical Data		9-1
9.1	Mechanical .....................................................................................................			9-1
9.2	Environmental................................................................................................			9-1
9.3	Electrical ........................................................................................................			9-2
	9.3.1		Input ...................................................................................................	9-2
	9.3.2		Battery Current Calculations..............................................................	9-2
	9.3.3		Activation Inputs................................................................................	9-2
	9.3.4		Outputs...............................................................................................	9-2
9.4	Wiring Connections .......................................................................................			9-3
	9.4.1 End of Line Resistor (1/2W EOLR) ..................................................			9-3
Chapter: 10		Warranty		10-1
10.1	Limited Warranty.........................................................................................			10-1
10.2	Limitation of Liability..................................................................................			10-2
Chapter: 11		Battery Calculation Worksheet		11-1

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1 SPB-80/4Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities.....................................................				3-3
Figure 3-2 SPB-160			Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities.....................................................	3-3
Figure 3-3 SPB-320			Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities.....................................................	3-4
Figure 3-4 SPB-80/4 Audio Booster Panel ..................................................................................				3-4
Figure 3-5 SPB-160			Audio Booster Panel....................................................................................	3-5
Figure 3-6 SPB-320			Audio Booster Panel....................................................................................	3-5
Figure 4-1 Location of Field Wiring Connections SPB-80/4.......................................................				4-3
Figure 4-2 Location of Field Wiring Connections SPB-160/SPB-320 .......................................				4-4
Figure 4-3 Removable Terminal Block .......................................................................................				4-6
Figure 4-4 Power Limited and Non-Power Limited Wiring ........................................................				4-7
Figure 4-5 Audio and Auxiliary Input Connections.....................................................................				4-8
Figure 4-6	Strobe Input Connections (SPB-80/4) ........................................................................			4-9
Figure 4-7	Audio and Strobe Output Connections (SPB-80/4) ..................................................			4-10
Figure 4-8	Audio Output (SPB-160 and SPB-320) Connections ...............................................			4-11
Figure 4-9	Alarm and Trouble Connections...............................................................................			4-12
Figure 4-10		Power and Battery Connections..............................................................................		4-13
Figure 4-11		Two-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Reported on Main Trouble Contacts.........		4-16
Figure 4-12		Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Reported on Main Trouble Contacts ........		4-17
Figure 4-13		Two-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Reported on AC TRB Contacts ................		4-18

Figure 4-14	Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Trouble Reporting on AC TRB Contacts . 4-19
Figure 4-15	Wiring Diagram for Visual Only Notification Appliances (SPB-80/4 Only).........	4-21

Figure 4-16 Wiring Diagram for Combination Audio/ Visual Notification Appliances (SPB-80/4

Only)	...................................................................................................................................		4-21
Figure 4-17 ...........................Wiring Diagram for Audio Only Notification Appliance Output			4-22
Figure 4-18 ................................................................................Trouble Status Relay Contacts			4-22
Figure 4-19 ..........................................Input Power Connection Location, SPB Power Supply			4-23
Figure 4-20 .....Input Power Connection Location on the SPB Power Supply (SPB-320 only)			4-24
Figure 4-21 ...........................DC and Battery Connection on the Audio Booster Motherboard			4-25
Figure 4-22 SPB-80/4 and SPB-160 Audio Booster Panel Mounting and Grounding Location 4-26
Figure 4-23 ................................................................................SPB-320 Audio Booster Panel			4-27
Figure 4-24 ..................................................................Jumper/Switch Locations on SPB-80/4			4-28
Figure 4-25 .............................................		Jumper/Switch Locations on SPB-160 and SPB-320	4-29
Figure 4-26 ................................................		Battery Configuration and Wiring (SPB-320 only)	4-35
Figure 4-27 ...................................		Proper Wiring for SPB-320 with and without SPLITTERS	4-36
Figure 8-1 ...........................................................................................	SPB - 80/4 LED Locations		8-3
Figure 8-2 ......................................................................	SPB - 160 and SPB - 320 LED Locations		8-4

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List of Tables

Table 4-1.	Series SPB Wiring Modes...........................................................................................	4-2
Table 4-2.	Terminal Block Connection Definitions ...................................................................	4-10
Table 4-3.	Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Functions .............................................................	4-30
Table 8-1.	Trouble LED Procedure Cross Reference...................................................................	8-2

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1 Foreword

1.1 Intended Use

This manual is designed to serve the installers and operators of the SPB-80/4 Audio Booster (P/N 118988), the SPB-80/4-B Audio Booster (P/N 119931), the SPB-160 Audio Booster (P/N 118989), the SPB-160/B Audio Booster (P/N 119930), and the SPB-320 Audio Booster (P/N 119918) system. All operating instructions, product illustrations, troubleshooting/error messages, and other relevant information are contained in this manual. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that all instructions in this manual are applied strictly.

1.2 Design Change Disclaimer

Due to design changes and product improvements, information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Cooper Wheelock reserves the right to change product design, including illustrations and diagrams, at any time without notice to anyone, which may subsequently affect the contents of this manual.

Cooper Wheelock assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Cooper Wheelock will make every reasonable effort to ensure that this manual is up to date and corresponds with the shipped Cooper Wheelock Series SPB Audio Booster.

1.3 User Operation Assistance

Should you experience any difficulty in installing or operating your Series SPB Audio Booster product, please contact your Cooper Wheelock representative. The Troubleshooting chapter in this manual (Chapter 8) includes a list of common system problems, possible causes, and corrective operator actions. The information given here is general. Feel free to contact the Technical Support department of Cooper Wheelock at 1-800-631-2148. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday.

1.4 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 Cooper 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 Cooper Wheelock will not have any liability for such use.

Foreword

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

WARNINGS

WARNING: A Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious personal injury or death to you or others. Warnings are set off in boldface type, within boxed rules, indented, and referenced to a warning symbol.

CAUTIONS

CAUTIONS: indicate a situation in which the equipment could be damaged or a situation in which not following the instructions correctly could result in the equipment not working properly. Cautions are set off with a stop sign symbol.

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2 Safety Precautions

2.1Read This Manual

1.Cooper Wheelock recommends that, before performing any actions to specify, apply, install, maintain, and operationally test Series SPB Audio Boosters, personnel properly qualified in the application and use of life safety equipment read this manual carefully.

2.Keep this manual with the Series SPB Audio Booster panel for reference during the life of the system. Make this manual available to all qualified personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service Series SPB Audio Booster products. It is strongly recommend that such personnel read and understand the entire manual.

2.2Operational Safety

WARNING: If safety precautions, installation, and testing instructions are not performed properly, the Series SPB Audio Boosters may not operate in an emergency situation, which could result in 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: Series SPB Audio Booster printed circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and have delicate components mounted on it.

(a)Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object, such as a metal screw, which is connected to earth ground.

(b)Handle the board by its edges and be careful not to twist or flex it. Install the Series SPB Audio Booster panel in a static-free area.

(c)Attach grounded wrist straps properly before touching any static sensitive areas.

(d)After handling Series SPB Audio Booster printed circuit board, test the panel as described in section 4.6 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 Cooper Wheelock website, www.cooperwheelockinc.com, and is found under the Technical Support tab.

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NOTE: This SPB Series Audio Booster panel will not work without power. The SPB Series Audio Booster panel is powered by 120VAC. 24VDC re-chargeable batteries provide backup power. If both sources of power are cut off for any reason, the SPB Series Audio Booster panel will not operate.

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

2.2.1Expected Equipment Lifecycle

Notification equipment cannot last forever. Even though the Series SPB Audio Booster is expected to last up to ten years, any of its parts or components could fail before then.

2.2.2 Periodic Testing

1.Cooper Wheelock recommends testing of the entire protective signaling system, including the Series SPB Audio Booster panel, all notification equipment, as well as all messages and their output channel, and priority assignment, at least twice each year, or more often as required by local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, by qualified personnel.

2.If the notification equipment is not working properly, immediately contact the installer and have all/any problems corrected immediately.

3.Replace any malfunctioning components immediately; do not attempt to repair malfunctioning components. Return malfunctioning components for factory repair or replacement. In the event you cannot contact the installer, contact the manufacturer.

WARNING: For proper operation in life safety applications, perform the following: (a) Connect the Series SPB Audio Booster panel to a listed compatible and properly operating voice evacuation panel such as the Cooper Wheelock, Inc. SP40S panel, which controls its activation. (b) Ensure that all equipment is properly interconnected and operating. (c) Make sure the installer checks the compatibility of all equipment prior to installation; otherwise, the Series SPB Audio Booster panel and/or the voice evacuation panel may be damaged and/or fail to operate in an emergency situation.

WARNING: Certain hardware functions on the Series SPB Audio Booster panel are not supervised. If any such hardware functions fail, the Series SPB Audio Booster panel may not provide the intended warning and/or not indicate a trouble condition.

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2.3 Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, and Guidelines

Comply with all of the latest applicable codes, regulations, laws, standards, and guidelines.

WARNING: Ensure that for emergency, life safety applications using the Series SPB Audio Booster, installation, testing and maintenance is always 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 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspect and approve the proposed placement of all the notification appliances.

2.4 Property Insurance Recommendation

The Voice Evacuation System containing the SPB Series Audio Booster panel is not a substitute for insurance. Make sure that you have adequate levels of life and property insurance.

2.5 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.

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

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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, increase the number and/or sound output intensity of speakers within those areas so that they are heard and understood clearly when activated.

2.6 RF Interference

The Series SPB Audio Booster 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 is required to correct the interference at his own expense.

2.7 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:

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

E-mail: [e-mail]

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3 Overview

The Series SPB Audio Boosters provide added power for speakers and strobes when the existing power supply’s capacity is not sufficient.

The SPB-80/4 has one 80-watt audio output and two 2-amp strobe outputs for a total of 4 amps of strobe power at 27 volts of DC power.

The SPB-160 has two 80-watt audio outputs for a total of 160 watts. The SPB-160 does not provide strobe power.

The SPB-320 has four 80-watt audio outputs for a total of 320 watts. The SPB-320 also does not supply strobe power.

There is an additional 0.5 amps of auxiliary power at 27VDC that can be used to power other Safepath products. The Series SPB Audio Boosters operate from a primary power source of 120VAC and can accommodate up to a 33AH back-up battery. Up to 12Ah batteries will fit in the enclosure.

3.1 Compatibility with Existing Safepath4 Products

The Series SPB Audio Boosters are fully compatible with the SP40S, all current Audio Splitters (SP4Z-A/B and SP4-APS), the Safepath Remote Microphone (SPRM), the Safepath Volume Control (SP-SVC), the Telephone Zone Controller (SP4-TZC), and the Safepath Remote Microphone Expander (SP4-RMX).

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3.2 Standard Features

Feature	SPB-80/4		SPB-160	SPB-320
Strobe Input Circuit	Power limited 8-33VDC		No Strobe Circuits.	No Strobe Circuits.
	NAC or CC strobe
	Activation
Strobe Output Circuit	• Two - 27VDC, 2A Max		No Strobe Circuits.	No Strobe Circuits.
	regulated NAC
	Supervised power
	limited strobe outputs.
	• Selectable Outputs:
	System Wide Wheelock
	Sync, Pass Through, or
	Constant DC.
	• Trouble LED's for open
	and short output
	conditions.
	• Supervised with 10K
	Ohm 1/2W EOLR.
Audio Input Circuit	One 1.2 Watt 1V, 25V,		One 1.2 Watt 1V, 25V or	Two 1.2 Watt 1V, 25V or
	or 70.7V input.		70.7V input.	70.7V input.
Audio Output Circuit	• One 80-Watt, 25V or		• Two 80-Watt, 25V or	• Four 80-Watt, 25V or
	70.7V selectable,		70.7V selectable,	70.7V selectable,
	supervised, power		supervised, power	supervised, power
	limited audio output.		limited audio output.	limited audio output.
	• Trouble LEDs for open		• Trouble LEDs for open	• Trouble LEDs for open
	and short output		and short output	and short output
	conditions.		conditions.	conditions.
	• Supervised with 10K		• Supervised with 10K	• Supervised with 10K
	Ohm 1/2W EOLR.		Ohm 1/2W EOLR.	Ohm 1/2W EOLR.
Battery Standby Sleep	• When Audio Booster loses AC power, the amplifier section shuts down in order
Mode	to conserve battery power.
	• The Four-Wire Mode allows non-alarm functions on the SP40S. When an
	alarm signal sends a message to the Audio Booster, the amplifier re-energizes
	and broadcasts the message.
	• The Two-Wire Mode also shuts off non-alarm functions (BGM, TEL, etc.) on
	the SP40S. When a NAC/CC is sent to the AUX IN the Audio Booster will wake
	for broadcast.
Power Supply Selection	• 120VAC, 3.8A, 50-60Hz input			• Two separate 27VDC
	• 27VDC, Up to 33Ah Battery Backup			Power Supplies
	• 27VDC, 0.5A Power Output for Splitter			• 27VDC, Up to 33Ah
	Connections			Battery Backup
Supervision	Full supervision with on-board diagnostics and trouble reporting circuits for:
	Audio NAC circuit wiring ¾ open and short conditions
	Ground Fault detection
	Strobe NAC circuit wiring ¾ open and short conditions
	Amplifier ¾ operation
	Input voltage/low battery
Trouble Reporting	Form C relay trouble contacts for external notification.

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								Audio Out 25V
								or 70V at 80 Watts,
Audio In								Supervised
								Strobe 1 Out
25V or 70.7V
								24VDC at 2A,
								Supervised
								Strobe 2 Out
								24VDC at 2A,
Strobe In				SPB-80/4				Supervised
Closure
8-33VDC or Contact								Expansion Out
								24VDC at 0.5A
								in Alarm Condition
								Supervised
								DC OUT Constant
Auxiliary In. For Alarm								24VDC at 0.5A
Operation of Amplifier								Unsupervised for
when operating on								Splitter Power
Battery Only. 8-33VDC								Trouble Form C Relay
or Contact closure,
								Rated at 24VDC at 2A

120 VAC

Figure 3-1 SPB-80/4Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities

		Audio 1 Out 25V
		or 70V at 80 Watts,
Audio In		Supervised
25V or 70.7V		Audio 2 Out 25V
		or 70V at 80 Watts,
		Supervised
	SPB-160	Expansion Out
		24VDC at 0.5A
		in Alarm Condition
		Supervised
		DC OUT Constant
		24VDC at 0.5A
Auxiliary In. For Alarm		Unsupervised For
Operation of Amplifier		Splitter Power
when operating on
Battery Only. 8-33VDC		Trouble Form C Relay
or Contact closure,		Rated at 24VDC at 2A

120 VAC

Figure 3-2 SPB-160 Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities

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Audio In, 25V or 70.7V
Auxiliary In. For Alarm Operation
of Amplifier when operating on
Battery Only. 8-33VDC or Contact	SPB-320
Closure, Reverse Polarity

	1A									Audio 1 Out 25V or 70V
										at 80 Watts, Supervised,
										Power Limited
	2A									Audio 2 Out 25V or 70V
										at 80 Watts, Supervised,
										Power Limited
	1B									Audio 3 Out 25V or 70V
										at 80 Watts, Supervised,
										Power Limited
	2B									Audio 4 Out 25V or 70V
										at 80 Watts, Supervised,
										Power Limited
	X2									Expansion Out 24VDC at 0.5A
										in Alarm Condition, Supervised,
										Power Limited
	X2									DC OUT Splitter Power,
										24VDC at 0.5A, Unsupervised,
	X2									Non-Power Limited
										Trouble Form "C" Relay
										Rated at 24VDC at 2A

120 VAC

Figure 3-3 SPB-320 Audio Booster Panel, Basic Capabilities

		GROUNDING
	POWER SUPPLY	TERMINAL
		BLOCK
	MOTHERBOARD
		SPB-80
		MOTHERBOARD
	12DC 12AH	12DC 12AH
	BATTERY	BATTERY

Figure 3-4 SPB-80/4 Audio Booster Panel

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		Chapter 3: Overview
		GROUNDING
	POWER SUPPLY	TERMINAL
		BLOCK
	MOTHERBOARD
		SPB-160
		MOTHERBOARD
	12DC 12AH	12DC 12AH
	BATTERY	BATTERY

Figure 3-5 SPB-160 Audio Booster Panel

SPB-160 MOTHERBOARD

SPB-160 MOTHERBOARD

		POWER SUPPLY
		MOTHERBOARD
		GROUNDING
		TERMINAL
		BLOCK
		POWER SUPPLY
		MOTHERBOARD
		12DC 12AH
		BATTERY
12DC 12AH	12DC 12AH	12DC 12AH
BATTERY	BATTERY	BATTERY

Figure 3-6 SPB-320 Audio Booster Panel

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4 Installation

4.1 Introduction

Remember the lives of people depend upon the safe and proper installation of the voice evacuation system and the Series SPB Audio Booster Panel. Please read, understand, and follow the specific installation instructions set forth in this chapter carefully to avoid damage to the panel and equipment connected to it. Ensure that only qualified personnel in accordance with the procedures in this manual conduct the 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 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. Install the panel in a static-free area; properly attach grounded wrist straps before touching any static-sensitive areas.

If you or the installer have any questions about the installation, consult with should consult with the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), prior to installation.

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4.2 General Installation Instructions

Figures 4-5 and 4-6 show the location of wiring terminals used in the installation of each Series SPB Audio Booster. Table 4-2 identifies and describes the functions of the different wiring terminals.

4.2.1 Unpacking and Taking Inventory (new from outline)

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

1.Check the exterior of the shipping container(s) for any exterior damage, then the interior of the container(s).

2.Notify both the carrier and Cooper Wheelock immediately on the straight bill of lading (supplied by the carrier) if any damage is found both verbally and in writing; you may also request an inspection by the carrier. Such requests must usually be made within a specified time period from date of shipment. Cooper Wheelock is not responsible for damage to equipment occurring during shipping, and only furnishes replacement parts against a written purchase order. It is the customer’s responsibility to file a claim with the carrier.

3.Follow any instructions Cooper Wheelock and/or the carrier may supply about possible damage.

4.If no damage is found, compare the contents of the Inventory List against the contents of the shipping container(s), to ensure receipt of all components.

5.Save all shipping materials (any “bubble wrap” or p lastic) for possible future use. Store in a safe, dry location.

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	1-4 Figure
Manual, Boosters Audio SPB Series	80/4-SPB Connections Wiring Field of Location
A Revision 3-4

		TB1
		AC Sensing
		Input
		TB2
		DC Power Input
		Battery Connections
	TB3
	Strobe Input
	(NAC or CC)
	Strobe Return	TB5
	(NAC or CC)
		Audio Output
	TB4	Connections
	AC Loss	Strobe
	Trouble	Connections
	TB6	TB7
	Audio Input	Auxiliary 24VDC
		Output
	Auxiliary Input	Expansion
	(NAC or CC)	Output (NAC only)
		TB5
		Trouble Contacts

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4-4	ARevisionManual,Boosters Audio SPB Series	WiringFieldofLocation 2-4 Figure	TB4	Connections	Installation 4: Chapter
				TB1
				AC Sensing
				Input
				TB2
				DC Power Input
				Battery Connections
				TB5
		Connections		Audio Output
			Auxiliary Input	Expansion
			AC Loss
			Trouble
			TB6	TB7
				Auxiliary 24VDC
			Audio Input
				Output
		320-160/SPB-SPB	(NAC or CC)	Output (NAC only)
				TB5
				Trouble Contacts