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SPMNS Mass Notification System Installation, Testing, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Part Number P85239 Revision A Assembly Number A85238 Revision A Copyright 2009 Cooper Wheelock Inc., dba Cooper Notification. All rights reserved.
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Emergency Incident Management and Notification, Multi-Function Communications, and Mass Notification. For more information, contact: Cooper Notification 273 Branchport Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Telephone: (800) 631.2148 Fax: (732) 222.2588 Web Site: www.coopernotification.com E-Mail: info@coopernotification.com SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Cooper Notification assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Cooper Notification will make every reasonable effort to ensure that this manual is up to date and corresponds with the shipped Cooper Notification SPMNS Mass Notification System.
2. Keep this manual with the SPMNS Mass Notification System for reference during the life of the product. Make this manual available to all qualified personnel who operate, test, maintain, or service the SPMNS Mass Notification System.
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions NOTE: This SPMNS Mass Notification System will not work without power. The SPMNS Mass Notification System is powered by 120VAC. 24VDC re-chargeable batteries provide backup power, should be purchased separately. If both sources of power are cut off for any reason, the SPMNS Mass Notification System will not operate.
It is recommended that the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspect and approve the proposed placement of all the notification appliances. 2.4 Insurance Recommendation The SPMNS Mass Notification System 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.
2.6 RF Interference The SPMNS Mass Notification System 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.
3. Overview The SPMNS Mass Notification System is capable of supplying the following: 40 Watts of audio power • 2 Amps of strobe power • There is an additional 0.5 Amps of auxiliary power at 28 Volts that can be used to power other Safepath •...
• Mass Notification Digital Voice message are played. • Return allows pass-through for Cooper Notification synchronized One strobe NAC output section strobes, remote SPMNS panels, additional strobe appliances, or EOLR. • Synchronized output when using Cooper Notification’s synchronized strobe products.
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Silence Switch does not change the state of the Form C Trouble relay.) Remote reporting via output AC trouble can be configured for report separately or as a system contacts for system trouble, alarm trouble. activation, and AC trouble. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Chapter 3: Overview 3.2 Enclosure and Configuration For technical specifications, see Chapter 9. 3.3 Nominal Electrical Data For technical specifications, see Chapter 9. Figure 3-2 Layout of SPMNS Panel SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Chapter 3: Overview 3.4 User Interface The User Interface of the SPMNS Mass Notification System displays the basic status of the unit as well as • allowing for a limited amount of user controls. Table 3-1 identifies the pushbuttons and indicators.
LED remains ON constantly when a contact closure is present. If a button is pressed, the message LED remains blinking and the message remains active until the button is pressed again. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Closure Supervision 2 Wire/4 Wire Mode (For connection to Audio Boosters) J4 AUX IN JP5 DV Select Record J6 User J5 FACP Interface Display (for future use) Interface Connection Figure 3-5 SPMNS Jumpers SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Chapter 3: Overview NOTE: Do not change the default settings on SW3. Changing the default settings will violate the UL listing. Figure 3-6 SPMNS Switches SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-10...
F2 AC Line Fuse D109 (Green) (250V 10A) AC Power is Present F1 Battery Fuse D93 Battery D100 (Green) (125V 8A) Charger Trouble Power is Present (AC and/or BAT) Figure 3-7 Diagnostic LEDs/Fuses SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-11...
R92 Background Music Volume Control R93 Tone Control Treble R73 Digital Voice Volume R94 Tone Control Control Bass R81 Digital R100 AUX IN Voice Tone Volume Volume Control Control Figure 3-8 SPMNS Potentiometers SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-12...
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Chapter 3: Overview Figure 3-9 Grounding Screws and Grounding Standoff Locations These 8 parts must be installed and securely fastened. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-13...
MIC Strobe STB on when MIC active (OFF) AUX Strobe STB on when AUX active NOTE: Do not change the default settings on SW3. Changing the default settings will violate the UL listing. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-14...
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UL listing. *NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTIONS AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES: In order for this product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-15...
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NOTE: Do not change the default settings on SW7. Changing the default settings will violate the UL listing. FUNCTION Standard Sync Sync mode (NAC input) (OFF = PASS THRU SYNC MODE) Sync mode (Alarm) Standard Sync (OFF = 28 volts) unused SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-16...
2-Wire / 4-Wire Mode Removed = 4-Wire Mode Contact Closure Supervision (AUX SUP) REMOVED = CC input supervision active DV Record REMOVED = DV Record can be activated NOT USED NOT USED SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-17...
Strobe Open ON = Strobe out open or missing EOLR D100 (Green) Power ON = AC and or BAT Power is present D109 (Green) AC Power ON = AC Power is present SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 3-18...
The SPMNS Digital Voice Section inputs require Contact Closures to initiate. The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) supplies these dry Contact Closures. The SPMNS strobe input requires 8-33VDC to initiate. The FACP NAC Circuit of 12VDC or 24VDC initiates this circuit.
Chapter 4: Installation 4.3 General Installation Instructions For a view of the location of wiring connections used in the installation of the SPMNS Mass Notification System, refer to Figure 4-1. Table 4-1 explains the functions of the different wiring connections.
AC Trouble Relay contact open to common (COM) when primary Normally open power is sufficient. AC Trouble Relay contact closed to common (COM) when Normally closed primary power is sufficient. AC Trouble common (COM). Terminal Block 3 Section 3 Common SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
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Battery Auxiliary Input and 24VDC Output Connections (For Connection ToSPMNS-MIC) Auxiliary Input Audio Line Level Audio Input or SPMNS-MIC. Priority 1. Contact closure or NAC will initiate AUX IN Audio. CC is CC/NAC Contact Closure/NAC supervised.
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UL Listed 10k Ohm, ½ W EOLR. STB IN Strobe Input 8-33 VDC, Strobe NAC Input. Triggers strobe in Alarm condition. NOTE: All Outputs (Strobe Output, Audio Output, and 24VDC Auxiliary Power Source) are power limited circuits. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
4. Open the door and remove the dead front panel, then mount the SPMNS Mass Notification System at the selected location. Use care to avoid damage to the module during installation. Do not apply excessive pressure to the PC board or its components, including field wiring terminals and connectors.
3/4" - 1" Conduit Knockouts (18 Places) 14.00" 17.00" Grounding Terminal Block Figure 4-2 SPMNS Panel Mounting and Grounding/Conduit Location CAUTION: Use care when punching out knock-outs to avoid damage to internal components. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
4.4.3 Installing Field Wiring Connections NOTE: The terminal blocks on the SPMNS Mass Notification System are removable. To remove a terminal block, pull the block straight up from the circuit board, as shown in Figure 4-3. Attach wires to the desired connections, then plug the terminal block back on the board, being careful to match the pins.
Strobe Input circuit (STB IN) connection on TB11. Observe correct polarity. The maximum line impedance of the strobe circuits is 40 ohms. 3. Connect the FACP EOLR, additional appliances or additional SPMNS panels to RET connection on TB11. Position 2 (ON) of SW9 selects the Cooper Notification Sync Mode during MNS strobe activation.
The Digital Voice Initiating Connections (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7, and IN8) provide the initiation of the stored messages in the Digital Voice Section of the SPMNS panel. Each initiation circuit requires a Contact Closure input to trigger the respective voice message. Additionally, each initiating circuit is supervised for an open.
2. Connect the external Trouble circuit to the proper Trouble (TRB) connections. 3. Connect the SPMNS panel to earth ground, following the National Electrical Code and local codes for the type of system being installed. Wire gauge selection of the earth ground wiring involves consideration of all factors, including maximum allowable wire resistance and length.
4.4.9 Installing the Safepath Interface (SPIF) Module The SPIF board is designed to be used with the SPMNS Evacuation panel and is designated solely for non-fire usage. The Interface board collects information from the SPMNS panel. This Interface board receives and transmits data via RS-232.
I/O1 and I/O2 ratings: 5VDC, 5 mAmps When the 12VDC output of the SPIF is loaded, the maximum current rating on the SPMNS 24VDC output must be derated to maintain UL compliance. Table 4-2 shows the maximum allowable Auxiliary current of the 24VDC output of the SPMNS for different maximum loading values of 12VDC SPIF output on TB1.
General purpose Contact Closure (Normally Open or Closed). General purpose Contact Closure (Normally Open or Closed). 30-pin header Control/Command signals. Always connected to J2 on SPMNS RJ-11 Jack NOT for field use. DO NOT CONNECT. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
4.5.2 Field Wiring Connections All SPMNS wiring terminals are designed to accept #12 AWG through #18 AWG wiring for one wire per terminal or #16 AWG to #18 AWG for two wires per terminal. Proper wire gauge considerations for the Notification Circuit must take into account current requirements versus length of run.
The output meets Class B supervision requirements for notification appliance circuits. • To meet Class A requirements, a Cooper Notification splitter (SP4-A/B or SP4-APS) is required. • For the audio output circuit, install a UL Listed 10K Ohm, ½ W EOLR installed across the last •...
UL LISTED 10K OHM, 1/2 W STROBE END OF LINE RESISTOR Figure 4-9 Wiring Diagram for Visual Only Notification Appliances CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of the connection. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 4-18...
An external 24VDC or the internal 24VDC connection (TB1) can be used to power Trouble indicating • appliances. Trouble connections to the FACP are made using an addressable monitor module that is compatible with • the FACP being used. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 4-19...
4.6.1 System Control Settings Figures 3-4 thru 3-8 show the location of the controls used to configure the SPMNS Mass Notification System. Table 4-1 identifies and explains the functions of the terminal blocks, Section 3.6 the other user settings. The following procedure is a basic setup for the panel.
3. Apply contact closure activation to TB7 (IN1) connection (Figure 4-6). The message should be heard from output speaker circuit and the MNS strobes should flash. The top message button/LED on the interface should illuminate steadily to indicate contact closure is present. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 4-21...
Failure to maintain and test protective signaling system equipment can result in not detecting equipment failure that can cause serious personal injury or death to you and/or others during an emergency situation. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 4-22...
20 degrees C (68 degrees F). The self-discharge rate varies depending upon temperature. Cooler temperatures cause the self-discharge rate to decrease. Warmer temperatures cause the self- discharge rate to increase. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 4-23...
A Worksheet for assisting in calculating battery backup is available in Chapter 11. Due to the current drain on the battery, the maximum battery size for the SPMNS Mass Notification System is 33 Amp-Hours (Ah). The enclosure can accommodate up to 12 Ah. Batteries greater than 12 Amp-Hours (Ah) are required to be installed in a UL listed battery box.
CAUTION: Always apply AC voltage before applying battery backup voltage. Failure to do so may cause damage to the SPMNS Mass Notification System. 4.9.1 Installing AC Power 1. Refer to Figure 4-13 and connect the line and neutral 120VAC input wiring to the L (Line) and N (Neutral) terminals on the terminal block TB9 (see Figure 4-1 for location) in the lower left corner of the chassis.
CAUTION: Always install the two batteries with the battery terminals pointing to the center and in the upright position as shown in Figure 4-15. Failure to do so may cause a short circuit which may damage the SPMNS panel or batteries and cause the panel to fail to operate in an emergency condition.
Figure 4-15. This connects the 12VDC batteries in series in order to produce 24VDC. 5. Place the batteries in the battery compartment with the battery terminals and jumper facing “UP” or toward the top of the SPMNS panel. Make sure that the red and black battery jumpers are clear of the batteries.
• 5.2 User Interface The User Interface on the SPMNS displays the basic status of the unit as well as providing a limited number of user controls. The User Interface includes a Microphone and the manual activation or recording of the eight messages. There is also a button to silence the audible trouble indicator and reset the MNS mode.
5.3.4 Ground Fault Supervision The SPMNS Mass Notification System supervises for Ground Fault conditions on Class B, Style Y field wiring that is not electrically isolated. The supervised wiring includes contact inputs, visual NAC circuits, audio NAC circuits, amplified speaker NAC circuits, and trouble audible output circuits.
Chapter 5: Operation 5.4 Actions that Initiate Audio Alarms Table 5-1 indicates what can initiate an alarm condition and the resulting SPMNS Mass Notification System actions. Table 5-1 Audio Alarm Conditions and Results PRIORITY INITIATING RESULT OF EVENT ACTION Remote Microphone push-to-talk Remote MIC live voice broadcast is button is depressed.
• 30-second segments. NOTE: If the Digital Voice Section fails, the SPMNS panel plays the selected tone (Code 3 Tone or Slow Whoop). See Figure 3-6 for the location of SW3-position 9. NOTE: Do not change the default settings on SW3. Changing the default settings will violate the UL listing.
1. Remove the DV Record Jumper JP5 (see Figure 3-5). Place jumper in a secure place; this is replaced at the end of the recording procedure. 2. Connect 1/8” line level audio to audio jack (J2) on the left side of the SPMNS unit. 3. Press and hold the RECORD button on the user interface.
1. Press the button of the desired DV message. The message will begin playback and the corresponding DV message LED will blink. 2. Press the blinking button again to deactivate the DV message. The message plays in its entirety a minimum of three times. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Chapter 6: Operational Procedures 6.5 Fire Alarm Activation In the event of a fire alarm, the SPMNS will activate the fire audio/visual appliances and play the fire digital voice message that corresponds to the input connected to the FACP. Additionally, the local fire microphone located behind the front door of the SPMNS can be used to make live fire announcements.
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7.4 Qualified Personnel “Qualified personnel” are those who can evaluate proper equipment functionality and ensure its proper operation and perform all testing procedures on the SPMNS Mass Notification System. WARNING: Provide alternative signaling means during periodic testing to assure adequate protection of people and property. Failure...
Do not touch exposed circuitry on the SPMNS Mass Notification System unless the circuitry has discharged for one hour and a safe discharge procedure is used.
POWER ON indicator is not illuminated, check to see if D100 and/or D109 (on the PC board) are illuminated. Figure 8-1 shows the location of all trouble location LED indicators within the SPMNS. Table 8- 1 cross-references the trouble location LED indicators on the PC board to the proper troubleshooting procedure.
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Section 8.2.20 (T) SPEAKERS GROUNDED TO ENCLOSURE Before performing any of the following troubleshooting procedures, make sure that you read, understand, and follow the preliminary troubleshooting information at the beginning of this “troubleshooting” chapter. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Line Fuse D109 (Green) (250V 10A) AC Power is Present D100 (Green) F1 Battery Fuse D93 Battery Power is Present (125V 8A) Charger Trouble (AC or BAT) Figure 8-1 Trouble LED and Fuse Locations SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
1. If excessive current is calculated, remove appliances until the strobe current is below 2.0 Amps. 2. If excessive current does not exist, and strobe output is not operating, reset the SPMNS by removing AC and battery power. 3. Wait 30 seconds and reapply power. AC first and then batteries.
2. Ensure that batteries are properly wired. See Figure 4-14 and Figure 4-15 for reference. 3. With the batteries NOT connected to the SPMNS, measure the series voltage of the batteries. If the battery voltage is below 18.5VDC allow the SPMNS more time to charge the batteries.
2. Check to ensure the speakers are tapped correctly. 3. Check to ensure the Output Select jumper (J1) is installed at the proper voltage level. 4. Reset the SPMNS by removing AC and Battery power. Wait 30 seconds and reapply power. AC first and then batteries.
• Faulty wiring causing an open on the Strobe Notification Appliance Circuit. • Perform the following: 1. Check for proper EOLR. 2. Check the strobe notification appliance circuit wiring for an open condition. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
IN LED is “ON,” an open condition exists on the CC/NAC input circuit. An AUX IN trouble condition might be caused by: A Remote Microphone or RMX trouble being reported to the SPMNS panel (if a remote • MIC or RMX is connected).
Ohm ½ W EOLR is properly installed at the Audio Booster and the Audio Booster is operating properly. 2. If AC is NOT being reported separately, make sure there is nothing on the SPB SUP terminals (TB4) AND Switch SW2 - position 1 (SPB SUP) is OFF. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 8-10...
20 Volts there is no problem with the battery charger. 2. If there is no voltage at the battery terminals (TB10) while the SPMNS is running on AC power, then there is a problem with the battery charger.
Verify that the 4 metal standoffs are installed and securely fastened. Refer to Figure 3-9 for location of the grounding standoffs. Verify that the 4 screws are installed and securely fastened. Refer to Figure 3-9 for location of the grounding screws. SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A 8-12...
0 to 49 °C (32 to 120 ° F) Storage Temperature -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 ° F) Humidity, Non-condensing 93% at 30 ± 2 ° C (86 ± 4 ° F) SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
Section 4.8, Battery Care and Battery Backup Calculation, will assist you in developing the current requirements. 9.3.3 Activation There are ten ways to activate the SPMNS panel. The table below lists these activation sources in order of priority. Priority...
#16 to #18 AWG for double wire connection. 9.4.1 End of Line Resistor (EOLR) Parameter Description Visual Notification Appliance Outputs UL Listed 10K Ohm ½ W, EOLR Audio Notification Appliance Outputs UL Listed 10K Ohm ½ W, EOLR SPMNS Mass Notification System Manual, Revision A...
10. Warranty 10.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Cooper Wheelock, Inc. dba Cooper Notification and Cooper Notification, Inc. (each, a “Seller”) products must be used within their published specifications and 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 and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
11. Battery Backup Calculation Worksheet SPMNS BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET STANBY CURRENT CALCULATIONS 1. The Standby Current for the SPMNS is 0.130 Amps. ______________Amps 2. Enter Auxiliary Current (If Applicable) ______________Amps 3. Add Steps 1 and 2. Multiply by the number of hours required.
The following Cooper Notification products are LISTED compatible with the audio notification appliance output and the visual notification output circuits for the SPMNS Panel. When connected to the SPB-80/4, strobe synchronization is system-wide. All strobe products can be fully synchronized.
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