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SAFEPATH4
AUDIO BOOSTER
SPB-80/4 P/N 108988
SPB-160 P/N 108989
SPB-160/B
SPB-80/4-B P/N 109931
Installation, Testing,
Operation, and Maintenance
273 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Ph: (800) 631-2148 Fax: (732) 222-2588
Toll Free 800-631-2148 Web Site: www.wheelockinc.com E-Mail: info@wheelockinc.com
Part Number P84296 Revision P
P/N 109930
Manual
Assembly Number A84347 Revision B

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  • Page 1 SAFEPATH4 AUDIO BOOSTER SPB-80/4 P/N 108988 SPB-160 P/N 108989 SPB-160/B P/N 109930 SPB-80/4-B P/N 109931 Installation, Testing, Operation, and Maintenance Manual 273 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Ph: (800) 631-2148 Fax: (732) 222-2588 Toll Free 800-631-2148 Web Site: www.wheelockinc.com E-Mail: info@wheelockinc.com...
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  • Page 3: Typographical Notation Conventions

    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™...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Typographical Notation Conventions………………………………………………………..…… 3 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………..……. 5 List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………..……… 7 List of Tables………………………………………………………………………………..………. 8 Chapter 1 – Safety Precautions……………………………………………………………..……. 9 Section 1-1 – Read This Manual…………………………………………………..………. 9 Section 1-2 – Operational Safety……………………………………………………..…… 9 Section 1-3 – Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, And Guidelines…………………………………………………………….
  • Page 6 Section 6-2 – Periodic Testing……………………………………………………………... 46 Section 6-3 – Faulty Equipment……………………………………………………………. 46 Section 6-4 – Qualified Personnel…………………………………………………………. 46 Section 6-5 – Miscellaneous Hardware Testing…………………………………………. 47 Chapter 7 – Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………. 48 Section 7-1 – Introduction………………………………………………….………………. 48 Section 7-2 – Troubleshooting………………………………….……………..…………… 48 Section 7-3 –...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 2-1 Basic Capabilities of the SPB-80/4 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel……….… 15 Figure 2-2 Basic Capabilities of the SPB-160/4 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel…….…. 15 Figure 2-3 Layout of a SPB-80/4 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel………..…………..16 Figure 2-4 Layout of a SPB-160 SAFEPATH Audio Booster Panel………………………..….

  • Page 8: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table 2-1 Standard Features……………………………………………………………………. 14 Table 3-1 Terminal Connection Definitions……………….…………….……………………… 25 Table 3-2 Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Functions………………………………………… 37 Table 6-1 Miscellaneous Hardware Tests………………………………………..……………. 47 Table 7-1 Trouble LED Procedure Cross Reference……………………………………..…… 51 Table 8-1 Mechanical……………………………………………………………………………… 57 Table 8-2 Environmental………………………………………………………………………….. 57 Table 8-3 Electrical…………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Safety Precautions

    Handle the board by its edges and be careful not to twist or flex it. The SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster 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.

  • Page 10: Section 1-3 - Compliance With Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, And Guidelines

    SP40/2 are not permissible. Section 1-4 - Property Insurance Recommendation The Voice Evacuation System containing the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster panel is not a substitute for insurance. All users should have adequate levels of life and property insurance Section 1-5 - Audio Output Considerations...

  • Page 11: Section 1-6 - Rf Interference

    Section 1-6 - RF Interference The SAFEPATH4 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.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Overview And Features

    The SAFEPATH4 AUDIO BOOSTER panel provides additional or remote amplification for Wheelock, Inc. Voice Evacuation panels. It is designed to boost the capacity of the SP40/2 panel by increasing the output wattage of the 25V or 70.7V audio output. There are two models of the audio booster.

  • Page 14: Table 2-1 Standard Features

    Circuit outputs. Selectable Outputs: Wheelock Sync, Wheelock Pass Through, or Constant Trouble LED's for open and short output conditions Supervised with 10K Ohm EOLR. Audio Input One 1.2 Watt 25V or 70.7V input One 1.2 Watt 25V or 70.7V input Circuit One 80 Watt, 25V or 70.7V selectable,...

  • Page 15: Figure 2-2 Basic Capabilities Of The Spb-160/4 Safepath4 Audio Booster Panel

    Trouble Form C Relay or Contact closure, Rated at 24VDC at 1A 120 VAC Figure 2-1 Basic Capabilities of the SPB-8/40 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel Audio 1 Out 25V or 70V at 80 Watts, Supervised Audio In 25V or 70.7V...

  • Page 16: Figure 2-3 Layout Of A Spb-80/4 Safepath4 Audio Booster Panel

    AUX RET STRB1 OUT STB1 OUT STRB1 STRB1 SHORT OPEN EXP SHORT EXP OUT AMP TRB NO CON EXP OPEN STB IN STB RET EXP OUT 12VDC 12AH 12VDC 12AH BATTERY BATTERY Figure 2-3 Layout of SPB-80/4 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-4 Layout Of A Spb-160 Safepath Audio Booster Panel

    AUD1 SHORT AUD RET AUD1 OUT AUX IN AUD1 OPEN TROUBLE AUX RET EXP SHORT EXP OUT AMP TRB NO CON EXP OPEN EXP OUT 12VDC 12AH 12VDC 12AH BATTERY BATTERY Figure 2-4 Layout of SPB-160 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 3 - Installation And Setup

    Wire. A maximum of 33 Audio Booster panels can be connected to an SP40/2 panel. The Two Wire Audio Mode is used with the Wheelock, Inc. SP40/2 voice evacuation panel. Supervision of the audio booster is performed over the same two wires used by the audio input signal.

  • Page 20: Figure 3-1 Connections For Multiple Audio Booster In Two-Wire Mode (Spb-160)

    SP40/2 AUD OUT AUDIO BOOSTER Closed Closed AUD IN AUD RET AUDIO BOOSTER Closed Closed AUD IN AUD RET AUDIO BOOSTER Closed Closed AUD IN UL Listed AUD RET 10K Ohm EOLR Figure 3-1 Connections for Multiple Audio Booster in Two-Wire Mode The Four Wire Audio Mode is used when multiple Audio Boosters are used on the output of the SP40/2 and it is not desirable to lose secondary operations when a single audio booster goes into trouble.

  • Page 21: Figure 3-2 Connections For Multiple Audio Booster In Two-Wire Mode (Spb-80/4)

    SP40/2 UL Listed 10K Ohm EOLR ALARM NO/COM MASTER AUDIO AUD OUT BOOSTER Open Open AUX IN AUD IN EXP OUT AUD RET AUDIO BOOSTER Closed Open AUD IN AUD RET AUX IN AUX RET AUDIO BOOSTER Closed Open AUD IN UL Listed AUD RET 10K Ohm...

  • Page 22: Section 3-3 - General Installation Instructions

    Section 3-3 - General Installation Instructions Refer to Figure 3-3A and 3-3B on Pages 23 and 24 which shows the location of wiring connections used in the installation of the panel. Table 3-1 on Page 25 explains the functions of the different wiring connections.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-3A Location Of Field Wire Connections (Spb-160)

    Figure 3-3A Location of Field Wiring Connections SPB-160...

  • Page 24: Figure 3-3B Location Of Field Wire Connections (Spb-80/4)

    Figure 3-3B Location of Field Wiring Connections SPB-80/4...

  • Page 25: Table 3-1 Terminal Connection Definitions

    Table 3-1 Terminal Connection Definitions Symbol Full Name Definition Terminal Block 1 AC IN AC sensing Input Connection Factory connection senses proper AC Voltage input. Low AC or no AC input will light the AC LED and cause a trouble condition. Terminal Block 2 AUD IN Audio Input...

  • Page 26: Figure 3-4 Removable Terminal Block

    Field Wiring Connections NOTE: The terminal blocks on the Audio Booster are removable. To remove a terminal block, pull the block straight up from the circuit board, as shown in Figure 3-4. Attach wires to the desired connections, then plug the terminal block back on the board being careful to match the pins.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-6 Audio And Auxiliary Connections (Spb-160 And Spb-80/4)

    EOLR. The auxiliary input circuit is used to trigger the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster to return to full power from a reduced power mode when operating on the backup battery supply. The input can be selected to be a power limited 8-33VDC NAC circuit or a contact closure.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-8 Audio And Strobe Output Connections (Spb-80/4)

    UL Listed 10K Ohm, EOLR is required at the end of the circuit for proper supervision. Select the proper strobe-operating mode (Wheelock Sync, Wheelock Pass through Sync, or 24VDC constant using the Strobe Sync Select Jumper W5. See Figure 3-19B (Page 36) for location.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-10 Alarm And Trouble Connections (Spb-160 And Spb-80/4)

    Expansion Output and Trouble Contact Connections The purpose of the Expansion Output (EXP OUT) is to provide a 24VDC at 0.5A supervised, power limited output when the Audio Booster audio output is operating. This allows additional Audio boosters to be connected by having the EXP OUT connect to the AUX IN of the next Audio Booster.

  • Page 30: Section 3-4 - Panel Wiring

    Calculate and Install properly sized backup batteries as described in Section 3-8 (Page 38) and 3-9 (Page 40). The SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster is UL approved for 24VDC at 12AH. Perform System Checkout Procedures as described in Section 3-6 System Checkout on Page 35.
  • Page 31 CAUTION: The National Electric Code limits the maximum number of conductors that can be installed in conduit and wiring boxes depending on the size of the conduit, the volume of the boxes, and the gauge of the wire used. Make sure that wiring used for installation complies with the latest NEC, NFPA, Local, State, County or Province requirements.

  • Page 32: Figure 3-12 Wiring Diagram - Visual Only Notification Appliances (Spb-80/4)

    Wiring Diagrams for Notification Appliances STROBE UL LISTED 10K OHM, END OF LINE RESISTOR Figure 3-12 Wiring Diagram for Visual Only Notification Appliances (SPB-80/4 Only) CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of the connection.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-15 Trouble Status Relay Contacts

    Trouble Output Contact Wiring The locations of the Trouble Status Output Connections are shown in Figure 3-3A and Figure 3- 3B Section 3 (Page 23 & 24). A magnified view of this area on the Mother Board is shown in Figure 3-3A and Figure 3-3B on Page 23 &...

  • Page 34: Section 3-5 - Mounting

    This contamination can interfere with the operation and reduce the life of the equipment. Open the door and mount the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster panel at the selected location. Use care to avoid damage to the module during installation. Do not apply excessive...

  • Page 35: Section 3-6 - System Checkout

    Terminals 17.00" Conduit Entrances (Top and Bottom) Figure 3-18 SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster Panel Mounting and Grounding Location Section 3-6 - System Checkout Refer to NFPA 72 (1999 Edition) for guidelines on testing notification systems. System Control Settings Figure 3-19A (SPB-80/4) and Figure 3-19B (SPB-160) on Page 36 shows the location of the different jumpers, switches, and variable resistors used to configure the Audio Booster.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-19A Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Location On Spb-160

    SW4 - Strobe NAC/CC Select Left Side Depressed for CC EXP OUT W8 - Not Used W4 - Not Used W6 - Ground Fault W5 - Wheelock Strobe W10 - Shorted Audio Output Sync Disable Non-Emergency Disable Figure 3-19B Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Locations on SPB-80/4...

  • Page 37: Table 3-2 Jumper/Switch/Variable Resistor Functions

    Jumper removed – Detection enabled for 10K Ohm EOLR. Not Used - Jumper shall remain in place . Wheelock Sync Disable (SPB-80/4 Jumper in place – Wheelock Sync enabled. Only) Jumper removed – Wheelock Sync disabled. Pass through sync or constant NAC enabled.

  • Page 38: Section 3-7 - Ground Fault Detection

    W6. See Figure 3-19A (SPB-160) and Figure 3-19B (SPB-80/4) on page 36 for location. NOTE: The Ground Fault LED D34 may flicker while STB-IN is operated in Wheelock Pass- Through Mode (W5 removed). This DOES NOT indicate the presence of an actual Ground Fault Trouble.
  • Page 39 Calculating Backup Battery Requirements A Worksheet for assisting in calculating battery backup is available at the end of this manual. Due to the current drain on the battery, the maximum battery size for the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster is 12 Amp-Hours.

  • Page 40: Section 3-9 - Ac Power And Battery Installation Procedures

    WARNING: OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY REQUIREMENTS ON ALL CONNECTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: ALWAYS APPLY AC VOLTAGE BEFORE APPLYING BATTERY BACKUP VOLTAGE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SAFEPATH4 AUDIO BOOSTER PANEL. AC Power Installation Procedure 1.
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  • Page 42: Chapter 4 - Operation

    Chapter 4 - OPERATION Section 4-1- Introduction This chapter describes the operating characteristics of the panel. Included is information about the following panel features: • Supervision • Audio Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision • Amplifier Supervision • Actions that Initiate Alarms Section 4-2 - Supervision A TROUBLE LED indicates that the supervisory functions have detected a malfunction in the panel.

  • Page 43: Section 4-3 - Actions That Initiate Alarms

    Amplifier Supervision A supervisory tone plays through the amplifier section during standby for supervision purpose. Any sensed trouble illuminates D36 “AMP” LED. See Figure 7-1A for the SPB-160 (Page 49) and Figure 7-1B for the SPB-80/4 (Page50) for LED location. Ground Fault Supervision The panel supervises for ground fault conditions on Class B, Style Y field wiring that is not electrically isolated.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 - Operational Procedures

    Under normal operation the green AC LED (D59) will be lighted, and the yellow TROUBLE LED (D24) will be off. The TROUBLE and AC LEDs identify to the operator the condition of the SAFEPATH4 Audio Booster. The yellow TROUBLE LED will be illuminated whenever there is a trouble...
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  • Page 46: Chapter 6 - Periodic Testing And Maintenance

    Chapter 6 - Periodic Testing and Maintenance Section 6-1 - Introduction Periodic testing and maintenance of the anel and all notification equipment must be conducted frequently. Check local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, for required tests. Qualified personnel should perform all tests and maintenance. Section 6-2 - Periodic Testing Test Frequency Equipment shall be tested at least twice each year, or more often as required by local,...

  • Page 47: Section 6-5 - Miscellaneous Hardware Testing

    Section 6-5 - Miscellaneous Hardware Testing In addition to testing required by relevant fire codes, regulations, and laws, the following hardware functions shall be tested (see Table 6-1). Table 6-1 Miscellaneous Hardware Tests TEST/HARDWARE TEST DESCRIPTION Proper Operation/Status Contact Monitor the status contact, while causing the panel to alternate between trouble and normal states to verify proper operation.

  • Page 48: Chapter 7 - Troubleshooting

    EVEN THOUGH POWER IS NOT CONNECTED, AND CAN CAUSE A DANGEROUS SHOCK IF TOUCHED. DO NOT TOUCH EXPOSED CIRCUITRY ON THE SAFEPATH4 AUDIO BOOSTER PANEL UNLESS THE CIRCUITRY HAS DISCHARGED FOR ONE HOUR AND A SAFE DISCHARGE PROCEDURE IS USED.

  • Page 49: Figure 7-1A Spb-160 Led Locations

    Figure 7-1A SPB-160 LED Locations...

  • Page 50: Figure 7-1B Spb-80/4 Led Locations

    Figure 7-1B SPB-80/4 LED Locations...

  • Page 51: Table 7-1 Trouble Led Procedure Cross Reference

    Table 7-1 Trouble LED Procedure Cross Reference Troubleshooting Trouble Description Procedure (Yellow) Main Trouble Indicator ------ D59 AC LED No DC Power to the PC Board from the Power Supply Procedure A “OFF” (SAPS). D26 BAT TRB Battery voltage is below 18.5 VDC or battery is Procedure B missing.
  • Page 52 Procedure A If the green AC LED is “OFF”, and all other LEDs are “OFF”, a power loss condition has occurred. A power loss condition may be caused by: Loss of AC input voltage and battery back-up voltage. Faulty internal wiring between the power supply module (SAPS) and the ± DC IN (TB4) on the PC board and batteries missing.
  • Page 53 Procedure D If the green AC LED is “ON”, yellow TROUBLE LED is “ON”, and D28, AUX TRB LED is “ON”, the EOLR is missing from the AUX RET terminals when jumper W1 is removed. . An Auxiliary Trouble condition might be caused by: Jumper W1 removed and no EOLR on the AUX RET terminals.
  • Page 54 Procedure I If the green AC LED is “ON”, yellow TROUBLE LED is “ON”, and D32 AUD1 SHORT LED is “ON”, the supervision circuit is unable to read the EOLR: This can be caused by: Audio appliance connected is shorted. Shorted connection on the AUD OUT circuits.
  • Page 55 Procedure M (SPB-80/4 Only) If the green AC LED is “ON”, yellow TROUBLE LED is “ON”, and D35 STRB1 SHORT LED is “ON”, the supervision circuit is unable to read the EOLR: This can be caused by: Strobe appliance connected improperly or is shorted. Shorted connection on the STB OUT circuits.

  • Page 56: Section 7-3 - Audio Booster Wiring Diagram

    Section 7-3 – Audio Booster Wiring Diagram Figure 7-2, below, illustrates the factory wiring between the 24VDC power supply (SAPS) and the Audio Booster PC Board. P82798 REV. 24VDC POWER SUPPLY (SAPS) TRANSFORMER DC IN DC OUT BATTERY POWER AC TRB AUD2 OPEN BAT TRB SPB-160...

  • Page 57: Chapter 8 - Technical Data

    Enclosure Backbox 0.060” steel Mounting Indoor surface mount Wiring Entry Knockouts (1”) (20 total) Door Lock Standard Wheelock key-lock PC Boards 1- Audio Booster PC Board 1- 24VDC Power Supply Section 8-2 - Environmental Table 8-2 Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 49 °C (32 to 120 °F) Storage Temperature -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)

  • Page 58: Table 8-4 Outputs

    Activation Inputs The panel audio output is activated by applying a 25V or 70.7V at 1.2 Watts maximum input signal to AUD IN. The AUX IN is triggered using 8 – 33VDC at 10mA in NAC mode or with contact closure in CC mode. Outputs Table 8-4 Outputs Visual Notification Appliance...

  • Page 59: Chapter 9 - Module Descriptions

    Chapter 9 - Module Descriptions Section 9-1 - Introduction There are two items on the parts list for the panel. They are: • SPB-80/4MB (PC Board) • SPB-160MB (PC Board) • SAPS (24VDC Power Supply Module) Section 9-2 - Audio Booster PC Board The Audio Booster PC Board provides all signal handling capabilities, amplification and supervision.

  • Page 60: Section 9-3 - 24Vdc Power Supply (Saps)

    TRANSFORMER DC IN DC OUT BATTERY POWER AC TRB AUD2 OPEN BAT TRB AUD2 SHORT AUD IN AUD2 OUT AUD1 SHORT AUD RET AUD1 OUT AUX IN AUD1 OPEN TROUBLE AUX RET EXP SHORT EXP OUT AMP TRB SPARE EXP OPEN EXP OUT Figure 9-1B SPB-160 PC Board...

  • Page 61: Chapter 10 - Warranty

    PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF OR CAUSED BY THE SOFTWARE. THE LIABILITY OF WHEELOCK ARISING OUT OF THE SUPPLYING OF A PRODUCT, OR ITS USE, WHETHER ON WARRANTIES, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF CORRECTING DEFECTS AS STATED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND UPON EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL SUCH LIABILITY SHALL TERMINATE.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 11 - Battery Backup Calculation Work Sheet

    BATTERY BACKUP CALCULATION WORKSHEET STANDBY CALCULATIONS Standby Current for the SPB is 0.120 Amps. 0.120 Auxiliary (DC OUT) Current (if applicable). 0.5A Max. Total Standby Current Required. Add Steps 1 and 2. Standby Time Required. 24 Hours or 60 Hours. Total STANDBY Required.

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