Instruction manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
SAFEPATH PRODUCTS
INSTALLATION
QUESTION ANSWER
1 "Why is it as soon as I power up the SafePath it
goes right into the tone alarm mode?"
Most common reason is that the automatic/manual
switch is in the manual position. Make sure to put it to the
automatic position.
2 "When I power up my SafePath it goes right into
trouble. What is causing this?"
Most common problem is that the onboard microphone and
or batteries are not hooked up. These are supervised part
of equipment within the SafePath.
3 "Why does my SAPE-2AR stay in trouble, and the
DX-200 board has a 2-blink error?"
The 2-blink error on the DX-200 is showing you that there
is no message recorded. Record a simple TEST message
on the DX-200 and the trouble should clear.
4 "When I hook a NAC/24vdc to the SafePath inputs
it doesn’t play the message, only tones."
The SafePath is only activated from a dry contact closure
(a short). If your FACP cannot provide a contact closure
and will only give a voltage output then you need to order a
Wheelock model # NACIM (Notification Appliance Circuit
Interface Module). This module will take your FACP’s
voltage output and convert it to a signal for activation of the
SafePath.
5 "On my SCSP when I connect to the CH PLAY
terminal it will not play the message."
The CH PLAY terminal is not what’s used to activate the
SCSP to play messages. You have to connect your dry
contact closure to the appropriate message terminal on the
MDX-2 board on the left. Check the O&M manual or Fast-
Track setup guide for terminal location.
6 "Do you have a flush mount kit for the SafePath?" No. The unit is designed for surface mount only.
7 "Where are the conduit entrances located on the
SafePath?"
Conduit entrances are only located on the top and bottom
of the enclosures.
8 "Do the batteries fit inside of the SafePath?" A. The Single Circuit SAFEPATH (SCSP) will fit up to two
(2) 12 ah batteries.
B. The Dual Circuit SAFEPATH (DCSP) will not fit any
batteries in the enclosure. **
C. The Multi Circuit SAFEPATH (SAPE) will not fit any
batteries in the enclosure. **
** NOTE—The recommended battery cabinet is
Wheelock
p
art # BATC-R
(
red
)
BATC-B
(
black
)
9 "Do I have to put End Of Line Resistors (EOLR)
on the inputs of the SafePath?"
A. Single Circuit SafePath………NO
B. Dual Circuit SafePath………..NO
C. Multi Circuit SafePath……….YES
10 "What value EOLR do I have to use on the
outputs?"
10k Ohm Resistors. Minimum 1/8 Watt.