Remote SAFEPATH Operation and Installation Manual Models: RSAPE-B RSAPE-R 273 Branchport Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 Telephone: 800-631-2148 Fax: 732-222-8707 www.wheelockinc.com Part Number A83666 Revision A Thank you for using our products. Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings. NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All warnings are printed in bold capital letters. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Preface The Remote SAFEPATH panel provides remote amplification and live announcement capabilities. Live announcements can be made at either the central or remote location. Pre-recorded messages, however, can only be initiated from the central SAFEPATH panel. This panel does not sense an emergency condition or hazardous fires; it is only a part of a system that does sense such conditions.
NOTE: This equipment 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.
CONTENTS Introduction................................................................................................................................. Operation.................................................................................................................................... Operator's Console.................................................................................................................. Input and Output Options..............................................................
List of Figures Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Basic Capabilities of the Remote SAFEPATH Panel...................................................... Operator's Console..............................................................................................
Introduction Remote SAFEPATH provides remote amplification and remote live announcement capabilities to a centrally located SAFEPATH panel. Remote SAFEPATH is capable of providing up to four zones of audible and visual signals. Figure 1 illustrates the basic capabilities of the remote SAFEPATH panel. This manual describes the remote SAFEPATH panel, which features: • A multitone generator with field selectable sounds for a manual evacuation signal. • Field upgradable.
Operation This chapter describes the operating characteristics of the remote SAFEPATH panel. Included is information about the following features: • • • • • Operator's Console Input and Output Options Supervision Operators Instructions Back-up Battery Requirements Operator's Console An operator's console, which allows for manual override of the automatic message playing, is provided.
Microprocessor Supervision Each microprocessor within this panel has a watchdog circuit that supervises the processor and resets it (if necessary) or maintains a trouble condition if the microprocessor cannot be restarted. Each watchdog circuit constantly monitors the functioning of its microprocessor and, if the microprocessor fails to function properly, will attempt to reset and restart the microprocessor. Line Level Input Supervision The line level input wiring is supervised by the central panel only.
Operator Instructions The SAFEPATH panel provides an operator console for manually activating the panel. The operator console includes a microphone, a green “NORMAL” indicator, a yellow “TROUBLE” indicator, an “ACKNOWLEDGE” push-button switch, a “RESET” push-button, a “MANUAL/AUTOMATIC” switch, an “ALL-CALL” switch and four “ZONE SELECT” switches.
Figure 2. Operator’s Console Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Power Calculations It is necessary to calculate the current draw for battery back-up requirements. The current requirements depend on the system configuration and the options installed. The total current is the sum of the currents of all the components in the system.
Note 3: If no amplifier is installed in the slot then the current for that amplifier is zero. If there is an amplifier the alarm current depends on the model of the amplifier installed in the slot and the signal used for evacuation. Model SALL-15S Series SAA-10S/SE Series SAA-40S/SE Series SAA-80S/SE Series Alarm Current full power SIN wave as per UL testing The sum of the currents of the self amplified speakers.
Installation The lives of people depend upon your safe installation of this panel. Please read, understand and carefully follow the specific installation instructions set forth below to avoid damage to this panel and the equipment connected to it. Installation should be conducted only by qualified persons in accordance with the procedures in this manual. WARNING: SHUT OFF ALL POWER BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Wiring Guidelines WARNING: ALL AUDIO WIRING SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROM ANY HIGH VOLTAGE OR HIGH CURRENT LINES (SUCH AS AC OR DC POWER LINE, AUDIO POWER LINES, AND MOTOR OR RELAY ACTUATION LINES) AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN SEPARATE CONDUIT FROM HIGH VOLTAGE OR HIGH CURRENT LINES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
Figure 3. Panel Mounting Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Field Wiring Before installation, the system specifier must determine the proper wire gauge for all field wiring. The field wiring is broken down into two categories, inputs and outputs. NOTE: All field wiring shall conform to applicable codes and standards including NFPA, UL, local, state, county, province, district and federal codes and standards. Field Wiring Connection All wiring terminals are designed to accept #22 AWG to #12 AWG wiring (one wire per terminal).
Output Wiring Descriptions This panel has six types of outputs. The location of the outputs’ terminal blocks within this panel are shown in Figure 5. Detail of the terminal blocks is shown in Figure 11. Alarm Output Contact Wiring One alarm output contact is provided. It is Form C and is rated for 0.5A at 24VDC, resistive load. A detail of the alarm output contact terminal connections is shown in Figure 12. The contact in Figure 12 is shown in the non-alarm position.
Amplified Speaker Notification Appliance Power Output Wiring Up to four amplified speaker notification appliance power outputs may be provided. Each output is rated for 24VDC, 2.0 amps maximum. Each output meets Class B, Style Y supervision requirements for notification appliance circuits. The wiring diagram for the amplified speaker notification appliance power output using audio only appliances is shown in Figure 17.
Figure 4. Typical System Block Diagram Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Figure 5. Field Wiring Input/Output Terminal Block Locations Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Figure 6. Power Supply, Battery Charger And Earth Ground Terminal Blocks Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Figure 7A. Line Level Input Wiring Diagram From Splitter Output Diagram Figure 7B. Line Level Input Wiring Diagram From Amplifier Output Diagram Figure 8. Typical AC Input Voltage Wiring Figure 9. Typical Battery Wiring Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev. C December 1998 Figure 10.
Figure 11. Output Terminal Block Detail Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Figure 12. Alarm Output Contact Connection Diagram Figure 13. System Trouble Output Contact Connection Diagram (Contact shown in trouble condition) Figure 14. Trouble Audible Output Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev. C December 1998 Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connection.
Figure 15. Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connection. Figure 16. Audio Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram Using Audio Only Appliances In Central Amplified Applications CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connection. Figure 17.
Figure 18. Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram Using Combination Audio/Visual Appliances In Central Amplified Applications CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connection. Figure 19. Notification Appliance Output Wiring Diagram Using Combination Audio/Visual Appliances In Amplified Speaker Applications CAUTION: Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev. C December 1998 Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connection.
Figure 20. Optional Remote Microphone Station (RMS-1) Wiring Diagram Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Field Wiring Checkout Refer to NFPA for guidelines on testing signaling system wiring. CAUTION: Do not connect input voltage to any equipment until the field wiring has been inspected and approved. Verify that the field wiring is in full agreement with this manual and with the detailed wiring layout prepared for this installation. Ensure that no unwanted voltages are present on circuit conductors and ground. Test all ungrounded connectors for electrical isolation from ground.
Installation and Care of Sealed Lead Acid Batteries Sealed lead acid batteries are designed to operate in standby service for approximately five years. This is based upon a normal service condition where there is an ambient of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) and batteries are completely discharged once every three months. LENGTH OF SERVICE LIFE WILL BE DIRECTLY EFFECTED BY THE NUMBER OF DISCHARGE CYCLES, DEPTH OF DISCHARGE, AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. Use Guidelines: 1.
Troubleshooting WARNING: SOME ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS STORE A HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH POWER IS NOT CONNECTED, AND CAN CAUSE A DANGEROUS SHOCK IF TOUCHED. DO NOT TOUCH EXPOSED CIRCUITRY ON THIS PANEL UNLESS THE CIRCUITRY HAS DISCHARGED FOR ONE HOUR AND A SAFE DISCHARGE PROCEDURE IS USED. WARNING: PROVIDE UL REQUIRED ALTERNATIVE SIGNALING MEANS DURING TROUBLE CONDITIONS AND SERVICING TO ASSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY.
This panel has trouble location indicators which provide information as to what trouble condition has been detected and on which part of the system the trouble is located. Figure 21 shows the location of all trouble location indicators within the panel. Table 1 cross references the trouble location indicators on the SABC, SALL-15S and SAA modules to the proper troubleshooting procedure.
Figure 21. Trouble Location Indicator Locations Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES, THE PRELIMINARY TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS “TROUBLESHOOTING” SECTION MUST BE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND FOLLOWED. Procedure A If the green NORMAL indicator is off, the yellow TROUBLE indicator is off, and no module indicators are on, a power loss condition has occurred. A power loss condition may be caused by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A blown fuse on the SAPS module.
Procedure E If the green NORMAL indicator is off, the yellow TROUBLE indicator is on, and the BAT OPEN indicator on the SABC module is on, a battery trouble condition has occurred. A battery trouble condition may be caused by: 1. 2. 3. A fuse on the SABC module is blown. Faulty field wiring to batteries. A faulty SABC module. Perform the following: 1. 2. 3. Verify that all fuses on the SABC module are intact. Verify that the field wiring to the batteries is intact. Replace the SABC module.
Procedure I If the green NORMAL indicator is off, the yellow TROUBLE indicator is on, and the AMP indicator on the SALL-15S module is on, an amplifier trouble condition has occurred. An amplifier trouble condition may be caused by: 1. 2. 3. 4. Faulty internal wiring between the backplane module and the digital voice module. A faulty SALL-15S module. A faulty SADC module. A faulty backplane module. Perform the following: 1.
Procedure W If the green NORMAL indicator is off, the yellow TROUBLE indicator is on, and SADC D10 is on, the wiring between the DV channel play contacts and the backplane is defective or the 10K ohm resistor attached to the DV channel play contacts is defective or missing. Perform the following: 1. Verify field wiring between the backplane and the DV is intact. 2. Verify the 10K ohm resistor across the DV channel play contacts is intact. Refer to procedures C, D and E.
Periodic Testing IMPORTANT: Periodic testing, including this panel, all notification equipment and all messages, including their audibility and intelligibility, content and language, sequence, output channel, and priority assignment, must be conducted frequently, at least twice each year, or more often as required by local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws, by qualified personnel to ensure proper operation of all equipment.
Module Description Introduction The thirteen modules in the SAFEPATH product line which can be used in the Remote SAFEPATH are: 1. Supervised Audio System Mother Board (SAMB-A) 2. Supervised Audio System Common Control Module (SADC) 3. Supervised Audio System Amplifier/Signal Circuit Module (SAA-10S) 4. Supervised Audio System Amplifier/Signal Circuit Module (SAA-10SE) 5. Supervised Audio System Amplifier/Signal Circuit Module (SAA-40S) 6.
Figure 22. Module Layout of the Panel Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Figure 23. Panel Block Diagram Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Supervised Audio System Mother Board (SAMB-A) The supervised audio system mother board (SAMB-A) provides all signal handling capabilities between the SADC and the amplifier modules, terminal blocks for output wiring, and connectors for handling signals between the SADC and the digital voice module and the SABC. The SAMB-A is illustrated in Figure 24. Up to four amplifier modules may be connected to the SAMB-A. The amplifier modules may be installed in any order in slots 1 through 4.
Supervised Audio System Common Control Module (SADC) The supervised audio system common control module (SADC) provides all of the control capabilities to the SAFEPATH panel. The controller module monitors the digital voice module or line level interface module, the battery charger module, and the amplifier modules for proper operation. The microphone is monitored for connection. The line level input is monitored to determine its status, active or inactive.
Figure 25. Supervised Audio System Common Control Module Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Self Amplified Speaker Control/Signal Circuit Module, (SALL-15S) The self amplified speaker control/signal circuit module, (SALL-15S) provides audio output for the SAFEPATH system. The circuit module has a -5 dBm, 15 ohm audio output, a 24VDC, 2A speaker amplifier power output, and a 24VDC, 2A strobe output. The circuit module contains a linear amplifier and supervision circuitry.
Figure 26. Self Amplified Speaker Control/Signal Circuit Module Remote SAFEPATH Manual Rev.
Supervised Audio System Power Supply Module (SAPS) The supervised audio system power supply module (SAPS) converts 120VAC line voltage to 24VDC output voltage. The power supply module is capable of converting up to 500W and its output is over current protected. There is one fuse on the printed circuit board, F1. Fuse F1 is the main fuse for the entire board. See Figure 27 for fuse location.
Supervised Audio System Battery Charger Module (SABC) The supervised audio system battery charger module (SABC) provides battery charging and supervision as well as AC power supervision for the SAFEPATH system. The SABC monitors three parameters: AC input power, battery wiring and battery voltage. When a low AC input power condition is detected, the PWR LOW indicator is illuminated. When a battery wiring open condition is detected, the BAT OPEN indicator is illuminated.
Technical Specifications Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 36" by 24" x 6" Weight 90 pounds Enclosure 0.050" Steel Finish Black Mounting Indoor Surface Mount Top and Bottom Wiring Entry Environmental (Meets UL requirements) Operating Temperature 0° to +49° C (32 to 120 Degrees F) Storage Temperature -20° to 70° C (-4 to 158 Degrees F) Humidity 85±5% @ 30±2° C (86 ± 4 Degrees F) Non-condensing Electrical Input Voltage: 120VAC Input Current (max): 8.
installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
