Cooper Notification SPMNS User manual

Part Number P85239 Revision A
Assembly Number A85238 Revision A
Copyright 2009 Cooper Wheelock Inc., dba Cooper Notification. All rights reserved.
SPMNS
Mass Notification System
Installation, Testing,
Operation, and
Maintenance
Manual

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quality and advanced products and services for
the life safety, communications, and security
markets. Cooper Notification 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 Notification
273 Branchport Avenue
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Telephone: [phone]
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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 ........................................................................ 1-2
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
2.3 Compliance with Applicable Codes, Regulations, Laws, Standards, and Guidelines 2-3
2.4 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 Standard Features....................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Enclosure and Configuration...................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Nominal Electrical Data............................................................................................. 3-5
3.4 User Interface............................................................................................................. 3-6
3.4.1 Basic Operation of User Interface.................................................................. 3-7
3.5 Additional Drawings .................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6 User Settings ............................................................................................................ 3-14
3.6.1 Switch Descriptions ..................................................................................... 3-14
3.6.2 Jumper Descriptions .................................................................................... 3-17
3.7.3 LED Descriptions............................................................................................ 3-18
Chapter 4. Installation 4-1
4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Fire Alarm Control Panel Wiring Applications ......................................................... 4-1
4.3 General Installation Instructions ................................................................................ 4-2
4.4 Preparing the System Wiring Diagram ...................................................................... 4-6
4.4.1 Unpacking and Taking Inventory .................................................................. 4-6
4.4.2 Locating the Panel ......................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.3 Installing Field Wiring Connections.............................................................. 4-9
4.4.4 Installing Strobe Connections (Can be Used for MNS Strobes Only)......... 4-10
4.4.5 Installing Audio Output Connections .......................................................... 4-10
4.4.6 Installing Auxiliary Circuit Connections ..................................................... 4-11
4.4.7 Installing Digital Voice Initiating Connections ........................................... 4-11

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4.4.8 Installing Alarm and System Trouble Output Connections ......................... 4-12
4.4.9 Installing the Safepath Interface (SPIF) Module ......................................... 4-13
4.5 Wiring the System.................................................................................................... 4-16
4.5.1 Wiring Guidelines........................................................................................ 4-16
4.5.2 Field Wiring Connections............................................................................ 4-16
4.5.3 Preparing a System Wiring Diagram ........................................................... 4-16
4.5.4 Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring............................................. 4-17
4.5.5 Speaker Notification Appliance Output Wiring........................................... 4-17
4.5.6 System Wiring Diagram .............................................................................. 4-18
4.5.7 Wiring Diagrams for Audio/Visual Notification Appliances ...................... 4-18
4.5.8 Wiring the System Trouble Connections..................................................... 4-19
4.6 Performing System Checkout................................................................................... 4-20
4.6.1 System Control Settings............................................................................... 4-20
4.6.2 Checkout Procedure..................................................................................... 4-21
4.7 Ground Fault Detection............................................................................................ 4-23
4.8 Battery Care and Backup Battery Calculations........................................................ 4-23
4.8.1 Caring for Sealed Lead Acid Batteries ........................................................ 4-23
4.8.2 Storing Batteries .......................................................................................... 4-23
4.8.3 Calculating Backup Battery Requirements.................................................. 4-24
4.9 Installing AC Power and Batteries........................................................................... 4-25
4.9.1 Installing AC Power..................................................................................... 4-25
4.9.2 Installing Batteries ....................................................................................... 4-26
Chapter 5. Operation 5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 User Interface............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 Supervision................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3.1 Visual Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision ........................... 5-2
5.3.2 Audio Notification Appliance Output Circuit Supervision............................ 5-2
5.3.3 Amplifier Supervision.................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.4 Ground Fault Supervision.............................................................................. 5-2
5.4 Actions that Initiate Audio Alarms ............................................................................ 5-3
Chapter 6. Operational Procedures 6-1
6.1 Making Live Announcements .................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Recording Digital Voice Messages............................................................................ 6-1
6.3 Recording Messages on the Digital Voice Section .................................................... 6-2
6.4 Verifying Messages.................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5 Fire Alarm Activation ................................................................................................ 6-4
6.6 MNS Activation ......................................................................................................... 6-4
6.7 MNS Activation Following Fire Activation............................................................... 6-4
6.8 MNS Reset ................................................................................................................. 6-4
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

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7.2.2 Equipment...................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Faulty Equipment ....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.4 Qualified Personnel.................................................................................................... 7-1
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting 8-1
8.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 General ....................................................................................................................... 8-2
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.................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.6 Procedure F.................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.7 Procedure G ................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.8 Procedure H ................................................................................................... 8-8
8.2.9 Procedure I..................................................................................................... 8-8
8.2.10 Procedure J................................................................................................... 8-9
8.2.11 Procedure K ................................................................................................. 8-9
8.2.12 Procedure L.................................................................................................. 8-9
8.2.13 Procedure M............................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.14 Procedure N ............................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.15 Procedure O ............................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.16 Procedure P................................................................................................ 8-11
8.2.17 Procedure Q ............................................................................................... 8-11
8.2.18 Procedure R................................................................................................ 8-11
8.2.19 Procedure S................................................................................................ 8-12
8.2.20 Procedure T................................................................................................ 8-12
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....................................................................................................... 9-2
9.3.4 Outputs........................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4 Wiring Connections ................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4.1 End of Line Resistor (EOLR) ........................................................................ 9-3
Chapter 10. Warranty 10-1
Chapter 11. Battery Backup Calculation Worksheet 11-1
Appendix E 11-2
Compatible Signaling Appliances........................................................................................ 11-2

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1 Basic Capabilities of the SPMNS Panel ................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-2 Layout of SPMNS Panel........................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-3 SPMNS User Interface ............................................................................................. 3-6
Figure 3-4 SPMNS Terminal Blocks ......................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-5 SPMNS Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-6 SPMNS Switches.................................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-7 Diagnostic LEDs/Fuses .......................................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3-8 SPMNS Potentiometers .......................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 4-1 Location of Field Wiring Connections ..................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2 SPMNS Panel Mounting and Grounding/Conduit Location .................................... 4-7
Figure 4-3 Removable Terminal Block...................................................................................... 4-9
Figure 4-4 Strobe Connections................................................................................................. 4-10
Figure 4-5 Audio Output Connections ..................................................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-6 Digital Voice Initiating Connections ...................................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-7 SPIF Module........................................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-8 System Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................... 4-18
Figure 4-9 Wiring Diagram for Visual Only Notification Appliances..................................... 4-18
Figure 4-10 Wiring Diagram for Combination Audio/ Visual Notification Appliances........... 4-19
Figure 4-11 Wiring Diagram for Audio Only Notification Appliance Output.......................... 4-19
Figure 4-12 System Trouble Connections (Trouble Status Relay Contact) ............................. 4-20
Figure 4-13 120VAC Input Connection .................................................................................... 4-25
Figure 4-14 Battery Wire Connections...................................................................................... 4-26
Figure 4-15 Battery Alignment and Jumper Connection........................................................... 4-27
Figure 6-1 SPMNS User Interface ............................................................................................. 6-3
Figure 8-1 Trouble LED and Fuse Locations............................................................................. 8-4

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List of Tables
Table 3-1 SPMNS User Interface Pushbuttons/Indicators .......................................................... 3-6
Table 4-1 Terminal Block Connection Definitions ..................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-2 Derating of SPMNS 24VDC Output Based on SPIV 12VDC Loading.................... 4-16
Table 4-3 Description of all SPIF Inputs and Outputs .............................................................. 4-17
Table 4-4 Digital Voice Message Tests..................................................................................... 4-23
Table 5-1 Audio Alarm Conditions and Results ......................................................................... 5-3
Table 8-1 Trouble LED Procedure Cross Reference................................................................... 8-3

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1.
Foreword
1.1 Intended Use
This manual is designed to serve the installers and operators of the SPMNS Mass Notification
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 Notification 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 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.
1.3 User Operation Assistance
Should you experience any difficulty in installing or operating your SPMNS Mass Notification
System, please contact your Cooper Notification 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 Notification at 1-800-631-2148. Hours are
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday.

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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 Notification 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 Notification will not have any liability
for such use.
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
2.1 Read This Manual
1. Cooper Notification recommends that, before performing any actions to specify, apply,
install, maintain, and operationally test the SPMNS Mass Notification System, personnel
properly qualified in the application and use of life safety equipment read this manual
carefully.
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. It is strongly recommended
that such personnel read and understand the entire manual.
2.2 Operational Safety
WARNING: If safety precautions, installation, and testing
instructions are not performed properly, the SPMNS Mass
Notification Systems 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: A SPMNS Mass Notification System printed circuit board is sensitive
to static electricity and has delicate components mounted on it. (a) 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. (b) Handle the board by its edges and be careful not to twist or flex it.
Install the SPMNS Mass Notification System in a static-free area. (c) Attach
grounded wrist straps properly before touching any static sensitive areas. (d) After
handling a SPMNS Mass Notification System 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
Notification website (www.coopernotification.com) and is found under the Technical Support
tab.

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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.
1. DO NOT assume any installation, operation, and testing details not shown in this
manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the SPMNS Mass Notification System without the
dead front panel being properly in place.
2.2.1 Expected Equipment Lifecycle
Notification equipment cannot last forever. Even though the SPMNS Mass Notification System 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 Notification recommends testing of the entire protective signaling system,
including the SPMNS Mass Notification System, 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 SPMNS Mass Notification
System to a listed compatible and properly operating control 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
SPMNS Mass Notification System and/or the control panel may be
damaged and/or fail to operate in an emergency situation.
WARNING: Certain hardware functions on the SPMNS Mass
Notification System are not supervised. If any such hardware
functions fail, the SPMNS Mass Notification System 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 SPMNS Mass Notification System, installation, testing and
maintenance always be 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 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. 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
to be heard over ambient noise such as, but not limited to, running water, traffic,
air conditioners, machinery or musical appliances.

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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 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. 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 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 Notification
273 Branchport Ave.
Long Branch, N.J. 07740
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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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
Products.
The SPMNS Mass Notification System is used for Alarm Announcements.

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3.1 Standard Features
Feature Description
One strobe NAC output section
•24VDC @ 2 Amps Maximum.
•Requires separate NAC Circuit (8 to 33VDC) input or can be
programmed to operate when Digital Voice messages are played.
•Auxiliary (AUX) input is active
•Mass Notification Digital Voice message are played.
•Return allows pass-through for Cooper Notification synchronized
strobes, remote SPMNS panels, additional strobe appliances, or
EOLR.
•Synchronized output when using Cooper Notification’s
synchronized strobe products.
•Supervised with 10K Ohm end-of-line resistor (EOLR).
•Trouble LEDs for Open and Short conditions.
•Power limited to minimize overload condition.
40-Watt Audio Amplifier section
•Selection of 25Vor 70V speaker output.
•Supervised with 10K Ohm EOLR.
•Trouble LEDs for Open and Short Conditions
•Power limited to avoid overload condition.
Digital Voice Section
•Capable of playback and record (via 1/8” audio jack).
•Digital Voice Message Chip contains the recording program and
memory for eight message sections.
•Memory in eight sections with corresponding inputs.
oA total of four minutes of messages.
oEach message is 30 seconds in duration.
oMessages can be combined for longer durations.
•Activated by one of eight contact closure inputs (IN1 – IN8) or
manual activation on user interface.
•Each CC input (contact closure) can be supervised for an OPEN.
•Prealert tones can be chosen for each Fire message only (code 3,
continuous, or no pre-tone).
•Messages can be selected to have a post-tone that matches the
pre-tone.

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Feature Description
Alarm Audio Processing Section
•Three Priority ordered audio inputs
•Auxiliary Input for MNS microphone (AUX IN, CC/NAC), Priority 1.
oCC or NAC initiates AUX IN audio
oCC is supervised. NAC is not supervised.
oFor use with SAFEPATH – Mass Notification Microphone
(SPMNS-MIC)
•On board Hand-held, push-to-talk (PTT) microphone, priority 7.
For live, fire emergency voice announcements and instructions.
The microphone overrides (mutes) only fire voice message or
tones in progress (IN6, IN7, and IN8).
•Digital Voice Section inputs (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7,
IN8).
oIN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7, IN8 have priorities 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 respectively.
oIN1 – IN8 are initiated via Contact Closure.
oIN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7, IN8 are supervised for an
OPEN.
oMessages can also be initiated via user interface.
Ground Fault Detection Section Monitors inputs and outputs for 40K Ohms minimum in relation to
ground.
A Dual-Tone Tone Generator with
two field selectable sounds (Code
3 Tone, Slow Whoop) that sound
when there is a Digital Voice
Section Failure in alarm condition.
Provides Code 3 tone or Slow Whoop (user selectable) in the instance
of a Digital Voice failure or system timeout.
Full supervision with on-board
diagnostics and trouble reporting
circuits for:
Audio NAC circuit wiring -- open and short conditions during standby
AND active (Alarm and BGM) Ground Fault detection
Strobe NAC circuit wiring -- open and short conditions
PTT Microphone -- not installed or damaged
Amplifier -- operation
Digital Voice Section
Input voltage/low battery
Tone generator operation
Form C relay trouble contacts for
external notification.
Form C contact normally energized. Contacts transfer during a trouble,
an alarm trouble, or an AC trouble: 2.0 amps at 24VDC max, resistive
load. Non-Supervised.
Built-in Sounder
To indicate trouble, with a trouble silence switch to silence it. If the
trouble is not corrected in 20 hours, the sounder reactivates. (Trouble
Silence Switch does not change the state of the Form C Trouble relay.)
Remote reporting via output
contacts for system trouble, alarm
activation, and AC trouble.
AC trouble can be configured for report separately or as a system
trouble.

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Figure 3-1 Basic Capabilities of the SPMNS Panel