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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About Cooper Notification: Cooper Notification fulfills its mission of
Helping People Take Action by providing high
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
Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899
Telephone: [phone]
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Web Site: www.coopernotification.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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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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