Cooper Wheelock SAFEPATH SP4-TZC User manual

SAFEPATH 4
Telephone Zone
Controller
SP4-TZC P/N 109921
SP4-TZC-P P/N 105590
Installation, Testing,
Operation and Maintenance
Manual
273 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll Free 800-631-2148 Web Site: www.cooperwheelock.com E-Mail: [email protected]
Part Number P84567 Revision D A84679 C

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Copyright © 2004-2006 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Application Information................................................................5
1.1 Description.....................................................................................................................8
1.2 Connections ...................................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Power..................................................................................................................9
1.2.2 USB Port.............................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Telephone Input....................................................................................................9
1.2.4 Background Music Input........................................................................................9
1.2.5 Audio Out ............................................................................................................9
1.2.6 RS485 Digital Control Port.....................................................................................9
1.3 Enclosure ......................................................................................................................9
1.4 Specifications.................................................................................................................10
1.4.1 Wiring Specifications ............................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure ..................................................................11
2.1 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ......................................................................................11
2.2 Telephone Page Zone Control Mapping Guide ..................................................................11
2.3 Mounting ......................................................................................................................11
2.4 Wiring the SP4-TZC Zone Controller................................................................................13
2.4.1 Removable Terminal Block ....................................................................................13
2.4.2 Wiring the SP4-TZC Zone Controller ......................................................................13
2.4.2.1 Wiring Connections for SP4-TZC to SP40 and an SP4-APS ..............................13
2.4.2.2 Wiring for SP4-TZC to SP40 with an SP4-APS and Audio Booster
with Multiple SP4-APS Splitters.......................................................................13
2.4.2.3 Wiring Connections for SP4-TZC with the SP40, Multiple SPB-
160s and Multiple SP4-APS Splitter.................................................................13
2.4.3 Wiring the Paging Telephone to the SP4-TZC ...........................................................14
2.4.3.1 Stand-Alone Telephone or Unused CO Port Wiring............................................14
2.4.3.2 Audio Page Port Wiring..................................................................................14
2.4.4 Wiring the Background Music Input........................................................................15
2.4.5 Connecting the AUDIO OUT Output........................................................................15
2.4.6 RS485 Digital Control Port Connection ...................................................................16
2.4.7 RS485 Digital Control Port Connection to Other SP4-APS Splitters...........................16
2.5 Power, Adjusting, and Testing the SAFEPATH®4 Multi-Function Facility
Communications System..............................................................................................17
2.5.1 Alert Page Tone Selection Jumper Setting................................................................17
2.5.2 Power Input ...........................................................................................................17
2.5.3 Adjustments on the SP4-TZC Zone Controller...........................................................19
2.5.4 Testing the SAFEPATH®4 Multi-Function Facility Communications System
Function................................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Software Release 2........21
3.1 About the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Software..............................................................21
3.2 Installing the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Software .........................................................21
3.3 Installing the USB Driver...............................................................................................22
3.4 SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Main Screen.......................................................................22
3.4.1 Menu Bar.............................................................................................................22
3.4.1.1 File Menu ......................................................................................................23
3.4.1.2 Edit Menu......................................................................................................23
3.4.1.3 View Menu.....................................................................................................24
3.4.1.4 Zone Setup Menu...........................................................................................24
3.4.1.5 System Info Menu ..........................................................................................24
3.4.1.6 Help Menu.....................................................................................................25

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3.4.2 “Get Configuration” Command Button .....................................................................25
3.4.3 “Send Configuration” Command Button...................................................................25
3.5 Programming and Editing Logical Zone Groups and the Background
Music Zone................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 Programmed Logical Zone Groups and the Background Music Zone
Using the Wizard Feature......................................................................................25
3.5.2 Manually Programmed/Editing Logical Zone Groups ................................................29
3.5.3 Warning Message for Duplicate Zones....................................................................31
3.6 SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Background Music Setup...................................................32
3.6.1 Editing Background Music.....................................................................................32
3.7 Zone Paging Setup (Enable/Disable) ............................................................................33
3.8 Editing Silence Detection Timeout................................................................................34
3.9 Editing Maximum Paging Duration...............................................................................36
3.10 Uninstalling the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 Software.................................................37
Chapter 4 Paging Operation..........................................................................38
4.1 Making A Zone Page ..................................................................................................38
4.2 Making An All-Call Page…………………………………………………………………………38
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................................40
5.1 System Reset Switch.................................................................................................40
5.1.1 Resetting the Network Configuration (Not SP4 Telzone Programmer
2 Programmed) ....................................................................................................40
5.1.2 Resetting the Network Configuration (SP4 Telzone
Programmer 2 Programmed)..................................................................................41
5.2 General Trouble Adjustments.......................................................................................43
5.3 Troubleshooting Using Tone Patterns ...........................................................................43
5.4 Troubleshooting Using the Trouble LED indicators on the PC Board ................................44
5.5 Troubleshooting Using the “Get Configuration” Command Button.....................................46
5.6 “Send Configuration” Error Messages ...........................................................................47
5.6.1 “Audio Class of Wiring Mismatch”..........................................................................47
5.6.2 “Splitters Mismatch” .............................................................................................47
5.6.3 “Audio Class of Wiring and Number of Splitter Mismatch”.........................................47
5.7 Troubleshooting Using the Output Screen on the SP4 Telzone
Programmer 2 Software...............................................................................................48
Chapter 6 Warranty...............................................................................................50
Appendix A Telephone Page Zone Control Mapping......................................................................A
Appendix B Wiring the SP4-TZC to the SP40 with One SP4-APS Splitter Module ...........................B
Appendix C SP4-TZC to SP40 and Audio Booster ........................................................................C
Appendix D SP4-TZC to SP40 and Multiple Audio Boosters ..........................................................D
Appendix E SP4-TZC-P Product Description and Application .………………………………………...E

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Chapter 1
Application Information
1.1 Description
The SP4 Telephone Zone Controller (SP4-TZC) controls the zone paging capability of the SAFEPATH®4
Multi-Function Facility Communications System. It is used in conjunction with the SP40 and the SP4-APS
(SP4 Addressable Paging Splitter). Audio Boosters SPB-80/4, SPB-160, and SPB-320 can be used in
conjunction with the SP40. Each audio booster can use additional SP4-APS splitters, increasing the number of
possible paging zones.
The SP4-APS splitter in conjunction with the SP4-TZC allows the End User to make audio zone specific
telephone pages and/or have audio zone specific Background Music (BGM) on a Wheelock SAFEPATH®4
Multi-Function Facility Communications System. This can occur as long as the system is not broadcasting a
pre-recorded message or when the live microphone is in use. The selective paging and BGM functions are
controlled by the SP4-TZC over a RS-485 based digital control network. It also provides a means for
expanding one supervised audio output zone to 4 CLASS “B” or 2 CLASS “A” supervised zones. The
maximum number of CLASS “B” zones in a system is 68. The maximum number of CLASS “A” zones in a
system is 34.
The SP4-TZC can be used with or without the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software. The features available
without using the software include the use of Individual Zones and Fixed Zone Groups for Zone Paging, and
Background Music on all zones. When using the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software additional features
include Logical Zone Group paging, disabling of Zone Paging (All-Call Paging), user programmable Zone
Setup options, and customization of Individual Zones for Background Music.
An Individual Zone is one of the individual outputs from an SP4-APS splitter. The SP4-APS splitter can
produce either 2 CLASS “A” or 4 CLASS “B” zones.
A Fixed Zone Group consists of 2 CLASS “A” or 4 CLASS “B” zones on each SP4-APS splitter. For example,
if the first SP4-APS splitter is used to cover the zones in the warehouse area the Fixed Zone Group for that area
can be paged by keying the two digit Zone Code “71” on the paging phone. The Zone Codes for Fixed Zone
Groups are 71 through 87 with each Zone Code matching the order of the splitters.
When used with the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software, the SP4-TZC in conjunction with the SP4-APS
splitter is capable of programming up to 9 Logical Zone Groups for audio paging. A Logical Zone Group
consists of 1 to 5 Individual Zones and/or Fixed Zone Groups. It can also program any Individual Zone for
Background Music. The two digit Zone Code for the Logical Zone Groups are “91” through “99”.
Paging an Individual Zone, a Fixed Zone Group, or a Logical Zone Group is accomplished using a touch-tone
phone connected to a page port or a touch-tone stand-alone phone. The paging telephone is connected to the
SP4-TZC allowing it to key Zone Codes each consisting of two-digit DTMF tones. See Table 1 for the dialing
scheme. Any Individual Zone or Fixed Zone Group that is not known by the system will result in a no page
condition and the SP4-TZC will start the paging process over.
The SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software is the second major release of the software, that is designed to operate
with an SP4-TZC having firmware version 2.xx. It is NOT backwards compatible with an SP4-TZC having
firmware version 1.xx. For SP4-TZC's having firmware version 1.xx, version 1.x.x.x of the SP4 Telzone
Programmer software must be used to ensure proper operation.

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Table 1
Dialing Scheme
Dialing Scheme
Zone Code Zones
00 All Call
01 -68 Individual Zones
71 -87 Fixed Zone Groups
91 -99 Logical Zone Groups
Note: Zone Code is the splitter zone DTMF tone.
All splitters must use the same CLASS of wiring (CLASS “A” or “B”) for the audio output zones. See the SP4-
APS Installation Instructions (P84577) for proper wiring.
Individual Zone and Fixed Zone Group Zone Codes are controlled by the placement of the splitters in the
RS485 digital communication circuit. The first splitter connected to the RS485 digital control port on the SP4-
TZC will be assigned the first Zone Codes (Individual Zone Codes of “01” and “02” for CLASS “A”,
Individual Zone Codes of “01” through “04” for CLASS “B”, and a Fixed Zone Group Code of “71”). Using
the previous example where the first splitter covers the warehouse area, let’s add a second splitter covering the
front office area. If the paging zones are set for CLASS “A” then the warehouse will have Individual Zone
Codes of “01” and “02”. The front office area Individual Zone Codes will be “03” and “04”. The Fixed Zone
Group Code for the warehouse will be “71”, and the front office Fixed Zone Group Code will be “72”
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
01,02
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 71
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
03,04
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 72
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
05,06
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 73
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
07,08
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 74
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
09,10
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 75
SP4-TZC
SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS
SP40 SPB-160 SPB-160
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
RS485
RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485 TO ADDITIONAL
SP4-APS SPLITTERS
CONNECT THE SP4-TZC RS485 CONNECTION
TO THE SP40 SP4-APS FIRST.
Figure 1
RS485 Communications Path from SP4-TZC to CLASS “A” SP4-APS Splitters
Figure 1 shows the path of the RS485 digital control loop and the sequence of the splitters in that loop. The
SP40 splitter is always the first splitter connected to the RS485 digital control loop. Notice on Figure 1 that the
Individual and Fixed Zone Group codes are listed for a CLASS “A” splitter configuration. The SPB-160 is used
as an example of an audio booster.

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If the paging zones are set for CLASS “B” then the warehouse Individual Zone Codes will be “01” through
“04”, and the front office Individual Zone Codes will be “05” through “08”. The Fixed Zone Group Code for
the warehouse will still be “71”, and the front office Fixed Zone Group Code will still be “72”. See Figure 2 for
a CLASS “B” example.
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
01,02,03,04
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 71
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
05,06,07,08
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 72
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
09,10,11,12
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 73
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
13,14,15,16
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 74
INDIVIDUAL
ZONE CODES =
17,18,19,20
FIXED ZONE
CODE = 75
SP4-TZC
SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS SP4-APS
SP40/2 SPB-160 SPB-160
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
RS485
RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485 TO ADDITIONAL
SP4-APS SPLITTERS
CONNECT THE SP4-TZC RS485 CONNECTION
TO THE SP40 SP4-APS FIRST.
Figure 2
RS485 Communications Path from SP4-TZC to CLASS “B” SP4-APS Splitters
NOTE: 2 CLASS “A” or 4 CLASS “B” Zone Codes are assigned to each splitter. If a zone audio
output is not used the Zone Code remains with that splitters.
Appendix A, in the back of this manual, is a Telephone Page Zone Control Mapping Guide which can be used
to map the zone locations and Zone Codes. This can assist the technician as well as the user in identifying the
locations of the paging zones.

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1.2 Connections
Figure 3 shows the layout of the SP4-TZC PC Board.
RS485
COM Port
NOTE: OBSERVE
CORRECT POLARITY
Audio
Output
24VDC
Input
Background
MusicInput
Telephone
Input
Microprocessor
AlignmentMarker
System Reset
Switch
PowerOn
LED Indicator
(Green)
PageLevel
Led Indicators
Page Volume
Adjust
Alert Page
Tone Selection
Jumper
BGM
Volume
Adjust
Microprocessor
PCBoard
Status
LED Indicators
(Green)
Communication
LED Indicator
(Green)
Diagnostic
LED Indicator
(Amber)
Figure 3
SP4-TZC PC Board Layout

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NOTE: The Microprocessor PC Board should not be removed from the main PC board. If it has been
removed, install it by using the Microprocessor alignment marker shown in Figure 3.
Make sure that all pins on the PC board are properly aligned.
1.2.1Power
The SP4-TZC is powered by a separate 24VDC filtered and regulated power supply which can provide a
minimum of 150mA of current. The Wheelock RPS-2406 is a good choice.
1.2.2USB Port
The USB port is used to program the 9 Logical Zone Groups and Background Music (BGM) using the SP4
Telzone Programmer 2 software included. The default (out of the box) configuration for the SP4-TZC is that
all zones have BGM. To program using the USB port, connect an interface cable from the host computer’s
USB ports to the USB Series “B” receptacle located on the SP4-TZC. The USB cable should not exceed 10
feet in length. This cable can be purchased using Cooper Wheelock Part Number TZC-USB (109923). The
SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software can also be downloaded from the Cooper Wheelock website
(www.wheelockinc.com).
1.2.3Telephone Input
The PHONE IN (Telephone Input)can accept three different types of devices to activate an audio page: a
stand-alone telephone, an unused C.O. port, or a page port. The SP4-TZC provides the stand-alone telephone
and unused C.O. port with loop start current in order to operate and provide DTMF tones. The page port must
provide 600 Ohm impedance, provide a dry contact, pass loop current, and allow the DTMF tones to pass.
1.2.4Background Music Input
The monaural Background Music Input shall be a Line Level Signal of 300mVrms at 600 Ohms. Background
Music will be automatically muted during a telephone page.
1.2.5Audio Out
The Audio Out connects the to the SP40 BGM input.
1.2.6RS485 Digital Control Port
The RS485 Digital Control Port connects to the digital control loop for the SP4-APS splitters.
1.3 Enclosure
The SP4-TZC PC board is mounted in its own enclosure and is designed for indoor use only. Normally, it is
mounted next to the SP40 enclosure. The separate 24VDC power supply is mounted outside of the enclosure.

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1.4 Specifications
The SP4-TZC specifications are listed in Table 2 below.
Table 2
SP4-TZC Specifications
Specification Value
Input Voltage 24 VDC
Maximum Current 73mA
Page Input Voltage 550mVrms
BGM Input Voltage
Monaural 300mVrms at 600 Ohms
Maximum Distance between
SP4-TZC and the first SP4-
APS splitter using #18AWG
wire.
2000 ft.
The SP4-TZC factory default settings are listed in Table 3 below.
Table 3
Factory Default Settings
1.4.1 Wiring Specifications
Cable size: All terminal blocks accept #12 -#18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) for single wire connection.
Setting
Factory Default
Zone Paging (Individual Zone and Fixed Zone Group telephone paging)
Enabled
Logical Zone Group paging
Disabled
Background Music
All Zones
Silence Detection Timeout
10 seconds
Maximum Paging Duration
1 minute
Alert Page Tone
ON (Positions 1-2 Alert Page Tone)
BGM Volume
Full Clockwise (Max Volume)
Page Volume
Full Clockwise(Max Volume)

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Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
2.1 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All warnings are printed in bold
capital letters.
WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER
APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS
IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
NOTE: Observe all electrical and electronic safety precautions.
This manual assumes that the SP40 has been installed according to the SP40 Installation Manual
(P84116) and that the SP4-APS splitter is properly installed according to the SP4-APS Installation
Procedure (P84577) in the SP40 enclosure. It also assumes that all Audio Boosters (SPB-80/4, SPB-160,
SPB-320) are properly wired according to the SPB-80/4 and SPB-160 Audio Booster Installation Manual
(P84296) and/or the SPB-320 (P84244) Installation Manual, and that the SP4-APS splitters are properly
installed.
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING THE SP4-TZC ZONE CONTROLLER, MAKE SURE THE
POWER IS TURNED OFF AND BATTERIES REMOVED TO ALL COMPONENTS
OF THE SAFEPATH®4MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM.
2.2 Telephone Page Zone Control Mapping Guide
Appendix A, at the back of this manual is a Telephone Page Zone Control Mapping Guide which can be used to
map the zone locations and Zone Codes. This can assist the technician as well as the user in identifying the
locations of the paging zones. The user can create a directory from this guide.
2.3 Mounting
Perform the following steps using Figure 4 as a reference:
Remove the 4 sheet metal screws from the front cover and remove the front cover.
Mount the SP4-TZC to the wall next to the SP40 enclosure using the two keyholes and the two
circular holes provided in the base. Be sure to use mounting hardware suitable for the mounting
surface.
As required, remove the 3/4" knockouts on the top and bottom of the enclosure for conduit or wire
runs.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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SHEET METAL SCREW
PHILLIPS 1/4" x 3/8"
BLACK (4)
COVER
6.00"
3/4" KNOCKOUTS
11.00"
3/4" KNOCKOUTS
Figure 4
Mounting diagram
Leave the cover off until all wiring and testing has been completed.
Mount the external 24VDC Power Supply near the SP4-TZC. Do not connect the wiring to the
SP4-TZC at this time.
STEP 4
STEP 5

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2.4 Wiring the SP4-TZC Zone Controller
This Section describes the wiring of the SP4-TZC Zone Controller. Following the sequence of Section numbers
will ensure a proper installation.
2.4.1 Removable Terminal Block
The terminal blocks on the SP4-TZCare removable. To remove a terminal block, pull the block horizontally
from the circuit board as shown in Figure 5. Attach each wire to its proper connections, and plug the
terminal block back on the board being careful to match and align the pins.
Figure 5
Removable Terminal Block
2.4.2 Wiring the SP4-TZC Zone Controller
2.4.2.1 Wiring Connections for SP4-TZC to SP40 and an SP4-APS
To wire the SP4-TZC to the SP40 with one SP4-APS, refer to Appendix B in the back of this manual.
2.4.2.2 Wiring Connection for SP4-TZC to SP40 with an SP4-APS and
Audio Boosters with Multiple SP4-APS Splitters
SPB-160
To wire the SP4-TZC to the SP40 with one SP4-APS splitter and anAudio Booster with multiple SP4-
APS splitters, refer to Appendix C in the back of the manual. The diagram uses an SPB-160 Audio
Booster because it has two Audio Outputs with a splitter on each.
SPB-80/4
The SPB-80/4 Audio Booster has the same audio terminals as the SPB-160, except that it has a single
audio output. Use Appendix C and follow the same wiring sequence as the SPB-160 with a single SP4-
APS.
2.4.2.3 Wiring Connections for SP4-TZC with the SP40,
Multiple SPB-160s and Multiple SP4-APS Splitters
SPB-160
Appendix D in the back of this manual shows the proper wiring of the SP4-TZC connected to an SP40 and
two SPB-160s with multiple SP4-APS splitters.
SPB-320
Appendix D in the back of this manual also shows the proper wiring of the SP4-TZC connected to an
SP40 and two SPB-160s with multiple SP4-APS splitters located in the SPB-320 enclosure.

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2.4.3 Wiring the Paging Telephone to the SP4-TZC
Connect to the PHONE IN terminal using either Section 2.4.3.1 “Stand-Alone Telephone or
Unused CO Port Wiring” or Section 2.4.3.2 “Audio Page Port Wiring”.
2.4.3.1 Stand-Alone Telephone or Unused CO Port Wiring
If a stand-alone telephone or an unused CO port on a telephone system is used, wire the Tip and Ring
wires directly to the PHONE IN terminals. The Tip wire is usually green and the Ring wire is usually
red. See Figure 6 for the location of the connection on the SP4-TZC.
Figure 6
Stand Alone Telephone or Unused CO Port Wiring
2.4.3.2 Audio Page Port Wiring
If the SP4-TZC is to be connected to an audio page port, the Audio Page Port must provide:
(A) A 600 Ohm, low power page output, capable of passing DC loop current.
(B) Transmission of DTMF tones (touch-tone).
(C) A dry contact that is normally open, closes when paging and reopens when the page is
completed.
If these conditions are met, then connect Tip and Ring as shown in Figure 7.
SP4-TZC
Telephone Input
Telephone System
Audio Page Port
TIP
RING
DRY
CONTACT
(600 OHM OUTPUT)
Figure 7
Connecting to a 600 Ohm Audio Page Port
STEP 6

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2.4.4 Wiring the Background Music Input
Connect the Background Music source to the BGM INPUT terminals. See Figure 8.
NOTE: The Background Music Input shall be a Line Level Signal 2.5V P-P or 300mVrms at 600 Ohms
signal.
Background
Music Source
Figure 8
Connecting the Background Music
2.4.5 Connecting the AUDIO OUT Output
Connect the AUDIO OUT from the SP4-TZC to the BGM terminals on the SP40. See Figure 9.
STEP 7
STEP 8

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CC
OUT IN OUT IN
OUT IN
24 VDC AUDIO
RS-485 ALARM
POWER TROUBLE
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 EX1 EX2
IN
CLASS
B
A
NAC
CC
SW1
SW2
USB
SP4-TZC
SP40
SP4-APS
J3
_
_
+
_
+
+
TB6
_
_
+
_
+
+
TB4
TB3
_
_
+
_
+
+
TB2
_
_
+
_
+
+
TB5
STB OUT
RET
STB IN
NO
NC
A
L
M
T
R
B
NO
NC
COM
IN3
IN2
IN1
NR
TEL
BGM
AUDIO OUT
CC/NAC
AUX IN
_ + 24V
NO
COM
COM
JP1
AUDIO OUT
TO SP40 BGM
RS485 COM1 TO
SP4-APS RS485 IN
BGM
NOTE:
OBSERVE CORRECT
POLARITY
Figure 9
Audio Out and RS485 Wiring Connections
2.4.6 RS485 Digital Control Port Connection
Connect the RS485 Digital Control Port terminals from the SP4-TZC to the RS485 IN terminals
on the SP4-APS splitter. See Figure 9. Observe correct polarity.
2.4.7 RS485 Digital Control Port Connection to Other SP4-APS Splitters
Connect the RS485 OUT from the SP4-APS splitter to the RS485 IN on the next SP4-APS splitter
connected to an audio booster (SPB-80/4, SPB-160, SPB-320). Observe proper polarity.
NOTE: Refer to Section 1.1, Figures 1 and 2. These figures show the order of the connections of the
splitters.
STEP 9
STEP 10

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2.5 Powering, Adjusting, and Testing the SAFEPATH®4
Multi-Function Facility Communications System
When all wiring is completed it is time to apply power to the SAFEPATH®4 Multi-Function Facility
Communications System. Adjustand test the SP4-TZC Zone Controller and the SP4-APS splitters.
2.5.1 Alert Page Tone Selection Jumper Setting
If no alert tone is desired, place the jumper on pins 2 and 3 of JP1. (Factory Default is Alert Tone
enabled, with the jumper between pins 1 and 2). See Figure 10 for the location of the Alert Page
Tone Selection Jumper.
+
-
Alert Page
Tone
Selection
Jumper
Figure 10
Alert Page Tone Selection Jumper
NOTE: The volume of the Alert Tone is not adjustable.
2.5.2 Power Input
NOTE: Make sure power isapplied to the SP40 and all the Audio Boosters.
WARNING: WHEN APPLYING POWER TO THE SP40 AND THE AUDIO BOOSTERS, ALWAYS
APPLY AC POWER BEFORE APPLYING BATTERY POWER. WHEN REMOVING
POWER, REMOVE THE BATTERY POWER BEFORE REMOVING THE AC POWER.
Connect the previously mounted 24VDC Power Supply to the POWER input on the SP4-TZC. Observe
correct polarity. See Figure 11.
STEP 1
STEP 1

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24VDC
Power Supply
Figure 11
24VDC Connection to the SP4-TZC
Apply power to the 24VDC Power Supply. The “POWER” LED indicator will turnON. The
“RS485 COM1 ACTIVE” LED indicator should be BLINKING. The “STANDBY/RUN” LED
will BLINKfor a maximum of 1 minute before becoming solidON. See Figure 12 for LED
indicator locations.
NOTE: If an SP4-APS splitter is not energized during this process, the SP4-TZC will not “see” it and will go
on to the next splitter. This will affect the order of the Zone Codes.
NOTE: If the “TROUBLE” LED indicator isON, and the “SPLITTER MISMATCH” LED indicator isON,
one or more of the CLASS switches on the SP4-APS splitters is in the wrong position. See Figure 12
for LED indicator locations. Check the CLASS switch on each splitter and make sure all are in CLASS
“A” or CLASS “B” as desired.
Standby/Run
LED (Green)
Power On
LED (Green)
RS485 COM1
Active LED (Green)
Trouble
LED (Amber)
Splitter Mismatch
LED (Amber)
Figure 12
SP4-TZC LED Indicators
STEP 2

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2.5.3 Adjustments on the SP4-TZC Zone Controller
The SP4-TZC has two adjustments described in Table 3.
Table 4
SP4-TZC Adjustments
Adjustment Results
BGM Volume Adjust (R17) Clockwise for Volume Increase
Page Volume Adjust (R7) Clockwise for Volume Increase
The page level is set using the "Page Volume" control on the SP4-TZC. Ideal signal level (during a page) occurs
when green/yellow Page Level LED's are constantly lit with an occasional flicker of the red Page Level LED.
Once the Page Level is set, bring up the BGM (Background Music) level control on the SP40S. Set the volume
during a telephone page to a level that produces clear, audible paging.
The background music level is set using the "BGM Volume" control on the SP4-TZC.
Refer to Figure 13 for the locations of these volume adjustments.
Page Volume
Adjust
BGM
Volume
Adjust
Figure 13
SP4-TZC Adjustment Locations
2.5.4 Testing the SAFEPATH®4Multi-Function Facility
Communications System Paging Function
In the “factory default” configuration, the paging function will only allow Individual Zones and Fixed Zone
Groups to operate. Background Music will be broadcast on all Individual Zones. In order to program Logical
Zone Groups and edit the Individual Zones for Background Music the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software
must be used. The installation and use of the SP4 Telzone Programmer 2 software is described in Chapter 3.

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Calculate the number of Individual Zones available. The number of Individual CLASS “B” Zones
available equals the number of SP4-APS splitters times 4. The number of Individual CLASS “A”
Zones equals the number of SP4-APS splitters times 2.
CLASS x(# of SP4-APS splitters) = # of Individual Zones Available
Where Class Equals
Class “A”=2
Class “B”=4
Examples:
If I had 12 SP4-APS splitters, in order to calculate the number of CLASS “B” zones I would multiply the
number of splitters by 4. The result would be 48 Individual Zones.
In order to calculate the number of CLASS “A” zones, I would multiply the number of splitters by 2. The result
would be 24 Individual Zones.
Test each Individual Zone and each Fixed Zone Group as follows:
•Pick up the telephone and connect to the SP4-TZC Zone Controller.
You will hear –Access Tone (500 milliseconds ON)
Audio Output –None
•Key the 2 digit Zone Code for the desired Individual Zone or Fixed Zone Group.
You will hear –Page Ready Tone (500 milliseconds ON)
Audio Output –Selected Individual Fixed Zone or Individual Fixed Zone Group will hear
the alert tone if enabled as described in Section 2.5.1.
NOTE: If an invalid or unused 2 digit Zone Code is entered the operator will hear 3 short tones (100
milliseconds ON and 100 milliseconds OFF) followed by 1 long tone (500 milliseconds ON). The long tone
indicates that the paging system has been reset allowing you to enter another Zone Code. There is no audio
output when an invalid or unused Zone Code is entered.
•Make the announcement.
Audio Output –Message will be broadcastto the selected Individual Zone or Fixed Zone
Group.
NOTE: When paging, Background Music will be muted on all zones.
•At the conclusion of the page, simply hang-up the telephone handset. Background Music will
automatically be restored.
Replace the front cover of the SP4-TZC Zone Controller using the 4 screws to hold the cover in
place. See Figure 4 for details.
The SAFEPATH®4Multi-Function Facility Communications System Paging Function is ready for
operation.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3