Pittway System Sensor SpectrAlert SP2C Series User manual

SpectrAlert SP2C Series
Ceiling Mount Speaker/Strobes for
Fire Protective Signaling Systems
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A Division of Pittway
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]
www.systemsensor.com
NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of
this equipment.
General Description
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has pub-
lished standards and recommended practices for the speak-
er/strobes described in this manual. As a result, the
installer must be familiar with these requirements as well
as all local codes and special requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction.
The SpectrAlert SP2C series ceiling mount speaker/strobe
can be operated with distribution amplifiers having an out-
put voltage of either 25 volts or 70.7 volts.
The speakers operate at any one of four input power levels.
The output sound level is selected at the time of installa-
tion, but can be changed, if necessary.
The speaker is also equipped with a capacitive input to
allow for DC supervision.
The SpectrAlert SP2C series ceiling mount strobe can be
installed in systems using 24-volt panels having DC or full-
wave rectified (FWR) power supplies. The strobes can also
be installed in applications requiring synchronization (MDL
required) or applications that do not require synchroniza-
tion (no module required).
The SpectrAlert SP2C series ceiling mount speaker/strobes
are designed to meet the requirements of most agencies gov-
erning these devices, including: NFPA, The National Fire
Alarm Code, UL, CSFM, MEA. Also, check with your
local Authority Having Jurisdiction for other codes or stan-
dards that may apply.
Specifications: Speaker
Mechanical
Input Terminals: 12 to 18 AWG
(3.31 to 0.82 mm2)
Speaker Size: 4 inches
(101 mm)
Overall Dimensions: 6.8″diameter
(173 mm)
Electrical
Voltage Input: 25 volts or 70.7 volts
(nominal)
Frequency Range: 400 - 4000 Hz
Power: 1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 Watts
Operating
Temperature Range: 32°to 120°F
(0°to 49°C)
Listings: UL S4048 Speaker/Strobe
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For use with the following models: SP2C2415, SP2C241575, SP2C2430, SP2C2475,
SP2C2495, SP2C24115, SP2C24177
U.S. Patent Nos. 5,850,178; 5,598,139; 6,049,446; 6,057,778; D424465
Specifications: Strobe
Voltage Range: DC or Full-Wave Rectified
15 through 115 candela models
Strobes: 16 to 33 volts DC or Full Wave Rectified
(with MDL module): 17 to 33 volts DC or Full Wave Rectified
177 candela models only
Strobes: 16 to 33 volts DC; 20 to 33 volts Full
Wave Rectified
(with MDL module): 17 to 33 volts DC; 21 to 33 volts Full
Wave Rectified
Flash Rate: 1 flash per second
Light Output: Models with 1575 are listed at 15 candela
per UL1971 but will provide 75 candela on
axis (straight down).
Models with 15, 30, 75, 95, 115 and 177
are listed for that candela.
Note: Strobes have a 16–33 Volt Operating Range Limit. Do not exceed the maximum number of 70 strobe lights when
connecting the MDL Sync module zone with a maximum line impedance of 4 Ohms per loop.
Power Supply Considerations For Strobes
Panels typically supply DC filtered voltage or FWR (full-wave
rectified) voltage. The system design engineer must calculate
the number of units used in a zone based on the
type of panel supply. Be certain the sum of all the device cur-
rents do not exceed the current capability of the panel.
Calculations are based on using the device current found in
Table 2 and must be the current specified for the type of panel
power supply used.
Wire Sizes
The designer must be sure that the last device on the circuit
has sufficient voltage to operate the device within its rated
voltage. When calculating the voltage available to the last
device, it is necessary to consider the voltage drop due to the
resistance of the wire. The thicker the wire, the less the volt-
age drop. Generally, for purposes of determining the wire
size necessary for the system, it is best to consider all of the
devices as “lumped”on the end of the supply circuit (simu-
lates “worst case”).
Typical wire size resistance:
18 AWG solid: Approximately 8 ohms/1,000 ft.
16 AWG solid: Approximately 5 ohms/1,000 ft.
14 AWG solid: Approximately 3 ohms/1,000 ft.
12 AWG solid: Approximately 2 ohms/1,000 ft.
Note: If class “A”wiring is installed, the wire length may be
up to 4 times the single wire length in this calculation.

Example: Assume you have 10 devices on a zone and each
requires 50 mA average and 2000 Ft. of 14 AWG wiring
(total length=outgoing +return). The voltage at the end
of the loop is 0.050 amps per device x 10 devices x 3 ohms
1,000 ft. x 2000 ft =3 volts drop.
The same number of devices using 12 AWG wire will pro-
duce only 2 volts drop. The same devices using 18 AWG
wire will produce 8 volts drop. Consult your panel manu-
facturer’s specifications, as well as SpectrAlert’s operating
voltage range to determine acceptable voltage drop.
Installation
All wiring must be installed in compliance with the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes
as well as special requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction, using the proper wire size. This also includes
all applicable NFPA Standards, ANSI/UL 1480, UL 1971 and
NEC 760.
NOTE: Supply power for strobe must be continuous for
proper operation.
Figure 1. Electrical connections:
Figure 2. Voltage and Power Selection:
25.0V
70.7V
2W
1W
1/2W
1/4W
25.0V
70.7V
2W
1W
1/2W
1/4W
CORRECT
SW1
SW1
INCORRECT
INPUT FROM
AMPLIFIER TO NEXT
SPEAKER OR EOL
TO NEXT
STROBE OR EOL
INPUT FROM
POWER SUPPLY
Table 1. Sound levels for each transformer
power tap:
Table 2. Current draw of strobes:
NOTE: The SP2C24177 strobes were only tested at the 20-33 Volt-FWR limits and 16-33 Volt DC limits, all other SP2C
strobes were only tested at the 16-33 Volt-FWR/DC limits. This does not include the 80% low end or 110% high
end voltage limits.
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Average Mean Method:
Average RMS Method:
Electrical
1. Connect the speaker/strobe as shown in Figure 1. Keep
in mind that even though the speaker and strobe are a
single mechanical unit, they are electrically independent
and require separate power sources.
NOTE: Do NOT loop electrical wiring under terminal
screws. Wires connecting the device to the control
panel must be broken at the device terminal con-
nection in order to maintain electrical supervision.
2W 1W 1/2W 1/4W
84 81 78 75
UL
Reverberant
(dBA @ 10 ft.)
Anechoic
(dBA @ 10 ft.) 2W 1W 1/2W 1/4W
87 84 81 78
DC FWR FWR DC FWR DC FWR
78 81 48 55 41 51
81 94 56 62 47 62
114 91 68 79 56 73
179 179 127 140 101 126
223 227 153 173 122 163
290 232 191 230 156 212
453 338 291 300 208 241
15
15/75
30
75
95
115
177
Average Mean Current (mA)
24V Models
16V 24V 33V
DC FWR FWR DC FWR DC FWR
164 232 170 242 170 224
174 238 172 258 168 228
238 288 226 318 218 298
418 436 398 462 384 486
540 562 534 560 518 552
644 668 612 712 576 728
952 1092 912 1104 872 1184
Peak Current (mA)
DC FWR FWR DC FWR DC FWR
91 118 133 177 188 252
91 115 134 179 182 237
94 116 137 179 184 244
99 118 133 177 186 238
92 115 132 176 187 244
81 108 118 175 174 249
79 148 126 170 171 234
In Rush Current (mA)
Candela 20V 24V Models
16V 24V 33V
20V 24V Models
16V 24V 33V
20V
DC FWR FWR DC FWR DC FWR
74 71 61 74 54 74
86 81 71 81 62 86
112 103 90 98 78 99
209 178 167 168 143 154
269 242 213 208 180 204
336 300 257 268 218 248
521 412 394 370 315 327
15
15/75
30
75
95
115
177
Average RMS Current (mA)
24V Models
16V 24V 33V
Candela 20V

Signal levels exceeding 130% rated signal voltage can
damage the speaker. Consequently, an incorrect tap con-
nection may cause speaker damage. This means that if a
25V tap is selected when a 70.7V amplifier is being used,
speaker damage may result. Therefore, be sure to select
the proper taps for the amplifier voltage/input power
level combination being used.
Mounting
The SP2C series ceiling mount speaker/strobe can be flush
mounted on a 4″x 4″x 2-1/8″back box. Use two 8-32 x
1-3/4″pan head screws to attach the speaker to the back
box (See Fig. 3).
CAUTION
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Figure 3: Flush mount back box
Figure 4: Positioning for maximum brightness
NOTE: For maximum brightness, unit must be mounted
with flash angles as shown.
2. See Figure 2 as an example of how to select a 1/4 Watt
input when a 25 volt amplifier is being used. Notice that
the header, SW1, has two shunts. One shunt is used to
select either 25 or 70.7 volts input. The other shunt is
used to select input power of 1/4, 1/2, 1 or 2 Watts.
Table 1 lists the UL reverberant and anechoic output
sound levels for each power tap on the SP2C series ceil-
ing mount speaker/strobes.
Note: Any combination of 4″x4″
back box and extension
ring may not exceed a
depth of 3-5/8″.

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©System Sensor 2000
Three-Year Limited Warranty
System Sensor warrants its enclosed speaker to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of
three years from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other
express warranty for this speaker. No agent, representative, dealer, or
employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obli-
gations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this
Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the
speaker which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under
normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the
date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-
SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization number, send defective
units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Repair Department, RA
#__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please include a
note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The
Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found
to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or
alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the
Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach
of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the
loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
If either of the voltage select or power select shunts is not plugged into
one of the appropriate option positions, the speaker will not sound and
there will be no trouble indication at the panel. Always make sure that the
individual speakers are tested after installation per NFPA regulations.
The speaker may not be heard. The loudness of the speaker meets (or
exceeds) the current Underwriters Laboratories’standards. However, the
speaker may not attract the attention of a sound sleeper or one who has
recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. The speak-
er may not be heard if it is placed on a different floor from the person in
hazard or if placed too far away to be heard over the ambient noise.
Traffic, air conditioners, machinery, or music appliances may prevent even
alert persons from hearing the alarm. The speaker may not be heard by
persons who are hearing impaired.
The Limitations of Ceiling Mount Speaker/Strobes
WARNING
The signal strobe may not be seen. The electronic visual warning signal
uses an extremely reliable xenon flash tube. It flashes at least once every
second. The strobe must not be installed in direct sunlight or areas of high
light intensity (over 60 foot candles) where the visual flash might be dis-
regarded or not seen. The strobe may not be seen by the visually impaired.
The signal strobe may cause seizures. Individuals who have positive
photic response to visual stimuli with seizures, such as persons with
epilepsy, should avoid prolonged exposure to environments in which
strobe signals, including this strobe, are activated.
The signal strobe cannot operate from coded power supplies. Coded
power supplies produce interrupted power. The strobe must have an unin-
terrupted source of power in order to operate correctly. System Sensor rec-
ommends that the horn and signal strobe always be used in combination
so that the risks from any of the above limitations are minimized.
Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems