Technical data
  Series SPB Audio Boosters Manual, Revision A 
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............................................................ 1-1 
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  Property 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  Compatibility with Existing Safepath4 Products........................................... 3-1 
3.2  Standard Features........................................................................................... 3-2 
Chapter: 4  Installation  4-1 
4.1  Introduction.................................................................................................... 4-1 
4.2  General Installation Instructions.................................................................... 4-2 
4.2.1  Unpacking and Taking Inventory (new from outline) ....................... 4-2 
4.2.2  Mounting the Audio Booster ............................................................. 4-6 
4.2.3  Installing Field Wiring Connections.................................................. 4-6 
4.2.4  Installing Audio and Auxiliary Input Connections............................ 4-8 
4.2.5  Installing Strobe Input Connections (SPB-80/4) ............................... 4-9 
4.2.6  Installing Audio and Strobe Output Circuit Connections.................. 4-9 
4.2.7  Installing Expansion Output and Trouble Contact Connections...... 4-11 
4.2.8  Installing Power and Battery Connections....................................... 4-12 
4.3  Two-Wire Audio and Four-Wire Audio Modes .......................................... 4-14 
4.3.1  Two-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Reported on Main Trouble 
Contacts........................................................................................................ 4-16 
4.3.2  Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Trouble Reported on Main 
Trouble Contacts.......................................................................................... 4-17 
4.3.3  Two-Wire Mode with AC Loss Reported on AC TRB Contacts .... 4-18 
4.3.4  Four-Wire Audio Mode with AC Loss Trouble Reporting on AC TRB 
Contacts........................................................................................................ 4-19 
4.4  Wiring the Panel .......................................................................................... 4-20 
4.4.1  Wiring Guidelines............................................................................ 4-20 
4.4.2  Field Wiring Connections................................................................ 4-20 
4.4.3  Visual Notification Appliance Output Wiring (SPB-80/4 only)..... 4-20 










