Technical data
Chapter 4: Installation   
Series SPB Audio Boosters Manual, Revision A 
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4.6  Performing System Checkout 
For guidelines on testing notification systems, refer to the latest NFPA 72 code. 
4.6.1 System Control Settings 
Figures 4-25 and 4-26 show the location of the different jumpers and switches used to configure 
the Series SPB Audio Boosters. Table 4-3 identifies and explains the functions of the different 
jumpers and switches. The following procedures are basic setup for the various panels. 
1.  Ensure that the AC and Battery Power are not connected. 
2.  Select the proper audio output (25V or 70V) by using the two jumpers (SPB-80/4 J1B 
and J3) (SPB-160 Audio 1 - J1A and J3, Audio 2 – J1 and J2). 
3.  Connect the speaker circuit(s) to terminal block TB5 AUD OUT. Verify that the speaker 
circuit has a UL Listed 10K Ohm, 1/2W EOLR. 
4.  For SPB-80/4, if applicable, connect the strobe circuit to TB5 STB1 OUT and STB2 
OUT. Verify that the strobe circuit has a UL Listed 10K Ohm, 1/2W EOLR. 
5.  If Strobe synchronization is to be defeated, remove Jumper JP5 Strobe Synchronization 
Defeat. (SPB-80/4 only). 
JP5 - Cooper 
Wheelock
Sync Disable
JP3 - Sync Passthru
Strobe Mode
JP4 - AC Delay
30s or 170min 
J1B - Audio Output
Setting 25 or 70V
J3 - Audio Power
Limiting Setting
25 or 70V
JP9 - AC Loss
Trouble Reporting
Main Trouble Contact
or AC Loss Contact
JP7 - 2/4 
Wire Mode
JP8 - AUX IN
Internal EOLR
J4 - Audio Input
Setting 1, 25, or 70V
SW2 - Strobe Input
Setting (NAC or (CC) 
SW3 - AUX IN
Setting (NAC or CC)
Figure 4-24 Jumper/Switch Locations on SPB-80/4 










