5.Attach the speaker wires to the captive screw connector —
ATTENTION: Do not tin the wires. Tinned wires do not remain tight in the captive screws and can break easily after several bends.
Number of Wires per | Maximum Wire |
Connection Point | Gauge |
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1 | 12 AWG |
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2 | 16 AWG |
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4 | 18 AWG |
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Attach the speaker wires to the included
•Wiring a Single Speaker: Connect the wires to the captive screw connectors of the speaker as shown in figure 33. Be sure to tighten the screws.
(Red) |
|
(Black) |
|
– | – + + |
Power Amplifier
LOOP | IN | IN | LOOP |
Speaker 1
Figure 33. Wiring a Single Speaker
•Wiring Multiple Speakers in Parallel: Connect the wires to the captive screw connectors of the speakers, as shown in figure 34. Be sure to tighten the screws.
(Red) |
|
(Black) |
|
– | – + + |
LOOP | IN | IN | LOOP |
Power Amplifier | Speaker 1 |
(Red) | (Red) |
(Black) | (Black) |
– | – + + |
LOOP | IN | IN | LOOP |
Speaker 2
Figure 34. Wiring Multiple Speakers in Parallel
In the parallel configuration, all of the speakers downstream of the one being tested continue to function even when it is disconnected. This is especially useful in installations where the system can never be completely down, such as in a hospital setting. You can test the source signal can be tested by connecting to the inner + (IN) and – (IN) terminals of the captive screw connector.
Red Wire (+) from Amplifier |
Amplifier |
Black Wire |
Test Points
Figure 35. Signal Test Points — Parallel Configuration
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