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Distributed Audio Panel Manual —
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Appendix C: Wiring Requirements
Connecting external system accessories to the ACC-25/50DA main circuits must be carefully con-
sidered to ensure proper operation. It is important to use the correct type of wire, wire gauge and
wire run length per each circuit. Refer to the following table to specify wire requirements and lim-
itations.
NOTE:
If an SLC loop is to be run in conduit with ACC-25/50DA Notification Appliance Circuits,
the risk of encountering problems can be greatly reduced by using twisted, shielded cable on the
SLC and NACs.
CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS
WIRE REQUIREMENTS
Circuit Type
Circuit Function
Wire Type &
Limitations
Recommended Maximum
Distance (Feet)
Wire Gauge
AC Power
TB3 (nonpower-limited)
Primary Power Input to
Distributed Audio Panel,
AC Voltage
See Note
1
Power Supplied must be:
120 VAC, 60 HZ, 1.57 amps or
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.75 amps
(see Note
Terminals
Support 12-18
AWG
(see Note
)
Audio Output ACC-AAM25
Module TB1 and
ACC-ZSM Module
(power-limited)
Notification Appliance Circuit
See Note
2
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded
See Note
3
12 - 18 AWG
ACC-ZPM Module
ACS (EIA-485 Circuit)
See Note
2
Twisted or twisted
shielded
4,000 feet
12 - 18 AWG
CMD1 and CMD2 Main Board
TB6 and TB7
(nonpower-limited)
Triggers Distributed Audio Panel
See Note
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded
Depends on Output (trigger) Circuit
9 - 32 VDC, 1.6 mA for polarity reversal
relay must be rated at 0.5 amp, 24 VDC
12 - 18 AWG
CMD3, CMD4 and CMD5 Main
Board TB2, TB3 and TB4
Triggers Distributed Audio Panel
See Note
Untwisted,
unshielded or
twisted, shielded
Depends on Output (trigger)
Circuit from contact device
12 - 18 AWG
Main Board TB8 Master
Command Bus Reverse
Polarity (power-limited)
Input/Output Trigger for Multiple
Distributed Audio Panel
configurations
Untwisted,
unshielded
200 ohms maximum
12 - 18 AWG
Trouble Relay Main Board TB1
(nonpower-limited)
Trouble Output
Maximum
Current 2 amps
Depends on Input Circuit
12 - 18 AWG
AC Loss Relay
Main Board TB11
(nonpower-limited)
AC Loss Output
Maximum
Current 2 amps
Depends on Input Circuit
12 - 18 AWG
Table C.1 Distributed Audio Panel Wiring Requirements
1 Refer to NEC Standards.
2 Twisted, shielded wire is recommended for maximum protection against EMI and AFI emissions and
susceptibility.
3 Must also meet NFPA 72 Standards for minimum and maximum sound levels.