Forte A-Bus AB-61 Installation Manual & Warranty Information Download Page 2

Hub Expansion Diagram

Specifications

AB-61

Description

A-BUS hub to drive 1 or 2 A-BUS room units with 

status override and IR emitter outputs. Supplied 

with a system power supply but not with a status 
power supply.

System Specifications

Power Unit   APS-40, 24-volt 4-amp DC plug 

pack power supply included.  

12v 200 mAmp DC plug pack 

(optional)*

System Activation 
 

 Status Override when connected 

to A-BUS/

ready

 output trigger via 

12VDC input.

Dimensions (WHD)   
 

 Case size: 

 

134 x 78 x 27.5 mm

AB-62

Description

Expansion In & Out
Expandable, multiple AB-62 can be used if more 

than four room units are required

Expansion IN can also be used with a ABS-40 to 

give four input source select

Can be used to expand the A-BUS outputs of the 

ABX-88, ABX-84, up to four.

System Activation:

 Default Automatic music 

sensing. Goes back to mute 30 seconds after 
music cease. Status Override when connected to 

A-BUS/

ready

 output trigger via 12VDC input.

Features

Drives from 1 to 4 A-BUS amplified devices 

(volume control modules or A-BUS/

direct

 

speakers

Four IR emitter outputs (3.5mm jack)
A-BUS outputs (4 x RJ-45)
Audio input 2 x RCA phone sockets
Status override socket (2.1mm DC)
Local IR input, compatible with standard Forté IR 

receivers

System Requirements

Power Units    APS-40, 24-volt 4-amp switched 

mode power supply included. 12v 

200 mAmp DC plug pack (optional)

Status 

 Auto Status detection / Override 

option

Dimensions   Case size: 

 

184 x 83 x 30mm (WHD)

AB-663

Description

Expansion In & Out
Expandable, multiple AB-663’s can be used if 

more than eight amplified devices are required
Expansion IN can also be used with a ABS-40 to 

give four input source select.

Can be used to expand the zone outputs of the 

ABX-88, ABX-84, up to four.

System Activation:

 Default Automatic music 

sensing. Goes back to mute 30 seconds after 
music cease. Status Override when connected to 

A-BUS/

ready

 output trigger via 12VDC input.

Features

Drives from 1 to 8 A-BUS room units (volume 

control modules or A-BUS/

direct

 speakers

Four IR emitter outputs (3.5mm jack)
A-BUS outputs (8 x RJ-45)
Audio input 2 x RCA phone sockets
Status override socket (2.1mm DC)
Local IR input, compatible with standard Forté IR 

receivers

System Requirements

Power Units   APS-40, 2 x 24-volt 4-amp 

regulated power supply included. 

12v 200 mAmp DC plug pack 

(optional)

Status 

 Auto Status detection / Override 

option

Dimensions   Case size:

 

240 x 105 x 30mm (WHD)

ABK-50

AB-62

AB-663

ABX-88

ABK-4PD

   (110 punchdown                  

 

       termination ony)

A-BUS Termination Plate: 

 

All Cat5 cables should be terminated 

at the main distribution point using wall 

plate(s) fitted with the corresponding 

number of RJ-45 sockets connected as 

per the T568A standard.  

A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Electronics. The A-BUS technology is covered by the following patents - United States US 
7,181,023, 7,668,318, 6,389,139; Australia AU 739808; New Zealand NZ 502982; Mexico MX 241196; Canada CA 2301062.  

 

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. www.leisuretech.com.au   

Warranty

Please contact your place of purchase for warranty information. 

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