Extron electronics CS 26T Plus User Manual page 16

Wiring Multiple Speakers in Parallel: Connect the wires to the captive screw
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connectors of the speakers, as shown in figure 13. Be sure to tighten the screws.
(Red)
(Black)
Power Amplifier
Speaker 1
Wiring Multiple Speakers in Parallel
Figure 13. 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.
The source signal can be tested by connecting to the inner + (IN) and – (IN)
terminals of the captive screw connector, see below.
Red Wire (+) from Amplifier
Amplifier
Black Wire (-) from Amplifier
Figure 14. Signal Test Points — Parallel Configuration
Signal Test Points
Wiring Multiple Speakers Using Loop-through: A loop-through electrical
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connection is made on the crossover board of the CS 26T Plus. Connect the wires
to the captive screw connectors of the speakers, as shown in figure 15. Be sure to
tighten the screws.
(Red)
(Black)
Power Amplifier Speaker 1
Wiring Multiple Speakers Using Loop-through
Figure 15. Wiring Multiple Speakers Using Loop-through
(Red)
(Red)
(Black)
(Black)
Speaker 2
Test Points
(Red) (Red)
(Black)
(Black)
Speaker 2
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