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System Installation and Wiring
Powering the System
1. Mount the BOSS unit and power supply with battery backup in an appropriate location. The
BOSS should be installed in a secure area with limited public access. A network closet or
machine room is recommended.
NOTE: The BOSS can be rack mounted or wall mounted using the provided mounting arms.
2. Plug the power supply with battery backup into a standard 120v wall outlet.
NOTE: System is to be powered by 120v, 60Hz, AC outlet protected by a 15A maximum circuit
breaker.
3. Using the provided power cord, plug the 3-pin female connector side into the power input
next to the power switch on the back of the BOSS unit. Plug the male 3-prong side of the
power cable into any of the open outlets on the power supply with battery backup. Wait to
power on the BOSS unit until all connections are made.
4. If not already done, remove the two screws on top of the metal housing holding the
connection cover in place.
5. Remove the cover to expose the internal terminal connectors.
6. Remove the knock-out on left hand side of BOSS unit to route cables through.
Call Commander Wiring
1. Install the Call Commander
a. Desk Mount: Install the included foot stand on the back of the Call Commander and
place the Call Commander in the building owner or AHJ’s specied location.
b. Cabinet Mount: Use the provided Allen Wrench to remove the back box or back plate
from the Call Commander cabinet. Remove any applicable knockouts then mount
the back box or back plate in the building owner or AHJ’s specied location using
appropriate mounting hardware. Wait to reassemble the cabinet until all wiring is
completed.
2. Run an 18/4 cable from the Call Commander back to the BOSS unit.
NOTE: This cable provides communication and power. No additional power is required.
NOTE: The maximum wire run length from the Call Commander to the BOSS is 500 feet.
NOTE: Only one Call Commander can be used with the system.
3. On both ends of the 18/4 cable, strip back and expose 1/4” of wire on the individual
conductors of the 18/4.
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