Abb 83111-500 Audio Integration Expansion Unit 12 Apt

Product Description

The ABB 83111-500 is an audio integration expansion unit designed to extend intercom and audio communication capacity in multi-unit residential or commercial entry systems. This expansion module adds support for up to 12 apartment stations, allowing installers to scale an existing ABB audio intercom network without replacing the core controller. Low-voltage communication technicians and access control installers typically specify this unit when a building's tenant count exceeds the base system's capacity. It connects into the existing ABB audio intercom infrastructure as a supplemental device rather than a standalone controller.

This expansion unit is suited for multi-tenant residential buildings, apartment complexes, and light commercial properties where tenant-to-door audio communication is required. It is installed alongside a compatible ABB base intercom system to increase the total number of addressable apartment stations. The 83111-500 is intended for structured wiring environments where low-voltage access control or intercom cabling is already in place or being roughed in during new construction or renovation.

Key Features

• Expands audio intercom capacity by up to 12 apartment stations per unit
• Designed as an add-on expansion module for compatible ABB audio intercom systems
• Supports scalable multi-tenant deployment without replacing the base controller
• Intended for low-voltage intercom and access control wiring environments
• Compact expansion form factor suitable for panel or cabinet installation

Compatibility

Designed as an expansion module for ABB audio intercom systems supporting multi-apartment configurations. Consult ABB system documentation to confirm base unit compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or access control installer familiar with intercom system architecture. De-energize the base intercom system and any associated power supplies before connecting the expansion unit. Follow the ABB system wiring diagram for the specific base controller in use; do not assume terminal mapping from other manufacturer's expansion modules. Local low-voltage codes and NEC Article 725 requirements for Class 2 or Class 3 circuits may apply depending on jurisdiction.

Technical Specifications

• Apartment Station Capacity: 12 apartments
• Unit Type: Audio Integration Expansion Module

Standard Information

• Brand: ABB
• Manufacturer Part Number: 83111-500