XTA Electronics Ltd. Vale Business Park Worcester Road Stourport-on-Severn Worcs. DY13 9BZ EnglandTel: 01299 879977 (Intl. +44 1299 879977) Fax: 01299 879969 (Intl. +44 1299 879969) www.xta.co.ukInformationDPA40 & DNA40 Amplifiers – How To Use Speaker Backup InputsIntroductionIt is possible to configure a secondary amplifier as a backup device for use in safety-criticalapplications, which will automatically be switched into circuit should there be a failure of the mainamplifier.Failure could include loss of power, over-temperature protection or accidental remote enabling ofstandby.To use this feature, the backup amplifier must also be an XTA DPA40, an MC2 Delta DSP40, or the non-DSP equivalent (Delta 40 or XTA DNA40). Do NOT attempt to use another manufacturer’s amplifier orany Delta/DNA/DPA amplifier that is not fitted with this feature.DPA40 ConnectionsConnect the two amplifiers as shown below: