
Communications Systems | LBC 3018/01 Metal Cabinet Loudspeaker
LBC 3018/01 Metal Cabinet Loudspeaker
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u Suitable for speech and music reproduction
u Robust metal enclosure
u Surface and/or recessed mounting
u Provision for internal mounting of the optional line/
loudspeaker supervision boards
u EN 54-24 certified
The LBC 3018/01 cabinet loudspeaker delivers
professional performance from a robust, yet
aesthetically designed metal enclosure. It is an ideal
loudspeaker for indoor use in offices, schools, car
parking, shopping centers and in areas where
vandalism is a potential hazard.
The cabinets are equipped with a high efficiency, dualcone loudspeaker offering a wide frequency range
suitable for both speech and music reproduction.
Functions
Voice alarm loudspeakers are specifically designed for
use in buildings, where the performance of PA-systems
is subject to official regulations. The LBC 3018/01 is
designed for voice alarm systems, and is compliant
with the EN 54-24 standard.
The loudspeaker has built-in protection to ensure that,
in the event of a fire, damage to the loudspeaker does
not result in failure of the circuit to which it is
connected. In this way, system integrity is maintained,
ensuring loudspeakers in other areas can still be used
to inform people of the situation. The loudspeaker has
a ceramic terminal block, thermal fuse, and heatresistant, high-temperature wiring.
The cabinet has a provision for internally mounting the
optional line/loudspeaker supervision board.
Certifications and approvals
All Bosch loudspeakers are designed to withstand
operating at their rated power for 100 continuous
hours in accordance with IEC 268‑5 Power Handling
Capacity (PHC) standards. Bosch has also developed
the Simulated Acoustical Feedback Exposure (SAFE)
test to demonstrate that they can withstand two times
their rated power for short durations. This ensures
improved reliability under extreme conditions, leading
to higher customer satisfaction, longer operating life,
and lessens the chance of failure or performance
deterioration.
Safety acc. to EN 60065
Emergency acc. to EN 54‑24, BS 5839‑8 and
EN 60849
Water and dust protection acc. to EN60529 IP32
Region Certification
Europe CE
CPD
Poland CNBOP

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C
6W
3W
1.5W
0.75W
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70V
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6W
3W
1.5W
0.75W
100V
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Installation/configuration notes
Mounting dimensions in mm (in)
Circuit diagram
Frequency response
Dimensions in mm (in)
The cabinet is designed for both surface mounting on
walls and recessed mounting into brick or concrete
walls. The back‑box of the cabinet provides a selection
of mounting holes, even for mounting onto U40 and
MK installation boxes. The back‑box has two knockout
holes on the topside for two cable glands for loopthrough connection. For extra convenience, a safety
cord from the back‑box lets the installer temporarily
hang the front grille unit during installation.
Surface mounted (left) and recessed (right) mounted
The cabinet has a three-way terminal block with screw
connections suitable for loop-through wiring (including
earth) Four primary taps are provided on the matching
transformer to allow selection of nominal full-power,
half-power, quarter-power or eighth power radiation
(in 3 dB steps).
Polar diagram (measured with pink noise)
250 Hz 500 Hz 1
kHz2kHz4kHz8kHz
SPL 1.1 84 93 94 97 97 93
SPL max. 92 101 102 105 105 103
Q-factor 2.5 3.3 7.9 8.5 12.9 14.2
Efficiency 0.32 2.2 4 7.1 5.6 2.5
H. angle 180 180 120 85 55 40
V. angle 180 180 80 110 60 35
Acoustical performance specified per octave

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Bosch Security Systems BV
Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands
10
1438-CPD-0202
EN 54-24:2008
Loudspeaker for voice alarm systems
for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
Metal Cabinet 6 W
LBC3018/01
Type A
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Technical specifications
Electrical*
Maximum power 9 W
Rated power (PHC) 6 W
Power tapping 6 / 3 / 1.5 / 0.75 W
Sound pressure level
102 dB / 94 dB (SPL)
at 6 W / 1 W (1 kHz, 1 m)
Effective frequency Range
150 Hz to 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
Opening angle
120 º / 55 º
at 1 kHz / 4 kHz (-6 dB)
Rated voltage 70/100 V
Rated impedance 835/1667 ohm
Connector 3-pole screw terminal block
* Technical performance data acc. to IEC 60268‑5
Mechanical
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
195 x 260 x 80 mm
(7.68 x 10.24 x 3.15 in)
Weight 2.6 kg (5.78 lb)
Ordering information
LBC 3018/01 Metal Cabinet Loudspeaker
6 W
Order number LBC3018/01
Color White ( RAL 9010)
Speaker size 152.4 mm (6 in)
Magnet weight 150 g (5.3 oz)
Environmental
Operating temperature -25 ºC to +55 ºC (-13 ºF to
+131 ºF)
Storage temperature -40 ºC to +70 ºC (-40 ºF to
+158 ºF)
Relative humidity <95%
Other parameters are available in CNBOP test report
nr 4783/BA/10.

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Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville MN 55337, USA
Phone: +1-800-392-3497
Fax: +1-800-955-6831
audiosupport@us.bosch.com
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P.O. Box 80002
5617 BA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 40 2577 284
Fax: +31 40 2577 330
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Systems
11 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia
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201 Building, No. 333 Fuquan Road
North IBP
Changning District, Shanghai
200335 China
Phone +86 21 22181111
Fax: +86 21 22182398
www.boschsecurity.com.cn
Robert Bosch Ltda Security Systems Division
Via Anhanguera, Km 98
CEP 13065-900
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone: +55 19 2103 2860
Fax: +55 19 2103 2862
al.securitysystems@bosch.com
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