Digital Acoustics SPKR-IP-CS-IC User manual

SPKR-IP-CS-IC
Getting Started Guide
Introduction
The SPKR-IP-CS-IC is a 2’x2’ IP Ceiling Speaker for use with Singlewire
InformaCast software. The internal amplifier delivers a maximum of 8 watts
of audio and is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE - 802.3af compatible).
The SPKR-IP-CS-IC is DHCP enabled and will be automatically recognized
by InformaCast when connected to a Multicast enabled network. This
Getting Started Guide covers basic hardware installation and software
configuration of the SPKR-IP-CS-IC.
Specifications
•8” O.D. Speaker
•8 Watt Amplifier
•PoE (802.3af)
•Integrated Back Box
•Average Sensitivity –92 dB SPL, 1W/1M
•Maximum Power rating –15W @ 8 Ohms
•Magnet Type & Weight –BeFe Ceramic, 5 oz. Nominal
•Frequency Response –65 Hz - 17 kHz EIA 426A Standard
•Nominal Coverage Angle –100° Included Angle -6 dB / 2 kHz, Half
space

Installation
The controls, connectors and LEDs for the SPKR-IP-CS-IC are located on a
faceplate on top of the speaker. There is also a green LED in the speaker grill
that matches the state of the Ready LED.
•Connect the SPKR-IP-CS-IC ceiling speaker to a PoE (802.3af)
network cable. The SPKR-IP-CS-IC will power up within 5 seconds
and request 15.4 watts from the Power Source Equipment
•The red Link LED will turn solid
•The red Ready LED will flash 4x per second
•Once the SPKR-IP-CS-IC ceiling speaker is detected by
InformaCast, the Ready LED will turn solid
•Record the ID# from the label on back of the SPKR-IP-CS-IC for
use during software configuration.
•Optionally, label the speaker grill with one of the extra ID# labels
included in the box
•Install the connected Speaker in a 2’x2’ ceiling grid and verify that
the green Ready LED in the speaker grill is on solid
•Please refer to the Application Note –IP7 for InformaCast
Installation and Configuration Guide available at
www.digitalacoustics.com/support/application-notes/ for additional
information on installation and setup
Digital Acoustics Technical Support
www.digitalacoustics.com/support

InformaCast Software
Singlewire InformaCast Software provides the ability to send audio to one or
more IP Speakers from a VoIP based phone system.
•Open a Web browser to the InformaCast server and select the
Speakers menu option
•Look for the InformaCast has detected new IP Speakers on the
network message and click the View button
•Match the ID# from the label on the back of the SPKR-IP-CS-IC
with the last six digits of the MAC address listed in the Web
browser and press the Add button
•Assign a Name, Description and Volume level and then press the
Add button to complete the installation of the SPKR-IP-CS-IC
Please contact Singlewire (www.singlewire.com) for information on installing
and configuring the InformaCast software.
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Internal Web browser
The SPKR-IP-CS-IC can be accessed via a Web browser to set options and
check the status by entering its IP Address into a web browser. The default
User Name and Password is: admin
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