Toa IP-A1SC15 User manual
IP-A1SC15IP HORN SPEAKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing TOA’s IP Horn Speaker.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 2
2. SUMMARY AND FEATURES .................................................................................................. 5
3. ABOUT SECURITY MEASURES ............................................................................................ 5
4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 6
5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 8
6. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 8
7. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 9
7.1. Attaching the Rear Cover ..................................................................................................... 9
8. CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 10
8.1. Network Connection ........................................................................................................... 10
8.2. Connections to Control Input and Output Terminals ......................................................... 11
8.3. Removable Terminal Plug Connections ............................................................................ 12
9. SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................ 13
9.1. System Settings Summary ................................................................................................. 13
9.2. System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 13
9.3. Connection with Browser ................................................................................................... 14
10. INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 15
11. CAUTIONS REGARDING THE AVC/H.264 PATENT LICENSE ..................................... 16
12. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 16
13. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................................... 17
14. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 18
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 18
Optional products .................................................................................................................... 18
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct
and safe operation.
• Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important
warnings and/or cautions regarding safety.
• After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.
CAUTION
WARNING
When Installing the Speaker
• Install the speaker only in a location that
can structurally support the weight of the
speaker and the mounting bracket. Doing
otherwise may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
• When installing the speaker in the snowy
area, take appropriate measures to prevent
snow from lying on the speaker. If the snow
lies on the speaker, the speaker may fall,
causing personal injuries.
• Do not use other methods than specied to
mount the bracket. Extreme force is applied
to the speaker and the speaker could fall
off, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
• Attach the safety wire to the speaker. If not
attached, the speaker could fall off, resulting
in personal injury.
• Use nuts and bolts that are appropriate
for the ceiling’s or wall’s structure and
composition. Failure to do so may cause the
speaker to fall, resulting in material damage
and possible personal injury.
• Tighten each nut and bolt securely. Ensure
that the bracket has no loose joints after
installation to prevent accidents that could
result in personal injury.
• Use the specied mounting bracket in
combination. Doing otherwise may cause
the speaker or component to fall off,
resulting in personal injury.
• Do not mount the speaker in locations
exposed to constant vibration. The mounting
bracket can be damaged by excessive
vibration, potentially causing the speaker to
fall, which could result in personal injury.
• Do not use anti-rust lubricant. If it contacts
resin or rubber parts, they could deteriorate
and cause the speaker to fall, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
When the Speaker is in Use
• Should the following irregularity be found
during use, immediately cut off the power
supply from a PoE+ or PoE switching hub
and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make
no further attempt to operate the speaker
in this condition as this may cause re or
electric shock.
· If you detect smoke or a strange smell
coming from the speaker
· If water or any metallic object gets into the
speaker
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· If the speaker falls, or the speaker case
breaks
· If the LAN cable is damaged (exposure of
the core, disconnection, etc.)
· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds)
• To prevent a re or electric shock, never
open nor remove the speaker case as
there are high voltage components inside
the speaker. Refer all servicing to qualied
service personnel.
• Do not touch the speaker and LAN cable
during thunder and lightning, as this may
result in electric shock.
• To prevent the electromagnetic wave
interference from badly inuencing medical
equipment, make sure to switch off the
speaker’s power when placing it in close
proximity to the medical equipment.
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CAUTION
When Installing the Speaker
• Avoid installing the speaker in humid or
dusty locations, in locations exposed to
the direct sunlight, near the heaters, or in
locations generating sooty smoke or steam
as doing otherwise may result in re or
electric shock.
When the Speaker is in Use
• Avoid touching the speaker’s sharp metal
edge to prevent injury.
• Do not operate the speaker for an extended
period of time with the sound distorting.
Doing so may cause the connected
speakers to heat, resulting in a re.
• Have the speaker checked periodically by
the dealer from where it was purchased.
Failure to do so may result in corrosion
or damage to the speaker or its mounting
bracket that could cause the speaker to fall,
possibly causing personal injury.
The IP-A1SC15 IP horn speaker is capable of delivering extremely high
volume sound output. Therefore, close proximity to the speaker over time
could present the danger of hearing impairment. Be sure to follow the
instructions below when conducting performance tests:
• Turn down the sound volume before adjusting the volume.
• Do not position one’s ear close to the speaker.
• Point the speaker in a direction where no people are present.
• Avoid listening to high-volume output for prolonged periods of time.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children may be present.
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.
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FCC REQUIREMENTS
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modications
Any modications made to this device that are not approved by TOA Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
DECLARATION
Any modication to the unit, unless expressly approved by TOA Electronics, Inc., could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TOA Electronics, Inc.
1 Harmon Plaza, Suite 700 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, USA
TEL 650-452-1200
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
IP HORN SPEAKER IP-A1SC15
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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2. SUMMARY AND FEATURES
The IP-A1SC15 IP horn speaker is equipped with a built-in power amplier and sound source
memory. It can be connected to and used over a local network.
• Power may be supplied by way of PoE+ or PoE switching hubs.
• Full compatibility with international IP66 waterproof enclosure standards ensures that the
speaker can be used in a wider range of temperatures and weather conditions, realizing excellent
environmental performance.
• The IP horn speaker is compatible with the following broadcasting modes:
Internal sound source
broadcasting mode
Enables broadcast of up to 20 internal sound source les by means of
control input or Remote API (HTTP).
VMS broadcasting
mode
E n a b l e s b a c k c h a n n e l a u d i o b r o a d c a s t f r o m t h e V M S ( V i d e o m a n a g e m e n t
system) software using the common protocol for IP cameras.
SIP broadcasting mode Enables SIP broadcasts from any voice communications device that
utilizes th e SIP pr otoc ol, suc h as SIP or IP tel eph one (IP- PBX) systems.
Multicast broadcasting
mode
Allows up to 20 multicast ports to be set up, for 20 multicast audio
stream paging groups.
• Orders of priority can be set among the various broadcasting modes, meaning higher priority
broadcasts can interrupt and override lower priority broadcasts.
• Since the speaker is equipped with individual offset adjustable volumes for each broadcasting modes
and patterns (internal sound source), actual broadcasting volume can be normalized or optimized.
• Broadcasts can be controlled using Remote API or control inputs from connected external
equipment.
• Connected external equipment can be controlled by control outputs in synchronization with speaker
broadcasts.
3. ABOUT SECURITY MEASURES
• Ensure that sufcient security measures are taken on the customer’s own responsibility.
• TOA Corporation takes no responsibility for damage or loss caused by security-related problems,
such as illegal access.
• To help prevent illegal access to the speaker, be sure to change the user ID and password from
those used for initial setup. For setting methods and other details, please refer to the separate setup
manual which can be downloaded from the TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/
international/).
• Take utmost care in the management of the speaker’s communications password.
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4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
[Side] [Rear](withrearcoverremoved)]
1.Mountingbracket
Used to securely mount the speaker to a wall
or ceiling.
2.Rearcover(accessory)
This weatherproof cover protects the cable
connection parts from the elements.
3. Sealing nut
Functions as a weatherproof cable inlet.
4.Safetywireattachmentring
Used as an attachment point for safety wire
to prevent the speaker from accidentally
falling.
(See "INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS" on p.
8.)
Safety wire attachment ring
5.Controloutputterminals
Allows control of external equipment in
synchronization with speaker operation.
6.Functionalgroundterminal
If excessive noise is produced when the
speaker is connected to external equipment,
connect this terminal to the external
equipment’s functional ground terminal,
potentially minimizing the noise level.
Note
This terminal is not for protective ground.
7. LAN port
Connect to a PoE+/PoE switching hub using
a LAN cable.
Tip
Amplier Rated Output is as follows.
• 15 W at PoE+ powered
• 8 W at PoE powered
8.LINK/ACTindicator(green)
Flashes when data is being sent or received
over a network.
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6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3 4
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9.Statusindicator(orange)
Indicates the speaker’s operating status.
Speaker Operation Status Indicator
System startup Flashing twice
Broadcast standby Continuously lit
Broadcasting Continuously lit
System mute* Flashing quickly
Initialization or
rmware updating
Flashing slowly
* System mute is a state in which this
speaker is muted by the control from the
transmitting device.
10.Resetkey
The speaker begins to restart when this
key is clicked.
Hold down this key until the Status indicator
(9) ashes slowly to initialize the speaker’s
settings.
(See "INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS" on
p. 15.)
11. Ring gasket
Prevents water from getting inside the
speaker’s rear cover.
12.Controlinputterminals
Allow input of control signals from
connected external equipment to enable
output of internal sound source les or
make calls to SIP devices.
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5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Please apply the latest rmware version to this product. The latest version is available at the TOA
DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/international/).
• As this product is IP-based, a slight time lag between actual and broadcast may happen.
• Broadcast audio may sometimes break up due to packet loss or network failure.
• Periodic inspection and manual rebooting are needed to extend the product life.
• This product may reboot automatically to keep the stable operation.
6. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following instructions when attaching the safety wire. Failure to do so could result in
the speaker falling, potentially resulting in personal injury.
• Select a safety wire that is strong enough to withstand the total weight of the speaker being
mounted.
• Use a wire with a diameter larger than 1.5 mm or 0.06".
• Attach the safety wire so that it does not become slack.
CAUTION
Notes
• Since safety wire is not supplied with the IP horn
speaker, be sure to prepare it separately.
• When attaching the safety wire, be sure that it is
fastened securely to the safety wire attachment
ring.
Mount the speaker so that its downward inclination is within 80° of horizontal, and the cable inlet is
facing downward, as shown in the gure below.
5 (0.2")
16
(0.63")
Unit: mm
Safety wire attachment ring
Cable
Downward
inclination: 80°
141 (5.55")
25 (0.98")
50 (1.97")
3 – ø9
(0.12" – ø0.35")
36
(1.42")
[Mounting bracket dimensional drawing]
Unit: mm
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7. INSTALLATION
7.1. AttachingtheRearCover
[Beforeattachment]
Notes
• To ensure complete weatherproong, be sure that the following specications of cable are used for
both the LAN cable and the control input and output cable:
Cable diameter: ø4.5 to 5.2 mm or ø0.18" to 0.2"
Cable type: Round (not compatible with at or spiral type cables.)
• The recess is 14.3 mm or 0.56" in diameter. Use a LAN cable with an RJ45 plug that can pass
through this recess.
[Installationprocedure]
The rear cover is designed to meet specic weatherproong regulations (IP66 enclosure standards).
During installation, follow the below procedure to ensure that weatherproong performance is not
impaired.
Step 1. Turn the sealing nut counterclockwise to detach it from the rear cover.
Step 2. Remove both the sealing clamp and the sealing bush from the recess
in the cover.
Tip
Use the hole plug with the sealing bush as follows:
If using the control cable in
Step 3
If NOT using the control
cable in Step 3
Remove the plug from the
sealing bush.
Sealing bush
Hole plug
Leave the plug inserted
in the sealing bush.
* Attached to the rear cover when shipped
from the factory.
Rear cover
(accessory)
Sealing nut
Rear cover
(accessory)
Recess
Sealing clamp
Sealing bush
Removable terminal plugs
(3 pins)
Sealing nut*
Sealing clamp*
Hole plug*
Sealing bush*
Ring gasket
Screws
(3 places)
Rear cover
(accessory)
Recess
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Step 3. Slide each part over the ends of the LAN cable
and control cable in the order shown in the gure
at right.
Tip
Feed the cable ends through the sealing bush
can be more easily done by pressing the cable
into the slots in the bush.
Step 4. Feed the ends of both the LAN cable and the
control cable through the recessed hole in the
rear cover to connect them to the LAN port and
terminals on the rear panel.
For connection method, see "Network Connection"
mentioned below and "Connections to Control
Input and Output Terminals" on the next page.
Step 5. Conrm that the ring gasket installed in the perimeter of the rear panel ts snugly in its
groove.
Step 6. Attach the rear cover to the speaker using the 3 rear cover screws.
Step 7. Slide the sealing bush and sealing clamp up the cable(s) and reinsert them into the recess
in the rear cover.
Step 8. Slide the sealing nut up the cable(s) and screw it securely into position.
After tightening the nut rmly by hand, secure it by rotating another 90° (1/4 rotation) using
a wrench.
Note
Take care not to overtighten the nut, as it could be damaged.
8. CONNECTIONS
8.1. NetworkConnection
Connect the IP horn speaker to the PoE+ or PoE switching hub using
a LAN cable (straight UTP or STP cable, both rated at Category 5e
or greater and tted with RJ45 connectors). Power to the speaker is
supplied by the PoE+ or PoE switching hub.
Compatible switching hubs:
Switching hubs conforming to PoE+ (IEEE802.3at Class 4) or PoE
(IEEE802.3at Class 3) specications.
*Only when using the control functions
LAN cable
Control cable*
Sealing nut
Sealing clamp
Sealing bush
Rear cover
(accessory)
Slot
(Rear Panel)
From PoE+ (or PoE)
switching hub
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8.2. ConnectionstoControlInputandOutputTerminals
Use the supplied removable terminal plugs (3 pins) for connection. Connect a control line from the
external control device to the speaker’s control input or control output terminal. For connection of
the removable terminal plugs, see "Removable Terminal Plug Connections" on the next page.
[Control input (2 channels)]
Removable terminal block (3 pins)
No-voltage make contact input
Open circuit voltage: 5V DC
Short-circuit current: 2 mA or less
From external
control device’s
control output terminals
(Rear panel)
From external
control device’s
control input terminals
[Control output (1 channel)]
Removable terminal block (3 pins)
Open collector output
Withstand voltage: 30V DC
Allowable current: 10 mA or less
The following functions can be assigned to the control input and control output terminals by browser
settings:
Terminals Assignable Functions
Control input terminals • SIP device calls
• Internal sound source broadcasts
• Change the speaker volume (Mute or volume offset)
Control output terminals • SIP broadcast in progress output
• VMS broadcast in progress output
• Multicast broadcast in progress output
• Internal sound source broadcast in progress output
For settings, please refer to the separate setup manual.
The latest version of the setup manual is available on the TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-
products.com/international/).
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8.3. RemovableTerminalPlugConnections
Please note the following points when making connections to the control input or output terminals
using the supplied removable terminal plugs:
• Do not tin stripped wire ends with solder.
Soldered wire ends will be crushed when the terminal plug screws are tightened, leading to higher
contact resistance and potentially resulting in an abnormal rise in the temperature of the connected
parts.
• Use AWG 24 – 14 wire (ø0.5 – 1.6 mm solid wire or multi-stranded wire with a cross-sectional area
of 0.2 – 2.0 mm2).
• Strip the wire end back about 7 mm (0.28").
• When connecting 2 wires or a signal cable to a single terminal,
crimp them in an insulated (twin) wire ferrule to prevent their
core wires from being separated from one another. Use a
ferrule of the dimensions shown in the gure at right.
[PlugConnectionProcedure]
Step 1. Loosen the terminal screw and insert a wire.
Step 2. Tighten the screw rmly.
Note
Pull on the wire to ensure that it does not
come off.
Step 3. Insert the plug into either the control input
terminal or control output terminal.
Tip
Recommended slotted screwdriver is as follows.
Blade width: about 2.5 mm (0.1")
2.5 mm (0.1")
Shape of bit
b: 0.8 – 1.1 mm (0.03" – 0.04")
l2: 8 mm (0.31")
Note
Select dimensions “a” and “l1”
depending on the wires to be used.
a
b
l2
l1
Contact
Wire ferrule
1
2
1
Removable terminal plug
(accessory)
Terminal screw
Tighten Loosen
Slotted screwdriver
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9. SETTINGS
9.1. SystemSettingsSummary
The following settings can be performed using a PC browser connected to the same network as
the speaker.
Setting Name Setting Item
Status Conrmation of current rmware version, network settings, volume setting
Network Network settings such as the IP address
SIP Settings of SIP connection enable/disable, SIP server address,
authentication information, and audio codec
VMS Broadcasting Settings of VMS connection enable/disable and authentication information,
connection port settings
Multicast Settings of multicast reception enable/disable, multicast address and port,
and control output during multicast broadcast
Audio Settings of speaker volume and input volume for individual broadcast
classications
Media Uploading/downloading or deletion of sound source les such as messages
to or from the internal memory
Pattern Registration of sound source playback to be associated with events as
patterns
Event Settings of operations to be synchronized with the control input and control
output
Priority Settings of priority order for each broadcast mode;
SIP broadcast, VMS broadcast, multicast broadcast and internal sound
source broadcast
User Changing username and password
Maintenance Download and upload the conguration le, initialization, rmware update,
hardware reboot, and downloading action logs
System Date and time settings, NTP server settings, Time zone settings
For more information, please refer to the separate setup manual.
The latest version of the setup manual is available on the TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-
products.com/international/).
9.2. SystemRequirements
Connectable system requirements are as follows:
Display Resolution: 1366 × 768 or greater
OS Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), Windows 10 Home (64-bit),
Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
Browser Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome
Notes
• Windows and Microsoft Edge are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United
States in the United States and other countries.
• Google Chrome is a trademark of Google LLC of the United States in the United States and other
countries.
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9.3. ConnectionwithBrowser
9.3.1. Connectionpresets
The speaker is factory-preset as follows:
Username: admin
Password: guest
IP ad dress: 192.168.14.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0
Before connecting a PC to the IP horn speaker and changing its setting, it will be necessary to set
the PC’s network settings so that it can operate on the same network as the IP horn speaker. Take
care that no IP addresses are duplicated in the same network.
For example, if the IP horn speaker’s IP address is 192.168.14.1, set the PC’s IP address to
192.168.14.10.
9.3.2. Makingconnection
Notes
• Avoid simultaneously connecting to the IP horn speaker from multiple PCs.
• Avoid simultaneously connecting to the IP horn speaker from a single PC using multiple browsers.
Step 1. Start the browser and enter the speaker’s IP address in the address eld.
The Login screen is displayed.
Step 2. Enter the username and password, and click the LOGIN button.
The Status screen is displayed, enabling a range of settings.
Note
For details regarding the setting method, please refer to the
separate setup manual.
The latest version of the setup manual is available on the TOA
DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/international/).
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10. INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS
Follow the procedure below to return all speaker settings to their default:
Tip
When initialized with the Reset key, the speaker’s sound source les are left in "Media," not deleted.
Initialization to factory defaults, including deletion of sound source les, should be performed using
the browser settings menu.
Step 1. Connect the speaker PoE+ or PoE switching hub using a LAN cable.
The speaker will be started.
Step 2. Hold down the Reset key located on the rear panel using a pointed tool.
The speaker automatically restarts and settings initialization begins.
Hold down the Reset key while the status indicator ashes quickly.
Tip
Clicking on the Reset key causes the speaker to be restarted.
If pressure on the Reset key is released part way through the initialization process, only
speaker restart will be performed, and the settings will not be initialized.
To click on the Reset key, use a tool that is thinner than ø1.5 mm (0.06") and longer than
15 mm (0.59").
Step 3. When the status indicator ashes slower, release the reset key.
When initialization is complete, the status indicator lights and all settings will be initialized
to their default settings.
[Default Settings]
Username: admin
Password: guest
IP ad dress: 192.168.14.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0
1
3
Status indicator
2
Reset key
To PoE+ switching hub
or
PoE switching hub
LAN cable
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11. CAUTIONS REGARDING THE AVC/H.264 PATENT LICENSE
TOA’s IP-A1SC15 IP horn speaker employs MPEG technology (AVC/H.264 Standard) regarding the
handling of image information. TOA Corporation has received approval to use this technology from
MPEG LA, LLC, the patent management group.
Please note that the use of this product is prohibited except the following cases:
The use of the product is intended for personal use of a user of the MPEG technology and also for
non-prot use, which includes (i) video encoding conforming to the AVC/H.264 Standard (hereinafter
referred to as “AVC/H.264”) and/or (ii) personal use and decoding of AVC/H.264 encoded by an
MPEG technology user engaged in non-prot activities and/or AVC/H.264 furnished by a video
provider who is granted a license by MPEG LA, LLC.
Regarding use for sales promotion or commercial purposes, or additional licensing information,
please contact MPEG LA, LLC (https://www.mpegla.com).
12. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
This product uses software based on open source software license(s).
If you need further information about the original open source software including source code,
please download it from the TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.com/international/).
Please note that we cannot answer any questions about the contents of the original source code.
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/).
This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
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13. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
4.5 (0.18")
222 (8.74")
4.5
(0.18")
211 (8.31")*
130 (5.12")
162 (6.38")
276 (10.87")
106
(4.17")
Mounting bracket
* Figure is a reference value.
141 (5.55")
25
(0.98")
3 - ø9
(3 - ø0.35")
36 (1.42")
50
(1.97")
Mounting holes
[Mounting bracket bottom surface]
[Rear]
[Front] [Side]
Unit: mm (in)
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14. SPECIFICATIONS
The specications of this product are available in TOA DATA Library (https://www.toa-products.
com/international/).
Scan the QR Code at right with your mobile phone camera to access the WEB site
and search for this product number (IP-A1SC15).
Note: "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
•Accessories
Rear cover .............................................................. 1
Removable terminal plug (3 pins) .......................... 2
•Optionalproducts
Speaker mount bracket: SP-131, SP-201, SP-301
Pole band: YS-60B
133-01-00338-02
Traceability Information for USA TOA Electronics, Inc.
1 Harmon Plaza, Suite 700 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094,
USA
https://www.toaelectronics.com/
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