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  • Page 1 Spectra i.Net® Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    i.Net ® installation & operations manual table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS section 0 page 1 INTRODUCTION - ABOUT SOUND MASKING page 2 section 1 basic information on sound masking page 3 section 2 i.Net ® SYSTEM COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION page 5 system components i.Lon...
  • Page 3 i.Net ® installation & operations manual table of contents section 5 INSTALLATION (OP, SPEAKER, POWER SUPPLY) page 14 step-by-step i.Net OP installation page 15 i.Net OP and speaker placement page 16 hang speakers/inline speaker setting page 17 hang OPs page 18 wiring the speakers and OPs page 20 power supply...
  • Page 4 i.Net ® installation & operations manual table of contents section 7 manual system access & tuning page 48 final wiring checklist page 49 continuinty testing diagram page 51 page 52 training program online training reference page 53...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions & Precautions

    important safety instructions Follow all instructions. Do not use this equipment near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 6: Introduction - About Sound Masking

    The combined innovations of the complete sound masking system, sound sources, speakers, power supply, i.Lon server, central online Sound Manager control and one- touch remote control – put the Spectra i.Net® system on a new level of customization and performance for sound quality, tuning flexibility, and more.

  • Page 7: Basic Information On Sound Masking

    section 1 1.1 | basic information on sound masking You’re a Crucial Part of a Sound Decision Working in an office environment poses a number of challenges to today’s workers; among them, performing at high levels with more distractions than ever before to contend with.
  • Page 8 How do you add sound with a masking system so that the system itself is not distracting or annoying? The answer is by properly tuning the system to meet the needs of the space. Lencore's system, when tuned properly, is very comfortable while also creating speech privacy.

  • Page 9: I.net ® System Components Description

    Link to Product Page .02-MPI Lencore’s Music Page Interface (MPI) replaces all the bulky head-end equipment that that is associated with music and paging systems. With the MPI, there is no need for additional cable home runs, amplifiers, separate equalizers, special switching equipment or matching vendors for compatible product interfaces.
  • Page 10 Link to Product Page .07-IR HUB Each OP (sound source) of the Spectra i.Net® System has an integrated IR Port. This port can be connected to the IR Hub and IR Keypad to provide up to four individual audio channel controls per OP.
  • Page 11 Spectra i.Net® speakers are perfectly matched for the OP to ensure the highest quality of sound masking Link to Product Page .09-Router...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    section 2 2.2 | optional accessories .11-RAMP (pre-recorded messages) Designed to address paging and mass communication needs, the RAMP™ (Record, Audio, MPEG Player) offers the necessary features for a variety of audio announcement applications, ranging from public addresses to safety announcements.

  • Page 13: Mic Pre-Amp

    2.2 | optional accessories .14 Mic Pre-Amp Designed to offer superior paging, the Microphone Pre-Amplifier with Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is Lencore’s next generation in high performance technology. The Microphone Pre- Amplifier improves vocal clarity for paging and emergency messaging.

  • Page 14: System Flow Diagram

    3 3.1 | Spectra i.Net flow diagram Spectra i.Net ® Following is an example of an i.Net layout. Each project is unique and you will need to reference the project’s specific design flow and wire diagrams.

  • Page 15: System Speaker Placement And Wire Diagram

    section 3 3.2 | system speaker placement and wire diagram i. N et ® Following is an example of an i.Net layout. Each project is unique and you will need to reference the project’s specific design flow and wire diagrams.

  • Page 16: Speaker Cable

    section 4 4.1 | speaker cable (RJ45) 568B Speaker Cable connections are from i.Net OP to Speakers and from Speaker to Speaker. The pin out on the RJ45 is 568B. The RJ45 connectors for the SPEAKER cables are non-shielded. PINS - 568 B ORANGE|WHITE ORANGE GREEN|WHITE...

  • Page 17: Data Cable

    section 4 4.2 | data cable (RJ45) 568B Data Cable connections are from the Music Page Interface to i.Net OP and from i.Net OP to i.Net OP. The pin out on the RJ45 is 568B. The RJ45 connectors for the DATA cables are non-shielded. PINS - 568 B ORANGE|WHITE ORANGE...
  • Page 18 section 5 5.1 | step-by-step i.Net OP installation instructions PREPARATION Review boxes. Refer to packing list and check equipment in boxes. Be certain you have: All Operating Platforms – Please secure all OPs to a very safe place. i.LON (make sure you secure the i.LON – approximate cost $2000.00). The terminator(s).

  • Page 19: Installation (Op, Speaker, Power Supply)

    OTHERWISE, IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO SOME OR ALL OF THE OPs. * Speaker units will hang from the ceiling using the attached chain (supplied by Lencore). Chain length should be cut to enable each speaker to hang a minimum of 6” above the ceiling tile and a maximum of 12”...

  • Page 20: Hang Speakers/Inline Speaker Setting

    section 5 5.3 | hang speakers Climb ladder and access the ceiling plenum Hang speaker units in plenum area at marked locations using preferred hanging method (powder action gun such as a Hilti-gun™ or drill and screw; check your local building codes for allowable hanging methods and standards) Drive a nail holding the clip with the speaker chain and speaker into ceiling Pull and connect audio cables to speakers by channel...

  • Page 21: Hang Ops

    Check and install each respective i.Net OP according to the drawing. i.Net OPs are hung from the ceiling using the attached chain (supplied by Lencore). Chain length should be cut to enable each speaker to hang 6-12” above the ceiling tile or 3” below the ceiling deck.

  • Page 22: Wiring The Speakers And Ops

    • A common ground must exist Between i.Net OP to i.Net OP From the MPI located in the Lencore enclosure to the first i.Net OP Between Floors WARNING NOTE: Do NOT activate power until the Power wires are checked for proper polarity and all the i.Net OPs are wired for power in a power zone.
  • Page 23 section 5 ® 5.5 | wiring the speakers and i.Net First, run power cables to the IN/OUT connections of each i.Net OP, taking care to be consistent with positive and negative screw terminals. Do NOT cross positive and negative connections while wiring power- irreversible damage will occur.

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    section 5 5.6 | power supply WHEN AN ADDITIONAL POWER SUPPLY NEEDS TO BE ADDED: Typically, one power supply is needed for 3 i.Net OP's with paging and/or music (6, masking only). WIRING BETWEEN POWER ZONES: Add a ground wire between OPs (negative or conductor wire). DO NOT CONNECT THE POSITIVE WIRE BETWEEN OPs.

  • Page 25: Installing Power Supply For Other Op's

    Mount the power supply unit to the wall in a secure location as close to each i.Net OP as possible. Use angle brackets and screws for mounting. Exception: 1st power supply in Lencore branded enclosure for SmartSwitch and 1st i.Net OP.

  • Page 26: Proper Wiring

    section 5 5.8 | proper wiring MAKE SURE ALL OPS ARE WIRED CORRECTLY AND FOLLOW CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM (+ AND –). IMPORTANT! DAMAGE CAN OCCUR! Check polarity of all wiring! If continuity is reversed with regard to the power CABLING (16 gauge, 2 conductor) at any point, some or all of the OPs will be irreversibly damaged.

  • Page 27: Schematics

    5 5.9 | schematics SPECTRA I.NET® SOUND MASKING SEPARATE POWER SUPPLIES WITH COMMON GROUND BETWEEN ZONES...
  • Page 28 section 5 5.9 | schematics TO POWER THE SYSTEM: Connect each power supply and i.Lon Central Control Server and MPI to a dedicated 20 amp receptacle. Each dedicated circuit must be a 120V/20 amp. Once each item is connected, you may visually observe in the power supply a lit green LED, and sequencing of lights on the i.Lon®...
  • Page 29 5 5.9 | schematics Spectra i.Net Sound Masking OP Wiring for Power Spectra i.Net Sound Masking Power Supply Wiring...

  • Page 30: Router

    Exit the router by the data out and connect to the next OP (31st) i.NET ROUTER INTO ANY via the OP’s data in using an integrated RJ45 connector. COMPUTER OR NETWORK OR LIKE DEVICE OTHER THAN A SPECTRA i.NET EQUIPMENT. DAMAGE TO COMPUTER OR LIKE EQUIPMENT COULD OCCUR. DATA IN DATA OUT...

  • Page 31: Schematic (I.net Using A Router)

    5 section 5 5.11 | schematic Spectra i.Net® Sound Masking Using a Router...

  • Page 32: Router Settings

    5 section 5 5.12 | router settings Lencore Router Jumper Description Echelon router board No settings required Power Jack 24VAC or DC, 300 mA Data cable input Cat5e Data cable input Data cable output Cat5e Data cable input Network input terminator...
  • Page 33 5 section 5 5.12 | router settings Lencore Router Jumper Description Scenario 2: Sound masking page and music Audio volume and EQ adjusted by an external amplifier and / or EQ Jumper in pin-1, pin-2 Ground2, Ground1 connected, recommended...
  • Page 34 section 5 section 5 5.12 | router settings Router PC board showing jumpers (J1 - J12)

  • Page 35: Handheld Remote

    Each OP is equipped with an integrated infrared eye on the bottom of the OP enclosure allowing remote usage and connectivity. Using the Spectra i.Net® hand-held remote control point the remote to the bottom of the OP enclosure for IR line of sight control. Adjustments to the OP may be made from the remote control for masking volume and masking contour or paging volume or music volume by either single audio channel or entire OP.
  • Page 36 When you are satisfied that the space has been tuned to the proper dBA level and has achieved proper sound uniformity, you can close up the remaining ceiling tiles to complete the project. Remove any debris created on site and contact your project team leader or Lencore to let them know the work had been completed.

  • Page 37: Ir Port

    section 5 section 5 5.14 | IR port TO HOOKUP AN ON WALL REMOTE USING THE OP IR PORT... The on-wall IR Keypad uses CAT 5e wire with a terminated RJ45 @ the end of the wire that is installed at the OP Insert the RJ45 into the IR port located on the OP.

  • Page 38: Ir Hub

    Each OP is equipped with an integrated infrared eye on the bottom of the OP enclosure allowing remote usage and connectivity. Using the Spectra i.Net hand-held remote control, point the remote to the bottom of the OP enclosure for IR line of sight control. Adjustments to the OP may be made from the remote control for masking volume and masking contour or paging volume or music volume by either single audio channel or entire OP.
  • Page 39 section 5 section 5 5.15 | IR Hub IR HUB – CONNECTING TO MORE THAN ONE IR KEYPAD. When installing more than one IR Keypad to an OP, use the IR Hub as shown below. power supply hooks into power input. IR Keypad *See data sheet for IR Keypad configuration* IR Keypad Data Sheet...

  • Page 40: Data Cables (At Last Op)

    section 5 5.16 | data cables At the last i.Net OP: Run the last data cable to the IN jack of the last i.Net OP in the project. In the last i.Net OP, click the data terminator into the data OUT jack.
  • Page 41 section 5 5.16 | data cables The terminator enables the networked system to identify the last OP as the final data recipient in the chain, and thus terminate the message relay.

  • Page 42: Wiring Schematics

    section 5 5.17 | wiring schematics...

  • Page 43: Headend Equipment Installation & Powering

    • For Mic Pre-Amp (optional) Electrical Requirements: One dedicated 120v/20 Amp circuit is suggested for the Lencore branded enclosure Installing Head End Equipment (Din Rail and i.LON) (This may already be pre-wired) WARNING NOTE: Never use a ground lifter. Always use a proper three prong adapter for safety.

  • Page 44: System Connections

    section 6 6.2 | system connections Connect the Data CAT5e RJ45 cable that is going to the first i.Net OP to the connection marked “TO OP” on the MPI. You must also connect a ground wire from the MPI to the first i.Net OP. Doing this connects the MPI ground to the i.Net OP ground.
  • Page 45 6 6.3 | schematics SPECTRA I.NET SOUND MASKING ® I.LON 100® CLOSE UPS Conductor Wire. 16 gauge, goes from i.LON #17 & #18 to either MPI or if no MPI exists, to a Jordna Hub on the black screw terminals labeled data.

  • Page 46: Schematic (I.lon Close Up)

    6 6.4 | dry contact- mute & unmute schematic Schematic 7 Spectra i.Net ® Sound Masking Connect to dry Dry Contact – Mute & Unmute Schematic contacts to mute and Top View unmute masking. Jumper wire from Pin #16 to Pin #20 The i.Lon®...

  • Page 47: Schematic (Connecting The I.lon, Mpi & Op)

    section 6 6.5 | connecting the i.Lon, MPI and OP schematic ®...

  • Page 48: Installing The Mpi (Optional)

    section 6 6.6 | installing the MPI (optional) The Music and Paging Interface (MPI) The MPI is an optional system component. It sequences the OPs and has inputs for: The i.Lon® network hub Music Paging FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO INSTALL THE MPI: Mount the MPI to the wall Connect the MPI to the i.Lon®...
  • Page 49 section 6 6.7 | connecting system to MPI Connecting System to MPI – See larger diagram on page 49...

  • Page 50: Telephone Hookup To Mpi

    section 6 6.8 | telephone hookup to MPI A POTS line is a 2 wire analog appearance that usually originates at a telephone company central office. A POTS LINE IS A 2 WIRE ANALOG APPEARANCE THAT USUALLY 1) It is a 2 wire (Tip d Ring) analog appearance.

  • Page 51: Ring Down Unit

    The ring-down unit acts as central telephone office (co). RING-DOWN UNIT SETTINGS VIKING© MODEL DLE-300 Installation of the Viking© Model DLE-300 advanced line simulator with Lencore’s Spectra i.Net® MPI board. FRONT PANEL DIP SWITCHES 1 down 2 down 3 down...

  • Page 52: Manual System Access & Tuning

    7 7.1 | manual system access & tuning Spectra i.Net® System will automatically default to the acoustical handbook’s preferred curve. Using a quality sound level meter to check the setting: • Set the entire environment at 47.5 dBA as measured four feet above the finished floor.

  • Page 53: Final Wiring Checklist

    section 7 7.2 | final wiring checklist FINAL WIRING CHECKLIST BEFORE POWERING UP SYSTEM Have you checked all home runs? Have you checked all wiring between floors (risers)? Are you sure all grounds are properly tied between i.Net OPs? Have you made sure all Data and Speaker wires are tested and installed? Check polarity of all wiring throughout, especially power cables.
  • Page 54 section 7 7.2 | final wiring checklist BEFORE POWERING UP SYSTEM Have you checked all home runs? q YES Have you checked all wiring between floors (risers)? q YES Are you sure all grounds are properly tied between power zones? q YES Have you made sure all Data and Audio wires are tested? q YES...

  • Page 55: Continuinty Testing Diagram

    7 ® 7.3 | Spectra i.Net continuity testing diagram (Figure 8) ® Operating Platform...

  • Page 56: Training Program

    7 7.4 | training program options Lencore offers extended technical training on Spectra Classic, Spectra i.Net and n.FORM. Training is conducted by a technical engineer in order to provide certification of the Lencore systems. The day and a half program delivers the following: •...

  • Page 57: Online Training Reference

    7 7.5 | online training reference Lencore also offers installation videos at www.Lencore.com. Visit our Resource Center or scan the QR code below. Please feel free to use these reference sources for help with installation of: • Overview of each system and general applications •...
  • Page 58 1 Crossways Park Drive West Woodbury, NY 11797 516-682-9292 info@lencore.com www.lencore.com The information contained herein is proprietary to Lencore Acoustics Corp. and copyright protected. No part of this manual can be copied, used or distributed without prior authorization from Lencore Acoustics Corp. © Copyright 2014 REV 5002-14-10...

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