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Lightspeed Topcat Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Instructional Audio System Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Overview

    OVERVIEW Important Safety Instructions Do not use the apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions System Components and Unpacking Optional Components INSTALLATION Installation Planning Selecting Mounting Location Topcat Ceiling Installation (U.S. & Canada) Topcat Ceiling Installation (Outside U.S. & Canada) Installing and Wiring Electrical Power Alternate Power Connections Setup and Using the Flexmike...

  • Page 4: System Components And Unpacking

    System Components and Unpacking The standard configuration includes: Microphone Cradle Charger Flexmike Topcat & Power Supply Volume Control Microphone NOTE ON PAIRING: Topcat, microphone(s), and Media Connector or Activate Station are paired together at the Lightspeed factory as required for proper operation.

  • Page 5: Optional Components

    Optional Components Optional equipment which may be part of your Topcat system: Power Status Media Media Connector Connector Push Audio Audio Tone Level Input Output Media Connector Sharemike & Power Supply Handheld Microphone Power Link Input Output Activate Station with Bluetooth...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Before beginning installation, make sure you have the necessary tools and materials on hand and that the area underneath the proposed Topcat location is cleared. NOTE: Topcat is designed for installation in a 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ suspended ceiling grid (or 600mm x 600mm international ceiling grids). If you do not have this type of ceiling, please contact your local Lightspeed Territory Manager.

  • Page 7: Topcat Ceiling Installation (U.s. & Canada)

    (U.S. & CANADA) 2’ X 4’ CEILING TILE The dimensions of Topcat are 1’ x 2’ and it is designed to fit into any 2’ X 2’ CEILING TILE standard 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ suspended ceiling tile grid.
  • Page 8 If not stable, there could be a danger of it falling until safety wires are attached. Loop the other end of the safety wire through one of the tabs on Topcat (located in opposite corners). Pull the wire through until it is taut and twist it around itself at least five times to secure Topcat.

  • Page 9: Topcat Ceiling Installation (Outside U.s. & Canada)

    WASTE Topcat has spacer brackets mounted on each of the four sides. With 3/4 CEILING TILE these brackets installed and the ceiling tile is cut in half, the Topcat will 2’ 2’ fit into a standard 2’ x 2’ suspended ceiling grid with an additional tile support.
  • Page 10 Loop the other end of the safety wire through one of the tabs on Topcat (located in opposite corners). Pull the wire through until it is taut and twist it around itself at least five times to secure Topcat. Cut off any excess wire if needed (Figure 3).
  • Page 11 15mm, drill two screws on each 0.6m side of Topcat (Figure 6). NOTE: Do not drill in the area designated with yellow tape. 10. When hard wiring AC power to Topcat, electrical codes require Topcat to be attached to the ceiling rail. O.6” MIN...

  • Page 12: Installing And Wiring Electrical Power

    Find the power conduit hole on the Topcat back can and remove the plastic plug. Insert the mains electrical wire through the hole (Figure 1). Open the front panel door on Topcat by sliding the door toward the end of Topcat to disengage the lock (Figure 2).
  • Page 13 INSTALLING AND WIRING ELECTRICAL POWER CONT’D Remove the lid to the internal electrical box by loosening the two screws and sliding the lid out (Figure 3). Attach the ground wire to the grounding lug provided. Attach the remaining two wires to the terminal block screws as shown. Replace the cover on the internal electrical box and turn the electrical circuit back on at the main breaker.

  • Page 14: Alternate Power Connections

    Find the 50’ DC extension cable and plug the female connector into the 24V 2.5 amp port on Topcat. Use the wire anchor supplied with the cable to secure the cable to 24V 2.5 AMP POWER SUPPLY the side of Topcat chassis.

  • Page 15: Setup And Using The Flexmike

    SETUP AND USING THE FLEXMIKE NOTE: This procedure is easier with two people. Ensure that Topcat is powered on. The white LED on will glow. Remove the Flexmike from the cradle charger. Flexmike will automatically power on and mute when it is removed from the charger.

  • Page 16: Charging The Flexmike

    The power status light will glow green to indicate that charging is complete and a full charge has been reached. Replacement Lithium Ion battery packs may only be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies (part #L3.7V).

  • Page 17: Installing Optional Equipment

    NOTE: PageFirst does not work with telephone or IP-based intercom systems. Locate the PageFirst sensor clip. This clip is designed to hang around the wire connected to the paging speaker. Through induction, it detects the audio signal as it comes through the wire. Topcat audio link Power Contact Relay...
  • Page 18 Insert the euro-block connector of the wire into the PageFirst input jack on the Topcat. Secure with a screw driver by tightening the screw on the left and right If the system mutes during times when a page is not being broadcast, turn the sides of the terminals (Figure 2, previous page).
  • Page 19 Input First Com NO Topcat contains an input connection to detect a signal from Fire Alarm, IP Paging System or other device. When triggered, audio from Topcat is muted to ensure emergency alerts from external systems can be heard. The Relay Input can be triggered with DC voltage between .5V and 24V that can be provided from fire alarm systems and control systems with powered relay switches.

  • Page 20: Media Connector Set-Up

    Media Connector Set-Up DETERMINE SET-UP LOCATION Choose a location for the Media Connector that is convenient to the classroom audio WALL MOUNTED sources and power supply. The Media Connector can be placed on a counter or wall mounted. Determine the best location for your room.
  • Page 21 Audio input jacks. analog audio ports will be disabled). USB audio enables a 2-way audio link to: Power Status Media Connector Push Send audio from the computer to the Topcat to ensure COMPUTER SETTINGS Audio Audio Tone Level Input Output all audio can be played through the Topcat speaker.
  • Page 22 NOTE ON REGISTRATION: The Topcat and Media Connector are paired together as a pair at the Lightspeed factory as required for proper operation. If paired Topcat and Media Connector are separated and swapped during the installation process, they must be re-...
  • Page 23 NOTE ON INTEGRATION: If Media Connector is not included in installation, a 3.5mm audio cable may be connected from the audio source to the audio input on side of Topcat. Take precautions as necessary to prevent and guard against electromagnetic and electrostatic noise interference. Long cable runs, unshielded and / or poorly shielded cable, multiple ground paths and improper grounding may all contribute to the production of a low frequency hum.

  • Page 24: Audio Input Cable Installation

    Locate the protection bridge on the side of the Topcat. Plug the 3.5mm audio cable into the AUDIO IN jack on the side of the Topcat. Topcat audio link...

  • Page 25: Safety Warnings And Certifications

    Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE Directive”). liquid or gas. Please visit our website at www.Lightspeed-tek.com for more information. This product is manufactured using lead-free processes and is free of other materials harmful to the environment.
  • Page 26 (RED). ATTENTION: Risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Mettre au rebus les Lightspeed Technologies a lancé un programme de batteries usagées selon les instructions. recyclage de produits en Europe conformément à la directive de l’Union Européenne 2012/19/EU relative aux déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    • Check speaker connections on the amplifier. Make sure the cables are properly connected (see page 31 of this manual for more information). • If an Activate Station or Media Connector is paired with Topcat, make sure that Most problems are related to low battery power. Use fully-charged batteries the volume level of the Activate Station or Media Connector is not turned down in good condition.
  • Page 28 Dedicated to Access for All We create instructional audio and video solutions that unlock student access to learning opportunities and give teachers meaningful insights into moment-by- moment learning. 11509 SW HERMAN ROAD TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 TOLL FREE: 800.732.8999 PHONE: 503.684.5538 FAX: 503.684.3197 LIGHTSPEED-TEK.COM IG0601US01-1...

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