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Lightspeed TOPCAT Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TOPCAT I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR POWER CONNECTIONS. The water. TOPCAT system uses standard 100 – 240VAC power. Obtain the services of When a cart is used, use Clean only with dry cloth. a licensed electrician when supplying and connecting power to the ceiling...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Select Mounting Location 2a. TOPCAT Install for U.S. and Canada 2b. TOPCAT Install (Outside U.S. & Canada) 3a. Securing the TOPCAT for U.S. & Canada 3b. Securing the TOPCAT (Outside the U.S. & Canada) 4a. Installing and Wiring Electrical Power 4b.

  • Page 4: System Components And Unpacking

    Media Connector and ISR TOPCAT Media Connector and Power Supply OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Optional equipment which may be part of your TOPCAT system: Cradle Charger and Power Supply REDMIKE® Share Handheld Mic & Charger Cable REDMIKE® VC Volume Control...

  • Page 5: Installation Planning

    TOPCAT will distribute sound throughout a classroom of up to 1200 square materials on hand and that the area underneath the proposed TOPCAT location feet (112 sq. meters). The location of the TOPCAT is critical to ensure even sound is cleared.

  • Page 6: 2A. Topcat Install For U.s. And Canada

    2’ X 2’ AND 2’ X 4’ CEILINg gRID To comply with Building Codes, the TOPCAT MUST be secured with 2 safety The dimensions of the TOPCAT are 2’ x 2’ and is designed to fit into any standard wires.

  • Page 7: 3B. Securing The Topcat

    Pull one of the tabs up on the TOPCAT (located in opposite corners) and loop the other end of the safety wire through the tab. Pull the wire through until it is taut and twist it around itself at least five times to secure the TOPCAT.
  • Page 8 3b. SECURING THE TOPCAT (OUTSIDE U.S. 3b. SECURING THE TOPCAT (OUTSIDE U.S. & CANADA) & CANADA) CONT’D CONT’D Figure 2: Attaching the safety wire to the building structure eye screw Figure 4: Loop the Safety Wire Through Tab Safety wire tab...

  • Page 9: A. Installing And Wiring Electrical Power

    Turn off the circuit at the main breaker. Attach the electrical wiring to the TOPCAT ceiling module as shown. b. Find the electrical box hole on the TOPCAT back can. Insert the mains electrical wire through the hole. c. Find and open the front panel door on the TOPCAT.

  • Page 10: 4B. Alternate Power (Optional)

    AC power is connected directly NOTE: The MC does not require a direct line of sight to the TOPCAT. However it to the TOPCAT. Use the connector access located on the outside of the TOPCAT functions best when no obstructions are between the two devices.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply

    Media Connector that contains the inputs may be mounted in any position that is desirable. For sheetrock walls, use the supplied screw-in sheetrock TopCAT anchors and screws to secure the Media Connector to the wall. It is best to drill a 1/4” pilot hole at the two mounting locations before inserting the anchors.

  • Page 12: Volume Adjustment For The Media Connector

    CH B CH A NOTE ON REGISTRATION: The TOPCAT and Media Connector are pre- registered together as a pair at the Lightspeed factory as required for proper operation. If TOPCAT and Media Connector pairing are separated and swapped during the installation process, they must be re-registered. Please refer to the...

  • Page 13: Charging The Redmike Vc

    REDMIKE VC incorporates alkaline protection into the microphone design. • Avoid wearing jewelry that may rub Always use a Lightspeed rechargeable sensing battery. Replacement AA NiMH or bump against the microphone. batteries may only be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies (part # • Turn the REDMIKE VC off during...

  • Page 14: Ir Sensor/Receiver (Isr) Relocation

    For optimum performance, the ISR should be removed from separate 50’ CAT-5e cable is required to re-locate the ISR (part# CA-P5E50). the TOPCAT and placed in the room so that there is a direct line-of sight to the sensor everywhere in the room.
  • Page 15 ISR (release the spring Connect one end of the cable latch and slide it out). to the ISR. Secure wire overhead and route it back to the TOPCAT system, making sure to follow all local codes. 2. Insert the CAT-5e cable into the TOPCAT chassis through the 1 inch diameter hole provided.
  • Page 16 1” hole near the the supplied mounting screws. middle of the TOPCAT back can. 1. Attach the bracket to the ceiling 2. Uncoil the CAT-5e sensor cable. 5. Open the TOPCAT front panel tile grid (t-bar).

  • Page 17: Figure

    (Figure 2.3) Step 1: Locate paging speaker and sensor clip b. Route the wire from the TOPCAT to the paging speaker. NOTE: when If possible, the paging sensor should be hung around the 8-ohm lead wires routing wire make sure to secure to the building structure, as electrical and that are connected directly to the speaker.

  • Page 18: Safety Warnings And Certifications

    • En branchant l’équipement à un circuit autre que celui où le récepteur est branché • En contactant le revendeur ou un technicien expérimenté en radio/télévision Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline, place Media Connector & TOPCAT at least 20 cm from nearby persons.
  • Page 19 LIghT SPEED TEChNOL OgIE S 1150 9 SW HER MA N ROAD / TUALATI N, OR 97 062 T OLL FR EE : 800.732.899 9 / PHON E: 503 .68 4 .55 38 / FAX: 503.684.319 7 LI GHTSP EED-TEK.COM IG0439US01-0...

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