Lencore n.Form: Installation and Operations Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

n.FORM Installation and OperationsManual Version 1.1

section 2.11-RAMP (pre-recorded messages) Designed to address paging and mass communication needs, the RAMP™ (Record, Audio, MPEG Player) oers the n

section 22.2 | optional accessories .16 Paging Microphone A microphone input device is often used to speed communication through push and talk. This d

section 22.3 | system flow diagramn.FORM™9Following is an example of an n.FORM layout. Each project is unique and you will need to reference the proje

section 22.4 | system speaker placement and wire diagramn.FORM™10Following is an example of an n.FORM layout. Each project is unique and you will need

section 22.5 | speaker cable (RJ45) 568B15263748ORANGE|WHITEORANGEGREEN|WHITE BLUEBLUE|WHITE GREEN BROWN|WHITE BROWN12345678AUDIO (-)AUDIO (+)SPEAKER

section 22.5 | data cable (RJ45) 568B15263748ORANGE|WHITEORANGEGREEN|WHITE BLUEBLUE|WHITE GREEN BROWN|WHITE BROWN12345678LON A | ILON® DATA NETWORKLON

section 22.5 | audio cable (RJ45) 568B (not speaker cable)15263748ORANGE|WHITEORANGEGREEN|WHITE BLUEBLUE|WHITE GREEN BROWN|WHITE BROWN12345678AUDIO IN

section 33.1 | step-by-step emerald op installation instructionsREMINDERSecure all Emerald OPs, MPI AND i.LON equipment on site. Store securely &

section 33.2 | emerald op and speaker placementHELPFUL HINTIt may be helpful to mark each speaker with a magic marker on the bottom for each Emerald O

section 33.3 | hang speakers1234Climb ladder and access the ceiling plenumHang speaker units in plenum area at marked locations using preferred hangin

n.FORM™section 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONS page 1section 1 INTRODUCTION - ABOUT MASS NOTIFICATION page 2 1.1 basic informat

You have received Emerald OPs pre-numbered – see label on each Emerald OP indicating its sequence number. Check and install each respective Emerald OP

section 33.5 | wiring the speakers and emerald opsPower cables (16 gauge/2 conductor – Plenum Rated)Data cables (CAT 5e or equivalent – 4 pair – Plenu

section 33.5 | wiring the speakers and emerald opsFirst, run power cables to the IN/OUT connections of each Emerald OP, taking care to be consistent w

section 33.6 | power supplyNOTEBe sure ground cable is run between Emerald OPs. Use the (-) Negative terminals IN and OUT appropriately.WHEN A NEW POW

Run data and audio cable from the MPI in the closet to the rst Emerald OP and continue with the data and audio wires from each Emerald OP in sequenc

At the last Emerald OP:Run the last data cable to the IN jack of the last Emerald OP in the project.In the last Emerald OP, run a cable from the data

section 33.7 | data and audio cablesCAT 5 SPEAKER CABLES ARE 4-PAIR CAT 5e OR EQUIVALENT •Must be plenum-rated•Straight-pin cableSpeaker connectors: R

section 33.8 | wiring information2341Connect the CAT 5 Speaker cable to the IN jack designated at the bottom of the speaker can.TEST CABLES BEFORE INS

section 33.9 | head end equipment installationHEAD END EQUIPMENT LIST:•i.LON®•Music and Paging Interface (MPI-6)•SmartSwitch•Jordna Hub•FT Terminator

section 33.10 | system connectionsConnect the Data CAT5 RJ45 cable that is going to the rst Emerald OP to the connection marked “TO OP” on the MPI.Co

n.FORM™section 3 page 14page 15page 16page 17page 18page 20page 21page 24page 25page 26INSTALLATION 3.1 step-by-step emerald OP installation 3.2

section 33.11 | installing power supply for other emerald opsWARNINGNOTE: DO NOT PLUG IN UNTIL SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY WIRED AND CHECKED FOR POLARITY. Ir

section 33.12 | final wiring checklistFINAL WIRING CHECKLIST BEFORE POWERING UP SYSTEMHave you checked all home runs?Have you checked all wiring betwe

section 44.1 | audio control interface schematic29

section 55.1 | training program optionsLencore oers extended technical training on Spectra Classic, Spectra i.Net and n.FORM. Training is conducted b

section 55.2 | online training referenceLencore also oers installation videos at www.lencore.com and on our YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/Len

The information contained herein is proprietary to Lencore Acoustics Corp. and copyright protected. No part of this manual can be copied, used or dis

Follow all instructions.Do not use this equipment near water.Clean only with dry cloth.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance w

introductionn.FORM™2Welcome to Lencore’s n.FORM™ system, for mass notication and emergency communications (MNEC).What makes this system intelligent i

You’re a Crucial Part of a Sound DecisionClear direction in the event of an emergency is critical to the safety of building occupants and employees. I

section 2.01-i.LON The Lencore System uses an i.LON® Server as its head-end equipment to control the networked system. The i.LON® Server oers excepti

section 2.05-Power Supply The Lencore System uses a 36 or 48 Volt DC power supply unit to power the Emerald OP. The power supply is connected to the

.10-Free Topology (FT) Terminator The free topology terminator is used to change the topology of the network from a BUS to a free or exible topology