Digital Acoustics IP7-SE8 Getting Started Manual

IP Intercom/Paging

Getting Started Guide

IP7-SE8

SE8 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The IP7-SE8 IP Intercom/Paging endpoint provides high
quality 2-way audio from TalkMaster™ software over an IP
network. The internal audio amplifier can drive a maximum of
8 watts to one or more speakers. It supports a Talk switch
and includes a Relay, a Door Sensor and an integrated
2-port switch. Powers options include Power Over Ethernet
(PoE - 802.3af compatible) and external 12-15VDC

This Getting Started booklet covers basic hardware
installation and software configuration of the IP7-SE8.

Table of Contents

IP7-SE8 Installation..................................................2

TalkMaster-LE Software........................................... 7

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IP7-SE8

Installation

Please refer to the IP7-SE8 Reference Manual

available on the TALKMASTER SOFTWARE CD

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for additional information on installation and setup

Important Installation Guidelines

• Choose 18-22 AWG wire for speaker connections. Select
wire gauge suited to minimize power loss for specific
distribution method and wire run distances

• Do not install near power distribution equipment or noise
generating equipment such as stepper motors

• Conform to industry standard practices for grounding

• Use shielded, twisted pair wire for microphone signals.

Avoid sharing AC power and audio signals in conduit runs

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IP7-SE8 Installation (2-way Intercom/Paging mode)

Optional

6 Conduct or Wire

18-22 AWG

(No Connection)

Twisted Shielded

Relay Output (Optional)

2 Conduct or Wire

Sensor Input (Optional)

2 Conduct or Wire

• Connect SPKR 8Ω+ (J2-6) and SPKR 8Ω- (J2-7) to the
terminals of an 8 ohm speaker (polarity independent)

• Connect MIC + (J2-1) and MIC - (J2-2) to an Electret
Microphone, or Connect MIC + (J2-1) and MIC - (J2-2)
and GND (J2-4) to a Dynamic Microphone

• Connect TALK (J2-5) and GND (J2-4) to a switch
pushbutton

• Connect GND (J2-4) to the shield of the shielded wire
(leave open at door station)

12VDC - 15VD C

Cat-5 C able to

Cat-5 Cable to

PoE Hub/Switc h

PoE Hub/Switch

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