Louroe Electronics TLI Series User Manual

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TLI SERIES

SPEAKER/MICROPHONES

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TLI (NO HOUSING)

TLI-VR-SQ

TLI-CF/TLI-VR-F

TLI-CS

DESCRIPTION

The Model TLI Series of speaker/microphones are two-way talk/listen remote
stations consisting of an electret condenser microphone with pre-amp for line
level output and 8” speaker. As a system, the TLI Series provide both listen and
talkback capabilities between the remote zone and the Louroe base station.
There are five configurations in which Model TLI can be installed:

Using VRSC Housing for surface mounting to a wall or ceiling (industrial application)

Model TLI-VR-SQ Surface mount vandal resistant

Using ERD-8 Backbox and BR-8WS/BR-8VP Grill Model TLI-CF (BR-8WS) and TLI-

VR-F (BR-8VP Vandal Resistant Grill)

Using MR-8 Mounting Ring and BR-8WS Grill for surface mounting on a ceiling
Model TLI-CS.

No housing Model TLI (Speaker and Microphone only)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

If Model TLI requires no housing for custom installation, refer to page 4 for connection diagram

TLI (NO HOUSING)

If Model TLI is to be installed with Model VRSC Housing for mounting to ceiling or wall, refer to
mechanical instructions on page 4.

TLI-VR-SQ

If Model TLI is to be flush mounted to ceiling using ERD-8 back box and BR-8WS (or BR-8VP
vandal resistant grill), refer to mechanical instructions on page 5.

TLI-CF with standard grill (BR-8WS)

TLI-VR-F with Vandal resistant grill (BR-8VP)

TLI-CF/TLI-VR-F

I
f Model TLI is to be surface mounted to ceiling using MR-8 Surface Mounting Ring and BR-8WS
Grill, refer to mechanical instructions on page 6.

TLI-CS

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MICROPHONE CONNECTION (SEE DIAGRAM PAGE 4):

Connection to the microphone is thru the Terminal block of the pcboard mounted on the speaker and is labeled
A, B, C. Using West Penn 356 or equivalent four conductor cable, connect as follows:

1) Connect RED wire (shielded) to terminal block marked “A” (12 Vdc supply)

2) Connect BLACK wire (shielded) to terminal block marked “B” (audio)

3) Connect DRAIN wire (bare) to terminal block marked “C” (ground)

SPEAKER CONNECTION :

(SEE DIAGRAM PAGE 4)

Using wire nuts, connect speaker wires as follows:

1) Black wire of TLI connects to the White wire of West Penn356 (common)

2) Green wire of TLI connects to Green wire of West Penn 356

CONNECTING MODEL TLI TO LOUROE AUDIO BASE STATION

The audio inputs differ among the various Louroe base stations. Refer to the installation instructions
for the specific model base station.

NOTE: IF USING CABLE FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COLOR CODE MAY

SENSITIVITY SWITCH OF TLI MICROPHONE

For special installations that require less microphone sensitivity, a sensitivity switch is located at the
top right corner of the PC board and has two positions, N (normal) and L (low). Factory set at “N”.
Use small screwdriver to move slide switch to L position (low sensitivity).

SPECIFICATIONS (MICROPHONE)

Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pa

1 Pa = 94 dB SPL

Frequency Response 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Output Line Level (0 dBV, 600W @ 1kHz)

Current Drain 10mA

Supply Voltage 12 Vdc

SPECIFICATIONS (Speaker)

Power rating
Input

Frequency response
Voice coil impedance

Speaker size

15W

70.7V constant
65 Hz to 17 kHz

8

8”

SPECIFICATIONS (Mechanical)

TLI (No housing)
TLI-CS/TLI-CF/TLI-VR-F Faceplate

with Speaker and microphone

ERD-8 (Backbox for TLI-CF)

MR-8 (Mounting ring for TLI-CS)

TLI-VR-SQ

TLI (No housing) Weight

Shipping Weight

TLI-CS Weight
TLI-CS Shipping Weight

TLI-CF Weight
TLI-CF Shipping Weight

TLI-VR-F Weight
TLI-VR-F Shipping Weight

TLI-VR-SQ Weight

TLI-VR-SQ Shipping Weight

8” Dia x 2 5/8” D
12 7/8” Dia x 2 3/4” D

12 1/4” Dia x 4” D

12 3/8” Dia x 3” D

13” H x 11” W x 4” D

1 lb 11 oz

4 lbs

2 lbs 10 oz
7 lbs

2 lbs
6 lbs

3 lbs x 10 oz
8 lbs

5 lbs 14 oz

10 lbs

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(THIS CONNECTIONS ARE THE SAME FOR ALL TLI MODELS)

1) Speaker Connection
White wire of West Penn 356

connects to Black wire

(COMMON) from TLI
Transformer using a wire nut.

2) Green wire of West Penn 356
connects to Green wire from TLI
Transformer using a wire nut.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR

MODEL TLI SERIES

SPEAKER/MICROPHONE

BLACK

RED

SAMPLE CABLE WEST PENN 356

+

2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge with 22 gauge
drain (microphone connection)

+

2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge (speaker
connection)

West Penn 356 or equivalent

(all in the same jacket)

MICROPHONE
CONNECTIONS

BARE

TO LOUROE AUDIO BASE STATION

OR OTHER AUDIO RECEIVING DEVICE

WIRING REQUIREMENTS

4 Conductor consisting of:

+

2 Conductor shielded, 20 gauge
with 22 gauge drain (microphone
connection)

+

2 Conductor unshielded, 18 gauge

(speaker connection)

All in the same jacket

GREEN

(speaker
positive)

MOUNTING TLI TO VRSC HOUSING

Place TLI inside VRSC matching the 4 mounting screws
and secure with furnished nuts and washers.

No knockouts are provided on the VRSC. Bore a ¾”
opening at the desired side of VRSC for passing cable
through for connecting to TLI.

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Ceiling Tile

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

FOR

LOUROE MODEL TLI-CF AND TLI-VR-F SPEAKER/MICROPHONE

CEILING MOUNT - FLUSH

Flexible Perforated
Steel Mounting Straps
(4)

8 x 32 Philips
(4 supplied)

ERD-8 Backbox

8” Speaker

Assy

BR-8WS

Grill 12 7/8”dia

or BR-8VP for vandal

resistant model

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LOUROE MODEL TLI-CS SPEAKER/MICROPHONE

CEILING MOUNT - SURFACE

5/32”

NOTE

Install MR-8 mounting ring to
ceiling BEFORE attaching

BR-8-WS grill to mounting ring

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

FOR

Model MR-8

Surface

Mounting Ring

3”H x 12 3/8” dia

Screws for securing mounting
ring to ceiling not supplied

70V Transformer

8” Speaker

Assy

Microphone

Connection

BR8-WS

Grill 12 7/8”dia

8 x 32

Phillips

(4 supplied)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL SSB-2 SUPPORT BRIDGE

If Model SSB-2 Support is being used with Model TLI
Speaker/Microphone ceiling Installation, refer to drawing below for
positioning SSB-2 Support Bridge.

SSB-2 is optional and used to prevent tile sag caused by the weight of the
installation on suspended ceiling.

Snap-In tie off straps (2)

Bridge

Locator
Tabs (8)

ERD-8 Backbox

SSB-2 Suport
Bridge

Horseshoe Tab (4)

Ceiling Tile

backbox

bridge

TLI Speaker/Microphone

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MANUFACTURED IN

THE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

When this equipment is used as part of an
audio monitoring system, the law requires
that the public be given notice of AUDIO
MONITORING ON THE PREMISES. A
deca l noti ce is includ ed with each
microphone shipped.

Federal Law References:
Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18.
Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.

AUDIO

MONITORING

On

These Premises

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LOUROE ELECTRONICS warrants that at the time of shipment products manufactured by LOUROE ELECTRONICS to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Should a defect appear within one year (12 months) from date of shipment, LOUROE ELECTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective equipment.
This equipment shall not be accepted for repair or return without prior notification by LOUROE ELECTRONICS .

This warranty does not extend to any Louroe product that has been subjected to improper or incorrect installation, misuse, accident, or in violation of installation
instructions provided by LOUROE ELECTRONICS.

Returned shipments to LOUROE ELECTRONICS shall be at customer’s expense. LOUROE ELECTRONICS will return the equipment prepaid via best way.

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