Rockford Fosgate IB-200 User Manual
IB-
Installation & Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Serial Number: Date of Purchase:
200
Contents
4.25"
(10.79cm)
6.875"
(17.46cm)
2.00"
(5.08cm)
Tools needed for installation..................................... 2
IBeam Specifications ................................................. 2
Recommended Amplifier Specifications .................2
Introduction and Precautions ................................... 3
Vehicle Installation .................................................... 4
Home Theater Installation .....................................5-6
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 7
Warranty .................................................................... 7
Tools needed for installation.
Drill
Drill bit for pilot holes. 1/8” (3mm)
#2 Phillips head bit with extension OR #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
Wire cutters
Wire strippers (16/14 or 12AWG)
You will also need an adequate length of 16/14 or 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) speaker wire for connection to your IBeam tactile transducer.
IBeam Tactile Transducer Specifications
Model Number: IB-200
Size (H x W x D): 2.0” x 4.25” x 6.875”
Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 Kg)
Force / Watt: 2.5 lbs/Watt (11.1 Newtons/Watt)
Continuous Power Handling: 100 Watts
Peek Power Handling: 250 Watts
Overload Protection: PPTC self reset fuse
Impedance: 4-ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 800Hz
Recommended Amplifier Specifications
Minimum: Amplifiers producing 100 Watts @ 4-ohms is the minimum recommendation.
Optimum: Amplifiers producing 150 – 250 Watts @ 4-ohms offer the best experience.
Introduction and Precautions
Tactile Transducer® IB-200
Thank you for purchasing the IBeam IB-200 vibro tactile transducer. The IBeam tactile
transducer is the new world standard in vibro tactile performance. It delivers powerful
deep bass and accurate broadband sound output that will improve the sound quality
of any music with your home theater system or in your vehicle.
Practice Safe Sound™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels
well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.
This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will
result in severe injury or death.
This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can
result in injury or unit damage.
CAUTION: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and
follow the instructions in this manual. We want you to enjoy
this system, not get a headache.
CAUTION: To prevent injury, damage to the unit and/or surrounding
equipment, the IBeam tactile transducer must be securely
mounted before use.
CAUTION: The IBeam tactile transducer contains a powerful magnetic
motor. Never place tape media or video monitors in direct
proximity to any large magnet.
For Home Theater Installation
CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it
installed by a qualified home theater technician.
CAUTION: Before installation, power off and unplug your equipment to
prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
For Vehicle Installation
CAUTION: Due to the requirements of how the IBeam tactile transducer
needs to be mounted in a vehicle, we strongly recommend it
be installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal
to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
Vehicle Installation
PUSH
Speaker connection from amplifier.
OR
Multiple IBeam system.
To insert
wire
Be sure to mantain signal polarity.
2
1
CAUTION: Due to the requirements of how the IBeam tactile transducer
needs to be mounted in a vehicle, we strongly
recommend it be installed by a
qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
For best performance, the IBeam
should be mounted to the
underside frame of the seat.
If your seat does not allow for
proper mounting, the IBeam
can be mounted under the
center console.
Where ever you end up
mounting your IBeam, make
sure all surrounding items are mounted
firmly and tight. If not, these items will rattle when the IBeam is working.
Vehicle Connection
CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal
to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
The IBeam can be powered by any 4 ohm stable amplifier that provides a minimum of
100 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms. Amplifiers with 150 – 250 Watts @ 4 ohms offer the best
experience.
1. Pre-route 16/14 or 12AWG speaker wires from the IBeam unit to the amplifier it will be
connected to.
CAUTION: Be sure to route wires were they will not be damaged due to sharp
edges or from the movement of the seat.
2. Connect the speaker wires to the IBeam and mark them to maintain proper signal polarity
when connecting to the amplifier.
3. Follow the instructions provided with the amplifier being used to connect it to the vehicle
system.
4. Connect the speaker wires from the IBeam to the output on the amplifier. Be sure to maintain proper signal polarity for best performance.
5. For best performance set the amplifier to low pass (LP) with a crossover setting of
100-300hz.
Home Theater Installation
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Structural
support
(frame)
Structural
support
(frame)
In many situations the IBeam tactile transducer can be mounted directly using the 10 built-in
mounting holes.
Home Theater Seat Mounting
The contemporary Home Theater Seat will generally accept direct attachment of the IBeam
unit. We suggest you contact your seat manufacturer to obtain their recommendations for
vibro-tactile product mounting.
1. Carefully turn the seat upside down. Support it without the possibility of damage during the
installation process. Always use caution when moving Home Theater Seating as these items
can be heavy and somewhat awkward to maneuver. Get help if necessary.
2. Find a location on the seat bottom that allows solid attachment to wood structural
members. The ideal spot is toward the center and rear of the seat bottom. If seat bottom
mounting is not used choose a location on the seat frame near the rear and center. Check
for proper clearance from motors and seat adjustment mechanisms. Allow for air space
between your IBeam and floor when mounted. Never use the IBeam to support the seat.
3. Drill pilot holes and secure your IBeam in the desired location using the supplied screws.
Check for free and complete seat motion. Find another location if the seat motion is
impeded or if seat becomes difficult to move.
4. Secure your IBeam with screws in all 10 mounting holes.
Remember to drill pilot holes for all screws.
Great for
Halloween gags
or your favorite
couch/chair.
CAUTION: To prevent injury,
damage to the unit
and/or surrounding
equipment, the IBeam
tactile transducer must
be securely mounted
by a minimum of
six (6) screws.
Home Theater Installation
Speaker Output
Line Level
Input
PUSH
Maintain signal polarity.
Connect
to home
theater
system.
Amplifier
To insert
wire
Home Theater Connection
CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it
installed by a qualified home theater technician.
CAUTION: Before installation, power off and unplug your equipment to
prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
The IBeam can be powered by any 4 ohm stable amplifier that provides a minimum of
100 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms. Amplifiers with 150 – 250 Watts @ 4 ohms offer the best
experience.
1. Pre-route 16/14 or 12AWG speaker wires from the IBeam unit to the home theater system
it will be connected to.
CAUTION: Be sure to route wires were they will not be tripped over or
become damaged due to sharp edges or from the movement of
furniture or people.
2. Connect the speaker wires to the IBeam and mark them to maintain proper signal polarity
when connecting to the amplifier.
Connection to a system with a designated sub output.
3. Follow the instructions provided with the amplifier being used to connect it to the sub
output on your home theater system.
4. Connect the speaker wires from the IBeam to the output on the amplifier. Be sure to maintain proper signal polarity for best performance.
Connection to a system with no sub output.
5. When connecting to a system with no designated sub output, a crossover will be required.
A crossover with settings of 100-300hz will offer the best performance.
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