HYPERSPIKE TCPA-10 Medium Power Indoor-Outdoor Mass User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- HYPERSPIKE
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INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING MANUAL
Hyperspace® TCPA-10
TCPA-10 Medium Power Indoor-Outdoor Mass
This manual contains information that is proprietary to Ultra Electronics –
USSI. It is intended solely for the education and use of parties operating and
maintaining the equipment described herein.
ISSUE DATE: 10/16/2017
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE RELATED TO MOUNTING AND WIRING DIAGRAM ONLY. CHANGE TO
ISSUE DATE WILL AFFECT RELATED LABELS.
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INTRODUCTION
The TCPA-10 family consists of the TCPA-10 4 Ohm, TCPA-10 8 Ohm, and the
TCPA-10 Distributed Audio. The TCPA-10 4 Ohm and TCPA-10 8 Ohm are Direct
Drive systems, useful for public address applications. The TCPA-10 Distributed
Audio system is meant for use with fire alarm systems.
All TCPA-10 series speaker systems are designed for indoor or outdoor wet
applications. The TCPA-10 produces 90 degrees of acoustic energy and excels in
high ambient noise environments.
It has an operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C.
1.1. TCPA-10 Direct Drive Speaker
The TCPA-10 can be configured as an 8 ohm or 4 ohm nominal speaker.
Models:
TCPA Direct Drive Specifications:
Input Voltage| Impedance| dB SPL (Peak @ 1m)| dB SPL (Max @ 1m)| * dB SPL
(Reverb @ 10ft)| Usable Range (Feet @ 80dB)
---|---|---|---|---|---
22| 8 Ohm| 139| 134| 112| 1,640
22| 4 Ohm| 142| 137| 114| 2,320
- UL Standard SPL Measurement
Frequency Response: 400 Hz – 4000 Hz
Directionality: See Figure 1
Weight: 9 lb
Dimensions: 10.1” H X 10.1” W X 11.3” L
Suitable for Outdoor Use (Adapté à l’utilisation externe)
1.2. TCPA-10 Distributed Audio Speaker
The TCPA-10 Distributed Audio speaker has five field-selectable power taps that run off of 25 V, 70 V, and 100 VRMS audio systems. The taps can easily be set by turning a slotted selector switch. The speaker has an integrated DC blocking capacitor that allows the fire alarm control panel to conduct circuit supervision.
Models:
TCPA-10 Distributed Audio Specifications:
Input Voltage| Watts| dB SPL (Peak @ 1 m)| dB SPL (Max @ 1 m)| * dB SPL
(Reverb @ 10 ft)| Usable Range (Feet @ 80 dB)
---|---|---|---|---|---
25| 0.5| 119| 114| 90| 160
25| 1| 122| 117| 96| 230
25| 2.| 124| 119| 98| 290
25| 2| 126| 121| 99| 360
25| 3| 128| 123| 100| 460
70| 4| 129| 124| 102| 520
70/100| 8| 131| 126| 104| 650
70| 12| 133| 128| 107| 820
70/100| 16| 134| 129| 107| 920
70/100| 24| 136| 131| 109| 1,160
100| 32| 137| 132| 110| 1,300
100| 45| 139| 134| 112| 1,640
* UL Standard SPL Measurement
Frequency Response: 400 Hz – 4000 Hz
Directionality: See Figure 1
Max Supervisory Voltage: 50 VDC
Weight: 9 lb
Dimensions: 10.1” H X 10.1” W X 11.3” L
Suitable for Outdoor Use (Adapté à l’utilisation externe)
CAUTION: EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM RATINGS OF THE SPEAKER WILL CAUSE
EXCESSIVE DISTORTION AND MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SPEAKER AND ITS
INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
Figure 1: Dispersion Characteristics at 3 meters as measured by UL Labs
1.3. Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LIST
I TEM| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
1| 72377B-801| WALL MOUNT BRACKET
2| 72378B-801| DUAL UNIT MOUNTING ADAPTER
3| 72379B-801| POLE MOUNT ADAPTER
4| 90172A-807| AMPLIFIER KIT (Direct Drive)
TCPA-10 MOUNTING
WARNING: WHEN MOUNTING OUTSIDE MAKE SURE THAT THE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED HAS
THE PROPER WIND LOAD RATING AND COMPLIES WITH LOCAL STANDARDS AND CODES.
This equipment is suitable for indoor or outdoor wet location use in Class I
Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; or Non-Hazardous locations only.
Temperature Code: T5
The TCPA-10 comes standard with a mounting bracket from which to mount the
unit. The TCPA-10 is provided with three feet of electrical leads in a ¼ Trade
Size flexible conduit exiting the back of the unit (¼ Trade Size Conduit has a
nominal Ø.39” ID / Ø.57” OD).
2.1. Single Mount
The TCPA-10 is intended to be hung from the mounting bracket. A typical
mount will use a wall bracket. A double mounting bracket is available for
hanging two speakers together for 180° of broadcast coverage (see section
2.2).
- To mount a single TCPA-10, attach the mounting bracket to the wall bracket (optional accessory or customer supplied) with three ¼-20 bolts (Figure 4).
- Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or pole with appropriate hardware according to local codes and safety practices.
2.2. Dual Mount
- To mount two TCPA-10 systems to the same wall mounting bracket, use an optional Dual Unit Mounting Adapter. Attach the dual mount plate to the TCPA-10 mounting brackets with the hardware provided in the kit (Figure 5).
- Attach the wall mount bracket to the middle holes of the dual mount plate with three ¼-20 bolts (Figure 6).
- Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or pole with appropriate hardware according to local codes and safety practices.
2.3. Tether Attachment
- A tether cable may be attached to all speakers by looping the cable through the large hole in the TCPA-10 mounting bracket (Figure 7).
SETTING THE POWER LEVEL – Distributed Audio version only
- To set the power level, use a slotted screwdriver.
- Turn the selector switch clockwise to the stop. This is the .5/4/8 Watt setting.
- To change to a higher setting, count clicks as you turn the switch counter-clockwise to 1/8/16 W, 1.5/12/24 W, 2/16/32 W or 3/24/45 W (Figure 8).
- Note that the slot direction does not indicate the setting.
WARNING: AFTER INSTALLATION, VERIFY THAT THE SPL AT THE MINIMUM HEARING DISTANCE OF 10 FEET IS LESS THAN 120 DECIBELS (A).
FIELD WIRING
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER
HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.
4.1. Cable Routing
All TCPA-10 systems come with a three-foot long weather-proof ¼ Trade Size
flexible conduit and 42” leads.
Route the conduit to a junction box approved by local electrical codes and
standards.
Follow your integrator’s instructions for installing into an appropriate
junction system.
4.2. Wiring Diagrams
The 4 ohm (Direct Drive) and Distributed Audio systems have four lead
wires. The 4 and 8 ohm should be wired as shown below. The duplicate wires on
the Distributed Audio is for placing multiple units in series (i.e. multiple
TCPA-10s on the same Distributed Audio line).
WARRANTY
Ultra Electronics – USSI warrants its products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment from USSI’s facility. This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and all subsequent owners, provided a copy of the original dated
bill of sale is presented when service is requested under warranty.
If your product should require service, write, phone, fax or e-mail Ultra
Electronics – USSI at:
Ultra Electronics – USSI
4868 East Park 30 Drive
Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone: 260-248-3665
Fax: 260-248-3510
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: www.ultra-HyperSpike.com
We will either direct you to a local service agency or provide you with a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number so that you can ship the product to
our factory. Do not ship the product to us without first obtaining an RMA
number. Place the RMA number on all boxes returned to the factory to prevent
equipment from being lost or mishandled. Merchandise returned to us for
service under warranty must be accompanied by a copy of the original bill of
sale, and shipped prepaid. You are responsible for transporting your product
to our factory. We will pay the return shipping charges on all products
repaired under warranty.
5.1. Failures Not Covered by This Warranty
This warranty covers manufacturing defects. The warranty DOES NOT cover:
- Damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect.
- Damage incurred during shipment (you must claim these damages from the carrier).
- Damage resulting from failure to operate the product in accordance with the instruction manual.
- Damage resulting from attempted repairs by unauthorized personnel.
- Claims based on any perceived agreement not explicitly stated in this warranty such as conversations with service personnel or sales representatives.
5.2. Limitation of Implied Warranties
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, are limited
in duration to a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from Ultra
Electronics – USSI.
5.3. Exclusion of Certain Damages
Ultra’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of
any defective product, and shall in no event include incidental or
consequential commercial damages of any kind. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
preceding limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
For further information regarding this warranty, parts, or service, please
contact Ultra Electronics – USSI through one of the methods listed at the
beginning of this warranty section.
Ultra Electronics – USSI
4868 East Park 30 Drive
Columbia City, IN 46725 USA
+1-260-248-3666