TLI SERIES
SPEAKER/MICROPHONES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
The Model TLI Series of speaker/microphones are two-way talk/listen to remote stations consisting of an electret condenser microphone with pre-amp for line-level output and an 8” speaker. As a system, the TLI Series provides 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 TLIVR-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)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
 | If Model TLI requires no housing for custom installation, refer to page 4 for the connection diagram |
 | 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-CF with standard grill (BR-8WS) TLI-VR-F with Vandal resistant grill (BR-8VP) | If Model TLI is to be flush mounted to the ceiling using ERD-8 back box and BR-8WS (or BR-8VP vandal-resistant grill), refer to mechanical instructions on page 5. |
 | f Model TLI is to be surface mounted to the ceiling using MR-8 Surface Mounting Ring and BR-8WS Grill, refer to mechanical instructions on page 6. |
MICROPHONE CONNECTION (SEE DIAGRAM PAGE 4):
Connection to the microphone is thru the Terminal block of the PC board mounted on the speaker and is labeled A, B, C. Using West Penn 356 or equivalent four-conductor cable, connect as follows:
- Connect the RED wire (shielded) to the terminal block marked “A” (12 Vdc supply)
- Connect the BLACK wire (shielded) to the terminal block marked “B” (audio)
- Connect DRAIN wire (bare) to terminal block marked “C” (ground)
SPEAKER CONNECTION(SEE DIAGRAM PAGE 4):
Using wire nuts, connect speaker wires as follows:
- The black wire of TLI connects to the White wire of West Penn356 (common)
- 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, THE 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 a small screwdriver to move the slide switch to the 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, 600Ω @ 1kHz) |
| Current Drain | 10mA |
| Supply Voltage | 12 Vdc |
SPECIFICATIONS (Speaker)
| Power rating | 15W |
| Input | 70.7V constant |
| Frequency response | 65 Hz to 17 kHz |
| Voice coil impedance | 8Ω |
| Speaker size | 8” |
SPECIFICATIONS (Mechanical)
| TLI (No housing) | 8″ Dia x 2 5/8″ D |
| TLI-CS/TLI-CF/TLI-VR-F Faceplate with Speaker and microphone | 12 7/8″ Dia x 2 3/4″ D |
| ERD-8 (Backbox for TLI-CF) | 12 1/4″ Dia x 4″ D |
| MR-8 (Mounting ring for TLI-CS) | 12 3/8″ Dia x 3″ D |
| TLI-VR-SQ | 13″ H x 11″ W x 4″ D |
| TLI (No housing) Weight Shipping Weight | 1 lb 11 oz 4 lbs |
| TLI-CS Weight TLI-CS Shipping Weight | 2 lbs 10 oz 7 lbs |
| TLI-CF Weight TLI-CF Shipping Weight | 2 lbs 6 lbs |
| TLI-VR-F Weight TLI-VR-F Shipping Weight | 3 lbs x 10 oz 8 lbs |
| TLI-VR-SQ Weight TLI-VR-SQ Shipping Weight | 5 lbs 14 oz 10 lbs |
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR MODEL TLI SERIES SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
(THESE CONNECTIONS ARE THE SAME FOR ALL TLI MODELS)
- Speaker Connection The white wire of West Penn 356 connects to Black wire (COMMON) from TLI Transformer using a wire nut.
- Green wire of West Penn 356 connects to Green wire from TLI Transformer using a wire nut.
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
 | 4 Conductors 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 |
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 the cable through for connecting to TLI.
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR LOUROE MODEL TLI-CF AND TLI-VR-F SPEAKER/MICROPHONE CEILING MOUNT – FLUSH
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR LOUROE MODEL TLI-CS SPEAKER/MICROPHONE CEILING MOUNT – SURFACE
NOTE
Install MR-8 mounting ring to ceiling BEFORE attaching BR-8-WS grill to mounting ring Screws for securing mounting ring to ceiling not supplied
MODEL SSB-2 SUPPORT BRIDGE
If Model SSB-2 Support Bridge is being used with Model TLI Speaker/Microphone ceiling Installation, refer to the 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 the suspended ceiling.
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 decal notice is included with each microphone shipped.
Federal Law References:
Federal Regulations, US Code, Title 18.
Crime and Criminal Procedure, Sec 2510.
WARRANTY
SOURCE ELECTRONICS warrants that at the time of shipment products manufactured by LOUROE ELECTRONICS are free of defects in material and workmanship. Should a defect appear within five years (60 months) from the date of shipment, LOURIE 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 the customer’s expense. SOURCE ELECTRONICS will return the equipment prepaid in the best way
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