Ch. 15 (Paging) Flashcards
(13 cards)
Jet airplane takeoff
Exceeds 100 dB
Types of paging systems
Centrally amplified
Distributed amplified
Levels above 95 dB
Unsuitable for paging
except in extreme situations
Ceiling loudspeaker distribution patterns:
Hexagonal
Square
General rule: one loudspeaker for every ___
600 sq’
Hallway speaker placement
On center @ 8’ intervals
If ceiling speakers aren’t possible in hallways, use ___
Bi-directional wall mounts on alternating sides
Wall-mounted speakers
8’-12’ AFF
Separation between speakers
Twice the ceiling height
A properly designed system should be ___ DB above ambient noise
10 dB
Ambient noise level of a doctors office
55 dB
Two most commonly used voltages
25 V & 70 V
Speakers are rated at 3.3’ using ___ of power input
1 watt