Atlas Sound FAP82T User manual

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Strategy Series

II 8" In-Ceiling Speaker System

FAP82T

Speciﬁcations

Woofer Size 8" (203mm)

Woofer Impedance 8Ω Direct Coupled (Nominal)

Transformer Taps at 70.7V 1.9, 3.8, 7.5, 15, 30, & 60 Watts

Power Handling 70 Watts RMS (at 8Ω)

Sensitivity (1W / 1M) 90dB Average

Frequency Response 65Hz – 20kHz (±5dB)

Magnet Weight 21oz (580g)

Cut-Out Diameter 14" (356mm)

Height 12

⁄4" (324mm)

Diameter 15

⁄4" (400mm)

Features

• Highefficiency8"driver

• ExtendedLowFrequencyResponsefromtheOptimallyTunedand

PortedDeepDrawnGalvanizedSteelEnclosure(937in

)

• 60WattsEnhancedQuality70.7V/100VInternalTransformer

MinimizesInsertionLossandMaintainsLowFrequency

• FrontMountedTapSelectorSwitchforEasySystemTuning

Adjustments (1.9 – 60 watts @ 70.7V Plus 8Ω Bypass)

• Unique“TrapDoor"InputSectionAllowsforThroughConduitRuns

withRigidorFlexConduit

• 4PoleDetachablePhoenix/EuroStyleConnectorAllowsEasy

Pre-wiring

• “Press-Fit"GrilletoBetterBlendintoContemporaryArchitecture

• ShipsCompletewithSpeaker/TransformerFactoryAssembledinto

BackCan,Grille,andUniqueC-Ring/V-RailMountingHardware

• MaybePendulumMountedviaTopMountedEyebolt(Included)

• EnclosureisFinishedinWhiteforOptimumAestheticswhenHungin

Open Ceiling Applications

• UL1480Listed

Applications

The Atlas Sound FAP82T is a premium performance 70.7V / 100V tuned

&ported8"coaxialceilingspeakersystemperfectlysuitedformany

businessmusicandpublicaddressapplications–especiallyapplications

where high ceilings require loudspeakers with increased efficiency and

tighterpatterncontrol.The8"coaxialspeakersystemfeaturesextended

lowfrequencyresponserivalingthatofmanysubwoofers.

The FAP82T will satisfy the needs of owners, architects, contractors,

andconsultantsbydeliveringtrue,highfidelitysoundreproductioninan

attractive and easy-to-install system. The FAP82T is ideal for high intelligi-

bilityvoice,music,andsignalreproductionincommercial,industrial,and

institutional applications.

FAP82T

(Pendulum Eyebolt &

Phoenix / Euro

Style Connector)

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General Description

Loudspeakersexhibitingwiderdispersionthan100°willexceed6dBof

dropoffattheedgeofthecoveragepatterncausingexcessiveSPLvari-

ances.Usingmoreofthesamewidecoveragespeakerinahighceiling

applicationtocompensateonlyworsensthesituation,ascombfiltering

from multi-path arrivals will result. For more information please review

ourwhitepaper“TheLimitationsofWideDispersion"onourwebsite,

www.AtlasSound.com.

TheloudspeakercomponentisbasedonthelegendaryAtlasSound

FASeriesdrivers.Highqualityconstruction8"coaxialconetypedriver

includesa35mmvoicecoilandpolypropyleneconewithabutylrubber

surround.The19mmcoaxiallymountedtweeterisconstructedofPEI.

Ahighsensitivityof90dBaveragemeanslesspowermayberequired

toachievethedesiredSPL.Thisloudspeakerisfactoryassembledin

an optimally tuned and ported deep drawn enclosure and includes a

specially designed 60 watt low saturation 70.7V / 100V transformer. A

convenient front mounted selector switch allows tap selection without

the need to remove the speaker from the ceiling. This tap selector switch

alsoincludesatransformerbypasssettingforinstanceswherethe8Ω

FAP82Tdriveristobedirectcoupledwithalowimpedanceamplifier.

Mounting Accessories

Mounting is simplified with Strategy Series

style“dogleg”tabsthat

allow easy installation into drop tile or drywall ceilings with provided tile

bridgeassembly.Thetilebridgeconsistsoftwo“V”shapedmounting

railsandaC-Ringassembly.TheC-Ringcanbeattachedtotherailswith

thescrewsprovidedtoextendsupporttotheT-Bargridinsuspended

ceiling applications. Multiple hole locations are provided to allow the

C-Ringtobepositionedtotheouteredgeofthetileifnecessary.

Forexistingdrywallapplications,thetilebridge,C-Ring,andsupportrails

canbeinsertedintotheholecutfortheFAP82T.Foreasypositioningthe

“V”shapedsupportrailsmatchtheshapeoftheC-Ringtabsforeasy

maneuveringandlocationwhenworking“blindly”abovethedeck.

Auniquelydesigned“easyaccess”inputpanelonthesideoftheenclo-

sureallowsconduitrunsusingflexibleorrigidconduit.Belowthiscover

residesadetachablePhoenixstylelockingfour-poleEuroconnector.

The package includes an attractive press-fit grille, which nicely matches

contemporary architecture.

For new construction drywall ceiling applications, the optional FAP82-TR

trimringisavailable.Thisunitprovidesamarkedlocationfordrywall

installers to cut around essentially reserving the desired location in the

ceiling until final installation of FAP82T. Mounting holes are provided to

accommodate 16" or 24" OC stud / joist mounting.

With the FAP82T, Atlas Sound has addressed pendulum mounting for

openceilingapplications.Aneyeboltassemblyisincludedwiththe

packageallowingsuspensionoftheFAP82Twithloadratedcableor

“allthread”.Theenclosureisfinishedwhitetomatchthebezelringfor

betterblendinopenceilingapplications.Pleasenotethattheenclosure

/bezelringmayalsobepaintedtoaccommodatecustomfinisheswhen

required.

SPEAKER SYSTEMS SUSPENDED OVERHEAD POSE A RISK

OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THEY FALL.

Overheadsuspensionofanyobject(rigging)isinherentlydangerous.

Itposesasubstantialriskofinjuryordeathtoboththosepersonsper-

forming the installation and those persons who may later occupy the

spaceunderthesuspendedobjects.Youmaybeheldliableforanyinjury

ordamageswhichmaybeallegedtoresultfromimproperinstallation.

IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED IN RIGGING OR SUSPENSION

OF SPEAKER SYSTEMS, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT

THAT YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO INSTALL SUSPENDED

SPEAKER SYSTEMS, DO NOT PROCEED.

Instead,youshouldobtaintheservicesofproperlyqualifiedpersonnelto

complete the installation.

NEVER SUSPEND THE SPEAKER SYSTEM BY ANY ATTACHMENT

EXCEPT THE PROVIDED SUSPENSION POINT.

Theeyeboltcanalsobeusedwithanauxiliarysupportcableindroptile

installations.

NOTE: It is MANDATORY that the secondary support be utilized in

drop ceilings for safety and seismic considerations.

FAP82-TR

FAP82T

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Architect & Engineers Speciﬁcations

Systemshallincludeahighperformance8"coaxialloudspeaker,ported

bassreflexenclosureandpress-fitgrilleforconventionalceilinginstalla-

tion.Frequencyresponseforthesystemshallbe65Hz–20kHz(±5dB).

Sensitivityshallbe90dBaverage.

Loudspeakershallbecomprisedofan8"coaxialconetypedriver.Cone

shallbeconstructedofpolypropylenewithabutylrubbersurround.The

19mmtweetershallbeconstructedofPEI.Woofermagnetshall

beaminimumof21oz(595g)andthevoicecoildiametershallbe1

⁄2"

(38mm).

Transformershallbea70.7V/100Vtypewithprimarytapsat1.9,3.8,

7.5, 15, 30, and 60 watts (@ 70.7V) with a front mounted tap selector

switch.Thistapselectorswitchshallalsoincludeatransformerbypass

setting for instances where the 8ΩFAP82Tdriveristobedirectcoupled

with a low impedance amplifier.

Enclosureshallbeadeepdrawnsteelenclosuredesign.Internalvolume

shallbe937in

. To facilitate connection in conduit systems, enclosure

shallbeequippedwithanaccesspanelcoveringarecessedterminalcup.

Thiscovershallprovideacombinationin

⁄4" (19mm inside diameter) / 1"

(25mm inside diameter) knock-out on the side access and a top access

compressionfitting/strainrelieftofacilitateflexibleconduitupto22mm

outside diameter or 1" (25mm inside diameter) conduit when the com-

pression fitting is removed.

Externalwiringshallbeaccomplishedviaaremovablelockablewiring

connectorwithscrew-downterminalstoprovidebothsecurewireter-

minationandpre-wiringcapabilitybeforeloudspeakerinstallation.The4

polelockingconnectorshallbelocatedintherecessedareabehindthe

conduit access panel.

⁄4"–20dropforgedeyeboltfactoryinstalledintoaninsertontopof

enclosure for additional suspension point when used in drop tile ceilings

or for pendant mounting.

Constructionofenclosureshallbeaminimumof18-gaugedeepdrawn

metalfinishedinwhiteepoxy.

Thesystemshallincludeasupportbackingplatetoreinforcetheceil-

ingmaterialandtilesupportrailsforuseoneither2'x4'(609mmx

1219mm)or2'x2'(609mmx609mm)suspendedceilingtiles.This

assemblycanallbeinstalledfrombeneaththeceilingtile.

Overallfrontfacediametershallnotexceed15

⁄4" (400mm); overall height

shallnotexceed11

⁄2" (292 mm), 12

⁄4" (324mm) including factory-installed

eyebolt.

Grillesshallbepress-fit,manufacturedfrom24-gaugeperforatedsteel

meshandfinishedinwhiteepoxy.Roundgrilleshallbe13.67"(347mm)

diameter.

TheloudspeakershallbetheAtlasSoundFAP82T.

C-Ring / V-Rails

Front Mounted

Tap Selector

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Frequency (Hz)

SPL in dB

FAP82T Frequency Response

Frequency (Hz)

Ohms

FAP82T Impedance (Ohms) vs Frequency

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Frequency (Hz)

SPL in dB

Fundamental

Harmonic

FAP82T Harmonic Distortion

Harmonic

FAP82T Polars (Normalized to Zero on Axis) (-6 dB)

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Atlas Sound FAP82T User manual

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