SAROS IC8T - Loudspeaker Crestron - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Crestron
Model	SAROS IC8T
Product Type	2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker
Woofer	8.0 in (203 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and steel basket
Tweeter	0.98 in (25 mm) titanium dome, 90° conical horn-loaded
Crossover Frequency	2.5 kHz
Impedance	8 Ω nominal (with transformer set to 8 Ω)
Transformer Taps (70V)	3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts
Transformer Taps (100V)	7.5, 15, 30, 60 watts
Frequency Response	50 Hz to 20 kHz (+3 dB)
Frequency Range	40 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Power Handling (8 Ω)	100 watts program
Sensitivity	90.5 dB @ 1W/m
Coverage Angle	95° conical nominal
Connections	Input (1) 4-pin 5 mm detachable terminal block with screw-down flanges; Speaker Input with parallel pass-through; Max wire size 12 AWG
Controls	Transformer Tap rotary switch (5-position screwdriver adjustable) for 70V/100V taps or 8 Ω bypass
Environmental Temperature	-2° to 120°F (-15° to 45°C)
Environmental Humidity	5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Construction Enclosure	Zinc-plated steel, plenum-rated
Construction Baffle	ABS UL94V-0 plastic
Grille	Steel with textured finish, paintable, magnetically held zero-bezel frameless, safety tether included
Mounting	Flush ceiling mount using 4 integral 2-stop toggle clamps, max surface thickness 2.4 in (61 mm). Tile bridge included. Two rigging points for safety tether.
Dimensions Diameter	12.07 in (307 mm) not including toggles
Dimensions Depth	9.10 in (231 mm)
Recommended Cutout Diameter	11.26 in (286 mm)
Minimum Mounting Depth	8.93 in (226 mm)
Weight	12.5 lb (5.7 kg)
Included Accessories	Tile bridge assembly, grille with safety tether, mounting template, terminal block

Frequently Asked Questions - SAROS IC8T Crestron

How do I install the Crestron SAROS IC8T in-ceiling speaker?

Prepare the mounting hole using the supplied template. Run speaker cable (not included) from the audio source. For drop tile ceilings, install the included tile bridge to provide support. Connect wires to the terminal block (red to +, black to -). Insert the speaker with toggle clamps turned inward, then tighten the front screws to clamp. Finally, attach the magnetic grille.

What is the recommended cutout size for the SAROS IC8T?

The recommended cutout diameter is 11.26 inches (286 mm). Ensure the mounting depth is at least 8.93 inches (226 mm).

How do I set the transformer tap selector switch?

Use a flat blade screwdriver to adjust the rotary switch on the front panel. For 70V systems, select 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts using the left side settings. For 100V systems, use the right side for 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts. Set to 8 Ω position to bypass the transformer for 8 Ω systems. Avoid the X position.

Can I paint the speaker grille?

Yes, the grille is paintable. First, remove the mesh from the underside of the grille carefully. Dry brush or lightly spray paint the grille, avoiding clogging the holes. Once dry, reinstall the mesh. Painting should be done before mounting.

How do I remove the grille?

The grille is held by powerful magnets. Grip the edges and pull it away from the speaker. A safety tether is included to prevent it from falling. Detach the tether if needed.

What is the power handling of the SAROS IC8T?

When set to 8 Ω, the speaker handles 100 watts program. For distributed audio systems with 70/100V transformers, select appropriate tap wattage up to 60 watts.

How do I connect multiple speakers in parallel?

Use the THRU terminals (inner + and -) on the terminal block to daisy-chain additional speakers. Ensure total impedance and power load do not exceed amplifier specifications.

No sound from the speaker. What should I check?

First, verify cable connections from amplifier to speaker (+ to +, - to -). Ensure the amplifier is powered and has an input signal. Check that the transformer tap switch is correctly set. If buzzing/humming, check for grounding faults.

What are the physical dimensions of the SAROS IC8T?

Diameter: 12.07 inches (307 mm) not including toggles. Depth: 9.10 inches (231 mm). Weight: 12.5 lb (5.7 kg).

Is the SAROS IC8T suitable for outdoor use?

No, the speaker is designed for indoor use only. Operating temperature range is -2° to 120°F (-15° to 45°C) with humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing. It is not weatherproof.

USER MANUAL SAROS IC8T Crestron

Saros ^1 speakers by Crestron ^2 deliver professional grade performance and flexible installation in a range of popular sizes for demanding commercial applications.

Ideal for use in music, paging, and sound reinforcement systems, Seros speakers are engineered to achieve smooth, even coverage, high output, and clear, natural sound quality through the employment of hom-loaded titanium dome tweeters, high-efficiency damped cone woofers, ported enclosures, and precisely tuned cross-overs.

Sarcs 2-way in-ceiling speakers are available in white or black and may be painted to blend with the ceiling surface.

Installation

Prepare the Mounting Hole

Before finalizing the speaker location, check to make sure there are no fixtures, pipes, air ducts, joints, or other possible obstructions. If applicable, use a good quality stud finder to locate joints. If there are no obstructions, use the supplied template to trace an outline of the mounting hole. For drop tile ceilings, remove the ceiling tile and place on a flat surface to trace the mounting hole. For drywall or standard construction ceilings, use the template to trace the mounting hole directly on the ceiling.

Install the Speaker Cable

Run the speaker cable (not included) from the audio source to the speaker location, observing all appropriate local codes. Strip the ends of the speaker cables approximately 1/8 in. to 3/16 in (-3 mm to -5 mm) and twist the strands.

Install the Tile Bridge

The included tie bridge components provide proper support when the speaker is installed in a typical drop tie ceiling. Refer to the illustration below.

1. Based on the location of the mounting hole determined in the "Prepare the Mounting Hole" section (above), use the two supplied screws to attach the support ring to the rails so that when installed, the ring is aligned with the mounting hole and the rails rest on the ceiling grid frame.

2. The support ring position on the rails is adjustable to enable off-center speaker positioning. The tie bridge assembly can be folded to fit through the speaker cutout in blind-mount situations.

Tile Bridge Assembly

Install or Remove the Grille

The zero-bezel frameless grille is held in place by powerful magnets. A safety tether is included to prevent the grille falling from the ceiling. With the tether attached, place the grille in position on the speaker. To remove the grille, grip the edges and pull away from the speaker.

Paint the Speaker Grille

Painting the Speaker grille should be done prior to mounting.

1. Carefully remove the mesh on the underside of the grille, and set it aside for reinstallation. It may be necessary to use a knife or other sharp instrument to free an edge of the mesh so it can be peeled away. Use care to avoid cutting or tearing the mesh.

2. Dry brush or lightly spray paint the grille. Use care to avoid clogging the holes in the grille.

3. Once the paint is dry, reinstal the material to the underside of the grille.

Mount or Remove the Speaker

The in-ceiling speaker includes four toggle clamps that simplify the mounting process. If the grille is mounted on the speaker, remove it before proceeding. (Refer to 'Install or Remove the Grille' above.)

Referring to the illustrations to the right, remove the screw securing the rear cover panel, and lift the cover panel off to expose the supplied terminal block.

Route the speaker cable through the cover cable clamp and connect the wires to the terminal block, using the outer IN terminals; red to + and black to -. Use the inner + and - THRU terminals to connect a pass-through (parallel) speaker.

Allow some slack in the speaker cable and position the cover panel on the back, making certain it engages the mounting clips. Secure the cover panel using the screw removed in step 1, and tighten the cable clamp to secure the cable. Do not overtighten. Use a safety tether (SPKA-ST-15 (not included)) attached to the rear enclosure to prevent the speaker from accidentally falling.

The toggle clamps offer two positions to accommodate both standard and extra thick surfaces up to 2.4 in. (61 mm). For extra thick tiles, reset the toggle clamps to the upper position before continuing.

With the toggle clamps turned inward, insert the speaker into the opening.

E) Hold the speaker against the ceiling and begin lightening the four screws on the front of the speaker. The toggle clamps first rotate into clamping position (as indicated in the front view illustration to the right), and then begin holding the speaker to the ceiling.

F1 Tighten the screws until the speaker is secure. Do not overtighten

Speaker removal is accomplished by reversing steps 1 through 3 above.

D) Hold the speaker in position and loosen the front screws to unclamp the speaker. Continue to loosen the screws until the toggle clamps rotate inward.

E: When the speaker is loose, carefully lower the speaker from the opening and disconnect the wiring.

Set the Transformer Tap Selector Switch

The speakers are equipped with a 70V/100V matching transformer for distributed audio systems. The transformer lap selector switch on the front panel is used to set the speaker power level. Use a flat blade screwdriver to adjust the switch.

1. For SAROS_IC4T 70V systems, use the left side settings and select 1.88, 3.75, 7.5, 15, or 30 watts.

2. For SAROS_IC4T 100V systems, use the right side settings and select 3.75, 7.5, 15, or 30 watts. The X position should not be used.

3. For SAROS IC6T and SAROS IC8T 70V systems, use the left side settings and select 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts.

or SAROS IC6T and SAROS IC8T 100V systems, use the right side settings and select 7.5, 15, 30, or 60 watts. The X position should not be used.

The switch may also be set to 8 Ω operation, bypassing the transformer completely. This setting should be used only for 8 Ω audio systems.

Connect Speaker Cable

Front View - Grille Removed

For SAROS 1041

For SAROS_ICBT, and SAROS_ICBT

SAROS IC4T/IC6T/IC8T

Saros® 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers

Physical Views

Front View - Grille Removed (Typical)

Rear and Side Views (Typical)

Specifications

SAROS IC4T, IC6T, IC8T

SPECIFICATION	SAROS_IC4T	SAROS_IC6T	SAROS_IC8T
Wooler	4.0 in. (102 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and stool basket	6.5 in. (165 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and stool basket	6.0 in. (203 mm) polypropylene with ring mode decoupled cloth surround and stool basket
Tweeler	0.79 in. (20 mm) titanium dome, 110° conical horn-loaded	0.98 in. (25 mm) titanium dome, 90° conical horn-loaded	0.98 in. (25 mm) titanium dome, 90° conical horn-loaded
Crossover Frequency	2.0 kHz	2.5 kHz	2.5 kHz
Impedance	8 Ω nominal with transformer set to 8 Ω	8 Ω nominal with transformer set to 8 Ω	8 Ω nominal with transformer set to 8 Ω
Transformer Taps	1.86, 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 walls at 70V; 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 walls at 100V	3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 walls at 70V; 7.5, 15, 30, 80 walls at 100V	3.75, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 walls at 70V; 7.5, 15, 30, 80 walls at 100V
Frequency Response	60 Hz to 20 kHz (+3 dB)	50 Hz to 20 kHz (+3 dB)	50 Hz to 20 kHz (+3 dB)
Frequency Range	45 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)	40 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)	40 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Power Handling	100 walls program, (8 Ω)	125 walls program (8 Ω)	100 walls program, (8 Ω)
Sensitivity	85.0 dB @ (W/m)	88.5 dB @ (W/m)	90.5 dB @ (W/m)
Coverage	110° conical (nominal)	100° conical (nominal)	95° conical (nominal)
Connections
Input (1) 4-pin 5-mm detachable terminal block with screw-down flanges;Speaker Input with parallel pass-through;Maximum Wire Size: 12 AWG
Controls
Transformer Tap (1) Recodes 5-position screwdriver adjustable rotary switch on battle;Used to select 70V/100 V tap settings or 8 Ω (passass)
Environmental
Temperature	-2° to -120°F (-15° to 45°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Construction
Enclosure, Zinc-plated steel, platinum-rated, 3.5 in. (13 mm) or 0.75 in. (15 mm) in concert knockout top and side
Bottie, ABS UL84V-0 plastic
Grille Steel with textured finish, paritable, magnetically held zero-bezel frameless, safety leatherMounting Flush coating mount using 4 integral 2-stop foggo clamps, 2.4 in. (61 mm) maximum surface thickness. life bridge included. (2) rigging points for safety leather.(SPKA-ST-10 sold separately)
Dimensions
Diameter	8.53 in. (217 mm) not including toggles	10.57 in. (260 mm) not including toggles	12.07 in. (307 mm) not including toggles
Depth	7.13 in. (181 mm)	6.31 in. (211 mm)	9.10 in. (231 mm)
Recommended cutout diameter	7.70 in. (195 mm)	9.68 in. (246 mm)	11.26 in. (286 mm)
Minimum mounting depth	6.90 in. (176 mm)	8.15 in. (206 mm)	8.93 in. (226 mm)
Weight	7.1 lb (3.2 kg)	10.4 lb (4.7 kg)	12.5 lb (5.7 kg)

Problem Solving
Troubleshooting

The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)		CORRECTIVE ACTION
No sound or intermittent sound is coming from the speakers.	There is a cable connection error.	Verify the cable connections between the amplifier and speakers.
	The amplifier is not receiving an input signal or there is a malfunction.	Verify that the amplifier is functioning correctly, that it is receiving an input signal, and that the correct input source is selected.
Constant noise such as buzz, hum, or his is coming from the speakers.	There is a faulty device in the system.	Verify that all system devices are functioning properly.
	There is a system grounding fault.	Verify that system grounding is correct.
The low-frequency output is poor.	There is an incorrect polarity connection at the speaker or amplifier.	Verify speaker connection polarity (+ on amplifier to + on speaker).

Further Inquiries

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