Ch 15 - Distributed Paging Sys Flashcards
15–3 principles of design
types of patients systems =
(2)
* Centrally amplified systems
* Distributed amplified systems
15–7 sound pressure level (SPL)
Jet airplane takeoff =
Exceeds 100
15–7 sound pressure level (SPL)
Doctor’s exam room =
55
15–7 sound pressure level (SPL)
Levels above 95 dB =
Unsuitable for paging except in extreme situations
15–8 loudspeaker
Paging =
10 DB above the ambient level
15–9 ceiling loudspeaker distribution patterns
Two most common loudspeakers =
* Hexagonal
* Square
15–9 ceiling loudspeaker distribution patterns
Hexagonal =
Preferred pattern
Fig 15.1

Hexagonal loudspeaker pattern
Fig 15.2

Square loudspeaker pattern
15–9 ceiling loudspeaker distribution patterns
Distance between ceiling loudspeaker =
Twice the ceiling height
15–10 wall-mounted loudspeakers
One loudspeaker =
600 ft.²
15–10 hallway loudspeakers
Heavy traffic hallways =
Normal traffic always =
*8 ft
* twice the ceiling height minus the listener ear height