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7. The magnetic induction loop
The installation of a magnetic induction loop is a
complex exercise. To ensure that it works perfectly, it
is important to take into account several essential
parameters and to adapt its installation to the
specificities of the room to be equipped.
The following points will help you maximizing the
audio quality and minimize the variation of the
magnetic field strength.
7.1 Intsalling your loop
7.3 Connection
To connect the loop cable(s) to the amplifier, use a
twisted cable to avoid unwanted inductions. We
recommend not to move the amplifier more than 15
m from the loop.
7.4 The magnetic field
The strength of the magnetic field depends on the
electric current impelled in the loop.
To meet the IEC-60118-4 standard, depending on the
configuration of the room, 1.2m (for a seated
person) or 1.70m (for a standing person) above the
floor in the listening area equipped with a magnetic
loop, the vertical fields must be 100 mA/m +/- 3 dB.
Magnetic field coverage simulation with Opus
Smartloop software - Figure 18
To locate the best place for the loop it is important to
determine the listening height (height of the human
ear) in the area to be equipped. For example, in a
conference room, people are seated, so the listening
height is between 1.10m and 1.40m.
This position is very important to determine the
power required and therefore the type of amplifier to
be used to comply with the IEC-60118-4 installation
standard. It is important to note that the coverage
data of our amplifiers are announced with a loop
installed on the ground and without disturbance.
Each project is different and must be studied before
purchasing an amplifier. Opus Technologies has
developed Smartloop, a simulation software, which
allows to study each project according to the
constraints.
7.2 Cable section
The direct current resistance depends on the
diameter of the cable and its length. It should be
between 0.5 and 3
Ω
for optimal operation of the
amplifiers. This result depends on the length of the
cable and its section, you can use our simulation
software Opus Smartloop or call your specialized
distributor to know the usable sections according to
the size for your project.
There are 2 types of cable for loop installation:
1. The copper foil to be installed under a lino,
parquet, carpet, etc. Opus references:
RC50/100/150
2. The classic flexible cable type H07RNF.
However, in order to avoid wire impedance
problems, Opus Technologies has developed a
variable resistance cable which allows to ensure
90% of the loop installation needs and avoids
cross section errors.
Loop Cable ( ref : LC-50/100/150)
The Loop Cable (LC-50/100/150) offers a variation
of sections from 0.5 to 2.5mm². See image below:
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