Quantek SGMP3-SPK: Audio Message Announcer

Full Description

Essential Verbal Guidance and DDA Compliance

The Quantek SGMP3-SPK Audio Message Announcer is an invaluable tool for security installers and system integrators focused on accessibility and enhanced user experience. This device goes beyond simple alarms by providing clear, context-aware instructions for automated doors, access points, and security locks. It is particularly ideal for users with visual impairments, offering vital audio cues throughout the process.

Customisable and Versatile Performance

Unlike basic buzzers, the SGMP3-SPK features a built-in high-quality MP3 player and 4MB of flash memory, giving you ample space to store up to eight different messages or sound files. Messages are easily updated via a USB connection to a PC, allowing you to fully customise the prompts for any application.

The device comes pre-programmed with clear default messages such as:

• Door Opening: “Caution door opening… when the door is shut, please touch the sensor to lock the door.”
• Door Locked: “Door locked… when finished, please touch the same sensor again to open the door.”
• Door Unlocked: “Door opening, please exit.”

Simple Integration and Mounting

With a wide power input range of 6V to 30V DC and eight trigger inputs, the SGMP3-SPK is highly flexible for integration into various control systems. Its small footprint (86 x 86 x 25 mm) allows for discreet installation, and the unit includes a back box for flexible flush or surface mounting options.

Why Choose Quantek from Smart R Distribution?

We supply specialised access control peripherals that enhance accessibility and security performance. Contact our technical team for integration tips and bespoke advice on using the SGMP3-SPK in your next installation.

Key Features Of The Quantek SGMP3-SPK

• Custom MP3 Messages: Easily upload and update messages via USB connection to any computer.
• 8 Trigger Inputs: Capable of playing up to 8 different messages or sounds based on control system input.
• High-Quality Audio: Built-in high-performance speaker and Class D amplifier (8ohm 2 watt).
• DDA & User Guidance: Provides clear verbal instruction for automated and access-controlled doors, benefiting the visually impaired.
• Flexible Mounting: Supplied with a back box for flush or surface fit (wall or ceiling).
• Wide Voltage Range: Operates reliably from 6V to 30V DC, compatible with most security power supplies.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Quantek
• Part Number: SGMP3-SPK
• Working Voltage: 6V to 30V DC
• Working Current: < 1000 mA
• Power Consumption: < 3 W
• Flash Memory Size: 4MB
• Audio Format: MP3
• Sound Pressure Level (SPL): < 90dB
• Speaker: 8ohm 2 watt High-Performance Speaker
• Inputs: 8 Message Trigger Inputs
• Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 25 mm
• Programming: USB connection to PC
• Note: Requires 1.6 mm terminal driver for wiring
• See Data Sheet

Benefits

• Enhanced Accessibility: Meets DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) requirements by providing crucial audio feedback.
• Reduced Confusion: Clear verbal instructions reduce user errors and callouts related to system usage.
• Versatile Application: Use for doors, gates, lifts, or any system needing audio prompting/warning.
• Installer Flexibility: Wide voltage tolerance and 8 inputs simplify integration with diverse control panels.

FAQs

How do I record and load custom MP3 messages onto the SGMP3-SPK?

The device features a USB port. Simply plug the SGMP3-SPK into a standard computer (PC) using a USB cable. The internal 4MB memory will appear as a drive, allowing you to drag and drop your custom MP3 sound files onto the device.

Can the volume be adjusted on the Quantek SGMP3-SPK?

Yes, the unit is equipped with a volume control feature, allowing installers to adjust the sound pressure level (up to $90 \text{dB}$) to suit the ambient noise level of the environment.

How does the messaging loop function work?

The ‘loop’ function can be programmed to play a sound repeatedly when its corresponding input is continuously active (or when power is applied, depending on the setup), which is useful for persistent warnings like “Door opening…” when a sensor is continuously triggered.