Specification Sheet

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Control

26CT-LS

Professional Series – Professional Ceiling Loudspeaker for Life/Safety Applications

SPECSHEET

Safety and Regulatory Information:

The Control 26CT-LS has passed extensive testing and is in compliance with

the following speciﬁcations and uses:

• Listed UL1480, category UUMW. For use with non-DC supervised systems.

• General Purpose Use Listed UL1480, Category UEAY

• Control 26CT-LS is suitable for use indoors in damp or dry locations

• Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 wiring methods in

accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 640, and

with NFPA 72 for use with non-DC supervised control panels / ampliﬁers.

• Suitable with ﬁre alarm circuit wiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70,

National Electric Code, 2002, Article 760, and with NFPA 72 for use with

non-DC supervised control panels/ampliﬁers.

• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive EN50081-1

and EN50082-1

• Tested to IEC 60268-5

Measured audibility for the Control 26CT-LS at 10 feet (3.1 meters):

Tap Sound Pressure Level dB(A)

70V, 7.5W 82 dB

70V, 15W 85 dB

70V, 30W 88 dB

70V, 60W 90 dB

100V, 15W 85 dB

100V, 30W 88 dB

100V, 60W 90 dB

Mounting Dimensions:

Dimensions in inches (mm)

Input connection is conveniently provided on a removable locking connector (included), providing secure connection via screw-down terminals and allowing a

system to be prewired before installing the speaker for fast snap-on convenience. Separate connector terminals are available for the input and for the loop-

through wires, making it easy to jumper the speaker signal to additional speakers. The input terminal plate provides strain relief for either bare wire, plenum

cable or ½ inch conduit (12 mm I.D.). The terminal box is securely enclosed to meet safety codes.

The speaker trim and grille are paintable to match any decor. A paint shield is provided for covering the drivers while painting the rim.

Installation of the Control 26CT-LS is quick and easy. The loudspeaker is packaged complete with the backcan, grille, support backing bracket and tile rails.

The entire installation can be accomplished without requiring access above the ceiling. A template is provided for marking the cutout. An innovative C-shaped

support backing plate can be installed from below through the cutout to reinforce the top of the ceiling material. Tile bridge rails are included which can be

screwed onto the C-plate to extend support to the T-channel grid in suspended ceiling installations. After the speaker is ﬁtted through the cutout, it is held

securely in place via three mounting tabs which tighten onto the C-plate, if used, or directly onto the ceiling material.

The Control 26CT-LS backcan is made of formed steel. An attachment loop is provided on the backcan for cabling to the building structure as a secondary

support in seismic areas or where required by code.

The Control 26CT-LS includes a 60W multitap transformer for use in either 70.7V or 100V distributed-line systems. Taps are selected with a rotary switch

conveniently located on the front panel, but protected under the grille, so that the speaker does not have to be removed to adjust tap settings.

All JBL Control Contractor loudspeakers—both ceiling speakers and surface-mount models—are designed with a similar sonic signature, allowing for mixing

and matching of the various models within an application, providing a similar tonal character throughout the entire listening area.