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Algo 8180-IC IP Audio Alerter - Wall Mountable PoE Speaker for Paging - Emergency - Loud Ringing
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This IP speaker operates over standard Ethernet networks using Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af, drawing both data and power from a single cable. It supports secure SIP communication with TLS and SRTP encryption, protecting audio streams and configuration data in sensitive deployments. The multicast-scalable architecture allows efficient broadcasting to multiple units simultaneously, reducing network load during widespread alerts.
Configuration is managed through a user-friendly web interface or auto-provisioning tools, enabling quick setup and customization. Users can upload custom WAV files for tailored emergency tones or ringing patterns, adapting the alerter to specific organizational needs. The device complies with RoHS environmental standards, ensuring it meets hazardous substance restrictions for safer disposal and use.
This section brings together practical product details such as Power Source, Form Factor, Height, Width, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The 8180-IC combines robust audio performance with network integration, offering distinct advantages for VoIP-based alerting systems. Its PoE capability streamlines deployment by reducing cabling complexity, while the wall-mount design saves desk space and optimizes placement for maximum coverage. The secure SIP implementation ensures reliable, encrypted communication suitable for environments where data privacy is a priority, such as educational or corporate settings.
Intelligent Audio Management
Dynamic volume control adjusts output in real-time based on ambient noise, ensuring alerts remain audible without manual intervention. Wideband HD voice technology enhances speech clarity for announcements or emergency instructions.
- Automatic noise adaptation
- High-intelligibility audio
- Consistent alert volume
Flexible Configuration
Customize alert tones and ringing patterns with user-uploaded WAV files, tailoring the device to specific scenarios. The web interface and auto-provisioning support simplify remote management and scaling across multiple locations.
- Custom audio files
- Web-based setup
- Scalable deployment
Deployment / Use Cases
This alerter is designed for environments where clear, reliable audio alerts are essential. In educational settings, it serves classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias for bell schedules, emergency drills, or public announcements. Offices use it for paging systems, meeting alerts, or building-wide notifications, leveraging its VoIP integration to unify communication platforms.
Commercial spaces like restaurants, kitchens, and workshops benefit from its loud ringing and talkback features for order alerts or intercom functionality. The wall-mount form factor allows installation in high-traffic areas without occupying valuable floor or desk space, making it ideal for hallways, entryways, or industrial zones where durability and audibility are paramount.
School & College Campuses
Deploy in classrooms, labs, and common areas for bell systems, lockdown alerts, or daily announcements. The PoE design integrates easily with existing network infrastructure.
- Classroom bells
- Emergency drills
- Campus-wide paging
Office & Commercial Buildings
Use for paging systems in offices, retail spaces, or restaurants to alert staff or customers. The talkback capability supports two-way communication for service areas or kitchens.
- Staff paging
- Customer alerts
- Intercom functionality
Physical Profile
The 8180-IC features a compact, wall-mountable enclosure measuring 7 inches high, 4 inches wide, and 2.60 inches deep. Its lightweight design at approximately 1 pound facilitates easy installation on drywall, masonry, or other surfaces using the included snap bracket. The slim profile minimizes visual intrusion while providing robust audio output suitable for medium to large rooms.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 7" (177.80 mm), 4" (101.60 mm), 2.60" (66.04 mm), 1 lb (453.59 g). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 4" (101.60 mm)
- Depth
- 2.60" (66.04 mm)
- Height
- 7" (177.80 mm)
- Weight
- 1 lb (453.59 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes the 8180 IP Audio Alerter unit and a wall mount snap bracket for secure installation. All necessary hardware for mounting is provided, ensuring a complete out-of-box setup for immediate deployment.
Highlights
- Public address IP speaker for VoIP systems
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af support
- Wall-mountable design with included bracket
- Secure SIP using TLS and SRTP encryption
- Wideband HD voice for high intelligibility
- Dynamic volume control adjusts to ambient noise
- Talkback capable for two-way communication
- Customizable WAV files for alerts and ringing
- Web interface and auto-provisioning for configuration
- Ideal for schools, offices, restaurants, and hallways
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Algo Communication Products Ltd |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8180-IC |
| Brand Name | Algo |
| Product Name | 8180 IP Audio Alerter |
| Product Type | IP Speaker |
| Power Description | |
| Power Source | PoE |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Wall Mountable |
| Height | 7" (177.80 mm) |
| Width | 4" (101.60 mm) |
| Depth | 2.60" (66.04 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1 lb (453.59 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 8180 IP Audio Alerter Wall Mount Snap Bracket |
| Application/Usage | Paging,Emergency,Loud Ringing,VoIP Phone System,School,College,Classroom,Office,Room,Kitchen,Restaurant,Cafeteria,Hallway,Workshop |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the power source for the Algo 8180-IC IP Audio Alerter?
The Algo 8180-IC is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) using the IEEE 802.3af standard. This means it receives both data and electrical power through a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter or outlet near the installation site. PoE simplifies deployment in locations where power access is limited, such as ceilings or walls, and reduces cabling clutter.
Can this device be used for emergency alerts in schools?
Yes, the 8180-IC is designed for emergency alerting in educational environments like schools and colleges. It supports customizable WAV files for specific alert tones, such as lockdown alarms or fire drills, and its loud ringing capability ensures notifications are heard clearly in classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias. The secure SIP communication helps protect sensitive announcements in institutional settings.
How is the audio quality managed in noisy environments?
The alerter features dynamic volume control that automatically adjusts the audio output based on ambient noise levels. This ensures alerts and announcements remain audible without manual tuning, even in bustling areas like cafeterias or workshops. Combined with wideband HD voice technology, it delivers high-intelligibility speech for clear communication in challenging acoustic conditions.
What mounting options are available for the 8180-IC?
This device is wall-mountable and includes a snap bracket in the package for secure installation. The compact dimensions of 7" H x 4" W x 2.60" D allow it to fit easily on walls in classrooms, offices, or hallways. The lightweight design at approximately 1 pound facilitates mounting on various surfaces without requiring heavy-duty supports.
Does the speaker support two-way communication?
Yes, the 8180-IC is talkback capable, meaning it can function as both a speaker and a microphone for two-way communication. This feature is useful for interactive scenarios, such as responding to announcements in a classroom or providing intercom functionality in a kitchen or workshop, adding versatility beyond simple alert broadcasting.
How is the device configured and managed?
Configuration is handled through a user-friendly web interface accessible via network connection, allowing settings like volume, alert tones, and SIP parameters to be adjusted remotely. It also supports auto-provisioning for streamlined deployment across multiple units, making it efficient for large-scale installations in campuses or multi-building facilities.
How many SIP lines or accounts does this phone support?
Communication products are best understood through their line support, connectivity profile, and deployment fit. Those details help buyers confirm desk-phone or conference-room suitability before rollout.
What network or Ethernet connectivity is listed?
Communication products are best understood through their line support, connectivity profile, and deployment fit. Those details help buyers confirm desk-phone or conference-room suitability before rollout.
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