PEN-Series: How To Set Up, Install & Use

Introduction

The Rockville PEN 40T is a 70V hanging pendant speaker, ideal for commercial audio installations in open-ceiling environments. These speakers come in both black and white, but the setup process is the same for both. This guide will walk you through mounting, wiring, and connecting your speakers to a 70V amplifier.

What's Included

• PEN 40T Hanging Pendant Speaker
• Grill Removal Tool
• Mounting Putty

Understanding 70V Speaker Systems

A 70V system allows you to connect multiple speakers to a single 70V amplifier while ensuring consistent power distribution. You can wire many speakers as long as the total wattage tap settings do not exceed the amplifier's power rating.

Setting the Tap on the Speaker

1. Locate the wattage selector dial on the back of the speaker.
2. Choose a tap setting: 2.5W, 5W, 10W, or 20W.
3. There is also an 8-ohm tap for use with stereo systems.

Example Setup

• If your amplifier has 100W of power, you can run 10 speakers at 10W each.
• For maximum power, set the tap to 20W per speaker.

If you’re new to 70V systems, check out Rockville’s guide on how 70V audio systems work.

Mounting the PEN 40T Pendant Speaker

What You’ll Need

• 1/8-inch stainless steel cable (for durability and weight support)
• Wire cable clips (for secure attachment)
• Screwdriver with appropriate bit (for tightening the clips)

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Choose a mounting location – Steel beams or open ceilings are ideal.
2. Loop the stainless steel cable over the beam and determine the hanging length.
3. Secure the loop using a wire cable clip:
   • Thread both ends of the cable through the clip.
   • Adjust for a tight connection and secure using a screw gun.
4. Attach the speaker to the cable:
   • Slide another wire clip onto the cable.
   • Pass the cable through the eye loop on the speaker.
   • Adjust for the desired height.
   • Secure using the screw gun.

For a cleaner look, run the speaker wire alongside the hanging cable and use zip ties or a wire loom to match the speaker color.

Wiring the Speaker to an Amplifier

Using the Phoenix Terminal Block

1. Remove the Phoenix connector from the back of the speaker.
2. Identify the input terminals (marked 2 & 3).
3. Connect speaker wires:
   • Positive wire → Terminal 2
   • Negative wire → Terminal 3

Parallel Wiring for Multiple Speakers

1. Use Terminals 1 & 4 to send audio to another speaker.
2. Connect:
   • Terminal 1 (positive) → Terminal 2 (next speaker’s positive)
   • Terminal 4 (negative) → Terminal 3 (next speaker’s negative)

For more on parallel wiring, check out Rockville’s 70V wiring guide.

Connecting the Speakers to the Amplifier

Option 1: Using Direct Speaker Outputs

1. Connect the positive wire from the speakers to the 70V positive terminal on the amplifier.
2. Connect the negative wire to the common terminal.

Option 2: Assigning to Amplifier Zones

1. Connect each speaker to a dedicated zone for independent volume control.
2. Match positive and negative terminals to each zone's output.

Adjusting the Amplifier Settings

1. Turn on the amplifier and set the Master Volume.
2. Raise the volume controls for each speaker’s zone.
3. Play audio from your connected source (e.g., Bluetooth, AUX, etc.).

Now your pendant speakers are ready to deliver high-quality audio!

Conclusion

The Rockville PEN 40T 70V Hanging Pendant Speaker is an excellent solution for commercial audio installations, offering easy hanging, flexible wiring, and multi-zone compatibility.