TOA HY-BC580U AM Protective Ceiling Back Can
Official Technical Data Sheet & Plenum Deployment Framework
The TOA HY-BC580U AM is a heavy-duty, stackable protective metal back can enclosure specifically designed for installing recessed 8-inch commercial ceiling loudspeakers—such as the IP-A1PC580R IP network speaker, PC-580RU, and PC-580RVU—into drop-tile ceiling systems. Engineered to meet strict commercial life-safety codes, it provides certified fire barriers and an acoustic containment chamber that prevents sound leakages and structural resonance within air handling plenum spaces across Pakistan.
| Parameter | Specification Details |
| Compatible Speakers | TOA IP-A1PC580R, PC-580RU, PC-580RVU, and legacy standard 8-inch ceiling drivers |
| Safety Certifications | UL1480 UUMW / ULC-S541 (Fire Alarm Signaling Approved), UL2043 (Suitable for air handling/plenum spaces) |
| Material Construction | Surface-treated cold-rolled structural steel plate |
| Enclosure Finish | Heavy-duty, scratch-resistant textured black epoxy paint |
| Cable Entry Access | 4x Combination concentric conduit knockouts: 1/2 inch – 3/4 inch (13 mm – 19 mm) |
| Acoustic Treatment | Undercoated and lined internally with premium sound-absorption material |
| Included Hardware | 4x Heavy-duty J-Clips, 2x Flexible perforated structural mounting straps |
| Physical Dimensions | 324 (W) × 252 (H) × 111 (D) mm (12.76” × 9.92” × 4.37”) |
| Chassis Weight | 1.05 kg (2.31 lbs) |
| Physical Profile | Tapered, nested design allowing high-density space-saving stacking |
The structural layout conforms to global UL guidelines, but SKYRS sources and supplies targeted configuration assemblies to match varying architectural project parameters across Pakistani territories:
HY-BC580U-AM (Standard Black Plenum Enclosure): The baseline certified black-finished steel back can lined with acoustic insulation, universally specified for standard acoustic tile grids.
HY-BC580U-SYS (Complete T-Bar Integration Array): A comprehensive kit supplied directly by SKYRS that pairs the master HY-BC580U AM enclosure with a matched set of dual Q-HY-TB2 mounting channel tile rails to distribute system weight evenly off fragile ceiling tiles.
Ensure that the drop ceiling grid framework can support the combined mechanical weight of the steel back can, tile bars, and the chosen 8-inch speaker unit (Total load: ~3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs).
Confirm that all wire routing pathways entering air handling spaces utilize solid EMT conduit piping and metallic compression fittings; code enforcement bans bare cables or rubber grommets in plenum areas.
Cut a circular mounting aperture matching the driver specification—specifically Ø228.6 mm (9 inches).
Conduit Preparation: Prior to hoisting, select the most efficient directional conduit pathway on the back can and remove the corresponding 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch steel combination knockout using a punch tool.
Support Bar Setup: Lay a pair of optional Q-HY-TB2 mounting channel bars parallel across the structural T-bar ceiling grid, positioning them on opposite sides of the pre-cut circular opening.
Can Mounting Integration: Align the HY-BC580U AM over the ceiling tile cutout hole from above. Slide the included flexible perforated mounting straps around the tile channels and secure the can enclosure tightly to the support rails using the 4 heavy-duty factory J-clips.
Conduit and Wire Pull: Guide your structural metal conduit line directly up into the open knockout hole. Secure it firmly with a standard metal squeeze fitting, then pull the Cat5e/Cat6 network cable or analog audio pairs into the internal space of the back can.
Because the HY-BC580U AM is an architectural safety enclosure, its configuration centers around mechanical security and balancing the acoustic response of the speaker within.
Damping Inspection: Verify that the internal anti-resonance fabric lining remains entirely unblocked and smooth. This factory insulation absorbs reverse speaker cone reflections, keeping mid-bass output tight and free from muddy echoes inside the ceiling cavity.
Speaker Alignment Fastening: Guide the wired speaker assembly (such as the IP-A1PC580R IP network speaker) up through the ceiling opening into the face of the mounted back can.
Torque Tuning Calibration: Align the speaker’s four front structural face screws directly with the matching tapped sheet-metal receptacles built into the back can brim. Tighten the screws evenly using hand tools to create an airtight, rattle-free seal against the acoustic paneling.
Notice: The TOA HY-BC580U AM Protective Ceiling Back Can along with all corresponding Q-HY-TB2 structural tile support rails are distributed, integrated, and supplied exclusively by SKYRS within Pakistan.
SKYRS provides complete enterprise procurement, localized hardware warranties, and certified remote or on-site engineering deployment assistance across all national markets.
