Plenum Box 12 x 12

What the Biamp Plenum Box 12x12 does

The Biamp Plenum Box 12x12, item number 910-00005, is a 12-inch square enclosure that holds selected Biamp audio and conferencing devices inside plenum spaces, meaning the air-handling voids above suspended ceilings and within some walls. Because it is built with fire-resistant construction, it is the housing used when a device must sit in a space that moves air through a building rather than in an ordinary ceiling cavity. The box is UL2043 compliant and approved for use in air-handling plenums.

It also meets Chicago Building Code Chapter 14E-3 requirements for plenum use within the city of Chicago. Those are US rules, so a Qatar project should confirm its own plenum requirements with the consultant or contractor before specifying the box.

Devices the enclosure is designed to house

The box is designed for these Biamp products:

• TesiraFORTÉ X series
• Devio SCX series
• Parlé TCM-X, TCM-XA, TCM-1, TCM-1A and TCM-1EX
• Tesira AMP-450P and AMP-450BP
• TesiraCONNECT TC-5 and TC-5D

Check the model of each device on your quotation against this list. No other manufacturer's equipment is named for this enclosure, so mixed-vendor installations need separate planning.

Installation details that matter on site

• Nine hole locations give cable runs several entry points, which helps when joists, ducts or existing trays block the direct route.
• Thumbscrew lock is designed for cramped ceiling spaces where a conventional fixing is hard to reach.
• Laser-edged knockouts support plenum-compatible cable entry.
• Internal mounting holes take the Biamp conferencing devices listed above, so the device can be fixed inside the box.

The box measures 12 inches (305 mm) high and 12 inches (305 mm) wide. Its depth is 4.1 inches (104 mm) for the box, plus 0.5 inches (13 mm) for the thumbscrew, and it weighs 10 lbs (4.5 kg).

Where it fits in Qatar

Consider a ministry meeting room in West Bay where ceiling microphones and an amplifier sit above a suspended ceiling. The enclosure keeps the device inside the void, and the thumbscrew lock suits a tight installation, so the room finish remains free of visible equipment.

A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out new classrooms needs a processor above each room. The nine hole locations let installers route cables when classroom layouts differ, and one enclosure type can be used across the project.

A hotel ballroom in Lusail may house a Tesira amplifier in the ceiling. Check the 12-inch footprint, the 10 lb weight and the structural capacity of the ceiling grid before fixing the box.

Planning the installation

• Confirm the ceiling void is an air-handling plenum and review fire requirements with your consultant.
• Measure the void for the 4.1-inch box depth, the 0.5-inch thumbscrew and cable bend allowance.
• Check that the ceiling structure can carry 10 lbs (4.5 kg) with the device installed.
• Confirm whether devices are included with the enclosure, as the product data describes the enclosure alone.

SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys before ceiling work, so box location and access can be checked first. Quotations are usually sent within one working day. We supply and install across Qatar, accept purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and take payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. The product carries the manufacturer's 5-year warranty. Request a quote for the Biamp Plenum Box 12x12 with your device model list and ceiling layout.