The Model 1443 In-Plane™ series offers the simplest way to mount APs and antennas from most leading vendors into existing hard (drywall/sheetrock) ceilings up to 1.5 in. thick, for an aesthetic, professional installation. The back-box is fastened to the ceiling joists, and the new ceiling is cut around the box. The AP fastens within the backbox onto an included mounting bracket or T-bar bracket. The cover attaches to the to the back-box with torsion springs and conceals the AP.

Alternately, AP-specific trims are also available to mount the AP flush to the ceiling.

Features & Benefits

• Install and conceal APs and antennas from most vendors into new construction hard ceiling environments
• The cover conceals APs inside the enclosure providing an aesthetic, professionally installed appearance
• ​Easy to install, no lose hardware

Technical Specifications

• Design: Economical, recessed hard ceiling installation kit for APs and antennas. For new construction prior to installing wall board. AP mounts in interchangeable bracket and trim, providing a professional finish. Designed for all leading vendors’ APs and antennas, as identified in specifications
• ​Performance: UL listed for low voltage applications, and designed to meet NEC300-22 and 300-23 for plenum installations. De-rate AP operating temperature range by 10°C when mounted inside enclosure
• Cover attaches with torsion spring and is interchangeable with other AP-specific trims for other APs and antennas without removing back-box
• Firestop grommet for insertion into back-box, large enough for 2 Cat6A cables
• 1 in. trade size knockouts in two walls
• Adjustable box mounting brackets secure enclosure into ceiling joists
• Solid back-box fills opening behind AP, creating an effective fire, smoke and dust barrier to simplify ICRA compliance
• Construction: 20 ga. galvanized steel back-box, opaque white ABS plastic cover
• Size: Back-box is 14 x 14 x 3 in. (356 x 356 x 76 mm).
• Suitable for both North American and European (metric) ceilings
• Made in the USA

Measurements (Maximum values*):

• Exterior Width: 16.4 in. (417 mm)
• Exterior Length: 16.4 in. (417 mm)
• Exterior Depth: 3.0 in. (76 mm)
• Cover Width: 16.9 in. (430 mm)
• Cover Length: 16.9 in. (430 mm)
• Cover Depth: .56 in. (14 mm)
• Usable Width:  11.9 in. (302 mm)
• Usable Length: 13.6 in. (345 mm)
• Usable Depth: 2.5 in. (63 mm)
• Item Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 9 lbs. (4.0 kg)Includes:

Includes:

• (1) Backbox
• (1) Cover Trim
• (1) AP Mounting Bracket
• (1) T-bar Mounting Bracket
• (1) Dual Cable Egress Firestop Grommet
• (1) 1 in. Trade Size Conduit Connector
• (1) Adjustable Box Mounting Bracket
• Access Point Attachment Hardware
• Installation Instructions

Safety & Standards:

• UL 2416, Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment Cabinet, Enclosure & Rack Systems
• ​CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1-07 + Amd. 1 Amd. 2 Information Technology Equipment — Safety. Part 1, General Requirements

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