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KSLi arrays and assembly procedures

 

 

 

 

KSLi-TOP array, 10-deep with:
Z5743 KSLi-TOP Mounting frame

Refer to:

Þ

 Chapter 3.2 "KSLi-TOP array"

on page 17

 

 

KSLi-SUB colum, 6-deep, 2° splay with:
Z5744 KSLi-SUB Mounting frame

Refer to:

Þ

 Chapter 3.3 "KSLi-SUB Column"

on page 20

 

 

Mixed array with:
Z5744 KSLi-SUB Mounting frame
Z5745 KSLi-SUB Mounting adapter

Refer to:

Þ

 Chapter 3.4 "Mixed array

configuration" on page 22

3  KSLi arrays and assembly procedures

 

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Summary of Contents for KSLi Series

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Page 2: ... b website for the latest version of this document When reselling this product hand over this document to the new owner If you supply d b products please draw the attention of your customers to this document Enclose the relevant documents with the systems If you require additional documents for this purpose you can order them from d b d b audiotechnik GmbH Co KG Eugen Adolff Str 134 D 71522 Backna...

Page 3: ...king pins 12 2 4 Rear link of the frames adapter 13 2 5 Rigging mechanism of the cabinets 13 2 5 1 Front link mechanism 13 2 5 2 Splay Rear link mechanism 14 2 5 3 Setting splay angles for KSLi TOP cabinets 15 2 6 Lifting aid T handle 15 3 KSLi arrays and assembly procedures 16 3 1 Setup preparation 17 3 2 KSLi TOP array 17 3 3 KSLi SUB Column 20 3 4 Mixed array configuration 22 3 4 1 Limitations ...

Page 4: ...n line array design can be found in TI 385 d b Line array design ArrayCalc The TI is supplied with the software or can be downloaded from the d b website at www dbaudio com d b Seminar We also recommend you to attend the regularly hosted d b Line array training seminars Further information regarding the d b seminars and a seminar schedule can also be found on the d b website at www dbaudio com d b...

Page 5: ...ight of 600 kg 1322 8 lb SWL including all rigging components Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter The Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter is designed to support a total system weight of 600 kg 1322 8 lb SWL including all rigging components Together with the Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame this allows the suspension of mixed array setups consisting of a maximum of 6 x KSLi TOP cabinets below 2 x KSLi SUB cab...

Page 6: ...ction with the d b Z5711 ArraySight sender unit laser inclinometer take precautions to prevent anyone from looking directly into the laser beam and wear appropriate eye protection Be aware that any object or tool left on the top of the array during setup may fall when the array is operated Always check that no tools or other objects are left on the array before final hoisting When chain hoists are...

Page 7: ...unting adapter Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter These components allow setting up the following array configurations maximum number of cabinets KSLi TOP array 10 deep with Z5743 KSLi TOP Mounting frame KSLi SUB column 6 deep 2 splay with Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame Mixed array with Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter 2 Rigging concept and components d b KSLi Rigging manu...

Page 8: ... frame is equipped with four fixing points for suspension using shackles 5 Shackle Four 3 25 t shackles are provided for hoisting purposes 6 Mounting plate The Mounting plate is used to attach the d b Z5711 ArraySight sender unit 7 Four dedicated holes are provided at the front of the frame The center hole serves as the exit for the laser beam while the three surrounding holes allow for the adjust...

Page 9: ...ng pin type D 10 x 35mm 3 Rear link Rear link including fixing bolt 3a 4 Fixing points The Mounting frame is equipped with four fixing points for suspension using shackles 5 Shackle Four 3 25 t shackles are provided for hoisting purposes 6 Mounting plate The Mounting plate is used to attach the d b Z5711 ArraySight sender unit 7 Four dedicated holes are provided at the front of the frame The cente...

Page 10: ...nets below 2 x KSLi SUB cabinets Scope of supply Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items The Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter is equipped and supplied with the following rigging components Pos Component Description 1 Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter 2 Front links The front tie bar of the adapter is equipped with fixed Front links 3 Locking pin Locking pin type D...

Page 11: ... altering the position of the frame s Splay link or exchanging a shackle it may be necessary to temporarily remove the cotter and reattach it afterwards For this purpose proceed as follows 1 Unlock Unlock the ring cotter by pushing up the front wire loop over the straight wire shaft 2 Release and remove Push down the rear wire loop until the ring cotter snaps over the edge of the bolt and remove t...

Page 12: ...ows 1 Press the button to Release the locking mechanism R 2 Insert the Locking pin into the respective socket and link until it is fixed in place 3 Release the button to Lock the pin L 4 Recheck the Locking pin is securely locked by briefly pulling the Locking pin towards you 5 To release and remove the Locking pin proceed in reverse order Locking pin type D assembly To attach a Locking pin of typ...

Page 13: ...cabinets and slide or fold out when needed In principle the Front link mechanism applies to both the TOP and SUB cabinets The Front links are spring loaded and therefore extend automatically as soon as the respective Locking pins are released and pulled out 2 5 1 Front link mechanism Fixing bolts The Front links are fixed using dedicated snake eye fixing bolts NOTICE Potential risk of damage to th...

Page 14: ... Þ Fig 2 3 SUB to SUB with 2 splay free between the cabinets Þ Fig 3 4 SUB to SUB with 2 splay blocked between the cabinets Þ Fig 4 This setting is used to prevent the cabinets from folding up Fig 1 SUB to Frame Fig 2 SUB to SUB 0 splay Fig 3 SUB to SUB 2 splay free Fig 4 SUB to SUB 2 splay blocked 2 5 2 Splay Rear link mechanism Release the respective Locking pin s and fold out the Splay Rear lin...

Page 15: ...ots to accept lifting pins T handles which are supplied with the respective Mounting frame During setup these pins serve as a temporary lifting aid and can be inserted and locked when needed Once the cabinet is mounted simply remove these pins so that they can be used for the assembly of the next cabinet T handle assembly To attach a T handle proceed as follows 1 Press the button to Release the lo...

Page 16: ...n page 17 KSLi SUB colum 6 deep 2 splay with Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame Refer to Þ Chapter 3 3 KSLi SUB Column on page 20 Mixed array with Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter Refer to Þ Chapter 3 4 Mixed array configuration on page 22 3 KSLi arrays and assembly procedures d b KSLi Rigging manual 1 1 en 16 ...

Page 17: ...his also includes the loudspeakers and in particular the rigging parts of the cabinets Front and Splay Rear links Damaged components must be withdrawn from use immediately Please follow the instructions given in Þ Chapter 5 Care and maintenance on page 29 3 2 KSLi TOP array Remarks and limitations NOTICE In combination with the Z5743 KSLi TOP Mounting frame a maximum 10 x KSLi TOP cabinets can be ...

Page 18: ...rigging strand of the cabinet 5 Insert the first Locking pin into the 0 hole 6 Insert the second Locking pin Safety pin S into the hole below 2 hole 7 Remove the T handles 4 Add further cabinets 1 Prepare the Front and Splay links of the next cabinet as described in Þ Chapter 2 5 1 Front link mechanism on page 13 and Þ Chapter 2 5 2 Splay Rear link mechanism on page 14 2 Attach the T handles 3 Lif...

Page 19: ...e place To remove the link proceed as follows 1 Release and remove the ring cotter 1 of the fixing bolt 2 Remove the fixing bolt 2 and the link 3 3 To avoid losing any item reattach the fixing bolt to the link and refit the ring cotter 6 Check the assembly Before hoisting the array to its operating position recheck the actual status of the entire assembly according to the checklist given in Þ Chap...

Page 20: ...ism on page 13 and Þ Chapter 2 5 2 Splay Rear link mechanism on page 14 2 Attach the T handles and position the cabinet below the frame 3 Attach the Mounting frame to the first cabinet To attach the frame to the first cabinet proceed as follows Tool required Allen hex key 4 mm 1 On the front tie bar of the frame release and pull out the Locking pins type D on both sides 2 Lower the frame onto the ...

Page 21: ... until the Front links of the next cabinet fit into the slots on the front rigging strands of the upper cabinet and the Rear link of the upper cabinet fits into the rear rigging strand of the bottom cabinet 6 Insert and handtighten the fixing bolts of the cabinet s front rigging strands on both sides Please also refer to Þ 2 5 1 Front link mechanism Þ SUB cabinets on page 14 7 At the rear of the u...

Page 22: ... of all channels and cabinets Alternatively check the wiring using the Array verification function in R1 3 4 Mixed array configuration 3 4 1 Limitations NOTICE For a mixed setup the Z5744 KSLi SUB Mounting frame must always be used as a suspension device while the Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter is required in addition The Z5745 KSLi SUB Mounting adapter is designed to support a total system weigh...

Page 23: ...et proceed as follows Tool required Allen hex key 4 mm 1 On the front tie bar of the frame release and pull out the Locking pins type D on both sides 2 Lower the frame onto the cabinet until the Front links of the cabinet fit into the slots at the front of the frame and the Rear link of the frame fits into the rear rigging strand of the cabinet 3 Insert and lock the Locking pins of the frame on bo...

Page 24: ...suitable working height 4 Position the next SUB cabinet below the assembly 5 Lower the assembly onto the cabinet until the Front links of the next cabinet fit into the slots on the front rigging strands of the upper cabinet and the Rear link of the upper cabinet fits into the rear rigging strand of the bottom cabinet 6 Insert and handtighten the fixing bolts of the cabinet s Front links on both si...

Page 25: ...insert both Locking pins 5 To attach the first TOP cabinet lift the assembly to a suitable working height 6 Attach the first TOP cabinet To attach the frame to the first cabinet proceed as follows Tool required Allen hex key 4 mm 1 Lift the assembly to a suitable working height 2 Prepare the Front and Splay links of the first cabinet as described in Þ Chapter 2 5 1 Front link mechanism on page 13 ...

Page 26: ...itable working height 4 Release and pull out the fixing bolt at the bottom of the front rigging strands of the first upper cabinet 5 With the front grill facing upwards attach the prepared next cabinet to the corresponding slots at the front of the upper cabinet 6 Insert and handtighten the fixing bolts of the upper cabinet s Front links on both sides 7 Raise the bottom cabinet until the Splay lin...

Page 27: ...cotter 9 Check the assembly Before hoisting the array to its operating position recheck the actual status of the entire assembly according to the checklist given in Þ Chapter 4 Safety and system checks Hoisting on page 28 10 Rig the cabling Connect the cables and link cables according to the number of amplifier channels and cabinets used If the amplifiers are already wired and powered on use their...

Page 28: ...annel mute switches and a test signal to check the correct operation and routing of all channels and cabinets Alternatively check the wiring using the Array verification function in R1 Hoisting WARNING Potential risk of personal injury and or damage to material Always ensure that each of the hoists is able to carry the total weight of the array When hoisting the array unpredictable dynamic forces ...

Page 29: ... e g cracks deformation or corrosion including all drilled holes of the component Inspection of all fitting plates including front grills to ensure they are securely attached Front and Splay Rear links Visual inspection regarding deformation and damage e g cracks and corrosion including all drilled holes of the component Locking pins Visual inspection for deformation cracks and corrosion of the co...

Page 30: ...l technical version and have not been subject to any later design or electromechanical modifications We herewith declare that said products are in conformity with the provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable amendments A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from d b or downloaded from the d b website at www dbaudio com 6 2 Disposal When out of ...

Page 31: ...D2750 EN 01 07 2020 d b audiotechnik GmbH Co KG www dbaudio com ...

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