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Summary of Contents for X-Line series

Page 1: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual X Line Rigging Manual ...

Page 2: ...iques 19 2 1 Array Considerations 19 2 2 Adjusting the Vertical Angles of the Enclosures 19 2 3 Deciding Whether to Use an Xvhg or Xvhl at the Grid 21 2 4 Rigging an Array with Boxes Using X Line Dollies 22 2 5 Pull Up Techniques 25 3 Rigging Strength Ratings Safety Factors and Special Safety Considerations 26 3 1 Working Load Limit WLL and Safety Factors 26 3 2 Structural Rating Overview 26 3 3 S...

Page 3: ... the original printing As such the information may not be directly applicable in other countries Furthermore the regulations and requirements governing rigging hardware and practices may be superseded by local regulations It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that any Electro Voice loudspeaker system is suspended overhead in accordance with all current federal state and local regulations ...

Page 4: ...h 203 mm MB drivers and three ND6 16 3 inch 76 mm HF drivers The Xvlt utilizes a trapezoidal enclosure with rigging that has the same outside dimensions as the rectangular X Line shell The enclosure is trapezoidal in the vertical plane with a 5 0 total included angle to minimize space between boxes with greater vertical splay angles The Xvlt enclosures may be rigged or stacked right side up or ups...

Page 5: ...at the back and vertical rigging track hardware at the front like that on the enclosures The top enclosure is secured to the grid with two quick release Xvhg grid hinges at the rear and two quick release Xvsg short chain rigging straps at the front The grid hinge has only one possible vertical attachment position on both the enclosure and the grid The front straps however have multiple vertical at...

Page 6: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual 5 Figure 1 Typical X Line Flying System Xvhg or Xvhl Rigging Hinges Xvsg Rigging Strap Xvsl Rigging Straps Xvsd Rigging Strap Optional Xvpb Pull Up Bar ...

Page 7: ...ck is used at the rear of the enclosures near the top and bottom for the attachment of two Xvhg rigging hinges two Xvhl rigging hinges two Xvhp pick up hinges or one Xvbp pull up bar The track bracket assembly is extruded as a single piece One assembly ties into the back and top of the enclosure while a second assembly ties into the back and bottom of the enclosure Four high strength aluminum allo...

Page 8: ... 1245mm Center of Gravity 23 40in 594mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xvls 90 x 5 257 lbs 117 kg 14 33in 364mm 29 11in 739mm 16 92in 430mm Cent 49 00in 1245mm Center of Gravity 23 25in 591mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xvlt 120 x 8 5 253 lbs 115 kg 19 46in 494mm 8 46in 215mm ...

Page 9: ...er of Gravity 25 50in 648mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xfil1 Xfil2 120 x 40 215 lbs 98 kg Xfil1 Shown Xfil2 is Mirror Image of Xfil1 15 40in 391mm 29 15in 740mm 9 73in 247mm 19 46in 494mm 49 00in 1245mm Center of Gravity 24 50in 622mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xsub 202 lbs 92 kg 20 10in 511mm ...

Page 10: ...P 50 50in 1283mm CENT 2 58in 65 5mm TYP Figure 3c Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging with Xvsg Xvsl Straps or Xvsf Fittings Figure 3b Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging with Xvhg or Xvhp Hinges Figure 3a Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging with Xvhl Hinges 39 42in 1001mm CENT 0 81in 20 6mm TYP 8 04in 204mm 1 90in 48 2mm TYP 1 00in 25 4mm TYP 0 10in 2 5mm 21 80in 554mm TYP ...

Page 11: ...ack on the grid or X Line enclosure The Xvhg grid rigging hinges need not be installed in the top enclosure and the grid simultaneously The length of chain allows the grid hinges to be installed in the grid first The grid can then be floated above the top enclosure while the other ends of the grid hinges are installed in the track at the rear of the enclosures The grid hinges must be installed wit...

Page 12: ...ap 2 5lb 1 1kg A A Configuration Shown 14 683in 373mm Xvsd Front Downfill Strap 2 4lb 1 1kg A B Configuration Shown 10 105in 257mm Xvsg Front Grid Strap 2 1lb 1 0kg B B Configuration Shown Xvsf Front Fitting 0 9lb 0 4kg 0 250in 6 4mm 0 445in 11 3mm 1 152in 29 3mm RS 1B Double Stud Fitting 0 4lb 0 2kg 0 875in 22 2mm Xvhl Rear Linking Hinge 3 1lb 1 4kg Xvhg Rear Grid Hinge 2 7lb 1 2kg Xvhp Pick Up H...

Page 13: ...nclosures pressing in until both spring loaded locking pins are fully retracted Then apply pressure to slide the hinge bases sideways towards the end of the track until both spring loaded locking pins drop into the hinge locking pin holes in the base of the track on both enclosures Once the locking pins are fully engaged the linking hinge bases will be immovable in the track ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE S...

Page 14: ...in the track hole the pin will easily release 1 4 Front Rigging Strap Details The Xvsg Xvsl and the Xvsd chain rigging strap shown in Figure 4 are identical except for their length Figure 4 shows the X Line external rigging hardware details and key dimensions Xvsg Grid Strap Two Xvsg grid straps are used to attach the front of the top enclosure to an X Line compatible grid Each grid strap consists...

Page 15: ...ary triple stud fitting that has a large steel locating plunger The plunger not only locates in the round cutouts in the track but also extends into the base of the track for extra strength To install the Xvsl triple stud fittings in the enclosure rigging track grasp the fitting with one hand and pull the spring loaded safety locking pin out with your free hand Continue to pull until the locking p...

Page 16: ...he locking pin retracts above the three stud feet of the fitting Insert the three round feet on the end of the fitting into the round cutouts in the track and slide the fitting to the desired position Center the locking pin of the fitting over one of the track cutouts Release the locking pin The pin should extend beyond the bottom of the fitting and should lock into the round recess in the base of...

Page 17: ...Y LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE OVERHEAD To remove the Xvsf rigging fitting grasp the locking pin knob and pull out while applying pressure on the hinge to slide the hinge base along the track The three stud feet will come out of the track once they are aligned with the track cutouts For added safety the locking pin has a special shape that engages with the track to prevent it from vibrating out of the tr...

Page 18: ...ND BACK HOIST MOTORS ARE USED TO SUSPEND THE GRID NEVER ALLOW THE REAR MOTOR TO GO SLACK 1 6 ATM X Line Grid Details ATM Flyware manufactures the X Line Grid shown in Figure 7 specifically for the X Line loudspeaker systems The grid is completely compatible with the X Line systems There is rigging track on the front of the grid that matches the track on the front of the X Line enclosures with the ...

Page 19: ...tural strength of the RS 1B fittings and the rigging hinges RS 1B fittings would most commonly be used for a pull up assembly for a column of X Line Attach two RS 1B fittings to the rear rigging track on the back of the bottom enclosure Attach a ratchet strap to the grid for the pull up Then create a bridle between the two RS 1B fittings that is attached to the ratchet strap This assembly should o...

Page 20: ...l1 and Xfil2 enclosures are hung so that the high frequency sections are all in a vertical straight line In a stereo sound reinforcement application the best results are achieved when the boxes in the left and right arrays are oriented so that the high frequency sections are onstage i e together towards the middle of the venue making the left and right arrays a perfect mirror image This requires t...

Page 21: ...nd rectangular enclosure Xvls Xsub Xfil1 or Xfil2 are pulled up tight with their sides parallel a 2 5 relative aiming angle exists between the enclosures Figure 8 shows all of the possible combinations of rigging attachment locations and linking strap lengths When designing an array using the X Line modeling software the program will automatically tell you what each front strap length is required ...

Page 22: ...is always best to install the rigging fittings on the top box in the rigging track cutout next to the dolly pin with no holes showing on the top box then make all angle adjustments by changing the position of the rigging fitting in the track of the bottom box 2 3 Deciding Whether to Use an Xvhg or Xvhl at the Grid There are two pieces of rear rigging hardware and two pieces of front rigging hardwa...

Page 23: ... during transport Because most arrays typically require more rectangular Xvls and Xsub systems than trapezoidal Xvlt systems it would be common in a large scale touring situation for the rectangular boxes to be transported on Bottom Stacking Dollies and trapezoidal and downfill boxes to be transported on Downfill Stacking Dollies However some users prefer to transport the trapezoidal boxes on fron...

Page 24: ...f dolly Step 1 Roll stack of boxes into position and attach the top box to the grid using the two grid straps at the front and two grid hinges at the rear Attach rigging chain at the front to achive the desired vertical angle Step 8 Lift the entire array of boxes Step 7 Land the suspended array on top of the next stack Attach the rear hinges between the two stacks Attach rigging chain at the front...

Page 25: ... at a time To ease installation the boxes must be held parallel Lift the suspended box or the dolly box as necessary to facilitate the hinge installation Step 1 Attatch one or more boxes to the grid using two grid straps at the front and two grid straps at the rear Lift the array Step 7 Roll another box with the front dolly into position and lower the array to align the bottom box in the array to ...

Page 26: ...ngles are required for the top cabinets in the array the pull up assembly will have to be attached behind the array instead of the grid to the building structure or a tower structure In this case either a ratchet strap or another chain hoist may be used to pull back Again the pull up assembly must only be tightened until the slack is eliminated from the front chains If Xvhl solid arm linking hinge...

Page 27: ...based on a 5 1 safety factor However the user should never apply a load to that part that exceeds 1 000 lb 454 kg The safety factor provides a margin of safety above the working load limit to accommodate normal dynamic loading and normal wear CAUTIONS for Working Load Limits and Safety Factors The working load limits defined by the manufacturer of any rigging component should never be exceeded Ele...

Page 28: ...nced structural engineer to perform the complex structural analysis The reader is directed to the References section of this manual for a list of rigging references for background in general rigging practice and mechanical engineering references for background in structural engineering analysis 3 3 Simplified Structural Rating Guidelines Electro Voice engineers have defined a set of simplified str...

Page 29: ...where 0 represents an upright enclosure facing straight ahead 0 elevation angle These working Ioad versus angle limits take into account the complex forces generated in the front rigging straps the rear rigging hinges the enclosure and the optional pull up line as a result of the complex weight distribution throughout the array Also included in the simplified structural rating guidelines in Figure...

Page 30: ... sure that there is not a twist in these chains before lifting overhead 6 Only use Xvhl linking hinges Xvhg grid hinges or Xvhp pickup hinges manufactured by Electro Voice 7 Only use Xvsg Xvsl Xvsd or Xvsf front rigging assemblies manufactured by Electro Voice 8 Only use Xvbp pull up bars manufactured by Electro Voice 9 If RS 1B double stud swivel ring fittings are used never exceed the working lo...

Page 31: ...ck up hinges are shown in Figure 12 while the structural ratings for the Xvhl linking hinges are shown in Figure 13 It should be noted that the front to back angle range shown in Figure 12 is only 270 for the Xvhg and Xvhp because the hinge chains can only be put into tension and the enclosure prevents a full 360 rotation It also should be noted that all of the hinges are only rated for use over s...

Page 32: ...0 Working Load Limit Kg 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 Angle Degrees Working Load Limit lb 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg Figure 12 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging Point Structural Ratings with Xvhg and Xvhp Figure 13 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging Point Structural Ratings with Xvhl 31 5 MAX 5 MAX ...

Page 33: ...Degrees Working Load Limit lb 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg Figure 14 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings with Xvsg Xvsl Xvsd and Xvsf Figure 15 Xfil1 Xfil2 Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings with Xvsg Xvsl Xvsd and Xvsf 32 5 MAX Working Load Limit 750 lb 340 kg At Any Angle ...

Page 34: ...at the structural ratings for the Xfil1 and Xfil2 enclosures are the same with any angle of pull There are two rigging points at the front of the enclosures The structural ratings shown in Figure 15 are for a single rigging attachment point Each rigging point has the same rating Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 and Xfil2 Overall Enclosure Structural Strength Ratings The actual strength of the Xvls Xvlt and Xs...

Page 35: ...ual Figure 16 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Figure 17 Xfil1 Xfil2 Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Total Column Weight Working Load Limit 4400 lb 1996 kg 34 Total Column Weight Working Load Limit 2000 lb 907 kg ...

Page 36: ...ns Xvsg Xvsl and Xvsd go slack because gravity will not permit the cabinets to hang with the required vertical angles The pull up assembly must only be pulled back until the front chains are taut Additional pull up force can result in excessive forces in the rigging or can result in load shifts between the front and back cabinet rigging hardware the grid or the hoist motors used to suspend the arr...

Page 37: ...e structural ratings shown in Figure 19b are for a single rigging attachment point Each rigging point has the same rating The Xfil1 and Xfil2 have their front rigging track hardware located on the sides of the enclosure and have the same structural rating when used with the RS 1B as shown in Figure 19c It should be noted that the structural ratings for the Xfil1 and Xfil2 enclosures are the same w...

Page 38: ...00 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg Figure 19c Xfil1 Xfil2 Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings Figure 19b Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings 37 Figure 19a Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging Point Structural Ratings Working Load Limit 500 lb 227 kg At Any Angle 5 MAX Working Load Limit 500 lb 227 kg At Any Angle ...

Page 39: ...used to secure the bottom cabinets Xvhp pick up hinges may also be used The tie off assembly must have a working load rating of 2000lbs 907kg A ratchet strap with a 2000lb working load rating must be used for the pull up assembly 3 6 Electro Voice Structural Analysis Procedures Electro Voice maintains a structural pull test facility in Burnsville Minnesota USA which includes load cells with digita...

Page 40: ... straps is securely locked into position in the track on the X Line enclosures and grids before lifting Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load for the rigging strap assemblies Electro Voice X Line Pull Up Bars Prior to each use inspect the pull up bar assembly for cracks burrs corrosion or missing or damaged components that could reduce hinge assembly strength Replace any rigging...

Page 41: ...onents that could reduce the structural strength Damaged structural supports should be replaced or repaired and recertified by a professional engineer Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load for the supports Miscellaneous Mechanical Components Prior to each use inspect all mechanical components chain wire ropes slings shackles hooks fittings ratchet straps etc for any cracks defor...

Page 42: ...scom Rope Company Rigger s Handbook Sedalia MO USA 1993 7 MacWhite Wire Rope Company Catalog of Tables Data and Helpful Information Kenosha WI USA 1991 8 Acco Chain Lifting Division Chain Sling User s Manual Acco Corporation York PA USA 1992 9 Newberry W G Handbook for Riggers Newberry Investments Company Calgary Alberta Canada 1989 Mechanical Engineering References 10 J L Meriam L G Kraige Engine...

Page 43: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual Notes 42 ...

Page 44: ...formation contact the Service Repair Department at 800 685 2606 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice All Other International Locations 952 884 4051 Fax 952 736 4212 www electrovoice com l Telex Communications Inc l www telex com Printed in U S A Telex Communications Inc 9 2002 Part Number 38110 158 Rev A ...

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