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X-LINE ADVANCE Systems

X1-212/90, X12-128, X2-212/90, X12TC-GRID, X12TE-GRID, X12PU-BGK, X12T-DOLLY, and

X12-128-DOLLY

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Page 1: ...X LINE ADVANCE Systems X1 212 90 X12 128 X2 212 90 X12TC GRID X12TE GRID X12PU BGK X12T DOLLY and X12 128 DOLLY en Installation Manual...

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Page 3: ...31 6 5 1 Stacking X1 X2 loudspeakers onto a X12T DOLLY 32 6 5 2 Stacking X12 128 subwoofer s onto a X12 128 DOLLY 35 6 6 Assembling and flying an array 37 6 6 1 Flying arrays from the dolly 37 6 6 2 X...

Page 4: ...utions 58 10 Technical data 59 11 References 62 11 1 Rigging printed 62 11 2 Mechanical engineering printed 62 11 3 Rigging websites 62 12 Notes 63 X LINE ADVANCE Systems 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 953 Inst...

Page 5: ...nal 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in other countries Furthermore the regulations and requirements governing rigging hardware and practices may be superseded by local...

Page 6: ...ating sound pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceedin...

Page 7: ...enerators acoustic waveguides enclosures and rigging hardware were all designed specifically for the X1 and X2 product line to not only achieve the highest acoustic output with the highest fidelity bu...

Page 8: ...er channel s for proper operation X12 is a compact rectangular dual 18 inch subwoofer element designed for use only as a ground stack subwoofer array The X12 128 is also designed to be used in ground...

Page 9: ...subwoofers stacked two 2 high for transportation The systems are strapped down with ratchet straps for additional protection during transport Dimensions Figure 3 1 X1 212 90 dimensions Figure 3 2 X2 2...

Page 10: ...cessories dimensions Figure 3 4 X12TC GRID compact grid dimensions Figure 3 5 X12TE GRID extended grid dimensions 3 1 1 X LINE ADVANCE Systems 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 953 Installation Manual Electro Voic...

Page 11: ...Figure 3 6 X12PU BGK Pull up grid dimensions Figure 3 7 X12T DOLLY dimensions en 11 Electro Voice Installation Manual 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 953...

Page 12: ...Figure 3 8 X1 X2 groundstack dimensions Figure 3 9 X12 128 DOLLY dimensions X LINE ADVANCE Systems 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 953 Installation Manual Electro Voice...

Page 13: ...acoustically to work in the same column The exact number of X1 or X2 loudspeaker systems in a column varies depending on the vertical acoustic coverage required for the specific venue Furthermore the...

Page 14: ...uity at the loudspeaker inputs It is a good idea once on site and the loudspeakers are connected to check again for continuity at the power amplifier end Element configuration After using LAPS 3 to de...

Page 15: ...r retracted Open position by grasping each pin knob and pulling out as far as it will go then turning the knob left or right to lock the pin in the retracted position The link bars of the box or grid...

Page 16: ...n the retracted open position 2 Extend the two 2 front link bars on the bottom of the upper enclosure 3 Lock the two 2 captive twist lock pins for the two 2 front link bars 4 Guide the link bars of th...

Page 17: ...l it hits the pre selected angle stop then inserting a second pin per side into the appropriate hole in the ANGLE LOCK section There is no fumbling for pin holes because when lifted the rigging will s...

Page 18: ...angles EVEN is used to lock the even number angles and the 0 angle Single pin and double pin Single pin compression method is used when a pull up to the grid is employed to pull the rear rigging toget...

Page 19: ...PS 3 OR If using double pin continue to the next step 5 Double pin Push the rear link bar up until it contacts the stop pin in the angle select hole 6 Insert the second quick release pin into desired...

Page 20: ...r bar and two 2 sidearms The spreader bar has four 4 0 84 inch 21 4 mm holes through it for use as attachment points The hole near the center of the bar labeled PICK HERE is used for lifting a single...

Page 21: ...eader bar is used the trim angle of the array is determined by the front to back attachment position of the spreader bar This information is provided by LAPS 3 a function of the array makeup and desir...

Page 22: ...e loudspeaker 5 Attach one 1 spreader bar to the two 2 sidearms using the hole locations from LAPS 3 6 Verify the spreader bar is correctly oriented for the model of loudspeaker X1 or X2 being rigged...

Page 23: ...omes with two spreader bars to allow the use of two motors to provide easy angle control of large arrays especially when compression rigging is used The resulting fore and aft pick points also provide...

Page 24: ...during the lift Caution Do not lift an array by attaching directly to the sidearms Lift with the supplied spreader bar s only Installing the X12TE GRID to an X1 or X2 loudspeaker Caution The extended...

Page 25: ...ition corresponding to the A B or C position of the front link bar for the particular array being flown 4 Insert the attached quick release pins D Verify all quick release pins are inserted completely...

Page 26: ...a single spreader bar H to the two 2 sidearms at the hole position determined by LAPS 3 11 If using two 2 motors and two 2 spreader bars attach one 1 spreader bar H at hole 1 and one 1 spreader bar I...

Page 27: ...rations Caution Do not lift an array by attaching directly to the sidearms Lift with the supplied spreader bar s only Figure 6 5 X12TE GRID Single Figure 6 6 X12TE GRID Dual en 27 Electro Voice Instal...

Page 28: ...ar on the X12TE GRID using a 5 8 shackle One 1 end of a 3 foot long or one meter long wire rope sling attaches to the bottom hook of the hoist The other end of the wire rope sling attaches to the spre...

Page 29: ...fully locked into the holes in the ends of the spreader bar To install the X12PU BGK do the following 1 Extend and lock the front link bars 2 Extend and lock the rear link bars 3 With the sidearm V bl...

Page 30: ...following 1 Attach the two 2 pull up link bars to the sidearms 2 Insert the attached quick release pins Verify all quick release pins are inserted completely through the sidearm and securely locked in...

Page 31: ...he dolly top cover X12 128 Dolly Dolly is used for transporting X12 128 subwoofers The dolly will accommodate one 1 column of X12 128 subwoofers stacked two 2 high for transportation The systems are s...

Page 32: ...nded on the dolly base must be pinned in 4 hole in the ANGLE SELECT section Compress the rear link bars until they contact the angle select pin and lock by adding a second pin in the EVEN holes of the...

Page 33: ...k pins are in the lock position Ensure the loudspeaker is secure 7 Repeat steps 4 6 to add up to three 3 X1 or X2 s in a single column 8 Rotate the dolly 9 Repeat steps 1 6 to stack the second column...

Page 34: ...The dolly top is designed to be used as a groundstacking kit Maximum recommended groundstack height is six 6 elements Figure 6 10 X1 or X2 groundstacking X LINE ADVANCE Systems 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 9...

Page 35: ...he heavier loudspeakers Single person lift and placement of heavier loudspeakers could cause injury To stack X12 128 subwoofers onto a dolly do the following 1 Guide one 1 subwoofer onto the dolly 2 G...

Page 36: ...dolly top onto the stack 2 Run the ratchet strap under the dolly The ratchet strap is flat against the subwoofers and it is not twisted 3 Align the ratchet strap on the strap cutout on the dolly top 4...

Page 37: ...There is a total of eight 8 pins on the dolly base If the column of enclosures is lifted with the dolly pins still locking to the speakers to the base the dolly base will lift and tip Property damage...

Page 38: ...ckle s to the pick point on the spreader bar s Ensure the shackle is rated for overhead lifting 8 Attach the hoist chain hook to the shackle 9 Disengage all four 4 dolly pins B from the bottom rigging...

Page 39: ...ct pin Insert the other attached quick release pins into the corresponding holes in the lower black ANGLE LOCK section For example 0 5 1 5 EVEN numbered or ODD numbered degrees 4 Connect the speaker c...

Page 40: ...s into the front V blocks of the waiting column Continue lowering until the rear link bars have also seated into the rear V blocks 5 Twist the four 4 captive twist lock pins Four 4 captive twist lock...

Page 41: ...e venue do the following 1 Attach the X12PU BGK bottom section with spreader bar to the bottom element 2 Attach a 5 8 inch shackle A to the pick point on the spreader bar Ensure the shackle is rated f...

Page 42: ...ist and bottom pull back hoist to tilt the array to the angle recommended by LAPS 3 For more information see X12TC GRID compact grid page 20 and Flying arrays from the dolly page 37 X LINE ADVANCE Sys...

Page 43: ...bottom section to the bottom element 4 Attach a 5 8 inch shackle A to the pick point on the spreader bar Ensure the shackle is rated for overhead lifting 5 Attach one 1 end B of the 3 foot wire rope...

Page 44: ...er with link bars pointing down and set it squarely onto the dolly base so as to nest the four 4 link bars into the V blocks on each corner Insert an attached dolly pin into each corner V block to loc...

Page 45: ...in and lock by adding a second pin in the EVEN holes of the ANGLE LOCK section Ensure the two 2 front link bars are lowered and locked To land an array onto a dolly do the following 1 Lower the array...

Page 46: ...in and thorough both sides of the rail 9 Pull and twist the four 4 captive twist lock pins D All four 4 captive twist lock pins are in the unlock position 10 Lift the column of enclosures E A single c...

Page 47: ...engaged 1 Remove the 5 8 inch shackle from the spreader bar s 2 Lift hoist motor to a safe height 3 Remove spreader bar 4 Pull and twist the four 4 captive twist lock pins All four 4 captive twist loc...

Page 48: ...ard orientation 1a a small section of the grid extends behind the rear of the loudspeaker enabling more down tilt In the reversed orientation 1b a small section of the grid extends in front of the lou...

Page 49: ...enabling moderate tilt both up and down With the loudspeakers attached in the C position 2c a large section of the grid extends in front of the loudspeaker enabling the maximum amount of up tilt Choos...

Page 50: ...embly With large arrays it is possible for a single grid pick point to be in a safe condition once the pull up is pulled into compression but the user would pass through an unsafe condition while buil...

Page 51: ...eakers in the C position on the grid The X12TC GRID is not subject to this condition because the grid is just slightly longer than the loudspeaker enclosures The array in Figure 3d is the strongest be...

Page 52: ...ical orientation In the input panel you have a choice to connect the subwoofer in either parallel 4 ohm or dual 8 ohm modes for optimum subwoofer array control Subwoofer array configuration Notice For...

Page 53: ...subwoofers must be physically placed in one 1 of the options shown Figure 7 2 X12 128 Cardioid Options Cardioid option A Two 2 X12 128 subwoofers orientated horizontally Direct the top subwoofer towar...

Page 54: ...oudspeaker system these are 1 The strength of each individual enclosure rigging point which is the combined strength of the rigging tube hinge bars link bars quick release rigging pins internal riggin...

Page 55: ...ey are angled Caution The user should never apply a load that exceeds the working load limits of any of the rigging components or complete loudspeaker systems described in this manual The user should...

Page 56: ...as a top grid Working load limit and safety factor definitions The structural ratings for all of the X Line Advance series rigging components and complete loudspeaker systems are based on test result...

Page 57: ...ommon amongst rigging manufacturers because many regulatory agencies call for a minimum safety factor of 5 1 When an X1 or an X2 loudspeaker system is installed where local regulations only require a...

Page 58: ...nd lower the load slowly and evenly avoiding any rapid changes in speed or shifting loads that could result in a sudden jolt to the suspended system or the structure from which it is suspended Buildin...

Page 59: ...ducer 2 x ND2R 2 in 51 mm diaphragm compression driver 2 x ND6A 3 in 76 2 mm diaphragm compression driver HF Axial Sensitivity 110 dB 1 W 1 m 4 112 db 1 W 1 m 4 HF Power Handling 120 W continuous 480...

Page 60: ...sure 13 ply weather resistant birch with EVCoat internally braced Grille 14 GA powder coated galvanneal Dimensions H x W x D 20 375 in x 43 500 in x 29 875 in 51 75 cm x 110 49 cm x 75 88 cm Net Weigh...

Page 61: ...loudspeaker dolly X12T DOLLY Dimensions H x W x D 873 in x 31 5 in x 45 in 222 mm x 800 mm x 1143 mm Net Weight 168 lb 76 2 kg Shipping Weight 184 lb 83 5 kg X12 128 DOLLY subwoofer dolly X12 128 DOL...

Page 62: ...s Johnson City TN 2014 8 Newberry W G Handbook for Riggers Newberry Investments Company Calgary Alberta Canada 1989 1 All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Mechanical engineerin...

Page 63: ...Notes 12 en 63 Electro Voice Installation Manual 2015 04 02 F 01U 310 953...

Page 64: ...Bosch Security Systems Inc 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville MN 55337 USA www electrovoice com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2015...

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