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Electro-Voice XLC Touring Addendum

Addendum to

XLC Touring

Rigging Manual

Includes the following XLC Loudspeaker Models
and Rigging Accessories -

XLC127 (updated structural model only)

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(updated structural model only)

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XLC118 (updated structural model only)

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XLC127DVX (new loudspeaker system)

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XLC907DVX (new loudspeaker system)

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A1 Grid (updated rigging accessory)

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B1 Grid (new rigging accessory)

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XLC-EB Extender Beam (new rigging accessory)

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October 2009

Summary of Contents for XLC 127

Page 1: ...and Rigging Accessories XLC127 updated structural model only XLC127 updated structural model only XLC118 updated structural model only XLC127DVX new loudspeaker system XLC907DVX new loudspeaker system...

Page 2: ...ety Factors and Special Considerations 16 3 1 Working Load Limit and Safety Factor Definitions 16 3 2 Structural Rating Overview 17 3 3 Simplified Structural Rating Guidelines 18 3 4 Complex Structura...

Page 3: ...5 6 5 inch 165 mm MB driv ers and two ND6 16 3 inch 76 mm HF drivers An optional passive crossover may be purchased from Electro Voice that allows either biamp or triamp operation The XLC127DVX utiliz...

Page 4: ...nsions and weights System Weights XLC127 116 lb 52 6 kg XLC127 111 lb 50 3 kg XLC127DVX 114 lb 51 7 kg XLC907DVX 114 lb 51 7 kg 4 Figure 2 XLC118 and XLC215 dimensions and weights Side View Rear View...

Page 5: ...back pickup points are required One spreader bar is used when two side to side pickup points are required or one center pickup point is required Quick release pins are used to secure the sidearms to...

Page 6: ...gging dimensions and weight B1 Grid Weight 2 Spreader Bars 49 4 lb 22 41 kg B1 Grid Weight 1 Spreader Bar 29 9 lb 13 56 kg B1 Sidearm 5 2 lb 2 36 kg B1 Spreader Bar 19 5 lb 8 85 kg A1 Grid Weight 2 Sp...

Page 7: ...EB rigging dimensions and weight XLC EB Extender Beam Weight 2 Ring Assemblies 32 5 lb 14 7 kg XLC EB Extender Beam Weight 1 Ring Assembly 31 0 lb 14 1 kg XLC EB Frame Subassembly 23 9 lb 10 8 kg XLC...

Page 8: ...E SAME HOLES FOR THE SAME VERTICAL SPLAY ANGLE ON THE GRID ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE QUICK RELEASE PINS FOR EVERY SWING ARM PASS THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE SWING ARM AND ARE FULLY LOCKED IN THE RIGGING C...

Page 9: ...ont tube of sidearm and rotate rear swing arm into rear channel of sidearm Step 2 Insert quick release pins through swing arm and sidearm holes Ensure quick release pins are fully engaged and locked i...

Page 10: ...hole labeled C as shown in Figure 4d When lifting XLC127DVX or XLC907DVX loudspeaker sys tems use the hole labeled A When XLC127DVX or XLC907DVX systems are mixed in the same col umn with XLC118 or XL...

Page 11: ...ons for any XLC Array Figure 4c XLC B1 Grid configurations for XLC127 XLC127 XLC118 or XLC215 Arrays 2 Rigging and Flying Techniques Single Bar Dual Pull Use Outer Holes Dual Bar Dual Pull Use Outer H...

Page 12: ...7DVX or XLC907DVX Arrays Figure 4e XLC B1 Grid configurations for XLC127DVX or XLC907DVX with XLC118 or XLC215 in the same array Single Bar Dual Pull Use Hole C Dual Bar Dual Pull Use Hole C Single Ba...

Page 13: ...4f XLC A1 Grid configurations for any XLC Array Figure 4g XLC A1 Grid configurations for XLC127 XLC127 XLC118 or XLC215 Arrays Single Bar Dual Pull Use Outer Holes Dual Bar Dual Pull Use Outer Holes...

Page 14: ...st be attached to the grid side arms at the first hole at the front and the other at the last hole at the rear The grid spreader bars are then secured to the XLC EB yoke assemblies To attach a grid to...

Page 15: ...to achieve the desired vertical angle Each pickup ring has a centering ring The centering ring positions the pickup ring in the center of the XLC EB slot so that array will hang straight and not tilt...

Page 16: ...kg it would not structurally fail until a force of at least 8 000 lb 3 629 kg was applied based on a 8 1 safety factor However the user should never apply a load to that part that exceeds 1 000 lb 454...

Page 17: ...individual beam rigging point which is the combined strength of the U channels yokes quick release pins bolts and chain link rings 2 The total strength of the overall beam which is a function of the...

Page 18: ...sure 3 Total weight of that enclosure plus all the enclosures and rigging hung below it 4 Angled forces on rigging frames rigging components and enclosures The XLC127 XLC127 XLC127DVX XLC907DVX XLC118...

Page 19: ...1950 pounds 885 kg could be safely suspended This would include the weight of the top enclosure plus all of the enclosures and rigging sus pended below If however the top enclosure in a column was an...

Page 20: ...ructural Ratings The working load limit of each of the rear swing arm rigging points on the XLC enclosures is dependent on the swing arm the rigging channel the enclosure and the angle of pull Each en...

Page 21: ...is approach allows the enclosure working load limit to be defined as independent of pull angles making the complex structural rating analysis easier The overall enclosure strength ratings are identica...

Page 22: ...lectro Voice engineers have designed the XLC A1 and B1 grids to be stronger than the XLC loud speaker systems over the entire mechanical operating range of the loudspeaker systems This makes the struc...

Page 23: ...to be stronger than the XLC A1 and B1 grids which are in turn stronger than the XLC loudspeaker systems over the entire mechanical operating range of the loudspeaker systems This makes the structural...

Page 24: ...ng or damaged components that could reduce swing arm assembly strength Always check to make sure that the swing arm bar can move freely in the rear rigging slots and that the quick release locking pin...

Page 25: ...g any rapid changes in speed or shifting loads that could result in a sudden jolt to the suspended system Building Tower or Scaffold Supports Prior to each use the strength and load bearing capabiliti...

Page 26: ...Electro Voice XLC Touring Addendum 26 5 Notes...

Page 27: ...Electro Voice XLC Touring Addendum 27 5 Notes...

Page 28: ...392 3497 Fax 800 955 6831 Europe Africa and Middle East only For customer orders contact Customer Service at 49 9421 706 0 Fax 49 9421 706 265 Other Internatonal locations For customer orders Contact...

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