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ST-215 User Manual 

v2 November 2019 

 

5.0 – Rigging System Overview 

 5.1 – ST-215 Cabinet Hardware Overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lifting & Carrying Handle 

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Rigging Link (retracted) 

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Rigging Link Lock Pin 

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Enclosure Link Pin 

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Floor Runner 

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Stacking Recess 

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M20 Threaded Polemount 

8 

M8 Threaded Fitting 

 

Summary of Contents for ST-215

Page 1: ...ST 215 Subwoofer Product User Manual v2 November 2019 L O U D S P E A K E R S R E D E F I N E D...

Page 2: ...0 IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 10 Secondary Safeties 11 Safety Inspections 11 5 0 Rigging System Overview 12 5 1 ST 215 Cabinet Hardware Overview 12 5 2 FG HALO B 13 FG HALO B Instruction Label Spi...

Page 3: ...7 1 3 Amplifier Requirements 40 7 1 4 Processing Requirements 40 7 2 Presets and Settings 41 7 2 1 Standard ST 215 Preset 41 7 2 2 Cardioid Array Preset 41 7 2 2 FIR Latency 42 7 2 3 Geometric Delay 4...

Page 4: ...vember 2019 ST 215 medium format flyable subwoofer 52 Appendix B Technical Drawings 53 Appendix C Spare Parts List 56 Appendix D Warranty Information 57 Limited Warranty 57 Warranty Coverage 57 Return...

Page 5: ...ctrical Safety EN60065 1993 RECYCLING This product and its packaging constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive Please ensure that at the end of the working life of this product...

Page 6: ...tem it is optimised for touring use Two state of the art neodymium 15 drive units provide effortless low frequency extension and overall SPL capability within a rugged enclosure and full flying hardwa...

Page 7: ...4 x 752 29 6 mm ins 73 77kg 161 169lbs FG HALO B Master Flying Grid The FG HALO B is the master flying grid for the both the ST 215 the HALO B system and provides a means of safely and swiftly flying...

Page 8: ...ely transport columns of up to three ST 215 subwoofers ready to fly the WC T215 is a steel frame construction wheelcart that allows the ST 215 to lock securely to it Subwoofers can be assembled in car...

Page 9: ...rds to load limits Ease Focus 3 can be downloaded for free from the AFMG website at http focus afmg eu and is currently available as a stand alone application for Windows XP or Higher only It can also...

Page 10: ...romise the safety standards and EM Acoustics is in no way liable for any loss damage or injury caused by such practice Do not modify or alter the ST 215 hardware or accessories nor use them in any way...

Page 11: ...which are much more rigorous than visual inspections of all rigging components must also be carried out Safety legislation and test inspection requirements will vary from country to country and as su...

Page 12: ...Rigging System Overview 5 1 ST 215 Cabinet Hardware Overview 2 4 6 1 3 5 7 8 1 Lifting Carrying Handle 2 Rigging Link retracted 3 Rigging Link Lock Pin 4 Enclosure Link Pin 5 Floor Runner 6 Stacking...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 57 ST 215 User Manual v2 November 2019 5 2 FG HALO B 6 1 3 4 8 7 9 11 12 6 4 2 2 4 4...

Page 14: ...clinometers can be fitted to the FG HALO B including TEQSAS devices An aperture is provided in the front beam for the laser to pass through The retractable cable pick gives a location to safely secure...

Page 15: ...Page 15 of 57 ST 215 User Manual v2 November 2019 FG HALO B Instruction Label Spine Left side...

Page 16: ...Page 16 of 57 ST 215 User Manual v2 November 2019 FG HALO B Instruction Label Spine Right side...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 57 ST 215 User Manual v2 November 2019 FG HALO B Instruction Label Side...

Page 18: ...uld engage in this slot in the spine Pay attention to the label details with regards the indicated angle compared to actual angle for the first element in the array Three M8 clearance holes are provid...

Page 19: ...r stacking 6 1 1 Extending the rigging links Remove the Link Lock pin from the top of each rigging assembly Extend all four rigging links Reinstate all four Link Lock pins to lock link in place Safety...

Page 20: ...but reverse every third subwoofer The rigging hardware can and should be engaged as normal For guidance on correct cabling for cardioid subwoofer arrays see Chapter 7 of this manual IMPORTANT NOTE If...

Page 21: ...the subwoofer to the wheelcart Step 4 If adding more subwoofers simply stack the next subwoofer on top of the first one Ensure that the protective runners on the lower sub have engaged in the recesse...

Page 22: ...imulation and removing the Front Link Attachment pins and the Subwoofer Link Attachment pins Step 2A Prepare the first ST 215 subwoofer Leave the subwoofer the correct way up floor runners upwards Rem...

Page 23: ...LO B is low locked to the subwoofer If you are not adding any further subwoofers proceed to step 6 overleaf Step 5 To add additional ST 215 subwoofers prepare them with their links extended as in step...

Page 24: ...k lock pins in all four corners of the FG HALO B Step 1A Rotate each of the sub links to their upright positions The finger hole in the side of the FG HALO B at each position is intended to make this...

Page 25: ...p 2 Step 3 Lift the second FG HALO B up to the bottom of the ST 215 ensuring that the four sub links engage into the clevises in the bottom of the subwoofer Replace the four enclosure link pins to sec...

Page 26: ...r manual Position this cart of HALO B underneath your flown ST 215 column Lower the subwoofer column toward the HALO B enclosures Step 6 Ensuring the HALO B front links engage in the FG HALO B clevis...

Page 27: ...r will open to the settings you have determined Take care as the HALO B elements will tend to swing forward as they leave the ground CAUTION Array will swing forward Step 8 Once the array is clear of...

Page 28: ...ared to actual angle Reinstate the Angle Set pin at the desired location to set the angle Step 10 Land the array back on the floor again so that the splay link moves toward the location hole in the FG...

Page 29: ...T 215 invert the second subwoofer and sit it on top of the first so its runners sit into the recesses on the first subwoofer cabinet Then remove both the Enclosure Link and Link Lock pins on all four...

Page 30: ...e second subwoofer and sit it on top of the first so its runners sit into the recesses on the first subwoofer cabinet Then remove both the Enclosure Link and Link Lock pins on all four rigging hardwar...

Page 31: ...e FG HALO B so it is ready to receive HALO B enclosures HALO B enclosures can now be added to the ground stack as described in Section 6 4 1 above Step 4 Step 5 Prepare an FG HALO B as described in Se...

Page 32: ...HALO B spine Remove the Angle Set pin from the rear of the HALO B which will allow the splay link to drop down into the spine slot under gravity There is a metal stop welded to the spine which prevent...

Page 33: ...nt Enclosure Link pins to lock the two enclosures together Remove the Rear Enclosure Link pin from the lower enclosure and the Angle Set pin from the upper enclosure This will allow the splay link to...

Page 34: ...y link to move within the splay rigging assembly Select the desired angle from your EASE Focus simulation and insert the Angle Set pin into the corresponding location hole Step 14 Repeat steps 10 13 w...

Page 35: ...t the three M8 clearance mounting holes line up with the M8 threaded fittings in the top of the ST 215 Remove the M8 lobe knobs from the storage bosses on the GS HALO B and use them to secure the GS H...

Page 36: ...T STRAPS OR SIMILAR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO RISK TO ANY PERSON NEAR THE ARRAY Step 5 Remove the Angle Set pin from the rear rigging assembly the Splay Link will drop down under gravity Ensure it engages...

Page 37: ...n of the HALO B flying grid The CHAIN HALO B is a 1m effective length lifting chain with a SWL of 760kg which is intended to sit between the motor hook and the FG HALO B pickup link The CHAIN HALO B h...

Page 38: ...ed in their threads before tightening completely The Form A flat washer should be in contact with the castor frame and the spring washer should be between the flat washer and the bolt head 6 5 Fitting...

Page 39: ...1 Connections The ST 215 requires only a single amplifier channel Inputs to the ST 215 enclosure are on Neutrik SpeakON NL4 as illustrated below Two core cable should be used for connecting ST 215 su...

Page 40: ...ced system amplifiers can be used to power the ST 215 however the DQ6 and DQ10 are lower power models and as such will not provide maximum power for the subwoofer The following table shows the maximum...

Page 41: ...require one output from your DQ Series amplifier 7 2 2 Cardioid Array Preset The ST 215 can be used to create cardioid arrays by ensuring that one in three ST 215 subwoofers are physically reversed a...

Page 42: ...to be applied to account for physical location differences between different elements of your system for example time aligning subwoofers to the main system The use of SMAART or similar can make this...

Page 43: ...miters to get the best from your subwoofers Please refer to the DQ Series User Manual for detailed information on using the amplifiers and the System Engineer software 7 3 1 Connections 7 3 2 Preset R...

Page 44: ...re correct wiring for your system both using DQ Series amplifiers alone and also using the DQRack touring solution SPLIT 19P NL4 Intended for use with 19 pole circular connectors such as Socapex the S...

Page 45: ...sends on male NL4 sockets This assembly is intended for use at the amplifier end of the cable run 7 4 3 Crossover Cable Use The use of a pin swap or crossover cable can allow for neater cable solutio...

Page 46: ...for touring environments and provides an optimum turnkey solution The DQRack has two loudspeaker output options depending on your chosen cabling method Each of the two 19 pole connectors delivers 6 c...

Page 47: ...se two examples are by no means comprehensive The example below illustrates the use of a DQRack in a large system environment Such a system could for example be one half of a larger stereo loudspeaker...

Page 48: ...NL8 amplifier outputs one output is used to feed each of the left right HALO B hangs and the last output is used for subwoofers Again a cardioid array has been created with the two front firing subwo...

Page 49: ...om each long edge of the grille and then lift the grille clear of the cabinet 2 To replace the grille position the grille on the front of the ST 215 logo badge should be on the left of the enclosure w...

Page 50: ...sitive black to negative 4 To replace the drive unit first sit a fresh gasket around the drive unit hole ensuring that the holes line up with the cabinet mounting holes Reconnect the cables to the dri...

Page 51: ...ED 2 5mm Allen key 1 All the rigging flying pins are held in place by M3 socket cap machine screws with captive Nyloc nuts within the assembly As such they can be easily removed and replaced in the fi...

Page 52: ...factor 8 flush handles M20 threaded polemeount adapter touring runners stacking recesses 3 x M8 threaded fittings Grille Mesh backed perforated stainless steel Options Colours extended weather protect...

Page 53: ...Page 53 of 57 ST 215 User Manual v2 November 2019 Appendix B Technical Drawings...

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Page 56: ...al v2 November 2019 Appendix C Spare Parts List Order Code Description 01A031 DU 1508 replacement 8 ohm 15 LF drive unit 04A051 RFG S215 replacement grille fabric for ST 215 05A097 PIN 0 3125 0 625 ba...

Page 57: ...faced Returning your EM Acoustics loudspeaker Should your EM Acoustics loudspeaker develop a fault please return it freight prepaid in its original packaging along with proof of purchase to your local...

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