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WEATHER RESISTANT Configurations for AE and PD Series
JBL offers two standard levels of weather resistance for AE and PD Series loudspeakers.
WRC
is for outdoor
placement where the loudspeaker will be sheltered from direct exposure to the elements.
WRX
is for direct
exposure or extreme environments, such as tropical or beach, or in areas with salt air, with extreme high
humidity or rapid changes in temperature.
Model Numbering
– WR designation is a suffix to the standard model number.
For example, AM4215/95
-WRC
or AM4215/95
-WRX
.
-WRC
-WRX
Covered/Protected
Outdoor
Direct Exposure or
Extreme Environment
IP55 per IEC 529
IP56 per IEC 529
ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
ENCLOSURE
Covering
Exterior Cabinet:
0.060” (1.5mm)
thick DuraFlex
coating
Interior Cabinet: Wood sealer
Exterior Cabinet: Fiberglass, all
corners wrapped for maximum
structural reinforcement
Interior Cabinet: Gelcoat sealed
Dimensions
AE Series WRC/WRX are LARGER than standard AE Series cabinets.
Standard AE Series brackets do NOT fit these cabinets. Contact JBL
Professional for dimensional information. PD 5000 Series WRC/WRX
dimensions are the same as standard versions.
Color
LIGHT GRAY, similar to RAL 7035 and Pantone PMS428C
Horn Orientation
Rotating the horn in the field can be difficult. Horn is default oriented with
wider horizontal coverage than vertical coverage in the vertical cabinet
orientation. To order with horn rotated, add “-H” (Ex: AM4215/95-WRX-H)
Enclosure
Exterior grade plywood, exterior grade glues, fully captive baffle
Hardware
Stainless steel and heavily zinc-plated hardware throughout
GRILLE
Shape
Flat front
Grille Material
Perforated stainless steel, vinyl dipped, light gray
Grille Backing
Black open cell foam over fine gauge stainless steel mesh
INPUT & NETWORK
Input Connection & Cable
Sealed glan nut, permanently attached 20 ft (6 m) captive cable,
unterminated. Cable rated for permanent outdoor installation: UV, ozone &
water resistant.
Network Mode
Comes in the “most passive” mode (unless ordered otherwise): bi-amp on
normally bi-amp/tri-amp models (i.e., AM63xx models), full passive on
normally passive/bi-amp models. On multi-driver LF and subwoofer systems
each driver is wired independently. Mode is NOT re-configurable in the field.
Other powering modes are available, contact JBL for options.
COMPONENT TREATMENT
Driver Treatment
Cones treated for water resistance, metal parts urethane-coated
Network Treatment
Conformal urethane-coating
Delivery –
WRC and WRX are
Build-to-Order
products and not stocked. Lead time (from when the order is cleared by JBL Credit Dept to
shipment from JBL factory) is typically 4 to 6 weeks.
Custom Extra-Cost Options:
•
Longer input cable, special cable types.
•
AE-style connector input plate (barrier strip terminals) with sealed cover plate (selectable network mode).
•
Custom colors (dark colors to be avoided if installed in warm climates or areas with direct exposure to sun).
