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Corrective maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Introduction

This section contains the following maintenance procedures:

•

Grill

(p.72)

•

Waveguide

(p.73)

•

Coaxial loudspeaker

(p.77)

•

HF diaphragm

(p.78)

For advanced maintenance, contact your L-Acoustics representative.

Tools and consumables

Before performing maintenance on this product, make sure all the tools listed are available. References are given for

FACOM

products in this table. Other manufacturers can be used.

name

reference

distributor

Set of 6-point 1/4" sockets *

RL.NANO1 / R.360NANO

FACOM

Torque screwdriver (2 - 10 N.m) *

A.404

FACOM

5 mm hex bit - spherical head *

ETS.105

FACOM

4 mm hex bit - spherical head *

ETS.104

FACOM

T10 Torx bit

EX.110

FACOM

3 mm hex bit

3 mm hex wrench

compressed air blower

double face adhesive tape

* included in the L-Acoustics Maintenance Toolcase.

Maintenance Toolcase

The Maintenance Toolcase is a carry-on suitcase that includes all the tools required to perform maintenance on L-

Acoustics products. This toolcase is aimed at Certied Providers.
The Maintenance Toolcase uses a Peli

™

1510 Protector case that features three pre-cut layers of foam to safely t the

tools. The Maintenance Toolcase includes tools manufactured by FACOM

, Fluke

, Tohnichi, ABUS and Würth.

All third-party trademarks, registered trademarks, or product names are the property of their respective owners.

X15 HiQ owner's manual (EN) version 1.0

Summary of Contents for X15 HIQ

Page 1: ...X15 HiQ owner s manual EN ...

Page 2: ...s manual EN version 1 0 Distribution date March 15 2021 2021 L Acoustics All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher ...

Page 3: ...Q 14 Elements for ying and wall mounting 16 X US1215 and X UL15 16 X UTILT 19 X BAR 19 Elements for pole mounting 21 Pole sockets 21 EMBi 21 Subwoofers 22 Mechanical safety 23 Loudspeaker con gurations 25 X15 HiQ point source 25 X15 HiQ point source with LF 26 X15 HiQ stage monitor 29 Low latency preset 29 X15 HiQ stage monitor with LF 30 Inspection and preventive maintenance 32 How to do preventi...

Page 4: ...ing a U bracket with X UTILT 48 Flying with a U bracket 54 Flying with X BAR 59 Pole mounting with a U bracket 65 Connection to LA ampli ed controllers 69 Corrective maintenance 70 Forbidden con gurations 80 Speci cations 82 APPENDIX Recommendation for speaker cables 97 4 ...

Page 5: ...re familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual Ensure personnel health and safety During installation and set up personnel must wear protective headgear and footwear at all times Under no circumstances is personnel allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly Respect the Working Load Limit WLL of third party equipment L Acoustics is not responsible for any...

Page 6: ... notice Check www l acoustics com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates Long term exposure to extreme conditions may damage the product For more information refer to the Products weather protection document available on the website Read the maintenance section of this document before servicing the product Contact L Acoustics for advanced maintenance Any unauthoriz...

Page 7: ... rigging the system perform mandatory inspections and functional checks Inspection and preventive maintenance p 32 4 To deploy the system follow the step by step rigging instructions and refer to the cabling schemes Rigging procedures p 44 Connection to LA ampli ed controllers p 69 The Corrective maintenance p 70 section contains the operations authorized for the end user Performing another operat...

Page 8: ...e in four sizes SP 7 0 7 m 2 3 ft SP5 5 m 16 4 ft SP10 10 m 32 8 ft and SP25 25 m 82 ft DO 8 point PA COM loudspeaker cables 4 mm gauge DO cables come in three sizes DO 7 0 7 m 2 3 ft DO10 10 m 32 8 ft and DO25 25 m 82 ft DOFILL LA8 breakout cable for two 2 way active enclosures 4 mm gauge 8 point PA COM to 2 x 4 point speakON DO3WFILL breakout cable for one 2 way active enclosure and two passive ...

Page 9: ...toring of ampli ed controllers Refer to the Soundvision help Refer to the LA Network Manager help System component illustrations Cables 0 7 m 5 m 10 m 25 m 0 7 m 10 m 25 m SP 7 SP 5 SP10 SP25 DO 7 DO10 DO25 2W CH A 2W CH B 3 5 m 2WAY SUB1 SUB2 3 5 m DOFILL LA8 DO3WFILL Rigging accessories EMBi X UTILT X BAR X UL15 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 9 ...

Page 10: ...System components X US1215 CLAMP250 10 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 11: ...H V directivity pattern of 40 x 60 Frequency Hz Angle 100 1 000 10 000 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Frequency Hz Angle 100 1 000 10 000 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Dispersion angle diagram of a single X15 HiQ using lines of equal sound pressure at 3 dB 6 dB 12 dB X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 11 ...

Page 12: ...OUT 3 LF ON HF OUT 4 HF IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON KS21_60 KS21_100 SB18_100 outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 3 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 4 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON KS21_60_C KS21_100_C KS21_60_Cx KS21_100_Cx SB18_100_C SB18_100_Cx loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute SR OUT 1 SR ON SB OUT 2 SB ON SB OUT...

Page 13: ... connectors can be used interchangeably as IN or LINK connector LINK IN X15 HiQ 2 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics 2 way active enclosures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF HF HF X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 13 ...

Page 14: ... features a M8 DIN580 threaded insert designed to implement a secondary safety The logo on the enclosure front can be rotated to adapt to every con guration X15 HiQ features ergonomic handles on both sides for easy transportation 14 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 15: ...ption X15 HiQ features four runners on the bottom to protect the enclosure X15 HiQ features risers that allow to change the monitor angle from 35 to 55 relative to the vertical CLICK X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 15 ...

Page 16: ...bracket X US1215 or a long U bracket X UL15 The brackets are secured in the enclosure inserts with two threaded knobs A spring lock safety mechanism secures the knobs in the U brackets The threaded knobs feature a washer as a safety to avoid the accidental loosening of the knob 16 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 17: ...ket in horizontal position In this position the enclosure applies a diagonal force of 419 daN on the anchoring points Fasteners for wall mounting or ceiling mounting Secure the bracket with three M10 screws Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 17 ...

Page 18: ...es consider the maximum site angle available See Maximum angles p 57 X US1215 features additional holes on the sides to closely t the enclosure and to optimize visual impact The knobs shall be stored in the U brackets 18 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 19: ...guration The site angle can be set from 0 to 45 in 5 steps The azimuth angle can be adjusted with the U bracket X UTILT shall only be used vertically Fasteners for wall mounting Secure the X UTILT with two M10 screws Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall properties X BAR X BAR is a rigging bar for ying The rigging system consists of a threaded axis with a cam lever X15 HiQ owner s...

Page 20: ...d to the dedicated inserts on the enclosure in front or rear extension position Five angulation holes are available 5 4 3 2 1 X BAR is compatible with a Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t provided and with CLAMP250 20 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 21: ...pole mounting Pole sockets X15 HiQ features two 35 mm pole sockets integrated in the handles EMBi EMBi is a pole mount adapter for X US1215 35 mm pole The site angle can be adjusted with the U bracket X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 21 ...

Page 22: ...atures a 35 mm pole socket which contains an M20 150 insert Use a 35 mm diameter pole The pole can be non threaded or with M20 thread Use an adapter for poles with other dimensions for example the 21329 adapter by K M available on www k m de en 22 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 23: ...safety Mechanical safety of the rigging system Before any installation always model the system in Soundvision and check the Mechanical Data section for any stress warning or stability warning In order to assess the actual safety of any array con guration before implementation refer to the following warnings Rated working load limit WLL is not enough The rated WLL is an indication of the element re...

Page 24: ...to the ground stage or platform It is the user s responsibility to secure the array and to ignore the warning Additional safety for own arrays When ying an array use available holes to implement a secondary safety Considerations must be given to unusual conditions Soundvision calculations are based on usual environmental conditions A higher safety factor is recommended with factors such as extreme...

Page 25: ...s over the nominal bandwidth of the X15 HiQ enclosure The X15 preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications The X15 HiQ enclosure is driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli ed controllers Standalone X15 HiQ Enclosure X15 HiQ Preset X15 Frequency range 10 dB 55 Hz 20 kHz X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 25 ...

Page 26: ...5 HiQ SB18 and KS21 enclosures are driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli ed controllers X15 HiQ with SB18 With SB18 the X15 HiQ system contour is reinforced by 4 dB at 60 Hz and 5 dB at 100 Hz and the system bandwidth is extended down to 32 Hz Enclosure X15 HiQ SB18 Preset X15 SB18_100 Frequency range 10 dB 32 Hz 20 kHz Enclosure ratio 1 X15 HiQ 1 SB18 Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignm...

Page 27: ...Loudspeaker con gurations Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings X15 SB18_100 X15 HiQ 4 ms SB18 0 ms X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 27 ...

Page 28: ...range 10 dB 31 Hz 20 kHz KS21_100 Enclosure ratio 1 X15 HiQ 1 KS21 Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration KS21i is not mechanically compatible with pole mounted con gurations Values and ratios are the same for KS21i Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings X15 KS21_100 X15 HiQ 0 ms KS21 1 5 ms 28 X...

Page 29: ...n to 1 18 ms LA8 and 0 84 ms LA4X LA12X If the monitor is combined with a subwoofer a custom preset must be used Paired X15 HiQ monitors with LFC The Low Frequency Contour LFC tool implemented in LA Network Manager can compensate for coupling effects between closely operating monitors LFC allows to adjust the frequency response curve to obtain the desired low frequency contour For paired X15 HiQ m...

Page 30: ... 55 35 Enclosure X15 HiQ SB18 Preset X15_MO SB18_100 Frequency range 10 dB 32 Hz 20 kHz Enclosure ratio 1 X15 HiQ 1 SB18 Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings X15_MO SB18_100 X15 HiQ 0 ms SB18 1 ms xx_MO presets for the X series use the ampli ed controller ...

Page 31: ...ent delay values and polarity settings X15_MO KS21_100 X15 HiQ 0 ms KS21 1 5 ms xx_MO presets for the X series use the ampli ed controller low latency operating mode When used along with subwoofers it is recommended to use the subwoofers in low latency operating mode To achieve this create custom presets combining low latency channel sets and subwoofer channel sets If the subwoofers are driven fro...

Page 32: ...inspection p 33 on each rigging part Use the Mechanical system overview p 33 to identify critical parts of the system and apply the speci c checks described in the Inspection references p 38 If any parts are damaged contact your L Acoustics representative for further instructions Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check p 40 Perform the Listening test p 42 to detect any degradation in sound quality I...

Page 33: ...is available add blue threadlocker before reusing the screw Do not apply more than the indicated torque 4 Check the geometry of the part to identify critical deformations Place the rigging part on a at surface or hold a level against it 5 Check the moving parts Make sure that the mechanism engages correctly What to do next If a problem is detected perform the authorized maintenance operations or c...

Page 34: ...rting screws are tightened Threaded knobs p 38 the inserts are not damaged X15 HiQ with X US1215 and X UTILT the inserts are not damaged Threaded knobs p 38 the supporting screws are tightened the axes are tightened and not bent 34 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 35: ... wing knobs can be tightened and loosened by hand pull up the lever and release it the lever returns to its initial position all screws are tightened the top inserts are not damaged X15 HiQ pole mounted the pole socket is not damaged X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 35 ...

Page 36: ...maintenance X15 HiQ pole mounted with X US1215 and EMBi on SB18 the inserts are not damaged Threaded knobs p 38 the screws are tightened the wing knob is tightened Pole mount socket p 39 36 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 37: ...Inspection and preventive maintenance X15 HiQ on the ground Runners and risers p 38 Runners and risers p 38 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 37 ...

Page 38: ... washers are present Reference pictures Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 33 Runners and risers Runners are not worn out Risers are not damaged and move correctly Screws are tightened Reference pictures Contact your L Acoustics representative for repair instructions Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 33 38 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 39: ...et Pole mount socket is not damaged or bent Screws are tightened Socket plug is present Reference pictures Contact your L Acoustics representative for repair instructions Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 33 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 39 ...

Page 40: ...Do not connect enclosures in parallel Ampli ed controllers LA4X must run at least rmware version 1 1 0 LA4X load sensors must be calibrated Refer to the Load Sensor Calibration Tool technical bulletin for more information LA4X must warm up for at least 10 minutes after power up Do not power off reboot or switch to standby mode to avoid resetting the countdown Load a preset corresponding to the con...

Page 41: ...es are met in particular that the loaded preset corresponds to the connected speaker s family b inspect the cables and connections c go to step 8 p 41 8 Under NC NOK and UNDEF results press and hold the corresponding OUT key The ampli ed controller displays the tested frequencies information on the measured impedance OPEN for open circuit found in NC results SHORT for short circuit found in NOK re...

Page 42: ...icking muf ed or weak sound Possible causes The screws are not tightened with the appropriate torque There is an air leak in the gasket There is dust on the cone The cone is damaged The surround is torn or delaminated The voice coil or the spider is damaged Procedure 1 Perform the speaker disassembly procedure 2 Visually inspect the cables and the connectors 3 Visually inspect the speaker cone the...

Page 43: ...rform the diaphragm disassembly procedure 2 Visually inspect the diaphragm and the voice coil If any damage is visible replace the diaphragm 3 Clean the air gap thoroughly Use double face adhesive tape to remove any particles 4 Perform the diaphragm reassembly procedure Pay close attention to the number of shims and the position of the diaphragm Apply the recommended torque 5 Repeat the listening ...

Page 44: ...ill require 2 operators Short U bracket in horizontal position In this position the enclosure applies a diagonal force of 419 daN on the anchoring points Fasteners for wall mounting or ceiling mounting Secure the bracket with three M10 screws Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties The procedure is shown with X UL15 in horizontal position The same procedure app...

Page 45: ...ew length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties 2 Secure the U bracket to the wall using M10 screws 3 Lift the enclosure by the knobs and place it inside the U bracket Adjust the knobs on both sides so that the safety washer is between the hook and the enclosure 4 Push until the knobs are locked inside the spring lock safety mechanism SHLAK X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 46: ...Rigging procedures 5 Set the site angle Use the screw as a reference point to read the label 6 Tighten the knobs Make sure the enclosure is steady 46 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 47: ...nobs until the enclosure can rotate freely Do not unscrew the knobs all the way 2 On both sides pull on the safety mechanism while lifting the enclosure by the knobs to release it 3 Remove the U bracket from the wall X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 47 ...

Page 48: ...to implement a secondary safety Fasteners for wall mounting Secure the X UTILT with two M10 screws Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall properties The procedure is shown with X UL15 The same procedure applies for X US1215 Assembly Procedure X UTILT shall only be used vertically Fasteners for wall mounting Secure the X UTILT with two M10 screws Select screw length and anchors appl...

Page 49: ...procedures 2 Secure the U bracket to X UTILT 3 Secure the rigging arm to the U bracket Make sure the rigging arm is in the correct position Always use the central insert X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 49 ...

Page 50: ...5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 5 Drive the knobs in the inserts on the enclosure Stop when the threading is halfway in 6 Lift the enclosure by the knobs and place it inside the U bracket Adjust the knobs on both sides so that the safety washer is between the hook and the enclosure 50 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 51: ... procedures 7 Push until the knobs are locked inside the spring lock safety mechanism SHLAK 8 Set the azimuth angle Use the screw as a reference point to read the label X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 51 ...

Page 52: ...Rigging procedures 9 Tighten the knobs Make sure the enclosure is steady 52 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 53: ...s until the enclosure can rotate freely Do not unscrew the knobs all the way 2 On both sides pull on the safety mechanism while sliding the enclosure out of the U bracket 3 Remove the U bracket and X UTILT from the wall X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 53 ...

Page 54: ...ray use the M8 DIN580 threaded insert to implement a secondary safety The procedure is shown with X US1215 The same procedure applies for X UL15 Assembly Procedure 1 Drive the knobs in the inserts on the enclosure Stop when the threading is halfway in 2 Place the U bracket around the assembly Adjust the knobs on both sides so that the safety washer is between the hook and the enclosure 54 X15 HiQ ...

Page 55: ...il the knobs are locked inside the spring lock mechanism SHLAK Alternatively use the additional holes on the U bracket The hooks on the bracket must be oriented towards the front of the enclosure X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 55 ...

Page 56: ...fety washer goes through the hole on the bracket 4 Tighten the knobs and y the enclosure with a clamp 5 Loosen the knobs to set the site angle Use the screw as a reference point to read the label 56 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 57: ...es 6 Tighten the knobs Make sure the enclosure is steady Maximum angles When using the additional holes on the U bracket consider the maximum negative site angle available 30 15 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 57 ...

Page 58: ...g procedures Disassembly Procedure 1 Place the enclosure on a at surface 2 Loosen the knobs 3 Pull on the safety mechanism and remove the U bracket from the enclosure 58 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 59: ...ditional material CLAMP250 optional min number of operators 1 Additional safety for own arrays When ying an enclosure or an array use the M8 DIN580 threaded insert to implement a secondary safety Assembly Procedure 1 Lay the enclosure on a at surface 2 Drive the X BAR in the insert X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 59 ...

Page 60: ...cular to the front grill Use the screws as reference points 4 Tighten the X BAR a Lift the lever and rotate it counter clockwise release the lever and rotate it clockwise Repeat until the X BAR is tightly secured 60 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 61: ...Rigging procedures b Finally store the lever on the right X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 61 ...

Page 62: ...ite angle Rear extension on horizontal enclosure 22 5 14 5 4 14 Front extension on horizontal enclosure 4 5 14 22 30 38 Rear extension on vertical enclosure 5 5 1 5 8 5 15 22 Front extension on vertical enclosure 18 5 11 5 4 5 2 9 62 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 63: ...Rigging procedures 6 Lift the assembly X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 63 ...

Page 64: ...Disassembly Procedure 1 Take down the assembly 2 Lift the lever and rotate it clockwise 3 Release the lever and rotate it counter clockwise 4 Repeat until the X BAR can be removed 64 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 65: ...itional material 35 mm pole min number of operators 1 Assembly Procedure 1 Secure EMBi to the U bracket with the provided bolts and nuts 2 Secure the U bracket to the enclosure using the additional holes The hooks on the bracket must be oriented towards the front of the enclosure X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 65 ...

Page 66: ...rough the hole on the bracket 3 Tighten the knobs reverse the assembly and mount it on a pole 4 Tighten EMBi 5 Loosen the knobs to set the site angle Consider the maximum positive site angle available Maximum angles 66 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 67: ...Rigging procedures 30 15 6 Tighten the knobs Make sure the enclosure is steady The assembly can be mounted on a tripod or on a subwoofer X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 67 ...

Page 68: ... this task Remove the assembly from the pole before disassembling the enclosure and the bracket Procedure 1 Loosen EMBi to remove the assembly from the pole 2 Remove the bracket from the enclosure 68 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 69: ...output total X15 HiQ 1 2 2 4 3 6 Cabling schemes for X15 HiQ Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors Two channel speakON output SP SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 CH 2 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA COM output DO SP DOFILL LA8 2W CH A 2W CH B For passive loudspeakers the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output For active loudspeak...

Page 70: ...spherical head ETS 105 FACOM 4 mm hex bit spherical head ETS 104 FACOM T10 Torx bit EX 110 FACOM 3 mm hex bit 3 mm hex wrench compressed air blower double face adhesive tape included in the L Acoustics Maintenance Toolcase Maintenance Toolcase The Maintenance Toolcase is a carry on suitcase that includes all the tools required to perform maintenance on L Acoustics products This toolcase is aimed a...

Page 71: ...bly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here Each assembly refers to the corresponding D R procedure and the necessary repair kit GRILL WAVEGUIDE COAXIAL SPEAKER G03210 DIAPHRAGM G03176 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 71 ...

Page 72: ... diaphragm X15 HiQ 6 S100033 M5 25 Torx Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern Position the logo on the right side x6 5 N m T25 72 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 73: ...l speaker X15 HiQ or G03176 KR diaphragm X15 HiQ 4 2 1 2 100546 100547 100214 100286 M6 17 hex M5 50 hex waveguide gasket Lexan screw cover Prerequisite Grill disassembled See Grill p 72 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the Lexan screw covers 2 Remove the two screws securing the waveguide to the speaker 4 mm X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 73 ...

Page 74: ...Corrective maintenance 3 Remove the four remaining screws 5 mm 4 Carefully remove the waveguide 5 Remove the waveguide gasket 74 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 75: ...r safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Place the gasket inside the throat of the speaker 2 Position the waveguide The center holes are aligned with the connectors X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 75 ...

Page 76: ...e to the cabinet with the provided 100546 screws x4 5 N m 5 mm 4 Secure the waveguide to the speaker with the provided 100547 screws x2 5 N m 4 mm 5 Stick the Lexan screw covers with the cyanoacrylate glue 76 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 77: ...0 hex Prerequisite Grill disassembled See Grill p 72 Waveguide removed See Waveguide p 73 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern If the speaker gasket is damaged remove and replace it x4 5 N m 5 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 40 procedures X15 HiQ owner s manual EN versio...

Page 78: ...bled See Grill p 72 Waveguide removed See Waveguide p 73 Coaxial speaker removed See Coaxial loudspeaker p 77 The speaker is placed on a at surface in a dust free environment Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the four screws securing the cover Use the 3 mm hex bit 2 Remove the cover 3 Carefully remove the diaphragm 4 If there are shims on the dome carefully remove them Take note of how many and what ...

Page 79: ...itially present 3 Carefully place the diaphragm 4 Position the diaphragm using the LF cable connectors as reference points Place the small HF connector on the same side as the small LF connector 5 Secure the cover to the speaker using four S100082 screws a Gradually secure each screw manually with the 3 mm hex wrench Follow a cross scheme 1 2 3 4 b Tighten the screws in the same order with the ele...

Page 80: ...Forbidden con gurations Forbidden con gurations Forbidden Authorized 80 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 81: ...Forbidden con gurations Forbidden Authorized X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 81 ...

Page 82: ...Vents ellipsoidal waveguide Nominal impedance LF 8 Ω HF 8 Ω Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles 1 DIN580 compatible M8 threaded insert 4 M10 threaded inserts 2 35 mm pole sockets Weight net 21 kg 46 3 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front steel with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Finish dark grey brown...

Page 83: ...Speci cations X15 HiQ dimensions 430 mm 16 9 in 375 mm 14 8 in 580 mm 22 8 in 471 mm 18 5 in 500 mm 19 7 in 341 mm 13 4 in 403 mm 15 9 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 83 ...

Page 84: ... 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 4 handles integrated into the cabinet captive rigging system 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP IP55 1 Peak level at 1 m under half spac...

Page 85: ...Speci cations SB18 dimensions 750 mm 29 5 in 707 mm 27 8 in 553 mm 21 8 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 85 ...

Page 86: ...mpedance 8 Ω Connectors 1 4 point terminal block with push in connection Rigging and handling external rigging kits 12 M6 inserts for rigging 8 M6 inserts for screens Weight net 48 kg 106 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP IP55 1 Peak level...

Page 87: ...Speci cations SB18 IIi dimensions 701 mm 27 6 in 540 mm 21 2 in 701 mm 27 6 in 728 mm 28 7 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 87 ...

Page 88: ... speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling ush tting 2 point rigging system 4 handles 8 corner stops 2 ground runners 1 pole mount with M20 150 insert Weight net 49 kg 108 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP IP...

Page 89: ...Speci cations KS21 dimensions 571 mm 22 5 in 764 mm 30 in 576 mm 22 7 in 569 mm 22 4 in 602 mm 23 7 in 752 mm 29 6 in 620 mm 24 4 in 575 mm 22 6 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 89 ...

Page 90: ...e 8 Ω Connectors 1 4 point terminal block with push in connection Rigging and handling external rigging kits M6 inserts for rigging plates M8 inserts for A U15i 1 DIN580 compatible M8 threaded insert Weight net 46 kg 101 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL...

Page 91: ...Speci cations KS21i dimensions 569 mm 22 4 in 752 mm 29 6 in 602 mm 23 7 in 629 mm 24 8 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 91 ...

Page 92: ...ng U bracket for X15 HiQ Weight net 2 9 kg 6 4 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating X UL15 dimensions Ø M10 643 mm 25 3 in 685 mm 27 in 341 mm 13 4 in 53 mm 2 1 in 96 mm 3 8 in 200 mm 7 9 in 92 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 93: ... bracket for X12 and X15 HiQ Weight net 3 kg 6 6 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating X US1215 dimensions 535 mm 21 1 in 493 mm 19 4 in 470 mm 18 5 in Ø M10 53 mm 2 1 in 80 mm 3 1 in 200 mm 7 9 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 93 ...

Page 94: ...t wallmount for X series with tilt adjustment Weight net 1 5 kg 3 3 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating X UTILT dimensions 300 mm 11 8 in Ø M10 55 mm 2 2 in 88 mm 3 5 in 65 mm 2 6 in 200 mm 7 9 in 94 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 95: ...n Rigging bar for 1 enclosure 1 Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t Weight net 1 1 kg 2 4 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating X BAR dimensions 185 mm 7 3 in Ø 13 mm 0 5 in 83 mm 3 3 in 85 mm 3 3 in X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 95 ...

Page 96: ...cription Pole mount socket 8XTi 12XTi and X series Weight net 0 5 kg 1 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating EMBi dimensions 46 mm 1 8 in 35 mm 1 4 in 76 mm 3 in 115 5 mm 4 5 in 96 X15 HiQ owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 97: ...rovides the recommended maximum length for loudspeaker cables depending on the cable gauge and on the impedance load connected to the ampli er recommended maximum length cable gauge 8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2 7 Ω load mm 2 SWG AWG m ft m ft m ft 2 5 15 13 30 100 15 50 10 33 4 13 11 50 160 25 80 17 53 6 11 9 74 240 37 120 25 80 Use the more detailed L Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length an...

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