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User Guide

WPM

Optimised Line Array

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Page 1: ...User Guide WPM Optimised Line Array...

Page 2: ...AY 2 3 Overview 13 Vu Net 2 1 Overview 19 WPMGRIDt Touring Flying Frame 26 WPMGRIDi Install Flying Frame 27 Outrigger 30 Flightcase for four WPM RoW and US versions 30 Inclinometer Assembly 31 Variabl...

Page 3: ...52 Essential Maintenance 57 WPM Replacing a LF Drive Unit 57 WPM Replacing the HF Drive Units 60 MSX Passive Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit 61 SX118 Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit 63 SX218 Re...

Page 4: ...to the world of advanced optimisation The greater the resolution of the array in terms of individually driven enclosures the more precisely DISPLAY can fine tune audience coverage and hold the frequen...

Page 5: ...it from the apparatus This equipment must be earthed Only use attachments accessories specified by Martin Audio Use only with wheelboard and rigging hardware specified by Martin Audio When moving usin...

Page 6: ...any damage If any is found immediately notify the carrier concerned you the consignee must instigate any claim Please retain all packaging in case you need to return the unit Please think of the envi...

Page 7: ...1 4 neodymium magnet high frequency compression drivers loaded by constant directivity waveguides In conjunction with automated DISPLAY system design and VU Net network control software applications...

Page 8: ...handling safe and easy and the cabinet is finished in black textured paint with a fabric backed protective steel grille Acoustic Design The acoustic design of WPM is uniquely innovative The LF drivers...

Page 9: ...ends the low frequency operating range of the WPM system to 50Hz and provides exceptional low frequency output for such a compact enclosure It features a long excursion 15 380mm 4 100mm voice coil dri...

Page 10: ...cone and triple roll surround in a compact reflex enclosure The design of the 18 driver maximises output while minimising power compression and distortion and the four reflex ports have a large front...

Page 11: ...m 4 100mm voice coil drivers with water resistant cones and triple roll surrounds in a compact reflex enclosure The design of the 18 drivers maximise output while minimising power compression and dist...

Page 12: ...d monitoring via Martin Audio s Vu Net software application while a user friendly front panel interface allows full local control of all features Dante digital audio network inputs are also provided f...

Page 13: ...acceptable and even specify designated hard avoid areas that the system will actively process to reduce spill to a minimum great for producing a quiet stage or for reducing noise pollution off site at...

Page 14: ...ble overview of how well your system design will cover the space The 2D slice is either drawn from scratch or you can also import a shell drawing from a previous project if you are working in a venue...

Page 15: ...at the start of the audience region to mirror how each region is covered by sections of the array The audience offset can be edited standing sitting or a custom offset of your choice and each region...

Page 16: ...on on the flying frame to give the nearest angle to the optimised aim The actual physical angle that the specified hole in the frame will give will be displayed with the option to use this angle in th...

Page 17: ...itions and can balance the three goals of response in your audience region leakage to non audience and the hard avoid performance By default each are given equal importance but if your application dem...

Page 18: ...lst showing the frequency response at that position on the graph on the right The final stage is to export your design You can produce a printable rigging report a wire frame 3D model of the array exp...

Page 19: ...easily be created using standard network switches the system by default is configured with dynamic IP addressing so DHCP support will be required however a static IP configuration is also easily enabl...

Page 20: ...ly using the Palette on the left but this has limited use in practical applications the Discover Devices button is used The application searches the network for all Vu Net enabled devices and will run...

Page 21: ...From here the system allows you up upload the D2P file of your system design You can now return to the project system diagram double click on the amplifiers and edit the system to suit your applicati...

Page 22: ...oustics The output EQ is greyed out as it is used to apply the EQ created by your DISPLAY project however the high pass filter is available for adjustment so you can determine the crossover point betw...

Page 23: ...ute Vu Net is a free download from the Software page of the Martin Audio website here https martin audio com support software It is a comprehensive application with a host of functions to enable contr...

Page 24: ...ts at the front and a single rigging point at the rear of the cabinet The rear sliding drop down link is equipped with a single point at the top for attaching to cabinets above it five rigging holes l...

Page 25: ...k output When the system is configured for a single box resolution system each cabinet is connected to a single amplifier channel In two box or higher resolution connection is made from an amplifier c...

Page 26: ...g either one or two lift points allowing both positive up tilt and negative down tilt array tilt angles An inclinometer is available for use with the Touring Flying Frame which checks the angle at whi...

Page 27: ...ective rigging solution and simplicity of operation for permanently flown installations It is designed to meet BGVC1 and DIN18800 standards and will lift a maximum of 16 WPM cabinets using either two...

Page 28: ...ystem for MSX Passive subwoofers and will support a total of eight cabinets The central spine offers a total of 22 numbered motor points Four MSX Passive subwoofer pickup points are provided on the un...

Page 29: ...rame The Transition Frame is designed to interface between MSX Passive subwoofers and WPM cabinets in a single combined array It provides a four point rigging system for MSX Passive subwoofers above t...

Page 30: ...ame allowing for the ground stack s centre of gravity to be correctly positioned in relation to the frame Flightcase for four WPM RoW and US versions An optional dedicated flightcase is available for...

Page 31: ...upplies an optional remote angle monitoring system which can used to reliably check the angle at which the WPM array is flown at relative to the horizontal It consists of a sensor mounted within the F...

Page 32: ...roject by turning the handle and then locked in position with the integral clamp Long Ground Stack Bar Short Ground Stack Bar These precision alignment bars are used in conjunction with the touring Fl...

Page 33: ...le angle adjustment from 18 to 18 by means of a handwheel The bracket s fixing is via a single 13 mm dia hole which is fitted with a ASF20045 Pole Mount Adapter to fit the Variable Height Pole By repl...

Page 34: ...g them in place To release them the central button is depressed fig 1 whilst pulling the pin clear using the wide flange fig 2 This is best done with the fore and index fingers pulling the pin whilst...

Page 35: ...e in the case release the drop link from the first box by removing the Rigging Pin from the LOCK position Slide it down and engage it with the appropriate angle hole in the second box as predicted by...

Page 36: ...n Release the drop link on the fourth cabinet and line it up with the rear rigging spine on the fifth cabinet at the angle position predicted by the DISPLAY software Secure with a Rigging Pin Fig 10 e...

Page 37: ...fifth cabinet allowing the bottom four cabinets to rotate downwards and backwards supported by the drop link on the fourth cabinet Fig 14 rotate block downwards Fig 15 remove rigging pin Lower the arr...

Page 38: ...ecuring it with a Rigging Pin Continue to preselect the inter cabinet angles on the remaining three cabinets according to the DISPLAY software prediction Attach shackles to the front and rear lift poi...

Page 39: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 39 Fig 18 insert rigging pin Fig 19 insert rigging pin...

Page 40: ...serting a Rigging Pin at each side Attach the flybar rear drop link to the box at the bar position Attach a chain motor s to the shackle s and raise the first cabinet to allow a second cabinet to be p...

Page 41: ...1 0 Page 41 Fig 22 engage drop link Fig 23 secure third cabinet Continue to attach the remaining cabinets ensuring that the inter cabinet angles are set correctly according to the DISPLAY software Rai...

Page 42: ...ets Place the ground stack bar at the desired location Position the first cabinet on top of the bar aligning the lower front rigging points with the rigging points on the bar Secure with Rigging Pins...

Page 43: ...r cabinet angle according to the DISPLAY software prediction Continue to add further cabinets one at a time to the ground stack securing the front rigging points with Rigging Pins and setting the inte...

Page 44: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 44 Fig 32 attach sixth cabinet Fig 33 complete ground stack...

Page 45: ...ach the Outrigger to the bottom of the MSX Passive cabinet by mating these dropdown brackets with the holes in the baseplate box sections as shown Use the front location as indicated on the baseplate...

Page 46: ...e pole mount and ensure that the pole is fully retracted Screw the pole securely into the threaded plate on the top of the MSX Passive Fig 38 rotate sub and outrigger Fig 39 attach pole mount Attach t...

Page 47: ...pins Fig 42 insert rigging pin Fig 43 insert rigging pin Attach the rear lug of the bracket to the Ground Stack hole marked with a in the cabinet s rear mounting plate Secure with a Rigging Pin Using...

Page 48: ...d set the angle between the first and second cabinets by fitting a Rigging Pin in the appropriate hole on the lower bracket according to the DISPLAY software prediction Fig 46 insert rigging pin Fig 4...

Page 49: ...e the telescopic pole mount so that the vertical distance between the front lower edge of the bottom WPM and the level that the MSX Passive is standing on is at the height defined by the DISPLAY softw...

Page 50: ...e Flying Frame Remove the Pole Mount boss from the Universal Tilt Bracket if one is attached Attach a standard scaffold clamp to the bracket s fixing hole with an M12 1 2 nut and bolt fig 50 attach sc...

Page 51: ...nsible working height attach the array and raise the pole truss back up to the height specified by the DISPLAY prediction If this option is not available a mechanical hoist e g Genie or picker or adeq...

Page 52: ...th an MSX Passive subwoofer on its wheelboard begin by attaching the Flying Frame to the cabinet Extend the four dropdown brackets on the Flying Frame and engage them into the four slots in the top of...

Page 53: ...ur slots in the top of the second Secure the dropdown brackets with Rigging Pins Fig 60 attach second subwoofer Fig 61 secure second subwoofer Position the Transition Frame below the lowest of the sus...

Page 54: ...inet rear bracket in three positions to produce an angle between the Transition Frame and the WPM of 0 2 5 or 5 Set the angle defined by the DISPLAY software Secure with a Rigging Pin Gradually raise...

Page 55: ...cond block Raise the hoist further to bring the next set of WPMs off the flightcase base As they rise up set the correct inter cabinet angles refer to the DISPLAY data at the rear fixing with Rigging...

Page 56: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 56 Fig 70 complete array Fig 71 complete array...

Page 57: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 57 Essential Maintenance WPM Replacing a LF Drive Unit To access the LF drive units first unscrew the eight M3 countersunk screws securing the loudspeaker grille Remove the gr...

Page 58: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 58 Next remove the 14 No 8 flange screws holding the front moulding in place Now remove the front moulding and LF drive unit assembly from the cabinet...

Page 59: ...PM User Guide v1 0 Page 59 Remove the four M5 x 16 cap head screws and washers securing the LF drive unit The LF drive unit may now be lifted carefully out and away from the front moulding assembly fo...

Page 60: ...sed of three discrete drivers in a complete HF horn assembly and must be serviced or replaced as one assembly part number DCD10006 Remove the 4 x No 8 Plasfix screws holding the HF horn assembly in pl...

Page 61: ...Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully...

Page 62: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 62 Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity fo...

Page 63: ...woofer Replacing the Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully lev...

Page 64: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 64 Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity fo...

Page 65: ...18 Replacing a Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully levering...

Page 66: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 66 Next unscrew the brace retaining screws and remove the grille braces Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit...

Page 67: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 67 Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity for later reconnection...

Page 68: ...ution 1 to 4 enclosures per amplifier channel Nominal Impedance 16 ohms Dispersion 100 horizontal 6dB 125 horizontal 10dB Crossover 1 2kHz passive Enclosure Vertical trapezoid with 5 wall angle Multi...

Page 69: ...e Multi laminate birch and poplar ply construction Finish Textured black paint Protective Grille Black perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 Pin Connections input LF 1 1 Link through 2 2 Pin Connections...

Page 70: ...rsion 6dB Omnidirectional or Cardioid paired Enclosure Multi laminate birch and poplar ply construction Finish Black textured paint Protective Grille Black perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 type Pin...

Page 71: ...closures Enclosure Extensively braced multi laminate birch ply Finish Textured black PU coating Protective Grille Black HEX perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 type Pin Connections LF 1 1 Link Through...

Page 72: ...mile 44 0 1494 438669 Facsimile 519 747 3576 England E mail info martin audio com E mail infona martin audio com UK All information is Copyright 2017 Martin Audio Ltd Martin Audio the Martin Audio log...

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