QUICKFLY RIGGING MANUAL
M SERIES
M3D™ and M3D-Sub
Page 1: ...QUICKFLY RIGGING MANUAL M SERIES M3D and M3D Sub...
Page 2: ...tude to 6300 m 25 000 ft Shock 30g 11 msec half sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz to 55 Hz 0 010 m peak to peak excursion 2003 Meyer Sound All rights reserved M3D and M3D Sub QuickFly Rigging Ma...
Page 3: ...h the caster rails or rigging specified by Meyer Sound or sold with the loudspeaker Handles are for carrying only CAUTION Rigging should only be done by experienced professionals 13 Unplug this loudsp...
Page 4: ...er Sound has taken great care in material selection and component design In all critical cases load points are redundant with a safety margin that allows one or more load points to fail while maintain...
Page 5: ...parts Particular attention should be given to screws bolts and other fasteners to make certain the fittings are tight and secure Metal seams and welds should be examined for any sign of separation or...
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Page 7: ...ching M3Ds to the MTG 3D Top Grid 11 Adjusting Angles 12 MTG 3D Top Grid to First M3D Angle Adjustment 12 Adjusting Top M3D Top Grid Downtilt 12 Adjusting MTG 3D Top Grid Uptilt 13 Adjusting Splay Ang...
Page 8: ...pecifications 33 MTG 3D Top Grid Physical Specifications 33 Appendix C MTF 3D Transition Frame Assembly Procedure 35 MTF 3D Transition Frame 35 Attaching Loudspeakers to Transition Frame 35 Attaching...
Page 9: ...The first step in preparing M3Ds and M3D Subs for transportation ASSEMBLING BLOCKS FOR TRANSPORT The first step in preparing M3Ds for transportation is to assemble the loudspeakers in modular blocks f...
Page 10: ...s 1 The table above refers to M3Ds only If transport blocks include M3Ds and M3D Subs or M3D Subs only recalculate the block weights by replacing the figure of 415 lbs 188 24 kg with 395 lbs 179 17 kg...
Page 11: ...MTG 3D Top Grid facing the inside as opposed to the wall of the truck If it is oriented toward the wall the extra space taken will prevent the third block from fitting beside the other two Alternative...
Page 12: ...is implemented as an Excel spreadsheet and provides information regarding rigging loads and array placement and aiming A customizable graphic representation of the venue as shown in Figure 4 can disp...
Page 13: ...e by using a laser range finder or alternatively a long measuring tape Another less accurate option is to measure the venue by pacing it off using a pedometer similar to item 3 in Figure 5 and using t...
Page 14: ...cessary for the front or rear motors to temporarily support the entire weight of the array Therefore when planning the rigging point loads you must always plan on this fact regardless of the results s...
Page 15: ...the array during assembly the array may not be level in the other plane onstage vs offstage Further weight will shift onto the highest motor requiring that motor to have a larger capacity The MTG 3D...
Page 16: ...tors Use these values as applicable rigging for the venue It is also important to keep in mind the following considerations 1 The most flexible hanging configuration is one similar to that shown in th...
Page 17: ...nto position it will find its own center of gravity between the motors In windy conditions this will also reduce swaying This method minimizes any chance of a cable pic turning the array If three or f...
Page 18: ...inch shackle sizes on its pickup points Figure 12 Attaching motors or bridle legs to the MTG 3D Top Grid The extension frame on the MTG 3D Top Grid is provided to help keep the center of gravity even...
Page 19: ...ng points are sized appropriately for the entire weight of the array The M3D Placement Calculator can help in determining the load of the system you are planning to hang ATTACHING M3DS TO THE MTG 3D T...
Page 20: ...r shown by the M3D Placement Calculator is the static load when the loudspeaker array is in its final position and DOES NOT calculate dynamic forces induced during setup Each set of front and back or...
Page 21: ...nk extended CAUTION The MTG 3D Top Grid s rear link must ALWAYS be installed when hanging an M3D system NEVER install a QRP into the MTG 3D Top Grid without using the MTG 3D Top Grid s 5 rear link 1 O...
Page 22: ...the cabinets 5 Check the hole alignment by moving the CamLink from the side of the cabinet as it swings through the rigging frames CAUTION Always check that all four QRPs are fully inserted into the M...
Page 23: ...ing height about waist high that will allow easy access to and removal of the caster rails from the end frames 2 Unpin the caster rails as shown in Figure 22 and reinsert one QRP to secure the CamLink...
Page 24: ...dspeakers 4 While the upper array is still floating visually align the cabinets to be sure the CamLinks will not bind into the mating end frame 5 Once the rear link is sitting inside the end frame mov...
Page 25: ...n the CamLink as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 Inserting QRP at 3 10 Use up or down motor bumps to pivot or hinge the lower block to the upper cabinets allowing you to set the QRP into the desired CamL...
Page 26: ...al adjustments as needed 5 After the M3D array has been flown into its final vertical position check the horizontal angle of the array If the array is not parallel to the stage or the array is not aim...
Page 27: ...the floor 3 While applying some pull on the QRPs holding the CamLinks that you want to restore to 0 lower the array onto the caster rails 4 Stop the motors once both QRPs are pulled out from the arra...
Page 28: ...y with the majority of regional safety codes for theatrical rigging practices Scenarios shown in A E F and G of this appendix assume a worst case load between any single motor or pair of motors and st...
Page 29: ...ed Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds 3 0ft 9100mm 43 25 2406 lbs 1091 34 kg 1 to 5 1718 lbs 779 27 kg 1 to 3 3 5ft 1070mm 51 25 3202 lbs 1452 40 kg 7 2287 lbs 1037 37 kg 4 4 0ft 1220mm 57 25 3924 l...
Page 30: ...5 ft 1750 mm 74 7 75 ft 2360 mm 15 70 6 25 ft 1910 mm 75 8 25 ft 2510 mm 16 71 6 50 ft 1980 mm 76 8 75 ft 2670 mm The suspended weight allowable for each bridle length is shown for both a 5 1 and a 7...
Page 31: ...Safety Factor Maximum Allowable Suspended Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds Maximum Allowable Suspended Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds 2 0ft 610mm 51 25 3317 lbs 1504 57 kg 7 2369 lbs 1074 56...
Page 32: ...60 mm 8 56 2 25 ft 690 mm 63 2 75 ft 840 mm 9 60 2 50 ft 760 mm 66 3 00 ft 910 mm 10 60 2 50 ft 760 mm 68 3 50 ft 1070 mm 11 63 2 75 ft 840 mm 71 3 75 ft 1140 mm 12 66 3 00 ft 910 mm 71 3 75 ft 1140 m...
Page 33: ...ded Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds Maximum Allowable Suspended Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds 2 0ft 610mm 41 25 2259 lbs 1024 67kg 4 1614 lbs 732 10 kg 3 2 5ft 760mm 52 25 3416 lbs 1549 47...
Page 34: ...mm 64 3 50 ft 1070 mm 9 60 3 00 ft 910 mm 65 3 75 ft 1140 mm 10 60 3 00 ft 910 mm 68 4 25 ft 1300 mm 11 62 3 25 ft 990 mm 69 4 25 ft 1300 mm 12 64 3 50 ft 1070 mm 71 4 75 ft 1450 mm 13 65 3 75 ft 1140...
Page 35: ...eight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds Maximum Allowable Suspended Weight Maximum Allowable Qty of M3Ds 3 5ft 107mm 47 25 3102 lbs 1407 04 kg 6 2216 lbs 1005 16 kg 4 4 0ft 122mm 55 25 3818 lbs 1731 82 kg...
Page 36: ...3 3 25 ft 990 mm 47 3 50 ft 1070 mm 4 43 3 25 ft 990 mm 47 3 50 ft 1070 mm 5 43 3 25 ft 990 mm 51 3 75 ft 1140 mm 6 47 3 50 ft 1070 mm 57 4 25 ft 1300 mm 7 51 3 75 ft 1140 mm 60 4 50 ft 1370 mm 8 55 4...
Page 37: ...e 11 Suspended Weight and Quantity of M3D Loudspeakers Bridle Leg Lengths Angle Between Bridle and Grid deg Max Top Grid Angle 5 1 Safety Factor 7 1 Safety Factor Maximum Allowable Suspended Weight Ma...
Page 38: ...e total weight of the hung system cannot exceed the total equivalent weight of 16 M3Ds NOTE Each pair of motors must be rated to support the total weight of the entire array Figure 39 Separate motor c...
Page 39: ...uivalent weight of the allowable number of M3Ds as shown in Table 13 NOTE The lift mechanism must be rated to support the total weight of the entire array The array must have suitable tie downs to eli...
Page 40: ...S MAX 50 60Hz 50 60Hz THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover UND REPARATUR NUR DURCH ELEKTROF CHKRAFTE GEH USE NICHT OFFENE WARTUNG ACHTUNG INTERNES NE...
Page 41: ...el To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock ATTENTION NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL PERSONNEL TECHNIQUE QUALIFI U K WARNING INTERNES NE SONT AUTORISEE...
Page 42: ...34 Figure 43 MTG 3D Top Grid physical dimensions...
Page 43: ...he lynch pins are used with the oval handle hitch pins ATTACHING LOUDSPEAKERS TO TRANSITION FRAME This procedure can be completed with two stagehands but is most efficient with three 1 Position loudsp...
Page 44: ...nd then through the hole on the other side see Figure 45 Make sure the QRP is seated all the way in and locked into place Figure 45 Pinning rear adjustable link plate 4 Lower the M3D array over the CQ...
Page 45: ...hould result in a net relative to the bottom M3D downtilt of 5 i e if the rear hole is pinned at 2 then the front hole will be pinned at 7 4 Insert the QRP through the MRF 3D hole just far enough in t...
Page 46: ...lifting configuration where the lifting motors are connected directly to the lifting points on the MTD 3D Top Grid without the use of a bridle dynamic load The changing weight of an array when the rig...
Page 47: ...the position in the venue where a motor will be suspended from the venue structural steel S SPL Sound pressure level This is a measurement of the sound energy measured at a specific location in a venu...
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