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8. Technical Specifications 

AMS Series Operation Manual  rev 1.1.0

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8. Technical Specifications 

AMS 5DC Model 

Ordering Information 

 

Part Number 

Colour

8001 7945   

Black 

8001 7946    

White

 

Performance

System

AMS 5DC

Frequency response (-3 dB) 

(1)

90 Hz - 30 kHz

Frequency range (-10 dB) 

(1)

80 Hz - 40 kHz

System sensitivity (1 W @ 1m) 

(2)

 

87 dB (1 W = 4 V for 16 Ohms)

Nominal Coverage Angle

90 degrees conical

Power Handling 

(3)

Average 

60 W

Programme

120 W

Peak

240 W

Recommended Amplifier Power

 

120 W @ 16 ohms

Nominal Impedance (Lo, Z)

16 ohms

Rated maximum SPL

Average

105 dB

Peak

111 dB

Transformer Taps 

(via front rotary switch)

70 V

30 W / 15 W / 7.5 W / 3.75 W / OFF & Low impedance operation

100 V

30 W / 15 W / 7.5 W / OFF & Low impedance operation

Transducers

Dual Concentric™ point source driver

1x 130 mm (5.0”) Dual Concentric™  driver, using Omnimagnet technology

Low Frequency

35 mm (1.38” ) voice coil,  treated multi fibre paper pulp cone

High Frequency

20 mm (0.79”) PEI dome

Physical

Enclosure

ABS

Grille

Steel, plated and painted

Connectors

Removable locking connector with screw terminals

Transformer setting

Rotary switch

Dimensions (H x W x D)

248.0 x 155.0 x 203.9 mm
(9.77 x 6.10 x 8.03”) 

Net Weight (ea)

3.25 kg (7.16 lbs)

Shipped weight

3.66 kg (8.07 lbs)

Included Accessories

Yoke bracket

Packed Quantity

2

Notes:
1.  

Average over stated bandwidth. Measured in  

 

an IEC baffle in an Anechoic Chamber 

2.  

Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 

 

1 metre on axis   

3. 

Long term power handling capacity as defined  

 

in EIA - 426B test    

A full range of measurements, performance 
data, CLF and Ease™ Data for AMS 5DC can be 
downloaded from www.tannoypro.com. 

Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research 
and development. The introduction of new materials 
or manufacturing methods will always equal or 
exceed the publishing specifications, which Tannoy 
reserves the right to alter without prior notice. Please 
verify the latest specifications when dealing with 
critical applications.

Copyright (c) 2015 Tannoy Limited. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for AMS Series

Page 1: ...Operation Manual AMSSeries Surfacemountloudspeakers ...

Page 2: ...2 AMSSeriesOperationManual rev1 1 0 ...

Page 3: ...troduction 4 2 Safety Notices 4 3 Unpacking 5 4 Accessories 5 5 Installation 6 5 1 Installation using included yoke bracket 6 5 2 Installation using optional VariBall bracket 7 6 Setting transformer taps 12 7 Product Dimensions 13 8 Technical Specifications 17 9 Warranty 24 ...

Page 4: ...fication page for the appropriate weights Please consult the relevant construction codes in your region for further information on suitable hardware fixing methods 2 Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers to surfaces to provide security of a back up support A secondary support line should be attached from the safety loop on the rear of the p...

Page 5: ...tain all shipping materials as your dealer may require return shipment 4 Accessories Optionalmulti angleaccessorybracket AMS 5 Multi Angle Bracket AMS 6 8 Multi Angle Bracket The optional multi angle accessory bracket utilizes a ball in socket design to enable free orientation of the loudspeaker at any angle on either the horizontal or vertical axis If desired the loudspeaker orientation can be ea...

Page 6: ...dditional loudspeakers in a distributed line NOTE Tighten pins 3 and 4 even if not used to prevent vibration of the screws 5 For outdoor installation Feed the loudspeaker wire s through the opening in the neck of the cable entry cover included with the product Connect the euro style plug to the wires observing correct polarity Use pins 1 and 2 for connection of the loudspeaker Use pins 3 and 4 for...

Page 7: ...od for supporting the loudspeaker with ample safety margins 2 Fix the ball bracket to the rear of the loudspeaker using the supplied screws and a 3 mm Allen key Two screws are used for AMS 5 models four screws are used for AMS 6 and AMS 8 models 3 Set the transformer tap as detailed in Section 6 following 4 For indoor installation proceed to step 5 for outdoor installation Connect the euro style p...

Page 8: ...racket into the wall bracket position as required and then lower the lever to lock the ball bracket into place Raise the lever if any readjustment is necessary Once in final position tighten the grub screw at the bottom of the wall bracket to secure in place 7 Connect the euro plug to the loudspeaker For outdoor installation attach the cable entry cover using a 3 mm Allen key and included screws O...

Page 9: ...5 Installation AMSSeriesOperationManual rev1 1 0 9 AMS5 VariballAngleOptions Vertical 25 45 51 18 18 AMS5 VariballAngleOptions Horizontal 5 51 64 18 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 ...

Page 10: ...5 Installation 10 AMSSeriesOperationManual rev1 1 0 AMS6 VariballAngleOptions Vertical 39 45 18 18 63 AMS6 VariballAngleOptions Horizontal 45 18 63 70 ...

Page 11: ...5 Installation AMSSeriesOperationManual rev1 1 0 11 AMS8 VariballAngleOptions Vertical 43 45 66 18 18 AMS8 VariballAngleOptions Horizontal 45 66 71 18 ...

Page 12: ...mpedance mode 2 Set the rotary switch to the appropriate position for low impedance operation or for use in 70 100 V distributed systems Models with 5 inch drivers are fitted with 30 W transformers In distributed line applications the transformer can be tapped at 30 W 15 W and 7 5 W with an additional 3 75 W tap for 70 V line systems Models with 6 inch and 8 inch drivers are fitted with 60W transf...

Page 13: ... Ø0 43 Ø22 0 Ø0 87 6 0 0 24 248 0 9 77 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 35 0 1 38 AMS5ICT 159 5 6 28 240 0 9 45 155 0 6 10 54 0 2 13 203 9 8 03 90 0 3 54 90 0 3 54 Ø11 0 Ø0 43 Ø22 0 Ø0 87 6 0 0 24 248 0 9 77 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 35 0 1 38 ...

Page 14: ...2 0 Ø0 87 6 0 0 24 248 0 9 77 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 35 0 1 38 AMS6DC 223 7 8 81 268 8 10 58 360 9 14 21 54 0 2 13 Ø22 0 Ø0 87 Ø11 0 Ø0 43 90 0 3 54 90 0 3 54 35 0 1 38 364 8 14 36 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 6 0 0 24 230 0 9 05 ...

Page 15: ...0 1 38 364 8 14 36 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 6 0 0 24 230 0 9 05 AMS6ICTLS 223 7 8 81 268 8 10 58 360 9 14 21 54 0 2 13 Ø22 0 Ø0 87 Ø11 0 Ø0 43 90 0 3 54 90 0 3 54 35 0 1 38 364 8 14 36 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 6 0 0 24 230 0 9 05 ...

Page 16: ...anual rev1 1 0 AMS8DC 259 7 10 22 306 3 12 06 260 0 10 24 407 5 16 04 35 0 1 38 90 0 3 54 90 0 3 54 Ø22 0 Ø0 87 Ø11 0 Ø0 43 6 0 0 24 CABLE ENTRY COVER FOR EXTERNAL USE THIS CAN BE ROTATED FOR NORTH SOUTH EAST OR WEST ENTRY 54 0 2 13 409 8 16 13 ...

Page 17: ...one High Frequency 20 mm 0 79 PEI dome Physical Enclosure ABS Grille Steel plated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 248 0 x 155 0 x 203 9 mm 9 77 x 6 10 x 8 03 Net Weight ea 3 25 kg 7 16 lbs Shipped weight 3 66 kg 8 07 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated band...

Page 18: ...plated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 248 0 x 155 0 x 203 9 mm 9 77 x 6 10 x 8 03 Net Weight ea 3 25 kg 7 16 lbs Shipped weight 3 66 kg 8 07 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured in an IEC baffle in an Anechoic Chamber 2 Unweighted pink no...

Page 19: ... plated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 248 0 x 155 0 x 203 9 mm 9 77 x 6 10 x 8 03 Net Weight ea 3 25 kg 7 16 lbs Shipped weight 3 66 kg 8 07 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured in an IEC baffle in an Anechoic Chamber 2 Unweighted pink n...

Page 20: ...cy 25 mm 1 00 PEI dome Physical Enclosure ABS Grille Steel plated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 364 8 x 230 0 x 268 8 mm 14 36 x 9 05 x 10 58 Net Weight ea 6 08 kg 13 40 lbs Shipped weight 6 76 kg 14 90 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measur...

Page 21: ...ated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 364 8 x 230 0 x 268 8 mm 14 36 x 9 05 x 10 58 Net Weight ea 5 14 kg 11 33 lbs Shipped weight 5 82 kg 12 83 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured in an IEC baffle in an Anechoic Chamber 2 Unweighted pink ...

Page 22: ...ated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 364 8 x 230 0 x 268 8 mm 14 36 x 9 05 x 10 58 Net Weight ea 5 14 kg 11 33 lbs Shipped weight 5 82 kg 12 83 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured in an IEC baffle in an Anechoic Chamber 2 Unweighted pink ...

Page 23: ...cy 25 mm 1 00 PEI dome Physical Enclosure ABS Grille Steel plated and painted Connectors Removable locking connector with screw terminals Transformer setting Rotary switch Dimensions H x W x D 409 8 x 260 0 x 306 3 mm 16 13 x 10 24 x 12 06 Net Weight ea 7 82 kg 17 24 lbs Shipped weight 8 69 kg 19 16 lbs Included Accessories Yoke bracket Packed Quantity 2 Notes 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measu...

Page 24: ...tion or fair wear and tear we will repair any such manufacturing defect or at our option replace it without charge for labour parts or return carriage If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy product then in the first instance discuss it with your Tannoy dealer If you require further assistance then we ask that you deal directly with your local Tannoy distributor If you cannot locate your distributo...

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Page 28: ...ous research and development The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright c 2015 Music Group Innovation SC Ltd All rights reserved ...

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