Waves HPSA-7100-R Series, Installation And User Manual

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HPSA-7100-R Series Installation and User Manual iii
P/N P01- 04946 Rev C
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Installation of the HPSA and Speaker/Horn assemblies should be designed and inspected for structural
safety and integrity by qualified personnel. All installations should be in compliance with local and national
codes and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• When designing and installing electronic connections and cable runs, care should be taken to properly route
and separate AC power, RF and Signaling cables.
• Use all weight considerations and safety precautions when lifting and moving the HPSA cabinet.
CAUTIONS
All Cautions used in this manual must be adhered to. General cautions are listed below, however, these cautions and
other installation and equipment specific cautions may appear throughout the manual, as well.
• Turn the speaker driver until tight and the drain hole is at the bottom. Failure to properly position the drain
hole may result in water build up and equipment damage.
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Adequately tighten the hexagon head bolts securing the speakers to their mount. If not tightened, speakers
may loosen and cause damage to equipment.
• To minimize possible equipment damage from electrical surges caused by lightning, all cables entering the
electronics cabinet should be properly grounded according to local electrical codes. Enclose all cables inside
metallic pipes and properly ground the pipes. Connect all cables to surge suppressors (MOV to ground), and
use a ground mat in sandy areas.
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If using a USB RS-232 dongle, ensure it is not bumped during the firmware download process. If the cable is
disconnected or the dongle is bumped, the connection may be lost, and it will not be possible to download
firmware using HyperTerminal. It will be necessary to re-program the DC board.
• It is recommended that corrosion resistant conduits be used for housing cables and wires to and from the
HPSA, Speakers, and other system equipment.
• Use shielded twisted pair cable for all Audio connections to minimize interference such as Modulation
Distortion and interference of Audio Amps. Take care to ground one end of the shielded cable.
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AC Power, Data and Audio cables should be placed in separate conduits, to minimize the risk of
interference.
• Recommended wiring distance between the HPSA and Speakers is 100 ft. max. Each Speaker should have a
separate cable run.
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When installing the Speakers/Horn Assemblies, care should be taken to use corrosion resistant material for
hardware and support structures such as struts, fasteners, straps, banding, etc.
• When installing the Speakers/Horn Assemblies, consider the use of an anti-seize compound (such as
Crouse-Hinds STL Thread Lubricant) to prevent driver threaded couplings from binding, corroding, and
pitting. Select an appropriate compound based on environmental factors and the type of hardware and
materials used during installation.
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All wiring to and from the HPSA must be Class 2/Power Limited.