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Instructions for use
Original edition

• Operating Instructions

• Rigging Intructions

• Appendix

Date: 01/07/2019 V. 2g

COSMO

Line Array

• English

Summary of Contents for COSMO C 10

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Original edition Operating Instructions Rigging Intructions Appendix Date 01 07 2019 V 2g COSMO Line Array English ...

Page 2: ...uctions 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use COSMO Operating Instructions 1 0 Important Notes on Safety and Use 3 1 Introduction 4 2 Components 5 3 Connectors and Speaker Cables 9 4 Controller Presets 13 5 Example Setups 14 ...

Page 3: ...rried out by qualiﬁed personnel only Maintenance is necessary when the device has been damaged in any way for example in the event that the device has had liquids or objects enter it has been exposed to rain or moisture does not function properly even though the operating instructions have been followed has fallen or the housing has been damaged Do not install the device near heat sources such as ...

Page 4: ...ted computer simulations and rapid prototyping to develop this ingenious waveguide a feat unthinkable without these state of the art tools to tame the complex physics of sound reinforcement The MCT s many narrow channels shift resonances to higher frequencies range beyond the audible range All this makes working life much easier for the FOH engineer at the mixing desk Powerful 6 5 8 and 10 speaker...

Page 5: ...s loaded with two 8 midrange woofers and a 1 4 HF driver fronted by an MCT With 80 horizontal directivity it is perfect for medium range throw distances C 10 mid high unit Driven via a passive x over this two way M H line array unit is loaded with 10 midrange woofers and two 1 4 tweeters fronted by MCTs With 60 horizontal directivity it is perfect for longer throw distances CF 118 subwoofer This p...

Page 6: ...C DRIVE 4 LG PB 8 PLM C DRIVE 4 4 output channels Factory included 1x Lab Gruppen PLM 12K44 1x PB 8 patchbay 1x PS 32 power supply 2x blank panel 6U quick shut rack C DRIVE 8 PS X4 X4 PB 8 PB 8 C DRIVE 8 2x 4 output channels Factory included 2x Powersoft X4 2x PB 8 patchbay 4x blank panel 10U quick shut rack C DRIVE 4 PS X4 PB 8 C DRIVE 4 4 output channels Factory included 1x Powersoft X4 1x PB 8 ...

Page 7: ... serves to ﬂy cabinets in compressed mode to place up to two C 8 M H units on speaker stands or to stack up to three C 8 M H units C PPA pick point adapter art no 1007680 The pick point adapter serves to attach chain hoists and other suitable lifting devices to the rigging frame C M20 sub adapter art no 1007681 The C M20 sub adapter serves to securely connect the rigging frame or pullback frame to...

Page 8: ...eries loudspeakers With EASE Focus 3 you can map out the direct sound for deﬁned coverage areas Free and easy to understand it is an indispensable tool for planning line arrays Vendor AFMG Technologies GmbH Download it at http focus afmg eu Matching GLL ﬁles are available at www hkaudio com EASE 4 4 You can also use these GLL data sets with the industry standard EASE 4 4 software to simulate other...

Page 9: ...n assignments 1 1 HF MF signal 2 2 THRU CF 118 CS 118 CS 218 subwoofers Each CF 118 CS 118 and CS 218 subwoofer is equipped with two parallel NL4 connectors on the front and rear They serve to connect the signal carrying speaker cable and route the signal on to other speakers The built in Pin Assignment switch conﬁgures the signal taps Pin Assignment switch settings Pin assignments when set to 1 1...

Page 10: ... the signal carrying line s ground circuit The two Ethernet ports serve control purposes and as an interface for the Dante interface The Ethernet ports may be used as a switch in conjunction with the amp platforms and as redundant ports for the Dante interface Four speaker outputs are at your disposal The eight NL4 outputs are four pole connectors with two channels each The channels assigned to th...

Page 11: ...ed minimum electrical impedance for each channel is 2 66 ohms CH 1 MADE IN GERMANY CH 1 1 CH 2 2 CH 2 1 CH 1 2 Lift Ground CH 2 Lift Ground CH 3 Lift Ground CH 4 1 2 CH 1 2 CH 3 1 CH 4 2 CH 4 1 CH 3 2 1 2 3 4 CH 3 4 CH 1 2 3 4 3 4 Lift Ground PB 8 Analog In AES3 1 2 Ethernet Amp Out Amp Out Parallel Out Thru CH 1 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 2 3 4 1 HF signal 3 Connectors and Speaker Cables ...

Page 12: ... cable LSM Mid High adapter art no 1006166 The LSM Mid High adapter is a convenient way of connecting larger systems The LSM Mid High adapter s NL4 pin assignments are two poles to pin 1 See section 5 Example Setups for more on this NLT8MX NL4 NL4 NL4 NL4 0 60 m 1 20 m 2 00 m 2 60 m LSM Sub adapter art no 1006167 The LSM Sub adapter is a convenient way of connecting larger systems The LSM Sub adap...

Page 13: ...ne M H units We recommend the C 8 LC preset when using standalone M H units as near ﬁlls or the like M H unit array The C 8 FR preset is best for arrays consisting entirely of C 8 units In this case you should also load the EQ overlay designated for the number of deployed M H units This applies to for Lake only Armonía provides complete modules including compensation ﬁlters which is why you will n...

Page 14: ...ple Setups 1 40 m 53 1 8 m 71 C WB C WB WB 1 WB 1 C DRIVE 4 CRF 60 C DRIVE 4 1 3 1 2 4 PB 8 1 2 4 3 HF signal 2 LF signal 6x C 8 4x CS 118 Audio In L R or L R Sub Setup 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 423 kg 932 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 1 ...

Page 15: ... WB C WB WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 CRF 60 C DRIVE 4 C DRIVE 4 C DRIVE 4 C DRIVE 4 1 3 1 3 2 4 4 2 1 PB 8 1 2 4 3 HF signal 2 LF signal PB 8 1 2 4 3 Audio In L R or L R Sub 12x C 8 8x CS 118 Setup 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 810 kg 1786 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 2 ...

Page 16: ... 1 CRF 60 3 4 m 134 1 8 m 71 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 4 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 2 4 1 4 3 8 1 2 1 4 3 4 PB 8 PB 8 1 2 3 8 PB 8 5 6 7 HF signal 2 LF signal 2 LF signal 18x C 8 12x CS 118 Setup Audio In L R or L R Sub 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 1160 kg 2557 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 3 ...

Page 17: ... 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 CRF 80 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 C DRIVE 8 1 3 5 7 8 6 4 2 1 HF signal 2 LF signal PB 8 PB 8 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 Audio In L R or L R Sub 7 PB 8 PB 8 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 24x C 8 16x CS 118 Setup 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 1520 kg 3350 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 4 ...

Page 18: ...CRF 80 3 4 m 134 2 4 m 94 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 1 3 5 7 8 1 HF signal 2 LF signal PB 8 PB 8 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 PB 8 PB 8 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 C DRIVE 8 1 3 5 7 8 2 4 6 6 4 2 24x C 8 4x CF 118 6x CS 218 Setup Audio In L R or L R Sub 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 1540 kg 3395 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 5 ...

Page 19: ...VE 8 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 24x C 8 8x CS 218 Setup C DRIVE 8 PB 8 PB 8 1 4 1 4 PB 8 PB 8 1 4 1 4 1 2 3 4 LSM Mid High 1 LSM Mid High 1 LSM 20 LSM 5 LSM 5 LSM Sub 2 LSM Sub 2 4 3 2 1 1 HF signal 2 LF signal Audio In L R or L R Sub 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 LSM 20 Total weight 1460 kg 3220 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks 5 Example Setups 6 ...

Page 20: ...RIVE 4 C DRIVE 4 C DRIVE 4 12x C 8 4x CS 118 Setup LSM 5 LSM Mid High 1 LSM Mid High 1 1 2 3 4 LSM 5 1 HF signal 1 LF signal PB 8 1 4 1 2 3 4 PB 8 1 4 Audio In L R or L R Sub 2x CS 118 1x CS 218 Total weight 627 kg 1382 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks Subs must be switched to 1 Subs must be switched to 1 5 Example Setups 7 ...

Page 21: ...p racks 3 2 m 126 2 4 m 94 C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 WB 1 CRF 80 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 Total weight 1520 kg 3350 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware and amp racks C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB C WB WB 2 WB 2 WB 2 WB 1 WB 1 CRF 80 CRF 80 3 4 m 134 2 4 m 94 C DRIVE 8 C DRIVE 8 Total weight 1540 kg 3395 lbs including cabinets rigging hardware an...

Page 22: ...OSMO 1 Notes on Rigging Safety 23 2 Planning Arrays 25 3 Intended Use 26 4 Rigging Hardware 27 5 Connecting Hardware and Curving Arrays 31 6 Curving in Compressed Mode 32 7 Curving in Fixed Mode 35 8 Setting Up a CF 118 Array 37 9 Setting Up Ground Stacks 39 10 Disassembling Flown Arrays 44 ...

Page 23: ...s outdoors determine if it is safe to do so and refrain from doing so if it is unsafe If a thunderstorm arrives you may have to use the system to assist with evacuation Stop all work on the system ensuring no one touches conductive parts and clear the area Seek cover or a safe area and continue monitoring weather forecasts Do not use the system or its components to hoist and secure people Clearly ...

Page 24: ... inspect all components in compliance with the applicable local laws regulations and engineering rules and to have any damage repaired immediately We strongly advise keeping log books or the like to document all inspections Be sure to take into account structures and surfaces stability and working load limit when deploying speakers outdoors permanently or for longer periods in particular the effec...

Page 25: ...gle Up to ten C 8 M H units you can configure the array with any angle between the M H units This does not apply to larger arrays with more than ten M H units Their overall angle including tilt may not exceed 76 Examples setups with an overall angle of up to 76 LF signal Bottom angle max 76 Top angle 0 LF signal Bottom angle max 68 Top angle max 8 0 tilt angle 76 floor angle 76 overall angle 8 til...

Page 26: ... Maintenance You are authorized to replace easily serviceable wearing or standard parts in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Use original parts for this purpose Tighten screws and bolted connections whenever necessary Cleaning Use mild liquid soap or similar cleaning agents only to clean the rigging hardware Protect components against aggressive substances such as acids or strong alk...

Page 27: ...ting a CF 118 and a COSMO M H unit to a ﬂown array 8 Rear attachment point on a CF 118 when the frame serves as an adapter between a CF 118 and a COSMO M H unit or for ground stacks with the rigging frame and CF 118 9 Rear attachment point of a CF 118 in a ﬂown array 10 Adjustable foot for leveling ground stacks 11 Marker to position the C GSA ground stack adapter correctly Dimensions 780 x 137 x ...

Page 28: ...Front attachment point for mounting an M H unit to a ﬂown array 7 Front attachment point for mounting a COSMO M H unit in a ground stack 8 Adjustable foot for leveling ground stacks 9 Marker to position the C GSA ground stack adapter correctly Dimensions 600 x 137 x 600 mm Weight 17 6 kg 5 3 7 2 6 1 8 4 3 Front Type 1007677 Manufacturer STAMER Musikanlagen GmbH BHEFCVSHFS 4US Ţ 4U 8FOEFM 0 1 2 Fro...

Page 29: ...ngle plate 3 Shackles for attaching the tensioning strap 4 Attachment point for ropes to keep the ﬂown array from twisting 5 Keyhole rail for attaching the C M20 sub adapter to a SUB series subwoofer 6 Keyhole rail for attaching a pole mount adapter to place a cabinet on a speaker stand Heads up Heed the manufacturer s speciﬁcations as to speaker stands maximum centric load handling when mounting ...

Page 30: ...ging frame or pull back frame to C SUB subwoofers in ground stacks 1 2 1 Quick release pin to attach the C M20 in the rigging frame s center mounting rail 2 M20 threaded insert for attaching the sub adapter to a C SUB subwoofer s M20 pole mount To mount the frame screw the C M20 sub adapter into the subwoofer s M20 threaded sleeve Attach the rigging frame by inserting the C M20 sub adapter s quick...

Page 31: ...idual components in ground stacks to each other in ﬁxed mode The M H unit s ﬂap attaches directly to the rigging frame to the C GSA ground stack adapter or to the angle plate of the COSMO M H unit below it 5 2 Compressed mode vs ﬁxed mode Compressed mode When rigging in compressed mode ﬁrst set up the line array at a 0 angle with the tilt of the individual M H units preset on the angle plate Then ...

Page 32: ...ssume the mid high units are mounted on the C WB wheel board 1 Attach the C PPA pick point adapter by inserting its two quick release pins into the desired positions in the rigging frame s center mounting rail 2 Connect the chain hoist or other hoisting equipment to the C PPA s shackle 3 Lift the rigging frame until there is sufficient clearance for the ﬁrst C WB wheel board to slide under it Head...

Page 33: ...ns to the desired position on the angle plate see the pictured example for a 4 angle Link 0 2 4 6 8 10 1 3 5 7 9 Heads up Remove and replace angle pins only when the array is suspended and there is no load on them otherwise you run the risk of pinch crush injuries 8 Raise the array just high enough for the next C WB to slide in below it 9 Remove the C WB s cover and insert the quick release pins t...

Page 34: ...ink 0 2 4 6 8 10 1 3 5 7 9 14 Hook the red tensioning end of the tensioning strap into the CRF PB s rear shackle and connect the loose and tensioning ends of the strap 15 Engage the tensioning strap s ratchet until all ﬂaps are fully attached to the angle pins and you arrive at the desired preset curvature Heads up Always keep the area below the system clear of people when raising or lowering it H...

Page 35: ...ng instructions and illustrations apply to both the CRF 60 and CRF 80 Note These instructions for curving an array in ﬁxed mode assume that all M H units have been connected one at a time to the neighboring cabinet Easy safe rigging in ﬁxed mode requires at least two people 1 Attach the C PPA Pick point adapter by inserting its two quick release pins into the desired positions in the rigging frame...

Page 36: ...me angle as used in GLL data sets 6 Insert the ﬁx pin to secure the connection between the rigging frame and the ﬁrst M H unit Link 0 2 4 6 8 10 1 3 5 7 9 7 Insert the quick release pins to connect the front attachment points of this mid high unit to the next mid high unit 8 Insert the ﬂap of the top M H unit into the angle plate of the next M H unit Raise the M H unit until the ﬂap meets the angl...

Page 37: ... are connected Heads up Always keep the area below the system clear of people when raising or lowering it 11 You may fasten ropes to the pull back frame s attachment points to tie the array to truss bars or the like to prevent it from twisting in the wind Note Use only ropes with sufficient tensile strength to this end Carabiner or snap hooks are suitable for attaching ropes 7 Curving in Fixed Mod...

Page 38: ...ing frame s center mounting rail Connect the chain hoist or other hoisting equipment to the C PPA s shackle Note The shackle for securing the tensioning strap is only required for the adapter frame see step 6 above Note Make sure the ﬂap is in the parking position 2 Lift the rigging frame until there is sufficient clearance for the CF 118 subwoofer to slide under it Heads up You may dispense with ...

Page 39: ... to tie the array to truss bars or the like to prevent it from twisting in the wind Note Use only ropes with sufficient tensile strength to this end Carabiner or snap hooks are suitable for attaching ropes Heads up Always keep the area below the system clear of people when raising or lowering it Heads up Please bear in mind that the working load limit is and will remain 700 kg Using two CRF 80 rig...

Page 40: ...base for ground stacks M H units may be tilted at 2 0 2 angles using the CRF 80 and CRF 60 rigging frames If you need to tilt speakers further to aim them you can use the optional C GSA ground stack adapter to set larger angles from 6 to 20 You can also use the CRF PB pull back frame for a ground stack See section 9 4 for more on this Heads up Make sure the ground stack s center of gravity remains...

Page 41: ...h it to the C M20 sub adapter 3 Level the rigging frame with the four adjustable feet Use a spirit level or the like for reference 4 Attach the M H unit to the rigging frame s attachment points 5 Example tilt angles Tilt set to 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 0 2 2 Tilt set to 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 0 2 2 0 2 6 Connect all other M H units required for the ground stack in ﬁxed mode H...

Page 42: ...ck release pins in the holes provided on the rigging frame The C GSA has two rows of holes offering the following angles 6 to 16 or 18 to 20 You can rotate the C GSA 180 to achieve the desired angle 8 6 10 12 14 16 20 18 Type 1007682 C GSA 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 0 2 2 C GSA Position 6 to 16 20 18 C GSA Position 18 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 0 2 2 2 Attach the M H unit to the rig...

Page 43: ...e does not require an angle pin the ﬂap simply rests on the frame Secure this conﬁguration with the Link pin 5 Connect all other M H units required for the ground stack in ﬁxed mode 9 3 Stacking speakers on top of a CF 118 with a CRF 80 rigging frame 1 Set the CRF 80 on the CF 118 s rigging hardware 2 Attach the rigging frame using the CF 118 s attachment points You do not need a C M20 sub adapter...

Page 44: ...er s M20 threaded insert The pre tensioning due to screwing the adapter into the sub s threaded sleeve affixes the CRF PB to the top of the subwoofer 3 Attach the COSMO M H unit to the CRF PB pull back frame 4 You can set the M H unit s angle on the CRF PB to 5 3 0 3 or 5 Setting the tilt angle with the CRF PB s spacer Link 0 2 4 6 8 10 1 3 5 7 9 Spacer Position 0 3 5 Setting the tilt angle with t...

Page 45: ... is on secure footing before you move on to the next step 5 Disconnect the top M H unit of the stack that you want to roll away from the array 6 Roll the C WB out of the danger zone and connect the top M H unit to the C WB s cover The loaded C WB is now ready to go 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 until you have disassembled the entire array 10 2 Disassembling a ﬁxed array Heads up Always keep the area ...

Page 46: ... English 46 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use COSMO Appendix 1 0 1 C 8 mid high unit 46 2 CF 118 49 3 CS 118 51 4 CS 218 53 5 PB 8 55 6 Declarations of conformity 56 ...

Page 47: ...ominal impedance 8 ohms Low Mid Speaker 2x 8 2 5 voice coil HF Driver 1 4 3 voice coil Crossover frequency 800 Hz 18 dB octave Connections 2x Speakon NL4 with sealing cap Housing Birch Multiplex Finish PU coating black Front grille Steel front grille with anticorrosive coating backed with acoustic foam Carrying handles 4x recessed grip Rigging points 3 point rigging hardware with black KTL coating...

Page 48: ... English 48 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use Vertical directivity three C 8s at 3 splay Max SPL blue 3 THD red 10 THD 1 C 8 mid high unit ...

Page 49: ... English 49 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use 270mm 600mm 450mm 450mm 243mm 1 C 8 mid high unit ...

Page 50: ...ctrical impedance 8 ohms Woofer 1x 18 Beyma Neodymium with 4 voice coil Connectors 4x Speakon NL4 with sealing cap 2 each front and rear Housing Birch Multiplex Finish PU coating black Front grille Steel front grille with anticorrosive coating backed with acoustic foam Carrying handles 4x HK Audio MultiGrip Speaker extension pole mount 1x M20 Rigging points 4 point rigging hardware with black KTL ...

Page 51: ... English 51 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use 600mm 600mm 633mm 783mm 783mm 2 CF 118 subwoofer ...

Page 52: ...THD EN 60268 21 2018 129 dB Electrical impedance 8 ohms Woofer 1x 18 Beyma Neodymium with 4 voice coil Connectors 4x Speakon NL4 with sealing cap 2 each front and rear Housing Birch Multiplex Finish PU coating black Front grille Steel front grille with anticorrosive coating backed with acoustic foam Carrying handles 4x HK Audio MultiGrip Speaker extension pole mount 1x M20 Dimensions W x H x D 60 ...

Page 53: ... English 53 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use 600mm 608mm 600mm 780mm 780mm 3 CS 118 subwoofer ...

Page 54: ...D EN 60268 21 2018 133 dB Electrical impedance 4 ohms Woofer 2x 18 Beyma Neodymium with 4 voice coils Connectors 4x Speakon NL4 with sealing cap 2 each front and rear Housing Birch Multiplex Finish PU coating black Front grille Steel front grille with anticorrosive coating backed with acoustic foam Carrying handles 8x HK Audio MultiGrip Speaker extension pole mount 2x M20 Dimensions W x H x D 121 ...

Page 55: ... English 55 Appendix 1 0 COSMO Line Array Instructions for use 1200mm 1208mm 600mm 608mm 780mm 780mm 4 CS 218 subwoofer ...

Page 56: ...Weight 4 2 kg 9 3 lbs 482mm 88mm 114mm 114mm The PB 8 s internal wiring Speakon NL4 Channel 1 2 to Amp CH 1 2 1 CH 1 1st pair 2nd pair 1st pair 2nd pair 2 CH 2 1 CH 2 2 CH 1 1 CH 3 2 CH 4 1 CH 4 2 CH 3 1 2 3 4 Speakon NL4 Channel 3 4 to Amp CH 3 4 CH 1 1 CH 2 2 CH 2 1 CH 1 2 CH 1 2 CH 3 1 CH 4 2 CH 4 1 CH 3 2 1 2 3 4 CH 3 4 CH 1 2 3 4 Amp Out Amp Out Parallel Out 5 PB 8 patchbay ...

Page 57: ...018 Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH Magdeburger Str 8 66606 St Wendel Deutschland EG Konformitätserklärung nach EG Maschinenrichtlinie 2006 42 EG Anhang II A 1 Hiermit erklären wir dass das nachstehende Lastaufnahmemittel Pickpoint Adapter HK AUDIO C PPA allen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der folgenden Richtlinie entspricht Maschinenrichtlinie 2006 42 EG Angewandte harmonisierte Normen DIN EN ISO 12100 DIN...

Page 58: ... St Wendel Germany info hkaudio com www hkaudio com International Inquiries fax 49 68 51 905 215 international hkaudio com Subject to change without notice Technische Änderungen vorbehalten Copyrights 2019 Music Sales GmbH 01 2019 9840xxx D 3053 E ...

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