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Page 1: ...dular wst system system system system R R R RIGGING PROCEDURES USING IGGING PROCEDURES USING IGGING PROCEDURES USING IGGING PROCEDURES USING KARA KARA KARA KARA MINI MINI MINI MINIBU BU BU BU VERSION 1 VERSION 1 VERSION 1 VERSION 1 0 0 0 0 www l acoustics com ...

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Page 3: ...qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual It is recommended to attend the training courses offered by L ACOUSTICS before proceeding with the loudspeaker assembling procedure 6 Personnel health and safety During installation and set up personnel should wear protective headgear and footwear at all times Under no circumstances...

Page 4: ...lations 12 Flying a loudspeaker assembly Always verify that nobody is standing underneath the loudspeaker assembly when it is being raised As the assembly is being raised check each individual component to make sure that it is securely fastened to the component above Never leave the assembly unattended during the installation process As a general rule L ACOUSTICS recommends the use of safety sling...

Page 5: ...ions KARA ANGARMEX Rigging accessory KARA PULLBACK Are in conformity with the provisions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Applied rules and standards1 EN ISO 12100 1 2004 Mechanical Safety DIN 18800 Mechanical Structure BGV C1 Mechanical Standard applied in Germany Established at Marcoussis France December 6th 2010 Jacques Spillmann Head of Engineering Design dept 1 Maximum flown vertical array c...

Page 6: ... 17 6 2 Flying a SB18 KARA mixed array or a SB18 standalone array 21 6 2 1 Modeling and safety 21 6 2 2 Array assembling procedure 21 6 2 3 Array disassembling procedure 28 6 3 Stacking a KARA standalone array 32 6 3 1 Modeling and safety 32 6 3 2 Array assembling procedure 32 6 3 3 Array disassembling procedure 39 6 4 Stacking a SB18 KARA mixed array or a SB18 standalone array 43 6 4 1 Modeling a...

Page 7: ...on 3 3 Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check the product for any noticeable damage Each L ACOUSTICS product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition If found to be damaged notify the shipping company or the distributor immediately Only the consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping Be sure to...

Page 8: ...e system The main components of the system are see also Figure 1 and Figure 2 KARA Full range active 2 way modular WST enclosure KARA MINIBU Structure for flying or stacking a small format KARA and or SB18 array KARA MINIBUEX KARA MINIBU extension accessories for SB18 rigging KARA ANGARMEX Angle arm extensions x2 for stacked KARA arrays KARA PULLBACK Rigging accessory for KARA array pullback confi...

Page 9: ...KARA_SRM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 7 7 7 7 Figure 2 KARA system components part 2 KARA ANGARMEX SB28 KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX KARA PULLBACK ...

Page 10: ...rray KARA MINIBU also allows KARA to be attached to an SB18 subwoofer array Note KARA MINIBU also can fly straight vertical SB18 arrays The KARA MINIBU is a rectangular frame fitted with the following elements Four 5 16 R BLP round shaped ball locking pins for KARA rigging One laser support plate with four bolts for optional TEQSAS LAP TEQ laser inclinometer device mounting The LAP TEQ is part of ...

Page 11: ...BUEX package comprises the following elements Two rigging plates featuring two rubber feet each Six bolts to assemble the KARA MINIBU frame and two KARA MINIBUEX plates Four 5 16 T BLP T shaped ball locking pins to attach an SB18 enclosure to the KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX structure The KARA ANGARMEX package comprises two angle arm extensions with 5 16 T BLP Figure 4 KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX riggi...

Page 12: ...pullback configuration It attaches to the bottom enclosure of the array and to the hook or stinger of an additional motor The KARA PULLBACK is a plate on which is attached one shackle fitted with 19 mm 0 75 inch diameter bolt and a safety pin Figure 5 KARA PULLBACK rigging accessory 5 4 Flight case It is recommended to use a flight case designed to ship a 3 KARA vertical array It should contain fo...

Page 13: ...dding arrays of 3 enclosures called ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 in the order of appearance in the procedure The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array 6 1 2 Array assembling procedure All along the procedure STRICTLY follow the sequence of the successive steps SYSTEMATICALLY verify that each BLP is fully inserted SYSTEMATICALLY verify that the bolt is fully driven and secured by a safety ...

Page 14: ...losure a Remove the front top R BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its link hole Note The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with angle label 5 and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into angle hole 1 3 5...

Page 15: ...accessories are already mounted to the KARA MINIBU see 6 2 2 step 1 it is not necessary to remove them the KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging structure can also be used in place of the KARA MINIBU Figure 9 Attaching KARA MINIBU to ARRAY 1 5 Attach the shackle s to the KARA MINIBU 9 4 according to the chosen configuration 9 2 Note If the array is intended to be flown in pullback configuration attach...

Page 16: ...P into the corresponding angle hole 0 2 4 or 1 3 5 7 5 10 d Repeat the procedure for KARA 3 Figure 10 Setting the ARRAY 1 inter enclosure angles 9 Bring another full KARA flight case to the rigging location and remove the lid Direct the front face of the KARA array towards the audience In the following the array will be designated as ARRAY 2 and the enclosures as KARA 4 to KARA 6 from top to botto...

Page 17: ...o a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY 2 are within comfortable reach and remove the flight case from the rigging location 15 With 2 people working simultaneously on each side of the array secure the rear link points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Remove the KARA 4 rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label and loc...

Page 18: ...e array is intended to be flown in pullback configuration attach a KARA PULLBACK to the bottom KARA as follows a Align the KARA PULLBACK studs with the KARA link points long studs at the back b Remove the four KARA bottom R BLP from their storage holes and re insert them into their link holes c Attach the hook or stinger of an additional motor to the KARA PULLBACK shackle Refer to 9 2 3 for KARA P...

Page 19: ...e b While holding the KARA PULLBACK remove the four KARA bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes c Remove the KARA PULLBACK 4 With 2 people working simultaneously on each side of ARRAY 2 set the inter enclosure angles to 0 as follows a While grabbing the back handle of KARA 6 remove the KARA 5 rear top R BLP from its angle hole b Rotate KARA 5 so as to align ...

Page 20: ...e the KARA 4 rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and re insert the R BLP into its storage hole Figure 17 Disconnecting the ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 rear link points 8 Lower the array until ARRAY 2 rests in the tray and the front link points between ARRAY 2 and ARRAY 1 are in contact 9 Disconnect the front link points between ARRAY 1 an...

Page 21: ...ation remove the lid and place the tray beneath ARRAY 1 Pay attention to the tray position both wedges must slope upwards from front to rear 5 4 13 Lower ARRAY 1 into the tray Lower the motor chain s so as to release tension 14 Separate the KARA MINIBU from KARA 1 as follows a Detach the motor hook s or stinger s from the KARA MINIBU b Remove the four R BLP from the KARA MINIBU c Separate the KARA...

Page 22: ...o m 20 20 20 20 15 Close the four KARA 1 arms as follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its link hole slide the front arm up rotate it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and lock it in place by re insert...

Page 23: ...e following first procedure describes how to fly a vertical SB18 KARA array using two KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging structures It is recommended to assemble the KARA by successively adding arrays of 3 enclosures called ARRAY 1 ARRAY 2 in the order of appearance in the procedure The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array 6 2 2 Array assembling procedure All along the procedure ...

Page 24: ... SB18 2 at the rigging location as follows a Bring two SB18 to the rigging location and remove the dolly boards b Arrange both SB18 in a vertical array front faces towards audience and logos down In the following SB18 1 will designate the top subwoofer and SB18 2 the bottom one c Remove a T BLP from SB18 2 rotate the link arm up and re insert the T BLP into the SB18 1 link point and the link arm R...

Page 25: ...or stinger s to the shackle s and raise the array to a height of 1 3 m 4 3 ft 5 If the array is intended to be a SB18 KARA mixed array directly go to step 9 If the array is intended to be a SB18 standalone array assemble two additional SB18 enclosures hereafter called SB18 3 and SB18 4 under the array by applying step 2 and then continue the procedure from step 6 below Turn the front faces of all ...

Page 26: ...he link arm up d Secure the link arm to SB18 2 by re inserting the T BLP into the SB18 2 bottom link point e Repeat the last three steps until all four arms are secured to SB18 2 Figure 24 Attaching SB18 3 to SB18 2 7 Raise the array to the chosen height 8 Secure the KARA MINIBU to the main rigging structure by using two safety slings not included END OF THE PROCEDURE 9 Bring a full KARA flight ca...

Page 27: ...e attachments 11 Open the four KARA 1 arms as follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into the front top link hole Note The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the...

Page 28: ...gging structure to KARA 1 as follows a Remove the four R BLP from the KARA MINIBU b Turn the KARA MINIBU so that the text of the identification plate is readable and the laser plate is placed at the front towards the audience c While keeping this orientation align the four link points of KARA MINIBU with the four arms of KARA 1 and secure each pair together by re inserting the four R BLP into the ...

Page 29: ...align its four bottom link points with those of both KARA MINIBUEX Note Do NOT stack the SB18 array onto the KARA array c Secure the link points together by re inserting the four T BLP into the KARA MINIBUEX and bottom SB18 link holes Figure 28 Attaching ARRAY 1 to the SB18 array 16 Continue the procedure by applying 6 1 2 steps 7 to 19 Figure 29 Examples of flown SB18 KARA mixed arrays a L c L c ...

Page 30: ...ll not be described The loudspeaker cables will not be represented in the figures 1 If the array to disassemble is a SB18 standalone array directly go to step 8 If the array to disassemble is a SB18 KARA mixed array begin the procedure by applying 6 1 3 steps 1 to 12 and then continue from step 2 below 2 Lower ARRAY 1 into the tray The bottom SB18 must be resting on both KARA MINIBUEX 3 Separate A...

Page 31: ...follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its link hole slide the front arm up rotate it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole Figure 32 Clo...

Page 32: ...rests onto it 10 Separate SB18 3 from SB18 2 as follows a Remove a T BLP from a SB18 2 bottom link point b Rotate the link arm down c Lock the link arm in closed position by re inserting the T BLP into SB18 3 d Repeat this procedure until all four arms are locked in closed position Figure 33 Separating SB18 3 from SB18 2 11 Raise the array until SB18 2 is separated from SB18 3 12 Attach a dolly bo...

Page 33: ... structure up and separate it from SB18 1 c Rotate the four SB18 1 link arms down d Lock the link arms in closed position by re inserting the four T BLP into the top SB18 1 link points Figure 34 Separating the rigging structure from SB18 1 18 Attach a dolly board to each subwoofer 19 Separate SB18 2 from SB18 1 by applying step 10 and remove both subwoofers from the rigging location x4 SB18 1 SB18...

Page 34: ...rized angle range 1 3 From 15 to 5 4 From 11 to 5 5 6 From 7 5 to 5 If the KARA array is strongly curved all inter enclosure angles are close to 10 the platform must be installed in rear extension configuration refer to 9 3 1 The KARA KARA MINIBU and KARA MINIBUEX fully integrated rigging systems allow assembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following first procedure descr...

Page 35: ...ogether by re inserting the R BLP d Repeat the procedure with a second KARA ANGARMEX on the other rear corner of the KARA MINIBU Figure 36 Attaching two KARA ANGARMEX to the platform front extension configuration 3 Remove both front R BLP from the KARA MINIBU Note The front and rear sides are defined according to the chosen configuration 4 If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU remove bo...

Page 36: ...BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its link hole Note 1 A link hole is indicated by a yellow circle Note 2 The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label and lock it in place by re inserting t...

Page 37: ...f KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU the rear slits are located on both KARA ANGARMEX c Secure the front link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU Depending on the configuration secure the rear link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU or both T BLP into both KARA ANGARMEX Figure 38 Attaching the platform to KARA 1 Rear extension configura...

Page 38: ... 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 36 36 36 36 8 Remove the four KARA 1 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes Figure 39 Removing the bottom R BLP from KARA 1 9 Turn the KARA 1 platform assembly feet on the ground and front face towards audience 10 Open the four KARA 2 arms by applying step 6 11 Remove the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their link holes and r...

Page 39: ...ront face towards the audience b Align the four arms with the KARA 1 link points c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and re inserting them into their link holes Figure 40 Attaching KARA 2 to KARA 1 13 Attach KARA 3 to KARA 2 by applying steps 10 to 12 b L c KARA 1 KARA 2 b L c ...

Page 40: ...nibu minibu VERSION 1 0 KARA_SRM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 38 38 38 38 14 Using another full KARA flight case repeat steps 10 to 12 until all KARA enclosures composing the array are assembled Figure 41 Examples of stacked KARA homogeneous arrays 15 Secure the loudspeaker assembly to a fixed point by using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material not included Front extension co...

Page 41: ...other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty KARA flight case to the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Separate the top KARA KARA 3 for example from the array by removing the four KARA 2 top R BLP from their link holes and re inserting them into their storage holes Figure 42 Separating KARA 3 from KARA 2 4 Lift up and turn KARA 3 arms pointing up Put KARA 3 into the flight...

Page 42: ... on KARA 3 6 Separate KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 7 Attach KARA 2 to KARA 3 as follows a Lift up and turn KARA 2 arms pointing up b Align the front and rear link points between both enclosures c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their storage holes and re inserting them into their link holes Figure 45 Attaching KARA 2 to KARA 3 8 Set angle 0 on...

Page 43: ...om them Otherwise remove both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP c Separate the platform from KARA 1 d If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the platform remove them by removing both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP e Re insert the four R BLP into the KARA MINIBU holes Figure 46 Separating KARA MINIBU from KARA 1 Rear extension configuration without KARA ANGARMEX KARA 1 Front extension configuration with KARA ANGARMEX a x4 ...

Page 44: ...e four KARA 1 arms as follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its link hole slide the front arm up rotate it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole Note The front top link and storage holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the storage label and l...

Page 45: ...6 From 15 to 5 SB18 KARA mixed array assembling procedure Apply 6 4 2 SB18 standalone array assembling procedure Stack a first SB18 on the ground front face logo down Stack a second SB18 onto the first one and attach it by applying 6 2 2 step 2c Repeat the procedure until all SB18 composing the array are assembled While installing follow the IMPORTANT indication given below 6 4 2 Array assembling ...

Page 46: ...ing the array are assembled 5 Assemble a KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX stacking platform as follows a Turn the KARA MINIBU so that the text of the identification plate is upside down b Position a first KARA MINIBUEX on the laser plate side of the KARA MINIBU by turning it feet pointing down and inserting the stud into the slit of the KARA MINIBU located near the laser plate c Drive 3 bolts to the 3 ho...

Page 47: ... and secure them together by re inserting the R BLP d Repeat the procedure with a second KARA ANGARMEX on the other rear corner of the KARA MINIBU Figure 50 Attaching two KARA ANGARMEX to the platform rear extension configuration 7 Remove both front R BLP from the KARA MINIBU 8 If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU remove both T BLP from them Otherwise remove both rear R BLP from the KA...

Page 48: ... BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its link hole Note 1 A link hole is indicated by a yellow circle Note 2 The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the chosen angle label and lock it in place by re inserting ...

Page 49: ...KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU the rear slits are located on both KARA ANGARMEX c Secure the front link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU Depending on the configuration secure the rear link points together by inserting both R BLP into the KARA MINIBU or both T BLP into both KARA ANGARMEX Figure 52 Attaching the platform to KARA 1 Rear extension configurati...

Page 50: ...g rigging procedures using rigging procedures using kara kara kara kara minibu minibu minibu minibu VERSION 1 0 KARA_SRM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 48 48 48 48 12 Remove the four KARA 1 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes Figure 53 Removing the bottom R BLP from KARA 1 KARA 1 KARA 2 KARA 3 x2 x2 ...

Page 51: ...wards into the link arms c Secure the assembly and SB18 2 link points together by removing the four KARA MINIBUEX T BLP from their storage holes and re inserting them into their link holes Figure 54 Attaching the KARA 1 platform assembly to SB18 2 14 Open the four KARA 2 arms by applying step 10 15 Remove the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage hole...

Page 52: ...bu VERSION 1 0 KARA_SRM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 50 50 50 50 16 Attach KARA 2 to KARA 1 as follows a Turn KARA 2 arms pointing down and front face towards the audience b Align the four arms with the KARA 1 link points c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and re inserting them into their link holes Figure 55 Attaching KARA 2 ...

Page 53: ...ps 14 to 16 18 Using another full KARA flight case repeat steps 14 to 16 until all KARA enclosures composing the array are assembled Figure 56 Example of stacked SB18 KARA mixed array 19 Secure the loudspeaker assembly to a fixed point using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material not included ...

Page 54: ...essive steps SYSTEMATICALLY verify that each BLP is fully inserted For clarity purposes the loudspeaker cables removal procedure will not be described The loudspeaker cables will not be represented in the figures 1 Detach the ratchet strap or other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty KARA flight case to the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Separate the top KARA KARA 3 ...

Page 55: ... Slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with angle label 0 c Lock the arm in place by re inserting the R BLP into angle hole 0 2 4 Figure 59 Setting angle 0 on KARA 3 6 Separate KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 7 Attach KARA 2 to KARA 3 as follows a Lift up and turn KARA 2 arms pointing up b Align the front and rear link points between both enclosures c Secure the link points together ...

Page 56: ...flight case is not attached to the KARA MINIBU KARA 4 apply steps 3 7 12 and 13 for KARA 4 and then apply the procedure a new time from step 2 for array KARA 1 3 If the last enclosure to be placed in the flight case is attached to the KARA MINIBU KARA 1 disconnect the link points between the KARA MINIBUEX stacking platform and SB18 2 by removing the four KARA MINIBUEX T BLP from their link holes a...

Page 57: ...P from them Otherwise remove both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP c Separate the platform from KARA 1 d If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the platform remove them by removing both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP e Re insert the four R BLP into the KARA MINIBU holes Figure 62 Separating KARA MINIBU from KARA 1 Rear extension configuration without KARA ANGARMEX Rear extension configuration with KARA ANGARMEX x4 x2 x2 ...

Page 58: ... 56 12 Close the four KARA 1 arms as follows repeat on both sides of the enclosure a Remove the front top R BLP from its link hole slide the front arm up rotate it down and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole Note The front top link and storage holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the stor...

Page 59: ... SB18 1 top link point b Rotate the link arm up c Lock the link arm in closed position by re inserting the T BLP into SB18 2 d Repeat this procedure until all four arms are locked in closed position Figure 64 Separating SB18 2 from SB18 1 15 Attach a dolly board to SB18 2 and remove SB18 2 from the rigging location 16 Repeat steps 14 and 15 until all SB18 are separated from the array x4 SB18 2 SB1...

Page 60: ...n fully operational over the enclosures life However it is necessary to regularly check the following points in order to guarantee the system durability The KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX KARA ANGARMEX and KARA PULLBACK elements including shackles BLP and bolts should not show any deformation fissure or oxidation Any component incorporating a part showing signs of defect must immediately be replaced Th...

Page 61: ... longer apply Table 4 Replacement kits and utilities Reference Kit description Kit contents fixing material included Service procedure KARA MINIBU KR MBUMPLAS Laser support plate 1 plate 7 2 2 KR CAMAN12L 12 mm shackle with safety pin 2 shackles KR PIN621 5 16 R BLP 10 pins KR LOCKBLUE Medium strength thread locker blue 1 bottle of 50 g KARA MINIBUEX KR PIN601 5 16 T BLP 10 pins KR SB18iPAT Rubber...

Page 62: ...ometer device from the laser support plate by undoing the four Torx bolts T20 bit 7 mm hex key 3 Remove the old laser support plate from the KARA MINIBU by undoing both hex screws 5 mm hex bit 4 Mount the new laser support plate horizontally to the KARA MINIBU verify with the handheld inclinometer by driving two hex screws thread locker 5 mm hex bit 5 N m 45 in lbf 5 Mount the laser inclinometer d...

Page 63: ...um 6 KARA per KARA MINIBU in stacked config Material High grade steel coated with polyester powder Included accessories 4 R BLP 1 laser support plate with 4 bolts 2 shackles 1 Installation safety limits are specified in SOUNDVISION Software which is designed to help with L ACOUSTICS product implementation Reference KARA MINIBUEX Dimensions L x H x D 34 x 123 6 x 662 mm 1 3 x 4 9 x 24 5 inch Weight...

Page 64: ...g kara kara kara kara minibu minibu minibu minibu VERSION 1 0 KARA_SRM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 62 62 62 62 Reference KARA PULLBACK Dimensions L x H x D 668 x 40 x 511 2 mm 26 3 x 1 6 x 20 1 inch Weight 6 kg 13 lbs Setup safety limits 9 2 3 Maximum of 6 KARA or 2 SB18 6 KARA enclosures per KARA PULLBACK Material High grade steel coated with polyester powder Included accessory 1 shack...

Page 65: ...nclinometer available in the TECH TOOLCASE electric screwdriver with torque selector N m or in lbf T20 Torx bit 7 mm hex key XLR3 cable Procedure 1 Put the M BUMP on a flat horizontal surface verify with the handheld inclinometer 2 Undo the four Torx bolts on the laser support plate T20 bit 7 mm hex key 3 Position the LAP TEQ sensor on the laser support plate with laser lens towards the KARA MINIB...

Page 66: ...nical data and warning indications provided in SOUNDVISION Software Mechanical Data section 3 4 to verify the mechanical conformity of the loudspeaker assembly before installation Option 1 KARA MINIBU 1 point KARA standalone array 1 motor Variable position 9 2 2 Option 2 KARA MINIBU 2 points KARA standalone array 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions 9 2 2 spacing 407 mm 16 inch Option 3 KARA MI...

Page 67: ...NIBU and Figure 68 for KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX For rigging options 1 and 3 the bumper site angle will also depend on the size and shape of the array number of enclosures and inter enclosure angles Refer to SOUNDVISION Software 3 4 for site angle calculation Note Hole 15 provides 0 site angle for an SB18 standalone array Figure 67 Rigging hole numbering convention for KARA MINIBU Figure 68 Riggin...

Page 68: ...ata section 3 4 to verify the mechanical conformity of the loudspeaker assembly before installation Figure 69 Continuous angle selection option 4 examples 9 2 3 KARA PULLBACK setup safety limits The KARA PULLBACK accessory attaches to the bottom enclosure of a KARA array to allow setting the site angle down to 90 However this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in Table 6 ALWAYS...

Page 69: ...ars The platform can be set in front or rear extension configuration as show in Figure 71 and Figure 72 refer to 9 3 2 for bottom KARA angle settings The configurations shown in Figure 71 and Figure 72 are purely indicative Refer to 6 3 1 for setup safety limits Figure 71 Rear extension configuration Figure 72 Front extension configuration WARNING Negative site angle Horizontal line Front extensio...

Page 70: ...be determined by the angle of the bottom enclosure in the range from 15 to 5 Install both KARA ANGARMEX angle arm extensions to obtain angles from 7 5 to 15 Table 7 indicates all possible site angles settings Table 7 Possible site angles for stacked array Angle selection on KARA angle label facing the cursor Resulting site angle without KARA ANGARMEX Figure 73 Resulting site angle with KARA ANGARM...

Page 71: ... insertion The safety pins provided with the shackles have an integrated locking system Figure 75 presents the removal and insertion procedures ALWAYS put the safety pin in locked position before use Figure 75 Safety pin removal and insertion procedures WARNING Lock Unlock Remove Insert ...

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