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Kara

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Содержание KARA

Страница 1: ...Kara owner s manual EN...

Страница 2: ...anual EN version 1 0 Distribution date October 24 2019 2019 L Acoustics All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express...

Страница 3: ...ra 16 SB18 17 Rigging elements 18 M BUMP 18 KARA MINIBU 19 M BAR 20 M JACK KARA ANGARMEX 21 KARA MINIBUEX KARA ANGARMEX 23 KARA PULLBACK 24 Transportation 25 Flight case 25 Mechanical safety 26 Loudsp...

Страница 4: ...Stacking a Kara standalone array 90 Using M BUMP 90 Using KARA MINIBU 102 Stacking an SB18 Kara mixed array or an SB18 standalone array 113 Using M BUMP 113 Using KARA MINIBU 122 Connection to LA ampl...

Страница 5: ...APPENDIX D Safety pin removal and insertion 199 APPENDIX E Recommendation for speaker cables 200 5...

Страница 6: ...re familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual Ensure personnel health and safety During installation and set up personnel must wear protective headgear and...

Страница 7: ...continuous evolution of techniques and standards L Acoustics reserves the right to change the speci cations of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice Check www l acoustics...

Страница 8: ...et and physical system con guration How to use this manual The Kara owner s manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design implementation preventive and corrective maintenance of the...

Страница 9: ...out complementary information or optional instructions System components Loudspeaker enclosures Kara 2 way modular WST enclosure SB18 High power compact subwoofer 1 x 18 SB28 High power subwoofer 2 x...

Страница 10: ...N and 2 x 2 point speakON Information about the connection of the enclosures to the LA ampli ed controllers is given in this document Refer to the LA4X LA8 LA12X user manual for detailed instructions...

Страница 11: ...1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 5 m DO 7 DO10 DO25 DOSUB LA8 2W CH A 2W CH B 3 5 m 2WAY SUB1 SUB2 3 5 m DOFILL LA8 DO3WFILL Rigging elements M BUMP M BAR M JACK KARA ANGARMEX KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX KARA PULLBACK...

Страница 12: ...e that generates a horizontal directivity pattern of 110 Kara beamwidth Frequency Hz 10 000 1 000 100 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Angle 0 Dispersion angle diagram o...

Страница 13: ...F IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON LF OUT 3 LF ON HF OUT 4 HF IN B 0 dB 0 ms ON KS28_60 KS28_100 SB28_60 SB28_100 SB18_60 SB18_100 outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 S...

Страница 14: ...ctors can be used interchangeably as IN or LINK connector Kara 2 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics 2 way active enclosures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF HF HF SB18 2...

Страница 15: ...eforeuse M adeinFrance EuropeanC om m unity SAFE USE 16 KS28 FOROTHERCONFIGURATIONS CHECKMECHANICAL SAFETYWITHSOUNDVISIONSOFTWARE USEONLYWITHL ACOUSTICSAMPLIFIEDCONTROLLERS K S 2 8 Weight 79 kg 174 lb...

Страница 16: ...of two adjustable rigging arms secured with ball locking pins and two lodgings with ball locking pins on both sides of the enclosure Kara can be connected to other Kara enclosures or to dedicated rig...

Страница 17: ...igging SB18 refer to the SB18 rigging manual SB18 has a four point rigging system with two rigging arms and two pins on each side pin x4 rigging arm x4 storage position rigging position SB18 features...

Страница 18: ...arrays The M BUMP is a square frame tted with the following elements Four 5 16 R BLP round shaped ball locking pins for Kara rigging Four rotating arms with 5 16 T BLP T shaped ball locking pins for S...

Страница 19: ...rrays The KARA MINIBU is a rectangular frame tted 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 laser...

Страница 20: ...B18 arrays In stacked con gurations its use is required in pairs as part of the stacking platform see M JACK KARA ANGARMEX p 21 The M BAR is a bar tted with the following elements Two 3 8 T BLP for M...

Страница 21: ...rray The L Acoustics KARA ANGARMEX are two angle arm extensions providing extra 10 downwards site angle for the bottom Kara in stacked con gurations Two KARA ANGARMEX are also included in the M JACK p...

Страница 22: ...BUMP The KARA ANGARMEX angle arm extensions are provided with two slings and xation material to be permanently attached to the M BUMP Attach the slings to the holes shown in the gure below and respect...

Страница 23: ...g extra 10 downwards site angle for the bottom Kara in stacked con gurations The KARA MINIBUEX package comprises the following elements Two rigging plates featuring two rubber feet each Six bolts to a...

Страница 24: ...setting the Kara array in a pullback con guration It connects 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 xed one sh...

Страница 25: ...a ight case designed to ship a 3 Kara vertical array It should contain foam inserts to prevent array movement and the tray should be tted with 2 wedges to keep the array vertical Complete ight case Tr...

Страница 26: ...hich the safety factor can be compliant with the 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive when the other deployment parameters provide the best mechanical conditions For mixed arrays refer to your Soundvision m...

Страница 27: ...the composition of the array type and number of enclosures splay angles and the implementation of the ying or stacking structure number and location of ying points site angle This cannot be determined...

Страница 28: ...operates over the nominal bandwidth of the Kara enclosure The KARA preset delivers a reference frequency response in long throw applications The Kara enclosure is driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli e...

Страница 29: ...Hz in separated con guration or 100 Hz in closely coupled con guration for an optimal frequency coupling with the Kara line source Ampli ed controllers compatibility LA4X LA8 LA12X Kara SB18 KS21 SB2...

Страница 30: ...ues Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings KARA SB18_100 Kara 0 ms SB18...

Страница 31: ...he subwoofer owner s manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin Grouping subwoofers Place the subwoofer enclosures side by side If not possible the maximum distance between two adjace...

Страница 32: ...KS21_60_C Kara 6 ms KS21 0 ms KARA KS21_60_Cx Kara 5 5 ms KS21 0 ms KARA SB28_60 Kara 0 ms SB28 5 ms KARA SB28_60_C Kara 0 5 ms SB28 0 ms KARA SB28_60_Cx Kara 4 5 ms SB28 0 ms KARA KS28_60 Kara 0 ms...

Страница 33: ...ead use a con guration with a own Kara array beside a own KS21 array see Kara line source with coupled SB18 KS21 SB28 or KS28 p 29 KS21 has the same ratios as SB18 Maximum number of enclosures in mixe...

Страница 34: ...S28 5 5 ms KARA SB18_100 KS28_60_C Kara 0 ms SB18 0 ms KS28 0 ms KARA SB18_100 KS28_60_Cx Kara 5 5 ms SB18 5 5 ms KS28 0 ms KARA KS21_100 SB28_60 Kara 0 ms KS21 0 5 ms SB28 5 5 ms KARA KS21_100 SB28_6...

Страница 35: ...cal system overview p 36 to identify critical parts of the system and apply the speci c checks described in the Inspection references p 43 Do the Rigging check p 40 If any parts are damaged order the...

Страница 36: ...is available add blue threadlocker before reusing the screw Do not apply more than the indicated torque 4 Check the geometry of the part to identify critical deformations Place the rigging part on a a...

Страница 37: ...aintenance Mixed Kara array with SB18 and M BUMP Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 Ball locking pins p 43 Shackles p 45 Ball locking pins p 43 Rigging check p 40 Ball locking pins p 43 Kara owner...

Страница 38: ...MINIBUEX and KARA PULLBACK Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 screws are tightened Shackles p 45 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Rigging check p 40 Ball lockin...

Страница 39: ...h M BUMP M JACK and KARA ANGARMEX Refer to Rigging part inspection p 36 Rigging check p 40 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Ball locking pins p 43 Safety pin p 199...

Страница 40: ...gging check Prerequisite Check that the front rigging plates of the Kara enclosure are not loose Procedure 1 Secure the front rigging arms at rigging position The rigging arms slide and rotate correct...

Страница 41: ...rear rigging arms at the 0 position The rigging arms slide correctly 3 Secure a second Kara on top of the rst Kara 4 Hold the top enclosure by the handles and shake the assembly The two enclosures rem...

Страница 42: ...to separate it from the bottom enclosure 6 Remove the ball locking pins of the bottom enclosure to release the rigging arms 7 Secure the rigging arms and the ball locking pins at their storage positio...

Страница 43: ...ures tether Kara tether SB18 tether M BUMP tether KARA MINIBU tether M BAR tether KARA MINIBUEX tether KARA ANGARMEX Moving parts 1 Press the push button The ball locking mechanism is retracted 2 Rele...

Страница 44: ...ustics Repair kits KR Kara KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets Pins p 143 SB18 KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets Pins p 161 M BUMP KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T sh...

Страница 45: ...e that the end is ush with the shackle Repair kits 12 mm shackles KARA MINIBU KR CAMAN12 Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm 19 mm shackles M BUMP KR MAN19L Kit of 4 mooring shackles 19 M BAR KR MAN19L Kit...

Страница 46: ...G 11 speaker cables Do not connect enclosures in parallel Ampli ed controllers LA4X must run at least rmware version 1 1 0 LA4X load sensors must be calibrated Refer to the Load Sensor Calibration Too...

Страница 47: ...all the prerequisites are met in particular that the loaded preset corresponds to the connected speaker s family b inspect the cables and connections c go to step 8 p 47 8 Under NC NOK and UNDEF resu...

Страница 48: ...ws are not tightened with the appropriate torque There is an air leak in the gasket There is dust on the cone The cone is damaged The surround is torn or delaminated The voice coil or the spider is da...

Страница 49: ...oil If any damage is visible replace the diaphragm 3 Clean the air gap thoroughly 4 Perform the reassembly procedure Pay close attention to the position of the diaphragm Apply the recommended torque 5...

Страница 50: ...rray with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical Kara array under an M BUMP It is recommended to rig the Kara by successively adding arrays of 3 e...

Страница 51: ...se at the rigging location and remove the lid Direct the front face of the 3 Kara array towards the audience In the following the array will be designated as ARRAY 1 and the enclosures as KARA 1 to KA...

Страница 52: ...angle hole 1 3 5 7 5 10 It is recommended to select the 5 angle on the Kara intended to be linked to the M BUMP In that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the M BUMP a b 7 Remove the 4 R BLP from...

Страница 53: ...ce another full ight case at the rigging location and remove the lid Direct the front face of the 3 Kara array towards the audience In the following the array will be designated as ARRAY 2 and the enc...

Страница 54: ...within comfortable reach and remove the ight case from the rigging location 16 With 2 people working simultaneously on each side of the array connect both rear rigging points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY...

Страница 55: ...s at the back remove the 4 bottom RBLP from the Kara and secure by re inserting them into the bottom yellow link holes Attach the hook or stinger of an additional motor to the KARA PULLBACK shackle Re...

Страница 56: ...hook or stinger from the shackle while holding the KARA PULLBACK remove the 4 bottom R BLP from the bottom Kara re insert them into the bottom storage holes and remove the KARA PULLBACK 4 With 2 peop...

Страница 57: ...ray until ARRAY 2 rests in the tray and the front rigging points between ARRAY 2 and ARRAY 1 are in contact 9 Remove the front rigging points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Remove both KARA...

Страница 58: ...s or stinger s remove the 4 R BLP from the M BUMP and remove the M BUMP from ARRAY 1 16 Set ARRAY 1 for transport as follows a On each side of KARA 1 remove the front top link R BLP slide the front ar...

Страница 59: ...sport as follows a Re insert the 4 R BLP in their storage locations b Remove each M BAR as follows remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs remove the M BAR and re insert both T BLP in their storage loc...

Страница 60: ...arance in the procedure The second procedure describes how to disassemble the array Array mounting About this task All along the procedure Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps Systemat...

Страница 61: ...o angle hole 1 3 5 7 5 10 It is recommended to select the 5 angle on the Kara intended to be attached to the KARA MINIBU in that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the KARA MINIBU a b 4 Attach a...

Страница 62: ...ARA MINIBU p 19 6 Place ARRAY 1 beneath the rigging points and attach the motor hook s or stinger s to the shackle s 7 Raise the array to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY 1 are within comfor...

Страница 63: ...tly higher than the front arms of ARRAY 2 and place ARRAY 2 beneath ARRAY 1 13 Secure the front link points between ARRAY 1 and ARRAY 2 as follows a Slide each KARA 4 front arm up and align it with th...

Страница 64: ...KARA 4 rear link points c Lock ARRAY 2 in place by removing the KARA 3 rear bottom R BLP from its storage hole and re inserting it into its link hole 16 Set the inter enclosure angles in ARRAY 2 by ap...

Страница 65: ...limits p 191 18 Raise the array to the chosen height and adjust the site angle see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 19 Secure the KARA MINIBU to the main rigging structure by using two safety sli...

Страница 66: ...s 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 the cursor of the angle arm with angle label 0 c Lock K...

Страница 67: ...rms down and re insert both front top R BLP into their storage holes The front top storage and link holes are the same 10 Remove ARRAY 2 from the rigging location and attach the lid to the ight case 1...

Страница 68: ...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...

Страница 69: ...embling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical SB18 Kara array using two M BUMP According to the array composition the SB18 enclosu...

Страница 70: ...to the M BUMP see APPENDIX D Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 according to the desired con guration see M BUMP rigging options p 189 4 Build a stack composed of two SB18 hereafter called SB18 1...

Страница 71: ...nect a T BLP from SB18 1 rotate the rigging arm up re connect the T BLP to the M BUMP rigging point and the rigging arm repeat this procedure until all 4 arms are secured 6 Attach the motor hook s or...

Страница 72: ...he array onto SB18 3 while aligning the four rigging points between SB18 2 and SB18 3 b Attach the four rigging arms of SB18 3 to SB18 2 as follows disconnect a T BLP from SB18 3 rotate the rigging ar...

Страница 73: ...w link holes b For both rear rigging points verify that the angle arm cursor is aligned with the 0 angle value and locked to 2 Kara by 2 R BLP the upper one inserted in a yellow link hole and the bott...

Страница 74: ...RRAY 1 place ARRAY 1 beneath it and lower the SB18 array so as to align its 4 rigging points with those of ARRAY 1 The bottom SB18 and the M BUMP must be in contact 15 Attach the 4 rigging points betw...

Страница 75: ...Rigging procedures 17 Continue the procedure by applying Kara standalone array mounting procedure steps 9 p 53 to 21 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 75...

Страница 76: ...77 In case of SB18 Kara mixed array begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure steps 1 p 56 to 13 and then continue to next step 2 Lower ARRAY 1 into the tray The bott...

Страница 77: ...osition and secure by re inserting the R BLP into the top storage hole c Put the ight case lid on 7 Set the M BUMP for transport by re inserting the 4 R BLP into their storage locations For clarity pu...

Страница 78: ...1 Raise the array so that SB18 2 is separated from SB18 3 12 Attach two dolly boards to SB18 3 and 4 13 Detach SB18 4 from SB18 3 by applying step 10 p 78 14 Remove SB18 3 and 4 from the rigging locat...

Страница 79: ...ll 4 arms are locked in closed position e Remove the M BUMP from the array 19 If necessary set the M BUMP for transport by removing each M BAR as follows remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs remove...

Страница 80: ...ging systems allow assembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to y a vertical SB18 Kara array using two KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging st...

Страница 81: ...e KARA MINIBU see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 according to the chosen con guration see KARA MINIBU rigging options p 192 If the array is intended to be own in pullback con guration attach a...

Страница 82: ...an SB18 standalone array attach two additional SB18 enclosures hereafter called SB18 3 and SB18 4 under the array by applying step 2 p 81 and then continue the procedure from step 6 p 82 below Orient...

Страница 83: ...RAY 1 and the enclosures as KARA 1 to KARA 3 from top to bottom 10 Check the inter enclosure attachments in ARRAY 1 as follows repeat on both sides of the array a Verify that each front arm x2 is open...

Страница 84: ...ched to the KARA MINIBU in that way the KARA 1 axis will be parallel to the KARA MINIBU a b 12 Assemble another KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX rigging structure by applying step 1 p 81 without attaching sh...

Страница 85: ...o as to align its four bottom link points with those of both KARA MINIBUEX 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 KAR...

Страница 86: ...step 8 p 87 If the array to disassemble is an SB18 Kara mixed array begin the procedure by applying the Kara standalone array removal procedure steps 1 p 66 to 12 and then continue from step 2 p 86 b...

Страница 87: ...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 i...

Страница 88: ...until all four arms are locked in closed position 11 Raise the array until SB18 2 is removed from SB18 3 12 Attach a dolly board to each of the SB18 3 and SB18 4 subwoofers 13 Remove SB18 4 from SB18...

Страница 89: ...move 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 18 Attach a dolly board to each of th...

Страница 90: ...re close to 0 The Kara and M BUMP fully integrated rigging systems allow assembling the array with no need for any external accessory The following rst procedure describes how to mount a vertical Kara...

Страница 91: ...ocking nut on each M JACK 16 mm hex key b Place an inclinometer device onto the platform in the direction parallel to the M BAR and rotate the 4 M JACK knobs to adjust the platform in the horizontal p...

Страница 92: ...torage T BLP and the rear R BLP b Insert the single part of the KARA ANGARMEX into the M BUMP by putting it vertically with sling ring pointing towards the front and indentation on the spacer c Align...

Страница 93: ...top R BLP from its storage hole rotate the front arm up slide it down and secure by reinserting the R BLP into the top yellow link hole b Remove the rear top R BLP from its storage hole slide the angl...

Страница 94: ...een con gured with KARA ANGARMEX the rear rigging points become those of the KARA ANGARMEX c Secure both front rigging points by inserting the R BLP into the M BUMP Depending on the con guration secur...

Страница 95: ...ert the four arms into the KARA 1 rigging points c Secure the four rigging points by removing the four KARA 1 top R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into the top yellow link holes 12...

Страница 96: ...95 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are rigged 14 Check if the stacking platform is still horizontal If not refer to step 4 p 91 15 Secure the system to a xed point using a ratchet strap...

Страница 97: ...re 1 Remove the ratchet strap from the array 2 Place an empty Kara ight case at the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Separate the top Kara KARA 3 for example from the Kara below KARA 2 for exampl...

Страница 98: ...e 0 2 4 6 Separate KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 p 97 7 Lift up and turn KARA 2 arms upwards Connect KARA 2 to KARA 3 with two grills on the same side by aligning the 4 rigging points between...

Страница 99: ...step 3 p 97 if the top enclosure is not KARA 1 a Remove both front R BLP from the M BUMP b Depending on the con guration remove either both rear R BLP from the M BUMP or both T BLP from the KARA ANGAR...

Страница 100: ...ith the storage position and secure by re inserting the top R BLP on the top storage hole c Put the ight case lid back in place 12 Repeat steps 2 p 97 to 11 until all Kara enclosures are removed 13 Op...

Страница 101: ...of the M BUMP and remove the M BAR c Re insert both T BLP into their storage holes 15 Remove both M JACK from each M BAR as follows repeat for each M BAR a Remove the safety pin see Safety pin remova...

Страница 102: ...le setting p 198 for angle settings Platform stacked Kara array safe con gurations Number of Kara Bottom Kara authorized angle range 1 3 From 15 to 5 4 From 11 to 5 5 6 From 7 5 to 5 If the Kara array...

Страница 103: ...ARA MINIBU When using KARA ANGARMEX the platform must be put in front extension con guration see Stacking platform con guration p 197 b Insert the single part of a rst KARA ANGARMEX into the corner sl...

Страница 104: ...e is indicated by a yellow circle 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 angl...

Страница 105: ...o slide the four KARA MINIBU slits along the KARA 1 arms If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the KARA MINIBU the rear slits are located on both KARA ANGARMEX a Secure the front link points together by in...

Страница 106: ...ld the KARA 1 platform assembly turn it feet downwards and front face towards audience and put it on the ground 10 Open the four KARA 2 arms by applying step 6 p 104 11 Remove the four KARA 2 bottom R...

Страница 107: ...wards 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 reinserting them into their li...

Страница 108: ...106 to 12 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled Rear extension con guration Front extension con guration 15 Secure the array to a xed point by using a ratchet strap or any other...

Страница 109: ...trap or other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty Kara ight case to the rigging location and remove the lid 3 Remove the top Kara KARA 3 for example from the Kara below KARA 2...

Страница 110: ...nts between KARA 2 and KARA 3 c Secure the link points together by removing the four KARA 2 bottom R BLP from their storage holes and reinserting them into their link holes 8 Set angles 0 on KARA 2 by...

Страница 111: ...attached to the platform remove both T BLP from them Otherwise remove both KARA MINIBU rear R BLP c Remove the platform from KARA 1 d If KARA ANGARMEX are attached to the platform remove them by remo...

Страница 112: ...wn and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole The front top storage and link holes are the same b Remove the rear top R BLP from its angle hole slide the angle arm so as to a...

Страница 113: ...e stacked on a perfectly horizontal and regular surface ONLY Provides tilt adjustments in case of slope surface Increases Kara array site angle range Ground stacked arrays A ground stacked array requi...

Страница 114: ...so as to ensure acoustical conformity This can be done using L Acoustics Soundvision Software which will assist the user to Determine the number of required Kara enclosures Calculate the inter enclosu...

Страница 115: ...ds the audience 2 Mount two M BAR M JACK assemblies as follows repeat for each M BAR a Remove the safety pin see Safety pin removal and insertion p 199 and the bolt from a shackle Alternatively order...

Страница 116: ...is also horizontal in this direction The handheld inclinometer included in the TECH TOOLCASE can be used in this step d Lock each M JACK height by rmly screwing in the locking nut 16 mm hex key 5 Link...

Страница 117: ...s and front face towards the audience c Place SB18 2 on SB18 1 by aligning the four rigging points d Attach the four rigging arms of SB18 2 to SB18 1 as follows disconnect a T BLP from SB18 2 rotate t...

Страница 118: ...ast procedure a Check if the stacking platform is still horizontal If not refer to step 4 p 91 from the Array mounting procedure in Stacking a Kara standalone array using M BUMP b Secure the system to...

Страница 119: ...each one remove the external T BLP from the M BUMP rotate the arm downwards and secure it to the SB18 by re inserting the T BLP 10 Finish the procedure by applying steps 5 p 92 to 15 from the Array mo...

Страница 120: ...continue to next step 2 Unlink the 4 rigging points between the M BUMP and the SB18 as follows repeat for each one remove the TBLP from the SB18 rotate the arm upwards and lock it by re inserting the...

Страница 121: ...one a Remove both T BLP from the M BAR studs b Lift up the corresponding side of the M BUMP and remove the M BAR c Re insert both T BLP into their storage holes 9 Remove both M JACK from each M BAR as...

Страница 122: ...array assembling procedure Stack a rst SB18 on the ground front face logo down Stack a second SB18 onto the rst one and attach it by applying step 2 c p 81 Repeat the procedure until all SB18 composin...

Страница 123: ...t of the identi cation plate is upside down b Position a rst 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...

Страница 124: ...ign the KARA ANGARMEX and KARA MINIBU holes 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 7 Remove b...

Страница 125: ...is indicated by a yellow circle 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...

Страница 126: ...lide the four KARA MINIBU slits along the KARA 1 arms If 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 inser...

Страница 127: ...Rigging procedures 12 Remove the four KARA 1 bottom R BLP from their link holes and re insert them into their storage holes Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 127...

Страница 128: ...t downwards along the SB18 2 rigging elements 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 l...

Страница 129: ...ds 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 reinserting them into their link...

Страница 130: ...case repeat steps 14 p 128 to 16 until all Kara enclosures composing the array are assembled 19 Secure the loudspeaker assembly to a xed point using a ratchet strap or any other equivalent material n...

Страница 131: ...cribed The loudspeaker cables will not be represented on the gures Procedure 1 Detach the ratchet strap or other equivalent material from the stacked array 2 Bring an empty Kara ight case to the riggi...

Страница 132: ...le 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 6 Remove KARA 2 from KARA 1 by applying step 3 p 131 7 Attach KARA 2 to KARA...

Страница 133: ...from step 2 p 131 for array KARA 1 3 If the last enclosure to be placed in the ight case is attached to the KARA MINIBU KARA 1 disconnect the link points between the KARA MINIBUEX and SB18 2 by remov...

Страница 134: ...attached to the platform remove both T BLP 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 rem...

Страница 135: ...e label and lock it in place by re inserting the R BLP into its storage hole 13 Attach the lid to the ight case 14 Remove the top SB18 SB18 2 for example from the SB18 below SB18 1 for example as foll...

Страница 136: ...8 1 4 1 4 KS28 1 4 Cabling schemes for Kara Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors Two channel speakON output SP SP 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA COM...

Страница 137: ...cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors One channel speakON output SP SP 1 1 Two channel speakON output SP SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 CH 2 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA C...

Страница 138: ...lable Reference are given for FACOM products in this table Other manufacturers can be used Name Reference Distributor Set of 6 point 1 4 sockets R 360NANO FACOM Torque screwdriver 2 10 N m A 404 FACOM...

Страница 139: ...Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here HF DRIVER DIAPHRAGM KR HSBC34 HF DRIVER KR HPBC34 CONNECTOR PLATE LF SPEAKER KR HPPH85 GRILL FINS Kara owner s...

Страница 140: ...Corrective maintenance FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE FRONT AND REAR RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 FRONT HANDLES AND PINS RIGGING PLATE G03359 140 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Страница 141: ...er 8 16 ohms 2 S100122 M6 35 hex The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the K...

Страница 142: ...aker 8 16 ohms 4 S221 M6 35 Torx The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the K...

Страница 143: ...s x2 Kara Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 4 20 10 S100105 S142 621 M6 20 hex M4 10 rivet ball locking pin 5 16 with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and sp...

Страница 144: ...m wrench Consumables blue threadlocker Repair kit KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 20 10 S142 621 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin 5 16 with lanyard Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the...

Страница 145: ...wo lock nuts and the two screws securing the handle to the rigging element 5 mm 3 Remove the lock nut securing the steel tab to the rigging element Make sure the ball locking pins are removed 10 mm Ka...

Страница 146: ...parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Procedure 1 Position the steel tab on the screw Position the at side of the steel tab toward the rigging element 2 Secure...

Страница 147: ...ce 3 Position the handle on the enclosure and start driving the screws by hand 4 Secure the handle to the rigging element with the two lock nuts and the two screws 5 mm 5 N m 5 N m Kara owner s manual...

Страница 148: ...Corrective maintenance 5 Secure the handle 5 mm 5 N m 148 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Страница 149: ...Kara 2 4 1528 S100107 reinforcing plate M6 55 hex Prerequisite Front handle disassembled See FRONT HANDLE AND PINS p 143 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts pro...

Страница 150: ...crews and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Prerequisite Fins disassembled See FINS p 141 Grill disassembled See GRILL p 142 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the n...

Страница 151: ...4 Kit HP BC34 Driver 3 8 ohms 6 S221 M6 35 Torx Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Gradu...

Страница 152: ...ver 8 ohms assembly M6 30 hex Prerequisite Connector plate disassembled See CONNECTOR PLATE p 151 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Tighten...

Страница 153: ...onsumables double face adhesive tape Repair kit KR HSBC34 KitDiaphragm for HP BC34II 3 driver 8 ohms 1 4 1438 S1438 diaphragm kit for 3 driver 8 ohms with shims M4 14 hex Prerequisite Connector plate...

Страница 154: ...r or double face adhesive tape to remove any particle Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before moving to the next step 2 Place the same kind and number of shims that were initially present 3 Ca...

Страница 155: ...Corrective maintenance SB18 Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here LF SPEAKER KR HPBC182 GRILL RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 PROTECTIVE COVER Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 155...

Страница 156: ...eaker 18 8 ohms 4 S247 M6 35 Torx The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the...

Страница 157: ...Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 1 8 14 2 627 S100054 S221 100585 18 speaker 8 ohms M6 30 hex M6 35 Torx speaker gasket kit The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HSPH85 Kit reconing 8 Pre...

Страница 158: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the screws securing the speaker 5 mm 3 Remove the speaker from the enclosure and disconnect the speaker cables 158 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Страница 159: ...w screws and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Stick the gasket on the cabinet 2 Connect the speaker cables and position the speaker in the enclosure 3 Secure the speaker Gradually tighten th...

Страница 160: ...Corrective maintenance 4 Secure the plate Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x10 T30 160 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Страница 161: ...kit For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S...

Страница 162: ...tive maintenance Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the ve screws securing the protective cover to the cabinet T30 x2 x3 T30 2 Remove the screw securing the steel tab T30 162 Kara owner s manual EN versio...

Страница 163: ...ive maintenance Reassembly Procedure 1 Insert the pin in the storage hole 2 Position the steel tab on the screw Position the at side of the steel tab toward the cabinet Kara owner s manual EN version...

Страница 164: ...Corrective maintenance 3 Secure the steel tab to the cabinet 5 N m T30 4 Secure the protective cover with the ve screws 7 N m x2 3 N m x3 T30 T30 164 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Страница 165: ...Corrective maintenance M BUMP Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D R RIGGING PINS KR PIN621 D R LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS D R RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 165...

Страница 166: ...reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 ri...

Страница 167: ...reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN621 Kit 10 pins short round head screws rivets 20 10 S142 621 M4 10 riv...

Страница 168: ...ser mount for MBUMP 1 4 4 2 550 S210 S121 S100105 laser support plate M4 16 Torx M4 hex lock nut M6 20 hex For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Exploded view...

Страница 169: ...Corrective maintenance M BAR Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RIGGING PINS KR PIN665 Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 169...

Страница 170: ...5mm diameter screws rivets 20 20 10 20 S122 S188 665 S142 M5 hex locknut M5 20 hex ball locking pin 3 8 with lanyard M4 10 rivet The S122 and S188 are not used in this procedure Exploded view For safe...

Страница 171: ...Corrective maintenance KARA MINIBU Disassembly and Reassembly procedures D R LASER SUPPORT PLATE KR MBUMPLAS Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 171...

Страница 172: ...ser mount for MBUMP 1 4 4 2 550 S210 S121 S100105 laser support plate M4 16 Torx M4 hex lock nut M6 20 hex For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Exploded view...

Страница 173: ...Corrective maintenance KARA MINIBUEX Disassembly and Reassembly procedures RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 RUBBER FEET KR SB18IPAT Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 173...

Страница 174: ...Repair kits KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin 5 16 with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare pa...

Страница 175: ...D R RUBBER FEET Tools torque screwdriver T30 Torx bit Repair kit KR SB18IPAT Kit SB18i 4 pads 4 609 runner 25 mm Save the screws and fasteners for reassembly Exploded view 3 N m x4 T30 Kara owner s ma...

Страница 176: ...DOSC waveguide Nominal impedance LF 8 HF 8 Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling captive rigging system rigging system handles integrated into the cabinet inter e...

Страница 177: ...Speci cations Kara dimensions 482 mm 19 in 164 mm 6 4 in 250 mm 9 8 in 730 mm 28 7 in 383 mm 15 1 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 177...

Страница 178: ...speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles integrated into the cabinet captive rigging system rigging system 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic...

Страница 179: ...Speci cations SB18 dimensions 750 mm 29 5 in 707 mm 27 8 in 553 mm 21 8 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 179...

Страница 180: ...nnectors IN 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling integrated rigging system handles integrated into the cabinet Weight net 93 kg 205 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel g...

Страница 181: ...Speci cations SB28 dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 1300 mm 51 2 in 550 mm 21 7 in Kara owner s manual EN version 1 0 181...

Страница 182: ...ting 2 point rigging system 6 ergonomic handles 2 ground runners 8 side runners Weight net 79 kg 174 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutr...

Страница 183: ...n Bumper for ying or stacking KARA SB18 2 19 mm shackles WLL 3 25 t Weight net 25 kg 55 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating M BUMP dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 80 mm 3 1 in 750 mm 29...

Страница 184: ...ating M BAR dimensions 60 mm 2 4 in 954 mm 37 6 in 112 mm 4 4 in M JACK speci cations Description 4 tilt adjustment screw jacks with 2 angle bar extensions for stacked M BUMP 4 axis with safety pin We...

Страница 185: ...th anti corrosion coating KARA ANGARMEX dimensions 80 3 mm 3 16 in 14 4 mm 0 57 in 122 6 mm 4 83 in 33 mm 1 3 in KARA MINIBU speci cations Description Mini bumper for ying 6 KARA 2 12 mm shackles WLL...

Страница 186: ...eel with anti corrosion coating KARA MINIBUEX dimensions 622 mm 24 5 in 124 mm 4 9 in 34 mm 1 3 in KARA PULLBACK speci cations Description pullback plate for Kara 1 19 mm shackle WLL 3 25 t Weight net...

Страница 187: ...r to the TECH TOOLCASE Product spec sheet TEQSAS LAP TEQ legacy model and KSG RECLINE Compact LAP TEQ LAP TEQ PLUS sensor and display compatibility The legacy LAP TEQ sensors are compatible with the n...

Страница 188: ...l surface use the handheld inclinometer 2 Unscrew the four Torx bolts from the laser support plate T20 bit 7 mm hex key 3 Mount the sensor on the laser support plate with laser lens towards the M BUMP...

Страница 189: ...0 M BAR 1 point 1 motor 3 positions front center rear Option 2 0 M BAR 2 points 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions spacing 400 mm 15 inch Option 3 1 M BAR 1 point 1 motor Variable position see M...

Страница 190: ...he array number of enclosures and inter enclosure angles Refer to Soundvision Software for site angle calculation Discrete angle selection rear extension con guration Discrete angle selection front ex...

Страница 191: ...ullback con guration However this limit depends on the composition of the array as shown in the table below ALWAYS refer to the table below before using the KARA PULLBACK accessory Possible downwards...

Страница 192: ...lone array 1 motor Variable position see KARA MINIBU site angle setting p 193 Option 2 KARA MINIBU 2 points KARA standalone array 2 motors Fixed front and rear positions see KARA MINIBU site angle set...

Страница 193: ...er to Soundvision Software for site angle calculation Hole 15 allows setting the site angle of an SB18 standalone array to 0 Rigging hole numbering convention for KARA MINIBU Rigging hole numbering co...

Страница 194: ...CK accessory attaches to the bottom enclosure of a Kara array to allow setting the site angle down to 90 so as to obtain a pullback con guration However this limit depends on the composition of the ar...

Страница 195: ...ear extension con guration as shown in the gures below refer to Array site angle setting p 196 for bottom Kara angle settings The con gurations shown in the gures below are purely indicative Refer to...

Страница 196: ...btain angles from 7 5 to 15 The table below gives all possible site angles settings Possible site angles for stacked array Angle selection on Kara angle value facing the cursor Resulting site angle wi...

Страница 197: ...ion bars The platform can be set in front or rear extension con guration as shown in the gures below refer to Array site angle setting p 198 for bottom Kara angle setting The con gurations shown in th...

Страница 198: ...n angles from 7 5 to 15 The table below indicates all possible site angles settings Possible site angles for stacked array Angle selection on Kara angle value facing the cursor Resulting site angle wi...

Страница 199: ...part of the shackles have an integrated locking system The gure below presents the removal and insertion procedures Always put the safety pin in locked position before use Safety pin removal and inse...

Страница 200: ...w provides the recommended maximum length for loudspeaker cables depending on the cable gauge and on the impedance load connected to the ampli er recommended maximum length cable gauge 8 load 4 load 2...

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