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User Guide

WPM

Optimised Line Array

Содержание MSX Passive

Страница 1: ...User Guide WPM Optimised Line Array...

Страница 2: ...AY 2 3 Overview 13 Vu Net 2 1 Overview 19 WPMGRIDt Touring Flying Frame 26 WPMGRIDi Install Flying Frame 27 Outrigger 30 Flightcase for four WPM RoW and US versions 30 Inclinometer Assembly 31 Variabl...

Страница 3: ...52 Essential Maintenance 57 WPM Replacing a LF Drive Unit 57 WPM Replacing the HF Drive Units 60 MSX Passive Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit 61 SX118 Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit 63 SX218 Re...

Страница 4: ...to the world of advanced optimisation The greater the resolution of the array in terms of individually driven enclosures the more precisely DISPLAY can fine tune audience coverage and hold the frequen...

Страница 5: ...it from the apparatus This equipment must be earthed Only use attachments accessories specified by Martin Audio Use only with wheelboard and rigging hardware specified by Martin Audio When moving usin...

Страница 6: ...any damage If any is found immediately notify the carrier concerned you the consignee must instigate any claim Please retain all packaging in case you need to return the unit Please think of the envi...

Страница 7: ...1 4 neodymium magnet high frequency compression drivers loaded by constant directivity waveguides In conjunction with automated DISPLAY system design and VU Net network control software applications...

Страница 8: ...handling safe and easy and the cabinet is finished in black textured paint with a fabric backed protective steel grille Acoustic Design The acoustic design of WPM is uniquely innovative The LF drivers...

Страница 9: ...ends the low frequency operating range of the WPM system to 50Hz and provides exceptional low frequency output for such a compact enclosure It features a long excursion 15 380mm 4 100mm voice coil dri...

Страница 10: ...cone and triple roll surround in a compact reflex enclosure The design of the 18 driver maximises output while minimising power compression and distortion and the four reflex ports have a large front...

Страница 11: ...m 4 100mm voice coil drivers with water resistant cones and triple roll surrounds in a compact reflex enclosure The design of the 18 drivers maximise output while minimising power compression and dist...

Страница 12: ...d monitoring via Martin Audio s Vu Net software application while a user friendly front panel interface allows full local control of all features Dante digital audio network inputs are also provided f...

Страница 13: ...acceptable and even specify designated hard avoid areas that the system will actively process to reduce spill to a minimum great for producing a quiet stage or for reducing noise pollution off site at...

Страница 14: ...ble overview of how well your system design will cover the space The 2D slice is either drawn from scratch or you can also import a shell drawing from a previous project if you are working in a venue...

Страница 15: ...at the start of the audience region to mirror how each region is covered by sections of the array The audience offset can be edited standing sitting or a custom offset of your choice and each region...

Страница 16: ...on on the flying frame to give the nearest angle to the optimised aim The actual physical angle that the specified hole in the frame will give will be displayed with the option to use this angle in th...

Страница 17: ...itions and can balance the three goals of response in your audience region leakage to non audience and the hard avoid performance By default each are given equal importance but if your application dem...

Страница 18: ...lst showing the frequency response at that position on the graph on the right The final stage is to export your design You can produce a printable rigging report a wire frame 3D model of the array exp...

Страница 19: ...easily be created using standard network switches the system by default is configured with dynamic IP addressing so DHCP support will be required however a static IP configuration is also easily enabl...

Страница 20: ...ly using the Palette on the left but this has limited use in practical applications the Discover Devices button is used The application searches the network for all Vu Net enabled devices and will run...

Страница 21: ...From here the system allows you up upload the D2P file of your system design You can now return to the project system diagram double click on the amplifiers and edit the system to suit your applicati...

Страница 22: ...oustics The output EQ is greyed out as it is used to apply the EQ created by your DISPLAY project however the high pass filter is available for adjustment so you can determine the crossover point betw...

Страница 23: ...ute Vu Net is a free download from the Software page of the Martin Audio website here https martin audio com support software It is a comprehensive application with a host of functions to enable contr...

Страница 24: ...ts at the front and a single rigging point at the rear of the cabinet The rear sliding drop down link is equipped with a single point at the top for attaching to cabinets above it five rigging holes l...

Страница 25: ...k output When the system is configured for a single box resolution system each cabinet is connected to a single amplifier channel In two box or higher resolution connection is made from an amplifier c...

Страница 26: ...g either one or two lift points allowing both positive up tilt and negative down tilt array tilt angles An inclinometer is available for use with the Touring Flying Frame which checks the angle at whi...

Страница 27: ...ective rigging solution and simplicity of operation for permanently flown installations It is designed to meet BGVC1 and DIN18800 standards and will lift a maximum of 16 WPM cabinets using either two...

Страница 28: ...ystem for MSX Passive subwoofers and will support a total of eight cabinets The central spine offers a total of 22 numbered motor points Four MSX Passive subwoofer pickup points are provided on the un...

Страница 29: ...rame The Transition Frame is designed to interface between MSX Passive subwoofers and WPM cabinets in a single combined array It provides a four point rigging system for MSX Passive subwoofers above t...

Страница 30: ...ame allowing for the ground stack s centre of gravity to be correctly positioned in relation to the frame Flightcase for four WPM RoW and US versions An optional dedicated flightcase is available for...

Страница 31: ...upplies an optional remote angle monitoring system which can used to reliably check the angle at which the WPM array is flown at relative to the horizontal It consists of a sensor mounted within the F...

Страница 32: ...roject by turning the handle and then locked in position with the integral clamp Long Ground Stack Bar Short Ground Stack Bar These precision alignment bars are used in conjunction with the touring Fl...

Страница 33: ...le angle adjustment from 18 to 18 by means of a handwheel The bracket s fixing is via a single 13 mm dia hole which is fitted with a ASF20045 Pole Mount Adapter to fit the Variable Height Pole By repl...

Страница 34: ...g them in place To release them the central button is depressed fig 1 whilst pulling the pin clear using the wide flange fig 2 This is best done with the fore and index fingers pulling the pin whilst...

Страница 35: ...e in the case release the drop link from the first box by removing the Rigging Pin from the LOCK position Slide it down and engage it with the appropriate angle hole in the second box as predicted by...

Страница 36: ...n Release the drop link on the fourth cabinet and line it up with the rear rigging spine on the fifth cabinet at the angle position predicted by the DISPLAY software Secure with a Rigging Pin Fig 10 e...

Страница 37: ...fifth cabinet allowing the bottom four cabinets to rotate downwards and backwards supported by the drop link on the fourth cabinet Fig 14 rotate block downwards Fig 15 remove rigging pin Lower the arr...

Страница 38: ...ecuring it with a Rigging Pin Continue to preselect the inter cabinet angles on the remaining three cabinets according to the DISPLAY software prediction Attach shackles to the front and rear lift poi...

Страница 39: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 39 Fig 18 insert rigging pin Fig 19 insert rigging pin...

Страница 40: ...serting a Rigging Pin at each side Attach the flybar rear drop link to the box at the bar position Attach a chain motor s to the shackle s and raise the first cabinet to allow a second cabinet to be p...

Страница 41: ...1 0 Page 41 Fig 22 engage drop link Fig 23 secure third cabinet Continue to attach the remaining cabinets ensuring that the inter cabinet angles are set correctly according to the DISPLAY software Rai...

Страница 42: ...ets Place the ground stack bar at the desired location Position the first cabinet on top of the bar aligning the lower front rigging points with the rigging points on the bar Secure with Rigging Pins...

Страница 43: ...r cabinet angle according to the DISPLAY software prediction Continue to add further cabinets one at a time to the ground stack securing the front rigging points with Rigging Pins and setting the inte...

Страница 44: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 44 Fig 32 attach sixth cabinet Fig 33 complete ground stack...

Страница 45: ...ach the Outrigger to the bottom of the MSX Passive cabinet by mating these dropdown brackets with the holes in the baseplate box sections as shown Use the front location as indicated on the baseplate...

Страница 46: ...e pole mount and ensure that the pole is fully retracted Screw the pole securely into the threaded plate on the top of the MSX Passive Fig 38 rotate sub and outrigger Fig 39 attach pole mount Attach t...

Страница 47: ...pins Fig 42 insert rigging pin Fig 43 insert rigging pin Attach the rear lug of the bracket to the Ground Stack hole marked with a in the cabinet s rear mounting plate Secure with a Rigging Pin Using...

Страница 48: ...d set the angle between the first and second cabinets by fitting a Rigging Pin in the appropriate hole on the lower bracket according to the DISPLAY software prediction Fig 46 insert rigging pin Fig 4...

Страница 49: ...e the telescopic pole mount so that the vertical distance between the front lower edge of the bottom WPM and the level that the MSX Passive is standing on is at the height defined by the DISPLAY softw...

Страница 50: ...e Flying Frame Remove the Pole Mount boss from the Universal Tilt Bracket if one is attached Attach a standard scaffold clamp to the bracket s fixing hole with an M12 1 2 nut and bolt fig 50 attach sc...

Страница 51: ...nsible working height attach the array and raise the pole truss back up to the height specified by the DISPLAY prediction If this option is not available a mechanical hoist e g Genie or picker or adeq...

Страница 52: ...th an MSX Passive subwoofer on its wheelboard begin by attaching the Flying Frame to the cabinet Extend the four dropdown brackets on the Flying Frame and engage them into the four slots in the top of...

Страница 53: ...ur slots in the top of the second Secure the dropdown brackets with Rigging Pins Fig 60 attach second subwoofer Fig 61 secure second subwoofer Position the Transition Frame below the lowest of the sus...

Страница 54: ...inet rear bracket in three positions to produce an angle between the Transition Frame and the WPM of 0 2 5 or 5 Set the angle defined by the DISPLAY software Secure with a Rigging Pin Gradually raise...

Страница 55: ...cond block Raise the hoist further to bring the next set of WPMs off the flightcase base As they rise up set the correct inter cabinet angles refer to the DISPLAY data at the rear fixing with Rigging...

Страница 56: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 56 Fig 70 complete array Fig 71 complete array...

Страница 57: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 57 Essential Maintenance WPM Replacing a LF Drive Unit To access the LF drive units first unscrew the eight M3 countersunk screws securing the loudspeaker grille Remove the gr...

Страница 58: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 58 Next remove the 14 No 8 flange screws holding the front moulding in place Now remove the front moulding and LF drive unit assembly from the cabinet...

Страница 59: ...PM User Guide v1 0 Page 59 Remove the four M5 x 16 cap head screws and washers securing the LF drive unit The LF drive unit may now be lifted carefully out and away from the front moulding assembly fo...

Страница 60: ...sed of three discrete drivers in a complete HF horn assembly and must be serviced or replaced as one assembly part number DCD10006 Remove the 4 x No 8 Plasfix screws holding the HF horn assembly in pl...

Страница 61: ...Subwoofer Replacing the Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully...

Страница 62: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 62 Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity fo...

Страница 63: ...woofer Replacing the Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully lev...

Страница 64: ...WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 64 Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity fo...

Страница 65: ...18 Replacing a Drive Unit The front grille locates into slots on the top and bottom of the cabinet Remove it by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into slots in the grille edge and carefully levering...

Страница 66: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 66 Next unscrew the brace retaining screws and remove the grille braces Unscrew the eight M6 x 30mm bolts securing the drive unit...

Страница 67: ...WPM System USER GUIDE WPM User Guide v1 0 Page 67 Carefully lift the drive unit out of the cabinet and disconnect the speaker cables making note of the polarity for later reconnection...

Страница 68: ...ution 1 to 4 enclosures per amplifier channel Nominal Impedance 16 ohms Dispersion 100 horizontal 6dB 125 horizontal 10dB Crossover 1 2kHz passive Enclosure Vertical trapezoid with 5 wall angle Multi...

Страница 69: ...e Multi laminate birch and poplar ply construction Finish Textured black paint Protective Grille Black perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 Pin Connections input LF 1 1 Link through 2 2 Pin Connections...

Страница 70: ...rsion 6dB Omnidirectional or Cardioid paired Enclosure Multi laminate birch and poplar ply construction Finish Black textured paint Protective Grille Black perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 type Pin...

Страница 71: ...closures Enclosure Extensively braced multi laminate birch ply Finish Textured black PU coating Protective Grille Black HEX perforated steel Connectors 2 x NL4 type Pin Connections LF 1 1 Link Through...

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