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- Page 1 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual...
- Page 2 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual GENERAL INFORMATION VTX B18 - Rigging Manual Document Number: 1000337286 Version: C - EN Distribution Date: January 25, 2021 Copyright © 2021 by HARMAN International; all rights reserved JBL PROFESSIONAL 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge, CA 91329...
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Page 3: Line Array Calculator
Thank you for purchasing JBL VTX Series products In more than 75 years of JBL innovations, the VTX Series stands apart as a milestone in the practical application of cre- ative engineering. VTX products herald the next generation in line array loudspeaker systems: a new era in performance, system integration and user friendliness. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 - SAFETY . - Page 5 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.2 Suspension Bar Attachment Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9.3 Attaching the Suspension Bar .
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Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
STANDARD DESCRIPTION TEST AGENCY Applies to machinery and lays down essential health and 2006/42/EC safety requirements. Tested at JBL Professional MACHINERY DIRECTIVE ISO12100 Applies to loudspeaker and lays down essential health 2014/35/EC and safety requirements. Tested at JBL Professional... -
Page 7: Safety
11. Contact JBL Professional for advanced servicing issues. 12. CAUTION - DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. -
Page 8: Important Safety Warning
None of the information in this section should be used without first obtaining competent advice with respect to applicability to a given circumstance. None of the information presented herein is intended as a representation or warranty on the part of JBL. Anyone making use of this information assumes all liability arising from such use. -
Page 9: Symbols
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual JBL is not responsible for the application of its products for any purpose or the misuse of this information for any purpose. Furthermore, JBL is not responsible for the abuse of its products caused by avoiding compliance with inspection and maintenance procedures or any other abuse. -
Page 10: Mechanical Limits
The VTX B18 suspension system and accessories comply with the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive and have been designed following the guidelines of BGV-C1 for a minimum safety factor of 4:1. Minimum safety factor requirements are often set by local regulations and the JBL Line Array Calculator-3 (LAC-3) software should always be used to check mechanical limits. -
Page 11: System Components
VTX B18 VT CVR | Soft Cover VTX RC500 | Rotating Clamp CAUTION: Always use components and accessories specified and approved by JBL Professional. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip-over. -
Page 12: Software
5.1 LINE ARRA Y CALCULA TOR 3 Line Array Calculator 3 acoustical prediction software is used for the design and mechanical validation of VTX series line array systems. Using LAC-3 is a three-step process. First, venue dimensions are defined using either X/Y/Z coordinates or the fast distance/angle method. -
Page 13: Array Link
5.2 ARRA Y LINK JBL Array Link is a mobile companion app that works with LAC-3 software to assist technicians deploying VTX Series systems in the field. Array Link uses a QR code to directly transfer mechanical data in real time from an array design created in LAC-3 to a mobile phone running iOS®... -
Page 14: Ground-Stacked Arrays In Lac-3
This message is presented when the specified array design exceeds the mechanical limits set by the JBL team for the speakers or selected accessories. Array designs that trigger this message should not be used under any conditions, as they can lead to hardware damage and/or injury. -
Page 15: B18 Rigging System Overview
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 6 - B18 RIGGING SYSTEM OVERVIEW VTX B18 cabinets include a six-point, spring-loaded, rigging mechanism that is easy to use and can be deployed to suspend up to 16 B18 cabinets, depending on the configuration. The B18 rigging system enables forming either standalone B18 arrays or mixed arrays using VTX A8 full-range cabinets suspended under the B18s. -
Page 16: Deploying The Rigging Bars
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 6.2 DEPLOYING THE RIGGING BARS Each of the six B18 rigging bars incorporates a spring-loaded mechanism. A bar automatically extends upwards once its quick release pin (QRP) is removed. The same QRP secures the bar in place after it has been deployed. STEPS: •... - Page 17 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual When suspending multiple B18 cabinets together, all six rigging points (three per side) should be used for all B18 cabinets, with the ex- ception of the top cabinet, which connects to the array frame. Two quick release pins should be used per attachment point as illustrated below.
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Page 18: Transportation Options
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7 - TRANSPORT A TION OPTIONS There are two transportation options for the B18. The first option is the vertical transportation cart (VTX B18 VT), which carries a stack of two, three, or four B18 cabinets, in either a front-firing or cardioid configuration. The VTX B18 VT CVR, a reinforced protective cover is available to cover and protect the subwoofers during transportation. -
Page 19: Rotating The Dolly Tabs For Use With The Acc Dolly
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.1 ROT A TING THE DOLL Y T ABS FOR USE WITH THE ACC DOLL Y Two retractable dolly tabs at the front of the B18 are used to secure the ACC dolly board to the subwoofer. The tabs ship from the factory facing the inside of the B18, which is ideal for transporting B18s on a vertical transport cart, when the tabs are not needed. - Page 20 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual STEPS: • Remove the four Phillips screws holding each tab, reverse its orientation, and reinstall the Phillips screws • Reconnect the Molex connector and secure the grill TOOLS REQUIRED: A 4 mm HEX key is required to remove the four M6 screws holding the grill onto the B18. A Phillips #2 screwdriver is required to remove the four Phillips screws holding the dolly tab.
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Page 21: Vtx B18 Acc Dolly Overview
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.2 VTX B18 ACC DOLL Y OVERVIEW The VTX B18 ACC dolly board features two beveled, recessed, rotating cams (one on each side), which are used to attach the dolly board to a B18 cabinet. The dolly board seats on the B18 mounting tabs and is secured by the rotating cams. CAM MECHANISM: UNLOCKED CAM MECHANISM: LOCKED TIP: The rotating cam mechanism can be released using your feet while B18 cabinets are faced down. -
Page 22: Attaching The Vtx B18 Acc Dolly
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.3 A TT ACHING THE VTX B18 ACC DOLL Y STEPS: • Flip one of the two cam mechanisms to the locked position • Slide the ACC dolly-board on to the B18 from one of the two sides •... -
Page 23: Stacking The Acc Dolly Boards
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.4 ST ACKING THE ACC DOLL Y BOARDS VTX B18 ACC dollies can be stacked together for storage. The top of an ACC dolly board features wheel wells of two different sizes. Dolly boards should be stacked so their ori- entations alternate. - Page 24 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual...
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Page 25: Truck Packing With The Vtx B18 Acc
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.5 TRUCK PACKING WITH THE VTX B18 ACC 2,434 mm (96 in) 2,286 mm (90 in) - Page 26 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 2,434 mm (96 in) 2,286 mm (90 in)
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Page 27: Installing Vtx B18 Cabinets On A Vt
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.6 INST ALLING VTX B18 CABINETS ON A VT To install B18 cabinets on to the VTX B18 VT transportation cart, follow the instructions below. Up to four B18 enclosures can be trans- ported on a VT cart. STEPS: •... - Page 28 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual To stack multiple B18s on a transportation cart, the rigging bars of the lower subwoofer must be deployed. STEPS: • Deploy the six rigging bars of the lower B18 by temporarily removing the quick release pins. •...
- Page 29 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual STEPS: • Reinstall the six quick release pins...
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Page 30: Stacking The Vtx B18 Vt
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.7 ST ACKING THE VTX B18 VT The VTX B18 VT carts can be stacked together for storage. STEPS: • Rotate the VT wheels so they point to the inside of the VT. • Line up the wheels. •... -
Page 31: Truck Packing With The Vtx B18 Vt
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 7.8 TRUCK PACKING WITH THE VTX B18 VT 813 mm (32 in) 2,434 mm (96 in) 2,286 mm (90 in) -
Page 32: Suspending The B18 Using The A8 Array Frame
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 8 - SUSPENDING THE B18 USING THE A8 ARRA Y FRAME The VTX A8 AF is a lightweight Array Frame used for suspending VTX A8 and B18 cabinets. The frame was designed to operate in sin- gle-point, front-to-back, or side-by-side suspension mode using the VTX A8 AF EB Extension Bar. - Page 33 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual STEPS: • Attach the VTX A8 Array Frame to the four front B18 rigging points. • Attach the Extension Bar.
- Page 34 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual TIP: The VTX A8 Array Frame allows B18 subwoofers to be suspended using either a single suspension point or dual points. When using single-point suspension, the Array Frame position 8-B is in line with the B18 Center of Gravity and can be used to suspend a straight (no tilt) array.
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Page 35: Suspending B18 Arrays
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 8.2 SUSPENDING B18 ARRA YS STEPS: • When ready, remove the four lower B18 QRPs to release the B18 from the transportation cart. • Make sure all 12 (six per side) QRPs connecting the B18s together are in place. •... -
Page 36: Connecting Additional B18 Stacks
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 8.3 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL B18 ST ACKS STEPS: • Extend all six rigging bars of the B18 stack on the ground and pin them in place. • Lower the flown stack until it rests on the ground-stacked B18s. - Page 37 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual STEPS: • Use the six quick release pins of the upper B18 to secure the stacks together.
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Page 38: The Vtx A8 Suspension Bar
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9 - THE VTX A8 SUSPENSION BAR The VTX A8 SB is a lightweight suspension bar for suspending B18 arrays when the additional functionality of the Array Frame is not needed. A single suspension bar or dual bars can be used, depending on the array configuration and requirements. For suspension bar mechanical limits refer to Chapter 3 –... -
Page 39: Suspension Bar Attachment Tabs
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.2 SUSPENSION BAR A TT ACHMENT T ABS The Suspension Bar can be connected to either the bottom or the top of a suspended mixed array of VTX A8s and B18s. To attach a Suspension Bar to the VTX A8 or B18 cabinet at the bottom of an array, the array attachment tabs must be released from their storage positions. -
Page 40: Attaching The Suspension Bar
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.3 A TT ACHING THE SUSPENSION BAR STEPS: • Extend the B18 rigging bars that will be connected to the Suspension Bar. • Connect the Suspension Bar. -
Page 41: Suspension Bar Use Cases
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.4 SUSPENSION BAR USE CASES The VTX A8 Suspension Bar can be deployed in a number of configurations when used with B18 subwoofers. Below are some safe guidelines on use cases. SINGLE SUSPENSION BAR SINGLE SUSPENSION BAR SINGLE-POINT DUAL-POINT | SIDE-BY-SIDE DUAL SUSPENSION BAR... -
Page 42: Using The Vtx A8 Sb For Pull-Back
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.5 USING THE VTX A8 SB FOR PULL-BACK The Suspension Bar can be used for pull-back at the bottom of a B18 array in array configurations requiring a significant amount of downtilt. Either the VTX A8 AF or an additional Suspension Bar can be used at the top of the array as the primary attachment point. A Suspension Bar at the top must be connected to the two center rigging points of the B18. -
Page 43: Pull-Back Use Cases
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 9.6 PULL-BACK USE CASES Follow the examples below to safely implement pull-back for B18 arrays using the Array Frame and Suspension Bar. VTX A8 AF + VTX A8 SB 2X VTX A8 SB 2X VTX A8 SB DUAL-POINT DUAL-POINT QUAD-POINT... -
Page 44: Suspending The B18 Using The A8 Mini Frame
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 10 - SUSPENDING THE B18 USING THE A8 MINI FRAME The VTX A8 MF Mini Frame is a lightweight, compact, and inexpensive array frame intended for suspending smaller VTX A8 and VTX B18 arrays. The three-piece design is comprised of two side arms and one spreader bar. The side arms connect to the cabinets, and the spreader bar can be pinned to one of the 22 pick-point positions, providing excellent tilt resolution. -
Page 45: Attaching The Mini Frame
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 10.2 A TT ACHING THE MINI FRAME The Mini Frame is always attached to the front four rigging bars of the top B18 subwoofer in an array. STEPS: • Extend the four front B18 rigging bars by removing the four quick release pins. •... - Page 46 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual STEPS: • Attach the two side arms to the B18 using the quick release pins attached to the side arms. • Pin the spreader bar to the desired pick-point position using the two pins attached to the spreader bar.
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Page 47: Mini Frame Suspension Options
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 10.3 MINI FRAME SUSPENSION OPTIONS The VTX A8 Mini Frame can be used in single-point configurations using the center shackle position of the spreader bar. Alternatively, the two side shackle positions can be used to facilitate dual-point configurations. When a single point is used, the side shackle positions can be used for safety attachment and vice-versa. -
Page 48: Selecting Spreader Bar Positions
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 10.4 SELECTING SPREADER BAR POSITIONS Each one of the two Mini Frame side arms includes 22 hole positions used for attaching the spreader bar. The position of the spread- er bar controls the overall site angle of the array. The further back the spreader bar is attached, the more down angle is generated and vice-versa. -
Page 49: Mini Frame And Rc500
VTX B18 | Rigging Manual 10.5 MINI FRAME AND RC500 The Mini Frame can be used in combination with the VTX RC500 rotating clamp. The VTX RC500 is a universal truss/pipe adapter designed for vertically suspending speaker arrays from standard truss structures or pipes. The RC500 supports arrays of up to 500 kg (1100 lbs) and is compatible with array frames that support 1/2”... -
Page 50: Using The M20 Pole Mount Attachment
The B18 includes a standard M20 pole mount plate for attaching extension rods such as the JBL SS5-BK or other JBL-supported ac- cessories, like base plates. This allows the B18 subwoofer to be used with a number of JBL full-range speakers like the VTX F12/F15 or VRX series products. -
Page 51: Specifications
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. -
Page 52: Vtx A8 Af Eb
3: Weight includes EB only. Shackles and other rigging parts not included JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For... -
Page 53: Vtx A8 Mf
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. -
Page 54: Vtx A8 Sb
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. -
Page 55: Vtx B18 Vt
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. -
Page 56: Vtx B18 Acc
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated. -
Page 57: Contact Information
+1 (844) 776-4899 www.jblpro.com PROFESSIONAL CONT ACTS, OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.: Contact the JBL Professional distributor in your area. A complete list of JBL Professional international distributors is provided at our U.S.A. website: www.jblpro.com HARMAN Professional EMEA HARMAN Professional APAC... - Page 58 VTX B18 | Rigging Manual...