Mackie PATX60 Quick Start Manual

Strip the speaker wiring back about 1/2", loosen the
screw enough to loop the wire around the shaft of the
screw (clockwise), and tighten down the screw with a
slot-head screwdriver.
Note: Make sure the taps on the speakers add up to
no more than the rated power for the amplifier being
used.
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Connecting the PATX60
to a Constant-Voltage
Distribution System
In a constant-voltage distribution system, all the
speakers are connected in parallel. This makes it
easy to add or remove speakers from the system
without having to recalculate the impedance of the
load on the amplifier.
Simply add the taps on the speakers connected to
the system and make sure the total power indicated
by the taps does not exceed the rated power of the
amplifier.
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Part No. 910-003-20 Rev. C 05/01
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The PATX60 is a 70V/100V transformer panel that
replaces the connector panel on the Vision Series
PACX81, PA261, and PA281. It has a 60 watt, 70 Volt
transformer with a terminal strip for external
connections to a 70V or 100V constant-voltage
amplifier.
Safety First!
Before connecting and using the
equipment, please read this Quick-Start
Guide carefully and keep it for future
reference.
WARNING! This equipment has been designed
to be installed by qualified professionals
only! There are many factors to be considered
when installing professional sound
reinforcement systems, including mechanical
and electrical considerations, as well as
acoustic coverage and performance. Mackie
Industrial strongly recommends that this
equipment be installed only by a professional
sound installer or contractor.
1. Read Instructions—All the safety and
operation instructions should be read
before this Mackie Industrial product is
operated.
2. Water and Moisture—This Mackie Industrial
product should not be used near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
PATX60
70V/100V Transformer Panel
Quick-Start Guide
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sink, in a damp cellar, near a swimming
pool, etc.
3. Foreign bodies and liquids—Be careful not
to allow any foreign bodies or liquids to get
into this Mackie Industrial product.
4. Technical service—The user should never
attempt to make any repairs on this Mackie
Industrial product unless otherwise
indicated in the instruction manual. All
repairs should be made by a qualified
service technician.
5. Installation—Do not install this Mackie
Industrial product in any way that is not
indicated in the instruction manual.
6. Respect the safety standards—The entire
sound system must be created in
compliance with the current standards and
laws regarding electrical systems.