When a EAW Commercial product capable of producing high sound levels is being used, it is therefore necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones when the limits shown in the table are exceeded.
14. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending EAW Commercial loudspeaker enclosures, it is essential that load ratings, rigging techniques, and special safety considerations be appropriate for the installation. Use only the mounting/rigging points on the loudspeaker enclosure intended for this purpose. The user must determine the load requirements, dynamic loading, and any other contributing factors affecting the loudspeaker installation.
The SMS2990 uses one 1.3" dome tweeter, and has a 90˚ x 90˚ coverage pattern. The SMS2124 uses two 2" cone tweeters, and has a 120˚ x 40˚ coverage pattern. Apart from this difference, the operation and details of the loudspeakers are identical, and this manual covers both models.
Although EAW Commercial will help in any way possible, it is always the responsibility of the receiving party to file any shipping damage claim. The carrier will help prepare and file this claim.
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The wall bracket can also be mounted sideways on a vertical wall, or mounted on a ceiling. Make sure that you consult a rigging professional to examine the wall or ceiling and determine the proper hardware for mounting the bracket safely and securely. Ceiling mounting Side mounting – SMS2124 / SMS2990...
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This will reduce the chance of it from falling during structural events such as earthquakes or fires. Professional installers will be able to advise the best tethering system for your installation. SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
Note: Observe all local and national codes when installing the loudspeaker. All connections must be made with the power amplifier turned off. The following example of a low-impedance connection uses a EAW Commercial CAZ800 amplifier. This amplifier uses a screw-terminal output.
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Slide the red plastic tab towards the center of the loudspeaker, and hold it there while you press the red center button inwards. The input connector can then be removed. 1. Slide this spring-loaded tab to the left. 2. Press this button in. 3. Pull out the connector. SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
• The CF-2LZ is used for constant impedance applications, with no internal power transformer. • Each bracket comes with two wire crimps, used for connecting the two bracket wires to your system wiring. The mounting details are identical for each clip-fit bracket. – SMS2124 / SMS2990...
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Note: Observe all local and national codes when installing the CF-2TX. All connections must be made with the power amplifier turned off. The following examples of 70 V and 100 V connections show an EAW Commercial CAM160, a typical mixer/amplifier. Its speaker-level output is a screw terminal strip, with outputs for 25 V, 70 V, 100 V, ground, and 4 ohm.
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All connections to the loudspeaker must be made with the power amplifier turned off. Two wire crimps are included to make the connections. The following example of a low-impedance connection uses a EAW Commercial CAZ800 amplifier. This amplifier uses a screw-terminal output.
Remove the four screws holding the circular input section in place. b. Pull out the input section by approximately half an inch, and rotate it through no more than 90 degrees. c. Secure the input section into its new position with the four screws. SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
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Slots are provided in the locking wheel to allow further tightening with a flathead screwdriver if required. b. Perform a listening test to verify that the Close-up of Lock/unlock wheel coverage is acceptable. – SMS2124 / SMS2990...
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Pull the loudspeaker off the bracket. 1. Slide this red spring-loaded tab to the left and hold it there. 2. Press this button in and pull off the loudspeaker from the bracket. Clip-fit bracket dimensions: SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
Design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current EAW Commercial product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
Dimensions Mounting Bracket (supplied) SMS2124 SMS2990 These views show the differences between the two models in the tweeter section. Note that the grill is not removable. SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
Axial Response vs Frequency SMS2124 SMS2990 1000 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Vert Vert Beamwidth vs Frequency 1000 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) SMS2124 SMS2990 Vert Vert 1000 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 1000 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) – SMS2124 / SMS2990...
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SMS2124 Vertical Polar Diagrams 100 H z 1600 H z 125 H z 2000 H z 90° 90° 160 H z 2500 H z 200 H z 3150 H z 135° 45° 135° 45° 180° 0° 180° 0° -135° -45°...
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SMS2124 Horizontal Polar Diagrams 100 H z 1600 H z 125 H z 2000 H z 90° 90° 160 H z 2500 H z 200 H z 3150 H z 135° 45° 135° 45° 180° 0° 180° 0° -135° -45°...
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630 H z 10000 H z 800 H z 12500 H z 90° 90° 1000 H z 1600 H z 1250 H z 135° 45° 135° 45° 180° 0° 180° 0° -135° -45° -135° -45° -90° -90° SMS2124 / SMS2990–...
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5000 H z 400 H z 6300 H z 500 H z 8000 H z 630 H z 10000 H z 800 H z 12500 H z 1000 H z 1600 H z 1250 H z – SMS2124 / SMS2990...
If your loudspeaker should require servicing, please follow these instructions: 1. Call EAW Commercial Tech Support at 1-888-337-7404, 7 am to 5 p.m. PST (Monday- Friday), to verify the problem and obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Be sure to have the serial number of the unit when you call.