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K&F ACCESS
Controller P.A. im ‚True Array Design'
Version 6.3
Operating Instructions
Released: 6.12.2016
T r a n s l a t i o n o f t h e o r i g i n a l i n s t r u c t i o n
Important Information,
Please Read Before Use!
KLING
FREITAG GmbH
&
Junkersstrasse 14
D-30179 Hannover
TEL +49 (0) 511- 969 97-0
FAX +49 (0) 511- 67 37 94
www.kling-freitag.de

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  • Page 1 K&F ACCESS Controller P.A. im ‚True Array Design‘ Version 6.3 Operating Instructions Released: 6.12.2016 T r a n s l a t i o n o f t h e o r i g i n a l i n s t r u c t i o n Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM ACCESS SYSTEM Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a trouble-free operating of the equipment and to enable the KLING & FREITAG ACCESS System to achieve its full potential, please read the operating instruc- tions carefully before use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pin Diagrams of Connectors and internal Wiring Pin Diagrams of Connectors and internal Wiring Pin Diagrams of Connectors and internal Wiring ACCESS T5 Pin Diagrams of Connectors and Wiring ACCESS T5 Pin Diagrams of Connectors and Wiring ACCESS T5 Pin Diagrams of Connectors and Wiring...
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8.1.2 C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications 8.1.3 Pin Diagrams of the C5/9 Controller's In- - - - and Outputs Pin Diagrams of the C5/9 Controller's In and Outputs Pin Diagrams of the C5/9 Controller's In Pin Diagrams of the C5/9 Controller's In...

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions For Using Speakers

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 1. General Safety Instructions for Using Speakers Mounting the speakers To prevent injury or property damage, this equipment must be securely placed on the floor or mounted in a different manner according to the mounting instructions on page 40 Mounting Instructions for Loudspeakers).

  • Page 6: Preventing Hearing Damage

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM The following signals may damage the speakers − permanent high-pitched signals with high frequency and continuous noise from feedback. − permanently distorted signals with high power. − noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being connected, Important disconnected or switched on.

  • Page 7: The Access System Components

    This manual describes up through and including chapter 8 each individual component. Subsequently, connecting instruc- tions and system configurations are mentioned and explained based on example. ACCESS Mid-High Systems: ACCESS T5 ACCESS T9 Description as of page 9 Description as of page 11...
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM ACCESS System Controller: System Controller ACCESS C5/9 Description as of page 23 CLUSTER HIGH BOOST LEVEL CLIP A C C E S S SYSTEM CONTROLLER NORMAL SINGLE INPUT SIGNAL SENSE (GREEN ) / LIMIT (RED) POWER System Controller ACCESS C10 Description as of page 26 CLUSTER...

  • Page 9: The Top Speakers

    3.1 T5 Mid/High System 3.1.1 T5 Applications The ACCESS T5 is a horn-loaded high-end sound system with a consistent and homo- geneous dispersion pattern of 50° x 40°, and is, therefore, predestined for use in clus- ters and arrays. The areas of use range from discotheques and live sound coverage to large events and mega open-airs.

  • Page 10: T5 Measuring Charts

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 3.1.3 T5 Measuring Charts Frequency response “on axis “ with Controller C5/9 Horizontal frequency response “off axis “ 0° Normal 10° HighBoost 31,6 20° 30° 40° 3, 1 6 1000 10000 20000 1000 10000 20000 Frequency(Hz) Frequency (Hz) Vertical frequency response “off axis up “...

  • Page 11: T9 Mid/High System

    3.2 T9 Mid/High System 3.2.1 T9 Applications The ACCESS T5 is a horn-loaded high-end sound system with a consistent and homo- geneous dispersion pattern of 90° x 40°. It is, therefore, extremely well suited for small to medium coverage requirements with just one system per side such as live concerts in clubs and sound coverage in discotheques.

  • Page 12: T9 Measuring Charts

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 3.2.3 T9 Measuring Charts Frequency response “on axis “ with Controller C5/9 Horizontal frequency response “off axis “ 0° Normal 10° HiBoost 31,6 20° 30° 40° 3,16 1000 10000 20000 1000 10000 20000 Frequency(Hz) Frequency (Hz) Vertical frequency response “off axis down “...

  • Page 13: The Subwoofers

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4. The Subwoofers 4.1 Short-Circuit Fuses in the K&F Subwoofer Systems 4.1.1 Risks of using High Performance Power Amplifiers In recent years, power amplifiers have achieved increasingly higher levels of perfor- mance. Some of them can be operated with low-impedance loads. There are, therefore, strong power amplifiers that can reliably work with impedances below 1 Ω.

  • Page 14: Specification Of The Fuses

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4.1.4 Specification of the Fuses The fuses in all models have the following identical specifications: Bussmann S 506- - - - 8A slow Bussmann S 506 8A slow Bussmann S 506 Bussmann S 506 8A slow 8A slow When necessary, these fuses may only be replaced with the aforementioned original fuse.

  • Page 15: B5 Subwoofer System, Specifications

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4.2 B5 Subwoofer System, Specifications 4.2.1 B5 Applications The ACCESS B5 is a high-performance subwoofer system of the ACCESS Series. It is fully compatible with all existing Kling & Freitag speaker products and shows off all its qualities here too.

  • Page 16: B5 Measuring Charts

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4.2.3 B5 Measuring Charts Frequenzgang “on axis“ Frequenzgang “on axis“ mit Controller 31,6 3,16 1000 1000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Alle Messungen unter Freifeldbedingungen. Frequenzgangdiagramme 1/6 Okt. geglättet. Technische Änderungen, die der Verbesserung der Produkte dienen, behalten wir uns vor.

  • Page 17: B10 Subwoofer System

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4.3 B10 Subwoofer System 4.3.1 B10 Applications The B10 is a universally usable high-performance subwoofer system for the reproduc- tion of low to very low frequencies. The B10 has been created to be used as the optimal addition to the ACCESS Series.

  • Page 18: B10 Measuring Charts

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 4.3.3 B10 Measuring Charts Frequenzgang “on axis“ 31,6 3,16 1000 Frequency (Hz) Alle Messungen unter Freifeldbedingungen. Frequenzgangdiagramme 1/6 Okt. geglättet. Technische Änderungen, die der Verbesserung der Produkte dienen, behalten wir uns vor. Irrtümervorbehalten. Subject to change without notice. 4.3.4 B10 Dimensions 1350mm 600mm...

  • Page 19: Using The Acces Using The Access B5 / B10 With Other K&F Systems S B5 / B10 With Other K&F Systems

    If the CA Series and an ACCESS Subwoofer System are to be operated by another uni- versal controller, K&F will readily provide assistance upon request. 5. Pin Diagrams of Connectors and internal Wiring 5.1 ACCESS T5 Pin Diagrams of Connectors and Wiring Connector: Connector:...

  • Page 20: Access B5 Pin Diagrams Of Connectors

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 5.3 ACCESS B5 Pin Diagrams of Connectors Speaker A Connector: Speakon NL 4 MPR 1+ / 1- Speaker A Speaker B Speaker B Speaker B Speaker A With option 'EP-5 instead of Speakon': Connector: Ep-5 Parallel to out - Speaker B - Speaker A + Speaker A...

  • Page 21: Safety Instructions For Controller And Connector Panel

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 6. Safety Instructions for Controller and Connector Panel ACHTUNG Risk of electric shock! Do not open the units! Warning: To avoid electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The enclosures may only be opened by qualified personnel! Do not install devices in any of the following place: −...

  • Page 22: K&F Cd 44 Digital System Controller

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 7. K&F CD 44 Digital System Controller When using the Access System with CD 44, please refer the User's manual of the K&F CD 44 Digital System Controller. 8. The ACCESS Controllers If you have ACCESS subwoofers with Speakon connector where both drivers are connected in parallel at pins 1+ / 1- (standard connection since april 2009), they can not be used with the ACCESS controller without further ado.

  • Page 23: The Access C5/9 Controller

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8.1 The ACCESS C5/9 Controller 8.1.1 Connectors, Controls and Displays and of the C5/9 Front View CLUSTER HIGH BOOST LEVEL CLIP A C C E S S SYS TEM CONTROLLER SINGLE NORMAL INPUT SIGNAL SENSE ( ) / LIMIT ( POWER GREEN...
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM Rear View CONTROLLER K&F ACCESS C5/9 Power Requirements: 115 / 230VAC 50-60Hz / 30VA Fuse 115 / 230V: T 500 / T 315mA Serial Number: POWER SEQUENCE VOLTAGE Made in SEND (+15 V) SELECTOR Germany BASS HIGH + MID LINK BASS...

  • Page 25: C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8.1.2 C5/9 Controller Technical Specifications Input Nominal + 6 dB +20 dB maximum level 20kΩ galvanically insulated XLR connectors ( Pin 2 + ) Outputs Nominal +6 dB (+1.55 V) electronically balanced XLR connectors ( Pin 2 + ) Control output + 15 Volt Variable, - ∞...

  • Page 26: Connectors, Controls And Displays And Of The C10

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8.2 The ACCESS C10 Controller 8.2.1 Connectors, Controls and Displays and of the C10 Front 55Hz BASS BOOST LEVEL CLIP A C C E S S 60Hz SYSTEM CONTROLLER 120Hz NORMAL INPUT SIGNAL SENSE ( ) / LIMIT ( POWER GREEN 1) CONFIGURATION SWITCH...
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM b) Operations in combination with the K&F C2 Controller C2-C10 C2-C10 C2-C10 - Tops with extra -Flown tops via C2 -Stacked tops via C2 Subwoofer via C2 -B10 via C10 -B10 via C10 C2 Settings: C2 Settings: C2 Settings: Fullrange Mode OFF Fullrange Mode ON...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM If the cones are moved (i.e. from air movement of other sound sources), the speakers produce voltage which may cause the LEDs to light up. c) The SYM: ERROR-LED indicates that there is a voltage difference of at least 5V be- tween BASS A and BASS B.

  • Page 29: C10 Controller Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8.2.2 C10 Controller Technical Specifications Input Nominal + 6 dB +20 dB maximum Level 20kΩ galvanically insulated XLR connectors ( Pin 2 + ) Outputs Nominal +6 dB ( +1.55 V ) electronically balanced XLR connectors ( Pin 2 + ) Control output + 15 Volt Variable, - ∞...

  • Page 30: The Access Connector Panels

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 9. The ACCESS Connector Panels If you have ACCESS subwoofers with Speakon connector where both drivers are connected in parallel at pins 1+ / 1- (standard connection since april 2009), they can not be used with the ACCESS connector panel without further ado. For ACCESS subwoofers with this pin assignment we recommend operation with the digital system controller K&F CD 44 and the K&F System Rack.

  • Page 31: Connector Panel Cp1 Und Cp3 Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM Phase 1 / L1 Rear View max. 16A CP 1 CP 3 Phase 1 / L1 Phase 2 / L2 Phase 3 / L3 max. 16A max. 16A max. 16A Power Distribution CON N ECTOR P AN EL Voltage: 115 / 230 VAC Max.

  • Page 32: Cp1 And Cp3 Pin Diagrams Of In And Outputs

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 9.1.2 CP1 and CP3 Pin Diagrams of In- and Outputs Front BASS SPEAKER OUT TOP SPEAKER OUT MAINS AC C E S S L / + INPUT LINK BASS OUT PUSH GROUND NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK Speaker B CP 1 - Speaker A L / +...

  • Page 33: Connectors Of The Bass Connector Panels Cp1

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 9.2 Connectors of the Bass Connector Panels CP1-B und CP3-B CP1-B This model is designed to be connected to a 230 V mains supply. The model with the code number ‘1‘ is recognizable by its power supply cable with the blue plug on the front side of the equipment.

  • Page 34: Connector Panel Cp1

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM REAR VIEW Phase 1 / L1 max. 16A CP1-B CP3-B Phase 1 / L1 Phase 2 / L2 Phase 3 / L3 max. 16A max. 16A max. 16A Power Distribution CONN ECTOR P AN EL CP1- B Voltage: 115 / 230 VAC Max.

  • Page 35: Cp1 B And Cp3 B Pin Diagrams Of In

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 9.2.2 CP1-B and CP3-B Pin Diagrams of In- and Outputs Front BASS SPEAKER OUT MAINS ACCESS L / + INPUT LINK BASS OUT PUSH PUSH GROUND NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK - Speaker B L / + - Speaker A CP1-B + Speaker A...

  • Page 36: Connecting Instructions For The Access System Connecting Instructions For The Access System

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 10. Connecting Instructions for the ACCESS System 10.1 Wiring The speaker is equipped with two parallel EP-5 or with Speakon NL4 connectors. Make sure that all units are switched off and all controls are turned down be-fore con- necting your ACCESS system.

  • Page 37: Avoiding Ground Loops

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 10.2 Avoiding Ground Loops 10.2.1 What is a Ground Loop? Every component of a P.A. or Hi-Fi system has its own internal 0 V reference (ground). This point is often connected to the protective earth connector (PE / Ground). If two or more units are connected to one another with a line level audio cable, there may be a ground connection through the ground of the power supply cable (yellow-green) as well as through the shielding of the audio cable.

  • Page 38: Recommended Amplifier Performance For The Access System Recommended Amplifier Performance For The Access System

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 11. Recommended Amplifier Performance for the ACCESS System An audio system is expected to transmit dynamic signals and peaks without distortion. This needs to be considered when determining if a power amplifier is adequate for a speaker system.

  • Page 39: Correct Bass And Top Speaker Ratio

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 5. 1 Power Amplifier for 2 x B5: 2 x 1200-1400 W RMS (1700 W peak) / 4Ω 1 x Controller K&F C5/9 6. 1 Power Amplifier for 1 x B10: 2 x 700-1000 W RMS (1000 W peak) / 8Ω 1 x Controller K&F C5/9 7.

  • Page 40: Mounting Instructions For Loudspeakers Mounting Instructions For Loudspeakers

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 12. Mounting Instructions for Loudspeakers Mount the speakers securely. To avoid injury or damage, always be sure to mount the speakers securely so that they do not fall. Speakers, which are stacked, must be se- cured with securing straps. When laying the connecting cables, make sure that no-body can trip.

  • Page 41: Mounting And Stacking The Access Systems Mounting And Stacking The Access Systems

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 12.1 Mounting and Stacking the ACCESS Systems Reach into the speaker’s butterfly ...and turn the speaker onto its handles... lower edge. Lean the speaker farther forward Lift up the next speaker with a sec- and press your body weight against ond person, as illustrated.

  • Page 42: Using The Man Rigging Points

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 12.2 Using the MAN Rigging Points Eyebolt MAN installation stud. Eye bolt MAN stud plate (HWSP) To be used with fixed installations. To be used with mobile installations. additional speakers may by suspen additional speakers may by suspend- d- d- d- additional speakers may by suspen additional speakers may by suspen ed from the eyebolt MAN install...
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 13. Operating the ACCESS SYSTEM − Make sure to observe the instruction in the loudspeaker’s manual as well as in the included safety and mounting Instructions for loudspeakers and accessories. − Switch off all equipment and turn off all controls. −...

  • Page 44: Connection Diagrams Connection Diagrams

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 14. Connection Diagrams 14.1 ACCESS System with Controller C5/9 and CP1/3 B10 or B5 T5 or T9 BASS SPEAKER OUT TOP SPEAKER OUT MAINS ACCESS INPUT LINK BASS OUT GROUND MAIN SUPPLY BASS OUT for extra Bass Amp CP1: 230V / CP3 400V INPUT e.g.

  • Page 45: Access System With Controller C5/9, No Connector Panel

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 14.2 ACCESS System with Controller C5/9, no Connector Panel T5 or T9 HIGH B10 or B5 BASS SPEAKER A BASS SPEAKER B MID OUT (1+ / 1-) / HIGH OUT (2+ / 2-) CONTROLLER K&F ACCESS C5/9 Power Requirements: 115 / 230VAC 50-60Hz / 30VA...

  • Page 46: Optimised Operations With B10, C10 And Cp1/3

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 14.3 Optimised Operations with B10, C10 and CP1/3-B BASS A BASS B BASS SPEAKER OUT MAINS ACCESS INPUT LINK BASS OUT PUSH PUSH GROUND NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK MAIN SUPPLY BASS OUT for extra Bass Amp CP1-B: 230V / CP3-B 400V INPUT e.g.

  • Page 47: Optimised Operations With B10, C10 Without Cp1/3

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 14.4 Optimised Operations with B10, C10 without CP1/3-B INPUT LINK e.g. to next C5/9 or C10 etc. INPUT e.g. from mixer CONTROLLER K&F ACCESS C10 Power Requirements: 115 / 230VAC SPEAKON 50-60Hz / 30VA Fuse 115 / 230V: T 500 / T 315mA 2 IN Serial Number:...

  • Page 48: Sound Pressure Dispersion Of Mid High Systems

    1 x T9: SPL Peak 139 dB (1W/1m) direct sound level 2m 4m Graphic illustration of the dispersion coverage of ACCESS T5 and T9 (4 kHz) Based on the graphics shown here, it is clear that the more narrowly distributing system T5 carries more acoustic pressure at the bottom than the broadly dispersed ACCESS T9.

  • Page 49: Sound Pressure Dispersion Of Combined Mid Sound Pressure Dispersion Of Combined Mid

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 15.1 Sound Pressure Dispersion of combined Mid-High Systems Illustration of coverage pattern 2 x T5 (4 kHz) 1 0 ° 3 0 ° 1 , 8 ° With the combination 2 x T5, it is possible to increase the horizontal coverage as com- pared to the individual system while still achieving the far-reaching sound pressure level of the T5 System.

  • Page 50: Sound Pressure Dispersion In Relation To The Position

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 15.2 Sound Pressure Dispersion in Relation to the Position It is often appropriate to use a flying speaker system because the sound can disperse more evenly throughout the room. Systems, which are set-up on the ground, lead to stronger volume differences between the front and rear listeners than with a flown system.

  • Page 51: Basic Rules For The Alignment Of The Access Systems Basic Rules For The Alignment Of The Access Systems

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 16. Basic Rules for the Alignment of the ACCESS Systems If several ACCESS systems should be combined, the following rules should be followed; with this, for example, also the correct horizontal alignment of several systems set up side by side.
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 3. When clustering in several levels, make sure that the mid-high and bass systems are set up in a chequered pattern. 4 mid-high systems should never be set up directly to one another. This set-up would lead to uncontrollable interference in the low-mid range: T5/9 T5/9 T5/9...

  • Page 53: Examples Of Configurations And Applications Examples Of Configurations And Applications

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 17. Examples of Configurations and Applications Application: Acoustic-Jazz / Folk / Classics, speech Auditorium: approx. 800 persons, depending on the room geometry Speakers / Side: 1 x T9 / 1 x B5 Rec. Ampl. / Side: T9: 1 power amplifier with 2 x 700-900 W RMS (1000 W peak) @ 4Ω...
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 3. Application: Rock / Pop / Disco Auditorium: approx. 800 persons, depending on room geometry Speakers / Side: 1xT9 / 2 x B5 Rec. Ampl. / Side: T9: 1 power amplifier with 2x700-900 W RMS (1000 W peak) @ 4Ω B5: 1 power amplifier with 2 x 1200-1400 W RMS (1700 W peak) @ 4Ω...
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 5. Application: Acoustic-Jazz / Folk / Classics / speech Auditorium: approx. 1200 persons, depending on room geometry Speakers / Side: 1 x T9 inside / 1 x T5 outside / 2 x B5 Rec. Ampl. / Side: T5 &...
  • Page 56 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 7. Application: Classics / Jazz/ Rock / Pop / Disco Option for wide rooms and stage width > 15m Centre Cluster as direction reference as separate channel for soloists, talkers etc. Auditorium: approx. 2500 persons, depending on room geometry Speakers / Channel: left: 1 x T5 / 1 x T9 / 2 x B5 / 1 x B10 right: same as left...
  • Page 57 Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 8. Application: Classics / Jazz/ Rock / Pop / Disco Option for wide rooms with terraces, e.g. medium town halls. Stage width > 12m: sound distribution from stage edge! Auditorium: approx. 4000 persons, depending on room geometry Speakers / Side: 2 x T5 / 2 x T9 / 2 x B5 / 1 x B10 Rec.

  • Page 58: Accessories For The Access System Accessories For The Access System

    [2Q] ACCESS Curving Hook To optimise the rigging-curve of Access T5 / T9 und B5. Stabilises and aligns spaekers that are ß own below one another. During tying up the strap, the speakers will slide in the right position. Especially recommended...
  • Page 59 EP-5 loudspeaker cable 4,0 flexible PVC sheated cable, 4 x 4 mm , EP-5 male / female colour: black [2W] 2m, 5m, 10m, 20m Transport cover ACCESS T5 / T9 / B5 [3F] colour: black Transport cover ACCESS B10 [3G] colour: black Applications: KLING &...

  • Page 60: Regulations For Disposal Regulations For Disposal

    Operating Instructions ACCESS SYSTEM 19. Regulations for Disposal 19.1 Germany: It is not allowed to dispose of used electrical equipment as domestic waste. But please do not dispose of them at official collecting points for recycling either! All Kling & Freitag products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products. Disposal of Kling &...

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