L-Acoustics LA-RAK II User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. L-Acoustics Manuals
  4. Racks & Stands
  5. LA-RAK II
  6. User manual

L-Acoustics LA-RAK II User Manual

Touring rack
Hide thumbs Also See for LA-RAK II:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Owner's Manual
LA-RAK II
user manual (EN)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the LA-RAK II and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for L-Acoustics LA-RAK II

Summary of Contents for L-Acoustics LA-RAK II

  • Page 1 LA-RAK II user manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0 Distribution date: March 24, 2017 © 2017 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety................................5 Important safety instructions........................5 Additional important safety instructions....................... 6 Symbols..............................7 System components.............................9 Technical description............................10 Main features............................10 RK9U structure..........................10 LA12X amplied controller......................11 LA-POWER  II distribution panel.......................12 LA-PANEL  II distribution panel......................13 Installation................................14 Transporting............................14 Ventilation..............................
  • Page 4 LA-PANEL  II specications........................36 LA-POWER  II specications........................37 Approvals................................ 38...

  • Page 5: Safety

    lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle. Pour déconnecter complètement l'appareil du secteur, débranchez la prise de la che secteur. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 6: Additional Important Safety Instructions

    Do not connect the speaker outputs to any other voltage source, such as a battery, power mains, or power supply, regardless of whether the amplied controller is turned on or off. Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-Acoustics. Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents shipped with the products before exploiting the system.

  • Page 7: Symbols

    This symbol noties the user about complementary information or optional instructions. Do not open unless authorized. This symbol indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. It also indicates that no maintenance performed by the end user requires access to internal components. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 8 This document contains essential information on using the system properly. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its document without prior notice. Please check www.l-acoustics.com...

  • Page 9: System Components

    3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers Refer to the Soundvision help. Refer to the LA Network Manager video tutorial. Illustrations LA Network Manager Soundvision LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    The RK9U is equipped with a detachable transport dolly board and two coupling bars. The coupling bars can also be used to array several LA-RAK II in own or stacked congurations. storable LEXAN doors hinge-mounted panels polyethylene panel dolly board coupling bars LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 11: La12X AmpliEd Controller

    4 2 x 24 characters LCD display 16 CA-COM output connector 5 navigation/edition encoder wheel 6 power/standby key and LED 7 channel selection keys 8 menu keys 9 inward ventilation grill and foam lter LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 12: La-Power Ii Distribution Panel

    10 AC auxiliary output connector (AUX L3) AC link connector (EU mode) AC presence LEDs circuit breaker (AUX L3) AC auxiliary output connector (US mode) AC auxiliary output connector (EU mode) LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 13: La-Panel Ii Distribution Panel

    LA-RAK II. analog input connector RJ45 L-NET network analog link connector XLR AES/EBU input connectors XLR AES/EBU input connectors XLR AES/EBU link connectors XLR AES/EBU link connectors analog input connectors etherCON L-NET network connectors LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 14: Installation

    1. Pull on the handles to detach both doors. 2. Facing the LA-RAK II, slide the doors along the sides (between the outer aluminium frame and the inner steel frame). The door handles must be positioned towards the outside. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 15 3. Insert and lock the ball-locking pins through each door's safety hole to secure the doors. Safety pin Make sure the doors are inserted all the way before securing the pin. The safety hole must be inside the inner frame. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Ac Mains

    To use LA-POWER II in US mode, position the switch on US MODE NEMA L21-30P 120-208 V before connecting to a power source. Contact a local L-Acoustics distributor for countries in which these standards do not apply. EU mode In EU MODE, LA-POWER II connects to 230 V / 32 A three phase AC mains using the male input socket (IEC 60309 - 3P+N+G).

  • Page 17: Us Mode

    The EU MODE sockets are not powered when the switch is positioned on US MODE NEMA L21-30P 120-208 V. Connecting a rack to AC mains in US mode 120 V 30 A Place socket covers on unused sockets. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 18: Powering The AmpliEd Controllers

    The auxiliary sockets are intended to connect laptops or additional Ethernet switches equipped with country-specic plugs only. Auxiliary sockets power In both modes, the recommended consumption is 100 W maximum. Check that the overall consumption does not exceed LA-POWER II maximum capacity. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 19: Analog Audio Cabling

    Only the A channel is physically linked on each LA12X and only the A channel can further be routed to all four output channels on each LA12X. Use LA Network Manager routing as described in the LA Network Manager video tutorial. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 20 Installation Cabling scheme B Six audio signals respectively routed from channels 1-6 to the six controller analog inputs. In this case only the IN connectors are used on the ampliers. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 21: External Analog Audio Cabling

    LA-RAK II with up to 6 signals. For any LA-RAK II, the internal cabling determines how many channels are used, which ones, and which amplier receives them. With L-Acoustics modulation cables, six audio signals can be routed from an analog audio source (mixing console or EQ device) to the 19-point CA-COM INPUT connector on the LA-PANEL II of a rst LA-RAK II.

  • Page 22: Digital Audio Cabling

    An XLR connection panel located on the rear side of LA-PANEL II and three XLR cables allow distributing up to six different digital audio signals (two channels per signal) to the LA12X amplied controllers. Digital connectors on the rear panel of LA12X and LA-PANEL II LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 23 The IN connectors of the front of LA-PANEL II are cabled to an AES/EBU IN connectors on the LA12X amplied controllers using the appropriate IN XLR cable. The AES/EBU LINK connectors on the LA12X amplied controllers are cabled to the LINK connectors of the LA-PANEL II using the appropriate LINK XLR cable. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 24: External Digital Audio Cabling

    PANEL II to another IN connector of the same LA-PANEL II (for internal daisy-chaining), or to an IN connector of another LA-PANEL II (for external daisy-chaining). It allows modular routing layouts. External audio cabling with three pairs of digital signal INPUT XLR3 XLR3 XLR3 LINK LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 25 In case of transmission losses, try to reduce the sampling frequency of the digital audio source. Moreover, as a general rule, avoid using sources rated beyond 96 kHz, as the maximum possible cable length is reduced, while the additional information is cancelled by SRC to 96 kHz. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 26: Loudspeaker Cabling

    The rear side of the LA-RAK II gives access to the output connection panel of each LA12X. For each amplier, this panel features one CA-COM connector and two speakON connectors. Refer to the system user manual and the LA12X user manual before connecting an enclosure to LA-RAK II. Loudspeaker connectors speakON CA-COM LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 27: L-Net Cabling

    Connecting a rst LA12X through one of its L-NET sockets and routing the network towards another LA12X through its other L-NET sockets, for a daisy-chain topology. Line from AMP 3 to L-NET IN: for daisy-chaining multiple LA-RAK II. Refer to Daisy-chain topology (p.29) and Hybrid topology (p.30). LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 28: External L-Net Cabling

    A maximum of 253 LA12X can be interconnected within the same network (84 LA-RAK II + 1 LA12X). To set up an L-NET network with several LA-RAK II, three cabling schemes can be used: daisy-chain, star or hybrid. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 29 LA NWM2 Star topology The computer driving LA Network Manager is connected to a switch (not provided) which is directly linked to each of the LA-RAK II through their IN connector. LA NWM2 ethernet switch LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 30 The star topology is used to distribute the network to several LA-RAK II and the daisy-chain topology is used to serially cable other LA-RAK II with each of the rst LA-RAK II. LA NWM2 ethernet switch LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    1. Check the LA12X as described in the maintenance section of the LA12X user manual. 2. Check the contact quality and locking action of all the LA-PANEL II sockets (CA-COM, XLR3 and etherCON). 3. Check the contact quality of all the LA-POWER II power plug and sockets. LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 32: Mounting Components On The Rk9U Inner Frame

    Mount the LA12X rear brackets to the inner frame at the rear face of the rack. Use four S265, four FT777 and four S100078. On the top right, also use one FT010098. 3 N.m LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 33 2. Mount LA-PANEL II and the two 1U blank panels to the front face of the rack. There is a 3U plate on the inner frame behind the LA-PANEL II and the two 1U blank panels. Use four S265, four FT777 and four S100094 for each panel. 3 N.m LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 34 Maintenance 3. Mount LA-POWER II to the rear face of the rack. Use four S265, four FT777 and four S100094. 3 N.m LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 35: SpeciCations

    nish black Lexan is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV. dimensions 580 mm / 22.8 in 609 mm / 24 in LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 36 ® 3 x female Neutrik XLR3 (IN) ® 3 x male Neutrik XLR3 (LINK) ® analog input 6 x male Neutrik XLR3 (IN 1 to IN 6) dimensions 483 mm / 19 in LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 37 483 mm / 19 in Factory Settings: EU MODE CEE FORM 400V \ 32A CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 38 Approvals Approvals LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 39 Approvals LA-RAK II user manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 40 L-Acoustics, an L-Group Company 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com L-Acoustics GmbH L-Acoustics Ltd. L-Acoustics Inc. Steiermärker Str. 3-5 PO. Box Adler Shine - Aston House 2645 Townsgate Road, Suite 600...

Table of Contents