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Alcons RR12 User Manual

Point-source array loudspeaker
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents _______________________________________________ Introduction ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Important safety instructions and precautions _________________________________________________________ 4 Installation_______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Rigging components ______________________________________________________________________________ 6 Array configurations ______________________________________________________________________________ 9 Service and support ______________________________________________________________________________ 19 CE declaration of conformity _______________________________________________________________________ 21 Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction __________________________________________________ Dear customer, Congratulations on your purchase of an Alcons Audio RR12 point-source array loudspeaker and thank you for your confidence in Alcons products. We are very honoured to welcome you to the growing family of Alcons ambassadors! For your safety, please read the Important safety instructions and the precautions section before rigging a loudspeaker array.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions And Precautions

    Do not stack the loudspeaker array on unstable ground or surface. If the array is stacked on a structure, platform, or stage, always check that the latter can support the total weight of the array. As a general rule, Alcons Audio recommends the use of safety straps at all times.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and inspect all the parts. Every Alcons product is thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If you find any damage, notify the shipping company immediately. Only you, the consignee, may initiate a claim for shipping damage. Be sure to save all packing materials for the carrier’s inspection.

  • Page 6: Rigging Components

    Locking pin secures the “locked”position of the coupling bar 3) GRD12 mounting M8 mounting holes 4) Bar handle Handles are located in the non-coupling sides of the cabinet 5) Allignment strip these strips ensure an aligned cabinet coupling Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...
  • Page 7 This grid is used to suspend a vertical cabinet array. It can be mounted on both sides of the array to make left/right configurations. The detachable hoist eye features a 14mm/0,55-in hole, facilitating a 1,5T shackle. It has a WLL of 4 cabinets. Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...
  • Page 8 WLL of 5 cabinets PNCLMP The PNCLMP can be used to suspend a RR12 array from a single point. The PNCLMP is attached with the Quick Release pin to a GRDRR12HOR or RR12HSTBR pickpoint. The load can be attached to an overhead Truss or bar with a tube diameter of 51mm (2”).

  • Page 9: Array Configurations

    5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ Cabinet connection Two or more RR12 cabinets can be coupled together using the coupling bar and locking pin. Use a flat surface for this operation The coupling bar has to positions; open and closed. For the open position pull out the locking pin and slide the coupling bar backwards.
  • Page 10 RR12 cabinet to prevent scratching. Alcons Audio recommends the use of safety straps at all times, when ground stacking. The picture on the right shows a horizontal array of 4 RR12’s stacked on two BC543 cardioid subwoofers. Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...
  • Page 11 5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ GRDRR12HOR mounting The GRDRR12HOR can be mounted on the hole patterns of one or two RR12 cabinets combined. It also acts as an extra cabinet connection. The safe WLL load of one GRDRR12HOR consists of three RR12 cabinets.
  • Page 12 A RR12 loudspeaker array can be flown horizontally using using the GRDRR12HOR. The following configurations are allowed (left to right): 6x RR12 + 2x GRDRR12HOR; 5x RR12 + 2x GRDRR12HOR; 4x RR12 + 2x GRDRR12HOR; 3x RR12 + 2x GRDRR12HOR ; 2x RR12 + 2x GRDRR12HOR and RR12 + GRDRR12HOR When flying an array with two GRDRR12HOR grids, you can use two pick points for each grid.
  • Page 13 RR12HSTBR.This connection can be made using two 0,75t shackles per side. Use a 2T shackle for the single hoist point. The picture on the right shows a horizontal array of 4 RR12’s with two GRDRR12 grids and one RR12HSTBR Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...
  • Page 14 5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ Tilt angle references chart GRDRR12/ RR12HSTBR According to the horizontal configurations 1x RR12 – 4x RR12 When using the RR12HSTBR, use the stated holes on both GRDRR12 grids and align them with the holes in the RR12HSTBR.
  • Page 15 (1) in the upright position. The coupler bar connection (2) is in the closed position as shown. The pin (3) is used to lock the grid to the RR12 mounting. With the ribbon right configuration, the hoist bracket (1) is in the downwards position and the coupler bar connection(2) is in the open position, with the pin (3) locking this position.
  • Page 16 5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ The picture on this page shows how the GRDRR12VER is mounted for the required RR12 mounting side, in ribbon left- or right array configuration. The HF section is always situated under the GRDRR12HOR hole pattern. This is, by default, the topside of the cabinet. The ribbon right configuration shows that the coupler bar connection is locked together with the connection bar by the locking pin attached to the RR12.
  • Page 17 5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ The picture on the right shows a vertical array of 3 RR12’s in the ribbon right configuration. The picture on the left shows an array of 4 RR12’s, with a second GRDRR12VER in a pull-back situation. The array has a ribbon right configuration.
  • Page 18 5. Array configurations ___________________________________________ Tilt angle references chart GRDRR12VER According to the vertical configurations 1x RR12 – 3x RR12 Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...

  • Page 19: Service And Support

    Summary Alcons Audio BV warrants the original purchaser and any subsequent owner of each new Alcons product, for a period of six years limited from the date of the original purchase by the original purchaser that the new Alcons product is free of defects in materials and workmanship. Alcons Audio BV warrants the new Alcons product regardless of the reason for failure, except as excluded in this warranty.
  • Page 20 6. Service and support ___________________________________________ Contact information Mailing address: Alcons Audio BV De Corantijn 69 1689 AN ZWAAG The Netherlands Telephone: Telephone: +31 (0)229 283090 World Wide Web: http://www.alconsaudio.com E-mail: info@alconsaudio.com Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...

  • Page 21: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    EC directives and applicable amendments: Machinery 2006/42/EC and the national laws to enforce this directive, provided the mounting components are unaltered/modified and in “factory-original” condition. Established at Zwaag, the Netherlands, June 6th, 2012 T.H. Back Managing Director Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...
  • Page 22 Notes _________________________________________________________ Rigging manual RR12 Rev. 1.4...