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  • Page 1 A10i owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0 Distribution date: September 1, 2020 © 2020 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 publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A10i system rigging..........................22 Enclosures.............................. 23 A10i Wide/Focus......................... 23 KS21i............................25 Rigging elements for own arrays......................27 A10i-BUMP...........................27 A10i-RIGBAR..........................28 A10i-LIFT............................30 A15i-BUMP...........................32 A15i-RIGBAR..........................34 Rigging elements for other congurations....................37 A-U10i............................37 Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET....................39 A10i-TILT............................41 A-U15i............................42 Front screens............................45...
  • Page 4 Flying a radial array with A10i-LIFT....................75 Wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting......................79 Mounting an assembly with a U-bracket..................79 Mounting an assembly on a ceiling with Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET........89 Stacking..............................97 Stacking A10i Wide/Focus on KS21i with A10i-TILT................ 97 Stacking A10i Wide/Focus with A10i-TILTBRACKET................103 Securing a screen..........................

  • Page 5: Safety

    Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment. L-Acoustics is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected.
  • Page 6 This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications. 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 documents without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    A10i family Part of the A Series, A10i is a medium throw product line designed for installation applications up to 35 m. The highly multifunctional family includes A10i Focus and A10i Wide, passive 10'' systems with distinct coverage patterns. A10i products can be own or stacked in combinations to form vertical or horizontal line sources or used individually as...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction How to use this manual The A10i owner's manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design, implementation, preventive and corrective maintenance of the A10i system. It must be used as follows: 1. Read the technical description for an overview of all system elements, their features, and their compatibilities.

  • Page 9: System Components

    Ai-FIXBRACKET Fastening bracket for A15i, A10i and KS21i A10i-TILTBRACKET Fastening bracket with angles for A10i A10i-TILT Rigging elements with angles for A10i onto or under KS21i A10iFOCUS-LINK Rigging plates for A10i Focus A10iWIDE-LINK Rigging plates for A10i Wide A10iFOCUS-ENDLINK End rigging plates for A10i Focus...

  • Page 10: Loudspeaker Cables

    A10iFOCUS-SCREEN Acoustically transparent front screen for A10i Focus A10iWIDE-SCREEN Acoustically transparent front screen for A10i Wide A10iFOCUS-SCREEN- Acoustically transparent front screen for A10i Focus with A10i-LIFT LIFT A10iWIDE-SCREEN- Acoustically transparent front screen for A10i Wide with A10i-LIFT LIFT Software applications...

  • Page 11: Rigging Elements

    System components Rigging elements A15i-BUMP A10i-BUMP A15i-RIGBAR A10i-RIGBAR A10i-LIFT A-U15i A-U10i KS21i-SCREEN A10iFOCUS-SCREEN A10iFOCUS- A10iWIDE- A10iWIDE-SCREEN SCREEN-LIFT SCREEN-LIFT A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 12: Rigging Plates

    Rigging plates for A10i End rigging plates for for KS21i End rigging under KS21i with A10i-TILT A10i under KS21i plates for KS21i A10i-TILTBRACKET FIXBRACKET Fastening brackets Fastening with angles for A10i brackets for A10i and KS21i A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 13 Rigging plates Rigging plates for ying A10i Rigging plates Rigging elements with angles for ying under KS21i with A-U15i for ying for A10i above or under KS21i two KS21i two A10i with A-U15i with A-U10i A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 14: Electro-Acoustical Description

    Electro-acoustical description Adjustable ns A10i Focus and A10i Wide feature L-Fins to adjust the waveguide directivity to one of four settings: 110° / 70° symmetric or 90° asymmetric (35°/55° or 55°/35°). The same [A10] preset drives all directivity settings of both enclosures.
  • Page 15 Setting the ns in the 35° position offers an additional 2 dB on-axis (> 2 kHz). 90° settings Setting the ns in the 90° position offers an additional 1 dB on-axis (> 2 kHz). A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 16 Electro-acoustical description Mixed settings A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 17: Directivity

    Electro-acoustical description Directivity A10i Focus A10i Focus generates an enclosure directivity pattern of 10° and a waveguide directivity pattern of 70° / 110° symmetric or 90° asymmetric (-6 dB) depending on the ns settings. 1 000 10 000 Frequency (Hz) Dispersion angle diagram of one upright A10i Focus, using lines of equal sound pressure at -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB.
  • Page 18 Electro-acoustical description A10i Wide A10i Wide generates an enclosure directivity pattern of 30° and a waveguide directivity pattern of 70° / 110° symmetric or 90° asymmetric (-6 dB) depending on the ns settings. 1 000 10 000 Frequency (Hz) Dispersion angle diagram of one upright A10i Wide, using lines of equal sound pressure at -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB.

  • Page 19: Symmetrical ConGurations

    Electro-acoustical description Symmetrical congurations The A10i rigging system is designed to enable a completely symmetrical setup for stereo applications. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 20: Preset Description

    0 ms OUT 4 IN A 0 dB 0 ms [KS21_100_C] [KS21_100_Cx] loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 IN A 0 dB 0 ms OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 21: Connectors

    A10i Focus A10i Wide 1 × 4-point terminal block with push-in 1 × 4-point terminal block with push-in connection connection Internal pinout for L-Acoustics 2-way passive enclosures terminal block points IN + IN - Transducer connectors KS21i 1 × 4-point terminal block with push-in connection...

  • Page 22: Rigging System Description

    Rigging system description A10i system rigging The A10i system is the installation version of the A10 system and features a simplied rigging system to optimize visual impact. The enclosures arrays are assembled with rigging plates and rigging accessories suited for installation. Like the A10 system, the enclosures can be deployed in vertical or horizontal arrays.

  • Page 23: Enclosures

    • end rigging plates (A10iFOCUS-LINK / A10iWIDE-LINK) (A10iFOCUS-ENDLINK / A10iWIDE-ENDLINK) A10iFOCUS-LINK can be used to add an inter-element angle of 5° between two A10i Focus. A10i Wide/Focus feature on each side: • Four M6 inserts for own • Three M8 inserts for wall- •...
  • Page 24 Only use the rigging screws provided by L-Acoustics. Do not use the placeholder screws for rigging. Always put the placeholder screws back in place to avoid leaks. A10i Wide/Focus feature two lodgings to create radial arrays with A10i-LIFT (p.30). A DIN580-compatible M8 threaded insert is available to implement a secondary safety.

  • Page 25: Ks21I

    Rigging system description Four M6 inserts are available at the back of A10i Wide/Focus for compatible rigging accessories. 75 mm / 3 in KS21i KS21i is compatible with four types of rigging plate kits: • standard rigging plates • S-shaped standard rigging plates...
  • Page 26 Rigging system description S-shaped rigging plates are used to transition from a KS21i array to a A10i Wide/Focus array. KS21i features 18 inserts on each side: • 12 M6 inserts for own • Two M8 inserts for wall-mounting • Four M6 inserts for securing a congurations with a rigging...

  • Page 27: Rigging Elements For Own Arrays

    A10i-BUMP is a reversible rigging frame for ying vertical arrays of A10i Wide/Focus. A10i-BUMP is secured to the array with four M6x18 rigging screws and M6 nuts (provided). Multiple pickup points are available for site angle adjustments: 14 pickup points on each side, one front pickup point (F), and one rear pickup point (R).

  • Page 28: A10I-Rigbar

    Rigging system description A10i-BUMP can be used as the main lifting accessory for ying vertical arrays of A10i Wide/Focus with one or two lifting points. A10i-RIGBAR A10i-RIGBAR is a rigging bar for pullback congurations. Secured at the bottom of the array, A10i-RIGBAR can be used as a pullback either with A10i-BUMP, A15i-BUMP, or with another A10i-RIGBAR as the main lifting accessory.
  • Page 29 Rigging system description When used at the top of the array as the main lifting accessory, A10i-RIGBAR can be secured at the front for an initial positive site angle. A10i-RIGBAR is secured to the enclosure with two M6x40 screws (provided).

  • Page 30: A10I-Lift

    A10i-LIFT A10i-LIFT is a rigging element designed to y a radial array of up to three A10i Wide/Focus. A10i-LIFT features two studs that match the lodgings at the front and rear of the enclosure. studs A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 31 Rigging system description Additional safety with A10i-LIFT On each enclosure on which A10i-LIFT is secured, secure a DIN580 eye bolt to the dedicated insert to implement a secondary safety. Use a shackle and a steel wire rope. Make sure the steel rope is as tensed as possible without bearing the load.

  • Page 32: A15I-Bump

    Thirteen holes are available for site angle adjustment. They are compatible with Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t (two provided). A10i-LIFT pickup point Select the same pickup point on each A10i-LIFT within an array of up to 6 enclosures. For larger arrays, refer to Radial arrays of 7 enclosures and more (p.125).
  • Page 33 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FRONT 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A15i-BUMP can be used as the main lifting accessory for ying vertical arrays of KS21i with one or two lifting points. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 34: A15I-Rigbar

    A15i-RIGBAR is a rigging bar for pullback congurations with KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid arrays. In combination with A10i-RIGBAR secured at the bottom of the array, A15i-RIGBAR can be used instead of A15i-BUMP as the main lifting accessory for hybrid pullback congurations.
  • Page 35 When used at the top of the array as the main lifting accessory, A15i-RIGBAR can be secured at the front for an initial positive site angle. A15i-RIGBAR is secured to KS21i with two M6x40 screws (provided). A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 36 The pickup points are compatible with Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t (two provided) and CLAMP250. When using A15i-RIGBAR as the main lifting accessory, always implement a secondary safety using available holes. One pickup point pickup point safety points Two pickup points safety point pickup points A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 37: Rigging Elements For Other ConGurations

    A-U10i is a U-bracket for mounting A10i Wide/Focus on a ceiling, a wall, or a truss. In combination with A10i-ULINK, A-U10i can be used to mount or y vertical arrays of two A10i Wide/Focus. Do not use rigging plates other than A10i-ULINK between two enclosures mounted on A-U10i.
  • Page 38 SAFETY WITH SOUNDVISION SOFTWARE. A-U10i must be secured to the supporting xture with four M10 screws or a truss clamp. Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 39: Ai-Fixbracket / A10I-Tiltbracket

    Secure Ai-FIXBRACKET at the bottom of an array to improve stability. A10i-TILTBRACKET is a set of four fastening brackets with site angle adjustment for a stack of up to four A10i Wide/ Focus. The enclosure is secured to A10i-TILTBRACKET using the round hole.
  • Page 40 Rigging system description Secure A10i-TILTBRACKET at the bottom of an array of up to two A10i Wide/Focus to adjust the site angle. The angle can be set between 0° and -25° in 2.5° steps. -25° -22.5° -20° -17.5° -15° -12.5°...

  • Page 41: A10I-Tilt

    A10i-TILT is a site angle adjustment accessory for linking KS21i and A10i Wide/Focus in a stacked or own array. The inter-element angle can be set between 0° and -25° in 2.5° steps. The rst 0° step can be used to reduce space between KS21i and A10i Wide/Focus in hybrid congurations when site angle adjustment is not required.

  • Page 42: A-U15I

    Rigging system description A-U15i A-U15i is a U-bracket for mounting KS21i on a ceiling, a wall, or a truss. In combination with KS21i-ULINK, A-U15i can be used to mount or y vertical arrays of two KS21i. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 43 Rigging system description In combination with A10iKS21i-ULINK and A10i-TILT, A-U15i can be used to mount or y KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid arrays. Do not use rigging plates other than A10iKS21i-ULINK on KS21i in a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid conguration with A-U15i.
  • Page 44 WITH SOUNDVISION SOFTWARE. A-U15i must be secured to the supporting xture with four M10 screws or a truss clamp. Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 45: Front Screens

    • Two M6x16 screws on the ns side (A10i Wide/Focus) or vent side (KS21i). • Two M6x35 screws for A10i Wide/Focus or two M6x55 screws for KS21i on the grill side. These two screws are secured in place of the grill screws.
  • Page 46 The screws of the grill and the placeholder screws on the ns side can be removed through the rigging plates. The screens are equipped with tabs to hold the grill in place when securing the screen on the enclosure. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 47 KS21i-SCREEN can be secured to the back of KS21i when used in cardioid conguration. A10iFOCUS-SCREEN-LIFT and A10iWIDE-SCREEN-LIFT are dedicated screens for A10i Wide/Focus own in radial congurations. The screens are designed to t on an A10i Wide/Focus enclosure assembled with A10i-LIFT. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 48: Mechanical Safety

    Mechanical safety Mechanical safety Flown congurations The A10i rigging system complies with 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. It has been designed following the guidelines of BGV-C1. 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive species a safety factor of 4 against the rupture. The own deployments described in this manual achieve a safety factor of 4 or more.
  • Page 49 4 KS21i Stacked on subwoofer Ai-FIXBRACKET + rigging plates 4 A10i Wide/Focus 4 KS21i Stacked on subwoofer with Ai-FIXBRACKET + A10i-TILT + rigging plates angle adjustment 4 A10i Wide/Focus A10i Wide/Focus under KS21i conguration rigging accessory maximum / safe limit...
  • Page 50 Soundvision calculations are based on usual environmental conditions. A higher safety factor is recommended with factors such as extreme high or low temperatures, strong wind, prolonged exposition to salt water, etc. Always consult a rigging specialist to adopt safety practices adapted to such a situation. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 51: Loudspeaker ConGurations

    In this conguration the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosures. The [A10] preset delivers a reference frequency response in medium throw applications. The A10i Wide/Focus enclosures are driven by the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA8 / LA12X amplied controllers. Preset...

  • Page 52: With Low-Frequency Element

    A10i Wide/Focus line source with low-frequency element In this conguration, the bandwidth of the A10i system is extended down to 31 Hz and the LF contour is reinforced. The [KS21_100] preset provides KS21i with an upper frequency limit at 100 Hz.

  • Page 53: A10I Wide/Focus Line Source Element

    Loudspeaker congurations A10i Wide/Focus line source element A single A10i Wide/Focus can be used as a line source element. In this conguration, the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure. The [A10_FI] preset delivers a reference frequency response in short throw applications.
  • Page 54 A10 Wide/Focus = 0 ms KS21 = 0 ms [A10] or [A10_FI] + [KS21_100_C] A10 Wide/Focus = 5.5 ms KS21 = 0 ms [A10] or [A10_FI] + [KS21_100_Cx] A10 Wide/Focus = 0 ms KS21 = 0 ms A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 55: Rigging Procedures

    For information on wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted congurations with A-U15i and A-U10i, refer to APPENDIX B: Congurations with A-U15i / A-U10i (p.126). To know the site angle of the rst enclosure secured on A10i-TILT, refer to Realized site angles (with A10i-TILT at the rear) (p.98). Securing rigging plates on an enclosure •...
  • Page 56 Securing rigging plates between two enclosures • Always secure standard rigging plates with the linking section upwards. • After securing an enclosure to another enclosure, tighten all the screws on the supporting enclosure. 5 N.m A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 57 Rigging procedures • In an A10i Wide/Focus array, make sure that the ns are on the same side. Additionally, in a KS21i / A10i Wide/ Focus mixed array, make sure that the ns of A10i Wide/Focus are on the same side as the vents of KS21i.

  • Page 58: Tools

    Rigging procedures Stacked congurations Fastening brackets Always secure a stacked array to the ground using Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET to ensure stability of the array. Tools Before performing rigging procedures on this product, make sure all the tools listed are available. References are given ®...

  • Page 59: Flying

    Rigging procedures Flying Flying a vertical array with A10i-BUMP or A15i-BUMP Type of deployment own array Rigging accessories for an A10i Wide/Focus array: A10i-BUMP for a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus array: A15i-BUMP A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i rigging plates 2 x Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t (provided)
  • Page 60 Under KS21i, the HF section is on the same side as the subwoofer vent. A10i Wide/Focus array Procedure 1. Prepare the A10i Wide/Focus enclosures by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates on both sides. 2. Secure A10i-BUMP on top of A10i Wide/Focus.
  • Page 61 This step requires three operators. Hold the enclosure at the bottom until the rigging plates are secured. Lift the rear of the new A10i Wide/Focus and secure it to the array by pre-tightening a rigging screw on both sides. A10i Focus site angle adjustment A10iFOCUS-LINK can be used to add an inter-element angle of 5°...
  • Page 62 Rigging procedures e) Repeat the procedure until the A10i Wide/Focus array is completed. 5. Check that all the screws are secured and tightened (5 N.m torque) and raise the array. What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 63 1. Prepare the KS21i enclosures by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates on both sides. Linking KS21i to A10i Wide/Focus Use KS21i-SLINK instead of KS21i-LINK for the last KS21i in a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid array. 2. Secure A15i-BUMP on top of KS21i.
  • Page 64 Lift the rear of the new KS21i and secure it to the array by pre-tightening a rigging screw on both sides. b) Remove the rigging screws at the bottom front on both sides of the top KS21i. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 65 Link the KS21i enclosures at the front with rigging screws. d) Tighten all the screws on the supporting KS21i. Apply a torque of 5 N.m. e) Repeat the procedure until the KS21i array is completed. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 66 Rigging procedures 5. For a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid array, secure A10i-TILT at the bottom of the array, and follow Securing an A10i Wide/Focus array under A10i-TILT (p.67). What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 67 Rigging procedures Securing an A10i Wide/Focus array under A10i-TILT Procedure 1. Prepare the rst A10i Wide/Focus by removing the placeholder screws and securing end rigging plates on both sides. 2. Secure the rst A10i Wide/Focus to A10i-TILT: a) Secure the front of the enclosure to A10i-TILT.
  • Page 68 Lift the rear of the enclosure and secure it to A10i-TILT at the desired angle. 3. Prepare additional A10i Wide/Focus by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates on both sides. 4. Secure the additional A10i Wide/Focus under the array: a) Remove the rigging screws at the bottom rear on both sides of the supporting A10i Wide/Focus.
  • Page 69 This step requires three operators. Hold the enclosure at the bottom until the rigging plates are secured. Lift the rear of the new A10i Wide/Focus and secure it to the array by pre-tightening a rigging screw on both sides. A10i Focus site angle adjustment A10iFOCUS-LINK can be used to add an inter-element angle of 5°...
  • Page 70 Rigging procedures f) Repeat the procedure until the A10i Wide/Focus array is completed. 5. Check that all the screws are secured and tightened (5 N.m torque) and raise the array. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 71: Flying A Vertical Array With A10I-Rigbar Or A15I-Rigbar

    Type of deployment own array Rigging accessories for an A10i Wide/Focus array: A10i-RIGBAR for a KS21i array or a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid array: A15i-RIGBAR A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i rigging plates 2 x Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t (provided)
  • Page 72 A10i Wide/Focus KS21i 2. Secure A10i-RIGBAR or A15i-RIGBAR at the rear of the enclosure. Secure A10i-RIGBAR or A15i-RIGBAR at the front for a positive initial site angle. A10i Wide/Focus (A10i-RIGBAR) KS21i (A15i-RIGBAR) 3. Select the pick-up point and raise the array.

  • Page 73: Adding A Pullback With A10I-Rigbar Or A15I-Rigbar

    2. Raise the array until the bottom enclosure is accessible. 3. Remove the screw from the bottom rear hole of the bottom enclosure on each side. 4. Secure A10i-RIGBAR at the bottom rear of the bottom enclosure. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 74 Rigging procedures 5. Secure a shackle to A10i-RIGBAR and lift it with an additional motor. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 75: Flying A Radial Array With A10I-Lift

    Verify that no unattached items remain on the product or assembly. Additional safety with A10i-LIFT On each enclosure on which A10i-LIFT is secured, secure a DIN580 eye bolt to the dedicated insert to implement a secondary safety. Use a shackle and a steel wire rope. Make sure the steel rope is as tensed as possible without bearing the load.
  • Page 76 Do not add inter-element angle with A10iFOCUS-LINK in radial congurations. Do not tighten the screws until all rigging plates are secured. end rigging plates 3. Tighten all the screws on the rigging plates. Apply a torque of 5 N.m. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 77 5. On each A10i-LIFT, secure a shackle to the desired pickup point. A10i-LIFT pickup point Select the same pickup point on each A10i-LIFT within an array of up to 6 enclosures. For larger arrays, refer to Radial arrays of 7 enclosures and more (p.125).
  • Page 78 Do not tighten the screws until all rigging plates are secured. end rigging plates 8. Tighten all the screws on the rigging plates (5 N.m torque). What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 79: Wall-Mounting Or Ceiling-Mounting

    Rigging accessories for an A10i Wide/Focus assembly: A-U10i, A10i-ULINK for a KS21i assembly: A-U15i, KS21i-ULINK for a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus hybrid assembly: A-U15i, A10iKS21i-ULINK, A10i-TILT, A10i Wide/Focus rigging plates Additional accessories M8x35 rigging screws (provided) 4 x M10 screws and anchors...
  • Page 80 30 daN Ceiling-mounted 40 daN — A-U15i Conguration Tensile load Shear load A-U15i in horizontal position, with 1 KS21i and Wall-mounted 375 daN 75 daN up to 2 A10i Focus Ceiling-mounted 150 daN — A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 81 120 mm / 4.7 in Ø M10 (x4) 2. Prepare an A10i Wide/Focus by removing the central and top placeholder screws or the central and bottom placeholder screws on each side of the enclosure, depending on the desired conguration (refer to APPENDIX B: Congurations with A-U15i / A-U10i...
  • Page 82 For a single enclosure: a. Rotate the enclosure to align the second insert with the selected site angle. b. Drive a screw on both sides. c. Tighten all the screws. Apply a torque of 7 N.m. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 83 Rotate the enclosure and the rigging plates to align the second insert and the rigging plates with the selected site angle. For a an array of two A10i Wide/Focus, make sure to use the correct hole on A10i-ULINK. A10i Wide/Focus under A10i Focus A10i Wide/Focus under A10i Wide A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 84 Tighten all the screws. Apply a torque of 7 N.m. 6. Prepare a new A10i Wide/Focus by removing the central and top placeholder screws at the center of each side of the enclosure. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 85 Rigging procedures 7. Secure A10i Wide/Focus to A10i-ULINK. Apply a torque of 7 N.m. A15i Focus A15i Wide Bottom A15i Focus A15i Wide If the two enclosures are misaligned at the front, loosen the screws on the U-rigging plates and realign the two enclosures, then re-tighten the screws.
  • Page 86 Rigging procedures Mounting a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus assembly with A-U15i and A10i-TILT Procedure Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. 1. Mount A-U15i on the ceiling or on the wall using four M10 screws.
  • Page 87 6. Set the angle: a) Rotate the enclosure and the rigging plates to align the second insert and the rigging plates with the selected site angle. b) Drive the angulation screw on both sides. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 88 Apply a torque of 7 N.m. 7. Secure A10i-TILT on top of A10iKS21i-ULINK. 8. Follow Securing an A10i Wide/Focus array under A10i-TILT (p.67). Maximum two A10i Wide/Focus can be secured under one KS21i in a conguration with A-U15i. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 89: Mounting An Assembly On A Ceiling With Ai-Fixbracket / A10I-Tiltbracket

    Rigging procedures Mounting an assembly on a ceiling with Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET Type of deployment ceiling-mounting Rigging accessories Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i rigging plates A10i-TILT Additional accessories M6x18 rigging screws (provided) 4 x M10 screws and anchors...
  • Page 90 A10i and KS21i Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET in ceiling-mounted conguration In a ceiling-mounted conguration, the array applies a force of 60 daN on the anchoring points. Realized site angles (with A10i-TILTBRACKET at the rear) selected angle realized site angle on A10i-...
  • Page 91 Rigging procedures Mounting an A10i Wide/Focus assembly with A10i-TILTBRACKET Procedure 1. Secure A10i-TILTBRACKET to the ceiling using M10 screws. Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. 646 mm / 25.5 in 2.
  • Page 92 Rigging procedures 4. Lift the rear of the enclosure and secure it to A10i-TILTBRACKET at the desired angle. -25° -22.5° -20° -17.5° -15° -12.5° -10° -7.5° -5° -2.5° 0° 5. Tighten the screws on A10i-TILTBRACKET (5 N.m torque). 6. Prepare a new enclosure by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates.
  • Page 93 Hold the enclosure at the bottom until the rigging plates are secured. A10i Focus site angle adjustment A10iFOCUS-LINK can be used to add an inter-element angle of 5° between two A10i Focus. 9. Link the two enclosures at the front by pre-tightening a rigging screw on both sides.
  • Page 94 Rigging procedures 10. Check that all the screws are secured and tightened (5 N.m torque). What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 95 Rigging procedures Mounting a KS21i / A10i Wide/Focus assembly with Ai-FIXBRACKET Procedure 1. Secure Ai-FIXBRACKET to the ceiling using M10 screws. Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. 828 mm / 32.6 in 2.
  • Page 96 6. Secure A10i-TILT at the bottom of KS21i, and follow Securing an A10i Wide/Focus array under A10i-TILT (p.67). Maximum two A10i Wide/Focus can be secured under one KS21i in a conguration with Ai-FIXBRACKET. What to do next Securing a screen (p.106)

  • Page 97: Stacking

    Rigging procedures Stacking Stacking A10i Wide/Focus on KS21i with A10i-TILT Type of deployment stacked array Rigging accessories A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i rigging plates Ai-FIXBRACKET A10i-TILT Additional accessories M6x18 rigging screws (provided) 4 x M10 screws and anchors T30 Torx bits...
  • Page 98 Rigging procedures Fastening brackets Always secure a stacked array to the ground using Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET to ensure stability of the array. Ai-FIXBRACKET / A10i-TILTBRACKET in stacked conguration In a stacked conguration, the array applies a force of 110 daN on the anchoring points.
  • Page 99 2. Secure Ai-FIXBRACKET to the ground using M10 screws. Fasteners for wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. 828 mm / 32.6 in 3. Secure KS21i to Ai-FIXBRACKET. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 100 For the last KS21i, use KS21i-ENDSLINK and secure A10i-TILT on top. Tighten all the screws on the previous enclosure after securing each new enclosure. 5. Prepare a A10i Wide/Focus by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates on both sides. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 101 6. Secure the front of A10i Wide/Focus on top of the array. Hybrid congurations without site angle adjustment On A10i-TILT, use the holes closer to KS21i to reduce space between the enclosures. with site angle adjustment without site angle adjustment...
  • Page 102 -7.5° -5° -2.5° 0° 0° (no angle) 8. Secure up to three additional A10i Wide/Focus on top of the rst one. For the last A10i Wide/Focus, use A15iFOCUS-ENDLINK / A15iWIDE-LINK. What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 103: Stacking A10I Wide/Focus With A10I-Tiltbracket

    In a stacked conguration, the array applies a force of 110 daN on the anchoring points. Assembly Procedure 1. Prepare a A10i Wide/Focus by removing the placeholder screws and securing rigging plates on both sides. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 104 Select screw length and anchors applicable to the wall or ceiling properties. 646 mm / 25.5 in 3. Secure the front of A10i Wide/Focus to the front brackets by pre-tightening a screw in the top hole of the front brackets.
  • Page 105 Rigging procedures 6. Prepare a new A10i Wide/Focus enclosure by removing the placeholder screws and securing end rigging plates on both sides. 7. Secure the enclosure on top of the assembly. What to do next Securing a screen (p.106) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 106: Securing A Screen

    T30 Torx bit Min number of operators Assembly Prerequisite Secure the screens on the enclosures after the array is fully assembled. About this task In radial congurations, use A10iFOCUS-SCREEN-LIFT/A10iWIDE-SCREEN-LIFT for enclosures on which A10i-LIFT is secured. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 107 Risk of damaging the ns When securing a screen to A10i Wide/Focus, make sure to use M6x16 screws on the ns side. For congurations with A-U10i or A-U15i, stick the provided washers on the cabinet before securing the screen on the enclosure.
  • Page 108 Risk of bending screen xing tabs Always use the self-sticking washers for securing screens when there are no rigging plates on the enclosure. Secure the screen to the back of KS21i when used in cardioid conguration. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 109: Connection To La AmpliEd Controllers

    2 / 8 2 / 6 Cabling schemes for A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i (LA2Xi) Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output congurations. Refer to the LA2Xi owner's manual for more information on output congurations.
  • Page 110 Connection to LA amplied controllers Cabling schemes for A10i Wide/Focus / KS21i (LA4X / LA8 / LA12X) Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output congurations. One-channel speakON output custom speakON 2.5 mm² cable...

  • Page 111: Cabling

    Min number of operators Assembly Prerequisite APPENDIX C: Recommendation for speaker cables (p.129). Procedure 1. On the connector sealing plate, remove the sealing nut from the cable gland. 2. Insert the cable in the sealing nut. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 112 3. Insert the cable in the cable gland. 4. Strip the wires of the cable. 30 mm 10 mm 5. Secure the wires in the connectors. Use a small tool to unlock the connectors. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 113 6. Secure the connector sealing plate to the connector plate. 3 N.m 7. Tighten the sealing nut. What to do next To connect a second enclosure in parallel, remove the protective plug from the second cable gland and repeat the procedure. A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 114: SpeciCations

    Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP55 Peak level measured at 1 m under free eld conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 115 Specications A10i Focus dimensions 569 mm / 22.4 in A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 116 Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP55 Peak level measured at 1 m under free eld conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 117 Specications A10i Wide dimensions 569 mm / 22.4 in A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 118 Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP55 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 119 Specications KS21i dimensions 752 mm / 29.6 in 602 mm / 23.7 in A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 120 Specications A10i-BUMP specications Description Flying frame for vertical deployment of A10i Weight (net) 6.5 kg / 14 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating A10i-BUMP dimensions 500 mm / 19.7 in 445 mm / 17.5 in 575 mm / 22.6 in...
  • Page 121 150 mm / 5.9 in 640 mm / 25.2 in 116 mm / 4.6 in A10i-RIGBAR specications Description Rigging bar and pullback for A10i Weight (net) 4.9 kg / 11 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating A10i-RIGBAR dimensions 606 mm / 23.9 in...
  • Page 122 Specications A10i-LIFT specications Description Rigging element for horizontal deployment of A10i Weight (net) 2 kg / 4.4 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating A10i-LIFT dimensions 50 mm / 2 in 25 mm / 1 in 475 mm / 18.7 in A15i-BUMP specications...
  • Page 123 Rigging bar and pullback for A15i and KS21i Weight (net) 5.6 kg / 12 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating A15i-RIGBAR dimensions 789 mm / 31.1 in 50 mm / 2 in 810 mm / 31.9 in A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 124: Appendix A: Authorized ConGurations With A10I-Lift

    Safety instructions Additional safety with A10i-LIFT On each enclosure on which A10i-LIFT is secured, secure a DIN580 eye bolt to the dedicated insert to implement a secondary safety. Use a shackle and a steel wire rope. Make sure the steel rope is as tensed as possible without bearing the load.
  • Page 125 Authorized congurations with A10i-LIFT Radial arrays of 1 to 6 enclosures Refer to the illustrations to distribute the A10i-LIFT bars on the array. 1 enclosure : 2 enclosures : 3 enclosures : 4 enclosures : 2 A10i-LIFT 1 A10i-LIFT 2 A10i-LIFT...

  • Page 126: Appendix B: ConGurations With A-U15I / A-U10I

    -30° / +30° 10° Refer to coverage 0° (site) 10° table (p.128) B+C (for -30° A+B (for -25° 0° (azimuth) -30° / +30° 10° to +30° in to +25° in 10° steps) 10° steps) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 127 0° / +20° (wall)* 0° (site) 10° -20° / +20° (pillar) Refer to coverage 0° (site) 10° table (p.128) 0° / +20° (wall)* (-30° to 0° (azimuth) 10° +30°) A+B -20° / +20° (pillar) A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 128 0° / +30° -20° / +30° KS21i / A10i Focus 10° 0° / +20° -20° / +20° KS21i / A10i Wide 10° 0° / +20° -20° / +20° KS21i / KS21i 10° 0° -20° / +20° A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 129: Appendix C: Recommendation For Speaker Cables

    8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2.7 Ω load Use the more detailed L-Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length and gauge based on the type and number of enclosures connected. The calculation tool is available on our website: https://www.l-acoustics.com/en/installation/tools/...

  • Page 130: Appendix D: SpeciCations For Custom Rigging Systems

    Specications for custom rigging systems Dimensions 568.6 + 3 mm / 22.39 in + 0.12 in 527.3 mm / 20.76 in 248.5 mm / 9.78 in 256.3 mm / 10.09 in A10i Focus A10i Wide A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 131 • Prevent screws from loosening (threadlocker, spring washer...). Threaded inserts • Ultimate Tensile Strength: 1160 N • Ultimate Shear Strength: 5370 N • Recommended torque: 5 N.m for M6 inserts, 7 N.m for M8 inserts A10i owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 132 L-Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com...

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