5.3 Possible options for flying point positions Setups and Connection Diagrams 6.1 Terminal assignment 6.2 NOMOS XLT combined with other K&F tops 6.3 Cardioid Arrays with NOMOS XLT 6.3.1 Setup instructions for a cardioid array 6.3.2 LSBlocks for cardioid use 6.4 Cardioid Configurations with different Speakers...
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT Introduction K&F NOMOS XLT Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNUNG ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause VORSICHT minor injuries or damage.
Make sure that the feet of stacked subwoofers engage with the corresponding hollows of the lower speaker. If you place a top speaker on a NOMOS XLT you must always strap the speakers to one another and secure them from falling over.
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT Protecting the Speakers, Reliability Be sure to connect the K&F NOMOS XLT speaker to a K&F SystemAmp, a K&F SystemRack, or HINWEIS a linear power amp with up to 750 Wrms per channel (8 ohms) only.
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT NOMOS XLT 13.08.2020 08/13/2020 Installation Removing the Transport Covers To remove the transport lid, turn the appropriate catches 180°. This turn completely releases the latch. Lift the lid from the speaker. Stacked Setup 1. Securely place the bottom sub- woofer onto a level surface.
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT Suspending the Speakers On the following pages you can find out about the differences between the options: The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety WARNUNG requirements and legal regulations.
WARNUNG Never use the system if you have any doubt regarding its safety and reliability! Only qualified event technicians are permitted to suspend a NOMOS XLT system. Maximum-load specifications refer to configurations including cabling and any fittings. Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only authorized, stati- cally tested and correctly sized supports, mounting equipment, wire ropes and chains are used.
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT 5.1.2 Wind loads In case of outdoor use, stay informed of the latest wind and weather conditions. See the fol- lowing table for provisional guidance. Wind force Impact 0–0.2 Calm Smoke rises vertically. 0.3–1.5 Light air...
(DIN 580). NOMOS XLT Loudspeakers must be suspended from at least two flying points. If you wish to install a safety lane at the third flying point, the safety lane must be installed without a drop path.
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT Possible options for flying point positions The NOMOS XLT subwoofer can be ordered in four different flight versions: Safety instructions for flight configurations Option 2: 5 9 1mm [ 2 3 .2 6 8 " ] 11mm [ .4 3 3 "...
08/13/2020 NOMOS XLT combined with other K&F tops The NOMOS XLT can only be combined in 2 channel mode with all K&F top speakers when using a K&F systemamp or systemrack. To do so, select the desired LS blocks for the top speaker in the K&F systemamp or systemrack, and combine these with the LS block for the NOMOS XLT subwoofer.
K&F NOMOS XLT Cardioid Arrays with NOMOS XLT The subwoofer NOMOS XLT is designed so that it can be used as a cardioid and hypercardioid system in an array of three subwoofers, or in multiples of three. A cardioid array results in an increase of sound pressure towards the front because of therear- facing subwoofer.
40 cm (1.3 ft) 40 cm (1.3 ft) 6.3.2 LSBlocks for cardioid use The following cardioid or hypercardioid setups are available in the systemrack/systemamp: Operation Mode of the NOMOS XLT LSblocks (names can differ slightly) ‘Cardioid Front’, front-facing NOMXLT C-F ‘Cardioid Rear’, rear-facing NOMXLT C-R ‘Hypercardioid-Front’, front-facing...
Fuse in the NOMOS XLT To increase the operating safety of the NOMOS XLT, the subwoofers are equipped with fuses at the signal input. These fuses reduce the risk of consequential damage resulting from a short circuit (i.e. charred cables / connectors / fire damage).
User's Manual K&F NOMOS XLT NOMOS XLT 13.08.2020 08/13/2020 Replacing the Fuses The fuse holder is behind the terminal. Replace the fuse with the following original fuse only: WARNUNG Bussmann S 506-8A, T 250 V Required tools: • 2.5 mm Allen key for loosening the terminals Instructions: 1.
For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware of the safety relevance of speakers that WARNUNG can be flown. The K&F NOMOS XLT system can exhibit signs of wear over the years, for example, from me- chanical strain, transport damage, corrosion, or improper handling. Remember that flying speakers always impose a high safety risk.