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Meyer Sound UPQ-D Series Operating Instructions Manual

Wide/narrow/wide symmetrical coverage loudspeaker
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ULTRA
UPQ-D1 Wide Coverage Loudspeaker
UPQ-D2 Narrow Coverage Loudspeaker
UPQ-D3 Wide Symmetrical Coverage Loudspeaker
Keep these important operating instructions.
Check www.meyersound.com for updates.

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ULTRA UPQ-D1 Wide Coverage Loudspeaker UPQ-D2 Narrow Coverage Loudspeaker UPQ-D3 Wide Symmetrical Coverage Loudspeaker Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    2. Keep these instructions. 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by 3. Heed all warnings. Meyer Sound, or sold with the apparatus. Handles are 4. Follow all instructions. for carrying only. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 4 Wassereinwirkung oder übermäßig hoher Luft- feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden könnte, solange es sich nicht um ein Produkt handelt, dass mit der Meyer Sound English Weather Protection Option ausgestattet ist. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the •...
  • Page 5 UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Pour réduire les risques de surchauffe, évitez d’exposer Todas las demás reparaciones deben ser realizadas úni- directement l’enceinte aux rayons du soleil. Ne l’installez camente por personal de servicio capacitado de fábrica. pas à proximité de sources de chaleur, radiateur ou four par exemple.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Symbols Used Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual The UPQ-D Series Loudspeaker Integrated Amplifier and Processing Rig-Ready Total System Approach Chapter 2: Power Requirements AC Power Distribution AC Connectors Wiring AC Power Cables...
  • Page 8 Appendix A: Meyer Sound Weather Protection Weather Protection Components Installation Practices IP Ratings Appendix B: Rain Hoods Rigid Rain Hood Foldable Rain Hood Appendix C: UPQ-D Series Specifications UPQ-D Series Acoustical, Electrical, and Physical Specifications UPQ-D1/D2/D3 Loudspeaker Dimensions UPQ-D1/D2/D3 with Rain hood Loudspeaker Dimensions viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Meyer Sound’s anechoic chamber. They also exhibit remarkably consistent beamwidth in both the horizontal and vertical planes. The UPQ-D Series horns deliver uniform attenuation for all frequencies outside the specified beamwidths. In addition to the Constant-Q horn, the loudspeakers each...

  • Page 10: Integrated Amplifier And Processing

    (Figure 1), and provides soft turn on and transient protection. The extending the system frequency response down to 35 Hz, or UPQ-D Series use XLR 3-pin female input with male loop the 900-LFC compact low-frequency control element output connectors.
  • Page 11 UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2: The 900-LFC Compact Low Frequency Control Element The UPQ-D Series are supported by Meyer Sound’s MAPP acoustical prediction program and the Galileo™ GALAXY Network Platform loudspeaker management system. After a Meyer Sound system is designed and installed, its performance can be confirmed using a SIM audio analyzer system.
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Power Requirements

    UPQ-D Series loudspeakers. phases and with each loudspeaker connected to a single line and common neutral and earth/ground lines. This system delivers 120 V AC to each loudspeaker.

  • Page 14: Ac Connectors

    AC power cable is replaced, make sure to use a cable with looping cables. Assembled 1-meter AC looping cables the appropriate power plug (on the other end) for the region (PN 28.115.032.03) are also available from Meyer Sound. where the unit will be operated. The UPQ-D Series require a...

  • Page 15: Wiring Ac Power Cables

    UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WIRING AC POWER CABLES VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS UPQ-D Series loudspeakers ship with a gray powerCON 20 A UPQ-D Series loudspeaker operates as intended when cable mount connector, rated at 20 A, for assembling AC receiving AC voltage within the following range: looping cables (Figure 7).

  • Page 16: Intelligent Ac Power Supply

    CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS Powering on UPQ-D Series Use the information in Appendix C, “UPQ-D Series Specifications.” to select the appropriate cable gauge and When powering on a UPQ-D Series loudspeaker, the circuit breaker ratings for the system’s operating voltage.

  • Page 17: Electrical Safety Guidelines

    Do not operate the unit if the power cable is frayed or • broken. Keep all liquids away from UPQ-D Series loudspeakers to • avoid hazards from electrical shock.
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Amplification And Audio Connectors

    RMS signals. driver over-excursion and regulate voice coil temperatures. The UPQ-D Series user panel (Figure 9) includes Input and Loop output connectors for audio, Limit and Active LEDs, and RMS connectors and controls (see Chapter 6, “RMS Remote Monitoring System”).

  • Page 20: Trupower Limiting

    Ω / 10). To drive this number of looped loudspeakers, the (10 k source device should have an output impedance of 100 Ω or less. This same rule applies when looping a UPQ-D Series loudspeaker with other Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers.

  • Page 21: On/Status Led

    CAUTION: ON/STATUS LED During normal operation, when a UPQ-D Series loudspeaker is powered on, the On/Status LED is solid green. If the loudspeaker encounters a hardware fault, or the unit begins to overheat, the LED flashes red. In some instances, the...
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 3: AMPLIFICATION AND AUDIO CONNECTORS...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Adding Low Frequency Control

    Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers, because the see “MAPP System Design Tool” on page 33. loudspeakers have built-in active crossovers. Subwoofers can be added to a UPQ-D Series system by simply daisy-chaining them to the UPQ-D Series loudspeakers. To daisy-chain the suggested number of UPQ-D Series loudspeakers for the selected subwoofer (see Table 1): 1.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 4: ADDING LOW FREQUENCY CONTROL...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Quickfly Rigging

    All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance • with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is Figure 13: UPQ-D Series Top Plate with Threaded Holes for Eye Bolts the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any rigging method for their application.

  • Page 26: Upq-D Series Rigging Accessories

    CHAPTER 5: QUICKFLY RIGGING UPQ-D SERIES RIGGING ACCESSORIES To move beyond the basic eye bolt rigging, Meyer Sound offers UPQ-D Series rigging accessories that facilitate more configurations (Table 4). Table 4: ULTRA-X40/42 Rigging Options Model Features MYA-UPQ Mounting Yoke The MYA-X40 Yoke suspends a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker and supports a wide range of (PN 40.185.052.01)

  • Page 27: The Mpa-Upq Array Adapter

    M10 knobs and washers. A single kit can for severe downtilt angles using the last shackle hole. create an array of two UPQ-D Series loudspeakers; two kits are required for an array of three loudspeakers. Arrays are assembled by attaching the array adapter plates to the top and bottom plates of the UPQ-D Series loudspeakers and securing them with the included M10 knobs and washers.
  • Page 28 Two MPA-UPQ array adapter plates can be used to suspend plates on the tops and bottoms of the loudspeakers between a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker horizontally. The adapter each loudspeaker. The adapter plates are oriented with the plates attach to the top and bottom edges of the loudspeaker middle shackle row in.
  • Page 29 MPA-UPQ Splay Angles for Arrayed Loudspeakers The MPA-UPQ array adapter plate has six different M10 screw holes for adjusting the splay angle for arrayed UPQ-D Series loudspeakers. The following illustrations show the possible splay angles for arrayed loudspeakers. 42° 50°...
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 5: QUICKFLY RIGGING 34° Figure 26: MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 34°...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Rms Remote Monitoring System

    WiFi. RMS MODULE The UPQ-D Series RMS user panel (Figure 28) includes an NOTE: For the latest RMS system requirements, Identify button, Remote Mute switch, Wink/Activity LED, and visit the Meyer Sound website two Network connectors.

  • Page 32: Neuron Id For Rms Module

    The Wink function is useful for identifying RESETTING THE RMS MODULE the physical loudspeaker corresponding to a The Identify button can be used to reset the UPQ-D Series loudspeaker icon in Compass RMS. RMS module when powering on the loudspeaker. This action will cause the module to be removed from the RMS network.

  • Page 33: Chapter 7: System Design And Integration Tools

    720 1/48th-octave-band location measurements taken with a SIM audio analyzer (see “SIM Measurement System” on page 34) in the Meyer Sound • Generate and export system images and full-system PDF anechoic chamber. The extraordinary consistency between...

  • Page 34: Galileo Galaxy Network Platform

    • Measuring propagation delays between subsystems to The rear panel includes SIM bus port(s) for direct connection determine appropriate delay times to Meyer Sound’s SIM audio analyzer, allowing the GALAXY  • Verifying correct polarity processor to function as a line switcher for the analyzer.

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Meyer Sound Weather Protection

    APPENDIX A: MEYER SOUND WEATHER PROTECTION The Weather Protection option from Meyer Sound is air environments, the exterior grille can quickly show signs intended to increase the useful life of Meyer Sound of oxidation, causing unsightly discoloration. loudspeakers when they are installed outdoors and exposed Apart from selecting suitable weather protection, the to different and often harsh weather conditions.

  • Page 36: Weather Protection Components

    Always discuss the environmental conditions of your Meyer Standard Weather Protection Sound installation with your Sales Manager, and verify the Meyer Sound designs toward an IP rating of IPX4 (see “IP availability of Weather Protection for your selected Ratings” on page 37) for Standard Weather Protection, loudspeaker models.

  • Page 37: Ip Ratings

    UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IP RATINGS IP stands for “Ingress Protection.” The current format for expressing an IP rating is a 2-digit code. The first digit of an IP rating represents protection from solid objects. The second digit of an IP rating represents protection from water or moisture.
  • Page 38 APPENDIX A: MEYER SOUND WEATHER PROTECTION...

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Rain Hoods

    The UPQ-D Series rigid removable rain hood is easily attached and removed with the included four screws (Figure 31). Figure 31: UPQ-D Series with rigid rain hood in Vertical Orientation (left), Horizontal Orientation (top right) and Interior Cable Routing (bottom right)) To attach the UPQ-D Series rigid rain hood: 1.

  • Page 40: Foldable Rain Hood

    FOLDABLE RAIN HOOD The UPQ-D Series foldable rain hood is installed on the unit when shipped. Four screws secure its frame permanently into place (Figure 32).When using the rainhood, the loudspeaker has only one possible vertical and one possible horizontal position, as all cables must exit from the lower end of the loudspeaker.

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Upq-D Series Specifications

    M-noise at the onset of limiting, 2-hour duration, and 50-degree C ambient temperature is < 2 dB. M-noise is a full bandwidth (10 Hz–22.5 kHz) test signal developed by Meyer Sound to better measure the loud- speaker’s music performance. It has a constant instantaneous peak level in octave bands, a crest factor that increases with frequency, and a full bandwidth Peak to RMS ratio of 18 dB.
  • Page 42 APPENDIX C: UPQ-D SERIES SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER Type Two-channel, open-loop, Class D Total Output Power 2250 W peak Note: Peak power based on the maximum unclipped peak voltage the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance. THD, IM TIM <.02%...
  • Page 43 UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 0 °C to +45 °C Non Operating –40 °C to +75 °C Temperature Humidity To 95% at 45 °C (non-condensing) Operating Altitude To 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non Operating Altitude To 12,000 m (39,000 ft)

  • Page 44: Upq-D1/D2/D3 Loudspeaker Dimensions

    APPENDIX C: UPQ-D SERIES SPECIFICATIONS UPQ-D1/D2/D3 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS 19.00 in 18.18 in [483 mm] [462 mm] 28.15 in [715 mm] 14.75 in [375 mm] 7.88 in [200 mm] 34° 7.88 in [200 mm] 1.50 in [38 mm] 8.67 in [220 mm]...

  • Page 45: Upq-D1/D2/D3 With Rain Hood Loudspeaker Dimensions

    UPQ-D SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UPQ-D1/D2/D3 WITH RAIN HOOD LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS 28.15 in [715 mm] 3.85 in [98 mm] 21.27 in [540 mm] 15.86 in [403 mm] 4.96 in [126 mm] 7.33 in [186 mm] 4.62 in [117.5 mm] 19.00 in...
  • Page 46 APPENDIX C: UPQ-D SERIES SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 48 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 © 2019 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved. www.meyersound.com UPQ-D1/D2/D3 Operating Instructions PN 05.291.005.01 A T: +1 510 486.1166...

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