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“Tried and true” methods will produce entirely unexpected results. HRW technology produces precise and predictable results. The Configurable Directivity Flange. A waveguide that allows the operator to alter its behaviour. An unprecedented NEXO development that is easy to use – once you know how and when.
User Manual. Failure to do this exposes people to potential injury or death. Please check the web site nexo-sa.com for the latest update. Always consult qualified NEXO personnel if the device installation requires construction work and make sure to observe the following precautions: Mounting precautions choose mounting hardware and an installation location that can support 4 times the weight of the speaker system;...
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: Sound Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response...
INTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a NEXO GEO S12 EN54 Series Tangent Array System. This manual is intended to provide you with necessary and useful information about your GEO S12 EN54 System, which includes the following products: • GEO S1210 EN54 is a 10° Tangent Array Module. It comprises 1x12”...
GEO S12 EN54 GENERAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS GEO S12 EN54 G ENERAL NSTRUCTIONS GEO S12 EN54 connections GEO S12 EN54 is connected with Speakon NL4FC plugs (not supplied). A wiring diagram is printed on the connection panel located on the back of each cabinet. The 4 pins of the Speakon sockets identified in / out are connected in parallel within the enclosure.
GEO S12 EN54 GENERAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 3.1.3 Configuring GEO S12 EN54 for passive or active mode Remove the six TORX screws that hold the connector panel. Remove the connector panel so that filter WAGO connectors become accessible. GEOS12 connector panel GEOS12 WAGO connectors In Passive Mode, connector A (from filter) should be inserted in connector B (PCB “Passive In”), and connector D (“Passive Out”) should be connected to speakers via connector C.
GEO S12 EN54 GENERAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Cabling NEXO recommends the exclusive use of multi-conductor cables to connect the system: the cable kit is compatible with all the cabinets, and there is no possible confusion between LF, MF and HF sections.
GEO S12 EN54 Structural Analysis Report is currently being certified by German Certification Organization RWTUV systems GmbH. NS-1 installation package includes all NEXO User Manuals, Structural Analysis Reports and Certificates PDF files. NS-1 is a freeware available on nexo-sa.com IMPORTANT Never install a GEO S12 EN54 cluster without checking its acoustical performances and mechanical safety in NS-1 prior to installation.
CONFIGURABLE DIRECTIVITY DEVICE ONFIGURABLE IRECTIVITY EVICE The GEO Wavesource controls dispersion of acoustic energy using a hyperboloid acoustical reflector in the “coupling plane” (the vertical plane of a curved vertical tangent array) and a diffraction slot in the “non-coupling plane” (the horizontal plane of a curved vertical tangent array).
CONFIGURABLE DIRECTIVITY DEVICE When & where to use Configurable Directivity flanges The diagrams show audience area coverage for a stereo system. While the GEO cluster will deliver even SPL from the front to the rear of this audience area, there are “holes” near the front in the centre and at the outside edges. We cannot fill the outside coverage gaps without enlarging the centre gap, and vice versa (left figure below).
Safety first GEO S12 EN54 Rigging System structural computations and related documents are available in NS-1 or at NEXO (info@nexo.fr) upon request. We include this section to remind you of safe practice when flying the GEO S12 EN54 system. Please read it carefully. However, user must always apply his or her knowledge, experience and common sense.
For fixed installations, wind loading has to be taken into account in accordance to the national standards. The GEO S12 EN54 Rigging System requires regular inspection and testing by a competent test centre. NEXO recommend that the system is load tested and certified annually or more frequently if local regulations require.
- “Right” means HF waveguide is right as seen from front GEO S12 EN54 can be connected to bumpers “Left” or “Right” by simply flipping the cabinets. Whenever possible, NEXO recommends symmetrical designs (preferably HF waveguide inwards in stereo configurations) GEO S12 EN54 “Left”...
All GEO S12 EN54 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations. Never use other accessories when assembling GEO S12 EN54 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO will decline responsibility over the entire GEO S12 EN54 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
LOCTITE 243 or equivalent for all screws used with GEO S12 EN54 fixed installation accessories. LOCTITE 243 is available at NEXO or at your local distributor upon request. Page 22 / 53 System Manual GEOS12 EN54...
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.2 Single GEO S12 EN54 rigidly mounted on a wall or a ceiling (vertical or horizontal) Required items 1 x VNI-UBRK12 (allows all angles to be implemented) 4 x 12mm diameter screws (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the surface –...
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.3 Single GEO S12 EN54 cable mounted on a ceiling (vertical or horizontal) Required items 1 or 2 x VNI-LBRK (allows cable suspension, holes for cable suspension are 10mm diameter) 2 or 4 slings and corresponding shackles (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the ceiling is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO S12 EN54 weight and that the cable suspension system required to install the cabinet under the ceiling is properly dimensioned.
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.4 GEO S12 EN54 vertical array rigidly mounted on a ceiling Required items 1 x GPI-BUMPER (allows +/-5° bumper tilt when installed below a flat surface; if higher bumper tilt is required, surface will have to be defined accordingly) (N-1) x GPI-ANPL for a N x GEO S12 EN54 array (ANPL1 ranges from 0.2°...
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GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Use thread lock coated screws (or if not apply Loctite 243 or equivalent to four shoulder screws) from the last GPI-ANPL Position the GPI-BUMPER bumper to required angle position and use the four shoulder screws to connect it the bumper to the top cabinet Flip GEO S12 EN54 cluster by 90°...
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.5 GEO S12 EN54 vertical array cable mounted on a ceiling Required items As in 2 sections above, plus 2 x VNI-LBRK (allows cable suspension for bumper, holes for cable suspension are 10mm diameter) 4 x slings and shackles (not provided) IMPORTANT Ensure that the ceiling is strong enough to hold 4 times GEO S12 EN54 cluster weight and that the cables...
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.6 GEO S12 EN54 horizontal array rigidly mounted on a ceiling Required items 2 x VNI-ABRK (allows rigid ceiling suspension for horizontal arrays) (N-1) x GPI-ANPL for a N x GEO S12 EN54 array (ANPL1 ranges from 0.2° to 3.15°, ANPL2 ranges from 5° to 10°, ANPL3 ranges from 16°...
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GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE Position the two “U” brackets from VNI-ABRK kits on the outer cabinets next the angle plates, and tight them to the cabinets using the shoulder screws provided with these kits (using Loctite 243 or equivalent) Four screws 12mm diameter (not provided) are required to secure the “U”...
GEO S12 EN54 HARDWARE SETUP PROCEDURE 7.3.7 GEO S12 EN54 horizontal array cable mounted on a ceiling Required items 2 x VNI-ABRK (allows cable suspension for horizontal arrays, holes for cable suspension are 10mm diameter) (N-1) x GPI-ANPL for a N x GEO S12 EN54 array (ANPL1 ranges from 0.2° to 3.15°, ANPL2 ranges from 5° to 10°, ANPL3 ranges from 16°...
After cleaning, the rigging system must be treated with a suitable lubricant to prevent rusting. NEXO recommends the use of Scottoil FS365 which is a water-based lubricant with a mixture of machine oil, surfactant and anti-rust treatment.
Angle (in radians) =3.142 x Angle (in degrees)/180 Computer – Laptop or Desktop PC running Windows 8 with the current version of NEXO NS-1 installed. It is not possible to configure a GEO tangent array properly without using NS-1. Note that, when NS-1 designs are prepared prior to arrival at the venue, it is often necessary to modify or update the design to accommodate special circumstances.
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