Contents Contents Safety..................4 Mixed KSL array configuration........63 1.1 Intended use................4 9.1 Remarks..................63 1.1.1 About this manual..............4 9.1.1 Rigging modes..............63 1.1.2 d&b ArrayCalc................ 4 9.2 Order of assembly..............63 1.2 General safety................5 9.2.1 Suspending the desired number of SUB cabinets....63 1.3 Load capacity/System components and weights.....
Safety Safety 1.1 Intended use The SL-Series rigging components must only be used in conjunction with d&b SL-Series loudspeakers as described in this manual. 1.1.1 About this manual This manual provides a comprehensive and detailed documentation of the SL-Series rigging components and procedures.
Safety 1.2 General safety ▪ Installation and setup should only be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules for the Prevention of Accidents (RPA). ▪ It is the responsibility of the person installing the assembly to ensure that the suspension/fixing points are suitable for the intended use.
Safety 1.3.1 Wind loads WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and material damage! Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 bft (22-27 knots, 39-49 km/h, 25-31 mph) is not recommended. If the wind force exceeds 8 bft (34-40 knots, 62-74 km/h, 39-46 mph): ▪...
SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1 SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1 The SL-Series rigging system allows for two different rigging modes: ▪ Tension mode, ▪ Compression mode, ▪ or a combination of both, depending on the array length and the compression force required.
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SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1 Pin [3] Compression frame: In Compression mode the compression frame is attached below the last cabinet of the array. In this case, pin [3] is always inserted in the 0° hole of the bottom hole grid (Þ First cabinet to frame For both, Tension and Compression modes, the Splay link of the flying frame is always engaged in the 0°...
SL-Series rigging components SL-Series rigging components 3.1 SL-Series rigging sets Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. In addition to the individual SL-Series rigging components, the following SL-Series rigging sets are available: Z5708 GSL Flying frame set Including Z5708 Z5701...
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SL-Series rigging components Z5704 GSL Compression set Including Z5704 [1a] Z5703 GSL Compression GSL Compression frame (18.6 kg/41 lb). (44 kg/97 lb) Z5709 SLCompression chain 2.5 t (12.1 kg/26.7 lb). B2447.073 Compression grab link (1.4 kg/3.1 lb). B2447.072 Lever hoist (7.5 kg/16.5 lb). B2447.074 Compression frame master link (3.5 kg/7.7 lb).
SL-Series rigging components 3.2 SL-Series flying frames Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. The SL-Series flying frames are equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: d&b SL-Series Rigging manual 1.10 en...
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SL-Series rigging components Pos. Component Description [1a] Z5701 The SL-Series flying frames [1a]/[1b] are constructed from high-grade steel following the principles of truss construction to achieve the lowest possible dead weight. GSL Flying frame [1b] They are designed to support arrays (columns) consisting of either: Z5722 KSL Flying frame Z5701 GSL Flying frame:...
SL-Series rigging components 3.3 SL-Series load beams Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. The SL-Series load beams are equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: Pos. Component Description [1a] Z5702 GSL The SL-Series Load beams are Load beam constructed from high-grade steel with a dead weight of:...
SL-Series rigging components 3.3.4 Z5713 SL Cable pick The Z5713 SL Cable pick consists of coupling shackle [1] with a corresponding Locking pin (Type A: 16 x 55 mm) and a hook with safety latch [2]. It is intended to be attached to the load beam. For this purpose the load beam provides a dedicated 21 mm hole.
SL-Series rigging components 3.4.2 KSL Compression frame - Rated break point NOTICE! To prevent the rigging components from any damage, the Splay link slot of the KSL Compression frame features a rated break point. If the Splay link is subjected to excessive compression force, the Splay link slot will break in a defined manner and direction.
SL-Series rigging components 3.6 SL-Series compression set components In addition to the SL-Series compression frames, the SL-Series compression sets (Z5704 GSL Compression set/Z5724 KSL Compression set) comprise the following components: Pos. Component Description and weight Z5709 The Z5709 SL Compression chain consists of a 7.6 m (25 ft)/8 mm chain (grade 10) SL Compression and a coupling shackle with a...
SL-Series rigging components 3.7 B2447.072 Lever hoist With SL-Series line arrays in Compression mode, we recommend the use of the B2447.072 Lever hoist in connection with the d&b SL-Series compression sets to manually curve (compress) the array. The lever hoist provides a compression force of up to 1.0 ton (10 kN) which corresponds to the maximum permitted compression force.
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SL-Series rigging components Load operation WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material. Do NOT operate the free chain knob [1] in lowering mode. Set the lever mode selector [2] to the desired position. When operating the lever with the lever mode selector set to the lifting (UP) or the lowering (DN) position, the hoist performs as follows: ▪...
SL-Series rigging components 3.8 Z5705 Safety chain 4 t The Z5705 Safety chain is supplied with the corresponding SL- Series flying frames and is used as a secondary safety device. Please also refer to Þ Chapter 3.14 "Secondary safety" on page 31. Specification Lifting chain (DIN EN 818) 2-leg, 10 mm...
SL-Series rigging components 3.10 Z5707 SL Aiming plate Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. The Z5707 Aiming plate is equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: Pos. Component Description Z5707 SL The Z5707 SL Aiming plate is Aiming plate constructed from high grade steel with a dead weight of 13.5 kg (29.8 lb).
SL-Series rigging components 3.11 Ring cotters In connection with the SL-Series rigging system, ring cotters are used for the following items to prevent the respective item from slackening and/or loosening: ▪ Fixing bolt of the shackles attached to the load beam and safety points of the flying frame.
SL-Series rigging components 3.12 Locking pins WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! The steel wires between the Locking pins of the cabinets and rigging components are not intended to carry any load. The cabinet's weight must only be carried by the Front and Splay/Rear links in connection with the front and rear rigging strands of the loudspeaker cabinets and the Flying frame.
SL-Series rigging components 3.13 Suspension of the flying frame The suspension of the SL-Series flying frames is carried out using the corresponding SL-Series load beam. The load beam allows for either Single or Dual pickpoint operation. For this purpose, the load beam is equipped with 25 mm holes that accept the enclosed 4.75 t shackles.
SL-Series rigging components 3.14 Secondary safety WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! The secondary safety suspension must be independent of the primary suspension points and capable of carrying the total system weight. The additional safety device must be mounted in a way that the array is caught by the safety device without any drop and swing in the event that the primary suspension fails.
SL-Series rigging components SUB cabinets Þ Release the upper Locking pin. ↳ The Front link extends automatically. The Front link mechanism of the SUB cabinets provides four different settings: 1. SUB to Frame (Þ Fig. 1). 2. SUB to SUB with 0° splay between the cabinets (Þ Fig. 2). 3.
SL-Series rigging components 3.16 SL-Series touring carts Intended use The SL-Series touring carts are an integrated part of the d&b SL- Series rigging system. They are intended as transport solution as well as for setup, requiring less space on-site. In addition, the load beams can also be stored in the cart, while the flying frames may be mounted and remain on top of the entire cabinet assembly during transport and storage in the cart.
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SL-Series rigging components 3.16.1.2 E7802 KSL Touring cart Pos. Component Description E7802 Touring cart 4 x KSL8/KSL12 Dead weight: 50 kg (110 lb). Total weight: 288 kg (635 lb), 4 x TOP cabinets incl cover. Total weight: 340 kg (750 lb), incl.
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SL-Series rigging components 3.16.1.4 Loading the carts Safety precautions CAUTION! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! To avoid any risk of personal injury and/or damage to material, please observe the following. ▪ The assembly should always be carried out by two persons. ▪...
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SL-Series rigging components 4. At the rear of the cabinet, release all Locking pins and fold out the Splay link. 5. Insert Locking pin [3] to the Tension mode hole at the bottom of the rigging strand (Þ 6. Insert the Splay link into the Splay link slot. 7.
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SL-Series rigging components Manually loading for Tension mode The following procedure describes the loading for GSL cabinets. For KSL cabinets proceed in the same manner. 1. At the front of the cart, release the Locking pins on both sides. 2. At the rear center Splay link slot, release the bottom Locking pin.
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SL-Series rigging components Attaching the flying frame The touring cart is also intended to carry the flying frame during transport. To attach the flying frame, proceed as follows: 1. Extend the Front links of the cabinet on both sides. 2. At the rear, release Locking pin [2] and ensure Locking pin [1] is inserted in the 0°...
SL-Series rigging components 3.16.2 E7492 Touring cart SL-SUB/SL-GSUB Pos. Component Description E7492 Touring cart 3 x SL-SUB/SL-GSUB Dead weight: 44 kg (97 lb). Total weight: 458 kg ( 1010 lb), 3 x SUB cabinet. Dimensions: H x W x D (cm) 200 x 140 x 116 H x W x D (inch) 79 x 55 x 46 Two slots at the rear acting as guide rails for the wheels of the first cabinet.
SL-Series rigging components 3. Extend the Front links of the bottom cabinet on both sides. 4. Reinsert the Locking pins on both sides and ensure they are fully inserted and locked. 5. On the rear rigging strand, release the corresponding Locking pins on the top and bottom cabinets.
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SL-Series rigging components Loading the cart When the cart is loaded with KSL-SUB cabinets only, simply stack the cabinets onto the cart and interconnect them using their Front and Rear links as follows: 1. Attach the first cabinet to the cart. ↳...
SL-Series rigging components 3.16.4 Truck loading During transport, the front of the outer touring cart assemblies should be facing towards the sides of the truck's tail. In this way, a proper support base is provided when the load is secured using ratchet straps.
SL-Series array assemblies overview SL-Series array assemblies overview GSL8/GSL12 Line array 8-deep, GSL8/GSL12 Line array 8-deep, GSL8/GSL12 Line array 6-deep, SL-SUB column with 2° splay Compression mode setup Tension mode setup FRONT EXTENSION mode between the cabinets Refer to: Refer to: Refer to: Refer to: Þ...
SL-Series array assembly - Preassembly SL-Series array assembly - Preassembly 5.1 Setup preparation Notes For both, Compression and Tension mode setups, it is assumed that the Touring carts are appropriately loaded and the flying frame is already attached as described in Þ Chapter 3.16.1.4 "Loading the carts"...
SL-Series array assembly - Preassembly 5.1.2 Attaching the load beam to the flying frame The attachment of the load beam applies to both, Compression and Tension mode setups. Depending on the desired operating mode (STANDARD MODE or FRONT EXTENSION), attach the load beam as follows: WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material!
SL-Series array assembly - Preassembly 5.1.3 Connecting the d&b ArraySight sender unit WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury. Please observe the safety instructions provided in the ArraySight manual. Þ Connect the ArraySight sender unit using the enclosed d&b K6006.200.00 CAT5e 1:1 cable ([8b]) and perform a basic test of the laser unit.
Compression mode setup Compression mode setup For Compression mode setup, we recommend the use of the dedicated d&b SL-Series compression sets including the B2447.072 Lever hoist to manually curve the array, as described in section Þ "11. Curving the array" on page 52. WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material.
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Compression mode setup 2. Attaching the compression chain 1. Release the Locking pin of the coupling shackle. 2. Attach the coupling shackle to the dedicated hole position at the rear end of the load beam. 3. Reinsert the Locking pin and ensure the pin is fully inserted and locked.
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Compression mode setup 5. Preset the splay angles At the bottom hole index, preset the splay angles according to your ArrayCalc project using Locking pin [3] (See also Þ Chapter 2 "SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1" Þ "Compression mode principle - Preset" on page 10). 6.
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Compression mode setup 7. Attaching the next assembly 1. Lift the first assembly to allow the next assembly to be positioned below. 2. Position the next assembly and extend the Front links of the uppermost cabinet. 3. Lower the array until the Front links of the top cabinet in the cart fit into the slots at the front of the bottom cabinet of the array.
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Compression mode setup 8. Attaching the compression frame 1. Lift the entire array to a suitable working height. 2. With one person on each side, release the Locking pins at the front of the compression frame. 3. Insert the front studs into the corresponding slots at the front of the cabinet.
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Compression mode setup 10. Adjusting the lever hoist To adjust the lever hoist, proceed as follows: Note: For better illustration, the compression chain is not shown in full length. 1. Set the lever mode selector [2] to the neutral (N) position. 2.
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Compression mode setup 12. Securing the lever hoist WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material. The second chain leg of the B2447.074 Compression frame master link is intended as a secondary safety device to secure (bridge) the B2447.072 Lever hoist in the event that its primary suspension or its breaking system should fail.
Tension mode setup Tension mode setup Provided... ▪ The touring cart is loaded and prepared for Tension mode as described in Þ "Manually loading for Tension mode" on page 37) and in position. ▪ The load beam has already been attached to the flying frame, as described in the previous section Þ...
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Tension mode setup 2. Dismantling the touring cart 1. Lift the entire assembly to a height of approx. 30 cm (1 ft) above ground. 2. At the center rear Splay link slot, release the bottom Locking pin. 3. Slightly lift the cart and disengage the Splay link. 4.
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Tension mode setup 4. Attaching the next assembly Due to the weight of the cabinets, further assemblies cannot be attached out of the cart in one go. The Splay links have to be engaged manually cabinet by cabinet. Proceed as follows: 1.
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Tension mode setup 13. The Splay link can be temporarily parked or, if it is the last cabinet of the array, the Splay link can be stored in its Park position ( ) and fixed using Locking pin [3]. 14. With one person on each side, release the Locking pins at the front of the cart.
SUB columns SUB columns 8.1 Limitations NOTICE! A maximum of: ▪ 14 x SL-SUB ▪ 16 x KSL-SUB cabinets are allowed to be suspended, including all rigging components. 8.2 Rear link of the Flying frames Rear link position By factory default, the Rear link is attached to the flying frame for the deployment of applicable TOP cabinets.
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SUB columns Rear link adapter The Rear link adapter is located in its park position at the front of the Frame's center truss. 1. Unlock and remove the ring cotter of the fixing bolt holding the Rear link adapter in its park position. 2.
SUB columns 7. Attach the Rear link assembly to the dedicated hole position of the load beam. 8. Insert the fixing bolt. 9. Secure the fixing bolt using the ring cotter and ensure the ring cotter is properly locked. 8.3 SUB column setup Provided the Touring cart is loaded with the SUB cabinets interconnected by their Front and Rear links as described in the previous section Þ...
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SUB columns 4. On the rear rigging strand, release both Locking pins. 5. Fold the Rear link into the rigging strand and reinsert the Locking pins. 2. Attaching the cable pick (Z5713) 1. Release the Locking pin of the coupling shackle. 2.
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SUB columns 5. On the rear rigging strand, release the Locking pins of both cabinets. 6. Fold out the Rear link of the upper cabinet. 7. Reinsert the Locking pin on the upper cabinet. 8. Fold the Rear link into the rigging strand of the bottom cabinet. 9.
Mixed KSL array configuration Mixed KSL array configuration 9.1 Remarks NOTICE! ▪ For a mixed setup, the Z5722 KSL Flying frame together with the Z5723 KSL Load beam must always be used as a suspension device. The Z5747 KSL-SUB Adapter frame is required in addition.
Mixed KSL array configuration 9.2.2 Attaching the adapter frame 1. On the rear rigging strand of the last SUB cabinet, release the Locking pin holding the Rear link in its park position. 2. Fold out the Rear link and reinsert the Locking pin. 3.
Mixed KSL array configuration 9.2.3 Attaching the TOP cabinets The attachment of the TOP cabinets (Touring cart assemblies) is similar to the assembly of a pure TOP column, as described in Þ Chapter 6 "Compression mode setup" on page 47 and/or Þ...
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Mixed KSL array configuration Attaching the compression chain When the TOP cabinets are to be set up in compression mode, we recommend you at this point of the procedure to attach the compression chain as follows: 1. Release the Locking pin of the coupling shackle. 2.
SL-Series ground stacks SL-Series ground stacks WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! Always secure ground stacked setups against movement and possible tipping over. Observe the maximum number of cabinets permitted. 10.1 SL-Series TOP cabinets ground stack In the following, the rigging procedure for GSL-TOP cabinets ground stacks is described.
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SL-Series ground stacks 1. Lift the entire assembly until it is slightly lifted above the ground. 2. At the bottom hole index, preset the splay angles according to your ArrayCalc project using Locking pin [3] (See also Þ Chapter 2 "SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1" Þ "Compression mode principle - Preset"...
SL-Series ground stacks 10.1.2 E7494 SL Outriggers In connection with SL-Series ground stacks consisting of GSL8/ GSL12 or KSL8/KSL12 cabinets, the E7494 SL Outriggers are used to provide an adequate and stable ground support. Two rods with winder are provided to adjust the vertical inclination of the entire ground stack.
SL-Series ground stacks Attaching the poles to the cart Note: Graphics shown without loudspeaker cabinets for better illustration. To release and reinsert the Socket pins, you have to access them from underneath the cart. 1. On the cart, release all Socket pins of the corresponding slot. 2.
Safety and system checks Safety and system checks Before hoisting the array to its operating position, recheck the actual status of the assembly. When applicable, the same safety and system checks also apply to ground stack assemblies. 11.1 Mechanical setup General Be aware that any object or tool left on the top of the array during setup may fall when the array is operated.
Hoisting, aiming and securing the array Hoisting, aiming and securing the array 12.1 Hoisting the array WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! Always ensure that each of the hoists is able to carry the total weight of the array. When hoisting the array, unpredictable dynamic forces as well as swinging of the array must be taken into account.
Hoisting, aiming and securing the array 12.2.2 Vertical aiming In connection with the Z5711 ArraySight sender unit (laser inclinometer), the vertical aiming of the array can be sufficiently and easily adjusted. CAUTION! Potential risk of personal injury. The high brightness laser of the d&b ArraySight sender unit requires additional safety considerations.
Derigging Derigging 13.1 General To dismantle any of the assemblies, follow the corresponding assembly and setup instructions in reverse order. The same safety instructions apply! WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material! In particular, make sure that when lowering and decompressing the array nobody is directly underneath or in the vicinity of the array.
Derigging 7. Detaching the compression and safety chain 3. Lower the load beam and disconnect the chains and the aiming plate. Once the last assembly is stored on the cart and lowered onto the ground, detach the compression and the safety chain. 4.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance 14.1 Transport / Storing During transport ensure the rigging components are not stressed or damaged by mechanical forces. Please also refer to Þ Chapter 3.16.4 "Truck loading" on page 42. Due to their surface treatment the rigging components are temporarily protected against moisture.
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Care and maintenance Ring cotters ▪ Visual inspection for obvious damage and deformation. ▪ Functional test of the locking mechanism as described in .Þ Chapter 3 "SL-Series rigging components" Þ 3.11 "Ring cotters" on page 28. If a ring cotter can no longer be properly fitted to the fixing bolt and locked, it must be exchanged.
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