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  • Page 1 Rigging manual 1.1 en...
  • Page 2 General information XSL Rigging manual - preliminary - Version: 1.1 en, 07/2022, D2757.EN .01 Copyright © 2022 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG; all rights reserved. Keep this document with the product or in a safe place so that it is available for future reference. We recommend you to regularly check the d&b website for the latest version of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Rear rigging strand..............6 XSL Rigging components..........8 3.1 XSL Flying frame................8 3.2 XSL Load beam................. 11 3.2.1 Z5713 SL Cable pick............12 3.3 Suspension of the flying frame..........13 3.3.1 Single pick point operation..........13 3.3.2 Dual pick point operation............. 13 3.4 Z5776 Hoist connector chain 2 t..........

  • Page 4: Safety

    In addition, d&b provides related video tutorials which can also be found on the d&b website at www.dbaudio.com www.sl-series.com. 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).

  • Page 5: System Components And Weights/Load Capacity

    Safety 1.3 System components and weights/Load capacity System components and weights Load capacity Loudspeaker Z0770/Z0772 XSL8/XSL12 cabinets 39 kg (86 lb) NOTICE! Z0774 XSL-SUB cabinet 66 kg (146 lb) Z5771 XSL Flying frame Rigging components The Z5771 XSL Flying frame is designed to support a total system Z5771 XSL Flying frame 21 kg (46 lb) weight of 1000 kg (2200 lb) - SWL including all rigging...

  • Page 6: Xsl Rigging Modes - 2 In 1

    XSL rigging modes - 2 in 1 XSL rigging modes - 2 in 1 The XSL rigging system allows for two different rigging modes: Þ Compression mode, ▪ Þ Tension mode, ▪ ▪ or a combination of both, depending on the array length and the compression force required.
  • Page 7 XSL rigging modes - 2 in 1 Pin [3] Compression mode: In Compression mode, the splay angle between the cabinets (e.g. 2° as shown in the graphic opposite) is set on the rear rigging strand of the upper cabinet using pin [3]. Tension mode: In Tension mode, pin [3] is always inserted in the 0°...

  • Page 8: Xsl Rigging Components

    XSL Rigging components XSL Rigging components 3.1 XSL Flying frame Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. The XSL Flying frame is equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: - preliminary - d&b XSL Rigging manual 1.1 en...
  • Page 9 XSL Rigging components Pos. Component Description Z5771 The XSL Flying frame is constructed from high-grade steel following the principles of truss construction to achieve the lowest possible dead weight of 21 kg (46 lb). XSL Flying frame It is designed to support arrays (columns) consisting of: XSL8, XSL12 and XSL-SUB loudspeakers with a total system weight of 1000 kg (2200 lb) - SWL.
  • Page 10 XSL Rigging components Dimensional drawing Z5771 XSL Flying frame dimensions in mm [inch] - preliminary - d&b XSL Rigging manual 1.1 en...

  • Page 11: Xsl Load Beam

    Two 3.25 t shackles are provided to allow direct connection to the chain hoist motor hook or to attach the Z5776 Hoist connector chain and/or the Z5707 SL Aiming plate. Instruction labels providing vital safety and rigging instructions. Load beam operating modes...

  • Page 12: Z5713 Sl Cable Pick

    Z5772 XSL Load beam dimensions in mm [inch] 3.2.1 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].

  • Page 13: Suspension Of The Flying Frame

    XSL Rigging components 3.3 Suspension of the flying frame The suspension of the XSL Flying frame is carried out using the XSL Load beam. The Load beam allows for either Single or Dual pickpoint operation. For this purpose, the Load beam is equipped with 22 mm holes that accept the enclosed 3.25 t shackles.

  • Page 14: Z5776 Hoist Connector Chain 2 T

    With a chain hoist distance of minimum 0.6 m (2 ft), preferably approx 1 m (3 ft), the SL Aiming plate provides a horizontal angle range of ±15° (first and last pick holes of the load beam used).

  • Page 15: Z5775 Safety Chain 2 T

    XSL Rigging components Dimensional drawing Z5707 SL Aiming plate dimensions in mm [inch] 3.6 Z5775 Safety chain 2 t The Z5775 Safety chain is supplied with the Flying frame and is used as a secondary safety device. Please also refer to Þ...

  • Page 16: Xsl Compression Frame

    XSL Rigging components 3.7 XSL Compression frame Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. The XSL Compression frame is equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: Pos. Component Description Z5774 XSL The XSL compression frame is Compression constructed from high-grade steel frame...

  • Page 17: Z5773 Xsl Compression Set Components

    XSL Rigging components 3.8 Z5773 XSL Compression set components In addition to the XSL Compression frame, the compression set comprises the following components: Pos. Component Description and weight Z5789 The compression chain consists of a 7.5 m (25 ft)/6 mm chain (grade 10) and a XSL Compression coupling shackle with a corresponding chain 1.5t.

  • Page 18: B2467.072 Crank Lever Hoist

    XSL Rigging components 3.9 B2467.072 Crank lever hoist With XSL line arrays in Compression mode, we recommend the use of the B2447.072 Crank lever hoist in connection with the d&b XSL Compression set to manually curve (compress) the array. The lever hoist provides a compression force of up to 0.75 ton (7.5 kN) which corresponds to the maximum permitted compression force.

  • Page 19: Locking Pins

    XSL Rigging components 3.10 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.

  • Page 20: Ring Cotters

    XSL 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.

  • Page 21: Front Link Mechanism

    XSL Rigging components 3.12.1 Front link mechanism TOP cabinets 1. Release the bottom Locking pin [2]. 2. Release the upper Locking pin [1]. ↳ The Front link extends automatically. 3. Reinsert and lock Locking pin [1] to fix the Front link in place. ↳...

  • Page 22: Xsl Touring Carts

    XSL Rigging components 3.13 XSL Touring carts Intended use The d&b XSL Touring carts are an integrated part of the XSL rigging system. They are intended as transport solution as well as for setup, requiring less space on-site. In addition, the Load beam can also be stored in the cart, while the Flying frame may be mounted and remain on top of the entire cabinet assembly during transport and storage in the cart.
  • Page 23 XSL Rigging components Loading the cart Prepare the Front and Splay links of the first cabinet as described in Þ Chapter 3.12 "Cabinet rigging mechanism" on page 20. 1. At the front of the cart, release the Locking pins from their park positions on both sides.
  • Page 24 XSL Rigging components 11. On the last cabinet, ensure the Front links are stored in their park positions. 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.

  • Page 25: Xsl Array Assembly - Preassembly

    XSL Array assembly - Preassembly XSL Array assembly - Preassembly 4.1 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 3.13 "XSL Touring carts"...
  • Page 26 XSL Array assembly - Preassembly 1. On the flying frame, release the Locking pins of the load beam slots at the center front and rear of the frame. 2. Attach the load beam to the slots on the frame according to the desired operating mode.

  • Page 27: Secondary Safety

    K6006.200.00 CAT5e 1:1 cable [8b] and perform a basic test of the laser unit. For this purpose, the SL-Series flying frames are equipped with a dedicated etherCON connector socket which is directly accessible on the frame to allow for easy connection, as shown in the graphic opposite.

  • Page 28: Compression Mode Setup

    Compression mode setup Compression mode setup For Compression mode setup, we recommend the use of the dedicated d&b XSL compression set including the B2467.072 Crank lever hoist to manually curve the array. WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material. When using a motor hoist instead of the lever hoist, observe the following: ▪...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 Compression mode setup 5. 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.
  • Page 31 Compression mode setup 5. On the rear rigging strand, release Locking pin [2] and check Locking pin [1] is set to 0° (Þ Red labeled holes 6. Pull the Splay link of the upper cabinet out of its temporary park position. 7.
  • Page 32 Compression mode setup 8. Attaching the compression frame master link 1. Attach the hook to the shackle of the compression frame. 2. Attach the O-ring of the master link to the hook on the housing of the lever hoist. 9. Adjusting the lever hoist To adjust the lever hoist, proceed as follows: Þ...
  • Page 33 Compression mode setup 11. Securing the lever hoist WARNING! Potential risk of personal injury and/or damage to material. The second chain leg of the Compression frame master link is intended as a secondary safety device to secure (bridge) the Crank lever hoist in the event that its primary suspension or its breaking system should fail.

  • Page 34: Tension Mode Setup

    Tension mode setup Tension mode setup Provided... ▪ The touring cart is loaded as described in and in position. ▪ The load beam has already been attached to the flying frame, as described in the previous section Þ Chapter 4.1.1 "Attaching the Load beam to the Flying frame"...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 Tension mode setup 10. For the last cabinet, release the bottom Locking pin at the center rear Splay link slot of the cart. 11. Slightly lift the cart and disengage the Splay link. 12. Reinsert the Locking pin and lower the cart. 13.

  • Page 38: Safety And System Checks

    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. 7.1 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.

  • Page 39: Hoisting, Aiming And Securing The Array

    Hoisting, aiming and securing the array Hoisting, aiming and securing the array 8.1 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.

  • Page 40: Horizontal Aiming

    With a chain hoist distance of minimum 0.6 m (2 ft), preferably approx 1 m (3 ft), the SL Aiming plate provides a horizontal angle range of ±15° (first and last pick holes of the load beam used). 8.2.2 Vertical aiming Application example To take an example: ArrayCalc indicates a frame angle of –3.6°...

  • Page 41: Securing The Array

    Hoisting, aiming and securing the array 8.3 Securing the array 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.

  • Page 42: Derigging

    Derigging Derigging 9.1 General NOTICE! The same safety instructions apply! To dismantle any of the assemblies, follow the corresponding assembly and setup instructions in reverse order. 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.

  • Page 43: Tension Mode Disassembly

    Derigging 7. Detaching the compression, safety chain and hoists 8. Detaching and storing the load beam Once the last assembly is stored on the cart and lowered onto the 1. Release the Locking pins of the flying frame. ground, detach the compression and the safety chain and 2.

  • Page 44: Visual And Functional Inspection

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance 10.1 Transport / Storing During transport ensure the rigging components are not stressed or damaged by mechanical forces. Due to their surface treatment the rigging components are temporarily protected against moisture. However, ensure the components are in a dry state while stored or during transport.
  • Page 45 For obvious deformation and/or torsion, contact d&b audiotechnik for further advice on how to proceed. Z5707 SL Aiming plate ▪ Visual inspection regarding any indication of deformation and damage (e.g. cracks and corrosion) including all drilled holes of the component.

  • Page 46: Manufacturer's Declarations

    Manufacturer's declarations Manufacturer's declarations 11.1 Conformity of rigging components This declaration applies to: d&b XSL loudspeaker cabinets (with integrated rigging components.) ▪ Z0770 XSL8 ▪ Z0772 XSL12 ▪ Z0774 XSL-SUB ▪ Z0775 XSL-GSUB d&b XSL rigging components (including all additional components) ▪...
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