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Arclite 15B

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UG1 071 0-1.0

VO IDACO UST ICS.CO M

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Page 1 Arclite Arclite 15B User Guide UG1 071 0-1.0 VO IDACO UST ICS.CO M...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Arclite 15B Wiring Diagram Bias D1+/Q1+/Q1.5+/Q2+ Phoenix Wiring Bias Q3/Q5 speakON Wiring Max Parallel Units Presets Mounting Installation Safety Rigging and Flying Descriptions - Arclite Rigging and Flying Descriptions - Arclite 15B Flying the Arclite and Arclite 15B Arclite 15B Mounting Board...
Page 3 For the latest online version, visit: voidacoustics.com Void Acoustics and the Void logo are registered trademarks of Void Acoustics Research Ltd. in the United Kingdom, USA and other countries; all other Void trademarks are the property of Void Acoustics Research Ltd.
Page 4: Safety And Regulations
While every care has been taken in creating this guide, safety is user-dependent and Void The exclamation point within an equilateral Acoustics Research Ltd cannot guarantee complete safety triangle is intended to alert the user of whenever the system is rigged and operated.
Page 5: Unpacking And Checking
When you are removing your Arclite loudspeaker from its original packaging: • Arclite loudspeakers come packaged in a lid and base carton that has a protective sleeve around it; avoid using sharp implements to remove the cardboard to protect the finish.
Page 6: About
In buying this product, you are now part of the Void family and we hope using it brings you years of satisfaction. This guide will help you both use this product safely and ensure it performs to its full capability.
Page 7: Arclite Specifications
Ground stack or suspended Finish Textured ‘TourCoat’ polyurea AES2 - 1984 compliant Textured ‘TourCoat’ polyurea Calculated alf space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated UG10710-1.5 - Arclite User Guide V1.5 UG10710-1.0 - ARC LIT E US ER GU IDE V 1 .0...
Page 8: Arclite Dimensions
° 的机密和专有信息 PAINT (POLY) 角度 SMALL-GRAINED 表面粗糙度单位为微米(µm) 参考BS1134:PT2. 注册于英格兰和威尔士,注册号：07533536 所有螺纹参数根据BS3643 PT.2: 所有机加工表面粗糙度为 Figure 3.2: Arclite dimensions without rigging 版本修改内容绘图检查批准批准日期修改编号 IF IN DOUBT ASK ( ( 如如有有疑疑问问 , , 请请提提出出 ) )
Page 9: Arclite 15B Specifications
3.0 A BO UT AR C LI T E 1 5B 3.6 Arclite 15B Specifications Frequency response 45 Hz - 569 Hz ±3 dB Efficiency 98 dB 1W / 1M Crossover Points 80 Hz - 569 Hz active Nominal impedance 8 Ω...
Page 10: Arclite 15B Dimensions
ANGULAR - degrees TEMP - C Arclite 15B IT6066 FABRICATION MACHINING UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED COLOUR: VOIDACOUSTICS.COM Figure 3.4: Arclite 15B dimensions without rigging MATERIAL: UP TO 300mm ±0.2 ± 0.5 BREAK EDGE SHTS 0.0mm ± 0.2 0.05 - 0.15...
Page 11: Cabling And Wiring
4” MF 2.5” HF Passive crossover Phoenix connector Out/Link 15” LF Figure 4.1: Arclite wiring diagram Figure 4.1: Arclite wiring diagram UG10710 -1.0 - ARCLIT E U S ER G UIDE V 1.0 UG10710-1.5 - Arclite User Guide V1.5 Page 9...
Page 12: Bias Q3/Q5 Speakon Tm Wiring
4.4 Arclite 15B Wiring Diagram 15” LF Out/Link 4 Cable and Wiring 4 Cable and Wiring Figure 4.2: Arclite 15B wiring diagram 4.5 Bias D1+/Q1+/Q1.5+/Q2+ phoenix wiring 4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q1.5/Q2 phoenix wiring 4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q1.5/Q2 phoenix wiring MHF 1- MHF 1-...
Page 13: Max Parallel Units
4 (4 Ω load to amplifier) 4 (4 Ω load to amplifier) Max quantity per channel Max quantity per channel UG10710-1.5 - Arclite User Guide V1.5 UG10710-1.5 - Arclite User Guide V1.5 Page 10 Page 10 4.7 Max Parallel Units...
Page 14: Presets
AR C LI T E 1 5B 5.0 Presets The Arclite 15B can be used as an Arclite Extension or as a Standalone Mid-Bass enclosure. To enable this, there are multiple different presets available. The following table breaks down those presets.
Page 15: Mounting
Do not install equipment that is worn, damaged, corroded, mishandled or over-stressed in any way. • Use only Void-approved mounting equipment and accessories. • Secondary safeties should be provided in all instances where cabinets are flying or fixing overhead and should conform to local regulations.
Page 16: Rigging And Flying Descriptions - Arclite
DRAWN�BY CHECKED�BY APPROVED�BY APPROVED�ON 1st�Rel First�Release � � � Outer Rigging Plate This component is used when attaching the Arclite 15B to the Arclite, it is secured on the underside in replacement of the Rigging Connector. TITLE: DRAWING�No. UNITS SCALE: Arclite� THIRD�ANGLE UNLESS�OTHERWISE�STATED...
Page 17: Rigging And Flying Descriptions - Arclite 15B
DRAWN�BY CHECKED�BY APPROVED�BY APPROVED�ON 1st�Rel First�Release � � � The Arclite 15B Rigging system consists of two elements. Inner Right and Rigging Mounting Plate Left Rigging Plates This component is the same as the one used on the Arclite Configurations.
Page 18: Flying The Arclite And Arclite 15B
6.4 Flying the Arclite and Arclite 15B Vertical Flybar - IT4310 Arclite Lift beam - IT6342 This is used to fly the Arclite and This component is used when lifting Arclite 15B Configurations and has a Three and Four Array Arclite and seven angulation holes available.
Page 19: Arclite 15B Mounting Board
AR C LI T E 1 5B IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK REV ECN�No 6.5 Arclite 15B Mounting Board - IT6224 The Arclite 15B has a heavy-duty top hat used to attach a pole and bracket to support an additional speaker above it (not suitable for speakers above 20kg).
Page 20: Rigging Procedure For Flown Arclite Arrays
TITLE: PROJECT: ARCLITE�15B MATERIAL: See�Parts FINISH: An Arclite configuration consisting of two coupled speakers is the minimum number of speakers that can be flown. IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK Step 1 Zip ties are cut and quick release pins are released. Rigging Mounting plate connectors are swung around and then resecured.
Page 21: Three Or Four Configuration Arclite Array
7.0 R IG GIN G PRO CE DU R E FO R FLOWN A R CL IT E A RR AYS AR C LI T E 7.2 Three or Four Configuration Arclite Array IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK TITLE: PROJECT: ARCLITE�15B MATERIAL: See�Parts FINISH: DRAWING�No.
Page 22: Rigging Procedure For Flown Arclite And Arclite 15B
AR C LI T E 1 5B IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK 7.3 Rigging procedure for flown Arclite and Arclite 15B An Arclite and Arclite 15B Configuration are assembled as individual vertical line arrays before two, three or four horizontal arrays can be rigged. Step 1...
Page 23: Multiple Flown Arclite And Arclite 15B Arrays
IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK 7.4 Multiple Flown Arclite and Arclite 15B Arrays An Arclite and Arclite 15B configuration consisting of two Arclite and Arclite 15B line arrays is the minimum number of speakers that can be flown. The operation to attach the lines is identical to the Arclite rigging operation.
Page 24: Flying Procedure
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 2 times in this configuration. Angle Matrix...
Page 25 FILLET RADS ANGULAR ±1 ANGULAR ±0.5 C�DESIGN�COPYRIGHT�RESERVED�-�CONFIDENTIAL�AND 1m - 5m ±2.0 0.000mm ± 0.01 WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM VOID ACOUSTICS RESEARCH LTD PROPRIETARY�INFORMATION�OF�VOID�ACOUSTICS�RESEARCH�LTD. TEXTURE/FINISH: 0.1 - 0.3 FINISH: C DESIGN COPYRIGHT RESERVED - CONFIDENTIAL AND SURFACE�TEXTURE�VALUES�IN�MICROMETRES�(µm)�TO�BS1134:PT2.� ANGULAR ±1 ANGULAR ±0.5 Registered�in�England�&�Wales�No.�07533536...
Page 26: Flying A Three Configuration Arclite Array
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 3 times in this configuration. Angle Matrix...
Page 27 AR C LI T E Step 1 Step 2 IF�IN�DOUBT�ASK Ensure Rigging is pinned Slot two Flybars between together as per the Arclite slots on Outer Rigging. Rigging Guidance. Ensure all slots are aligned Align Flybar in center with the the holes.
Page 28: Flying A Four Configuration Arclite Array
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 4 times in this configuration. Angle Matrix...
Page 29 REPRODUCTION OF ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT IS FORBIDDEN SURFACE�TEXTURE�VALUES�IN�MICROMETRES�(µm)�TO�BS1134:PT2.� FILLET RADS ALL�MACHINED�SURFACES�TO�BE��ALL�SCREW�THREADS�TO�BS3643�PT.2: Registered�in�England�&�Wales�No.�07533536 1m - 5m ±2.0 0.000mm ± 0.01 WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM VOID ACOUSTICS RESEARCH LTD FINISH: TEXTURE/FINISH: 0.1 - 0.3 C DESIGN COPYRIGHT RESERVED - CONFIDENTIAL AND ANGULAR ±1 ANGULAR ±0.5 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF VOID ACOUSTICS RESEARCH LTD.
Page 30: Flying A Two Configuration Arclite And Arclite 15B Array
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite and Arclite 15B should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 2 times in this configuration Angle Matrix For ALL Arclite and Arclite 15B Arrays, shackle positions 1, 2 and 3 are to be used.
Page 31 Step 3 Angle is determined with the use of a secondary guide wire. A 2-leg master link sling is used on the snap back shackle located at the lower rear of the Arclite 15B. IF IN DOUBT ASK DRAWING No. TITLE:...
Page 32: Flying A Three Configuration Arclite And Arclite 15B Array
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite and Arclite 15B should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 3 times in this configuration Angle Matrix For ALL Arclite and Arclite 15B Arrays, shackle positions 1, 2 and 3 are to be used.
Page 33 ALL MACHINED SURFACES TO BE Step 3 Angle is determined with the use a secondary guide wire. A 2-leg master link sling is used on the snap back shackle located at the lower rear of the Arclite 15B. DRAWING No. TITLE: SCALE: Arclite...
Page 34: Flying A Four Configuration Arclite And Arclite 15B Array
Secondary Safety: Use available holes on the rigging accessories to implement a secondary safety Array Orientation: The Arclite and Arclite 15B should not be stacked vertically and can be stacked horizontally up to 4 times in this configuration Angle Matrix For ALL Arclite and Arclite 15B Arrays, shackle positions 1, 2 and 3 are to be used.
Page 35 ALL SCREW THREADS TO BS Angle is determined with the use a secondary guide wire. A 2-leg master link sling is used on the snap back shackle located at the lower rear of the Arclite 15B. IF IN DOUBT ASK DRAWING No.
Page 36: Maintenance
Quick Release Pins, Clevis Pins and M6 Socket Head Screws, all of which is supplied. Tools needed will consist of an Allen Key Set or Screwdriver and Hex Bit set. 9.2 Maintenance Procedures Arclite Exploded Assembly and Components Shackle Flybar...
Page 37 9.0 M AIN TE NAN CE AR C LI T E AR C LI T E 1 5B Arclite and Arclite 15B Exploded Assembly and Components Shackle Flybar Rigging Mounting Plate Rear Connector Arclite Speaker Outer Rigging Plate Inner Right and Left Rigging...
Page 38 ±1.0 0.00mm ± 0.1 REPRODUCTION OF ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT IS FORBIDDEN SHEET: FILLET RADS 0.000mm WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM VOID ACOUSTICS RESEARCH LTD TEXTURE/FINISH: 1m - 5m ±2.0 ± 0.01 FINISH: 0.1 - 0.3 C DESIGN COPYRIGHT RESERVED - CONFIDENTIAL AND ANGULAR ±1...
Page 39: Safety
• Do not fly more than 4 Arclite’s and Arclite 15Bs • Do not stack more than 1 Arclite and 15B line array vertically. • Use only Void-approved accessories. U G1071 0-1 .0 - A RC L IT E U S ER GU I DE V 1.0...
Page 40: Inspection And Preventive Maintenance
• Rigging elements integrated in the product such as rigging arms and rails Transportation accessories This inspection procedure covers only Void Acoustics products. To inspect other products that are part of the lifting chain, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Prerequisite •...
Page 41 • Nicks, gouges, cracks or corrosion. • Incorrect pin. DRAWING No. UNITS TITLE: SCALE: Arclite Rigging Quick Release Pin 8mm x 45mm Alpha Num THIRD ANGLE UNLESS OTHERWISE ST PROJECTION LINEAR - mm Pin (8x45) TO BS 8888 ANGULAR - degrees PROJECT: EST.
Page 42 Illegible or unclear markings of SWL • Distorted, worn, stretched or bend body or pin. TITLE: DRAWING No. SCALE: UNITS Arclite Rigging Quick Release Pin 8mm x 45mm Alpha Num THIRD ANGLE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PROJECTION LINEAR - mm WEIGHT - kg Pin (8x45)
Page 43: Service
11.1 Return authorisation Before returning your faulty product for repair, please remember to get an R.A.N. (Return Authorisation Number) from the Void dealer who supplied the system to you. Your dealer will handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Failure to go through this return authorisation procedure could delay the repair of your product.
Page 44: Appendix
(H) 793 mm x (W) 510 mm x (D) 559mm (31.3” x 20.1” x 22”) . The weight shall be 44 kg (97lbs). The loudspeaker shall be a Void Acoustics Arclite. U G1071 0-1 .0 - A RC L IT E U S ER GU I DE V 1.0...
Page 45 HEAD OFFICE NORTH AMERICA Void Acoustics Research Ltd, Void Acoustics North America Unit 15, Dawkins Road Industrial Estate, Call: +1(630) 6866616 Poole, Dorset, Email: hello@voidacoustics.com BH15 4JY United Kingdom Call: +44(0) 1202 666006 Email: hello@voidacoustics.com voidacoustics.com...

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