Community's Technical Applications Group (Tag); Quick Start Guide; Assembly Of Arrays; Connectors - Community ENTASYS Application Manual

QUICK START
C O M M U N I T Y ' S T EC H N I C A L A P P L I C AT I O N S G R O U P ( TAG )
Contact Community's "TAG Team" for applications support on ENTASYS systems and other Community products. Our TAG
Team can help select the best product for each application and assist in system design, loudspeaker layout, acoustic simulation
analysis, and provide information needed for system commissioning.
Contact the TAG Team at 610-876-3400 / 1-800-523-4934 or email TAGTEAM@communitypro.com.
Assembling individual ENTASYS system modules into a multi-column array is easy, but should be done with care to ensure
that all components fit together correctly and securely to maintain the design safety and integrity of the array.
Please refer to the ENTASYS Installation/Operation Manual, Pages 17-30, or the instructions included with the individual
mounting brackets, for complete details on the correct procedure for attaching the ENTASYS enclosure to these brackets.
When two Full-Range columns are arrayed immediately above and below each other, optimal performance will be achieved
using the straight configuration for each column. The top of the upper column and the bottom of the lower column could
remain curved. This will yield a symmetrical array when assembled (See Figure 6). For information on altering the
configuration of the mid and high frequency drivers please refer to the ENTASYS Installation/Operation Manual,
Pages 43-44.
Each ENTASYS module provides multiple connection terminals; these are provided for convenience, and to facilitate
connection to each module in a multi-column array without visible, external wiring between the enclosures. This results in an
efficient and clean looking, aesthetically pleasing installation.
The input terminals are located on the bottom of each module (see Figure 7). ENTASYS systems are equipped with three
types of input connectors:
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Industry standard NL4-type locking connector
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Dual banana jack connector
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Two-position barrier strip terminal
All of these connectors are wired in parallel.
The NL4-type input connector should be wired according to Figure 8.
The top of the ENTASYS module is also equipped with a Signal Thru terminal, configured as a male dual banana jack (See
Figure 9). Using the dual banana Jumper Plug included with each ENTASYS module, this Signal Thru terminal is used to
connect adjacent ENTASYS modules in a multiple array.
A bottom cover panel (Figure 10) is provided to seal the recessed area when using the barrier strip terminals. This enhances
the weather-resistant properties of the enclosure.
The bottom cover has a knock-out for a 1/2-inch conduit. This allows for the use of conduit, or cables larger than 16-2 SJO,
while sealing the connector area from the ingress.
A rubber plug is also provided to seal the recess on the top of the enclosure when the Signal Thru connection is not used.
Note: When using ENTASYS Outdoors, use the barrier strip input terminals and replace the cover panel. The NL4 type
inputs may be used for short-term connections outdoors but are not recommended for long-term outdoor usage.
Please refer to the ENTASYS Installation/Operation Manual, Pages 35-41 for additional information about connections to,
and between, ENTASYS modules.
G U I D E L I N ES F O R U S I N G E N TA SYS O U T D O O R S
ENTASYS is suitable for outdoor installations and has an IP rating of 54W when used as recommended in our Installation/
Operation Manual on page 43.
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