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- Page 1 RoomMatch ™ Array Design and Installation Manual Installation and Safety Guidelines (For professional installation and use only.)
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
CAUTION: Never exceed 8 RoomMatch modules using the integrated rigging side plates for arrays. Please refer to product labels and the Array Design and Installation Guide document for Working Load Limit data. - Page 3 This document is intended to provide professional installers of sound reinforcement equipment basic guidelines for the design and assembly of Bose RoomMatch™ loudspeaker arrays. The document will list the Working Load Limits of each component and provide general guidelines for determining the acceptable working loads for the entire array. In general, information that is available in other documents for RoomMatch components is not duplicated in this document.
- Page 4 Component Description – Rigging Hardware and Accessories RoomMatch™ Array Frame rigging accessories are designed for fixed-installation overhead suspension of RoomMatch full-range and subwoofer array modules. Use with non-RoomMatch loudspeakers is not recommended. RMAFSM Small Array Frame. Use with 1 to 4 full-range or subwoofer modules in overhead suspended arrays.
- Page 5 The following table lists the dimensions and weights for RoomMatch accessories. For the RMBRKT, RMPINS, RMSFLY, RMXLNG, and RMXSRT parts, the dimensions are per piece. Weights listed are the total weights for all pieces included in the accessory kit: Figure 4.
- Page 6 The proprietary technology of RoomMatch loudspeakers allows module configurations to form a new class of curvilinear array, that Bose has termed “progressive directivity array.” The key concept of the Progressive Directivity Array is the ability to vary both horizon- tal AND vertical coverage for each module in the array. For most venues, narrow patterns are used at the top of the array to cover rear listening areas, with coverage patterns getting progressively wider at the bottom of the array for the front listening areas.
- Page 7 Test Certification of Compliance,” which is available for download at pro.Bose.com. The results can be expressed in either ultimate break (yield) strength, or as working load limits (WLL) with a specified design safety factor. Bose has chosen to use WLL ratings for all loudspeaker components and rigging hardware.
- Page 8 Module System Working Load Limits The above chart shows the Per-Point Working Load Limits for RoomMatch modules and accessories. To calculate the System Work- ing Load Limit for the component, the per-point value is multiplied by the effective number of attachment points that contribute to load bearing.
- Page 9 Determining Acceptable Load Limits of the Entire Array The determination of safe Working Load Limits for an entire array of RoomMatch™ modules is a complex process that is recommended only for experienced professional installers and engineers. The first check is to confirm that the total column weight does not exceed the WLL rating for any module or rigging accessory.
- Page 10 Working Load Limits. See the data tables on pages 12-14 of this document. General Guidelines for RoomMatch Array Rigging The following general guidelines apply to all configurations of RoomMatch arrays (unless otherwise specifically approved by a licensed mechanical or structural professional engineer): 1) Small Array Frame may contain a maximum of 4 modules (full-range or subwoofer).
- Page 11 (negative number) for the frame and module combinations. For module configurations not listed below, please contact your local Bose Field Engineer or Technical Support Specialist. How to Read the Charts: The charts below are grouped by the number of modules in each array. Each table contains information for a specific combination of modules defined by vertical coverage and listed in the first column of each table.
- Page 12 Simplified Load and Pitch Limit Charts pro.Bose.com Small Array Frame: 2 Modules with Subwoofer 2-Module with Sub (40° Total V) 2-Module with Sub (60° Total V) 2-Module with Sub (80° Total V) Array Desired Pickup Predicted Array Desired Pickup Predicted...
- Page 13 Simplified Load and Pitch Limit Charts pro.Bose.com Large Array Frame: 5 Modules 5-Module (60° Total V) 5-Module (70° Total V) 5-Module (75° Total V) Array Desired Pickup Predicted Array Desired Pickup Predicted Array Desired Pickup Predicted Modules Pitch Point Pitch...
- Page 14 3) n/a* denotes that WLL limits require use of pull-back bracket to reduce moment force loads; desired pitch may be possible using additional pickup points of Extender Bars; please consult your local Bose Professional Systems Division Field Engineer or Technical Support Specialist for additional information.
- Page 15 The pitch angle adjustment resolution of the Array Frames using 2-point gravity suspension varies with module configuration. Additionally, the accuracy of the pitch angle prediction using the “RoomMatch Array Frame Suspension Angle Calculator” software is plus or minus 2 degrees. Therefore, when precise array pitch angles are required (typically for long throw distances), the use of the RMPULL bracket with a third attachment point is recommend.
- Page 16 Horizontal Arrays Not Recommended The current version of RoomMatch array modules have not been load rated for horizontal suspension by the integrated rigging system. Therefore, horizontal array configurations, in which the modules are connected by the integrated side-plates and suspended with the plates at the “top”...
- Page 17 This option may provide more uniform coverage in array configurations with large changes in directivity index from module to module. The need for the Gain Shading Kit is best determined by using Bose Modeler sound system design software and re- viewing the room coverage predictions.
- Page 18 EQ stage is required to compensate for the mutual acoustic coupling of the woofers. A special DSP filter network has been developed for RoomMatch modules to provide consistent tonal balance independent of the number of full- range modules in the array.
- Page 19 Appendix pro.Bose.com Examples of Typical RoomMatch™ Array Configurations Single Module Surface Mount 2-Module Array RMBRKT RMPULL Single Full-Range Module 2 x Full-Range Modules 2-Module with Sub Array 4-Module Array RMAFSM RMAFSM RMSFLY 4 x Full-Range Modules 1 x Subwoofer Module...
- Page 20 Appendix pro.Bose.com 4-Module with Cardioid-Sub Array 6-Module with 2-Rear-Sub Array 8-Module Array RMAFLG RMAFLG RMAFLG RMXSRT RMXLNG 8 x Full-Range Modules 2 x Subwoofer Modules 2 x Subwoofer Modules 2 x RMSFLY 2 x RMSFLY 4 x Full-Range Modules 6 x Full-Range Modules...
- Page 21 Example Free Body Diagram Determination of WLL: The following example shows a free body diagram determination of the working loads for a RoomMatch™ array of RM7005, RM7010, RM9010, RM9020, and RM12020 modules with a 0-degree frame pitch. Step 1. Determine the array center of gravity in the X-axis using the equation: = ∑...
- Page 22 Appendix pro.Bose.com The following general equation can be used to calculate the moment (rotational) force about point M (front fastener): ∑ M = (F1 * X ) - (F To calculate the load applied to the rear fastener of the top module side in the above diagram, the above equation must be solved for the F1 value.
- Page 23 Appendix pro.Bose.com Fastener technical information: The following is a list of the fastener sizes that are included with the different RoomMatch™ accessory rigging hardware: RoomMatch Fastener Size Chart Part Metric Thread Length Class Quantity Name Size Pitch (mm) Marking Included Full-range module side plates 10.9...
- Page 24 © 2012 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved. The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA www.pro.Bose.com All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. AM346852 Rev. 01...
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