L-Acoustics K2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...K2 owner s manual EN ...

Page 2: ...anual EN version 1 1 Distribution date January 13 2020 2020 L Acoustics All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher ...

Page 3: ... description 19 Elements for enclosure rigging 19 Elements for storage and transportation 20 Elements for ground stacking 21 Elements for ying 22 Elements for LA RAK LA RAK II rigging 26 Mechanical safety 28 Loudspeaker con gurations 31 K2 line source 31 Additional subwoofer system 33 K1 SB 34 KS28 37 SB28 39 Additional down ll element 41 Kara 41 Inspection and preventive maintenance 42 How to do ...

Page 4: ...RIOT 75 D Changing the position of the K2 CHARIOT rear rigging arm 80 E Adjusting the K2 CHARIOT site angle 83 F Stacking K2 on K2 BUMP 85 G Attaching K2 BAR to K2 BUMP 89 H Attaching a block of four K2 under K2 BUMP 92 I Attaching a block of four K2 under K2 RIGBAR 97 J Attaching a block of four K2 under K2 100 K Attaching a block of four K2 under a K1 system element 106 L Attaching K1 or K1 SB u...

Page 5: ...Speci cations 161 APPENDIX A Pickup points guidelines 181 APPENDIX B Installing a laser inclinometer 185 APPENDIX C Recommendation for speaker cables 191 5 ...

Page 6: ... are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual Ensure personnel health and safety During installation and set up personnel must wear protective headgear and footwear at all times Under no circumstances is personnel allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly Respect the Working Load Limit WLL of third party equipment L Acoustics is not responsible for a...

Page 7: ...nts described in the manual and follow the operating instructions As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards L Acoustics reserves the right to change the speci cations of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice Check www l acoustics com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates Do not expose the product to extreme conditio...

Page 8: ...e line source Any WST line source provides a smooth tonal response and a coverage that is free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range The K2 is driven and quad ampli ed by the LA12X LA8 or LA4X controller with factory presets which ensure linearization protection and optimization for the loudspeaker system How to use this manual The K2 owner s manual is intended for all actors involved...

Page 9: ...fy the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of the product This symbol noti es the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation or operation of the product This symbol noti es the user about complementary information or optional instructions K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 9 ...

Page 10: ...er 4 point speakON to 2 2 point speakON DO 8 point PA COM loudspeaker cables 4 mm gauge DO cables come in three sizes DO 7 0 7 m 2 3 ft DO10 10 m 32 8 ft and DO25 25 m 82 ft DOSUB LA8 breakout cable for four passive enclosures 4 mm gauge 8 point PA COM to 4 2 point speakON DOFILL LA8 breakout cable for two 2 way active enclosures 4 mm gauge 8 point PA COM to 2 x 4 point speakON Information about t...

Page 11: ... K2 on CHARIOT K BUMPFLIGHT Modular ight case for 2 K1 BUMP or 2 K2 BUMP Software applications Soundvision 3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of ampli ed controllers Refer to the Soundvision help Refer to the LA Network Manager help Loudspeaker cables 0 7 m 5 m 10 m 25 m CH 1 CH 2 1 m SP 7 SP5 SP10 SP25 SP Y1 0 7 m 10 m 25 m...

Page 12: ...omponents Rigging elements K2 BUMP K2 BAR K2 RAKMOUNT K2 LINK K1 DELTA K2 JACK K2 CHARIOT K BUMPFLIGHT K2 RIGBAR K2 LASERMOUNT KARADOWNK2 K1 BPCHAIN LA SLING2T K2 CHARIOTCOV 12 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 13: ...system Using the adjustable ns horizontal directivity can be adjusted with four different settings 110 70 symmetric or 90 asymmetric 35 55 or 55 35 A speci c K2 preset must be used for each directivity setting Within a line source different directivity settings can be combined to improve the coverage of the audience geometry K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 13 ...

Page 14: ...0 1 000 10 000 Frequency Hz 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Angle Dispersion angle diagram of a K2 array with 90 ns setting using lines of equal sound pressure at 3 dB 6 dB 12 dB 100 1 000 10 000 Frequency Hz 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Angle Dispersion angle diagram of a K2 array with 110 ns setting using lines of equal sound...

Page 15: ... using the K1SB_X K2 preset with K2 As a subwoofer for increased impact using the K1SB_60 preset Both applications of K1 SB can be combined in the same con guration K1 SB as an LF extension in a line source K1 SB as a subwoofer K2 LINE SOURCE K2 K1 SB LINE SOURCE K2 LINE SOURCE K2 K1 SB LINE SOURCE ENHANCED THROW INCREASED IMPACT K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 15 ...

Page 16: ...olarity mute LF OUT 1 LF ON HF OUT 2 HF IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON LF OUT 3 LF ON HF OUT 4 HF IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON K1SB_60 K1SB_X K2 KS28_60 SB28_60 outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute OUT 1 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 3 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 4 SB IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON KS28_60_C SB28_60_C loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute SR OUT 1 SR ON...

Page 17: ...K2 2 8 point PA COM Internal pinout for L Acoustics 3 way active enclosures PA COM points A B C D E F G H Transducer connectors left LF right LF MF HF Kara 2 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics 2 way active enclosures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF HF HF K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 17 ...

Page 18: ...M adeinFrance EuropeanC om m unity SAFE USE 16 KS28 FOROTHERCONFIGURATIONS CHECKMECHANICAL SAFETYWITHSOUNDVISIONSOFTWARE USEONLYWITHL ACOUSTICSAMPLIFIEDCONTROLLERS K S 2 8 Weight 79 kg 174 lb KS28 1 4 point speakON K1 SB 1 4 point speakON Internal pinout for L Acoustics subwoofers speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF Not linked Not linked 18 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 19: ...front a rotating arm provides a xed point around which the enclosure can freely rotate until its connection at the rear At the rear a sliding arm enables the inter element angle setting and the inter element rear connection The angles between adjacent enclosures are secured by an automatic system that is activated in advance and locks itself during the stacking and lifting procedures K2 owner s ma...

Page 20: ...e an inter enclosure angle of 10 to avoid any separation of the enclosures This angle must be set using the enclosure rear rigging arm pin The automatic locking system must remain unloaded The K2 CHARIOT rear rigging arm must be at its 15 site angle position Tipping hazard If the enclosures are not pinned at 10o they can separate at the back and cause the stack to tip over 20 K2 owner s manual EN ...

Page 21: ...K The K2 CHARIOT combined with two K2 JACK stabilizers is used as a stacking platform for K2 enclosures Tipping hazard Always install the K2 JACK before setting the inter enclosure angles changing the position of the K2 CHARIOTrear rigging arms K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 21 ...

Page 22: ...esigned for ying line arrays of K2 K1 or K1 SB 4 holes are available on the central bar of the K2 BUMP Refer to your Soundvision model to know which holes to use With K1 SB and a single motor the hole no 2 provides a 0o site angle 22 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 23: ...be attached to the K2 BUMP as a rear or a front extension and in position A or B thus offering a total of 84 discrete positions for pick up points The rear extension is suited to downwards and front extension to upwards site angles Standard One K2 BAR attached in the center of K2 BUMP Alternative Two K2 BAR attached on the sides K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 23 ...

Page 24: ... as an interface between the K1 and K2 rigging systems It is used to hang K2 under K1 K1 SB or K1 BUMP It provides three holes and therefore three angles between the top K2 enclosure and the bottom K1 element 0 25 2 5 and 5 24 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 25: ...2 RIGBAR It must be used with the LA SLING2T The K2 RIGBAR can also be used as the main lifting point thus providing a lighter solution for ying K2 enclosures with one lifting point Refer to N Using a K2 RIGBAR to implement a pullback p 120 for more information on how to implement a pullback K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 25 ...

Page 26: ...ra rigging arms slit and ball locking pin x4 tab x4 Elements for LA RAK LA RAK II rigging K2 RAKMOUNT The K2 RAKMOUNT is designed to stack one or two LA RAK LA RAK II on top of a own array It is composed of four rails and a stabilizer The rails are screwed on the K2 BUMP Their number and position depend on the number of racks The K2 RAKMOUNT must be used along with either one or two K2 BAR 26 K2 o...

Page 27: ...AK II 4 rails 1 K2 BAR When two racks are mounted side by side the stabilizer is used to prevent the assembly from tipping or toppling over The stabilizer traps one of the chains used to lift the assembly 0o site angle 30o positive site angle K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 27 ...

Page 28: ...ive when the other deployment parameters provide the best mechanical conditions For mixed arrays refer to your Soundvision model Always refer to Soundvision for the safety factor of a mixed array When ying a K2 array with a Kara down ll the mechanical safety of all system elements must be considered The indicated maximum limit applies to the K2 only Do not implement a pullback on a K2 array with a...

Page 29: ...nded maximum limit for optimal stability K2 con guration rigging accessory safe limit maximum limit ground stacked K2 BUMP 4 6 stacked K2 CHARIOT with K2 JACK 4 6 KS28 Con guration Rigging accessory Maximum limit ground stacked no rigging accessory 4 stacked upright no rigging accessory 2 stacked on chariot KS28 CHARIOT 4 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 29 ...

Page 30: ...not be determined without the complex mechanical modeling and calculation offered by Soundvision Assessing the safety with Soundvision The overall safety factor of a speci c mechanical con guration always corresponds to the lowest safety factor among all the linking points Always model the system con guration with the Soundvision software and check the Mechanical Data section to identify the weake...

Page 31: ...quency response in long throw applications Each preset is dedicated to a horizontal directivity setting By providing the K1 SB with the same frequency response as the K2 low section the K1SB_X K2 preset allows the K1 SB enclosure to be used as an LF line source element increasing the length of the sub low line source Ampli ed controllers compatibility LA4X LA8 LA12X K2 K1 SB KS28 SB28 Standalone K...

Page 32: ... SB Preset K2 70 K2 90 K2 110 K1SB_X K2 Frequency range 10 dB 35 Hz 20 kHz Recommended ratio 3 K2 1 K1 SB Minimum line length 12 K2 4 K1 SB When using K2 70 K2 90 or K2 110 with K1SB_X K2 do not add any delay value between the K2 and K1 SB elements of a same line source 32 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 33: ... for increased LF contour KS28 or SB28 for infra extension The recommended ratio is 3 K2 for 2 subwoofers whether using K1 SB subwoofers only KS28 or SB28 subwoofers only or a combination of both The K1SB_60 KS28_60 and SB28_60 presets provide the subwoofers with an upper frequency limit at 60 Hz for an optimal frequency coupling with the line source Ampli ed controllers compatibility LA4X LA8 LA1...

Page 34: ...SB line source rear LF rejection cardioid Pre alignment delays presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings K2 K1SB_X K2 K2 0 ms K1 SB 0 ms K2 K1SB_60 K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms Line source with K1 SB on top PRESET K1SB_60 K2 LINE SOURCE Enclosure K2 K1 SB as subwoofer Preset K2 70 K2 90 K2 110 K1SB_60 Frequency range 10 dB 30 Hz 20 kHz Recommended ratio 3 K2 2 subwoofers Maximum number line l...

Page 35: ...1SB_60 Frequency range 10 dB 30 Hz 20 kHz Recommended ratio 3 K2 2 subwoofers Recommended spacing between side panels Between 0 5 m 1 5 ft and 1 m 3 ft Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration When using K2 70 K2 90 or K2 110 with K1SB_X K2 do not add any delay value between the K2 and K1 SB elements of a same line source K2 owner s man...

Page 36: ...0 kHz Recommended ratio 3 K2 2 subwoofers Recommended spacing between front faces Between 1 5 m 5 ft and 2 m 7 ft Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration When using K2 70 K2 90 or K2 110 with K1SB_X K2 do not add any delay value between the K2 and K1 SB elements of a same line source Geometric delays 1 5 m 5 ft Line source 4 5 ms 2 m 7...

Page 37: ...n two adjacent acoustic centers must be 2 8 m or 1 7 m if the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer system is at 60 Hz or 100 Hz respectively Use xxxx_xx_C or xxxx_xx_Cx on a reversed subwoofer in a cardioid con guration The cardioid con guration consists in reversing 1 element in an array of 4 subwoofers Refer to the subwoofer owner s manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin D...

Page 38: ...SB KS28 presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings K2 K1SB_X K2 KS28_60 K2 0 ms K1 SB 0 ms KS28 0 ms K2 K1SB_X K2 KS28_60_C K2 5 5 ms K1 SB 5 5 ms KS28 0 ms K2 K1SB_X K2 KS28_60_Cx K2 3 5 ms K1 SB 3 5 ms KS28 0 ms K2 K1SB_60 KS28_60 K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms KS28 6 ms K2 K1SB_60 KS28_60_C K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms KS28 0 5 ms K2 K1SB_60 KS28_60_Cx K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms KS28 4 ms 38 K2 owner s manual ...

Page 39: ...en two adjacent acoustic centers must be 2 8 m or 1 7 m if the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer system is at 60 Hz or 100 Hz respectively Use xxxx_xx_C or xxxx_xx_Cx on a reversed subwoofer in a cardioid con guration The cardioid con guration consists in reversing 1 element in an array of 4 subwoofers Refer to the subwoofer owner s manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin ...

Page 40: ...SB SB28 presets pre alignment delay values and polarity settings K2 K1SB_X K2 SB28_60 K2 0 ms K1 SB 0 ms SB28 0 ms K2 K1SB_X K2 SB28_60_C K2 5 5 ms K1 SB 5 5 ms SB28 0 ms K2 K1SB_X K2 SB28_60_Cx K2 3 5 ms K1 SB 3 5 ms SB28 0 ms K2 K1SB_60 SB28_60 K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms SB28 6 ms K2 K1SB_60 SB28_60_C K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms SB28 0 5 ms K2 K1SB_60 SB28_60_Cx K2 6 ms K1 SB 0 ms SB28 4 ms 40 K2 owner s manual ...

Page 41: ... Kara enclosure is driven by the LA4X LA8 LA12X ampli ed controller PRESET KARADOWNK2 K2 LINE SOURCE K2 K1 SB LINE SOURCE Enclosure K2 K1 SB in line source Kara Preset K2 70 K2 90 K2 110 K1SB_X K2 KARADOWNK2 Frequency range 10 dB 35 Hz 20 kHz Kara array Up to 6 Kara enclosures Do not add any delay between the K2 and Kara elements of a mixed line source When using K2 70 K2 90 or K2 110 with K1SB_X ...

Page 42: ...p 43 on each rigging part Use the Mechanical system overview p 43 to identify critical parts of the system and apply the speci c checks described in the Inspection references p 49 Do the Rigging check p 54 If any parts are damaged contact your L Acoustics representative for further instructions Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check p 57 Perform the Listening test p 59 to detect any degradation in ...

Page 43: ...w is available add blue threadlocker before reusing the screw Do not apply more than the indicated torque 4 Check the geometry of the part to identify critical deformations Place the rigging part on a at surface or hold a level against it 5 Check the moving parts Make sure that the mechanism engages correctly What to do next If a problem is detected perform the authorized maintenance operations or...

Page 44: ... to Rigging part inspection p 43 Shackles p 52 Ball locking pins p 49 Ball locking pins p 49 Rear and front rigging arms rotate correctly Ball locking pins p 49 Grill safety p 53 Ball locking pins p 49 Rigging check p 54 Ball locking pins p 49 Grill safety p 53 44 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 45: ...and KARADOWNK2 Refer to Inspection references p 49 Shackles p 52 Ball locking pins p 49 Rigging check p 54 Grill safety p 53 Ball locking pins p 49 Ball locking pins p 49 Ball locking pins p 49 Refer to the Kara owner s manual K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 45 ...

Page 46: ...ing pins p 49 Rigging check p 54 Grill safety p 53 rear rigging arms rotate correctly the locking handles can be tightened and loosened by hand turn the hand wheels the central part is raised clockwise or lowered counter clockwise check the integrity of the quarter turn locking system 46 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 47: ...2 BUMP Refer to Inspection references p 49 Shackles p 52 Refer to the LA RAK II documentation for more information screws are tightened Ball locking pins p 49 Ball locking pins p 49 Rigging check p 54 Ball locking pins p 49 Grill safety p 53 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 47 ...

Page 48: ...tive maintenance K2 array with K2 RIGBAR as pullback Ball locking pins p 49 Shackles p 52 Rigging check p 54 Grill safety p 53 Ball locking pins p 49 Ball locking pins p 49 Shackles p 52 48 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 49: ...Inspection and preventive maintenance Inspection references Ball locking pins Reference pictures tether K2 BUMP tether K2 BAR tether K2 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 49 ...

Page 50: ...Inspection and preventive maintenance tether K2 tether K1 SB 50 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 51: ... 3 Insert the pin in each storage and rigging hole Pull and rotate the pin The pin must remain inside the hole If the pin is inserted in two plates the ball must pass through both plates and lock the pin in place If the check fails immediately withdraw the product from use and contact L Acoustics Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 43 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 51 ...

Page 52: ...and preventive maintenance Shackles Moving parts Drive the shackle axis in its lodging Make sure that the end is ush with the shackle Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 43 52 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 53: ... grill safety Make sure that the O rings are not damaged Make sure that the screw is tightened Pull on the O rings Make sure they do not break Make sure they are not loose If the O rings are damaged or missing refer to the GRILL p 133 to replace them K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 53 ...

Page 54: ...dure 1 Position one K2 on the rst one 2 Secure the front rigging arms at the LINK holes The front rigging arms can be deployed with some resistance and rotate correctly The ball type plunger protrudes out the rigging system 54 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 55: ...h some resistance and slide correctly The ball type plunger protrudes out the rigging system 4 Secure the rear rigging arms at one of the inter enclosure holes 5 Press the button to activate the automatic locking system The latch slightly retracts when the button is pushed yellow label visible K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 55 ...

Page 56: ... remain attached The automatic locking system button locks and the latches engage no yellow label visible SHLAK 7 Disassemble the two enclosures Risk of trapping ngers When disassembling the enclosures hold the top one by the handles 8 Repeat the procedure with the other enclosures 56 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 57: ...s Do not connect enclosures in parallel Ampli ed controllers LA4X must run at least rmware version 1 1 0 LA4X load sensors must be calibrated Refer to the Load Sensor Calibration Tool technical bulletin for more information LA4X must warm up for at least 10 minutes after power up Do not power off reboot or switch to standby mode to avoid resetting the countdown Load a preset corresponding to the c...

Page 58: ...ites are met in particular that the loaded preset corresponds to the connected speaker s family b inspect the cables and connections c go to step 8 p 58 8 Under NC NOK and UNDEF results press and hold the corresponding OUT key The ampli ed controller displays the tested frequencies information on the measured impedance OPEN for open circuit found in NC results SHORT for short circuit found in NOK ...

Page 59: ...the gasket There is dust on the cone The cone is damaged The surround is torn or delaminated The voice coil or the spider is damaged Procedure 1 Perform the speaker disassembly procedure 2 Visually inspect the cables and the connectors 3 Visually inspect the speaker cone the voice coil and the spider If any damage is visible replace the speaker 4 Carefully clean the speaker with a dry cloth 5 Perf...

Page 60: ...age is visible replace the diaphragm 3 Clean the air gap thoroughly Use double face adhesive tape to remove any particles 4 Perform the diaphragm reassembly procedure Apply the recommended torque 5 Repeat the listening test If the problem persists replace the driver 60 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 61: ...g K2 JACK stabilizers to K2 CHARIOT p 75 4 If needed add one or two K2 enclosures to the stack A Preparing a block of 4 K2 p 69 5 Preset the inter enclosure angles for the additional enclosures B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 6 Push the topmost enclosure forward until all the automatic locks are in place and verify that there is no yellow label visible 7 If necessary change the position o...

Page 62: ...y K1 rigging manual 2 Position and attach a K2 BUMP on the K1 SB stack L Attaching K1 or K1 SB under K2 BUMP p 113 3 Position and attach an upside down K2 on the K2 BUMP and add as many K2 enclosures on top of the rst one C Attaching K2 JACK stabilizers to K2 CHARIOT p 75 62 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 63: ...ximum of 12 K2 enclosures in a pullback con guration Up to 12 K2 Space between pullback rigging points The space between the two lifting points used for this con guration must be aligned with the array pickup points The deployment load bearing lines must be parallel to each other Before setup choose a ying option Refer to SOUNDVISION modeling and to the elements for ying in Rigging system descript...

Page 64: ...d position of the shackles 7 Lift the assembly so you can position a block of four K2 under it 8 Attach the block of four K2 to the K2 BUMP H Attaching a block of four K2 under K2 BUMP p 92 9 Lift the assembly so you can position a block of four K2 under it Verify that no yellow label is visible on both sides of the array 10 Attach the block of four K2 enclosures to the bottom of the array J Attac...

Page 65: ...earing lines must be parallel to each other under K2 RIGBAR under K2 BAR Procedure References 1 Prepare all the blocks of 4 K2 necessary to build the array A Preparing a block of 4 K2 p 69 2 Preset the inter enclosures angles B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 3 Attach the K2 RIGBAR on the block of four K2 I Attaching a block of four K2 under K2 RIGBAR p 97 4 Lift the array so you can positi...

Page 66: ...100 Verify that the rigging arms at the back are secured by pins and that no yellow label is visible on the front 6 Repeat the two previous steps until the array is complete 7 If necessary implement a pullback with K2 RIGBAR N Using a K2 RIGBAR to implement a pullback p 120 8 Raise the array to its nal trim height 66 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 67: ...visible on the front and on both sides of the array When using two K2 BAR do not implement a bridle between the bars Always use at least two motors Before setup choose a ying option Refer to Soundvision modeling and to the elements for ground stacking in Rigging system description p 19 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 67 ...

Page 68: ... K2 array setup Procedure References 1 Prepare all the blocks of 4 K2 necessary to build the array A Preparing a block of 4 K2 p 69 2 Preset the inter enclosures angles B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 K1 SB and K2 arrays connection Procedure References 1 Lift the K1 SB array so you can position a block of four K2 under it 2 Using two K2 LINK interfaces attach the block of K2 under the K1 ...

Page 69: ...es A Preparing a block of 4 K2 min number of operators 2 Procedure 1 Attach K2 on K2 CHARIOT Fully rotate the rear rigging arms of K2 CHARIOT and attach a rst K2 2 Position K2 on the K2 CHARIOT dolly K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 69 ...

Page 70: ...cure the enclosure at the front using the LINK hole 4 Lift the rear of the enclosure and rotate the dolly rear rigging arm in its upward position 5 Secure the enclosure using the LINK hole 70 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 71: ...nother K2 on the rst one Keep holding the enclosure with the handles until the front rigging arm is secured 7 While holding the handle rotate the front rigging arm and secure it with both LINK pins K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 71 ...

Page 72: ...with both pins in the LINK and 10 holes 9 Make sure the automatic locking system button is unloaded If the button has been pressed pull to disengage the latch 10 Repeat steps 1 p 69 to 6 p 71 until the block of four is complete 72 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 73: ...et the inter enclosure angles Procedure 1 On both sides remove the pin from its current angle hole 2 Position the pin at the chosen angle hole and slide the rigging arm until the pin goes in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 73 ...

Page 74: ...Rigging procedures 3 Press the lock button to lock the inter enclosure angle 74 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 75: ...JACK stabilizers storage position on K2 CHARIOT K2 JACK stabilizers can be attached to K2 CHARIOT during storage The K2 JACK stabilizers must not overlap on the wheel stops They would prevent ef cient stacking of K2 CHARIOT in storage K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 75 ...

Page 76: ...Rigging procedures Procedure 1 Remove the two K2 JACK from the K2 CHARIOT a Remove the stabilizers from each bar b Remove the bar from the K2 CHARIOT 76 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 77: ...andles to secure the locking system Dust During the K2 JACK stabilizers rst use dust will come off the threaded rod It is expected and does not indicate a malfunction 3 Prepare the K2 JACK stabilizers Rotate the threaded rod counter clockwise so the central part of the stabilizer is closest to the base K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 77 ...

Page 78: ...abilizers to the bar Insert the feet in the guides at both ends of the bar Pivot the feet so they come in contact with the bar Lock the feet in position by giving a quarter turn to the locking system 78 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 79: ...Rigging procedures 5 Rotate the feet clockwise to raise the K2 CHARIOT off the ground Stop raising the stack as soon as the wheels get off the ground K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 79 ...

Page 80: ...ear rigging arm min number of operators 2 Procedure Tipping hazard When the rear rigging arms are unpinned hold the enclosures on both sides 1 On both sides remove the rear rigging arm pin 2 Push the enclosures to free both arms 80 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 81: ...Rigging procedures 3 Use your foot to move up or move down the rear rigging arms 4 Guide the enclosures back on the arms K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 81 ...

Page 82: ...Rigging procedures 5 Pin the arms 82 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 83: ...erify the wheels are as close as possible to the ground without touching it 2 Loosen one stabilizer bolt and tighten the other one depending of the target site angle Tighten the bolt by hand only Negative site angle Positive site angle K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 83 ...

Page 84: ... the back of the stack Do not adjust both the front and back of the stack With the front screw jacks for a positive site angle With the back screw jacks for a negative site angle 4 Tighten the front or back bolts depending on the site angle Tighten the bolt by hand only 84 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 85: ...ock top enclosure a Take out and lock the rear and front rigging arms b De ne the K2 stack site angle with the rear rigging arm For the top enclosure of the stack select a value between 0 25 and 7 5 and subtract 3 to obtain the nal site angle For the other enclosures select the angle normally Final site angle for top enclosure authorized angles nal site angles 0 25 2 75 1 2 2 1 7 5 4 5 3 0 4 1 5 2...

Page 86: ...r and front pins 5 Turn the enclosure upside down on the K2 BUMP a Attach the K2 enclosure upside down on the K2 BUMP The rigging arms should rest on the K2 BUMP spacers b Secure the rear arm to the K2 BUMP 86 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 87: ...m up and down to align the holes and secure it Attach the front arm to the K2 BUMP d Raise the top enclosure to align the holes Secure the front rigging arm Push the locking system button to arm the latch K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 87 ...

Page 88: ... arm to the lower K2 enclosure b Slide the front rigging arm up and down to align the holes Attach the front arm to the lower K2 enclosure c Raise the top enclosure to align the holes Secure the front rigging arm Push the locking system button to arm the latch 88 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 89: ...Rigging procedures G Attaching K2 BAR to K2 BUMP Procedure 1 Refer to your Soundvision model to identify the extension and position of the bar K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 89 ...

Page 90: ...Rigging procedures 2 Remove the pins and lift the K2 BAR using the motor 90 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 91: ...Rigging procedures 3 Turn the K2BUMPFLIGHT 90 lower K2 BAR and pin it according to the chosen ying option position A or B in front or rear extension K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 91 ...

Page 92: ...in number of operators 2 Procedure 1 Lower the K2 BUMP to allow for front connection Preset inter enclosure angles Preset the inter enclosure angles before performing this procedure Refer to B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 92 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 93: ...nt rigging arm on both sides a Rotate the arm and secure it with the K2 BUMP pin b Lower the K2 BUMP and secure the connection with the K2 pin If you cannot insert the pin move the frame back and forth K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 93 ...

Page 94: ...ntil contact Leave a gap allowing to slide the K2 arm to its 5 position 4 Attach the rear rigging arm to the frame a Slide the arm to its 5 position b Preset the angle at 5 with the enclosure pin c Secure the arm with the frame pin 94 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 95: ...Rigging procedures 5 Raise the array to lock the inter enclosure angles 6 Remove K2 CHARIOT a Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the back pin on both sides K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 95 ...

Page 96: ...Rigging procedures b Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the front pin on both sides 96 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 97: ...efore performing this procedure Refer to B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 1 Hang the LA SLING2T to the motor hook Make sure the chains are not twisted 2 Attach the bar to the sling using the two 3 25 t WLL shackles Use the interior holes of the bar The external holes are dedicated to safety slings K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 97 ...

Page 98: ...ttach the K2 enclosures under K2 RIGBAR Use the rear rigging middle hole 4 Raise the array to lock the inter enclosure angles Do not stand behind the array The array swings backwards when it is raised 98 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 99: ...ing procedures 5 Remove the K2 CHARIOT a Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the back pin on both sides b Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the front pin on both sides K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 99 ...

Page 100: ...ter enclosure angles Preset the inter enclosure angles before performing this procedure Refer to B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 1 Attach the front rigging arm on both sides a Rotate the arm to align its hole with the K2 rigging hole 100 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 101: ...the arm in the LINK hole of the own array c Lower the own array and secure the assembly with the LINK pin If you cannot insert the pin move the own array back and forth with enclosure handle K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 101 ...

Page 102: ...Rigging procedures 2 Lock the inter enclosure angles of the block Raise the array The lower K2 enclosures swing and the latches automatically lock 102 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 103: ...k of the array a Turn the wheels inside the dolly b Pull back the bottom enclosures while lowering the array until the array and the top enclosure of the block are in contact c Slide the arm upward and secure it with the pin using the LINK hole K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 103 ...

Page 104: ...pin at the entrance of the chosen angle hole and slide the rigging arm until the pin goes in e Press the lock button 4 Raise the array to lock the inter enclosure angle The latches automatically lock 104 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 105: ...ing procedures 5 Remove the K2 CHARIOT a Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the back pin on both sides b Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the front pin on both sides K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 105 ...

Page 106: ...cedure K1 K1 SB must always be on top of a K2 array Preset inter enclosure angles Preset the inter enclosure angles before performing this procedure Refer to B Preset the inter enclosure angles p 73 1 Attach the front rigging arm on both sides 106 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 107: ...ole with the K1 K1 SB rigging hole b Pin the arm on the own array c Lower the own array and secure the assembly with the LINK pin If you cannot insert the pin move the own array back and forth with enclosure handle K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 107 ...

Page 108: ...Rigging procedures 2 Raise the array to lock the inter enclosure angles 3 Turn the wheels inside the dolly 108 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 109: ...onnect the rear of the K1 K1 SB array to the rear of the K2 array with the K2 LINK interfaces a On both sides attach a K2 LINK at the back of the K1 SB enclosure Do not pin K2 LINK on K2 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 109 ...

Page 110: ...igging procedures b Pull back the bottom enclosures while lowering the array until only the front wheel touches the ground c Push the K2 LINK into the K2 rear rigging 110 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 111: ...r the array until the hole of K2 LINK matches the K2 rigging middle hole Risk of pinching Do not touch the K2 LINK while lowering the array 6 Secure the K2 LINK on the K2 rigging middle hole K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 111 ...

Page 112: ...dures 7 Remove the K2 CHARIOT a Raise the array b Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the back pin on both sides c Hold the dolly with one hand Remove the front pin on both sides 112 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 113: ...dure 1 Slide out K1 SB front rigging arm and pin it at 0 on both sides 2 Attach the K2 BUMP to the K1 elements block a Remove the K2 BUMP rear and front pins on both sides Lower the K2 BUMP so it rests on the topmost enclosure K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 113 ...

Page 114: ...Rigging procedures b Rotate the rear rigging arm and pin it on the frame c Pin the front rigging arm on the frame 114 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 115: ...NT 2 rails for 1 LA RAK LA RAK II tools electric screwdriver with torque selector 6 mm hex bit 13 mm wrench Procedure 1 Remove the nuts and bolts from the K2 RAKMOUNT rails 2 Position and secure as many rails as necessary on the K2 BUMP 1 LA RAK LA RAK II 2 LA RAK LA RAK II K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 115 ...

Page 116: ...uring the side rails make sure the frame pins are on the outside 4 Install as many K2 BAR as necessary When installing a single K2 BAR at the center of the frame make sure the pins are inserted between the central bar of the frame and the closest rail 116 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 117: ... bars from the back for a negative angle rear extension from the back for a positive angle front extension Always insert so the metallic safety is pointed upward depending on the tilt angle c Secure the LA RAK LA RAK II with the coupling bars Insert the spring loaded safety in the LA RAK LA RAK II rails give a quarter turn and slide the bar until the safety locks into place K2 owner s manual EN ve...

Page 118: ...tabilizer between the two racks a Release the locking system by raising and turning the handle Insert the stabilizer on the side opposite to the K2 BAR From the front with a negative site angle rear extension From the rear with a positive site angle front extension 118 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 119: ...Rigging procedures b Secure the stabilizer by locking the handle K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 119 ...

Page 120: ...e array pickup points The deployment load bearing lines must be parallel to each other under K2 RIGBAR under K2 BAR Procedure 1 Hang the LA SLING2T to the hook Make sure the chains are not twisted 2 Attach the bar to the sling using the two 3 25 t WLL shackles Use the interior holes of the bar The external holes are dedicated to additional safety 120 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 121: ... safety must either be A two leg bridle sling with a pickup point higher than the LA SLING2T Two safety slings Do not use the rear rigging middle hole 3 Attach the K2 RIGBAR to the bottom enclosure K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 121 ...

Page 122: ...rigging bottom hole 4 Adjust the height of the pickup point Do not raise the rear pick up point above the front pick up point The chains must be as vertical as possible Under K2 RIGBAR Under K2 BAR 122 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 123: ...ain system rigging manuals Refer to the Kara owner s manual for more details Prerequisite Prepare and raise a K2 array Refer to A Preparing a block of 4 K2 p 69 Prepare an array of three Kara with 0 inter enclosure angles Position the Kara array under the K2 array Make sure the latches on the bottom K2 are in storage position Procedure 1 Take out the four rigging arms on the top Kara enclosure a L...

Page 124: ...e from 0 to 10 2 Secure a KARADOWNK2 on top of the Kara array Position the higher ledge at the rear Secure the Kara rigging arms inside the slits with the ball locking pins x4 3 Lower the K2 array as close as possible to the assembly without resting on it 124 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 125: ...ep ngers away from the contact area between the ledge and the cabinet Risk of cable damage Disconnect any cable from the K2 bottom connector 5 Connect KARADOWNK2 to the bottom of the K2 array a Rotate the top Kara upwards and secure the rear KARADOWNK2 tabs to the K2 rigging K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 125 ...

Page 126: ...lightly lower the K2 array if necessary c Reconnect the top Kara at the rear to the assembly 6 Raise the array Do not implement a pullback on a K2 array with a Kara down ll 7 Set the inter enclosure angles Refer to the Kara owner s manual 126 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 127: ...eme for K2 Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors L Acoustics does not supply the speakON to PA COM interface It must be built with two 4 point speakON connectors and a female 8 point PA COM connector no cable clamp Four channel CA COM output DO DO 2 Two channel speakON output 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 custom speakON to CA COM For passive loudspeakers ...

Page 128: ...SP DOFILL LA8 2W CH A 2W CH B DO SP DO3WFILL 2WAY SUB2 SUB1 Two channel speakON output SP SP 1 1 2 2 Cabling schemes for subwoofers Two channel speakON output SP SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 CH 2 1 1 2 2 Four channel CA COM output DO SP DOSUB LA8 SPK1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 128 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 129: ... manual and the KS28 user manual for more information on the corrective maintenance K2 Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here GRILL VARIABLE MF SPEAKER LF SPEAKER KR HPFA61 KR HPBC125 DIRECTIVITY FINS K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 129 ...

Page 130: ...ver T15 Torx bit Consumables blue threadlocker Repair kit KR HPBC34 Kit HP BC34 Driver 3 8 ohms 8 S100035 M5 16 Torx Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the eight screws securing the connector plate Save the screws for reassembly T15 130 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 131: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the connector plate using a lever Avoid straining the speaker cables 3 Disconnect the cables K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 131 ...

Page 132: ...in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Procedure 1 Connect the cables 2 Position the connector plate using the label as a reference Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern Put blue threadlocker on the screws 3 Secure the connector plate T15 3 N m 132 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 133: ...100 1 100557 100226 grill safety O ring grill safety tool Prerequisite The enclosure is placed on its bottom face Disassembly Procedure If the grill is secured with an O ring pull it down before removing the grill 1 Loosen the captive screw of the grill mounting bracket 4 mm 2 Slide down the grill and remove it K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 133 ...

Page 134: ...ing under the captive screw insert Use a at head screwdriver to push the O ring under the insert 2 Apply blue threadlocker on the grill screw 3 Insert the top of the grill Stretch the O ring with the tool provided in the KR 134 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 135: ...rective maintenance 4 Close the grill Pull the O ring so it goes around the grill logo and above the captive screw 5 Secure the grill with the captive screw 4 mm 3 N m K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 135 ...

Page 136: ...er 4 mm hex bit at tool Repair kit KR HPFA61 Kit HP FA61 Driver 6 5 8 ohms 4 4 1 S100108 S321 1396 M5 45 hex washer with gasket dust cover gasket Prerequisite Grill removed See GRILL p 133 Disassembly Procedure 1 Unhook the n with a at tool 136 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 137: ...thout further disassembly of the n Reassembly About this task For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Procedure 1 Secure the n with the provided screws and washers 4 mm 3 N m K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 137 ...

Page 138: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Clip the moving part in the frame 3 Verify the n mobility 138 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 139: ...12 LF speaker M6 25 hex 12 speaker gasket Prerequisite Grill removed See GRILL p 133 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If the speaker gasket is damaged remove and replace it x8 5 N m 5 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 57 procedures K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 139 ...

Page 140: ...ee GRILL p 133 Fins disassembled See VARIABLE DIRECTIVITY FINS p 136 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern If the speaker gasket is damaged remove and replace it x2 3 N m 4 mm Position the connectors toward the ns What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 57 procedures 140 K2 owner s ...

Page 141: ...9 S100105 3 HF driver 8 ohms assembly M6 20 hex Prerequisite Connector plate removed See CONNECTOR PLATE p 130 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the HF driver cables Free the cables by pressing the driver push buttons 2 Remove the two screws securing the assembly Save the screws for reassembly 5 mm K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 141 ...

Page 142: ...Corrective maintenance 3 Remove the HF driver assembly 142 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 143: ...arts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Position the HF driver assembly in the cabinet Align the plate with the cabinet inserts and position the red connector on the left 2 Secure the assembly 5 N m 5 mm 3 Connect the corresponding speaker cables to the high frequency driver K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 143 ...

Page 144: ...34 KitDiaphragm for HP BC34II 3 driver 8 ohms 1 4 1438 S1438 diaphragm kit for 3 driver 8 ohms with shims M4 14 hex Prerequisite Connector plate removed See CONNECTOR PLATE p 130 HF driver removed See HF DRIVER p 141 The HF driver assembly is placed on a at surface in a dust free environment Exploded view x4 3 5 N m 3 mm 144 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 145: ...wer or double face adhesive tape to remove any particle Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before moving to the next step 2 Place the same kind and number of shims that were initially present 3 Carefully place the diaphragm Use the cable connectors as reference points 4 Secure the cover to the speaker with the four screws a Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern Gradually tigh...

Page 146: ...IN163 Kit K1 6 ball head pins 6 163 ball locking pin Ø1 2 with lanyard Contact your Certi ed Provider to nalize the ball locking pins installation Inspect the ball locking pins before operation Store the ball locking pins in their storage slots when not in use Use the provided ball locking pins for the rear and front rigging 146 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 147: ...Corrective maintenance K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 147 ...

Page 148: ...ve maintenance K1 SB Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here GRILL LF SPEAKER KR HPPH154 RIGGING PINS KR PIN163 SIDE RIGGING 148 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 149: ...peaker 15 8 ohms 2 2 S100155 S158 M5 25 hex plain washer Ø5 mm Prerequisite The enclosure is placed on its top Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker x2 3 N m 4 mm K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 149 ...

Page 150: ... 1 8 300 S100054 15 speaker 8 ohms M6 30 hex The screws and fasteners are also provided in the KR HPPH154 Kit HP PH154 Speaker 15 8 ohms Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 149 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR x8 5 N m 5 mm 150 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 151: ... R SIDE RIGGING PROTECTION Tools torque screwdriver T30 Torx bit Consumables blue threadlocker Exploded view Save the screws and fasteners for reassembly Use blue threadlocker x3 3 N m T30 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 151 ...

Page 152: ... 6 6 6 6 S101 S142 S254 S158 M4 5 16 Torx M4 10 rivet M4 8 18 rivet plain washer Ø5 mm 6 163 ball locking pin Ø1 2 with lanyard The S142 S254 and S158 are not used in this procedure Prerequisite Side rigging protection removed See SIDE RIGGING PROTECTION p 151 Exploded view x1 3 N m T20 152 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 153: ...Corrective maintenance SB28 Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here GRILL LF SPEAKER KR HPBM181 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 153 ...

Page 154: ...tenance D R GRILL Tools torque screwdriver 5 mm hex bit Consumables blue threadlocker Exploded view Save the screws and fasteners for reassembly Use blue threadlocker x2 5 N m 5 mm 154 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 155: ...60 S197 FT807 single coil spring washer Ø6 mm plain washer Ø6 mm M6 35 hex 18 driver 8 ohms Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 154 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x8 5 N m 5 mm K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 155 ...

Page 156: ...orrective maintenance K2 BUMP Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here RIGGING PINS KR PIN163 RIGGING PINS KR PIN1394 156 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 157: ...3 S142 S254 ball locking pin Ø1 2 with lanyard M4 10 rivet M4 8 18 rivet The S254 are not used represented for comparison Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Position the at side of the steel tab toward the rigging element K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 157 ...

Page 158: ...1394 Kit 2 x pin 1394 2 2 1394 S254 ball locking pin Ø3 8 with lanyard M4 8 18 rivet Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Position the at side of the steel tab toward the rigging element 158 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 159: ...Corrective maintenance K2 BAR Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate follow the order outlined here RIGGING PINS KR PIN1542 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 159 ...

Page 160: ...ing pliers Repair kit KR PIN1542 Kit 2 x pin 1542 2 2 S142 1542 M4 10 rivet round head ball locking pin Ø5 8 with lanyard Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR 160 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 161: ...stical load LF bass re ex L Vents MF bass re ex HF DOSC waveguide Nominal impedance LF 2 8 Ω MF 8 Ω HF 16 Ω Connectors IN 1 8 point PA COM LINK 1 8 point PA COM Rigging and handling 4 point captive rigging system inter enclosure angles 0 25 1 2 3 4 5 7 5 or 10 Weight net 56 kg 123 2 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging compon...

Page 162: ...Speci cations K2 dimensions 400 mm 15 8 in 1338 mm 52 7 in 286 mm 11 3 in 354 mm 13 9 in 162 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 163: ...tive rigging system 4 point rigging system inter enclosure angles 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 4 or 5 4 handles Weight net 83 kg 183 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 IP IP45 1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditio...

Page 164: ...Speci cations K1 SB dimensions 505 mm 19 9 in 1342 mm 52 8 in 520 mm 20 5 in 438 mm 17 1 in 164 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 165: ...h tting 2 point rigging system 6 ergonomic handles 2 ground runners 8 side runners Weight net 79 kg 174 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C 1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 preset speci ed in bracket...

Page 166: ... Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling integrated rigging system handles integrated into the cabinet Weight net 93 kg 205 lb Cabinet premium grade Baltic birch plywood Front coated steel grill acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426 C IP 55 1 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using ...

Page 167: ...Speci cations SB28 dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 1300 mm 51 2 in 550 mm 21 7 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 167 ...

Page 168: ...ying K2 arrays incl 1 extension sling 1 laser adapter 2 Ø19 mm shackles WLL 3 25 t Weight net 42 3 kg 93 3 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 BUMP dimensions 1387 mm 54 6 in 520 mm 20 5 in 115 mm 4 5 in 168 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 169: ...eci cations Description Modular ight case for 2 K1 BUMP or 2 K2 BUMP 12 pieces of adhesive foam Weight net 105 kg 231 5 lb K BUMPFLIGHT dimensions 643 mm 25 3 in 1469 mm 57 8 in 1224 mm 48 2 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 169 ...

Page 170: ...cription Extension bar for K2 BUMP 2 Ø19 mm shackles WLL 3 25 t Weight net 17 kg 37 5 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 BAR dimensions 78 mm 3 1 in 1254 mm 49 4 in 215 mm 8 5 in 170 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 171: ...escription Rigging accessory for rear attachment of K2 below K1 Weight net 1 8 kg 4 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 LINK dimensions 10 mm 0 4 in 201 mm 7 9 in 307 mm 12 1 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 171 ...

Page 172: ...rack stabilizer Weight net 3 3 kg 7 3 lb cradle 2 2 kg 4 9 lb stabilizer Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 RAKMOUNT dimensions Rail 161 9 mm 6 3 in 589 mm 23 2 in 60 mm 2 4 in Stabilizer 42 mm 1 7 in 578 mm 18 8 in 175 mm 6 9 in 172 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 173: ...iption Rigging accessory for rear attachment of 2 motors to K1 BUMP Weight net 9 5 kg 21 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K1 DELTA dimensions 48 mm 1 9 in 606 mm 23 8 in 304 mm 12 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 173 ...

Page 174: ...l high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Weight net 3 7 kg 1 2 lb Lifting chain DIN EN 818 4 2 leg 8 mm Steel grade 8 Nominal length incl hooks 3 7 kg 1 2 lb Maximum sling angle βmax 60 Load rating 2 8 t for β 0 45 2 t for β 46 60 LA SLING2T illustration 174 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 175: ... Adjustable sling for K1 BUMP or K2 BUMP Weight net 6 3 kg 13 9 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K1 BPCHAIN dimensions 1370 mm 53 9 in 110 mm 4 3 in 23 5 mm 0 93 in 30 mm 1 2 in 132 mm 5 2 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 175 ...

Page 176: ...rigging bar and pullback Inc LA SLING2T Weight net 15 5 kg 34 2 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 RIGBAR dimensions 1334 mm 52 5 in 1250 mm 49 2 in 1162 mm 45 7 in 199 mm 7 8 in 348 mm 13 7 in 176 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 177: ... speci cations Description Chariot for 4 K2 Weight net 50 kg 110 2 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 CHARIOT dimensions 285 mm 11 2 in 1450 mm 57 1 in 610 mm 24 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 177 ...

Page 178: ...4 tilt adjustment screw jacks bar for K2 CHARIOT Weight net 10 1 kg 22 3 lb for one stabilizer Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 JACK dimensions 426 mm 16 8 in 1278 mm 50 3 in 124 mm 4 9 in 178 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 179: ...n K2 laser support plate compatible TEQSAS SSE Prosight Align Array KSG Weight net 0 74 kg 1 6 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating K2 LASERMOUNT dimensions 205 mm 8 1 in 41 mm 1 6 in 192 mm 7 6 in K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 179 ...

Page 180: ...n Flying bumper for rigging Kara under K2 Weight net 17 kg 37 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KARADOWNK2 dimensions 1330 mm 52 4 in 452 mm 17 8 in 1311 mm 51 6 in 68 mm 2 7 in 90 mm 3 5 in 180 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 181: ...th a single LA RAK LA RAK II on top of a K2 BUMP always implement a bridle suspension using two LA SLING2T With two LA RAK LA RAK II on top of a K2 BUMP always use the K2 RAKMOUNT stabilizer OK Not OK Use two LA SLING2T to implement bridle hangs One leg of the LA SLING2T must always be connected to the K2 BAR hole no 1 i e the closest to the array The other leg can be connected to holes no 11 to n...

Page 182: ...Pickup points guidelines 182 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 183: ...Pickup points guidelines K2 BUMP with no LA RAK LA RAK II OK Not OK K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 183 ...

Page 184: ...pace between the two lifting point is 1 m 33 ft By adjusting the height of both pickup points you can adjust the azimuth angle from 10 to 10 K1 BPCHAIN with a climbing hoist With a climbing hoist you must use a K1 BPCHAIN adjustable sling to prevent the chain bag from hanging in front of the top enclosures of the array 184 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 185: ... are compatible with the new TEQSAS LAP TEQ PLUS displays Conversely the new sensors are not compatible with the legacy displays TEQSAS LAP TEQ PLUS LAP TEQ KSG RECLINE Compact Procedure 1 Remove the four M4 Torx screws T20 from the plate 2 Put thread locker in the four threaded inserts 3 Position the sensor so it points toward the front of the K2 BUMP 4 Secure the sensor with the four screws 5 Co...

Page 186: ...ser inclinometer SSE PROSIGHT Procedure 1 Install the SSE PROSIGHT laser in the SSE K2 BUMP bracket 2 Remove the nuts from the top studs 3 Position the assembly inside the K2 BUMP 186 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 187: ...Installing a laser inclinometer 4 Secure the assembly with the two nuts K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 187 ...

Page 188: ...of the L ACOUSTICS TECH TOOLCASE refer to spec sheet TEQSAS LAP TEQ legacy model KSG RECLINE Compact ALIGNARRAY UVM and SSE ProSight Procedure 1 Mount the inclinometer on the K2 LASERMOUNT Refer to the gure below for the position of the screws on the support plate for each model Use thread locker on each screw To mount the LAP TEQ PLUS LAP TEQ RECLINE use the bracket delivered with the inclinomete...

Page 189: ...inclinometer 2 Rotate the front arm and secure it with its pin 3 Position the K2 LASERMOUNT on the side of the enclosure 4 Maintain the K2 LASERMOUNT in position by tightening the knob K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 189 ...

Page 190: ...Installing a laser inclinometer 5 Secure the K2 LASERMOUNT by running the sling inside and around the K2 handle and locking it on itself 190 K2 owner s manual EN version 1 1 ...

Page 191: ... provides the recommended maximum length for loudspeaker cables depending on the cable gauge and on the impedance load connected to the ampli er recommended maximum length cable gauge 8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2 7 Ω load mm 2 SWG AWG m ft m ft m ft 2 5 15 13 30 100 15 50 10 33 4 13 11 50 160 25 80 17 53 6 11 9 74 240 37 120 25 80 Use the more detailed L Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length ...

Page 192: ...L Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat 91460 Marcoussis France 33 1 69 63 69 63 info l acoustics com www l acoustics com ...