L-Acoustics KIVA II, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...KIVA II owner s manual EN ...

Page 2: ... manual EN version 1 0 Distribution date December 17 2018 2018 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: ...gging system description 13 Kiva II 13 Subwoofers 15 SB15m 15 SB18 SB18i SB18m 16 Rigging elements 20 KIBU SB 20 KIET II 22 KIVA PULLBACK 23 KIBU II 23 Mechanical safety 24 Loudspeaker con gurations 26 Kiva II line source 26 With low frequency element 27 Kiva II line source element 29 With low frequency element 30 Inspection and preventive maintenance 31 How to do preventive maintenance 31 Mechani...

Page 4: ...r Kiva II 64 Ceiling mounting Kiva II 67 Disassembly 70 Stacking 73 Pole mounting 79 Loudspeaker connection 83 LA4X 83 LA8 85 LA12X 85 Corrective maintenance 87 Tools 87 Kiva II 87 SB15m 97 SB18 100 SB18m 110 SB18i 116 KIBU II 122 KIBU SB 124 KIET II 129 Speci cations 132 APPENDIX A Installing an inclinometer on KIBU SB 146 APPENDIX B Recommendation for speaker cables 147 4 ...

Page 5: ... that 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 ...

Page 6: ...g manual and follow the associated procedures Read the maintenance section of this document before servicing the product Do not expose the product to extreme conditions Do not expose the product to rain or sea spray Do not expose the product to moisture mist steam humidity condensation or excessive heat direct sun radiator for a long period of time Contact L Acoustics for advanced maintenance Any ...

Page 7: ...tra compact WST modular line source designed for long throw sound reinforcement applications with minimum visual impact The Kiva II features two 6 5 speakers in a bass re ex cabinet and a 1 75 diaphragm compression driver loaded by a DOSC waveguide and L Fins Kiva II features an outstanding SPL format ratio thanks to the excursion and power capability of the transducers The ampli er density is max...

Page 8: ... 0 7 m 2 3 ft SP5 5 m 16 4 ft SP10 10 m 32 8 ft and SP25 25 m 82 ft SP Y1 breakout cable for two passive enclosures 2 5 mm gauge provided with a CC4FP adapter 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 poin...

Page 9: ...l 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 SPK1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 5 m DO 7 DO10 DO25 DOSUB LA8 Rigging elements KIET II KIVA PULLBACK KIBU SB KIBU II Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 9 ...

Page 10: ...e that generates a horizontal directivity pattern of 100 Kiva II beamwidth 100 1000 10 000 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Angle Frequency Hz Dispersion angle diagram of an array of six enclosures with 0 inter enclosure angle using lines of equal sound pressure at 3 dB 6 dB 12 dB 10 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 11: ...PA IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 2 PA IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 3 PA IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON OUT 4 PA IN A 0 dB 0 ms ON SB18_60 SB15_100 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 SB18_60_C SB15_100_C loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute SR OUT 1 SR ON SB OUT 2 SB ON S...

Page 12: ...losures speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors Not linked Not linked SB15m is equipped with two 4 point speakON connectors SB18 is equipped with two 4 point speakON connectors IN LINK SB15m IN LINK SB18 Internal pinout for L Acoustics subwoofers speakON points 1 1 2 2 Transducer connectors LF LF Not linked Not linked 12 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 13: ...ront rigging axis and lodging rigging axis and lodging spring loaded pin rigging arm The front linking points are locked with a spring loaded safety mechanism inside the right handle A yellow safety label is visible if the mechanism is not fully engaged On every Kiva II check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism identi able by the eyelet and the handle shape Kiva II owner s ma...

Page 14: ...Rigging system description Kiva II can be connected to other Kiva II or to dedicated rigging accessories The inter enclosure angle can be set between 0 and 15 14 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 15: ...with locking tabs rigging rails rigging rails coupling bars locking tabs The coupling bars can be stored on both sides on the storage pins The locking tabs slide inside the coupling bars to keep them in place CLICK The locking tabs lugs t into notches A yellow safety label is visible if the locking tabs are not fully engaged Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 15 ...

Page 16: ...ked deployments SB15m rigging is compatible with KIBU SB SB18 SB18i SB18m SB18 For more information on rigging SB18 refer to the SB18 rigging manual SB18 has a four point rigging system with two rigging arms and two pins on each side pin x4 rigging arm x4 storage position rigging position 16 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 17: ...enclosures together with screws rigging bar x4 screws 5 per bar SB18m For more information on rigging SB18m refer to the SB18m rigging manual SB18m features four rigging rails on top and bottom faces Connection with other elements is ensured by two coupling bars with locking tabs rigging rails locking tabs coupling bars rigging rails Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 17 ...

Page 18: ...The locking tabs slide inside the coupling bars to keep them in place CLICK The locking tabs lugs t into notches A yellow safety label is visible if the locking tabs are not fully engaged Two stacking runners meet two runner tracks in stacked deployments 18 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 19: ...Rigging system description SB18 SB18m and SB18i feature a 35 mm pole socket Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 19 ...

Page 20: ...ging system front linking points rear linking points The other side features two rigging rails and two coupling bars with two locking tabs for securing the SB15m locking tabs rigging rails coupling bars Flying frame KIBU SB provides 13 pickup points for ying SB15m and 14 pickup points for ying Kiva II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Refer to the Soundvision con gurat...

Page 21: ...SB For optimal stability the array must be secured in front position when tilted towards the rear and in rear position when tilted towards the front Kiva II in rear position with a positive 7 5 angle The positive 7 5 angle is only available when Kiva II and KIBU SB are stacked on SB15m When Kiva II and KIBU SB are ground stacked the rigging arm cannot be secured at 7 5 Kiva II owner s manual EN ve...

Page 22: ...a removable 35 mm pole socket It can be used to mount up to three Kiva II on a pole front linking points rear linking point Pole mounting on SB15m A maximum of two Kiva II can be pole mounted on a SB15m Ceiling mount KIET II can be used to secure up to three Kiva II under a ceiling a balcony or structure Use the spacers provided with the pole mount socket rear linking point front linking points 35...

Page 23: ...Kiva II front linking points rear linking point pick up point KIBU II Flying frame KIBU II is a rigging structure designed to t the Kiva II rigging system in own con guration 13 pickup points are available front linking points rear linking point 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 23 ...

Page 24: ...he safety factor can be compliant with the 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive when the other deployment parameters provide the best mechanical conditions For mixed arrays refer to your Soundvision model Kiva II con guration rigging accessory safe limit maximum limit own KIBU SB 8 20 own KIBU II 8 20 pullback KIBU II KIBU SB KIVA PULLBACK 9 ceiling mounted KIET II 3 SB15m con guration rigging accessory...

Page 25: ... location of ying points site angle This cannot 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 M...

Page 26: ...s over the nominal bandwidth of the enclosure The KIVA II preset allows for a reference frequency response in medium to long throw applications Kiva II is driven by the LA12X LA4X LA8 ampli ed controllers Enclosure Kiva II Preset KIVA II Frequency range 10 dB 70 Hz 20 kHz 26 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 27: ...width is extended down to 40 Hz 3 Kiva II 1 SB15m 2 Kiva II 1 SB15m reinforced contour reinforced contour 3 dB at 100 Hz Maximum line length 12 Kiva II 4 SB15m max 1 70 m Enclosure Kiva II SB15m Preset KIVA II SB15_100 Frequency range 10 dB 40 Hz 20 kHz Use xxxx_xx_C on a reversed subwoofer in a cardioid con guration The cardioid con guration consists in reversing 1 element in an array of 4 subwoo...

Page 28: ...subwoofer user manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin Grouping subwoofers Place the subwoofer enclosures side by side If not possible the maximum distance between 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 Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays de...

Page 29: ...ation the system operates over the nominal bandwidth of Kiva II The KIVA II_FI preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications Kiva II is driven by the LA12X LA4X LA8 ampli ed controllers Enclosure Kiva II Preset KIVA II_FI Frequency range 10 dB 70 Hz 20 kHz Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 29 ...

Page 30: ...our reinforced contour 3 dB at 100 Hz Enclosure Kiva II SB15m Preset KIVA II_FI SB15_100 Frequency range 10 dB 40 Hz 70 Hz Delay values Do not forget to add the pre alignment and geometric delays depending on the con guration Pre alignment delays KIVA II_FI SB15_100 Kiva II 0 ms SB15m 0 7 ms KIVA II_FI SB15_100_C Kiva II 3 ms SB15m 0 ms Use xxxx_xx_C on a reversed subwoofer in a cardioid con gurat...

Page 31: ...ical parts of the system Perform the Rigging part inspection p 37 on each part using the Inspection references p 38 Do the Rigging check p 45 Acoustics Perform the Enclosure check p 48 Perform the Listening test p 50 to detect any degradation in sound quality Mechanical system overview Critical parts of the lifting chains are highlighted The indicates a visual inspection The indicates a functional...

Page 32: ...ing rails storage pins p 41 Shackles p 43 Rigging rails storage pins p 41 Coupling bars locking tabs p 38 Coupling bars locking tabs p 38 Ball locking pins p 39 Rigging check p 45 CLICK Back cover inspection p 44 Rigging axis lodging p 42 logo on the same side as the safety mechanism 32 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 33: ...art inspection p 37 Shackles p 43 Ball locking pins p 39 Rigging axis lodging p 42 Rigging check p 45 CLICK Back cover inspection p 44 Rigging axis lodging p 42 logo on the same side as the safety mechanism Shackles p 43 Rigging axis lodging p 42 tab is not bent Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 33 ...

Page 34: ...with KIET II Refer to Rigging part inspection p 37 Ball locking pins p 39 Rigging axis lodging p 42 Rigging check p 45 CLICK Back cover inspection p 44 Rigging axis lodging p 42 logo on the same side as the safety mechanism 34 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 35: ...spection p 37 Back cover inspection p 44 Rigging axis lodging p 42 logo on the same side as the safety mechanism Rigging check p 45 CLICK Ball locking pins p 39 Rigging axis lodging p 42 Pole mount p 131 screws are tightened washers are present screws are tightened Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 35 ...

Page 36: ...t inspection p 37 SB18 Ball locking pins p 39 screws are tightened SB18i screws are tightened screws are tightened tabs are not bent screws are tightened SB18m Rigging rails storage pins p 41 screws are tightened Coupling bars locking tabs p 38 36 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 37: ...Check for corrosion wear and cracks bends and dents holes missing safety cues missing or loose fasteners Replacing screws If a screw is loose remove and replace it Always use the new screws provided in the KR If no new screw 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 Plac...

Page 38: ... 2 coupling bars Locking tabs p 127 SB15m KR SB15MRIG Kit SB15M 2 coupling bars Locking tabs p 127 SB18m KR SB18MRIG Kit SB18M 2 coupling bars Locking tabs KIBU SB KR WIFOVER Kit 2 locking tabs with slings Locking tabs p 127 SB15m KR WIFOVER Kit 2 locking tabs with slings Locking tabs p 127 SB18m KR WIFOVER Kit 2 locking tabs with slings contact your L Acoustics representative Related tasks Riggin...

Page 39: ...ng pins Reference pictures tether KIET II tether KIBU SB tether KIBU II Moving parts 1 Press the push button The ball locking mechanism is retracted 2 Release the button The ball locking mechanism is activated Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 39 ...

Page 40: ...ct from use and contact L Acoustics Repair kits KR Ball locking pin KIBU II KR PIN670 KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II Pin p 123 KIET II KR PIN670 KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II Pin p 130 KIBU SB KR PIN670 KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II Pin p 128 SB18 KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets Pins p 106 contact your L Acoustics representative Related tasks Rigging part inspection ...

Page 41: ...epair instructions Rail SB15m KR SB15MJOUE Kit 2 side rigging assemblies SB15M SB18m KR SB18MRAIL Kit 2 rails for SB18M rigging assembly KIBU SB on demand Storage pin SB15m KR WIFOPION Kit 4 pins for coupling bars in storage mode SB18m KR WIFOPION Kit 4 pins for coupling bars in storage mode KIBU SB on demand Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 37 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 41 ...

Page 42: ...B Repair kits Contact your L Acoustics representative for repair instructions Rigging axis Kiva II G03307 KR rigging axes KIVA II x2 KIBU SB KR CVKIRIGAXE Kit 10 rigging axe screws KIET II G03307 KR rigging axes KIVA II x2 KIVA PULLBACK G03307 KR rigging axes KIVA II x2 KIBU II G03307 KR rigging axes KIVA II x2 Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 37 42 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 43: ...sure that the end is ush with the shackle Repair kits 12 mm shackles KIBU SB KR CAMAN12 Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm KIVA PULLBACK KR CAMAN12 Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm KIBU II KR CAMAN12 Kit 4 straight shackles 12 mm Related tasks Rigging part inspection p 37 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 43 ...

Page 44: ...ging pin holes for signs of ovalization The hole should t the pin with no visible gap Touch the rim around the rigging pin and make sure no bump is perceptible What to do next If any deformation is detected immediately withdraw the product from use for corrective maintenance enclosure repair kit s procedure Kiva II 1 G03298 KR rear rigging KIVA II 1 G03303 KR screws and fasteners KIVA II Kiva II b...

Page 45: ... II on top of a second one logos on the left CLICK The safety clicks back into place Both rigging axis t in their lodgings The yellow label is not visible at all on the logo side 2 Secure the rear rigging arm at the 0 and at the 15 position Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 45 ...

Page 46: ...nclosure by the handles and shake the assembly The two enclosures remain attached 4 Release the rigging arm of the top enclosure Risk of trapping hand ngers Carefully release the back of the enclosure until it rests on the assembly 46 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 47: ... preventive maintenance 5 Unlock the mechanism inside the left handle of the top enclosure and slide the enclosure to the left 6 Switch the enclosures and repeat the procedure Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 47 ...

Page 48: ...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 con...

Page 49: ...es 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 49 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 re...

Page 50: ...cone is damaged The surround is torn or delaminated The voice coil or the spider is damaged Procedure 1 Perform the loudspeaker disassembly procedure 2 Visually inspect the loudspeaker and the cables If any damage is visible replace the loudspeaker 3 Carefully clean the loudspeaker with a dry cloth 4 Perform the reassembly procedure Replace the loudspeaker gasket and the screws Apply the recommend...

Page 51: ...and preventive maintenance 4 Perform the reassembly procedure Pay close attention to the position of the diaphragm Apply the recommended torque 5 Repeat the listening test Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 51 ...

Page 52: ...d min number of operators 2 Risk of falling objects Verify that no unattached items remain on the array On every Kiva II check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism identi able by the eyelet and the handle shape Pickup point for pullback deployment Use hole 13 on KIBU II Use hole 14 on KIBU SB for Kiva II 52 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 53: ... the lifting point All angles must be at 0 2 Secure the rigging frame on top of the stack With KIBU SB Use the front or rear position Select the 0 angle on the rigging arm Secure the rigging arm with the ball locking pin front position rear position CLICK CLICK 0 0 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 53 ...

Page 54: ...nsert the rigging arm in the slot Lower the KIBU II until it rests on the enclosure to ensure a 0 angle Secure the rigging arm with the ball locking pin Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 3 Choose the pickup point s and y the assembly 54 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0...

Page 55: ...ach inter enclosure angle by lifting the array Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark SHLAK 7 5 5 Bring a second stack of four Kiva II logos on the right hand side under the array All angles must be at 0 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 55 ...

Page 56: ...nect it to the stack CLICK Set the inter enclosure angle at 0 SHLAK 0 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured Do not stand behind the array The array swings backward when it is raised 7 Raise the assembly 56 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 57: ...ollows 9 Connect a Kiva II logo on the right hand side under the array CLICK Set the inter enclosure angle Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark SHLAK 7 5 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 57 ...

Page 58: ... Pickup point for pullback deployment Use hole 13 on KIBU SB for SB15m Maximum negative site angle with SB15m The negative site angle is limited by the lifting element The element must not come in contact with KIBU SB Cardioid con guration A cardioid con guration is an array of four subwoofers with one reversed element Refer to the subwoofer user manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical ...

Page 59: ... sure the safety label on each locking tab is fully covered Make sure the lugs are in the notches 2 Lift the array 3 Position a SB15m under the assembly 4 Lower the array until it rests on the subwoofer 5 Secure the SB15m under the array Use the coupling bars from the top subwoofer Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 59 ...

Page 60: ...re the lugs are in the notches 6 Repeat steps 2 p 59 to 5 p 59 until the subwoofer array is complete 7 Secure a Kiva II logo on the left hand side on a KIBU SB coupling bars removed Front position CLICK Select the 0 angle on the rigging arm 0 Rear position 60 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 61: ...t visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 8 Turn the assembly upside down and secure it under the SB15m array with coupling bars Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 61 ...

Page 62: ...king tab is fully covered Make sure the lugs are in the notches 9 Connect a Kiva II logo on the right hand side under the array CLICK Set the inter enclosure angle Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark 62 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 63: ...ures SHLAK 7 5 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 63 ...

Page 64: ...t load bearing lines must be parallel to each other On every Kiva II check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism identi able by the eyelet and the handle shape Pickup point for pullback deployment Use hole 13 on KIBU II Use hole 14 on KIBU SB for Kiva II Use hole 13 on KIBU SB for SB15m Maximum negative site angle with SB15m The negative site angle is limited by the lifting ele...

Page 65: ...cedure 1 Secure a KIVA PULLBACK under the bottom enclosure Rotate the accessory to nd the correct locking position Secure the rear piece in the spring lock safety of the bottom enclosure SHLAK Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 65 ...

Page 66: ...el is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 2 Secure a shackle to KIVA PULLBACK and lift it with an additional motor 66 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 67: ...umber of operators 2 On every Kiva II check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism identi able by the eyelet and the handle shape Assembly Procedure 1 Secure KIET II pole socket removed with the three M8 screws and spacers Use the spacers provided with the pole mount socket 350 mm 13 8 in 175 mm 6 9 in 372 mm 14 6 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 67 ...

Page 68: ...n the rigging arm Use the applicable rear linking point as illustrated N A N A N A 5 2 0 9 0 5 1 8 3 4 1 5 3 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 68 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 69: ...he inter enclosure angle Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark SHLAK 7 5 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 69 ...

Page 70: ...1 Release the rigging arm of the bottom enclosure Slightly lift the enclosure if necessary Risk of fall Carefully lower the rear of the enclosure 2 Release the enclosure Slightly lift the rear of the enclosure if necessary 70 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 71: ... less Kiva II Any additional enclosure must be removed one by one Minimum number of operators 2 Procedure Hold the bottom enclosure at all times 1 Set the inter enclosure angles at 0 for the four bottom enclosures SHLAK 0 2 Lower the array onto a platform or a chariot Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 71 ...

Page 72: ...g procedures 3 Release the rigging arm of the upper enclosure to disconnect the stack at the rear 4 Release the top enclosure 5 Raise the array and put the stack aside 72 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 73: ...oofer user manual and to the Cardioid con gurations technical bulletin for details about the use of this con guration Any of the following subwoofer arrays can be set in cardioid con guration Assembly About this task To ground stack Kiva II on KIBU SB start at step 3 p 74 Procedure 1 Prepare a stack of SB15m Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs CLICK Make sure the safety label on each lo...

Page 74: ...g tab is fully covered Make sure the lugs are in the notches 3 Secure Kiva II logo on the left hand side on KIBU SB coupling bars removed For optimal stability prefer the rear position for a front tilting array and the front position for a rear tilting array Front position 74 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 75: ...Rigging procedures CLICK Select the site angle on the rigging arm N A N A N A N A N A N A N A 0 1 2 Rear position CLICK Select the site angle on the rigging arm Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 75 ...

Page 76: ...annot be secured at 7 5 7 5 5 2 5 0 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 4 Secure a Kiva II logo on the left hand side on top of the rst one CLICK Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark on the bottom enclosure 76 Kiva II owner s ma...

Page 77: ...he yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 5 Repeat the previous step until the array is complete Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 77 ...

Page 78: ...nclosure Risk of trapping hand ngers Carefully release the back of the enclosure until it rests on the assembly 2 Unlock the mechanism inside the left handle of the top enclosure and slide the enclosure to the left 3 Repeat until all enclosures are removed 78 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 79: ... 13 mm hex key min number of operators 1 Pole mounting on SB15m A maximum of two Kiva II can be pole mounted on a SB15m Risk of falling objects Verify that no unattached items remain on the array Assembly Procedure 1 Assemble KIET II and the pole socket with the four M8 hex bolts spacers and nuts 5 N m 6 mm 13 mm 2 Place Kiva II on a stable surface with the logo on the right Kiva II owner s manual...

Page 80: ...able rear linking point as illustrated 0 2 5 5 7 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 4 Reverse the assembly and mount it on the pole 80 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 81: ...ng arm with the chosen angle mark on the bottom enclosure SHLAK 10 Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured 6 Repeat the previous step until the array is complete Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 81 ...

Page 82: ...ging arm of the top enclosure Risk of trapping hand ngers Carefully release the back of the enclosure until it rests on the assembly 3 Unlock the mechanism inside the left handle of the top enclosure and slide the enclosure to the left 82 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 83: ...el max enclosures per controller Kiva II 2 8 SB15m 1 4 SB18 1 4 Impedance load SB15m SB18 1 enclosure 8 Ω Kiva II 1 enclosure 16 Ω 2 enclosures in parallel 8 Ω Connecting 2 way passive enclosures or subwoofers SP on speakON output SP SP SP SP OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 SP SP SP SP SP OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 83 ...

Page 84: ... SP and SP Y1 on speakON output OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 OUT1 CH 2 OUT2 SP SP OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 OUT1 CH 2 OUT2 84 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 85: ... Ω 2 enclosures in parallel 4 Ω Kiva II 1 enclosure 16 Ω 2 enclosures in parallel 8 Ω 3 enclosures in parallel 5 3 Ω 4 enclosures in parallel 4 Ω Connection to LA12X Maximum number of enclosures per LA12X enclosure max enclosures in parallel max enclosures per controller Kiva II 6 24 SB15m 3 12 SB18 3 12 Impedance load SB15m SB18 1 enclosure 8 Ω 2 enclosures in parallel 4 Ω 3 enclosures in paralle...

Page 86: ...or subwoofers SP and SP Y1 on speakON output OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 same as OUT1 OUT2 SP SP Y1 CC4FP CH 1 OUT1 CH 2 OUT2 SP SP DO and DOSUB LA8 on CA COM output CA COM DO DOSUB LA8 SPK1 OUT1 SPK2 OUT2 SPK3 OUT3 SPK4 OUT4 SP 86 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 87: ...ble Other manufacturers can be used name reference distributor Set of 6 point 1 4 sockets R 360NANO FACOM T10 Torx bit EX 110 FACOM Torque screwdriver 2 10 N m A 404 FACOM riveting pliers Y 103B FACOM Kiva II Exploded view In the exploded view each assembly corresponds to a D R procedure and the necessary repair kit s LF LOUDSPEAKER GRILL G03257 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 87 ...

Page 88: ...Corrective maintenance BACK COVER G03298 G03303 G03296 HF LOUDSPEAKER G03256 HF DIAPHRAGM 88 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 89: ...extension 4 mm hex bit Repair kits G03298 G03303 KR rear rigging KIVA II KR screws and fasteners KIVA II 1 6 G100004 S338 back cover M5 10 hex For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Exploded view BACK COVER G03298 G03303 screws FILTER ASSEMBLY Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 89 ...

Page 90: ...Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the six screws and carefully disconnect the cables to remove the back cover Use a screwdriver extension 4 mm 100 mm 3 9 in 2 Remove the lter assembly T25 90 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 91: ...ays use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Procedure 1 Secure the lter assembly on the new back cover x4 3 N m T25 2 Check that the HF speaker terminals are not bent Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 91 ...

Page 92: ... speakON connectors must be on the same side as the safety mechanism 4 Position the HF speaker positive cable red against the back cover 5 Secure the back cover with the six screws Use a screwdriver extension x6 3 N m 4 mm 100 mm 3 9 in 92 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 93: ...II back cover p 89 Exploded view For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before reassembly Use a blower or double face adhesive to remove any particle Position the diaphragm assembly with the positive red connector aligned with the red mark Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern T20 x6 1 7 N m What to d...

Page 94: ... 75 KIVA II Prerequisite Back cover disassembled See Kiva II back cover p 89 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 Position the positive red connector on the same side as the safety mechanism Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x4 3 N m 4 mm What to do next Perform the Aco...

Page 95: ...iew Position the logo on the same side as the safety mechanism identi able by the eyelet and the handle shape For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Use a lever Insert the tabs rst when reassembling x4 1 N m T20 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 95 ...

Page 96: ...embled See Grill p 95 For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker Exploded view Use a lever Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern Position the connectors toward the center of the enclosure x4 3 N m 4 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 48 procedures 96 Kiva II owner s manual EN ve...

Page 97: ...Corrective maintenance SB15m Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here GRILL LF LOUDSPEAKER KR HPBC152 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 97 ...

Page 98: ...ective maintenance D R Grill Tools torque screwdriver 5 mm hex bit Consumables blue threadlocker Exploded view Use blue threadlocker on the captive screw 3 N m 5 mm 98 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 99: ...teners are also provided in the Prerequisite Grill disassembled See Grill p 98 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 gasket is damaged remove and replace it using the speaker gasket kit x8 5 N m 5 mm What to do next Perform the Acoustical check p 48 procedures Kiva II owner s manual...

Page 100: ...rrective maintenance SB18 Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here LF LOUDSPEAKER KR HPBC182 GRILL RIGGING PINS KR PIN601 PROTECTIVE COVER 100 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 101: ...Replair kit KR HPBC182 Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 4 S247 M6 35 Torx 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 x4 3 N m T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 101 ...

Page 102: ...it blue threadlocker Repair kit KR HPBC182 Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 1 8 14 2 627 S100054 S221 18 speaker 8 ohms M6 30 hex M6 35 Torx speaker gasket kit Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 101 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the plate T30 102 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 103: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the screws securing the loudspeaker 5 mm 3 Remove the loudspeaker from the enclosure and disconnect the loudspeaker cables Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 103 ...

Page 104: ...s and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Stick the gasket on the cabinet 2 Connect the loudspeaker cables and position the loudspeaker in the enclosure 3 Secure the loudspeaker Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x8 5 N m 5 mm 104 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 105: ...Corrective maintenance 4 Secure the plate Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x10 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 105 ...

Page 106: ...kit For safety reasons always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR If no new screws are available use blue threadlocker KR PIN601 Kit 10 pins long T shaped head screws rivets 20 10 S142 601 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin Ø5 16 with lanyard 106 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 107: ...tive maintenance Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the ve screws securing the protective cover to the cabinet T30 x2 x3 T30 2 Remove the screw securing the steel tab T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 107 ...

Page 108: ...ve maintenance Reassembly Procedure 1 Insert the pin in the storage hole 2 Position the steel tab on the screw Position the at side of the steel tab toward the cabinet 108 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 109: ...Corrective maintenance 3 Secure the steel tab to the cabinet T30 5 N m 4 Secure the protective cover with the ve screws 7 N m x2 3 N m x3 T30 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 109 ...

Page 110: ...Corrective maintenance SB18m Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here LF LOUDSPEAKER KR HPBC183 GRILL 110 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 111: ...it Repair kit KR HPBC183 Kit HP BC183 speaker 18 8 ohms 14 S221 M6 35 Torx 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 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 111 ...

Page 112: ... kit KR HPBC183 Kit HP BC183 speaker 18 8 ohms 1 4 8 14 1073 1276 S100054 S221 18 subwoofer speaker 8 ohms 18 speaker gasket M6 30 hex M6 35 Torx Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 101 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the screws securing the plate T30 112 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 113: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the loudspeaker screws 5 mm 3 Remove the loudspeaker from the enclosure and disconnect the loudspeaker cables Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 113 ...

Page 114: ...screws and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Stick the gasket on the cabinet 2 Connect the loudspeaker cables and position the loudspeaker in the enclosure 3 Secure the loudspeaker Tighten the screws following a star pattern x8 5 N m 5 mm 114 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 115: ...Corrective maintenance 4 Secure the plate x10 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 115 ...

Page 116: ...Corrective maintenance SB18i Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here LF LOUDSPEAKER KR HPBC182 GRILL 116 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 117: ...t Replair kit KR HPBC182 Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 14 S221 M6 35 Torx 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 x4 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 117 ...

Page 118: ...it blue threadlocker Repair kit KR HPBC182 Kit HP BC182 Speaker 18 8 ohms 1 8 14 2 627 S100054 S221 18 speaker 8 ohms M6 30 hex M6 35 Torx speaker gasket kit Prerequisite Grill disassembled See GRILL p 117 Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the plate T30 118 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 119: ...Corrective maintenance 2 Remove the screws securing the loudspeaker 5 mm 3 Remove the loudspeaker from the enclosure and disconnect the loudspeaker cables Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 119 ...

Page 120: ...s and spare parts provided in the KR Procedure 1 Stick the gasket on the cabinet 2 Connect the loudspeaker cables and position the loudspeaker in the enclosure 3 Secure the loudspeaker Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x8 5 N m 5 mm 120 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 121: ...Corrective maintenance 4 Secure the plate Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern x10 T30 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 121 ...

Page 122: ...IBU II Exploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here Each assembly refers to the corresponding D R procedure and the necessary repair kit s KR CAMAN12L PIN KR PIN670 122 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 123: ...KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II 1 1 S142 470 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin with lanyard 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 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 123 ...

Page 124: ...erate follow the order outlined here Each assembly refers to the corresponding D R procedure and the necessary repair kit s PIN KR PIN670 LASERMOUNT KR MBUMPLAS W KR CAMAN12 RUNNERS KR SB18IPAT LOCKING TABS KR WIFOVER W 124 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 125: ... Kit laser mount for MBUMP 1 4 4 2 550 S210 S121 S100105 laser support plate M4 16 Torx M4 hex lock nut M6 20 hex 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 5 N m 5 mm x4 1 N m T20 10 mm 7 mm x2 x4 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 125 ...

Page 126: ...eadlocker Repair kits KR SB18IPAT Kit SB18i 4 pads 4 4 4 609 S221 S268 runner Ø25 mm M6 35 Torx 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 3 N m T30 126 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 127: ...S142 G1734 M4 10 rivet locking tab with lanyard Prerequisite Coupling bar removed 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 Pop the rivet from the outside of the coupling bar Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 127 ...

Page 128: ...KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II 1 1 S142 470 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin with lanyard 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 128 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 129: ...xploded view In order to operate follow the order outlined here Each assembly refers to the corresponding D R procedure and the necessary repair kit s KR KIETBOUT knob PIN KR PIN670 POLE MOUNT Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 129 ...

Page 130: ...KR ball locking pin KIBU KIBU II 1 1 S142 470 M4 10 rivet ball locking pin with lanyard 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 130 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 131: ...ue screwdriver 6 mm hex bit 13 mm hex socket 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 5 N m 6 mm 13 mm Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 131 ...

Page 132: ...ss re ex HF DOSC L Fins Nominal impedance 16 Ω Connectors IN 1 4 point speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling ush tting 3 point rigging system inter enclosure angles 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 5 10 12 5 and 15 2 handles Weight net 14 kg 31 lb Cabinet composite sandwich structure Front composite grill with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel Fin...

Page 133: ...Speci cations Kiva II dimensions 525 mm 20 7 in 520 mm 20 5 in 202 mm 8 in 175 mm 6 9 in 357 mm 14 in 104 mm 4 1 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 133 ...

Page 134: ...gging and handling 2 handles 2 coupling bars and 2 locking tabs 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 36 kg 79 4 lb Cabinet rst grade Baltic birch plywood Front steel grill with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP IP45 1 Peak level a...

Page 135: ...Speci cations SB15m dimensions 520 mm 20 5 in 439 mm 17 3 in 580 mm 22 8 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 135 ...

Page 136: ...speakON LINK 1 4 point speakON Rigging and handling 2 handles integrated into the cabinet captive rigging system 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 52 kg 115 lb Cabinet rst grade Baltic birch plywood Front steel grill with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426C IP IP55 1 Peak level at 1 m under half...

Page 137: ...Speci cations SB18 dimensions 750 mm 29 5 in 707 mm 27 8 in 553 mm 21 8 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 137 ...

Page 138: ...speakON Rigging and handling captive rigging system 2 handles integrated into the cabinet 1 35 mm pole socket Weight net 50 kg 110 lb Cabinet rst grade Baltic birch plywood Front steel grill with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP IP55 ...

Page 139: ...Speci cations SB18i dimensions 700 mm 27 6 in 543 mm 21 4 in 713 mm 28 1 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 139 ...

Page 140: ...ling 2 coupling bars and 2 locking tabs 2 handles integrated into the cabinet 1 35 mm pole socket 2 ground runners Weight net 62 kg 137 lb Cabinet rst grade Baltic birch plywood Front steel grill with anti corrosion coating acoustically neutral 3D fabric Rigging components high grade steel with anti corrosion coating Finish dark grey brown Pantone 426C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on specia...

Page 141: ...Speci cations SB18m dimensions 717 mm 28 2 in 543 mm 21 4 in 759 mm 29 9 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 141 ...

Page 142: ...ion Rigging frame for ying Kiva II Kiva 2 Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t Weight net 3 8 kg 8 4 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KIBU II dimensions 91 mm 3 6 in 482 mm 19 in 522 mm 20 6 in 142 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 143: ... stacking KIVA II KIVA and SB15m 2 Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t Weight net 10 7 kg 23 6 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KIBU SB dimensions 78 8 mm 3 1 in 72 4 mm 105 mm 4 1 in 2 9 in 553 mm 21 8 in 550 mm 21 7 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 143 ...

Page 144: ...ling or pole mount of 3 KIVA II KIVA maximum Weight net 3 2 kg 7 1 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KIET II dimensions 516 mm 20 3 in 415 mm 16 3 in 135 mm 5 3 in 47 mm 1 9 in 350 mm 13 8 in 372 mm 14 6 in 144 Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 ...

Page 145: ...llback accessory for KIVA II KIVA 1 Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t Weight net 2 6 kg 5 7 lb Material high grade steel with anti corrosion coating KIVA PULLBACK dimensions Ø 25 mm 1 in 380 mm 15 in 532 mm 20 9 in 53 mm 2 1 in Kiva II owner s manual EN version 1 0 145 ...

Page 146: ...P TEQ LAP TEQ PLUS sensor and display compatibility The legacy LAP TEQ sensors are compatible with the new TEQSAS LAP TEQ PLUS displays Conversely the new sensors are not compatible with the legacy displays support plate for laser slit opening Calibrating the inclinometer Refer to the manufacturer instructions An additional XLR cable is needed Exploded view Use the screws and nuts provided with KI...

Page 147: ...mum 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 For your installation projects you can use the more detailed L ACOUSTICS calculation tool to evaluate cabl...

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