Turbosound TBV118L-AN, Rigging Manual

Page 1: ...ature Loudspeaker with Dendritic Waveguide KLARK TEKNIK DSP Technology and ULTRANET Networking TBV123 FB Fly Bar for TBV BERLIN Series speakers for Flown or Ground Stacked Arrays WARNING This rigging manual contains important safety information and it must be kept in a safe place for future reference It must be supplied with the equipment during the original sale rental or re sale and all operator...

Page 2: ...mbling a Mixed Array on a TBV123 FB Flybar 25 Chapter 6 Assembling a TBV118L Ground Stack 28 Chapter 7 Assembling a TBV118L Subwoofer and TBV123 Ground Stack 31 Chapter 8 Assembling a TBV123 Array Ground Stack 34 Chapter 9 Pole Mounting a TBV123 Cabinet on a TBV118L Subwoofer 37 Chapter 10 Assembling an Inverted TBV123 Array 39 Chapter 11 Using Eyebolts 45 Chapter 12 Safety Inspection 47 Chapter 1...

Page 3: ...ecart apparatus combinationtoavoid injuryfromtip over 13 Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor whenunusedforlongperiodsoftime 14 Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeen damagedinanyway suchaspowersupplycordorplug isdamaged liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallen intotheapparatus theapparatushasbeenexposed torainormoisture doesnotoperatenormally ...

Page 4: ...uipment used to connect to the TURBOSOUND rigging system must be properly rated and must conform to the local state and other safety regulations Do not use TURBOSOUND rigging with other types or brands of loudspeakers This practice may compromise safety standards and MUSIC Group will not be responsible for damage or injury so caused Do not modify the rigging accessories or use them in a way other ...

Page 5: ...d or ground stacked in winds greater than Beaufort Scale 6 bft 39 49 km h 25 31 mph 22 27 knots If the forecast or actual winds reach Beaufort Scale 8 bft 62 74 km h 39 46 mph 34 40 knots 1 Clear the area of personnel 2 Lower and secure the array 1 9 Operational Safety The procedures require the use of two or more authorised persons Produce a lift plan before any lift takes place you must formulat...

Page 6: ...6 TBV123 TBV123 AN and TBV118L TBV118L AN Rigging Manual Chapter 2 Introduction 2 1 Typical Configurations TBV123 Array See Chapter 3 TBV118L Array See Chapter 4 TBV118L and TBV123 Array See Chapter 5 ...

Page 7: ...igging Manual 7 TBV118L Subwoofer Ground Stack See Chapter 6 TBV123 Array Ground Stack See Chapter 8 TBV118L and TBV123 Array Ground Stack See Chapter 7 TBV118L and TBV123 Array Pole Mount See Chapter 9 ...

Page 8: ...23 FB flybar should be noted where your bow shackle would be fitted for single point suspension For two point suspension pick point holes 1 and 6 can be utilized in conjunction with front and rear chain motors to obtain the desired array site angle The EASE FOCUS II screenshot below is for a typical TBV123 configuration Check the RIGGING Tab and note installation parameters such as array weight bo...

Page 9: ... 194 0 5 110 0 242 5 6 132 0 291 0 Item Quantity Weight kg Weight lbs TBV118L 1 37 0 81 6 2 74 0 163 1 3 111 0 244 7 4 148 0 326 3 5 185 0 407 9 Item Quantity Weight kg Weight lbs TBV118L AN 1 38 5 84 9 2 77 0 169 8 3 115 5 254 6 4 154 0 339 5 5 192 5 424 4 Item Quantity Weight kg Weight lbs TBV123 FB 1 5 2 11 4 2 4 TBV123 FB Flybar Working Load Limit WLL Item WLL kg WLL lbs TBV123 FB 100 220 5 2 ...

Page 10: ...imensions See Chapter 12 for information regarding inspection care and maintenance 614 00 24 2 583 00 23 0 330 00 13 0 395 00 15 6 460 00 18 1 525 00 20 7 590 00 23 2 170 00 6 7 47 84 1 9 635 00 25 0 292 00 11 5 153 00 6 0 10 00 0 4 544 00 21 4 25 00 1 0 38 00 1 5 57 00 2 2 Ø13 0 5 598 23 5 15 208 8 2 300 11 8 493 19 4 51 3 2 02 TBV123 AN shown TBV123 shares all the same dimensions ...

Page 11: ...bwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 12 for information regarding inspection care and maintenance 172 6 8 255 10 0 172 6 8 485 19 1 Eyebolt 485 19 1 Eyebolt 598 23 5 513 20 2 751 29 6 TBV118L AN shown TBV118L shares all the same dimensions ...

Page 12: ...Spring Release Press this button in and the spring balls 1 will unlock and allow the pin to be inserted into the mounting holes and links Release this button and the spring balls will lock and prevent the pin from pulling back out 3 Lanyard These prevent the pins from being easily lost WARNING BEFORE EVERY USE INSPECT ALL PINS FOR DAMAGE AND VERIFY THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE SPRING LOCKING MECHA...

Page 13: ...Check the pin is correctly inserted as far as it will go and that both spring balls 3 are visible Check that the components being connected have been correctly captured together by the pin 6 With the weight of the components still supported and without pressing the button 2 try to pull on the pin sharply to check it is secured in position by the spring ball locking mechanism 7 Rotate the arm of th...

Page 14: ...correctly inserted all the way in and arm clipped in place WARNING VERIFY THAT EACH PIN IS CORRECTLY INSERTED AND THAT EACH PIN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FIRST FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH Pins incorrectly inserted Not inserted fully spring balls are not visible and arm not clipped in place ...

Page 15: ...ANE FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY CAUSE STRAIN AND FAILURE OF THE MECHANICAL STRUCTURE LEADING TO POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING THE TBV123 CABINETS TBV118L SUBWOOFERS AND TBV123 FB FLYBAR SHALL NOT BE CLIMBED UPON THIS MAY CAUSE STRAIN AND FAILURE OF THE MECHANICAL STRUCTURE LEADING TO POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING THIS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION WHERE THE SIDE...

Page 16: ...ecesses are designed to fit the feet of another TBV118L subwoofer above or another TLX123 cabinet 4 Mounting Links These mounting links are used to secure the TBV118L subwoofer to a TBV123 FB flybar or to another TBV118L or a TBV123 cabinet in ground stacked mode only do not suspend TBV118L enclosures underneath TBV123 They rotate about a captive pivot bolt 5 Pins If the mounting links 4 are in th...

Page 17: ...t or a TBV118L subwoofer They rotate about a captive pivot bolt 4 Pins If the mounting links 3 are in the down position then the rigging pins are used to secure them If the mounting links are used in the up position the pins can be used to secure another TBV123 cabinet or TBV118L subwoofer above A lanyard is connected to prevent the loss of the pins 5 Feet The TBV123 cabinet has 4 feet for resting...

Page 18: ...bar 1 and TBV123 or TBV118L mount links to the arms 2 4 Mounting Links and Pins These extra components are supplied so that the TBV123 cabinets can be suspended under TBV123 FB or TBV118L subwoofers in inverted orientation for mirror image LR configurations Keep these components in a safe and dry place if not used 5 Feet These are used when the TBV123 FB Flybar is inverted and used to support a gr...

Page 19: ...V123 cabinets by adding them one at a time up to a maximum of 4 Alternatively the cabinets can be pre assembled into a group of 4 and then connected to the flybar at a later time The system is flown using a TBV123 FB flybar that attaches to your lifting system The top TBV123 cabinet connects to two mounting points on the flybar Each TBV123 cabinet connects to the cabinet above using the integral m...

Page 20: ...flybar together Double check that both pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 3 1 3 1 1 Assemble the flybar as shown on page 18 2 Remove the rigging pins 2 from the TBV123 cabinet and lift up the 2 mounting links 1 Place the rigging pins back into their storage positions 3 Lift the assembled TBV123 FB flybar into position above the prepared TBV123 cabinet Take care not to trap your ...

Page 21: ...3 cabinet above 2 Attach the bow shackle or other lifting equipment securely to the flybar mounting hole recommended by the EASE FOCUS II software then attach the hook and chain 3 Carefully position the flybar and cabinet assembly until it is on top of the lower cabinet The feet of the top cabinet should fit into the recesses on the top surface of the lower cabinet Take care not to trap your finge...

Page 22: ...d personnel only The procedures require the use of three or more authorised persons Protective Headwear shall be worn Protective Footwear shall be worn Protective Gloves shall be worn Protective Eyewear shall be worn Practice Safe Lifting Chapter 4 Assembling a TBV118L Array on a TBV123 FB Flybar 4 0 1 Required Components Item Quantity TBV123 FB Flybar 1 TBV118L Subwoofer 2 maximum 4 0 2 Preparati...

Page 23: ...e not to trap your fingers between components 3 Remove the captive rigging pins 3 on the TBV123 FB and place the TBV118L rigging pins 2 back in their storage position on the top enclosure 4 Align the holes in the ends of the flybar arms with the corresponding holes in the TBV118L subwoofer s mounting links 1 Insert the two captive flybar rigging pins 3 to secure the mounting links and the flybar t...

Page 24: ...with its mounting links 1 up The feet of the top subwoofer should fit into the recesses on top of the lower subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers between components 9 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the lower subwoofer to align with the lower mounting holes of the upper subwoofer Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate the arms until they are held in place by the clips Thi...

Page 25: ...ubwoofer and 2 TBV123 cabinets The system is flown using a TBV123 FB flybar that attaches to your lifting system The TBV118L subwoofer connects to the mounting points on the flybar The top TBV123 cabinet connects to the subwoofer above using the integral mounting points and rigging pins No tools are required WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 1 TBV118L SUBWOOFER AND 2 TBV123 CABINETS FOR 1 ...

Page 26: ...ixed Array on a TBV123 FB Flybar 4 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the TBV123 cabinet to align with the lower mounting holes of the subwoofer Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate the arms until they are held in place by the clips This will further secure the rigging pins and also prevent them from rattling from audio vibrations during operation Double check that all pins are c...

Page 27: ...ations during operation Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 8 This completes the mixed array assembly procedure WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 1 TBV118L SUBWOOFER AND 2 TBV123 CABINETS FOR 1 TBV123 FB FLYBAR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE TBV118L SUBWOOFER ON TOP AN...

Page 28: ... experienced certified qualified and authorised personnel only The procedures require the use of three or more authorised persons Protective Headwear shall be worn Protective Footwear shall be worn Protective Gloves shall be worn Protective Eyewear shall be worn Practice Safe Lifting 6 0 1 Required Components Item Quantity TBV118L Subwoofer 3 maximum 6 0 2 Preparation Use the EASE FOCUS II softwar...

Page 29: ...e top subwoofer should fit into the recesses on the top surface of the lower subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers between components 3 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the lower subwoofer to align with the lower mounting holes of the upper subwoofer Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate the arms until they are held in place by the clips This will further secure the riggi...

Page 30: ...ating steps 1 2 and 3 for each additional subwoofer 5 Make sure that the assembly is securely tied down with guy wires to prevent tipping WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TBV118L SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH NOTE Disassembly is the reverse of assembly ...

Page 31: ...tack The following procedure describes how to assemble a ground stack with a TBV118L subwoofer as a base and and one or two TBV123 cabinets on top The TBV123 cabinet connects to the TBV118L subwoofer using the integral mounting points and rigging pins No tools are required WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 2 TBV118L SUBWOOFER AND 3 TBV123 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILUR...

Page 32: ...fer The feet of the TBV123 cabinet should fit into the recesses on the top surface of the TBV118L subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers between components 3 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the TBV118L subwoofer to align with the lower mounting holes of the TBV123 cabinet Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate the arms until they are held in place by the clips This will fu...

Page 33: ...links of the first TBV123 cabinet and secure with the rigging pins in the same way as shown in step 3 Take care not to trap your fingers between components Double check that all pins are correctly inserted WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 2 TBV118L SUBWOOFER AND 3 TBV123 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH NOTE Di...

Page 34: ...on a TBV123 FB flybar as a base The TBV123 cabinets connect to each other and the TBV123 FB flybar using the integral mounting points and rigging pins No tools are required The purpose of the TBV123 FB flybar is to add stability and prevent the ground stack from tipping backwards Its main bar extends out behind the ground stack WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TBV123 CABINETS FOR THIS G...

Page 35: ... flybar Remove the rigging pins from the top of the TBV123 cabinet these will be used to join the cabinet to the flybar Take care not to trap your fingers between components 3 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the TBV123 FB flybar to align with the lower mounting holes of the TBV123 cabinet Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate the arms until they are held in place by the clips T...

Page 36: ...assembly is securely tied down with guy wires to prevent tipping The top cabinet s unused mounting links can be used to attach the guy wires WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TBV123 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING ALWAYS GROUND STACK THE TBV123 CABINETS WITH THE TBV123 FB FLYBAR TO PREVENT TIPPING NOT...

Page 37: ...s for best coverage The M20 distance rods are available in three different lengths 60 90 and 120 cm A second TBV123 cabinet may be added on top of the first cabinet and secured using the integral mounting links and rigging pins No tools are required WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 2 TVB123 AND 2 TBV118L CABINETS FOR THIS GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE...

Page 38: ...GROUND STACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH 5 If a second TBV123 cabinet is used double check that all pins are correctly inserted and that the 2 TBV123 cabinets are securely connected together before fitting them onto the pole For most applications the forward socket of the dual angle TBV123 pole socket should be used This will tilt the lower of t...

Page 39: ...ve its high frequency drivers away from the stage The following procedure shows how to build an array of inverted TBV123 cabinets by adding them one at a time up to a maximum of 4 The system is flown using a TBV123 FB flybar that attaches to your lifting system The top TBV123 cabinet connects to 2 mounting points on the flybar using the 2 extra mounting links and rigging pins supplied with the fly...

Page 40: ...ons during operation Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 2 Invert the first TBV123 cabinet and remove its rigging pins so the mounting links drop down Carefully position the TBV123 FB flybar until it is on top of the inverted TBV123 cabinet Take care not to trap your fingers between components Procedure 10 1 Assembling an Inverted TBV123 Array 1 Prepare the ...

Page 41: ...sert the rigging pins 2 and rotate their arms until they are held in place by the clips This will secure the rigging pins and also prevent them from rattling from audio vibrations during operation Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 2 1 8 The addition of other TBV123 cabinets is performed by repeating steps 5 6 and 7 for each additional cabinet upto a maximu...

Page 42: ...rrectly inserted before proceeding further 2 Invert the first TBV118L cabinet and carefully position the TBV123 FB flybar until it is on top of the inverted TBV118L cabinet Take care not to trap your fingers between components 3 Adjust the position of the mounting links 1 of the TBV123 FB flybar to align with the top mounting holes of the TBV118L cabinet Fully insert the rigging pins 2 and rotate ...

Page 43: ...sses on the bottom of the TBV118L cabinet Take care not to trap your fingers between components 6 Remove TBV118L rigging pins 3 so the mounting links 4 drop down Adjust the position of the mounting links 4 of the TBV118L cabinet to align with the mounting holes of the TBV123 cabinet Fully insert the rigging pins 3 and rotate their arms until they are held in place by the clips This will secure the...

Page 44: ... the mounting holes of the lower cabinet Fully insert the rigging pins 5 and rotate their arms until they are held in place by the clips This will secure the rigging pins and also prevent them from rattling from audio vibrations during operation Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 10 This completes the mixed array assembly procedure WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A T...

Page 45: ...91 6lbs 457 5lbs 423 3lbs 389 1lbs 354 9lbs Chapter 11 Using Eyebolts The various arrays shown in this manual may be flown using 2 eyebolts instead of the TBV123 FB flybar The recommended eyebolt is M10 with a thread greater than 18 mm and a working load limit adequate for the size of the specific array to be suspended Third party eyebolts must be specified and supplied by authorised qualified per...

Page 46: ...subwoofer 4 Double check that all rigging pins are correctly inserted and that the arrays are correctly and securely assembled before proceeding further 5 Apply thread lock Loctite Blue 242 or equivalent to eyebolts then securely screw into the top threaded eyebolt holes of the uppermost TBV123 cabinet or TBV118L subwoofer 6 2 threaded holes are also provided on the bottom surface Eyebolts can be ...

Page 47: ...inks Check that all nuts are present installed correctly and retain the pivot pins of the mounting links correctly Care and Maintenance In addition to regular inspections make sure that all equipment is kept clean and dry by careful brushing and wiping down with a cloth Light use of lubrication such as WD40 may be applied to the rigging pins and mounting holes All equipment must be stored in a cle...

Page 48: ... lbs 5 1 DESIGN FACTOR TBV123 FB FLY BAR SUSPENSION ACTIVE OR PASSIVE TBV118L AN 5 4 3 2 1 0 TBV123 AN 0 1 3 5 5 6 System 197 7 kg 182 2 kg 189 7 kg 197 2 kg 158 7 kg 143 2 kg Weight 435 8 lbs 401 7 lbs 418 2 lbs 434 7 lbs 349 9 lbs 315 7 lbs Local Regulatory Compliance The design factor and Working Load Limit WLL ratings of the TBV suspension system are intended to be in compliance with all known...

Page 49: ...odifications are made to the equipment National standards and technical specifications applied DIN EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction BGV C1 Accident prevention regulation Staging and Production Facilities for the Entertainment Industry ANSI E1 8 2012 Entertainment Technology Loudspeaker Enclosures Intended for Overhead Suspension Clas...

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