Q-SYS PL-DC Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...PL DC Series User Manual Two Way Passive Point Source Loudspeakers PL DC24 PL DC8 PL DC12 PL DC26 TD 001678 01 A TD 001678 01...

Page 2: ...ries 10 PL DC8 Features 11 PL DC12 Features 12 PL DC24 Dual 4 inch 2 way Directivity Control 110 x50 Loudspeaker 13 PL DC26 Dual 6 inch 2 way Directivity Control Configurable Loudspeaker 14 Mounting O...

Page 3: ...al Input Connection Cover 23 To use the weather cover 23 Changing from Passive to Bi Amp Mode 24 System Amplification 25 System Processing 25 System Power for Loudspeaker per Channel 25 QSC Self Help...

Page 4: ...one person to lift a loudspeaker it is important to use proper lifting techniques Suggested reading OSHA Technical Manual OTM Back Disorders and Injuries https www osha gov otm 1 Read follow and keep...

Page 5: ...l or economic reason Rigging Safety Regulations and Protection Ratings 2006 42 EC EN ISO 12100 1 2004 EN1991 1 EN1993 1 1 EN1993 1 8 EN1999 1 1 DGUV Vorschrift 17 18 ANSI E1 8 2018 DIN 18032 2 Ball Im...

Page 6: ...is moved or stopped its static weight is magnified Sudden movements can magnify the static weight several times This is called shock loading The effects of shock loading can be instantaneous or it can...

Page 7: ...alf horn assemblies for symmetrical or asymmetrical coverage Four sizes available for optimal flexibility PL DC26 PL DC8 and PL DC12 include reconfigurable horn Weatherized IP54 enclosure for indoor a...

Page 8: ...1 CO 000981 01 CONNECTOR 4 POLES 1 TD 001688 00 SAFETY REGULATORY STATEMENTS 1 WARRANTY STATEMENT PL DC12 Loudspeaker 1 PL DC12 LOUDSPEAKER EQUIPPED WITH 90 x 50 HORN SG 000759 01 1 SG 000740 01 INPU...

Page 9: ...ANTY STATEMENT PL DC26 Loudspeaker 1 PL DC26 LOUDSPEAKER EQUIPPED WITH 120 x 50 HORN SG 000741 01 1 SG 000740 01 INPUT COVER FOR IP65 6 SC 000814 01 SCREWS FOR INPUT COVER SG 000744 01 1 HORN DIVIDER...

Page 10: ...ER SPACER 2 SC 000826 01 SHOULDER SCREWS 1 FLUSH MOUNT PL DC24 FM or PL DC26 FM 2 M6 SCREWS 1 YOKE MOUNT PL DC8 YM PL DC12 YM or PL DC26 YM 2 PL 003087 01 RUBBER SPACER 2 SC 000826 02 SHOULDER SCREWS...

Page 11: ...8 Features Left Side Rear Right Side Front 3 2 1 4 6 4 6 5 4 Figure 1 1 Wood enclosure 2 Weatherized steel grille 3 Rear panel input cup 4 M10 suspension points 5 Yoke rigging points 6 4 hole mounting...

Page 12: ...eatures Left Side Rear Right Side Front 3 2 1 4 6 4 6 5 4 Figure 2 1 Wood enclosure 2 Weatherized steel grille 3 Rear panel input cup 4 M10 suspension points 5 M8 Yoke rigging points 6 4 hole M6 mount...

Page 13: ...de Rear Right Side Front Top 1 3 6 4 2 5 Figure 3 1 Wood enclosure 2 Weatherized steel grille 3 Rear panel input cup 4 Yoke rigging points 5 60 mm mounting pattern for Flush Mount and third party acce...

Page 14: ...Configurable Loudspeaker Left Side Right Side Front Rear Top 1 3 4 2 5 5 Figure 4 1 Wood enclosure 2 Weatherized steel grille 3 Rear panel input cup 4 M8 Yoke rigging points 5 4 hole M6 mounting patt...

Page 15: ...15 Mounting Options For Yoke Mount see page 19 For Flush Mount PL DC24 and PL DC26 only see page 20 15 25 35 For M10 Suspension Points see page 21 For Mounting Arm Third party accessory see page 22...

Page 16: ...the configuration By selecting different half horn you will be able to achieve different directives In the example two 45 half horns make a 90 directivity The directivity of the other plane is always...

Page 17: ...120 70 x 50 120 x 60 105 x 50 Asymmetrical Half Horn 45 Half Horn 60 Rotation of the Horn 1 Remove the grille from the front of the loudspeaker 2 Remove the 4 SC 000770 01 screws holding the Half Horn...

Page 18: ...Tighten with the 4 SC 000509 00 M3 5 screws PL DC8 PL DC26 or 6 SC 000770 01 M4 screws PL DC12 included in the package Torque 1 N m 9 lbf in d Apply the two gaskets between the horn and the frame The...

Page 19: ...s mounting pattern on top bottom and back 1xM8 per side on CG for Yoke Attachment Accessories Yoke Mount The Yoke mounts are available as optional accessories for all models PL DC24 YM PL DC26 YM PL D...

Page 20: ...angles when the loudspeaker can be reversed but can also be angled in any position When mounted on the back side it can be used as a wall mounting or 90 degree downward firing ceiling mount It can be...

Page 21: ...ut the overall principle is the same 1 Attach the part with the male keyhole on the loudspeaker 2 Attach the angle plate to the ceiling 3 Insert a screw in the desired angle hole if you want a determi...

Page 22: ...22 Third Party Mounting Arms The following are examples of compatible third party mounting arms that can be used with the PL DC loudspeakers PL DC8 PL DC12 Figure 11...

Page 23: ...Input Connection Cover Due to the variety of cable diameters the cable gland suitable for 22 5 mm diameter hole must be sourced independently The loudspeaker comes with a weather cover for the input...

Page 24: ...up 4 Insert the wiring harness plug into the desired mode receptacle at the bottom of the cup 5 Turn the input cup over and verify that the yellow is visible in the proper SETTING port If not move the...

Page 25: ...equires the same amplifier as the passive mode System Processing Q SYS PL Series are designed to be used with a Q SYS Core processor only and CXQ amplifier Refer to the documentation for Q SYS Designe...

Page 26: ...SYS website for Technical Support and Customer Care including their phone numbers and hours of operation qsys com contact us Warranty For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty go to qsys com support warr...