d&b audiotechnik SL Series - Table of Contents

Contents
1 Safety........................................................................................ 4
1.1 Intended use................................................................................ 4
1.1.1 About this manual................................................................... 4
1.1.2 d&b ArrayCalc........................................................................ 4
1.2 General safety............................................................................ 5
1.3 Load capacity/System components and weights..................... 5
1.3.1 Wind loads.............................................................................. 6
1.4 Operational safety...................................................................... 6
2 SL-Series rigging modes - 2 in 1..................................... 7
3 SL-Series rigging components...................................... 12
3.1 SL-Series rigging sets................................................................ 12
3.2 SL-Series flying frames.............................................................. 14
3.2.1 Dimensional drawings.......................................................... 16
3.3 SL-Series load beams............................................................... 17
3.3.1 Load beam operating modes............................................... 17
3.3.2 Load beam instruction labels................................................ 18
3.3.3 Dimensional drawings.......................................................... 18
3.3.4 Z5713 SL Cable pick........................................................... 19
3.4 SL-Series compression frames.................................................. 19
3.4.1 Dimensional drawings.......................................................... 20
3.4.2 KSL Compression frame - Rated break point...................... 21
3.5 Z5747 KSL-SUB Adapter frame.............................................. 21
3.5.1 Dimensional drawing............................................................ 22
3.6 SL-Series compression set components................................... 23
3.7 B2447.072 Lever hoist............................................................ 24
3.7.1 Operation.............................................................................. 24
3.8 Z5705 Safety chain 4 t........................................................... 26
3.9 Z5706 Hoist connector chain 4 t............................................ 26
3.10 Z5707 SL Aiming plate......................................................... 27
3.10.1 Dimensional drawing......................................................... 27
3.11 Ring cotters............................................................................. 28
3.12 Locking pins............................................................................ 29
3.13 Suspension of the flying frame.............................................. 30
3.13.1 Single pickpoint operation................................................. 30
3.13.2 Dual pickpoint operation................................................... 30
3.14 Secondary safety................................................................... 31
3.15 Cabinet rigging mechanism.................................................. 31
3.15.1 Front link mechanism.......................................................... 31
3.15.2 Splay/Rear link mechanism............................................... 32
3.16 SL-Series touring carts............................................................ 33
3.16.1 GSL/KSL Touring carts....................................................... 33
3.16.2 E7492 Touring cart SL-SUB/SL-GSUB.............................. 39
3.16.3 E7804 Touring cart KSL-SUB............................................. 40
3.16.4 Truck loading...................................................................... 42
4 SL-Series array assemblies overview....................... 43
5 SL-Series array assembly - Preassembly................. 44
5.1 Setup preparation.................................................................... 44
5.1.1 Suspending the load beam.................................................. 44
5.1.2 Attaching the load beam to the flying frame...................... 45
5.1.3 Connecting the d&b ArraySight sender unit....................... 46
6 Compression mode setup.............................................. 47
7 Tension mode setup......................................................... 54
8 SUB columns........................................................................ 58
8.1 Limitations.................................................................................. 58
8.2 Rear link of the Flying frames.................................................. 58
8.3 SUB column setup.................................................................... 60
9 Mixed KSL array configuration................................... 63
9.1 Remarks..................................................................................... 63
9.1.1 Rigging modes...................................................................... 63
9.2 Order of assembly................................................................... 63
9.2.1 Suspending the desired number of SUB cabinets............... 63
9.2.2 Attaching the adapter frame................................................ 64
9.2.3 Attaching the TOP cabinets.................................................. 65
10 SL-Series ground stacks.................................................. 67
10.1 SL-Series TOP cabinets ground stack.................................... 67
10.1.1 Setting the splay angles..................................................... 67
10.1.2 E7494 SL Outriggers......................................................... 69
10.2 SL-SUB/SL-GSUB ground stack............................................ 70
11 Safety and system checks.............................................. 71
11.1 Mechanical setup.................................................................. 71
11.2 Wiring..................................................................................... 71
12 Hoisting, aiming and securing the array................. 72
12.1 Hoisting the array.................................................................. 72
12.2 Aiming the array.................................................................... 72
12.2.1 Horizontal aiming............................................................... 72
12.2.2 Vertical aiming.................................................................... 73
12.3 Securing the array................................................................. 73
13 Derigging.............................................................................. 74
13.1 General.................................................................................. 74
13.2 Compression mode disassembly........................................... 74
13.3 Tension mode disassembly.................................................... 75
14 Care and maintenance.................................................... 76
14.1 Transport / Storing................................................................ 76
14.2 etherCON connector socket protection............................... 76
14.3 Visual and functional inspection........................................... 76
15 Manufacturer's declarations......................................... 78
15.1 EU conformity (CE symbol)................................................... 78
15.2 Disposal.................................................................................. 78
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