1675 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA Main Number (714) 754-6175 Sales & Marketing (714) 957-7100 or toll free (USA only) (800) 854-4079 Customer Service(714) 957-7150 or toll free (USA only) (800) 772-2834 ILA Series Loudspeaker System User Manual WL2082-i full-range line array loudspeaker WL115-sw subwoofer line array loudspeaker FB2082-i array frame EB2082-i extension bar PB2082-i pull back bar GS115-sw ground stack kit *TD-000218-00* TD-000218-00 revD IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product's instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. WARNING! Before placing, installing, rigging, or suspending any speaker product, inspect all hardware, suspension, cabinets, transducers, brackets and associated equipment for damage. Any missing, corroded, deformed, or non-load rated component could significantly reduce the strength of the installation, placement or array. Any such condition severely reduces the safety of the installation and should be immediately corrected. Use only hardware which is rated for the loading conditions of the installation and any possible short-term, unexpected overloading. Never exceed the rating of the hardware or equipment. Consult a licensed, Professional Engineer regarding physical equipment installation. Ensure that all local, state and national regulations regarding the safety and operation of suspended equipment are understood and adhered to. Warranty (USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor) Disclaimer QSC Audio Products, Inc. is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and/or use of this loudspeaker product. QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products, Inc. ("QSC") guarantees its products to be free from defective material and / or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of sale, and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use - provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase (i.e., sales receipt). This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate, in our judgment, a manufacturing defect. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the date code has been removed or defaced. QSC shall not be liable for incidental and/ or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period. Customer may have additional rights, which vary from state to state. In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories, then this limited warranty shall not apply. Removal of the serial number on this product, or purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer, will void this limited warranty. Periodically, this warranty is updated. To obtain the most recent version of QSC's warranty statement, please visit www.qscaudio.com. Contact us at 800-854-4079 or visit our website at www.qscaudio.com. © Copyright 2006, 2007, QSC Audio Products, Inc. QSC® is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products, Inc. Speakon® is a registered trademark of Neutrik® and the names of Neutrik® products referenced herein are either trademarks and/or service marks of Neutrik®. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. "QSC" and the QSC logo are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 2 Introduction The Installation Line Array (ILA) is a high performance line array system designed for the needs of Houses of Worship, Performing Arts facilities and a multitude of other venue types. The current ILA family is composed of the WL2082-i line array element, WL115-sw subwoofer, FB2082-i array frame, PB2082-i pull-back bar, EB2082-i extension bar, and GS115-sw Ground Stack Kit. Installation Line Arrays may be used in outdoor applications where the system is somewhat protected from the elements. The enclosure material is formulated with UV inhibitors, the grille is made of aluminum and the woofer cones are weather resistant. WL2082-i The WL2082-i line array element uses two high-power, neodymium magnet, 2" voice-coil, 8" low-frequency drivers in a two-and-a-half way configuration. Both woofers produce low-frequencies but only one covers the mid-range, resulting in far better horizontal directivity control in the crossover region. Excellent high-frequency output and clarity are provided by a pair of 1.75" voice coil, neodymium magnet compression drivers with titanium diaphragms. These drivers are mounted to a multiple-aperture diffraction waveguide that provides an extremely wide horizontal coverage of 140º. As a result, systems will rarely require side or center fill speakers and solid stereo imaging is preserved across the listening area. The low-frequency capability of a WL2082-i array extends to 68 Hz (-10 dB); adequate for speech/vocal and acoustic music program material. For reinforcement of program material with more demanding low-frequency content, the WL115-sw companion subwoofer is available. Figure 1: WL2082-i Loudspeaker 1- Rigging plate attachment holes 2- Grille 3- Splay angle selection holes (rear of rigging plates) 4- Grille retaining screws (one on each end of enclosure) 5- Rigging plate retaining bolt 6- Rigging alignment notch 7- Rigging plates 8- Input plate 9- Rigging alignment pin 10- Horizontal Shading selector switch 11- Bi amp/Tri amp Mode selector switch 12- Wiring table 13- NL8 Speakon connectors 3 Introduction (continued) WL115-sw The WL115-sw subwoofer extends the system's low-frequency capability to 35 Hz. with a compact fourth-order bandpass enclosure. Its ceramic magnet, 4" voice coil, 15" transducer provides 650 watt continuous power handling capability. Many users of line array systems have found that suspending the subwoofers with the array provides audible benefit. Additionally, many venues lack physical space for floor-mounted subs. For these reasons, the WL115-sw includes rigging hardware and, with selection of the appropriate rigging accessories, subwoofers may be flown at the top of or behind a WL2082-i array. Figure 2: WL115-sw Subwoofer 1- Rigging straps 2- Ports 3- Handles 4- Rigging strap retaining bolts 5- Driver access panel 6- Input panel 7- NL8 Speakon connectors 8- Wiring table Rigging Rigging the Installation Line Array is simple and flexible. Enclosures are bolted together with the provided M8 shoulder bolts or pinned together with optional quick-release ball-lock pins. The FB2082-i array frame supports most flown array applications, and the EB2082-i extension bar supports suspension where the center of gravity is beyond the limits of the FB2082-i. Additionally, the EB2082-i is used for arrays where subwoofers are flown behind the main array. The PB2082-i pull-back bar is used for pulling back the bottom element of the array for aiming and stability or as the primary suspension component for certain small arrays. Ground stacking is easily accomplished using the GS115-sw Ground Stack Kit. The kit includes two ground stack rails which attach to the rigging straps under the WL115-sw. These rails provide added stability and allow for ground stacked arrays to be constructed. 4 Introduction (continued) Figure 3: FB2082-i Array Frame 1- Shackle holes (accept 3/4" (20 mm) screw pin anchor shackle) 2- Center support bar 3- Rigging plates 4- Rigging plate retaining bolts 5-Rigging plate attachment holes Use only shackle holes for suspension of array! Figure 4: PB2082-i Pull Back Bar 1- Shackle hole (accepts 5/8" (16 mm) screw pin anchor shackle) 2- Rigging plate attachment holes 3- Rigging plates 4- Rigging plate retaining bolts Use only shackle hole for suspension of array! Figure 5: EB2082-i Extension Bar 1- Extension bar 2- Rigging plate retaining bolts 3- Shackle holes (accept 3/4" (20 mm) screw pin anchor shackle) 4- Rigging plates Use only shackle holes for suspension of array! 5 Introduction (continued) Figure 6: GS115-sw Ground Stack Kit 1- Rail 2- Rubber foot 3- Attachment holes Rigging the Installation Line Array Rules for Suspension ·Correct use of all suspension hardware and components is imperative in sound system rigging and deployment. ·Always calculate suspended loads before lifting to ensure suspension components and hardware are used within their respective load limits. ·Research local codes and regulations to fully understand the requirements for suspended loads in the venue in which the equipment is to be suspended. ·Use only shackle holes for suspension of array. ·Be absolutely certain of the integrity of any structural member intended to support suspended loads. Hidden structural members can have hidden structural weakness. ·Consult a Professional Mechanical or Structural Engineer licensed in the jurisdiction of the sound system installation to review, verify, and approve all attachments to the building or structure. ·Never assume anything- Owner or third-party supplied suspension attachment points may not be adequate for the loads to be suspended. ·Employ the services of a Professional Rigger for hoisting, positioning, and attaching the equipment to the supporting structure. ·Always inspect all components (enclosures, suspension brackets, pins, frames, bolts, nuts, slings, shackles, etc.) for cracks, wear, deformation, corrosion, missing, loose, or damaged parts that could reduce the strength of the assembly before lifting. Discard any worn, defective, or suspect parts and replace them with new appropriately load-rated parts. Shock Loading When a load is either moved or stopped, its static weight is magnified. Sudden movements can magnify the static weight several times. This magnification of static weight is termed "shock loading". Shock loading poses a danger to equipment and workers. The effects of shock loading can be instantaneous, or they may remain undetected unless the equipment is visually damaged. Avoiding shock loading requires careful planning and knowledge of equipment, rigging, and lifting practices. Shock loading of equipment and structures is usually confined to lifting and installation, but natural forces (winds, earthquakes) can impose shock loads several times the static load. This is why structures and suspension equipment must be capable of supporting several times the weight of the equipment suspended. ILA Working Load Limits and Design Factors Table 1 lists the ILA suspension components and provides Working Load Limit data at various Design Factors. The tabulated Design Factors are for static loads only. The choice of which Design Factor to use will depend upon the jurisdiction and venue of installation, as well as the conditions of suspension. Dynamic conditions are determined by unknown, installation-specific factors and should be referred to a Licensed Structural Engineer for clarification before proceeding with any suspension of the equipment. The data presented is based upon the listed component weights: 6 Rigging the Installation Line Array (continued) Table 1: ILA Working Load Limits Component EB2082-i Extension Bar FB2082-i Array Frame PB2082-i Pull Back Bar WL2082-i Loudspeaker WL115-sw Loudspeaker M8 Shoulder Bolt1 M8 Ball-lock Pin1 M8 Locking Plate1 M12 Shoulder Bolt1 3/8" Fastener1 7/8" Fastener1 Weight 38 lb (17.3 kg) 17 lb (7.7 kg) 6 lb (2.7 kg) 37 lb (16.8 kg) 111 lb (50.5 kg) not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable 7:1 Design Factor 1714 lb (779.2 kg) 740 lb (336.4 kg) 423 lb (192.2 kg) 634 lb (288.3 kg) 740 lb (336.4 kg) 1003 lb (455.8 kg) 1810 lb (822.7 kg) 1286 lb (584.4 kg) 4744 lb (2156.3 kg) 1943 lb (883.4 kg) 8110 lb (3686.4 kg) 10:1 Design Factor 1200 lb (545.5 kg) 518 lb (235.5 kg) 296 lb (134.5 kg) 445 lb (201.8 kg) 518 lb (235.5 kg) 702 lb (319.1 kg) 1267 lb (575.9 kg) 900 lb (409.1 kg) 3321 lb (1509.4 kg) 1360 lb (618.4 kg) 5677 lb (2580.5 kg) 12:1 Design Factor 1000 lb (454.5 kg) 432 lb (196.2 kg) 247 lb (112.1 kg) 371lb (168.6 kg) 432 lb (196.2 kg) 585 lb (265.9 kg) 1056 lb (479.9 kg) 750 lb (340.9 kg) 2767 lb (1257.8 kg) 1134 lb (515.3 kg) 4731 lb (2150.4 kg) 1- Working Load Limits are per fastener loaded in double shear. Data is for informational purposes only. Attaching WL2082-i to Array Frame Before beginning any installation, have your system designer configure the array with proper splay angles using QSC's EASE Focus (Array Calculator). All orientation of product is to be as viewed from the rear of the enclosure. Attach the array frame to the suspension structure using a 3/4" (20 mm) screw pin anchor shackle and appropriate sling, cable, etc.... For arrays of 4 WL2082-i or ...