TW Audio VERA10 Rigging Manual

Brand: TW Audio

Model: VERA10

Type: Rigging Manual

VERA10

RIGGING MANUAL

Introduction

Thank you for deciding to use a high-quality product “MADE IN GERMANY” manufactured

by TW AUDiO.

VERA10 is a vertical line array speaker system. It has been designed for events where

providing the highest possible quality is important in many regards. An understated

appearance, innovative output/size/weight ratio, as well as straightforward and fast

assembly characterise this speaker system.

Please read the operating instructions attentively before using the device for the first time,

and keep the instructions somewhere safe.

If you rent your products to third parties, explain the safety-relevant operating processes to

them and give these operating instructions. If you should require more copies of these

operating instructions, you can request them from TW AUDiO free-of-charge at any time.

Notes in the operating instructions

Please observe the notes listed in these operating instructions, which are indicated as

follows:

This symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Warning”, indicates

a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result

in death or severe injuries.

This symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Caution”, indicates

a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result

in moderately severe to light injuries.

This symbol, when used in

combination with the signal word “Note”, indicates

a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result

in damage to the product.

The symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Tip”, indicates additional

information or notes about field-tested, simplified handling of TW AUDiO products.

The symbol indicates a dangerous situation for persons with pacemakers.

Non-observance of this safety warning could result in death or severe injuries.

Notes on the product

It is important to read the respective operating instructions attentively before use.

General information

Operating instructions: G-VERA10_EN_1.0

Version 1.0 En , 07/2014

All specifications in this manual were compiled to the best of our knowledge at the time

of printing.

TW AUDiO does not provide a guarantee of quality or an assurance of suitability for certain

uses by listing technical specifications, dimensions and weights.

TW AUDiO reserves the right to make changes to allow for the respective latest

technological developments.

We are happy to receive suggestions for improvements or any other suggestions relating

to these operating instructions. Feel free to send these by e-mail at support@twaudio.de

TW AUDiO GmbH

Osterholzallee 140-2

71636 Ludwigsburg, Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 71 41 - 48 89 89 0

Fax: +49 (0) 71 41 - 48 89 89 99

Contents

1. Safety | Intended use .................................................................................. 5

2. System components ................................................................................... 7

2.1. Loudspeakers .................................................................................... 7

2.2. Hardware ........................................................................................... 8

2.3. Accessories ....................................................................................... 9

3. Assembly .................................................................................................. 10

3.1. Rigging frame – VERA RF300 .......................................................... 10

3.2. Small frame – VERA SF10 ................................................................ 12

3.3. Ground frame – VERA GF10 ............................................................ 13

4. EC declaration of conformity .................................................................... 14

1. Safety | Intended use

When operating the speaker system, observe the following safety warnings to avoid

any risks.

When handling heavy loads of more than 20 kg, use suitable aids (dollies, slings, etc.).

Depending on the situation, several persons may be required for lifting.

A stable position and solid anchorage therefore need to be ensured. A falling speaker can

cause serious damage to property and severe injuries to persons.

When installing and securing TW AUDiO speakers, only use the materials specified by

TW AUDiO. This work must be carried out by qualified and competent personnel. Comply

with the applicable safety regulations when doing so.

If the primary lifting component fails, then discontinue use of the load suspension

equipment immediately. After a fall into the secondary safety component, load

suspension equipment must be regarded as ready to be discarded.

Before installing the equipment always do visual inspection first. Replace parts when

necessary. Spare parts can be obtained from TW AUDiO.

When installing speakers, ensure that they are not exposed to the following

environmental conditions:

• Direct sunlight

• Moisture

• Vibrations

• Dust

Speakers produce an electromagnetic field. Persons with pacemakers must not stand in

close proximity to speakers, because electromagnetic fields can cause pacemakers to

malfunction.

Make sure that there are no objects sensitive to magnetic fields within a one-meter radius

of the speakers, because electromagnetic fields could damage these objects.

Do not stand in close proximity to speakers which are operating with high sound pressure

levels. These speaker systems present a health hazard. Sound levels of approx. 90 dB

SPL are sufficient to result in long-term hearing impairments.

Avoid:

• Feedback

• Signal distortion (clipping)

• Peaks occurring due to activating devices, or connecting or disconnecting de-

vices, during operation.

These signals could result in the speaker being subject to overload. Do not operate

defective speakers on one amplifier, because this presents a risk of fire.

Please note that TW AUDiO cannot be held responsible for damage which can be

attributed to this type of overloading, and therefore assumes no liability for any

consequential damage.

2. System components

Only use the speakers, and their variations, named in the following list for systems

which use the accessories named. Combinations using products which are not named

in these instructions are not permitted.

2.1. Loudspeakers

VERA10

Vertical array two-way speaker 1 x 10" LF / 2 x 1" HF,

vertical dispersion angle 10°, frequency range

60 - 16,000 Hz, nominal impedance 16 Ω LF / 16 Ω HF,

program capacity 500 W LF / 200 W HF, SPL max.

131 dB, integrated rigging tracks,

dimensions 275 x 500 x 355 mm

Available in four versions:

VERA10 A 80° Active (bi-amp) version equipped with 80° horn weight 16.9 kg

VERA10 A 120° Active (bi-amp) version equipped with 120° horn weight 16.9 kg

VERA10 P 80° Passive crossover version equipped with 80° horn weight 18.0 kg

VERA10 P 120° Passive crossover version equipped with 120° horn weight 18.0 kg

VERA L24

Low-mid extended 2 x 12" bass reflex horn hybrid,

frequency range 63 - 400 Hz, nominal impedance 8 Ω,

program capacity 1,300 W, SPL max. 135 dB, integrated

rigging hardware,

dimensions 550 x 500 x 560 mm, weight 30.7 kg

VERA S15

Compact 1 x 15" subwoofer in bass reflex design,

frequency range 40 - 1,000 Hz, nominal impedance 4 Ω,

program capacity 1,200 W, SPL max. 127 dB, integrated

rigging tracks,

dimensions 446 x 500 x 560 mm

Available in two versions:

VERA S15 A Active version for operation with DSP power amplifiers weight 23.0 kg

VERA S15 P Version with integrated passive crossover PWS15 weight 24.6 kg

2.2. Hardware

The enclosures were designed in compliance with the accident prevention regulations

(UVV): BGV C1 and categorised as load suspension equipment, designed in compliance

with DIN 18800 (and DIN 4113 respectively), however with a double safety factor.

The enclosures are not lifting equipment.

Before installing equipment always do visual inspection first. Replace parts when

necessary. Spare parts can be obtained from TW AUDiO.

Rigging frame – VERA RF300

Rigging frame for VERA10 / VERA S15 / VERA L24,

allows a variety of array configurations with a total

weight of up to 350 kg, for suspension of up to 18

VERA10 in compliance with BGV-C1, also suitable

for use as a ground stack frame,

dimensions 690 x 580 x 110 mm, weight 19 kg

Small frame – VERA SF10

Small frame for assembling up to four VERA10 using HSF

on a stand, or suspended using DHST (top parts upside

down), dimensions 500 x 380 x 110 mm, weight 5.5 kg

Stacking frame – VERA SF10

Ground frame for stacking VERA10 / VERA S15 /

VERA L24, removable and adjustable base jacks for

tilt-resistant set-up and height adjustment, allows

a variety of array configurations with up to 12

VERA10,

dimensions 690 x 620 x 150 mm, weight 13.5 kg

2.3. Accessories

Shackle – SK20

High-strength shackle, cambered with 2 t WLL stud bolts; compliant

with DIN EN 13889, with eye bolts.

The shackle is required to fasten a VERA RF300 to load suspension

equipment. The shackle is therefore considered lifting equipment and must be checked

for wear prior to each use. Deformed or damaged shackles may not be used, and must be

regarded as ready to be discarded.

Speaker stand flange – HSF

Speaker stand flange for installing the SF10 on standard tripods (36 mm

bar) incl. two M10 x 20 screws and two self-locking nuts with clamp.

Half-coupler with screw – DHST

Slimline Doughty clamp half coupler with M12 screw and self-locking nut

with clamp, SWL 750 kg, for single-point attachment of a SF10 to a round

bar with a 45 - 48 mm diameter.

Eye bolt M12 – RSM12

Eye bolt DIN 580, drop-forged, galvanised, incl. self-locking nut with clamp,

for fastening an SF10 to a variety of load suspension equipment. Load-

bearing capacity 340 kg WLL

3. Assembly

Assembly and disassembly made only be carried out by competent personnel.

The applicable local safety regulations must be complied with.

The combinations of speakers and accessory parts listed are intrinsically safe. The

load suspension equipment must be configured so that it guarantees safe use in

compliance with the standards and regulations applicable at the usage site.

A secondary safety component between the individual elements is not necessary.

3.1. Rigging frame – VERA RF300

Rigging mode

Suspended use of our speaker system is referred to as rigging mode. This involves

fastening the RF300 rigging frame directly to load suspension equipment using a shackle

(SK20). Single pick-point and dual-pickpoint rigging are both possible. However, the centre

of gravity of the overall system and the overall angle of the individual elements determine

the maximum possible number of speakers.

The system will always rotate to the centre of gravity when a single pick-point suspension

is used. The overall angle of inclination can be varied by changing the attachment point

(pick point).

When dual pick-point mode suspension is used, the frontmost and rearmost attachment

point must be connected to the load suspension equipment (pick point 1 and 18). The

angle of inclination of the rigging frame can be adjusted by changing the height of the pick

point. The centre of gravity of the overall system can be adjusted subsequently. To

calculate the maximum possible number of speakers, the attachment point (pick point)

EASE Focus software should be used.

To calculate the maximum possible number of speakers exactly, a simulation must be

done in EASE Focus. The “Rigging Details” table in the printed simulation report

provides information about the planned load situation.

The following limitations apply for system operation:

1. Maximum system weight 350 kg

2. Position of the attachment point (pick point): If the attachment point is positioned...

a. between 1 and 9, a maximum of 18 VERA101 may be installed

b. between 10 and 12, a maximum of 14 VERA101 may be installed

c. between 13 and 15, a maximum of 12 VERA101 may be installed

d. between 16 and 18, a maximum of 10 VERA101 may be installed

1 One VERA L24 or VERA S15 are counted in the cluster for every two VERA10 elements

3. Overall angle of the individual elements. The respective number of still possible el-

ements were considered in accordance with the related, corresponding effective

angle of the speaker.

a. Overall angle <=10°  no limit

b. Overall angle > 10° <= 20°  9 further speakers

c. Overall angle > 20° <= 30°  6 further speakers

d. Overall angle > 30° <= 50°  4 further speakers

e. Overall angle > 50° <= 60°  3 further speakers

Ground stack mode

Use of a standing speaker system on the RF300 rigging frame is referred to as ground

stack mode.

Using the RF300 in ground stack mode requires a level, horizontal and stable, load-

bearing foundation. Placing shims under any of the corners to ensure horizontal set-up

is not permitted. The system must be secured against tipping over by ballast or

anchors when persons are moving past in close proximity.

Outdoor use is not permitted.

A maximum of eight elements may be placed on the frame in ground stack mode.

When used this way, one VERA L24 and VERA S15 count as one element each.

The following limitations apply for system operation:

1. The total weight of the stacked system must not exceed 300 kg.

2. As soon as the first element (viewed from bottom to top) reaches an overall angle

of 50° or more, only two more elements may then be added to the top.

3.2. Small frame – VERA SF10

VERA10 speaker elements are the only ones which may be set up on a VERA SF10.

Use is combination with VERA L24 or VERA S15 elements is not permitted.

Rigging mode

Suspending use of our speaker system is referred to as rigging mode. This involves

fastening the VERA SF10 small frame to load suspension equipment directly using a DHST

half coupler or an RSM12 eye bolt. 5 different attachment points (pick points) are provided

for this.

The VERA10 speakers are assembled on the adapter upside down when the VERA SF10 is

used in rigging mode. Observe that the angle selected applies on the link for the box itself.

When set up on a crossbeam using DHST, the system must under no circumstances

rotate out of its centre of gravity. The torsional forces could damage the crossbeam or

its suspension.

A maximum of four VERA10 elements may be suspended on the assembly adapter.

Ground stack mode

Placing a standing speaker system on the small frame is referred to as using the

VERA SF10 in ground stack mode. The HSF speaker stand flange will be required for

assembly in all cases. This is bolted to the small frame using the correspondingly labelled

holes, and then inserted onto a standard speaker tripod.

A maximum of four VERA10 elements may be stacked on the small frame.

There are only a few speaker tripods which may hold more than three VERA10

elements. Please observe the required system size when using tripods.

3.3. Ground frame – VERA GF10

The VERA GF10 ground frame is only intended for use with standing speaker systems.

The VERA GF10 stacking frame allows extensive use of ground stacks beyond the

limits of the VERA RF300. The adjustable jacks allow irregularities of up to 60 mm to

be compensated. The supporting surface of the threaded spindles must be increased

on soft surfaces using suitable supports to prevent subsidence during operation.

The ground frame may only be used with the stabilizers extended.

Outdoor use, up to wind force 6, is permitted. However, suitable anchors must be

used in all cases.

A maximum of twelve elements may be placed on the frame. When used this way, one

VERA L24 and VERA S15 count as one element each.

The following limitations apply for system operation:

1. The total weight of the stacked system must not exceed 300 kg.

2. As soon as the first element (viewed from bottom to top) reaches an overall angle

of 70° or more, only two more elements may then be set up on top.

4. EC declaration of conformity

in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC from 17 May 2006

We hereby declare that the components designated in the following satisfy, in design and

construction, as well as in the form circulated by us, the fundamental safety and health

requirements specified by the EC Directive 2006/42/EC. If any modifications are made

without our prior agreement, this declaration loses its validity.

Manufacturer:

TW AUDiO GmbH

Osterholzallee 140-2

71636 Ludwigsburg, Germany

www.twaudio.de

This declaration concerns the following components:

• VERA RF300

• VERA SF10

• VERA GF10

Applicable national standards and technical specifications:

• DIN 18800

• DIN 4113

• DIN EN ISO 14121-1

• BGV C1 / BGI 810-3

Ludwigsburg, 09/12/2013 _________________________

Tobias Wüstner / Managing Director

TW Audio VERA10 Rigging Manual

Brand: TW Audio

Model: VERA10

Type: Rigging Manual

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