Biamp P6-SM, P6 User Manual

Desono P6 / P6-SM

Installation & Operation Guide

P6-SM

P6

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Desono™ P6 and P6-SM are two-way passive coaxial
loudspeakers intended for full range music reproduction
in distributed audio applications. They deliver high
intelligibility coupled with a wide coverage area, allowing
system designers to use fewer speakers while maintaining
acceptable levels of speech intelligibility.

There are two different styles (models) of Desono pendants.
Designed with the installer in mind, the pendants come pre­terminated with Magic Cable, a composite cable comprised
of two aircraft cables, two conductors jacketed separately,
and integrated ripcords that allow the installer to easily slice
through the cable jackets.

FEATURES

• Two stylish designs

• 90° conical coverage

• Magic Cable is pre-terminated inside the pendant to
ensure no exposed connections

• 6-position tap for 70V/100V systems (60W, 30W, 15W,

7.5W, 3.75W, 1.875W) with low impedance bypass

• ETL listed to comply with UL 1480A, CE marked, and
RoHS compliant

• Covered by Biamp’s seven-year warranty

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STANDARD INSTALLATION

The Desono pendants have integral 15' (6m) cables and can be suspended up
to 14' (4.2m) if the safety supports and wiring junction boxes are within a short
distance from the drop. Preinstallation of any cable drops will require use of bulk
"Magic Cable" and a splice kit to install the loudspeaker.

There are several methods of installation. All involve attaching the support cables
to, or around, structural elements. Some of the methods are shown below. Please
use the appropriate method for your application.

IMPORTANT: The Griplock® cable
locking devices included with the

pendants, and described in these
instructions are only rated for static indoor
installations. They should not be used to
mount the loudspeakers outdoors or other
locations subject to moisture, weather
elements or dynamic loads.

(Wire connections shown
outside the junction box to
illustrate Scotchlok connections)

Figure 1a. Support cables can loop around structural

members or through anchored hardware

RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY

IMPORTANT: The loudspeakers described in this manual are

designed and intended to be mounted to di󰀨ering building

surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means and
methods. Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed

by trained and qualied personnel. All electrical connections

must conform to applicable city, county, state, and national
(NEC) electrical codes.

DANGER: The Magic Cable is rated with a Working Load Limit
(WLL) of 80 lbs (36.3 kg), and the Griplocks have a WLL of 50
lbs (22.7 kg); both with a 5:1 safety margin. No single rigging

tting using the Griplock locking device should ever be

subjected to a load that is greater than 50 lbs (22.7 kg). Failure
to heed this warning could result in injury or death!

. DANGER: It is possible to experience severe electrical shock

from a power amplier. Always make sure that all power
ampliers are in the "OFF" position and unplugged from an AC

Mains supply before performing electrical work.

IMPORTANT: The Magic Cable's connection to the pendant
loudspeaker is UL listed for the purpose of suspending that
loudspeaker only. No additional objects should be attached to,
or suspended from, that cable.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the sections on installation and
connections later in this manual for additional information on
rigging and electrical safety.

Figure 1b. A typical installation with wiring connections

in a nearby junction box

IMPORTANT: Please review the safety guide
accompanying this product and these installtion
instructions prior to to installing this loudspeaker.

CAUTION: Installation of Biamp loudspeakers should only

be performed by trained and qualied personnel. It is
strongly recommended that a licensed and certied

professional structural engineer approve the mounting.
Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if this product is
improperly installed.

DANGER: It is essential that the secondary cable be
secured to a suitable load-bearing point separate from the
primary loudspeaker mounting point, with as little slack as
possible so as not to develop undue kinetic force if the
primary mount were to fail.

IMPORTANT: Magic Cable’s strength members are
hardened stainless steel. Cutting the cables with tools not
rated for such use will damage those tools. You should use
a tool rated for cutting ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel
Reinforced) cables such as the Klein J2000-59.

CAUTION: The ends of the stainless steel suppor t
elements are sharp and may cause injury. Please handle
with care.

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