Connecting people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences™
R.35-3896-EN
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The R.35-3896-EN is a fully horn-loaded triaxial threeway, full-range loudspeaker system designed to provide
high quality voice and music reproduction in applications
requiring extreme weather resistance. The R.35-3896-EN
features our innovative MultiSource Waveguide™ horn
design; the output from the dual midrange compression
drivers and 1-inch exit HF driver are combined seamlessly
into a single time-coherent source, resulting in excellent
musicality, intelligibility and dispersion consistency.
CONTENTS
• One (1) R.35-3896-EN Loudspeaker
• One (1) Steel Mounting Yoke
• One (1) Weather Cover and Gasket
• Weather Cover Mounting Hardware:
Pan Head Screws: 3.5 x 19mm (x6)
• One (1) 13.5mm (.5") ID Gland Nut
FEATURES
• EN54-24 Certied loudspeaker
• Excellent musicality and intelligibility, low distortion, and
high sensitivity and output
• Weather-resistant, compact, high impact ABS plastic
modied-trapezoidal enclosure
• Hydrophobically-treated grille and LF driver cones,
polymer HF and MR diaphragms, and moisture-sealed
crossover
• Documentation: Safety Guide and Installation Guide
8mm hex nuts (x2),and 2" OD rubber gaskets (x2),
All 8 mm hardware is stainless steel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing R SERIES loudspeakers and accessories:
• Read these instructions prior to assembly.
• Keep these instructions for reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical connections.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Only use attachments and accessories that are specied and approved by the manufacturer.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER may be used in this manual to alert the reader to important safety
considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of these terms, do not proceed with
installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Biamp directly for assistance. These terms are dened as:
CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to
potential damage or danger.
WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the equipment
or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.
DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment
and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others in the vicinity.
These installation instructions are for use by qualied personnel only. To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.
UNPACKING /
INSPECTION
R SERIES loudspeakers are engineered and
manufactured to be rugged and they are carefully packed
in sturdy cartons. Ensure that the number of cartons shown
on the freight documents have actually been delivered. It is
recommended to thoroughly inspect each unit after it has
been removed from the packaging, as damage could occur
during shipping.
Please note that once the shipment has left your dealer or
the Biamp factory, the responsibility for damage is always
borne by the freight company. If damage has occurred
during shipping, you must le a claim directly with the
freight company. It’s very important to contact the freight
company as soon as possible after receiving your shipment,
as most freight companies have a short time limit within
which they will investigate claims. Be sure to save the
carton and the packing material, as most claims will be
denied if these materials are not retained. Your Biamp
dealer and the factory will try to help in any way they can,
but it is the responsibility of the party receiving the shipment
to le the damage claim.
It is always a good idea to retain the carton and packing
materials, if possible, in the event that the unit may need
to be returned to your dealer or distributor for repair in the
future.
RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be mounted to
differing building surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means and methods. Installation of
loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualied personnel. All electrical connections must
conform to applicable city, county, state, and national (NEC) electrical codes.
DANGER: R SERIES rigging ttings are rated at a Working Load Limit of 100 lbs (45.4 kg) with a 10:1
safety margin. No single rigging tting should ever be subjected to a load that is greater than 100 lbs. Failure
to heed this warning could result in injury or death!
.DANGER: It is possible to experience severe electrical shock from a power amplier. Always make sure
injury and/or loss of life may occur if this product is improperly installed.
mounting point, with as little slack as possible so as not to develop undue kinetic force
if the mounting bracket (yoke) were to fail. The safety cable should be attached to the
integrated SS loop on the rear of the cabinet. Refer to the Product Features images.
that all power ampliers are in the “OFF” position and unplugged from an AC Mains supply before performing
electrical work.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the sections on installation and connections later in this manual for additional
information on rigging and electrical safety.
CAUTION: Installation of R SERIES loudspeakers should only be performed
by trained and qualied personnel. It is strongly recommended that a licensed
and certied professional structural engineer approve the mounting. Severe
DANGER: It is essential that a safety cable (not supplied) be utilized
whenever an R SERIES Loudspeaker is installed. The safety cable must be
secured to a suitable load-bearing point separate from the loudspeaker
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PRODUCT REPRESENTATION
R.35-3896-EN FULL RANGE MODEL
3-Layer
WeatherStop™
Grille
8mm Rigging Points
(2 sides)
Safety Attachment Point (user
must supply appropriate fastener
FRONT
Weather Cover
Gland Nut
13.5mm (.5") ID
and safety cable)
Bracket / Yoke
8mm Rigging Points
(2 sides)
Internal Transformer Mounting Bolts
(Do not adjust)
3.5 x 19mm Pan
Head Screws (x6)
REAR
R.35-3896-EN Installation and Operation Manual Page 3
RIGGING / SUSPENSION AND SAFETY
TERMINOLOGY: The terms “rigging", “ying" and “suspension" are often used
interchangeably to describe the installation of loudspeaker systems above ground level.
None of these terms pertain to, or attempt to describe, the actual method that is used
(cables, yokes, chains, etc.).
DANGER: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended
to be suspended using a variety of rigging hardware, means, and methods. It is
essential that all installation work involving the suspension of these loudspeaker
products be performed by competent, knowledgeable persons who understand safe
rigging practices. Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if these products are
improperly suspended.
DANGER: All rigging ttings and inserts must remain sealed with the included
hardware or they must be tted with properly rated optional mounting hardware.
Any missing fasteners will compromise the weather resistance of the enclosure.
BIAMP RIGGING HARDWARE WARRANTY:
Biamp warrants that its loudspeaker systems and its optional mounting and rigging
hardware have been carefully designed and tested. Biamp loudspeakers may be safely
suspended when each loudspeaker model is suspended with Biamp-manufactured
mounting and rigging brackets or yokes specically designed for use with that particular
model of loudspeaker. This warranty applies only for use under normal environmental
conditions, and when all loudspeakers, component parts, yokes and hardware are
assembled and installed in strict accordance with Biamp’s installation guidelines
contained herein. Beyond this, Biamp assumes no further or extended responsibility
or liability, in any way or by any means whatsoever. It is the responsibility of the
installer to insure that safe installation practices are followed, and that such practices
are in accordance with any and all local, state, federal, or other, codes, conditions,
and regulations that may apply to, or govern the practice of, rigging, mounting, and
construction work in the relevant geographic territory. Any modications made to any
parts or materials manufactured or supplied by Biamp shall immediately void all pledges
of warranty or surety, related in any way to the safe use of those parts and materials.
WARNING
NON-Biamp RIGGING HARDWARE:
Non-Biamp hardware used for rigging an R SERIES loudspeaker must be
certied by the supplier for such use and must be properly rated for safety.
Correct
Yoke tight against rubber
washer and enclosure
Yok e
Custom
Bracket
NOT Correct
Bracket spaced away
from enclosure
IMPORTANT NOTES ON
RIGGING LOUDSPEAKERS
There are three areas of responsibility
for rigging loudspeakers. The rst is the
building structure. Always consult with the
building architect or structural engineer to
assure the ability of the structure to support
the loudspeaker system. The second
area of responsibility is the loudspeaker
itself. Biamp certies its loudspeaker
systems and rigging accessories for
suspension when they are properly
installed according to our published
guidelines. The third area of responsibility
is everything between the loudspeaker
and the building structure and the actual
process of installation. The installing
contractor assumes this responsibility.
Loudspeaker rigging should be performed
only by certied rigging professionals using
certied rigging hardware chosen for the
specic application. Prior to installation,
the contractor should present a rigging
plan, with drawing and detailed parts list,
to a licensed structural engineer (P.E.) or
architect for written approval.
WARNING: R SERIES rigging
ttings are rated at a Working Load
Limit of 100 lbs (45.4kg) with a 10:1
safety margin. No single rigging tting
should ever be subjected to a load that is
greater than 100 lbs. Failure to heed this
warning could result in injury or death!
ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING
POINT LOADING
The mounting points should always be
used so that either shear force is applied
perpendicular to the direction of and in tight
proximity to the mounting hole, or tension
force is applied perpendicular to the
enclosure surface. See Figure 1 at left.
DANGER: Use the mounting points
only as described above. Do not
use them in such a way as to apply
sideways leverage to them. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
immediate failure of the mounting points
resulting in damage to the loudspeaker and
serious injury or death to personnel.
Enclosure
Figure 1. Mounting point load
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU START
Read all instructions before starting the installation including all safety instructions and
warnings regarding rigging and installation of the loudspeaker. The latest version of this
manual is available by contacting your sales dealer or representative. The revision date
is on the rear cover.
MOUNT THE LOUDSPEAKER
YOKE
1. Attach the yoke to the support
structure before mounting the
loudspeaker enclosure with properly
rated, corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Mounting hardware is not included
and should be specied by a structural
engineer.
NOTES: The wider angled portion of the yoke
must be at the rear of the loudspeaker when
mounted vertically, and toward the bottom of the
enclosure in the horizontal position. See Figure 2
for yoke orientation. Always use the holes in line
with the larger center hole as the primary
mounting points.
Optional pan/tilt and down-ring mounting
brackets are available (see Accessories section).
Custom brackets may be used, but must be
approved by a structural engineer and rated for
the expected load.
2. Attach the loudspeaker to the yoke.
See Figure 3. Screw an 8mm stud
into each side of the loudspeaker until
it protrudes 3/4" (19mm). Place the
rubber washers on the studs and then
lift the loudspeaker into place between
the yoke arms. Attach remianing
hardware. Support the enclosure until
both sides are secured. Tighten bolts
enough to hold the loudspeaker in
position.
3. Determine the approximate angle
of downward tilt. It must be angled
at least 5° down from horizontal to
maintain the stated enclosure IP55
rating. Tighten the hex nuts until
suciently tight enough to hold the
angle.
IMPORTANT: The loudspeaker is not designed
to be rotated 90° or mounted upside-down.
Doing so may cause water pooling in the safety
cable recess, compromising rigging safety and
performance, and may void the product warranty.
Pan-tilt and full rotation yokes are available for
multi-angled and down-re applications.
Enclosure
Figure 2. Orient the R.35 yoke correctly
Figure 3. Mount the loudspeaker to the yoke
Use holes aligned with large center
hole as primary mounting points these are aligned with the center
of gravity. Use other holes as
secondary reinforcement.
R.35 Yoke
Yok e
2" OD
Rubber Gasket
8mm SS
Hex Nut
8mm SS
Lock Washer
8mm SS Flat Washer
8 x 32 mm SS Stud
(leave 3/4" sticking out)
Orient angled
side to the rear of
the loudspeaker
R.35-3896-EN Installation and Operation Manual Page 5
INSTALLATION(CONTINUED)
ATTACH SAFETY CABLE
4. Attach a safety cable to the
integrated eyebolt on the rear of each
loudspeaker (see Figure 4).
The safety cable and hardware are not
included. Consult a structural engineer
for the appropriate cable for the load
and application. The safety cable must
be secured to a suitable load-bearing
point separate from the loudspeaker
mounting point, with as little slack as
possible, so as not to develop undue
kinetic force if the primary mounting
were to fail.
Attach safety cable here
Figure 4. Attach the safety cable
WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
All standard R.35 loudspeakers are provided with two methods of connecting
the amplier to the loudspeaker: a standard NL4-type locking connector, and
a pressure-screw terminal strip. The loudspeaker is intended to be connected
directly to the amplier.
If installed outdoors, the insulation of the installer-provided cabling should
be resistant to water, the eects of temperature, and the eects of ultraviolet
radiation from the sun. We recommend the use of a SJOW or SJOOW rated
cable for most applications. Using the recommended cable with the included
gland nut and the weather cover will form a good weather-tight seal.
5. Wire the loudspeaker. Spade or
ring terminals with barrel-type crimp
connectors that are crimped with a
forged crimp tool are recommended.
This method results in a gas-tight
Standard Wiring
(–) ( Black)
(+) ( White)
connection that is quick and easy
to accomplish. The maximum width
of the ring or spade lug should be
Ring
terminal
0.375" (9.5mm), or less. The terminal
screws are #8 (M4). The maximum
wire size that can be accommodated
for bare wire connections is 10 AWG
(5.26 mm2).
IMPORTANT: If the NL4 connection is used then
the weatherproof cover cannot be attached.
Direct connection to the terminal strips is the
preferred connection method for all permanent
or outdoor applications.
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Spade terminal
Wire Connectors
INSTALLATION(CONTINUED)
INPUT PANEL CONNECTIONS
6. Insert the cable through the gland nut and weather cover and wire the unit
for your system voltage. Refer to the label - see Figure 5. There is a preinstalled
jumper that should be left in the marked position for 70/100V use, or moved to
the bottom terminals for 8Ω operation. Failure to do so can result in damage
to the loudspeaker and/or amplier. Set the Music/Voice switch to the desired
position. The NL4 connection can only be used for low impedance 8Ω operation.
NL4
Music /
Voice
Switch
Must remove jumper, or move it to the bottom
terminals, for 8Ω operation (see arrow below)
Amplier
Terminal Strip
Follow label to
determine
correct (+)
terminal
connection
+
from
–
NL4-Type Connector
1+
1–
2–
2+
IMPORTANT: The gland nut,
weather cover and all of the
attachment screws must be used in
outdoor and indoor harsh environment
applications. Without these, the loudspeaker
will not have the stated weather-resistant
rating and may negate the warranty.
IMPORTANT: All electrical
installation connections for
loudspeaker lines are subject to all
applicable governmental building and re
codes. The selection of appropriate
electrical hardware to interface with the R
SERIES loudspeaker lies solely with the
installation professional. Biamp
recommends that an appropriately licensed
engineer, electrician, or other qualied
professional identify and select the
appropriate conduit, ttings, wire, etc. for the
installation.
DANGER: The output power
capabilities of audio ampliers
present a danger to installers
especially in 70-volt and 100-volt distributed
systems. To minimize the risk of electric
shock from loudspeaker connecting cables,
conrm that the power ampliers are turned
“o" before connecting loudspeaker cable(s)
to the loudspeaker or amplier. Always
follow local electrical codes and proper
electrical safety procedures.
Figure 5. R.35 input panel
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND TESTING
7. Secure the gland nut to the weather
Weather Cover
cover. Align the weather cover with the
holes and attach using the provided
pan head screws. See Figure 6.
Gland Nut
(Barrel)
8. All provided hardware (or other
approved replacement) must be
installed in order to maintain weatherresistance and preserve the product
warranty.
9. Power and test the system.
Wire
Figure 6. Weather cover attachment
R.35-3896-EN Installation and Operation Manual Page 7
Gasket
Pan Head
Screws
Gland Nut
(Nut)
Input panel
MAINTENANCE
FIELD SERVICE
Remove the loudspeaker from service to ease repair and avoid any exposure of internal
components to the elements. Any driver or crossover service required is accessed from the
front of the enclosure by rst removing the front grille and then unscrewing and removing
the horn assembly. Take note of wiring positions prior to removing any drivers from the
loudspeaker. In order to maintain the weather resistance, components and assemblies
must not remain removed from the loudspeaker any longer than needed for replacement.
Extended exposure could cause failures and void the warranty on the loudspeaker.
1. Remove the grille. Refer to illustrations in Figure 7. Remove the screws
securing the grille to the enclosure. The grille frame locks into the enclosure
frame. Carefully insert a thin at bladed screwdriver between the grille frame and
the enclosure frame while gently pressing down on the grille. Starting at the top
and moving down, twist the blade to release the grille from the frame. Repeat as
necessary to release the other side and remove the grille.
2. Remove the screws holding the horn assembly to the enclosure and replace or
service the components as necessary.
3. Replace the driver assembly securing it with all of
the original hardware. Push the grille frame into place
- one side and then the other, ensuring that the frames
are fully seated. The grille should easily snap into
place. Secure the grille with screws (in the same corner
locations).
Remove any screws
securing the grille
Insert thin blade of screwdriver
between frame and enclosure
and move down seam while
twisting to loosen grille
Remove grille
Figure 7. Remove grille
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ACCESSORIES
EN54-24:2008
R-VTY35 VARY-TILT YOKE FOR R.35
Provides pan-tilt operation.
Zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer
powder-coated steel with
hardware, color-matched to
loudspeaker.
R-FRY35 FULL ROTATION YOKE FOR R.35
Provides full rotation mounting
capability for down-ring
application (i.e. top of press
box). Zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer
powder-coated steel with
hardware, color-matched to
loudspeaker.
MAINTAINING WEATHER
RESISTANCE
GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR USE
The R.35-3896-EN is suitable for outdoor installation when used
as recommended.
• Always orient the loudspeaker so the mouth of the horn is, at a
minimum, pointing at least 5 degrees downward. Failure to do
this could result in water collecting inside the enclosure under
extreme weather conditions.
• Be careful not to scratch or scrape the nish on the grille,
yoke, or enclosure.
• All mounting holes must be sealed o with the stainless
steel bolts, washers, and rubber washers supplied. If, for any
reason, these bolts must be removed, seal o the hole with
silicone caulking or some other suitable weather-tight sealant.
• The rubber washers supplied with the mounting bolts must
always seat against the enclosure.
• The grille assembly is designed to prevent normal and winddriven rain from directly entering the mouth of the loudspeaker.
The grille is not designed to withstand such things as being
directly sprayed from a hose; therefore this should be avoided.
• If you use any hardware in place of hardware provided with
your R SERIES loudspeaker, it should also be made of
stainless steel.
EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
This document conrms that Biamp's range of products bearing the CE label meet all the requirements laid down by
the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements, furthermore the products comply with the rules and
regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 16 April 2016.
The Biamp products bearing the CE label comply with the following directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the
Waste from Electrical Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC RoHS.
The authorized declaration and compatibility certication resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request.
The responsible manufacturer is the company:
Biamp Systems, LLC
9300 SW Gemini Drive • Beaverton, OR 97008, USA
biamp.com
18
0905
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SPECIFICATIONS
Additional technical information and full specications are available by contacting Biamp's
Loudspeaker Support Group (within Customer Support) or your sales representative.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Mode
Operating Environment
Operating Range
1,2
Nominal Beamwidth
Triaxial Transducers
Continuous Power Handling @
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
4
3
Nominal Maximum SPL4
(Whole Space)
Autoformer Taps/Impedance
Declared values of SPL
1/3 Oct band CPB,
1W/4m, per EN54-24 (Hz:dB)
Coverage (-6dB)
Horiz/Vert per EN54-24
Required Accessories
PHYSICAL
Input Connection
Mounting/Suspension Points
Input Panel Weather Cover
Environmental
Dimensions H x W xD
Weight
Finish
OPTIONS
Accessories
Footnotes
1. Operating Range: 10dB from rated sensitivity
2. Axes and Planes: See Diagram (page 11)
3. Continuous Power Handling: IEC, 2 hours
4. Measurement Environment: All measurements are made in outdoor free-eld conditions
5. Sensitivity/Max SPL @ 4m (per EN54-24): "Music" mode must be used for applications necessitating EN54-24 compliance
6. Nominal Max SPL @ 1m: Calculated from continuous power handling and sensitivity @ 1m
7. Rated Noise Power (per EN54-24): The 100W/ 100V and 50W/100V taps are certied for EN54-24 use. Low impedance, all 70V inputs, and 200W/100V tap are not rated
for EN54-24 use.
Passive, Low impedance or 70V/100V
All Conditions, suitable for continuous outdoor direct exposure
95 Hz to 19 kHz
90° x 60°
LF 1 x 8" Carbon ring hydrophobically-treated cone, 3" VC
MF 2 x 2.35" MultiSource Waveguide™ compression
HF 1 x 1" exit compression
1. Reference Plane (red) is coincident with the center of the
2
loudspeaker grille
2. Reference Axis (black) perpendicular to the reference plane,
passing through the center of the grille
3. Vertical Plane (blue) intersects the reference plane at a right
angle including the reference axis and the center point of the
cabinet's front radius
4. Horizontal Plane (green) intersects the reference plane at a
right angle and includes the reference axis
R.35-3896-EN Installation and Operation Manual Page 11
PERFORMANCE
USE A DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR
For best performance, loudspeaker protection and system longevity, a digital signal
processor (DSP ) should be used with all R SERIES loudspeakers. Biamp recommends
using Biamp's Amplied Loudspeaker Controllers (ALC) and ArmoníaPlus software*
containing all of the information (high pass lters, limiters, factory tunings) and DSP
settings to fully optimize your system. For more information on installing and operating
your R SERIES loudspeaker, please contact our Loudspeaker Support Group at
support@biamp.com.
Note: Every eort has been made to insure
that the information contained in this manual
was complete and accurate at the time of
printing. However, due to ongoing technical
advances, changes or modications may
have occurred that are not covered in this
manual. The latest version is available at
biamp.com.
*ArmoiníaPlus® is a registered trademark of Powersoft S.p. A.
CONTACT US
Email: support@biamp.com
Web: support.biamp.com
Warranty: biamp.com/legal/warranty-information
Safety & Compliance: biamp.com/compliance
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