Bose Acoustic Wave Cannon system II (AWCS II), Acoustic Wave Cannon system II, AWCS II Quick Manual

• Modular component for system design flexibility

• High performance in permanent installations

• Unique Bose® acoustic waveguide loudspeaker technology

Technical Information

Acoustic Wave

®

CannonTM System II
Loudspeaker

General Description

The Bose® Acoustic Wave® Cannon
system II (AWCS II) loudspeaker is the
bass component for installed Bose sound
systems designed for high quality
reinforcement of voice and music. The
AWCS II includes system equalization,
when combined with a Panaray
digital controller. This provides smooth,
accurate spectral response across the
entire operating range of the AWCS II
system while providing loudspeaker
protection on two independent mid/high
frequency signal channels. Fourth order
subsonic and ultrasonic band-limiting
filters use power efficiently, reducing
harmonic distortion and high-excursion
cone instability.

Component Description

TM

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system

Frequency Range

25Hz – 125Hz (± 3dB)

Nominal Impedance

8Ω

Maximum Acoustic Output

1

109dB-SPL

Sensitivity (1W, 1m)

2

84dB-SPL

Long Term Power Handling

3

300W

Recommended Amplifier Power

600W

Enclosure construction

Custom-extruded polyvinyl chloride

Mounting points

1

Four

⁄2"-diameter holes on two flanges

Connectors

2-conductor spade lugs (barrier strips)

Dimensions

150"L x 17"W (3.81 x 0.43 m)

Weight

63 lb (29 kg)

The Acoustic Wave

®

Cannon system II
loudspeaker provides extended band­width high performance in permanent
installations. When mounted near solid
walls, ceilings, or floors its acoustic
bass-loading delivers greater low­frequency sound pressure.

Each AWCS II enclosure houses a single
high-power twelve-inch woofer, mounted
between two different length
waveguides. Molded flanges include
steel reinforcing

plates that provide

secure mounting points.

The Panaray system digital controller
provides crossover functions, active
electronic equalization, and dual-channel
signal processing for the AWCS II
system.

1

Full bandwidth pink noise is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a level at the speaker terminals corresponding to the long-term rated power handling of the

speaker. The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meter from the long tube of the speaker in an anechoic environment.

2

Full bandwidth pink noise is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a level at the speaker terminals corresponding to one watt as referenced to the nominal

impedance. The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 meter from the long tube of the speaker in an anechoic environment.

3

Full bandwidth noise, meeting the International Electrotechnical Commission standard #268-5, is applied to the Panaray system digital controller and amplified to a voltage at the

speaker terminals corresponding to the power handling of the speaker. The speaker must show no visible or measurable loss of performance after 100 hours of continuous testing.

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Panaray® system digital controller

REFER TO YOUR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION

MODE SWITCH GUIDE

AND OPERATING PROCEDURES. INCORRECT WIRING MAY RESULT IN

DAMAGE AND/OR POOR PERFORMANCE.

POSITION OPERATING MODE

CAUTION AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

4

WARNING:

INPUT LEVEL

–10 +4

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CH 1

2-WAY WITH LOW FREQUENCY OPTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

(NOT USED)

3

STANDARD 2-WAY (WITH 502B)

2

VOICE ONLY/FULL RANGE (WITH 502A)

1

INPUT

HIGH
FREQ

LOW FREQ

LEVEL

MODE

OUTPUT

.

0

.

OUTPUT MODE

.

OPT 4

.

INPUT LEVEL

.

NC 3

.

PIN 1 GRN
PIN 2 +
PIN 3 –

CH 2

.

PIN 1 GRN

–10 +4

2

+3

-18

1

BA

PIN 2 +

FR

PIN 3 –

PROTECTED BY U.S. PATENT 3,038,964

CH 2CH 1

NORMSUM

CH 1/SUM CH 2

220 V

CAUTION

In order to grant a secure operation do not mount the amplifier in
a fully closed housing. To preven electric shock, do not remove
cover. Disconnect power line in case of servicing.

ACHTUNG:

Um sichere Funktion zu gewährielsten, Gerät nicht in vollständig
geshlossenes Gehäuse einbauen. Abdeckung während des
Betriebes nicht entfernen. Bor Offnen des Gerätes Netzstecker
ziehen.
Bose Corporation, Framingham 01701, Mass, U.S.A.

Serial No.:

Made in Germany

Warranty Information

The Acoustic Wave® Cannon
system II loudspeaker is covered by a

Power amplifier

INPUT B

INPUT A

INPUT B INPUT A

BRIDGE

220 V

~

MADE IN USA

CAUTION

In order to grant a secure operation do not mount the amplifier in
a fully closed housing. To preven electric shock, do not remove

LOW
FREQ

230V~AC

OUTPUT

50/60Hz 12W

PIN 1 GRN
PIN 2 +

geprüdfte

PIN 3 –

Sicherheit

TÜV Rheinland

cover. Disconnect power line in case of servicing.

ACHTUNG:

Um sichere Funktion zu gewährielsten, Gerät nicht in vollständig
geshlossenes Gehäuse einbauen. Abdeckung während des
Betriebes nicht entfernen. Bor Offnen des Gerätes Netzstecker
ziehen.
Bose Corporation, Framingham 01701, Mass, U.S.A.

Serial No.:

Made in Germany

AWCS II

®

INPUT B

INPUT A

INPUT B INPUT A

BRIDGE

~

MADE IN USA

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or

or

5-year, transferable limited warranty. The
Panaray system digital controller is
covered by a 1-year, transferable limited
warranty.

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Figure 1

System Configurations

The Acoustic Wave® CannonTM system II
loudspeaker provides a flexible,

building­block approach to meeting the sound
reinforcement requirements of a wide
variety

of applications. You will find
detailed installation and system design
guidelines in the Bose

®

Acoustic Wave

®

CannonTM System II Loudspeaker Owner’s
Guide.

Figure 1 shows three possible system
configurations: one AWCS II loud­speaker, two 802, 402, or 502 loud­speakers, and the Panaray

®

system

digital controller.

Architects’ Specifications

The low-frequency device shall be a light­weight double barrel enclosure that uses
two waveguides as the acoustic vehicle.
The transducer shall consist of one (1)
woofer of 12" (30 cm) diameter, mounted
between the flanges that join the two
waveguides. The waveguide design of the
barrel shall limit cone excursion to
1" (2.54 cm) p-p, to reduce distortion. The
operating frequency range shall be 25Hz
to 125Hz. The input connector, located on
the driver flange of the short barrel, shall
be 2-conductor spade lugs (barrier strips).

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or

or

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802® 402™ 502

The enclosure shall be made of custom­extruded polyvinyl chloride pipe. Outer
dimensions of the enclosure shall be 150"L
x 17"W (3.81 x .43 m); its weight shall be
63 lb (29 kg).

The low-frequency device shall be the
Acoustic Wave

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Cannon system II loud-

speaker.

The AWCS II system shall be provided
with a separate system controller, to be
connected before the input(s) of the
system power amplifier(s).

The Panaray system digital controller shall
provide active electronic equalization and
crossover functions.

The electronic controller shall be the
Panaray system digital controller.

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The maximum acoustic output of the bass
enclosure shall be 109dB-SPL from 25Hz
to 125Hz, with measurements referenced
to a full-bandwidth pink noise input at
1 meter at the enclosure’s rated power.
Its power handling capacity shall be
300 watts continuous, referenced to IEC
noise for 100 hours.

©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA JN94899 PN40030 Rev.04 PC010249