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Bose®FreeSpace®3-II system
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FREESPACE 3-II SYSTEM
Frequency range
50 Hz to 16 kHz (±3dB)
System components
•FreeSpace 3-II Acoustimass
®
module
70V/100V/6 ohm (25W,50W,
100W,200W taps in mono or 6 Ω;
100W in mono or stereo)
PC 029386 white - one per box
PC 029686 black - one per box
•FreeSpace 3 satellite speaker
(surface-mount with bracket)
PC 025596 white - two per box
PC 025595 black - two per box
•FreeSpace 3F satellite speaker
(flush-mount)
PC 029387 white - two per box
PC 029827 black - two per box
Sensitivity
1
82dB-SPL @ 1W,1 m (pink noise)
Maximum acoustic output
93dB-SPL average in a 45,000 ft
3
room, with an RT60of 1 second, ±3dB
Long-term power handling
4
70/100V:200W continuous
Low impedance: 100W continuous
Nominal impedance
2-satellite and 4-satellite,direct:
6Ω per channel
FREESPACE 3-II ACOUSTIMASS MODULE
(FS3B)
Frequency range
50 Hz to 210 Hz (±3dB)
Sensitivity
1
76dB @ 1W,1 m (pink noise) per channel
79dB-SPL @ 1W,1 m (pink noise) mono
Maximum acoustic output
2
96dB-SPL @ 1 m (pink noise and IEC3noise)
per channel
102dB-SPL @ 1 m (pink noise and IEC noise)
Long-term power handling
4
70/100V:200W continuous (mono)
Low impedance: 50W per channel
stereo or 100W mono,continuous
Nominal impedance
Direct: 6Ω
Dispersion
Omnidirectional
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions:
15.4" (39.1 cm) outer flange diameter;
14.25" (36.1 cm) ceiling hole diameter;
7.5" (19.01 cm) height to top of housing
Weight:
14 lb (6.36 kg)
Fuses/protection:
internal over-power
protection
FREESPACE 3-II SATELLITES
Frequency range
210 Hz to 16 kHz (±3dB)
Sensitivity
1
84dB-SPL @ 1W,1 m (pink noise)
Maximum acoustic output
2
95dB-SPL @ 1 m (pink noise)
95dB-SPL @ 1 m (pink noise)
1 Full bandwidth pink noise is amplified to a level at the loudspeaker terminals corresponding to 1W as referenced to the nominal impedance.The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 metre from
the speaker in an anechoic environment.
2 Full bandwidth pink noise is amplified to a level at the loudspeaker terminals corresponding to the long-term rated power handling of the speaker. The average sound pressure level (dB-SPL) is measured at 1 metre
from the speaker in an anechoic environment.
3 Full bandwidth pink noise,meeting International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard #268-5,with a spectrum correspondin g to average program material.
4 Full bandwidth noise,meeting the IEC Standard #268-5 is amplified to a level at the loudspeaker terminals corresponding to the power handling of the loudspeaker.The loudspeaker must show no visible damage or
measurable loss of performance after 100 hours of continuous testing.
5.88 (149.23mm)
1.88 (47.63mm)
2.63 (66.68mm)
3.03 (76.99mm)
3.03 (76.99mm)
3.03 (76.99mm)
FREESPACE 3 SURFACE-MOUNT SATELLITE
FREESPACE 3 ACOUSTIMASS MODULE (FS3B)
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW
13.65 [346.7mm] 15.40 [391.2mm]
14.00 [355.6mm]
7.43 [188.6mm]
5.88 [149.23mm]
1.88 [47.63mm]
2.63 [66.68mm]
4.00 [101.60mm]
3.03 [76.99mm]
5.88 [149.23mm]
1.69 [42.88mm]
0.70 [17.86mm] 0.70 [17.86mm]
0.62 [15.75mm]
1.63 [41.28mm]
0.79 [19.96mm]
1.63 [41.28mm]
3.03 [76.99mm]
3.03 [76.99mm]
3.03 [76.99mm]
7.55 [191.8mm]
14.00 [355.6mm]
Optional system accessories
• PC 029854 - FS3B tile bridge required for
use with tile ceilings,6 pack
• PC 029855 - FS3B rough-in pan for flush
mounting in hard ceilings or walls,6 pack
• PC 029829 - FS3B surface mount kit,
white,one per box
• PC 029828 - FS3B surface mount kit,
black, one per box
• PC 030100 - FS3B pendant mount kit,
white,one per box
• PC 030099 - FS3B pendant mount kit,
black, one per box
The pendant-mount kit offers a suspension
cable,eye screws for cable installation,
and a cosmetic cover for the speaker.
• PC 0301146 PC-FS3B plenum cover for the
FreeSpace 3 flush Acoustimass module.
It fits over the back of the speaker to
better comply with codes for air-handling
spaces,one per box
• PC 026363 - 8/32 junction box (for use
with the FS3B or FS3F rough-in pan),6 pack
• PC 029832 - FS3F tile bridge recommended
for use with tile ceilings,6 pack
• PC 029853 - FS3F rough-in pan for flush
mounting in hard ceilings or walls,6 pack
• PC 030098 - FS3F cosmetic covers for use
when pendant mounting,two per box, white
• PC 030097 - FS3F cosmetic covers for use
when pendant mounting,two per box, black
• PC 031145 PC-FS3F plenum cover for the
FreeSpace 3 flush satellite. Fits over the
back of the speaker to comply with codes
for air-handling spaces, 6 pack
The Bose FreeSpace 3-II system is a high
performance,Virtually Invisible
®
system
engineered for a wide range of business
applications including retail, restaurant, and
hospitality operations.
The product provides the following features:
• High fidelity,extended bandwidth repro-
duction of voice and music over a wide
dispersion area
• Aesthetic styling for elegant surface- and
flush-mount installations
• The ceiling-mount bass module can be
used with other systems to provide full,
deep bass
•Versatile mix-and-match system components
for all project needs:
- Multi-purpose bass module design
for simple flush, surface, or pendant
mounting
- Module design allowing for the flexibility
of two or four satellites per bass module,
and parallel connection of multiple bass
modules
- Choice of surface satellites with included
brackets,or flush- or pendant-mount
satellites with integral mounting features
- Proprietary PC/ABS enclosure to provide
durability with less weight
- When used with plenum cover, plenumrated for use in air-handling spaces
- All components available in black and
white,with plastic and metal surfaces
that can be painted with latex or oilbased paint
- Bose accessories available for integrated
installation
Dispersion (–6dB point, average,
1-4 kHz)
170° conical
Long-term power handling
4
12W continuous
Nominal impedance
6Ω
Surface-mount version only:
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions:
3.0"H x 3.0"W x 4.0"D
(7.7 cm x 7.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
Weight:
1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
Connectors
: guillotine
Mounting hardware included:
wall-mount
brackets
Bracket angles:
±30° pitch, ±90° yaw
Enclosure construction: high-impact
polystyrene
Flush-mount (FS3F) version only:
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions:
6.2" (15.7 cm) outer flange
diameter; 5.0" (12.7 cm) ceiling hole
diameter; 5.0" (12.7 cm) to top of housing
Weight:
1.9 lb (0.9 kg)
Connectors:
2-position terminal block
Mounting hardware included:
integral quick-
install mounting features
Additional mounting points:
tab for seismic
chain or safety cable
Enclosure construction:
PC/ABS rated at UL94
5VA,with expanded metal grille
FREESPACE 3 FLUSH-MOUNT SATELLITE (FS3F)
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
SIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
4.46 [113.3mm] 6.18 [157.1mm]
4.70 [119.4mm] 2.79 [71.0mm]
4.98 [126.5mm]
4.84 [123.0mm]
2.79 [71.0mm]
4.11 [104.4mm]
4.25 [107.9mm]
2.07 [52.7mm]
• Operation with 70V, 100V or low impedance
amplifier output
• Transformer tap adjustment with settings
under the grille
INST ALLATION
Product installation instructions are included
with the loudspeakers.
A full complement of accessories,for ease
and versatility of installation, is available
from Bose.
For mounting in a tile ceiling,a tile bridge
is required for the Acoustimass module and
is available for the FS3F satellite speaker.
Rough-in pans are available for flush-mounting
in hard ceilings or walls (and required for
installing the module that way).The Bose
8/32 junction box may be used with the
rough-in pan or tile bridge for pre-wiring
that meets local building codes.
For pendant-mounting in an open ceiling,
the FS3B pendant-mount kit offers a suspension cable,eye bolts for cable installation,
and a cosmetic cover for the module.For the
FS3F satellite speakers,an optional cosmetic
cover can be used in conjunction with solid
conduit attached to the satellite rear cover.
An optional surface-mount kit for the module
provides a wall- or ceiling-mount bracket
and cosmetic cover that coverts the series II
module into a surface-mount speaker.
The surface-mount satellite speakers include
mounting brackets that allow for easy installation and aiming at ±30° pitch and ±90° yaw.
The FS3F and FS3B plenum covers allow
each loudspeaker to meet fire codes for
installing in air-handling spaces.
Note: This product is equipped with a
protection circuit that reduces the volume
to a very low level when over-powered.
In the event that the protection circuit is
activated, turn off the signal source for
30 seconds for full recovery.
LOUDSPEAKER CONFIGURATION
The FreeSpace 3 loudspeaker system consists
of a flush-mount Acoustimass module plus
two to four satellite speakers of flush- or
surface-mount design.The module may also be
mounted on the surface of a wall or ceiling
using the optional surface-mount kit.
The module alone may be used for bass
augmentation with other Bose speakers,such
as the FreeSpace model 16,model 32, model
32SE or FreeSpace 6 loudspeakers.
With loudspeakers other than the FreeSpace 3
satellites,the module must have a separate
amplifier channel and must not connect to
the other speakers.
Detailed installation and setup instructions
are provided in the
Bose FreeSpace 3-II loud-
speaker system installation guide
found on the
website http://pro.bose.com.
ENGINEERS’ AND ARCHITECTS’
SPECIFICATIONS
The loudspeaker system shall be a 200W
ported loudspeaker system that includes one
Acoustimass module and two or four satellite
speakers.It shall be capable of producing
93dB-SPL average in a 45,000 ft
3
room with
an RT
60
of 1 second in a range of 50 Hz to
16 kHz (±3dB).
The module shall have one 5.25" (13.3 cm)
dual voice coil low-frequency driver.
The module shall have an input impedance
of 6Ω for direct connection to unequalised
low-impedance amplifier sources.
The system shall be configured for use with
either a 70/100V input or a low-impedance
input.The transformer shall offer multiple
taps of 25W,50W,100W,and 200W.
Each satellite speaker shall have one 2.5"
(6.3 cm) full-range driver. The nominal
average dispersion shall be 170° at –6dB.
The input connectors shall consist of multiposition screw-type barriers on the
Acoustimass module,a two-position guillotine
connector on the flush-mount satellite,and
a two-position screw-type barrier on the
surface-mount satellite.Wire jumpers for
transformer settings shall be provided.
Removable covers shall shield all bass
module input and jumper connections.
The Acoustimass module shall have dimensions
of 15.4" (39.1 cm) outer flange diameter;
14.25" (36.1 cm) ceiling hole diameter;
and 7.5" (19.0 cm) height to top of housing.
It shall weigh 14 lb (6.36 kg).
Each surface-mount satellite shall measure
3.0"H x 3.0"W x 4.0"D (7.7 cm x 7.7 cm x
10.2 cm) and shall weigh 1.75 lb (0.8 kg).
Each flush-mount satellite speaker shall
measure 6.2" (15.7 cm) outer flange
diameter; 5.0" (12.7 cm) ceiling hole
diameter; and 5.0" (12.7 cm) to top of
housing. It shall weigh 1.9 lb (0.9 kg).
The loudspeaker module and flush-mount
satellite enclosures shall be composed of
PC/ABS with an expanded metal grille and
shall meet plenum ratings when used with
a plenum cover. The surface-mount satellite
shall have a cloth grille and black or white
polymer finish.
The loudspeaker shall be the Bose FreeSpace
3-II loudspeaker system.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Bose FreeSpace 3-II loudspeakers have
passed extensive testing and comply with
the following specifications and uses:
UL1480 listed:
• General-purpose use,UL category UEAY,
file number S 5591
Air-handling spaces (ceiling plenums),
FS3 module and flush-mount satellite:
• UL-2043 When used with the PC-FS3F
and PC-FS3B plenum cover accessories
• NFPA-70 national electric code 2002,
article 300-22(c)
• NFPA-90-A-1996 Installation of air
conditioning and ventilation systems,
section 2-3.10.1(a), exception 3
EMC directive 89/336/EEC and article 10 (1)
of the directive,EN50081-1, and EN50082-1,
as signified by the CE mark.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Bose FreeSpace 3-II loudspeaker system
is covered by a five-year transferable limited
warranty.
Subject to change without notice.
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