D.A.S. Aero 2 Series, Aero-20A, Aero-20.120A Rigging Manual

Rigging Manual

AERO-20A / AERO-20.120A

El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse
ut il iz an do l os he rr aj es de c ol ga do
recomendados y por personal cualificado.
No cuelgue la caja de las asas.
The appliance should be flown only from
th e r iggin g p oin ts an d b y qual ified
personnel. Do not suspend the box from
the handles.

CONTENTS

RIGGING SYSTEM: WARNINGS

4 UNITS MOUNTING ON A PL-20S

ARRAY MOUNTING WITH GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

ARRAY DISASSEMBLY IN GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

COMBINATION WITH AERO-40A ARRAY

STACKING SYSTEMS

TRANSPORTING

ANNEX I : Tools for rigging systems

ANNEX II : Maximum load capacity for AX-AE20

ANNEX III : Advice for EASE Focus 2 use

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RIGGING SYSTEM

Warning

This manual offers all the necessary
information for flying DAS Audio systems.
To any operations related to flying a
system, read the present document first
and act on the warnings and advice
given. The goal is to allow the user to
become familiar with the mechanical
elements required to fly the acoustic
system, as well as the safety measures to
be taken during set-up and teardown.

Only experienced installers with
adequate knowledge of the equipment
and local safety regulations should fly
speaker boxes. It is the user´s
responsibility to ensure that the systems
to be flown (including flying accessories)
comply with state and local regulations.

The working load limits in this manual
are the results of tests by independent
laboratories. It is the user´s responsibility
to follow and comply with safety factors,
resistance values, periodical supervisions
and warnings given in this manual.
Product improvement by means of
research and development is on going at
DAS Audio Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

It is common practice to apply 5:1
safety factors for enclosures and static
elements. For slings and elements
exposed to material fatigue due to friction
and load variation the following ratios
must be met; 5:1 for steel clable slings;
4:1 for steel chain slings and 7:1 for
polyester slings. Thus, an element with a
breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be
statically loaded with 200 kg (5:1 safety
factor) and dynamically loaded with 142
kg (7:1 safety factor).

When a system is flying, the working
load must be lower than the resistance of
each individual flying point in the
enclosure, as well as each box. Hanging
hardware should be regularly inspected
and suspect units replaced if in doubt.
This is important to avoid injury and
absolutely no risks should be taken in this
respect. It is highly recommended that
you implement an inspection and
maintenance program on flying elements,
including reports to be filled out by the
personnel that will carry out the
inspections. Local regulations may exist
that, in case of accident, may require you
to prevent evidence of inspection reports
and corrective actions after defects were
found.

Absolutely no risks should be
taken with regards to public safety.

When flying enclosures from ceiling
support structures, extreme care should
be taken to assure the load bearing
capabilities of the structures so that the
installation is absolutely safe. Do not fly
enclosures from unsafe structures.
Consult a certified professional if needed.
All flying accessories that are not
supplied by DAS Audio are the user´s
responsibility. Use at your own risk.

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4 UNITS MOUNTING ON A PL-20S

The groups of 3 or 4 units are easy to transport by truck as we will see in this section. We will also see
the preparation.

If we look at the PL-20S, we will see the two security pins on the sides (see figure). These pins allow to
hold the first enclosure to the platform.

Rear part of the

PL-20S platform.

Front part of the

PL-20S platform.

PL-20S

W.L.L.: 160kg

Security pins on

the PL-20S platform side.

Rear part of the

PL-20S platform.

Front part of the

PL-20S platform.

Side view of the PL-20S platform.

Security pins on

the PL-20S platform side.

Front view of the PL-20S platform.

Side view of AERO-20A unit

Looking at the side of AERO-20A unit, we
observe the blocking angle trigger.

Warning: Make sure the trigger is hidden,

blocking the angle, so that the box is fixed to
the platform safely.

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When you push the trigger, you will block AERO-20A angles.

Lift the enclosure by the handles and sit it
gently over the platform.

Remove the security pins and hold the
enclosure with them.

Check that the four security pins are well
positioned.

Rear security pins:

REAR LINK

Front security pin

Front security pin

Final mounting of one enclosure on a PL-20S platform.

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Lets add another enclosure over the previous.

We need to look at the side controls of the
enclosure and act on them like in the figure.

We push up the front rods (as seen in the
figure), we will deploy them and we will lock them
into position. Make sure they are properly locked
for safety.

The front rod remains locked, unless you press
the front triggers so that we can bring it to its initial
position, folded on the side.

The result, platform included, can be seen in
the figure below.

Move the front
folded rod

Front trigger

Click !

Front rod
unfolded

Figure of the enclosure on the platform PL-20S
with the rods ready to add another enclosure over it.

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Now we unlock the angle in the second box,
before leaning it on the first (in this configuration
the rear trigger is hidden).

To do this we will move the handles on the
sides of the box up to the end where you will hear
a click.

At that time the rear trigger will come out, the
handle will lock, and it will unlock the angle.

Taking the second enclosure by the handles,
we will lower it gently upon the first enclosure, until
it rests upon it.

Remove the safety pins on each side of the
enclosure, and to anchor the enclosure we will use
these pins, as shown in the figures.

Note: We can leave the front rods
prepared for stacking the third box.

Side handle

Hidden rear trigger

Click !

Front
security
pins

Visible rear trigger

This figure shows mounting of two enclosures on a PL-20S platform.

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Once the second enclosure is supported by the first and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose 7º (which is the maximum possible for this model), with the angle selector and we will put the rear
safety pins on the first enclosure (two on each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of
second enclosure and others, in the holes corresponding to 7º angle, on the first enclosure (as shown in the
figures below).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

Security
pins

Security
pins

DETAIL

This figure shows final mounting of two enclosures on a PL-20S platform.

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Now we should unlock the angle in the third enclosure to place it on the second (in this configuration the
rear trigger is hidden, as seen on page 7).
To do this we will move the handles on the sides of the enclosure up to the end where you will hear a
click.
At that time the rear trigger will come out, the moved handle will be locked and it will unlock the angle.
Taking the third enclosure by the handles, we will lower it gently upon the second enclosure, until it rests
upon it.
Remove the safety pins on each side of the box and to anchor the enclosure we will use these pins as
shown in the figures, on page 7.

Once the third enclosure is supported by the second and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose also 7º with the angle selector and we will put the rear safety pins on the second enclosure (two on
each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of third enclosure and others, in the holes
corresponding to 7º angle, on the second enclosure (as shown in the figures below and as seen on page 8).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

These figures show final mounting of three
enclosures on a PL-20S platform. We can leave
the front rods prepared for stacking the fourth
enclosure, only if the group isn't finished.

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Now we should unlock the angle in the fourth enclosure to place it on the third (in this configuration the
rear trigger is hidden, as seen on page 7).
To do this we will move the handles on the sides of the enclosure up to the end where you will hear a
click.
At that time the rear trigger will come out, the moved handle will be locked and it will unlock the angle.
Taking the fourth enclosure by the handles, we will lower it gently upon the third enclosure, until it rests
upon it.
Remove the safety pins on each side of the box and to anchor the enclosure we will use these pins as
shown in the figures, on page 7.

Once the fourth enclosure is supported by the third and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose also 7º with the angle selector and we will put the rear safety pins on the second enclosure (two on
each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of fourth enclosure and others, in the holes
corresponding to 7º angle, on the third enclosure (as shown in the figures below and as seen on page 8).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

These figures show final mounting of four
enclosures on a PL-20S platform.
Do not stack more than four boxes so as
not to endanger stability.

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ARRAY MOUNTING WITH GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

The groups of 3 or 4 units are easy to
transport by truck.

Lets see in this section how to mount an array
with groups of four units.

Firstly, we will mount the AX-AE20 onto the top
enclosure of the first group of four units.

Therefore, to mount the AX, the rods of the
upper unit of the group should be extracted, as
explained in the previous section.

The result is shown in the figure at the right.

Then, place the side parts of the AX inserting
safety pins, as shown in the figure below.

Check that the security pins are well positioned
because they will support the weight of the rest of
the enclosures.

Rods

DETAIL

Note:

Select 0º angle and the
safety pin should put it
to lock the rear rod

RESULT

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With the help of the Ease Focus software we can
determinate which point is the correct one to join
the side pieces with the crossbar of the AX-AE20,
called PICKUP-AX-AE20, and with the help of the
security pins, as shown in figures.

If we use two lift motors, we will use a second
PICKUP-AX-AE20 which joins through the same way
to the pinpoint marked by Ease Focus software.

Check that the security pins are well
positioned.

DETAIL

AX-AE20

W.L.L.: 715 kg

PICKUP-AX-AE20

W.L.L.: 715 kg

RESULT

Lastly, hook the lift motor. In case two lift motors are needed, hook each one to each PICKUP-AX-AE20.

Like in every security operation, use adecuate security elements.

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Proceed to assign the angles to each enclosure.

Note that the angle for the first enclosure is 0º (the security pin is positioned in the SELECT ANGLE hole
for this angle). This is the right position for it.

With the help of the Ease Focus software we will know the correct angle to each enclosure. This process is
similar for all the enclosures.

But first, pay attention to the silkscreen on the enclosure's side.

SELECT ANGLE
holes for
security pins

Example of blue
discontinuous line

Example of white
continuous line

Angle selector handle

We can see that there are two types of lines (continuous and discontinuous), with two colors (white and
blue).

Thus, each selectable angle is matched with a hole to fix a security pin, ie, a hole presents the same type
of line and color that the angle chosen with the angle selector handle.

Therefore, if we choose an angle, we will place a security pin in the hole with the same type of line and
color (see example below).

Example: SELECT ANGLE = 7º

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Now, we shall proceed to assign the angles between each
pair of enclosures.

Remember that the angle for the first enclosure is 0º (the
security pin is positioned in the SELECT ANGLE hole for this
angle). This is the right position for it.

Also remember that you have to do the same in the reciprocal
sides of the same boxes (in the figures only one side is
illustrated).

1.- Take out the
security pin from
the SELECT
ANGLE hole of the
lower enclosure.

2.- Select the desired
angle, for example 1º.

DETAIL

DETAIL

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DETAIL

4.- Push the rear

trigger to lock the
angle in each side of
the enclosure.

3 .- R epl ace t he
security pin in the
appropriate "SELECT
ANGLE" hole. In the
example, into 1º (this
hole is the same as
for 7º, 5º, 3º and 1º).

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DETAIL

Once that we have assigned the angle between the first pair of enclosures, acting on both sides of
enclosures, we shall repeat the same process to select the angle between the second and third. And so on
until the last.

We shall reallocate the angles of the example so that they may be more usual angles, we are going to
think of an array consisting of 8 enclosures.

Note: The selected angles will be visible when we lift the enclosures, so before lifting the group you can
easily assign, and change, angles.

In this new case, we shall assign:
Between first and second: 0.5 °
Between second and third: 1
Between third and fourth: 1.5 °

Note that the angle is obtained by acting on the lower enclosure, so that we may have determined angle
between the fourth and fifth enclosures, you should act on the fifth when you have added it.

At this point, so that we may add more enclosures we should disengage the platform.

1º

DETAIL

2º

LIFT

1º

1º

As shown in the figures: First we will remove
the security pins of the platform (4 units) and then
we shall lift the group of enclosures.

When lifting, we see that the group separates
from the platform, and we shall hear a few clicks
when selected angles will be blocked between the
enclosures.

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This figure shows the result when we lift the
group.

0º

0,5º

1º

1,5º

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Box No.1

Box No.2

Now, we shall proceed to assign the angles in the next
group of 4 units, as before, with the same procedure we shall
assign:
Between fourth and fifth: 2º
Between the fifth and sixth: 4º
Between the sixth and seventh: 6º
Between the seventh and eighth: 7º
As we have done before and according to the following
figures.

1.- First, we will draw the
rods from the upper unit (box
No.5) of the new group of boxes

1.

(as on page 11). Then we shall
assign the angle between the
upper enclosure of the next
group and the lower enclosure
of the previous group. For this,
we will insert the security pins in
the SELECT ANGLE holes
corresponding to 2º.

Box No.3

Box No.4

Box No.5

Box No.6

Box No.7

DETAILS

2.

3.

2.- We shall let down
the previous group until
the front rods of the
upper box of the new
group (box No.5) are
aligned with the holes of
the lower enclosure of
the previous group (box
No.4). Then we shall put
the security pins to link
the front.

3.- We shall continue
lowering the upper group
until fully supported by the
lower group. Finally, we
will put the security pins in
REAR LINK holes of box
No.4, joining all boxes.

Box No.8

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Once the upper enclosure of the new group is
joined, we will assign the angles of the other
enclosures, following the instructions of the Ease
Focus software.

In this example:
Between fourth and fifth: 2º
Between fifth and sixth: 4º
Between sixth and seventh: 6º
Between seventh and eighth: 7º

The procedure for assigning angles to the
boxes is the same as described with the first
group of 4 units.

As already mentioned, after assigning the

angle you need, you will have to press the
rear trigger to lock it.

The same applies to the process for removing
the platform.

1º

DETAIL

2º

LIFT

1º

1º

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Here, the figures show final mounting for this example of a typical array with 8 units.

0º

0.5º

1º

1.5º

2º

4º

6º

7º

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ARRAY DISASSEMBLY IN GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

The groups of 4 units are easy to transport by truck as we shall see below. This section describes how to
disassemble an array in groups of 4 units.

First, we go down aligning the array with the platform PL-20S, as shown in the figures below.

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Before supporting the array on the platform, it is important to unlock the angles of the
corresponding boxes (see figure boxes No.2, No.3 and No.4, leaving the No.1 blocked), just as seen on
page 7, so that the angles can fold, when we go down with the enclosures, onto the platform.

Box No.4

Box No.3

Box No.2

Box No.1

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Box No.4

Box No.3

Box No.2

Box No.1

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Now, we shall give the two lateral pins of the platform a half turn
as shown in the below figure (1).
This will allow us to release the tray of the platform (2) and raise it.
Align the front holes of the tray and the enclosure, and link them
with two security pins (3).

DETAIL

3

3

2

1

These lateral pins

release the tray

from the platform

Then we will go down the array until it rests on
the platform (4). Be very careful with this

operation to avoid accidents. Use personal
safety elements required as safety shoes,
gloves, etc.

We will turn the lateral pins of the platform so
that the tray is blocked and, finally, place the
security pins in the REAR LINK holes (5).

1

4

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Now, we will continue going down the array,
resting it on the platform. When the four lower
boxes are resting, we shall proceed to remove the
security pins, as shown in the following figures.

1.- We shall remove the
security pins of the REAR
LINK holes of the upper box.

1.

2.- Then we shall remove
the front security pins.

2.

DETAILS

3.

3.- We shall lift the rest of
the array a little and we shall
draw this group of boxes
from under the top group,
then we shall fold the front
rods acting on the front
trigger, we will remove the
security pins of SELECT
ANGLE holes and we will
move the handles to STORE
position (folding the rear
rods).

To d i s a s s e m b l e t h e
remaining enclosures, we shall
proceed as with the first group.

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COMBINATION WITH AERO-40A ARRAY

The AERO-20A and AERO-40A units can be combined to form an array. This type of mixed array requires
an accessory, the AX-COMBO2040. In this section we will learn how to use it.

AX-COMBO2040

WLL: 300 kg

Place two pins

on each side

The AX-COMBO2040 should be mounted on the
aero20A group as shown in the figures.

Check that all security pins are located correctly
because they will withstand the weight of all the AERO-20A
enclosures.

In our website you will find an explanatory guide to the
different types of DAS Audio Group, S.L. security pins,
and where they are used, with explanatory drawings.

The result can be seen in the figure below.

The pins to link with AERO-40A
are included in AX-COMBO2040.

Place the pin in
SELECT ANGLE hole
that we have obtained
in the Ease Focus
software, for our
application.

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As shown in the following figures, AERO-20A and AERO-40A enclosures joined by the AX-COMBO2040

PIN

Ø (mm)

L (mm)

Ref.

PIN-6-C

6

15

30003600

PIN-6623

30002878

PIN-8-C

8

22

30006080

PIN-8830

30002877

accessory.

Check that all security pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures. They are of different sizes and are placed in both sides of the accessory.

PIN-8

PIN-8-C

PIN-8-C

In our website you will find an explanatory guide to the different types of security pins provided by DAS
Audio Group, S.L., and where they are used, with explanatory drawings. Here, is a chart with the different

sizes.

Ø

L

PIN-8

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The result, when we lower the array of AERO­40A onto an AERO-20A group and join them, we

will have:

The result is shown in the figure at the right.

It will suffice with that we lift the array, remove
the platform and secure the array to the correct
height, to complete the assembly of this
combination of boxes.

To disassemble, we must continue with the
same sequence of steps, but in reverse order.

Note: Save the PIN 8 type in the interior holes
of AX-COMBO2040, to prevent loss.

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STACKING SYSTEMS

The PL-20S platform can help transport the units, but if used to stack systems, the array could be
unstable, because the array’s angles can move the center of gravity. This is the reason why we don't
recommend its use to stack systems.

However, the PL-218CS doesn’t have this problem, so it is possible to use it for stacking systems and to
transport them (maximum of 3 units of any version of LX-218CA).

Therefore, we will have the following accessories for stacking systems of aero series:

The PL-218CS is a platform that allows the
transportation and stacking use, up to 3 stacked
units of LX-218CA (all versions).

These holes allow to

screw the AXS platforms to

the subwoofer cabinets

PL-218CS

WLL: 400 kg

AXS-AE20

WLL: 150 kg

The AXS-AE20 is a platform that allow the stacking of AERO-20A units (up to a maximum of 4 units), over

subwoofer enclosures.

Warning: The platform and the subwoofer enclosures should be joined, with screws or with

endless ratchet straps (not included), for a safe stacking (see the examples below).

With endless

ratchet straps

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The AXS-AE20 accessory allows assigning angles to the enclosures easily, following the instructions (see
the figures below).

0º

The AXS-AE20 accessory in combination with the AXC-ZT accessory allows for system applications
as shown in the lower figures.

Warning: Don’t stack more units than recommended:

MAX STACKED UNITS:

Ÿ 4 UNITS on AXS-AE20
Ÿ

Ÿ 1 UNIT on AXS-AE20 with AXC-ZT

+3.5º -3.5º

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TRANSPORTING

This section describes aero unit transport recommendations
We will start with two examples of configurations and we will recommend different ways of loading them
inside a truck.

eCP_20

eCP_20

2

1

3

eCP_20

3

PUSH

2

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

1

3

3

PUSH

2

1

2

1

3

3

PUSH

2

1

L2

L1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

L3

I

o

FI4030mA4pol.

FI-Schalter

6xMCB 16A “C” 1pol.

1xRCD 40A 30mA 4pol.

DASNET-RACK-26

eCP_20

eCP_20

Example 1: 16 x AERO-20A + 8 LX-218CA-NET

L R

LINK L

LINK R

1

3

PUSH

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

1

3

PUSH

2

1

3

PUSH

2

2

3

1

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

3

1

2

3

1

eCP_20

L2

L1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

L3

I

o

FI4030mA4pol.

FI-Schalter

6xMCB 16A “C” 1pol.

1xRCD 40A 30mA 4pol.

DASNET-RACK-26

eCP_20

IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3

eCP_3 eCP_3

eCP_3 eCP_3

eCP_20

IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3

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eCP_3 eCP_3

eCP_3 eCP_3

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x 4

IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3

DASnet Splitters

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

Steel case intended for distribution of analog audio,

monitoring data and power to multiple devices.

It includes: - one input power (1 x powerCon true 1) and 3

power outputs (3 x powercon NAC3MPB).

One audio+monitoring data input,

and three audio + monitoring data ouputs

243cm / 96”

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

228cm / 90”

4 x aero204 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

251cm / 99”

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

x 4

16 AERO-20A

x 1

DSP-2060A

Processors (included in the racks)

PL-20S metal transport dolly for 3/4 AER O-20A

16 AERO-20A + 8 LX-218CA-NET

x 8

Euro truck 6m Trailer

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA 2 x LX218CA 2 x LX218CA 2 x LX218CA

American Truck 90” x 232”

x 4

x 4

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

228cm / 90” 243cm / 96”

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

American Truck 99” x 232”

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

251cm / 99”

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

2 x LX218CA

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

x 4

Accessories

Speaker cabling Dollies

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x 8

x 12

x 12

Plink1_09 (power link 2,5mm2 90cm)

eCP_20 (C AT 7 ethernet cable + 3x2,5mm2, audio +data + power, 20m lenght)

eCP_3 (C AT 7 ethernet cable + 3x2,5mm2, 3m lenght)

eC_09 (CAT 7 ethernet cable; audio +data, 90cm lenght)

DASnet-Rack 26 (1 DASnet patch 26 + power distro 32Amp)

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2

1

3

3

PUSH

2

1

2

3

1

2

3

2

1

3

1

2

3

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FUN-2-L X218C nylon cover for a stack of 3 LX-218CA-N ET

Rigging frames

Covers

FUN-4-A E20 is a protective nylon cover for 4 AERO-20A

x 2

AX-AE20

Dollies

PL-218CS

The PL-218C S dolly is used to transport

stacks of 2 or 3 LX-218C A-NET.

Here is the second example:

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DASnet Splitters

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

Steel case intended for distribution of analog audio,

monitoring data and power to multiple devices.

It includes: - one input power (1 x powerCon true 1) and 3

power outputs (3 x powercon NAC3MPB).

One audio+monitoring data input,

and three audio + monitoring data ouputs

243cm / 96”

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

228cm / 90”

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

4 x aero20

251cm / 99”

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

x 6

24 AERO-20A

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DSP-2060A

Processors (included in the racks)

PL-20S metal transport dolly for 3/4 AER O-20A

24 AERO-20A + 12 LX-218CA-NET

x 12

3 x LX218CA 3 x LX218CA 3 x LX218CA 3 x LX218CA

Euro truck 6m Trailer

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

4 x aero20 4 x aero20

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American Truck 90” x 232”

x 6

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4 x aero20 4 x aero20 4 x aero20

American Truck 99” x 232”

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Accessories

Speaker cabling Dollies

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Plink1_09 (power link 2,5mm2 90cm)

eCP_20 (C AT 7 ethernet cable + 3x2,5mm2, audio +data + power, 20m lenght)

eCP_3 (C AT 7 ethernet cable + 3x2,5mm2, 3m lenght)

eC_09 (CAT 7 ethernet cable; audio +data, 90cm lenght)

DASnet-Rack 26 (1 DASnet patch 26 + power distro 32Amp)

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Rigging frames

Covers

FUN-4-A E20 is a protective nylon cover for 4 AERO-20A

x 2

AX-AE20

Dollies

PL-218CS

The PL-218C S dolly is used to transport

stacks of 2 or 3 LX-218C A-NET.

ANNEX I : Tools for rigging systems

For best results when hanging aero series 2 systems, it is mandatory the use of Ease Focus 2 simulation
software which can be downloaded for free from the support section of our website . www.dasaudio.com
The download file contains the software and data files with gll files for acoustic systems.

The user should be aware that any deviation in the actual installation of the system with respect to
the simulated data can affect the system’s coverage, especially in the long throw. Therefore DAS can
provide clinometers and laser meters to accurately perform the installation of the system:

Leica Disto D5 Laser Meter

Clinometer which is attached to the top
cabinet of the array and sensor module.

TEQSAS LAP-TEQ

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ANNEX II : Maximum load capacity for AX-AE20

AX-AE20

AX-AE20 modular flybar set is comprised of two side panels of steel and aluminum and a
central crossbar (PICKUP-AX-AE20).

The maximum load capacity is 20 units * (pick-up point dependent) with a 5:1 safety factor.

For systems of 12 units or more, an additional bar should be added and the array will hang
from two lift motors for greater security and control over the angle of the system at all times.

AERO-20A load limitation: * On the side panels the maximum number of units that can be flown
are screen printed depending on the pick-up point marked by the software (or vertical axis of the
center of gravity of the system). Consulting the EASE Focus 2 software we will determine the number
of units which can be flown from each pick-up point.

pick-up point

maximum
number of units

These limitations depend on the load of the vertical axis position of the center of
gravity of the system:

From points 2 to 20 regardless of whether you use a motor or two, a maximum of
20 AERO-20A units can be flown.
At point 1, 19 units of AERO-20A can be flown.
At point 21, 19 units of AERO-20A can be flown.

Pick-up point - vertical axis of the center of gravity

In the image at the right you can see the vertical axis of the center
of gravity for the system passing through the pick-up point number

11.

pick-up

point

The pick-up point shown in the software is placed in alignment
with the vertical axis of the center of gravity for the system. The
position of this vertical axis obviously depends on the number of
boxes, the angle between them and full vertical angle. The loading
limitations are displayed by the software and depend on the vertical
axis that position the center of gravity.

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For example, lets take a system of 16 AERO- 20A units. If we consult the
panel lettering of the AX-AE20, we observe that 16 units can be flown when
the vertical axis of the center of gravity is aligned with any of the 21 hanging
positions.

In the simulation attached, the system is flown at 10 meters with -6.98º of
inclination. No warning of maximum load appears.

The warnings of maximum load appear ONLY if the number of cabinets is
greater than 19 units. For more than 19 units, the warnings of load appear and
we should check where the vertical axis of the center of gravity for the system
is situated.

See what happens if we add four more boxes.
Now we have a total of 20 AERO-20A units and the
software warns us that only 20 units from point 2 at
20 can be flown.

In this case, we have -6.98° of inclination, the
vertical axis of the center of gravity of the system is
positioned in alignment with the pick-up point
number 20. In this case, we are within the safety
margins. Remember that from point 2 to point 20,
20 units can be flown (see above panel drawing AX-
AE20).

20 AERO-20A units - As the axis of the vertical center of gravity coincides
with the point 20, we can fly 20 units with that configuration.

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ANNEX III : Advice for EASE Focus 2 use

It’s important to understand the signs of the system's total angles in the EASE Focus
2 software program.

A cluster can be flown at different angles, depending on the number of cabinets, the
angle between them and the pick-up point. The angle in the software is defined in
section View [º]

Inclining systems forwards (downwards) result in a negative angle ( ). The systems -
inclined upwards result in a positive angle ( ).+

+

Angle criteria of the cluster

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-5º

6 AERO-20A at -5º

6 AERO-20A at +10º

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Meaning of parameter DELTA EASE Focus 2:

The delta parameter marks the angle NEEDED to reach the desired angle in our system
(View [°]). This information is useful ONLY when the system is flown from a single POINT.

Imagine a system of 8 units hanging 11 meters high.

The desired angle is: View [°] -15°
As shown in the image, Delta [º] -0.69º

This means that to reach the desired -15 º, we are
lacking 0.69º when the system is flown at the point 19.

If the delta sign is negative (-), this indicates that we are
lacking 0.69 downwards.

If the delta sign is positive (+), this means that we are
lacking degrees upwards.

+

Angular criteria of delta

-

Now, we consider the opposite case.
This is the same system hanging from a single point. 8
AERO-20A units.

The desired angle: View [°] -12°
In this case Delta [º] is 0.53º

This means that if we hang the system from point 18 we
lack tilt up 0.53º to reach the desired -12º.

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DELTA parameter in EASE Focus 2 software and maximum angles:

As seen before the DELTA parameter makes a difference (in excess or in lack of) between the desired angle and
the obtained angle to hang the system from a single point.

When we fly the system from TWO points, this parameter is very useful because we also determine the maximum
angles with which we can install it.

For example, suppose a set of 16 AERO-20A units:

The system is inclined -7,27º
Vertical axis position of center of gravity is aligned with
the pick-up point number 19.

To what maximum angle could we tilt down the
system?
Suppose we want to hang the system at -15°.
Let's see what happens in the software:

Observe how Delta: -8.37º
This means that we lack to reach the
desired 8.37º, -17º.
In this case the system could only have a
maximum tilt: 17-8.37 = 8.63°
since no further pick-up points are available
on the AX-AE20.

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Indeed if we change the angle of the system to -8.63°, we see that the
pick-up point (vertical axis of center of gravity) is number 21 and delta
is zero.

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