D.A.S. Variant User Manual

Systems Guide

variant series

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SYSTEM INSTALLATION

The units can be installed in a

variant 25A/112A

number of ways. Typically several
units would be assembled to form a line array
cluster, but it can also be used alone, as a frontfill
or as an under- balcony unit. A wide range of
accessories and uses are available, and have been
described in the paragraphs below.

Planning/inspection

Before installing the system it

is advisable to run a simulation using the

FOCUS

This way we can determine the needs that should
be met by the rigging structures such as hoists,
cranes, beams, rigging points, etc. Besides
providing weight information, the program also
provides users with splay angle information, safety
pin positions and coverage predictions.

and every one of the aforementioned structures is
capable of supporting a superior load than that of
the complete system.

software utilizing the venue dimensions.

It is extremely important to assure that each

variant 25A/112A

variant 25A/112A

EASE

Installing a line array system

Whenever a cluster of only
units is to be assembled the procedure will be as
follows:

First step will be to attach the bumper
to the hoist. The chain sling needs to be attached
to the structure using the shackle provided with
the grid. The shackle will be inserted into the hole
recommended by the software.

The next step will be to mechanically connect
the first to the . In order to do so
rotate the connecting links (1) and then insert the
safety pins through the labeled holes to select the
splay angle between the and the grid
(2). Now both connecting links must be inserted
into the receptacles on the (3). Once this
has been done two more safety pins have to be
inserted to secure the boxes (4). It is highly
advisable to check that all of the safety pins have
been correctly inserted.

variant25A AX-V25

EASE FOCUS

variant 25A

variant 25A/112A

AX-V25

AX-V25

Inspection is the next step after planning and
acquiring all the necessary parts needed to elevate
the systems. All parts, including the hardware
attached to the enclosure, the safety pins, etc.
should be thoroughly inspected before each use.
Units exhibiting deformations, cracks or any other
defect should be replaced with new units.

It is important to establish an inspection routine
for the complete rigging system before each event
or installation as well as establishing the maximum
load specifications of the hoists to be used.

Rigging should be carried out by experts
familiar with the way the system functions and
their characteristics.

On occasions it may be convenient to have
additional tie down points to impede the array
from twisting or swinging.

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5

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The procedure to mechanically connect the
second unit is similar. First rotate the connecting
links (5) in order to select the correct angle by
means of the safety pins (6). In this example the
selected angle is 2º. Once this has been done then
the enclosure must be hung from the first box (7)
and assured by means of one more safety pin (8).

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4

2

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variant 25A - max 20 units

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3

8

2

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The above described procedure applies to the
rest of the units.

The basic procedure to hang the units is as
follows: rotate the connecting links (1) until the
desired angle is reached. Then introduce the
safety pins through the holes labeled with the
desired angle which should have been provided by
the prediction software (2). Now
introduce the connecting links into the receptacles
of the box above and hang the unit from the
rotating point (3). Finally introduce the safety pin
that secures the unit (4). This procedure will be
repeated as many times as enclosures are to be
assembled. This procedure is also identical in case
of flying systems.

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EASE FOCUS

variant 112A AX-V25

set up at 0º.

variant S uideystems G

variant 112A - max 6 units

Note: The vertical angle between the first

and the flying grid can only be

Assembling a system with flown subwoofers

variant 18A

The units feature integral rigging
hardware allowing them to be flown independently
or above enclosures.

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The first step will be to mechanically connect

variant 18A AX-V25

the first to the grid. 6 safety pins
are included in the rear side of the box in order to
do so. First rotate the rear side connecting links by
180º, and then the front side connecting links until

variant 18A AX-V25

the labeled position has been
reached. After that, insert the pin through the hole
labelled (2).

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-5º

0º

5º

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0º

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VARIA NT 18

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2

The next step will be to hang one more

unit below the first one. To do so first both

18A

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connecting links will be rotated (4), then a safety
pin will be inserted into the hole labeled

variant 18A

(5) on the front side connecting link, and finally
both connecting links will be introduced into the
rigging hardware of the box above and secured by
means of two more safety pins (6).

6

-5º

0º

5º

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0º

AX-V25

VARIANT18

To secure the enclosure to the grid (3) two
more safety pins are needed on each side. Check
that the position of the connecting links are as
shown in the image below.

4

6

If units are to be hung from the

variant 25A

variant 18A

have to be rotated (7), then the safety pin must be
inserted into the hole that provides the desired
angle (8), and finally the connecting links have to
be introduced into the rigging hardware of the box
above and be secured by means of a safety pin on
each side (9).

subwoofers, first the connecting links

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3

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7

8

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3

The procedure in case of installing

variant 112A

systems is equivalent to the previous mentioned
before.

-5º

0º

5º

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0º

AX-V25

VARIANT18

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7

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Stacking units on the subs

variant 18A

The units feature integral rigging
hardware which can also be used for stacking

variant 25A/112A

maximum recommended number of
units in this mode is 6. The maximum number of

variant 112A

The splay angles available between both
enclosures are 0º, 5º and -5º.

The first step will be to mechanically connect
the first unit to the

variant 25A variant 18A

enclosure. Four safety pins, which are included in
the box, will be necessary to do so. First rotate the
connecting links (1) on the until the
desired angle is achieved and introduce the safety
pin through the hole labeled with the desired splay
angle (2). The three available angles are 0º, 5º and

-5º. Look at the label on the box.

units on top of them. The

variant 25A

units to be stacked on the subs is 2.

variant 18A

variant18A

2

Before attaching the first to the

1

variant 25A

subwoofer unit, the connecting links must be
rotated (3) until the desired splay angle with the
next unit on top is reached. Once the desired
angle has been reached the safety pins will be
introduced (4) into the corresponding hole.

3

4

In order to attach the unit to the
subwoofer unit, introduce the connecting (5) links
on the into the receptacles on the

variant 25A

variant 18A

. Then two safety pins (6) must be
introduced (one per side) to secure one enclosure
to the other.

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EN

5

6

4

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introduced into the 0º labeled hole, while in the
picture below the safety pin has been introduced
into the +5º labeled hole.

Before attaching the first to the

variant 112AIn the picture above the safety pin has been
subwoofer unit, the connecting links must be
rotated (3) until the desired splay angle with the
next unit on top is reached. Once the desired
angle has been reached the safety pins will be
introduced (4) into the corresponding hole.

The rest of the boxes will be set up using the
above explained procedure for connecting rods
and safety pins ( See page 2).

The first step will be to mechanically connect
the first unit to the

variant 112A variant 18A

enclosure. Four safety pins, which are included in
the box, will be necessary to do so. First rotate the
connecting links (1) on the until the

variant 18A

desired angle is achieved and introduce the safety
pin through the hole labeled with the desired splay
angle (2). The three available angles are 0º, 5º and

-5º. Look at the label on the box.

-5º

0º

5º

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variant18A

4

In order to attach the unit to the

3

variant 112A

subwoofer unit, introduce the connecting (5) links
on the into the receptacles on the

variant 112A

variant 18A

. Then two safety pins (6) must be
introduced (one per side) to secure one enclosure
to the other.

5

6

0º

AX-V25

VARIANT18

EN

2

1

In the graph above the quick release pins have
been inserted in the center hole of the
rigging hardware, so the angle between both
systems is 0º.

If more cabinets are going to be stacked
repeat the process described on page 2.

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variant 18A

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System installation using the ceiling support AXC-V25

variant 25A

The units can be set up as a long
array of more than four enclosures (as explained
above) or as a small array of 2, 3 or 4 units. In the
latter case the highly resistant grid
accessory is not necessary. Instead the

AX-V25

AXC-V25

ceiling mount accessory can be used to hang a
cluster of up to four units.

First attach the ceiling mount accessory to the
ceiling or a beam. Before doing so be sure that the
load bearing capability of these elements is
enough. The will be attached to the ceiling

AX-V25

by means of six nº 10 rawlplugs and six 7 x 40
mm screws.

Grower (lock) washer

Metal washer

AXC-V25

Before connecting the first box to the ceiling
mount accessory the two M8x30 DIN965 screws
must be removed from the and
replaced by two M8x35 DIN912.

M8X30 DIN965

variant 25A

M8x35 DIN 912

Rubber washer

Three different washers must be used along
the M8x35 DIN912 screws and placed in the
following order- grower (lock) washer, metal
washer and rubber washer.

In order to hang the rest of the boxes the
captive rigging hardware and safety pins will be
used, and the procedures described on the 4.3
paragraph of this manual will be followed. The
picture below shows three units

variant 25A

hanging from the ceiling.

EN

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When a pair of hook clamps are attached to
the ceiling mount accessory, it can be fixed to a
truss structure such as the one shown in the
picture below:

The accessory can also be used as a

AXC-V25

support for up to two units on a pole
mount accessory, on top of one unit.
To do so the accessory is to be used
upside-down and a special pole mount adaptor
must be fixed to it by means of two M8x35
DIN912 screws, nuts and washers. A 10º splay
angle is recommended in order to achieve a 20º
vertical coverage.

AXC-V25

variant 25A

variant 18A

20º

AXC-V25

Pole Mount

M8x35 DIN912

AXC-ZT

EN

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variant 112A

The units can be set up as a
cluster of more than three enclosures (as explained
above) or as a small array of 2 units. In the latter
case the highly resistant grid accessory is
not necessary. Instead the ceiling mount

AX-V25

AXC-V112

accessory can be used to hang a cluster of up to
four units.

First attach the ceiling mount accessory to the
ceiling or a beam. Before doing so be sure that the
load bearing capability of these elements is
enough. The will be attached to the

AX-V112

ceiling by means of six nº 10 rawlplugs and six 7
x 40 mm screws.

AXC-V112

Grower (lock) washer

Metal washer

M8x35 DIN 912

Rubber washer

Three different washers must be used along
the M8x35 DIN912 screws and placed in the
following order- grower (lock) washer, metal
washer and rubber washer.

EN

Before connecting the first box to the ceiling
mount accessory the two M8x30 DIN965 screws
(per side) must be removed from the

variant 112A

and replaced by two M8x35 DIN912.

M8x30 DIN 965

In order to hang the rest of the boxes the
captive rigging hardware and safety pins will be
used, and the procedures described on the 4.3
paragraph of this manual will be followed. The
picture below shows two units

variant 112A

hanging from the ceiling.

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When a pair of hook clamps ( ) are
attached to the ceiling mount accessory, it can be
fixed to a truss structure such as the one shown in
the picture below:

The accessory can also be used as

AXC-V112

a support for up two unit on a pole
mount accessory, on top of one unit. To
do so the accessory is to be used
upside-down and a special pole mount adaptor
must be fixed to it by means of two M8x35
DIN912 screws, nuts and washers. A 15º splay
angle is recommended in order to achieve a 30º
vertical coverage.

AXC-V112

variant 112A

AXC-AT

variant 18A

AXC-ZT

AXC-V112

M 8x35 DIN912

EN

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System installation using the wall support AXW-V25

Up to three units can be wall
mounted by means of the accessory.

variant 25A

AXW-V25

First the accessory must be fixed to the wall,
making sure in advance that the work load of the
wall allows for it. The wall mount accessory will be
attached to the wall using six nº 10 rawlplugs and
six 7 x 40 mm screws.

Then hang the first unit from the

variant 25A

wall mount accessory. The two M8x30 DIN965
screws have to be removed from each side of the
box and replaced by two M8x35 DIN912 screws.

Grower washer

Metal washer

M8x35 DIN 912

Rubber washer

EN

M8X30 DIN965

Three different washers must be used along
the M8x35 DIN912 screws and placed in the
following order- grower (lock) washer, metal
washer and rubber washer.

Warning!! If three units have to be

variant 25A

hung it is advisable to fix the box in the middle to
the wall mount accessory.

In order to hang the rest of the boxes the
captive rigging hardware and safety pins will be
used, and the procedures described on the 4.3
paragraph of this manual will be followed. The
picture below shows three units fixed to

variant 25A

the wall.

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