Thank you for your decision to buy a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee a
trouble-free operating of the equipment and to enable the KLING & FREITAG
ACCESS System to achieve its full potential, please read the operating instructions carefully before use.
With the purchase of an ACCESS System, you have acquired a speaker system
with the highest possible quality and performance capabilities.
As the owner of this system, you now have a versatile and highly professional
tool which, when operated properly, is a true pleasure to use.
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lishing for the features and safety guidelines of the described products.
Technical specifications, dimensions, weights and properties are not guaranteed.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make product alterations within legal provisions
as well as changes to improve product quality.
All persons who use the speaker system must have this guide and all further
information for safe operations available to them during assembly, disassembly, and use.
We appreciate any input with suggestions and improvements for this manual. Please
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To prevent injury or property damage, this equipment must be securely placed on the floor
or mounted in a different manner according to the mounting instructions on page 40
(Mounting Instructions for Loudspeakers). Speakers, which are stacked, must be secured
with safety straps. Please note that speakers can move as a result of vibrations. To pre-
Warning
vent them from falling from their mounted position, they must be secured properly.
If the weight of the speaker exceeds 20 kg then it is necessary for two people to carry it.
Speakers may only be mounted to walls and ceilings by qualified personnel. The speakers must be hung by using the two designated MAN flying points on the sides of the
speaker. The same applies when lifting and aligning the speakers. Only connections
designed to fit the flying points should be used. If in doubt, please consult the manufacturer.
The bass system ACCESS B10 is not designed for flown applications.
Never use signal cables or power cords for suspending, aligning or securing the systems.
When laying the connecting cables, make sure that nobody can trip.
Never hang more than two speakers under one another without using the designated
Kling & Freitag rigging equipment.
Ensure that all installation connections comply with the applicable safety guidelines and
that the size and strength are sufficient. Further instructions are in our user's manual for
assembly equipment and in the general safety instructions for speakers and accessories.
For mobile and fixed installations, use only mounting accessories from Kling & Freitag, if
possible.
Speakers and mounting accessories must be visually examined at regular intervals. If
there are signs of wear, they must be replaced immediately. Furthermore, screwed connections of supporting parts must be checked routinely.
Warning
Protecting the speakers / avoiding fire hazard
In general, audio signals should not be overdriven. This may be caused by mixing consoles,
equalizers, effect equipment, etc. and should be indicated on this equipment. When a power
amplifier is overloaded at the output (clipping), then the amplifier should activate a clipping
warning signal. Power amplifiers can also be overloaded at the input circuit without the
amplifier signalling the clipping, i.e. when there is not sufficient headroom in the input circuit. We, therefore, recommend turning up the power amplifiers all the way and adjusting
the level before the power amplifier in order to avoid overloading the input circuit. In any
case, the signal must be reduced as soon as it sounds unnaturally distorted.
−To protect the speakers from being destroyed and to avoid fire hazard, they should
only be operated with professional power amplifiers with the following specifications:
−
Amplification according to the instructions in the chapter Recommended Amplifier
Performance for the ACCESS System from page 38 onwards.
− Integrated clipping limiter
− without using a Kling & Freitag controller (not recommended):
Integrated or preceding subsonic filter (approx. 20 Hz, min. 12 dB / octave)
Power amplifiers with power specifications lower than those stated from page
39 onwards must be supplied with a clip limiter for speaker protection, even if
they are operated with a Kling & Freitag system controller.
If you wish to use a speaker with a power amplifier that does not fulfil these specifications,
then the speaker should be controlled using a Kling & Freitag system controller with limiter
function. This is the only way overloading and the risk of fire can be avoided. The results of
such a power amplifier defect cannot be avoided by the controller.
For damage caused by overloading or use with power amplifiers other than those recommended above or with amplifiers with higher output power, Kling & Freitag GmbH
does not assume warranty and excludes liability for possible consequential damage.
− permanent high-pitched signals with high frequency and continuous noise from
feedback.
− permanently distorted signals with high power.
− noises, which occur when the amplifier is on while equipment is being connected,
disconnected or switched on.
Important
Do not install speakers in any of the following places:
− where the speakers are permanently exposed to direct sunlight
− where the speakers are exposed to high moisture or rain
− where the speakers are exposed to strong vibrations and dust.
Damage caused by the speakers' magnetic fields
Speakers are permanently surrounded by a magnetic field, even when they are not operating. Therefore, during transport and placement of the speakers, it is important to
ensure that there is always approx. 1 m between the speakers and magnetic data media
and computer/video monitors.
Preventing hearing damage
To prevent the risk of hearing damage, avoid being too close to operating speakers,
even if the volume level seems to be low enough. In general, volume levels over 90 dB
can cause hearing damage.
The ACCESS SYSTEM consists of the perfectly tuned system components including
speakers, system controllers and connector panels. This manual describes up through
and including chapter 8 each individual component. Subsequently, connecting instructions and system configurations are mentioned and explained based on example.
The ACCESS T5 is a horn-loaded high-end sound system with a consistent and homogeneous dispersion pattern of 50° x 40°, and is, therefore, predestined for use in clusters and arrays. The areas of use range from discotheques and live sound coverage to
large events and mega open-airs. The T5 meets all demands at the highest level --- from
techno to classic. With wide-band highest sound pressure levels exceeding 140 dB and
an optimal audio quality, a minimum number of units is necessary. This allows for maximum efficiency for set-up and dismantling.
3.1.2 T5 Technical Specifications
Design 2-way horn loaded
Frequency response -10 dB 100 Hz - 20 kHz (with Controller C5/9)
Frequency response ± 3 dB 130 Hz - 19 kHz (with Controller C5/9)
Nominal coverage angle 50° x 40° (hor. x vert.)
Directivity index (DI) 14 (+1.5/-2) 630 Hz - 16 kHz
Nominal power handling 500 W low-mid, 120 watts mid-high
Sensitivity 1 W/1 m 110 dB low-mid, 113 dB mid-high
Max. SPL 143 dB (SPL peak/1 m)
Components 12" chassis with conical horn 5" compression driver with CD horn / 12‘‘ diaphragm
Crossover All-pass filter optimises phase response and delay time between the 5’’ and 12’’ driver
Impedance
Connectors EP-5 male / female MID: 1+ / 2-, HIGH: 3- / 4+
Enclosure Trapezoid with 2 cluster angles 4°/15° 15 mm birch plywood with highly resistant black structured paint 4 ergonomic butterfly handles 4 100 mm transport castors mounted on the rear, ball proof front grille with exchangeable black acoustic foam
Rigging 2 MAN CF4T rigging points, 2 MAN HWKB strap attachments for securing straps
Dimensions 600 x 900 x 750 mm without castors (W x H x D)
Weight incl. Castors 92 kg
Options Transport cover with butterfly catches,
MAN/K&F flying hardware, ATM modular cradle
system, special finish in RAL colours, All Weather /
Outdoor version
1.5" compression driver with CD horn / 3“ diaphragm
All measurements: Far field conditions. Frequency resonse 1/6 octave averaged, polarand directivity data 1/3 octave averaged. Kling & Freitag reserves the rightt ochan geall specifications
without notice. We are notliable for misprints.
The ACCESS T5 is a horn-loaded high-end sound system with a consistent and homogeneous dispersion pattern of 90° x 40°. It is, therefore, extremely well suited for small
to medium coverage requirements with just one system per side such as live concerts in
clubs and sound coverage in discotheques. By using pair clusters with another T9 or
large arrays with the fully compatible T5, it is possible to use the equipment at large
events and mega open-air concerts. The T9 meets all demands at the highest level --from techno to classic. With wideband highest sound pressure up to 139 dB and an
optimal audio quality, a minimum number of units is necessary. This allows for maximum efficiency for set-up and dismantling.
3.2.2 T9 Technical Specifications
Design 2-way horn loaded
Frequency response -10 dB 100 Hz - 19 kHz (with Controller C5/9)
Frequency response ± 3 dB 130 Hz - 17 kHz (with Controller C5/9)
Nominal coverage angle 90° x 40° (hor. x vert.)
Directivity index (DI) 12 (+1.5/-1.5) 500 Hz - 20 kHz
Nominal power handling 500 watts low-mid, 120 watts mid-high
Sensitivity 1 W/1 m 108 dB low-mid, 110 dB mid-high
Max. SPL 139 dB (SPL peak/1 m)
Components 12" chassis with conical horn 5" compression driver with CD horn / 12‘‘ diaphragm
Crossover All-pass filter optimises phase response and delay time between the 5’’ and 12’’ driver
Impedance
Connectors EP-5 male / female MID: 1+ / 2-, HIGH: 3- / 4+
Enclosure Trapezoid with 2 cluster angles 4°/15° 15 mm birch plywood with highly resistant black structured paint 4 ergonomic butterfly handles 4 100 mm transport castors mounted on the rear,
Rigging 2 MAN CF4T flying points, 2 MAN HWKB strap attachments for securing straps
Dimensions 600 x 900 x 750 mm without castors (W x H x D)
Weight incl. Castors 92 kg
Options Transport cover with butterfly catches,
MAN/K&F flying hardware, ATM modular cradle
system, special finish in RAL colours, All Weather /
Outdoor version
1.5" compression driver with CD horn / 3“ diaphragm
5Ω low-mid, 10Ω mid-high
ball proof front grille with exchangeable black
acoustic foam
All measurements: Far field conditions. Frequency resonse 1/6 octave averaged, polarand directivity data 1/3 octave averaged. Kling & Freitag reserves the rightt ochan geall specifications
without notice. We are notliable for misprints.
4.1 Short-Circuit Fuses in the K&F Subwoofer Systems
4.1.1 Risks of using High Performance Power Amplifiers
In recent years, power amplifiers have achieved increasingly higher levels of performance. Some of them can be operated with low-impedance loads. There are, therefore,
strong power amplifiers that can reliably work with impedances below 1 Ω. This development has led to an increased safety risk during defective operations.
When there is a defect, such as a short circuit in the speaker chassis or on the crossover,
it is possible that the power amplifier --- despite existing protective switches --- will not
shut off. Long cable lengths and contact resistance on the plug connections may already
have an electrical resistance of 1 Ω. As a result, the power amplifier cannot ‘‘recognise’’
the operations as being defective and, therefore, delivers unacceptable high currents. In
the worst-case scenario, this may lead to fire damage (hot and charred wiring / connectors as a result of overloaded wires and connectors, etc.).
are lagging behind this development and are thus not up-to-date with this modern
technology.
Normally, the K&F System Controller prevents the speaker from being overloaded. The results of such a defect cannot be avoided by the controller.
The current safety regulations
In order to give consideration to this development, Kling & Freitag now equips its subwoofer systems with short circuit fuses at the signal input. These fuses do not offer
protection for the speaker, but do reduce the risk of consequential damage in the case
of a short circuit.
For systems, which are not serially equipped with a short circuit fuse, Kling & Freitag
offers simple add-on kits so that you can adapt your existing subwoofer systems to the
current power amplifier development.
4.1.2 Identifying the Models with Short-Circuit Fuses
The subwoofer systems, which are serially equipped with short-circuit fuses can be identified as follows; both mentioned stipulations must be fulfilled:
POWER: 700W
1+
IN
2+
The first two
digits must be at
least 25.
all pins
parallel
to out
XO-ON OFF
IMP: 6
Zmin:
SER.-NO.:
25080000070
Ω8Ω
WT: 51,5kg
The next two
digits must be at
least 08.
Ω
4.1.3 Add-On Kits for Subwoofers without Short-Circuit Fuses
All subwoofer systems, which are not serially equipped with short circuit fuses, can be, if
required, easily and inexpensively upgraded even by yourself.
An instruction manual for this upgrade is delivered with the add-on kit.
The fuses in all models have the following identical specifications:
Bussmann S 506
Bussmann S 506----8A slow
Bussmann S 506Bussmann S 506
8A slow
8A slow8A slow
When necessary, these fuses may only be replaced with the aforementioned original fuse.
4.1.5 Replacement and Positions of the Short-Circuit Fuses
When the fuse is blown, then the chassis is most likely already ruined, as the fuse just
prevents consequential damage resulting from a short circuit of the chassis.
A disassembly of the chassis is, therefore, unavoidable.
The fuse holder of the subwoofers is mounted on the signal wiring behind the input
connector. The ACCESS subwoofers have 2 fuses; one for each of the parallel operating
chassis.
When replacing the fuse, the lid of the terminal with the signal connectors must be
screwed off to reach the fuse holder.
The ACCESS B5 is a high-performance subwoofer system of the ACCESS Series. It is
fully compatible with all existing Kling & Freitag speaker products and shows off all its
qualities here too. Because of its high efficiency and technical perfection, the B5 is used
in the high quality service segment, at discotheques and live sound coverage as well as
venues with fixed installations such as theatres and multimedia facilities. When used in
arrays with the optimally matched top speakers T5 and T9, the possibilities of use expand to include large events and mega open airs. The T9 meets all demands at the highest level --- from hard rock to classic.
4.2.2 B5 Technical Specifications
Design 3 chamber band pass, 6th order
Frequency response -10 dB 34 Hz - 400 Hz
Frequency response ± 3 dB 45 Hz - 190 Hz
Crossover frequencies max. 180 Hz, 130 Hz with controller C5/9
Nominal power handling 1200 W
Sensitivity 1 W/1 m 101 dB (45 Hz - 200 Hz)
Max SPL 136 dB (SPL peak/1 m)
Components 18" long excursion transducers (2)
Impedance
Connectors Sp.1: 2- / 3+-, Sp.2: 1- / 4+
Enclosure Trapezoid with 2 cluster angles 4°/15° 15 mm birch plywood with highly resistant black structured paint 4 ergonomic butterfly handles
Rigging 2 MAN CF4T flying points, 2 MAN HWKB strap attachments for securing straps
Dimensions 600 x 900 x 750 mm without castors (W x H x D)
Weight incl. castors 82 kg
Options Transport cover with butterfly catches,
special finish in RAL colours, All Weather /
Outdoor version
1 x 4 Ω
With option 'EP-5 instead of Speakon': 2 x 8 Ω
4 100 mm transport castors mounted on the rear,
ball proof front grille with exchangeable black
acoustic foam
Alle Mes sungen unter Frei feldbedingungen. Freq uenzgangdiagramme 1 /6 Okt. gegl ättet. Technische Ände rungen, die der Verbes serung der P rodukte dienen, be halten wir uns
vor. Irrtümer vorbehalten. Subject t o change without notice.
The B10 is a universally usable high-performance subwoofer system for the reproduction of low to very low frequencies. The B10 has been created to be used as the optimal
addition to the ACCESS Series. It is fully compatible with all existing Kling & Freitag
speaker products and shows off all its qualities here too. Because of its high efficiency
and technical perfection, the B10 is used in the high quality service segment, at discotheques and live sound coverage as well as venues with fixed installations such as theatres and multimedia facilities. The B10 allows for direct operation with ACCESS top
speakers T5 and T9 as well as a phase-correct parallel operation with the bass system
ACCESS B5. The B10 meets all demands at the highest level --- from techno to classic.
The B10 can be operated with the K&F controllers C5/9, C10 and C2.
4.3.2 B10 Technical Specifications
Design 3 chamber band-pass horn enclosure
Frequency response -10 dB 31 Hz - 320 Hz (without controller)
Frequency response ± 3 dB 38 Hz - 260 Hz (without controller)
Crossover frequencies max. 180 Hz, 130 Hz with controller C5/9
Nominal power handling 1)1400 W
Programme power handling 2)2800 W
Recommended amplification
SPL 1 W/1 m 103 dB (40 Hz - 180 Hz)
Max. SPL 140 dB (SPL peak/1 m)
Components 18" long excursion transducers (2)
Impedance
Connectors EP-5 male / female, Sp.1: 2- / 3 +, Sp.2: 1- / 4 +
Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood with highly resistant black structured paint
ball proof front grille with exchangeable black acoustic foam
Dimensions 600 x 1350 x 880 mm w/o castors (W x H x D)
Weight incl. castors 120 kg
Options Transport cover with butterfly catches, special finish in RAL colours
1) Long term RMS power capability measured with pink noise signal, reduced bandwidth
40 Hz - 400 Hz, Testing period: 2 hours
2) Long term RMS power capability measured with 50% duty cycle,
Alle Messungen unter Freifeldbe dingungen. Frequenzgangdiagramme 1/6 Okt. geglättet.
Technische Änderungen, die der Verbesserung der Produkte dienen, behalten wir uns
vor. Irrtümervorbehalten. Subject to change without notice.