Mackie PA-TX60 Quick Start Guide

Strip the speaker wiring back about 1/2", loosen the screw enough to loop the wire around the shaft of the screw (clockwise), and tighten down the screw with a slot-head screwdriver.

Note: Make sure the taps on the speakers add up to no more than the rated power for the amplifier being used.

70V CONSTANT-VOLTAGE

POWER AMPLIFIER

–

Connecting the PATX60 to a Constant-Voltage Distribution System

In a constant-voltage distribution system, all the speakers are connected in parallel. This makes it easy to add or remove speakers from the system without having to recalculate the impedance of the load on the amplifier.

Simply add the taps on the speakers connected to the system and make sure the total power indicated by the taps does not exceed the rated power of the amplifier.

70V LINE

The PATX60 is a 70V/100V transformer panel that replaces the connector panel on the Vision Series PACX81, PA261, and PA281. It has a 60 watt, 70 Volt transformer with a terminal strip for external connections to a 70V or 100V constant-voltage amplifier.

PATX60

70V/100V Transformer Panel

Quick-Start Guide

PATX 60

VISION

SERIES

COM

60W

30W

15W

70V

100V

COM

60W

30W

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SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

70V

100V

PAT X 60

VISION SERIES

COM

60W

30W

15W

70V

100V

30W

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SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION:

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

COM

NC60W

MANUFACTURING DATE

70V

100V

70V CONSTANT-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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PAT X 60

VISION SERIES

COM

60W

30W

15W

70V

100V

"MACKIE", "MACKIE INDUSTRIAL", & THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

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30W

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION:

COM

NC60W

MANUFACTURING DATE

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

70V

100V

Safety First!

CAUTION:

Before connecting and using the equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING! This equipment has been designed to be installed by qualified professionals only! There are many factors to be considered when installing professional sound reinforcement systems, including mec h anical and electrical considerations, as well as acoustic coverage and performance. Mackie Industrial strongly recommends that this equipment be installed only by a professional sound installer or contractor.

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and

operation instructions should be read

before this Mackie Industrial product is

operated.

2. Water and Moisture—This Mackie Industrial

product should not be used near water –

for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

sink, in a damp cellar, near a swimming pool, etc.

3. Foreign bodies and liquids—Be careful not to allow any foreign bodies or liquids to get into this Mackie Industrial product.

4. Technical service—The user should never attempt to make any repairs on this Mackie Industrial product unless otherwise indicated in the instruction manual. Al l repairs should be made by a qualified service technician.

5. Installation—Do not install this Mackie Industrial product in any way that is not indicated in the instruction manual.

6. Respect the safety standards—The entire sound system must be created in compliance with the current standards and laws regar ding electrical systems.

Front Panel Features

BLACK

RED

8 Ω

–

4 Ω

RED

(For use with the PA261 and PA281)

(For use with the PACX81)

Red

Black

Installing the PATX60

70V Connections When using the PATX60 with a 70V distribution

system, calculate the power usage with the top

1. Remove the six screws securing the connector plate to the back of the PACX81, PA261, or PA281 with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

numbers for the taps (15W, 30W, 60W). 100V Connections

When using the PATX60 with a 100V distribution system, calculate the power usage with the

IN-OUT

bottom numbers for the taps (30W, 60W). WARNING: DO NOT USE THE TAP LABELED

NC NEXT TO THE COM TERMINAL IN A 100V SYSTEM.

Security Cover After connecting the speaker wiring to the screw

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SERIAL NUMBER

PA 261

VISION

SERIES

OUT

+1/–1FULL RANGE 200W-4

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING

APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

MANUFACTURING DATE

CAUTION:

BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

PA 261

VISION SERIES

terminals, install the security cover to insulate the

OUT

connections.

2. Remove the connector panel, being careful not to damage the gasket surrounding the opening

PATX 60

VISION

SERIES

COM

60W

30W

15W

70V

100V

COM

60W

30W

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE

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SERIAL NUMBER

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

MANUFACTURING DATE

CAUTION:

70V

100V

in the back of the cabinet.

3. Disconnect the red and black wires from connectors on the panel by pulling the quickdisconnects off the terminals.

Red

Black

To 1+

To 1–

To 1+

To 1–

2–

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1–

Red

Black

SERIAL NUMBER

To OUT+

To OUT-

FULL RANGE 200W-4

MANUFACTURING DATE

OUT+IN

CAUTION:

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD

BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING

APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

+ --

To IN-

To IN+

4. Connect the two red wires to the "+" terminal on the PATX60 transformer, and connect the two black wires to the "–" terminal, as shown in the above illustration.

5. Carefully place the PATX60 panel in the opening on the back of the cabinet, making sure the gasket is correctly aligned over the screw holes and the wires are not pinched between the panel and cabinet.

6. Reinstall the six screws to secure the PATX60 connector panel into place.

PATX 60W

VISION SERIES

COM

70V

60W

30W

15W

70V

100V

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE

, "MACKIE INDUSTRIAL"

ARE TRADEMARKS/REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.:

"MACKIE"

SERIAL NUM

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

BER

CAUTION:

, & THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

MANUFACTURING DATE

100V

LLOWING

7. An extra serial number label is included with the Vision speakers. Install the serial number label in the space provided on the PATX60 panel. Verify that it is the same number that is on the original connector plate.

Connections

The connectors on the PATX60 are screw terminals. When using with a 70V distribution system, connect either the 15W, 30W, or 60W terminal as indicated by the top markings to the "+" side of the 70V system, and connect the COM terminal to the "–" side of the 70V system.

When using with a 100V distribution system, connect either the 30W or 60W terminal as indicated by the bottom markings to the "+" side of the 100V system, and connect the COM terminal to the "–" side of the 100V system.

DO NOT use the NC terminal in a 100V system.