VERA10
RIGGING MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for deciding to use a high-quality product “MADE IN GERMANY” manufactured
by TW AUDiO.
VERA10 is a vertical line array speaker system. It has been designed for events where
providing the highest possible quality is important in many regards. An understated
appearance, innovative output/size/weight ratio, as well as straightforward and fast
assembly characterise this speaker system.
Please read the operating instructions attentively before using the device for the first time,
and keep the instructions somewhere safe.
If you rent your products to third parties, explain the safety-relevant operating processes to
them and give these operating instructions. If you should require more copies of these
operating instructions, you can request them from TW AUDiO free-of-charge at any time.
Notes in the operating instructions
Please observe the notes listed in these operating instructions, which are indicated as
follows:
This symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Warning”, indicates
a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result
in death or severe injuries.
This symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Caution”, indicates
a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result
in moderately severe to light injuries.
This symbol, when used in
combination with the signal word “Note”, indicates
a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this safety warning could result
in damage to the product.
The symbol, when used in combination with the signal word “Tip”, indicates additional
information or notes about field-tested, simplified handling of TW AUDiO products.
The symbol indicates a dangerous situation for persons with pacemakers.
Non-observance of this safety warning could result in death or severe injuries.
Notes on the product
It is important to read the respective operating instructions attentively before use.
General information
Operating instructions: G-VERA10_EN_1.0
Version 1.0 En , 07/2014
© by TW AUDiO 2014; all rights reserved.
All specifications in this manual were compiled to the best of our knowledge at the time
of printing.
TW AUDiO does not provide a guarantee of quality or an assurance of suitability for certain
uses by listing technical specifications, dimensions and weights.
TW AUDiO reserves the right to make changes to allow for the respective latest
technological developments.
We are happy to receive suggestions for improvements or any other suggestions relating
to these operating instructions. Feel free to send these by e-mail at support@twaudio.de
TW AUDiO GmbH
Osterholzallee 140-2
71636 Ludwigsburg, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 71 41 - 48 89 89 0
Fax: +49 (0) 71 41 - 48 89 89 99
Contents
1. Safety | Intended use .................................................................................. 5
2. System components ................................................................................... 7
2.1. Loudspeakers .................................................................................... 7
2.2. Hardware ........................................................................................... 8
2.3. Accessories ....................................................................................... 9
3. Assembly .................................................................................................. 10
3.1. Rigging frame – VERA RF300 .......................................................... 10
3.2. Small frame – VERA SF10 ................................................................ 12
3.3. Ground frame – VERA GF10 ............................................................ 13
4. EC declaration of conformity .................................................................... 14
1. Safety | Intended use
When operating the speaker system, observe the following safety warnings to avoid
any risks.
When handling heavy loads of more than 20 kg, use suitable aids (dollies, slings, etc.).
Depending on the situation, several persons may be required for lifting.
A stable position and solid anchorage therefore need to be ensured. A falling speaker can
cause serious damage to property and severe injuries to persons.
When installing and securing TW AUDiO speakers, only use the materials specified by
TW AUDiO. This work must be carried out by qualified and competent personnel. Comply
with the applicable safety regulations when doing so.
If the primary lifting component fails, then discontinue use of the load suspension
equipment immediately. After a fall into the secondary safety component, load
suspension equipment must be regarded as ready to be discarded.
Before installing the equipment always do visual inspection first. Replace parts when
necessary. Spare parts can be obtained from TW AUDiO.
When installing speakers, ensure that they are not exposed to the following
environmental conditions:
• Direct sunlight
• Moisture
• Vibrations
• Dust
Speakers produce an electromagnetic field. Persons with pacemakers must not stand in
close proximity to speakers, because electromagnetic fields can cause pacemakers to
malfunction.
Make sure that there are no objects sensitive to magnetic fields within a one-meter radius
of the speakers, because electromagnetic fields could damage these objects.
Do not stand in close proximity to speakers which are operating with high sound pressure
levels. These speaker systems present a health hazard. Sound levels of approx. 90 dB
SPL are sufficient to result in long-term hearing impairments.
Avoid:
• Feedback
• Signal distortion (clipping)
• Peaks occurring due to activating devices, or connecting or disconnecting de-
vices, during operation.
These signals could result in the speaker being subject to overload. Do not operate
defective speakers on one amplifier, because this presents a risk of fire.
Please note that TW AUDiO cannot be held responsible for damage which can be
attributed to this type of overloading, and therefore assumes no liability for any
consequential damage.
2. System components
Only use the speakers, and their variations, named in the following list for systems
which use the accessories named. Combinations using products which are not named
in these instructions are not permitted.
2.1. Loudspeakers
VERA10
Vertical array two-way speaker 1 x 10" LF / 2 x 1" HF,
vertical dispersion angle 10°, frequency range
60 - 16,000 Hz, nominal impedance 16 Ω LF / 16 Ω HF,
program capacity 500 W LF / 200 W HF, SPL max.
131 dB, integrated rigging tracks,
dimensions 275 x 500 x 355 mm
Available in four versions:
VERA10 A 80° Active (bi-amp) version equipped with 80° horn weight 16.9 kg
VERA10 A 120° Active (bi-amp) version equipped with 120° horn weight 16.9 kg
VERA10 P 80° Passive crossover version equipped with 80° horn weight 18.0 kg
VERA10 P 120° Passive crossover version equipped with 120° horn weight 18.0 kg
VERA L24
Low-mid extended 2 x 12" bass reflex horn hybrid,
frequency range 63 - 400 Hz, nominal impedance 8 Ω,
program capacity 1,300 W, SPL max. 135 dB, integrated
rigging hardware,
dimensions 550 x 500 x 560 mm, weight 30.7 kg
VERA S15
Compact 1 x 15" subwoofer in bass reflex design,
frequency range 40 - 1,000 Hz, nominal impedance 4 Ω,
program capacity 1,200 W, SPL max. 127 dB, integrated
rigging tracks,
dimensions 446 x 500 x 560 mm
Available in two versions:
VERA S15 A Active version for operation with DSP power amplifiers weight 23.0 kg
VERA S15 P Version with integrated passive crossover PWS15 weight 24.6 kg
2.2. Hardware
The enclosures were designed in compliance with the accident prevention regulations
(UVV): BGV C1 and categorised as load suspension equipment, designed in compliance
with DIN 18800 (and DIN 4113 respectively), however with a double safety factor.
The enclosures are not lifting equipment.
Before installing equipment always do visual inspection first. Replace parts when
necessary. Spare parts can be obtained from TW AUDiO.
Rigging frame – VERA RF300
Rigging frame for VERA10 / VERA S15 / VERA L24,
allows a variety of array configurations with a total
weight of up to 350 kg, for suspension of up to 18
VERA10 in compliance with BGV-C1, also suitable
for use as a ground stack frame,
dimensions 690 x 580 x 110 mm, weight 19 kg
Small frame – VERA SF10
Small frame for assembling up to four VERA10 using HSF
on a stand, or suspended using DHST (top parts upside
down), dimensions 500 x 380 x 110 mm, weight 5.5 kg
Stacking frame – VERA SF10
Ground frame for stacking VERA10 / VERA S15 /
VERA L24, removable and adjustable base jacks for
tilt-resistant set-up and height adjustment, allows
a variety of array configurations with up to 12
VERA10,
dimensions 690 x 620 x 150 mm, weight 13.5 kg
2.3. Accessories
Shackle – SK20
High-strength shackle, cambered with 2 t WLL stud bolts; compliant
with DIN EN 13889, with eye bolts.
The shackle is required to fasten a VERA RF300 to load suspension
equipment. The shackle is therefore considered lifting equipment and must be checked
for wear prior to each use. Deformed or damaged shackles may not be used, and must be
regarded as ready to be discarded.
Speaker stand flange – HSF
Speaker stand flange for installing the SF10 on standard tripods (36 mm
bar) incl. two M10 x 20 screws and two self-locking nuts with clamp.
Half-coupler with screw – DHST
Slimline Doughty clamp half coupler with M12 screw and self-locking nut
with clamp, SWL 750 kg, for single-point attachment of a SF10 to a round
bar with a 45 - 48 mm diameter.
Eye bolt M12 – RSM12
Eye bolt DIN 580, drop-forged, galvanised, incl. self-locking nut with clamp,
for fastening an SF10 to a variety of load suspension equipment. Loadbearing capacity 340 kg WLL
3. Assembly
Assembly and disassembly made only be carried out by competent personnel.
The applicable local safety regulations must be complied with.
The combinations of speakers and accessory parts listed are intrinsically safe. The
load suspension equipment must be configured so that it guarantees safe use in
compliance with the standards and regulations applicable at the usage site.
A secondary safety component between the individual elements is not necessary.
3.1. Rigging frame – VERA RF300
Rigging mode
Suspended use of our speaker system is referred to as rigging mode. This involves
fastening the RF300 rigging frame directly to load suspension equipment using a shackle
(SK20). Single pick-point and dual-pickpoint rigging are both possible. However, the centre
of gravity of the overall system and the overall angle of the individual elements determine
the maximum possible number of speakers.
The system will always rotate to the centre of gravity when a single pick-point suspension
is used. The overall angle of inclination can be varied by changing the attachment point
(pick point).
When dual pick-point mode suspension is used, the frontmost and rearmost attachment
point must be connected to the load suspension equipment (pick point 1 and 18). The
angle of inclination of the rigging frame can be adjusted by changing the height of the pick
point. The centre of gravity of the overall system can be adjusted subsequently. To
calculate the maximum possible number of speakers, the attachment point (pick point)
EASE Focus software should be used.
To calculate the maximum possible number of speakers exactly, a simulation must be
done in EASE Focus. The “Rigging Details” table in the printed simulation report
provides information about the planned load situation.
The following limitations apply for system operation:
1. Maximum system weight 350 kg
2. Position of the attachment point (pick point): If the attachment point is positioned...
a. between 1 and 9, a maximum of 18 VERA10
1
may be installed
b. between 10 and 12, a maximum of 14 VERA10
1
may be installed
c. between 13 and 15, a maximum of 12 VERA10
1
may be installed
d. between 16 and 18, a maximum of 10 VERA10
1
may be installed
1
One VERA L24 or VERA S15 are counted in the cluster for every two VERA10 elements
3. Overall angle of the individual elements. The respective number of still possible el-
ements were considered in accordance with the related, corresponding effective
angle of the speaker.
a. Overall angle <=10° no limit
b. Overall angle > 10° <= 20° 9 further speakers
c. Overall angle > 20° <= 30° 6 further speakers
d. Overall angle > 30° <= 50° 4 further speakers
e. Overall angle > 50° <= 60° 3 further speakers
Ground stack mode
Use of a standing speaker system on the RF300 rigging frame is referred to as ground
stack mode.
Using the RF300 in ground stack mode requires a level, horizontal and stable, loadbearing foundation. Placing shims under any of the corners to ensure horizontal set-up
is not permitted. The system must be secured against tipping over by ballast or
anchors when persons are moving past in close proximity.
Outdoor use is not permitted.
A maximum of eight elements may be placed on the frame in ground stack mode.
When used this way, one VERA L24 and VERA S15 count as one element each.
The following limitations apply for system operation:
1. The total weight of the stacked system must not exceed 300 kg.
2. As soon as the first element (viewed from bottom to top) reaches an overall angle
of 50° or more, only two more elements may then be added to the top.
3.2. Small frame – VERA SF10
VERA10 speaker elements are the only ones which may be set up on a VERA SF10.
Use is combination with VERA L24 or VERA S15 elements is not permitted.
Rigging mode
Suspending use of our speaker system is referred to as rigging mode. This involves
fastening the VERA SF10 small frame to load suspension equipment directly using a DHST
half coupler or an RSM12 eye bolt. 5 different attachment points (pick points) are provided
for this.
The VERA10 speakers are assembled on the adapter upside down when the VERA SF10 is
used in rigging mode. Observe that the angle selected applies on the link for the box itself.
When set up on a crossbeam using DHST, the system must under no circumstances
rotate out of its centre of gravity. The torsional forces could damage the crossbeam or
its suspension.
A maximum of four VERA10 elements may be suspended on the assembly adapter.
Ground stack mode
Placing a standing speaker system on the small frame is referred to as using the
VERA SF10 in ground stack mode. The HSF speaker stand flange will be required for
assembly in all cases. This is bolted to the small frame using the correspondingly labelled
holes, and then inserted onto a standard speaker tripod.
A maximum of four VERA10 elements may be stacked on the small frame.
There are only a few speaker tripods which may hold more than three VERA10
elements. Please observe the required system size when using tripods.
3.3. Ground frame – VERA GF10
The VERA GF10 ground frame is only intended for use with standing speaker systems.
The VERA GF10 stacking frame allows extensive use of ground stacks beyond the
limits of the VERA RF300. The adjustable jacks allow irregularities of up to 60 mm to
be compensated. The supporting surface of the threaded spindles must be increased
on soft surfaces using suitable supports to prevent subsidence during operation.
The ground frame may only be used with the stabilizers extended.
Outdoor use, up to wind force 6, is permitted. However, suitable anchors must be
used in all cases.
A maximum of twelve elements may be placed on the frame. When used this way, one
VERA L24 and VERA S15 count as one element each.
The following limitations apply for system operation:
1. The total weight of the stacked system must not exceed 300 kg.
2. As soon as the first element (viewed from bottom to top) reaches an overall angle
of 70° or more, only two more elements may then be set up on top.
4. EC declaration of conformity
in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC from 17 May 2006
We hereby declare that the components designated in the following satisfy, in design and
construction, as well as in the form circulated by us, the fundamental safety and health
requirements specified by the EC Directive 2006/42/EC. If any modifications are made
without our prior agreement, this declaration loses its validity.
Manufacturer:
TW AUDiO GmbH
Osterholzallee 140-2
71636 Ludwigsburg, Germany
www.twaudio.de
This declaration concerns the following components:
• VERA RF300
• VERA SF10
• VERA GF10
Applicable national standards and technical specifications:
• DIN 18800
• DIN 4113
• DIN EN ISO 14121-1
• BGV C1 / BGI 810-3
Ludwigsburg, 09/12/2013 _________________________
Tobias Wüstner / Managing Director
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