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LA-RAK TOURING RACK TOURING RACK

1. 12 SB28 LA RAK NAT 6 V DOSC 12 dV DOSC 4 dv SUB 12 115XT HiQ 6 circuits LA RAK flexibility capability split subs 75 tops OF LOMO 4KI SB 4KI 6 KUDO 8SBII8 6 KUDO 4 SB28 2 dV SUB 6 dv DOSC 458118 Figure 2 LA RAK power and flexibility capability LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 5 LA RAK TOURING RACK The L ACOUSTICS LA RAK is composed of the RK 9U cabinet in which are mounted three LA8 amplified controllers as well as the LA POWER and LA PANEL power and signal distribution panels In addition the LA RAK can be flown under the LA RAK BUMP flying frame Rear Figure 3 Equipped LA RAK LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM
2. Figure 10 Rigging a second LA RAK LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM 17 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 5 Put a third LA RAK onto the second one by repeating the steps from 2 to 4 A maximum of three LA RAK can be stacked onto one dolly board Secure the LA RAK stacked assembly to the structure platform or stage using ratchet strap or any other applicable device WARNING sj 9 Figure 11 Three stacked LA RAK maximum configuration LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 18 6 3 2 Flying procedure using the LA RAK BUMP All along the procedure Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps e Systematically ensure that each spring loaded safety is in locking position and that screw WARNING Place a first LA RAK under the rigging point 2 Remove both coupling bars a Turn a spring loaded safety and slide the coupling bar out b Repeat for the second coupling bar 3 Install the LA RAK BUMP onto the LA RAK align the rails a
3. shackles LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 9 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE LA POWER US 9 1 LA RAK and LA POWER US presentation A 120 V version of the LA RAK touring rack is also available for use in the USA It features the same characteristics as the European version except for the mains power block as referenced as the LA POWER US LA POWER US Figure 31 Equipped LA RAK for USA LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM The L ACOUSTICS LA POWER US is 21 19 I O 120 V power distribution panel featuring a 30 A three phase L 21 IN THRU socket This configuration allows the power to be automatically balanced with LAB per phase Three L5 30 AC outlets LI L2 and L3 are available for LA8 and six additional duplex outlets 2 front and 4 rear are to power auxiliary accessories such as Ethernet switches portable computer and the like All circuits are protected by discrete breakers and three LED help monitor phase presence LI L2 L3 and Aux circuit breakers 2 x front duplex outlets LI L2 and L3 phase presence LED IN THRU socket 4x rear duplex outlets L5 30 AC outlets LI L2 L3 Figure 32 The LA POWER US LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM 39 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 9 2 Connecting LA RAK US to AC mains 9 2 LA POWER US three phase circuit The LA POWER US connects to 120 V
4. o of d Figure 30 LA RAK speaker output patch panel WWW L ACOUSTICS COM o o On nu LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 7 GARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Maintenance information The L ACOUSTICS LA RAK Touring Rack is technical product designed for various intensive indoor and outdoor sound reinforcement applications To fulfill such demanding conditions L ACOUSTICS has designed the LA RAK with high grade and reliable components Aluminum and steel frames rubber shock mounts Polyethylene sides LEXAN polycarbonate doors Screws and rigging points resistant to oxidation However in order to ensure product performance and safety it is essential to frequently inspect the LA RAK and its internal components These checks need to be done on a regular basis depending on the conditions of system use The testing procedure consists of three steps as described in section 7 2 7 2 Testing procedure 7 2 4 Check of internal components Check the LA8 amplified controllers as described in the Care and maintenance section of the LA8 User Manual available on the L ACOUSTICS web site Check the quality of contact and locking action of all electrical sockets Speakon XLR Ethercon RJ45 as well as power plug and sockets on the LAB LA POWER and LA PANEL If necessary contact L ACOUSTICS authorized representative to replace t
5. The LA RAK features four fully integrated rigging rails on top and bottom faces as well as four stacking runners which mate with four runner guides These are for assembling several LA RAK in flown or stacked configurations such as e Stacking a vertical array of up to LA RAK onto one dolly board e Flying a vertical array of up to 4 LA RAK underneath the L ACOUSTICS LA RAK BUMP flying frame or onto the L ACOUSTICS flying frame 6 3 1 Stacking procedure along the procedure e Strictly follow the sequence of the successive steps e Systematically ensure that each spring loaded safety is in locking position WARNING I Puta first LA RAK at the stacking location LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 16 2 Take a second LA RAK and remove its dolly board a Turn a spring loaded safety and slide out the coupling bar b Repeat for the second coupling bar Figure 9 Removing the dolly board from the LA RAK 3 Lift up the second LA RAK and put it onto the first one align the rails and put the stacking runners onto the runner guides 4 Secure the second LA RAK to the first one a Turn a spring loaded safety and slide the coupling bar in along the rails until the safety has returned to locking position a click should be heard b Repeat for the second coupling bar
6. The L ACOUSTICS 90 cabinet is a dual structure consisting of a rubber shock inner steel frame braced by an external aluminum frame sided with highly resistant polyethylene panels This ensures structural integrity while offering decoupling and maximum protection of the electronics inside the rack Two retractable doors protect the internal components during transport On the front face two extra U spaces can be fitted with a shelf to receive additional switches for L NET network star topologies On the rear face two hinge mounted panels cover and protect the analog modulation and network connectors of the amplified controllers to create a neat and tangle free cable environment The rear central part of the amplified controllers remains accessible with its CA COM and Speakon sockets and therefore offers the same functionality as a speaker output patch panel see section 6 8 The RK 9U is equipped in standard with a detachable transport dolly board and two coupling bars These last also allow arraying several LA RAK in flown or stacked configurations Steel frame Retractable door storage slot x2 Aluminum frame Polyethylene panel Coupling bar x2 Rubber shock mount x8 Hinge mounted panel x2 Figure 4 The RK 9U cabinet LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 The L ACOUSTICS LA8 amplified controller belongs to the new generatio
7. During lightning storms disconnect the product from mains Switching the amplified controllers off does not disconnect them from mains Therefore disconnecting can only be achieved by removing the LA POWER three phase male plug from mains LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 2 VOLTAGE Interconnections When connecting the product to other equipment turn the power off and unplug all of the equipment from the supply source Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury Read the user manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections Do not connect amplified controller output in parallel or series with any other amplifier output or other voltage source such as a battery mains source or power supply regardless of whether the product is turned on or off VOLTAGE 12 Over power risks The product is very powerful and can be potentially dangerous to both loudspeakers and humans alike Even when using the amplified controller front panel attenuators to reduce the gain it is still possible to reach full output power if the input signal level is high enough WARNING 13 Ventilation Openings in the LA8 amplified controller cabinets are provided for ventilation to prevent from overheating so as to ensure reliable operation These openings must not be blocked or covered The product should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer instructions given
8. Aux 20 A circuit breaker This circuit powers six duplex outlets located on the front and rear faces to connect portable computer and the like as well as additional Ethernet switches power cords L5 30 outlets 1 1 L2 and L3 Figure 34 Powering three LA8 within an LA RAK LA POWER external rear view LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 41 Document Reference LARAK 1 0 Copyright 2009 by L ACOUSTICS Parc de la Fontaine de Jouvence 91462 Marcoussis cedex France Distribution date July 20 2009 Printed on recycled paper WWwW L ACOUSTICS COM
9. PA COM female 19 pin with ring 30 100 DOMP 2 male 19 male 19 0 5 1 5 DOM2 DOM30 DOMP 2 Figure 20 The L ACOUSTICS analog audio cables WWW L ACOUSTICS CUOUOM LARAK UM EN 1 0 6 6 2 Internal analog audio connection An XLR patch panel located on the rear side of the LA PANEL and set of six XLR cables allow distributing up to six different analog audio signals see section 6 6 1 to the LA8 amplified controllers As the possible internal audio cabling schemes are numerous only two representative ones are shown in Figure 21 a One audio signal routed from channel 1 to controller analog inputs In this case both LINK connectors are used to cascade the three 8 input channels Note In this example only the A channel is physically linked on each LA8 as the A signal can further be internally routed to all four output channels Use the LA NETWORK MANAGER Matrix function as described in the LA NETWORK MANAGER User Manual b Six audio signals respectively routed from channels 6 to the six controller analog inputs In this case only the INPUT connectors are used 5 XLR cables Figure 21 Internal analog audio cabling for a 1 or b 6 input signals LA8 analog
10. SIGNAL amp POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The L ACOUSTICS LA RAK Touring Rack is the central element of the new L ACOUSTICS system architecture built upon the LA8 amplified controller It offers an advanced rack solution for all L ACOUSTICS systems covering signal and power distribution in comprehensive plug and play touring package LA RAK was created as a universal platform designed to facilitate cross rental and to ensure compatibility with the legacy analog cabling standard of L ACOUSTICS systems The components of the LA RAK related L ACOUSTICS systems are as follows see Figure 1 KUDO V DOSC gt Full range active 3 way WST enclosures KI SB Arrayable LF enclosure for dV DOSC ARCS gt Full range active 2 way WST enclosures dV SUB c Subwoofer extension for dV DOSC I15XT gt Full range active 2 way coaxial enclosure SBI18 SB28 gt Subwoofer enclosures LA RAK gt Amp rack for three LA8 amplified controllers LA NETWORK MANAGER Remote control software SOUNDVISION Acoustical and mechanical 3D modeling software The LA RAK is compatible with standard L ACOUSTICS accessories These accessories include the LLACOUSTICS DOM2 and DOM30 analog signal cables with respective lengths of 2 m 6 5 ft and 30 m 100 ft These cables are for connecting an analog sound source mixing console or EQ device to the LA RAK or for linking two LA RAK Each cable is a symmetric 6 pair cable fitted with P
11. cabling schemes Both possible internal L NET cabling schemes are shown in the following figure The star network topology requires an additional switch not provided that can be mounted in the available 2U space located on the LA RAK En 9 9 OC Ee X 5 90 4 z e gt i NNO 5 o 9 c BEES E E 9 a n CAT 5e U FTP cables b LA POWER not represented Figure 29 L NET internal cabling for a daisy chain or b star network topologies Note The more reliable digital cabling scheme is the external star internal star one LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 32 6 8 Connecting loudspeakers to LA RAK On the LA RAK rear face the three LAB central parts contain a set of 3 CA COM and 6 Speakon connectors that offers the same functionality as a speaker output patch panel Please refer to appropriate enclosure User Manuals as well as LA8 User Manual all available on the L ACOUSTICS web site to connect loudspeakers to LA RAK LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 CA COM connector Speakon connector o J LA RAK speaker output patch panel ELIT of E
12. 10 96 30 A three phase AC mains using the male L 21 IN plug 4 The LA POWER US only connects to three phase AC mains rated 120 V 10 96 30 A 50 60 Hz Contact a local L ACOUSTICS distributor for countries in which this standard does not apply VOLTAGE A maximum of one LA RAK can be connected per AC mains outlet Never use the female L 21 THRU socket CAUTION 120V 30A three phase mains L 21 IN plug Figure 33 Connection of the LA RAK US to AC mains LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 40 9 2 2 LA POWER US mono phase circuits Connect LA RAK US to AC mains only if the operating voltage indicated on the LA8 back panels 4 corresponds to the local AC mains rating Two LAB versions are available also refer to the LA8 User Manual e A universal 120 230 V 10 96 version fitted with automatic switch mode power supply e specific 100 V 10 96 version for Japan The LA POWER US three phase circuit described in the above section powers the three mono phase circuits corresponding to the three L5 30 female outlets located on the rear face LI L2 and These last allow connection of the three LA8 amplified controllers mounted in the LA RAK US see Figure 34 Each outlet is protected by a 30 A circuit breaker located on the front face and three LED help monitor the presence of each phase on the front end of the mains circuit The LA POWER US also includes an auxiliary circuit protected by the
13. 6 4 cooling Each LA8 amplified controller uses a forced air cooling system to maintain a low and even operating temperature All fan cooled L ACOUSTICS amplified controllers have front to rear airflow Before operation ensure that the front filter system of each 8 is clean and dust free see the 8 User Manual While operating keep the LEXAN front and rear doors retracted see below and do not block the CAUTION LAB front and rear air vents Apply the following procedure to retract and lock the LEXAN doors a Detach both doors and slide them along both LA RAK sides between the outer aluminum frame and the inner steel frame b Insert and lock both ball locking pins through each door s bottom hole Ball locking pin x2 b Outer aluminum frame Inner steel frame Figure 16 Retracting and locking both LEXAN doors LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 6 5 Connecting LA RAK to AC mains 6 5 1 LA POWER three phase circuit The LA POWER connects to 230 V 10 96 32 A three phase AC mains using the male IN cable plug P17 32A 3P N G 4 The LA POWER only connects to three phase AC mains rated 230 V 10 96 32 A 50 60 Hz Contact a local L ACOUSTICS distributor for countries in which this standard does not apply VOLTA
14. A COM 19 pin female connectors CA COM compatible Note Connection to the XLR outputs of the analog source needs the addition of the DOMP 2 and DOMF cables see section 6 6 1 Are also available the L ACOUSTICS SP 7 SP10 SP25 DO 7 DOIO DO25 DOFILL LA8 DO3WFILL and DOSUB LA8 loudspeaker cables The respective lengths are 0 7 m 2 3 ft for a 7 cable 10 m 32 8 ft for a 10 cable and 25 m 82 ft for a 25 cable These cables allow connection of the enclosures directly to the LA8 amp outputs Each cable is a 4 or 8 conductor cable with 4 mm conductor cross section 13 SWG AWG and features Speakon NL4 and or 8 pin connectors For more details refer to each enclosure s User Manual as well as the LAS User Manual all available on the L ACOUSTICS web site Each system is driven and powered by the L ACOUSTICS LAS amplified controller This ensures intelligent protection filtering and equalization of the enclosures Four amp channels are provided along with OEM factory preset library for optimization of the system performances within the limits of the recommended configurations Each system design configuration should first be modeled and studied using the L ACOUSTICS SOUNDVISION software The software predictions are based on the preset parameters stored in the amplified controller Up to 253 amplified controllers can be interconnected through the proprietary L ACOUSTICS L NET network and be c
15. GE A second LA RAK can be plugged in the female LINK OUT socket of the first LA RAK to be powered in parallel Powering two LA RAK in parallel is only possible in the 230 V 10 96 countries In this case a maximum of two LA RAK can be powered in parallel by one AC mains outlet For any other mains ratings a maximum of one LA RAK be connected AC mains outlet CAUTION First LA RAK rear view Second LA RAK rear view OC OC 32 A three phase NN BE 6 Ei LINK OUT socket CO OO C p 3 A E OO 32 A three phase C 2 4 2 4 IN plug EE x Lin eee e le O yr e lo 230V 32A B three phase Hi je IO je J mains Figure 17 Parallel connection of two 230 V LA RAK to AC mains WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 6 5 2 LA POWER mono phase circuits Connect LA RAK to AC mains only if the operating voltage indicated on the LA8 back panels 4 corresponds to the local AC mains rating Two LAB versions are available also refer to the LA8 User Manual e A universal 120 230 V 10 96 version fitted with automatic switch mode power supply e specific 100 10 96 version for Japan The LA POWER three phas
16. LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 E D Sa MES IS AN ARP 99 a Xi EE 1 SAFETY WARNINGS All information hereafter detailed applies for the L ACOUSTICS LA RAK Touring Rack designated in this section as the product The LA RAK product includes the following components RK 9U cabinet LA POWER power distribution panel LA PANEL signal distribution panel and LA8 amplified controllers Symbol description l Symbols employed in this manual Throughout this manual the potential risks are indicated by the following symbols The VOLTAGE symbol indicates a potential risk of electric shock that could be life threatening In addition the product may also be seriously damaged VOLTAGE The WARNING symbol indicates a potential risk of physical harm to the user or people within close proximity to the p
17. a universal Ethernet switch Only connect network devices featuring a minimum speed of 100 Mbps I gt IMPORTANT 6 7 2 External digital connection The LA PANEL front side features two L NET Ethercon I O sockets to connect several LA RAK within the L NET network see Figure 23 A maximum of 253 LA8 can be interconnected within the same network 84 LA RAK LAB IMPORTANT gt SIGNAL OUTPUT E L ACOUSTICS O External L NET sockets Figure 23 LA PANEL front view LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 28 The L NET connectors located on the LA PANEL allow connection of the LA RAK touring racks and the computer driving LA NETWORK MANAGER software to the L NET network The three following figures show external L NET cabling principles for the daisy chain star and hybrid network topologies CAT 5e U FTP cable Figure 24 L NET external cabling part 1 daisy chain topology LA NETWORK MANAGER Figure 25 L NET external cabling part 2 star topology LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM CAT 5e U FTP cable hybrid topology Ux ETHERNET SWITCH part 3 ing gt o D n Fr n o a lt l E E E Figure 26 L NET external cabl LA NETWORK MANAGER i v T 4 Y 2 Y J o F Y lt lt J USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 6 7 3 Internal digital connection The LA PANEL rear side f
18. address of the nearest distributor go to the L ACOUSTICS web site 3 2 Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check the product for any noticeable damage Each L ACOUSTICS product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition If found to be damaged notify the shipping company or the distributor immediately Only the consignee may initiate a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping Be sure to save the carton and packing materials for the carrier s inspection The LA RAK package consists of the following components see from Figure 4 to Figure 7 One L ACOUSTICS 9U cabinet with one detachable dolly board and two coupling bars Three L ACOUSTICS 1 8 amplified controllers One L ACOUSTICS LA POWER 230 V power distribution panel One L ACOUSTICS LA PANEL patch panel with eight XLR cables and six CAT5e U FTP cables The LA RAK BUMP package consists of the following components see Figure 8 One L ACOUSTICS LA RAK BUMP flying frame e Two 58 shackles The power distribution panel mounted into the rack must be adapted to the mains rating of the country of use e Europe use the LA POWER device 230 V version presented all along this manual e USA use the LA POWER US device 120 V version presented in Appendix 9 In any other country contact a local L ACOUSTICS distributor LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 8 4 LA RAK
19. al LA RAK can be cascaded in parallel by linking each SIGNAL OUTPUT socket to the following LA SIGNAL INPUT socket The six analog audio signals can also be routed from the last LA RAK to other signal processing devices using the DOMM cable Cascading several LA RAK cause losses in the analog signal The losses increase in line with the number of LA RAK and the console output impedance Typically cascading 16 LA RAK will cause a 1 dB loss with 50 console and a 3 dB loss with a 150 console IMPORTANT The figure below shows the external analog audio cabling principle including all available L ACOUSTICS cables Analog audio LINK OUT PA COM socket Analog audio IN PA COM socket DOM2 or DOM30 DOMP 2 DOMF ANALOG AUDIO SOURCE To additional signal DOMM processing devices optional use Figure 19 Connecting three LA RAK to analog audio source LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 The following chart and figure describe the L ACOUSTICS analog audio cables Table 1 L ACOUSTICS analog audio cable set description du Input connector s Output connector s DOMF 6 x balanced female XLR PA COM female 19 with ring 1 5 5 DOMM PA COM female 19 with ring 6 x balanced male XLR 1 5 5 DOM2 PA COM female 19 pin With ring PA COM female 19 pin With ring 2 6 5 DOM30 PA COM female 19 pin With ring
20. anel LA PANEL Flying frame LA RAK BUMP Are in conformity with the provisions of Machinery Directive 98 37 EC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EC Applied rules and standards EN ISO 12100 1 2004 Mechanical Safety DIN 18800 Mechanical Structure Mechanical Standard applied in Germany EN60065 Electrical Safety EN55103 1 Emission EN55103 2 Immunity Established at Marcoussis France June 2 2008 Christophe Pignon LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 2 CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS nti Em 1 1 1 Symbols employed in this 1 1 2 Symbols indicated on the sise 1 2 Important safety instructions ses 2 1 3 EC declaration of conformity 5 ce eve ene EE C FE EC teinte 6 2 CONTENTS 7 3 INTRODUCTION 8 Welcome to L ACODSTICS idea tret 8 3 22 ettet tete tete emt re ere ttem tes rere t reete e 8 4 LA RAK SIGNAL amp POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 9 5 LA RAK TOURING RACK 12 6 INSTALLATION 16 6 1 Mounting components inside the l6 6 4 Shipping the LARAK sssaaa aae tte S tatin na ah obtu E Dott aua l6 6 3 Stacking or flying the LA RAK l6 6 3 1 Stacking procedure t
21. ary Protection 3x l6 A type C circuit breakers LI L2 L3 x 10 A type C circuit breaker Auxiliary European standard See applicable documentation for other countries LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM 36 Reference LA PANEL Dimensions W x H x D 483 x 44 10 x 59 mm 19 x 1 75 IU x 2 3 in 483 mm 19 in a 483 mm 19 in OO son OO sen TR o o o racoures di O mI Gadel Lambert 5 FRONT Dr REAR Analog input Front x PACOM 19 pin socket Analog outputs Front x LINK OUT PACOM 19 pin socket Rear 6 x male XLR 3 pin sockets L NET Front 2 x Ethercon sockets Rear 2 x RJ45 sockets with built in PCB L DGA 1 0 Front 2 x Ethercon sockets Rear 2 x RJ45 sockets with built in PCB Complementary accessories 6 x XLR m 3 ft labeled cables 2 x XLR 0 35 1 ft bridge cables 4 x CAT5e U FTP m 3 ft labeled cables 2 x CAT5e U FTP 0 3 m 1 ft bridge cables Ethernet switch not provided only for star network topology Reference LA RAK BUMP Dimensions W x H x D 581 x 102 x 558 22 9 4x 22 in 558 mm 22 in o o o o LA 558 mm 22 in E 3 S o o o o 3 3 o US o o S z o o o o Y TOP Weight 13 5 kg 29 7 Ibs Setup safety limits Maximum of 4 LA RAK per LA RAK BUMP Material Polyester coated steel Complementary accessory 2
22. audio patch panel m L ACOUSTICS LA PANEL SERIAL NO 1001 da in banca Carapasn Corerurity or LA PANEL analog audio internal patch panel Figure 22 LA8 and LA PANEL analog patch panels rear views LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGCOUSTICS COM 27 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 17 Connecting LA RAK to L NET network 7 1 LA PANEL digital overview The LA PANEL is ready to connect to the L NET network for remote controlling and monitoring the amplified controllers from the LA NETWORK MANAGER software see the LA NETWORK MANAGER User Manual available on the L ACOUSTICS web site The L DGA digital audio network will be available as a future development Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site on a regular basis for latest update IMPORTANT I gt To connect the L NET network use CAT5e U FTP cables or higher category fitted with RJ45 connectors The length of each digital network cable must not exceed 100 m 328 ft IMPORTANT I gt Multiple digital network topologies such as daisy chain star and hybrid are quickly and easily configurable allowing total flexibility in achieving the required system architecture The star and hybrid network topologies require the addition of
23. d has been spilled or an object has fallen into any product s electrical component e The product has been exposed to rain or moisture CAUTION e The product was dropped or the housing is damaged e The product does not operate normally 20 System parts and rigging inspection All system components must be inspected before use in order to detect any possible defects Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual as well as any other manuals pertaining to the system for a detailed description of the inspection procedure Any part showing any sign of defect must immediately be put aside and withdrawn from use to be WARNING inspected by qualified service personnel 21 Mounting instructions Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall and be seriously damaged and may cause serious human injury Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer instructions and should use the mounting accessories recommended by the CAUTION manufacturer as described in this manual 22 Personnel qualification Installation of a rack assembly should only be carried out by qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety recommendations outlined in this manual WARNING 23 Personnel health and safety During installation of a rack assembly personnel should wear protective headgear and footwear at all times Under no circumstances personnel should cl
24. de Europe and USA LI L2 and L3 phase presence LED Auxiliary Shuko outlet LI L2 L3 and Aux circuit breakers Q Me USTICS 4 Ampl LI L2 and L3 Shuko outlets M5 insert x4 Auxiliary IEC outlets Figure 6 The LA POWER LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 14 L ACOUSTICS LA PANEL front patch panel allows distribution of analog audio signals using PA COM 19 pin connectors ensuring that all available 6 analog inputs of amplified controllers can be used within a single LA RAK and linked out to the next one The PA COM connectors ensure compatibility with the previous L ACOUSTICS standard DOM2 DOM30 DOMF and DOMM cables The panel also features 4 Ethercon I O sockets for L NET control amp monitoring network and L DGA digital audio network available as a future development Strain relief protection plate for network 1 0 Internal network cable x4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT RJ45 sockets with built in PCB XLR 3 pin connectors internal digital connections internal analog connections LNET LDGA SIGNAL _ SIGNAL 2 2 0 6 RCE N N Ethercon sockets PA COM 19 connectors external digital connections external analog connections Figure 7 The LA PANEL The L ACOUSTICS LA RAK BUMP flying frame is engineered to fly 4 LA RAK for a drive capacity of up to 24 enclosures It can be flown using s
25. e circuit described in section 6 5 1 powers the three mono phase circuits corresponding to the LI L2 and L3 Shuko female outlets located on the rear face These last allow connection of the three LA8 amplified controllers mounted in the LA RAK see Figure 18 Each outlet is protected by a 16 A type C circuit breaker located on the front face and three LED help monitor the presence of each phase on the front end of the mains circuit The LA POWER also includes an auxiliary circuit protected by the Aux 10 A circuit breaker This circuit powers one Shuko outlet located on the front face to connect portable computer and the like and two IEC CEE22 outlets located on the rear face to connect additional Ethernet switches Olan olo E OO age mg 201 power cords LI L2 and L3 Shuko outlets Figure 18 Powering three LA8 within an LA RAK LA POWER rear view LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 24 6 6 Connecting LA RAK to analog audio source 6 6 1 External analog audio connection Up to six analog audio signals can be routed from an analog audio source mixing console or EQ device to the LA PANEL front patch panel SIGNAL INPUT PA COM 19 pin socket of a first LA RAK Several addition
26. eatures two L NET RJ45 I O sockets with built in to connect the three LA8 of an LA RAK to the L NET network LACOUSTICS LA PANEL SERIAL 1001 Mode in banca Coeemarity we fw Sex CX f LT DI f OO L1 L 3L 3 00 1 9 Figure 27 LA PANEL and LAG rear views Cable replacement procedure When leaving the factory the LA PANEL features four CAT5e U FTP cables If cable replacement is needed follow the procedure below see also Figure 28 a Remove the LA PANEL from the LA RAK by removing the four front Pozidriv screws b Unscrew the back protecting plate by removing the four Torx screws c Remove the old cables and install new ones Check that the connector bodies of the new cables are short enough to allow putting the plate back in place CAUTION Put the plate and Torx screws back in place torque to 1 5 N m 14 in Ib Put the LA PANEL and Pozidriv screws back in place into the LA RAK torque to 3 N m 27 in lb Figure 28 Replacing digital cables on the LA PANEL rear side LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 31 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 Digital
27. he damaged components 7 2 2 Mechanical assembly and rigging parts inspection The assembly and rigging parts of the LA RAK system are e RKO9U internal frames and electric electronic devices fixed on it as well as screws and washers e RKO9U rigging rails ball locking pins rear panels and LEXAN doors e Dolly board and coupling bars with spring loaded safeties LA RAK BUMP including shackles The inspection procedure is as follows 1 Inspect the general aspect of the assembly and rigging parts described above 2 Checkthe integrity of mobile and rigging parts no signs of deformation indents or rust 3 Ensurethat the locking mechanism of each spring loaded safety ball locking pin and shackle operates normally Any component incorporating a part showing signs of defect must immediately be put aside and withdrawn from use to be inspected by qualified service personnel WARNING LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 34 7 3 Spare parts and recommended tools RK9U SE PLARK9U SE RIGRK9U MP RK9UPORTE CA RKLOC CA RKENTR LAB US LAB JP LAPANEL SE CHPRK9UIO SE CHPRK9U03 CP RK9UETHI CP RK9UETH2 LAPOWER LARAKBUMP MANI9L Table 2 Available spare parts Rack structure including dolly board and two coupling bars Dolly board Coupling bars LEXAN door LEXAN door latch U blank panel Spacer to fix the LA8 rear part to the LA RAK Amplified controller 4
28. imb on the rack assembly WARNING 24 Additional rigging equipment L ACOUSTICS is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories that are not manufactured by L ACOUSTICS It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the Working Load Limit WLL of all additional hardware WARNING rigging accessories is greater than the total weight of the rack assembly in use 25 Suspension points It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the Working Load Limit WLL of the suspension points and or chain hoists is greater than the total weight of the rack assembly in use WARNING 26 System load capacity and setup safety limits Load capacity and setup safety limits when flying or stacking a rack assembly should be strictly followed according to the instructions outlined in this manual WARNING LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 4 LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 27 Local regulations Some countries require higher Ultimate Strength Safety Factors and specific rigging approvals It is the user responsibility to ensure that any overhead suspension of L ACOUSTICS systems has been made in accordance with all applicable local regulations As a general rule LLACOUSTICS recommends the use of safety steel at all times 28 Flying a rack assembly Always ensure that nobody is standing underneath the rack assembly when it is being raised As the assembly is being raised check each individual rack to make sure that it
29. in this manual CAUTION 14 Heat Do not operate the product near any heat source such as radiators or other devices CAUTION 15 Water and moisture To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the product to rain or moisture Do not use the product near water Do not operate the product while wet VOLTAGE 16 Interference with external objects and or liquids Never push objects of any kind into the product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product VOLTAGE 17 Cleaning Unplug the product from the mains power supply before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use only dry cloth when cleaning any product s electrical part CAUTION 18 Servicing and replacement parts Do not attempt to service any product component as removing covers may expose to dangerous voltage or other hazards All service and repair work must be carried out an L ACOUSTICS authorized dealer The use of unauthorized replacement parts may result in injury and or damage through fire electric VOLTAGE shock or other electricity related hazards LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 19 Conditions which require immediate service Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way such as e Any power supply cord or socket is damaged Liqui
30. ingle pick point and secured to an additional safety point It is assembled with bolts for mechanical integrity visual check and is protected by polyester coating to enhance weather resistance Shackle for pick point Safety point Bolt LY Rigging rail x2 Stacking runner x4 Figure 8 The LA RAK BUMP LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 15 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 Mounting components inside the LA RAK The 9U inner frame see Figure 4 is for mounting components to both front and rear faces The LA PANEL and optional switches mount to the front face using four screws and washers each e The LA POWER mounts to the rear face using four screws and washers e Each LA8 mounts to both front and rear faces using eight screws and washers During transport or while on tour it is essential that the LA8 controllers are rear supported in addition to the front panel mounting Use the rear rack support brackets provided with each LA8 or the LA RAK optional spacers see references in section 7 3 CAUTION 6 2 Shipping the LA RAK The removable dolly board see Figure 9 is for shipping a vertical array of up to two LA RAK It secures to the bottom LA RAK using two coupling bars see section 6 3 It is recommended to use the removable dolly board for shipping the LA RAK A maximum of two LA RAK can ship onto one dolly board WARNING 6 3 Stacking or flying the LA RAK
31. is securely fastened to the component above Never leave the system unattended during the installation process 29 Ground stacking a rack assembly Do not ground stack the rack assembly on uneven ground or platform If the system is ground stacked on a structure platform or stage always check that this last can support the total weight of the system Secure the system to the structure platform or stage using ratchet straps or any other applicable device 30 Dynamic load When a system is deployed in an open air environment wind effect should be taken into account Wind can produce dynamic stress to the rigging components and suspension points If the wind force exceeds 6 bft Beaufort scale it is highly recommended to lower down and or secure the rack assembly 31 Manual Keep this manual in a safe place during the product lifetime This manual forms an integral part of the product Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual is available Any changes made to the product have to be written in this manual particularly in the event of resale LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 1 3 EC declaration of conformity L ACOUSTICS 13 rue Levacher Cintrat Parc de la Fontaine de Jouvence 91462 Marcoussis Cedex France States that the following products Touring rack LA RAK composed of the Rack cabinet RK 9U Amplified controllers LA8 Power distribution panel LA POWER Signal distribution p
32. n of high end integrated controllers entirely dedicated to the comprehensive operation of L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems The LA8 combines in 2U lightweight chassis the resources of a 2 x 4 DSP engine driving four channels of amplification delivering up to 1800 W each at 4 ohms a storage capacity of 99 presets a user friendly front panel interface two I O Ethernet connection ports for network remote control a connection panel for analog audio inputs and speaker outputs Figure 5 The LA8 amplified controller The L ACOUSTICS LA POWER is 20 19 I O 230 V power distribution panel featuring a 32 A three phase circuit one IN plug and one LINK OUT socket to power a secondary rack This configuration allows the power to be automatically balanced with an even number of LA8 per phase Three Shuko AC outlets LI L2 and L3 are available for LA8 and three additional outlets 1 x Shuko and 2 x IEC are to power auxiliary accessories such as Ethernet switches portable computer and the like All circuits are protected by discrete breakers and three LED help monitor phase presence Note The three LAB AC outlets can be replaced by a 3 x 20 A Powercon plate using the predrilled template fitted with four M5 screws the M5 notation refers to the European standard see applicable external documentation Note See Appendix 9 for LA POWER US description or contact a local L ACOUSTICS representative for country located outsi
33. nd put the stacking runners onto the runner guides Respect the orientation indicated beside the LA RAK FRONT label WARNING 4 Secure the LA RAK BUMP to the LA RAK use both preceding coupling bars a Turn a spring loaded safety and slide in the coupling bar along the rails until the safety has returned to locking position a click is heard b Repeat for the second coupling bar 5 Attach the motor hook to the PICK POINT shackle pin is correctly secured on each shackle anchor PICK POINT shackle SAFETY point Figure 13 Rigging LA RAK BUMP to LA RAK 6 Raise the LA RAK BUMP LA RAK assembly at 0 7 m 2 ft height the dolly board should separate from the array 7 Put a second LA RAK under the rigging point LARAK UM EN 1 0 19 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 8 Remove both coupling bars by repeating step 2 9 Lower the first LA RAK so as to install it onto the second one align the rails and put the stacking runners onto the runner guides 10 Secure the first LA RAK to the second one use both preceding coupling bars a Turn a spring loaded safety and slide the coupling bar in along the rails until the safety has returned to locking position a click should be heard b Repeat for the second c
34. nly in El E2 or E4 environments according to 55 103 2 standard IMPORTANT 6 Radio interference A sample of this product has been tested and complies with the limits for the EMC European Electro Magnetic Compatibility directive These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from electrical equipment However there is no guarantee that interference will IMPORTANT not occur in a particular installation 7 Power cord caution Do not use the product if any power cord is broken or frayed Protect any power cord from being walked upon or pinched particularly at the plugs and the points where the power cords exit from the apparatus VOLTAGE 8 Mains supply see section 6 5 for details Only connect the product to an appropriate three phase AC circuit and outlet Consult an electrician if the output voltage of the local AC mains is not known Any electric device must be approved for the local voltage amp current rating The specific electrical safety regulations of the country of use must be strictly applied VOLTAGE Warranty will not cover damages caused by a mains wiring error 9 Grounding The product may only be connected to mains power supply tied to earth If the local outlet is obsolete consult an electrician The LA POWER is fitted with grounding type sockets Do not defeat the earth connections between the sockets and the product chassis VOLTAGE 10 Lightning storms
35. onteret miens M sise 34 7 2 Testing proc dure init nada nil anna 34 7 2 1 Check of internal 5 222 toe sn pr sens diese te 34 7 2 2 Mechanical assembly and rigging parts inspection 4 34 7 3 Spare parts and recommended tools sisi 35 8 SPECIFICATIONS 36 9 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE LA POWER US 38 9 LA RAK and LA POWER US presentation 38 9 2 Connecting LA RAK US to AC mains 40 9 2 1 LA POWER US three phase circuit 40 9 2 2 LA POWER US mono phase circuits 41 LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 7 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 3 INTRODUCTION 3 1 Welcome to L ACOUSTICS Thank you for purchasing the L ACOUSTICS LA RAK Touring Rack This manual contains essential information on installing and operating the product correctly and safely Read this manual carefully in order to become familiar with these procedures As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards L ACOUSTICS reserves the right to change the specifications of the product and the content of this manual without prior notice Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site www l acoustics com on a regular basis for latest update Should the product requires repair or if information about the warranty is needed please contact an approved L ACOUSTICS distributor In order to obtain the
36. ontrolled using the LLACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER software Note An additional Ethernet switch is necessary to achieve star network topology The LA RAK is digital audio ready with sockets to connect to the proprietary LLACOUSTICS L DGA network This option will be available as a future development on the amplified controllers Please check the LLACOUSTICS web site on a regular basis for latest update Detailed description on the use of the LA8 amplified controller SOUNDVISION and LA NETWORK MANAGER softwares is beyond the scope of this manual Please refer to the applicable documentation available on the L ACOUSTICS web site LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACGCOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 ETHERNET SWITCH not provided SOUNDVISION dV DOSC I 15XT HiQ Figure 1 L ACOUSTICS components which connect to the LA RAK LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM The LA RAK working principle is entirely modular and the engineer can physically assemble and interconnect multiple elements to fit numerous applications The LA RAK configuration based on a multiple of 3 LAB yields the maximum flexibility and power resources for any L ACOUSTICS system from compact coaxial systems up to KUDO and stadium line source array systems as it is shown in Figure 2 LA RAK power capability one system driven by all 3 LA8
37. oupling bar Figure 14 Securing the first LA RAK to the second one motor chain not represented Repeat steps from 6 to 10 for each remaining LA RAK A maximum of four LA RAK can be flown under one LA RAK BUMP WARNING LARAK UM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 12 Raise the LA RAK array at desired height Secure the LA RAK flown array to the main structure using the SAFETY shackle see Figure 13 and a sling cI Figure 15 Four flown LA RAK maximum configuration 6 3 3 Flying procedure using the KI BUMP Please refer to the Rigging Procedures manual available on the L ACOUSTICS web site LARAK_UM_EN_1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 21 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0
38. roduct In addition the product may also be damaged WARNING The CAUTION symbol notifies the user about information to prevent possible product damage CAUTION The IMPORTANT symbol is a notification of an important recommendation of use Li 05 IMPORTANT 1 1 2 Symbols indicated on the product As the product is an electrical device it represents potential hazard for the user For this reason the user may pa P P P particular attention to the symbols that are indicated on the covers of the product electrical components WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY CAUTION SEE OPERATING MANUAL DO NOT OPEN CLASS 2 PERMITTED On the rear panel of the LA8 amplified controllers the lightning flashes symbols next to the 4 pin Speakon and 8 pin CA COM connector sockets indicate that the product can deliver high output voltages that are potentially life threatening Connections between the product and a speaker should always be done with an all ready made lead Never attempt to touch any exposed speaker wiring whilst the amplified controller is operating without disconnecting the connector first LARAK LM EN 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 1 2 Important safety instructions 1 Read this manual 2 Heed all safety warnings 3 Follow all instructions 4 Theuser should never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L ACOUSTICS 5 Environments Use the product o
39. t 580 22 8in 1 609 mm 24in nr 1 2 5 nex 7 1 D gt 4 Y 4 Gi Weight 95 kg 209 Ibs fully equipped dolly board Vertically flying gt Captive rigging components Certified for up to 4 LA RAK underneath the L ACOUSTICS LA RAK BUMP flying frame available separately c Certified for up to 4 LA RAK onto the L ACOUSTICS flying frame available with the system refer to the Rigging Procedures manual Vertically stacking or shipping gt Captive rigging components Certified for up to 3 LA RAK onto the dolly board External Structure Materials Polyethylene aluminum and steel Finish Grayish brown RAL 8019 Doors LEXAN polycarbonate Rigging components Polyester coated steel Handles Integrated into the cabinet Complementary accessories x dolly board 2 x coupling bars Reference LA POWER Dimensions W x H x D 483 89 QU x 103 mm 19 x 3 5 QU x 4 in P 483 mm 19 in _ 483 mm 89 in 2 5 A 8 X ce ay w Front Weight 4 kg 8 8 Ibs AC input Front 32 A P17 male plug power cord AC outputs Front LINK OUT 32 A P17 3P N G female socket x type F Shuko socket Auxiliary Rear 3 x type F Shuko sockets LI L2 L3 2 x type IEC CEE22 sockets Auxili
40. utti cot antt eot coe aet rat toon aet di vote coms atto Coo a tone l6 6 3 2 Flying procedure using the LA RAK 19 6 3 3 Flying procedure using the issus 21 6 4 ZAMP COOMING D LOI D QU LIII DIUI 22 6 5 Connecting LA RAK to AC mains esses enne e ennt 23 6 5 1 LA POWER three phase circuit 1 1 23 6 5 2 LA POWER mono phase circuits 24 6 6 Connecting LA RAK to analog audio Source 25 6 6 1 External analog audio 25 6 6 2 Internal analog audio 27 6 7 Connecting LA RAK to L NET 28 6 7 1 LA PANEL digital overview 5 iei tetigere aaisa sno inii FRE etos 28 6 7 2 External digital corinection ii ntt tt ett P or et Ll Pe eie Lao pe Lue oae 28 6 7 3 Internal digital 2 1 0 0 6010 entente EEE E 3l 6 8 Connecting loudspeakers to 33 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 74 Maintenance infortmatior c
41. x 1800 W 4 for Europe USA Japan LA PANEL signal distribution panel m 3 ft XLR cable 0 35 ny l ft XLR cable m 3 ft CAT5e U FTP cable 0 3 m ft CAT5e U FTP cable LA POWER power distribution panel LA RAK BUMP rigging frame 54 shackle e n Europe use the LA POWER device 230 V version presented all along this manual e USA use the LA POWER US device 120 V version presented in Appendix 9 In any other country contact a local L ACOUSTICS distributor IMPORTANT LARAK UM EN 1 0 Table 3 Recommended tools for service Torque wrench N m or in Ib PZ 3 Pozidriv screwdriver T10 Torx screwdriver WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 35 LA RAK TOURING RACK USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0 SPECIFICATIONS Reference RK 9U Dimensions W x H x D 609 x 513 x 580 mm 25 x 20 2 x 22 8 in H including dolly board 663 mm 26 1 in 609 mm 25in l

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