Bosch ZX5-90PI loudspeaker
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1. 360 360 Lt I TT T LL FA 3 gt S 3 3 z P z 5100 I Ek I CTT Z100 T T I 3 I L TITI al ENN EH 3 an T I I HERM ES LIU E Ers LC SEET ETH 3 H H H bah 3 H HH H a Horizontal T o Horizontal 11 LIL m m A vertical H mH H 2 Vertical Ge 20 20 20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Freguency Hz Freguency Hz u P n Directivity Directivity 30 1000 30 1000 m as CTT HUE m DT TI DT 8 s 8 a20 100 5 G20 100 5 x x kdi 8 8 3 L_J ra 3 Al _ gt 2 gt 2 2 TI EE a gt 2 MT TE Zens 3 2 L H IH 10 10 910 CT I rm 10 an T AN a 2 u H Gel III ILL a 11 Cl UL I L TN e ri Coot r nu ri 0 1 0 1 20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Freguency Hz Freguency Hz ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual 14 ZXS Zx5 Rigging Accessory Reference Table Model Description TT Panno 15 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual Ey Painting Zx5 Speaker Systems Painting a Zx5 Enc2. oa el d AP NY A el Ue RS 7 gt Step 1 Remove Handle Bolts Step 2 Attach HA 5 and Handle Bolts Step 3 Attach PSA V Strong Arm Mount and Handle Figure 9 Assembling HA 5 Adapter for use with PSA V Strong Arm Mount Kits Used HA 5 Handle Adapter Kit x1 PSA V Strong Arm Mount x1 Arraying and Suspending the Zx5 using optional Electro Voice Mounting or Array Brackets Figures 10 and 11 show several applications using EV mounting and array brackets Carefully follow the instructions in this manual amp the user manual packaged with EV brackets and always use safe rigging practices when suspending Zx5 Truss Clamp Figure 10 Suspending the Zx5 Vertically from Handle Using Optional Handle Adapter and Strong Arm Mount Kits Used HA 5 Handle Adapter Kit x1 PSA V Strong Arm Mount x1 Note Please consult PSA V User Manual for additional information 9 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems cont A Kit Used MB5 Wall Ceiling Mounting Bracket Wall Configuration Kits Used CB5 Array Bracket Kit x1 SSK 1 Single Stud Rigging Kit x1 NOTE Do not exceed wor
3. 228mmT 7 43mm AE A en de D 7 de d H 3 Ki Hi 17 00 A 432mm J a T Le le k e Ki dI ji Ga Ne SC L JE to 141mm Right View Rear View Passive Limiter 13 ND2 8 DVX3150 Passive g Limiter No29 HPF LPF DVX3150 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual Ev Frequency Response Beamwidth and Directivity Zx5 60 60 x 60 Coverage Zx5 90 90 x 50 Coverage Frequency Response amp Impedance Frequency Response amp Impedance Sensitivity dB Impedance Ohms Sensitivity dB Impedance Ohms N fr Passive Mode I h Biamp Mode Half Space Impedance KO Passive Mode Half Space Biamp Mode Half Space Impedance 346 346 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 Freguency Hz Freguency Hz Beamwidth Beamwidth
4. 5 Owner s Manual Specifications DVK3150 15in 300mm Driver Crossover Frequency 1 5 kHz Nominal Impedance Minimum Impedance 6 5 Ohms Connectors Neutrik Speakon NL4 Glandnut SJO Cable PI Versions Only Enclosure Material Polypropylene Structural Foam Suspension Enclosure has locations for 5 Single Stud Attatchment Plates and 10 Forged Steel Eyebolts 2 on Top 2 on Bottom 2 on Side and 4 on Rear of Enclosure Grille Polyester Powder Coated 16GA Galvanized Steel Environmental Spec IEC 529 IP24 IP44 PI Version Dim H x W x D 27 26 x 17 57 x 16 16 692mm x 446mm x 411mm Net Weight 49 lbs 22 2 kg Shipping Weight 57 4 lbs 26 0 kg Half Space measurement HF Transducer ND2 lin 25 4mm exit Neodymium Compression Driver ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual ZXS Dimensions 12 85 326mm i 16 16 e 411mm 7 25 184mm 8 24 2098mm 7 Top View 27 26 692mm gt H 7 75 17 57 T 97mm 446mm Left View Front View 8 24 208mm 77 j 7 25 7 75 184mm 197mm Bottom View Block Diagram CENTER OF GRAVITY 8 97 1 70
5. A 2 M8 Suspension Points Removal of Handle Bolts Required 2 M8 Suspension Points Single Stud Anchor Plate Decal Removal Required Figure 3a Figure 3b Zx5 M8 Suspension Points Top Handle Rear Zx5 M8 Suspension Points Bottom ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual LAS Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems cont Suspending the Zx5 using optional Electro Voice Single Stud Rigging Kits The Zx5 is shipped with three single stud anchor plates for rigging with single stud rigging There are two more locations on the bottom to mount single stud anchor plates for flying the Zx5 upside down or horizontally All of these locations can facilitate M8 Eyebolts if desired as well Figure 4 Suspending the Zx5 Using Included Single Stud Anchor Plates Kit Used Left View SSK 1 Single Stud Rigging Kit x1 Kits Used Right View SSK 1 Single Stud Rigging Kit x2 EBK 3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit x1 EBK 3 on Bottom of Top Enclosure not shown see Figure 3b Step 2 Attach Single Stud Anchor Plates Step 1 Remove Decals Removed from the Top of the Enclosure or optional RK Z Kit shown or Eyebolts not T D SEN SEG a Figure 5 Suspending the Zx5 Upside Down Using A Included Single Stud Anchor Plates and Singl
6. LAS Zx5 Series Loudspeaker Owners Manual Mu Zx5 60 Ey Zx5 90 LAS Important Safety Instructions is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons 1 Read these instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle 2 Keep these instructions A 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water I The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 6 Clean only with a dry cloth The asterisk within an equilateral triangle is intended to inform the user to necessary installation or removal instructions regarding equipment or hardware use relating to the system Zx5 Series Owner s Manual Thank you for choosing the Electro Voice Zx5 series loudspeaker system This system is the culmination of EV s 75 years of experience in transducer design Please take time to consult this manual so that you can understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize all its performance capabilities 1 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual Table of Contents Important Sately liistn ell ofie EE 1 Zi Series Owners Manua
7. ape whenever possible Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand ask another person to help you place it If you intend to hang or fly the Zx5 system only do so safely with the correct hardware and accessories WARNING Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be AN attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of rigging objects overhead Electro Voice strongly recommends that Zx5 speakers be suspended taking into account all current national federal state and local regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Zx5 speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations If Zx5 speakers are suspended Electro Voice strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year If any sign of weakness or damage is detected remedial action should be taken immediately There are data sheets for each EV Suspension and Array Kit that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers Electro Voice does not recommend use of Zx5 speakers outdoors without protection from rain or in high moisture environments levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels
8. e Stud Rigging Kit Kits Used RK Z Single Stud Anchor Plate Kit x1 SSK 1 Single Stud Rigging Kit x1 7 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual EV Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems cont Horizontal Suspension of the Zx5 The Zx5 is capable of being suspended horizontally from the side handle or downward from the rear with the use of M8 Eyebolts Figure 6 Suspending the Zx5 Downward from Rear Using d Optional Forged Eyebolt Kit Kit Used EBK 3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit x1 Note When suspending from the rear M8 suspension _ points it is recommended that the 2 left M8 suspension points are used on the rear of the enclosure for best weight distribution in relation to enclosure s center of gravity ul Figure 7 Assembling Eyebolts to Handle for Horizontal Suspension CSD A Ce EA EA A Step 1 Remove Handle Bolts Step 2 Attach Eyebolts Figure 8 Suspending the Zx5 Horizontally from Handle Using Optional Forged Eyebolt Kit Kit Used EBK 3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit x1 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual LAS Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems cont HA 5 Handle Mount TT PSA V Strong Arm ST N
9. exceeding 90 dB Electro Voice Zx5 loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure 3 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual EV Description The Electro Voice Zx5 is a unique lightweight package of pro audio performance versatility and aesthetics You won t find a speaker system available on the market that offers the unbelievable sound incredible flexibility and tremendous output capability of the Zx5 anywhere near it s size and weight System Features Zx5 Full face grille for a clean professional look DVX3150 15 woofer with 500 watts continuous power handling ND2 2 voice coil 1 exit neodymium compression driver Two models 60 x 60 or 90 x 50 coverage patterns Adjustable monitor angle built into enclosure Integral rigging points and inserts for multiple flying options Full line of accessories for any installation Passive and biamp selectable System Coverage Zx5 Coverage Patterns and Applications Zx5 60 60 x 60 coverage for long throw and cluster applications Zx5 90 90 x 50 for wider coverage or shorter distances Ji BASE 40 i BANE mi ADR Ma Tu Toe waran H ABE 40 LEASE me ADR p OW ep Port Figure 1a Figure 1b 3D EASE Directivity Balloon 3D EASE Directivity Balloon Zx5 60 60 x 60 Coverage Zx5 90 90 x 50 Coverage ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual LAS Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems Zx5 enclosures have 5 steel anchor points in
10. king load limit for AN individual rigging points when arraying the Zx5 See Figure 2 Page 5 Kits Used CB5 Array Bracket Kit x2 Kits Used CB5 Array Bracket Kit x4 SSK 1 Single Stud Rigging Kit x2 EBK 3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit x1 EBK 3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit x1 Note CB5 Array Kits can be used for 60 or 90 Splay Angles Figure 11 Arraying and Suspending the Zx5 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual 10 ZXS Zx5 Stage Monitor Positions Zx5 as a Monitor By design the Zx5 is a perfect solution for stage monitors As different stage sizes require different monitor angles the Zx5 offers two angles without any additional accessories Step 1 Remove Monitor Foot Step 2 Rotate Monitor Feet 180 Step 3 Re attach Monitor Feet Screws and Screws Figure 12 Switching the Monitor Feet from the 45 to 55 Positions Figure 13a Figure 13b Zx5 as Monitor in 45 Position Zx5 as Monitor in 55 Position CAUTION When flipped to 55 the feet protrude from the enclosure Care should be taken when moving the enclosure since damage to the feet or enclosure might occur if the system is dropped or slid across a rough surface It is recommended that the feet be returned to the 45 position for transport 11 ELECTRO VOICE Zx
11. l ia 1 CINE ee 3 Ke ee ui did di een MAOMBI UA KAMA pm mg 4 SEET 4 System Coverage WE 4 Suspending Zx5 Speaker SYSIeMiSs kk kk kk k k kk KA kK KAKA kK KAK KK KK KK KK KK KA KK 5 Zx5 Stage Monitor as lt een em eee ee ee aa 11 SPECINCANONS E 12 Dim n Slon EE 13 BSD rrr 13 Frequency Response Beamwidth and Directivity a 14 Zx5 Rigging Accessory Reference Table 15 Painting Zx5 Speaker SYStEMS E 16 Klee 17 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual EXI Safety First When setting up installing and using the Electro Voice Zx5 speaker system there are a number of precautions that you should follow When Electro Voice Zx5 speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be positioned directly on the floor make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure Electro Voice Zx5 speakers include 1 3 8 inch stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod stands Make sure to Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of the stand Do not try to make the stand taller and compromise its structural integrity Route cables and position the stand so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over Secure cables with wire ties or t
12. losure The Zx5 Loudspeaker Enclosures are made of a high performance Polypropylene material For best paint adhesion we recommend a Plastic Adhesion Promoter be applied before any paint Sherwin Williams Plastic Adhesion Promoter UP07226 is a good example See Telex document number LIT000066 000 for further details Once Plastic Adhesion Promoter is applied follow the manufacturer s painting directions as you would normally Painting a Zx5 Grille Remove grille from loudspeaker and remove the backing material amp logo from grille prior to painting Once the paint is dry reapply the backing material and logo to the grille Spray adhesive such as 3M Super 77 may help adhere the backing material to the grille Additional Precautions to be Taken Prior to painting be sure to take precautions not to get paint into the transducers This can be done by masking the grille temporarily removing the grille and masking the transducers or by temporarily removing the grille and temporarily removing the transducers Precautions must also be taken not to get paint into any exposed electrical components by masking them off prior to painting It is also recommended that any exposed rigging points warning labels or instruction labels be masked off for ease of future operation Rigging Points Masked 45 Grille Masked WARNING It is critical to the system s operation that all transducers and exposed electrical components be masked off p
13. rior to painting Zx5 Enclosure Painting View Painting the Zx5 Enclosure ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual 16 ZXS Notes 17 ELECTRO VOICE 7x5 Owner s Manual Notes ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual 18 U S A and Canada For customer orders contact the Customer Service department at 800 392 3497 Fax 800 955 6831 For warranty repair or service information contact the Service Repair Department at 800 685 2606 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice All Locations 952 884 4051 Fax 952 884 0043 www electrovoice com e Telex Communications Inc e www telex com Printed in U S A Telex Communications Inc 01 2007 Part Number 38110 355 Rev E ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual
14. strength Replace any damaged hardware Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load intended for grid assembly design or suspension point s As an added safety measure it is suggested that the user install a second suspension point back to the grid or building structural supports This redundant safety point should have as little slack as possible less than one inch is preferable Prior to each use inspect the loudspeaker enclosures for any cracks deformations missing or damaged components which could reduce enclosure strength Inspect the bracket assembly on the enclosures for any cracks deformations missing or loose screws which could reduce the flying hardware strength Replace any loudspeaker systems that are damaged or missing hardware Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load for the Zx5 systems 5 ELECTRO VOICE Zx5 Owner s Manual EV Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems cont Zx5 M8 Suspension Points Metric M8 inserts are equipped on the top and bottom of the enclosure around the handle and on the back of the enclosure for a total of 10 points The inserts can be used to attach forged eyebolts or rigging brackets Removal Required 2 M8 Suspension Points 2 M8 Suspension Points l Single Stud Anchor Plate l S Decal Removal Required l i 2 M8 Suspension Points Decal Removal Required E A Oy
15. ternally mounted on the top bottom and rear Single stud fittings can be attached to these anchor plates and used as suspension points Each of these anchor plates also has a M8 thread to accept rated forged M8 shoulder eyebolts In addition to these points there are five additional M8 threaded points two on the handle side and three on the rear These points can be used for suspending Zx5s vertically horizontally individually in clusters or to attach to EV mounting brackets Working load limits for the Zx5 and fittings are shown in Figure 2 ENCLOSURE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STRUCTURAL RATINGS 180 LB 81 6 kg MAXIMUM TOTAL COLUMN 90 LB 40 8 ka MAXIMUM WEIGHT 90 LB 40 8 kg POINT a li ANY DIRECTION 180 LB 81 6 kg MAXIMUM TOTAL COLUMN WEIGHT 90 LB 40 8 kg POINT Q ANY DIRECTION li d NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMITS SHOWN RATINGS BASED ON USING EV SST 1 SINGLE STUD FITTING OR RATED FORGED M8 SHOULDER EYE BOLT ALWAYS ENGAGE THE SST 1 SAFETY PIN BEFORE LIFTING OVERHEAD ALL NON EV HARDWARE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHERS 570389 000 REVB A Figure 2 Working Load Limit Rating of Zx5 Speaker System Prior to each use inspect the grid assembly or suspension point s and associated hardware for any cracks deformations broken welds corrosion missing or damaged components which could reduce the grid assembly or suspension point s
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