Axiom AX800A NEO User manual

AX800A NEO
Acve Vercal Array Loudspeaker
USER MANUAL
revision 2023-08-08

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Watch for these symbols:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sucient magnitude to constute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamaon point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operang and
maintenance (servicing) instrucons in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instrucons.
2. Keep these instrucons.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instrucons.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any venlaon openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, parcularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use aachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use cauon when moving the cart/apparatus combinaon to avoid injury from p-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed
on the equipment.
17. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19. This apparatus contains potenally lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove the chassis, input
module or ac input covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
20. The loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for high moisture outdoor environments. Moisture can damage
the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to
direct moisture.
21. Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and nished
surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light.
22. The loudspeakers can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum,
the speaker may move due to its acouscal energy output.
23. Precauons should be taken to assure that the speaker does not fall o a stage or table on which it is placed.
24. The loudspeakers are easily capable of generang sound pressure levels (SPL) sucient to cause permanent hearing damage
to performers, producon crew and audience members. Cauon should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess
of 90 dB.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government oce, for details of where and
how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and condions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock hazard,
do not connect to main power
supply while grille is removed.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operaon of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any
defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to funcon properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner
should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed descripon.
This warranty does not extend to damage resulng from improper installaon, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned
units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is sll valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible
for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defecveness.
• This unit package has been submied to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condions immediately aer unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspecon.
• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to unit should be immediately noed to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight
days from product receipt.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, use of non-original spare parts, lack of
maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards. Proel strongly
recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal, State and Local regulaons. The
product must be installed be qualied personal. Please contact the manufacturer for further informaon.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucon manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communicaons.
Operaon of this equipment in a residenal area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The product is in compliance with:
EMC Direcve 2014/30/EU, LVD Direcve 2014/35/EU, RoHS Direcve 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/
EU, WEEE Direcve 2012/19/EU.
EN 55032 (CISPR 32) STATEMENT
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residenal environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
Under the EM disturbance, the rao of signal-noise will be changed above 10 dB.
The product is in compliance with:
S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnec Compability Regulaons 2016, S.I. 2016/1101 Electrical Equipment
(Safety) Regulaons 2016, S.I. 2012/3032 The Restricon of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulaons 2012.
CISPR 32 STATEMENT
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residenal environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
Under the EM disturbance, the rao of signal-noise will be changed above 10 dB.

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INTRODUCTION
The AX800A NEO has been developed with total opmizaon of the speaker components in mind – from the lightweight woofer
cone materials with neodymium magnec core structure through to the tanium diaphragm used in the high frequency compression
driver with neodymium magnec core. They’ve been developed in close cooperaon with our supply partners, who act in many
ways as an extension of our R&D acouscs team.
Housing two eight-inch low frequency neodymium drivers, which are transmission line back-loaded for a signicant reducon in
low range frequencies at the rear of the speaker, the AX800A NEO delivers natural cardioid behaviour and therefore clean mid-bass
reproducon. This is especially important in prevenng the “boxy” mid-bass sound commonly obtained from regular bass-reex
enclosures, or the build up of excessive low-mid frequencies behind an array and on stage that can be annoying for performers.
For compleng the system the HF structure uses a 1.4-inch tanium diaphragm compression neodymium driver loaded by an
acousc transmission line waveguide providing natural sounding high frequencies. The components are arranged in a very compact
WTW driver conguraon, which lends itself to correct line array behaviour, providing wide and even horizontal coverage of any
venue or audience space.
The AX800A NEO is processed by 40bit, oang point CORE2 DSP implemenng FIR lters for a speakers opmal eq and phase
alignment, it is powered by high ecient CLASS D amplier modules, with a PFC regulated switch mode circuit for universal supply
allowing the maximum output power for any mains supply variaon. The output power is opmized specically to the drive units,
sharing 800 was between both woofers and delivering 400 was to the high frequency band.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM
System’s Acousc Principle
Line Array Element
Short Transmission Line LF Back Loading
Acousc Transmission Line HF Waveguide
Remote Controls PRONET control soware
Network protocol CANBUS
Amplier Type Class D amplier with SMPS
Frequency Response (±3dB) 85 Hz – 16.8kHz (Processed) Output Power 800W + 400W
Horizontal/Vertical Coverage
Angle 100° x 10° (-6dB) Mains Voltage Range (AC) 100 - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz with PFC
Max Peak SPL @ 1m 133.5 dB Consumpon* 360 W (nominal) 1200 W (max)
TRANSDUCERS IN /OUT Audio Connectors Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
LF Two 8” neodymium (200mm), 2” (38mm)
voice coil, 8Ω each, paralleled
IN /OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON® (NE8FAV)
Mains Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPXXA)
HF
One 1.4” neodymium driver, 2.5”
(64mm) edgewound voice coil, tanium
diaphragm, 8Ω
Mains Link Connector PowerCon® (NAC3MPXXB)
Cooling Variable speed DC fan
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
Input Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced Dimensions (W x H x D) 600mm (23.6”) x 265.5mm (10.5”) x
516mm (20.3”)
Input Sensivity +4 dBu / 1.25 V Enclosure Material Polypropylene
Signal Processing
CORE2 processing, 40bit oang
point SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA
converters
Rigging system
Front Suspension Aluminium Fast Link structure
Direct access Controls
4 Presets (Standard/Long Throw/Down
Fill-Single Box, User), Network Terminaon,
GND Link.
Back Suspension High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin
Net Weight 22.5 Kg (49.6 lbs)
* Nominal consumpon is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12 dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ...........................4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................4
MECHANICAL DRAWING ....................5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................5
SPARE PARTS ..............................5
I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS ..............6
MAINS IN .................................6
MAINS OUT ...............................6
INPUT ...................................6
LINK .....................................6
ON ......................................6
SIGN/LIMIT ...............................7
GND LIFT .................................7
PRESET BUTTON ...........................7
PRESET USING EXAMPLE:
INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH BALCONY ....8
NETWORK IN/OUT .........................8
TERMINATE ...............................8
PRONET AX - OPERATION ....................8
PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3 .......10
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION ..............10
FLY BARS AND ACCESSORIES ................12
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPTAX800L. . . . . . . . . . . 14
STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPAX8 POLE ADAPTER . 15

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MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AXCASE08 Carrying Case for 4 box unit
NAC3FCA Neutrik Powercon® BLUE PLUG
NAC3FCB Neutrik Powercon® WHITE PLUG
NE8MCB Neutrik Ethercon PLUG
NC3MXXBAG Neutrik XLR-M
NC3FXXBAG Neutrik XLR-F
SW1800A 2X18” Acve Subwoofer
USB2CAND Dual output PRONET network converter
CAT5SLU01/05/10 LAN5S - Cat5e - RJ45 plugs and NE8MC1 connectors. 1/5/10 m Length
AR100LUxx Hybrid cable 1x Cat6e - 1x Audio with NEUTRIK connectors 0.7/1.5/2.5/5/10/15/20 m Length
AVCAT5PROxx Cat5e on cable drum, RJ45 plugs and NEUTRIK connectors 30/50/75 m Length
KPTAX800 Flying bar for 4 AX800A array loudspeakers
KPTAX800L Flying bar for 12 AX800A array loudspeakers
AXFEETKIT Kit of 6pcs BOARDACF01 M10 foot for stacked installaon
KPAX8 Pole Adaptor for 2 AX800
DHSS10M20 Adjustable Sub-Speaker ø35mm spacer with M20 screw
RAINCOV800 Rain cover for input sockets
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripon and other available accessories.
SPARE PARTS
PLG716 Straight Shackle 16 mm for Fly bar
94SPI816 16mm Locking Pin (AX800A front)
94SPI826 26mm Locking Pin (AX800A rear)
94SPI840 40mm Locking Pin (AX800A with KPTAX800L)
91AMDAX800ANEO Power amplier module with mechanical assembly
91DSPKT10 Input, Control and DSP PCBA
98AXM8NEOWZ8 8’’ Neodymium woofer - 2” VC
98DRI2065 1.4’’ Neodymium compression driver - 2.4” VC
98MBN14248 tanium diaphragm for 98DRI2065 HF driver
contact the technical support on hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for request or detailed spare part list.
51.6 cm
20.3"
26.55 cm
10.45"
23.4 cm
9.21"
18.5 cm
7.28"
60 cm
23.6"

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I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS
MAINS IN
Powercon® NAC3FCA power input connector (blue). To switch the amplier on, insert the Powercon® connector and turn it clockwise
into the ON posion. To switch the amplier o, pull back the switch on the connector and turn it counter-clockwise into the POWER
OFF posion.
MAINS OUT
Powercon® NAC3FCB power output connector (grey). This is connected in parallel with the MAINS ~ / IN, it is suited to link the
supply of a maximum of further 3 AX800A NEO loudspeakers.
WARNING! In the case of product failure or fuse replacement, disconnect the unit completely from the mains power.
The power cable must only be connected to a socket corresponding to the specicaons indicated on the amplier unit.
The power supply must be protected by a suitably rated thermo-magnec breaker. Preferably use a suitable switch to
power on the whole audio system leaving the Powercon® always connected to each speaker, this simple trick extend
the life of the Powercon® connectors.
INPUT
Audio signal input with locking XLR connector. It has a fully electronically balanced circuitry including AD conversion for the best
S/N rao and input headroom.
LINK
A direct connecon from the input connector to link other speakers with same audio signal.
ON
This LED indicates power on status.
LINK
INPUT
ON
STANDARD LONG THROW
DOWN FILL
SINGLE BOX
USER
TERMINATE
NETWORK
AX800A NEO
POWERED VERTICAL ARRAY ELEMENT
IN OUT
SIGN/LIMIT
MANUFACTURED
by
PROEL S.p.A.
MAINS~ IN POWER OUT
ON
LOCK
PUSH
OFF
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CODE:
MAINS:
SUPPLY:
WEIGHT:
S/N:
100-240V~ 50-60 Hz
360 W
22.5 Kg
00001
AX800A NEO
MADE IN
ITALY
POWER OUT
MAINS: SAME AS INPUT
MAX OUT CURRENT: 15 A
(100-240V~ 50/60 Hz)

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SIGN/LIMIT
This LED lights in green to indicate the presence of the signal and lights in red when an internal limiter reduces the input level.
GND LIFT
This switch li the ground of the balanced audio inputs from the earth-ground of the amplier module.
PRESET BUTTON
This buon has two funcon:
1) Pressing it while powering on the unit:
ID ASSIGN The internal DSP assigns a new ID to the unit for the PRONET AX remote control operaon. Each loudspeaker
must have a unique ID to be visible in the PRONET AX network. When you assign a new ID, all the other
loudspeakers with the ID already assigned must be ON and connected to the network.
2) Pressing it with the unit ON you can select the DSP PRESET. The selected PRESET is indicated by the corresponding LED:
STANDARD This PRESET is suitable for vercal own arrays that may range from 4 to 8 boxes or for the centre region of a
bigger own array. It can be used also for stacked arrays.
LONG THROW This PRESET can be used in arrays bigger than 6 or 8 boxes and loaded in the top 1 or 2 boxes in order to obtain
a more even distribuon of the sound pressure, especially if they point very far away or to the upper deck of
a large theatre.
DOWN FILL
SINGLE BOX
This PRESET, which features a much smoother high frequency response, can be loaded in the boom boxes
(usually 1 or 2 boxes) of a large own array, in order to reach conveniently the audience close to the stage.
This preset could be very useful also when the box is used just on its own as a Front Fill element in the front
of very large stages.
USER This PRESET corresponds to USER MEMORY no. 1 of the DSP and, as a factory seng, it’s the same to
STANDARD. If you want to modify it, you have to connect the unit to a PC, edit the parameters with PRONET
AX soware and save the PRESET into USER MEMORY no. 1.
+15
dB
+10
+5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K Hz
LONG THROW
STANDARD
SINGLE/DOWNFILL
AX800A NEO - PRESET RESPONSE

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PRESET USING EXAMPLE: INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH BALCONY
In the following gure you can see an example of the use of dierent PRESETS in an AX800A NEO own array installed in a big
theatre with balcony:
• The TOP BOXES of the array are aiming at the balcony while the DOWN FILL box is aiming at the audience close to the stage.
• TOP BOXES: the power level at the end of the balcony is lower, as well as the high frequency level.
• DOWN FILL BOXES: the power level in the proximity of the stage is higher, as well as the high frequency level.
In order to opmize the array performances for the specic applicaon, the PRESETS should be used in the following way.
• Load the STANDARD preset in the central boxes.
• Load the LONG THROW preset in the TOP 1 or 2 boxes, in order to compensate the loss of power level and high frequencies of
the program sent the upper deck of the theatre.
• Load the DOWN FILL / SINGLE BOX preset in the BOTTOM box in order to smooth the high frequency content of the program sent
to the audience close to the stage.
NETWORK IN/OUT
These are a standard RJ45 CAT5 connectors (with oponal NEUTRIK NE8MC RJ45 cable connector carrier), used for PRONET AX
network transmission of remote control data over long distance or mulple unit applicaons.
TERMINATE
In a PRONET AX network the last device must be always terminated (with an inner load resistance): press this switch if you want to
terminate the network on this unit.
Only the last devices connected to the PRONET AX network must be always terminated, therefore all units connected
between two devices within the network must not be terminated never.
PRONET AX - OPERATION
The AXIOM acve loudspeaker devices can be connected in a network and controlled by the PRONET AX soware.
PRONET AX soware has been developed in collaboraon with sound engineers and sound designers, in order to oer an “easy-to-
use” tool to setup and manage your audio system. With PRONET AX you can visualize signal levels, monitor internal status and edit
all the parameters of each connected device.
Download the PRONET AX app registering on MY AXIOM at the website at hps://www.axiomproaudio.com/.
For the network connecon the USB2CAND (with 2-port) converter oponal accessory is needed.
PRONET AX network is based on a “bus-topology” connecon, where the rst device is connected to the input connector of the
second device, the second device network output is connected to the network input connector of the third device, and so on. To
ensure a reliable communicaon the rst and the last device of the “bus-topology” connecon must be terminated. This can be done
by pressing the “TERMINATE” switch near the network connectors in the rear panel of the rst and the last device. For the network
connecons simple RJ45 cat.5 or cat.6 ethernet cables can be used (please don’t confuse a ethernet network with a PRONET AX
network these are completely dierent and must be fully separated also both use the same kind of cable).
TOP BOX
DOWN FILL BOX

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Assign the ID number
To work properly in a PRONET AX network each connected device must have a unique idener number, called ID. By default the
USB2CAND PC controller has ID=0 and there can be only one PC controller. Every other device connected must have its own unique
ID equal or greater than 1: in the network cannot exist two devices with the same ID.
In order to correctly assign a new available ID to each device for working properly in a PRONET AX network, follow these instrucons:
1. Switch o all the devices.
2. Connect them correctly to the network cables.
3. “TERMINATE” the end device in the network connecon.
4. Switch on the rst device keep pressed “PRESET” buon on the control panel.
5. Leaving the previous device switched on, repeat the previous operaon on the next device, unl the latest device is turned on.
The “Assign ID” procedure for a device makes the internal network controller to perform two operaons: reset the current ID; search
the rst free ID in the network, starng from ID=1. If no other devices are connected (and powered on), the controller assume ID=1,
that is the rst free ID, otherwise it searches the next one le free.
These operaons ensure that every device has it’s own unique ID, if you need to add a new device to the network you simply repeat
the operaon of step 4. Every device maintains its ID also when it is turned-o, because the idener is stored in the internal
memory and it is cleared only by another “Assign ID” step, as explained above.
With the network made always of the same devices the assigning ID procedure must be executed only the rst me
the system is turned on.
For more detailed instrucon about PRONET AX see the PRONET AX USER’S MANUAL included with the soware.
USB2CAND
do not
pressed
pressed
LAST DEVICE
network
network
FIRST DEVICE
AND FOLLOWING
notebook
with PRONET AX soware
USB 2.0 port
1) pressed if the USB2CAND is the first device
2) not pressed if other AXIOM system is connected
to the other connector
EXAMPLE OF PRONET AX NETWORK WITH AX800A NEO AND SW1800A

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PREDICTION SOFTWARE: EASE FOCUS 3
To aim correctly a complete system we suggests to use always the Aiming Soware - EASE Focus 3:
The EASE Focus 3 Aiming Soware is a 3D Acousc Modelling Soware that serves for the conguraon and modelling of Line
Arrays and convenonal speakers close to reality. It only considers the direct eld, created by the complex addion of the sound
contribuons of the individual loudspeakers or array components.
The design of EASE Focus is targeted at the end user. It allows the easy and quick predicon of the array performance in a given
venue. The scienc base of EASE Focus stems from EASE, the professional electro- and room acousc simulaon soware developed
by AFMG Technologies GmbH. It is based on the EASE GLL loudspeaker data le required for its use. The GLL le contains the data
that denes the Line Array with regard to its possible conguraons as well as to its geometrical and acouscal properes.
Download the EASE Focus 3 app from the AXIOM website at hps://www.axiomproaudio.com/ clicking on downloads secon
of the product.
Use the menu opon Edit / Import System Denion File to import the GLL le, the detailed instrucons to use the program are
located in the menu opon Help / User’s Guide.
Note: Some windows system can require the .NET Framework 4 that can be download from website at hps://focus.afmg.eu/.
BASIC INSTALLING OPERATION
The EASE FOCUS predicon soware is the tool that allows you to evaluate your installaon both to meet the acousc requirements
of the project and also to suspend or stack AX800A NEO systems, the program allows you to simulate the rigging pinpoint on the
y bar to obtain the calculated splay angle of the enre line array system and of the individual angles between each loudspeaker
element.
The following examples shows how to operate correctly to link the loudspeaker box and to suspend or stack the whole system safely
and surely, read these instrucons with extreme aenon:
WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:
• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualied personal
only, for suspending the system qualied rigger personal is mandatory.
• Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideraon all current Naonal, Federal,
State and Local regulaons. Please contact the manufacturer and local distributor for further informaon.
• Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third pares due to improper installaon, lack of maintenance, tampering
or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards.
• During assembly pay aenon to the possible risk of crushing. Wear suitable protecve clothing. Observe all instrucons given
on the rigging components and the loudspeaker cabinets. When chain hoists are in operaon ensure that there is nobody directly
underneath or in the vicinity of the load. Do not under any circumstances climb on the array.
• Wind loads
When planning an open-air event it is essenal to obtain current weather and wind informaon. When loudspeaker arrays are own
in an open-air environment, possible wind eects must be taken into account. Wind load produces addional dynamic forces acng
on the rigging components and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situaon. If according to the forecast wind forces
higher than 5 b (29-38 Km/h) are possible, the following acons have to be taken:
- The actual on-site wind speed has to be monitored permanently. Be aware that wind speed typically increases with height above
ground.
- Suspension and securing points of the array should be designed to support double the stac load in order to withstand any
addional dynamic forces.
WARNING!
Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 b (39-49 Km/h) is not recommended. If the wind force
exceeds 7 b (50-61 Km/h) there is a risk of mechanical damage to the components which may lead to a dangerous
situaon for persons in the vicinity of the own array.
- Stop the event and make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the array.
- Lower and secure the array.
SINGLE PINPOINT FOR
STRAIGHT SHACKLE
KPTAX800 FLOWN PINPOINT

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Fly bar suspension and angle setup (centre of gravity)
The gure at the side shows where the normal centre of gravity is with one
box or several boxes arranged in a line. Usually the boxes are arranged to
make an arc for the best coverage of the audience, so the center of gravity
moves backward. The aiming software suggests the ideal suspension
pinpoint taking into account this behaviour: x the straight shackle in this
posion.
Note that the ideal aiming angle oen doesn’t correspond to the pinpoint:
there is oen a lile dierence between ideal aiming and real aiming and
its value is the Delta angle: posive delta angle can be adjusted a lile
using two ropes, negave delta angle are self adjusted a lile because the
cables weight on the back of the array. With some experience it’s possible
to consider prevenvely these required lile adjustments.
During the own set up you can connect the elements of the array to their
cables. We suggest to discharge the weight of the cables from the ying
pinpoint by tying them with a texle bre rope, instead of leng them hang
freely: in this way the posion of the array
will be much more similar to the simulaon
produced by the soware.
Pin locking and splay angles set up
The figures below shows how to insert
correctly the locking pin, always carefully
check that each pin is fully inserted and
locked in the correct posion. Set up the
splay angle between loudspeakers inserng
the pin in the correct hole, please note that
the inner hole in the hinge top is for whole
angles (1, 2, 3 etc.) while the outer hole is
for the half angles (0.5, 1.5, 2.5 etc.).
press and
insert
rear locking
pin (26mm)
KPTAX800L
fly bar-first box
rear locking
pin (40mm)
KPTAX800L
fly bar-first box
front locking
pin (40mm)
box-box front
locking pin
(16mm)
KPTAX800
fly bar-first box
front locking pin
(26mm)
release and
lock
LOCKING PINS INSERTION
press and
insert
release and
lock
USE IT FOR:
HALF
ANGLES
WHOLE
ANGLES
HINGE BAR OF PREVIOUS BOX
LOUDSPEAKER SPLAY ANGLES SET UP
USE THIS HOLE TO LOCK THE
HINGE BAR WHEN THE
LOUDSPEAKER IS REST
LOCK THE PIN IN THE
HOLE TO OBTAIN THE
REQUIRED SPLAY
ANGLE.
CENTRE OF GRAVITY
KPTAX800 FLY BAR FOR FLOWN ARRAY
CENTRE OF GRAVITY
KPTAX800L FLY BAR FOR FLOWN ARRAY

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FLY BARS AND ACCESSORIES
The AX800A systems are built to allow the
suspension of array with variable shape and
dimensions. Thanks to a suspension mechanism
designed to be funconal, exible and safe, each
system must be suspended or stacked using the
KPTAX800 or KPTAX800L y bar. The loudspeakers
are linked together in a column using a series of
couplers integrated in the frame of each enclosure.
Each system is set up properly both acouscally and
mechanically only using the aiming soware.
Coupling system in the front does not require
any adjustment: using two locking pins, each
loudspeaker box is xed to the previous. The sloed
bar in the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame
which features a series of numbered holes. Sliding
the sloed bar in the U-shaped frame of the next
loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in one of
the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust the
relave splay angle between two adjacent
loudspeakers in the array column.
NOTE: The gures illustrate the KPTAX800
and KPTAX800L usages, these are similar
with the respective load capacity
limitaons.
Follow the sequence in the gure for
xing the y bar at the rst box. Usually
this is the rst step before liing up the
system. Be careful to insert properly all
the locking pins (1)(2) and (3)(4) then the
shackle (5) in the right holes as specied
by the aiming soware.
When liing the system always proceed
gradually step by step, paying aenon
to secure the y bar to the box (and the
box to the other boxes) before pulling up
the system: this makes easier to insert
properly the locking pins. Also when the
system is released down, unlock gradually
the pins. During the liing be very careful
to not let the cables enter the space
between one enclosure and the other, as
their compression could cut them.
KPTAX800 y bar maximum capacity is
200 Kg (441 lbs) with the 0° angle. It can
support, with a safety factor of 10:1, up
to:
• 4 AX800A
• KPTAX800 can NOT be used for stacked
array.
SUSPEND HOLES
SUSPEND HOLE
INDICATOR
REAR BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
STRAIGHT SHACKLE 16mm
IDENTIFICATION AND
DATA LABEL
KPTAX800 FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES
1
1
1’
1’
3
3’ 4’
2
2’
2’
2
4
5
KPTAX800 FLY BAR ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE

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KPTAX800L y bar maximum capacity
is 680 Kg (1500 lbs) with the 0° angle.
It can support, with a safety factor of
10:1, up to:
• 12 AX800A
• KPTAX800L can be used for stacked
array for a maximum of 4 AX800A units.
1
1
1’
1’
3
3’ 4’
2
2’
2’
2
4
KPTAX800L FLY BAR ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
5
SUSPEND HOLES
SUSPEND HOLE
INDICATOR
REAR BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
FRONT BOX
PIN ATTACHMENT
STRAIGHT SHACKLE 16mm
IDENTIFICATION AND
DATA LABEL
KPTAX800L FLY BAR AND ACCESSORIES
M10 FOOT FOR
STACKED INSTALLATION
(OPTIONAL)

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STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPTAX800L
WARNING!
• The ground where the KPTAX800L Fly bar serving as ground support is placed needs to be absolutely stable and compact.
• Adjust the feet so to lie the bar perfectly horizontal.
• Always secure ground stacked setups against movement and possible pping over.
• A maximum of 4 x AX800A cabinets with the KPTAX800L Fly bar serving as ground support are allowed to be set up as
ground stack.
In the stack conguraon you have to use the three oponal BOARDACF01 feet and the y bar must be mounted upside down on
the ground.
Coupling system in the front do not require any adjustment: using two locking pins each loudspeaker box is xed to the previous.
The sloed bar in the back is inserted in a U-shaped frame which features a series of numbered holes. Sliding the sloed bar in
the U-shaped frame of the next loudspeaker and inserng a locking pin in one of the numbered holes, it is possible to adjust the
relave splay angle between two adjacent loudspeakers in the array column.
The opmal splay angles can be simulated using the EASE Focus 3 soware.
max splay angle 7.5°
max splay angle 7.5°
max splay angle 7.5°
KPTAX800L STACKED ARRAY

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STACKED SYSTEM WITH KPAX8 POLE ADAPTER
WARNING!
• A maximum of 2 x AX800A can be installed on a pole using the KPAX8 pole adapter.
• The KPAX8 can be installed on a SW1800A sub-woofer (preferably in horizontal posion) using the DHSS10M20
adjustable sub-Speaker ø 35mm spacer.
• The basement where the system is placed needs to be an horizontal plane.
• The splay angle of the rst box aached to the KPAX8 must be less of 6°.
• The gure below shows the system conguraon set up. Please note that the angles set up doesn’t correspond to the
silkscreen wrien on the back of the box, the gure below shows the real correspondence for a precise angles set up:
1°/2.5°
1.5°
2°/3.5°
3°/4.5°
4°/5.5°
5°
0°
6°
FULCRUM
HOLE
BLOCK
CAM
0°
1° - 6°
1.5° - 5.5°
USE IT FOR:
HALF
ANGLES
WHOLE
ANGLES
HORIZONTAL
NULL ANGLE
950 mm min.
1160mm max.
for the first box
set an angle
less than 6°
2 BOX
MAXIMUM
KPAX8
DHSS10M20
SW1800A
HINGE BAR
OF KPAX8
KPAX8 SPLAY ANGLES SET UP
LOCK THE PIN IN THE
HOLE TO OBTAIN THE
REQUIRED SPLAY
ANGLE.
FIRST BOX

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