Axiom SW2100A User manual

USER MANUAL
SW2100A
acve subwoofer
KEY FEATURES
• Band-Pass/Bass-Reex Acve Subwoofer • Very good output-to-weight rao
• Single 21” Neodymium woofer with 4” ISV voice coil • 4000 Wa Class D amplier with PFC Switch Mode Power Supply
• Water repellent cone • 96KHz / 40 bit oang point CORE processing with PRONET remote control
• Very compact enclosure • Opmized presets for use in combinaon with AX12C line array modules
INTRODUCTION
The SW2100A is a very compact Band-Pass/Bass-Reex subwoofer providing high output and
extended low frequency response. It is equipped with a single 21” neodymium transducer with
a 4” ISV voice coil, large displacement suspension system, and composite reinforced, water
repellent cone, able to provide clean and undistorted LF reproducon at very high SPL.
The loudspeaker is designed with a unique motor featuring a high grade neodymium magnet
assembly in a structure opmized for thermal and magnec eciency. It features include a large
displacement suspension system which, in conjuncon with a composite reinforced, straight
ribbed cone and the proprietary Double Silicon Spider (DSS) technology, allows an ultra-linear
piston acon and provides full mechanical control across the enre working range. The 100mm (4
in) state-of-the-art voice-coil ulizing Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV) technology, provides
high levels of thermal stability and durability. The ISV technology achieves a balanced linear
motor unit exerng an exceponally high force factor.
The DA module employed for powering the SW2100A features also PFC (Power Factor Correcon),
a technology able to guarantee always the highest level of power regardless of any eventual
uctuaons of the power supply. It delivers in an ultra-compact package 2000W from each of its two channels: one channel is used to drive the
21” woofer, the other, through an output SPEAKON connector, can power AX12C line array modules.
The SW2100A has been mainly designed to provide the opmal low frequency extension to the AX12C line array module providing 2000W to
power up to four AX12C line array modules. The built-in CORE DSP provides 4 presets for dierent combinaons: 2, 4 or 1 columns plus 1 user
preset (addional presets for processing other AXIOM speakers are also available).
The SW2100A features on the top panel a special metal plate and it comes with a dedicated aluminium bracket for fast coupling with the AX12C’s
rigging hardware. Using this simple system, up to two AX12C modules can be easily installed on an SW2100A.
The standard system, composed of four AX12C line array modules and two SW2100A subwoofers, features 8000W of total power and a line-array
dispersion paern, making it the perfect soluon for high-performance portable sound reinforcement applicaons.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM Amplier Type Class D with SMPS and PFC, Variable Switching
Frequency
System’s Acousc Principle Band-pass / bass-reex
Frequency Response (-6dB) 34 Hz - 180 Hz (Processed) Output Power 2000W + 2000W (Out1: SW2100A - Out2: AX12C or
other AXIOM loudspeakers)
Maximum (peak) SPL 132dB SPL @ 1m
TRANSDUCER Mains Voltage Range (Vac) 90 - 260V 50/60Hz
Type 21" Neodymium magnet, 4" (100mm) VC Consumpon* 600 W (nominal) / 1800 W (max)
Cone High sness, water repellent IN / OUT Connectors Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
Voice Coil Type Interleaved Sandwich Voice coil (ISV) IN / OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON®(NE8FAV)
Suspension Triple-roll Mains Input and Link Connector PowerCon® TRUE 1 (NAC3PX)
ELECTRICAL Cooling Variable speed DC fan
Input Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced ENCLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION
Input Sensivity +4dBu / 1.25 V Dimensions (W x H x D) 760 mm (29.9”) x 511 mm (20.1”) x 770 mm (30.3”)
Signal Processing CORE processing, 96kHz / 40bit oang point
SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA converters
Depth Including Wheels 881 mm (34.6”)
Enclosure Material 18mm, reinforced phenolic birch
Direct access Controls 4 Presets (2 x AX12C / 4 x AX12C / 1 x AX12C /
User), Network Terminaon, GND Link
Paint High resistance, water based paint
Transport 4 x heavy duty 100mm (4”) castors, 4 handles
Remote Controls PRONET control soware Net Weight 61 Kg (134.2 lbs.) without wheels
Network protocol CANBUS * Nominal consumpon is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12 dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
rev03_2017-06

MECHANICAL DRAWING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
NAC3FXW Neutrik Powercon® TRUE1 (for power in)* USB2CAN PRONET network converter
NAC3MXW Neutrik Powercon® TRUE1 (for power out)* USB2CAND Dual Port PRONET network converter
HTAC Hand tool for ghtening powerCON TRUE1* DHSS10M20 Sub-Speaker ø35mm 1-1.7m Pole with Handle and M20 screw
NE8MCB Neutrik Ethercon PLUG KP210S Sub-Speaker ø35mm 0.7-1.2m Pole with M20 screw
NC3MXXBAG Neutrik XLR-M COVERSW2100 Cover for SW2100A
NC3FXXBAG Neutrik XLR-F
see hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/ for detailed descripon and other available accessories.
*Note: See assembly instrucon downloadable from NEUTRIK WEB site at: hp://www.neutrik.com/
SPARE PARTS
AC103GS 100 mm Swivel Castor without brake NAC3PX Neutrik Powercon® TRUE1 Appliance inlet-outlet
94SPI10100 Locking Pin for AX12C SCNACPX Neutrik Rubber Sealing for NAC3PX
95MET300003 AX12C Bracket 91AMDSW2100 Amplier module assembly
98SW2100WZ4 21’’ woofer - 4” VC - 4 ohm
4 x M5
Flat Head
Allen
Screws
4 x M6
Pan Head
Allen
Screws
Adjustable feet (turn to adjust the height)
51 cm
20.1"
76 cm
29.9"
77 cm
30.3"
M20 Pole Adaptor
IMPORTANT
To install the AX12C bracket on the SW2100A
use the screws already present on the fixing plate,
as shown in the figure.
When removing the AX12C bracket from the SW2100A
put back the screws in the threaded holes
as shown in the figure, in order to avoid air leakage.

I/O AND CONTROL OPERATIONS
MAINS~ IN - Powercon® NAC3PX power inlet connector. 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® NAC3PX power outlet connector. This is connected in parallel with
the MAINS~ IN.
WARNING! Connect no more than one subwoofer unit to the MAINS~ OUT connector.
WARNING! If you use the MAINS~ OUT turn on each subwoofer unit one a me.
WARNING! In the case of product failure or fuse replacement, disconnect the unit
completely from the mains power.
WARNING! Use a suitable power cable and mains plug to build the power cable, it
must only be connected to a socket corresponding to the specicaons indicated on the amplier unit.
See assembly instrucon downloadable from NEUTRIK WEB site at: hp://www.neutrik.com/
ON - This LED indicates power on status.
PROT - This red LED lights when the amplier module is in protect mode for an internal fault and, consequently, the amplier is muted.
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.
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.
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 remote control operaon. Each loudspeaker must have a unique ID to be
visible in the PRONET 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:
2 x AX12C This PRESET allows to connect two AX12C column array elements to POWER OUTPUT speakon connector, see example.
4 x AX12C This PRESET allows to connect four AX12C column array elements to POWER OUTPUT speakon connector, see example.
1 x AX12C This PRESET allows to connect one AX12C column array elements to POWER OUTPUT speakon connector, see example.
USER This LED lights when the USER PRESET is loaded. 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 soware
and save the PRESET into USER MEMORY no. 1.
NETWORK IN/OUT - These are a standard RJ45 CAT5 connectors (with oponal NEUTRIK NE8MC RJ45 cable connector carrier), used for PRONET
network transmission of remote control data over long distance or mulple unit applicaons.
TERMINATE - In a PRONET network the last loudspeaker device must be terminated (with an inner load resistance) especially in a long run cabling:
press this switch if you want to terminate the unit.
POWER OUT - SW2100A is able to power the passive AX12C column array module (or other loudspeakers) through the available power output
on the back panel.
WARNING: for the opmal protecon and equalizaon connect the exact number of AX12C modules specied by the selected PRESET.

POWER AMPLIFIERS
The SW2100A is powered by DA SERIES digital power modules, a new generaon of CLASS D power amplier with digitally-controlled SMPS.
The innovave technology used for these ampliers (including also the use of a variable switching frequency) oers performances at the top of
the range, such as a superior sound denion at any audio frequency, very high dynamics also for low level signals and very low distoron even at
the maximum power. The superior sound quality can be compared with top-of-the-range AB-class analog systems, while the DA modules feature
a higher dynamics, very compact size and light weight and eciency above 90%. The DA module employed for powering the SW2100A features
also PFC (Power Factor Correcon), a technology able to guarantee always the highest level of power regardless of any eventual uctuaons of
the power supply. It delivers in an ultra-compact package 2000W (@ 4 ohm) from each of its two channels: one channel is used to drive the 21”
woofer, the other, through an output SPEAKON connector, can power AX12C line array modules or other loudspeakers.
SIGNAL PROCESSING
The system processing is based on the CORE DSP plaorm, which has been designed by the PROEL R&D Laboratories using one of the most
advanced SHARC DSP for audio applicaon. It features 40bit, 96kHz oang point resoluon and high quality 24bit AD/DA converters, for a perfect
signal integrity, a dynamic range in excess of 110dB and a superior sonic performance. Thanks to its massive processing power, the CORE plaorm
is capable of providing the most sophiscated algorithms for speaker processing, together with remote control and networking capability.
The PRONET control soware, working on a solid and reliable CANBUS based network protocol, provides an intuive interface for the remote
control of the whole system, with the possibility of eqing, delaying, increasing the protecons and monitoring the status of the amplier.
PRONET AX
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.
You can download the PRONET AX app from the AXIOM website at hp://www.axiomproaudio.com/.
The AXIOM acve loudspeaker devices can be connected in a network and controlled by the PRONET AX soware, for the network connecon the
PROEL USB2CAN (with 1-port) or the USB2CAN-D (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 network 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).
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 USB2CAN-D 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 see the PRONET AX USER’S MANUAL included with the soware.
TOOLS
This is a list of tools that can be useful to set properly a vercal column array system or a complex point source system.
CABLE TESTER
It is a good pracce to check all cables before each installaon, because even one faulty cable can compromise heavily the system performance.
INCLINOMETER WITH LEVER
This tool can be used to verify the vercal array angle. It can be used at the top or at the boom of the array In this case you have to sum all splay
angles, so the maximum precision is needed for aiming the vercal array, parcularly for long throw applicaons.
LASER DISTANCE METER
This instrument can be useful to measure the height of the vercal array and to know the distance between FOH-Subs and FOH-Array for seng
the delay me.
ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (SMAART, SATlive or similar)
These are useful to measure delays, phase and response of the system.

WARNING! CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITION OF USE:
• SW2100A is NOT designed to be suspended, use it in ground stack only.
• This loudspeaker is designed exclusively for Professional audio applicaons. The product must be installed by qualied personal only.
• 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 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.
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Stacked installaon of AX12C using SW2100A subwoofer as base
WARNING!
• The ground where the SW2100A is placed needs to be absolutely stable and compact.
• Adjust the feet so to lie the SW2100A perfectly horizontal to ground. Use a spirit level to obtain the best result.
• Always secure ground stacked setups against movement and possible pping over.
• A maximum of 2 x AX12C speakers are allowed to be installed over a SW2100A serving as ground support.
Other installaon examples are explained in the AX12C user manual.
Pin locking and splay angles set up
The gure below shows how to insert correctly the locking pin and how to set up the splay angle between loudspeakers.
LOCKING PIN INSERTION
press and
insert
SW2100A-AX12C
and
AX12C-AX12C
locking pin
release
and lock
When connecng two speakers
together or one speaker to an
installaon accessory, insert
the pin in this hole first,
also use it to rest the pin when unused.
Use these holes for the splay angle:
0° as no splay.
2° as normal splay angle to obtain
a curved vercal array.
4° as splay angle to aim the first speaker
downward (stacked only).
AX12C SPLAY ANGLE SET UP

1
2
3
4
5
6
WARNING: DO NOT STACK MORE
THAN TWO AX12C UNITS.
TWO AX12C STACKED ON A SW2100A
IMPORTANT:
TIGHTEN TIGHT
THE THREADED KNOB *
ON BOTH SIDES TO
FASTEN THE BRACKETS
TOGETHER, SO TO AVOID
UNWANTED NOISES
WHEN THE SYSTEM PLAYS
AT HIGH LEVELS

SW2100A + AX12C connecon examples
4 x 4mm² speaker cable
SW2100A + 1 x AX12C
ESO2500LU2 - lenght 2m
ESO2500LU5 - lenght 5m
ESO2500LU10 - lenght 10m
ESO2500LU15 - lenght 15m
ESO2500LU20 - lenght 20m
ESO2500LU25 - lenght 25m
4 x 4mm² speaker cable
SW2100A + 2 x AX12C
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
ESO2500LU2 - lenght 2m
ESO2500LU5 - lenght 5m
ESO2500LU10 - lenght 10m
ESO2500LU15 - lenght 15m
ESO2500LU20 - lenght 20m
ESO2500LU25 - lenght 25m

4 x 4mm² speaker cable
SW2100A + 4 x AX12C
ESO2500LU2 - lenght 2m
ESO2500LU5 - lenght 5m
ESO2500LU10 - lenght 10m
ESO2500LU15 - lenght 15m
ESO2500LU20 - lenght 20m
ESO2500LU25 - lenght 25m
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-1+/1-

4 x 4mm² speaker cable
2+/2-
1+/1-
1+/1-1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1-
1+/1- 2+/2-
1+/1- 2+/2-
1+/1-
1+/1-
2 x SW2100A + 4 x AX12C
ESO2500LU2 - lenght 2m
ESO2500LU5 - lenght 5m
ESO2500LU10 - lenght 10m
ESO2500LU15 - lenght 15m
ESO2500LU20 - lenght 20m
ESO2500LU25 - lenght 25m
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
ESO2550LU05 - TWIST CABLE lenght 0,25m
ESO2500LU05 - lenght 0,25m
ESOSPK-Y-PATCH

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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
– Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain and high humidity places.
– This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps and any other device that generate heat.
– This product should be located so that its locaon or posion does not interfere with its proper venlaon and heang dissipaon.
– Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.
– The product should be connected to a power supply mains line only of the type described on the operang instrucons or as marked on the
product. Connect the apparatus to a power supply using only power cord included making always sure it is in good condions.
– WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
– Do not cancel the safety feature assured by means of a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) or with a earth connecon.
– Make sure that power supply mains line has a proper earth connecon.
– Power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during strong thunderstorm or when le unused for a long period of me.
CE CONFORMITY
Proel products comply with direcve 2014/30/UE (EMC), as stated in EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 standards and with direcve 2014/35/UE (LVD),
as stated in EN 60065 standard.
PROEL S.p.A. (World Headquarter) - Via alla Ruenia 37/43 - 64027 Sant’Omero (Te) - ITALY
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.axiomproaudio.com